1、考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 40 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.Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people the magazine has_to be the Greatest American.(2014 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.appointedB.appeasedC.nicknamedD.nominated2.When I took his temperature, it was two degrees above _.
2、（分数：2.00）A.averageB.ordinaryC.regularD.normal3.As a lawyer _ for his good judgment and eloquence, he is often invited to those grand banquets and meets those distinguished people from all circles.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.notoriousB.notableC.nastyD.notified4.Another popular misconception is the_t
3、hat great talent is usually highly specific.(2003 年南开大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.notionB.dilemmaC.domainD.analogy5.At first, movies were little more than amusing_ pictures that appeared to move.(2009年北京大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.novelsB.noveltiesC.noticesD.novices6.He always has a lot of_ ideas in his mind, and someti
4、mes we do not even know what he is thinking about.(2011 年南京师范大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.novelB.minuteC.explicitD.solemn7.Swarms of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough _.（分数：2.00）A.disturbanceB.nuisanceC.annoyanceD.trouble8.The houses in this area were all erected in_ of housing regulatio
5、ns.(2002 年中国人民大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.complianceB.defianceC.allianceD.obedience9.He is a(n)_ and well-behaved child, but his parents worry about him for he talks too little.(2005 年春季电子科技大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.obedientB.transientC.consciousD.passionate10.The writer tried to be as_ as possible in evaluating his
6、latest work.（分数：2.00）A.objectiveB.realisticC.naturalD.modest11.Parents have a legal _ to ensure that their children are provided with efficient education suitable to their age.（分数：2.00）A.impulseB.obligationC.influenceD.sympathy12.Everyone has a legal_to provide the tax office with details of their e
7、arnings.(2006年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.refinementB.constrictionC.obligationD.impulsion13.On behalf of my company, I am_ to you and your colleagues for your generous help. (2002 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.subjectedB.inclinedC.availableD.obliged14.Special may be too impoverished a word to describe this triumph
8、 tor a man who climbed to the pinnacle of sport from_ beginnings as the sponsor ota roller-hockey team.(2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.providentialB.illicitC.obscureD.urbane15.Very few people understood his lecture, the subject of which was very_. (2013 年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.intelligibleB.obscureC.d
9、imD.conspicuous16.Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any_of what I said.（分数：2.00）A.noticeB.regardC.observationD.attention17.During our first teacher-training year, we often visited local schools for the_ of lessons.(2015 年北京航空航犬大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.observationB.investigationC.inspectionD
10、.examination18.The scientist has _ the behavior of birds all his life.（分数：2.00）A.noticedB.seenC.notifiedD.observed19.The custom is _ in the belief that a new pregnancy through its detrimental effect on breastfeeding would endanger the mothers health.(2002 年 10 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.celebratedB.obser
11、vedC.viewedD.presented20.Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools_ a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, and summer quarters.(2004 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.manipulateB.stipulateC.regulateD.observe21.His _ w
12、ith computers began six months ago.(2007 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.imaginationB.innovationC.observationD.obsession22.The current _ with exam results is actually harming childrens education. (2013 年 3月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.interventionB.manipulationC.obsessionD.domination23.Professional archivists and lib
