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考博士英语试题及答案一、词汇和语法（共20分，每题2分）1. The word "innovate" is most closely related to which of the following?A. CreateB. ImitateC. DuplicateD. Annihilate答案：A2. Which sentence is grammatically correct?A. She has been working here since she graduated.B. She has been working here since she graduated from university.C. She has been working here since she graduated university.D. She has been working here since she was graduated.答案：B3. The correct usage of the word "subsequent" is demonstrated in which sentence?A. The subsequent event was unexpected.B. The subsequent events were unexpected.C. The subsequent event was not expected.D. The subsequent events were not expected.答案：B4. What is the antonym of "abundant"?A. ScarceB. AbundantC. PlentifulD. Ample答案：A5. The phrase "at the mercy of" means:A. To be in a position of power.B. To be controlled by someone or something.C. To show mercy to someone.D. To be in a state of uncertainty.答案：B...二、阅读理解（共30分，每篇阅读5题，每题2分）Passage 1[文章内容略]6. What is the main idea of the passage?A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案]7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案]8. The author's attitude towards the subject can be best described as:A. SkepticalB. OptimisticC. NeutralD. Pessimistic答案：[正确答案]9. What does the term "paradigm shift" refer to in the context of the passage?A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案]10. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案][其他Passage及问题略]三、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）[文章内容略]11. The blank [ ] should be filled with:A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案]12. The word that best completes the sentence is:A. [选项A]B. [选项B]C. [选项C]D. [选项D]答案：[正确答案]...四、翻译（共20分，每题5分）13. Translate the following sentence into English: [中文句子]答案：[英文翻译]14. Translate the following sentence from English to Chinese: [英文句子]答案：[中文翻译]...五、写作（共10分）15. Write an essay of about 300 words on the topic "The Impact of Technology on Education".[写作指导略][学生作文略]注意：以上试题及答案仅为示例，实际考试内容会有所不同。
考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编30(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Structure and V ocabularyStructure and V ocabulary1．Recent research into aging suggests that the body’s defense mechanisms may lose the ability to distinguish what is alien.(2003年春季电子科技大学考博试题) A．insaneB．infectiousC．foreignD．poisonous正确答案：C解析：本题中，alien的意思是“外来的，不同的”。
四个选项中，foreign的意思是“外国的，异质的”，如：a foreign object in the eye．(眼睛中的异物)。
insane 的意思是“患精神病的，极度愚蠢的”；infectious的意思是“有传染性的，易感染的”。
只有C项符合题意。
2．It is impossible to ______ whether she’ll be well enough to come home from the hospital next month.(2004年湖北省考博试题)A．foreseeB．inferC．fabricateD．inhibit正确答案：A解析：本题意为“很难预见她是否能在下个月出院回家”。
A项的“foresee 预见”符合题意。
其他三项“infer推论、推断；fabricate制作、装配，伪造；inhibit 禁止、约束”都不正确。
3．She said some bad things about me, but I have______her for that.A．releasedB．freedC．forgivenD．regretted正确答案：C解析：forgive vt．原谅，饶恕，宽恕。
考博英语(词汇)历年真题试卷汇编34.doc－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编34(总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、Structure and Vocabu(总题数：25，分数：50.00)1.Now researchers are directing more attention to the social and cultural impetus that propelled university graduates into careers in management.(2002年中国人民大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.implicationB.propagandaC.impulseD.refuted2.Many language teachers are______ to talk too much.（分数：2.00）A.tendB.subjectC.likelyD.inclined3.In fact, a number of recent developments suggest that new media may actually be the salvation of old media; that online newspapers, Webpage, and e-books could preserve and extend the best aspects of the print culture while augmenting it with their various technological advantages.(2004年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.limitingB.maintainingC.distinguishingD.increasing4.The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, as families saw a______ in female breadwinners. (2013年北京大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.raiseB.riseC.ariseD.increase5.The situation there has become ______ grave in the last few days.（分数：2.00）A.continuouslyB.increasinglyC.inevitablyD.invariably6.For such a tiny woman she had a(n) ______appetite.（分数：2.00）A.potentialB.incredibleC.obviousD.inexhaustible/doc/ef30989fdcccda38376baf1ffc4ffe473268fd42.htmlnguage, culture, and personality may be considered ______ of each other in thought, but they are inseparable infact.(2010年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.indistinctlyB.separatelyC.irrelevantlyD.independently8.The degree of economic growth is an______ of the level of living.(2002年武汉大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.indexC.accessD.aspect9.I asked him where my sister was, and he______the store across the street.（分数：2.00）A.indicatedB.displayedC.pointedD.showed10.Sometimes a dictionary designates a noun as attributive, which means that it can be used to describe another noun or name its attributes.