LSAT考试全真试题四SECTION1(5)
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14. Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

(A) The analysis of a limited number of atypical discrimination suits of little   value to potential plaintiffs
(B) When the number of factors analyzed1 in a sex discrimination suit is   increased the validity of the conclusions drawn2 becomes suspect
(C) Scholars who are critical of traditional legal research frequently offer   alternative approaches that are also seriously flawed
(D) Outcomes analysis has less predictive value in sex discrimination cases   than do certain other social science techniques
(E) Given adequate information, it is possible to predict with considerable   certainty whether a plaintiff will be successful in a discrimination suit

15. It can be inferred from the author s disccussion of traditional legal research that the author is

(A) frustrated3 because traditional legal research has not achieved its full   potential
(B) critical because traditional legal research has little relevance4 to those   actually involved in cases
(C) appreciative5 of the role traditional legal research played in developing later   more efficient approaches
(D) derisive6 because traditional legal research has outlasted7 its previously8   significant role
(E) grateful for the ability of traditional legal ressearch to develop unique types   of evidence

16. Which one of the following statements about Zirkel and Schoenfeld can be inferred from the passage?

(A) They were the first scholars to use social science tools in amlyzing legal   cases
(B) They confined their studies to the outcomes analysis technique.
(C) They saw no value in the analysis provided by traditional legal research.
(D) They rejected policy capturing as being too limited in scope
(E) They believed that the information generated by outcomes analysis would   be relevant for plaintiffs.

17. The author s characterization of traditional legal research in the first paragraph is intended to

(A) provide background information for the subsequent discussion
(B) summarize an opponent s position
(C) argue against the use of social science tools in the analysis of sex   discrimination cases
(D) emphasize the fact that legal researchers act to the detriment9 of potential   plaintiffs
(E) reconcile traditional legal researchers to the use of social science tools.

18. The information in the passage suggests that plaintiffs who pursue sex discrimination cases despite the statisties provided by outcomes analysis can best be likened to

(A) athletes who continue to employ training techniques despite their   knowledge of statistical10 evidence indicating that these techniques are   ulikely to be effective
(B) lawyers who handle lawsuits11 for a large number of clients in the hope that   some percentage will be successful
(C) candidates for public office who are more interested in making a political   statement than in winning an election
(D) supporters of a cause who recruit individuals sympathetic to it in the belief   that large numbers of supporters will lend the cause legitimacy
(E) purchasers of a charity s raffle12 tickets who consider the purchase a   contribution because the likelihood of winning is temote

19. The policy-capturing approach differs from the approach described in lines 48-59 in that the latter approach

(A) makes use of detailed13 information on a greater number of cases
(B) focuses more directly on issues of concern to litigants
(C) analyzes14 information that is more recent and therefore reflects current   trends
(D) allows assessment15 of aspects of a case that are not specifically mentioned   in a judge s opinion
(E) eliminates any distortion due to personal bias16 on the part of the researcher

20. Which one of the following best describes the organizatin of the passage?

(A) A technique is introduced, its shortcomings are summarized, and   alternatives are described
(B) A debate is introduced, evidence is presented, and a compromise is   reached
(C) A theory is presented, clarification is provided, and a plan of further   evaluation17 is suggested
(D) Standards are established, hypothetical examples are analyzed, and the   criteria18 are amended
(E) A position is challenged, its shortcomings are categorized, and the   challenge is revised.

   A fake can be defined as an artwork intended to deceive. The motives19 of  its creator are decisive, and the merit of the object itself is a separate issue.  The question mark in the title of Mark Jones s Fake? The

(5) Arl of Deception20 reveals the study s broader concerns Indeed, it might  equally be entitled Original? and the text begins by noting a variety of  possibilities somewhere between the two extremes. These include works by  an artist s followers21 in the style of the master.

(10) deliberate archaism, copying for pedagogical purposes, and the production  of commercial facsimiles

   The greater part of Fake? is devoted22 to a Chronological23 survey  suggesting that faking feeds on the many different motives people have for  collecting

(15) art, and that, on the whole, the faking of art flourishes whenever art  collecting flourishes. In imperial Rome there was a widespread interest in  collecting earlier Greek art, and therefore in faking it. No doubt many of the  seulptures now exhibited as "Roman copies" were


