1、考博英语-50 及答案解析(总分：76.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Reading (总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?（分数：1.00）A.Why are projections of the effects of changes in water vapor levels on the climate so inaccurate?B.What are the steps in the process that ta
2、kes place as CO2 absorbs long-wavelength radiation?C.How might our understanding of the greenhouse effect be improved if the burning of fossil fuels were decreased?D.What might cause a series of regular increases and decreases in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere?2.The author refers to the Venus p
3、rimarily in order to _.（分数：1.00）A.show the inherent weakness of the greenhouse effect theoryB.show that the greenhouse effect works on other planets but not on the earthC.show the extent to which Earths atmosphere differs from that of the VenusD.supper the argument that the CO2 level in the atmosphe
4、re has a significant effect on climate3.What does the author think of society toward motorists?（分数：1.00）A.Society criticizes the motorists severely.B.Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.C.Society overlooks their rude driving.D.Victims of accidents are nothing.4.Which of the followings i
5、s NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?（分数：1.00）A.Build more highways.B.Stricter driving tests.C.Test drivers every three years.D.Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.5.Why does the author say: “his car becomes the extension of his personality”?（分数：1.00）A.Driving can show h
6、is real self.B.Driving can show the other part of his personality.C.Driving can bring out his character.D.His car embodies his temper.6.“Candour“ means _.（分数：1.00）A.franknessB.obsequiousC.optimismD.sarcasm7.This passage most probably is _.（分数：1.00）A.a book reviewB.the preface of a bookC.the post scr
7、ipt of a bookD.the conc4uding part of a book8.The passage suggests that a large decrease in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would result in _.（分数：1.00）A.at least a slight decrease in global temperaturesB.at the most a slight increases in short-wavelength radiation reaching the earthC.a slight lo
8、ng-term increase in global temperaturesD.a slight short-term increase in global temperatures9.The passage suggests that if there were a slight global warming at the present time, it would be _.（分数：1.00）A.easy to measure the exact increase in temperature because of the abundances of temperature recor
9、ding stations throughout the worldB.difficult to prove that the warming was caused by the burning of fossil fuelsC.easy to demonstrate the effects of the warming on the water vapor in the atmosphereD.difficult to measure the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere because of local variations in amount10.T
10、he author is primarily concentrated on _.（分数：1.00）A.explaining the effects that the burning of fossil fuels might have on climateB.illustrating the effects of CO2 on atmospheric radiationC.discussing effects that changes in the CO2 level in the atmosphere might have on climate.D.challenging hypothes
11、es about the effects of water vapor and CO2 on climate11.We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because _.（分数：1.00）A.it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scienceB.science affects almost every aspect of our lifeC.scientists live in a specif
12、ic substructureD.it is easier to understand general characteristics of science12.Captain Sentry, in this passage, demonstrates that he is noteworthy because of his _.（分数：1.00）A.domineering qualityB.modestyC.honestyD.frankness13.According to the passage, “scientific subculture “means _.（分数：1.00）A.cul
13、tural groups that are formed by scientistsB.people whose knowledge of science is very limitedC.the scientific communityD.people who make good contribution to science14.In describing Captain Sentrys failure to advance the author is _.（分数：1.00）A.factualB.obsequiousC.sarcasticD.gallant15.The main idea,
14、 of this passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.traffic accidents are mainly caused by motoristsB.thousands of people the world over are killed each yearC.the laws of some countries about driving are too laxD.only stricter traffic laws, can prevent accidents16.Captain Sentry retired to the country because he was _
15、.（分数：1.00）A.bitter about his rankB.Sir Roger s heirC.too modest to be noticed by his superiorsD.accustomed to obeying people above him17.The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who _.（分数：1.00）A.long for deeper understanding of scienceB.are good at producing various gadgetsC.work in
16、 a storehouse of dried factsD.are interested in popular science18.Advancement in the army is often given to the person who _.（分数：1.00）A.calls attention to himselfB.performs valiantly on the battlefieldC.is obsequiousD.is a civil coward19.According to this passage, _.（分数：1.00）A.English is a sexist la
