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2019级硕士研究生学位英语测试精读试题(A卷)

2019级硕士研究生学位英语测试精读试题(A卷)

2009级硕士研究生学位英语测试试题(精读部分)I. Vocabulary (10 points)Section A (0.5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each one is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one.1. Believe it or not, this popular novel now you see on every shelf was censored only a few years ago.A. officially examined and bannedB. despised by the general publicC. sold out soon after its publicationD. condemned by the critics2. The music of the radio distracted me from my reading.A. engrossedB. confusedC. refrainD. diverted3. High rate of unemployment and violence are deplored by many people.A. condemnedB. convincedC. declaredD. perpetuated4. I have nothing but disdain for such a person.A. respectB. hatredC. dislikeD. contempt5. They feared the plague and regarded it as a deadly scourge.A. punishmentB. illnessC. troubleD. ailment6. The retiring professor was exalted by his colleague.A. criticizedB. honoredC. driven outD. examined7. They found substantial evidence that exposure to nerve gas was responsible for the veterans’symptoms.A. contactB. betrayalC. exhibitionD. publication8. It would be a way of preserving animals that are dying out because their habitat is beingdestroyed.A. mateB. prayC. territoryD. enemy9. The vast crowd burst into spontaneous cheering at ht skillful play.A. earnestB. volcanicC. heartyD. automatic10. The majority of prospective adoptive parents use an adoption agency, while others consultadoption facilitators in the United States.A. confidentB. justifiedC. sensibleD. potentialSection B (0.5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each one is a sentence with something missing. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.11. It is a long time since we’ve been _____________; I hope everything goes as well as lasttime.A. united upB. brought upC. teamed upD. picked up12. In many countries now, smoking is not _____________ in public places.A. permissiveB. permissibleC. permutableD. pernicious13. These demands ______________ the agreements we have reached.A. run away fromB. go against toC. go counter toD. act counter from14. He made a _____________ speech that caused a great deal of argument.A. successfulB. touchingC. provocativeD. hostile15. He seems purposefully to _____________ the importance of the deal.A. look downB. ignoreC. overlookD. play down16. I can’t understand the ______________ of anyone who would do a terrible thing like that.A. mentalityB. powerC. intelligenceD. function17. Because of ________________ ways of life, the couple has some difficulty getting alongwith each other.A. incomprehensibleB. incomparableC. inconceivableD. incompatible18. New York probably has the largest number of different language _____________ in theworld.A. neighborhoodsB. communitiesC. clustersD. assemblies19. As ____________ China and other emerging export powers, efforts to strengthen anti-corruption activities are gaining momentum.A. in the light ofB. in the event ofC. in the case ofD. in the course of20. According to an Australian research, moderate drinkers ____________ better thinkers thanheavy drinkers or those who never drink.A. end upB. take upC. put upD. turn upII. Reading Comprehension (10 points)Directions: In this part of the test, there are two short passages. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer from the four choices given and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.Passage OneWhere anyone reaching the age of 60 was considered to the near death’s door at the turn of the 20th century, it is barely old enough for retirement at the turn of the 21st century. And scientists are still not holding back. They say that as new anti-ageing treatments become available, our species will get even older. While few would argue that living longer is an attractive idea, the rapid increase in the number of years begs a question: Can our health expectancy be as close as possible to our life expectancy?Predictions for future health expectancy have changed over the past few decades. In the 1980s, life expectancy was increasing but the best data suggested that for every increased year of life expectancy, a greater fraction was disabled life expectancy. What we would see was a piling up of chronic illness and related disability which medical science couldn’t prevent.But that world view changed suddenly in the early 1900s with the publication of a study by researchers at Duke University, who had been following the health of 20,000 people for almosta decade. They showed that disability among the elderly was not only dropping, but it was doing so at an ever-increasing rate.Arlan Richardson, director of the Barshop Institute for Ageing and Longevity research, predicts that understanding the mechanisms behind calorie restriction and other genetic reasons behind ageing could be used within the next two decades to give people several extra healthy years of life. Restrict how much an animal eats, for example, and it will live longer. In lab experiments, rats on calorie-restricted diets were found to be physiologically younger, got diseases later in life and, at any rate, had less severe cases. “From the models that have been looked at, the increase in lifespan is usually in the range of 15-30% maximum,”says Richardson. Cutting calories is thought to trigger a switch in an animal’s behavior from normal to a state of stasis in which growth and ageing are temporarily put on hold. When food becomes available again, the animal’s behavior switches back.Richardson says that thinking about stopping ageing is a “little bit silly” at the moment but doesn’t dismiss it altogether, arguing that none of the illnesses related to ageing should be inevitable. Start with a high-quality body (and that means eating your greens, not smoking and doing lots of exercise in your younger days) and you can keep it going for longer with high quality maintenance. “It’ll be the difference between a Rolls-Royce and a cheap car.”21. It can be seen from the first paragraph that people have doubts on whether _____A. it is possible to live a longer and healthy life.B. humans can live as long as scientists predict.C. living longer is still considered a good idea.D. new anti-ageing treatments are safe for human.22. In the 1980s, the data on people’s health expectancy____A. gave an optimistic prediction.B. showed an unclear future.C. led to a pessimistic perceptionD. turned out to be a mixed blessing.23. In the lab experiment on rats, __________A. food restriction is not the only factor proved to have worked.B. responses to food restriction vary from animal to animal.C. the animals’ lifespan increases with the amount of food eatenD. different amounts of food cause a change in the animals’ behaviour24. Richardson believes that _____A. it is impossible for humans to stop ageing.B. it is worthwhile to talk about stopping ageing.C. stopping ageing is a dream that may come true.D. illness is the biggest obstacle to stopping ageing.25. Rolls-Royce is used to convey the idea that ____A. quality life is out of reach for most people.B. quality life can slow down the process of ageing.C. how long one can live depends on the genes one carried.D. the more money one invests in health, the healthier one will be.Passage TwoWeary after centuries of fighting the surging North Sea from gushing into this low-lying nation, the Netherlands is rethinking how to keep Dutch feet dry.The traditional method of stopping flood water has been to build dikes. But at the Second World Water Forum, a five-day conference that was 10 start today in The Hague, Dutch water experts were to explain that the best way to handle the water may be to let it in.In the Netherlands —half of which lies below sea level —the Ministry of Water Management has designated several low-lying regions as "calamity flood plains" that would be used in emergencies to divert floodwaters from populated areas, spokesman Hans Scholten said.Referring to the fable of a Dutch boy named Hans Brinker who saved the nation from disaster by plugging a hole in the sea barrier. Undersecretary for Water Management Monique de Vries said: "Hans Brinker will have to take his finger out of the dike and pull on his galoshes."Although the country has built dikes and reclaimed land since the Middle Ages, repeatedflooding of farmland in recent years and high maintenance costs have led to a rethinking about the old methods."Sometimes it doesn't make sense to ignore the processes of nature," said Bert Blase, spokesman for an association of regional water boards. "Hooding certain nature reserve areas every few years would be good for the environment."Pan of the plan involves widening river beds to allow larger volumes of water to How to the sea. Although it is still unclear how much land could eventually be allocated to the project — some inhabitants would have to be relocated — large areas of the eastern Dutch province of Gclderland have been labeled as suitable.While flooding is a serious threat to die Dutch, global warming could expose many more in this country of 15 million to drought and water pollution if governments do not take drastic measures, conference organizers have warned.More than 3.500 delegates from 150 countries will attend the conference, the follow-up to the first global water congress, which was held in Marrakech, Morocco, two years ago.With one-sixth of the world's population lacking clean drinking water, forum organizers have called for annual global spending on water problems to be more than doubled from about $70 billion or $80 billion to $180 billion.In the closing stages of the conference, ministers from more than 100 countries will meet to discuss sustainable water for the world's growing population and farmers who grow crops for mass consumption.26. What is the new idea the experts put forward to keep Dutch feet dry?A. To build more powerful damsB. To let the sea water in the insideC. To ignore the process of natureD. To flood certain nature reserves27. Hans Brinker is known as a national hero________.A. in Dutch history who succeeded in diverting floodwater from the populated areasB. who look his finger out of the dike and built a sea barrierC. who pulled his finger on his galoshes and saved the nation from being drownedD. a legend who saved the nation by stopping the sea flood in28. Which of the following is NOT included in the forth-coming Dutch project in saving the nation from possible sea floods?A. To designate some low-lying regions as "calamity flood plains".B. To let the sea flood certain nature reserve areas every few years.C. To broaden some river beds to allow more river water to flow to the sea.D. To expose many more areas of the country to drought or flood.29. All the following are the topics to be discussed in the Second World Water ForumEXCEPT________.A. how to divert floodwaters from the populated areas of HollandB. how to reduce water pollution and provide more healthy drinking water for the growingpopulationC. how to help farmers to keep on the sustainable agriculture by watering their crops timelyD. how to take measures to slow down the ever-accelerating global warming-up tendency30. The best way to paraphrase the sentence "Sometimes it doesn't make sense to ignore theprocess of nature" is_________.A. Sometimes it's no use ignoring the process of natureB. In some cases man can and must neglect the law of natureC. It would often be harmful for Man to go against the process of natureD. Man must always follow the way of how things are going onIII. Translation (20 points)Section A (10 points)Directions: Put the following paragraph into Chinese.Perhaps it’s not quite right to call the iPhone revolutionary. It won’t create a new market or change the entertainment industry the way the iPod did. When you get right down to it, thedevice doesn’t even have that many new features –it’s not like Jobs invented voice mail, or text messaging, or conference calling or mobile Web browsing. He just noticed that they were broken, and he fixed them.Section B (10 points)Directions: Put the following paragraph into English.没有盼头的日子是苍白不可想象的。

