1、考博英语-192 及答案解析(总分：81.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1.Don t meddle in her affairs, and in fact, she can attack the problem and solve it quickly herself.（分数：0.50）A.interfereB.intrudeC.overcomeD.involve2.When the chairman visited the district hit by the earthquake, he often signaled fo
2、r the children to come to him.（分数：0.50）A.deniedB.adoredC.beckonedD.allowed3.During the rainy season the Mississippi River may carry away hundreds of acres of valuable top soil from one area and arbitrarily deposit it in another.（分数：0.50）A.subsequentlyB.lawfullyC.mercilesslyD.randomly4.The authoritie
3、s had failed to react fast enough to popular discontent but told citizens that only hard work could bring an improvement in living standards.（分数：0.50）A.disadvantageB.disagreementC.disbeliefD.dissatisfaction5.The candidate realized that he was handicapped by his age.（分数：0.50）A.dislikedB.disadvantaged
4、C.displeasedD.disappointed6.The most significant phrases appeared to denote that Russia was “already broken“ and would “never rise again“.（分数：0.50）A.indicateB.announceC.analyzeD.hold7.The recruiter s speech was so compelling that nearly everyone in the auditorium enlisted in the army when it was ove
5、r.（分数：0.50）A.resourcefulB.meaningfulC.forcefulD.powerful8.One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is hearing imaginary voices.（分数：0.50）A.changes in bodyB.terrible headachesC.financial problemsD.emotional sufferings9.The synthetic fibers produced in that large factory account for one third o
6、f all the fibers turned out in the area.（分数：0.50）A.constituteB.consist ofC.instituteD.result in10.The argument that children are no longer an economic asset, but more of a liability, drew more attention of the public.（分数：0.50）A.productivityB.possibilityC.responsibilityD.necessity11.Yet beyond that t
7、ragic picture, there is a revolution at work in world literature and art.（分数：0.50）A.reflectiveB.grievousC.intolerableD.illusive12.Deceptively simple in design, the sculptural works of George Norton incorporate a broad range of textures, sizes, and contours.（分数：0.50）A.NoticeablyB.ParticularlyC.Occasi
8、onallyD.Supposedly13.The WTO leaders had been urged some countries to make necessary concession to promote their mutual negotiations.（分数：0.50）A.apologyB.compromiseC.substitutionD.permission14.General Liu Baicheng was always commended for his wise and timely military decision in the critical moments.
9、（分数：0.50）A.denouncedB.praisedC.welcomedD.exclaimed15.Contestants who do not comply with the regulations will be disqualified.（分数：0.50）A.cooperate withB.observeC.approveD.submit to16.We have the authority to call the club before us and to make them account for the manner in which their playing affair
10、s are being conducted.（分数：0.50）A.calculateB.forgiveC.explainD.demonstrate17.When bothered by other animals or humans, some species of horned lizards will posture threateningly and squirt blood from their eyes.（分数：0.50）A.fiercelyB.distrustfullyC.menacinglyD.impudently18.Since their realization depend
11、s on the cooperation of others, they will take some convincing steps to come round to the agents point of view.（分数：0.50）A.fully understandB.resort toC.change opinions to fitD.go along with19.Most surveys find that people are reluctant to place themselves at either the top or the bottom of the social
12、 ladder.（分数：0.50）A.uncommonB.uncertainC.unwillingD.voluntary20.The board of directors required that Mr. Brown expensive equipment justify buying at a time when the company was practicing strict economy.（分数：0.50）A.give reasons forB.verifyC.testifyD.give evidence about二、BSection B/B(总题数：20，分数：10.00)21
13、.Some crystals emit visible light when _ by ionizing particles.（分数：0.50）A.burnedB.struckC.excitedD.inspired22.Tom s steps had _ and there was a moment of absolute silence.（分数：0.50）A.died downB.died fromC.died awayD.died out23.It is not uncommon in this country that the military court officers _ the
14、prisoners cruelly to obtain information.（分数：0.50）A.tortureB.shockC.thrillD.terrify24.The editorial criticizes a report issued by a US-Canadian “acid rain“ _ headed by Drew Lewis.（分数：0.50）A.parliamentB.institutionC.panelD.agency25.Rebuilding the highways will take a year or more even if they re _ wit
15、h hundred dollar bills.（分数：0.50）A.approvedB.laidC.paidD.paved26.I wish I could report a dazzling success but fact it does not quite _.（分数：0.50）A.come onB.go offC.come offD.go on27.Bay. Laurel leaves are still a(n) _ of victory.（分数：0.50）A.apaceB.suggestionC.emblemD.spot28.Cinderellas fairy godmother
16、_ a pumpkin into a carriage.（分数：0.50）A.transformedB.enclosedC.spelledD.juggled29.If we do not adopt any measures to protect tigers, they will be _ in the country in near future.（分数：0.50）A.distinctB.extinctC.separate ,D.exceptional30.The future _ of the bald eagle is still an important American ecolo
17、gical concern.（分数：0.50）A.birthB.evolutionC.migrationD.survival31.Working in the library is not his only _.（分数：0.50）A.professionB.employmentC.prohibitionD.custom32.Children will work hard if the lessons are _.（分数：0.50）A.expressingB.inquiringC.attractingD.interesting33.The parents who speak _ may caus
18、e their children to become confused.（分数：0.50）A.equivocallyB.angrilyC.abnormallyD.aggressively34.The countrys production dropped while prices and unemployed _.（分数：0.50）A.skyrocketedB.outer-spacedC.overestimatedD.under-questioned35.For Sauces not only used his _ in the hold up, but also made his get-a
