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1、GRE-3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.Responsibilities pertai

4、ning to property and land use are agreed upon within a signed, binding contract. And while it is fathomable that a disagreement with the owner of an adjacent property may occur, particular difficulty arises in defining the party liable for necessary maintenance when said disagreement is over the det

5、erioration of a naturally occurring, communally-owned parcel, such as a beach. In California, the coastal city of Encinitas is slowly watching its shoreline wash away. The beach has a massive sand deficit with over 100,000 cubic yards of sand lost on an annual basis. The sand erosion is a natural oc

6、currence, but beachfront property owners and the city government are attempting to fight mother nature with a sand replenishment project. This involves dredging up 2 million cubic yards of sand from the ocean bottom at a cost of $25 million.（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following most logically complete

7、s the passage? A. Everyone knows that $25 million is a lot of money. B. However, local oceanographers claim that dredging the ocean floor will have catastrophic consequences for native sea-life. C. Because sand erosion occurs naturally, many city residents claim that replenishment is unnecessary. D.

8、 While the property owners and the government are in agreement over the value of the project, neither side is willing to assume the costs. E. The dredging project would be repeated every five years.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.(2).Select the sentence that shows the scope of the problem in Encinitas.（分数：1.00）填

9、空项 1:_(3).The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements? A. The situation in Encinitas is unusual for coastal cities. B. Binding contracts do not necessarily preclude all conflicts over property. C. Sand erosion must necessarily be prevente

10、d by all means possible. D. Current contract law is irreparably flawed. E. Beachfront property owners should always work with the local government in order to achieve a favorable outcome in property disputes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.(4).In the world of art, distinguishing the authentic piece from the forg

11、ery is not an easy feat and often requires the use of multiple experts. Millions of dollars can be at stake, yet even experts can be fooled. However, a recent discovery has introduced a new resource for galleries and other groups seeking to establish the origins of their paintings: mathematicians. M

12、ath experts were able to analyze digital images of authenticated paintings where they found consistent differences in paint texture. This consistency suggests that each artist has a unique style of brush stroke that cannot be completely duplicated. In the first two sentences of the passage, the auth

13、or suggests which of the following? A. It is nearly impossible to determine whether a painting is authentic or fake without the use of math. B. Even if multiple experts from various fields analyze a painting, it is not always possible to determine its authenticity. C. New discoveries in art always l

14、ead to a greater degree of truth. D. Art can be difficult to analyze, but mathematical models can help to find the truth. E. Mathematicians have a great degree of expertise in analyzing art.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.For Questions 5 to 7, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each bl

15、ank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.（分数：3.00）(1).Since many people who casually tan indoors develop skin cancer and many U (i) /Uindoor tanners do not, scientists believe that individuals differ in their U (ii) /Uthe development of melanoma. A. habitual B. frequent C. chroni

16、c D. proximity to E. susceptibility to F. concern about（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Despite claims that his artistic style can be traced to U (i) /Usource, the style actually draws upon several traditions and methodologies and could justifiably be termed U (ii) /U. A. a fraudulent B. a schematic C. a particu

17、lar D. eclectic E. derivative F. consistent（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).When President Thomas Jeffersons relentless passion to know all about the flora and the U (i) /Uof the Western section of the country grew too overwhelming, he enjoined explorers Lewis and Clark to U (ii) /Utheir journey into this vast,

18、mysterious U (iii) /U. A. flowers B. fauna C. forests D. dictate E. aggrandize F. chronicle G. uncharted territory H. promised land I. familiar ground（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_The evolution of culture is dependent upon the development of the tools of civilization. Civilized cultures exhibit a high degree of i

19、ngenuity. It is the concept of humans as toolmakers and modifiers that differentiates us from other animals and, some would say, makes us civilized. A monkey might use a stick to remove termites from a log, but that stick will never be reworked into a fork or other eating utensil. Monkeys have never

20、 devised a spoken language, written a book, composed a melody, built a house, or paved a street. To claim that birds build nests and beavers construct dams is to miss the mark. Man once lived in caves, but our imagination and creativity have allowed us to progress toward true civilization.（分数：6.00）(

21、1).Which generalization about modern civilization is supported by the passage? A. Modern civilization is not due to mans achievement. B. Modern civilization is a result of prolific human creativity. C. Modern civilization cannot be viewed as successful. D. Modern civilization is a result of man copy

22、ing the behavior of certain animals. E. Modern civilization came about through luck.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.(2).Which of the following can be inferred from the passage regarding mans imagination? A. Great imagination is a necessary prerequisite to great art. B. Architecture is the result of an imaginativ

23、e act and results in more than simple habitation. C. True communication is solely the purview of man.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Select the sentence that suggests that some specialists overstate the complexity of animal behavior.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Based on the attitudes displayed in the passage, with which

24、of the following statements would the author most likely disagree? A. High culture is the necessary result of a stable civilization. B. Flexibility is almost as important as ingenuity in the development of a civilized culture. C. Sophisticated social structures in the animal world can be seen as pre

