1、考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 10 及答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Structure and Vocabu(总题数：25，分数：50.00)1.Hos advertisement is_ to attract much attention.（分数：2.00）A.assignedB.calculatedC.definedD.contributed2.Our company decided to _ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.（分数：2.00）A.del
2、ayB.resistC.violateD.cancel3.There were five hundred _ at the college entrance examination.（分数：2.00）A.applicantsB.participantsC.candidatesD.students4.We must admit that the young man is highly_ in teaching English.（分数：2.00）A.keenB.capableC.ableD.competent5.Bill doesnt _what people say about him. Hel
3、l go on just the same.（分数：2.00）A.careB.concernC.worryD.trouble6.The newest satellites can_ a thousand telephone conversations and a colour TV program at the same time.（分数：2.00）A.bringB.extendC.carryD.take7.A newspaper_ is an amusing drawing, usually about some events in the news.（分数：2.00）A.sketchB.c
4、artoonC.cartonD.caption8.In the last few minutes the conversation has become seemingly _ as if the discussion were of some minor domestic matter and not survival itself.(2003 年 3 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.crucialB.centralC.casualD.causal9.There are different_ of books in a library.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：
5、2.00）A.speciesB.biographiesC.categoriesD.catastrophes10.I had to take a step, even though I understand that that step was in the direction of_ rather than success.(2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.prestigeB.coefficientC.catastropheD.compliment11.He spoke so rapidly that I didnt _ the meaning of what he s
6、aid.（分数：2.00）A.captureB.seizeC.catchD.receive12.Helen groups all people into two _: those she likes and those she dislikes.（分数：2.00）A.hierarchyB.cataloguesC.categoriesD.species13.This is a market in which enterprising businesses _ for the demands of teenagers and older youths in all their rock mania
7、 and pop-art forms.(2004 年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.caterB.entitleC.appealD.subject14.It is important that novelists meet the demands of the people in general, but they should not _ to vulgar and unhealthy taste of some people.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.complyB.entertainC.provideD.cater15.We cant get
8、 rid of war unless we get rid of the_ of war.（分数：2.00）A.reasonsB.implicationsC.causesD.course16.The veteran worker_me not to inspect the machine tool without first turning off power.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.remindedB.suggestedC.intimidatedD.cautioned17.My hrother is a_ motorist. He never does an
9、y dangerous driving.（分数：2.00）A.recklessB.conscientiousC.timidD.cautious18.Since we are good friends, you neednt stand on _ with us.（分数：2.00）A.politenessB.ceremonyC.courtesyD.manners19.Its a(n)_ that our team will win the game this time, for we have confidence as well as the ability.(2006 年中国矿业大学考博试题
10、)（分数：2.00）A.confirmationB.affirmationC.assessmentD.certainty20.This diploma is important, which _ that you have completed high school. (2006 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.amplifiesB.certifiesC.clarifiesD.magnifies21.In early limes an armed contest was sometimes initiated by a(n)_to fight and decide the iss
11、ue.（分数：2.00）A.challengeB.callC.appealD.cheer22.Mr. Smith is a(n)_ of equal rights for women.（分数：2.00）A.liberalB.championC.organizerD.sponsor23.We will take a(n)_on the weather and have the party outdoors.（分数：2.00）A.opportunityB.luckC.chanceD.reliance24.Without rules, people would live in a state of_
12、.（分数：2.00）A.commotionB.contradictionC.riotD.chaos25.Apart from blue eyes, blonde hair is also _ of Swedish people.（分数：2.00）A.specificB.characteristicC.peculiarD.particular考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 10 答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Structure and Vocabu(总题数：25，分数：50.00)1.Hos advertisement is_ to attract much atten
13、tion.（分数：2.00）A.assignedB.calculated C.definedD.contributed解析：解析：calculate vt计划，打算(多用被动态，后面跟不定式)；计算，核算：估计，推测(如：The speech was calculated to win votesThe remark was calculated to hurt my feelings)。assign vt指派，选派；分配，布置(作业)(句型：assign sbto+动词原形：assign sbsth/sthto sb)。define vt给下定义，解释；限定，规定。contribute(to
