1、考博英语-533 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.The accused man _ his innocence by proving that he was aboard when the murder was committed.（分数：1.00）A.foundB.foundedC.ignoredD.established2.The law prohibits occupancy by more than 250 persons in this are（分数：1.00）A.A. forbidsB. allowsC. promisesD. suggests3.My
2、wife _ an old dictionary last night.（分数：1.00）A.came onB.came offC.came outD.came up4.Consumer groups are protesting against higher prices in this city now.（分数：1.00）A.clothing withB.clinging toC.complaining aboutD.clutching with5.Everyone must have liked the cake because there wasnt even a _ left.（分数
3、：1.00）A.crutchB.chipC.chopD.clip6.Linda could not refuse, _ she foresaw little pleasure in the visit.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.forC.thoughD.when7.The research team decided to use an underwater saw to cut the _ ship into sections before lifting it up.（分数：1.00）A.electricalB.electricC.electricityD.electrifying
4、8.Two substitutes were used during the basketball games.（分数：1.00）A.playersB.centersC.refereesD.replacements9.Do you think it is late to _ on a new career?（分数：1.00）A.disembarkB.embarkC.remarkD.assume10.Mary _ when she found her husband drunk again.（分数：1.00）A.blew her topB.became abnormalC.was affecte
5、dD.in opposition11.Judgment was suspended till the following Monday because of the lack of evidence.（分数：1.00）A.changedB.discussedC.postponedD.informed12.Tom is ordered to be present at the important meeting,_.（分数：1.00）A.rain or shineB.more or lessC.sooner or laterD.for good13.A series of border inci
6、dents inevitably led the two countries to war.（分数：1.00）A.distinctlyB.unavoidablyC.regularlyD.actually14.During the famine many people _ eating grass and leaves.（分数：1.00）A.felt inclined toB.were confronted withC.got accustomed toD.were reduced to15.Being poorly dressed can _ your chance of getting a
7、job.（分数：1.00）A.ruinB.eliminateC.reduceD.endanger16.Not too many years ago my mother jogged in the alley behind our house because she was embarrassed to see jogging in public. A. Not too many B. ago C. to see D. in public（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_17.One expert remarks that a computer with so many tubes as the
8、brain has neurons would require the Empire State Building to contain it. A. remarks B. so C. has D. would require（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_18.Despite this similarity with other creatures, the evolution of humankind differs from other species in one important and unique way. A. Despite B. other C. other specie
9、s D. one（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_19.The scientists, concerned about the potential hazards, wanted the latest research finding made publicly. A. concerned about B. the latest C. made D. publicly（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_20.Among all the poems I have read recently, Thomas Hardys “The Darkling Trust“ seems the most relev
10、ant to our times. A. Among B. seems C. to D. times（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_21.The president devoted his energies to update the curricula, making the education offered at Washington College as meaningful and usual as possible. A. energies B. update C. making D. as possible（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_22.Failure to adverti
11、se could result in either reduced sales and less profit nor legal actions. A. could B. reduced C. less D. nor（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_23.Suddenly, Gallups name was on everyones lips; not only he was the prophet of the moment, but it was generally believed that he had founded a new and most important method o
12、f prediction. A. on everyones lips B. he was C. but D. a new（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_24.Usually you will be more likely to find insects if you examine finer twigs rather than the coarse parts of trees. A. more likely B. if C. rather than D. coarse（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_25.Office revolution not only has changed how
13、work is done but redefined the function of everyone who works in an office. A. not only B. how C. redefined D. works（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_26.It is the interaction between people, rather than the events that occur in their lives that are the main locus of social psychology. A. between B. rather than C. are
14、 D. of（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_27.It is very hard to believe that when Lincoln was born, communications were a little faster than in the days of Julius Caesar. A. It is B. that when C. a little D. in the days（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_28.Although we had been present at roughly the same time, Mr. Brown saw the situation
