1. Despite the dangers and difficulties in fighting with the terrorists, the soldiers were resolute.
A. defensive B. aggressive
C. stubborn D. firm
2. Hague was elected as the Conservative Party leader partly because of his ambiguous views on Britain's position in relation to its partners in the European Union.
A. ambitious B. obscure C. appalling D. indifferent
3. I would recommend this inn highly on account of its wonderful location.
A. as a result of B. because of
C. with regard to D. with a view to
4. Television advertisements do more than merely reflect dominant ideologies.
A. exactly B. faithfully C. repeatedly D. simply
5. The legislative provision has a great impact on the operations of the department.
A. law B. passage C. revision D. clause
1. 试题解析：
resolute“坚决的，坚定的”
本题译文：尽管与恐怖分子作斗争充满危险和困难，战士们依然很坚定。
答案：D. firm“坚固的，坚定的”
My brother has a firm belief in the value of cold baths.
我的兄弟坚信洗冷水澡有益健康。
A. defensive“防御的”
Once he’s taken up a defensive attitude, it’s difficult to persuade him that there’s nothing to be afraid of.
一旦他采取防范的态度,再要使他相信什么也不必担心就困难了。
【派】defense：防御，防守；辩护
B. aggressive“侵略的，侵犯的，有进取心的”
The dogs are trained to be aggressive. 这些狗被训练得具有攻击性。
C. stubborn“顽强的，倔强的”
He is a stubborn child. 他是个固执的孩子。
2. 试题解析：
ambiguous“有野心的，有抱负的”
本题译文：黑格被选为保守党领袖，部分原因是他在有关英国与欧盟其他成员国地位问题上所持的模糊观点。
答案：B. obscure“不清楚的，含糊的，晦涩的”
The point of his speech is obscure. 他发言的要点模糊不清。
A. ambitious“有野心的，有抱负的”
Only ambitious students get the best marks.
有抱负的学生才能取得最好的成绩。
【派】ambition：n. 抱负，野心
C. appalling“骇人听闻的”
It is appalling that child was murdered. 那个孩子被害了, 令人震惊。
D. indifferent“漠不关心的”
His manner was cold and indifferent. 他的态度既冷淡又无动于衷。
3. 试题解析：
on account of“由于”
本题译文：我之所以给这所旅馆如此高的评价是因为它所处的环境太优美了。
答案：B. because of“因为”
A. as a result of“作为结果”
He was injured as a result of boiler explosion. 他因锅炉爆炸而受伤。
C. with regard to“关于”
D. with a view to“着眼于，以……为目的，考虑到”
He is studying hard with a view to going to university.
他为了上大学正在努力学习。
4. 试题解析：
merely“仅仅，只”
本题译文：电视广告不仅仅反映主流意识形态。
【派】mere：adj. 仅仅，只不过。
答案：D. simply“仅仅”
I have never met our new neighbors; I simply know them by sight.
我从未接触过我们的新邻居, 只见过面。
A. exactly“确切地，精确地”
At the last pip it will be exactly six o’clock.
最后的嘟一声正正是六点钟。
B. faithfully“忠实地，诚心诚意地”
He always performs his duties faithfully.
他一贯忠实地履行自己的职责。
C. repeatedly“反复地，再三地”
【派】repeat vt. 重说，重做；重复
The boy repeated his question. 那孩子又问了一遍他的问题。
5. 试题解析：
provision“规定，条款”
本题译文：法律条款对这个部门的运转有着很大的影响。
答案：D. clause“条款，句子”
The third clause of the contract specifies steel sashes for the windows.
合同的第三款指定使用钢窗。
A. law“法令，发典”
In some countries the police enforce the laws.
在有些国家, 由警察机关执行各项法律。
B. passage“（文章等的）一节，一段”
I'll read you another passage. 我来读另一段给你们听。
【派】pass“走过，经过；通过”
The bill passed and became law. 法案通过了, 成了法律。
C. revision“校正，修订”
At any rate, your plan needs revision.
不管怎样, 你的计划需要加以修订。
