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2008年四川大学英语专业(基础英语)真题试卷答案

一、完形填空1 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】此题主要考查数量number，amount，quantity的固定搭配。

a large／considerable number of或numbers of接可数名词复数，在肯定句中可代替many；a large amount of通常与不可数名词连用；alarge／vast／small quantity或quantities of既可接可数名词，也可接不可数名词。

考生要特别注意文中此句没有不定冠词，故正确答案是D。

2 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】better than“比……更好”；instead of“而不是……，代替……”；as well as“和，以及”；rather than“与其……倒不如”。

从下一句中的difficult to explain what is new or characteristicallyAmerican about them，可推测出此处句意为“……在国内外都很流行”。

故正确答案为C。

3 【正确答案】 B【试题解析】此题主要考查对句子间连贯性的理解和过渡词的正确运用。

therefor e“因此，因而”，通常用于表示因果的逻辑关系中；yet“然而”，表转折关系的连接词；moreover“再者，此外”；thus“从而”，同therefore，但比therefore 正式。

空格前一句是说美国创作了流行国内外的音乐剧，其后一句则指出难以阐释音乐剧的新颖之处及美国的特色何在。

很明显，两句间具有转折的关系。

因而，正确答案为B。

4 【正确答案】 C【试题解析】此处是对从句中关联词的考查。

which：用于选择两者或多者；that：前面应该有先行词；what除具有其疑问意义，即“什么”外，还有陈述意义，表示(所)……的(东西／事情)；how用于询问方法、途径。

根据句意，应选C。

5 【正确答案】 A【试题解析】由下一段第一句话中的“uniqueness”可以推测出本题所表达的意思是“具有美国特征”。

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2008年四川大学英语专业（英美文学）真题试卷及答案一、单项选择题1 Which of the following is NOT directly related to the literature of Victorian Age in England?（A）The growth of urban population resulted in the appearance of a new reading public.（B）Many libraries were set up so that books were now available to readers who could not afford to buy them.（C）The plot of novels is unfolded against a social background which is broader than what it had been in previous novels.（D）Most of the novels were not first published in serial form, that is, by installment, before they were fully published in a single book.2 Romance was a type of literature that was very popular in the______.（A）Renaissance period（B）seventeenth century（C）Middle Ages（D）eighteenth century3 Jonathan Swift wrote all the following works EXCEPT______.（A）The Battle of Books（B）The Pilgrim's Progress（C）Gulliver's Travels（D）A Tale of the Tub4 The following statements about neo-classicism are all true EXCEPT______.（A）Elegance, correctness, appropriateness and restraint were preferred（B）It results in the rise of novels as a dominant literary genre（C）It is unsympathetic towards the "rude" masters of old literature—towards Chaucer, Spenser, and even Shakespeare（D）It is almost exclusively a "town" poetry, catering to the interests of the society in great cities.5 Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Romanticism in England?（A）Spontaneity in expressing feelings.（B）Emphasis on reason.（C）Worship of nature.（D）Simplicity in language.6 Which ONE of the following is the author of The Leather-Stocking Tales?（A）Henry David Thoreau（B）Washington Irving（C）Edgar Allan Poe（D）James Fennimore Cooper7 Which ONE of the following is the author of the poem Song of Myself?（A）Walt Whitman（B）Stephen Crane（C）Edgar Allan Poe（D）Henry Wadsworth Longfellow8 Which one of the following statements is applicable to the understanding of Transcendentalism?（A）It is strongly influenced by social Darwinism.（B）Belief in individualism, independence of mind, and self-reliance.（C）Man has no free-will.（D）It holds that determinism governs everything.9 Mark the novelist whose major works are characterized by the elements of the "grotesque"?（A）Philip Freneau（B）Edgar Allan Poe（C）Washington Irving（D）Emily Dickson10 All the following concepts can be found in American naturalistic fiction EXCEPT______.（A）determinism（B）survival of the fittest（C）effects of hereditary and environmental forces（D）search for identity二、名词解释11 Oscar Wilde12 A Modest Proposal13 James Joyce14 Transcendentalism15 The Octopus三、问答题16 Answer the following questions IN ABOUT 150 WORDS each:(20 points)Make a comment on Emily Bronte' s novel Wuthering Heights.17 Make a comment on Herman Melville' s novel Moby-Dick.一、单项选择题1 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】 Most of the novels were first published in serial form，that is，by installment，before theywere fully published in a single book．(参见罗经国编的《新编英国文学选读下》第118页。