15、 quite different from the way I saw it. A. Although B. at C. different D. the way（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_29.Some of these studies have shown that although some people have trouble to fall asleep, others have an equally difficult time waking up. A. have shown B. to fall asleep C. equally D. waking up（分数：1.00
16、）填空项 1:_30.Never before I have seen anyone who has the skill John has when he repairs cars. A. I have B. who has C. John has D. repairs（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change (1) the years within the same society, how certain beh
17、avior and attitudes (2) considered taboo can become perfectly (3) and natural (4) another point in time. Topics such as death, fro example, were once considered so (5) and unpleasant that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the (6) of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learn
18、ing to Say Goodbye, people have become more (7) of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, (8) a result, are more willing to talk about this taboo subject.One of the newest taboos in American society is the topic of fat. (9) many other taboos, fat is a topic that Americans talk about
19、constantly. Its not taboo to talk about fat; its taboo to fat. The “ (10) “ look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, trim executives to sell their (11) as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fa
20、t person, on the other hand, is thought (12) as lazy and (13) in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. After all, people think, how can people who care about themselves, and therefore the way. they look, permit themselves to become fat? In an image-conscious society like the U. S. , thin is “in“
21、, fat is “out“.Its not surprising, then, that millions of Americans have become (14) with staying slim and “in shape“. The (15) of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, their sole reason for Americas obsession with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the (16) importance of diet an
22、d exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style Of North Americans has changed dramatically during the course of the last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do (17) hand. Cars and buses transport us quickly
23、from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, peoples bodies can easily become weak and (18) to disease. In an effort to avoid such a fate, millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising. The effect of this new appreciation of the importance of exercise is evident: par
24、ks are filled with runners and bicyclists, physical education programs are enjoying a newly found (19) , and many companies are providing special exercise (20) for their employees to use during the work day.（分数：10.00）A.forB.inC.overD.withinA.nowB.onceC.neverD.sometimesA.acceptedB.acceptC.acceptableD
25、.acceptantA.inB.toC.atD.besideA.upsettingB.upsetC.overturningD.overturnedA.publicationB.publicityC.publicizeD.duplicationA.consciousB.sensibleC.noticedD.awareA.asB.forC.withD.andA.AlikeB.UnlikeC.LikeD.As ifA.outB.outsideC.insideD.inA.appearanceB.lookC.MageD.aspectA.ofB./C.aboutD.forA.lackingB.lackC.
26、lossD.shortA.occupiedB.absorbedC.engrossedD.obsessedA.pursueB.persecuteC.pursuitD.persecutionA.criticB.criticalC.criticizingD.criticallyA.atB.byC.onD.out ofA.vulgarB.infectedC.vulnerableD.infectiousA.prestigeB.presenceC.superiorityD.prestigiousA.facilitiesB.equipmentC.apparatusD.appliancesThe improb
27、able chain of events that leads Alexander Fleming 1. _to discover penicillin in 1928 is the stuff which scientific myths 2. _are made. It was a discovery that would change the course of the history. The active ingredient in that mold, which Flemingnamed penicillin, turned to be an infection-fighting
28、 agent of 3. _enormous potency. When it was finally recognized as what itwas-the efficacious life-saving drug in the world-penicillin 4. _would alter forever the treatment of bacterial infections. By themiddle of the century, Flemings discovery spawned a huge phar- 5. _maceutical industry, churning
29、out synthetic penicillin that wouldconquer some of man-kinds most ancient scourges, includingsyphilis, gangrene, and tuberculosis.When he died a heart attack in 1955, he was mourned by 6. _the world and buried as a national hero in the crypt of St. PaulsCathedral in London. Although Flemings scienti
30、fic work in andof itself may not have reached great, his singular contribution 7. _changed the practice of medicine. He deserves our utmost recog-nition. At the same time, we must bear on mind that the 8. _“Fleming Myth“, as he called it, embodies the accomplishmentsof many giants of anti-biotic dev
