SAT填空题真题实例解析（四）

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1. In her review of a recent novel, the book reviewer insisted on discussing details of the author’s life, in open ------- the current trend in criticism, which eschews any consideration of biographical matters.

　　(A) fixation on

　　(B) defiance of

　　(D) incitement of

　　(E) collusion with

答案：B

解析：Choice (B) is correct. Since the reviewer is openly favoring the discussion of “details of the author’s life,” or “biographical matters,” she is clearly “in open defiance of” current practice, which “eschews,” or shuns, speaking of such things.

2. The addition of descriptive details to the basic information serves to ------- the book by producing a fuller account.

　　(A) invalidate

　　(B) objectify

　　(D) celebrate

　　(E) enrich

答案：E

解析：To "enrich" something is to expand or enhance it. Choice (E) is correct because adding "descriptive details" to "basic information" would enrich a book. This interpretation is reinforced by the conclusion of the sentence, which refers to "a fuller account" as a result of the addition.

The notoriously temperamental American actor Edwin Forrest was known for his ------- both on stage and off.

　　(A) apologies

　　(B) musings

　　(D) histrionics

　　(E) philosophies

答案：D

解析：The term “histrionics” in this context refers to Forrest’s theatrical performances as well as to the emotional outbursts that likely accompanied his temper.

4．Scientists have discovered that our sense of smell is surprisingly ------- , capable of distinguishing thousands of chemical odors.

　　(A) rigid

　　(B) inert

　　(D) keen

　　(E) innate

答案：D

解析：One of the meanings of “keen” is “acutely sensitive.” Therefore, if our sense of smell is keen or acutely sensitive, it is capable of “distinguishing thousands of chemical odors.”

5. Ramona had never visited Niagara Falls, but she could appreciate their splendor ------- through the descriptions of others.

　　(A) vicariously

　　(B) heedlessly

　　(D) mystically

　　(E) voluminously

答案：A

解析：Ramona hadn’t visited Niagara Falls but "could appreciate their splendor," so the word that fills the blank must be an adverb whose definition has to do with appreciating something indirectly, "through the descriptions of others" (based on their experiences). Choice (A) is correct because to experience something "vicariously" is to experience it through imaginative participation in the actual experience of someone else.