四川外国语学院2008年真题(翻译与写作)

Sichuan International Studies University2008 Postgraduate Admission Examination Paper forTranslation and Writing翻译与写作答题要求:所有答案必须写在答题纸上，否则不给分。

全卷150分，3小时完成。

I. Translate the underlined parts into Chinese: (50 points)I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills(恩贡山区). The Equator runs across these highlands, a hundred miles to the North, and the farm lay at an altitude of over six thousand feet.In the day-time you felt that you had got high up, near to the sun, but the early mornings and evenings were limpid and restful, and the nights were cold.The geographical position, and the height of the land combined to create a landscape that had not its like in all the world. There was no fat on it and no luxuriance anywhere; it was Africa distilled up through six thousand feet, like the strong and refined essence of a continent.The colours were dry and burnt, like the colours in pottery,- ,The trees had a light delicate鱼liage, the structure of which was different from that of the trees in Europe; it did not grow inbows or cupolas, but in horizontal layers, and the formation gave to the tall solitary trees alikeness to the palms, or a heroic and romantic air like fullrigged ships with their sails clewedup, and to the edge of a wood a strange appearance as if the whole wood were faintly vibrating.Upon the grass of the great plains the crooked bare old thorn-trees were scattered, and the grasswas spiced like thyme and bog-myrtle; in some places the scent was so strong, that it smartedin the nostrils. All the flowers that you found on the plains, or upon the creepers and liana inthe native forest, were diminutive like flowers of the downs,}nly just in the beginning ofthe long rains a number of big, massive heavy-scented lilies sprang out on the plains. Theviews were immensely wide. Everything that you saw made for greatness and freedom, andunequalled nobility.The chief feature of the landscape, and of your life in it, was the air. Looking back on asojourn in the African highlands, you are struck by your feeling of having lived for a time up in鱼 e air. The sky was rarely more than pale blue or violet, with aprofusion of和ghty,, weightless,ever-chancing clouds towering up and sailing on it, but it has a blue vigour in it, and at a shortdistance it painted the ranges of hills and the woods a fresh deep blue. In the middle of the daythe air was alive over the land, like a flame burning; it scintillated, waved and shone likerunning water, mirrored and_ doubled all objects, and created great Fata Morgana. Up in this丛曲air you breathed easily, drawing in a vital assurance and lightness of heart. In the丛ghlands you woke up in the morning and thought: Here I am, where I ought to be.The丛ountain of Ngong Stretches in a long ridge from North to South, and is crownedwith four noble peaks like immovable darker blue waves against the sky. It rises eight, thousand共2页第1页feet above the Sea, a}过to the East two thousand feet above the surrounding country; but to theWest the drop is deeper and more precipitous,the hills fall vertically down towards theGreat Rift V alley(大裂谷)·The wind in the highlands blows steadily from the North-North-east. It is the samewind that, down at the coasts of Africa and Arabia, they name the Monsoon, the East Wind,which was King Solomon's favourite horse. Up here it is felt as just the resistance-,of.the air, as鱼旦卫arth throws herself. forward into space. The wind runs straight ag inst鱼e NQon到lls,and the slops of the hills would be the ideal place for setting up a glider, that would be liftedupwards by the currents, over鱼e mountain top. The clouds, which were traveling with thewind, struck the side of the~ hill and hung round it, or were caught on, the summit qnd broke intorain. But those that took a higher course and sailed clear of the reef, dissolved to the West of it,over the burning desert of the Rift V alley. Many times I have from my house wondered to seetheir proud floating masses, as soon as they had got over the hills, vanish in the blue air and begone.1l. Translate the following passage into English: (50 points)站在尘土漫漫的路边，自己已没了勇气继续那剩下的一半旅程。

