GRE试题一(3)(在线收听) |
24. The primary purpose of the passage is to (A) analyze an interesting feature of the English language (B) refute a belief held by some linguists (C) show that economic theory is relevant to linguistic study (D) iilustrate the confusion that can result from the improper use of language (E) suggest a way in which languages can be made more nearly perfect. 25. The misunderstanding presented by the author in lines 13-14 is similar to which of the following? I. X uses the word "you" to refer to a group, but Y thinks that X is referring to one person only. II. X mistakenly uses the word "anomaly" to refer to a typical example,.but Y knows that "anomaly" means "exception". III. X uses the word "bachelor" to mean "unmarried man:’ but Y mistakenly thinks that bachelor means "unmarried woman." (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II only (E) IIand IIIonly 26. In presenting the argument, theauthor does all of the following EXCEPT (A) give an example (B) draw a conclusion (C) make a generalization (D) make a comparison (E) present a paradox 27. Which of the following contributes to the misunder- standing described by the author in lines 13-14 ? (A) It is unclear whom the speaker of the sentence is addressing. (B) It is unclear to whom the word "his" refers the first time it is used. (C) It is unclear to whom the word "his" refers the second time it is used. (D) The meaning of "took" is ambiguous. (E) It is unclear to whom "He" refers. Directions: Each question below consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by five lettered words or phrases. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. Slnce some of the questions require you to distinguish fine siiadtj of meanirlg, be sun tc, consider aii the choices before deciding which one is best. 28. FALLACY: (A) personal philosophy (B) imaginative idea (C) unconfirmed theory (D) tentative opinion (E)valid argument 29. DIVULGE: (A) keep secret (B) evaluate by oneself (C) refine (D) restore (E) copy 30. BOYCOTT: (A) extort (B) underwrite (C)underbid (D)stipulate (E)patronize 31. ADULTERATION: (A) consternation (B) purification (C) normalization (D) approximation (E) rejuvenation 32. DEPOSlTlON: (A) process ofcongealing (B) process ofdistilling (C) process of eroding (D) process of evolving (E) proeess of condensing 33. ENERVATE: (A) recuperate (B) resurrect (C)renovate (D)gather (E)strengthen 34. LOQUACIOUS: (A) tranquil (B) skeptical (C)morose (D)taciturn (E)witty 35. REPINE: (A) intensify (B)excuse (C)expressjoy (D)feelsure (E)rushforward 36. VENERATION: (A) derision (B) blame (C) avoidance (D) ostracism . (E) defiance 37. UNDERMINE: (A)submerge (B) public (C) satisfatory (D) trustworthy (E) sophisticated 38. UNDERMINE: (A) submerge (B) supersede . (C) overhaul (D) undergird (E) intersperse. |
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