GRE-84及答案解析.doc

1、GRE-84及答案解析(总分：-76.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、SECTION 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Directions: Each sen(总题数：7，分数：-7.00)1.In contrast to Goyas various representations of sincere tears, then, are a series of representations of insincerity and emotional -.（分数：-1.00）A.confusionB.machinationC.probityD.fortuitousnessE.(E) bold

2、ness2.Most people choose a lawyer on the basis of such - considerations as his cost, his field of expertise, and the fees he charges.（分数：-1.00）A.idiosyncraticB.humanisticC.irrelevantD.personalE.(E) pragmatic3.Enlightenment thinkers - faith in the abilities of mankind to uncover and solve pressing pr

3、oblems of the time, and thus they believe that human beings are - creatures, capable of employing reason and logic.（分数：-1.00）A.readdress. mercurialB.posit . duplicitousC.maintain. rationalD.absorb. JovianE.(E) hold. purist4.Though sometimes -, all too often technology is seen as a - for the great ec

4、onomic, social, and political challenges facing the nation as it embarks on the path of modernization.（分数：-1.00）A.expensive. solutionB.effective . panaceaC.ignored. salveD.relevant . prerequisiteE.(E) calamitous. fillip5.They were certain that this problem, like so many other - problems, did not eve

5、r have to be -, but could be resolved through oblique means.（分数：-1.00）A.insoluble. solvedB.nettlesome. facedC.winsome. ignoredD.troublesome . categorizedE.(E) fulsome . persuaded6.Research has proven that unlike their sober - who slowed down after making a mistake to try to correct their actions, me

6、n who imbibe alcohol show no signs of such - behavior.（分数：-1.00）A.adversaries. laudatoryB.counterparts . correctiveC.protagonists . conciliatoryD.functionaries . properE.(E) contemporaries . edified7.Maureen radiates an unfailing common sense and good humor, although not a false cheery -; she has no

7、 illusions about life, and her grace comes from her capability to meet it -.（分数：-1.00）A.mirth. flinchinglyB.naivet. head-onC.insensitivity . callouslyD.charm. promptlyE.(E) ignorance. obscurely三、Directions: In each (总题数：9，分数：-9.00)8.RECLUSE: PRIVACY :（分数：-1.00）A.puritan: toleranceB.stickler: adheren

8、ceC.stoic: solemnityD.utopian: conceitE.(E) philanthropist: arrogance9.PHLEGMATIC: PERTURB :（分数：-1.00）A.ineffable: ignoreB.greedy: goadC.invincible: subdueD.peaceful: mollifyE.(E) bewildered: illuminate10.PSEUDONYM: NAME :（分数：-1.00）A.falsification: prevaricationB.maneuver: benefitC.disguise: identit

9、yD.ornamentation: exteriorE.(E) facsimile: asset11.ENDORSE: APPROVAL:（分数：-1.00）A.insult: sufferingB.commence :journeyC.contribute: revenueD.transmit: waveE.(E) enchant: magic12.SUPPLICANT: HUMILITY :（分数：-1.00）A.savant: doctrineB.criminal: arsonC.coward: cravennessD.schoolmate: sociabilityE.(E) exper

10、t: amateurism13.DIAPHANOUS: LIGHT :（分数：-1.00）A.visible: sightB.unbreakable: glassC.porous: liquidD.slippery: glueE.(E) reflective: hamper14.CAPITAL: INVEST :（分数：-1.00）A.athlete: competeB.salary: taxC.stake: gambleD.production: inventE.(E) role: act15.FISH: SCALES :（分数：-1.00）A.limb: skinB.foot: toeC.

