1、考博英语-521 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：0，分数：0.00)三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The shortage of water became more _ this summer with the highest temperatures in 40 years.（分数：1.00）A.needyB.latentC.uneasyD.acute2.When sh
2、e _, she could not for a moment recognize her surroundings.（分数：1.00）A.came toB.came offC.came throughD.came over3.The boys talent might have lain _ had it not been for his uncles encouragement.（分数：1.00）A.extinguishedB.dormantC.malignantD.perishable4.The two leaders made a show of unity at the press
3、conference, though they had notably _ messages.（分数：1.00）A.discontinuousB.discreetC.discordantD.disadvantageous5.An old woman was badly hurt in _ the police describe as an apparently motiveless attack.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whichC.whatD.whatever6.She _ her vacation so much that she didnt want it to end.（分数
4、：1.00）A.missedB.budgetedC.loathedD.relished7.This is but a _ of the total amount of information which the teenager has stored.（分数：1.00）A.frictionB.fractionC.factionD.fracture8.As the city has become increasingly _ and polluted, there has been a growing realization that certain action is urgently nee
5、ded.（分数：1.00）A.flourishedB.boostedC.congestedD.mingled9.The taxi _ in front of a girl, just in time to avoid a serious accident.（分数：1.00）A.turned inB.pulled upC.cleared upD.dropped in10.They tried to drive their horse into the river, but he simply could _ not.（分数：1.00）A.budgeB.surgeC.trudgeD.dredge1
6、1.They tried to keep it quiet but eventually everyone learned about the _ meeting.（分数：1.00）A.intangibleB.sedateC.impudentD.clandestine12.Jack admitted that he ought not to have made his mother angry, _?（分数：1.00）A.oughtnt heB.wasnt heC.didnt heD.hadnt he13.They were tired, but not any less enthusiast
7、ic _ that account.（分数：1.00）A.onB.byC.forD.with14.Even the best medical treatment can not cure all the diseases that _ men and women.（分数：1.00）A.beseechB.besetC.bewitchD.bestow15.People who like to wear red clothes are more likely to be talkative and _.（分数：1.00）A.lucrativeB.introvertedC.vivaciousD.per
8、ilous16.I think it is high time we _ the fact that environmental pollution in this area is getting more serious than before.（分数：1.00）A.woke up toB.must wake up toC.wake up toD.are waking up to17.Many citizens appealed to the city government for enacting _ laws to protect the consumers.（分数：1.00）A.rig
9、orousB.equivocalC.stringentD.furtive18.So _ was the mood of the meeting that an agreement was soon reached.（分数：1.00）A.resentfulB.amiableC.suffocatingD.gloomy19.Rescue workers continued the delicate task of sifting through tons of concrete and _ to try to reach possible survivors.（分数：1.00）A.scrapsB.l
10、eftoversC.debrisD.residues20.The doctor told him to be careful when taking sleeping pills because too many _ could be.（分数：1.00）A.lethalB.vitalC.wholesomeD.sanitary五、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Passage 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.It can be inferred from the passage that Ahmed was _.（分数：2.00）A.a fast s
11、peakerB.a boring speakerC.a laconic speakerD.an interesting speaker22.Which of the following is not characteristic of Mr Beheit?（分数：2.00）A.He had a neat and clean appearance.B.He was volatile and highly emotional.C.He was very modest about his success in teaching.D.He sometimes lost his temper and s
12、houted loudly when teachin23.The word “modicum“ in the last paragraph can be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.competenceB.excellenceC.mimicryD.smattering24.It is known from the passage that the writer _.（分数：2.00）A.had a good command of FrenchB.couldnt make sounds properly when learning ArabicC.spoke highly
13、of Mr Beheits achievements in language teachingD.didnt like Ahmeds style of teaching25.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The writers intended journey created particular difficulties in his lemming of Arabic.B.The reading and writing of the Arabic script g
14、ave the writer lasting pleasure.C.The writer found learning Arabic was a grueling experience but rewarding.D.The writer regarded Ahmeds praise of his pronunciation as tongue-in-cheek七、Passage 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.When Ian Fleming created James Bond
