GRE2008年6G题目整理.doc

2008年6G题目整理Section 11. Since one of Professor Roches oft-repeated adages was that familiarity leads to _, his students were quite surprised to find him so _Return of the Native, a novel he had taught for over 30 years.A love.enthusiastic over B contempt.disdainful of C knowledge.conversant withD boredom.excited by E admiration.confused by2. Reason was once believed to be _ human, but lately this assumption of intellectual superiority has come under increasingly skeptical scrutiny: most researchers now at least _ the notion that some animals can think.A logicallyridicule B uniqueentertain C scarcelyembraceD quintessentiallybalk at E peculiarlyscoff at3. Powerful as they are, the _ songs the artist is best known for might sting more and have even greater emotional complexity if one felt that his criticisms were aimed at himself as well as at his unnamed foes.A accusatory B altruistic C mournful D simplistic E humble4. In her love the sea is _ symbol: to the narrator it clearly represents everything that is destructive in nature, but at other times it seems to stand for everything in nature that is serenely beautiful.A an enduring B an ambiguous C a coherent D an obtrusive E a discrete5. Despite their extensive efforts to determine the mode of oil _, scientists still have not _ the process by which oil is produced.A dispersionexcluded B synthesisrejected C creationinvestigatedD recoverycondoned E genesisestablished6. Compared with their parties, politicians are _: they are considerably less enduring than the organizations in which they function.A ubiquitous B autonomous C fickle D immutable E transitory7. Chavez account of her supervisors _ decision making belies the agencys image as little more than _ bureaucracy.A cautiousa staid B ill-informeda disorganized C recklessan incompetentD systematica methodical E headlonga timorous8. FIR:TREE:A wool: fiber B pore: skin C lawn: grass D color: hue E board: log9. FIXTURE:PERMANENCE:A hoax: fraudulence B specter: solidity C warning: earnestness D goal: achievementE setback: promotion10. USURPATION:POWER:A theft: property B restoration: quality C admonition: duty D escape: bondageE discourse: language11. UNWITTING:AWARENESS:A pernicious: foresight B clever: calculation C sincere: duplicity D unprecedented: confidence E ill-considered: spontaneity12. STOKE:FUEL:A garnish: decoration B simulate: imitation C radiate: steamD cook: nutrient E propel: height13. GROW:THRIVE:A receive: acquire B indicate : signify C oversee: superviseD hearten: encourage E move: bustle14. METICULOUSNESS:CURSORY:A conscientiousness: hesitant B condescension: arrogantC indolence: dilatory D geniality: acrimonious E malice: devious15. REMONSTRATE:DETER:A procrastinate: hasten B concede: vanquish C defer: intimidateD prevaricate: mislead E reconcile: oppose16. RESHAPE:FORM:A rehash: meaning B reprint: content C reconstitute: flavorD rebuff: question E remove: location28. AMNESIA:A hyperactivity B discipline C suspicion D retentiveness E creativity29. ENDEAVORA remain free B give back C lack energy D fail to attempt E agree to accept30. DRIFTA expose B undermine C wane D last long E hold fast31. AUTOMATICA invariable B final C voluntary D mobile E silent32. RESOLUTEA incorrect B dishonest C wavering D prudish E plentiful33. REASSERTA discomfit B relieve C recant D elude E purloin34. SAGAA allegory B anecdote C epistle D philippic E prologue35. DOUSEA ignite B attain C assist D inflate E repet36. CANONIZEA alienate B pacify C debase D discourage E delude37. INCREDULITYA generosity B discretion C sincerity D faith E mundanity38. FEALTYA grandioquence B disillusionment C nefariousness D perfidy E slothSection21. The cause of the disease is fairly simple and