1、GRE（ VERBAL）模拟试卷 44及答案与解析 0 Responsibilities pertaining to property and land use are agreed upon within a signed, binding contract. And while it is fathomable that a disagreement with the owner of an adjacent property may occur, particular difficulty arises in defining the party liable for necessary
2、 maintenance when said disagreement is over the deterioration of a naturally occurring, communally-owned parcel, such as a beach. In California, the coastal city of Encinitas is slowly watching its shoreline wash away. The beach has a massive sand deficit with over 100,000 cubic yards of sand lost o
3、n an annual basis. The sand erosion is a natural occurrence, but beachfront property owners and the city government are attempting to fight mother nature with a sand replenishment project. This involves dredging up 2 million cubic yards of sand from the ocean bottom at a cost of $25 million. 1 Which
4、 of the following most logically completes the passage? （ A） Everyone knows that $25 million is a lot of money. （ B） However, local oceanographers claim that dredging the ocean floor will have catastrophic consequences for native sea-life. （ C） Because sand erosion occurs naturally, many city reside
5、nts claim that replenishment is unnecessary. （ D） While the property owners and the government are in agreement over the value of the project, neither side is willing to assume the costs. （ E） The dredging project would be repeated every five years. 2 Select the sentence that shows the scope of the
6、problem in Encinitas. 3 The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements? （ A） The situation in Encinitas is unusual for coastal cities. （ B） Binding contracts do not necessarily preclude all conflicts over property. （ C） Sand erosion must nec
7、essarily be prevented by all means possible. （ D） Current contract law is irreparably flawed. （ E） Beachfront property owners should always work with the local government in order to achieve a favorable outcome in property disputes. 二、 SECTION 3 Directions: Each passage in this group is followed by
8、questions based on its content. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. 3 In the world of art, distinguishing the authentic piece from the forgery is not an easy feat and ofte
9、n requires the use of multiple experts. Millions of dollars can be at stake, yet even experts can be fooled. However, a recent discovery has introduced a new resource for galleries and other groups seeking to establish the origins of their paintings: mathematicians. Math experts were able to analyze
10、 digital images of authenticated paintings where they found consistent differences in paint texture. This consistency suggests that each artist has a unique style of brush stroke that cannot be completely duplicated. 4 In the first two sentences of the passage, the author suggests which of the follo
11、wing? （ A） It is nearly impossible to determine whether a painting is authentic or fake without the use of math. （ B） Even if multiple experts from various fields analyze a painting, it is not always possible to determine its authenticity. （ C） New discoveries in art always lead to a greater degree
12、of truth. （ D） Art can be difficult to analyze, but mathematical models can help to find the truth. （ E） Mathematicians have a great degree of expertise in analyzing art. 4 The evolution of culture is dependent upon the development of the tools of civilization. Civilized cultures exhibit a high degr
13、ee of ingenuity. It is the concept of humans as toolmakers and modifiers that differentiates us from other animals and, some would say, makes us civilized. A monkey might use a stick to remove termites from a log, but that stick will never be reworked into a fork or other eating utensil. Monkeys hav
14、e never devised a spoken language, written a book, composed a melody, built a house, or paved a street. To claim that birds build nests and beavers construct dams is to miss the mark. Man once lived in caves, but our imagination and creativity have allowed us to progress toward true civilization. 5
15、Which generalization about modern civilization is supported by the passage? （ A） Modern civilization is not due to mans achievement. （ B） Modern civilization is a result of prolific human creativity. （ C） Modern civilization cannot be viewed as successful. （ D） Modern civilization is a result of man
16、 copying the behavior of certain animals. （ E） Modern civilization came about through luck. 6 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage regarding mans imagination? （ A） Great imagination is a necessary prerequisite to great art. （ B） Architecture is the result of an imaginative act and
