单选题 {{B}}Directions:{{/B}} Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for
each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Egyptian wine has an extensive history
within the history of Egyptian civilization. Grapes were not{{U}} (1)
{{/U}}to the landscape of Egypt, rather the vines themselves are{{U}}
(2) {{/U}}to have been imported from the Phoenicians,{{U}} (3)
{{/U}}the actual origins remain in{{U}} (4) {{/U}}. What is known,
is that{{U}} (5) {{/U}}the third millennium BC, Egyptian kings of the
first{{U}} (6) {{/U}}had extensive wine cellars, and wine was used
extensively in the temple ceremonies. The main{{U}} (7) {{/U}}of wine in
Egypt, took place between the king, nobles, and the priests in temple
ceremonies, and is{{U}} (8) {{/U}} by numerous painted relief's, and
other{{U}} (9) {{/U}}evidence. The vineyards of ancient Egypt, were
quite different from the modern methods of wine making today.{{U}} (10)
{{/U}}viticulture ( or wine making) ,ceased to{{U}} (11) {{/U}}an
exclusively ceremonial purpose, the Egyptians began to experiment with
simple structures for their vines to train on,{{U}} (12) {{/U}}found a
way to train their vines so they were easy low{{U}} (13) {{/U}}bushes,
and found ways for the soil to{{U}} (14) {{/U}}more moisture for the
vines. Egyptian wine making experiments included Re use of different wine
presses, adding heat to the must ( the grape juice ready for fermentation){{U}}
(15) {{/U}}make the wine sweet, and differences in vat types and
materials. The{{U}} (16) {{/U}}finished product of wine, was poured
through a cloth falter, and then into earthenware jars,{{U}} (17)
{{/U}}they would be sealed with natural tar and left to{{U}} (18)
{{/U}}. The Egyptians kept accurate records of their vintages, and{{U}}
(19) {{/U}}of their wines, each jar of wine was clearly{{U}} (20)
{{/U}}with it' s own vintage, and quality.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解题思路] 形容词辨析和搭配。native与to构成固定搭配指“(动植物等)源于……的；原产于……”，又如：Tobacco was native to America(烟草原产于美洲)。
【答案解析】[解题思路] 名词辨析与搭配。dispute意为“争论，争议”，与in搭配，如：The matter is in dispute．(这个问题存在争议。)debate意为“辩论”，可与under构成搭配，如：the question under debate(争论的问题)；discussion意为“讨论”，也可与under搭配，如：The question is under discussion．(问题正在讨论中。)；argument意为“意见不一致，争论，论据”，如：His honesty is beyond argument．(他的诚实是不容置辩的。)根据第3题和上面的分析，dispute为最佳选择。
【答案解析】[解题思路] 动词辨析和搭配。purpose需与serve搭配，意为“服务于……目的”，又如：The book serves the academic purpose．(这本书服务于学术目的)。
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解题思路] 连词辨析。根据上下文，“began to experiment...”与“found a way to...”是并列关系，as well as符合题意。as long as意为“只要”；as soon as意为“一……就……”；so long as意为“只要”。
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解题思路] 名词辨析。根据上文，古埃及人开始寻找新的方法修剪葡萄树，使它们变得低矮，容易维护，maintenance(维护，保养)符合题意。又如：maintenance of a car(汽车维修)。 protection意为“保护”；care意为“照料，照顾”；attention意为“注意”。