GRE分类模拟题22及答案解析.doc

1、GRE 分类模拟题 22 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、基础填空(总题数：38，分数：100.00)1.In 2008, Muslims in the United States were the religious group most evenly _ the political spectrum: 29 percent liberal, 38 percent moderate, 25 percent conservative.（分数：2.50）A.distributed acrossB.predicted byC.dispersed acrossD.oppos

2、ed toE.disconnected fromF.segregated from2.As one of history“s most visible proponent of _, this activist lectured internationally on the evils of alcohol consumption.（分数：2.50）A.debaucheryB.indulgenceC.democracyD.temperanceE.individualismF.teetotalism3.By _ many aspects of natural river ecosystems,

3、some dams cause serious harm, producing _ effects on water, land, wildlife, and even the atmosphere.（分数：2.50）A.obliteratingB.alteringC.amelioratingD.negligibleE.salutaryF.deleterious4.The company was so _, so unwilling to change, that it lost any ability to compete in a _ market.（分数：2.50）A.tractable

4、B.flightyC.intransigentD.regulatedE.perilousF.volatile5.Although it is natural to take umbrage at _ remarks, Latoya always went to great pains to act as though she was not _ when people harshly criticized her.（分数：2.50）A.discreetB.drollC.acerbicD.unaffectedE.affrontedF.mollified6.Sally could not _ th

5、e family trip to Colorado, but her older brother Brad was able to _ many of its details.（分数：2.50）A.avoidB.rememberC.preventD.alludeE.recallF.dismiss7.The theory is _ so much _ evidence that it is now accepted by the great majority of scientists.（分数：2.50）A.inconsistent withB.unrelated toC.substantiat

6、ed byD.contradictoryE.supportingF.irrelevant8.Not wishing to incur the disapproval of her teachers, who were generally _, Helen was _ attempting radical new artistic styles in her paintings.（分数：2.50）A.conservativeB.progressiveC.complimentaryD.delighted aboutE.wary ofF.criticized for9.Far from exhaus

7、ting him, the more arduous work schedule seems to have _ the convalescent doctor.（分数：2.50）A.enticedB.dampenedC.enervatedD.alienatedE.rejuvenatedF.revitalized10.As head of the National Education Association in 1965-66, Elizabeth Duncan Koontz advocated higher salaries for teachers because she believe

8、d that the more _ teaching is, the greater its attraction for highly qualified people.（分数：2.50）A.precariousB.dubiousC.controversialD.lucrativeE.productiveF.profitable11.Although in public life Simone de Beauvoir“s feminist stance was uncompromising, her personal life revealed a greater degree of ide

9、ological _.（分数：2.50）A.reciprocityB.flexibilityC.elasticityD.assuranceE.analysisF.conviction12.Noting a _ of robins around his home, the bird-watcher wondered whether this reflected an overall _ in this species“ population.（分数：2.50）A.dearthB.spateC.jumbleD.diminutionE.uniformityF.stability13.The crit

10、ic wrote that Hoffman“s novel was _, so abominable, in fact, that slamming it shut was the only pleasure it provided.（分数：2.50）A.prescientB.labyrinthineC.execrableD.detestableE.otherworldlyF.metaphysical14.Although the commentator claimed to be politically neutral, she was quite obviously _: her broa

11、dcasts always revealed an unmistakable, unreasoning _ toward her pet political causes.（分数：2.50）A.optimisticB.pedanticC.partisanD.pathosE.apathyF.bias15.Dr. Abraham often understated his accomplishments, even at times _the way he had achieved his success against overwhelming obstacles.（分数：2.50）A.reco

12、untingB.deprecatingC.controllingD.laudingE.disparagingF.acclaiming16.The researcher adroitly _ his presentation with personal anecdotes, breaking up dauntingly technical material with short accounts of biographical interest.（分数：2.50）A.interspersedB.verifiedC.dissectedD.garbledE.warpedF.embellished17

13、Margot O“Toole“s allegations of _ practices among her scientific colleagues _ a charged debate regarding the ethics of scientific research.（分数：2.50）A.orthodoxB.fraudulentC.exemplaryD.precipitatedE.corruptedF.annulled18.Like avid gardeners who attack weeds tirelessly, some damselfish are _ weeders o

