2021天津GRE考試模擬卷

1、第 頁2021天津GRE考試模擬卷本卷共分為1大題50小題，作答時間為180分鐘，總分100分，60分及格。一、單項選擇題（共50題，每題2分。每題的備選項中，只有一個最符合題意） 1.The driver was excessively_, constantly apologizing for the cars poor suspension, the heat, the state of the roads, and the_behavior of other drivers.(A) truculent wrongheaded(B) loquacious saturnine(C) talk

2、ative intriguing(D) solicitous perilous(E) undemonstrative erratic 2.In the nineteenth century, scientists showed that many familiar substances such as oxygen and carbon had a smallest recognizable constituent and called them atoms, but as even smaller constituents have been discovered, history has

3、shown the name to be_.(A) an anachronism(B) an appellation(C) a neologism(D) a subversion(E) a misnomer 3.TV, in particular, spreads the common culture to the far corners of the world; it is a kind of global_, but it spreads at a speed that makes the old plagues seem unbearably slow.(A) indulgence(B

4、) demographic(C) pastime(D) catalyst(E) pandemic 4.A clever bit of artistry, instead of lengthening the distance between us_and the exalted artist, _it.(A) plebeians widens(B) laymen attenuates(C) dilettantes repeals(D) knaves estimates(E) critics advertises 5.The passage supplies information for an

5、swering which of the following questions(A) From which population centers did the migration of European conquerors issue(B) How did the fact that the South American natives had entered a phase of empire-building affect their resistance to the European conquest(C) What system of native governance was

6、 in effect at the time of the European conquest of the Americas(D) Besides superior weaponry and strategy, what other advantages did the European-Americans possess in South America(E) Whose production system was superior in South America, the Europeans or the conquered peoples 6.It can be inferred f

7、rom the passage that the author views the European conquest of America as which of the following(A) Unfortunate on the whole, but surprising in historical terms(B) Less disruptive in South America(C) Too ethically complex to be easily judged(D) Unexpected, given the history of similar conquests in E

8、urope(E) Tragic but inevitable, given historical circumstances 7.It can be inferred from the passage that from a historical perspective, the European conquest of the Americas can be viewed as(A) most similar to earlier successful conquests(B) most different from earlier failed conquests(C) most diss

9、imilar to earlier successful conquests(D) most analogous to earlier failed conquests(E) unlike any earlier conquests in history, successful or not 8.According to the passage, European conquerors had which of the following advantages in North America(A) They possessed a larger population to replace c

10、asualties in their conquest of North America than they did in the South.(B) They had already gained experience in the Southern conquest that was not formerly available.(C) They had access to weaponry superior to that which was employed in the Southern conquest.(D) They were confronted by an opponent

11、 experienced in empire-building in North America.(E) They had better martial organization in North America than they had in South America. 9.Which of the following best describes the organization of the first paragraph(A) A theory is presented and criticized.(B) A method is described and evaluated.(

12、C) A result is reported and its importance explained.(D) A phenomenon is noted and its significance debated.(E) A hypothesis is introduced and contrary evidence presented. 10.The passage best supports the conclusion that(A) discovery of more precise means of measuring seafloor earthquake magnitude m

13、ay someday assist researchers in modeling tsunamis.(B) because of the labor-intensive nature of tsunami prediction, scientists are unlikely to be able to provide a reasonably accurate description of tsunami generation in the near future(C) the single-plane fault model may, with certain revisions, be

14、come perfectly accurate in describing tsunamis(D) through further study of tsunami models, scientists will be one day be able to predict the generation of tsunamis in advance(E) insufficient run-up and earthquake data exists to fully comprehend the mathematical principles behind tsunamis at present

15、11.The primary function of the passage as a whole is to(A) introduce a new explanation of a physical phenomenon(B) explain how a physical phenomenon is measured and described(C) illustrate the limitations of applying mathematics to complicated physical phenomena(D) indicate the direction that resear

16、ch into a particular physical phenomenon should take(E) clarify the differences between an old explanation of a physical phenomenon and a new model of it 12.According to the passage, the application of linear wave theory to describing tsunami movement is most limited in which of the following situat

