新GRE逻辑阅读23题

1,Telephone companies are promoting voice mail as an alternative to the answering machine. By recording messages from callers when a subscriber does not have access to his or her telephone，voice mail provides a service similar to that of an answering machine.What is the characteristic of the voice mail?A, it is similar to the answering machine.B, the service of the voice mail is popular among users.C, costumers will be able to know what the message is even if the phone is not at hand.D, it is the best alternative to answering machine which used to be widely-applied among costumers.E, a user of this eservice does not need a phone to receive or send messages.2, Telephone companies are promoting voice mail as an alternative to the answering machine. By recording messages from callers when a subscriber does not have access to his or her telephone，voice mail provides a service similar to that of an answering machine. The companies promoting this service argue that it will soon make answering machines obsolete，since it is much more convenient，more flexible，and less expensive than an answering machine.which one of the following，if true，most calls into question the argument made by the companies promoting voice mail？A, Unlike calls made to owners of answering machines，all telephone calls made to voice－mail subscribers are completed，even if the line called is in use at the time of the call.B, The surge in sales of answering machines occurred shortly after they were first introduced to the electronics market.C, Once a telephone customer decides to subscribe to voice mail，that customer can cancel the service at any time.D, Answering machines enable the customer to hear who is calling before the customer decides whether to answer the telephone，while a service voice mail does not provide.E, The number of messages a telephone answering machine can record is limited by the length of the magnetic tape on which calls are recordedThe following 2 questions are based on the reading material:The simple facts are these：the number of people killed each year by bears is about the same as the number of people killed by lightning of golf courses. And the number of people killed by lightning on golf courses each year is about the same as the number of people electrocuted by electric blenders. All the horrible myths and gruesome stories aside，therefore a grizzly bear is in fact about as dangerous as an electric blunderers game of golf.3. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred from the reading material?A, Most incidents involving grizzly bears are fatal.B, Grizzly bears are no longer the danger they once were.C, The number of fatalities per year is an adequate indication of something…s dangerousness.D, A golf course is a particularly dangerous place to be in a thunderstorm.E, Something is dangerous only if it results in death in the majority of cases.4, Which one of the following，if true，would most effectively undermine the author‟s argument？A, Although the number of people killed by lightning on golf courses each year is very small，the total number of lightning fatalities is many times greater.B, Electric blenders are among the safest housed hold appliances; were the author to compare fatalities from electrical appliances in general，she would get a much higher figure.C, Most people would rather take their chances with benders and golf games than with grizzly bears.D, Bears in general including black，brown，and cinnamon bears，as well as grizzly bears kill many more people than do electric blenders.E, Statistics show that the number of times people use electric blenders each year exceeds the number of times people play golf each year，which in turn far exceeds the number of contacts people have with grizzly bears each year.5,Drivers with a large number of demerit points who additionally have been convicted of a serious driving-relative offense should be sentenced to jail rather than be forced to receive driver reeducation, since to do otherwise would be to allow a crime to go unpunished.What can be inferred from the passages about the re-education to drivers?A, it is free to all drivers.B, it is widely used in recent practice.C, it is a good chance for drivers to know the dangers of illegal driving.D, it is only applied to drivers who made offenses.E, it is not a good way to punish drivers who used to make driving-relative offenses. 6, Drivers with a large number of demerit points who additionally have been convicted of a serious driving-relative offense should either be sentenced to jail or be forced to receive driver reeducation, since to do otherwise would be to allow a crime to go unpunished. Only if such drivers are likely to be made more responsible drivers should driver re-education be recommended for them. Unfortunately, it is always almost impossible to make drivers with a large number of demerit points more responsible drivers.If the editorialist's statements are true, they provide the most support for which one of the following?(A) Drivers with a large number of demerit points who have been convicted of a serious driving-related offense should be sent to jail.(B) Driver re-education offers the best chance of making drivers with a large number of demerit points responsible drivers.(C) Driver re-education is not a harsh enough punishment for anyone convicted of a serious driving-related offense who has also received re-education.(D) Driver re-education should not be recommended for those who have committed no serious accidents.(E) Drivers with a larger number of demerit points but no conviction for a serious driving-related offense should receive driver re-education rather than jail.7, Amphibian populations are declining in numbers worldwide. Not coincidentally, the earth's ozone layer has been continuously depleted throughout the last 50 years. Atmospheric ozone blocks UV-B, a type of ultraviolet radiation that is continuously produced by the sun, and which can damage genes. Because amphibians lack hair, hide, or feathers to shield them, they are particularly vulnerable to UV-B radiation. In addition, their gelatinous eggs lack the protection of leathery or hard shells. Thus, the primary cause of the declining amphibian population is the depletion of the ozone layer.What is the main characteristic of UV-B from the reading material?A, It can be hugely blocked by the ozone layer of the earth.B, Its‟ harm is more severe on a sunny day than on a rainy day.C, It can cause negative effect on creatures who lack certain protection against it.D, It is the main cause of the declining in numbers of amphibian.E, It recently becomes severe since the ozone layer has been damaged by human.8, Amphibian populations are declining in numbers worldwide. Not coincidentally, the earth's ozone layer has been continuously depleted throughout the last 50 years. Atmospheric ozone blocks UV-B, a type of ultraviolet radiation that is continuously produced by the sun, and which can damage genes. Because amphibians lack hair, hide, or feathers to shield them, they are particularly vulnerable to UV-B radiation. In addition, their gelatinous eggs lack the protection of leathery or hard shells. Thus, the primary cause of the declining amphibian population is the depletion of the ozone layer.If true, which of the following statements is most likely to be selected by the writer as the evidence for his analyzing?