1 The high-speed trains can have a major impact on travel preferences.

　　A force

　　B influence

　　C surprise

　　D power

　　2 Can you follow the plot so far?

　　A change

　　B investigate

　　C write

　　D understand

　　3 Even in a highly modernized country, manual work is still needed.

　　A physical

　　B mental

　　C natural

　　D hard

　　4 In the latter case the outcome can be serious indeed.

　　A result

　　B judgment

　　C decision

　　D event

　　5 Norman Blarney is an artist of deep convictions.

　　A statements

　　B beliefs

　　C suggestions

　　D claims

　　參考答案：1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. B