2019年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语(一)真题答案

2019年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语(一)真题答案

2019年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语(一)真题答案19考研今天已经落下帷幕,不管怎样都先为自己鼓个掌,接下来已经考完的同学也可以安心对答案了,超详细的英一答案无忧考网已备好,一起来看看吧2019年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语(一)试题解析Section ⅠUse of English1. C. Few2. C. run3. B. If4. D. literally5. A.back6. B. off7. D. unfamiliar8. C.way9. A. So10. D. eventually11. A. surprised12. B. option13. D. For example14. C. spot15. B. through16. D. breaks17. A. artificial18. D. Finally19. B. marks20. C. leadSection ⅡReading ComprehensionPart AText 121 A. enhance banks’sense of responsibility22 D. "short-termism" in economic activities23 B. adverse24 C. the approaches to promoting "long-termism"25 B. patience as a corporate virtueText 226 D. The influence of consumer culture.27 A. To help freshmen adapt to college learning28 A. A obtain more financial support29 C. to be identical with each other.30 B.analyzing the causes behind it.Text 331 C. involves some concerns raised by AI today32 D.is too limited for us to reproduce it33 B. is still beyond our capacity34 A. affirmation35 C. The Conscience of AI: Complex But InevitableText 436 C. make more online shopper pay sales tax37 D. were considered unfavorable by states38 D. harmed fair market competition39 B. Big- chain owners40 D. cites some cases related to it and analyses their implicationsPart B 本篇新题型属于排序题。

2019年研究生学位英语统考真题

2019年研究生学位英语统考真题

2019年研究⽣学位英语统考真题2016年学位课统考真题(A卷)Paper OnePart I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 20 points)Section A ( 1 point each)1. A Beauty has advantages and disadvantages.B. Beauty has different meanings to different people.C. Beauty brings attention and opportunities.D. Beauty comes from action and good qualities.2. A. She is using the book now.B. She may give him a hand.C. She can’t lend him the book.D. She will keep the book for him.3. A Rachel lives fairly close to her.B Rachel visits her quite often.C Rachel comes here once a month.D Rachel rarely gets to see her.4. A She forgot about the time change.B She didn’t receive the text messageC Her roommate forgot to give her the message.D Her roommate was too nervous to tell her.5. A He should have got better grades.B The test was based on lecture material.C She misplaced her textbook.D Small luck plays a big role.6. A On the 16th of June.B. On the 18th of June.C On the 9th of June.D On the 8th of June.7. A. Go to sleep.B. Watch the movie later.C Change the channel.D Set the alarm clock.8. A Wear a formal suit.B Wear casual clothes.C Dress up for the party.D Dress in a costume.9. A. She likes to drink coffee.B She rarely wakes up early.C She needs tea to feel alert.D She always skips breakfast.Section BMini-talk One10. A Southern Europe.B United Arab EmiratesC. North Africa.D. The United States.11. A The wings B The tail C The windowsD The engines12. A To change the airplane industryB To make a trip in a tiny plane.C. To overcome weather issues.D To prove the power of new energy sources.Mini-talk Two13. A Feeling sleepy at work.B Feeling sad or depressedC Feeling unable to think clearly.D Feeling tired in the morning.14. A Time zone change.B An extra hour of sleepC Travel by air far distancesD Unmatched work schedule and lifestyle15. A Nighttime work is hard on some of the workers.B Early risers have litter improvement in wellbeing.C A better rest can benefit employers financially.D Workers report the same level of improvement.Section C16. Choose clothing that fits the employer’s ______(2 words) and keep yourself clean and tidy.17. Leave your house in _____(3 words) to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your interview.18. Firmly ____(2 words) , right hand only, even if you’re left-handed.19. If the interviewer seems distracted, lighten the atmosphere by telling an ____(3 words) story about your qualifications.20. If you don’t understand a question orstatement, ask the interviewer to ____(3 words) it.Part II. V ocabulary ( 10 minutes, 10 points) Section A points)21. Digital technology can be used to alleviate the harmful side effects brought about by farming.A intensifyB reduceC triggerD convert22. It is believed that any improvement in water efficiency would be of considerable benefit .A enormousB marginalC potentialD beneficial23. Materials science is rapidly transforming the way that everything from cars to light bulbs is made.A enhancingB multiplyingC alteringD pursuing24. The economy of the United States is probably the envy of the world, and its armedforces are unrivalled.A unmatchedB ungrounded D undefined D unpurified25. The central government of China has set about boosting the consumption of greener energy.A discardedB demandedC cancelledD initiated26. Her voice had a peculiarly engaging quality; it was deep, a little husky, and one always heard the breath vibrating behind it.A appealingB disgustingC emergingD painstaking27. Purchase of a second-hand house is a difficult problem that requires careful assessment.A predictionB evaluationC elaborationD assimilation28. A number of ingenious techniques are employed to make the workmanship more delicate.A recruitedB hiredC adopted Dcreated29. The business will show a profit in September provided that sales remain steady all summer.A as soon asB on condition thatC in order thatD by the time30. The miners who had been stuck underground for days were taken to a hospital right away.A for the time beingB behind the timesC at timesD in no timeSection B point each)31. Some infectious diseases, such as AIDS, take a heavy___on human immunity.A impactB lossC tollD casualty32. Because of poor grammar, some sentences in research papers by Chinese students seem ___to the reviewers.A incomprehensibleB inedibleC inestimableD irreplaceable33. Almost each college student is equippedwith a cell phone, laptop and other electronic ____A galaxiesB ornamentsC utensilsD gadgets34. Running for president is ____ demanding , emotionally draining, and physically taxing.A incoherentlyB intellectuallyC intimatelyD invalidly35. The common pattern of human influence on tropical rainforest is a ____ of the habitat into smaller patches.36. State leaders of each generation have to think about how to ___complicated economic issues.A adoreB assembleC addressD alienate37. In 2008, Sarkozy threatened to boycott the Olympic Games in Beijing, ___kowtow shortly afterwards by promising never to interfere with China’s affairs.A only toB so as toC as toD prior to38. New methods of irrigation can reducewater consumption by roughly 30%____conventional systems.A but forB compared withC related toD other than39. As long as you are pursuing your dream, your efforts will eventually ____.A wear offB pay offC ward offD turn off40. The younger you begin ____, the easier it is to remain physically active throughout your life.A setting outB figuring outC running outD working outPart III Cloze Test ( 10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)A college education is completely necessary for each of us, but we have to ask what it –41—to get into college? High school grades and standardized tests are still the most common measurements. –42—this information is often considered alongsideother sources of information, other indicators of college potential are typically not considered if high school grades and standardized test scores don’t reach a certain –43---.Even though standardized test scores do predict –44—performance and job performance, relying so heavily on these scores is problematic –45—a number of reasons. For one, studies have found that the SAT is a better predictor of college performance for white students. –46—reason is that other key skills are neglected that contribute to life success, defined more –47—than merely the capacity for academic learning, including active learning –48--, natural motivation, social-emotional intelligence, imagination and creativity. Creativity and imagination are particularly important skills in this century, --49—how quickly this world is changing. This world needs people who are not only quick learners,but also reflective learners as well as –50--- of new knowledge.B takesC seemsD likes. But B However C While D YetB destinationC aspectD perspective physical B artistic C mechanical D academicbecause of B due to C for D owing to The second B A second C Second D The otherbroadly B narrowly C usually D strictly outcomes B advantages C qualifications D strategiesconcerning B regarding C considering D involvingapplicants B creators C witnesses D successorsApply, application, applicantSucceed, successive, succeeding , successorsContinual , continuous80 Years has witnessed the ups and downs of ……Standard, level, criteriaWater table, water levelHigh level, low levelDesign criteriaStandard for designPart IV Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Passage OneA year ago, my boss announced that our large New York ad agency would be moving to an open office. After nine years as a senior writer, I was forced to trade in my private office for a seat at a long, shared table. It felt like my boss had ripped off my clothes and left me standing in my underwear.However, about 70 percent of . offices now have no or low partitions. Silicon Valley has been the leader in bringing down the dividers. Google, Yahoo and American Express are all adherents. Facebook designed the largest open floor plan in the world, housing nearly 3,000 engineers.Adhere to …These new floor plans are ideal for maximizing a company’s space while minimizing costs. Bosses love the ability to keep a closer eye on their employees, ensuring movie-watching, constant social media-browsing and unlimited personal cellphoneuse isn’t occupying billing hours. While employees feel like they’re part of a relaxed, innovative enterprise, the environment ultimately damages workers’attention spans, creativity and satisfaction. Furthermore, a sense of privacy boosts job performance, while the opposite can causefeeling of helplessness. In addition to the distractions, my colleagues and I have been more vulnerable to illness. Last flu season took down a succession of my co-workers like dominoes.As the new space intended, I’ve formed interesting, unexpected bonds with my colleagues. But my personal performance at work has hit an all-time low. Each day, my associates and I are seated at a table staring at each other, having an ongoing 12-person conversation from 9 a.m to 5 . those who have worked in private offices for decades have proven to be the most noisy and tough. They haven’t had to consider how their loud habits affect others, so I can only work effectively during times when no one else is around, or if I isolate myself in one of the small, constantly sought-after, glass-windowed meeting rooms. To make the open-office model work, employers have to take measures to improve work efficiency. For one, they should create more private areas----ones without open windows. Also, they should implement rules on when interaction should be limited. And please, let’s eliminate the music that blankets our workspaces. Companies could simply join another trend----allowing employees to work from home. That model boosts productivity, with employees working more hours and taking fewer breaks. There are fewer interruptions when employees work remotely. At home, my greatest distraction is the refrigerator.51. Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?A The author enjoyed working in an open office.B This open-office model has gained popularity.C Companies are compelled to shift to an open office.D Google and Yahoo refuse to go along with the trend.52. Large open floor plans can help bosses to ____A reduce investment in research.B show movies to workers in the officeC supervise co-workers’ conversations.D restrict the use of personal cell phones.53. According to Paragraph 4, an open office ____A can benefit workers’ mental health.B brings no relaxation to workers at all.C adversely affects productivity and health.D contribute to better productivity .54. It can be concluded from Paragraph 5 that in an open office ___A fellow workers are likely to spend a long time talking.B one’s personal performance can be improved easily.C work efficiency can be ensured amid frequent interaction.D most of the workers can easily become close friends.55. The last sentence of this passage suggests that the author___A can hardly concentrate on his work at home.B often suffers from the noise of the refrigerator.C works more efficiently at home than in the open office.D has nobody to talk to while working at home.56. The central idea of this passage is that the open-office model___A should be highly recommended.B is destroying the workplace.C is more of a blessing than a curse.D proves to be quite innovativePassage TwoThe mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has spread to 22 countries in the Americas, is terrifying to pregnant women and their partners. The virus may cause birth defects inbabies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy. In Brazil more than 4,000 have been born with abnormally small heads since last October, compared with fewer than 200 in a typical year. The response of several governments has triggered a debate about abortion and birth control which may outlast the outbreak itself.OutbreakBreak outStudent-leading movementStudent-led movement.Input, output , outset, outskirts, outspread, uphold,Outgrow, outlastMan-eating society , man-eaten societyMan-made satelliteSound-producing insectsIt started after some governments advised women to delay getting pregnant. Colombia, which has the second-highest number of infections after Brazil, advised women to wait six to eight months. Jamaica issued a similar recommendation, even though no cases of Zika have yet been reported there. El Salvador’s government suggested that women should delay pregnancy until 2018. Panama warned women from vulnerable communities not to conceive.Some women find this advice rather bossy. Others say that governments have done little to help women control their fertility.A lobby group in New York notes that rates of teenage pregnancy in Latin America are among the world’s highest, as 56% of pregnancies in Latin America and the Caribbean are unintended.Rates of accidental pregnancy are high because sex education is inadequate and birth。