11、vertebrate: backboneD.insect: exoskeletonE.(E) branch: stem16.BIGOT: INTOLERANT :（分数：-1.00）A.braggart: humbleB.dupe: compliantC.liar: dishonestD.benefactor: selfishE.(E) lumber: inflammable四、Directions: The pass(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Scientists have long(总题数：4，分数：-4.00)17.The passage suggests that which o

12、f the following is true concerning the probability that a given collision on Mars would eject fragments that will hit the Earth?（分数：-1.00）A.The probability is higher if the impact produces a crater larger than three kilometers.B.The probability is lower if the impact produces a crater smaller than t

13、hree kilometers.C.The probability is decreased when the impact comes from an area of Mars covered by debris.D.The probability is decreased when the fragments produced by the impact are larger than 10 centimeters.E.(E) The probability is decreased when the fragments produced by the impact are younger

14、18.Which of the following, if true, would cast most doubt on the conclusions drawn from Heads higher-resolution models?（分数：-1.00）A.The results of geographical survey prove that no crater larger than twelve kilometers exists on the surface of Mars.B.Fragments from smaller impact events on Mars are h

15、ighly unlikely to survive entry through the Earths atmosphere.C.The velocity of rocks escaping from Mars gravity is greater when they have been loosened by a large impact.D.Huge impacts on Mars are proven to be less rare than was previously thought.E.(E) A double-succession of large impacts is found

16、 to have occurred on Mars in a relatively short period of time.19.According to the passage, astronomers studying Martian meteors discovered on Earth were perplexed by them for which of the following reasons?（分数：-1.00）A.The meteors found on Earth were too young to have originated from the impacts in

17、question.B.The meteors found on Earth were too old to be easily dated.C.Not enough impact events have been recorded in recent history to explain how any young meteors would have reached the Earth.D.Impacts on Mars have been so small that scientists question how any meteors have reached the earth.E.(

18、E) The age distribution of meteors found on Earth was inexplicably based toward youth.20.The passage is primarily concerned with（分数：-1.00）A.presenting an argument to support a particular hypothesisB.suggesting an answer to a theoretical questionC.questioning the assumptions of a research projectD.cr

19、iticizing experimental resultsE.(E) explaining the origin of certain scientific data六、Until recently, scru(总题数：7，分数：-7.00)21.Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the first paragraph?（分数：-1.00）A.A historical theory is sketched and a problem with the theory is cited.B.E

20、vidence for an objection to a theory is mentioned and a generalization from that evidence is advanced.C.A paradox about the origins of a historical phenomenon is pointed out and the authors explanation of the paradox is expounded.D.A statement about a historical phenomenon is offered and a possible

21、misinterpretation of that statement is addressed.E.(E) A new explanation for a historical phenomenon is given and evidence for that explanation is provided.22.With which of the following statements would Adler and Van West both be likely to agree?. Anasazi land was fertile enough during the so-calle

22、d Great Drought to potentially feed all of the Anasazi. An internecine civil war may have contributed to the Anasazis malnourishment. Drought alone is insufficient to explain the cause of the Anasazis departure.（分数：-1.00）A. onlyB. onlyC. and onlyD. and onlyE.(E) , , and 23.According to the passage,

23、Wares theory of the role of weather in the Anasazi evacuation differs from the position traditionally held by anthropologists in which of the following ways?（分数：-1.00）A.Ware relies upon a different body of evidence than previous anthropologist have, but reaches the same conclusions.B.Ware ascribes a

24、 less dominant role to weather than had been traditionally posited by anthropologists.C.Ware ascribes a more dominant role to weather than had been traditionally posited by anthropologists.D.Ware believes weather played a role in the evacuation, but not the one traditionally cited.E.(E) Ware believe

25、s that another factor besides weather was responsible for the Great Drought.24.It can be inferred from the passage that Van West notes the severe droughts which affected the Anasazi prior to the Great Drought primarily in order to（分数：-1.00）A.establish that enough food could have been grown to suppor

26、t the Anasazis survivalB.argue that the Anasazis past behavior would indicate their likely future behavior in the case of a Great DroughtC.suggest that the repetition of droughts was taking a cumulative toll on the fertility of the PlateauD.argue that the evidence which points to the existence of a