(2003年春季电子科技大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.conveysB.definesC.indicatesD.explains11.Can a novelist remain______to the problems of the world in which he lives?（分数：2.00）A.impartialB.indifferentC.carelessD.detached12.The actress was very______ at the insulting question raised by her opponent at the conference.(2007年清华大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.extraterrestrialB.explicitC.indignantD.innovative13.Mr. Smith became very______ when it was suggested that he had made a mistake.(2015年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.ingeniousB.empiricalC.objectiveD.indignant14.It is well known that knowledge is the______ condition for expansion of mind.（分数：2.00）A.incompatibleB.incredibleC.indefiniteD.indispensable15.She has become quite______to the company.(2004年湖北省考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.influential/doc/ef30989fdcccda38376baf1ffc4ffe473268fd42.htmlpulsoryC.indispensableD.essential16.Every person on the sales team is ______ because they work together well.(2003年中国社会科学院考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.incompatibleB.incredibleC.indefiniteD.indispensable17.Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an______spur to efficiency and innovation.(2014年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）B.exquisiteC.intermittentD.indispensable18.In the Chinese household, grandparents and other relatives play______roles in raising children.(2015年北京航空航天大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.incapableB.indispensableC.insensibleD.infinite19.A teacher cannot give ______ attention to each pupil if his class is large.（分数：2.00）A.individualB.totalC.properD.definite20.The food was divided ______ according to(he age and size of the child.(2007年中国人民大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.equallyB.individuallyC.sufficientlyD.proportionally21.The policeman tried to ______ the teenage driver to obey the traffic laws rather than fine him directly.(2002年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.induceB.abductC.indulgeD.lure22.When he realized he had been ______ to sign the contract by intrigue, he threatened to start legal proceedings to cancel the agreement.(2013年北京航空大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.elicitedB.excitedC.deducedD.induced23.The doctor told the students that a(n)______ disease was one that could be passed from one person to another.(2007 年中国矿业大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.effectiveB.infectiousC.coherentD.inherent24.An argument was______because they disliked each other so intensely.（分数：2.00）A.possibleB.probableC.inevitableD.decisive25.Eighty percent of mothers cradle their ______ in their left arms, holding them against the left side of their bodies.(2013年厦门大学考博试题)（分数：2.00）A.infantsB.hosesC.handkerchiefsD.fences感谢阅读，欢迎大家下载使用！。
江南大学英语考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) The man is a teacher.B) The woman is a student.C) They are colleagues.D) They are friends.答案：B2. A) The weather is cloudy.B) The weather is sunny.C) It is raining.D) It is snowing.答案：C3. A) He will go to the concert.B) He will study at home.C) He will watch a movie.D) He will play sports.答案：A（听力题目继续，每个题目包含一段对话或独白，学生需根据所听内容选择正确答案）二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读下面的短文，然后回答问题。
The Importance of Water ConservationWater is essential for life. It is used in agriculture, industry, and domestic purposes. However, with the increasing population and climate change, the availability of clean water is becoming a serious concern. It is crucial that we conserve water to ensure a sustainable future.问题：a. Why is water conservation important?答案：To ensure a sustainable future.b. What is the main concern regarding water availability?答案：The increasing population and climate change.2. 阅读下面的短文，然后回答问题。
江南大学考博英语：考博英语词汇复习之基础部分130.be confronted with(=be brought face to face with)面对,面临131.congratulate sb.on祝贺132.in connection with(=with regard to)关于,133.be conscious of(=be aware of)觉察,知道134.consent to(=give agreement to permission)同意135.in consequence(=as a result)结果136.in consequence of(=as a consequence of)由于…的结果137.under consideration在考虑中138.in consideration of(=in return for,on account of,because of)由于139.on no consideration(in no case)无论如何也不145.take…into consideration(=take account of,take…into account)考虑到,把…考虑进去146.considerate(=thoughtful of the needs)体贴的,考虑他人需要的, considerable相当大的,值得考虑的147.consist of(=be composed of)由…组成的.consist in主要在于.consist with 符合,与…一致148.be consistent with(=be in agreement with)与…一致.be consistent in一贯的, 149.consult sb.on/about sth.向…征求…方面的意见,就…向…请教150.to one’s heart’s content尽情地,痛痛快快examda151.be content with(=be satisfied with)满足于be content to do sth.愿意做某事152.contrary to(=in opposition to)与…相反153.on the contrary相反154.contrast…with把…与…相对(对照)155.in contrast to/with和…形成对比;by contrast对比之下156.contribute to有助于157.under control(被)控制住out of control无法控制158.at one’s convenience(=where and when it suits one)在方便的时间或地点; be convenient to/for对…方便159.convince sb.of(=cause sb.to believe or feel certain;to persuade sb.)