1996年全国高考英语试题及答案
1996年全国高考英语试题及答案 Ⅰ.单项填空（共25小题，每小题1分；满分25分） A)从A、B、C、D中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。 例：have A. gave B. save C. hat D. made 答案是C。 1. longer A. London B. prove C. lock D. lonely 2. admire A. quiet B. stare C. spear D. figure 3. Christmas A. speech B. stomach C. charge D. church 4. advanced A. task B. fortunate C. entrance D. salute 5. third A. southern B. weather C. thus D. theory <% if Request.Cookies("member") = "True" then %> B)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。 例：We last night, but we went to the concert instead. A. must have studied B. might study C. should have studied D. would study 答案是C。 6. — my glasses? —Yes, I saw them on your bed a minute ago. A. Do you see B. Had you seen C. Would you see D. Have you seen 7. —When shall we meet again? —Make it day you like; it's all the same to me. A. one B. any C. another D. some 8. Johnny, you play with the knife, you hurt yourself. A. won't;can't B. mustn't; may C. shouldn't; must D. can't; shouldn't 9. —I'm sorry I broke your mirror. —Oh, really? . A. It's OK with me B. It doesn't matter C. Don't be sorry D. I don't care 10. I'll look into the matter as soon as possible. Just have a little . A. wait B. time C. patience D. rest 11. How beautifully she sings! I have never heard . A. the better voice B. a good voice C. the best voice D. a better voice 12. Tom felt that he knew everybody's business better than they knew it . A. themselves B. oneself C. itself D. himself 13. Many people agree that knowledge of English is a must in international trade today. A. a; 不填 B. the; an C. the; the D. 不填; the 14. The number of people invited fifty, but a number of them absent for different reasons. A. were; was B. was; was C. was; were D. were; were 15. We decided not to climb the mountains because it was raining . A. badly B. hardly C. strongly D. heavily 16. After living in Paris for fifty years he returned to the small town he grew up as a child. A. which B. where C. that D. when 17. Helen her keys in the office so she had to wait until her husband home. A. has left; comes B. left; had come C. has left; came D. had left;would come 18. The patient was warned oily food after the operation. A. to eat not B. eating not C. not to eat D. not eating 19. You didn't let me drive. If we in turn, you so tired. A. drove, didn't get B. drove; wouldn't get C. were driving; wouldn't get D. had driven; wouldn't have got 20. —Can I help you, sir? —Yes. I bought this radio here yesterday, but it . A. didn't work B. won't work C. can't work D. doesn't work 21. It is wise to have some money for old age. A. put away B. kept up C. given away D. laid up 22. we can't get seems better than we have. A. What;what B. What;that C. That;that D. That;what 23. in thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him. A. Losing B. Having lost C. Lost D. To lose 24. I love to go to the seaside in summer. It good to lie in the sun or swim in the cool sea. A. does B. feels C. gets D. makes 25. we'll go camping tomorrow depends on the weather. A. If B. Whether C. That D. Where
Ⅱ.完形填空（共25小题，每小题1分；满分25分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26—50各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. —Thomas Macaulay Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs Nanette O'Neill gave an arithmetic 26 to our class. When the papers were 27 she discovered that twelve boys had made exactly the 28 mistakes throughout the test. There is nothing really new about 29 in exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs O'Neill 30 even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to 31 after class. I was one of the twelve. Mrs O'Neill asked 32 questions, and she didn't 33 us either. Instead, she wrote on the blackboard the 34 words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to 35 these words into our exercise-books one hundred times. I don't 36 about the other eleven boys. Speaking for 37 I can say:it was the most important single 38 of my life. Thirty years after being 39 to Macaulay's words, they 40 seem to me the best yardstick(准绳), because they give us a 41 to measure ourselves rather than others. 42 of us are asked to make 43 decisions about nations going to war of armies going to battle. But all of us are called44 daily to make a great many personal decisions. 45 the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket 46 turned over to the policeman? Should the 47 change received at the store be forgotten or 48? Nobody will know except 49. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always 50 to live with someone you respect. 26. A. test B. problem C. paper D. lesson 27. A. examined B. completed C. marked D. answered 28. A. easy B. funny C. same D. serious 29. A. lying B. cheating C. guessing D. discussing 30. A. didn't B. did C. would D. wouldn't 31. A. come B.leave C. remain D. apologize 32. A. no B. certain C. many D. more
（完整版）1996年考研英语真题超详解
（完整版）1996年考研英语真题超详解1996年年全真试题Part ⅠCloze TestDirections：For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］ and [D]. Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets. (10 points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals, including man.They do not provide energy, 1 do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed for 2 foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if 3 is missing a deficiency disease becomes 4 .Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements—usually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and 5 nitrogen. They are different 6 their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin 7 one or more specific functions in the body.8 enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for 9 vitamins. Many people, 10 , believe in being on the “safe side” and thus take extra vitamins. However, a well balanced diet will usually meet all the body’s vitamin needs.1.［A］either ［B］so ［C］nor ［D］never2.［A］shifting ［B］transferring ［C］altering ［D］transforming3.［A］any ［B］some ［C］anything ［D］something4.［A］serious ［B］apparent ［C］severe ［D］fatal5.［A］mostly ［B］partially ［C］sometimes ［D］rarely6.［A］in that ［B］so that ［C］such that ［D］except that7.［A］undertakes ［B］holds ［C］plays ［D］performs8.［A］Supplying ［B］Getting ［C］Providing ［D］Furnishing9.［A］exceptional ［B］exceeding ［C］excess ［D］external10.［A］nevertheless ［B］therefore ［C］moreover ［D］meanwhilePart ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each questions there are four answers marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and ［D］. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (40 points)Passage 1Tight lipped elders used to say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get.”Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living. If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served.Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself. In making a blueprint for a job,begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experience and references. Such an account is valuable. It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews. While talking to you, your could be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other q ualifications will pay him to employ you and your “wares” and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible to sell. Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible information about your could be job. Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment. Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind: Securing a job is your job now.11. What do the elders mean when they say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get.”?［A］You’ll certainly get what you want.［B］It’s no use dreaming.［C］ You should be dissatisfied with what you have.［D］It’s essential to set a goal for yourself.12. A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as .［A］ an illustration of how to write an application for a job ［B］ an indication of how to secure a good job［C］ a guideline for job description［D］ a principle for job evaluation13. According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to finda job because .［A］ that is the first step to please the employer［B］ that is the requirement of the employer［C］ it enables him to know when to sell his services［D］ it forces him to become clearly aware of himself14. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something .［A］ definite to offer ［B］ imaginary to provide［C］ practical to supply ［D］ desirable to presentPassage 2With the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch the Corporation’s news coverage, as well as listen to it.