贵州大学研究生英语阅读教程提高级课后词汇.doc

贵州大学研究生英语阅读教程提高级第三版词汇及翻译答案Lesson 2 1、 The story about the brothers grimm may evoke warm memories of story time in the comforting arms of a parent. A recall B create C release D collect 2、 One of the secrets of successful travel lies in always turning adversity to your advantage.A unfamiliarity B exploration C pleasure D difficulties 3、 The claws of bears may be used to climb trees, rip open nests and beehives ,or catch prey. A clear B tear C throw D dig 4、 The analysts are dissecting intrusions and other attacks that have breached their computer systems. A intercepting B fighting C analyzing D discussing5、 He spent whole days in his room, headphones on lest he disturb anyone. A unless B when C so that D in case 6、 As the unemployment lines lengthened and factories closed,there was talk of apocalypse. A emergency B uncertainty C disaster D reduction 7、 The odor of the hospital was so unforgiving that every so often shewould bring the cloud of white flowers to her nose. A unexpected B unique C impressive D terrible 8、 Critics argue that the lavish park itself is incongruous in a country where around half the population lives below the poverty line. A inappropriate B creative C unnecessary D enjoyable 9、 Many believed optimistically the new would soothe markets ,but it seems to have had the opposite effect. A push B mislead C calm D discourage 10、 A stoical person tends to show admirable patience and endurance in the face of adversity without getting upset. A confident B uncomplaining C unconventional D reliableLesson 4 1、 During the lecture all the audience listened to chinas first astronaut with rapt admiration. A obscure B obvious C obliged D obsessed 2、 Most of her colleagues didnt like her because she was adept at the fine art of irritating people. A ambitious B annoying C skillful D scornful 3、 In the schools today we need, more than ever, the training of deft hands,quick eyes and ears ,and above all the broader,deeper,higher culture of gifted mind and pure hearts.A skillful B clever C delicate D elegant 4、 At last the judge decided to give the custody of the child to his father. A supervision B catering C raising D fostering 5、 Denver residents continued to dig out from what was called the worst blizzard in nearly a century. A catastrophe B disaster C snowstorm D landslide 6、 After all ,the candidate was endorsed by the governors board and many of the local party members. A ignored B rejected C sponsored D supported 7、 His expression gave temporary meaning to a set of features but it was nondescript. A unclear B distinctive C implied D ambiguous 8、 She came home spouting off about the subjects she was taught at school and basked in her teachers praise. A prided B enjoyed C. criticized D narrated9、 It was evident that the administrative officials did not believe the excuse that he held forth for the delayed delivery. A lied B told C emphasized D compiled10、 When frank heard that the war had started ,it didnt sink in for a long time until his father was drafted into the army. A be understood B be accepted C be taken D be illustratedLesson 6 1、 Another common use of the tag question is in small talk when the speaker is trying to _ conversation:”sure is hot here,isnt it?” A Illicit B elicit C solicit D explicit 2、 Napster says it is delaying the launch of its subscription service yet again,after running into serious problems in its talks with other firms .so here is Napsters _ ：still not ready. A refrain B renown C restraint D retention 3、 The path from initial lab work on a drug to final approval of the drug by the food &drug administration is a long and _ process. A hilarious B notorious C industrious D laborious 4、 When I was a child,I always refused to write thank-you notes for birthday presents from a faraway relative.my mother would _ me and say,“Paul ,you must learn to be polite.” A glide B slide C abide D chide 5、 A(a) _ memory may be a good thing,but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness. A attentive B inattentive C retentive D irretentive 6、 Theres still a great deal of _ on the weapons of mass destruction ,which despite what president bush and prime minister blair say,have not yet been found. A evidence B skepticism C knowledge D consensus 7、 Even though exercise has many positive benefits,too much can be harmful.teens who exercise_ are at risk for both physical and psychological problems. A comparatively B competitively C compulsively D comprehensively 8、 Some of the maids were quiet and affectionate.but others were_,driving the young women crazy by complaining to them all the time. A querulous B fabulous C pretentious D conscientious 9、 There is nothing more fascinating than observing citizens of many different nationalities _ and exchanging greetings in an international airport. A singling B dingling C jingling D mingling 10、 When Dallas police notified the hospital that President Kennedy had been shot,at first,the young neurosurgeon thought it was a_. A blank B flank C prank D frankLesson 7 1、 Upon