研究生学位英语考试试题

研究生学位英语考试试题

2005年1月份研究生学位课英语统考试题Paper OnePart I :Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 20 points )Section A (1 point each)1.A: He refuses to help the woman. B: He can‘t handle the equipment by himself.C: He thinks some other people can do it better.D; He thinks the equipment is too heavy for the woman.2.A: His colleagues have contributed a lot. B: All of his colleagues congratulated him.C. The award has been given to his colleagues. D He doesn‘t deserve the honor.3. A: He dislike Jack‘s name. B He doesn‘t care who Jack is.C He doesn‘t know Jack well.D He dislikes Jack.4. A: The man is cracking a joke on her.B It is impossible to buy a genuine antique for so little money.C The man is out of his mind about the old vase.D The man has run into a great fortune.5. A: He can‘t find a good idea about the problem. B He feels hopeless about the project.C He has encountered another problem.D He is going to give up the project.6. A: It is worthwhile. B It has a very tight schedule.C It was a waste of time.D It took him too much time on the road.7. A: It‘s useless to talk to the professor. B The professor is often unfair.C The man has done well enough.D The man can‘t be be tter next time.8. A The man should not say things like that. B The man should fight back.C The man should show his anger openly.D The man should not complain openly.9. A: She was injured in the shoulder. B She disliked the people who attended the party.C She was laughed at for her behaviour.D She was unpopular at the party.Section B (1 point each)Mini-talk One10. A: Improving the conditions of farm animals. B: Increasing the production of farm animals.C: Regulating the food marketing system.D: Regulating the food stores and restaurant chains.11. A: Because they want to save more money. B: Because they want the hens to lay more eggs.C Because they want the hens to grow more lean meat.D Because they want to sell the hens at a better price.12. A: Chickens should be kept in clean places. B: Pigs should be housed in large metal boxes.C: Farm animals should be slaughtered in factories.D Farm animals should be killed without feeling pain.Mini-talk Two13. A: Under the mountains is the state of Nevada.B: At the power centers in almost forty states.C: Under the deep ocean . D Near the inactive volcanoes.14. A: People object to burying it at the power centers.B: The power centers have no more space to store it.C: It is very dangerous to bury it in populous areas.D: The new site is the estate of the federal government.15. A; There are active volcanoes nearby. B: Some people still live in the area.C: The area is close to Las Vegas. D The area is geographically unsafe.Section C (1 point each)You will hear the recording twice. At the end of the talk there will be a 3-minute pause, during which time you are asked to write down your answers briefly on the Answer Sheet. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions (请在录音结束后把16-20题的答案抄写在答题纸上.) 16.What percentage of plant and animal species on Earth do rain forests contain?17. What critical role do rain forests play besides being home to animals and plants?18. How much has global output of carbon dioxide increased in the past century?19. To be classified as a rain forest, how should the trees look?20. How large is the size of the rain forest in South America?Part I Vocabulary Section A1.This student was expelled from school because he had forged some documents for overseasstudy.A frustratedB formulatedC fabricatedD facilitated2.Opinion polls suggest that the approval rate of the president is on the increase.A agreementB consensus Cpermission D support3. A man of resolve will not retreat easily from setbacks or significant challenges.A pull outB pull upC pull inD pull over4. As few household appliances are now perfect, this minor defect is negligible.A detectableB triflingC inexcusableD magnificent5. The U.S. athletes topped the gold medal tally for the 3rd straight time this summer.A directB proceedingC verticalD successive6. Despite tremendous achievement, formidable obstacles to development will persist.A difficultB sustainableC externalD unpredictable7. Moderate and regular exercise can boost the rate of blood circulation and metabolism.A restrictB reduceC increaseD stabilize8. The manager is seeking some cost-effective methods that can call forth their initiative .A efficientB conventionalC economicalD unique.9. The report proposes that students be allowed to work off their debt through community service.A pay offB get offC dispose ofD run off10. It was a tragic love affair that only gave rise to pain.A brought forwardB brought aboutC brought downD brought inSection B :11. As females in their 40s tend to ____ weight, they are to go in for outdoor activities.A take onB hold onC carry onD put on12. The shop-owner took a load of ____-crusted bread and handed it to the child.A fragileB crispC vagueD harsh13. The excessive hospitality ____ the local officials failed to leave us assured.A on the point ofB on the grounds ofC on the advice ofD on the part of14.These intelligence officers tried a ___ of persuasion and force to get the information they wanted.A combinationB collaborationC convictionD confrontation15. The terminally ill patient lying in the ___ care unit was kept alive on life support.A apprehensiveB intensiveC extensiveD comprehensive16. The very sound of our national anthem being played at the awarding ceremony is ____.A ice-breakingB eye-catchingC painstakingD soul-touching17. Leading universities in China prefer to enroll ___ brilliant high school students.A intellectuallyB intelligiblyC intelligentlyD intimately18. When a heavy vehicle is ___ in the mud, the driver has to ask for help.A involvedB stuckC interferedD specialized19. A risk or effect may diminish ___, but it may also increase for some reason.A at willB over timeC under wayD so far20. It‘s in your best ____ to quit smoking, for you have some breathing problems.A sakeB benefitC advantageD interestPart II. Cloze―Techno-stress‖----frustration arising from pressure to use new technology----is said to be 21 , reports Maclean‘s magazine of Canada. Studies point to causes that 22 ―the never-ending process of learning how to use new technologies to the 23 of work and home life as a result of 24 like e-mail, call-forwarding and wireless phones.‖ How can you cope? Experts recommend setting 25 . Determine whether using a particular device will really simplify life or merely add new 26 . Count on having to invest time to learn a new technology well enough to realize its full benefits. ― 27 time each day to turn the technology off,‖ and devote time to other things afforded or deserving 28 attention. ―People start the day by making the 29 mistake of opening their e-mail, instead of wo rking to a plan,‖ notes Vancouver productivity expert Dan Stamp. ―The best hour and a half of the day is spent on complete30 .‖21. A descending B narrowing C mounting D widening22. A pass on B range from C deal with D give up23. A confusion B construction C contribution D conduction24. A creations B promotions C productions D innovations25. A laws B boundaries C deadlines D barriers26. A convenience B advantages C flexibility D complexity27. A Put forward B Put across C Put aside D Put up28. A prior B major C senior D superior29. A fragmental B fictional C fractional D fundamental30. A relaxation B entertainment C rubbish D hobbyPart III. Reading ComprehensivePassage OneThe study of genetics has given rise to a profitable new Industry called biotechnology. As the name suggests, it blends biology and modern technology through such techniques as genetic engineering. Some of the new biotech companies, as they are called, specialize in agriculture and are working enthusiastically to patent seeds that give a high yield, that resist disease, drought, and frost, and that reduce the need for hazardous chemicals. If such goals could be achieved, it would be most beneficial. But some have raised concern about genetically engineered crops.―In nature, genetic diversity is created within certain limits,”says the book Genetic Engineering, Food, and Our Environment.―A rose can be crossed with a different kind of rose, but a rose will never cross with a potato…‖ Genetic engineering, on the other hand, usually involves taking genes from one species and inserting them into another in an attempt to transfer adesired property or character. This could mean, for example, selecting a gene which leads to the production of a chemical with antifreeze properties from an arctic fish, and joining it into a potato or strawberry to make it frost-resistant. It is now possible for plants to be engineered with genes taken from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans.In essence, then, biotechnology allows humans to break the genetic walls that separate species.Like the green revolution, what some call the gene revolution contributes to the problem of genetic uniformity---some say even more so because geneticists can employ techniques such as cloning and tissue culture, processes that produce perfectly identical copies, or clones. Concerns about the erosion of biodiversity, therefore, remain. Genetically altered plants, however, raise new issues, such as the effects that they may have on us and the environment. ―We are flying blindly into a new era of agricultural biotechnology with high hopes, few constraints, and little idea of the potential outcomes,‖ said science writer Jeremy Rifkin.31. According to the author, biotech companies are ______A mostly specialized in agriculture.B those producing seeds of better propertiesC mainly concerned about the genetically engineered crops.D likely to have big returns in their business.32. Now biotech products are made ____.A within the limits of natural genetics .B by violating laws of natural genetics.C without the interference of humans.D safer than those without the use of biotechnology33. In nature, genetic diversity is created ____A by mixing different speciesB within the species itselfC through natural selectionD through selection or contest34.Biotechnoly has made it possible ____A for us to solve the food shortage problem in the world.B for plants to be produced with genes of humans.C for humans to assume the cold-resistant property.D to grow crops with the taste of farm animals.35. According to the author, with the development of biotechnology ____A the species of creatures will be reduced. D we will suffer from fewer and fewer diseases.B our living environment will be better than it is now.C humans will pay for its side effect.36. T he author‘s attitude towards genetic engineering can best be described ____A optimisticB pessimisticC concernedD suspiciousPassage TwoThe practice of capital punishment is as old as government itself. For most of history, it has not been considered controversial. Since ancient times most governments have punished a wide variety of crimes by death and have conducted executions as a routine part of the administration of criminal law. However, in the mid-18th century, social critics in Europe began to emphasize the worth of the individual and to criticize government practices they considered unjust, including capital punishment. The controversy and debate whether government should utilize the death penalty continue today.The first significant movement to abolish the death penalty began during the era known as the Age of Enlightenment. In 1764 Italian jurist and philosopher Cesare Beccaria published An Essay on Crimes and Punishments. Many consider this influential work the leading document in the early campaign capital punishment. Other individuals who campaigned against executions duringthis period include French authors V oltaire and Denis Diderot, British philosophers David Hume and Adam Smith, and political theorist Thomas Paine in the United States.Critics of capital punishment argue that it is cruel and inhumane, while supporters consider it a necessary form of revenge for terrible crimes. Those who advocates the death penalty declare that it is a uniquely effective punishment that prevents crime. However, advocates and opponents of the death penalty dispute the proper interpretation of statistical analyses of its preventing effect. Opponents of capital punishment see the death penalty as a human right issue involving the proper limits of governmental power. In contrast, those who want governments to continue to execute tend to regard capital punishment as an issue of criminal justice policy. Because of these alternative viewpoint, there is a profound difference of opinion not only about what is the right answer on capital punishment, but also about what type of question is being asked when the death penalty becomes a public issue.37. We can learn from the first paragraph that in ancient times _________A death penalty had been carried out before government came into being.B people thought it was right for the government to conduct executions.C death penalty was practiced scarcely in European countries.D many people considered capital punishment unjust and cruel.38. Why was capital punishment questioned in the mid-18th century in Europe?A People began to criticize their government.B The government was unjust in this period.C People began to realize the value of life.D Social critics were very active at that time.39. Italian jurist and philosopher Cesare Beccaria ____A was the first person to question the rightness of death penalty.B was regarded as an important author criticizing capital punishment.C was the first person who emphasized the worth of the individuals.D first raised the theory against capital punishment.40. Critics of capital punishment insist that it ___.A violates human rights regulations.B is an ineffective punishment of the criminalsC is just the revenge for terrible crimes.D involves killing without mercy.41. The advocates and opponents of the death penalty _____A agree that it is a human rights issueB agree that it can prevent crimes.C explain its statistical analyses differentlyD think that they are asked different types of questions.42. The author‘s attitude towards capital punishment can be summarized as _____A supportiveB criticalC neutralD contradictoryPassage ThreeBears mostly live alone, except for mothers and their babies, and males and females during mating season. Bears form temporary groups only in exceptional circumstances, when food is plentiful in a small area. Recent evidence also suggests that giant pandas may form small social groups, perhaps because bamboo is more concentrated than the patchy food resources of other bear species. Other bears may live alone but exist in a social network. A male and female may live in an area partly shared in common----although they tolerate each other, each defends its range from other bears of the same sex. Male young usually leave their mothers to live in other areas, but female young often live in a range that is commonly shared with that of their mother.The key to a bear‘s survival is finding enough food to satisfy the en ergy demands of its largesize. Bears travel over huge territories in search of food, and they remember the details of the landscape they cover. They use their excellent memories to return to locations where they have had success finding food in past years or seasons. Most bears are able to climb trees to chase small animals or gain access to additional plant vegetation. The exceptions are polar bears and large adult brown bears----their heavy weight makes it difficult for them to climb trees.Bears that live in regions with cold winters spend the coldest part of the year asleep in sheltered dens, including brown bears, American and Asiatic black bears, and female polar bears. Pregnant females give birth in the winter in the protected surroundings of these dens. After fattening up during the summer and fall when food is abundant, the bears go into this winter home to conserve energy during the part of the year when food is scarce. Winter sleep differs from hibernation in that a bear is easily aroused from sleep. In addition, a bear‘s body temperature drops only a few degrees in its winter sleep. In contrast, a true hibernator undergoes more extensive changes in bodily functions. For instance, the body temperature of the Arctic ground squirrel drops from 380C to as low as -30C.43. Most bears live alone because _________A they don‘t want to keep a social network.B each bear feeds on different kinds of food.C male and female bears can‘t tolerate each other.D they don‘t want other bears to share th eir food.44.According to the passage, bears of the same sex ____A can get along with each other peacefully.B share their range with each other.C live in an area partly shared in common.D can‘t live peacefully in the same area.45.As is told about bears in the passage, we know that _____A it is easy for bears to find enough food if they can climb trees.B a bear can long remember where it has found food.C all except polar bears are able to climb trees to catch their prey.D all except polar bears and adult brown bears feed on small animals.46. Bears sleep in their sheltered dens in cold winter because ____A their babies need to be born in a cold and protected surrounding.B they need to fatten themselves up in the cold season.C they need to convert their fat into energy in winter.D they can‘t find enough food in the cold season.47. Winter sleep differs from hibernation in that _______A animals in hibernation don‘t wake up easily.B animals in hibernation are aroused regularly for energy supply.C the body temperature of animals in winter sleep doesn‘t change.D animals in winter sleep experience drastic changes in bodily functions.48. The passage is mainly about ___.A the species of bearsB the food category of bearsC the winter sleep of bearsD the behavior of bearsPassage FourThe young man who came to the door--- he was about thirty, perhaps, with a handsome, smiling face---- didn‘t seem to find my lateness offensive, and led me into a larg e room. On one side of the room sat half a dozen women, all in white; they were much occupied with a beautiful baby, who seemed to belong to the youngest of the women. On the other side of the room sat seven or eightmen, young, dressed in dark suits, very much at ease, and very imposing. The sunlight came into the room with the peacefulness that one remembers from rooms in one‘s early childhood--- a sunlight encountered later only in one‘s dreams. I remember being astounded by the quietness, the ease, the peace , and the taste. I was introduced, they greeted me with a genuine cordiality and respect ---and the respect increased my fright, for it meant that they expected something of me that I knew in my heart, for their sakes, I could not give ---and we sat down. Elijah Muhammad was not in the room. Conversation was slow , but not as stiff as I had feared it would be. They kept it going, for I simply did not know which subjects I could acceptably bring up. They knew more about me and read more of what I had written, than I had expected , and I wondered what they made of it all, what they took my usefulness to be. The women were carrying on their own conversations, in low tones; I gathered that they were not expected to take part in male conversations. A few women kept coming in and out of the room, apparently making preparations for dinner. We, the men, did not plunge deeply into any subject, for, clearly, we were all waiting for the appearance of Elijah. Presently, the men, one by one, left the room and returned. Then I was asked if I would like to wash, and I, too, walked down the hall to the bathroom. Shortly after I came back, we stood up, and Elijah entered. I don‘t know what I had expected to see. I had read some of his speeches, and had heard fragments of others on the radio and on television, so I associated him with strength. But, no ----the man who came into the room was small and slender, really very delicately put together, with a thin face, large warm eyes, and a most winning smile. Something came into the room with him ---- his worshipers‘ joy at seeing him, his joy at seeing them. It was the kind of encounter one watches with a smile simply because it is so rare that people enjoy one another.49.Which of the following is the best alternative word f or ―imposing‖?A EnthusiasticB HostileC ImpressiveD Anxious50. Which word best describes the atmosphere in the room?A TranquilB SolemnC ChaoticD Stressful51.How did the author feel when he was greeted with respect?A DelightedB AstonishedC EmbarrassedD Scared52. Which of the following statements is true about the author?A He talked little.B He was puzzledC He enjoyed the conversationD He got more respect than he deserved.53. The man didn‘t get deeply involved in any subject because they ____A had little knowledgeB didn‘t know one another well.C wanted to relax themselvesD awaited the arrival of someone important54. What can we learn about Elijah?A He was admired by others.B He was very handsome.C He was a man with determinationD He was happy to give speeches.Passage FiveSingapore‘s Mixed Reality Lab is working on new ways of interacting with computers, including wearable devices and virtual war room that will allow officials to work together online as if they were all in one place. Its director is a spiky-haired Australian, a postmodern match for the fictional British agent James Bond‘s tool man, Q.It is funded by the Defense Science & Technology Agency, which controls half the $ 5 billion defense budget, and sponsors hundreds of research projects every year. The agency came to worldwide attention last year when it took justone day to customize a thermal scanner in order to detect travelers with high fever, helping to stem the spread of SARS.DSTA is now working on a range of projects that are attracting attention in both the commercial and military worlds. It devised an air-conditioning system that harnesses melting ice and cool seawater to conserve electricity at the new Changi Naval Base, and could have broad civilian applications.Singapore can easily afford Western hardware, but off-the-shelf products are often unsuitable for the tropical conditions in Southeast Asia. For example, the DSTA is funding development of an anti-chemical-weapons suit that works not as a shield, but as a sort of weapon. The Singapore garments, made of a revolutionary plastic-like material that is much lighter and cooler than traditional fabrics, actually degrade suspect substance on contact.Much of the agency‘s work is geared toward helping this resource-poor city-state overcome its natural limitations, says its director R&D, William Lau Yue Khei. Conserving manpower is one of the agency‘s most critical assignmen ts, because Singapore is a nation of 5 million people dwarfed by larger neighbors, including Indonesia and Malaysia. Right now, the biggest DSTA project is computerizing a stealth warship so that it can run on half the usual crew. Making equipment lighter is a particular agency specialty, because the universal military rule of thumb is that a soldier should carry no more than one third his body weight, and that seems that smaller Singaporean soldiers should carry no more than 24 kilos, or 20 percent less than Europeans, says DSTA project manager Choo Hui Weing. One such program: the Advanced Combat Man System, has produced a lightweight handguard that controls an integrated laser range finder, digital compass and a targeting camera. Top that, Q.55. It can be inferred from the passage that Q is probably________A a mechanic in James Bond‘s garage.B a fictional Australian with spiky hair.C a director of the Advanced Combat Man SystemD An imaginary engineer who invents advanced equipment.56. Which of the following statements concerning DSTA true?A It became world-known for its high efficiency in preventing the SARS spread.B It funds numerous research programs, including Mixed Reality lab.C It devised an air-conditioning system now widely used in households.D It takes credit for conserving electricity at the new Changi Naval Base.57. The suit described in the third paragraph can be used as a sort of weapon mainly because ___A it is made of a new material resembling plastics.B it can reduce harmful effects of chemicals on it.C it has been adapted to the tropical weather there.D its light weight allows soldiers to carry more equipment.58. Which of the following is Not mentioned as a disadvantage of Singapore?A Smaller soldiersB Smaller populationC Limited defense budgetD Limited natural resources59. The Advance Combat Man System is mentioned in the last paragraph mainly to show ____A what DSTA has done to meet the country‘s special needs.B how sophisticated the equipments designed by DSTA can be.C why it is difficult for Q to compete with CHoo Hui Weing .D how Singapore‘s technology is superior to that of the British.60. The main purpose of the passage is to ____A analyze Singapore‘s defense system.B summarize the contributions of DSTA.C introduce the technical advantages of a small country.D describe the roles and achievements of a government agency.Paper Two Part IV TranslationSection AQuitting smoking is more of a matter of willpower than of individual choice, for smoking is widely recognized as addictive. Although counseling and medication can increase the odds that a smoker quits permanently, the best way to avoid dilemmas is never to take up smoking to begin with.The irreversible effects of cigarette smoking vary in intensity and are related both to the amount and duration of exposure and the age at which the person is initially exposed. This report challenges the notion that a few years of exposure to smoking will have no lasting harmful consequences. We hope to discourage this prevalent but vital habit and suggest that tobacco-related health effects decline substantially as time away from smoking increases. Section B人们越来越意识到开发环保型产品的重要性. 为实现长期可持续发展, 发达国家应不惜代价减少温室气体的排放. 如果目前全球变暖的速度保持不变, 东京和伦敦等大城市从地球上消失的可能性将是20年前的10倍.Part V Writingwrite a compositions of no less than 150 words under the title of “Knowledge from books and knowledge from experience” . Your composit ion should be based on the following outline:1Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. 2.Explain which source is more important?Answer1-10 CDABD, ACCAB, 11-20 DBDAB, DABBD 21-30 CBADB, DCADC31-40 DBBBA, CBCBD, 41-50 CCDDB, DADCA 51-60 DADAD, CBCABTranslation : Section BThere is a growing realization/awareness that developing environment-protecting products really counts. To fulfil the long-term and substantial development, developed countries should at all costs decrese the emission of greenhouse gases. If the speed of global warming nowadays continues, the probability of disappearance from the earth to such big cities as Tokyo and London will be 10 times as fast as that of 20 years ago.2005年6月研究生学位英统考试题Paper OnePart I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes, 20 points )Section A (1 point each)1.A: To ask his boss for leave. B: To work in his place.C To meet his friend at the airport.D To cover his absence from his boss.2. A; He doesn’t want to go to the show, as he is not interested in it.B: He is not free to go to the fashion show with the woman.C He can’t go with the woman, as he has to finish his paper.D he can’t go with the woman, as he has a pile of paperwork to do.3. A: He has been pretty busy. B: He has been mad.。