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tune in to two BBC television channels, five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio stations. They are brought sport, comedy, drama, music, news and current affairs, education, religion, parliamentary coverage, children’s programmes and films for an annual licence fee of ￡83 per household.It is a remarkable record, stretching back over 70 years — yet the BBC’s future is now in doubt. The Corporation will survive as a publicly funded broadcasting organization, at least for the time being, but its role, its size and its programmes are now the subject of a nation wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government, which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC — including ordinary listenersand viewers —to say what was good or bad about the Corporation, and even whether they thought it was worth keeping. The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC’s royal charter runs out in 1996 and it must decide whether to keep the organization as it is, or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation — of whom there are many —are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The BBC “ain’t broke”, they say, by which they mean it is not broken (as distinct from the word ‘broke’, meaning having no money), so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC will have to change, because the broadcasting world around it is changing. The commercial TV channels ——ITV and Channel 4 ——were required by the Thatcher Government’s Bro adcasting Act to become more commercial, competing with each other for advertisers, and cutting costs and jobs. But it is the arrival of new satellite channels — funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers’subscriptions — which will bring about the biggest changes in the long term.15. The world famous BBC now faces .［A］the problem of news coverage ［B］an uncertain prospect［C］inquiries by the general public ［D］shrinkage of audience16. In the passage, which of the following about the BBC is not mentioned as the key issue?［A］ Extension of its TV service to Far East.［B］ Programmes as the subject of a nation-wide debate.［C］ Potentials for further international co-operations.［D］ Its existence as a broadcasting organization.17. The BBC’s “royal charter” (Line 4, Paragraph 4) standsfor .［A］ the financial support from the royal family.［B］ the privileges granted by the Queen.［C］ a contract with the Queen.［D］ a unique relationship with the royal family.18. The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than .［A］ the emergence of commercial TV channels.［B］the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government.［C］ the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs.［D］ the challenge of new satellite channels.Passage 3In the last half of the nineteenth century “capital” and “labour” were enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines. Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracy of salaried managers. The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professional element and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in the second and third generation after the energetic founders. It was moreover a step away from individual initiative, towards collectivism and municipal and state-owned business. The railway companies, though still private business managed for the benefit of shareholders, were very unlike old family business. At the same time the great municipalities went into business to supply lighting, trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences. Such large, impersonalmanipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders as a class, an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties of the landowners; and almost equally detached from the responsible management of business. All through the nineteenth century, America, Africa, India, Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital, and British shareholders were thus enriched by the world’s movement towards industrialization. Towns like Bournemouth and Eas tbourne sprang up to house large “comfortable” classes who had retired on their incomes, and who had no relation to the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending a shareholders’ meeting to dictate their orders to the management. On the other hand “shareholding” meant leisure and freedom which was used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The “shareholders” as such had no knowledge of the lives, thoughts or needs of the workmen employed by the company in which he held shares, and his influence on the relations of capital and labor was not good. The paid manager acting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands, but even he had seldom that familiar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the more patriarchal system of the old family business now passing away. Indeed the mere size of operations and the numbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible. Fortunately, however, the increasing power and organization of the trade unions, at least in all skilled trades, enabled the workmen to meet on equal terms the managers ofthe companies who employed them. The cruel discipline of the strike and loc kout taught the two parties to respect each other’s strength and understand the value of fair negotiation.19. It’s true of the old family firms that .［A］ they were spoiled by the younger generations［B］ they failed for lack of individual initiative［C］they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies［D］ they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers20. The growth of limited liability companies resulted in .［A］ the separation of capital from management［B］ the ownership of capital by managers［C］ the emergence of capital and labour as two classes［D］ the participation of shareholders in municipal business21. According to the passage, all of the following are true except that .［A］the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers［B］ the old firm owners had a better understanding of their workers［C］ the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly［D］ the trade unions seemed to play a positive role22. The author is most critical of .［A］ family firm owners ［B］ landowners［C］ managers ［D］ shareholdersPassage 4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early America—breakthroughs such as the telegraph, the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country’s excellent elementary schools;a labor force that welcomed the new technology; the practice of giving premiums to inventors; and above all the American genius for nonverbal, “spatial” thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools? Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics, especially in the New England and Middle Atlantic states, were generally literate and at home in arithmetic and in some aspects of geometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage. As a member of a British commission visiting here in 1853 reported, “With a mind prepared by thorough school discipline, the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman.”A furth er stimulus to invention came from the “premium” system, which preceded our patent system and for years ran parallel with it. This approach, originated abroad, offered inventors medals, cash prizes and other incentives.In the United States, multitudes of premiums for new devices were awarded at country fairs and at the industrial fairs in major cities. Americans flocked to these fairs to admire the new machines and thus to renew their faith in the beneficence of technological advance.Given this optimistic approach to technological innovation, the American worker took readily to that special kind of nonverbal thinking required in mechanical technology. As Eugene Ferguson has pointed out, “A technologist thinks about objects that cannot be reduced to unambiguous verbal descriptions; they are dealt with in his mind by a visual, nonverbalprocess … The designer and the inventor … are able to assemble and manipulate in their minds devices that as yet do not exist.”This nonverbal “spatial” thinking can be just a s creative as painting and writing. Robert Fulton once wrote, “The mechanic should sit down among levers, screws, wedges, wheels, etc, like a poet among the letters of the alphabet, considering them as an exhibition of his thoughts, in which a new arrangement transmits a new idea.”When all these shaping forces—schools, open attitudes, the premium system, a genius for spatial thinking —interacted with one another on the rich U.S. mainland, they produced that American characteristic emulation. T oday that word implies mere imitation. But in earlier times it meant a friendly but competitive striving for fame and excellence.23. According to the author, the great outburst of major inventions in early America was ina large part due to .［A］ elementary schools ［B］ enthusiastic workers［C］ the attractive premium system ［D］ a special way of thinking24. It is implied that adaptiveness and inventiveness of the early American mechanics .［A］ benefited a lot from their mathematical knowledge.［B］ shed light on disciplined school management.［C］ was brought about by privileged home training.