1、大学英语六级-269 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.There is supposed to be a safety _ which makes it impossible for trains to collide.（分数：1.50）A.applianceB.accessoryC.machineD.mechanism2.Hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only _ the crisis.（分数：1.50）A.acceleratesB.prevailsC.ascen
2、dsD.precedes3.Often such arguments have the effect of _ rather than clarifying the issues involved.（分数：1.50）A.obscuringB.prejudicingC.tacklingD.blocking4.A membership card _ the holder to use the club“s facilities for a period of twelve months.（分数：1.50）A.approvesB.authorizesC.rectifiesD.endows5.Many
3、 types of rock are _ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.（分数：1.50）A.flungB.propelledC.ejectedD.injected6.Many great scientists _ their success to hard work.（分数：1.50）A.portrayB.ascribeC.impartD.acknowledge7.She _ through the pages of a magazine, not really concentrating on them.（分数：1.50）A.t
4、umbledB.tossedC.switchedD.flipped8.He suggested that we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite _.（分数：1.50）A.probableB.sustainableC.feasibleD.eligible9.Call your doctor for advice if the _ persist for more than a few days.（分数：1.50）A.responsesB.signalsC.symptomsD.reflections10.He raised his eyebr
5、ows and stuck his head forward and _ it in a single nod, a gesture boys used then for OK when they were pleased.（分数：1.50）A.shruggedB.tuggedC.jerkedD.twisted11.The idea is to _ the frequent incidents of collision to test the strength of the wind-shields.（分数：1.50）A.assembleB.simulateC.accumulateD.forg
6、e12.They used to quarrel a lot, but now they are completely _ with each other.（分数：1.50）A.reconciledB.negotiatedC.associatedD.accommodated13.Some crops are relatively high yields and could be planted in preference to others to _ the food supply.（分数：1.50）A.enhanceB.curbC.disruptD.heighten14.The sign s
7、et up by the road _ drivers to a sharp turn.（分数：1.50）A.alertsB.refreshesC.pleadsD.diverts15.The 1986 Challenger space-shuttle _ was caused by unusually low temperatures immediately before the launch.（分数：1.50）A.expeditionB.controversyC.dismayD.disaster16.In order to prevent stress from being set up i
8、n the metal, expansion joints are fitted which _ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or contract freely.（分数：1.50）A.relieveB.reconcileC.reclaimD.rectify17.You should _ to one or more weekly magazines such as Time or Newsweek.（分数：1.50）A.ascribeB.orderC.reclaimD.subscribe18.Mary became _ homesick
9、 and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in west Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.（分数：1.50）A.completelyB.sincerelyC.absolutelyD.increasingly19.Although cats cannot see in complete darkness, their eyes are much more _ to light than human eyes.（分数：1.50）A.glowingB.brilliantC.s
10、ensitiveD.gloomy20.I found it difficult to _ my career ambitions with the need to bring up my children.（分数：1.50）A.consolidateB.amendC.reconcileD.intensify21.The Spanish team, who are not in superb forms, will be doing their best next week to _ themselves on the German team for last year“s defeat.（分数
11、：1.50）A.remedyB.reproachC.reviveD.revenge22.As visiting scholars, they willingly _ to the customs of the country they live in.（分数：1.50）A.submitB.conformC.subjectD.commit23.The prisoner has been _ of many privileges that average citizens enjoy.（分数：1.50）A.ensuredB.informedC.deprivedD.convinced24.It is
12、 one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to _ and transport it to the industrial centers.（分数：1.50）A.permeateB.extractC.distinguishD.concentrate25.While admitting that this forecast was _ uncertain, the scientists warned against treating it as a cry of wolf.（分数：2.00）A.anyhowB.somewhereC.some
