GMAT 题目列表
单选题The author most likely mentions James Joyce’s childhood, family, and education to serve what purpose?ATo suggest that he had to write in order to make a livingBTo suggest that he became a writer because of his father’s influenceCTo provide the background and cultural context for his literary workDTo provide evidence that his literary genius was present when he was a childETo explain his opposition to Catholicism and socialism in his later life
单选题Although many people would not believe it, the mosquito is actually the most dangerous animal in Africa. While the bite of the black mamba is invariably lethal when untreated, this dreaded snake kills only a few dozen people per year. Hippopotami, with their immense strength and foul dispositions, kill hundreds of people per year in rivers and lakes, but the mosquito is still more dangerous. Mosquitoes bite hundreds of millions of people in Africa every year, and they infect over a million each year with malaria, a disease that is often fatal. Which of the following questions would be most useful in evaluating the claim made above regarding the mosquito?ACould a person survive an attack by a black mamba if that person received prompt medical attention?BWhat criteria are used to determine which animal is the “most dangerous” animal?CCould the incidence of mosquito bites be decreased through the judicious use of pesticides and insect repellent?DDoes malaria kill more people per year in Africa than tuberculosis?EHow does the percentage of people who survive hippopotamus attacks in Africa each year compare with the percentage of people who survive mosquito bites?
单选题The main purpose of this passage is to ______.ATrace the historical progression of tea from its origins to the present day.BGive brief highlights from the history of the cultivation of tea.CProvide an anecdotal account how tea became a drink.DHighlight some important elements of the history of preparing and drinking tea.EArgue against the notion of tea drinking as a valid social art.
单选题Rising tides of unemployment claims across the state has led the governor to declare the economy to be in a state of emergency.ARising tidesBBecause the rising tideCThe tide is risingDThe rising tideEThe rising of the tide
单选题The population of peregrine falcons declined rapidly during the 1950’s and 1960’s and reached an all-time low in the early 1970’s. The decline was attributed by scientists to the widespread use of the pesticide DDT in rural areas. Which of the following, if true, gives the strongest support to the scientists’ claim?ADDT was not generally in use in areas devoted to heavy industry.BIn the time since the use of DDT was banned in 1972, the population of peregrine falcons has been steadily increasing.CPeregrine falcons, like other birds of prey, abandon eggs that have fallen out of the nest, even if the eggs remain intact.DStarlings, house sparrows, and blue jays-birds the peregrine falcon preys on were not adversely affected by DDT in their habitats.EOther birds of prey, such as the osprey, the bald eagle, and the brown pelican, are found in the same areas as is the peregrine falcon.
单选题A study by a group of dentists has concluded that regular use of a certain brand of mouthwash is as effective as flossing in preventing gum disease. The mouthwash company has released a television ad suggesting that people who do not like flossing can now rely solely on mouthwash and brushing to maintain good dental health. A leading manufacturer of dental floss brought a lawsuit against the mouthwash company demanding that the advertisement be discontinued on the grounds that it is misleading. Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest support for the dental floss company’s claim that the advertisement is misleading?AThe dental floss manufacturer is concerned that it will lose market share in the dental health market because the advertisement encourages people to switch from dental floss to mouthwash.BThe dental floss company claims in its own advertisements that brushing and flossing after every meal is the most effective way to maintain good dental health.CAlthough mouthwash is an effective deterrent to gum disease, it is less effective than dental floss at removing plaque and preventing cavities between teeth.DPer usage, mouthwash is three times more expensive than dental floss, if the recommended amounts of both products are used.EThe dentists who conducted the study on the effectiveness of mouthwash in preventing gum disease obtained their funding for the study from a company that manufactures mouthwash.
问答题Is y between 1 and 2, exclusive? (1) y2 is less than y (2) y2+y is between 1 and 2, exclusive
问答题Two cyclists are racing up a mountain at different constant rates. Cyclist A is now 50 meters ahead of cyclist B. How many minutes from now will cyclist A be 150 meters ahead of cyclist B? (1) 5 minutes ago, cyclist A was 200 meters behind cyclist B. (2) Cyclist A is moving 25% faster than cyclist B.
单选题Approximately $120 billion in venture capital is estimated as having poured into technology stocks during the late 1990s, creating a valuation bubble that burst in 2000.AApproximately $120 billion in venture capital is estimated as having poured into technology stocks during the late 1990s, creatingBDuring the late 1990s approximately $120 billion in venture capital is estimated to have poured into technology stocks and createdCDuring the late 1990s it is estimated that there was approximately $120 billion in venture capital that was poured into technology stocks, creatingDIt is estimated that during the late 1990s approximately $120 billion in venture capital poured into technology stocks, creatingEIt is estimated that there was approximately $120 billion in venture capital that poured into technology stocks during the late 1990s and created
问答题A rectangle is equal in area to a square with sides of length 12. Is the diagonal of the rectangle greater in length than 20? (1) The rectangle has a length of 16. (2) The rectangle has a width of 9.
单选题One of the biggest threats to a company’s productivity is absenteeism. Studies have shown that companieswith in-house childcare programs see fewer absences among their employees who are parents than companies without such programs. Therefore, many companies could boost their productivity by starting in-house childcare programs. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the above argument?ACompanies that reimburse outside childcare programs actually see less absenteeism among working parents than companies within·house programs.BIn-house childcare programs create distractions for nonparents that cart harm their productivity.CAbsenteeism is not a serious problem for companies that impose harsh penalties on employees who miss work.DStudies have shown that employees with children are more likely than those without children to remain in the same job for more than five years.EPotential employees generally view companies with in-house childcare programs as more desirable places to work than companies without such programs.
单选题His opponent having sprained his wrist, Andrew could have won by exploiting this weakness, but he chose not to do it.AHis opponent having sprained his wrist, Andrew could have won by exploiting this weakness, but he chose not to do it.BAndrew could have won by exploiting this weakness after his opponent sprained his wrist, but he chose not to do so.CChoosing not to do so, Andrew could have won after his opponent sprained his wrist by exploiting this weakness.DAfter his opponent sprained his wrist, Andrew could have won by exploiting this weakness, but he chose not to do so.EAfter his opponent sprained his wrist, Andrew could have, but chose not to do it, won by exploiting this weakness.
单选题The author’s tone can best be described as which of the following?AAngry and subjectiveBCalm and objectiveCAnalytic and ambivalentDGrim and self-satisfiedETentative and biased
单选题Which of the following would make the most appropriate title for this passage?AThe Long Way Home: Ulysses and Finnegan’s WakeBJames Joyce, Ulysses, and the Battle against CensorshipCThe Works of James Joyce, Ireland’s Literary GeniusDThe Hidden Value of James Joyce’s Great NovelsEA Portrait of James Joyce as a Young Man