［D］ owed a lot to the technological development.25. A technologist can be compared to an artist because .［A］ they are both winners of awards.［B］ they are both experts in spatial thinking.［C］ they both abandon verbal description［D］ they both use various instruments26. The best title for this passage might be .［A］ Inventive Mind ［B］ Effective Schooling［C］ Ways of Thinking ［D］ Outpouring of InventionsPassage 5Rumor has it that more than 20 books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher’s pipelines.A few have already appeared. The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that there are not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life. Cosmology, geology, and biology have provided a consistent, unified, and constantly improving account of what happened. “Scientific” creationism, which is being pushed by some for “equal time” in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are given, is based on religion, not science. Virtually all scientists and the majority of nonfundamentalist religious leaders have come to regard “scientific” creationism as bad science and bad religion.The first four chapters of Kitcher’s book give a very brief introduction to evolution. At appropriate places, he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers. In the last three chapters, he takes off his gloves and gives the creationists a good beating. He describes their programmes and tactics, and, for those unfamiliar with the ways of creationists, the extent of their deception and distortion may come as an unpleasant surprise. When their basic motivation is religious, one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher, and this may account, in part, for the clarity and effectiveness of his arguments. The non-specialist willbe able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data and argument that support evolutionary theory. The final chapters on the creationists will be extremely clear to all. On the dust jacket of this fine book, Stephen Jay Gould says: “This book stands for reason itself.” And so it does - and all would be well were reason the only judge in the creationism/evolution debate.27. “Creationism” in the passage refers to .［A］evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe［B］ a notion of the creation of religion［C］ the scientific explanation of the earth formation［D］ the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe28. Kitcher’s book is intended to .［A］ recommend the views of the evolutionists［B］ expose the true features of creationists［C］ curse bitterly at his opponents［D］ launch a surprise attack on creationists29. From the passage we can infer that .［A］ reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate［B］ creationists do not base their argument on reasoning ［C］ evolutionary theory is too difficult for non-specialists ［D］ creationism is supported by scientific findings30. This passage appears to be a digest of .［A］ a book review ［B］ a scientific paper［C］ a magazine feature ［D］ a newspaper editorialPart ⅢEnglish—Chinese TranslationDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)The differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes. 31）Some of these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs. Others are reasonable consequences of particular advances in science being to some extent self-accelerating. Some, however, are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconceptions of the form scientific theory ought to take, by persons in authority, act to alter the growth pattern of different areas. This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable; but it is a frightening trend. 32）This trend began during the Second World War, when several governments came to the conclusion that the specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail. It can be predicted, however, that from time to time questions will arise which will require specific scientific answers. It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scientific establishment as a resource or machine to be kept in functional order. 33）This seems mostly effectively done by supporting a certain amount of research not related to immediate goals but of possible consequence in the future.This kind of support, like all government support, requires decisions about the appropriate recipients of funds. Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward. But a decision among projects none of which has immediate utility is more difficult. The goal of the supporting agencies is the praisable one of supporting “good” as opposed to “bad” science, but a valid determination is difficult to make. Generally, the idea of good science tends to become confused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory. 34）However, the world is so made that elegant systems are inprinciple unable to deal with some of the world’s more fascinating and delightful aspects. 35）New forms of thought as well as new subjects for thought must arise in the future as they have in the past, giving rise to new standards of elegance.Section Ⅳ Writing36. Directions:A. Title: GOOD HEALTHB. Time limit: 40minutesC. Word limit: 120—150 words (not including the given opening sentence)D. Your composition should be based on the “OUTLINE” below and should start with the given opening sentence: “The desire for good health is universal”.E. Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.Outline:1. Importance of good health.2. Ways to keep fit.3. My own practices.1996年试题答案Part ⅠCloze Test1. C2. D3. A4. B5. C6. A7. D8.B9. C 10. APart ⅡReading ComprehensionPart APassage 1 11. B 12. A 13.D 14. APassage 2 15.B 16.C 17.C 18.DPassage 3 19.C 20.A 21.C 22.DPassage 4 23.D 24.A 25.B 26.APassage 5 27.D 28.B 29.B 30.APart Ⅲ English-Chinese Translation31.在这些原因中，有些纯属社会需求；另一些则是由于科学上某些特定发展在一定程度上自我加速而产生的必然结果。
1996年考研英语试题及参考答案(3)
1996年考研英语试题及参考答案(3)Passage 5Rumor has it that more than 20 books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher ' s pipelines. A few have already appeared. The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that there are not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life. Cosmology , geology , and biology have provided a consistent , unified, and constantly improving account of what happened. "Scientific" creationism, which is being pushed by some for "equal time" in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are eivel, is based on religion, not science. Virtually all scientists and the majority of nonfundamentalist religious leaders have come to regard "scientific" creationism as bad science and bad religion. The first four chapters of Kitcher's book give a very brief introduction to evolution. At ap-propriate places, he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers. In the lastthree chapters, he takes off his gloves and gives the creationists a good beating. He describes theirprogrammes and tactics, and, for those unfamiliar with the ways ofcreationists, the extent of their deception and distortion may come as an unpleasant surprise. When their basic motivation is religious, one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher, and this may account, in part, for the clarity and effectiveness ofhis arguments. The non-specialist wiU be able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data andargument that support evolutionary theory. The final chapter on the creationists will be extremelyclear to all. On the dust jacket of this fine book, Stephen Jay Gould says: "This book stands forreason itself. "And so it does-and all would be well were reason the only judge in the creation-ism/evolution debate .67. "Creationism" in the passage refers to__(A) evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe(B) a notion of the creation of religion(C) the scientific explanation of the earth formation(D) the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe68. Kitcher's book is intended to __.(A) recommend the views of the evolutionists(B) expose the true features of creationists(C) curse bitterly at this opponents(D) launch a surprise attack on creationists69 From the passage we can infer that__(A) reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate(B) creationists do not base their argument on reasoning(C) evolutionary theory is too difficult for non-specialists(D) creationism is supported by scientific findings70. This passage appears to be a digest of__(A) a book review (B) a scientific paper(C) a magazine feature (D) a newspaper editorialPart Ⅳ English-Chinese TranslationThe differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes.71 )Some of these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs. Others are reasonableconsequences of particular advances in science being to some extent self-accelerating. Some , how-ever , are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconception of the form scientif-ic theory ought to take, by persons in authority, act to alter the growth pattern of different areas.This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable; but it is a frightening trend. 