1、考博英语-473 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：1，分数：9.00)A.A red car.B.A ride to work.C.A job in the factory.D.A car part.A.Offer the woman a cigar.B.Turn on the electric fan.C.Air out the room.D.Extinguish his cigarettA.Ray will have a class at 1:00.B.Ray wil
2、l go to the library at 2:00.C.Ray will go home immediately after this class.D.Ray will go home around 3:00.A.A house tour.B.A party invitation.C.A view from the window.D.A visit to the neighborhooA.To help Mary study.B.To take a walk with Mary.C.To invite Mary for sightseeing.D.To study anthropology
3、A.Paul is the right man for help.B.Paul offered help to the man.C.Paul doesnt know much about computer.D.Paul was the last one who used the computer.A.Recycling trash.B.Saving our planet.C.Using water sparingly.D.Cleaning the grounA.The man was accompanying the woman to visit his business.B.Both sp
4、eakers were on a tour with the travel agency.C.The woman was paying a visit to the mans house.D.They were talking about business while eating at a restaurant.A.Over radio.B.On television.C.In newspapers.D.By door-to-door promotion.三、Section B(总题数：1，分数：6.00)A.It has been the center of royal power for
5、 centuries.B.It drew the best craftsmen and technicians of the world.C.All Japanese commerce is handled there.D.Tradition and innovation are a nice mix therA.It lost all its power and glory.B.It was the most industrialized city of Japan.C.It was not so charming as before.D.It became a city where the
6、 new Tokyo government was.A.European countries expanded their business into Kyoto.B.Chinese influences have been the major ones on Kyoto.C.Kyotos development had much to do with royal power.D.Kyoto has undergone a rather smooth civilization.A.They neednt have repeated earlier materials.B.They have b
7、ad habits rather than bad memories.C.They should make continuous effort to train memory.D.They can improve their memory by working harA.We should adopt some methods of unconscious learning.B.Slow as it is, adopt some methods of unconscious learning.C.Our working memory can be improved by doing a lot
8、 of reading.D.h is necessary to learn consciously by trying word lists.A.Laborious.B.Conscious.C.Appropriate.D.Effortless.四、Part Structure & V(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Section A(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1._ both in working life and everyday living to different sets of values, and expectations places a severe strain o
9、n the individual.（分数：0.50）A.RecreationB.TransactionC.DisclosureD.Exposure2.That tragedy distressed me so much that I used to keep indoors and go out only _ necessity.（分数：0.50）A.within reach ofB.for fear ofC.by means ofD.in case of3.I am to inform you, that you may, if you wish, attend the inquiry, a
10、nd at the inspectors discretion state your case _ or through an entrusted representative.（分数：0.50）A.in personB.in depthC.in secretD.in excess4.The Committee pronounced four members expelled for failure to provide information in the _ of investigations.（分数：0.50）A.caseB.chaseC.causeD.course5.There is
11、only one difference between an old man and a young one: the young one has a glorious future before him and the old one has a _ future behind him.（分数：0.50）A.splendidB.conspicuousC.uproariousD.imminent6.Knowing that the cruel criminal has done a lot of unlawful things, I feel sure that I have no _ but
12、 to report him to the local police.（分数：0.50）A.timeB.chanceC.authorityD.alternative7.Since neither side was ready to _ what was necessary for peace, hostility was resumed in 1980.（分数：0.50）A.precedeB.recedeC.concedeD.intercede8.Behind his large smiles and large cigars, his eyes often seemed to _ regre
13、t.（分数：0.50）A.teem withB.brim withC.come withD.look with9.Banks shall be unable to _, or claim relief against the first 15% of any loan or bankrupted debt left with them.（分数：0.50）A.write offB.put asideC.shrink fromD.come over10.Havent I told you I dont want you keeping _ with those awful riding-about
14、 bicycle boys?（分数：0.50）A.companyB.acquaintanceC.friendsD.place11.In the airport, I could hear nothing except the roar of aircraft engines which _ all other sounds.（分数：0.50）A.dwarfedB.diminishedC.drownedD.devastated12.Desert plants _ two categories according to the way they deal with the problem of s
15、urviving drought.（分数：0.50）A.break downB.fall intoC.differ inD.refer to13.It would then be replaced by an interim government, which would _ be replaced by a permanent government after four months.（分数：0.50）A.in stepB.in turnC.in practiceD.in haste14.Criticism without suggesting areas of improvement is
16、 not _ and should be avoided if possible.（分数：0.50）A.constructiveB.productiveC.descriptiveD.relative15.In some countries preschool education in nursery schools or kindergartens _ the 1st grade.（分数：0.50）A.leadsB.precedesC.forwardsD.advances16.A young man sees a sunset and, unable to understand or expr
17、ess the emotion that it _ in him, concludes that it must be the gateway to a world that lies beyond.（分数：0.50）A.reflectsB.retainsC.rousesD.radiates17.Such an _ act of hostility can only lead to war.（分数：0.50）A.overtB.episodicC.ampleD.ultimate18.Consumers deprived of the information and advice they nee
18、ded were quite simply _ every cheat in the marketplace.（分数：0.50）A.at the mercy ofB.in lieu ofC.by courtesy ofD.for the price of19._ the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 810 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated.（分数：0.50）A.Turn offB.Turn overC.Turn downD.Turn up20.In his
19、view, though Hong Kong has no direct cultural identity, local art is thriving by “being _,“ being open to all kinds of art.（分数：0.50）A.gratifyingB.predominatingC.excellingD.accommodating六、Section B(总题数：10，分数：5.00)21.(It can be argued) that the problems, even something (as fundamental as) the (ever-in
20、creased) world population, have been caused by (technological advance).（分数：0.50）A.It can be arguedB.as fundamental asC.ever-increasedD.technological advance22.Retailers (offered) deep (discounts) and extra hours this weekend (in the bid) (to lure) shoppers.（分数：0.50）A.offeredB.discountsC.in the bidD.