17、 results in more than simple habitation. （ C） True communication is solely the purview of man. 7 Select the sentence that suggests that some specialists overstate the complexity of animal behavior. 8 Based on the attitudes displayed in the passage, with which of the following statements would the au
18、thor most likely disagree? （ A） High culture is the necessary result of a stable civilization. （ B） Flexibility is almost as important as ingenuity in the development of a civilized culture. （ C） Sophisticated social structures in the animal world can be seen as precursors to civilized culture in hu
19、mans. 8 The basic concept of cellular phones began in 1947, when researchers looked at crude mobile(i.e. police car)phones and realized that, by using small cells, or ranges of service areas, with frequency reuse, they could increase the traffic capacity of mobile phones substantially. However, at t
20、hat time, the technology to accomplish this was nonexistent. Dr. Martin Cooper, a former general manager for the systems division at Motorola, is considered the inventor of the first modern portable handset. Cooper made the first call on a portable cell phone in April 1973. He made the call to his r
21、ival, Joel Engel, Bell Laboratories head of research. Bell Laboratories had introduced the idea of cellular communications back in 1947. However, Motorola was the first to incorporate the technology into a portable device that was designed for use outside of an automobile. 9 Which of the following c
22、an be inferred from the passage regarding mid-twentieth century police car technology? （ A） Mid-twentieth century police car technology had no influence on the development of truly portable telephones. （ B） Mid-twentieth century police car technology was hailed as a revolutionary development. （ C） M
23、id-twentieth century police car technology was considered by many politicians to be crucial to Americas war against communism. （ D） Mid-twentieth century police car technology was not completely understood by Bell Laboratories. （ E） Mid-twentieth century police car technology allowed officers a degr
24、ee of mobility in communication not available to the general public. 9 We had been anticipating this maiden voyage for a full nine months, since the initial purchase of 109 acres of northern, forested property. The property included a large, deep, somewhat murky pond that we were eager to investigat
25、e. In late April, the wait for decent weather was over, even though the sky still held intermittent steel gray clouds and the thermometer registered a mere 54 F. We could wait no longer; Bucks Pond was begging to be explored. Four adults and a precocious Golden Retriever gingerly climbed into the ov
26、er-sized five-person canoe and, surprisingly, remained dry as the helmsman shoved us off the sandy launch. A bit of wind created ripples on the surface of the water, but we could only remark that this same breeze would be aiding us on our way back to shore; there was no room for any negative thought
27、s to mar our excitement and enthusiasm for this long-awaited adventure. 10 The author implies that the journey across Bucks Pond was （ A） relatively simple and required little exertion （ B） somewhat risky and uncertain （ C） difficult and required the strength of four adults （ D） a disappointment to
28、the four weary travelers （ E） undertaken during hazardous weather conditions 11 The passage indicates that the author would agree with which of the following statements? （ A） It is ill-advised to commence water explorations in winter. （ B） Ponds are small bodies of water that are always easily trave
29、rsed. （ C） New adventures are never a cause of excitement and enthusiasm. 三、 SECTION 1 Directions: Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank
30、 that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 12 Since many people who casually tan indoors develop skin cancer and many(i)_indoor tanners do not, scientists believe that individuals differ in their(ii)_the development of melanoma. 13 Despite claims that his artistic style can be traced to
31、(i)_ source, the style actually draws upon several traditions and methodologies and could justifiably be termed(ii)_ 14 When President Thomas Jeffersons relentless passion to know all about the flora and the(i)_of the Western section of the country grew too overwhelming, he enjoined explorers Lewis
32、and Clark to (ii)_their journey into this vast, mysterious (iii)_15 Economic predictions can be reasonably accurate when the assumption that the future will be much like the past is(i)_; however, in times of major(ii)_in the economy, forecasts can be dangerously wrong. 16 With its rebellious approac
33、h to the subject, her book has been more widely debated than most; throughout the country, the media have brought the authors_opinions to the publics attention. （ A） authoritative （ B） popular （ C） controversial （ D） articulate （ E） polemical 17 Judged by almost any standard, the seahorse remains on