72)This trendbegan during the Second World War, when several govemments came to the conclusion that thespecific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generallybe foreseen in detail. It can be predicted, however, that from time to time questions will arisewhich will require specific scientific answers. It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scien-tific establishment as a resource or machine to be kept in functional order. 73)This seems mostlyeffectively done by supporting a certain amount of research not related to immediate goals but ofpossible consequence in the future.This kind of support , like all government support , requires decisions about the appropriaterecipients of funds. Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward. Buta decision among projects none of which has immediate utility is more difficult. The goal of thesupporting agencies is the praisable one of supporting "good " asopposed to "bad" science, but avalid determination is difficult to make. Generally, the idea of good science tends to become con-fused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory. 74)However, theworld is so made that elegant systems are in principle unable to deal with some of the world'smore fascinating and delightful aspects. 75) New forms of thought as well as new subjects forthought must arise in the future as they have in the past, giving rise to new standards of elegance.Part V Writing (15 points)76. DIRECTIONS :A. Title : GOOD HEALTHB. Time limit :40 minutesC. Word limit : 120-150 words ( not including the given opening sentence)D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with thegiven opening sentence : "The desire for good health is universal. "E. YOur composition should be written neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. OUTLINE:1. Importance of good health2. Ways to keep fit3. My own practices参考答案：l. A 3. D 5. D 7. D 9. A2. C 4. B 6. C 8. B IO. C11. A, went 12. B, psychologically 13. A, allowing 14. C, he15. B, are more likely 16. C, are 17. C, when 18. B, two spacecraft 19. D, taken 20. C, it21. D 23. D 25. A 27. D 29. A22. B 24. C 26. B 28. B 30. C31. D 33. C 35. C 37. D 39. A32. A 34. D 36. B 38. B 40. D41. C 43. A 45. C 47. D 49. C42. D 44. B 46. A 48. B 50. A51. B 53. D 55. B 57. C 59. C52. A 54. A 56. C 58. D 60. A 61. C 63. D 65. B 67. D 69. B62. D 64. A 66. A 68. B 70. A71．在这些原因中，有些完全是自然而然地来自社会需求；另一些则是由于科学在一定程度上自我加速而产生某些特定发展的必然结果。
1996年考研英语真题及解析
1996年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语试题Part ⅠCloze TestDirections ：For each numbered blank in the following passage,there are four choices marked ［A ］,［B ］,［C ］and [D].Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets.(10points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals,including man.They do not provide energy,1do they construct or build any part of the body.They are needed for 2foods into energy and body maintenance.There are thirteen or more of them,and if 3is missing a deficiency disease becomes 4.Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements—usually carbon,hydrogen,oxygen,and 5nitrogen.They are different 6their elements are arranged differently,and each vitamin 7one or more specific functions in the body.8enough vitamins is essential to life,although the body has no nutritional use for 9vitamins.Manypeople,10,believe in being on the “safe side ”and thus take extra vitamins.However,a well balanced diet will usually meet all the body ’s vitamin needs.1.［A ］either［B ］so ［C ］nor ［D ］never 2.［A ］shifting［B ］transferring ［C ］altering ［D ］transforming 3.［A ］any［B ］some ［C ］anything ［D ］something 4.［A ］serious［B ］apparent ［C ］severe ［D ］fatal 5.［A ］mostly［B ］partially ［C ］sometimes ［D ］rarely 6.［A ］in that［B ］so that ［C ］such that ［D ］except that 7.［A ］undertakes［B ］holds ［C ］plays ［D ］performs 8.［A ］Supplying［B ］Getting ［C ］Providing ［D ］Furnishing 9.［A ］exceptional［B ］exceeding ［C ］excess ［D ］external 10.［A ］nevertheless ［B ］therefore ［C ］moreover ［D ］meanwhile Part ⅡReading Comprehension Directions:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions.For each questions there are four answers marked ［A ］,［B ］,［C ］and ［D ］.Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions.Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil.(40points)Passage 1Tight lipped elders used to say,“It ’s not what you want in this world,but what you get.”供学习参考QPsychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house,and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living.If we intend to have friends to dinner,we plan the menu,make a shopping list,decide which food to cook first,and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served.Likewise,if you want to find a job,take a sheet of paper,and write a brief account of yourself.In making a blueprint for a job,begin with yourself,for when you know exactly what you have to offer,you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education,experience and references.Such an account is valuable.It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews.While talking to you,your could be employer is deciding whether your education,your experience,and other qualifications will pay him to employ you and your “wares”and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires,you have something tangible to sell.Then you are ready to hunt for a job.Get all the possible information about your could be job.Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm.Keep your eyes and ears open,and use your own judgment.Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for,and keep in mind:Securing a job is your job now.11.What do the elders mean when they say,“It’s not what you want in this world,but what you get.”?［A ］You’ll certainly get what you want.［B ］It’s no use dreaming.［C ］You should be dissatisfied with what you have.［D ］It’s essential to set a goal for yourself.12.A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as.［A ］an illustration of how to write an application for a job［B ］an indication of how to secure a good job［C ］a guideline for job description［D ］a principle for job evaluation13.According to the passage,one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because.［A ］that is the first step to please the employer［B ］that is the requirement of the employer［C ］it enables him to know when to sell his services［D ］it forces him to become clearly aware of himself14.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires,you have something .［A ］definite to offer ［B ］imaginary to provide［C ］practical to supply ［D ］desirable to present Passage 2With the start of BBC World Service Television,millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch the Corporation’s news coverage,as well as listen to it.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tune in to two BBC television channels,five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio stations.They are brought sport,comedy,drama,music,news and current affairs,education,religion,parliamentary coverage,children ’s programmes and films for an annual licence fee of供学习参考Q￡83per household.It is a remarkable record,stretching back over 70years —yet the BBC ’s future is now in doubt.The Corporation will survive as a publicly funded broadcasting organization,at least for the time being,but its role,its size and its programmes are now the subject of a nation wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government,which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC —including ordinary listeners and viewers —to say what was good or bad about the Corporation,and even whether they thought it was worth keeping.The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC’s royal charter runs out in 1996and it must decide whether to keep the organization as it is,or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation —of whom there are many —are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it ain’t broke,don’t fix it.”The BBC “ain’t broke”,they say,by which they mean it is not broken (as distinct from the word ‘broke’,meaning having no money),so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC will have to change,because the broadcasting world around it is changing.The commercial TV channels ——ITV and Channel 4——were required by the Thatcher Government’s Broadcasting Act to become more commercial,competing with each other for advertisers,and cutting costs and jobs.But it is the arrival of new satellite channels —funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers’subscriptions —which will bring about the biggest changes in the long term.15.The world famous BBC now faces .［A ］the problem of news coverage ［B ］an uncertain prospect［C ］inquiries by the general public ［D ］shrinkage of audience16.In the passage,which of the following about the BBC is not mentioned as the key issue?