1、考博英语-163 及答案解析(总分：105.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.At a police station,B.In a bank.C.In a travel agency.D.In a parking lot.A.She isnt Invited to see his parents.B.She hasnt made a vacation plan.C.She wont be able to take a vacation in August.D.She wasnt aware of the mans
2、plan.A.She wanted the door repaired.B.She couldnt open the door.C.She was waiting for the man.D.She lost all her keys.A.He doesnt like messy people.B.He doesnt know where their house is.C.He sees no need to clean the house.D.He can think of no worse time for their friends to come.A.She was annoyed.B
3、.She was apologetic.C.She was sympathetic.D.She was careless.（分数：5.00）A.Watch the instruction offered on TV.B.Make better use of time.C.Follow the official procedure.D.Go for a swim.A.Jack managed to come to the party though he was late.B.Jack didnt come to the party because his flight was late.C.Ja
4、ck came to the party but he felt unhappy about it.D.Jack didnt come to the party because he thought it must be ridiculous.A.They want Debbie to go out with them though its not the weekend.B.They expect that Debbie can stay at their house until the weekend.C.They hope that Debbie is taking care of he
5、r baby at home.D.They expect that Debbie can manage to take care of their baby tonight.A.The man should see the game afterward.B.The man shouldnt be playing so soon.C.The man should step over the basketball.D.The man shouldnt be leaving by train tomorrow.A.Come back soonB.Pick up her friends.C.Wait
6、for the bus.D.Return with information about the buses.二、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BPassage A/BBDirections:/B IFor Questions 1115, you will hear an introduction about the life of Henry Alfred Kissinger. While you listen, fill out the table with the information youve heard. Some of the information has b
7、een given to you in the table. Write only I word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below./IName Henry Alfred KissingerBirthday May 27, 1993Nationality 11Birthplace GermanyMajor _ science 12Degree Doctorate1938 Went to the Uni
8、ted States1943-1946 Served in the Us. Army1954-1969 Taught at _ University 131969 Entered _ service 14Experience_ Won Nobel Peace Prize 15（分数：5.00）(1).（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、BPassage B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Whats the subject?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).For whom is the lecture i
9、ntended?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).What terms are introduced in the first lecture?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).How can we support mechanism?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Who tends to be a mechanist?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、BPassage C/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)BQuestions 2123 are based on the passage about vanity stamps. You now have 15 seco
10、nds to read Questions 2123./B（分数：3.00）(1).How much does each vanity stamp cost?（分数：1.00）A.$8.80.B.$0.88.C.$10.D.$5.(2).Which of the following statements is true about the vanity stamps?（分数：1.00）A.They can be used normally to mail a letter.B.They can only be used for exhibition.C.They are used to att
11、ract more tourists.D.They are used to post on famous buildings.(3).Why did Japan print vanity stamps?（分数：1.00）A.Because the Japanese like taking photographs.B.Because the Japanese like writing letters to each other.C.Because the Japanese postal officials want to print a special stamp to catch worldw
12、ide attention.D.Because the Japanese postal officials hope these sumps will help promote interest in letter-writing.Questions 2426 are based on the talk about the euro. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 2426.（分数：3.00）(1).When was euro launched?（分数：1.00）A.1992.B.1995.C.1999.D.2001.(2).Why did
13、 the worth of the euro drop?（分数：1.00）A.It dropped due to the weakness of the eurozone economies and the inexperience of the European Central Bank in dealing with the international markets.B.People in most European countries refused to use euro instead of their own currency.C.Counterfeiters made a lo
14、t of fake notes since people were nut familiar with the new currency.D.Some countries were not ready for the euro. They stopped using euro in daily purchasing.(3).Why are the eight coins of euro different in composition, weight, thickness, and milling?（分数：1.00）A.Because each nation wants to keep its
15、 characteristics.B.Because they are designed by different artists from 8 countries.C.Because it will enable the blind to distinguish between them easily.D.Because Denmark and other countries want to have their own coins.BQuestions 2730 are based on the passage about Isadora Duncan, a famous dancer.