2019年研究生学位英语真题

2019年研究生学位英语真题

19年5月北京地区学位英语考试Part ⅠReading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages In this part Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:A little boy in South Carolina got to celebrate his birthday twice: After only one friend showed up to his birthday party, the local fire department decided to throw him another on. The City of Beaufort Fire Department shared the story of a party the fire department held for a local boy named Cooper, who was disappointed when only one of his classmates showed up to his 6th birthday party. But after a community member gave the local fire department a call, (76) the members were quick to come to his rescue.“We jumped on board and said we’ll do whatever we can make sure he has a great birthday and that more than one child shows up.” Beaufort firefighter Ross Vezin says. “We made arrangements to pick him up from school along with his mom and brother, and we brought him to a bowling alley(保龄球场) along with a biker group.”The fire department was also able to bring nearly 75 other kids from school to celebrate alongside Cooper, whose mother, Nicoala Shiflet, said he has difficulty making friends because he suffers from autism(自闭症)”They had cake and presents and got to do some bowling,” Vezin says, ”We’re also going to have him up next week. ” Vezin says, “We’re going to give him a fire department T-shirt and a tour of our fire station.”1. Who did the most to make Cooper’s second birthday party a great success?A. Firefighters from Beaufort Fire Department.B. Men from the biker groupC. Community membersD. Cooper’s parents2. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. About 75 kids showed up at Cooper’s second birthday party.B. Cooper’s mother and brother were at his second birthday party.C. Those joining the second birthday party did some bowling.D. Cooper got a T-shirt from the fire department at his second birthday party.3. The phrase have him up in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________A. invite him as a guestB. meet him by chanceC. take care of himD. make friends with him4. Only one kid went to Cooper’s first birthday party because ____________A. Cooper was not good at making friends.B. other kids were busy with their classes thenC. Cooper liked to play with grown-upsD. Cooper didn’t invite his classmate5. we learn from the passage that Cooper was _________ the second birthday party.A. disappointed withB. satisfied withC. frightened byD. angry aboutPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. The spacesuit Armstrong wore on his mission has come to symbolize courage and human achievement. In 1971, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) acquired Armstrong’s suit. It stood proudly on display for visitors to admire until there were changes in the suit’s appearance. “Over time, the suit started to show signs of deterioration(变坏). ” Lisa Young says. She works at NASM and her job is to preserve historical and cultural treasures.Plastics are tricky to preserve. They tend to degrade(降解) over time. Neoprene is one type of plastic in Armstrong a suit. The material can turn brittle and break into tiny pieces. (77) This would ruin the spacesuit. NASM, seeking ways to preserve this historical treasure, removed it from display in 2006.Yet history can still be saved. Sunlight, water, humidity, and dust can cause plastics to degrade, Scientists have found that storing plastics in cooler temperatures, with lower humidity levels, can slow degradation. Young says Armstrong’s suit is currently in storage at a temperature of 63°F and a lower relative humidity of 30%. These conditions will be maintained when Armstrong’s suit returns to a museum display case in time for this year’s 50th anniversary(周年纪念日) of the moon landing.Plastic degradation affects art, too. Artist Claes Oldenburg created False Food Selection in 1906. (78) It consists of plastic food displayed in a wooden box. The plastic of food used to look real. Now, some of it has flattened and yellowed. The artwork’s wooden box produces an acidic gas that eats away at the plastic, which speeds up the degradation process. But Young is motivated to preserve this artwork and others like it. “Plastics are a part of our history,” she says, “it’s important to preserve them so that future generations can understand the journey we’ve taken.”6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Landing on the MoonB. Preserving PlasticsC. Neil Armstrong’s spacesuitD. Application of Plastics7. The word brittle in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.A. well establishedB. heavily loadedC. easily upsetD. easily broken8. In 2006, NASM removed Armstrong’s spacesuit from display to ____________.A. put it on saleB. return it to ArmstrongC. give it to another museumD. look for ways to preserve it9. In Claes Oldenburg’s False Food Selection, the wooden box _________ the plastic degradation.A. slow downB. leads toC. acceleratesD. doesn’t play any role in10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. Sunlight, water and dust contribute to plastic degradation.B. Armstrong’s spacesuit is currently on public display at NASM.C. NASM acquired Armstrong’s spacesuit in 1971.D. Claes Oldenburg is an artist.Passage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:There was once a tree in South Africa so wide that it could fit 60 people inside its hollow trunk. The tree reached 62 feet into the sky. It was more than 1,100 years old. But recently, that tree and others like it have died. (79) Scientists are wondering why.The tree was a baobab. A baobab looks like a giant oak(橡树) turned upside down. It’s branches resemble roots reaching toward the sky. It grows in Africa and is called the Tree of Life. Baobabs have been used as a shop, a prison, a house, and a bus shelter.In 2005, scientists began a survey to determine the age of more than 60 baobabs. (80) During the process, they noticed that several of the trees had died. Their results, recently published in Nature Plants, show that nine of the 13 oldest baobab trees and five out of six of the largest died in the 12-year study period.Stephan Woodborne conducted the baobab study with six other scientists. They say more research is needed to know why the trees died. But they think climate change may be to blame. That’s because the trees showed no evidence of disease. Plus, many were in national parks, so they would have been protected from human harm. Also, Woodborne says, the most affected baobabs are on the outer edge of their ideal habitat(栖息地). Increasing heat and shifting rainy seasons have made it harder for baobabs in these areas to thrive.Smaller and younger baobabs are dying too. “ The big ones and the old ones caught attention of the media.” Woodborne says, “But it’s not just those, it’s unprecedented(空前的) that they should be dying across the age spectrum. We’ve got to do a reality check on our own footprints in terms of the way we live our lives. If we all changed what we did a little bit, it would start to make a difference.”11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Die-off of Africa’s BaobabsB. National Parks in AfricaC. African Rainy SeasonsD. Strange-looking Baobabs12. The baobab study lasted ____________.A. 6 yearsB. 9 yearsC. 12 yearsD. 13 years13. According to Stephan Woodborne, the baobab trees died mainly because of _________.A. human damageB. diseaseC. climate changeD. the attack of insects14. The word spectrum in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.A. pointB. rangeC. edgeD. team.15. According to Stephan Woodborne, which of the following statements is NOT TURE?A. Further research is needed to know why the Baobabs died.B. Baobab trees can live a long time.C. The researchers found that only old baobab trees died.D. The baobab study involved more than 60 baobabs.Part ⅡVocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16.Becoming __________ American citizen takes a lot of work.A. /B. anC. aD. the17. She was the only member of her family ________ spoke English.A. thatB. whomC. whatD. which18. _________ he walked, he looked carefully at the ice in front of him.A. IfB. AsC. SinceD. Whether19. At about twelve o’clock, the man decided ______ to eat his lunch.A. being stoppedB. stoppingC. to be stoppedD. to stop20. He threw stones at the birds but could not hit ____________.A. himB. herC. itD. them21. Peter is going to a lake ________ he can fish with his friends.A. whichB. hereC. whereD. there22. They ________ into the dormitory already.A. have movedB. movingC. moveD. having moved23. Everyone is getting old, but you look _______ than ever.A. youngerB. youngestC. the youngestD. young24. ----- Do you enjoy your present job?---- ___________. I just do it for a living.A. Of courseB. Not reallyC. Not likelyD. Not a little25. They ________ have arrived at lunchtime but their flight was delayed.A. willB. canC. mustD. should26. After dinner the minister made a short ________ to the guests.A. deliveryB. speechC. pronunciationD. conversation27. Jean is one of those modern girls who always _________ the latest fashions.A. put up withB. come up withC. keep up withD. get along with28. The room was so quiet that she could hear the _______ of her heart.A. hittingB. beatingC. tappingD. knocking29. This watch is _______ to all of the other watches in the store.A. superiorB. advantagesC. superD. beneficial30. The _______ of the valley was very wet.A. headB. basisC. topD. bottom31. The sun ________ in the east.A. risesB. raisesC. increasesD. goes32. When you have kids, you won’t have time to go to parties _________A. furtherB. still moreC. anymoreD. no more33. They hid themselves ________ a tree.A. offB. afterC. behindD. before34. The protests were not _______ to New York.A. balancedB. endedC. limitedD. attended35. He has never recovered from the _______ of his brother’s death.A. aimB. shockC. planD. opinion36. If you _______ smoke, please go outside.A. canB. shouldC. mustD. may37. The police officers in our city work hard ________ the rest of us can live a safe life.A. in caseB. as ifC. in order thatD. only if38. No matter how ___________, it is not necessarily lifeless.A. a desert may be cryB. dry may a desert beC. may a desert be cryD. dry a desert may be39. The girl glanced over her shoulder and found herself ______ by a young man in black.A. was followedB. has been followedC. followingD. followed40. They made a great effort to prepare the exhibition, _________ to achieve a big success.A. hopedB. hopingC. to hopeD. hope41. I have been looking for this book for several weeks, and _______ I have found it.A. at leastB. in no timeC. at lastD. at present42. Thousands of people _______ the funeral.A. caredB. attendedC. devotedD. appeared43. I’m afraid you have no ______ but to come along with us.A. possibilityB. permissionC. choiceD. selection44. The old man got into the _______ of storing money under the bed.A. habitB. traditionC. useD. custom45. She is so _______ that she cried for days when her pet cat died.A. sensibleB. sensitiveC. imaginativeD. impressivePart ⅢIdentification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C, D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. The new stadium being built (A) for the next Asian Games will be (B) three times as bigger(C) as the present(D) one.47. After (A) the long journey, the three of (B) them went back (C) home, hungry and tiredly.(D)48. Surprising (A) and happy, Tony stood (B) up and accepted(C) the prize(D).49. We tried(A) hard, and eventually(B), we were(C) able to get Mike lent(D) us his car just for a day.50. He doesn’t want (A) to spend many (B) time shopping(C) in (D) New York.51. If he (A) were more experienced (B), I will (C) vote for(D) him.52. Taking a train (A) is most (B) comfortable than (C) taking an (D) airplane.53. I used to swam (A) in high school (B), but I don’t have(C) time now (D).54. I hope (A) the weather (B) must (C) be sunny (D) Friday.55. Jim sold (A) most of his things (B). He has hardly nothing (C) left in (D) the house.Part IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, D at the end of the passage. You should choose ONE answer thatbest fits into the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.In the summer of 1838, John Wannamaker was born in Philadelphia. His father was a brick-maker. Whenever he was not ___56___ school, John was engaged in turning bricks which were laid in the sun to __57____. Thus, the quality of working ___58___ was instilled(灌输) into the young man. ___59___ his own diligence, he later became the merchant prince of Philadelphia.A few years later, school was ___60__ and he worked in a store four mile away __61__ his home. He walked eight miles every day, going to work in the morning and ___62___ back home in the evening. He ___63___ only ﹩1.25 for the entire week’s work. Afterwards he was __64____ as a clerk in a law office, and later he worked in a clothing store at a ___65___ of $1.50 per week. Here he seemed to find the calling __66____ suited his taste, and he developed a pleasing disposition(性格). People ___67___ to trade with the young clerk. It was not long ___68__he was called to responsible positions.In 1861, he already saved several hundred dollars. As he had __69__ a reputation for honesty and ability, he was able to start in business on his own account. This firm of Wannamaker & Brown was situated __70__ the corner of Sixth and Market streets. As the business __71_____, other stores were opened. John Wannamaker , the poor clerk---- after a __72___ of twenty years of hard work, pushed by energy, controlled a force of 6,000 employees. Not only did the firm handle clothing, but also articles that could be generally ____73__ in retail(零售) stores.The secret of his great success is his tireless diligence, and a __74____ mastery of his business. He was one of the most successful merchants in history who were extremely good at thinking of new business ideas and __75___ them successful.56. A. at B. with C. for D. about57. A. work B. see C. fly D. dry58. A. quite B. hard C. shortly D. easily59. A. Beyond B. Along C. By D. In60. A. absorbed B. announced C. abandoned D. advanced61. A. for B. through C. with D. from62. A. coming B. came C. leaving D. left63. A. captured B. received C. combined D. returned64. A. employed B. consumed C. followed D. displayed65. A. service B. number C. salary D. course66. A. where B. which C. when D. what67. A. worried B. hated C. permitted D. liked68. A. although B. after C. because D. before69. A. earned B. reached C. pushed D. repaired70. A. above B. below C. at D. with71. A. followed B. divided C. increased D. dropped72. A. justice B. period C. recall D. misery73. A. visited B. caught C. produced D. found74. A. thorough B. public C. normal D. recent75. A. put B. made C. putting D. makingPart ⅤTranslation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passaged you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76. The members were quick to come to his rescue.77. This would ruin the spacesuit.78. It consists of plastic food displayed in a wooden box.79. Scientists are wondering why.80. During the process, they noticed that several of the trees had died.Section B81. 这部电影值得看。

