1、考博英语-169 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary(总题数：50，分数：100.00)1.Obviously these are all factors affecting smooth operation, but the underlying problem is still to be identified.（分数：2.00）A.operationalB.fundamentalC.operatingD.underneath2.If you can convince the interviewer of your special qualifi
2、cations, your chance of being accepted will be greatly enhanced .（分数：2.00）A.appreciatedB.encouragedC.frustratedD.increased3.Initially his book did not receive much attention, but two weeks after the critic“ s review appeared in the newspapers, it climbed to the best sellers“ list.（分数：2.00）A.At first
3、B.First of allC.At first sightD.From the first4.Presumably , excessive consumption of fried foods has serious consequences as has been proved.（分数：2.00）A.TheoreticallyB.PracticallyC.IncrediblyD.Probably5.The sitting-room feels comfortable with the fireplace shedding warm and faint light.（分数：2.00）A.gi
4、ving offB.calling offC.shaking offD.putting off6.The nasty language of local officials makes them seem very ignorant and rude.（分数：2.00）A.artificialB.indecentC.humorousD.lively7.We shouldn“t treat children as peers or friends, but guide them in making their choices, even if it means with some discipl
5、ine .（分数：2.00）A.persuasionB.punishmentC.rewardsD.criticism8.Silk, although it is considered a delicate fabric, is in fact very strong, but it is adversely affected by sunlight.（分数：2.00）A.softB.sheerC.fragileD.refined9.I“d like to take this opportunity to extend my heart-felt gratitude to the host.（分
6、数：2.00）A.increaseB.prolongC.intensifyD.express10.Chinese farmers are mostly living a simple and thrifty life as it is today.（分数：2.00）A.miserableB.economicalC.luxuriousD.sensible11.Many of the local residents left homes to ward off the danger of flooding.（分数：2.00）A.overcomeB.encloseC.encounterD.avoid
7、12.The State Council will lay down new rules that aim to make management compatible with internationally accepted conventions .（分数：2.00）A.conferencesB.conversationsC.practicesD.formations13.Personality in Americans is further complicated by successive waves of immigration from various countries.（分数：
8、2.00）A.uninterruptedB.successfulC.forcefulD.overwhelming14.Without question , people“s lives in China have improved dramatically in the past two decades.（分数：2.00）A.Out of the questionB.No doubtC.NaturallyD.Obviously15.The dean can“t see you at the moment. He is addressing the first-year students in
9、the lecture hall.（分数：2.00）A.complaining toB.arguing withC.speaking toD.consulting with16.He does nothing that violates the interests of the collective.（分数：2.00）A.runs forB.runs againstC.runs overD.runs into17.We have done all we could and now our cherished project is at the mercy of our new CEO.（分数：
10、2.00）A.under the guidance ofB.in the power ofC.with the guidance ofD.on the agenda of18.He seemed in such an inconsolable state that I didn“t know whether to leave or stay.（分数：2.00）A.distractedB.enragedC.overjoyedD.brokenhearted19.She was delirious last night, but she seems quite lucid this morning.
11、（分数：2.00）A.rationalB.peacefulC.patientD.insane20.The humanitarian claims that he venerates all men, regardless of their position in life.（分数：2.00）A.lovesB.distrustsC.servesD.respects21.Ploughs and other agricultural implements were on display at the recent exhibition.（分数：2.00）A.equationsB.playthings
12、C.toolsD.machinery22.My own inclination , if I were in your situation, would be to look for another position.（分数：2.00）A.symptomB.likenessC.habitD.tendency23.The combination of lenses in a compound microscope makes possible greater amplification than can be achieved with a single lens.（分数：2.00）A.mana