19、way in his own easily recognized family car.（分数：0.50）A.ammunitionB.pistolC.armorD.treason36.Having weighed up all the factors the department finally agreed to receive all the _ to the committee.（分数：0.50）A.rejectionB.hypothesesC.nominationsD.resistance37.Some conductors _ sound amplification at their
20、 concerts.（分数：0.50）A.letB.allowC.proscribeD.permit38._ all the members of the commission present here who are here tonight, I would like to thank Professor Clinton for his informative talk.（分数：0.50）A.On behalf ofB.On account ofC.In honor ofD.In terms of39.The prices of all the shares fell sharply ju
21、st after a few _ when the news came that the war had broken out.（分数：0.50）A.transportsB.transmissionsC.transitionsD.transactions40._ will be given to the doctoral candidates who are registered in their last year of study and who are attending a major professional meeting.（分数：0.50）A.PromotionB.Prefere
22、nceC.PrecautionD.Priority三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：10，分数：10.00)A.roleB.leadC.virtueD.rollA.makeB.makingC.madeD.makesA.forceB.obeyC.encourageD.discourageA.increaseB.reduceC.extendD.improveA.messagesB.valuesC.ideasD.thoughtsA.relationB.consumptionC.conditionD.considerationA.rateB.speedC.paceD.stepA.onB.toC.i
23、nD.atA.amountB.quantityC.dealD.figureA.inB.onC.forD.with四、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：5.00)51.According to the author, Theodore Roosevelt _.（分数：1.00）A.was a hard-working PresidentB.tried to reduce the length of his workdayC.really appreciated the idea of eight or six hours per workdayD.wished to work wi
24、th the laboring men of today52.How did the President treat the boy who had lost his father?（分数：1.00）A.He asked the boy to leave immediately.B.He accepted a typewriter as a gift from the boy s mother.C.He would rather stay alone with the boy.D.He would help the boy and the poor family.53.What might a
25、n unimaginative laborer think of the Presidents duties?（分数：1.00）A.Those duties were nothing for President Roosevelt.B.What the President did was to meet Congressmen and Senators.C.Many Congressmen and Senators liked to meet the President.D.The President thought his duties involved real and hard work
26、.54.From the stories which exemplify Roosevelt s affection for his family members, we can infer that _.（分数：1.00）A.he was not flexible with his scheduleB.the President tried to fulfil his promises to themC.he would stopped whatever he was doing for themD.the President apologized to them when he could
27、 not stay with them55.How was President Roosevelts offending denial of some Congressmen requests explained?（分数：1.00）A.The Congressmen fell humiliated.B.The President was easy to lose his temper.C.President McKinley helped to change the embarrassing situations.D.President Roosevelt had a rather force
28、ful speaking manner.五、BPassage Two/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)56.Those who spread superstition did not welcome public diversions because _.（分数：1.00）A.what they intended to do was frustratedB.they were melancholy and gloomyC.the people they tried to influence were not humoristsD.they could not enjoy any kinds o
29、f the diversions57.What is the philosophy underlying the function of science according to the author?（分数：1.00）A.Scientists are better teachers financially supported by the state.B.Science makes people of high class engaged in noble professions.C.People of lower class are eager to get rid of the pois
30、on of blind belief.D.Harmful ideas and behaviors are counterbalanced by science.58.Why does the author suggest that the state should encourage public diversions?（分数：1.00）A.People would feel free to pursue their own interest.B.The public would be amused and diverted.C.Melancholy and gloomy humour are
31、 part of people s life.D.The causes of superstition and enthusiasm would be eradicated.59.According to the author, those who wanted to work as scientists _.（分数：1.00）A.were the middle class or richer peopleB.would be employed by the stateC.had to prove their fitness before they began their careerD.we
32、re free to set up their own offices60.What should the sovereign do when there appeared one dominant religion?（分数：1.00）A.He should change the law that did not favor that religion.B.He should use his power to diminish the influence of that religion.C.He should pacify the teachers of the other religion
33、s.D.He should build up a good relationship with the majority of that religion.六、BPassage Three(总题数：5，分数：5.00)61.Which of the following is not true of those young computer hackers?（分数：1.00）A.Most of them are top students majoring in computer programming.B.For them, computer programming is the sole pu
34、rpose for their life.C.They can stay with the computer at the center for nearly three days on end.D.Their “love“ for the computer is so deep that they want to be near their machine when they sleep.62.Which of the following may be the most appropriate title for the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The Charm of Com
35、puter ScienceB.A New Type of Electronic ToysC.Compulsive Computer ProgrammersD.Computer Addicts63.The authors attitude towards the “hacker“ phenomenon can be described as_.（分数：1.00）A.affirmativeB.contemptuousC.anxiousD.disgusted64.It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.the
36、“hacker“ phenomenon exists only at university computer centersB.university computer centers are open to almost everyoneC.university computer centers are expecting outstanding programmers out of the “hackers“D.the “hacker“ phenomenon is partly attributable to the efficiency of the computer centers65.