16、You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 2730./B（分数：4.00）(1).According to the passage, what did nature represent to Isadora Duncan?（分数：1.00）A.Something to conquerB.A model for movementC.A place to find peaceD.A symbol of disorder(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an area
17、of dance that Isadora Duncan worked to change?（分数：1.00）A.The music.B.The stage sets.C.Costumes.D.Movements.(3).Compared to those of the ballet, Isadora Duncans costumes were less _.（分数：1.00）A.costlyB.colorfulC.gracefulD.restrictive(4).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.The evolution of danc
18、e in the twentieth century.B.Artists of the last century.C.Natural movement in dance.D.A pioneer in modem dance.五、BPart Vocabula(总题数：40，分数：20.00)1.Some people think that a _ translation, or word-for-word translation, is easier than a free translation.（分数：0.50）A.literalB.literaryC.liberalD.linear2.Pl
19、ease do not be _ by his manners since he is merely trying to attract attention.（分数：0.50）A.disregardedB.distortedC.irritatedD.intervened3.Her shabby clothes were often made _ by her classmates.（分数：0.50）A.mockB.foolC.laughterD.fun4.The microscope can _ the object 100 times.（分数：0.50）A.magnifyB.increase
20、C.developD.multiply5.I suggest that you offer your _ to a publisher at later date.（分数：0.50）A.manualB.manuscriptC.maneuverD.miniature6.He was working in Africa and was considered by the company as the best manager at collecting _ and making money.（分数：0.50）A.ivoryB.ironyC.inventoryD.levy7.Even though
21、he was guilty, the _ judge did not send him to prison.（分数：0.50）A.mercifulB.impartialC.conscientiousD.conspicuous8.Most nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a _.（分数：0.50）A.scarcityB.minorityC.minimumD.shortage9.Parents take a great interest in the _ questio
22、ns raised by their children.（分数：0.50）A.nastyB.naiveC.obscureD.offensive10.The stories about King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table are _ not history.（分数：0.50）A.legendsB.gossipsC.narrativesD.myths11.As our eyes ranged over the broad shoulders of the mountain, the conception of its _ grew upon
23、 us.（分数：0.50）A.magnitudeB.multitudeC.latitudeD.gratitude12.The football game comes to you _ from New York.（分数：0.50）A.livelyB.aliveC.liveD.living13.If you _ the bottle and cigarettes, youll be much healthier.（分数：0.50）A.take offB.keep offC.get offD.set off14.Dogs are often praised for their _; they al
24、most never abandon their masters.（分数：0.50）A.faithB.loyaltyC.trustD.truthfulness15.Probability is the mathematical study of the _ of an events occurrence.（分数：0.50）A.likelihoodB.desirabilityC.predictabilityD.malleability16.The fire caused great losses, but the factory tried to _ the consequences by sa
25、ying that the damage was not as serious as reported.（分数：0.50）A.decreaseB.subtractC.minimizeD.degrade17.With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _.（分数：0.50）A.boundariesB.restraintsC.confinementsD.limitations18.Though _ rich, ha was better off than at any other period in his li
26、fe.（分数：0.50）A.by any meansB.by some meansC.by all meansD.by no means19.The city is an important railroad _ and industrial and convention center.（分数：0.50）A.conjunctionB.networkC.junctionD.link20.To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is constantly _ by a computer.（分数：0.50）A.grad
27、edB.managedC.conductedD.monitored21.These plastic flowers look so _ that many people think they are real.（分数：0.50）A.beautifulB.comparableC.naturalD.similar22.Jane is _ because she hurt her ankle.（分数：0.50）A.leapingB.stampingC.jumpingD.limping23.you should not think that experts are _ right.（分数：0.50）A
28、.steadilyB.invariablyC.continuouslyD.constantly24.The explorer lost his way so he climbed to the top of the hill to _ himself.（分数：0.50）A.spotB.locateC.placeD.situate25.The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _ instead of mechanically.（分数：0.50）A.manuallyB.artificiallyC.automa
29、ticallyD.synthetically26.Many people think that the standards of public _ have declined.（分数：0.50）A.moralityB.rightnessC.awarenessD.mentality27.This research has attracted wide _ coverage and has featured on BBC televisions Tomorrows World.（分数：0.50）A.messageB.informationC.mediaD.data28.He believed th
30、at the greatest of his _ was that hed never had a college education.（分数：0.50）A.griefsB.misfortunesC.disastersD.sorrows29.The disagreement over trade restrictions could seriously _ relations between the two countries.（分数：0.50）A.tumbleB.jeopardizeC.manipulateD.intimidate30.A _ partner in a business is