13、gementB.magnificenceC.magnetismD.magnification24.The degree of downward slope of a beach depends on its composition of deposits as well as on the action of waves across its surface.（分数：2.00）A.sentimentB.sedimentC.semesterD.segment25.Recent studies have posed the question as to whether there is a lin
14、k between film violence and real violence.（分数：2.00）A.supposedB.poisedC.arousedD.raised26.Floods have undermined the foundation of the ancient bridge.（分数：2.00）A.weakenedB.reachedC.spoiledD.covered27.A frequently cited example of the endangered species is the panda.（分数：2.00）A.worriedB.neglectedC.reduc
15、edD.mentioned28.Some psychologists argue that the traditional idea “spare the rod and spoil the child“ is not rational .（分数：2.00）A.helpfulB.kindC.sensibleD.effective29.Providing first-class service is one of the tactics the airline adopts to attract passengers.（分数：2.00）A.methodsB.attitudesC.thoughts
16、D.solutions30.Before you decide on a vocation , it might be a good idea to consult a few good friends.（分数：2.00）A.careerB.holidayC.planD.research31.The police are trying to get back the stolen statue.（分数：2.00）A.detainB.retrieveC.trackD.detect32.Because of adverse weather conditions, the travelers sto
17、pped to camp.（分数：2.00）A.localB.unfamiliarC.goodD.unfavorable33.If he told his wife about their plan, she was bound to agree.（分数：2.00）A.would unnecessarilyB.would simplyC.would certainlyD.would alternatively34.As college teachers, they enjoy talking about their own specialties .（分数：2.00）A.problemsB.e
18、xperiencesC.interestsD.fields35.John“s mindless exterior concealed a warm and kindhearted nature.（分数：2.00）A.appearanceB.personalityC.outlookD.temper36.Factors leading to the crisis included poor regulation, mismanagement and deception in the industry, and competition from other types of financial fi
19、rms.（分数：2.00）A.cheatingB.pollutionC.abuseD.depression37.The colors in these artificial flowers are guaranteed not to come out .（分数：2.00）A.disappearB.vanishC.fadeD.blend38.Initial reports were that multiple waves of warplanes bombed central Baghdad, hitting the oil refineries and the airport.（分数：2.00
20、）A.beatingB.knockingC.hurtingD.striking39.The editor considered the author“s analysis in his article to be penetrating .（分数：2.00）A.extensiveB.profoundC.conclusiveD.valuable40.Beijing Television-Station Transmitting Tower really looks magnificent at night when it“s illuminated .（分数：2.00）A.decoratedB.
21、illustratedC.lit upD.studied carefully41.A good employer gives hints to his or her employees without interfering with their creativity.（分数：2.00）A.freedomB.assistanceC.cluesD.funds42.When snow collects on top of a building during the winter, the weight sometimes weakens the construction and occasiona
22、lly causes the roof to collapse.（分数：2.00）A.meltsB.accumulatesC.selectsD.scatters43.Courageous people think quickly and act without hesitation .（分数：2.00）A.delayB.anxietyC.complaintD.consideration44.I“ve only recently explored Shakespeare with profit and pleasure.（分数：2.00）A.actedB.studiedC.followedD.e
23、valuated45.Hardly a week goes by without some advance in technology that would have seemed incredible 50 years ago.（分数：2.00）A.hard to imagineB.hard to believeC.hard to inventD.hard to understand46.You have to pay a(n) premium for express delivery.（分数：2.00）A.extra tipB.extra bonusC.extra chargeD.extr
24、a price47.Arriving anywhere with these possessions, he might just as easily put up for a month or a year as for a single day.（分数：2.00）A.lastB.stayC.arrangeD.manage48.The salesman approached the house cautiously when he saw the vicious dog at the door.（分数：2.00）A.nervouslyB.bravelyC.carefullyD.deliber
25、ately49.A new technological process may be employed to tap this abundant supply directly.（分数：2.00）A.exploitB.searchC.produceD.reserve50.An international treaty signed several years ago bans trade in plants and animals of endangered species.（分数：2.00）A.promotesB.protectsC.forbidsD.eliminates考博英语-169 答