13、whatD.anyway26.Put on dark glasses or the sun will _ you and you won“t be able to see.（分数：2.00）A.discernB.distortC.distractD.dazzle27.Most people in the modern world _ freedom and independence more than anything else.（分数：2.00）A.embodyB.cherishC.fascinateD.illuminate28.Their diplomatic principles com
14、pletely laid bare their _ for world conquest.（分数：2.00）A.admirationB.ambitionC.administrationD.orientation29.I think we need to see an investment _ before we make an expensive mistake.（分数：2.00）A.guideB.entrepreneurC.consultantD.assessor30.President Wilson attempted to _ between the powers to end the
15、war, but neither side was prepared to give in.（分数：2.00）A.segregateB.whirlC.compromiseD.mediate31.Their claims to damages have not been convincingly _.（分数：2.00）A.refutedB.overwhelmedC.depressedD.intimidated32.For many patients, institutional care is the most _ and beneficial form of care.（分数：2.00）A.p
16、ertinentB.appropriateC.acuteD.persistent33.No one needs to feel awkward in _ his own customs.（分数：2.00）A.pursuingB.followingC.chasingD.seeking34.Faced with all the difficulties, the girl _ her mother for comfort.（分数：2.00）A.turned overB.turned fromC.turned toD.turned up35.Weeks _ before anyone was arr
17、ested in connection with the bank robbery.（分数：2.00）A.terminatedB.elapsedC.overlappedD.expired36.I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I _ a rest.（分数：2.00）A.deserveB.preserveC.conceiveD.receive37.The ball _ two or three times before rolling down the slope.（分数：2.00）A.swayedB.bo
18、uncedC.hoppedD.darted38.A window in the kitchen was _; there was rubbish everywhere, and the curtains and carpets had been stolen.（分数：2.00）A.scatteredB.scrapedC.scratchedD.smashed39.In November 1987 the government _ a public debate on the future direction of the official sports policy.（分数：2.00）A.ini
19、tiatedB.designatedC.inducedD.promoted40.The vision of that big black car hitting the sidewalk a few feet from us will never be _ from my memory.（分数：2.00）A.ejectedB.escapedC.erasedD.omitted41.I told him that I would _ him to act for me while I was away from office.（分数：2.00）A.authorizeB.justifyC.ratio
20、nalizeD.identify42.While nuclear weapons present grave _ dangers, the predominant crisis of overpopulation is with us today.（分数：2.00）A.inevitableB.constantC.overwhelmingD.potential43.Oil companies in the U.S. are already beginning to feel the pressure. Refinery workers and petroleum-equipment-manufa
21、cturing employees are being _.（分数：2.00）A.laid outB.laid offC.laid downD.laid aside44.More than 85 percent of French Canada“s population speaks French as a mother tongue and _ to the Roman Catholic faith.（分数：2.00）A.catersB.adheresC.ascribesD.subscribes45.The glass vessels should be handled most caref
22、ully since they are _.（分数：2.00）A.intricateB.fragileC.subtleD.crisp46.The fact that they reacted so differently was a reflection of their different _.（分数：2.00）A.performancesB.personalitiesC.qualitiesD.appearances47.We should be able to do the job for you quickly, _ you give us all the necessary infor
23、mation.（分数：2.00）A.in caseB.provided thatC.or elseD.as if48.Over the past ten years, natural gas production has remained steady, but _ has risen steadily.（分数：2.00）A.dissipationB.disposalC.consumptionD.expenditure49.We don“t _ any difficulties in completing the project so long as we keep within our bu
24、dget.（分数：2.00）A.foreseeB.fabricateC.inferD.inhibit50.Having had her as a professor and adviser, I can tell you that she is an _ force who pushes her students to excel far beyond their own expectations.（分数：2.00）A.inspirationalB.educationalC.excessiveD.instantaneous51.The manager tried to wave aside t