［A ］Extension of its TV service to Far East.［B ］Programmes as the subject of a nation -wide debate.［C ］Potentials for further international co -operations.［D ］Its existence as a broadcasting organization.17.The BBC’s “royal charter”(Line 4,Paragraph 4)stands for .［A ］the financial support from the royal family.［B ］the privileges granted by the Queen.［C ］a contract with the Queen.［D ］a unique relationship with the royal family.18.The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than .［A ］the emergence of commercial TV channels.［B ］the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government.［C ］the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs.［D ］the challenge of new satellite channels.Passage 3In the last half of the nineteenth century “capital”and “labour”were enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines.Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracy of salaried managers.The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professional element and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in the second and third generation after the energetic founders.It was moreover a step away from individual initiative,towards collectivism and municipal and state -owned business.The railway companies,though still private business供学习参考Qmanaged for the benefit of shareholders,were very unlike old family business.At the same time the great municipalities went into business to supply lighting,trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences.Such large,impersonal manipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders as a class,an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties of the landowners;and almost equally detached from the responsible management of business.All through the nineteenth century,America,Africa,India,Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital,and British shareholders were thus enriched by the world’s movement towards industrialization.Towns like Bournemouth and Eastbourne sprang up to house large “comfortable”classes who had retired on their incomes,and who had no relation to the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending a shareholders’meeting to dictate their orders to the management.On the other hand “shareholding”meant leisure and freedom which was used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The “shareholders”as such had no knowledge of the lives,thoughts or needs of the workmen employed by the company in which he held shares,and his influence on the relations of capital and labor was not good.The paid manager acting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands,but even he had seldom that familiar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the more patriarchal system of the old family business now passing away.Indeed the mere size of operations and the numbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible.Fortunately,however,the increasing power and organization of the trade unions,at least in all skilled trades,enabled the workmen to meet on equal terms the managers of the companies who employed them.The cruel discipline of the strike and lockout taught the two parties to respect each other’s strength and understand the value of fair negotiation.19.It’s true of the old family firms that .［A ］they were spoiled by the younger generations［B ］they failed for lack of individual initiative［C ］they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies［D ］they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers20.The growth of limited liability companies resulted in .［A ］the separation of capital from management［B ］the ownership of capital by managers［C ］the emergence of capital and labour as two classes［D ］the participation of shareholders in municipal business21.According to the passage,all of the following are true except that.［A ］the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers［B ］the old firm owners had a better understanding of their workers［C ］the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly［D ］the trade unions seemed to play a positive role22.The author is most critical of .［A ］family firm owners ［B ］landowners［C ］managers ［D ］shareholders Passage 4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early America—breakthroughs such as the供学习参考Qtelegraph,the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors,I would single out the country’s excellent elementary schools;a labor force that welcomed the new technology;the practice of giving premiums to inventors;and above all the American genius for nonverbal,“spatial”thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools?Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics,especially in the New England and Middle Atlantic states,were generally literate and at home in arithmetic and in some aspects of geometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage.As a member of a British commission visiting here in 1853reported,“With a mind prepared by thorough school discipline,the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman.”A further stimulus to invention came from the “premium”system,which preceded our patent system and for years ran parallel with it.This approach,originated abroad,offered inventors medals,cash prizes and other incentives.In the United States,multitudes of premiums for new devices were awarded at country fairs and at the industrial fairs in major cities.Americans flocked to these fairs to admire the new machines and thus to renew their faith in the beneficence of technological advance.Given this optimistic approach to technological innovation,the American worker took readily to that special kind of nonverbal thinking required in mechanical technology.As Eugene Ferguson has pointed out,“A technologist thinks about objects that cannot be reduced to unambiguous verbal descriptions;they are dealt with in his mind by a visual,nonverbal process …The designer and the inventor …are able to assemble and manipulate in their minds devices that as yet do not exist.”This nonverbal “spatial”thinking can be just as creative as painting and writing.Robert Fulton once wrote,“The mechanic should sit down among levers,screws,wedges,wheels,etc,like a poet among the letters of the alphabet,considering them as an exhibition of his thoughts,in which a new arrangement transmits a new idea.”When all these shaping forces—schools,open attitudes,the premium system,a genius for spatial thinking —interacted with one another on the rich U.S.mainland,they produced that American characteristic emulation.Today that word implies mere imitation.But in earlier times it meant a friendly but competitive striving for fame and excellence.23.According to the author,the great outburst of major inventions in early America was in a large part due to .［A ］elementary schools ［B ］enthusiastic workers［C ］the attractive premium system ［D ］a special way of thinking24.It is implied that adaptiveness and inventiveness of the early American mechanics .［A ］benefited a lot from their mathematical knowledge.［B ］shed light on disciplined school management.［C ］was brought about by privileged home training.［D ］owed a lot to the technological development.25.A technologist can be compared to an artist because .［A ］they are both winners of awards.［B ］they are both experts in spatial thinking.［C ］they both abandon verbal description［D ］they both use various instruments26.The best title for this passage might be .供学习参考Q［A ］Inventive Mind［B ］Effective Schooling ［C ］Ways of Thinking ［D ］Outpouring of InventionsPassage 5Rumor has it that more than 20books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher’s pipelines.A few have already appeared.The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that there are not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life.Cosmology,geology,and biology have provided a consistent,unified,and constantly improving account of what happened.“Scientific”creationism,which is being pushed by some for “equal time”in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are given,is based on religion,not science.Virtually all scientists and the majority of nonfundamentalist religious leaders have come to regard “scientific”creationism as bad science and bad religion.The first four chapters of Kitcher’s book give a very brief introduction to evolution.At appropriate places,he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers.In the last three chapters,he takes off his gloves and gives the creationists a good beating.He describes their programmes and tactics,and,for those unfamiliar with the ways of creationists,the extent of their deception and distortion may come as an unpleasant surprise.When their basic motivation is religious,one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher,and this may account,in part,for the clarity and effectiveness of his arguments.The non -specialist will be able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data and argument that support evolutionary theory.The final chapters on the creationists will be extremely clear to all.On the dust jacket of this fine book,Stephen Jay Gould says:“This book stands for reason itself.”And so it does -and all would be well were reason the only judge in the creationism/evolution debate.27.