使某人确信,try to persuade sb.to do sth.劝说某人做…160.cope with(=deal with,try to find a solution to)应付,处理161.in the corner(of)在角落里;on(at)the comer of a street在街道拐弯处;round the comer拐过弯;be in a tight corner陷入困境162.correspond(with)(=exchange letters regularly)通信163.correspond to相当于.correspond with符合,一致164.at all costs不惜任何代价.at the cost of以…为代价165.a matter of course理所当然的事166.as a matter of course当然地,自然地167.in(during)the course在…过程中168.in due course(=without too much delay)没经过太久,到一定时候169.on credit赊购;with credit以优异成绩;to one’s credit使某人感到光荣; do sb.credit使…感到光荣170．be critical of爱挑毛病的，批评的171.cure sb.of+某种疾病治好某人的疾病172．a danger to对…的危险;be in danger(of)处于…危险中;be out of danger 脱离危险173.to date(=so far,until now)到目前为止174.out of date过时的；up to date新式的,时兴的;date back to可追溯到;date from从某时期开始(有)175.deal with(=concern)论及examda176.be in debt to sb.欠…的债177.on the decline在衰退中,在减少中in decline下降;on the increase在增加178.to one’s delight令某人感到高兴;to one’s regret遗憾;sorrow悲痛; relief安心;distress苦恼;shame羞愧;surprise惊奇;astonishment惊奇; 179.delight in(=take great pleasure in doing sth.)喜欢,取乐180.take(a)delight in喜欢干…,以…为乐181.demand sth.of sb.向某人要求(非物质的)东西.demand sth.from sb.向某人要求(物质的)东西182.in demand有需求;on demand受到要求时183.be dependent on依靠184.deprive sb.of sth.剥夺某人某物185.derive…from(=obtain…from)从…取得,由…来的.derive from(=come from)起源于186.despair of(=lose all hope of)绝望187.in despair绝望188.despite(=in spite of)不管,尽管189.in detail详细地190.deviate from偏离,不按…办191.on a diet吃某种特殊饮食,节食192.differ from…in与…的区别在于…本文由“育明考博”整理编辑。
江南大学现代远程教育第一阶段测试卷考试科目:《大学英语（三）》时间：90分钟学习中心（教学点）批次：层次：专业：学号：身份证号：姓名：得分：第一部分：词汇与结构（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）此部分共有10个未完成的句子，针对每个句子中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出正确选项。
1．The invention of the telephone was a great ____D___ to human communication.A) stress B) inquiry C) intention D) contribution2．Everyone of us __D____ tired and wanted a good rest.A) seem B) was seemed C) seems D)seemed3．3．Since China has entered the WTO, the ___A____ on foreign businesses will gradually be reduced.A) restrictions B) access C) exchange D) opportunity4．I’d ___C____ it if you would turn the radio down.A) amuse B) undertake C) appreciate D) suspect5．Bob took a part-time job _____D___ handbills for a cosmetic company.A) checking out B) setting up C) putting down D) giving out6．By the time we arrived at the airport, the rain ____B____already _______ .A) has …stopped B) had… stopped C) /…stopped D) / … stops7．The plane ___A____ take off at 8:30 a.m. has been delayed because of thick fog.A) due to B) already C) far from D) so far8．Take this medicine, ___C__ you will not recover.A) and B) so C) or D) because9．The computer is very useful because it is able to store ____D________.A) much information B) a number of informationsC) many informations D) a lot information10．The Internet enables us to __B______ the world without leaving home.A) register B) explore C) secure D) conduct第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Passage 1Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communicationis accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille ( a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, ,Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.C11. Which of the following best summarize this passage?A) When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communicationB) Everybody uses only one form of communication.C) Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreignersD) Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest C12. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A) There are many forms of communication in existence todayB) Verbalization is the most common form of communicationC) The deaf and mute do not need sign language for communicationD) Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by languageB13. Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?A) Picture sign B) Braille C) Body language D) SignalflagsC14. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?A)2-4 B)5-7 C)8-10 D) over 10A15. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally as it doesn’t represent _____________.A) Spellings B) whole words C) ideas D) feelings Passage 2College brings together people from all walks of life. There are so many different types of people in the world but if you go to a college campus, you are sure to find at least one of every kind. The great part about being here with somany different people is that you get to interact with some interesting characters and see how to deal with them. You will meet the people you dread the most, the smart –ass, the brain, or the unique spirit, but no matter who it is that is your worst nightmare to be around you will always be paired up with them in a group project. When you get into the real world you are not going to be able to pick your boss or coworkers. Interacting with these people in college and living with different roommates will help you learn how to cooperate with the people in life you find so unpleasant. College