14、f algae gardens in coral reefs.（分数：2.50）A.dilatoryB.sluggishC.indefatigableD.unwieldyE.capriciousF.unflagging19.As Sam“s behavior was a flagrant violation of basic civility, Kendra was right to call it _.（分数：2.50）A.obsequiousB.egregiousC.notoriousD.perfunctoryE.gregariousF.social20.The _ of this rem

15、ote region was remarkable: towering peaks loomed above plunging valleys.（分数：2.50）A.topographyB.mythologyC.terrainD.cartographyE.legendryF.archaeology21.In countries plagued by cholera and other waterborne diseases, attempts at _ water cannot keep pace with its _.（分数：2.50）A.squanderingB.producingC.pu

16、rifyingD.contaminationE.consumptionF.exploration22.After her long, arduous hike, Hillary was _: she wanted to eat until she could eat no more.（分数：2.50）A.enervatedB.voraciousC.dehydratedD.ecstaticE.ravenousF.desiccated23.It is not wise to attempt to _ aggressive groups: the more concessions you make,

17、 the more they will demand.（分数：2.50）A.brandishB.slightC.disregardD.placateE.traverseF.appease24.The candidate responded to the _ of campaigning by being _ relieving the tedium with her wry sense of humor.（分数：2.50）A.brevityB.monotonyC.allureD.insipidE.drollF.voluble25.Continuing education helps healt

18、h care professionals keep up with _ scientific information and the _ health care needs of the population.（分数：2.50）A.confusingB.mushroomingC.diminishingD.superficialE.decreasingF.changing26.Archaeologists have _ a great variety of motifs _ the walls of ancient synagogues still standing in Rome.（分数：2.

19、50）A.discoveredB.createdC.enjoyedD.concealingE.defacingF.adorning27.The bill incited such vigorous debate and caused such partisanship that it was dubbed the most _ in history.（分数：2.50）A.scandalousB.divisiveC.preeminentD.factiousE.coherentF.libelous28.Though a certain jellyfish _ anchovy eggs and la

20、rvae, marine biologist Jennifer Purcell argues that direct _ is not the means through which this invader affects anchovy stock.（分数：2.50）A.scavengesB.depositsC.devoursD.reciprocationE.predationF.fertilization29.The slogan “greed is good“ epitomizes the controversial notion that _ might actually be _.

21、分数：2.50）A.avariceB.philanthropyC.frugalityD.equivocalE.outmodedF.beneficial30.The Amazon rain forest remained _ for years because its soils were unsuitable for agriculture and because endemic diseases such as malaria and yellow fever _ most settlers.（分数：2.50）A.pristineB.luminousC.cultivatedD.attrac

22、tedE.thwartedF.exposed31.Horgan argues that many scientists today are gripped by a profound unease, _ that results from current social uncertainties.（分数：2.50）A.a convivialityB.a homesicknessC.a nostalgiaD.a felicityE.a malaiseF.an apprehension32.The renewed interest in Elizabethan times is evident i

23、n the _ of new Hollywood films set during that period.（分数：2.50）A.spateB.hypocrisyC.rejuvenationD.transienceE.scadsF.revival33.Bessie Coleman, the world“s first licensed Black aviator, was considered _ because she regularly performed risky flying stunts.（分数：2.50）A.circumspectB.venturesomeC.audaciousD

24、cautiousE.magnanimousF.decorous34.Yellow jackets are not mere _, preprogrammed mechanisms; rather, these insects change behavioral patterns in response to their experiences.（分数：3.50）A.automatonsB.fledglingsC.self-motionsD.saboteursE.miragesF.miracles35.Joe publicly advocates _ and self-control but,

25、 oddly enough, seems to admire most those people who achieve great things through _.（分数：3.50）A.simplicityB.prosperityC.moderationD.obedienceE.benevolenceF.recklessness36.The _ of drummer Art Blakey was akin to a university education in jazz, as _ by the plethora of successful musicians who benefited

26、 from playing with him.（分数：3.50）A.nuanceB.virtuosityC.tutelageD.recantedE.decriedF.evidenced37.The candidate“s comments during the debate were so _ that not even his most vehement critics could seize on something to use against him.（分数：3.50）A.innocuousB.evocativeC.reminiscentD.pivotalE.inoffensiveF.