25、cursors to civilized culture in humans.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).The basic concept of cellular phones began in 1947, when researchers looked at crude mobile (i.e. police car) phones and realized that, by using small cells, or ranges of service areas, with frequency reuse, they could increase the traffic ca

26、pacity of mobile phones substantially. However, at that time, the technology to accomplish this was nonexistent. Dr. Martin Cooper, a former general manager for the systems division at Motorola, is considered the inventor of the first modern portable handset. Cooper made the first call on a portable

27、 cell phone in April 1973. He made the call to his rival, Joel Engel, Bell Laboratories head of research. Bell Laboratories had introduced the idea of cellular communications back in 1947. However, Motorola was the first to incorporate the technology into a portable device that was designed for use

28、outside of an automobile. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage regarding mid-twentieth century police car technology? A. Mid-twentieth century police car technology had no influence on the development of truly portable telephones. B. Mid-twentieth century police car technology was

29、 hailed as a revolutionary development. C. Mid-twentieth century police car technology was considered by many politicians to be crucial to Americas war against communism. D. Mid-twentieth century police car technology was not completely understood by Bell Laboratories. E. Mid-twentieth century polic

30、e car technology allowed officers a degree of mobility in communication not available to the general public.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.(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. Economic predictions

31、can be reasonably accurate when the assumption that the future will be much like the past is U (i) /U; however, in times of major U (ii) /Uin the economy, forecasts can be dangerously wrong.A. contradictedB. entertainedC. satisfiedD. spiralsE. surgesF. shifts（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_We had been anticipating

32、this maiden voyage for a full nine months, since the initial purchase of 109 acres of northern, forested property. The property included a large, deep, somewhat murky pond that we were eager to investigate. In late April, the wait for decent weather was over, even though the sky still held intermitt

33、ent steel gray clouds and the thermometer registered a mere 54. We could wait no longer; Bucks Pond was begging to be explored. Four adults and a precocious Golden Retriever gingerly climbed into the over-sized five-person canoe and, surprisingly, remained dry as the helmsman shoved us off the sandy

34、 launch. A bit of wind created ripples on the surface of the water, but we could only remark that this same breeze would be aiding us on our way back to shore; there was no room for any negative thoughts to mar our excitement and enthusiasm for this long-awaited adventure.（分数：2.00）(1).The author imp

35、lies that the journey across Bucks Pond was A. relatively simple and required little exertion B. somewhat risky and uncertain C. difficult and required the strength of four adults D. a disappointment to the four weary travelers E. undertaken during hazardous weather conditions（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.E.(2).

36、The passage indicates that the author would agree with which of the following statements? A. It is ill-advised to commence water explorations in winter. B. Ponds are small bodies of water that are always easily traversed. C. New adventures are never a cause of excitement and enthusiasm.（分数：1.00）A.B.

37、C.For Questions 16 through 20, 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).With its rebellious approach to the subject, her book has been more widely debated

38、than most; throughout the country, the media have brought the authors _ opinions to the publics attention. A. authoritative B. popular C. controversial D. articulate E. conclusive F. polemical（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Judged by almost any standard, the seahorse remains one of natures more _ creatures, wit

39、h the male of the species giving birth to offspring. A. unique B. feckless C. novel D. lackluster E. industrious F. mettlesome（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).After numerous rejections, the actress was _, certain that she would never act in a Broadway play. A. speculative B. optimistic C. despondent D. resilient

40、 E. insipid F. melancholy（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).After a slump in sales, the board of directors decided to _ with another corporation, forming one of the largest conglomerates in the country. A. unite B. capitulate C. dissipate D. merge E. alternate F. disperse（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The topic of teaching e

41、volution in schools, still a rather _ issue, has been a subject of debate for years. A. ephemeral B. controversial C. abbreviated D. contentious E. inexplicable F. settled（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BSECTION 2/B(总题数：7，分数：20.00)Reading Comprehension QuestionsUDirections:/UMultiple-choice Questions-Select One A

42、nswer Choice: These are the traditional multiple-choice questions with five answer choices 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

43、the passage that meets a certain description.Text Completion QuestionsUDirections:/U Select 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 two answer choices that, when

44、 used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.For Questions 1 through 3, select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sen

45、tences that are alike in meaning.（分数：3.00）(1).While most addictions in todays culture center on recreational drugs or alcohol, some experts believe that more than six percent of the 189 million Internet users in the United States are _ being on the web to the point of not being able to imagine going

46、 24 hours without accessing the computer. A. fed up with B. compulsive about C. tired of D. obsessed with E. afraid of F. disgusted with（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Although the act is often referred to as “book burning,“ occasionally other items are thrown into the flames in an act of extreme _, including a

47、 variety of supposedly offensive graphic novels and records. A. revolution B. celebration C. censorship D. liberation E. suppression F. freedom（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).When Henry David Thoreau wrote, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer,“ it

48、 was his way of declaring that _ and solitude were perfectly acceptable habits for a fulfilling life. A. poverty B. minimalism C. duplicity D. exorbitance E. infamy F. simplicity（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_We packed early. An 8 a.m. international flight, especially one to be taken with children, demands strict attention to detail and advance preparation. But with that chore finished, it was time to spe