25、hese issues as _ details that would be settled later.（分数：2.00）A.versatileB.trivialC.preliminaryD.alternate52.The story that follows _ two famous characters of the Rocky Mountain golden rush days.（分数：2.00）A.concernsB.statesC.proclaimsD.relates53.The Browns lived in a _ and comfortably furnished house
26、 in the suburbs.（分数：2.00）A.spaciousB.sufficientC.wideD.wretched54.Every society has its own peculiar customs and _ of acting.（分数：2.00）A.waysB.behavioursC.attitudesD.means55.Don“t let such a _ matter as this come between us so that we can concentrate on the major issue.（分数：2.00）A.trivialB.slightC.par
27、tialD.minimal56.I had eaten Chinese food often, but I could not have imagined how _ and extravagant a real Chinese banquet could be.（分数：2.00）A.prominentB.fabulousC.handsomeD.gracious大学英语六级-269 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.There is supposed to be a safety _ which makes it impossible for trains to coll
28、ide.（分数：1.50）A.applianceB.accessoryC.machineD.mechanism 解析：解析 appliance 器械，装置；accessory 配件，附件；machine 机器；mechanism 机械。句意：这里应该有个安全装置以避免火车相撞。2.Hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only _ the crisis.（分数：1.50）A.accelerates B.prevailsC.ascendsD.precedes解析：解析 accelerate 意为“加速
29、，促进”，符合题意。prevail 指“流行，盛行，获胜，成功”；ascend指“攀登，上升”；precede 指“领先(于)，在之前，先于”。句意：清除了山坡上的林木以便腾出空间来种庄稼，但这只会加速危机。3.Often such arguments have the effect of _ rather than clarifying the issues involved.（分数：1.50）A.obscuring B.prejudicingC.tacklingD.blocking解析：解析 obscure 意为“使暗，使不明显”，符合题意。prejudice 指“损害”；tackle 指
30、“固定，应付(难事等)，处理，解决，抓住”；block 指“妨碍，阻塞”。句意：这样的辩论往往具有使相关问题模糊不清的作用，而不是澄清。4.A membership card _ the holder to use the club“s facilities for a period of twelve months.（分数：1.50）A.approvesB.authorizes C.rectifiesD.endows解析：解析 authorize 意为“授权；委托；批准”，符合题意。approve 指“赞成，满意；批准，通过”；rectify 指“矫正，调整”；endow 指“捐赠，赋予”。
31、句意：会员卡可使持卡人有权在一年之内使用俱乐部的设施。5.Many types of rock are _ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.（分数：1.50）A.flungB.propelledC.ejected D.injected解析：解析 eject 意为“逐出，撵出，驱逐，喷射”，符合题意。fling 指“猛投，抛，掷，使陷入，挥动，嘲笑，扫视”；propel 指“推进，驱使”；inject 指“注射，注入”。句意：许多种岩石是从火山喷出，成为坚固的、不完整的石块。6.Many great scientists _ their
32、 success to hard work.（分数：1.50）A.portrayB.ascribe C.impartD.acknowledge解析：解析 ascribe 意为“归因于，归咎于”，符合题意。portray 指“描绘”；impart 指“给予(尤指抽象事物)，传授，告知，透露”；acknowledge 指“承认，答谢，报偿”。句意：许多伟大的科学家都把他们的成功归功于勤奋。7.She _ through the pages of a magazine, not really concentrating on them.（分数：1.50）A.tumbledB.tossedC.swit
33、chedD.flipped 解析：解析 flip 意为“掷，弹，轻击；翻动书面(或纸张)”，符合题意。tumble 指“翻倒，摔倒，倒塌，滚动，翻筋斗”；toss 指“投，掷”；switch 指“转换，转变”。句意：她随意翻翻杂志，并没有真正地阅读。8.He suggested that we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite _.（分数：1.50）A.probableB.sustainableC.feasible D.eligible解析：解析 feasible 意为“可行的，切实可行的”，符合题意。probable 指“很可能的，大概的
34、”；sustainable指“可以忍受的，足可支撑的”；eligible 指“符合条件的，合格的”。句意：他建议我们应把这一计划付诸实施，因为它的可行性很高。9.Call your doctor for advice if the _ persist for more than a few days.（分数：1.50）A.responsesB.signalsC.symptoms D.reflections解析：解析 symptom 意为“医植症状，征兆”，符合题意。response 指“回答，响应，反应”；signal指“信号”；reflection 指“反射，映象，倒影，反省，沉思”。句意：
35、如果症状持续超过几天，就打电话给你的医生寻求建议。10.He raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and _ it in a single nod, a gesture boys used then for OK when they were pleased.（分数：1.50）A.shruggedB.tuggedC.jerked D.twisted解析：解析 jerk 意为“猛拉，猛劲扭动”，符合题意。shrug 指“耸肩”；tug 指“用力拖，吃力地搬运，苦干”；twist 指“拧，扭曲，绞，搓，捻，使苦恼，使转动”。句意：他扬起眉毛
36、，头向前伸，然后猛地点一下，男孩子们高兴，表示满意时就是这个姿势。11.The idea is to _ the frequent incidents of collision to test the strength of the wind-shields.（分数：1.50）A.assembleB.simulate C.accumulateD.forge解析：解析 simulate 意为“模拟，模仿，假装，冒充”，符合题意。assemble 指“集合，聚集，装配”；accumulate 指“积聚，堆积”；forge 指“稳步前进，铸造，伪造”。句意：这种想法就是模仿经常发生的碰撞事故以检测挡
