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1、GRE-1及答案解析(总分：80.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSECTION 1/B(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Reading Comprehension QuestionsUDirections:/UMultiple-choice Questions-Select One Answer Choice: These are the traditional multiple-choice questions with five answer choices from which you must select one. Multiple-choice Questions-Select

2、One or More Answer Choices: These questions provide three answer choices; select all that are correct.Select-in-Passage: Choose the sentence in the passage that meets a certain description.Text Completion QuestionsUDirections:/U Select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blan

3、k. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.Sentence Equivalence QuestionsUDirections:/U Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.During the mid-twentiet

4、h century the United States began a policy toward Native Americans called “readjustment.“ This policy stemmed from the rise of the civil rights movement. Because of the movement, there was greater awareness that all Americans needed to be able to exercise the rights guaranteed by the United States C

5、onstitution. Readjustment recognized that life on reservations prevented Native Americans from exercising those rights. Reservations had created segregation that caused just as much damage as the racially segregated schools still prevalent throughout the nation during the period. The readjustment mo

6、vement advocated the end of the federal governments involvement in Native American affairs and encouraged the assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream American society. The belief was that if it were beneficial for African American children to be placed in schools with white children, it wou

7、ld also be beneficial for Native Americans to become integrated into white society. The policy, however, failed to recognize the emergence of a new generation of Native American leadership and efforts to develop tribal institutions and reaffirm tribal identity. The new leadership did not desire assi

8、milation, but instead wanted more segregation. The Native American community was vying to reassert its distinct identity and separate itself from mainstream America.（分数：4.00）(1).According to the passage, the readjustment policy sought to A. discourage assimilation of Native Americans B. decrease the

9、 responsibility of tribal leaders C. encourage desegregation among Native Americans D. increase government involvement in Native American affairs E. increase segregation among tribal institutions（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Select the sentence that suggests the U.S. government believed that all minorities h

10、ad equivalent educational needs.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements? A. Readjustment was a well-intentioned, though flawed, attempt to redress historical wrongs. B. Integration into predominantly white classroo

11、ms is the only option for minority schoolchildren. C. In the mid-twentieth century, tribal leaders refused to allow Native American children to attend mainstream schools. D. Tribal leaders did not understand the benefits of integration. E. In the mid-twentieth century, government leaders never visit

12、ed actual tribal reservations.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Eli Whitneys cotton gin famously changed the face of the agricultural industry by greatly increasing productivity. Although the gin was enormously popular, Whitney himself struggled to make a profit from it. After receiving a patent for his inventio

13、n, Whitney and his business partner opted to produce as many cotton gins as possible and to charge farmers a user fee instead of selling them outright. Farmers considered this fee unnecessary and exorbitant, and began manufacturing copies of the cotton gin instead. Because of a loophole in the paten

14、t law, the many lawsuits brought by Whitney and his partner against the farmers were fruitless. The duo finally agreed to license their cotton gins at a reasonable price. However, due to the costs of their legal battles, they were unable to make the fortune that Whitney had previously predicted. Acc

15、ording to the passage, which one of the following was an obstacle in implementing widespread use of Whitneys cotton gin? A. Whitneys reluctance to seek a patent for his cotton gin B. The high fees being charged to farmers for the use of Whitneys cotton gin C. The negative impact of Whitneys cotton g

16、in on the economy of the south D. Whitneys inability to profit from his invention E. Whitneys reliance on a loophole in the patent law（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.For Questions 5 to 7, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the te

17、xt.（分数：3.00）(1).Many reformist criminal justice experts tend to believe that the key to long-term success with prisoners is through U (i) /Uinto the community itself, rather than just through the traditional, yet often unproductive, attempt at extended U (ii) /U. A. imprisonment B. isolation C. rein

18、tegration D. inclusion E. justice F. punishment（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The teachers directions regarding how to write our research paper were very U (i) /Uand vague, so when she returned the papers and had graded them all extremely harshly, the class was U (ii) /Uthat she hadnt given us a better underst

19、anding of her expectations. A. meticulous B. ambitious C. indefinite D. indignant E. agitated F. fortuitous（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The emergence of social networks on the Internet is being hailed by some as an innovation U (i) /Uand U (ii) /Uthe concept of community; yet others criticize such institutio

20、ns as U (iii) /Usubstitutions for old-fashioned human interactions. A. revolutionizing B. promoting C. obliterating D. expanding E. maculating F. assuaging G. gregarious H. orthodox I. inadequate（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_It sounds like the premise for a science fiction novel, but scientists are today developi

21、ng a drug that could eliminate traumatic events from our memories. Thus far the research is focused on altering memories immediately following one particular type of trauma, car accidents, with promising results. But the potential applications of the research are far more wide reaching and morally a

22、mbiguous. On one hand, such a drug could provide a breakthrough in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in war veterans and rape victims. On the other hand, by relegating our memories to oblivion, such a drug could fundamentally change our sense of self and personal history. It is unclear

23、 how the human brain stores memories, and much is unknown about why painful memories of traumatic events come back to haunt some and not others. But one thing is certain-as research into the technology of altering memories continues, so will the ethical debates on whether this pharmaceutical innovat

24、ion falls outside the spectrum of appropriate medical interventions.（分数：6.00）(1).The main point of the passage is to A. describe the premise of a science fiction novel B. propose a remedy for traumatic brain injuries C. question certain medical research D. admit to the failings of pharmaceutical inn