has been understood for over a century; by contrast, its symptoms and effects are _.A straightforward B illuminating C severe D well researched E perplexing2. Throughout the artists work there runs a thread of psychic darkness strong enough to unnerve the most jaded sensibility: even her drawings from the comparatively _ months of her visit to Rome _ violence secrecy, and despair.A tranquilemanate B morbidconvey C languideschew D disturbedexpress E felicitousshun3. Even among the staid, unemotional denominations of the 1830s and 1840s, the renewal of religious fervor and the necessity of competing with more _ clerics inevitably led to a greater _ ministerial showmanship.A charismaticcultivation of B reservedattraction to C well-knowndisdain forD conservativeappeal for E empatheticdistrust of4. Tuberculosis has long been _ and _ disease: for thousands of years, it has continued to afflict humankind without regard for sex, class, occupation, or race.A an unremittingselective B an unpredictablelimitable C a sporadiccapriciousD a relentlessegalitarian E a virulentpreventable5. He found his new acquaintance to be _: trying to understand her personality was like peering into an unknown dimension.A puerile B imperturbable C cosmopolitan D inscrutable E obdurate6. The writer has gained such popularity with his readers that even his inanities are now considered _.A vacuous B tedious C speculative D allusive E trenchant7. The biographers intense emotional involvement with his subject did not _ objectivity, since the passionate engagement fostered deep knowledge that was ultimately necessary for truly _ judgment.A precludedisinterested B encouragefair C impedepartisanD advancepragmatic E admitreasonable8. DISK:FLAT:A liquid: viscous B angle:wide C orb: spherical D mineral: valuable E vapor: noxious9. PROPOSAL:ADOPT:A request: grant B legislation: amend C rebuff: conciliate D authorization: controlE license: revoke10. FRIGHTEN:TERRIFY:A lure: entice B refuse: deny C conceal: hide D forgive: pardon E anger: infuriate11. VACCINATE:DISEASE:A operate: recovery B suture: healing C diagnose: treatmentD anesthetize: sensation E amputate: therapy12. LOCK:SECURE:A drapery: suspend B hinge: tighten C door: close D cable: coil E tarpaulin: protect13. GROUNDLESS:SUBSTANTIATION:A incredible: plausibility B germane: cogency C artless: ingenuousnessD grave: sobriety E forthright: truthfulness14. THRONG:DENSENESS:A caricature: exaggeration B travesty: acclaim C morsel: bulk D emulsion: purityE morass: unity15. GRUFFNESS:CONVIVIAL:A complacency: unwary B truculence: vicious C flippancy: earnestD erudition: urbane E despondency: hopeless16. BADGER:BOTHER:A aggrieve: injure B haunt: remember C quibble: argue D censure: evaluate E importune: beg28. DORMANTA complex B caustic C vigorous D alien E flexible29. PREVALENCE A rareness B narrowness C suitability D durability E inequality30. COVERT A informal B undisguised C unmerciful D varied E servile31. CORRESPOND A be attractive B be incongruous C lack emotion D become safe E state weakly32. DEXTERITY A lack of skill B lack of freedom C uniformity D honesty E stubbornness33. OAF A sophisticate B maverick C ascetic D diplomat E executive34. OBLIGING A enforced B taboo C amusing D remorseful E grudging35. SECEDE A act decisively B interfere frequently C unite with D fail E veto36. UNDETERRED A evasive B adaptable C cunning D persuaded E daunted37. GARISH A fully healed B minute C costly D muted E lacking substance38. FITFULA inappropriate B indulgent C irksome D continuous E enigmaticSection 11. 句中的Return of the Native由其后同位结构（一本他讲了三十多年的小说）可推论其即意味着familiarity，因而学生所感到惊讶的内容（即空格2）应和familiarity会带来的内容（即空格1）形成反义，因而排除ABC（均为同义）；而E选项的admiration和confused并不构成反义；而D选项的boredom和excited可构成反义（厌倦与兴奋）。