31、elopment. Fleming is but a cho-sen representative for the likes of Florey, Chain, Domagk, andWaksman, many of who remain, sadly, virtual unknowns. 9. _Their achievements have made the world a better, healthierplace. In commemorating Fleming, and we commemorate them 10. _all.How does it happen that c
32、hildren learn their mother tongueso well? When we compare with adults learning a foreign 11. _language, we often find this interesting fact. A little childwithout knowledge or experience often succeeds to a complete 12. _master of the language. A grown-up person with fully developed 13. _mental powe
33、rs, in most cases, may end up in a faulty and inex- 14. _act command. What accounts of this difference? 15. _Despite other explanations, the real answer in my opinionlies partly with the child himself, partly in the behavior of the 16. _people surround him. In the first place, the time of learning t
34、he 17. _mother tongue is the most favorably of all, namely, the first 18. _years of life. A child hears it speak from morning till night and, 19. _what is more important, always in its genuine form, with theright pronunciation, right intonation, right use of words and rightstructure. He drinks all t
35、he words and expressions which come to 20. _him in a fresh，ever-bubbling springThere is no resistance：there is perfect assimilation（分数：20.00）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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_31.在一些西方国家，有些父母准备克隆
36、孩子，目的是进行一些非致命器官的移植。（分数：8.00）_32.看在玛丽的份上，我可以把车借给你，以解决你的交通工具问题。（分数：8.00）_33.理论上说，克隆一个孩子以获取器官是可行的，但实际这么做却可能对孩子的心理有害。（分数：8.00）_34.正如这篇文章的作者所警告的，克隆人类可能是一件使人更加悲伤而非更加高兴的事。（分数：8.00）_35.对某些人来说，克隆不克隆的问题在某种意义上可以比作是生还是死的问题。（分数：8.00）_考博英语-533 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.The accused man _ his innocence by proving
37、 that he was aboard when the murder was committed.（分数：1.00）A.foundB.foundedC.ignoredD.established 解析：解析 本题是一道词义辨析题，found 含义为“(find 的过去式)找到”，founded 含义为“(found的过去式)建立”；ignored 含义为“忽视”；established 含义为“确立，证实”。根据句意，D最合适。2.The law prohibits occupancy by more than 250 persons in this are（分数：1.00）A.A. forb
38、idsB. allowsC. promisesD. suggests解析：解析 prohibit 禁止；forbid 禁止；allow 允许；promise 许诺；suggest 建议。3.My wife _ an old dictionary last night.（分数：1.00）A.came onB.came offC.came outD.came up 解析：解析 本题是一道词义辨析题，come on 含义为“跟着来”；come off 含义为“离开”；come out含义为“出来”；come up 含义为“偶然获得”。根据句意，D 最合适。4.Consumer groups are
39、protesting against higher prices in this city now.（分数：1.00）A.clothing withB.clinging toC.complaining about D.clutching with解析：解析 clothe with 给穿衣服；cling to 缠住；complain about 抱怨；clutch with 抓住。5.Everyone must have liked the cake because there wasnt even a _ left.（分数：1.00）A.crutchB.chip C.chopD.clip解析：
40、解析 本题是一道词义辨析题，crutch 含义为“支柱，叉柱”；chip 含义为“碎片，碎屑”；chop含义为“一块排骨”；clip 含义为“夹钳”。根据句意，本题应该选 B。6.Linda could not refuse, _ she foresaw little pleasure in the visit.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.forC.though D.when解析：解析 Since“因为，鉴于”；for“因为”；though“尽管”；when“当时候”。此句表示让步，句意为尽管琳达预见到这次访问不会愉快，但她不能拒绝。7.The research team decide
41、d to use an underwater saw to cut the _ ship into sections before lifting it up.（分数：1.00）A.electricalB.electric C.electricityD.electrifying解析：解析 electric“用电的，电动的”：electric blanket 电热毯/electric torch 手电筒；electrical“电学的，由电发生的”：electrical engineering 电气工程；electricity“电，电气”；electrify“使电气化”。8.Two substit
42、utes were used during the basketball games.（分数：1.00）A.playersB.centersC.refereesD.replacements 解析：解析 substitute 替补，代替物；player 选手；center 球队的中锋；referee 裁判；replacement代替者，补充人员。9.Do you think it is late to _ on a new career?（分数：1.00）A.disembarkB.embark C.remarkD.assume解析：解析 embark on/in/upon“从事，着手”；dise
43、mbark“使上岸，登陆”；remark on“谈论，评论”；assume“似设，装出”，后面不接介词 on。10.Mary _ when she found her husband drunk again.（分数：1.00）A.blew her top B.became abnormalC.was affectedD.in opposition解析：解析 本题是一道词义辨析题，blow ones top 含义为“发脾气”；become abnormal 含义为“变得反常”；be affected 含义为“被影响”；in opposition 含义为“反对”。根据句意，A 最适合。11.Jud
44、gment was suspended till the following Monday because of the lack of evidence.（分数：1.00）A.changedB.discussedC.postponed D.informed解析：解析 suspend 延缓；change 改变；discuss 讨论；postpone 推迟；inform 通知。12.Tom is ordered to be present at the important meeting,_.（分数：1.00）A.rain or shine B.more or lessC.sooner or l
45、aterD.for good解析：解析 rain or shine“不管雨天还是晴天”，符合题意；more or less“或多或少，大约”；55 miles，more or less 五英里左右；sooner or later“迟早”；for good(and all)“永久地”。13.A series of border incidents inevitably led the two countries to war.（分数：1.00）A.distinctlyB.unavoidably C.regularlyD.actually解析：解析 distinctly 清楚地，显然地：unavoidably 不可避免地；regularly 经常地，习惯性地；actually实际上。14.During the famine many people _ eating grass and leaves.（分数：1.00）A.felt inclined toB.were