“Creationism”in the passage refers to .［A ］evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe［B ］a notion of the creation of religion［C ］the scientific explanation of the earth formation［D ］the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe28.Kitcher’s book is intended to .［A ］recommend the views of the evolutionists［B ］expose the true features of creationists［C ］curse bitterly at his opponents［D ］launch a surprise attack on creationists29.From the passage we can infer that .［A ］reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate［B ］creationists do not base their argument on reasoning［C ］evolutionary theory is too difficult for non -specialists［D ］creationism is supported by scientific findings30.This passage appears to be a digest of .［A ］a book review ［B ］a scientific paper［C ］a magazine feature ［D ］a newspaper editorial Part ⅢEnglish —Chinese Translation 供学习参考QDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese.Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(15points)The differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes.31）Some of these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs.Others are reasonable consequences of particular advances in science being to some extent self -accelerating.Some,however,are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconceptions of the form scientific theory ought to take,by persons in authority,act to alter the growth pattern of different areas.This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable;but it is a frightening trend.32）This trend began during the Second World War,when several governments came to the conclusion that the specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail.It can be predicted,however,that from time to time questions will arise which will require specific scientific answers.It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scientific establishment as a resource or machine to be kept in functional order.33）This seems mostly effectively done by supporting a certain amount of research not related to immediate goals but of possible consequence in the future.This kind of support,like all government support,requires decisions about the appropriate recipients of funds.Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward.But a decision among projects none of which has immediate utility is more difficult.The goal of the supporting agencies is the praisable one of supporting “good”as opposed to “bad”science,but a valid determination is difficult to make.Generally,the idea of good science tends to become confused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory.34）However,the world is so made that elegant systems are in principle unable to deal with some of the world ’s more fascinating and delightful aspects.35）New forms of thought as well as new subjects for thought must arise in the future as they have in the past,giving rise to new standards of elegance.Section ⅣWriting 36.Directions:A.Title:GOOD HEALTHB.Time limit:40minutesC.Word limit:120—150words (not including the given opening sentence)D.Your composition should be based on the “OUTLINE”below and should start with the given opening sentence:“The desire for good health is universal”.E.Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.Outline:1.Importance of good health.2.Ways to keep fit.3.My own practices.供学习参考Q1996年答案及解析Part ⅠCloze Test1.C2.D3.A4.B5.C6.A7.D8.B9.C 10.APart ⅡReading ComprehensionPart APassage 111.B 12.A13.D 14.A Passage 215.B 16.C17.C 18.D Passage 319.C 20.A21.C 22.D Passage 423.D 24.A25.B 26.A Passage 527.D 28.B 29.B 30.APart ⅢEnglish -Chinese Translation31.在这些原因中，有些纯属社会需求；另一些则是由于科学上某些特定发展在一定程度上自我加速而产生的必然结果。
历年全国高考英语试题及答案
历年全国高考英语试题及答案一、简介该文档旨在汇总整理历年全国高考英语试题及答案，为研究者提供备考资料和参考答案。
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二、试题及答案概述本文档收录的试题及答案为历年全国高考英语科目的真题，并按年份进行分类。
试题包括听力、阅读、写作等部分，答案则为参考答案。
三、试题内容举例以下是几道历年全国高考英语试题的例子：听力部分1. What does the woman want to do?- A. Find a part-time job.- B. Take a short vacation.- C. Change her job.- D. Travel abroad.2. What is the man most likely doing?- A. Giving a presentation.- B. Taking a nap.- C. Watching a movie.- D. Writing a report.阅读部分Passage 1:A. Managing their time effectively.B. Finding suitable housing.C. Getting along with roommates.D. Choosing the right major.Passage 2:What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of exercise.B. The importance of a healthy diet.C. The role of genetics in obesity.D. The impact of technology on physical activity.写作部分Topic: "The Impact of Social Media on Youth"Write an essay discussing the positive and negative effects of social media on young people.四、答案来源本文档的答案均为参考答案，主要来源于以下途径：- 官方出版物：包括历年高考辅导书籍、真题解析等。
1996年全国考研英语真题
1996年全国考研英语真题Section I Structure and V ocabularyPart ADirections:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET 1by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets. (5 points)1. Do you enjoy listening to records? I find records are often ________, or betterthan an actual performance.[A] as good as[B] as good[C] good[D] good as2. My pain ________ apparent the moment I walked into the room, for the firstman I met asked sympathetically: “Are you feeling all right?”[A] must be[B] had[C] must have been[D] had to be3. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to get the book for me________ she could remember who last borrowed it.[A] ever since[B] much as[C] even though[D] if only4. Observations were made ________ the children at the beginning and at the endof preschool and first grade.[A] towards[B] of[C] on[D] with5. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each________ one major point in contrast with the other.[A] makes[B] made[C] is to make[D] making6. A safety analysis ________ the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, itwas never done.[A] would identify[B] will identify[C] would have identified[D] will have identified7. The number of registered participants in this year’s marathon was half________.[A] of last year’s[B] those of last year’s[C] of those of last year's[D] that of last year’s8. For there ________ successful communication, there must be attentiveness andinvolvement in the discussion itself by all present.[A] is[B] to be[C] will be[D] being9. There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I readrecently ________ what he thought was a reason for this American characteristic.[A] giving[B] gave[C] to give[D] given10. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything ________going on in the world.[A] it is[B] as is[C] there is[D] what isPart BDirections:Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked [A], [B], [C], and [D]. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (5 points)11. I’d rather you would goA by train, because I can’t bearBthe idea of your beingCin an airplane in suchDbad weather.12. It’s essential that people beA psychologicalBable to resist the impactbrought aboutC by the transition from plannedDeconomy to market economy.13. Some bosses dislike to allowA people to shareBtheir responsibilities; they keepall C important matters tightlyDin their own hands.14. Each cigarette which a person smokes doesA someBharm, and eventually youCmay get a serious disease from itsDeffect.15. On the wholeA , ambitious students are much likelyBto succeed in their studiesthan are thoseC withDlittle ambition.16. DespiteA much research, there are still certain elements inBthe life cycle of theinsect that isC not fully understoodD.17. In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honoredAin Germany untilthe riseB of Nazism thenChe was driven fromDGermany because he was a Jew.18. The data receivedA from the two spacecraftsBwhirling around Mars indicateCthat there is much evidence that huge thunderstorms are occurringDabout the equator of the planet.19. Generally speaking, the bird flying acrossA our path is observed, and the oneBstaying on the tree near at handC is passed by without any notice takingDof it.20. Mercury’s velocity is so muchA greater than the Earth’sBthat it completes morethan four revolutions around the Sun in the time thatCtakes the Earth tocomplete oneD.Part CDirections:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (10 points)21. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were ________.[A] hung up[B] hung back[C] cut down[D] cut off22. She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend ________ here so thatshe could learn more about the city.[A] sometimes[B] some time[C] sometime[D] some times23. Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be________ with everyone who comes to the store.