2008英语考研真题

2008英语考研真题AbstractIn this article, we will analyze and discuss the 2008 English postgraduate entrance examination questions. The examination questions will be categorized into different sections, including reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. Through this analysis, we aim to provide insights into the difficulty level and structure of the exam, as well as offer tips for future test-takers.1. Reading ComprehensionThe reading comprehension section of the 2008 English postgraduate entrance examination consisted of several passages, each followed by a set of questions. These passages covered a wide range of topics, such as literature, history, science, and technology. The questions tested the test-takers' understanding of the main idea, supporting details, inference, and vocabulary within the context.2. VocabularyVocabulary is an essential component of any language exam, and the 2008 English postgraduate entrance examination was no exception. The vocabulary section tested the test-takers' knowledge and application of words and phrases. It included questions on synonyms, antonyms, word meaning, contextual usage, and idiomatic expressions. To succeed in this section, test-takers needed to have a strong command of a wide range of vocabulary.3. GrammarThe grammar section of the 2008 English postgraduate entrance examination focused on the test-takers' understanding and application of various grammatical structures and rules. This section covered topics such as verb tenses, articles, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and sentence structure. Test-takers were required to identify and correct errors, complete sentences, and choose the most appropriate grammatical forms.4. Tips for SuccessTo excel in the English postgraduate entrance examination, it is crucial to develop effective study strategies and test-taking skills. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the exam:a) Familiarize yourself with the exam format: Understanding the structure and types of questions will enable you to allocate your time effectively during the exam.b) Expand your vocabulary: Engage in regular reading of a wide range of English texts and make note of unfamiliar words. Use flashcards or online resources to practice and reinforce your vocabulary knowledge.c) Practice reading comprehension: Read various types of texts, such as newspaper articles, academic papers, and fictional literature. Develop your ability to extract main ideas, identify supporting details, and make logical inferences.d) Master grammar rules: Review and practice the essential grammar rules tested in the exam. Make use of grammar exercises, online resources, and language learning apps to reinforce your understanding.e) Time management: Practice completing questions within the allocated time limit. Develop strategies to quickly read and comprehend passages, efficiently answer vocabulary questions, and identify and correct grammatical errors.ConclusionBy understanding the structure and content of the 2008 English postgraduate entrance examination, as well as implementing effective study strategies and test-taking skills, test-takers can increase their chances of success. Remember to dedicate sufficient time to practice and review each section of the exam, focusing on improving your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar abilities. Good luck in your preparation and examination endeavors!。

2008年四川大学外国语学院211二外英语真题及详解【圣才出品】

2008年四川大学外国语学院211二外英语真题及详解Part One Vocabulary and Structure. Make the best choice for each blank. (1’×30=30’)1. Hardly had the minister finished his statement ______ several reporters raised their hands and put forward a string of questions.A. whenB. asC. thenD. than【答案】A【解析】句意：部长刚发表完他的声明，一些记者就举起手提出了一连串问题。

hardly…when…是固定搭配，表示“刚一……就，几乎未来得及……就”，hardly后面常跟完成时态，when后面常跟一般时态。

A正确。

2. All the members are participating in the scheme ______ a few small firms.A. exceptB. besidesC. except forD. in addition to【答案】C【解析】句意：除了一些小公司之外，所有的成员都加入了这一方案。

这四个选项都可以表示“除了”，except表示“除了，将……除外”，后面通常跟同类事物，例如：You can have anyone of these cakes except this one.表示“除了这一块蛋糕以外，你可以吃任何一块蛋糕”；besides（排斥）除……之外（还有）”；except for表示“除了，将……除外”时，后面通常跟的是整体的一部分和一方面，是对细节的修正，例如：I can answer all the questions except this one. 表示“除了最后一道题以外，我可以回答所有的题”；in addition to表示“除……之外还”，通常用于补充。