(A) Of the various types of radiation blocked by atmospheric ozone, UV-B is the only type that can damage genes.(B) Amphibian populations are declining far more rapidly than are the populations of nonamphibian species whose tissues and eggs have more natural protection from UV-B.(C) Atmospheric ozone has been significantly depleted above all the areas of the world.(D) The natural habitat of amphibians has not become smaller over the past century.(E) Amphibian populations have declined continuously for the last 50 years. 9, Quasars——celestial objects so far away that their light takes at least 500 million years to reach Earth——have been seen since 1963. For anything that far away to appear from Earth the way quasars do, it would have to burn steadily at a rate that produces more light than 90 billion suns would produce.If the above statement is true, which of the following can be possibly inferred from the reading material?A, The celestial objects which are not as far from the earth as quasars may not necessarily burn steadily at a rate that produces more light than 90 billion suns would produce in order to be seen on the earth.B, The further away the celestial objects are from the earth, the less light they need to produce.C, The celestial objects which are further away from the earth than quasars must burn steadily at a rate that produces more light than 90 million suns would produce in order to be seen on the earth.D, With advanced telescopic equipment, the celestial objects which are further away from the earth than quasars may not necessarily burn steadily at a rate that produces more light than 90 billion suns would produce in order to be seen on the earth.E, Before 1963, the limitation in equipment prevents people to see quasars on the earth.10, More and more computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering are being produced, and it is thus increasingly unnecessary for practicing engineers to focus on fundamental mathematical principles.Which of the following statement can be most effectively used as the supporting evidence for the above statement?A, practicing engineers are all good at fundamental mathematical principles.B, computer programs are developing with time and cannot be out of date.C, all practicing engineers are skillful in using computer programs to solve mathematical problems.D, practicing engineers‟ ability to use computer programs effectively is based on a full understanding of fundamental mathematical principles.E, fundamental mathematical principles are not relevant to mathematical problems which are frequently met by practicing engineers.11, More and more computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering are being produced, and it is thus increasingly unnecessary for practicing engineers to have thorough understanding of fundamental mathematical principles. Consequently, in training engineers who will work in industry, less emphasis should be placed on mathematical principles, so that space in the engineering curriculum will be available for other important subjects.Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument given for the recommendation above?(A) The effective use of computer program that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering requires an understanding of mathematical principles.(B) Many of the computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering are already in routine use.(C) Development of composites and other such new materials has meant that the curriculum for engineers who will work in industry must allow time for teaching the properties of these materials.(D) Most of the computer programs that provide solutions to mathematical problems in engineering can be run on the types of computers available to most engineering firms.(E) The engineering curriculum already requires that engineering students be familiar with and able to use a variety of computer programs.12, Raymond Burr played the role of lawyer Perry Mason on television. Burr's death in 1993 prompted a prominent lawyer to say "Although not a lawyer, Mr. Burr strove for such authenticity that we feel as if we lost one of our own."What is the best comment on Raymond Burr:A, His portray of lawyer Perry Mason won him reputation and popularity.B, Before 1933, he was one of the best TV celebrities.C, His portray of lawyer Perry Mason revealed certain ideology of legal workers. D, Raymond Burr apply his ingenuity and authenticity into the role he played, especially in the role of lawyer Perry Mason.E, He was best supported by real lawyers in life.13, Zoos have served both as educational resources and as entertainment. Unfortunately, removing animals from their natural habitats to stock the earliest zoos reduced certain species' populations, endangering their survival.The information above reveals the role of zoos to be?A, PositiveB, ParadoxicalC, threateningD, UnexpectedE, Unbearable14, One tax-reform proposal that has gained increasing support in recent years is the flat tax, which would impose a uniform tax rate on incomes at every level. Opponents of the flat tax say that a progressive tax system, which levies a higher rate of taxes on higher-income taxpayers, is fairer, placing the greater burden on those better able to bear it.What is the characteristic of FLAT TAX?A, It gains more popularity than Progressive Tax.B, It makes no difference of the tax rate on incomes at all levels.C, In comparison with the progressive tax system, it is fairer.D, It may increase the burden for those people with high incomes.E, It can release the burden for people with low income.15, As part of our program to halt the influx of illegal immigrants, the administration is proposing the creation of a national identity card. The card would be available