13、rarians have(he resources to duplicate materials in other formats and the expertise to retrieve materials trapped in_ computers.(2006 年北京大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.abstractB.obsoleteC.obstinateD.obese24.Some of the words employed by Shakespeare in his works have become_ and are no longer used in the present
14、days.(2007 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.obsoleteB.obsceneC.obviousD.oblique25.His inability to learn foreign languages was a(n)_to his career.（分数：2.00）A.shortageB.harmC.obstacleD.adversity考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编 40 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.Bill Gates and Walt Disney are tw
15、o people the magazine has_to be the Greatest American.(2014 年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.appointedB.appeasedC.nicknamedD.nominated 解析：解析：句意为：比尔盖茨与瓦尔特迪士尼这两个人被美国人提名为“伟大的美国人”。根据句意，只有 D 项 nominated“提名，强调”符合句意，故选 D 项。2.When I took his temperature, it was two degrees above _.（分数：2.00）A.averageB.ordinaryC.regularD
16、.normal 解析：解析：normal a.正常，正规。average n平均，平均数；a.平均的，平常的。ordinary a.通常的，普通的。regular a.常规的；定期的；有规律的。3.As a lawyer _ for his good judgment and eloquence, he is often invited to those grand banquets and meets those distinguished people from all circles.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.notoriousB.notable C.na
17、styD.notified解析：解析：四个选项中，notorious 的意思是“恶名昭彰的，声名狼藉的”；notable 的意思是“著名的，显要的”：nasty 的意思是“龌龊的，令人作呕的，使人难受的”；notify 的意思是“通知，告知，报告”。根据题意，B 项为正确答案。4.Another popular misconception is the_that great talent is usually highly specific.(2003 年南开大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.notion B.dilemmaC.domainD.analogy解析：解析：本题中，A 项“not
18、ion 概念，观念和想法”符合题意。5.At first, movies were little more than amusing_ pictures that appeared to move.(2009年北京大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.novels B.noveltiesC.noticesD.novices解析：解析：novels 意为“小说”，novelties 意为“新奇事物”，notices 意为“通知，预告”，novices 意为“新手，初学者”。此题考查形近词，不难根据题意判断，只有 novels 与电影相关，故正确答案为 A。6.He always has a lot
19、 of_ ideas in his mind, and sometimes we do not even know what he is thinking about.(2011 年南京师范大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.novel B.minuteC.explicitD.solemn解析：解析：句子的大意为：他总是有许多新奇的想法，有时我们都不知道他到底在想些什么。A 项novel“新颖的”； B 项 minute“微不足道的；仔细的”：C 项 explicit“明确的”；D 项 solemn“庄严的”。联系上下句，A 最合理，所以 A 项为正确答案。7.Swarms of ants a
20、re always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough _.（分数：2.00）A.disturbanceB.nuisance C.annoyanceD.trouble解析：解析：nuisance n.讨厌；讨厌的东西(或行为)，讨厌的人。disturbance n.骚乱，混乱；扰乱，打扰；心神不安，烦恼。annoyance n.恼怒，不高兴。trouble n.麻烦，苦恼，困难。8.The houses in this area were all erected in_ of housing regulations.(2002 年中国人民大学考博试
21、题)（分数：2.00）A.complianceB.defianceC.allianceD.obedience 解析：解析：本题意为“这一地区的房子都是按照建房规定建盖的”。obedience 的意思是“服从，顺从”，如：He acted in obedience to the orders of his superior(他是遵照他的上级指示行动的。)，in obedience of 的意思是“遵守，依照”：compliance 的意思是“依从”，in compliance of 的意思是“符合，依据”；defiance 的意思是“挑衅，蔑视”：alliance 的意思是“联盟，联合”。四个选
22、项中只有 D 项符合题意。9.He is a(n)_ and well-behaved child, but his parents worry about him for he talks too little.(2005 年春季电子科技大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.obedient B.transientC.consciousD.passionate解析：解析：本题空格处是说他是个顺从和循规蹈矩的孩子。A 项“obedient 服从的，孝顺的”符合题意，如：be obedient to ones parents(顺从、孝顺父母)。其他三项“transient 短暂的，瞬时的：cons
23、cious 有意识的，有知觉的，故意的，羞怯的；passionate 充满热情的”都不正确。10.The writer tried to be as_ as possible in evaluating his latest work.（分数：2.00）A.objective B.realisticC.naturalD.modest解析：解析：objective a.客观的，不带偏见的(与 subjective 相对)。realistic a.现实的，实际可行的；现实主义的，逼真的。natural a.自然的，天然的；正常的；天生的，天赋的。modest a.谦虚的，谦恭的；适中的，不过分的。
24、11.Parents have a legal _ to ensure that their children are provided with efficient education suitable to their age.（分数：2.00）A.impulseB.obligation C.influenceD.sympathy解析：解析：obligation n(强调法律方面的)义务，责任。influence n.影响，感化力；权势，势力。sympathy(forwith)n同情，同情心。12.Everyone has a legal_to provide the tax office
