1、考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 19 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.The workers went on strike for _ working conditions.（分数：2.00）A.idealB.cleanC.comfortableD.decent2.They issued a_to the effect that the covenant(违反契约的诉讼)would not have any place in the treaty.（分数：2.00）A.declaration
2、B.certificateC.proposalD.pronunciation3.He was afraid he would have to _ her invitation to the party.（分数：2.00）A.refuteB.refuseC.rejectD.decline4.The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity,_to discuss the implication of that conclusion.(2005 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.recededB.impliedC.compliedD.decl
3、ined5.Because of a recent obstacle in production, sales have dropped and accordingly profits have_.(2002 年春季上海交通大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.declinedB.increasedC.brokenD.maintained6.If somebody is_, he is given a medal or other honor as an official reward for what he has done.(2003 年 10 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.c
4、onfirmedB.decoratedC.appreciatedD.nominated7.The television was returned because of a_.（分数：2.00）A.defectB.deficiencyC.mistakeD.deficit8.The monstrous system was_ by statesmen in the name of individual liberty.（分数：2.00）A.guardedB.shelteredC.defendedD.protected9.Some words are hard to _ because they h
5、ave many different uses.（分数：2.00）A.sayB.expressC.defineD.determine10.Im not sure whether I can gain any profit from the investment, so I cant make a(n)_promise to help you.（分数：2.00）A.definiteB.exactC.sureD.prompt11.The local residents were unhappy about the curfew in this region and decided to _ it.
6、(2007 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.disgraceB.disguiseC.defyD.distress12.It is important that you reply to our letter without_.（分数：2.00）A.pauseB.stoppageC.restD.delay13.I have_Mr. Roberts to serve in my place during my absence.（分数：2.00）A.offeredB.demandedC.delegatedD.entrusted14.We were_whether to buy a new
7、motor-car.（分数：2.00）A.contemplatingB.deliberatingC.thinkingD.weighing15.Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree to which they can be_controlled and modified.(2003 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.deliberatelyB.consequentlyC.originallyD.absolutely16.It was their_decision to leave thei
8、r country, and as a result, they lost their citizenship.(2003 年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.compulsoryB.deliberateC.carefreeD.modest17.A_plan needs to be considered and accepted so as to lower the prices in these cities.(20 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.deliberateB.disincentiveC.functionalD.fantastic18.The wine gl
9、asses were so_ that I was afraid to carry them home by bus.（分数：2.00）A.delicateB.flexibleC.shakyD.tender19.For dinner that evening we had some _ turtle meat.（分数：2.00）A.deliciousB.tastefulC.presentableD.elaborate20.The old man took a great_ in collecting stamps.（分数：2.00）A.happinessB.prideC.delightD.ho
10、bby21.In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is _ by school-age children.（分数：2.00）A.deliveredB.postedC.conductedD.discharged22.The site of the battle brought back to him memories of the _ years of the World War Two.(2010 年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.demolishingB.fieryC.dazzlingD.forgery23.T
11、he car salesman took the customer for a drive in the new model in order to _ its improved features.（分数：2.00）A.exhibitB.revealC.demonstrateD.indicate24.When he was asked about the missing camera, the boy _ ever seeing it. (2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.refusedB.deniedC.opposedD.pretended25.Because of t