14、)vt捐献，捐助，贡献；(向报刊)投稿。2.Our company decided to _ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.（分数：2.00）A.delayB.resistC.violateD.cancel 解析：解析：cancel vt.取消，撤销；删去，划掉。delay vt.推迟；耽搁，延误。resist vt.抵抗，反抗：抵制，抗拒。violate vt.违反，违背；侵犯，妨碍。3.There were five hundred _ at the college entran
15、ce examination.（分数：2.00）A.applicantsB.participantsC.candidates D.students解析：解析：candidate(for)n报考者；申请求职者；候选人。applicant n.申请人。participant n. 参加者，参与者。4.We must admit that the young man is highly_ in teaching English.（分数：2.00）A.keenB.capableC.ableD.competent 解析：解析：competent a(定语或表语)有能力的，胜任的，称职的。keen(on)
16、a.热心的，渴望的；激烈的，强烈的；敏锐的，敏捷的；锋利的(句型：be keen on sth；keen on+动词 ing 形式；keen to+动词原形)。capable(of)a有能力的；能的，可的。able(to+动词原形)a.有能力的；出色的。5.Bill doesnt _what people say about him. Hell go on just the same.（分数：2.00）A.care B.concernC.worryD.trouble解析：解析：care vi.关心，介意(一般用于否定句或疑问句中)。concern vt使关心，使挂念。worry v.(使)担心
17、，(使)发愁(about)。trouble vt使烦恼，使苦恼；麻烦，费神。6.The newest satellites can_ a thousand telephone conversations and a colour TV program at the same time.（分数：2.00）A.bringB.extendC.carry D.take解析：解析：carry vt传送，传输，输送；携带，运载。bring vt带来。extend vt扩大，扩允；延长，延伸；给予，致(敬、问候、感谢等)。take vt拿；带走，带去，携带。7.A newspaper_ is an amus
18、ing drawing, usually about some events in the news.（分数：2.00）A.sketchB.cartoon C.cartonD.caption解析：解析：cartoon n.漫画，幽默画；动画片。sketch n略图，草图；梗概，大意；素描，速写。carton n.(装货的)纸箱，纸盒。caption n.图画说明；(电影的)字幕。8.In the last few minutes the conversation has become seemingly _ as if the discussion were of some minor dom
19、estic matter and not survival itself.(2003 年 3 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.crucialB.centralC.casual D.causal解析：解析：本题的空格处是说谈话变得好像是拉家常(some minor domestic matter)。C 项的“casual随便的”符合题意，如：The casual newspapers readers wouldnt like long articles on serious subjects every day(随便看看报纸的人不愿每天看那些有关严肃主题的长文章。)其他三项“cruc
20、ial关键的；central 中心的，主要的；causal 原因的，因果的”都不正确。9.There are different_ of books in a library.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.speciesB.biographiesC.categories D.catastrophes解析：解析：四个选项中，A 项 species 的意思是“种，种类”，B 项 biography 的意思是“传记”，C项 category 的意思是“种类，部属，类目”，D 项 catastrophe 的意思是“大灾，大祸，大灾难”。根据题意，C 项为止确答案。10.I
21、had to take a step, even though I understand that that step was in the direction of_ rather than success.(2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.prestigeB.coefficientC.catastrophe D.compliment解析：解析：本题空格处是说“通向灾难的方向”。C 项的“catastrophe 大灾难，大祸”符合题意。如：Their English party turned outto be a catastrophe(他们的英语晚会结局糟透了。)其
22、他三项“prestige 声望；coefficient 系数；compliment 称赞”都不正确。11.He spoke so rapidly that I didnt _ the meaning of what he said.（分数：2.00）A.captureB.seizeC.catch D.receive解析：解析：catch vt.听清，领会(话语的意思)(如：He murmured something she didnt quite catchDo you catch my meaning?)。capture vt捕获，俘获。seize vt抓住，捉住；夺取，占据。receive
23、 vt收到，接到；遭受，受到；接待，接见。12.Helen groups all people into two _: those she likes and those she dislikes.（分数：2.00）A.hierarchyB.cataloguesC.categories D.species解析：解析：category n类，种类，类别。hierarchy n(社会的)等级制度，等级森严的组织；统治集团，领导层。catalogue n目录(册)。species n(单复数不变)(生物的)种，物种。13.This is a market in which enterprising
24、businesses _ for the demands of teenagers and older youths in all their rock mania and pop-art forms.(2004 年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.cater B.entitleC.appealD.subject解析：解析：本题的空格处是说“迎合青少年的需要”。A 项“cater 迎合”符合题意，如：cater for the need of the customers(迎合顾客的篙求)。其他三项“entitle 给权利；appeal 请求，呼吁；subject 科目，使隶属”都不
25、正确。14.It is important that novelists meet the demands of the people in general, but they should not _ to vulgar and unhealthy taste of some people.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.complyB.entertainC.provideD.cater 解析：解析：四个选项中，A 项 comply 的意思是“依从，顺从，遵从(+with)”，B 项 entertain 的意思是“使欢乐，使娱乐”，C 项 provide 的意思是“
26、提供”，D 项 cater 的意思是“满足需要(或欲望)；迎合，投合(+forto)”。根据题意，D 项为正确答案。15.We cant get rid of war unless we get rid of the_ of war.（分数：2.00）A.reasonsB.implicationsC.causes D.course解析：解析：cause n.造成的原因，理由，根源(如：One little mistake was the cause of all her trouble)。reason n(做某事的)理由，原因。implication n含义，暗示，暗指。coursen.过程，
27、进程。16.The veteran worker_me not to inspect the machine tool without first turning off power.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.remindedB.suggestedC.intimidatedD.cautioned 解析：解析：四个选项中，A 项 remind 的意思是“提醒：使想起，使记起”，B 项 suggest 的意思是“建议，提议”，C 项 intimidate 的意思是“威吓，胁迫”，D 项 caution 的意思是“警告，告诫，使小心”。根据题意D 项为止确答案。17.