答案：D翻译：由于罗希教授（Professor Roche）常挂在嘴边的格言之一就是熟悉会带来厌倦，因而他的学生当发现他对本土人的回归这一他已讲了三十多年的小说仍会兴奋时倍感惊讶。2. 句中有两层关系，首先，由but后内容（人类的智力优越性愈来愈受到怀疑和审视）推论出前句内容应为推理被认为是人类的能力，因而空格1应表肯定，由此可排除C（scarcely表否定）；其次，从冒号所起的解释作用可推论出大多数研究人员应支持动物能够思考观点，因而空格2应表肯定，由此可排除ADE（选项2均表否定）。答案：B翻译：推理曾一度被认为是人类所独有的，然而近来这一关于人类的智力优越性的假设愈来愈受到怀疑与审视：大多数研究人员现今至少接受了一些动物也能思考这一观点。3. 空格内容修饰歌曲，而由从句中his即指代主句中the artist可推论歌曲即意味着criticisms（批评），因而空格内容应和此一致，即选择A（责问的，控诉的）答案：A翻译：尽管一位艺术家赖以成名的控诉性歌曲如此有力，然而如若人们感受到艺术家的批判既是指向自己也是指向未提及的敌人，这些歌曲可能更会刺到痛处，也会在情感上更为复杂。4. 冒号后内容对其前内容起解释作用，可由冒号后内容（或毁灭；或平静）推论空格内容应意指不清或矛盾，因而正确选项为B。答案：B翻译：她的爱情里海洋是一个模棱两可的符号：对于陈述者而言它显然象征着一切本质上毁灭性的事物，而其他时候它却似乎象征着一切本质上平静美好的事物。5. 句中their所指即为scientists，由despite和still not可推论出空格2内容应与determine同表肯定，因而可排除AB，而CD中选项2与文意不符，E即为正确选项。答案：E翻译：尽管科学家做了多方面的努力以确定石油的起源模式，他们至今仍不能确定石油所产生的过程。6.冒号后内容对其前的内容起解释作用，由冒号后内容（政治家要在韧性上远逊色于他们所效力的组织）可推论出空格内容应与enduring形成反义，因而排除ABD；而E从含义上判断应指事物难于持久而非形容人，因而可排除从而选择C（见参考释义）。答案：Cfickle: marked by lack of steadfastness,constancy, or stability, given to erratic changeablenessWcharacterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capriciousAmerican Heritagetransitory: tending to pass away : not persistent of brief duration : temporaryWebsterexisting or lasting only a short time; short-lived or temporaryAmerican Heritage翻译：政治家与其政党相比起来更为嬗变：他们要在韧性上远逊色于他们所效力的组织。7. little more than即为no more than，因而空格2内容应表否定，由此可排除AD；而由belies可推论出空格1内容仍应表否定，且应与空格2内容一致，即可由空格1内容推出空格2内容，因而可排除BE从而选择C（见参考释义）。答案：Creckless: irresponsibleWebster翻译：Chavez对她主管们轻率决策的描述证明了该机构不过是一个不合格的官僚机构。8、fir是一种树木，wool是一种fibre 杉树：树=羊绒：纤维（种属关系）9、fixture翻译为：放置在某位置长期不动 正面特征就是 permanencehoax 正面特征为 fraudulence欺骗的，不诚实的 固定：不变=哄骗：欺诈（事物及其性质）10、 usurpation 与 theft 都有拿的意思 找二重对应 是都有不合法的特征 篡夺：权力=偷盗：财产（动作及其对象，且均表负面含义）11、unwitting翻译为不知情的 题干两词互为缺乏关系 不知道的：意识=真诚的：欺骗性12、stoke意为填充燃料有加东西感觉，排除B选项，A选项装饰也有加上去东西感觉 选A 添加燃料：燃料=装饰：装饰品（动作及其对象）13、bustle：to move briskly and often ostentatiously brisk：敏捷的，活泼的；清新健康的 thrive： to grow vigorously vigorous： 精力旺盛的，健壮的生长：茁壮生长=行动：匆忙行动（动作程度）14、METICULOUSNESS:CURSORY：细心的，一丝不苟的：粗略的，草率的（反面特征）跟D选项 geniality: acrimonious：愉快的，脾气好的：尖刻的，严厉的 正好对应condescension: a. voluntary descent from ones rank or dignity in relations with an inferior b. patronizing attitude or behaviorarrogant: exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate ones own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner从含义上B并不具有反义关系，condescension指降低姿态或是以高姿态待人，而arrogant则指过度高估自身的价值或重要性15、remonstrate：deter 抗议是为了阻止 D选项 支吾其词，说谎是为了误导 抗议：吓住=撒谎：误导（动作及其目的）16、直接找对应：可以移动，发生变化的，只有E选项 其他选项应该很容易排除吧 再成形：形状=改变位置：位置（动作及其对象，且均表改变）注意：reprint韦氏上的解释 to print again : make a reprint of 而没有说对内容有什么修改28、amnesia 健忘症 ：retentiveness 有记忆力 选D 29、努力不尝试 选D30、drift：根据词性一致原则，韦氏上解释为：to become driven or carried along (as by a current of water, wind, or air) b : to move or float smoothly and effortlessly陈琦翻译为漂流 答案为E，不动 漂移保持牢固31、两个解释：1、自动的 2、不由自主地 韦氏解释 largely or wholly involuntary 对应C32、resolute：waving：坚决的：摇摆的 33、reassert 断言：recant 改变34、saga 英雄故事，长篇小说：anecdote 短故事 长短对应35、douse把浸入水中；熄灭：ignite 点燃36、canonize 褒扬，推崇： debase 贬低 37、incredulity怀疑： faith 信任38、fealty 忠诚：perfidy 背叛 nefariousness 违法，邪恶Section 2 1. E (由by contrast可推论出空格内容与simple相反，因而正确选项为E)翻译：该疾病病因非常明了，一个多世纪以来一直为人们了解，而其症状和效应却令人困惑。2. A (由冒号后内容对之前内容“在该艺术家的作品中弥漫着一丝心灵上的阴暗，足以让最为理性的人失控”起解释作用可推论空格1应为正评价，即对应于sensibility，从而可排除BCD（反义），而E的选项1含义并不对应，因而正确选项为A)翻译：在该艺术家的作品中弥漫着一丝心灵上的阴暗，足以让最为理性的人失控：即便在她到罗马旅游那段相对平静的日子中的画作也弥散着暴力，秘密与绝望。3. A(可由renewal of religious fervor所在的并列结构推论出空格1应为正评价，因而排除BDE；而由主句内容“宗教热情的复萌以及与更为有魅力牧师的必然竞争不可避免地加剧了”可推论出空格2亦为正评价，因而排除C)翻译：即便在1830和1840年代那些沉着而无感情的教派中，宗教热情的复萌以及与更为有魅力的牧师的必然竞争不可避免地加剧了对于执政中表演技巧的培养。4. C (冒号后内容对之前内容起解释作用，可由冒号后内容“不分性别、阶层、职业和种族”排除ABDE；或由空格1与空格2的并列结构亦可排除DE)5. D (冒号后内容对之前的内容起解释作用，可由冒号后内容“了解她的性格就如同窥视未知的领域”排除ABCE)翻译：他发现他的新相识的朋友难于了解：试图了解她的性格就如同窥视位置的领域。6. E（可由主句“作家在读者中如此受欢迎”推论出为空格内容应为正评价，且与inanities（空洞，无