12、he bombing that killed six people, Washington has been urging the spokesman to_ terrorism more severely. (2002 年复旦大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.chargeB.censorC.blameD.denounce考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 19 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.The workers went on strike for _ working conditions
13、.（分数：2.00）A.idealB.cleanC.comfortableD.decent 解析：解析：decent a.像样的，过得去的，尚可的；合宜的，得体的，正派的(如：We pay a very decent price，She never had decent clothes to wearI get decent marks at schoolI only associate with good decent fellows)。ideal a.理想的，完满的。clean a. 干净的，清洁的。comfortable a.舒适的，舒服的。2.They issued a_to the
14、effect that the covenant(违反契约的诉讼)would not have any place in the treaty.（分数：2.00）A.declaration B.certificateC.proposalD.pronunciation解析：解析：declaration n宣布，宣告；宣言。声明(书)(如：The Declaration of Independence was made in America in 1776Then they drew up their declaration concerning the war)。certificate n.证明
15、书。proposal n提议，建议；求婚。pronunciation n发音，发音方法。3.He was afraid he would have to _ her invitation to the party.（分数：2.00）A.refuteB.refuseC.rejectD.decline 解析：解析：decline vt婉辞，谢绝(邀请)；不愿(做某事)(后面跟不定式)；vi下降，减少，衰落。refute vt批驳，驳斥，驳倒(宾语可以是人或某人的论点)。refuse vt拒绝(给予或接受)(句型：refuse sthto+动词原形)。reject vt.拒绝，驳回：拒纳，退回(后面
16、只能跟名词或代词作宾语，不跟其他句型)。4.The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity,_to discuss the implication of that conclusion.(2005 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.recededB.impliedC.compliedD.declined 解析：解析：本题空格处是说拒绝讨论那个结论的含意。D 项“declined 拒绝，衰落”符合题意，如：I declined their offer of help(我谢绝了他们提出的帮助。)其他三项“receded 后退；implied
17、 暗示，意味：complied 顺从，答应，遵守”都不正确。5.Because of a recent obstacle in production, sales have dropped and accordingly profits have_.(2002 年春季上海交通大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.declined B.increasedC.brokenD.maintained解析：解析：本题空格处是说利润下降了。A 项的“declined 下降”符合题意，如：They wish that prices would decline(他们希望物价能下降。)其他三项“increased
18、 增加；broken 打破；maintained保持”都不正确。6.If somebody is_, he is given a medal or other honor as an official reward for what he has done.(2003 年 10 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.confirmedB.decorated C.appreciatedD.nominated解析：解析：本题中，B 项“decorate 授予”符合题意，如：He was decorated for bravery(他因为英勇而被授勋。)其他三项“confirm 证实、确定；a
19、ppreciate 感激：nominate 提名、任命”都不正确。7.The television was returned because of a_.（分数：2.00）A.defect B.deficiencyC.mistakeD.deficit解析：解析：defect n.(可指个人性格、机械、计划等中的)缺点，缺陷，毛病。8.The monstrous system was_ by statesmen in the name of individual liberty.（分数：2.00）A.guardedB.shelteredC.defended D.protected解析：解析：de
20、fend vt.为辩护：保卫，防守。9.Some words are hard to _ because they have many different uses.（分数：2.00）A.sayB.expressC.define D.determine解析：解析：define vt给下定义，解释；限定，规定(如：A dictionary defines wordsThe constitution defines the powers of the president)。express vt.表示，表达。determine“决定，确定。10.Im not sure whether I can g
21、ain any profit from the investment, so I cant make a(n)_promise to help you.（分数：2.00）A.definite B.exactC.sureD.prompt解析：解析：definite a.明确的，确切的；肯定的。exact a.精确的，确切的。sure a.确信的，有把握的；一定的，必定的；可靠的，稳妥的。prompt a.及时的，迅速的；敏捷的。11.The local residents were unhappy about the curfew in this region and decided to _
22、it.(2007 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.disgraceB.disguiseC.defy D.distress解析：解析：四个选项的意思分别是 disgrace 玷污；disguise 假装；defy 不服从，公然反抗；distress使苦恼。句意是，当地的居民对宵禁令不满，并决定公然反抗。所以正确答案是 C 选项。12.It is important that you reply to our letter without_.（分数：2.00）A.pauseB.stoppageC.restD.delay 解析：解析：delay n.耽搁，延误；推迟(without del
23、ay 毫不迟延地，立即)。pause n.暂停，中止。stoppage n.停顿；堵塞。rest n.休息，睡眠：撑架。13.I have_Mr. Roberts to serve in my place during my absence.（分数：2.00）A.offeredB.demandedC.delegated D.entrusted解析：解析：delegate vt.授权，把委托给：委派(或选举)为代表。demand vt要求，强令；需要；询问(句型：demand sth；demand to+动词原形：demand that sbdo sth)。entrust vt把托付给(句型：e