37、We can learn from the passage that those at the computer center in the middle of the night ale _.（分数：1.00）A.students working on a programB.students using computers to amuse themselvesC.hard-working computer science majorsD.students deeply fascinated by the computer七、BPassage Four/(总题数：5，分数：5.00)66.T
38、he Emperors New Clothes introduced here is a feature movie _.（分数：1.00）A.well-based on historical factsB.functioned story about Napoleon BonaparteC.describing the treacherous gap of French historyD.of costume drama67.The sentence “This is the inevitable fate of a film that has been carefully spring-c
39、leaned for family consumption“ can probably be used to mean _.（分数：1.00）A.it is inevitable that a well designed film be made into a piece of trashB.though well plotted, a film like this will be inevitable to be a piece of family entertaining stuffC.cleverly produced as it may be, this feature film is
40、 nothing but a laughing stockD.it is fatal for a well produced film to avoid being taken as a piece of family entertaining stuff68.The issue of the movie is displayed around _.（分数：1.00）A.the surprisingly looking likeness between Napoleon Bonaparte and a grubby deckhand named EugeneB.the treacherous
41、gap between Napoleon Bonaparte and a poor deckhand named EugeneC.the cheap streets of Palookaville to the lavish pomp of costume dramaD.the story on how the captive emperor was smuggled off the island of St Helena69.From the context, it can be deduced that Antwerp _.（分数：1.00）A.must be the name of a
42、seaportB.should be a name of an escaperC.must be the name of a shipD.is most probably the title of a knight70.The sentence “the toppled emperor is made painfully aware of the naked vanity of his own legend“ can best be paraphrased as _.（分数：1.00）A.the fallen emperor is forced to acknowledge his own i
43、ncapabilityB.the defeated emperor has painfully got to know the useless pursuit of the naked vanity of his own fateC.the badly beaten emperor has painfully got to realize the true value of vanity of his own leg- endD.the overthrown Napoleon Bonaparte has got to realize how ridiculous his pursuit of
44、the naked honor and popularity was八、BPassage Five/(总题数：5，分数：5.00)71.WACS can reduce the whale collisions by _.（分数：1.00）A.warning whales to get away from passing shipsB.attacking ambient noise imaging tags onto the whalesC.directing passing ships to turn away from the whalesD.teaching the whales to s
45、end signals to the passing ships72.The main idea of the passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.the development of sonar technologyB.how to avoid ship and whale collisionC.the hot spots for whale collisionD.the giant creature of the sea73.Which of the following is not mentioned as a global hot spot for whale collis
46、ions?（分数：1.00）A.The Pacific Ocean.B.The Atlantic Ocean.C.The Mediterranean Sea.D.The Canary Islands.74.The ambient noise imaging is able to locate the whales even when they are silent because _.（分数：1.00）A.the whales may create detectable “sound shadows“B.the new sonar equipment is more powerfulC.the
47、 new sonar technology can see through sea waterD.the existence of whales may reinforce reflection signals75.The loss of one or two northern fight whales every year is considered an unaeeeptable loss because they _.（分数：1.00）A.are the only Whales that can sing songsB.are the only whales capable of mas
48、king the clamour of ocean noiseC.provide clues to scientists to study sea currents and wavesD.are on the very verge of distinction九、BPassage Six/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)76.Birds that live on the boundary between two dialects or that spend time in different areas, according to Donald Kroodsma, can become “bi
49、lingual,“ _. . ff they are living on the boundary between two dialects . when they move or stay in different areas . on the condition that they are thrown together and forced to learn the songs of their neigh-bors songs（分数：1.00）A. and B. and C. and D. only78.According to Donald Kroodsma, _ as “rapid cultural evolution within
