1、厦门大学考博英语-6 及答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1.Because Jenkins neither_ nor defends either management or the striking workers, both sides admire his journalistic_（分数：0.50）A.criticizes.acumenB.attacks.neutralityC.confronts.aptitudeD.dismisses.flair2.The young man was deeply
2、hurt because his proposal was rejected and, to a certain extent, _ at by the group“s members.（分数：0.50）A.sneeredB.smiledC.simulatedD.stimulated3.The facts have proved that they all have the _ of solving practical problems.（分数：0.50）A.capabilityB.abilityC.capacityD.power4.By the time you get to New Yor
3、k, I _ for London.（分数：0.50）A.would be leavingB.am leavingC.have already leftD.shall have left5.Father does not like _ meat.（分数：0.50）A.leanB.slimC.skinnyD.slender6.Everyday there are reports of_ that have been committed against innocent people.（分数：0.50）A.behaviorsB.fixturesC.subordinatesD.atrocities7
4、.Women once demanded men with social skills, but they“re now focusing on “his values, if he“s interested in family“.（分数：0.50）A.impeditiveB.colossalC.blemishD.impeccable8.The stoic former general led his civilian life as he had his military life, with simplicity and _ dignity.（分数：0.50）A.benevolentB.i
5、nformalC.austereD.aggressive9.They are working _ time to fulfill the task according to the schedule.（分数：0.50）A.againstB.overC.ahead ofD.before10.Since the author“s unflattering references to her friends were so _, she was surprised that her _ were recognized.（分数：0.50）A.laudatory.stylesB.obvious.anec
6、dotesC.oblique.allusionsD.critical.eulogies11.Divorced from his wife just three months ago, he has made quite a _ of himself by gallivanting about with his new girlfriend, a former supermodel.（分数：0.50）A.improvidenceB.revelationC.extravaganceD.spectacle12.The connoisseurs“ opinions differed greatly a
7、s to the question whether the picture on show was a(n) _ Picasso painting.（分数：0.50）A.explicitB.reliableC.stringentD.authentic13.No sooner had the man departed than the tree began dropping coffee beans（分数：0.50）A.by the thousandB.by thousandsC.in thousandD.of thousands14.The hall was supported by six
8、thick _ .（分数：0.50）A.torchesB.postsC.fringesD.pillars15.In that book, the_, songs, and riddles are presented in Chinese and English and handsomely illustrated by Ed Young.（分数：0.50）A.versusB.versesC.versaD.vice16.All flights _ because of the storm, they decided to take the train.（分数：0.50）A.having canc
9、eledB.having been canceledC.were canceledD.have been canceled17.The fire was finally brought under control, but not _ extensive damage had been caused.（分数：0.50）A.beforeB.sinceC.afterD.as18.The ship was _ in a storm off Jamaica.（分数：0.50）A.drownedB.immergedC.wreckedD.submitted19.The government recentl
10、y presented an ambitious plan to tackle the violence and _that follow when too many people drink too much too quickly in too small an area.（分数：0.50）A.alienationB.delimitationC.barenessD.mayhem20.Many economists believed that _ consumers would cut spending once the value of their homes began to fall.
11、（分数：0.50）A.overstretchedB.oversaturatedC.overproducedD.overpopulated二、Part Translation(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1 Silicon Valley is a magnet to which numerous talented engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs from overseas flock in search of fame, fast money and to participate in a technological revolution who
12、se impact on mankind will surely surpass the epoch-making European Renaissance and Industrial Revolution of the bygone age. With the rapid spread of the Internet since the early “90s, and the relentless technological innovations generated through it, the information era is truly upon us, profoundly
13、influencing and changing not only our lifestyle, but also the way we work, do business, think and communicate with others. 2 The unprecedented success of the Valley is a testimony to the concerted international endeavors and contributions by people from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds, made
14、possible by the favorable political, economic and intellectual climate prevailing, as well as the farsighted policies of the US government. Many countries have, or are in the process of creating, their own “Silicon Valley“. So far, none has yet threatened the preeminence of the US prototype. What ma
15、kes Silicon Valley such a unique entity? There are several crucial factors. 3 First and foremost, it has the largest concentration of brilliant computer professional and the best supporting services in the world, and easy access to world-class research institutions, like Stanford University, which c
16、ontinually nurtures would-be geniuses which the industry needs in order to move forward. Without these advantages, the Valley would be a different place. Secondly, it actively encourages, or even exalts, risk-taking. Hence, failure holds no terror and there is no stigma attached to a failed effort.
