1、考博英语-125 及答案解析(总分：88.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1.The argument that Children are no longer an economic as. set, but more of a liability, drew more attention of the public.（分数：0.50）A.productivityB.possibilityC.responsibilityD.necessity2.Contestants who do not comply with the regul
2、ations will be disqualified.（分数：0.50）A.cooperate withB.observeC.approveD.submit to3.The Bureau of Public Security has decided to hold an inquiry to find out the cause of the big fire.（分数：0.50）A.investigationB.researchC.examinationD.inquest4.Todays college students have ambiguous feelings about the r
3、ole they should play in the world.（分数：0.50）A.wonderfulB.unusualC.ambitiousD.doubtful5.The board of directors required that Mr. Brown justify buying the expensive equipment at a time when the company was practicing strict economy.（分数：0.50）A.give reasons forB.verifyC.testifyD.give evidence about6.The
4、candidate has complied with all the requirements set by the university; this institution, therefore awards her the degree of Master of Arts.（分数：0.50）A.permitsB.grantsC.rewardD.forwards7.The Public Broadcasting System is supported by donations from foundations and other sources.（分数：0.50）A.grantsB.ref
5、erencesC.accountsD.advertisements8.The dispute between the faculty and the administration was not resolved until the faculty members got better working conditions.（分数：0.50）A.threatB.argumentC.problemD.discussion9.The team published their report after three-month investigation which triggered off a p
6、arliamentary debate.（分数：0.50）A.shotB.delayedC.startedD.concluded10.He was given a present in acknowledgement of his work for the business.（分数：0.50）A.honorB.realizationC.encouragementD.recognition11.The microscope enables scientists to distinguish an incredible number and variety of bacteria.（分数：0.50
7、）A.a selectedB.a verifiableC.an unbelievableD.an unavoidable12.Railway services are not yet sound enough economically without government subsidy.（分数：0.50）A.aidB.chargeC.approvalD.domination13.With all his experience abroad he was a major asset to the company.（分数：0.50）A.candidateB.applicantC.mangerD.
8、resource14.After being defeated they submitted to the enemy.（分数：0.50）A.surrenderedB.succeededC.stressedD.submerged15.Grandpa Wang, a famous painter, spent his life in a tranquil little farming cottage.（分数：0.50）A.a lovelyB.a peacefulC.an isolatedD.a noisy16.Congressional debate over the passage of th
9、is controversial bill is inevitable.（分数：0.50）A.popularB.personalC.disputedD.beneficial17.John boasted that he could finish the job all by himself in no time.（分数：0.50）A.very rapidlyB.on timeC.in timeD.at any moment18.The merit of a sales tax is that it decreases government reliance on income taxes.（分
10、数：0.50）A.outcomeB.supplyC.virtueD.balance19.The doctor did not rule out the possibility of food poisoning.（分数：0.50）A.foreseeB.acceptC.excludeD.foretell20.My colleagues and I were greatly puzzled by our repeated failures in the experiment.（分数：0.50）A.distressedB.discontentedC.annoyedD.perplexed二、BSect
11、ion B/B(总题数：20，分数：10.00)21.Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _ increase the risk of heart disease.（分数：0.50）A.in turnB.in returnC.by chanceD.by turns22.In the past decade some third world countries have suffered from a cycle of drought _ with flood.（
12、分数：0.50）A.alteringB.activatingC.nominationsD.alternating23.I asked the tailor to make a small _ to my trousers because they were too long.（分数：0.50）A.changeB.variationC.revisionD.alteration24.The new teacher was _ to the needs of all the children in her care. A. attentive C. earnest C. careful D. obs
13、ervant（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.25.This ticket _ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.（分数：0.50）A.givesB.entitiesC.grantsD.credits26.After his long absence from school he found it difficult to _ up with the rest of his class.（分数：0.50）A.catchB.takeC.makeD.work27.You should _ at least three days for the jou
14、rney.（分数：0.50）A.expectB.permitC.acceptD.allow28.Could you possibly _ me at the next committee meeting?（分数：0.50）A.stand in forB.make up forC.tall back onD.keep in with29.The cyclist was _ his bike by a truck.（分数：0.50）A.hit offB.knocked offC.knocked downD.hit down30.Having weighed up all the factors t
15、he department finally agreed to receive all the _ to the committee.（分数：0.50）A.rejectionB.hypothesesC.nominationsD.resistance31.Passengers are _ not to leave their eases and packages here.（分数：0.50）A.commandedB.informedC.notifiedD.advised32.John and I have _ to meet at the bus station at 9 oclock.（分数：
16、0.50）A.confirmedB.combinedC.appointedD.arranged33.I am sorry I opened your handbag but I _ it for mine.（分数：0.50）A.mistookB.confusedC.recognizedD.imagined34.The dealer wanted $ 500, I wanted to pay $ 400, and we finally agreed to _ the difference.（分数：0.50）A.divideB.splitC.dropD.decrease35.Youre _ you
