[外语类试卷]GRE（VERBAL）模拟试卷32及答案与解析.doc

1、GRE（ VERBAL）模拟试卷 32及答案与解析 SECTION 1 Directions: Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a wh

2、ole. 1 In addition to advising the school newspaper staff, Mr. Mathison also regularly _ the junior class regarding community service opportunities. （ A） rallied against （ B） counseled （ C） argued with （ D） suppressed （ E） emulated 2 I could barely follow the _ story line; the numerous twists and tu

3、rns in the plot made it extremely hard to comprehend. （ A） convoluted （ B） unambiguous （ C） conventional （ D） resolute （ E） dependable 3 Some teachers complained that the school board was _ , focusing on short-term goals while ignoring the long-term benefits of classroom reorganization. （ A） ambiguo

4、us （ B） myopic （ C） perceptive （ D） discerning （ E） replete 4 The apparent rigidity of military discipline often (i) _ the surprising level of independent thinking expected of the modern officer. Combat situations often (ii) _ spur-of-the-moment decisions. 5 Certain members of my family continued to

5、 lead _ lives, often indulging in wild and _ behavior. （ A） chaotic impulsive （ B） temperate frenzied （ C） moderate destructive （ D） arbitrary leisurely （ E） boisterous unpretentious SECTION 2 Directions: In each of the following questions, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by five lett

6、ered pairs of words or phrases. Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. 6 SONG : CYCLE : （ A） waltz : dance （ B） tune : arrangement （ C） sonnet : sequence （ D） agenda : meeting （ E） cadenza: aria 7 OBDURATE : FLEXIBILITY : （ A） accu

7、rate : perception （ B） turbid : roughness （ C） principled : fallibility （ D） diaphanous : transparency （ E） adamant : submissiveness 8 SCURRY : MOVE : （ A） chant : sing （ B） chatter : talk （ C） carry :lift （ D） sleep : drowse （ E） limp : walk 9 CHAMELEON : HERPETOLOGIST : （ A） fungi: ecologist （ B）

8、salmon : ichthyologist （ C） mongoose : ornithologist （ D） oriole : virologist （ E） aphid : etymologist SECTION 3 Directions: Each passage in this group is followed by questions based on its content. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question. Answer all questions following a pa

9、ssage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. 9 Around the world, the bicycle is a favorite method of transportation, especially Line in China. With its large urban population, China ranks first in the world in bicycle production and use. In fact, China is responsible for half of t

10、he worlds bike ownership, with 10 million bicycles found in Beijing alone. This amounts (5) to about one bicycle for every two residents, and makes cycling the most popular form of transportation in the capital. However, as economic prosperity has increased, individual car ownership has also risen.

11、This shift has contributed to already serious problems with urban pollution and traffic congestion. As a result, the government has encouraged even (10) more bicycle use. Bike lanes have been added to city streets, and more bicycle parking lots have been created throughout Beijing. Still, critics po

12、int out that cars are much more convenient for many daily activities in a large city. Only time will tell if government measures will ensure that bicycles remain the favorite method of transportation. 10 The author of the passage is primarily concerned with （ A） promoting the use of bicycles in urba

13、n areas （ B） documenting the rise of car ownership in modern China （ C） illustrating the importance of bike lanes in promoting bicycle usage （ D） describing the various sources of air pollution in modern China （ E） describing the importance of bicycles for transportation in urban China 11 The author

14、 implies that car ownership in China is on the rise because （ A） bicycles are seen as old-fashioned （ B） Beijing air pollution makes cycling too difficult （ C） there are now more wealthy Chinese able to purchase cars （ D） bicycles are easier to maneuver on busy streets （ E） government measures to in

15、crease bicycle use have been largely unsuccessful 12 VILIFY : MALIGN : （ A） cite : prove （ B） banish : force （ C） trail : pursue （ D） bolster : cooperate （ E） coerce : understand 13 Honesty is not a _ human attribute, but rather a central virtue, whose existence is seemingly being _ by selfish desir

16、es. （ A） superficial undermined （ B） trivial enhanced （ C） pervasive threatened （ D） worthless supported （ E） resilient forestalled 13 All mammals require sleep; it is an essential part of life. For giraffes, two hours a Line day is enough. For bats, that number is closer to twenty. The average adul

