高二英语形容词语义变化单选题20题
1.The description of the sunset in the poem makes it seem even more beautiful. The adjective "beautiful" here shows a(n) _____ change in meaning as it creates a vivid image.
A.positive
B.negative
C.neutral
D.ambiguous
答案:A。“beautiful”在这个语境中是正向变化,描绘了日落的美丽,使读者能更直观地感受到美好的景象。选项 B“negative”是负面的意思,不符合;选项 C“neutral”是中立的意思,也不符合;选项 D“ambiguous”是模糊不清的意思,同样不符合。
2.The news report about the hero's actions gave a(n) _____ impression of his courage.
A.inspiring
B.boring
C.scary
D.confusing
答案:A。“inspiring”在这个语境中是正向变化,新闻报道英雄的行为给人以鼓舞人心的印象,展现了勇气的积极一面。选项 B“boring”是无聊的意思,与英雄的行为不符;选项 C“scary”是吓人的意思,不合适;选项 D“confusing”是令人困惑的意思,也不恰当。
3.In the novel, the character's kindness is described in a way that makes it seem even more remarkable. The adjective "remarkable" here has a(n) _____ meaning.
A.average
B.outstanding
C.ordinary
D.terrible
答案:B。“remarkable”在这个语境中是正向变化,表示非凡的、卓越的。选项 A“average”是平均的意思,不符合;选项 C“ordinary”是普通的意思,与原文不符;选项 D“terrible”是糟糕的意思,不合适。
4.The painting's colors are so vivid that they give a(n) _____ feeling to the viewer.
A.dull
B.exciting
C.sad
D.angry
答案:B。“exciting”在这个语境中是正向变化,绘画的鲜艳彩给观众带来兴奋的感觉。选项 A“dull”是枯燥的意思,与鲜艳的颜不符;选项 C“sad”是悲伤的意思,不恰当;选项 D“angry”是生气的意思,不合适。
5.The speech by the leader was so powerful that it left a(n) _____ impact on the audience.
A.weak
B.strong
C.indifferent
D.negative
答案:B。“strong”在这个语境中是正向变化,领导的演讲很有力量,给观众留下了强烈的影响。选项 A“weak”是微弱的意思,不符合;选项 C“indifferent”是冷漠的意思,不合适;选项 D“negative”是负面的意思,与原文不符。
6.The movie started off well but became rather boring in the middle. The initial excitement turned into _____.
A.dullness
B.liveliness
C.brightness
D.cheerfulness
答案:A。本题中,“boring”表示无聊的,负向变化。选项 A“dullness”意为沉闷、无趣,也是负向变化,符合语境。选项 B“liveliness”是活泼、充满活力,是正向变化。选项 C“brightness”是明亮,与题干语义无关。选项 D“cheerfulness”是愉快,也是正向变化。
7.In history, many great empires declined from prosperity to _____.
A.poverty
B.richnessfrom silence
C.wealth
D.abundance
答案:A。题干中从繁荣到……,是负向变化。选项 A“poverty”意为贫困,是负向变化。选项 B“richness”是富有,正向变化。选项 C“wealth”是财富,正向变化。选项 D“abundance”是丰富,正向变化。
8.The once beautiful garden was neglected and turned into a place of _____.
A.ugliness
B.beauty
C.grace
D.elegance
答案:A。“neglected”表示被忽视,花园变得不好,负向变化。选项 A“ugliness”是丑陋,负向变化。选项 B“beauty”是美丽,正向变化。选项 C“grace”是优雅,正向变化。选项 D“elegance”是高雅,正向变化。
9.The hero's reputation went from admiration to _____.
A.contempt
B.respect
C.honor
D.praise
答案:A。从钦佩到……,负向变化。选项 A“contempt”是轻视,负向变化。选项 B“respect”是尊敬,正向变化。选项 C“honor”是荣誉,正向变化。选项 D“praise”是赞扬,正向变化。
10.The lively party ended up being a scene of _____.
A.silence
B.noise
C.laughter
D.joy
答案:A。“lively”表示热闹的,变成……,负向变化。选项 A“silence”是寂静,负向变化。选
项 B“noise”是噪音,不是负向变化。选项 C“laughter”是笑声,正向变化。选项 D“joy”是快乐,正向变化。
11.The new technology makes the process extremely efficient. In the field of art, “efficient” might mean _____.
A.creative
B.productive
C.skillful
D.expressive
答案:B。在科技领域,“efficient”通常表示高效的;在艺术领域,“productive”(多产的)更接近高效所表达的意思,即能够快速地创作出作品。
12.In the world of technology, “reliable” is highly valued. In the realm of art, “reliable” could be interpreted as _____.
A.consistent
B.inspiring
C.original
D.beautiful
答案:A。在科技领域,“reliable”表示可靠的;在艺术领域,“consistent”(一致的、稳定的)与可靠有相似之处,作品风格稳定可被视为一种类似可靠的特质。
13.When we talk about technology, “advanced” is a positive term. In art, “advanced” might be associated with _____.
A.traditional
B.experimental
C.realistic
D.colorful
答案:B。在科技领域,“advanced”表示先进的;在艺术领域,“experimental”(实验性的)通常与先进的理念相关,勇于尝试新的艺术形式和方法。
14.In technology, “precise” is crucial. In art, “precise” could be understood as _____.