[考研类试卷]2008年四川大学英语专业(英美文学)真题试卷.doc

[考研类试卷]2008年四川大学英语专业（英美文学）真题试卷一、单项选择题1 Which of the following is NOT directly related to the literature of Victorian Age in England?（A）The growth of urban population resulted in the appearance of a new reading public.（B）Many libraries were set up so that books were now available to readers who could not afford to buy them.（C）The plot of novels is unfolded against a social background which is broader than what it had been in previous novels.（D）Most of the novels were not first published in serial form, that is, by installment, before they were fully published in a single book.2 Romance was a type of literature that was very popular in the______.（A）Renaissance period（B）seventeenth century（C）Middle Ages（D）eighteenth century3 Jonathan Swift wrote all the following works EXCEPT______.（A）The Battle of Books（B）The Pilgrim's Progress（C）Gulliver's Travels（D）A Tale of the Tub4 The following statements about neo-classicism are all true EXCEPT______.（A）Elegance, correctness, appropriateness and restraint were preferred（B）It results in the rise of novels as a dominant literary genre（C）It is unsympathetic towards the "rude" masters of old literature—towards Chaucer, Spenser, and even Shakespeare（D）It is almost exclusively a "town" poetry, catering to the interests of the society in great cities.5 Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Romanticism in England?（A）Spontaneity in expressing feelings.（B）Emphasis on reason.（C）Worship of nature.（D）Simplicity in language.6 Which ONE of the following is the author of The Leather-Stocking Tales?（A）Henry David Thoreau（B）Washington Irving（C）Edgar Allan Poe（D）James Fennimore Cooper7 Which ONE of the following is the author of the poem Song of Myself?（A）Walt Whitman（B）Stephen Crane（C）Edgar Allan Poe（D）Henry Wadsworth Longfellow8 Which one of the following statements is applicable to the understanding of Transcendentalism?（A）It is strongly influenced by social Darwinism.（B）Belief in individualism, independence of mind, and self-reliance.（C）Man has no free-will.（D）It holds that determinism governs everything.9 Mark the novelist whose major works are characterized by the elements of the "grotesque"?（A）Philip Freneau（B）Edgar Allan Poe（C）Washington Irving（D）Emily Dickson10 All the following concepts can be found in American naturalistic fiction EXCEPT______.（A）determinism（B）survival of the fittest（C）effects of hereditary and environmental forces（D）search for identity二、名词解释11 Oscar Wilde12 A Modest Proposal13 James Joyce14 Transcendentalism15 The Octopus三、问答题16 Answer the following questions IN ABOUT 150 WORDS each:(20 points) Make a comment on Emily Bronte' s novel Wuthering Heights.17 Make a comment on Herman Melville' s novel Moby-Dick.。