15、, he believed that his fictional Englishman would shake the entire world.B.In the Bond films, England is always portrayed as stylish, elegant and classy.C.Ian Fleming began to write his spy stories before world war .D.James Bond seldom epitomized Britishness.27.Judging by the context, the word “stat
16、ely“ in the first paragraph means _.（分数：2.00）A.shabbyB.makeshiftC.impressiveD.dilapidated28.It is known from the passage that post-war Britain as _.（分数：2.00）A.anarchic and dangerousB.exhausted and filthyC.chaotic and violentD.mysterious and thrilling29.Which of the following is not typical of James
17、Bond?（分数：2.00）A.He performed his work calmly and efficiently.B.He had an iron will.C.He was unemotional.D.He had a tendency to boast.30.According to the passage each production of a Bond film is _.（分数：2.00）A.lavishB.sparingC.increasingly expensive to makeD.difficult to finance八、Passage 3(总题数：5，分数：10
18、.00)31.It can be concluded that the writers grandfathers family purchased their land _.（分数：2.00）A.expensivelyB.from the railroad companyC.with the help of governing authoritiesD.with no help of governing authorities32.The word “parochial“ in the last paragraph means _.（分数：2.00）A.nimbleB.absurdC.insu
19、larD.liberal33.The writers attitude toward the idea of American family values is _.（分数：2.00）A.criticalB.objectiveC.indifferentD.casual34.It can be inferred from the passage that in early America _.（分数：2.00）A.people competed with each other fiercely for landB.many people worked for the railroad compa
20、niesC.quite a few families made it on their ownD.social and personal interdependence was indispensable to Americans35.Conservatives believe that welfare services have played a certain role in _.（分数：2.00）A.heightening individual or family dependence on government assistanceB.reducing individual or fa
21、mily dependence on government assistanceC.magnifying individual initiative in fighting off dependence on government assistanceD.causing political debate over personal responsibilities九、Passage 4(总题数：5，分数：10.00)36.It can be concluded from the passage that modern advertising is authoritative because o
22、f the way it _.（分数：2.00）A.interferes with the privacy of our home lifeB.influences our image of the kind of person we ought to be likeC.continually forces us into buying things we dont wantD.distracts us wherever we go37.The following statements are TRUE except _.（分数：2.00）A.Advertising men dress peo
23、ple up in white coats because it makes their advertisement more convincing.B.Some manufacturers would rather change their products appeal than change the product itself.C.Doctors are most successful when they are both emotional and scientific.D.If advertising agency does advertising authoritatively
24、enough, the manufacturer will surely become prosperous.38.It can be inferred from the passage that the advertisers attitude is usually based on the hope that customers（分数：2.00）A.know deep down what they really wantB.are interested in what is being designedC.are indifferent to what is being advertise
25、dD.are uncritical and impressionable39.The word “unimpeachable“ in the last paragraph can be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.reliableB.indisputableC.supremeD.recognized40.According to the passage, the advertising man must have the ability to _.（分数：2.00）A.exploit customers fearsB.understand customers psycho
26、logyC.disguise himself or herself successfullyD.win customers confidence十、Part Cloze(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、A child who has once(总题数：10，分数：10.00)41.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_42.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_43.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_44.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_45.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_46.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_47.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_48.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_49.（分数：1.
