GRE试题(一)
Verbal Reasoning Practice Test for the GRE
一、Choose the sentence in the passage that expresses Picasso’s individuality in art?
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(1) Pablo Picasso is probably the most important figure of 20th century, in terms of art, and art movements that occurred over this period. (2) To say that Pablo Picasso conquered western art is, by today, the merest usual place. (3) Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well known name in modern art, with the most distinct style and eye for artistic creation. (4) There had been no other artists, prior to Picasso, who had such an impact on the art world, or had a mass following of fans and critics alike, as he did.
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二、 The professor stated ______ that he would not tolerate late work in any form and that the numerical grade for such work would always be zero.
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unequivocally
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humorously
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passively
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wistfully
三、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“A life-long Democrat, Senator Strom Thurman was so incensed by the federally mandated integration of southern schools in the early 1970s that he publically ____ the Democratic platform that supported the integration and joined the opposition, the Republican Party.”
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abstained, eschewed
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begrudged, eluded
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repudiated, eschewed
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eluded, repudiated
四、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“While the vast majority of Americans support efforts to limit hate-speech, some are concerned that excessive limits may indirectly _____ the First Amendment and limit free speech.”
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abrogate, revoke
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ratify, revoke
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obliterate, abrogate
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enact, obscure
五、The passage addresses which criticism of Americanization?
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“Americanization, which critics assert is a form of imperialism, as American culture and brands usurp those native to other nations, has spread throughout the developed and undeveloped world, leading to global recognition of brands such as McDonalds and terms such as hashtag andmeme. Each of these invasive elements of American culture, according to sociologists, has the potential to completely erase an element of native culture. In the early twentieth century, however, Americanization was synonymous with progress, as other nations hoped to match the industrial and technological successes of the United States. For example, in Germany, prior to the World Wars, government and business leaders referred to the American obsession with efficiency as rationalization. Adopting American manufacturing techniques led to Germany significantly improving their own practices and, eventually, surpassing the United States to become the world standard of efficient manufacturing.”
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It is a means of extending American rule and authority over other nations.
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Americanization led to America losing ground in manufacturing prowess to other nations, including Germany.
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The efficiency techniques of American industrialization likely helped Germany develop the means to instigate the World Wars.
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American brands are brash and do not integrate effectively into other cultures.
六、 Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“Arrogant and prone to (i) ____ , the attention-seeking politician seemed (ii)____ about his dropping poll numbers and continued to (iii)____ about issues of which he was ignorant.”
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bluster, concerned, cheer
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trepidation, indifferent, anguish
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whimsy, cognizant, rave
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bombast, oblivious, pontificate
七、Reflect on the passage and choose the statement that best restates critics’ complaints about Banksy and Dismaland?
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“Culture jamming is a form of subversive art that uses corporate logos to support commentary on social justice, income inequality, and the plight of exploited workers. Activists co-opt recognizable logos, such as McDonald’s arches or the Nike swoosh, to foreground issues often unfamiliar to day-to-day consumers of these companies’ goods and services. In the summer of 2015, Banksy, the performance artist and noted culture jammer, was the focus of international news, as he unveiled a short-term exhibition in a beach town in England. The exhibition, called Dismaland, co-opted several familiar logos, including that of Disney, to make topical points within the familiar, yet subverted, setting of what he called a bemusement park. Critics argued, however, that by seeking an international stage, Bansky was not subverting, but rather reinforcing, the globalization of the consumer culture he claimed to abhor.”
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It is likely, because of the attention Banksy received for Dismaland, that the subverted logos he used could become as popular as other logos.
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When Banksy’s culture jamming efforts reached a global stage, they were no longer undermining consumer culture, but rather contributing to its expansion.
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Based on Banksy’s use of media it is clear he fully supports consumer culture, but has found ways to use logos and corporate identities to further his own ideas.
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Banksy claims to be a culture-jammer and subversive artist, but he in fact supports consumer culture with art installations that celebrate the most recognizable brands and logos.
八、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“While the debate team’s argument was technically ____, the topic was so provocative that the audience was predisposed to agree with their opponents.”
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capable, positive
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absolute, precise
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fluent, glib
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cogent, compelling
九、Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“The tension in the conference room was alleviated by a moment of ____, when Peter told a joke.”
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levity, mirth
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folly, gravity
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satire, triviality
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gloom, wit
十、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“Professor Martin nodded helplessly as the ____ young woman bored him with a breathless monologue covering a range of topics, from her current boyfriend to her childhood pets.”
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zealous, vehement
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loquacious, garrulous
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ernest, keen
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reticent, candid
十一、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“Eager to earn credibility among a group of social justice demonstrators, Mel spouted _____ rhetoric, but it was clear that he was not well-informed on the issues about which he complained.”
