SAT填空模拟每日两题附答案和解析 第214期
日期:2015-01-23 09:40

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填空模拟题

427. Although pre-Columbian jewelry often incorporated complex religious symbolism, its function was generally more ______ than ______ .
A. decorative, devotional
B. ritualistic, utilitarian
C. theological, aesthetic
D. pragmatic, practical
E. cosmetic, conspicuous

428. Mayor Hardy remains ______ in her ______ , refusing to adopt an expedient silence on controversial issue of social importance.
A. circumspect, fervor
B. neutral, ambition
C. vocal, equanimity
D. firm, outspokenness
E. confident, capriciousness

题意解析及中文释义

题意解析及中文释义:

427.
题意解析:
由although引导转折关系,上半句强调珠宝中融合了宗教象征意义,那么下半句中不强调宗教象征,结合more...than...取反结构,空格二选择宗教,只有A符合。
中文释义:
尽管哥伦布之前的珠宝常常融合了复杂的宗教象征意义,它的功能一般更强调装饰性而非宗教性。

428.
题意解析:
由分隔可知,拒绝对有争议的话题沉默,也就是要说出心里的话,而空格二以her引导,选择D表达直言不讳即可。
中文释义:
市长哈代仍然坚定不移地直言不讳,拒绝在事关社会重要性的有争议的话题方面选择沉默作为权宜之计。

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