[A] accepted[B] admitted[C] admired[D] acquainted24. He does not ________ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.[A] equal[B] match[C] qualify[D] fit25. Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been ________ the goal of apractical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules.[A] pursuing[B] chasing[C] reaching[D] winning26. The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that ________ the speakersstopped for refreshments.[A] at large[B] at intervals[C] at ease[D] at random27. When travelling, you are advised to take travellers’ checks, which provide asecure ________ to carrying your money in cash.[A] substitute[B] selection[C] preference[D] alternative28. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a ________character.[A] gracious[B] suspicious[C] unique[D] particular29. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all substances near it,and this ________ produces artificial cold surrounding it.[A] absorption[B] transition[C] consumption[D] interaction30. I didn’t say anything like that at all. You are purposely ________ my ideas toprove your point.[A] revising[B] contradicting[C] distorting[D] distracting31. Language, culture, and personality may be considered ________ of each otherin thought, but they are inseparable in fact.[A] indistinctly[B] separately[C] irrelevantly[D] independently32. Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid foughthard to ________ her laughter.[A] hold back[B] hold on[C] hold out[D] hold up33. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her ________attitude toward customers.[A] impartial[B] mild[C] hostile[D] opposing34. I ________ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this newcolumn.[A] express[B] confess[C] verify[D] acknowledge35. It is strictly ________ that access to confidential documents is denied to all buta few.[A] secured[B] forbidden[C] regulated[D] determined36. The pollution question as well as several other issues is going to be discussedwhen the Congress is in ________ again next spring.[A] assembly[B] session[C] conference[D] convention37. Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December 25th________ the birth of Jesus Christ.[A] in accordance with[B] in terms of[C] in favor of[D] in honor of38. Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am ________ to carrying out theplan.[A] obliged[B] committed[C] engaged[D] resolved39. It was a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it ________ aswell as we had hoped.[A] came off[B] went off[C] brought out[D] made out40. To survive in the intense trade competition between countries, we must________ the qualities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand.[A] improve[B] enhanced[C] guarantee[D] gearSection II Cloze TestDirections:For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (10 points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals, including man.They do not provide energy, 41do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed for 42foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if 43is missing a deficiency disease becomes 44.Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements -- usually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and 45nitrogen. They are different 46 their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin 47one or more specific functions in the body.48enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has nonutritional use for 49vitamins. Many people, 50, believe in being on the “safe side” and thus take extra vitami ns. However, a well-balanced diet will usually meet all the body’s vitamin needs.41. [A] either[B] so[C] nor[D] never42. [A] shifting[B] transferring[C] altering[D] transforming43. [A] any[B] some[C] anything[D] something44. [A] serious[B] apparent[C] severe[D] fatal45. [A] mostly[B] partially[C] sometimes[D] rarely46. [A] in that[B] so that[C] such that[D] except that47. [A] undertakes[B] holds[C] plays[D] performs48. [A] Supplying[B] Getting[C] Providing[D] Furnishing49. [A] exceptional[B] exceeding[C] excess[D] external50. [A] nevertheless[B] therefore[C] moreover[D] meanwhileSection III Reading ComprehensionDirections:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (40 points)Text 1Tight-lipped elders used to say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get.”Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living. If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served.Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself. In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experience and references. Such an account is valuable. It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews. While talking to you, your could-be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other qualifications, will pay him to employ you and your “wares” and abilit ies must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible to sell. Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible information about your could-be job. Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment. Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind: Securing a job is your job now.51. What do the elders mean when they say, “It’s not what you want in this world,but what you get.”?[A] You’ll certainly get what you want.[B] It’s no use dreaming.[C] You should be dissatisfied with what you have.[D] It’s essential to set a goal for yourself.52. A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as________.[A] an illustration of how to write an application for a job[B] an indication of how to secure a good job[C] a guideline for job description[D] a principle for job evaluation53. According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before startingto find a job because ________.[A] that is the first step to please the employer[B] that is the requirement of the employer[C] it enables him to know when to sell his services[D] it forces him to become clearly aware of himself54. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, youhave something ________.[A] definite to offer[B] imaginary to provide[C] practical to supply[D] desirable to presentText 2With the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch the Corporation’s news coverage, as well as listen to it.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tune in to two BBC television channels, five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio stations. They are brought sport, comedy, drama, music, news and current affairs, education, religion, parliamentary coverage, children’s prog rammes and films for an annual license fee of ￡83 per household.It is a remarkable record, stretching back over 70 years -- yet the BBC’s future is now in doubt. The Corporation will survive as a publicly-funded broadcasting organization, at least for the time being, but its role, its size and its programmes are now the subject of a nation-wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government, which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC -- including ordinary listeners and viewers -- to say what was good or bad about the Corporation, and even whether they thought it was worth keeping. The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC’s royal charter runs out in 1996 and it must decide whether to keep the organization as it is, or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation -- of whom there are many -- are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The BBC “ain’t broke,” they say, by which they mean it is not broken (as distinct from the word ‘broke’, meaning having no money), so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC will have to change, because the broadcasting world around it is changing. The commercial TV channels – ITV and Channel 4 -- were required by the Thatcher Government’s Broadcasting Act to become more commercial, competing with each other for advertisers, and cutting costs and jobs. But it is the arrival of new satellite channels -- funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers’ subscriptions -- which will bring about the biggest changes in the long term.55. The world famous BBC now faces ________.[A] the problem of new coverage[B] an uncertain prospect[C] inquiries by the general public[D] shrinkage of audience56. In the passage, which of the following about the BBC is NOT mentioned as thekey issue?[A] Extension of its TV service to Far East.[B] Programmes as the subject of a nation-wide debate.[C] Potentials for further international cooperations.[D] Its existence as a broadcasting organization.57. The BBC’s “royal charter” (Line 4, Paragraph 4) stands for ________.[A] the financial support from the royal family[B] the privileges granted by the Queen[C] a contract with the Queen[D] a unique relationship with the royal family58. The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than________.