17、t human needs between seven and nine hours of sleep every day. Despite these differences, mammals all have one thing in common: If they do not get enough sleep, they can (5) suffer serious mental and physical consequences. The most extensive sleep research has been conducted on people. Through these

18、 studies, scientists have identified two broad categories of sleep, which can be further divided into five stages with distinct physiological functions. Taken together, they form a complete sleep cycle. The first four stages are marked by a (30) lack of rapid eye movement (REM). Therefore, they are

19、referred to as non-REM sleep. While people are engaged in non-REM sleep, several things are occurring. Researchers have discovered that during this early sleep, the human body releases a series of hormones responsible for the proper functioning of certain body systems. Disrupted sleep can cause thes

20、e hormones to fall out of balance. (15) The results can contribute to disorders such as diabetes, depression, infertility, or even cancer. Lack of sleep, especially in stages 3 and 4, can literally stunt the growth of children and may increase rates of obesity in adults. Stage 5 sleep is defined by

21、the occurrence of rapid eye movement, otherwise known as dreaming. Note that, while REM sleep is the final stage in a sleep cycle, (20) a complete cycle generally lasts only about 95 minutes. A person will experience four to six cycles in one sleep session, with REM sleep taking up a larger portion

22、of the cycle as the night continues. Scientists have advanced several theories about why humans need REM sleep. One view is that dreaming aids in memory consolidation. Under this theory, during REM sleep the brain not only strengthens (25) memory of important actions or events, but it weakens memory

23、 of unimportant things. Another view is that dreaming is necessary for proper central nervous system development. Yet another theory suggests that REM sleep involves the repair of monoamine receptors. The theories are not necessarily exclusive; in fact, they all reach the conclusion that REM sleep d

24、eprivation can result in death. 14 The author of the passage is primarily concerned with （ A） promoting mammalian sleep research （ B） documenting the importance of non-REM sleep in hormone regulation （ C） describing the role of sleep in human behavior and development （ D） arguing that humans need mo

25、re sleep to function optimally （ E） illustrating the importance of REM sleep to brain function 15 The author implies that disrupted sleep can cause disorders such as diabetes (line 15) because （ A） diabetes is linked to obesity （ B） sufficient sleep is not crucial to good health （ C） diabetes is a s

26、erious physical consequence of poor sleep （ D） the disorders are probably a result of unbalanced hormone production （ E） non-REM sleep is more important than REM sleep 16 The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements? （ A） A typical person

27、needs more than six sleep cycles to maintain optimal health. （ B） REM sleep is more important than non-REM sleep. （ C） A typical person experiences more REM sleep at the end of the night. （ D） Lack of sleep can stunt the growth of adults. （ E） The majority of sleep disorders occur in children. 17 Th

28、e authors argument is developed primarily by the use of （ A） an attack on poorly constructed sleep research studies （ B） a critique of recent scientific studies on REM-sleep （ C） a warning against getting too little sleep （ D） an analogy between human and non-human sleep processes （ E） an overview o

29、f specific processes that may occur during different stages of sleep in humans 17 While forensic scientists commonly rely on fingerprints to help identify a Line person, it is not possible to use the same kind of technology with other species of mammals. Recently, however, a group of researchers fro

30、m Tokyo developed a device that allows them to identify individuals of the endangered Ganges River (5) dolphin species. This underwater acoustic device measures the clicking sounds produced by the creatures and helps with identification and tracking, since each sound is as completely unique as a fin

31、gerprint. Ganges River dolphins are rare in that, unlike the majority of their counterparts, they live in rivers and lakes rather than oceans. The species is blind (10) and uses clicks to send out sonar pulses for guidance and to find food. In the past few decades, their numbers have decreased by 50

32、 percent, because of fishing net entanglement, human predation, pollution, construction, or a combination of these factors. With this new acoustic technology, scientists hope to get a better idea of how many of these dolphins still exist, as well as their migration patterns (15) and feeding habits.