27、uproarious38.There was a certain _ quality to the artist“s paintings, an exaggerated gloom that permeated every brushstroke.（分数：3.50）A.voluptuousB.perfunctoryC.dolefulD.lugubriousE.intrepidF.lusciousGRE 分类模拟题 22 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、基础填空(总题数：38，分数：100.00)1.In 2008, Muslims in the United State

28、s were the religious group most evenly _ the political spectrum: 29 percent liberal, 38 percent moderate, 25 percent conservative.（分数：2.50）A.distributed across B.predicted byC.dispersed across D.opposed toE.disconnected fromF.segregated from解析：解析 冒号说明前后同义重复。 至格与 29 percent liberal, 38 percent modera

29、te, 25 percent conservative(29%是自由派、38%是温和派、25%是保守派)同义重复。 distribute across 分布，predicted by 被预测，disperse across 分布，oppose to 反对，disconnect from 与分离，segregate from 与分离。答案选 AC。 注：这里 disconnect from 和 segregate from 是干扰项，同表示“与分离”。2.As one of history“s most visible proponent of _, this activist lectured

30、 internationally on the evils of alcohol consumption.（分数：2.50）A.debaucheryB.indulgenceC.democracyD.temperance E.individualismF.teetotalism 解析：解析 As 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 the evils of alcohol consumption(酒精对身体的害处)同义重复。 debauchery 放荡，indulgence 沉溺，democracy 民主，temperance 禁酒，individualism 个人主义，teetotalism 禁酒。答

31、案选 DF。3.By _ many aspects of natural river ecosystems, some dams cause serious harm, producing _ effects on water, land, wildlife, and even the atmosphere.（分数：2.50）A.obliteratingB.altering C.amelioratingD.negligibleE.salutaryF.deleterious 解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第三空与 harm(伤害)同义重复。negligible 可忽略的，salutary

32、有利的，deleterious 有害的。答案选 F。 obliterate 除去，alter 变更，ameliorate 改善。代入选项，答案选 B。4.The company was so _, so unwilling to change, that it lost any ability to compete in a _ market.（分数：2.50）A.tractableB.flightyC.intransigent D.regulatedE.perilousF.volatile 解析：解析 so.that.说明前后同义重复；lost 取反；逗号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，反义重

33、复；第一空与 unwilling to change(不愿改变)同义重复。 tractable 温顺的，flighty 古怪的，intransigent 不肯改变的；regulated 管理的，perilous 危险的，volatile 多变的。答案选 CF。5.Although it is natural to take umbrage at _ remarks, Latoya always went to great pains to act as though she was not _ when people harshly criticized her.（分数：2.50）A.disc

34、reetB.drollC.acerbic D.unaffectedE.affronted F.mollified解析：解析 Although 说明前后反义重复；not 取反。 两空联动，同义重复；第一空与 harshly(尖酸的)同义重复。 discreet 谨慎的，droll 古怪有趣的，acerbic 尖酸的；unaffect 不被影响，affront 冒犯，mollify平息/抚慰。答案选 CE。6.Sally could not _ the family trip to Colorado, but her older brother Brad was able to _ many of

35、 its details.（分数：2.50）A.avoidB.remember C.preventD.alludeE.recall F.dismiss解析：解析 but 说明前后反义重复；not 取反。 两空联动，同义重复。 avoid 避免，remember 记起，prevent 预防；allude 间接提到，recall 记起，dismiss 开除。答案选BE。7.The theory is _ so much _ evidence that it is now accepted by the great majority of scientists.（分数：2.50）A.inconsis

36、tent withB.unrelated toC.substantiated by D.contradictoryE.supporting F.irrelevant解析：解析 so.that.说明前后同义重复。 第二空与 it is now accepted by the great majority of scientists(现在被绝大多数科学家接受)同义重复。contradictory 相反的，supporting 支持的，irrelevant 无关的。答案选 E。 inconsistent with 与矛盾的，unrelated to 与无关的，substantiated by 为所证

37、实的。代入选项，答案选 C。8.Not wishing to incur the disapproval of her teachers, who were generally _, Helen was _ attempting radical new artistic styles in her paintings.（分数：2.50）A.conservative B.progressiveC.complimentaryD.delighted aboutE.wary of F.criticized for解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 第一空与_ attempting radical ne

