1、考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 15 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.When_with the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once.（分数：2.00）A.broughtB.encounteredC.confrontedD.exposed2.His unexpected arrival threw everything into_.（分数：2.00）A.messB.anarchyC.confusionD.panic3.I am writin
2、g to_ you most sincerely on your appointment as Headmaster of the Grammar School.（分数：2.00）A.saluteB.applaudC.hailD.congratulate4.She was afraid that unless the train speeded up she would lose her_to Scotland.（分数：2.00）A.placeB.sealC.connectionD.change5.We must learn to_ erroneous ideas through debate
3、 and reasoning.（分数：2.00）A.winB.prevailC.conquerD.triumph6.The basic aim of this Institution is the_ of cancer.（分数：2.00）A.treatmentB.fightC.conquestD.study7.I have to say this, but this coat youve just bought is made of_ fur; its not real mink.(2006 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.coarseB.genuineC.slipperyD.con
4、scientious8.The trouble is that he is not_ of what his fellow workers think of him.（分数：2.00）A.confidentB.consciousC.conscientiousD.worthy9.The attempt and offer to carry out cloning experiment on human being is blameworthy and can hardly find any _ among the public not only in our country but also i
5、n most of the countries in the world.(2004 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.conscienceB.consensusC.sensationD.discord10.The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents_.（分数：2.00）A.commandB.convictionC.consentD.compromise11.I asked my mother if I could go out, and she_.(2003
6、年上海交通大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.descendedB.contentedC.consentedD.ascended12.Diana made a lot of effort to persuade her parents into _ to her going to the United Slates to study business administration in MIT.(2004 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.contendingB.contestingC.contentingD.consenting13.Any government that ref
7、uses to meet the needs of its people must be prepared to accept the_.（分数：2.00）A.resultsB.outcomeC.consequencesD.endings14.The rain was heavy and_the land was flooded.（分数：2.00）A.constantlyB.ultimatelyC.consequentlyD.frequently15.Although Asian countries are generally more _ in social customs than wes
8、tern countries, there have been several notable examples of women leaders in both China and India.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.comprehensibleB.conspicuousC.conservativeD.conscientious16.In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully_.（分数：2.00）A.admittedB.acknowledge
9、dC.absorbedD.considered17.He wasnt appointed chairman of the committee, _ not very popular with all its members.(2014 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.to be consideredB.consideringC.being consideredD.having considered18.Writing is a slow process, requiring _ thought, time, and effort.（分数：2.00）A.significantB.con
10、siderableC.enormousD.numerous19.The nurses in this hospital are most _ of the patients.（分数：2.00）A.considerableB.considerateC.attentiveD.careful20.The atmosphere_of certain gases mixed together in definite proportions.（分数：2.00）A.composesB.comprisesC.consistsD.constitutes21.What a_person says or does
11、today agrees with what he said or did yesterday.（分数：2.00）A.harmoniousB.consistentC.constantD.sensible22.It is our_policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.(2002 年上海交通大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.consistentB.considerateC.certainD.decisive23.The discrepancy in the company accounts is so _ that no
12、 auditor could have failed to notice it.(2003 年中国人民大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.spontaneousB.conspicuousC.notoriousD.superfluous24.You were_ by your absence yesterday.(2002 年武汉大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.mercifulB.conscientiousC.conspicuousD.impartial25.He didnt notice me in the crowd, but he spotted my sister who was _
13、 because other red hair.(2004 年上海理工大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.consciousB.conspicuousC.dimD.conscientious考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 15 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.When_with the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once.（分数：2.00）A.broughtB.encounteredC.confronted D.exposed解析：解析：co
