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兰州大学 2003 年招收攻读博士学位研究生

英语考试试题

Section Ⅰ(20%)

1.To control intelligence in the attempt to insure only benevolent

consequences would sentence the human race to ignorance, stagnation and decadence, and probably would be impossible.

A. deception

B. decline

C. revelation

D. disclosure

2. During the 1800s and early 1900s the academic disciplines such as

chemistry and physics made great headway.

A. sacrifice

B. progress

C. forefront

D. preconceptions

3. The purpose of the law is to prevent discrimination on the grounds of.

Sex

A. nationality

B. race

C. gender

D. profession

4. The governor`s helicopter hovered over the field for a long time before

landing.

A. stayed

B. adjusted

C. confronted

D. subdued

5.The noise was so faint that it was impossible to be sure what it was

or even where it came from.

A. loud

B. frightening

C. general

D. indistinct

6.An understanding of the quantum theory is vital in the study of

solid-state physics.

A. helpful

B. alive

C. acquired

D. essential

7. No longer is the population of that county as nearly homogeneous as it once was .

A. united in political outlook

B. uniform throughout

C. inclined toward cooperation

D. politically conservative

8.It is not possible for people to remember everything that they have thought, felt, or done.

A. appreciate

B. recall

C. repeat

D. discuss

9. Much to Michael`s surprise, his professional competence and languid manner attracted clients to his law practice.

A. showing understanding

B. sharp and precise

C. lacking vigor

D. positive and unswerving

10.Probably the only protection for contemporary man is to discover

how to use his intelligence in the service of love and kindness.

A. modern

B. simultaneous

C. meditative

D. considering

11.But even more scandalous is the treatment the society inflicts on the

majority of people during their youth and their maturity.

A. imposes

B. suffers

C. affects

D. brings

12. To the astonishment of his colleagues, he appeared to regard he

suggestion as a panacea.

A. universally welcome thought

B. practical solution

C. remedy for all difficulties

D. laughable idea

13. The American lost the nuclear weapon monopoly when the Soviets

expioded their first atomic bomb.

A. business

B. control

C. superiority

D. pribilege

14. Migrant worker have difficulty finding steady employment.

A. eligible

B. transient

C. diligent

D. Unmotivated

15.The campaign seemed to signal a switch in the paper`s editorial

policy.

A. orientation

B. reversal

C. adjustment

D. changeover

16. A darkened sky in the daytime is usually an indication that a storm is

imminent.

A .expected to be severe B. close by

C. about to take place

D. possibly coming

17.During the 1800s, hunters and trappers returned from the

Yellowstone region with reports of strange natural wonders.

A. marvels

B. occurrences

C. thoughts

D. surprises

18.Because of harsh weather conditions, more than a dozen states in

the United States wer declared disaster areas in 1977.

A. improbable

B. bizarre

C. moist

D. Severe

19. The fundamental element of a word is known as its root.

A. final

B. basic

C. important

D. simple

20.Flying may be classified as energy technology, but modern aviation

would be impossible without elaborate electronic communications and controls.