2008年四川大学英语专业基础英语真题试卷_真题-无答案

2008年四川大学英语专业（基础英语）真题试卷(总分78,考试时间90分钟)1. 完形填空It is acknowledged that the modern musical show is America"s most original and dynamic contribution toward theater. In the last quarter of a century, America has produced large【C1】______of musical plays that have been popular abroad【C2】______at home. 【C3】______. it is very difficult to explain【C4】______is new or【C5】______American about them, for the【C6】______are centuries old. Perhaps the uniqueness of America"s contribution to the【C7】______can best be characterized through brief descriptions of several of the most important and best-known musicals, one of these is surely Oklahoma by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hamerstein. It burst【C8】______popularity in 1943, Broadway audience and critics were【C9】______by its 【C10】______. vitality and excitement. This "new" type of musical was【C11】______as kind of 【C12】______theater in which the play, the music and lyrics, the dancing, and the scenic background were assembled not merely to provide entertainment and【C13】______. but to【C14】______in a single unifying whole to contribute its unique feature. 【C15】______. it meant that the songs and dances should【C16】______naturally out of the situations of the story and play an important part in carrying the action【C17】______. In Oklahoma, an American folk-dance style was **bined with classical ballet and modern dance. It is right to say that the musical was a brilliantly integrated performance by the talented dancers and singing actors. Oklahoma also marked a new【C18】______in the choice of story on which a musical is based. Writers **posers began to abandon the sentimentally picturesque or aristocratic setting【C19】______more realistic stories in authentic social and cultural【C20】______. Oklahoma was based on a "folk" whose story dealt not only with young love but also with the opening of the American West.1. 【C1】A. numberB. amountC. quantityD. numbers2. 【C2】A. betterB. instead ofC. as well asD. rather than3. 【C3】A. ThereforeB. YetC. MoreoverD. Thus4. 【C4】A. whichB. thatC. whatD. how5. 【C5】A. characteristicallyB. particularlyC. mainlyD. exactly6. 【C6】A. factorsB. ingredientsC. composersD. facts7. 【C7】A. traitB. featureC. genreD. style8. 【C8】A. withB. intoC. out intoD. in9. 【C9】A. struckB. touchedC. movedD. hit10. 【C10】A. vivacityB. originalityC. creativityD. dynamic11. 【C11】A. conceivedB. thoughtC. believedD. perceived12. 【C12】A. specialB. peculiarC. grossD. total13. 【C13】A. varietyB. amusementC. sundriesD. fun14. 【C14】A. mixB. joinC. putD. share15. 【C15】A. In other wordsB. sum upC. On the contraryD. Generally speaking16. 【C16】A. ariseB. deriveC. raiseD. originate17. 【C17】A. outB. onC. forwardD. through18. 【C18】A. directionB. wayC. methodD. epoch19. 【C19】A. forB. withC. withoutD. except20. 【C20】A. circumstancesB. contextC. situationD. surrounding2. 阅读理解If you had asked me then if I would accept a job as a restaurant critic for The New Times, or any established publication, I would have replied, without a second thought, "Of course not!" And not just because I did not want to think of myself as an ambitious sort. Working in restaurants was honest labor anyone could see that. Writing about for the mainstream press was not; it felt like joining the enemy. But reviewing was fun, so much fun that when mainstream publishers started paying me for my opinions, I didn"t do the decent thing. Before I knew it, I had stopped cooking professionally. Then I stopped cooking altogether. "She"s joined the leisure class," my friends said. I disarmed my critics by inviting them along; nobody I knew could afford to eat out and nobody refused. We went with equal amounts of guilt and pleasure, with a feeling that we were trespassing on the playgrounds of the rich. We didn"t belong in those starchy restaurants. We always got the worst table. And then, because I didn"t own a credit card, I had to pay in cash. The year turned into two, and three, and more. I got a credit card. I got good clothes. I was writing for increasingly" prestigious. Meanwhile, a voice inside me kept whispering, "How could you?" When I receive weekly letters from people who think it is indecent to write about $ 100 meals while half the world is hungry, the voice yacks right along. "They"re absolutely right," it whispers. And when it asks, "When are you going to grow up and get a real job?" It sounds a lot like my mother. And just about then is when I tell the voice to shut up. Because when my mother starts telling me that all I"m doing with my life is telling rich people where to eat, I realize how much the world has changed. Yes, there are still restaurants where rich people go to remind themselves that they are different from you and me. But there are fewer and fewer of them. As American food **e of age, American restaurants have changed. Going out to eat used to be like going to the opera today, it is more like going the movies.1. Why would the author have refused to accept the job as a restaurant critic if people had asked her then?A. Because she was ambitious.B. Because she didn"t think highly of the job.C. Because she didn"t think well of the job as a cook.D. Because she didn"t want to criticize anyone.2. The word "decent" in do the decent thing in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.A. very profitableB. morally acceptableC. fairly attractiveD. very pleasant3. 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Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby"s work that children should not be subjected to day care before the age of three because of the parental separation it entails, and many people do believe this. But there are also arguments against such a strong conclusion. Firstly, anthropologists point out that the insulated love affair between children and parents found in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies. For example, in some tribal societies, such as the Ngoin, the father and mother of a child did not rear their infant alone—far from it. Secondly, common sense tells us that day care would not be so widespread today if parents, caretakers found children had problems with it. Statistical studies of this kind have not yet been carried out, and even if they were, the result would be certain to be complicated and controversial. Thirdly, in the last decade there have been a number of careful American studies of children in day care, but tests that have had to be used to measure this development are not widely enough accepted to settle the issue. But Bowlby"s analysis raises the possibility that early day care has delayed effects. The possibility that such care might lead to, say, more mental illness or crime 15 or 20 years later can only be explored by the use of statistics. Whatever the long-term effects, parents sometimes find the immediate effects difficult to deal with. Children under three are likely to protest at leaving their parents and show unhappiness. At the age of three or three and a half almost all children find the transition to nursery easy, and this is undoubtedly why more and more parents make use of child care at this time. The matter. Then, is far from clear-out, though experience and available evidence indicate that early care is reasonable for infants.6. Which of the following