2019年研究生学位英语考试大纲

2019年研究生学位英语考试大纲

以下是2019年研究生学位英语考试大纲的部分内容:
一、考试目的
研究生学位英语考试是为了测试考生的英语语言综合能力,包括听、说、读、写、译五个方面。

考试旨在考查考生是否具备在学术领域中运用英语进行交流的能力,是否能够理解和运用学术英语。

二、考试形式
研究生学位英语考试分为两个部分:听力和阅读。

考试时间为120分钟,听力和阅读部分分别为60分钟。

三、考试内容
1. 听力部分
听力部分主要测试考生的英语听力能力,包括英语听力理解、英语听力填空和英语听力翻译三个部分。

考试内容主要涉及学术英语、科技英语、社会科学英语等方面。

2. 阅读部分
阅读部分主要测试考生的英语阅读能力,包括英语阅读理解和英语阅读填空两个部分。

考试内容主要涉及学术英语、科技英语、社会科学英语等方面。

四、考试要求
1. 考生必须具备一定的英语基础,能够理解和运用学术英语。

2. 考生需要熟悉学术英语的词汇、语法和表达方式。

3. 考生需要掌握一定的英语听力和阅读技巧,如速读、猜词、推理等。

4. 考生需要熟悉考试形式和考试内容,了解考试时间和考试要求。

以上是2019年研究生学位英语考试大纲的部分内容,考生需要仔细阅读并了解相关要求和规定,以便更好地备考和参加考试。

2019北京学位英语考试真题及答案

2019北京学位英语考试真题及答案

2019北京学位英语考试真题及答案2019 Beijing College English Test (CET) for postgraduates has become a hot topic among students who are preparing for the exam. The test is designed to evaluate students’ language proficiency and their ability to communicate effectively in an academic setting.The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, translation, and writing. Each section is designed to assess different language skills and capabilities. It is important for students to practice all sections of the exam in order to achieve a high score.1. Listening: The listening section includes a variety of recordings, such as conversations, lectures, and telephone messages. Students must listen carefully and answer questions related to the recordings. It is important to pay attention to key details and take notes while listening.2. Reading: The reading section consists of passages on various topics, including science, technology, and humanities. Students must read the passages carefully and answer questions based on the information presented in the text. It is important to understand the main idea of the passage and identify key details.3. Translation: The translation section requires students to translate a passage from Chinese to English. This section tests students’ ab ility to understand and communicate in both languages. It is important to pay attention to grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure while translating.4. Writing: The writing section requires students to write an essay on a given topic. Students must organize their thoughts clearly and present a well-developed argument. It is important to use appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation in the essay.Overall, the 2019 Beijing CET for postgraduates is a challenging exam that requires students to demonstrate a high level of language proficiency. By practicing each section of the exam and focusing on key language skills, students can improve their chances of success on test day. Good luck to all the students preparing for the exam!。

19年考研英语二真题

19年考研英语二真题

19年考研英语二真题IntroductionIn 2019, the English second subject exam for the postgraduate entrance exam presented a set of challenging questions for the test-takers. This article will provide an analysis and discussion of the key features and difficulties of the exam. It will also offer some suggestions on how to better prepare for future exams.Part I: Reading ComprehensionIn this section, test-takers were required to read multiple passages and answer questions based on the information provided. The passages covered a wide range of topics, including technology, society, and literature. The questions were designed to test the candidates' ability to understand and analyze the content.Key Features:1. Lengthy Passages: The reading passages were quite lengthy, requiring students to read carefully and quickly identify the main ideas.2. Complex Vocabulary: The passages contained a variety of complex vocabulary, challenging students' lexical knowledge.3. Inference Questions: The questions often required test-takers to make logical inferences based on the information provided in the passages, which tested their ability to comprehend and draw conclusions.Difficulties:1. Time Constraint: The length of the passages combined with the limited time available made it challenging to read and answer all the questions within the allocated time.2. Vocabulary Challenges: Many test-takers struggled with unfamiliar vocabulary, which hindered their understanding of the passages.3. Complex Sentence Structures: Some passages contained intricate sentence structures, posing a challenge for students in comprehending the information.Part II: TranslationThis section required test-takers to translate sentences from Chinese to English. The sentences covered a wide range of topics and tested the candidates' language proficiency and translation skills.Key Features:1. Varied Sentence Structures: The sentences provided required test-takers to be proficient in different sentence structures, such as complex sentences, passive voice, and conditional sentences.2. Specialized Vocabulary: The sentences often contained specialized vocabulary related to various fields, such as science, medicine, and literature, testing candidates' knowledge of specific terminology.3. Grammar Accuracy: The candidates needed to exhibit accuracy in grammar and syntax, ensuring that the translated sentences were grammatically correct and conveyed the original meaning.Difficulties:1. Cultural Context: Some sentences contained cultural references that could be challenging to accurately convey in translation, especially for non-native speakers.2. Idiomatic Expressions: Certain sentences included idiomatic expressions, making it difficult for test-takers to find an appropriate equivalent in English.3. Sentence Ambiguity: Some sentences had multiple possible translations, requiring candidates to make decisions regarding the intended meaning based on context.Part III: WritingThe writing section required test-takers to write an essay on a given topic, expressing their own thoughts and arguments. The essay needed to be well-structured with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.Key Features:1. Coherent Structure: The essay required a logical structure that followed a clear progression of ideas, with smooth transitions between paragraphs.2. Persuasive Arguments: Test-takers needed to present persuasive arguments supporting their viewpoint on the given topic, demonstrating critical thinking skills.3. Language Accuracy: The essay needed to be written with accurate grammar, vocabulary usage, and appropriate sentence structures.Difficulties:1. Time Management: Many students found it challenging to complete the essay within the given time frame, resulting in rushed writing and potentially affecting the overall quality of the essay.2. Generating Ideas: Some test-takers struggled to generate relevant ideas and examples to support their arguments, which weakened the overall effectiveness of their essays.3. Language Proficiency: Non-native speakers may face difficulties in expressing complex ideas in English, which could hinder their ability to convey their thoughts effectively.ConclusionThe 2019 English second subject exam for the postgraduate entrance exam presented various challenges for test-takers in the reading comprehension, translation, and writing sections. However, with thorough preparation and practice, candidates can improve their performance in future exams. It is crucial to develop effective reading strategies, expand vocabulary knowledge, and enhance writing skills to tackle the complexities of the exam successfully.。

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考试须知1、本次考试试卷有试题册(试卷一)和答题纸(Answer Sheet)两种,答题时间为120分钟。