33、In turn, this information may help scientists protect and conserve this unique species. 18 The author mentions that the Ganges River dolphin species is blind and uses clicks to send out sonar pulses for guidance and to find food (lines 9-10) most probably in order to （ A） support the claim that an u

34、nderwater acoustic device is helpful in identifying and tracking the Ganges River dolphin （ B） suggest that, because of this blindness, the Ganges River dolphin survives only in rivers and lakes （ C） challenge the claim that the species decline in numbers is due to fishing net entanglement, human pr

35、edation, pollution, or construction （ D） refute the claim that the Ganges River dolphin can in fact be identified and tracked by underwater acoustic devices （ E） lend credibility to the claim that the Ganges River dolphin is a rare species 19 The passage supplies information for answering which of t

36、he following questions? （ A） How do the remaining Ganges River dolphins still exist? （ B） What is the primary use of the new underwater acoustic technology? （ C） Why do Ganges River dolphins make their homes in rivers and lakes? （ D） How does the underwater acoustic technology work? （ E） Can the new

37、 underwater acoustic technology be used in identifying and tracking other species of dolphins? SECTION 4 Directions: Each question below consists of a word printed in capital letters followed by five lettered words or phrases. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meanin

38、g to the word in capital letters. Since some of the questions require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is best. 20 PARIAH: （ A） miser （ B） nomad （ C） servant （ D） idol （ E） renegade 21 EXACERBATE: （ A） alleviate （ B） bewilder （

39、C） contemplate （ D） intimidate （ E） economize SECTION 2 Directions: In each of the following questions, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by five lettered pairs of words or phrases. Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pai

40、r. 22 ASCETIC : SELF-DENIAL : （ A） nomad : dissipation （ B） miser: affluence （ C） zealot : fanaticism （ D） renegade : loyalty （ E） athlete : stamina 23 CAMOUFLAGE : DISCERN : （ A） encipher : comprehend （ B） adorn : admire （ C） magnify : observe （ D） renovate : construct （ E） embroider: unravel 24 SE

41、ER : PROPHECY : （ A） mentor : reward （ B） sage : wisdom （ C） pilgrim : diligence （ D） diplomat : flattery （ E） virtuoso : penance SECTION 4 Directions: Each question below consists of a word printed in capital letters followed by five lettered words or phrases. Choose the lettered word or phrase tha

42、t is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. Since some of the questions require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is best. 25 CONTENTIOUS: （ A） amenable （ B） inactive （ C） dispassionate （ D） callow （ E） s

43、evere 26 DEBACLE: （ A） effort （ B） success （ C） drought （ D） transience （ E） dominance 27 GAUCHE: （ A） grotesque （ B） tactful （ C） rightful （ D） fashionable （ E） inane 28 HAPLESS: （ A） fortuitous （ B） fortunate （ C） fortified （ D） forbidden （ E） forestalled 29 PROLIXITY: （ A） proximity （ B） disincli

44、nation （ C） circuitousness （ D） extremity （ E） terseness 30 DIATRIBE: （ A） medley （ B） dilemma （ C） afterthought （ D） rebuttal （ E） praise 31 GAINSAY: （ A） estimate （ B） corroborate （ C） forfeit （ D） expend （ E） neglect GRE（ VERBAL）模拟试卷 32答案与解析 SECTION 1 Directions: Each sentence below has one or tw

45、o blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 1 【正确答案】 B 2 【正确答案】 A 3 【正确答案】 B 4 【正确答案】 The apparently rigid discipline me

46、ntioned in the beginning of the sentence provides a false impression: In fact, the modern officer needs the ability to think independently. Belies indicates that the apparent rigidity is false. The second through fourth choices all imply that discipline is antithetical to independent thinking, while

47、 the last choice, mitigates, suggests that discipline is a refreshing alternative from independent thought, which does not fit in the context of the sentence. The best word for the second blank will support the statements made in the previous sentence; “independent thinking“ suggests that soldiers w

48、ill engage in making “spur-of-the- moment decisions.“ Mandate means “to order or require,“ which is the best choice from among the words listed. 5 【正确答案】 A SECTION 2 Directions: In each of the following questions, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by five lettered pairs of words or phra

49、ses. Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair. 6 【正确答案】 C 7 【正确答案】 E 8 【正确答案】 B 9 【正确答案】 B SECTION 3 Directions: Each passage in this group is followed by questions based on its content. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. 10 【正确答案】 E 11 【正确答案】 C 12 【正确答案】 C 13 【正确答案】 A 14 【正确答案】 C 15 【正确答案】 D 16 【正确答案】 C 17 【正确答案】 E 18 【正确答案】 A 19 【正