27、Great Drought may actually be related to earlier droughtsE.(E) affirm the notion that the Great Drought may have been exponentially more severe than prior droughts25.With which of the following statements concerning the condition of the Anasazi at the time of their evacuation would the author be mos

28、t likely agree?（分数：-1.00）A.Disruption of weather patterns is a plausible explanation of the Anasazis evacuation, but insufficient when taken individually.B.A religious crisis may have contributed to lower crop fertility, resulting in the Anasazi s malnourishment.C.The Anasazi spiritual crisis may ha

29、ve been exacerbated by the poor performance of their crops after the disruption of weather patterns.D.The Anasazi may have been attempting to move toward a diversification of their religious beliefs long before the disruption of weather patterns.E.(E) The Anasazi spiritual crisis may have contribute

30、d to increased balkanization, creating a vicious cycle of hostility within Anasazi society.26.The author considers the explanations put forward by Van West and Adler for the causes of the Anasazi evacuation to be（分数：-1.00）A.popular but suspectB.partially persuasive, but individually insufficientC.an

31、achronistic and controversialD.premature and illogicalE.(E) ambitious but misguided27.Researchers have employed all of the following methods in researching potential explanations of the Anasazi evacuation EXCEPT（分数：-1.00）A.the study of modern Indian societiesB.the study of climatological recordsC.th

32、e study of potteryD.the study of Anasazi mythologyE.(E) the study of ceremonial structures七、Directions: Each que(总题数：11，分数：-11.00)28.CONSTRAIN:（分数：-1.00）A.concurB.splitC.unburdenD.liberateE.(E) discard29.ORIENT:（分数：-1.00）A.threatenB.sullyC.puzzleD.rejectE.(E) quicken30.OPAQUENESS:（分数：-1.00）A.thickne

33、ssB.lucidityC.dormancyD.shimmerE.(E) allurement31.PLASTICITY:（分数：-1.00）A.severityB.sturdinessC.cleanlinessD.rigidityE.(E) immensity32.TRANQUILITY:（分数：-1.00）A.assetB.gloominessC.clemencyD.diversityE.(E) pandemonium33.GERMANE:（分数：-1.00）A.unevenB.irrelevantC.infertileD.confirmativeE.(E) interchangeable

34、34.DESECRATE:（分数：-1.00）A.intensifyB.confuseC.integrateD.sanctifyE.(E) ponder35.COMELINESS:（分数：-1.00）A.pretensionB.argumentC.thoughtlessnessD.repulsivenessE.(E) disgrace36.HALLMARK:（分数：-1.00）A.untypical characteristicB.premature occasionC.unlucky eventD.serious problemE.(E) worthless item37.INSTINCT:

35、分数：-1.00）A.hesitationB.unachievable goalC.illogical anxietyD.acquired responseE.(E) illusion38.SEDULITY:（分数：-1.00）A.hypocrisyB.indolenceC.refutation of findingsD.profusionE.(E) depletion八、SECTION 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Directions: Each sen(总题数：7，分数：-7.00)39.With a smirk, the - historian takes it as a pr

36、ofessional obligation to parade human nature always as an object of -.（分数：-1.00）A.puerile . dignityB.sardonic . mockeryC.diligent. studyD.practiced. distrustE.(E) veteran. reproach40.Liberation from - community bonds is a - and honored theme in our culture, exemplified by the Pilgrims storied escape

37、 from religious convention.（分数：-1.00）A.vilified. monotonousB.sanctified . repetitiousC.ossified . recurrentD.consumptive. truthfulE.(E) lax. brilliant41.Rose was one of the children who observe and - much, and now and then- their friends by a wise or confounding remark.（分数：-1.00）A.prattle. amuseB.me

38、ditate . nonplusC.praise . displeaseD.meddle. surpriseE.(E) absorb. insult42.Science and society are collaborators: In the best of worlds we may achieve a very fine and finely negotiated partnership, and in the worst of worlds, - one by the other.（分数：-1.00）A.symbiotic . destruction ofB.antagonistic

