201.What makes the space shuttle_____is that it takes off like a rocket but lands like an airplane.
A.exceptional B.strange C.unique D.rare
[答案]C.unique.
[注释]unique(=being the only one of its type)同类事物中独一无二的。如:This stamp is unique;all others like it have been lost or destroyed.
202.People cannot but feel_____,for they simply cannot understand how he could have made such a stupid mistake.
A.puzzled B.delighted C.induced D.inspired
[答案]A.puzzled.
[注释]be(feel,get)puzzled感到迷惑、为难。
本题译文:人们不得不感到迷惑,因为他们简直不能理解,他怎么能犯这样愚蠢的错误。
203.When a space shuttle has accomplished its_____,it can be ready for another trip in about two weeks.
A.venture B.mission C.commission D.responsibility
[答案]B.mission.
[注释]mission通常指一种特殊的、特定的且有一定难度的使命或工作,常与accomplish,complete等词搭配,如:accomplish a historic mission完成一项历史使命。Venture冒险;常指商业上的冒险投机。例如:He declined the business venture.Commission委任;代理;佣金。He often goes beyond his commission.(他时常越权。)responsibility责任。
本题译文:当航天飞机完成了它的使命,它能在大约两周内做好准备再次航行。
204.He's the kind of man who is fond of_____compliments to other men's wives.
A.paying B.saying C.expressing D.showing
[答案]A.paying
[注释]pay a compliment(compliments)to sb.恭维某人。
205.Radar enables the pilot of an airliner to take off,fly and land in_____.
A.danger B.comfort C.continuity D.safety
[答案]D.safety.
[注释]in safety安全地。从逻辑上看,其他选择均不切题。