21、to lure23.Children are (among) the most frequent victims of violent, (drug-related) crimes (that) have nothing (doing with) the cost of acquiring the drugs.（分数：0.50）A.amongB.drug-relatedC.thatD.doing with24.The amendments (of) the laws on patent, trademark and copyright (have enhanced) protection of
22、 (intellectual property) rights and (made them conform) to WTO rules.（分数：0.50）A.ofB.have enhancedC.intellectual propertyD.made them conform25.(The auctioneer) must know (fair) accurately the current (market values) of the goods (he is selling).（分数：0.50）A.The auctioneerB.fairC.market valuesD.he is se
23、lling26.Capital (inflows) will also (tend to) increase the international value of the dollar, (make) it more difficult to sell U.S. (exports).（分数：0.50）A.inflowsB.tend toC.makeD.exports27.It tales (the most) cool-headed and (good-tempered) of drivers (to resist) the temptation to revenge (as subjecte
24、d) to uncivilized behavior.（分数：0.50）A.the mostB.good-temperedC.to resistD.as subjected28.(While) experts in basic science are important, (skilled talents) should be the (overriding) majority since they are (at heavy demand) in the market.（分数：0.50）A.WhileB.skilled talentsC.overridingD.at heavy demand
25、29.(A large collection of) contemporary photographs, (including) some taken by Mary (are) on display (at) the museum.（分数：0.50）A.A large collection ofB.includingC.areD.at30.There (is) much in our life (which) we do not control (and we are) not even responsible (for).（分数：0.50）A.isB.whichC.and we areD.
26、for七、Part Cloze(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、At least since the I(总题数：15，分数：15.00)31.（分数：1.00）A.not to mentionB.as well asC.includingD.especially32.（分数：1.00）A.homeB.gardenC.arenaD.paradise33.（分数：1.00）A.encouragedB.expectedC.advisedD.predicted34.（分数：1.00）A.unlessB.althoughC.whereD.because35.（分数：1.00）A.incidentsB.
27、changesC.resultsD.effects36.（分数：1.00）A.pleasantB.importantC.similarD.manageable37.（分数：1.00）A.WhenB.Even thoughC.SinceD.Nevertheless38.（分数：1.00）A.howB.whatC.whyD.if39.（分数：1.00）A.takeB.doC.playD.show40.（分数：1.00）A.butB.onlyC.enoughD.necessary41.（分数：1.00）A.byB.whileC.henceD.thus42.（分数：1.00）A.generalB.ac
28、ceptableC.popularD.apparent43.（分数：1.00）A.sectionB.constituentC.domainD.point44.（分数：1.00）A.rewardsB.profitsC.privilegesD.incomes45.（分数：1.00）A.asB.ofC.fromD.for九、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Passage 1(总题数：6，分数：6.00)46.According to the passage, Coca-Cola was in the first place prepared especially
29、 for _.（分数：1.00）A.the young as a soft drinkB.a replacement of French Wine CocaC.the relief of a hangoverD.a cure for the common headache47.The last paragraph mainly tells _.（分数：1.00）A.the complaint against tile lazy shop-assistantB.a real test of Coca-Cola as a headache cureC.the mediocre service of
30、 the drugstoreD.a happy accident that gave birth to Coca-Cola48.One modification made of French Wine Coca formula was _.（分数：1.00）A.used beer bottles were chosen as containersB.the amount of caffeine in it was increasedC.it was blended with oils instead of waterD.Cola nut extract was added to taste49
31、What does the passage tell us about John Styth Pemberton?（分数：1.00）A.He was highly respected by Atlantans.B.He ran a drug store that also sells wine.C.He had been a doctor until the Civil War.D.He made a lot of money with his pharmacy.50.Why was the year 1886 so special to Pemberton?（分数：1.00）A.He to
32、ok to doing a job like Sherlock Holmess.B.He brought a quite profitable product into being.C.He observed the founding ceremony of Statue of Liberty.D.He was awarded by Coca-Cola for his contribution.51.Which of the following was unique to Frank M. Robinson, working with the Pembertons Company?（分数：1.