27、00）填空项 1:_50.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十二、Part Translation(总题数：1，分数：10.00)51.根据“十五”期间的形势和任务，“十五”计划纲要提出今后五年经济和社会发展的主要目标是：国民经济保持较快发展速度，经济结构战略性调整取得明显成效，经济增长质量和效益显著提高，为到2010年国内生产总值比 2000年翻一番奠定坚实基础：国有企业建立现代企业制度取得重大进展，社会保障制度比较健全，社会主义市场经济体制逐步完善，对外开放和国际合作进一步开展；就业渠道拓宽，城乡居民收入持续增加，物质文化生活有较大改善，生态建设和环境保护得到加强，科技、教育加快发展，国民素
28、质进一步提高，法制建设取得明显进展。（分数：10.00）_十三、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：20.00)52.（分数：20.00）_考博英语-521 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：0，分数：0.00)三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The shortage of water became more _ this summer with the highest
29、temperatures in 40 years.（分数：1.00）A.needyB.latentC.uneasyD.acute 解析：needy 非常贫困的，缺乏生活必需品的；latent 潜在的，潜伏的；uneasy 心神不安的，不自在的；acute剧烈的，敏锐的。2.When she _, she could not for a moment recognize her surroundings.（分数：1.00）A.came to B.came offC.came throughD.came over解析：come to 苏醒；come off 实现，成为；come through 经
30、历；come over 过来。3.The boys talent might have lain _ had it not been for his uncles encouragement.（分数：1.00）A.extinguishedB.dormant C.malignantD.perishable解析：extinguish 熄灭，压制，消灭；dormant 静止的，隐匿的；malignant 恶性的；perishable 容易腐烂的，易毁灭的，易消亡的。题目意思是如果没有他的叔叔的鼓励，他的才能很可能发挥不出来，归于平凡。4.The two leaders made a show of
31、unity at the press conference, though they had notably _ messages.（分数：1.00）A.discontinuousB.discreetC.discordant D.disadvantageous解析：discontinuous 不连续的；discreet 小心的，谨慎的；discordant 不和的；disadvantageous 不利的。5.An old woman was badly hurt in _ the police describe as an apparently motiveless attack.（分数：1.
32、00）A.thatB.whichC.what D.whatever解析：本题也可以说成是“An old woman was badly hurt in an accident that the police describe as an apparently motiveless attack“。因此，能代替 an accident that的只有 what。6.She _ her vacation so much that she didnt want it to end.（分数：1.00）A.missedB.budgetedC.loathedD.relished 解析：miss 想念，思念
33、；budget 做预算；loathe 厌恶，憎恨；relish 喜欢，爱好。7.This is but a _ of the total amount of information which the teenager has stored.（分数：1.00）A.frictionB.fraction C.factionD.fracture解析：friction 摩擦力，摩擦；fraction 一小部分；faction 派系，派别；fracture 破裂，骨折。8.As the city has become increasingly _ and polluted, there has been
34、 a growing realization that certain action is urgently needed.（分数：1.00）A.flourishedB.boostedC.congested D.mingled解析：flourish 繁荣；boost 推进；congest 拥挤；mingle 混合。9.The taxi _ in front of a girl, just in time to avoid a serious accident.（分数：1.00）A.turned inB.pulled up C.cleared upD.dropped in解析：turn in 上
35、交；pull up 停车；clear up 整理，清除，放晴；drop in 顺便走访。10.They tried to drive their horse into the river, but he simply could _ not.（分数：1.00）A.budge B.surgeC.trudgeD.dredge解析：budge 移动；surge 彭湃，震荡；trudge 跋涉；dredge 挖掘，捞取。11.They tried to keep it quiet but eventually everyone learned about the _ meeting.（分数：1.00）
36、A.intangibleB.sedateC.impudentD.clandestine 解析：intangible 无形的，难以明了的；sedate 安静的，稳重的；impudent 无礼的，厚颜无耻的；clandestine秘密的。12.Jack admitted that he ought not to have made his mother angry, _?（分数：1.00）A.oughtnt heB.wasnt heC.didnt he D.hadnt he解析：本题为反意疑问句，疑问的对象是 Jack admitted，因此用“didnt he“。13.They were tir
37、ed, but not any less enthusiastic _ that account.（分数：1.00）A.on B.byC.forD.with解析：固定搭配 on that account，意为“为此”。14.Even the best medical treatment can not cure all the diseases that _ men and women.（分数：1.00）A.beseechB.beset C.bewitchD.bestow解析：beseech 恳求，哀求；beset 困扰；bewitch 迷惑，蛊惑；bestow 给予，安放。15.People