statements would Bowlby support?A. Statistical studies should be carried out to assess the positive effect of day care for children at the age of three or older.B. Early day care can delay the occurrence of mental illness in children.C. The first three years of one"s life is extremely important to the later development of personality.D. Children under three get used to the life at nursery schools more readily than children over three.7. Which of the following is derivable from Bowlby"s work?A. Mothers should not send their children to day care centers before the age of three.B. Day care nurseries have positive effects on a child"s development.C. A child sent to a day care center before the age of three may have emotional problem in later life.D. Day care would not be so popular if it has noticeable negative effects on a child"s personality.8. It is suggested that modern societies differ from traditional societies in that______.A. the parents-child relationship is more exclusive in modern societiesB. a child sent to a day care center before the age of three may have emotional problem in later life.C. mother bring up children with the help of her husband in traditional societiesD. children in modern societies are more likely to develop mental illness in later years9. Which of the following statements in NOT an argument against Bowlby"s theory?A. Many studies show that day care has a positive effect on children"s development.B. The fact that there are so many nursery schools today shows that day care is safe.C. The separation of young children from their parents is common in some traditional societies.D. Parents find the immediate effects of early day care difficult to deal with.10. Which of the following best expresses the writer"s attitude towards early day care?A. Children under three should stay with their parents.B. Early day care has positive effects on children"s development.C. The issue is controversial and its settlement calls for the use of statistics.D. The effects of early day care on children are exaggerated and parents should ignore the issue. Science is a dominant theme in our culture. Since it touches almost facet of our life, educated people need at least some acquaintance with its structure and operation. They should also have an understanding of the subculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are. An understanding of general characteristics of science as well as specific scientific concepts is easier to attain of one knows something about the things that excite and frustrate the scientist. This book is written for the intelligent student of lay person whose acquaintance with science is superficial; for the person who has been presented with science as a musty storehouse of dried facts; for the person who has been presented with science as the production of gadgets; and for the person who views the scientists as some sort of magician. The book can be used to supplement a course in any science, to accompany any course that attempts to give an understanding of the modern world, or independently of any course—simply to provide a better understanding of science. We hope this book will lead readers to a broader perspective on scientific attitudes and a more realistic view of what science is, who scientists are, and what they do. It will give them an awareness and understanding of the relationship between science and our culture and an appreciation of the roles science may play in our culture. In addition, readers may learn to appreciate the relationship between scientific views and some of the values and philosophies that are pervasive in our culture. We have tried to present in this book an accurate and up-to-date picture of the **munity and the people who populated it. That population has in recent **e to comprise more and more women. This increasing role of women in the scientific subculture is not a unique incident but, rather, part of the trend evident in all segments of society as more women enter traditionally male-dominated fields and make significant contributions. In discussing these changes and contribution, however, we are faced with a language that is implicitly sexist, one that uses male nouns or pronouns in referring to unspecified individuals. To offset this built-in bias, we have adopted the policy of using plural nouns and pronouns whenever possible and, when absolutely necessary, alternating he and she. This policy is far from being ideal, but it is at least an acknowledgment of the inadequacy of our language in treating half of the human equally. We have also tried to make the book entertaining as well as informative. Our approach is usuallyinformal. We feel, as do many other scientists, that we shouldn"t take ourselves too seriously. As the reader may observe, we see science as a delightful pastime than as a grim and dreary way to earn a living.11. According to the passage, "scientific subculture" means______.A. cultural groups that are formed by scientistsB. people whose knowledge of science is very limitedC. the **munityD. people who make good contribution to science12. We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because______.A. it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scienceB. science affects almost every aspect of our lifeC. scientists live in a specific substructureD. it is easier to understand general characteristics of science13. The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who______.A. long for deeper understanding of scienceB. are good at producing various gadgetsC. work in a storehouse of dried factsD. are interested in popular science14. According to this passage,______.A. English is a sexist languageB. only on this scientific world is the role of women increasing rapidlyC. women are making significant contributions to eliminating the inadequacy of our languageD. male nouns or pronouns should not used to refer to scientists15. This passage most probably is______.A. a book reviewB. the preface of a bookC. the post script of a bookD. the concluding part of a book3. 英译汉1. Translate the following passages into Chinese. Each translated passage will account for 15 points. Give the number of the passage on your ANSWER SHEET. A man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine his adverse conditions, **mences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And as he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in sound and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of discovering the hidden power and possibilities within himself.2. The first night on the ice had been torture. The second was nightmare. Men lost their reason, began seeing visions, hearing voices. Some sank into mindless torpor; others went raving mad before death. That many continued to survive was incredible, but the will to live still burned fiercely in those still staggering around the ice-floes under the frosty moon. They reeled and weaved in a ghostly dance. The only indication they gave that their minds were still alive was when they emitted an occasional croak of encouragement to one another. For the most part theyignored the dead and dying, stepping over or shuffling around them as though they were lumps of ice.4. 汉译英1. Translate the following passage into English：中国传统文化既是中华民族悠久历史的结晶，也是中华民族对于全人类的伟大贡献。