life is fun. The fact that I have been here for a short time just means it has not yet been a life changing experience to me. If I were to give any tips on how to survive, it would not be how to survive college, but how to survive life. I would have to say that one should be outgoing and live life to the fullest. Meet new people whenever you can because they just may be a major influence in your life. Also, get your work done before you go out and party. Lastly, I would have to say, in life if you ever feel lost or alone, talk to someone about it. Everyone gets depressed at times in their life and there is always someone who will listen to your problems.A16.What is the theme of the passage?A) Relationships in college B)Homework in collegeC) Freedom in collegeD)Party in collegeB17. What does the author say about group projects?A) They are always unpleasant. B) They are always difficult.C) Partners may not cooperate.D) Partners may be lazyB18. Why does the author recommend meeting many new people?A) They may become your best friends B) They may influence your lifeC) They may help you someday D) They make your life more fun.D19. How would you describe the author’s personality?A) Shy and underconfident B) Strong but quietC) Extremely pessimistic. D) Optimistic and outgoingB20. What does the author say to do if you’re depressed?A) Go somewhere by yourself B)Talk to someone about itC) Try to forget about it D) See a psychologist immediatelyPassage 3Our family is trying to decide where to go for our vacation this summer. Our son, Tom, wants to go to Yellow Stone Park again to see the bears. We did that last summer and what an experience it was! When we got there, we put up our tent and went to explore. As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out and then we saw a bear enter our camp. Tom wanted his father to chase him away. His father said, "No, it's dangerous to chase a bear, and don't let himchase you!" Susie said"What shall we do? Maybe we ought to climb a tree." Tom said, "No, we've got to get him out of there. He might go to sleep in our tent." "Maybe we could make him leave if we put some honey outside for him to eat." Susie suggested. Then I said, "How are you going to get the honey? It's in the tent."We watched the bear enter the tent and heard him upset everything inside. "It's foolish for us to try to catch him," said my husband, "leave him alone and wait for him to come out." We waited, but the bear stayed inside. We had to sleep in the car.B21. The family have decided to go camping in the vacation this summer.A.TB.FA22. Susie saw the bear first.A.TB.FB23. They chased the bear away when they saw a bear enter their tent.A.TB.FB24. The bear drank the beer in the tent.A.TB.FB25. Tom wanted to go to Yellow Stone Park to see wolves.A.TB.F第三部分: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
江南大学2024年4月网络教育统考《大学英语B》统考题库试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共40分）1. Which of the following is NOT a common way to improve English pronunciation?A. Listening to English songsB. Reading English booksC. Watching English moviesD. Eating more food答案：D2. What is the past participle of the verb "go"?A. goneB. goingC. wentD. go答案：A3. Choose the correct sentence:A. He has went to the store.B. He has gone to the store.C. He has went to the store yesterday.D. He has gone to the store yesterday.答案：B4. Which of the following words has the same meaning as "synonymous"?A. antonymousB. homonymousC. synonymousD. homophonic答案：C5. Which of the following is a correct definition of "bilingual"?A. A person who can speak two languagesB. A person who can speak three languagesC. A person who can speak four languagesD. A person who can speak only one language答案：A6. Choose the correct sentence:A. I didn't know she was a doctor.B. I didn't know she is a doctor.C. I didn't know she has been a doctor.D. I didn't know she was been a doctor.答案：A7. Which of the following is NOT a common way to improve English vocabulary?A. Reading English booksB. Using English dictionariesC. Watching English moviesD. Eating more food答案：D8. Choose the correct sentence:A. He didn't went to the party last night.B. He didn't go to the party last night.C. He didn't gone to the party last night.D. He didn't been to the party last night.答案：B9. What is the opposite of "expensive"?A. cheapB. costlyC. expensiveD. valuable答案：A10. Choose the correct sentence:A. She has finished her homework.B. She has finished her home works.C. She has finished the homework.D. She has finished home works.