1、考博英语-549 及答案解析(总分：94.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1.Why does the author say: “his car becomes the extension of his personality”?（分数：2.00）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
2、his temper.2.What does the author think of society toward motorists?（分数：2.00）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 nothin3.The attitude of the author is _.（分数：2.00）A.ironicalB.c
3、riticalC.appealingD.militant4.The main idea, of this passage is _.（分数：2.00）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 accidents5.Which of th
4、e followings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?（分数：2.00）A.Build more highways.B.Stricter driving tests.C.Test drivers every three years.D.Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.6.The author is primarily concentrated on _.（分数：2.00）A.explaining the effects that the burnin
5、g 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 effects of water vapor and CO2 on climate7.The passage suggests that a large
6、decrease in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would result in _.（分数：2.00）A.at least a slight decrease in global temperaturesB.at the most a slight increases in short-wavelength radiation reaching the earthC.a slight long-term increase in global temperaturesD.a slight short-term increase in global
7、temperatures8.The passage suggests that if there were a slight global warming at the present time, it would be _.（分数：2.00）A.easy to measure the exact increase in temperature because of the abundances of temperature recording stations throughout the worldB.difficult to prove that the warming was caus
8、ed 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 amount9.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?（分
9、数：2.00）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 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 we
10、re decreased?D.What might cause a series of regular increases and decreases in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere?10.The author refers to the Venus primarily in order to _.（分数：2.00）A.show the inherent weakness of the greenhouse effect theoryB.show that the greenhouse effect works on other planets b
11、ut 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 climate11.We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is not easy to
12、 understand the things that excite and frustrate scienceB.science affects almost every aspect of our lifeC.scientists live in a specific substructureD.it is easier to understand general characteristics of science12.According to this passage, _.（分数：2.00）A.English is a sexist languageB.only in the sci
13、entific 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 scientists13.This passage most probably is _.（分数：2.00）A.a book reviewB.the preface of a bookC.the pos
14、t script of a bookD.the conc4uding part of a book14.The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who _.（分数：2.00）A.long for deeper understanding of scienceB.are good at producing various gadgetsC.work in a storehouse of dried factsD.are interested in popular science15.According to the pa
15、ssage, “scientific subculture “means _.（分数：2.00）A.cultural groups that are formed by scientistsB.people whose knowledge of science is very limitedC.the scientific communityD.people who make good contribution to science16.Captain Sentry retired to the country because he was _.（分数：2.00）A.bitter about
16、his rankB.Sir Roger s heirC.too modest to be noticed by his superiorsD.accustomed to obeying people above him17.In describing Captain Sentrys failure to advance the author is _.（分数：2.00）A.factualB.obsequiousC.sarcasticD.gallant18.Advancement in the army is often given to the person who _.（分数：2.00）A.
17、calls attention to himselfB.performs valiantly on the battlefieldC.is obsequiousD.is a civil coward19.Captain Sentry, in this passage, demonstrates that he is noteworthy because of his _.（分数：2.00）A.domineering qualityB.modestyC.honestyD.frankness20.“Candour“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.franknessB.obsequiousC
18、.optimismD.sarcasm六、Part Vocabulary(总题数：30，分数：15.00)21.The creation of UN was, perhaps, the most _ achievement of the 20th century.（分数：0.50）A.obscureB.notableC.acuteD.objective22.The man went to prison, but the two boys _ with a warning.（分数：0.50）A.took offB.got offC.kept offD.set off23.Our interests
19、 seem to _ at this point.（分数：0.50）A.constrainB.condenseC.conductD.converge24.You were _ by your absence yesterday.（分数：0.50）A.mercifulB.conscientiousC.conspicuousD.D .impartial25.The Olympic Games were watched by _ billions of people around the world.（分数：0.50）A.virtuallyB.literallyC.deliberatelyD.app
20、ropriately26.A physical examination is a _ to joining the army.（分数：0.50）A.parliamentaryB.preliminaryC.elementaryD.complementary27.Some people think its _ to smoke with a cigarette holder,（分数：0.50）A.flexibleB.sophisticatedC.versatileD.productive28.Two trucks were reported to have _ head-on yesterday.