hearing these critical remarks ,he was in a complete state of bewilderment and did not know what to do next. A astonishment B frustration C depression D perplexity 2、 For many women ,the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear. A promising B embarrassing C haunting D upsetting 3、 The companys disappointing sales figures are an ominous sign of worse thing to come.A disgraceful B disgusting C scandalous D threatening 4、 He said that people are too obsessed with utopian visions that never come,instead of thinking of the quality of life now. A promising B unrealistic C unbelievable D unprecedented 5、 We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident because it was so well timed. A elicited B despised C removed D elevated 6、 Things would never change if people werent prepared to experiment with new teaching methods. A endeavor B campaign C swerve D try 7、 The national interest is most important than the sectional and personal interests of individual politicians. A segregated B factional C inviolable D dismantled8、 Despite differences in background and outlook,their partnership was based on mutual respect,trust and understanding. A unilateral B reciprocal C obligatory D optional 9、 Desirous of knowing something about the operations ,I stood and watched the spectacle. A Desperate for B Desirable of C Detached from D Deprived of 10、 He spoke eloquently with the self-effacing humor that endeared him to the American press. A elegantly B persuasively C arrogantly D expressivelyLesson 9 1、 When she arose to speak in their assemblies ,her commanding figure and dignified manners _ every trifler into silence. A rushed B hushed C cashed D pushed 2、 In many of his paintings of towns,harbors,and rivers , Marquet showed a particular gift for simplification that seized_upon the essentials in the scene before him. A unexpectedly B unavoidably C unerringly D unbelievably 3、 The old gentleman was so much immersed in business ,that he was unable to _ much attention upon me. A bestow B bewilder C beware D betray 4、 The most famous _ whiteface clown is Felix Adler,who performed in the early and mid-20th century. A picturesque B unique C technique D grotesque 5、 By the 1st century B.C,roman power was growing and Greek influence had begun to _. A wane B waver C weave D warp 6、 To starboard ,at Hurghada,behind _ ranks of coral reefs,lay the important marine biological station of the university of Egypt. A severe B serried C seduced D sentimental 7、 At first,the downturn was confined to industries most sensitive to high interest rates.but _,the loss of income in these areas had a ripple effect throughout the economy. A inexorably B intensively C inevitably D infinitely 8、 The puppet theater combines three elements:the puppets;the chanters who sing and _ for the puppets;and the players of the three-stringed instrument. A decline B reclaim C declaim D proclaim 9、 This is your daily life; to me it is like a scene from a play,over which one sighs to see the curtain fall-all _,all light ,all happiness. A enchantment B engagement C enlargement D endurance10、 “it was really rural when we moved here,”says Stanley.”but these newcomers are _ the rural atmosphere.” A justifying B citifying C ratifying D simplifyingLesson 11 1、 The supporters of GM foods say that it should be possible to make foods that are less likely to trigger allergies. A prevent B reduce C cause D transfer 2、 The relationship between men and their cars would terminate in the event of irreparable mechanical breakdown(equivalent to the death of a spouse). A end B decline C fail D proceed3、 The combination of miscommunication ,ignored warnings and general hubris virtually guaranteed disaster. A misunderstanding B misconduct C anger D arrogance 4、 Despite an occasional glimmer of hope ,this campaign has not produced any results. A proof B indication C release D consequence 5、 These kids had been further insulated by their wealthy families from reality with the privilege that money could buy. A protected B awoken C covered D isolated6、 I found myself constantly pondering the question:”how could anyone do these things?” A arguing B answering C covered D isolated 7、 Interactive technology augments traditional methods with new and yet-to-be invented collaboration tools ranging from e-mail to Web logs to digital video to peer-to-peer systems. A communication B entertainment C cooperation D improvement 8、 For people who feel too intimidated or shy to ask questions during class,the internet creates a “safe environment”to speak their mind.online ,nobody knows who you are. A frightened B frustrated C depressed D disappointed 9、 On this day after September 11 ,most planes were still grounded the skies were eerily quiet.A particularly B unusually C mysteriously D pleasantly 10、 Considered by many archaeologists to be the first human civilization ,Sumer has yielded many huge stone carvings .Deciphered, they described”gods”who came another planet in flying machines. 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