25、ovation E. reject the concept of drug trials（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following can be inferred from the passage regarding research into the memory-altering drug? A. It is currently applicable to many types of traumatic situations. B. Research is ongoing, and the treatment remains controvers

26、ial. C. Our sense of self as well as our personal history is essentially static.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Select the sentence that mentions a specific moral dilemma resulting from the use of a memory-altering drug.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).It can be inferred from the passage that A. scientists have discovered

27、a means by which human memories can be completely eliminated B. only drugs that affect memory are morally ambiguous C. ethical debates are a predictable result of certain types of scientific research（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Transportation has continued to change dramatically with each generation. The la

28、st commercial innovation was electric trains, like Frances TGV, which were first introduced in the early 1980s and are capable of reaching speeds of more than 185 miles an hour. The next trend in trains will most likely be the “maglevs,“ or magnetic levitation trains, which are designed to hover ove

29、r their tracks by resting on magnetic fields and which are driven by motors with no moving parts. Once these trains are up and running, they are expected to reach speeds of more than 400 miles per hour. Which of the following would most likely be found at the beginning of this passage? A. A discussi

30、on of different transportation methods that have been used throughout history B. A statistical analysis of transportation trends in several countries C. A series of portraits of the types of trains utilized throughout the history of the United States and Europe D. An account of the technological cha

31、llenges involved in engineering faster trains E. An essay on historical transportation models（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).For Question 13, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text. Lamarcks theory of evolution, which ar

32、gued that acquired characteristics could be inherited, was eventually U (i) /Uby the world scientific community, yet it continued to be embraced in the former USSR, because it was U (ii) /Uconsistent with the official Party beliefs, which stated that individual men could U (iii) /Utheir nature.A. ev

33、incedB. spurnedC. compartmentalizedD. ideologicallyE. erraticallyF. idiosyncraticallyG. defeatH. transformI. expunge（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_In Rembrandts day, many of his fellow painters portrayed their characters much like the idealized gods of Greek and Roman mythology. Rembrandt differed by painting peop

34、le in a more realistic and humble manner. He used himself, his family members, and even beggars as models. He viewed these individuals as being just as worthy of immortalization in art as mythological figures. He also fittingly enhanced his work by the use of chiaroscuro, a painting technique where

35、light striking the foregrounded figures dramatically contrasts with a darkened background. Rembrandt reflected his paintings by remaining true to his singular artistic vision and casting his own light on the darkness of conformity.（分数：2.00）(1).The author of the passage is primarily concerned with A.

36、 defining the technical methods Rembrandt used in painting his various works B. providing a brief memoir of Rembrandts motivations as a painter C. explaining how Rembrandt differentiated himself from other painters of his time D. cataloging the individuals Rembrandt used as models in his works E. co

37、ntrasting the works of contemporary painters to the works of Rembrandt（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The passage supports which of the following statements about Rembrandt? A. Most of Rembrandts contemporaries avoided the use of humble models for their paintings. B. Rembrandt achieved enhanced artistic effect

38、 through the use of a unique method. C. Rembrandt saw artistic value in subject matter outside the mainstream.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.For Questions 16 through 20, select the Utwo/U answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sent

39、ences that are alike in meaning.（分数：5.00）(1).Joannas _ lack of enthusiasm about the job made the interviewer extremely apprehensive to hire her; the company was searching for motivated employees who enjoyed what they did. A. covert B. manifest C. furtive D. feigned E. deceptive F. obvious（分数：1.00）填空

40、项 1:_(2).The American Civil War began after the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, in essence dividing the United States into two _ countries. A. concordant B. allied C. distinct D. discrete E. united F. banded（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Despite the capricious impulses that often impelled

41、 him to action in his social life, he was actually quite _ when it came to making business decisions. A. logical B. garrulous C. pragmatic D. guileless E. reclusive F. pretentious（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).The fear inspired by the medias coverage of unprovoked shark attacks is _; there are actually more fa

42、talities each year from lightning strikes than from shark attacks. A. pompous B. exaggerated C. candid D. subdued E. excessive F. inevitable（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Agriculturists have traditionally considered crop rotation to be _; it helps to preserve soil nutrients, control disease, and deter weed gro

43、wth. A. aesthetic B. didactic C. pedantic D. incidental E. crucial F. indispensable（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BSECTION 2/B(总题数：6，分数：20.00)Reading Comprehension QuestionsUDirections:/UMultiple-choice Questions-Select One Answer Choice; These are the traditional multiple-choice questions with five answer choic

44、es from which you must select one. Multiple-choice Questions-Select One or More Answer Choices: These questions provide three answer choices; select all that are correct.Select-in-Passage: Choose the sentence in the passage that meets a certain description.Text Completion Questions Directions: Selec

45、t one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.Sentence Equivalence QuestionsUDirections:/U Select the Utwo/U answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole Uand/U produ

46、ce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.For Questions 1 through 5, select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.（分数：5.00）(1).It comes as no surprise that different

47、 cultures have certain behavioral norms; however, to an outsider, the specifics of these behaviors can often be A. explicit B. startling C. predictable D. unexpected E. derisive F. admirable（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Specific concerns frequently motivate the topics of scientific research, but the results a

48、re often A. surprising B. specialized C. unanticipated D. beneficial E. spectacular F. expensive（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Many people believe that strong individual initiative characterized the Industrial Revolution and see inventors as the _ of that age. A. aberration B. legends C. personification D. misrepresentation E. liberators F. symbols（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Buried thousands of