17、r time trying to persuade him; he II never help you.（分数：0.50）A.wastingB.losingC.spendingD.missing36._ tile bad weather, we decided to go to the picnic.（分数：0.50）A.DespiteB.In spiteC.AlthoughD.Though37.The customs officer asked me if I had anything to _（分数：0.50）A.sayB.stateC.explainD.declare38.Toms st
18、eps had _ and there was a moment of absolute silence.（分数：0.50）A.died downB.died fromC.died awayD.died out39.Waving received strict training in oil painting these artists paint in a _ and figurative style.（分数：0.50）A.relevantB.narrativeC.realisticD.sensitive40._ all of us who are here tonight, I would
19、 like to thank Mr. Johnson for his in- formative talk.（分数：0.50）A.On behalf ofB.On account ofC.In honor ofD.In terms of三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.hardly noB.almost notC.almost noD.scarcelyA.inB.ontoC.intoD.withinA.premisingB.cleverC.promisingD.perspectiveA.soB.suchC.thusD.thatA.as opposedB.on t
20、he contraryC.as opposed toD.on the objection toA.consequencesB.accomplishmentsC.performancesD.resultsA.themselvesB.their own sC.their ownD.theirA.Not to overdoB.Never overdoC.Not to be outdoneD.Never overdoingA.SometimesB.SometimeC.AlwaysD.UsuallyA.whoB.thatC.whichD.theA.to its best useB.for its bes
21、t useC.as its best useD.in its best useA.of such kindB.of any kindC.of some kindD.of no kindA.were firmB.were determinedC.were sureD.were decidedA.brightenedB.highlightedC.enlightenedD.demonstratedA.for each otherB.to one anothersC.as to one motherD.to one anotherA.dissectedB.reducedC.collapsedD.sev
22、eredA.Not muchB.Not suchC.No muchD.Not at aliA.onB.forC.withD.toA.carriedB.executedC.conductedD.engagedA.would-soon-beB.would-beC.should-soon-beD.should be四、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：5.00)61.The verb “tell“ in the sentence “I could tell that he was shy“ (Paragraph 3) means _（分数：1.00）A.speakB.ascertain
23、C.proveD.witness62.The narrator had finally decided to attend the fraternity party perhaps because _.（分数：1.00）A.she had fallen in love with him at the first sightB.she changed her mind when the guy had leftC.she felt lucky to win the betD.she was able to buy a black miniskirt with the money she won6
24、3.The sentence “I hate shots.“ in the brackets (Paragraph 6) can best be paraphrased as _.（分数：1.00）A.I don t like to be attacked by a lot of so many unexpected questionsB.I hate the guy for his endless questioning of my storyC.I hate being given an injectionD.I feel extremely shy before the handsome
25、 guy64.The story you read here can best be titled as _.（分数：1.00）A.A Brave Girl in Making an Important DecisionB.A Girl Daring to Search for Her Love regardless of Social PrejudiceC.God Helps Those Who Help ThemselvesD.A Brave Challenge of Girls Usual Shyness Results in a Happy Marriage65.The narrato
26、r in the story said: “I have to meet him!“ because _.（分数：1.00）A.she knew the guyB.she enjoyed the guys handsome appearanceC.she wanted to satisfy, her curiosityD.she wanted to win the bet五、BPassage Two/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)66.Which of the following statements about Connexion is FALSE?（分数：1.00）A.Boeing pl
27、anes worldwide will have this service by 2005.B.The service will cost between $6 and $25 an hour.C.The phased-array antenna is an important aspect of Boeing s new service.D.The service on works at speeds of less than 1. S Mb per second.67.What is the main idea of this article?（分数：1.00）A.In the near
28、future people will be able to watch live soccer matches on a plane.B.The future holds many exciting developments.C.Boeing is currently introducing Internet access on its planes.D.There is a strong demand for web access by Boeing passengers.68.Which of the following will not be used by air passengers
29、 to access Connexion?（分数：1.00）A.Their own portable computers.B.Personal distal assistants.C.The cabled computers on the airliner.D.The cellular phone service.69.What is true about the Connexion service to cruise ships and oil exploration platforms?（分数：1.00）A.Boeing is trying to provide them with the
30、 service.B.They cannot get the service now because the sky is limited.C.The service is not available to them now as Boeing is busy servicing the fliers.D.They can get the service because they are in the limit of the project.70.According to the article, what does the word “concurrently“(Para. 4) mean
31、?（分数：1.00）A.At the same time.B.One at a time.C.In order.D.Not currently.六、BPassage Three(总题数：5，分数：5.00)71.The countermeasures the nations main air carriers would take to prevent any sharp drop in travel demand may include _. . seeking government financial assistance . asking for low tax rate . promo
32、ting more bankruptcies and forcing some weak airline companies into liquidation（分数：1.00）A. onlyB. and C. and D. and 72.U.S. airlines would have to suffer the following losses if there were war with Iraq except that _.（分数：1.00）A.the industry would have to lose $180 million revenue each year with one
33、gallon of jet fuel increasing one penny on saleB.the overall traffic volume is expected to drop at least over eight percent, which took place during the first gulf warC.the U. S. government refuses to give the main airline companies any essential financial sup- port once the war broke outD.it would