26、案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary(总题数：50，分数：100.00)1.Obviously these are all factors affecting smooth operation, but the underlying problem is still to be identified.（分数：2.00）A.operationalB.fundamental C.operatingD.underneath解析：解析 本题中，underlying 的意思是“在下面的，根本的，潜在的”。四个选项中，fundamental的意思是“基础的，根本的”，
27、如：a fundamental difference between their aims(他们目标的根本差异)。operational 的意思是“操作的”；operating 的意思是“运行的，操作的”；underneath的意思是“下面的”。只有 B项符合题意。2.If you can convince the interviewer of your special qualifications, your chance of being accepted will be greatly enhanced .（分数：2.00）A.appreciatedB.encouragedC.frust
28、ratedD.increased 解析：解析 本题中，enhanced 的意思是“提高，增强”。四个选项中，increased 的意思是“增加”，如：My wages have increased this year.(我的工资今年增加了。)appreciated 的意思是“感激”；encouraged的意思是“受到鼓励”；frustrated 的意思是“沮丧”。只有 D项符合题意。3.Initially his book did not receive much attention, but two weeks after the critic“ s review appeared in t
29、he newspapers, it climbed to the best sellers“ list.（分数：2.00）A.At first B.First of allC.At first sightD.From the first解析：解析 本题中，Initially 的意思是“最初，开头”。四个选项中，At first 的意思是“最初”，如：The minister at first declined to make any comments on the dispute between the two nations, but later she agreed.(部长起初拒绝对两国间
30、的争端发表任何评论，但后来她同意了)。First of all的意思是“首先”；At first sight 的意思是“首先”；from the first 的意思是“从头，自始”。只有 A项符合题意。4.Presumably , excessive consumption of fried foods has serious consequences as has been proved.（分数：2.00）A.TheoreticallyB.PracticallyC.IncrediblyD.Probably 解析：解析 presumably“大概，可能”与 probably“大概，或许”同义。
31、其他选项的意义均与句子的意义不符，它们分别为：theoretically“理论上地”，practically“实际地”和 incredibly“不能相信地”。5.The sitting-room feels comfortable with the fireplace shedding warm and faint light.（分数：2.00）A.giving off B.calling offC.shaking offD.putting off解析：解析 shedding“释放，放射，流出”与 giving off“释放，放出”同义。其他选项的意义均与原句义相去甚远，词义分别为：call
32、off“叫走，放弃”，shake off“抖落，摆脱”和 put off“推迟，延迟”。6.The nasty language of local officials makes them seem very ignorant and rude.（分数：2.00）A.artificialB.indecent C.humorousD.lively解析：解析 nasty“污秽的，下流的”与 indecent“下流的，无理的”同义。其他选项均与句义不符：artificial“人造的，假的”，humorous“幽默的”和 lively“活泼的，生动的”。7.We shouldn“t treat chi
33、ldren as peers or friends, but guide them in making their choices, even if it means with some discipline .（分数：2.00）A.persuasionB.punishment C.rewardsD.criticism解析：解析 discipline“纪律，惩罚，训练”与 punishment“惩罚，处罚”同义。其他选项均与句义不符：persuasion“说服”，rewards“赏金，报酬”和 criticism“批评”。8.Silk, although it is considered a
34、delicate fabric, is in fact very strong, but it is adversely affected by sunlight.（分数：2.00）A.softB.sheerC.fragile D.refined解析：解析 delicate“细致的，脆的”与仔 agile“易碎的，脆的”同义。其他选项均与句义不符：soft“柔和的，柔软的”，sheer“绝对的，全然的”和 refined“精细的，优雅的”。9.I“d like to take this opportunity to extend my heart-felt gratitude to the h
35、ost.（分数：2.00）A.increaseB.prolongC.intensifyD.express 解析：解析 extend 除了“延伸，扩大”意义外，还作“表示，给予，提供，发出”讲，gratitude to sb.“向某人表示感激”，是常见的用法，还有 congratulation“表示祝贺”、a warm welcome to sb.“向某人表示欢迎”、aid to the poor、hospitality to sb.“款待某人”，故 D项为正确答案。其他词项分别为：increase“增加，增多”，prolong“延伸，拉长”，intensify“加强，强化”。10.Chines
36、e farmers are mostly living a simple and thrifty life as it is today.（分数：2.00）A.miserableB.economical C.luxuriousD.sensible解析：解析 thrifty“节约的，节俭的”与 economical“经济的，节约的，节俭的”同义。其他词项则意义不同：miserable“可怜的，不幸的”，luxurious“奢侈的，浪费的”，sensible“敏感的，可感觉的”。11.Many of the local residents left homes to ward off the da
37、nger of flooding.（分数：2.00）A.overcomeB.encloseC.encounterD.avoid 解析：解析 ward off 是动词短语，意为“避开，避免”，与 avoid同义。其他词项与 ward off意义不同：overcome“克服，征服”，enclose“围绕，附寄”，encounter“遇到，碰见”。12.The State Council will lay down new rules that aim to make management compatible with internationally accepted conventions .（