31、 the partner of least importance.（分数：0.50）A.minorB.juniorC.majorD.senior31.New data has _ that the damage to the ozone layer is not confined to the southern hemisphere.（分数：0.50）A.ratifiedB.confirmedC.assuredD.approved32.The _ of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical
32、 aspect in the lifestyle of the people.（分数：0.50）A.implementationB.manifestationC.demonstrationD.expedition33.They applied for a _ of 40,000 to buy a house.（分数：0.50）A.moduleB.momentumC.monopolyD.mortgage34.The English language contains a(n) _ of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary c
33、onversation.（分数：0.50）A.altitudeB.latitudeC.multitudeD.attitude35.The _ stuck on the envelope says “By Air“.（分数：0.50）A.diagramB.labelC.signalD.mark36.The toy maker produces a _ copy of the space station, exact in every detail.（分数：0.50）A.minimalB.minimumC.miniatureD.minor37.The service operates 36 lib
34、raries throughout the country, while six _ libraries specially serve the countryside.（分数：0.50）A.mobileB.driftingC.shiftingD.rotating38.I like to go to the cinema when I am in the _ for it.（分数：0.50）A.motiveB.mindC.moodD.notion39.Every child should establish the _ ideal to contribute to the modernizat
35、ion of our country.（分数：0.50）A.loftyB.fantasticC.spectacularD.spacious40.Although the colonists _ to some extent with the native Americans, the latters influence on American culture and language was not extensive.（分数：0.50）A.migratedB.matchedC.mingledD.melted六、BPart Use of E(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Even plants
36、 can run a fever, especially when they are under attack by insects or disease. ButU (71) /Uhumans, plants can have their temperatureU (72) /Ufrom 3,000 feet awaystraight up. A decade ago, U(73) /Uthe infrared (红外线的) scanning technology developed for military purpose and other satellites, physicist S
37、tephen PaleyU (74) /Ua quick way to take the temperature of crops to determineU (75) /Uones are under stress. The goal was to let farmersU (76) /Utarget pesticide sprayingU (77) /Urain poison on a whole field, whichU (78) /Uincludes plants that dont have the pest problem.Even better, Paleys Remote S
38、canning Services Company could detect crop problem before they becameU (79) /Uto the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3,000 feetU (80) /U, an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops. The data wereU (81) /U. into a color-coded map showingU (82) /Uplants were running “fevers“. Farmers coul
39、d then spot spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than theyU (83) /Uwould.The bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984, after only three years. FarmersU (84) /Uthe new technology and long-term backers were hardU (85) /U. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and
40、 refinements in infrared scanning, Paley hopes toU (86) /Uinto operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. “This technique can be usedU (87) /U75 percent of agricultural land in the United States,“ says George Oerther of Texas A rather than a hostile way.（分数：5.00）_九、BPassage B
41、/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)42.随着生活水平的提高，人们越来越意识到健康的重要性。一方面，身心健康有助于长寿，另一方面，健康在很大程度上决定了生活质量和事业的成功。尽管人们对于哪种运动方式最佳看法不一，但都一致认为经常锻炼身体、乐观、无污染的环境和良好的夫妻关系是保持健康的关键。（分数：5.00）_十、BPart Writing(总题数：2，分数：15.00)43.You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you receiv
42、ed a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it. Y
43、ou should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir,（分数：5.00）_44.It is inevitable that as technology develops, traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition am incompatibleyou cannot have both together. To what extent do
44、 you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should write no less than 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2.（分数：10.00）_考博英语-163 答案解析(总分：105.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.At a police station,B.In a bank. C.In a travel agency.D.In a parking lot.解析：听力原文 M: Can I c
45、ash these travelers checks here, please? W: Certainly. Please sign your name on each of these checks. Can you show me your drivers license? Q: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A.She isnt Invited to see his parents.B.She hasnt made a vacation plan.C.She wont be able to take a vacati
46、on in August.D.She wasnt aware of the mans plan. 解析：听力原文 W: I wish you had told me your vacation plans. M: Im sorry. I thought you knew I go to my parents beach house each August. Q: Why is the woman upset?A.She wanted the door repaired.B.She couldnt open the door. C.She was waiting for the man.D.She lost all her keys.解析：听力原文 M: Why are you just standing outside the room instead of going in? W: I tried all my keys in the lock, but the door wont open.