only to U.S. citizens and to registered aliens, and all persons would be required to produce the card before they could be given a job.What can be reasonably inferred from the above information?A, The national identity card system is proved to be effective in controlling the influx of illegal immigrants.B, If the identity card system is put into practice, a person without the card can not find a job in the U.S.C, Most of the U.S citizens and registered aliens have the card already.D, If the identity card system is put into practice, the employer can provide a job chance to a person who is a U.S citizen even if he can not show his identity cardE, If the identity card system is put into practice, the unemployment rate in U.S will rise.16,. At one time, European and Japanese companies tried to imitate their American rivals. Today, American appliance manufacturers import European scientists to lead their research staffs; American automakers design cars that mimic the styling of German, Italian, and French imports; and American electronics firms boast in theiradvertising of “Japanese-style” devotion to quality and reliability. In the world of high technology, America has lost the battle for international prestige.Each of the following statements, if true, would help to support the claim above EXCEPT:(A) An American camera company claims in its promotional literature to produce cameras “as fine as the best Swiss imports.”(B) An American maker of stereo components designs its products to resemble those of a popular Japanese firm.(C) An American manufacturer of video games uses a brand name chosen because it sounds like a Japanese word.(D) An American maker of televisions studies German-made televisions in order to adopt German manufacturing techniques.(E) An American maker of frozen foods advertises its dinners as “Real European-style entrees prepared by fine French and Italian chefs.”17, As the corpo ration‟s unbroken six-year record of growth will show, my conduct of my official duties as chairman has only helped enhance the success of the corporation, and so benefited every stockholder.Which of the following can be properly inferred from the excerpt?(A) The economic environment proved to be good in the past 6 years.(B) The corporation‟s success is mainly attributed to the chairman‟s conduct.(C) The chairman helps the company win benefits even under very unpleasant situation.(D) The corporation has expanded steadily over the past six years.(E) The stockholder believes that the chairman has fulfilled his official duty.18, In the years since the city of London imposed strict air-pollution regulations on local industry, the number of bird species seen in and around London has increased dramatically.If the above statement is true, what can be reasonably inferred from the above statement?(A) In most major cities, air-pollution problems are caused almost entirely by local industry.(B) Air-pollution regulations on industry have a significant impact on the quality ofthe air.(C) The air-pollution problems of other major cities are basically similar to those once suffered by London .(D) Birds would not choose to dwell in cities which suffer from air-pollution problems.(E) The increased sightings of bird species in and around London reflect an actual increase in the number of species in the area.In opposing government regulation of business, conservatives often appeal to the Jeffersonian ideal of limited government, expressing the wish that government would “get off the backs of the American people.” Yet, many of these same conservatives address questions of private morality, such as those dealing with sexual behavior, by calling for an increased governmental role in the regulation and control of private sexual behavior.19, What the characteristic of Jeffersonian ideal of the limited government can be inferred from the above information？A，Governments should acquire governing principles and policies from the wish of American people.B, Governments should help people express their wishes.C, Governments must leave certain rights to people in order to be supervised by people.D, Governments must gain the supports of people in order to maintain its efficiency. E, Governments must do appropriate regulations on business in order to keep the economy vigorous.20, In terms of the petition of business regulations and sexual behaviors, those conservatives show a sense of:A, paradoxB, anonymousnessC, agreementD, consistenceE, logic fallacyThe ancient city of Cephesa was not buried by an eruption of Mt. Amnos in A.D. 310, as some believe. The eruption in the year 310 damaged the city, but it did notdestroy it. Cephesa survived for another century before it finally met its destruction in another eruption around A.D. 415.21, From the above information, what can be the possible speculation of the eruption of Mt, Amnos in A.D. 310?A, It did not happened.B, It did happen but was not recorded.C, It did happen and buried the city of Cephesa .D, It did happen and truly caused some trouble for the city of Cephesa .E, It was more severe than the eruption in A.D 415.22, Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author‟s claim that the city of Cephesa was not buried by the eruption of Mt. Amnos in A.D. 310?(A) The city of Cephesa is mentioned in a historical work known to have been written in A.D. 400.(B) Coins bearing the image of an emperor who lived around A.D. 410 have been discovered in the ruins of Cephesa, which were preserved by the cinders and ashes that buried the city.(C) Geological evidence shows that the eruption of Mt. Amnos in A.D. 415 deposited a 10-foot-thick layer of lava on the city of Cephesa .(D) Artworks from the city of Cephesa have been found in the ruins of another city known to have been destroyed in A.D. 420.(E) A historical work written in A.D. 430 refers to the eruption of Mt. Amnos in A.D. 415.23, Current farm policy is institutionalized penalization of consumers. It increases food prices for middle- and low-income families and costs the taxpayer billions of dollars a year.Which of the following statements, if true, would provide support for the author‟s claims above?I. Farm subsidies amount to roughly $20 billion a year in federal payouts and the increase rate is far higher than that of GDP.II. According to a study by the Department of Agriculture, each $1 of benefits provided to farmers for ethanol production costs consumers and taxpayers $4.III. The average full-time farmers have an average net worth of over $300,000.(A) I only(B) II only(C) III only(D) I and II only(E) I, II, and III。