28、My hrother is a_ motorist. He never does any dangerous driving.（分数：2.00）A.recklessB.conscientiousC.timidD.cautious 解析：解析：cautious(of)a(由于唯恐出差错而)十分小心的，谨慎的(如：He was a cautious investor who studied the market before buyingPerhaps he was over-cautiousShe is cautious of telling secrets)。reckless(of)a鲁莽的，
29、不顾后果的。conscientious a认真的，勤勤恳恳的。timid a(贬)羞怯的，易受惊的。18.Since we are good friends, you neednt stand on _ with us.（分数：2.00）A.politenessB.ceremony C.courtesyD.manners解析：解析：ceremony n礼节，礼仪；典礼，仪式(standupon ceremony 客气，讲究礼节)。politeness n.礼貌，彬彬有礼。courtesy n谦恭有礼；有礼貌的举止(或言辞)。manner n态度，举止；(pl.)礼貌，规矩(后三个名词不与 st
30、and on 搭配)。19.Its a(n)_ that our team will win the game this time, for we have confidence as well as the ability.(2006 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.confirmationB.affirmationC.assessmentD.certainty 解析：解析：四个选项中， A 项 confirmation 的意思是“确定，确证，批准”，B 项 affirmation 的意思是“断言，肯定，证实，批准”，C 项 assessment 的意思是“评价，估计”，D 项
31、 certainty 的意思是“确实，必然”。根据题意，D 项为正确答案。20.This diploma is important, which _ that you have completed high school. (2006 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.amplifiesB.certifies C.clarifiesD.magnifies解析：解析：四个选项中。A 项 amplify 的意思是“扩大，扩展”，B 项 certify 的意思是“证明，证实”，C 项 clarify 的意思是“澄清，阐明”，D 项 magnify 的意思是“放大，扩大”。根据题意，B 项
32、为正确答案。21.In early limes an armed contest was sometimes initiated by a(n)_to fight and decide the issue.（分数：2.00）A.challenge B.callC.appealD.cheer解析：解析：challenge n挑战(give achallenge to sbreceive a challenge from sbto do sth)。call n喊叫，呼叫；号召，召唤(forto+动词原形)。appeal n呼吁，要求(to sbforto+动词原形)；吸引力(forto sb)。c
33、heer n振奋；欢呼，喝彩(offrom sbto sb)。22.Mr. Smith is a(n)_ of equal rights for women.（分数：2.00）A.liberalB.champion C.organizerD.sponsor解析：解析：champion n.(本义)冠军；(引申)捍卫者，拥护者。liberal n.自由主义者，开明人士。organizer n.组。sponsor n.赞助。23.We will take a(n)_on the weather and have the party outdoors.（分数：2.00）A.opportunityB.
34、luckC.chance D.reliance解析：解析：take athe chancechances 碰碰运气，冒冒风险(也许不会)(如：Dont take chances by driving too fastWe mustnt take chances, wed better play safe)。opportunity n机会，时机(havegivetakeseize an opportunity for sthof+动词 ing 形式to+动词原形)。luck n运气；好运，幸运。reliance n.依靠，依赖。24.Without rules, people would liv
35、e in a state of_.（分数：2.00）A.commotionB.contradictionC.riotD.chaos 解析：解析：chaos n.混乱，紊乱(如：The country was in chaosThe house was in a state of chaos when the burglars had left)。commotion n混乱，动乱，骚动。contradiction n矛盾，不一致。riot n聚众闹事，骚乱。25.Apart from blue eyes, blonde hair is also _ of Swedish people.（分数：2
36、.00）A.specificB.characteristic C.peculiarD.particular解析：解析：characteristic(of)a.特有的，典型的；n特征，特性(如：In this they showed their characteristic featuresWindy days are characteristic of MarchThe gerund has most of the characteristics of a noun)。specific(about)a.(多作定语)明确的，具体的；特定的，特有的。peculiar(insthto sb)a.奇怪的，古怪的；特殊的，独特的。particular(about)a.特定的；特殊的，特有的；过分讲究的，挑剔的。