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flippant, impertinent
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dogmatic, reverent
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iconoclastic, dissident
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gracious, urbane
十二、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“The CEO’s explanation of the new compensation structure was ____, leaving many employees to wonder if they would be getting a raise or a cut in salary.”
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ambiguous, equivocal
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bounded, finite
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obscure, arcane
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intricate, methodical
十三、 Choose two words, either of which could complete this sentence, and provide appropriate meaning.
“The couple attempted to mask their ____ for one another and claimed to their families that their divorce was friendly and simply a result of them both maturing into different people.”
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affinity, congeniality
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antipathy, animosity
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indifference, dispassion
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concord, apathy
十四、Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“The (i) ____ taste of the pickled fish (ii)_____ the more (iii)____ flavors of the herbs Chef Gregory used in the entrée he served.”
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abate, disseminated, latent
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garrulous, lauded, lethargic
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acrid, obscured, subtle
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divergent, divested, complaisant
十五、 Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“Ignoring (i) ____ and what most would consider appropriate behavior, the (ii)____ guest continued her (iii)____ about wealth inequality, even after the host of the party suggested she stop talking about politics.”
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combustion, anguished, affinity
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decorum, impassioned, tirade
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authority, moribund, allegiance
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protocol, reminiscent, arrogance
十六、 Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“After years of living alone in her luxurious, (i) ____ mansion, old Mrs. Smith had grown (ii)____ and disdainful of the (iii)____ lifestyles of her middle-class neighbors.”
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indigenous, offhand, timid
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rejuvenated, judicious, hospitable
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acclaimed, shallow, brittle
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opulent, aloof, bourgeois
十七、 Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“A (i) ____, Sanjay had no use for (ii) ____ and sometimes seemed (iii)____, blunt, or uncaring when discussing sensitive subjects.”
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connoisseur, convention, constricted
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pragmatist, euphemisms, brusque
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benefactor, moderation, cryptic
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hypocrite, turmoil, grievous
十八、 Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“Mr. Sandor, hoping to encourage the less (i) ____ students in the class, held up Davion as a (ii)____ of academic excellence and asked him to (iii)____ on his success in his classes.”
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liberal, patron, forge
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boisterous, pilferer, refine
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conscientious, paragon, expound
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indistinct, dupe, elaborate
十九、Choose the words that could complete this sentence and provide appropriate meaning.
“Local biologists warned that (i) ____ expansion of residential building into the nearby wetlands would result in the (ii)____ of several unique (iii)____ species of frogs and songbirds.”
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unchecked, extirpation, indigenous
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viscous, aversion, illicit
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irrevocable, defiance, wanton
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precursory, propagation, implacable
二十、 Which statement best explains the phrase “seemingly innocuous techniques,” as it applies to the passage?
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“Sociologist William G. Staples claims that American culture has evolved into a culture of surveillance. While the ominous Big Brother of Orwell’s 1984 does not haunt our day-to-day lives, Staples argues that we are constantly watched by ‘seemingly innocuous techniques’ he calls ‘Tiny Brothers.’ He cites several examples of these Tiny Brothers, including electronic tracking of employees with GPS systems, email monitoring, and Internet use recorders. He explains how parents can now purchase kits that allow them to drug test their children at home. Even the constant data-mining of our personal online activities resulting in personalized pop-up ads are, according to Staples, a form of surveillance. This surveillance is fine-grained, so that the records gathered create a mosaic that covers multiple facets of an individual’s life. People are resigned to surrendering small aspects of privacy, such as adding a fingerprint scan to their phones, without realizing the tremendous public record that is created.”
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Small acts of data gathering seem harmless when considered individually, but when data are combined, the results are not as harmless as people might believe.
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Parents who test their children for drug use are invading their children’s privacy under the guise of good parenting.
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Everyone from employers to marketers to parents gather data on average Americans, but the data are mostly inconsequential.
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People have accepted small acts of surveillance as part of their day-to-day lives, as these acts are harmless.
二十一、 According to the passage, why does author Staples make an allusion to Orwell’s novel, 1984, which featured constant surveillance of all citizens by way of monitors placed in all public and private spaces?
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to provide a familiar comparison that explains why Americans may be willing to accept small acts of surveillance
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to help readers unfamiliar with the novel better understand a plot that has become part of western cultural identity
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to explain what the future of surveillance will be like and to provide a warning for readers
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to prove that his concerns about personal privacy are not unfounded
二十二、Which best explains the author’s use of the word “mosaic” in this passage?
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The author uses the metaphor of a mosaic to show that the data collected is “fine-grained” or like sand.
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The author uses a hyperbole, or exaggeration, by referring to the collection of data as a mosaic.
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The author uses the metaphor of a mosaic to explain how small pieces of data are put together to create a very complete portrait of a person’s life.
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In biology, a mosaic is an animal made up of cells of two genetically different animals. This comparison is helpful in understanding that there are many different kinds of data.
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