17、On the contrary, they will try even harder next time round. Such never-say-die approach is the sine qua non for the ultimate triumph in entrepreneurship and technological breakthrough. A third decisive factor is the vital role of venture capitalists who willingly support promising start-ups with urg
18、ently needed initial capital to get them started. Some would even give failed entrepreneurs a second chance if convinced that a fresh concept might lead to eventual success. 4 Of equal importance, many bright young people and middle level professionals are keen to work for a new venture at substanti
19、ally reduced remuneration, as it offers more scope for entrepreneurship and job satisfaction than the established companies. There is also a pride of achievement if their efforts contribute to its fruition. Intellectual challenges aside, it is a common practice for start-ups to offer generous share
20、options to employees in order to attract the right talent into their folds. This is a powerful incentive to motivate the staff to do their utmost and to share in the company“s prosperity if it reaches its goal. Many regard this as the foundation of a successful enterprise. Those that have become hig
21、h flyers, such as Netscape, Intel, Cisco and Yahoo, have turned many of their employees, including support staff like secretaries, into dot. corn millionaires overnight, often at the relatively young age of 20s or 30s. The Valiey“s professionals are among the most hardworking people anywhere. A 15ho
22、ur day and 7-day week is not uncommon, especially during the start-up stage. They would give up social life, and curtail their family life too, in order to pursue the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It is this single minded pursuit of excellence, supported by strong ethos of team work and esp
23、rit de corps, that sustain them until their mission is accomplished. Paper qualifications, though useful, is not a be all and end all. More weight is given to a candidate“s proven abilities and aptitude for the job. This is amply demonstrated by industry icons like Apple“s Jobs and Wozniak and Micro
24、soft“s Gates, all college dropouts who might not have emerged in a qualification-conscious community. While racial prejudice no doubt still exists in the United States, albeit in a less degrading form as before, it is hardly discernible in the Valley. What counts most is one“s vision and track recor
25、d, and not one“s nationality, skin color or creed. 5 This, together with its multiracial society, informal lifestyle and agreeable climate, lures foreigners to its shores. However, with the collapse of the US Nasdaq share index earlier this year resulting in the plunge in prices of technology shares
26、 listed on it and elsewhere, the hitherto valuable share options held by numerous paper dot. com millionaires have become virtually worthless in these changed circumstances. Those who could not take the heat, as it were, left their employment feeling disillusioned.（分数：15.00）_三、Part Reading Compr(总题数
27、：0，分数：0.00)四、Part A(总题数：3，分数：30.00)It“s often hard to see your mistakes as you“re making them. When it comes to living arrangements, a humdinger is being made in this country right now and few have noticed it yet. “Yikes!The kids are moving back in!“ Thus goes the mantra of the baby boom generation,
28、 circa 2007. Analysts estimate that some 18 million adults between the ages of 20 and 34 live with their parents. That“s roughly a third of that age group. But letting the kids move back in is not the societal error we“re talking about. Instead, the big mistake is the loudly voiced chagrin of the bo
29、omers. Most mistakenly decry the notion of the boomerang generation. In order to fully appreciate the depth of the error being made here, we all need to step back a bit and look at the bigger picture. This epidemic of kids moving back home is first, not “unprecedented,“ and second, it“s not a bad th
30、ing. The precedent for this trend can be found among the other 6.2 billion non-Americans on the planet, many of whom happily live with their adult children, often in three-generation households. Then there“s the growing number of non-Anglo Americans, including many recent immigrants, who see no prob
31、lem in having adult kids contribute to the household. Finally, the agrarian history of this country before World War II allowed kids to live and work around the farm weI1 into adulthood. Adult kids moving back home is merely the most noticeable symptom of a larger, fundamental transformation of Amer
32、ican society. We are nationally beginning to recognize the costs of the independence the so-called greatest generation foisted on us. We can“t blame them. They did have to grow up fast. Kids in their generation went off to World War II and grew up on the bloody beaches of distant lands. After the wa
