单选题
Egyptian wine has an extensive history within the history of Egyptian civilization. Grapes were not (1) to the landscape of Egypt, rather the vines themselves are (2) to have been imported from the Phoenicians, (3) the actual origins remain in (4) . What is known, is that (5) the third millennium BC, Egyptian kings of the first (6) had extensive wine cellars, and wine was used extensively in the temple ceremonies. The main (7) of wine in Egypt, took place between the king, nobles, and the priests in temple ceremonies, and is (8) by numerous painted relief's, and other (9) evidence. The vineyards of ancient Egypt, were quite different from the modern methods of wine making today. (10) viticulture ( or wine making) ,ceased to (11) an exclusively ceremonial purpose, the Egyptians began to experiment with simple structures for their vines to train on, (12) found a way to train their vines so they were easy low (13) bushes, and found ways for the soil to (14) 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) (15) make the wine sweet, and differences in vat types and materials. The (16) finished product of wine, was poured through a cloth falter, and then into earthenware jars, (17) they would be sealed with natural tar and left to (18) . The Egyptians kept accurate records of their vintages, and (19) of their wines, each jar of wine was clearly (20) with it' s own vintage, and quality.
单选题
A. born B. native C. grown D. planted
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 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)。
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A. proved B. believed C. hypothesized D. established
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A. dispute B. debate C. discussion D. argument
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 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。
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A. since B. after C. by D. to
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 代词辨析。此处为一个主语从句，应由what引导。
单选题
A. generation B. dynasty C. sovereignty D. empire
【答案解析】[解析] 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)。
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A. as long as B. as well as C. as soon as D. so long as
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 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”。
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A. maintenance B. protection C. care D. attention
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 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”。