38、分数：2.00）A.conferencesB.conversationsC.practices D.formations解析：解析 conventions“习俗，惯例；条约”与 practices“练习，训练；习俗，惯例”同义，accepted conventions或 practices均意为“所接受的习俗，惯例”。其他词项意义相去较远：conference“会议”；conversation“谈话”；formation“形成，构造”。13.Personality in Americans is further complicated by successive waves of immigr
39、ation from various countries.（分数：2.00）A.uninterrupted B.successfulC.forcefulD.overwhelming解析：解析 uninterrupted 是：interrupted“间断的”的反义词，意为“不间断的”，与successive“连续的”同义。而 successful“成功的”来源于名词 success，forceful“有力的，强烈的”和 overwhelming“压倒性的，无法抵抗的”均与 successive意义大相径庭。14.Without question , people“s lives in China
40、 have improved dramatically in the past two decades.（分数：2.00）A.Out of the questionB.No doubt C.NaturallyD.Obviously解析：解析 without question“毫无疑问”与短语 no doubt同义。而 naturally“自然地”和obviously“显而易见地”与此意义截然不同。要注意的是 out of the question意思为“不可能的，办不到的”，out of question 意义与 without question相同，即“毫无疑问”。15.The dean c
41、an“t see you at the moment. He is addressing the first-year students in the lecture hall.（分数：2.00）A.complaining toB.arguing withC.speaking to D.consulting with解析：解析 address 此处意为“致词，演讲”，与 speak to同义。而其他词项意义与此无关；complain to“牢骚，抱怨”，argue with“争论”，consulting with“询问，咨询”。16.He does nothing that violates
42、the interests of the collective.（分数：2.00）A.runs forB.runs against C.runs overD.runs into解析：解析 violate“违反，违背，践踏”与动词短语 run against“违反”同义。其他短语的意思分别为：run for“竞赛，竞选”，run over“跑过去，浏览，车等碾过”，run into“不期而遇”。17.We have done all we could and now our cherished project is at the mercy of our new CEO.（分数：2.00）A.u
43、nder the guidance ofB.in the power of C.with the guidance ofD.on the agenda of解析：解析 题中 at the mercy of的意思是“受支配”，是常用词组；in the power of 与 at the mercy of表达的含义相同。其他三项 under the guidance of“在的指导下”，介词词组；with the guidance of“在的指导下”，做伴随状语表原因；on the agenda of“在的日程上”都不正确。18.He seemed in such an inconsolable
44、state that I didn“t know whether to leave or stay.（分数：2.00）A.distractedB.enragedC.overjoyedD.brokenhearted 解析：解析 题中 inconsolable的意思是“极为伤心的”，D 项 brokenhearted“心碎的，极度悲伤的”与之相符。其他三项：distract“心烦意乱的”；enraged“被激怒的”；overjoyed“狂喜的，极端高兴的”都不正确。19.She was delirious last night, but she seems quite lucid this mor
45、ning.（分数：2.00）A.rational B.peacefulC.patientD.insane解析：解析 lucid 的意思是“头脑清楚的，理智的”，A 项 rational“理智的”与之相符。其他三项：patient“耐心的”；insane“患精神病的，极度愚蠢的”都不正确。20.The humanitarian claims that he venerates all men, regardless of their position in life.（分数：2.00）A.lovesB.distrustsC.servesD.respects 解析：解析 题中 venerate的意
46、思是“崇敬”，D 项 respect“尊敬”与之相符。其他三项：love“热爱”；distrust“不信任”；serve“服务，当仆人”都不正确。21.Ploughs and other agricultural implements were on display at the recent exhibition.（分数：2.00）A.equationsB.playthingsC.tools D.machinery解析：解析 implements 的意思是“工具，器具”。四个选项中：equations 的意思是“相等，平衡，综合体，因素，方程式，等式”；playthings 的意思是“玩具”
47、；tools 的意思是“工具，用具”；machinery的意思是“机器，机械”。只有 C项符合题意。22.My own inclination , if I were in your situation, would be to look for another position.（分数：2.00）A.symptomB.likenessC.habitD.tendency 解析：解析 inclination 的意思是“倾斜，弯曲，倾斜度，倾向，爱好”。四个选项中：symptom 的意思是“症状，征兆”；likeness 的意思是“相像，相似物”；habit 的意思是“习惯，习性”；tendenc
48、y的意思是“趋向，倾向”。只有 D项符合题意。23.The combination of lenses in a compound microscope makes possible greater amplification than can be achieved with a single lens.（分数：2.00）A.managementB.magnificenceC.magnetismD.magnification 解析：解析 amplification 的意思是“扩大”。四个选项中：management 的意思是“经营，管理，处理，操纵，驾驶，手段”；magnificence 的
49、意思是“华丽，富丽堂皇”；magnetism 的意思是“磁，磁力，吸引力，磁学”；magnification 的意思是“扩大，放大倍率”。只有 D项符合题意。24.The degree of downward slope of a beach depends on its composition of deposits as well as on the action of waves across its surface.（分数：2.00）A.sentimentB.sediment C.semesterD.segment解析：解析 四个选项中：sentiment 的意思是“情操，情感，情绪，观点，多愁善感”；sediment 的意思是“沉淀物，沉积”；semester 的意思是“学期”；segment 的意思是“段，节，片断”。只有 B项符合题意。25.Recent studies have posed the question as to whether there is a link between film violence and real violence.（分数：2.00）A.supposedB.poisedC