17、nguageB.only in the scientific world is the role of women increasing rapidlyC.women are making significant contributions to eliminating the inadequacy of our languageD.male nouns or pronouns should not be used to refer to scientists20.The attitude of the author is _.（分数：1.00）A.ironicalB.criticalC.ap
18、pealingD.militant二、BPart Vocabula(总题数：30，分数：15.00)21.Her successful jump brought a _ cheer from the crowd.（分数：0.50）A.spontaneousB.homogenousC.simultaneousD.instantaneous22.New data has _ that the damage to the ozone layer is not confined to the southern hemi- sphere.（分数：0.50）A.ratifiedB.confirmedC.a
19、ssuredD.approved23.The man went to prison, but the two boys _ with a warning.（分数：0.50）A.took offB.got offC.kept offD.set off24.Two trucks were reported to have _ head-on yesterday.（分数：0.50）A.bumpedB.crashedC.collidedD.struck25.Our interests seem to _ at this point.（分数：0.50）A.constrainB.condenseC.con
20、ductD.converge26.The report managed to get an _ interview with the Prime Minister.（分数：0.50）A.extinctB.excludingC.excessiveD.exclusive27.The degree of economic growth is an _ of the level of living.（分数：0.50）A.indexB.advantageC.accessD.aspect28.The two newspapers gave different _ of what happened.（分数：
21、0.50）A.versionsB.editionsC.productionsD.texts29.I don t understand why people _ such a beautiful garden with cans and bottles.（分数：0.50）A.locatedB.providedC.protectedD.littered30.A new baby and a new job can be equally _.（分数：0.50）A.tremendousB.intensiveC.demandingD.overwhelming31.There was nothing we
22、 could do _ wait.（分数：0.50）A.or ratherB.but ratherC.rather thanD.other than32.What is the _ in going by boat when the plane costs no more and is quicker?（分数：0.50）A.impressionB.meaningC.comprehensionD.sense33.She felt offended at my remarks, but it wasnt my _ to hurt her.（分数：0.50）A.intentB.schemeC.int
23、entionD.meaning34.Some people think its _ to smoke with a cigarette holder,（分数：0.50）A.flexibleB.sophisticatedC.versatileD.productive35.City officials am considering building a path to give the public _ to the site.（分数：0.50）A.recreationB.excessC.excursionD.access36.It can be hard to live up to ones _
24、.（分数：0.50）A.enjoymentB.evaluationC.appreciationD.reputation37.The people for the experiment were chosen completely _.（分数：0.50）A.at lengthB.in essenceC.at randomD.in bulk38.The Olympic Games were watched by _ billions of people around the world.（分数：0.50）A.virtuallyB.literallyC.deliberatelyD.appropria
25、tely39.Ive never _ the theory that people am more important than animals.（分数：0.50）A.subscribed toB.hung onC.engaged inD.indulged in40.She _ the list of names to see if hers was on it.（分数：0.50）A.glancedB.gazedC.peeredD.scanned41.The appeal for funds did not _ much of respond（分数：0.50）A.dragB.elicitC.t
26、emptD.attract42.I want to talk about all these points in _ order of importance.（分数：0.50）A.decliningB.descendingC.plungingD.falling43.They are both very determined people, so there s rather a _ of personalities.（分数：0.50）A.debateB.disagreementC.contestD.clash44.A physical examination is a _ to joining
27、 the army.（分数：0.50）A.parliamentaryB.preliminaryC.elementaryD.complementary45.The creation of UN was, perhaps, the most _ achievement of the 20th century.（分数：0.50）A.obscureB.notableC.acuteD.objective46.President Bushs visit was planned to _ 30th anniversary of President Nixons visit to China.（分数：0.50
28、）A.depend onB.adhere toC.coincide withD.cling to47.We made plans for a visit, but _ difficulties with ear prevented it.（分数：0.50）A.subordinateB.succeedC.successiveD.subsequent48.The problem has been _ my mind all day.（分数：0.50）A.preying onB.getting atC.taking onD.seeing to49.You were _ by your absence
29、 yesterday.（分数：0.50）A.A. merciful B.B. conscientious C.C. conspicuous D .impartial50.Efforts to reach the injured men have been _ because of a sudden deterioration in weather conditions.（分数：0.50）A.enforcedB.intensifiedC.continuedD.strengthened三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1
30、:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、BPart English-(总题数：1，分数：1.00)71.“我的英语有多好?”对任何学习英语的人来说是最重要的一个问题。知道这个问题的答案不仅有助于你的信心，而且如果你想取得更多的进步，知道这个答案是有用的，因为一旦知道已经达到一个水平，你就会开始向下一个水平进军。考试在学习过程中发挥另外一个重要作用考试证明学习者在一种语言中是否熟练。通过语言考试远不只是激励
31、了自己在语言方面的自尊。如果你想到英语国家去念大学，或者你想找一份需要英语技能的工作的话，通过语言考试那就至关重要了。（分数：1.00）_五、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)72.现代人会遇到各种各样的压力 2压力的来源 3如何减轻自己的压力（分数：20.00）_考博英语-50 答案解析(总分：76.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Reading (总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?（分数：1.0