37、风玻璃的抗力。12.They used to quarrel a lot, but now they are completely _ with each other.（分数：1.50）A.reconciled B.negotiatedC.associatedD.accommodated解析：解析 reconciled 意为“使和解，使和谐，使顺从”，符合题意。negotiate 指“(与某人)商议，谈判，磋商，买卖”；associate 指“使发生联系，使联合”；accommodate 指“供应，供给，使适应，调节，和解，向提供，容纳”。句意：他们过去经常吵架，现在已经完全和好了。13.So
38、me crops are relatively high yields and could be planted in preference to others to _ the food supply.（分数：1.50）A.enhance B.curbC.disruptD.heighten解析：解析 enhance 意为“提高，增强”，符合题意。curb 指“抑制；控制”；disrupt 指“使中断，使分裂”；heighten 指“提高，升高”。句意：有些庄稼产量较高，因此应多种以提高粮食的供应量。14.The sign set up by the road _ drivers to a s
39、harp turn.（分数：1.50）A.alerts B.refreshesC.pleadsD.diverts解析：解析 alert 意为“警惕，警报”，符合题意。refresh 指“使精神振作，(使)精力恢复”；plead指“为辩护，借口”；divert 指“转移，转向，使高兴”。句意：路边的标志提醒司机有个急转弯。15.The 1986 Challenger space-shuttle _ was caused by unusually low temperatures immediately before the launch.（分数：1.50）A.expeditionB.contro
40、versyC.dismayD.disaster 解析：解析 disaster 意为“灾难，天灾，灾祸”，符合题意。expedition 指“远征，探险队，迅速，派遣”；controversy 指“论争，辩论，论战”；dismay 指“沮丧，惊慌”。句意：1986 年挑战者号太空飞船灾难是由于发射前的温度过低造成的。16.In order to prevent stress from being set up in the metal, expansion joints are fitted which _ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or
41、 contract freely.（分数：1.50）A.relieve B.reconcileC.reclaimD.rectify解析：解析 relieve 意为“减轻，解除，援救，救济，换班”，符合题意。reconcile 指“使和解，使和谐，使顺从”；reclaim 指“要求归还，收回，开垦”；rectify 指“矫正，调整”。句意：为了不使金属内部有压力，安装了扩张接头，通过使管子自由扩张或收缩而减轻压力。17.You should _ to one or more weekly magazines such as Time or Newsweek.（分数：1.50）A.ascribeB
42、.orderC.reclaimD.subscribe 解析：解析 subscribe 意为“捐款，订阅，签署(文件)，赞成，预订”，符合题意。ascribe 指“归因于，归咎于”；order 指“命令，定购，定制”；reclaim 指“要求归还，收回，开垦”。句意：你应该订阅一份或几份周刊，比如时代或新闻周刊。18.Mary became _ homesick and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in west Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.（分数：1.50）A.
43、completelyB.sincerelyC.absolutelyD.increasingly 解析：解析 increasingly 意为“越来越，日益”。其余三个副词的意义分别是：completely 完全地；sincerely真诚地；absolutely 绝对地。句意：玛丽越来越思乡，越来越对美国挑剔，所以她从她在东布鲁姆菲尔德的家飞回澳大利亚的故乡。19.Although cats cannot see in complete darkness, their eyes are much more _ to light than human eyes.（分数：1.50）A.glowingB
44、.brilliantC.sensitive D.gloomy解析：解析 sensitive 意为“敏感的，灵敏的，感光的”，符合题意。glowing 指“炽热的，容光焕发的，生气勃勃的”brilliant 指“灿烂的，闪耀的，有才气的”；gloomy 指“黑暗的，阴沉的，令人沮丧的，阴郁的”。句意：虽然猫在黑暗中不能完全看清物体，但它们的眼睛对光的敏感度远远胜于人类。20.I found it difficult to _ my career ambitions with the need to bring up my children.（分数：1.50）A.consolidateB.amen
45、dC.reconcile D.intensify解析：解析 reconcile 意为“使和解，使和谐，使顺从”，符合题意。consolidate 指“巩固”；amend指“修正，改进，改正”；intensify 指“加强”。句意：我觉得我的职业抱负与抚养孩子这两者间很难协调。21.The Spanish team, who are not in superb forms, will be doing their best next week to _ themselves on the German team for last year“s defeat.（分数：1.50）A.remedyB.
46、reproachC.reviveD.revenge 解析：解析 revenge 意为“替报仇，复仇”，符合题意。remedy 指“治疗，补救，矫正，修缮”；reproach指“责备”；revive 指“使苏醒，使复兴，使复活。”句意：虽然不在最佳状态，下周西班牙还是要竭尽全力对付德国队，以报去年被打败的一箭之仇。22.As visiting scholars, they willingly _ to the customs of the country they live in.（分数：1.50）A.submitB.conform C.subjectD.commit解析：解析 conform
47、意为“使一致，使遵守，使顺从”，conform to 意为“符合，遵照”，符合题意。submit指“使服从，使顺从”；subject 指“受他国统治的，未独立的，受制于的，受影响的”；commit指“犯(错误)，干(坏事)，把交托给，提交，答应负责”，commit to 意为“把托付给”。句意：作为访问学者，他们愿意遵守居住国的习俗。23.The prisoner has been _ of many privileges that average citizens enjoy.（分数：1.50）A.ensuredB.informedC.deprived D.convinced解析：解析 de
48、prive 意为“剥夺，使丧失”，符合题意。其他选项含义为 ensure“保证，担保，使安全，保证得到”；inform(of/about)“通知，告诉，获悉，告知”；convince“使确信，使信服”。句意：这个囚犯被剥夺了普通公民所能享受的许多权利。24.It is one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to _ and transport it to the industrial centers.（分数：1.50）A.permeateB.extract C.distinguishD.concentrate解析：解析 extract 意为“拔出，榨取，开方”，符合题意。permeate 指“弥漫，渗透，透过，充满”；distinguish 指“区别，辨别”；concentrate 指“集中，浓缩”。句意：找到石油是一回事，但开采与输送