39、 amelioration ofC.trustworthy . exploitation ofD.uneasy . annihilation ofE.(E) parasitic . indifference to43.In Homers Iliad, Akhilleus, the greatest of all Greek warriors, is driven towards immortality by his own need for -.（分数：-1.00）A.conflictB.epiphanyC.bloodlustD.powerlessnessE.(E) self-preserv

40、ation44.In view of the fact that his enemies knew him as cheerful, his allies exhorted him, as a matter of self-preservation, to - himself as taciturn.（分数：-1.00）A.disguiseB.transformC.admitD.considerE.(E) recognize45.The - which in later life he developed towards Charleston suggests that his - child

41、hood had left unsatisfied his need for a permanent home.（分数：-1.00）A.discomfort. humdrumB.attachment. peripateticC.resignation. pedestrianD.indifference . wilyE.(E) passion. distraught十、Directions: In each (总题数：9，分数：-9.00)46.MARGIN: PAGE :（分数：-1.00）A.rope: textureB.tablecloth: tableC.suburb: cityD.ha

42、mper: pitcherE.(E) footlight: stage47.DIGRESSION: STATEMENT:（分数：-1.00）A.prejudice: viewB.libel: essayC.deviation: routeD.periphery: presumptionE.(E) implicitness: definition48.ENTICE: INTEREST :（分数：-1.00）A.insinuate: estimateB.plot: planC.inspect: clarifyD.harass: disregardE.(E) portend: foretell49.

43、LICENSE: BUSINESS :（分数：-1.00）A.contract: liabilityB.pledge: preacherC.oath: kinsmenD.charter: corporationE.(E) patent: monopoly50.CUB: LION:（分数：-1.00）A.lamb: sheepB.steed: horseC.colt: horseD.drone: waspE.(E) calf: ox51.POSE: AFFECTATION :（分数：-1.00）A.contemplate: solutionB.suppress: lustC.preen: sel

44、f-satisfactionD.deny: collaborationE.(E) repent: crime52.LAPSE: ERROR:（分数：-1.00）A.agony: gastritisB.remorse: gloomC.peccadillo: offenseD.spite: admirationE.(E) desire: connection53.DISSENTER: DOGMA :（分数：-1.00）A.profligate: doctrineB.patriot: convictionC.nonconformist: normD.optimist: guideE.(E) barr

45、ister: reason54.COMMA: PAUSE :（分数：-1.00）A.introvert: clumsinessB.period: endC.caret: elaborationD.cleaver: extractionE.(E) contraction: attachment十一、Directions: Each pas(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、women s roles in lit(总题数：4，分数：-4.00)55.It can be inferred from the passage that the author views the critical rec

46、eption that Woolfs work has received as（分数：-1.00）A.largely irrelevant, in that it has paid too much attention to writers of female stereotypes instead of those who have challenged themB.insufficiently praiseful, in that it fails to acknowledge the extent to which Woolf attacked the stereotypes of he

47、r timeC.balanced, in that both Woolf s contribution to the fight against feminist stereotypes and her technical limitations are usually acknowledgedD.often inappropriate, in that critics often mistake the personal references in her work as evidence of self-absorption, instead of a valid techniqueE.(

48、E) mostly incisive, in that it points out the unfortunate egotistism of her writing which diminished its overall positive aspects56.It can be inferred from the passage that in Woolf s lifetime, women writers avoided conflating faction and fiction because to do so（分数：-1.00）A.impinged on their writing

49、s vividnessB.contaminated their writing s impartialityC.undermined their writings narrative coherenceD.restricted their writings resonanceE.(E) limited their writing s perceptiveness57.The passage suggests which of the following about Virgina Woolfs work?. Woolfs most lasting contribution has been the high sense of objectivity she brought to her work, which was mostly lacking in the feminist writing of th