2、请考生用钢笔在Answer Sheet上写上姓名、学号、专业班级。

3、请考生在Answer Sheet上答题,写在试题册上的答案一律作废。

4、选择题每题只能选一个答案,多选作废。

选定答案后,在Answer Sheet中找到相应题号,将答案对应字母(A\B\C\D)填写在题号后的括号里。

注意保持字迹清晰工整,容易识别。

由于字迹潦草、答案模棱两可甚至无法识别者,一律判为0分,责任由考生本人负责。

5、简答题、翻译和作文等主观题部分的答题请考生用钢笔书写在Answer Sheet 指定位置上。

6、考试结束,考生不得将试题册和答题纸带出考场。

请把试题册和答题纸分别上交监考老师。

Test 19Part I. Situational Conversations (10%)Directions:In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that mostappropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Markyour answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center of thecorresponding letter.1. Consumer: I’m look ing for a new living room set.Salesmen: We have a lot of very nice sets. What style do you have in mind?Consumer: __________. What I need is something comfortable.A. It really doesn’t matterB. I really don’t botherC. it’s really not necessaryD. I really don’t think2. Bob: Hi, Michel.Michel: Hi, Bob. The party is really nice, isn’t it?Bob: __________. Lots of food and drinks!A. It must beB. It is certainC. It sure isD. It is real3. Kathy: Do you have any tissue, Larry?Larry: Here. __________Kathy: Thanks. I have a terrible headache. It seems to be flu.A. I’m glad to help.B. Are you all right?C. Can I help you?D. What do you want to do?4. Henry: When are you leaving?George: I’m going to try to leave by 10:00.Henry: Take care and __________.A. say greeting to your parentsB. say good to your parentsC. give my best to your parentsD. give my wish to your parents5. Rolf: I’m terribly sorry that I broke your precious vase. I’ll pay for it.Landlady: __________.A. Can’t complainB. Never mindC. Relax yourselfD. Take care6. Speaker A: ______Speaker B: What's the problem?Speaker A: I switched on the power five minutes ago, and now it doesn’t show up.A.Are you the owner of the computer here?B.Do you know whom this computer belongs to?C.What can I do for you?D.Could you help me?7. George: Michael, I would like to introduce a friend of mine, if I may, Davis Snow. Davis, this isMichael Smith.Davis: __________A. How have you been?B. Pleased to meet you, Michael.C. Mind if I call you Michael?D. The pleasure is mine.8. Faith: I’m much grateful to you for everything you’ve done for me.Ryan: _________A. Forget about it.B. That’s all right.C. I’m pleased to be at your service.D. You are very welcome to visit our country.9. Christina: Hi, Lydia. Do you have any change? I have to make a call on the pay phone. Lydia: __________A. Speaking, please. I can pay for your call.B. Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone?C. No change at all. Are you calling from a pay phone?D. What? You want to borrow some money to buy a phone?10. Jessica: I’m afraid I have spilled some coffee on the table cloth.Beth: _________A. Oh, don’t worry about that.B. You needn’t apologize.C. I feel sorry for that.D. Oh, you shouldn’t ha ve done that.Part II Reading Comprehension (40%)Section ADirections:There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). You should decide on the best choice and write the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet.(30%)Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:In general, our society is becoming one of grand enterprises directed by a bureaucratic management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-ventilated factories and piped music and by psychologist and" human-relation" experts; yet all this oiling doesn't alter the fact that man has become powerless, that he doesn't whole-heartedly participate in his work and that he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-and white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.The worker and employee are anxious, not only because they might find themselves out of a job, they are anxious also because they have no genuine satisfaction or interest in life. They live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty than those of their subordinates. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race.To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness and independence. From that moment on they are tested again and again - by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one's fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.Am I suggesting that we should return to the preindustrial mode of production or to nineteenth century" free enterprise" capitalism?Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities—those of love and of reason—are the aims of all social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve only as means to this end, and should be prevented from ruling man.11. By" a well-oiled cog in the machinery "the author intends to render the idea that man is____.A) a necessary part of the society though each individual's function is negligibleB) working in complete harmony with the rest of the societyC) an unimportant part in comparison with the rest of the society, though functioning smoothlyD) a humble component of the society, especially when working smoothly12. The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that ____.A) they are likely to lose their jobsB) they have no genuine satisfaction or interest in lifeC) they are faced with the fundamental realities of human existenceD) they are deprived of their individuality and independence13. From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those____.A) who are at the bottom of the societyB) who are higher up in their social statusC) who prove better than their fellow competitorsD) who could keep far away from this competitive world14. To solve the present social problems the author suggests that we should____.A) resort to the production mode of our ancestorsB) offer higher wages to the workers and employeesC) enable man to fully develop his potentialitiesD) take the fundamental realities for granted15. The author's attitude towards industrialism might best be summarized as one of____.A) approval B) dissatisfactionC) suspicion D) tolerancePassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to this viewpoint. While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being conducted concerning the appetite and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical factors. Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insights into how to deal with weight problems. For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating. Further investigations with both humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing.A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people. When deprived of the variety and intensity of tastes, obese people are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfill this need. Blood samples taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted with an increase in blood insulin (胰岛素), a chemical associated with appetite. This did not happen to average-weight people.In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates (糖类). Eating carbohydrates raises the level of serotonin( 血清素), a neurotransmitter in the brain. Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides.Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program. However, it has been found that mild exercise, such as using the stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue over long periods of time and which also increases appetite.16. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A) overweight people are tenseB) thin people don't eat when under stressC) weight watchers should chew on something inedible when tenseD) 56 percent of the population isn't overweight17. According to the passage, insulin _____.A) increases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of foodB) can be used to lessen the appetiteC) causes a chemical reaction when food is seenD) levels don't change in average-weight people who see food18. In order to lose weight, it would be a good idea for heavy people to _____.A) jog three miles daily and chew on carrot sticksB) avoid stressful situations and have control over their eating habitsC) eat plenty of chewy carbohydratesD) walk up stairs and look at pictures of food19. Which of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily?A) An evening walk. B) A long swim.C) Cross-country skiing. D) Ten-mile bicycle rides.20. What can be said about serotonin?A) It is a chemical that increases the appetite.B) Only certain people produce it in their brains.C) It tells the brain when a person is full.D) It neurotransmits carbohydrates to the brain.