32、0）A.Why are projections of the effects of changes in water vapor levels on the climate so inaccurate?B.What are the steps in the process that takes place as CO2 absorbs long-wavelength radiation?C.How might our understanding of the greenhouse effect be improved if the burning of fossil fuels were de
33、creased?D.What might cause a series of regular increases and decreases in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere? 解析：依据第三自然段和第四自然段第一句话。2.The author refers to the Venus primarily in order to _.（分数：1.00）A.show the inherent weakness of the greenhouse effect theoryB.show that the greenhouse effect works on
34、 other planets but not on the earthC.show the extent to which Earths atmosphere differs from that of the VenusD.supper the argument that the CO2 level in the atmosphere has a significant effect on climate 解析：作者提到金星，主要是为了证明这一论点：大气中 C02低含量会对气候造成重大影响。作者在第二段第一句话提到了这一论点。他以金星为例，正是为自己的论点提供依据。3.What does th
35、e author think of society toward motorists?（分数：1.00）A.Society criticizes the motorists severely.B.Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.C.Society overlooks their rude driving. D.Victims of accidents are nothing.解析：根据第二段前六句。答案 A与短文内容不符，很容易排除，答案 B和 D是本段提到的两个事实，与作者的评论关系不大。4.Which of the foll
36、owings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?（分数：1.00）A.Build more highways. B.Stricter driving tests.C.Test drivers every three years.D.Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.解析：要修更多的路没有提到。其余三项都明确提到。5.Why does the author say: “his car becomes the extension of his personali
37、ty”?（分数：1.00）A.Driving can show his real self. B.Driving can show the other part of his personality.C.Driving can bring out his character.D.His car embodies his temper.解析：作者说“他的车成为他个性的外延”，是因为开车表现了司机的真实自我。第一段最后三句话是选择的依据。第一句举例说明，平时安静、平和，一开车，就可能变得让你不敢相认。第三句中韵“hidden”及“brought to the surface”，也能说明。而其余三项
38、只是表现自我的某个事实。6.“Candour“ means _.（分数：1.00）A.frankness B.obsequiousC.optimismD.sarcasm解析：Frankness 意为“坦率”。这是根据上下文猜测词义的题目。看到 candour，许多可能不知道它的意思，但下一个句子用同义词 frankness替换它，只要知道 frankness意为“坦率”，就应该猜得出candour的意思。7.This passage most probably is _.（分数：1.00）A.a book reviewB.the preface of a book C.the post scr
39、ipt of a bookD.the conc4uding part of a book解析：这篇短文很可能是该书的前言。第二段首的 This book is written for指明该书的读者对象；第三段首句和第四首句说明了该书要达到的两个目的。据此，我们可以断言：这是一本书的前言。8.The passage suggests that a large decrease in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would result in _.（分数：1.00）A.at least a slight decrease in global temper
40、atures B.at the most a slight increases in short-wavelength radiation reaching the earthC.a slight long-term increase in global temperaturesD.a slight short-term increase in global temperatures解析：这篇文章暗示大气中 C02含量锐减至少会导致全球气温小幅度下降。我们的依据是第二自然段最后几句话。在这几句，作者介绍了两种理论：根据第一个理论，如果大气中的 C02减半，地球就会完全被冰所覆盖。根据第二个理论
41、，如果大气中 C02的含量减半，全球气温会下降三摄氏度。综合起来，气温至少会有小幅的下降。其余三项都说气温会上升。9.The passage suggests that if there were a slight global warming at the present time, it would be _.（分数：1.00）A.easy to measure the exact increase in temperature because of the abundances of temperature recording stations throughout the worldB
42、.difficult to prove that the warming was caused by the burning of fossil fuels C.easy to demonstrate the effects of the warming on the water vapor in the atmosphereD.difficult to measure the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere because of local variations in amount解析：读懂最后一段，可选出答案 B。10.The author is pri
43、marily concentrated on _.（分数：1.00）A.explaining the effects that the burning of fossil fuels might have on climateB.illustrating the effects of CO2 on atmospheric radiationC.discussing effects that changes in the CO2 level in the atmosphere might have on climate. D.challenging hypotheses about the ef
44、fects of water vapor and CO2 on climate解析：作者主要讨论大气中 CO2含量对气候造成的影响。作者在第二段和第三段专门讨论这一问题。A 不能选，因为作者只是轻描淡写地讨论这一问题。11.We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because _.（分数：1.00）A.it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scienceB.science affects almos
45、t every aspect of our life C.scientists live in a specific substructureD.it is easier to understand general characteristics of science解析：根据第一段中的 Since it touches almost every facet of our life，educated people need at least some acquaintance with its structure and operation来判断。12.Captain Sentry, in t
46、his passage, demonstrates that he is noteworthy because of his _.（分数：1.00）A.domineering qualityB.modestyC.honestyD.frankness 解析：Captain Sentry 让人觉得他值得注意，因为他坦率。根据 Captain Sentry的谈话内容，就可以断定他是一个坦率的人。他老是悲叹，他在这个行业(即部队)本应该把一个人的优点放在首位，但厚颜无耻却胜过了谦虚。谈到这一点，作者从未听到他愠怒的声音，但坦率地承认他离开部队，是因为他不适应部队生活。过于诚实和按部就班的行为妨碍他挤进
47、指挥官恩宠的人群。另外，根据总结性的语言 With this candour does the gentleman speak of himself and other (这位先生以这样的坦率谈自己和别人的情况)和 The some frankness runs though all his conversation (以同样的坦率贯穿于他的谈话)就可以选准答案。13.According to the passage, “scientific subculture “means _.（分数：1.00）A.cultural groups that are formed by scientistsB.people whose knowledge of science is