38、 who like to wear red clothes are more likely to be talkative and _.（分数：1.00）A.lucrativeB.introvertedC.vivacious D.perilous解析：lucrative 有利的，赚钱的；introverted 内向的，含蓄的；vivacious 活泼的，快活的；perilous危险的。16.I think it is high time we _ the fact that environmental pollution in this area is getting more serious
39、 than before.（分数：1.00）A.woke up to B.must wake up toC.wake up toD.are waking up to解析：固定用法 its high time that后面接虚拟语气，所以应用过去式。17.Many citizens appealed to the city government for enacting _ laws to protect the consumers.（分数：1.00）A.rigorousB.equivocalC.stringent D.furtive解析：rigorous 严格的，严酷的；equivocal 模
40、棱两可的，意义不明确的；stringent 严厉的，迫切的；furtive偷偷摸摸的，秘密的。18.So _ was the mood of the meeting that an agreement was soon reached.（分数：1.00）A.resentfulB.amiable C.suffocatingD.gloomy解析：resentful 愤慨的；amiable 亲切的，和蔼的；suffocating 令人窒息的；gloomy 阴沉的，沉闷的。19.Rescue workers continued the delicate task of sifting through
41、tons of concrete and _ to try to reach possible survivors.（分数：1.00）A.scrapsB.leftoversC.debris D.residues解析：scrap 小片，废料；leftover 剩余物；debris 碎片，残骸；residue 残余，渣滓。20.The doctor told him to be careful when taking sleeping pills because too many _ could be.（分数：1.00）A.lethal B.vitalC.wholesomeD.sanitary解析
42、：lethal 致命的；vital 生死攸关的；wholesome 整体的；sanitary 卫生的，清洁的。五、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Passage 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.It can be inferred from the passage that Ahmed was _.（分数：2.00）A.a fast speakerB.a boring speaker C.a laconic speakerD.an interesting speaker解析：第三段提到“we discussed in meticulous deta
43、il the colour scheme of the tiny cubicle，the events in the street below and，once a week，the hair-raising progress of a window-cleaner across the wall of the building opposite“，显然 Ahmed和作者的谈话内容是非常无趣的，这也可以从下一句，作者一边谈话一边想像很多别的东西反映出来。22.Which of the following is not characteristic of Mr Beheit?（分数：2.00）A
44、.He had a neat and clean appearance.B.He was volatile and highly emotional.C.He was very modest about his success in teaching. D.He sometimes lost his temper and shouted loudly when teachin解析：第二段提到，Mr Beheit 经常向大家展示他从前的学生寄来的明信片，可知 Mr Beheit对自己的教学是非常骄傲的，而非很谦虚。23.The word “modicum“ in the last paragra
45、ph can be replaced by _.（分数：2.00）A.competenceB.excellenceC.mimicryD.smattering 解析：modicum 少量，一点点；competence 能力；excellence 优秀，卓越；mimicry 模仿；smattering略知，少数。24.It is known from the passage that the writer _.（分数：2.00）A.had a good command of FrenchB.couldnt make sounds properly when learning Arabic C.sp
46、oke highly of Mr Beheits achievements in language teachingD.didnt like Ahmeds style of teaching解析：第三段提到“there are a couple of Arabic sounds which not even a gift for mimicry allowed me to grasp for ages“，说明作者的一些阿拉伯语发音很有困难。而 A、C、D 三项或是文中明确表达了相反的含义，或是没有提到。25.Which of the following statements is FALSE
47、according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The writers intended journey created particular difficulties in his lemming of Arabic. B.The reading and writing of the Arabic script gave the writer lasting pleasure.C.The writer found learning Arabic was a grueling experience but rewarding.D.The writer regarded Ahmeds praise of his pronunciation as tongue-in-cheek解析：后三项皆可在文中找到相应句子表达了相同的含义，而对于 A选项，作者为了去阿拉伯而学阿拉伯语是非常愿意的，去阿拉伯是作者学习阿语的动力，而不是造成困难的原因。七、Passage 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.Which of the fo