答案：A二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）Passage:In recent years, the importance of learning English has been increasing. More and more people are trying to learn English, and many of them are using online resources to do so. However, learning English online can be challenging. In this passage, we will discuss some tips for learning English online.11. A. importanceB. significanceC. relevanceD. priority答案：A12. A. resourcesB. materialsC. toolsD. equipment答案：A13. A. althoughB. howeverC. neverthelessD. despite答案：B14. A. learnB. studyC. educateD. train答案：A15. A. becauseB. sinceC. asD. for答案：C16. A. effectiveB. efficientC. affectiveD. effective答案：A17. A. techniquesB. methodsC. strategiesD. approaches答案：C18. A. suchB. likeC. asD. for example答案：D19. A. canB. mayC. mightD. could答案：D20. A. improveB. enhanceC. increaseD. raise答案：A三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）Passage:The Internet has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. It has opened up a world of possibilities, allowing us to access information, connect with people, and conduct business online. However, the Internet also has its downsides,including the potential for cybercrime, online scams, and information overload.21. What is the main idea of this passage?A. The benefits of the InternetB. The dangers of the InternetC. The impact of the Internet on communicationD. The role of the Internet in business答案：A22. According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of the Internet?A. It allows for face-to-face communication.B. It provides a platform for online scams.C. It offers a vast amount of information.D. It can be used to commit cybercrime.答案：C23. What is one of the dangers of the Internet mentioned in the passage?A. Information overloadB. Face-to-face communicationC. Conducting business onlineD. Online dating答案：A24. According to the passage, what is a potential negative consequence of the Internet?A. It can lead to improved communication.B. It can result in cybercrime.C. It can enhance business opportunities.D. It can provide a platform for scams.答案：B25. What is the tone of the passage?A. PositiveB. NegativeC. NeutralD. Argumentative答案：C四、翻译题（每题10分，共30分）26. 翻译以下句子："The rapid development of technology has greatly improved our quality of life."答案：技术的快速发展极大地提高了我们的生活质量。
考博英语的真题答案解析一、考博英语的重要性考博英语作为博士研究生入学考试的一部分，对于考生来说有着极其重要的意义。
具备良好的英语能力，不仅可以顺利通过考试，更有助于进一步拓宽学术研究的国际视野。
因此，考生需要认真准备考博英语，理解并熟练应用常见的解题技巧。
二、阅读理解部分解析阅读理解是考博英语的重点，也是考生最需要提高的部分之一。
解答阅读理解题时，首先需要认真阅读文章，理解文章的主旨和作者的观点。
同时，要注意文章中可能出现的难词和长句，对其进行分析翻译，以确保对文章的整体把握。
在解答问题时，可以将每个问题和相应的答案进行逐一对应，利用排除法综合考虑，找出最符合题目要求的选项。
同时，要注意选项之间的干扰关系，避免被一些迷惑人的细节所干扰。
三、完形填空部分解析完形填空是考博英语中需要考生掌握的另一个重要技巧。
首先，要通过阅读整篇短文来了解文章的大意和逻辑结构。
然后，根据短文的语境和语法要求，在给出的选项中选择最适合的答案。
在进行选择时，可以根据前后文的逻辑关系和上下文的提示，找出与文章整体一致的选项。
同时，要注意选项之间的语法搭配和词义辨析，以确保填入的答案符合语言表达的规范和意思连贯的要求。
四、翻译部分解析翻译是考博英语中需要考生具备的一项重要能力，也是综合运用语言知识和运用能力的一种形式。
在翻译部分，考生需要将给定的句子或段落从中文翻译成英文，或将英文翻译成中文。
在进行翻译时，需要对句子的语法结构和词义进行准确理解，并运用英语表达的规范和习惯进行翻译。
同时，还需要考虑语境的要求和翻译的准确性，确保所翻译的句子或段落符合原文的意思和表达要求。
五、写作部分解析写作是考生展示思想和语言运用能力的重要部分，也是考博英语中相对较难的一部分。
在写作时，需要结合给定的话题或指令，明确文章的结构和主题，并通过逻辑思维和语言表达进行准确、连贯的论述。
在提出观点和论证时，可以引用相关的事实、数据或引用他人的观点来支持自己的观点。
考博英语（阅读理解）历年真题试卷汇编5(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. Reading ComprehensionReading ComprehensionFor 150 years scientists have tried to determine the solar constant, the amount of solar constant energy that reaches the Earth. Yet, even in the most cloud-free regions of the planet, the solar constant cannot be measured precisely. Gas molecules and dust particles in the atmosphere absorb and scatter sunlight and prevent some wavelengths of the light from ever reaching the ground. With the advent of satellites, however, scientists have finally been able to measure the Sun’s output without being impeded by the Earth’s atmosphere. Solar Max, a satellite from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA), has been measuring the Sun’s output since February 1980. Although a malfunction in the satellite’s control system limited its observation for a few years, the satellite was repaired in orbit by astronauts from the space-shuttle in 1984. Max’s observations indicate that the solar constant is not really constant after all. The satellite’s instruments have detected frequent, small variations in the Sun’s energy output, generally amounting to no more than 0. 05 percent of the Sun’s mean energy output and lasting from a few days to a few weeks. Scientists believe these fluctuations coincide with the appearance and disappearance of large groups of sunspots on the Sun’s disk. Sunspots are relatively dark regions on the Sun’s surface that have strong magnetic fields and a temperature about 2, 000 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the rest of the Sun’s surface. Particularly large fluctuations in the solar constant have coincided with sightings of large sunspot groups. In 1980, for example, Solar Max’s instruments registered 0. 3 percent drop in the solar energy reaching the Earth. At that time a sunspot group covered about 0. 6 percent of the solar disk, an area 20 times larger than the Earth’s surface. Long-term variations in the solar constant are more difficult to determine. Although Solar Max’s data have indicated a slow and steady decline in the Sun’s output, some scientists have thought that the satellite’s aging detectors might have become less sensitive over the years, thus falsely indicating a drop in the solar constant. This possibility was dismissed, however, by comparing Solar Max’s observations with data from a similar instrument operating on NASA’s Nimbus 7 weather satellite since 1978.1．Why is it not possible to measure the solar constant accurately without a satellite?A．the Earth is too far from the Sun.B．Some areas on Earth receive more solar energy than others.C．There is not enough sunlight during the day.D．the Earth’s atmosphere interferes with the sunlight.正确答案：D解析：细节题。
