1)词汇题(Vocabulary)：考查读者根据上下文理解特定词和短语的能力。这种题型虽难度不大，但占每篇文章后所有题目的三分之一，故考生仍应重视起来。
例题1 Passage:
“In the animal world the task of moving about is fulfilled in many ways. For some animals locomotion isaccomplished by changes in body shape…” The word locomotion in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.evolution
B.movement
C.survival
D.escape
正确答案是B。
例题2 Passage:
“Some poisonous snake bites need to be treated immediately or the victim will suffer paralysis…” In stating that the victim will suffer paralysis the author means that the victim will
A.lose the ability to move
B.become unconscious
C.undergo shock
D.feel great pain
正确答案是A。