24、ntrust sthto sb；entrust sbwith sth)。14.We were_whether to buy a new motor-car.（分数：2.00）A.contemplatingB.deliberating C.thinkingD.weighing解析：解析：deliberate v.仔细考虑，思考。contemplate vt盘算，计议；思量，对作周密考虑(句型：contemplate sth+动词 ing 形式；不能说 contemplate whathowwhether to do sth)。think v.思考(句型：think to+动词原形：think o
25、fabout：think sthover)。weigh vt认真考虑，权衡(句型：weigh sth；weigh A andwith B；不能说 weigh howwhatwhether to+动词原形)。15.Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree to which they can be_controlled and modified.(2003 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.deliberately B.consequentlyC.originallyD.absolutely解析
26、：解析：本题是说人可以有意地控制和改变表情。四个选项中，A 项“deliberately 有意地”符合题意。其他三项“consequently 结果；originally 最初：absolutely 绝对”都不正确。16.It was their_decision to leave their country, and as a result, they lost their citizenship.(2003 年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.compulsoryB.deliberate C.carefreeD.modest解析：解析：本题前半句是说，离开他们的国家是他们深思熟
27、虑的决定。B 项“deliberate 深思熟虑的”符合题意，如：taking deliberate action(采取谨慎的行动)。其他三项“compulsory 义务的；carefree 无忧无虑的；modest 谦虚的”都不正确。17.A_plan needs to be considered and accepted so as to lower the prices in these cities.(20 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.deliberate B.disincentiveC.functionalD.fantastic解析：解析：四个选项的意思分别是 deli
28、berate 深思熟虑的、周密的；disincentive 抑制的；functional 功能的；fantastic 幻想的，奇异的。句意是，为了降低产品在这些城市的价格，必须有一个能被考虑和接受的周密计划，所以正确答案是 A 项。18.The wine glasses were so_ that I was afraid to carry them home by bus.（分数：2.00）A.delicate B.flexibleC.shakyD.tender解析：解析：delicate a.易碎的，纤弱的；纤细的，清秀的，娇嫩的。flexible a.易弯曲的，柔韧的；灵活的。shaky
29、 a不稳的，颤动的；靠不住的，动摇的。tender a.温柔的；嫩的；一触即痛的。19.For dinner that evening we had some _ turtle meat.（分数：2.00）A.delicious B.tastefulC.presentableD.elaborate解析：解析：delicious a.美味可口的，好闻的(delicious foodsmell)。tasteful a.(修饰家具、工艺品等)格调高雅的，显示出鉴赏力高的。presentable a.(指人)模样不错的，适合在公共场所露面的；(指作品)相当不错的，可以拿得出来的。elaborate a
30、.复杂的；精心制作的，详尽的。20.The old man took a great_ in collecting stamps.（分数：2.00）A.happinessB.prideC.delight D.hobby解析：解析：delight n快乐，高兴(takeadelight in 以为乐；喜欢(干某事)，从中得到乐趣，如：The naughty boy takesaa great delight in pulling the dogs tail)。happiness n快乐，愉快，高兴(没有 take a happiness in sth的说法)。pride n自豪；引以为豪的东西；
31、骄傲，傲慢(take apride in 以感到骄傲)。hobby n业余爱好(不能说 take a hobby in)。21.In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is _ by school-age children.（分数：2.00）A.delivered B.postedC.conductedD.discharged解析：解析：deliver vt.投递，送交；发表(演讲)：(为)接生。post vt.投寄，邮寄。conduct vt.处理，管理；指挥，引导；传导，传(热、电等)。discharge vt.放出，排出；释
32、放，允许离开。22.The site of the battle brought back to him memories of the _ years of the World War Two.(2010 年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.demolishing B.fieryC.dazzlingD.forgery解析：解析：在给出的选项中：demolishing“拆除的，摧毁的”；fiery“火热的”；dazzling“眼花缭乱的”；forgery“伪造”。根据句意和各个选项的意思可知，正确答案是 A。23.The car salesman took the custome
33、r for a drive in the new model in order to _ its improved features.（分数：2.00）A.exhibitB.revealC.demonstrate D.indicate解析：解析：demonstrate vt.表演(技术)，做给看：说明，论证；显示，表露(如：The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the classPlease demonstrate how the machine worksHow can you demonstrate that the world is rou
34、nd?)。exhibit vt. 陈列，展览(即把物品摆出让人看)：显示(某种特性)。reveal vt.展现，显示；揭露，泄露。indicate vt标示，表示：表明。24.When he was asked about the missing camera, the boy _ ever seeing it. (2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.refusedB.denied C.opposedD.pretended解析：解析：本题空格处是说这个男孩否认曾看见过照相机。B 项的“denied 否认”符合题意。如：He said that I had stolen hi
35、s bicycle，but I denied it(他说我偷了他的自行车，可是我否认了。)其他三项“refused 拒绝；opposed 反对：pretended 假装”都不正确。25.Because of the bombing that killed six people, Washington has been urging the spokesman to_ terrorism more severely. (2002 年复旦大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.chargeB.censorC.blameD.denounce 解析：解析：本题空格处是说更激烈地抨击恐怖主义。D 项的“denounce 抨击，谴责”符合题意。其他三项“charge 指控，控告；censor 检查：blame 责怪，埋怨”都不正确。