考博英语（词汇）历年真题试卷汇编9(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Structure and V ocabularyStructure and V ocabulary1．The managing director took the ______ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.A．guiltB．blameC．chargeD．accusation正确答案：B解析：blame n.(过错，事故的)责任；责怪，责备。
guilt n．罪，罪责。
charge n.作“罪名，指控”解时不与take搭配；take charge of sth．表示“对……负责，接管”的意思。
accusation n．指责，控告(不能说take accusation for sth．)。
2．The local authorities seemed to ______ for the accident taking place last week. (2002年上海交通大学考博试题)A．shareB．takeC．criticizeD．blame正确答案：D解析：本题空格处是说，应对发生的事故受到谴责。
be to blame的意思是“应受谴责”；share的意思是“分享”；take for的意思是“以为”：criticize的意思是“批评”。
四个选项中只有D项符合题意。
3．When Tom was doing his French translation, he left ______ for all the words he did not know.A．vacanciesB．bracketsC．spacesD．blanks正确答案：D解析：blank n.空白，空白处。
vacancy n.空缺(职位)：(暂无人住的)空房；没有表情。
bracket n．括号；等级段，档次。
Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:When Kathie Gifford’s face was splashed across the newspapers in 1996 after her lucrative line of Wal mart clothing was exposed as the work of underpaid laborers in New York City’s Chinatown, the Department of Labor and the White House teamed up to condemn such practices. With much fanfare, President Clinton’s administration launched the “No Sweat” campaign, which pressured retailers and manufacturers to submit to periodic independent inspection of their workplace conditions.;This campaign urged manufacturers to sign the Workplace Code of Conduct, a promise to self regulate that has since been adopted by a handful of retailers and many of the nation’s largest manufacturers, including Nike and L.L. Bean. However, the Department of Defense, which has a $ 1 billion garment business that would make it the country’s 14th largest retail apparel outlet, has not signed the Code of Conduct. In addition, it has not agreed to demand that its contractors submit to periodic inspections.;Because the Department of Defense has not agreed to adhere to the code, the job of stopping public sector sweatshops falls to the Department of Labor. Federal contractors that persist in violating wage laws or safety and health codes can lose their lucrative taxpayer financed contracts. But Suzanne Seiden, a deputy administrator at the Department of Labor, says that to her knowledge, the department has never applied that rule to government apparel manufacturers. “I just assume that they are adhering to safety and health requirements,” she says. According to records obtained by Mother Jones, through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Lion 32 times for safety and health violations in the past 12 years.21.What is this passgage mainly concerned with?A)The functions of the Department of Labor in America.B)A serious problem threatening American economy.C)The successful attempt of regulating sweatshops in America.D)The seriousness of the problem of sweatshops in America.22.According to the passage, Kathie Gifford ____.A) was one of the und erpaid laborers in New York City’s ChinatownB) was one of the well paid laborers in New York City’s ChinatownC) made much money from cheap laborers in New York City’s ChinatownD) wrote a newspaper article exposing the practice of employing cheap laborers23.The underlined phrase “to submit to” is closest in meaning to ____.A) to accept unwillingly B) to refuse coldlyC) to welcome warm heartedlyD) to blame strongly24.Which of the following statements about the Department of Defense is true?A) I t will become the country’s 14th largest retail apparel manufacturer.B) It hasn’t acted according to the Workplace Code of Conduct.C) It has demanded its contractors to sign the Workplace Code of Conduct.D) It has teamed up with the Department of Labor to launch a campaign.25.What was the purpose of President Clinton’s administration launching the “No Sweat” campaign?A) To urge manufacturers to obey the Workplace Code of Conduct.B) To remind the manufacturers of the Workplace Code of Conduct.C) To urge the Department of Labor to take its responsibility.D) To urge the Department of Defense to inspect manufacturers.