38、w artistic styles 联动，同义重复。 conservative 保守的，progressive 进步主义的，complimentary 赞许的；delighted about 因感到愉快，wary of 对小心，criticized for 因而受到批评。答案选 AE。9.Far from exhausting him, the more arduous work schedule seems to have _ the convalescent doctor.（分数：2.50）A.enticedB.dampenedC.enervatedD.alienatedE.rejuven

39、ated F.revitalized 解析：解析 空格与 convalescent(康复的)同义重复。 entice 诱惑，dampen 抑制，enervate 使衰弱，alienate 使疏元，rejuvenate 使恢复活力，revitalize 使恢复活力。答案选 EF。10.As head of the National Education Association in 1965-66, Elizabeth Duncan Koontz advocated higher salaries for teachers because she believed that the more _

40、teaching is, the greater its attraction for highly qualified people.（分数：2.50）A.precariousB.dubiousC.controversialD.lucrative E.productiveF.profitable 解析：解析 because 说明前后同义重复。 空格与 higher salaries(更高的薪水)同义重复。 precarious 不稳定的，dubious 不稳定的，controversial 有争议的，lucrative 有利的，productive丰富的，profitable 有利的。答案选

41、 DF。 注：这里 precarious 和 dubious 是干扰项，同表示“不稳定的”。11.Although in public life Simone de Beauvoir“s feminist stance was uncompromising, her personal life revealed a greater degree of ideological _.（分数：2.50）A.reciprocityB.flexibility C.elasticity D.assuranceE.analysisF.conviction解析：解析 Although 说明前后反义重复。 空格

42、与 uncompromising(不妥协的)反义重复。 reciprocity 交互性，flexibility 变通性，elasticity 变通性，assurance 确信，analysis 分析，conviction 确信。答案选 BC。12.Noting a _ of robins around his home, the bird-watcher wondered whether this reflected an overall _ in this species“ population.（分数：2.50）A.dearth B.spateC.jumbleD.diminution E.

43、uniformityF.stability解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复。 dearth 缺少/稀少，spate 大量，jumble 混乱；diminution 减少，uniformity 一致(性)，stability稳定(性)。答案选 AD。13.The critic wrote that Hoffman“s novel was _, so abominable, in fact, that slamming it shut was the only pleasure it provided.（分数：2.50）A.prescientB.labyrinthineC.e

44、xecrable D.detestable E.otherworldlyF.metaphysical解析：解析 逗号说明前后同义重复。 空格与 abominable(让人厌恶的)同义重复。 prescient 预知的，labyrinthine 曲折复杂的，execrable 令人讨厌的，detestable 令人讨厌的，otherworldly 超现实的，metaphysical 超现实的。答案选 CD。 注：这里 otherworldly 和 metaphysical 是干扰项，同表示“超现实的”。14.Although the commentator claimed to be polit

45、ically neutral, she was quite obviously _: her broadcasts always revealed an unmistakable, unreasoning _ toward her pet political causes.（分数：2.50）A.optimisticB.pedanticC.partisan D.pathosE.apathyF.bias 解析：解析 Although 说明前后反义重复；冒号说明前后同义重复。 两空联动，同义重复；第一空与 neutral(中立的)反义重复。 optimistic 乐观主义的，pedantic 迂腐的

46、partisan 偏见的；pathos 悲悯，apathy 冷漠，bias 偏见。答案选 CF。15.Dr. Abraham often understated his accomplishments, even at times _the way he had achieved his success against overwhelming obstacles.（分数：2.50）A.recounting B.deprecating C.controlling D.lauding E.disparaging F.acclaiming解析：16.The researcher adroitly

47、 _ his presentation with personal anecdotes, breaking up dauntingly technical material with short accounts of biographical interest.（分数：2.50）A.interspersed B.verifiedC.dissectedD.garbledE.warpedF.embellished 解析：解析 intersperse 修饰，verify 证实，dissect 剖析，garble 歪曲，warp 歪曲，embellish修饰。答案选 AF。 注：这里 garble 和 warp 是干扰项，同表示“歪曲”。17.Margot O“Toole“s allegations of _ practices among her scientific colleagues _ a charged debate regarding the ethics of scientific research.（分数：2.50）A.orthodoxB.fraudulent C.exemplaryD.precipitated E.corruptedF.annulled解析：解析 两空联动，若第二空表示逻辑同义，则第一空与 ethics(道德规范)同义重复；反之，则第一空与 eth