21、（分数：0.50）A.bumpedB.crashedC.collidedD.struck29.The report managed to get an _ interview with the Prime Minister.（分数：0.50）A.extinctB.excludingC.excessiveD.exclusive30.Her successful jump brought a _ cheer from the crowd.（分数：0.50）A.spontaneousB.homogenousC.simultaneousD.instantaneous31.A new baby and
22、a new job can be equally _.（分数：0.50）A.tremendousB.intensiveC.demandingD.overwhelming32.She felt offended at my remarks, but it wasnt my _ to hurt her.（分数：0.50）A.intentB.schemeC.intentionD.meaning33.It can be hard to live up to ones _.（分数：0.50）A.enjoymentB.evaluationC.appreciationD.reputation34.What
23、is the _ in going by boat when the plane costs no more and is quicker?（分数：0.50）A.impressionB.meaningC.comprehensionD.sense35.President Bushs visit was planned to _ 30th anniversary of President Nixons visit to Chin（分数：0.50）A.A. depend onB. adhere toC. coincide withD. cling to36.The two newspapers ga
24、ve different _ of what happened.（分数：0.50）A.versionsB.editionsC.productionsD.texts37.The people for the experiment were chosen completely _.（分数：0.50）A.at lengthB.in essenceC.at randomD.in bulk38.The problem has been _ my mind all day.（分数：0.50）A.preying onB.getting atC.taking onD.seeing to39.I don t u
25、nderstand why people _ such a beautiful garden with cans and bottles.（分数：0.50）A.locatedB.providedC.protectedD.littered40.We made plans for a visit, but _ difficulties with ear prevented it.（分数：0.50）A.subordinateB.succeedC.successiveD.subsequent41.Efforts to reach the injured men have been _ because
26、of a sudden deterioration in weather conditions.（分数：0.50）A.enforcedB.intensifiedC.continuedD.strengthened42.They are both very determined people, so there s rather a _ of personalities.（分数：0.50）A.debateB.disagreementC.contestD.clash43.I want to talk about all these points in _ order of importance.（分
27、数：0.50）A.decliningB.descendingC.plungingD.falling44.The appeal for funds did not _ much of respond（分数：0.50）A.dragB.elicitC.temptD.attract45.She _ the list of names to see if hers was on it.（分数：0.50）A.glancedB.gazedC.peeredD.scanned46.There was nothing we could do _ wait.（分数：0.50）A.or ratherB.but rat
28、herC.rather thanD.other than47.Ive never _ the theory that people am more important than animals.（分数：0.50）A.subscribed toB.hung onC.engaged inD.indulged in48.City officials am considering building a path to give the public _ to the site.（分数：0.50）A.recreationB.excessC.excursionD.access49.New data has
29、 _ that the damage to the ozone layer is not confined to the southern hemi- sphere.（分数：0.50）A.ratifiedB.confirmedC.assuredD.approved50.The degree of economic growth is an _ of the level of living.（分数：0.50）A.indexB.advantageC.accessD.aspect七、Part Cloze(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Old people are alway(总题数：20，分数：1
30、0.00)51.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_52.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_53.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_54.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_55.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_56.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_57.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_58.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_59.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_60.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_61.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_62.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_63.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_64.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_65.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_66.（分数：0.5
31、0）填空项 1:_67.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_68.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_69.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_70.（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_九、Part English-Chine(总题数：0，分数：0.00)7十一、Part Chinese-Engli(总题数：1，分数：4.00)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。
32、通过语言考试远不只是激励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：4.00）_十二、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：25.00)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：25.00）_考博英语-549 答案解析(总分：94.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)1.Why does the author say: “his car becomes the extension of his personality
33、”?（分数：2.00）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。而其余三项只是
34、表现自我的某个事实。2.What does the author think of society toward motorists?（分数：2.00）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 nothin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
35、不大。3.The attitude of the author is _.（分数：2.00）A.ironicalB.critical C.appealingD.militant解析：作者的态度是批判的态度。作者呼吁各国制定严格的交通法则，批评现行的交通法则太松弛。4.The main idea, of this passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.traffic accidents are mainly caused by motoristsB.thousands of people the world over are killed each yearC.the laws of
36、some countries about driving are too laxD.only stricter traffic laws, can prevent accidents 解析：答案 A、B 和 C都只是文中提到的单个事实，均不能作为短文的中心意思。5.Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?（分数：2.00）A.Build more highways. B.Stricter driving tests.C.Test drivers every three years.D
37、.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。6.The author is primarily concentrated on _.（分数：2.00）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
38、in the CO2 level in the atmosphere might have on climate. D.challenging hypotheses about the effects 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。7.The passage suggests that a large decrease in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would result
39、 in _.（分数：2.00）A.at least a slight decrease in global temperatures 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
40、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，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。8.The passage suggests that if there were a slight global warming at the present time, it would be _.（分数：2.00）A.easy to measure the exact increase in temperature because of the abunda
41、nces of temperature recording stations throughout the worldB.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 loca
42、l variations in amount解析：读懂最后一段，可选出答案 B。9.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?（分数：2.00）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 takes place as CO2 absorbs lo
43、ng-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? 解析：依据第三自然段和第四自然段第一句话。10.The author refers to the Venus prima
44、rily in order to _.（分数：2.00）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 atmosphere h
45、as 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。11.We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scienceB.science affect
46、s almost 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.According to
47、this passage, _.（分数：2.00）A.English is a sexist languageB.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 scientists 解析：根据短文，阳性名词或代词不应当用来指科学家。本文第三段指出：近来越来越多的妇女进入科学界。在谈论妇女对科学界的贡献时，我们使用的是隐含性别歧视的语言用阳性名词或代词来