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:The term investment portfolio conjures up visions of the truly rich-the Rockefellers, the Wal Mart Waltons, Bill Gates. But today, everyone-from the Philadelphia firefighter, his part time receptionist wife and their three children, to the single Los Angeles lawyer starting out on his own-needs a portfolio.;A portfolio is simply a collection of financial assets. It may include real estate, rare stamps and coins, precious metals and even artworks. But those are for people with expertise. What most of us need to know about are stocks, bonds and cash (including such cash equivalents as money market funds).;How do you decide what part of your portfolio should go to each of the big three? Begin by understanding that stocks pay higher returns but are more risky; bonds and cash pay lower returns but are less risky.;Research by Ibbotson Associates, for example, shows that large company stocks, on average, have returned 11.2 percent annually since 1926. Over the same period, by comparison, bonds have returned an annual average of 5.3 percent and cash, 3.8 percent.; But short term risk is another matter. In 1974, a one year $1000 investment in the stock market would have declined to $735.;With bonds, there are two kinds of risk: that the borrower won’t pay you back and that the money you’ll get won’t be worth very much. The U.S. government stands behind treasury bonds, so the credit risk is almost nil. But the inflation risk remains. Say you buy a $1000 bond maturing in ten years. If inflation averages about seven percent over that time, then the $1000 you receive at maturity can only buy $500 worth of today’s goods.;With cash, the inflation risk is lower, since over a long period you can keep rolling over your CDs every year (or more often). If inflation rises, interest rates rise to compensate.; As a result, the single most imo rtant rule in building a portfolio is this: If you don’t needthe money for a long time, then put it into stocks. If you need it soon, put it into bonds and cash.26.This passage is intended to give advice on ____.A) how to avoid inflation risksB) what kinds of bonds to buyC) how to get rich by investing in stock marketD) how to become richer by spreading the risk27.The author mentions such millionaires as the Rockefellers and Bill Gates to show that ____.A) they are examples for us on our road to wealthB) a portfolio is essential to financial successC) they are really rich peopleD) they started out on their own28.Which of the following statements will the author support?A) Everybody can get rich with some financial assets.B) The credit risk for treasury bonds is extremely high.C) It’s no use trying to know the advantages of stocks, bonds and cash.D) Everybody should realize the importance of distribution of their financial assets.29.The word “returns”in paragraph three can be best replaced by “____.”A) returning journeysB) profitsC) savingsD) investments30.The author of the passage points out that ____.A) keeping cash is the only way to avoid risksB) the longer you own a stock, the more you lostC) the high rate of profit and high rate of risk coexist in stocksD) the best way to accumulate wealth is by investing in stocksPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:There were two widely divergent influences on the early development of statistical methods. Statistics had a mother who was dedicated to keeping orderly records of governmental units (state and statistics come from the same Latin root, status) and a gentlemanly gambling father who relied on mathematics to increase his skill at playing the odds in games of chance. The influence of the mother on the offspring, statistics, is represented by counting, measuring, describing, tabulating, ordering, and the taking of censuses—all of which led to modern descriptive statistics. From the influence of the father came modern inferential statistics, which is based squarely on theories of probability.;Descriptive statistics involves tabulating, depicting, and describing collections of data. These data may be either quantitative, such as measures of height, intelligence, or grade level—variables that are characterized by an underlying continuum—or the data many represent qualitative variables, such as sex, college major, or personality type. Large masses of data must generally undergo a process of summarization or reducing to comprehensibly form the properties of an otherwise unwieldy mass of data.;Inferential statistics is a formalized body of methods for solving another class of problems that present great difficulties for the unaided human mind. This general class of problems characteristically involves attempts to make predictions using a sample of observations. For example, a school superintendent wishes to determine the proportion of children in a large school system who come to school without breakfast, have been vaccinated for flu, or whatever. Having a little knowledge of statistics, the superintendent would know that it is unnecessary and inefficiency to question each child; the proportion for the entire district could be estimated fairly accurately from a sample of as few as 100 children. Thus, the purpose of inferential statistics is to predict or estimate characteristics of a population from a knowledge of the characteristics of only a sample of the population.31.What is the passage mainly concerned with?A) Development and application of statistics.B) Origin of descriptive statistics.C) Limitations of inferential statistics.D) Importance