14、nfront vt使对质，使当面对证：使面临，使遇到；迎面遇到(如：The boy confronted his accuserDifficulties confront himbe confronted withby sth)。encounter vt遇到，遭遇(encounter an old friendan enemy;encounter difficulties)。expose(to)vt揭露，暴露：使处于的作用(或影响)之下。2.His unexpected arrival threw everything into_.（分数：2.00）A.messB.anarchyC.confu
15、sion D.panic解析：解析：confusion n一片混乱，骚乱(如：Lanny Budd was in a state of mental confusionThe news threw our plans into confusionA man may keep calm amid confusion)。mess n.(多与不定冠词连用)混乱的局面，困境(get inintoa mess：be in a mess：make a mess of)。anarchy n.无政府状态。panic n.(众人的)惊慌，恐慌，慌乱(只用于形容人)。3.I am writing to_ you
16、most sincerely on your appointment as Headmaster of the Grammar School.（分数：2.00）A.saluteB.applaudC.hailD.congratulate 解析：解析：congratulate(sbon sth)vt祝贺，向道喜。salute v.(向)敬礼；向表示敬意。applaud v.(向)鼓掌，(向)喝彩；称赞，赞许。hail vt欢迎，向欢呼。(注：salute，applaud 和 hail 三个动词的宾语后而都不跟介词 on 短语)4.She was afraid that unless the tra
17、in speeded up she would lose her_to Scotland.（分数：2.00）A.placeB.sealC.connection D.change解析：解析：connectionconnexion n.连接，关系：(交通工具班次的)衔接。lose ones place(读书)忘记了上次停读的地方。seat n座位。change n.改变，变动，变化。5.We must learn to_ erroneous ideas through debate and reasoning.（分数：2.00）A.winB.prevailC.conquer D.triumph解析
18、：解析：conquer vt破除，克服；攻克，征服(to conquer fearshynessthe floodthe weatherones enemy)。win vt赢得，获得：在中获胜(to win a victorya prizethe warthe matcha reputationpraises)。prevail(over)vt获胜，占优势(over)；流行，盛行。triumph(over)vt获胜，得胜，成功。6.The basic aim of this Institution is the_ of cancer.（分数：2.00）A.treatmentB.fightC.co
19、nquest D.study解析：解析：conquest n.攻取，征服，克服。7.I have to say this, but this coat youve just bought is made of_ fur; its not real mink.(2006 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.coarseB.genuineC.slippery D.conscientious解析：解析：A 项意为“粗糙的”；B 项意为“真的，纯正的，虔诚的”；C 项意为“滑的，光滑的；不可靠的”：D 项意为“认真的；勤勉的”。根据题意说：你刚买的大衣是假皮，不是真的貂皮。那么与“真貂皮”相对应
20、的是“假的”。因此本题答案为 C 项。8.The trouble is that he is not_ of what his fellow workers think of him.（分数：2.00）A.confidentB.conscious C.conscientiousD.worthy解析：解析：conscious(of)a.意识到的，自觉的；有意的；神志清醒的。9.The attempt and offer to carry out cloning experiment on human being is blameworthy and can hardly find any _ a
21、mong the public not only in our country but also in most of the countries in the world.(2004 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.conscienceB.consensus C.sensationD.discord解析：解析：本题空格处是说得不到公众的赞同。B 项“consensus 一致同意”符合题意，如：What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?(下午会议上一致的意见是什么?)其他三项“conscience 良心；sen
22、sation 感觉，感情，discord 不一致”都不正确。10.The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents_.（分数：2.00）A.commandB.convictionC.consent D.compromise解析：解析：consent n.vi.同意，赞成(withwithout sb.s consent 得到/没有争得的同意：by common consent 公认：作动词有以下句型：consent to+动词原形；consent to sthto sb.s+
23、动词 ing 形式)。command n.命令，指挥；控制。conviction n定罪，判罪：深信，确信：说服，信服。compromise n. 妥协，折中办法。11.I asked my mother if I could go out, and she_.(2003 年上海交通大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.descendedB.contentedC.consented D.ascended解析：解析：本题是说我问妈妈我是否能出去，她同意了。C 项的“consented 同意”符合题意，如：Has the minister consented to have his speech p
24、rinted?(部长已同意印发他的讲话了吗?)其他三项“descended 下降，遗传；contented 满足的；ascended 攀登，上升”都不正确。12.Diana made a lot of effort to persuade her parents into _ to her going to the United Slates to study business administration in MIT.(2004 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.contendingB.contestingC.contentingD.consenting 解析：解析：本题的空格
25、处是说同意她去美国学习。短语 consent to 意思是“同意”：contend 意思是“斗争，竞争，主张”；contest 意思是“争论，争辩，竞赛”；content 意思是“使满足”。四个选项中只有 D 项符合题意。13.Any government that refuses to meet the needs of its people must be prepared to accept the_.（分数：2.00）A.resultsB.outcomeC.consequences D.endings解析：解析：consequence n(多数情况下指不好的)结果，后果。14.The
26、rain was heavy and_the land was flooded.（分数：2.00）A.constantlyB.ultimatelyC.consequently D.frequently解析：15.Although Asian countries are generally more _ in social customs than western countries, there have been several notable examples of women leaders in both China and India.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.
