The word“bested” most probably means _______.
A) beat B) envied C) caught up with D) made the best of
解题思路:
原文中考查单词bested出现在比较句中,句子直译为“受限制吸烟者____了测试前刚抽过一根烟的人”。这个句子是并列句的后半部分,因此与前面的语义应该有平行关系。前文意思是“不吸烟的人比常吸烟的人多记住19%的最重要信息”。因此根据句式要求,后面bested所在句子也应该是甲大于/多于乙的关系。故A为正确选项。
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利用语法常识快速缩小范围,方法是根据“左邻右里”确定所缺词汇所充当的句子成分、词性。看下例。
In recent years, many Americans of both sexes and 1 ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become 2 to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become compulsive with many people who have a strong 3 to ‘be more physically fit’.
By nature, Americans are enthusiastic and energetic about their hobbies and pastimes. They typically 4 this enthusiasm, and energy to jogging, running or other exercises. As a result, there are running clubs or gyms to join and many books and magazines to read about 5 fit.
The wish to be physically fit is explained by a “passion” for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused a sharp 6 on the part of the public in improving their bodies. Nowadays, middle-aged men, in particular, 7 a lot from heart attacks. Consequently, they are one group strongly interested in more physical exercise.
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