填空模拟题

171. Geoffrey's corrupt dealings earned him such disgrace that any possibility of his being reelected to the city council was completely ______ .
A. ensured
B. approved
C. belittled
D. eliminated
E. defended

172. Although the editors were reputed to be very ______ , the uneven quality of the material they put into the anthology suggests they were too ______ .
A. amateurish, professional
B. lax, harsh
C. selective, inclusive
D. judgmental, discriminating
E. sensitive, insightful

题意解析及中文释义

题意解析及中文释义：

171.
题意解析：
杰弗里的行为不当，当然不会选他，被选上的可能性也就不存在，选择D。
中文释义：
杰弗里道德败坏的行为让他颜面无存，完全没有任何可能市委员会上再次当选。

172.
题意解析：
由although提示反义重复，所以两空格填入一组反义词即可，候选A，C。质量不均的材料不能说明专业，A错，选择C。
中文释义：
尽管编者以善于精挑细选而出名，但选入诗集中的质量参差不齐的材料显示了他们还是太包容了。