17、ions(A) The wave height is negligible compared to wavelength.(B) The wavelength is negligible compared to water depth.(C) The wave height is non-negligible compared to water depth.(D) The water depth is negligible compared to wavelength.(E) The water depth is non-negligible compared to wavelength. 1

18、3.Which of the following, if true, would most seriously undermine the validity of the method of calculating initial tsunami height that is presented in the passage(A) Bumps and grooves on the sea-floor play a greater role in the shoaling process than was initially thought.(B) Revised analyses of sei

19、smic data can in fact resolve energy distribution patterns shorter than the seismic waves themselves.(C) Aftershocks experienced in the area of tsunami generation are found to be influenced by a greater variety of factors than previously expected.(D) On further investigation, the sea-surface displac

20、ement is found to vary from that which occurs at the ocean bottom.(E) Much of the way a tsunami behaves is found to be dictated by the size of the protruding land mass it collides with. 14.It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following would cause researchers to increase their first

21、 estimates of a tsunamis initial height . Records of long periods of aftershocks in the area of the tsunamis origin. . Observations of seismic energy distributed over a broader area than was initially thought. . Observations of the inundation and run-up period, where the tsunami strikes land.(A) onl

22、y(B) only(C) and only(D) and only(E) , , and 15.According to the model presented in the passage, which of the following normally determines the initial height of a tsunami(A) The speed of the crustal plates that slip along each other in the imaginary fault plane(B) The vertical motion of the sea flo

23、or where the tsunami generates(C) The orientation of the assumed fault plane(D) The degree of refraction and shoaling(E) The presence of bumps and grooves on the seafloor 16.According to Virginia Postrel, what is the difference between the rich in developed and developing countries A. The rich in de

24、veloped countries are more concerned with enjoying their lives. B. The rich in developing countries live closer to poor people. C. The rich in developed countries have better taste in luxury goods. 17.In the nineteenth century, scientists showed that many familiar substances such as oxygen and carbo

25、n had a smallest recognizable constituent and called them atoms, but as even smaller constituents have been discovered, history has shown the name to be_.A(A) an anachronismB(B) an appellationC(C) a neologismD(D) a subversionE(E) a misnomer 18.It can be inferred from the passage that which of the fo

26、llowing would cause researchers to increase their first estimates of a tsunamis initial height . Records of long periods of aftershocks in the area of the tsunamis origin. . Observations of seismic energy distributed over a broader area than was initially thought. . Observations of the inundation an

27、d run-up period, where the tsunami strikes land.A(A) onlyB(B) onlyC(C) and onlyD(D) and onlyE(E) , , and 19.According to the passage, Turner, Becker, and Jameson have done which of the following . They failed to acknowledge the colonists desire to affirm the existing order as a principle motive behi

28、nd the American Revolution. . They have emphasized, but not sufficiently, the concept of the American Revolution as a genuine revolution. . As a group they have failed to reach agreement on the root causes of the American Revolution.A(A) onlyB(B) onlyC(C) and onlyD(D) and onlyE(E) , and 20.Book publ

29、ishing has long been _ profession, partly because, for younger editors, the best way to win a raise or a promotion was to move on to another publishing house.(A) an innovative(B) a prestigious(C) an itinerant(D) a rewarding(E) an insular 21.For centuries, physicists have had good reason to believe i

30、n the principle of equivalence propounded by Galileo: it has _ many rigorous tests that _ its accuracy to extraordinary precision.(A) promised(B) passed.presupposed(C) borne.postulated(D) ved(E) inspired.equated 22.According to the author, Frankenstein parts from the traditional figure of the overre

31、acher in(A) his exaggerated will(B) his atypical purpose(C) the excesses of his method(D) the inevitability of his failure(E) his defiance of the deity 23.AnalogesINOCULATION : IMMUNITY :Atalisman : charmBserum : antidoteCexposure : weatheringDindoctrination : disloyaltyE(E) invasion : fortification