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1 analyzed 483f1acae53789fbee273a644fdcda80     
v.分析( analyze的过去式和过去分词 );分解;解释;对…进行心理分析
参考例句:
  • The doctors analyzed the blood sample for anemia. 医生们分析了贫血的血样。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The young man did not analyze the process of his captivation and enrapturement, for love to him was a mystery and could not be analyzed. 这年轻人没有分析自己蛊惑著迷的过程,因为对他来说,爱是个不可分析的迷。 来自《简明英汉词典》
2 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
参考例句:
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
3 frustrated ksWz5t     
adj.挫败的,失意的,泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 );挫败;使受挫折;令人沮丧
参考例句:
  • It's very easy to get frustrated in this job. 这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
  • The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out. 恶劣的天气破坏了我们出行的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》
4 relevance gVAxg     
n.中肯,适当,关联,相关性
参考例句:
  • Politicians' private lives have no relevance to their public roles.政治家的私生活与他们的公众角色不相关。
  • Her ideas have lost all relevance to the modern world.她的想法与现代社会完全脱节。
5 appreciative 9vDzr     
adj.有鉴赏力的,有眼力的;感激的
参考例句:
  • She was deeply appreciative of your help.她对你的帮助深表感激。
  • We are very appreciative of their support in this respect.我们十分感谢他们在这方面的支持。
6 derisive ImCzF     
adj.嘲弄的
参考例句:
  • A storm of derisive applause broke out.一阵暴风雨般的哄笑声轰然响起。
  • They flushed,however,when she burst into a shout of derisive laughter.然而,当地大声嘲笑起来的时候,她们的脸不禁涨红了。
7 outlasted 0c30f8ec77eacb5d664fb2516a1b072b     
v.比…长久,比…活得长( outlast的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • I outlasted several downsizings but the last one included me. 虽然我坚持到了最后,还是逃不过被裁的命运。 来自互联网
  • This clock has outlasted several owners. 这座时钟的寿命比它的几个主人的寿命都长。 来自互联网
8 previously bkzzzC     
adv.以前,先前(地)
参考例句:
  • The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
  • Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿,解释原先发生了什么。
9 detriment zlHzx     
n.损害;损害物,造成损害的根源
参考例句:
  • Smoking is a detriment to one's health.吸烟危害健康。
  • His lack of education is a serious detriment to his career.他的未受教育对他的事业是一种严重的妨碍。
10 statistical bu3wa     
adj.统计的,统计学的
参考例句:
  • He showed the price fluctuations in a statistical table.他用统计表显示价格的波动。
  • They're making detailed statistical analysis.他们正在做具体的统计分析。
11 lawsuits 1878e62a5ca1482cc4ae9e93dcf74d69     
n.诉讼( lawsuit的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Lawsuits involving property rights and farming and grazing rights increased markedly. 涉及财产权,耕作与放牧权的诉讼案件显著地增加。 来自辞典例句
  • I've lost and won more lawsuits than any man in England. 全英国的人算我官司打得最多,赢的也多,输的也多。 来自辞典例句
12 raffle xAHzs     
n.废物,垃圾,抽奖售卖;v.以抽彩出售
参考例句:
  • The money was raised by the sale of raffle tickets.这笔款子是通过出售购物彩券筹集的。
  • He won a car in the raffle.他在兑奖售物活动中赢得了一辆汽车。
13 detailed xuNzms     
adj.详细的,详尽的,极注意细节的,完全的
参考例句:
  • He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。
  • A detailed list of our publications is available on request.我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。
14 analyzes e2e80b8320e1dd8d4c035d41fd7e44e5     
v.分析( analyze的第三人称单数 );分解;解释;对…进行心理分析
参考例句:
  • This approach analyzes management by studying experience usually through cases. 这个学派通常从实例获得经验,用以分析管理。 来自辞典例句
  • The econometrician analyzes statistical data. 经济计量学者要分析统计材料。 来自辞典例句
15 assessment vO7yu     
n.评价;评估;对财产的估价,被估定的金额
参考例句:
  • This is a very perceptive assessment of the situation.这是一个对该情况的极富洞察力的评价。
  • What is your assessment of the situation?你对时局的看法如何?
16 bias 0QByQ     
n.偏见,偏心,偏袒;vt.使有偏见
参考例句:
  • They are accusing the teacher of political bias in his marking.他们在指控那名教师打分数有政治偏见。
  • He had a bias toward the plan.他对这项计划有偏见。
17 evaluation onFxd     
n.估价,评价;赋值
参考例句:
  • I attempted an honest evaluation of my own life.我试图如实地评价我自己的一生。
  • The new scheme is still under evaluation.新方案还在评估阶段。
18 criteria vafyC     
n.标准
参考例句:
  • The main criterion is value for money.主要的标准是钱要用得划算。
  • There are strict criteria for inclusion in the competition.参赛的标准很严格。
19 motives 6c25d038886898b20441190abe240957     
n.动机,目的( motive的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • to impeach sb's motives 怀疑某人的动机
  • His motives are unclear. 他的用意不明。
20 deception vnWzO     
n.欺骗,欺诈;骗局,诡计
参考例句:
  • He admitted conspiring to obtain property by deception.他承认曾与人合谋骗取财产。
  • He was jailed for two years for fraud and deception.他因为诈骗和欺诈入狱服刑两年。
21 followers 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652     
追随者( follower的名词复数 ); 用户; 契据的附面; 从动件
参考例句:
  • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
  • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
22 devoted xu9zka     
adj.忠诚的,忠实的,热心的,献身于...的
参考例句:
  • He devoted his life to the educational cause of the motherland.他为祖国的教育事业贡献了一生。
  • We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。
23 chronological 8Ofzi     
adj.按年月顺序排列的,年代学的
参考例句:
  • The paintings are exhibited in chronological sequence.这些画是按创作的时间顺序展出的。
  • Give me the dates in chronological order.把日期按年月顺序给我。
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