34、take a few years to get the prewar ticket prices resumed and then to spur the passengers riving demand73.The phrase “force some financially fragile carries into liquidation“ (Paragraph 6 ) may probably mean _.（分数：1.00）A.compel them to reduce their flightB.make them do nothing but to declare bankrupt
35、cyC.push them to be destroyedD.bring them into a liquid state74.From the passage we can conclude that _（分数：1.00）A.the writer intends to show his strong anti-war positionB.the writer tells what the American air transportation industry would have to worry about in facing the war against IraqC.the writ
36、er shows deep sympathy for the sufferings the war would bring to Iraqi peopleD.the writer wants to show indignation against George Bush s position on Iraqi problem75.The sentence “. AMR, Corps American Airlines, the worlds biggest carder, could follow later this year“ ( Paragraph 7) can best be rest
37、ated as _.（分数：1.00）A.it would also seek bankruptcy protectionB.it would have to spur its passengers demand for ticketsC.it would have to take aggressive steps to avoid bankruptcyD.it would call for more financial subsidy from the government for its survival七、BPassage Four/(总题数：10，分数：10.00)76.Why som
38、eone sneezed the writer (Paragraph 11 )?（分数：1.00）A.Perhaps he wanted the writer to give him a hint.B.Perhaps the man wanted to give the writer a hint on some point.C.Perhaps the writer had fallen asleep during the exam.D.Perhaps the man wanted to remind the writer of little time to be left.77.The wh
39、ole paragraph 13 from “I thought Id used up all my adrenaline to answering the questions“ is used to _.（分数：1.00）A.describe the writers reflection of what he should have done before the examB.describe the depressed feeling of the writer when knowing he failed in the examC.describe worrying mood in th
40、e exam and contradictory thoughts over his work at his philosophical classD.describe how sorry the writer was feeling for his not having been working enough for his philosophical class78.When the writer says “Id heard of people getting hives from nerves,“ the phrase of “get- ting hives from nerves “
41、(Paragraph 3) most probably means（分数：1.00）A.getting overexcited and overjoyed when facing unexpected situationsB.feeling so nervous and bewildered as not to be able to do things regularlyC.feeling uncomfortable or itching due to a bee-stingingD.becoming red and swelling with a scar or a wound79.The
42、writer believed he had passed the exam _.（分数：1.00）A.as the result of his hard workB.as the result of his professors showing mercy to himC.mainly due to his tireless revision in the night before the examD.out of his expectation80.The writer says that he had to pass the philosophy final (Paragraph 5)
43、because _. . if not, he would have had to attend the college s summer school . otherwise he would have been able to continue his study in the class . if he had failed the philosophy final, he would have been able to find time to work to earn money for next-term tuition（分数：1.00）A. onlyB. and C. and D
44、., and 81.The incomplete sentence of “So far so good“ (Paragraph 10) can probably be used to mean _.（分数：1.00）A.It is good as long as I can do itB.Until now things have gone wellC.Though until now things have gone well, I still hope to do it betterD.Though I am not so sure if all my answers are corre
45、ct, I still feel OK82.Why does the writer say “I was afraid to look in the mirror“ in the first sentence of the first paragraph of the text?（分数：1.00）A.Perhaps because he didnt like his own appearance.B.Perhaps because he didnt prepare enough for the test.C.Perhaps because he was afraid to look at hi
46、s utterly battled look for the previous sleepless night.D.Perhaps because he had too many worries about the damages brought to his health due to his busy preparation for the test.83.The following phrasal verbs can be taken as the synonyms of the verb “rummage through“ in the context except _.（分数：1.0
47、0）A.fumble throughB.search throughC.delve intoD.carry through84.The proper noun“ Mountain Dew“ (Paragraph 3) can be used in the context to mean _.（分数：1.00）A.the morning dew in a summer morningB.the dew that one often sees after a rainy dayC.a brand of drinkD.a gush of sweat as is seen after a gust o
48、f hard work85.When the writer says “and that was my hope at this point“(Paragraph 1) “my hope“ may be used to mean that _.（分数：1.00）A.he hoped all the other guys would fail in the testB.he hoped that all the others shared the same worries with himC.he hadnt wished to see that all his classmates would
49、 have the same worries as hisD.he would be glad to see his classmates would have more worries than he had八、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)86.Title: The Future Prosperity of Our Country and the Peasant Problem Outline: A. The encouraging economic situation of our country and the low-income level of our peasants B. T