33、r, the survivors had factories to build and the wealth to buy their white-picket-fence dream out West. They designed a social and fiscal system that has served their retirement years very well. But their historically unique retirement system mistakenly celebrated independence and ignored the natural
34、 state of human beings-that is, interdependence. Moreover, their system breaks down with the onslaught of their kids“ retirement. We can already see the pension systems, both private and public, beginning to disintegrate under the weight of the baby boomers. We are now just starting to understand th
35、e substantial fiscal and psychological costs of separating the generations into so-called single-family homes with the ideal of a mother, father and two kids. But times change and so do cultures. Regarding boomerang kids, most demographers focus on the immediate explanations for the changes, such as
36、 the growing immigrant population, housing shortages and high prices, and out-of-wedlock childbearing. Many psychologists have noted that baby-boomer parents enjoy closer relationships with their fewer children that allow extended cohabitation. A recent survey conducted for Del Webb (a division of P
37、ulte Homes Inc.)reports that only about one-quarter of baby boomers are happier once the kids move out. However, all these explanations are simply symptoms of the larger, more fundamental reuniting of Americans into households that include extended families-adult, kids, grandparents, grandchildren a
38、nd other relatives - rather than just nuclear families. The rate at which our American culture is adapting will accelerate as baby boomers begin retiring in waves. Creative housing arrangements are necessitating and allowing three generations to live together again- under one roof or in close proxim
39、ity. Now some 6 million American grandparents are living under one roof with their grandchildren. Whether grandparents live in accessory apartments on the property or houses next door, these flexible housing options provide privacy and companionship at the same time. Grandparents can interact with t
40、heir grandchildren while the parents work, and all benefit from the new togetherness. These 21st century housing arrangements are a creative way to handle the financial needs of the generation that is retiring and, yes, the adult children who are coming home. Such multigenerational households don“t
41、make sense for everyone. Personality conflicts or family characteristics preclude such arrangements for some. Legal constraints such as building and zoning codes are formidable obstacles in most communities across the country. Often more room is mandated for parking your car than parking your grandm
42、other. Home builders have been more interested in selling houses that satisfy immediate needs rather than anticipating the needs of the growing numbers of aging Americans. The culture itself frequently gets in the way, reinforcing the perception of a stigma attaching to lack of independence- the adu
43、lt child who just won“t move out (and grow up) or the aging grandparent who eschews “being a burden“. Despite these problems, once you begin talking with your friends about three-generation households, you will begin hearing stories about how such obstacles are being overcome. You also will begin he
44、aring stories about the wonderful benefits of thinking about housing and family arrangements in creative ways. And you“ll hear stories about the fundamental satisfaction of living together again.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The trend of kids moving back home has nega
45、tive effect to American culture.B.The symptom of adult kids moving back home is extraordinary.C.Back to the nest is by no means the precedent.D.The family unit and individual independence are damaging in the society.(2).Which of the statements is true according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The trend of
46、 adults move back home is since 2007.B.The epidemic of kids moving back home in USA is unparalleled in the world.C.The United States was an agriculture country before World War II.D.One-third of baby boomers are sorrowful once the kids move out.(3).Which of the statements is NOT true about the great
47、est generation?（分数：2.00）A.They imposed the idea of independence on the successive offspring.B.They make loud complaints about their children“s prolonged staying at home.C.Their social and finance scheme for their retirement disregard the interdependence.D.Their retirement system is collapsing with t
48、he overwhelming outpouring of their children“s retirement.(4).The factor that holds back adult children moving back home is_（分数：2.00）A.fiscal and psychological costsB.adults“ unwillingness of growing upC.the disturbing conventional ideasD.the legal constraints of multigenerational households(5).What is not the reason for adult moving b