of statistics.32.Describing and tabulating are associated with ____.A) inferential statisticsB) descriptive statisticsC) theories of probabilityD) inefficiency of counting33.Which of the following statements is true about descriptive statistics?A) It combines quantitative variables and qualitative variables.B) It can be used to deal with only quantitative variables.C) It helps to summarize properties of a group of data.D) It helps to make predictions using a sample of observations.34.The word “unwieldy” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.A) difficult to collect B) difficult to tackleC) incomprehensive D) uncontrollable35.A sample of a population is often examined for the following purposes except ____.A) to make a more accurate prediction of trendB) to improve efficiency and avoid unnecessary workC) to save the trouble of approaching every membersD) to predict characteristics of the entire populationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The Japanese are fascinated by automata and new inventions. Japanese children are used to friendly robots in their comics, in toys, and in TV animated cartoons. When as adults they join the workforce,robots mean that there is no need to import cheap foreign labor, as happens in many other parts of the world. There is no need for humans to put up with dirty, mind deadening mechanical work the robot does it all without complaint, around the clock. Robots don’t go on strike over tea breaks they don’t have tea, or any other kind of breaks:they work, day and night, without having to be paid overtime, without making mistakes. Human tasks are subject to human error: robot error seldom or never occurs except as a result of human error!;In Japan, robots are almost respected for their virtues. When a new robot is introduced to a small suburban factory, a Shinto priest is invited to inaugurate it. He inaugurates the robot with words along the lines of “Welcome to our co worker, we hope you’ll help him settle in.” No one laughs.;FANUC demonstrates the Japanese tendency to conform particularly strikingly. The founder of FANUC, Dr. Inaba, has created an army that makes no distinction between blue collar, white collar and steel collar worker: everyone, including the warlord himself, is dressed in yellow clothing issued free by the company. Perhaps to make up for the boring nature of the work, there are a number of other company perks. Company benefits, including pay, are much higher than in similar companies in Japan. Travel to and from work is provided free in the company’s yellow buses. However, workers are expected to put in demanding unpaid “overtime.” There is a clock in the product development laboratory set to run at ten times the normal speed, the remind everyone that the company is on a war footing.;As we watched Dr. Inaba’s yellow helicopter soar away to Narita airport, we couldn’t help thinking that his dream of world domination in robotics and allied applications might be more elegantly achieved if he had also thought to program his robots to whistle while they work.36.According to the author, which of the following is not true to the Japanese?A) Robots mean there is no need to import cheap foreign labor.B) Robots mean that humans needn’t do dirty and noisy work.C) Robots mean there are no strikes nor overtimes.D) Robots mean there is no mistake in any form.37.What can be inferred form the words “He inaugurates the robot with words along the lines of ‘Welcome to our co worker, we hope you’ll help him settle in.’No one laughs.”?A) The Japanese has no sense of humor while at work.B) The Japanese does not understand the words of the Shinto priest. C) The Japanese shows a true respect for robots.D) The Japanese goes too far in their respect for robots.38.Which of the following is not true about FANUC?A) Workers receive higher pay for working overtime.B) Workers enjoy free travel to and from work.C) Workers are doing boring, sometimes demanding work.D) Workers are reminded of being on a war footing.39.What is not implied in the following works “we couldn’t help thinking that his dream of world domination in robotics and allied applications might be more elegantly achieved if he had also thought to program his robots to whistle while they work.”?A) Our technology is not yet up to the needs of Dr. Inaba’s dream.B) Dr. Inaba’s dream of world domination in robotics lacks humanity.C) Dr. Inaba’s dream of allied applications is too practical.D) The author is in favor of Dr. Inaba’s dream.40.What does “our co worker”refer to in the sentence “Welcome to our co worker, we hope you’ll help him settle in?”A) Japanese workers who attend the inauguration.B) The introduced robot.C) The people who have invented the robot.D) Japanese workers in general.Part ⅤWriting (30 minutes)Directions:For this part you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: How to Cope with Personal Crisis.You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:How to Deal with Personal Crisis1.造成个人危机的起因。