34、e of natures more_creatures, with the male of the species giving birth to offspring. （ A） unique （ B） feckless （ C） novel （ D） lackluster （ E） industrious 18 After numerous rejections, the actress was_, certain that she would never act in a Broadway play. （ A） speculative （ B） optimistic （ C） despon
35、dent （ D） resilient （ E） melancholy 19 After a slump in sales, the board of directors decided to_ with another corporation, forming one of the largest conglomerates in the country. （ A） unite （ B） capitulate （ C） dissipate （ D） merge （ E） alternate f disperse 20 The topic of teaching evolution in sc
36、hools, still a rather_ issue, has been a subject of debate for years. （ A） ephemeral （ B） controversial （ C） abbreviated （ D） contentious （ E） inexplicable 20 We packed early. An 8 a.m. international flight, especially one to be taken with children, demands strict attention to detail and advance pre
37、paration. But with that chore finished, it was time to spend one last afternoon in Paris. We chose to see the Louvre. We planned our visit strategically: the Mona Lisa, of course, followed by the Venus De Milo. The Napoleon buff in our party insisted on seeing the Jacques-Louis Davids seemingly life
38、-sized painting of the emperors coronation, while the children were thrilled by the Egyptian mummies. I think we walked for miles. Despite the frenetic pace, we saw only a fraction of the museum before it was time to head home home being a tiny, sixth-floor apartment in the 10th arrondisse-ment. Sit
39、ting amongst our suitcases, we flipped through our souvenirs and swapped stories with our host until bedtime. Lifting a glass toward our window view of a sparkling Eiffel Tower, we toasted each other and a beautiful day in Paris. 21 Which of the following is implied about the visit to the Louvre? （
40、A） The Louvre is the largest, most comprehensive art museum in the world. （ B） The visit was exhausting and inappropriate for small children. （ C） The visit encompassed diverse tastes. 22 In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with （ A） emphasizing the immense diversity of art to be found
41、 at the Louvre museum （ B） describing the challenges of international travel with children （ C） complaining about inadequate accommodations in Europe （ D） giving an account of her last day in Paris （ E） bragging about her foreign vacation 五、 SECTION 1 Directions: Each sentence below has one or two b
42、lanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five lettered or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 23 While most addictions in todays culture center on recreational drugs or alco
43、hol, some experts believe that more than six percent of the 189 million Internet users in the United States are_being on the web to the point of not being able to imagine going 24 hours without accessing the computer. （ A） fed up with （ B） compulsive about （ C） tired of （ D） obsessed with （ E） afrai
44、d of 24 Although the act is often referred to as “book burning,“ occasionally other items are thrown into the flames in an act of extreme_, including a variety of supposedly offensive graphic novels and records. （ A） revolution （ B） celebration （ C） censorship （ D） liberation （ E） suppression 25 Whe
45、n Henry David Thoreau wrote, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer,“ it was his way of declaring that_and solitude were perfectly acceptable habits for a fulfilling life. （ A） poverty （ B） minimalism （ C） duplicity （ D） exorbitance （ E）
46、simplicity 26 In a(i)_model, the political process centers on competing interest groups that are able to(ii)_the government and, by doing so, help to influence or impact many of its decisions. 27 Pathological liars are seldom disturbed by the use of a polygraph, since their overall_response to lying
47、 is often drastically reduced and as such, is undetectable. 28 Queen Isabella was a strong and(i)_ruler, serving as a role model for noble women in Spain who had, until her reign, been politically(ii)_ 29 During a European broadcast in 2002, television viewers were (i)_by a border collies ability to
48、 correctly retrieve specific toys at the request of its owner and, subsequently, researchers discovered that the dog had the(ii)_ level of a three-year-old child. 30 The author spends so much time on this intricate description of scenery that the reader becomes lost in this_, and the point of the en
49、tire article is overlooked or forgotten. 六、 SECTION 3 Directions: Each passage in this group is followed by questions based on its content. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. 30 Thousands of years ago, royalty of diverse cultures were often buried in extremely lavish tombs that they themselves commissioned in preparation for th