33、00）A.Skills to make French wine.B.He ran a drug store that also sells wine.C.He had been a doctor until the Civil War.D.Ability to work with numbers.十一、Passage 2(总题数：6，分数：6.00)52.This passage is probably taken from a book on _.（分数：1.00）A.the work ethics of the American mediaB.the technique in news r
34、eportingC.the history of sensationalism in American mediaD.the impact of mass media on American society53.What does the first paragraph say about the “penny press?“（分数：1.00）A.It was known for its in-depth news reporting.B.It had an involvement with some political parties.C.It depended on the busines
35、s community for survival.D.It aimed at pleasing the general publi54.The underlined word “ventures“ in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by _.（分数：1.00）A.editorsB.reportersC.newspapersD.companies55.What is true about the Philadelphia Public Ledger and the Baltimore Sun?（分数：1.00）A.They turned out to be
36、failures.B.They were later purchased by James Gordon Bennett.C.They were also founded by Benjamin Day.D.They became well-known newspapers in the U.S.56.As the readership was growing more diverse, the penny paper _.（分数：1.00）A.improved its contentB.changed its writing styleC.developed a more sensation
37、al styleD.became a tool for political parties57.In its early days, a penny paper often _.（分数：1.00）A.paid much attention to political partiesB.provided stories that hit the pubic tasteC.offered penetrating editorials on various issuesD.covered important news with inaccuracy十二、Passage 3(总题数：6，分数：6.00)
38、58.Why does the author ask the reader to forget what Virginia Woolf said about the necessities of a writer?（分数：1.00）A.Modem writers can share moms to do the writing.B.It is not necessarily that a writer writes inside a room.C.Modern writers will get nowhere without a word processor.D.It is no longer
39、 sufficient for the writing in cyberspac59.Amerika told his students not to _.（分数：1.00）A.immerse themselves only in creating the plotB.be captivated by the plot alone while readingC.be lagged far behind in the plot developmentD.let their plot get lost in the on-going story60.As an on-line narrative,
40、 Grammatron is anything but stable because it _.（分数：1.00）A.provides potentials for the story developmentB.is one of the novels at grammatron. comC.can be downloaded free of chargeD.beasts of the best among cyber stories61.As the passage shows, Grammatron makes it possible for readers to _.A. adapt t
41、he story for a video versionB, “walk in“ the story and interact with itC. develop the plots within the authors controlD. steal the show and become the main character（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.62.By saying that he became sort of dependent on the industry, Mark Amerika meant that _.（分数：1.00）A.he could not help
42、but set his Grammatmn and others in Industrial RevolutionB.conventional writers had been increasingly challenged by high technologyC.much of his Grammatron had proved to be cybernetic dependentD.he couldnt care less new advance in Computer software63.The passage is mainly to tell _.（分数：1.00）A.differ
43、ences between conventional and modem novelsB.how Mark Amerika composed his novel GrammatronC.common features of all modem electronic novelsD.why mark Amerika took on a new way of writing十三、Passage 4(总题数：6，分数：6.00)64.What occurred as told at the beginning of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.2 ten-year-olds kil
44、led James by accident in play.B.James Bulger was killed by his two brothers.C.Two mischievous boys forged a train accident.D.A little kid was murdered by two older boys.65.As regards the mentioned justice ruling, the last paragraph mainly tells that _.（分数：1.00）A.it is controversial as it goes withou
45、t precedentB.the British media are sure to do the contraryC.Bulgers family would enter all appeal against itD.conservatives obviously conflict with Liberals66.From the passage we can infer that a US counterpart of Vanables or Thompson would _.（分数：1.00）A.have no freedom to go wherever he wantsB.serve
46、 a life imprisoment for the crimeC.be forbidden to join many of his relativesD.no doubt receive massive publicity in the U. S.67.According to the British courts, after their return to society, the two adults will be _.（分数：1.00）A.banned from any kind of press interviewB.kept under constant surveillan
47、ce by policeC.shielded from being identified as killersD.ordered to report to police their whereabouts68.According to the passage, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson _.（分数：1.00）A.have been treated as juvenile delinquentsB.have been held in protective custody for their murder gameC.were caught while wa
48、tching cartoons eight years agoD.have already served out their 10 years in prison69.The British justice system is afraid that the two young men would _.（分数：1.00）A.hardly get accustomed to a horrifying general publicB.be doomed to become social outcasts after releaseC.still remain dangerous and destr
49、uctive if set freeD.be inclined to commit a recurring crime十四、Passage 5(总题数：6，分数：6.00)70.What can be learned about the on-line doctors visits?（分数：1.00）A.They are a quite promising business.B.They are funded by the local government.C.They are welcomed by all the patients.D.They are very much under experimentation.71.Of the following people, who are not involved in the program?（分数：1.00）A.Cisco