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2008年四川大学英语专业（英美文学）真题试卷
(总分：34.00，做题时间：90分钟)
一、单项选择题(总题数：10，分数：20.00)
1.Which of the following is NOT directly related to the literature of Victorian Age in England?（分数：
2.00）
A.The growth of urban population resulted in the appearance of a new reading public.
B.Many libraries were set up so that books were now available to readers who could not afford to buy them.
C.The plot of novels is unfolded against a social background which is broader than what it had been in previous novels.
D.Most of the novels were not first published in serial form, that is, by installment, before they were fully published in a single book.
2.Romance was a type of literature that was very popular in the______.（分数：2.00）
A.Renaissance period
B.seventeenth century
C.Middle Ages
D.eighteenth century
3.Jonathan Swift wrote all the following works EXCEPT______.（分数：2.00）
A.The Battle of Books
B.The Pilgrim"s Progress
C.Gulliver"s Travels
D.A Tale of the Tub
4.The following statements about neo-classicism are all true EXCEPT______.（分数：2.00）
A.Elegance, correctness, appropriateness and restraint were preferred
B.It results in the rise of novels as a dominant literary genre
C.It is unsympathetic towards the "rude" masters of old literature—towards Chaucer, Spenser, and even Shakespeare
D.It is almost exclusively a "town" poetry, catering to the interests of the society in great cities.
5.Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Romanticism in England?（分数：2.00）
A.Spontaneity in expressing feelings.
B.Emphasis on reason.
C.Worship of nature.
D.Simplicity in language.
6.Which ONE of the following is the author of The Leather-Stocking Tales?（分数：2.00）
A.Henry David Thoreau
B.Washington Irving
C.Edgar Allan Poe
D.James Fennimore Cooper
7.Which ONE of the following is the author of the poem Song of Myself?（分数：2.00）
A.Walt Whitman
B.Stephen Crane
C.Edgar Allan Poe
D.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
8.Which one of the following statements is applicable to the understanding of Transcendentalism?（分数：2.00）
A.It is strongly influenced by social Darwinism.
B.Belief in individualism, independence of mind, and self-reliance.
C.Man has no free-will.
D.It holds that determinism governs everything.
9.Mark the novelist whose major works are characterized by the elements of the "grotesque"?（分数：2.00）
A.Philip Freneau
B.Edgar Allan Poe
C.Washington Irving
D.Emily Dickson
10.All the following concepts can be found in American naturalistic fiction EXCEPT______.（分数：2.00）
A.determinism
B.survival of the fittest
C.effects of hereditary and environmental forces
D.search for identity
二、名词解释(总题数：5，分数：10.00)
11.Oscar Wilde（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 12.A Modest Proposal（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 13.James Joyce（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 14.Transcendentalism（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 15.The Octopus（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________
三、问答题(总题数：2，分数：4.00)
16.Answer the following questions IN ABOUT 150 WORDS each:(20 points)Make a comment on Emily Bronte" s novel Wuthering Heights.（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 17.Make a comment on Herman Melville" s novel Moby-Dick.（分数：2.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________。