25、 with details of their earnings.(2006年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.refinementB.constrictionC.obligation D.impulsion解析：解析：四个选项中，refinement 的意思是“提炼，精炼，提纯”：constriction 的意思是“压缩，紧压的感觉，束紧”；obligation 的意思是“(道义上或法律上的)义务、责任”;impulsion 的意思是“推动，驱使”。根据题意，C 项为正确答案。13.On behalf of my company, I am_ to you and your coll
26、eagues for your generous help. (2002 年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.subjectedB.inclinedC.availableD.obliged 解析：解析：本句说“我代表公司感谢你和你同事们的无私帮助”。obliged 与 to 构成固定搭配，意思是感激。如：Im much obliged to you(我非常感谢你的帮忙。)，所以 D 项正确。而 subjected to 的意思是“屈从于，隶属于”；inclined to 的意思是“倾向于”；available to 的意思是“供给，有用”，都不符合句意。14.Special may be
27、 too impoverished a word to describe this triumph tor a man who climbed to the pinnacle of sport from_ beginnings as the sponsor ota roller-hockey team.(2003 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.providentialB.illicitC.obscure D.urbane解析：解析：本题是说对于一个从毫不起眼的曲棍球队发起者而起家，到逐渐达到运动领域最高点的人来说，“特殊”这个词是不足以描述他的。obscure 的意思是“模糊的
28、，晦涩的”，这里含有不出名的、名不见经传的意思，因此 C 项符合题意。其他三项“providential 幸运的：illicit 违法的；urbane 文雅的”都不正确。15.Very few people understood his lecture, the subject of which was very_. (2013 年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.intelligibleB.obscure C.dimD.conspicuous解析：解析：本题考查单词词义。A 项意为“可理解的，明了的”；B 项意为“晦涩的”：C 项意为“暗淡的，模糊的”；D 项意为“显著的，出众
29、的”。本句意为“很少有人能理解他的演说，内容太晦涩难懂”，B 项符合题意。16.Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any_of what I said.（分数：2.00）A.notice B.regardC.observationD.attention解析：解析：notice n注意：察觉：(关于离职或解席的)提前通知；布告(以事物作主语)。17.During our first teacher-training year, we often visited local schools for the_ of lessons.(
30、2015 年北京航空航犬大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.observation B.investigationC.inspectionD.examination解析：解析：observation 意为“观察”。根据句意：“教师培训的第一年，我们经常参观当地的学校来观摩课程”，故选 A。18.The scientist has _ the behavior of birds all his life.（分数：2.00）A.noticedB.seenC.notifiedD.observed 解析：解析：observe vt.观察，注意到，察觉到；说，评论；遵守，奉行。19.The custom
31、 is _ in the belief that a new pregnancy through its detrimental effect on breastfeeding would endanger the mothers health.(2002 年 10 月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.celebratedB.observed C.viewedD.presented解析：解析：本题中，B 项“observe 遵守”符合题意。其他三项“celebrate 庆祝；view 观察，看待，认为；present 展示”都不正确。20.Although most universit
32、ies in the United States are on a semester system which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools_ a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, and summer quarters.(2004 年西南财经大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.manipulateB.stipulateC.regulateD.observe 解析：解析：本题中，D 项“observe 遵守”符合题意，如：observe a rule(遵守规则)。其他三项
33、“manipulate 操作，利用；stipulate 规定，保证：regulate 管制，调节”都不正确。21.His _ with computers began six months ago.(2007 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.imaginationB.innovationC.observationD.obsession 解析：解析：imagination 想象(力)：innovation 创新、革新； observation 观察；obsession 着迷、痴迷。本题意为，他半年前就迷上了计算机。正确答案是 D 项。22.The current _ with exa
34、m results is actually harming childrens education. (2013 年 3月中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.interventionB.manipulationC.obsession D.domination解析：解析：A 项“intervention”意为“插入、介入，干涉”；B 项“manipulation”意为“操作、使用，操纵、控制”；C 项“obsession”意为“着迷，困扰”：D 项“domination”意为“支配，统治”，由句意可知，“目前人们过于看重考试的结果”，因此选择 C 项。23.Professional arc
35、hivists and librarians have(he resources to duplicate materials in other formats and the expertise to retrieve materials trapped in_ computers.(2006 年北京大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.abstractB.obsolete C.obstinateD.obese解析：解析：abstract 意为“抽象的，深奥的”；obsolete 意为“荒废的，陈旧的”；obstinate 意为“倔强的，顽同的”；obese 意为“肥胖的，肥大的”。本句中说的
36、是提取不再使用的电脑中的资料，有专门的技术能够使用，结合句意可知正确答案为 B 项。24.Some of the words employed by Shakespeare in his works have become_ and are no longer used in the present days.(2007 年中国科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.obsolete B.obsceneC.obviousD.oblique解析：解析：此题考察词义辨析。obsolete 意为已废弃的，过时的：obscene 意为淫秽的；obvious 意为明显的；oblique 意为间接的，倾斜的。从后面一部分“are no longer used in the present days”表示已经过时了，所以正确答案是 A 项。25.His inability to learn foreign languages was a(n)_to his career.（分数：2.00）A.shortageB.harmC.obstacle D.adversity解析：解析：obstacle(to)n.障碍(物)，妨碍。