27、00）A.comprehensibleB.conspicuousC.conservative D.conscientious解析：解析：四个选项中，A 项 comprehensible 的意思是“可理解的”，B 项 conspicuous 的意思是“明显的，易看见的，显著的”，C 项 conservative 的意思是“保守的，守旧的；传统的，老式的”，D 项conscientious 的意思是“诚实的，认真的，勤勤恳恳的”。根据题意，C 项为正确答案。16.In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before th
28、ey are fully_.（分数：2.00）A.admittedB.acknowledgedC.absorbedD.considered 解析：解析：consider vt考虑，细想；认为，把看作；关心，顾及(注：该词后面不能跟不定式，如果跟动词必须跟动词 ing 形式)。admit vt承认，供认；准许加入。acknowledge vt. 承认，认为属实；告知(信函、礼物等)已经收到；对表示感谢。absorb vt吸收；使全神贯注于。17.He wasnt appointed chairman of the committee, _ not very popular with all it
29、s members.(2014 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.to be consideredB.consideringC.being considered D.having considered解析：解析：本题考查的是非谓语动词作状语。本句中 consider 与句子主语 He 之间是被动关系，故应使用被动语态，又由于是伴随状态，故应使用现在分词形式，故选 C 项正确。18.Writing is a slow process, requiring _ thought, time, and effort.（分数：2.00）A.significantB.considerable C.
30、enormousD.numerous解析：解析：considerable a.相当大的相当多的。significant a.重要的，意义重大的；意味深长的。enormous a.巨大的，庞大的。numerous a.众多的，许多的。19.The nurses in this hospital are most _ of the patients.（分数：2.00）A.considerableB.considerate C.attentiveD.careful解析：解析：considerate(ofto)a.考虑周到的，体贴人的(注：considerate of 表示一种惯常的对人体贴，如：He
31、 is always considerate of othersconsiderate totowards 更多地表示某次具体场合下的对菜人体贴，如：He is always considerate to his employees whenever they are in difficulty)。considerable a.相当大的，相当多的。attentive(to)a.注意的，照顾的，关心的。careful(of)a小心的，仔细的。20.The atmosphere_of certain gases mixed together in definite proportions.（分数：
32、2.00）A.composesB.comprisesC.consists D.constitutes解析：解析：consist of 由组成(或构成)(作此意解时该短语只有主动态，没有被动态，不能说 be consisted(of)。compose vt(若干部分)构成(整体)(其被动态 be composed of 与 consist of 同义)。comprise vt包括，包含，由组成；组成，构成(该词相当于 compose 和 be composed of 两个意思)。constitute vt组成，构成，形成。21.What a_person says or does today a
33、grees with what he said or did yesterday.（分数：2.00）A.harmoniousB.consistent C.constantD.sensible解析：解析：consistent(with)a.坚持的，一贯的，始终如的；前后致的，符合的。harmonious a.协调的，和睦的。constant a.不断的；始终如一的，恒定的，不变的；忠实的。sensible a.明智的，合情合理的。22.It is our_policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.(2002 年上海交通大学考
34、博试题)（分数：2.00）A.consistent B.considerateC.certainD.decisive解析：解析：本题空格处是说这是我们一贯的政策。A 项“consistent 一贯的，始终如一的”符合题意。23.The discrepancy in the company accounts is so _ that no auditor could have failed to notice it.(2003 年中国人民大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.spontaneousB.conspicuous C.notoriousD.superfluous解析：解析：本题意为“该公
35、司的账目差异如此明显，没有哪个审计员会看不出这一点的”。conspicuous 的意思是“显著的”，如：Shes always conspicuous because of her bright clothes and queer hair style。(因为她衣着鲜艳、发型古怪，所以总是惹人注目。)其他三项“spontaneous 自发的，自然产生的；notorious 声名狼藉的；superfluous 过剩的”都与句意不符，因此正确答案为 B。24.You were_ by your absence yesterday.(2002 年武汉大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.mercifu
36、lB.conscientiousC.conspicuous D.impartial解析：解析：本题意为“你昨天缺席格外引人注目”。C 项的“conspicuous 明显的，引人注目的”符合题意。如：hang a picture in aconspicuous place(把画挂在一个显眼的地方)。其他三项“merciful 仁慈的；conscientious 认真的；impartial 公正的，无偏见的”都不正确。25.He didnt notice me in the crowd, but he spotted my sister who was _ because other red hair.(2004 年上海理工大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.consciousB.conspicuous C.dimD.conscientious解析：解析：本题是说他没在人群中发现我，但发现了我姐姐，因为她的红发非常惹人注目。B 项的“conspicuous 显著的”符合题意。如：He was conspicuous for his bravery(他因勇敢而出名。)其他三项“conscious 有意识的；dim 暗淡的，模糊的；conscientious 尽责的”都不正确。