32、 24.AntonymsFLEDGLING:AexperiencedBshyCcautiousDpedestrianE(E) fleeting 25.The passage presents information that would answer which of the following questions(A) In what ways do the coastlines of Africa and South America differ from one another(B) How much lighter than the substratum of igneous rock

33、 below them are the continental masses(C) Is the rotation of the globe affecting the stability of the present-day continental masses(D) According to Wegeners theory, in what direction have the Americas tended to move(E) How does Wegeners theory account for the apparent immobility of the African cont

34、inent 26.Sentence CompletionAlthough he did not consider himself_ he felt that the inconsistencies in her story _ a certain degree of incredulity on his part.Aan apostate.justifiedBan imatedCa hypocrite.demonstratedDa charlatan.dignifiedE(E) a skeptic.warranted 27.Sentence CompletionThe epiphyte pla

35、nts of the rain forest use trees for physical support but do not, like_ , sap nutrients from their hosts.AfaunaBpredatorsCparasitesDinsectivoresE(E) stumps 28.AntonymsEQUANIMITY:AclamorBdisparityCagitationDpropensityE(E) indivisibility 29.AnalogesCALLOW : MATURITY :Aincipient: fruitionBeager : anxie

36、tyCyouthful : senilityDapathetic : disinterestE(E) pallid : purity 30.The author quotes Mario Praz primarily in order to(A) support her own perception of Mary Shelleys uniqueness(B) illustrate recent changes in scholarly opinions of Shelley(C) demonstrate Prazs unfamiliarity with Shelleys Frankenste

37、in(D) provide an example of the predominant critical view of Shelley(E) contrast Prazs statement about Shelley with Shelleys own self-appraisal 31.Sentence CompletionTo the embittered ex-philanthropist, all the former recipients of his charity were_ , as stingy with their thanks as they were wastefu

38、l of his largesse.AloutsBmisersCingratesDprigsE(E) renegades 32.The author of the passage concedes which of the following about Mary Shelley as an author(A) She was unaware of the literary and mythological traditions of the overreacher.(B) She intentionally parodied the scientific and literary disco

39、veries of her time.(C) She was exposed to radical artistic and scientific concepts that influenced her work.(D) She lacked the maturity to create a literary work of absolute originality.(E) She was not so much an author in her own right as an imitator of the literary works of others. 33.AntonymsANAT

40、HEMATIZE:AappraiseBreciprocateCpatronizeDinsinuateE(E) bless 34.AntonymsREPUDIATE:AmisleadBminimizeCascertainDisolateE(E) accept 35.AnalogiesDAMPEN : ENTHUSIASM :Amoisten : throatBtest : commitmentCdistract : attentionDreverse : directionE(E) mute : sound 36.The primary purpose of the passage is to(

41、A) describe the relative speed of continental movement(B) predict the future configuration of the continents(C) refute a radical theory postulating continental movement(D) describe the reasoning behind a geological theory(E) explain how to calculate the continental drift per year 37.It can be inferr

42、ed from the passage that evidence for continental drift has been provided by the(A) correspondences between coastal contours(B) proof of an original solitary land mass(C) level of sima underlying the continents(D) immobility of the African continent(E) relative heaviness of the continental masses 38

43、.Sentence CompletionAmong contemporary writers of fiction, Virginia Woolf is _ figure, in some ways as radical as James Joyce, in others no more modern than Jane Austen.Aa doctrinaireBan introspectiveCa peripheralDa disinterestedE(E) an anomalous 39.AntonymsALOOFNESS:AexaggerationBsimplicityCconcern

44、DcomplacencyE(E) disingenuousness 40. 41.According to the passage, Houston aimed his leg-islative challenge at the graduate and professional school level on the basis of the assumption that(A) the greatest inequities existed at the highest academic and professional levels(B) the separate-but-equal doctrine applied solely to the highest academic levels(C) there were clear precedents for reform in existence at the graduate school level(D) the judiciary would feel less apprehension at desegregation on the graduate level(E) the consequences of desegregation would become immediately apparent a