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Scientists are hoping to eliminate malaria by developing a genetically modified mosquito that cannot transmit the disease. Malaria has long troubled the populations of South America, Africa, and Asia, where mosquito bites infect up to 500 million people a year with this serious and sometimes fatal parasitic blood disease. For generations, scientists have been trying to eliminate malaria by developing new drugs and using pesticides to wipe out local mosquito populations. But these measures aren't working ____ and some scientists, like Greg Lanzaro, say that because of drug resistance and population changes, malaria is actually more prevalent now than it was 20 years ago. Lanzaro says he has a better way to stop the spread of malaria: genetically modifying mosquitoes so they are unable to carry the disease.Lanzaro and his colleagues are planning a multi-year project to produce malaria-resistant mosquitoes and he thinks they can do it within five years. "We can get foreign genes into mosquitoes and they go where they're supposed to go," Lanzaro says, pointing out that scientists have already succeeded in genetically engineering mosquitoes that cannot transmit malaria to birds and mice. And, he says, scientists are quickly making progress on genes that block transmission of the disease to humans as well.The most difficult part scientifically, Lanzaro says, is figuring out how to get the lab-engineered mosquitoes to spread their genes into natural populations. After all, he points out, it's useless to engineer mosquitoes in the lab that can't transmit malaria when there are millions out in the wild that can. To solve this problem, Lanzaro wants to load up a mobile piece of DNA with the malaria-resistant gene, and then insert it into a group of mosquito embryos. The malaria-resistant gene would be integrated directly into the mosquitoes' DNA, making it impossible for those mosquitoes to transmit the parasite that causes malaria. In this way a smallgroup of lab-raised mosquitoes could be released into the wild, and by interbreeding with wild mosquitoes, eventually transmit the beneficial gene to the entire population.21. One reason for malaria to be widespread now is thatA). more people have moved to malaria-infected areasB). mosquitoes have become resistant to pesticidesC). genetically modified mosquitoes still transmit the diseaseD). mosquitoes bite as many as 500 million people a year22. Lanzaro is hopeful that in a few years man canA). start to eliminate malariaB). cure parasitic blood diseasesC). prevent mice from transmitting parasitesD). acquire immunity against malaria23. Lanzaro is confident that scientists can block transmission of malaria to humans becauseA). natural mosquito populations do not changeB). scientists have succeeded with birds and miceC). foreign genes always go where they are requiredD). lab-raised mosquitoes will not be resistant to drugs24. What is the most difficult part of Lanzaro's project?A). Spreading malaria-resistant genes into natural mosquito populations.B). Raising malaria-resistant mosquitoes.C). Making genes that block the transmission of malaria.D). Identifying malaria-resistant genes.25. According to the passage, a fundamental way to wipe out malaria is toA). develop new malaria-resistant drugsB). produce effective pesticides to kill mosquitoesC). change the genetic makeup of mosquitoesD). remove people from malaria-infected areasSection BDirections:In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passage carefully, then write your answers on the Answer Sheet.(10%)Radio, when it was invented, was first used to send messages, to give warning of storms and to transmit SOS calls, and thereby increase safety at sea. Then, as technical improvements were introduced, it began to be used for entertaining an audience and for informing and educating it.Radio broadcasting started in Britain and the U.S.A. in the early 1920s and soon spread to other countries. The first regular public high-definition television service in the world was started in Britain by the British Broadcasting Corporation – the B.B.C. – in November. 1936. Although it may have been a slow starter, television has caught up with tremendous strides, and it has now made sound radio seem a little old-fashioned. Through its ability to bright the sights and sounds of many lands to the viewer, television has an unrivalled power for education—in the widest sense of the world. Television is indeed a window on the world through which the viewer can see how the rest of the world lives. However, television can also be used for more specific educational purposes; for teaching children in schools or for adult education.The uses of radio and television are not confined to the more obvious ones of providing a public broadcasting service that combines information, education and entertainment. Both radioand television can be used for more specific communication purposes. Thus radio links, for example, can be used to keep individuals in touch with each other when they are out of sight and out of earshot in large office blocks, or on engineering sites, or in difficult terrain. And closed-circuit television is now widely used in commerce, science and public affairs.26. What is the short essay mainly about?27. How many years after radio broadcasting started did B. B.C. start?28. Why radio may have been a slow starter?29. Television is indeed a window on the world because ________________.30. From the last paragraph, we know the writer's opinion is that _________________.Part III Error Correction (10%)Directions: In this part there is one passage.In the passage there are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change word, add a word or delete(删去) aword. If you change a word, cross it out and write correct word in the correspondingblank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write themissing word in the blank. If you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (/) in theblank. Write your answer on Answer SheetThe key to being a winner is to have desireand a goal from which you refuse to be deterred (被吓住).That desire fuels your dreams and thespecial goal keeps you focusing. 31. ________ Deeply down we all have a hope that our 32. ________ destiny is not to be average and prosaic. Everyonetalks about a good game, but the winner goes outand do something. To win, there has to be movement 33. ________ and physical action. Attitudes and persistence canhelp us become who we want to be. 34. ________ Competition is the best motivator. Because 35. ________ many people use competition as an excuse for notdoing something, those who really want to success 36. ________ see competition as an opportunity, and they'rewilling to do the tough work necessarily to win. 37 ________ Learn to deal with fear. Fear is the greatestdeterrent to taking risk. People worry so much 38. ________ about failing that their fear paralyzes them,drained the energy they might otherwise be using to 39. ________ grow.You can cultivate self-respect by developing acommitment to your own talents. It may benecessary to do the thing you fear the most inorder to put that fear in rest, so that it can no 40. ________ longer control you.Part IV Translation (25%)Section ADirections: In this part there are ten incomplete plete the sentences on the Answer Sheet by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets.(15%)41.I prefer his plan to yours in that I think (他的计划更切实际).42.The issue was expected (占重要地位)in their discussion .43. (随着年龄越来越大), you begin to reflect on the uncertainty .44.Hard as the road for these students after school will be, __________ (但他们的前途却是光明的).45.Iron deficiency (在多数女性中是很常见的).46. (不论哪个学生), should take on the responsibility to share theburden .47.Nobody in our class (赏识她的举止).48.He likes to point out other people’s shortcomings, (但他的用意是好的).49.The television set is (物美价廉).50.A brave leader is (给予追随者鼓舞的人).Section BDirections: Translate the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answer on the Answer Sheet.(10%)Amongst the most popular books being written today are those which are usually classified as science fiction. Hundreds of titles are published every year and are ready by all kinds of people. Furthermore, some of the most successful films of recent years have been based on science fiction stories. It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new development in literature, but its ancestors can be found in books written hundreds of years ago. These books were often concerned with the presentation of some form of ideal society, a theme which is still often found in modern stories.Part V Writing ( 15%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of On-line Programs. You should write at least 150words following the outline given below in English. Write your composition onAnswer SheetOutline:1. Nowadays, more and more universities offer learners on-line programs.2. Talk about their advantages and disadvantages.3. Given a chance, would you learn from on-line programs?Advantages and Disadvantages of On-line Programs。

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