[A] the emergence of commercial TV channels[B] the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government[C] the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs[D] the challenge of new satellite channelsText 3In the last half of the nineteenth century “capital” and “labour” were enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines. Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracy of salaried managers. The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professional element and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in the second and third generation after the energetic founders. It was moreover a step away from individual initiative, towards collectivism and municipal and state-owned business. The railway companies, though still private business managed for the benefit of shareholders, were very unlike old family business. At the same time the great municipalities went into business to supply lighting, trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences. Such large, impersonal manipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders as a class, an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties of the landowners; and almost equally detached from the responsible management of business. All through the nineteenth century, America, Africa, India, Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital, and British shareh olders were thus enriched by the world’s movement towards industrialization. Towns like Bournemouth and Eastbourne sprang up to house large “comfortable” classes who had retired on their incomes, and who had no relation to the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending ashareholders’ meeting to dictate their orders to the management. On the other hand “shareholding” meant leisure and freedom which was used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The “shareholders” as such had no knowledge of the lives, thoughts or needs of the workmen employed by the company in which he held shares, and his influence on the relations of capital and labour was not good. The paid manager acting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands, but even he had seldom that familiar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the more patriarchal system of the old family business now passing away. Indeed the mere size of operations and the numbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible. Fortunately, however, the increasing power and organization of the trade unions, at least in all skilled trades, enabled the workmen to meet on equal terms the managers of the companies who employed them. The cruel discipline of the strike and lockout taught the two parties to respect each other’s strength and understand the value of fair negotiation.59. It’s true of the old family firms tha t ________.[A] they were spoiled by the younger generations[B] they failed for lack of individual initiative[C] they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies[D] they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers60. The growth of limited liability companies resulted in ________.[A] the separation of capital from management[B] the ownership of capital by managers[C] the emergence of capital and labour as two classes[D] the participation of shareholders in municipal business61. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that ________.[A] the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers[B] the old firm owners had a better understanding of their workers[C] the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly[D] the trade unions seemed to play a positive role62. The author is most critical of ________.[A] family film owners[B] landowners[C] managers[D] shareholdersText 4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early America -- breakthroughs such as the telegraph, the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country’s excellent elementary schools: a labor force that welcomed the new technology; the practice of giving premiums to inventors; and above all the American genius for nonverbal, “spatial” thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools? Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics, especially in the New England and Middle Atlantic states, were generally literate and at home in arithmetic and in some aspects of geometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage. As a member of a British commission visiting here in 1853 reported, “With a mind prepared by thorough school discipline, the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman.”A further stimulus to invention came from the “premium” system, which preceded our patent system and for years ran parallel with it. This approach, originated abroad, offered inventors medals, cash prizes and other incentives.In the United States, multitudes of premiums for new devices were awarded at country fairs and at the industrial fairs in major cities. Americans flocked to these fairs to admire the new machines and thus to renew their faith in the beneficence of technological advance.Given this optimistic approach to technological innovation, the American worker took readily to that special kind of nonverbal thinking required in mechanical technology. As Eugene Ferguson has pointed out, “A technologist thinks about objects that cannot be reduced to unambiguous verbal descriptions: they are dealt with in his mind by a visual, nonverbal process... The designer and the inventor... are able to assemble and manipulate in their minds devices that as yet do not exist.”This nonverbal “spatial” thinking can be just as creative as painting and writing. Robert Fulton once wrote, “The mechanic should sit down among levers, scre ws, wedges, wheels, etc., like a poet among the letters of the alphabet, considering them as an exhibition of his thoughts, in which a new arrangement transmits a new idea.”When all these shaping forces -- schools, open attitudes, the premium system, a genius for spatial thinking -- interacted with one another on the rich U.S. mainland, they produced that American characteristic, emulation. Today that word implies mere imitation. But in earlier times it meant a friendly but competitive striving for fame and excellence.63. According to the author, the great outburst of major inventions in early Americawas in a large part due to ________.[A] elementary schools[B] enthusiastic workers[C] the attractive premium system[D] a special way of thinking64. It is implied that adaptiveness and inventiveness of the early Americanmechanics ________.[A] benefited a lot from their mathematical knowledge[B] shed light on disciplined school management[C] was brought about by privileged home training[D] owed a lot to the technological development65. A technologist can be compared to an artist because ________.[A] they are both winners of awards[B] they are both experts in spatial thinking[C] they both abandon verbal description[D] they both use various instruments66. The best title for this passage might be ________.[A] Inventive Mind[B] Effective Schooling[B] Ways of Thinking[D] Outpouring of InventionsText 5Rumor has it that more than 20 books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher’s p ipelines. A few have already appeared. The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that there are not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life. Cosmology, geology, and biology have provided a consistent, unified, and constantly improving account of what happened. “Scientific” creationism, which is being pushed by some for “equal time” in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are given, is based on religion, not science. Virtually all scientists and the majority of non-fundamentalist religious leaders have come to regard “scientific” creationism as bad science and bad religion.The first four chapters of Kitcher’s book give a very brief introduc tion to evolution. At appropriate places, he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers. In the last three chapters, he takes off his gloves and gives the creationists a good beating. He describes their programmes and tactics, and, for those unfamiliar with the ways of creationists, the extent of their deception and distortionmay come as an unpleasant surprise. When their basic motivation is religious, one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher, and this may account, in part, for the clarity and effectiveness of his arguments. The non-specialist will be able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data and argument that support evolutionary theory. The final chapter on the creationists will be extremely clear to all. On the dust jacket of this fine book, Stephen Jay Gould says: “This book stands for reason itself.” And so it does -- and all would be well were reason the only judge in the creationism/evolution debate.67. “Creationism” in the passage refers to ________.[A] evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe[B] a notion of the creation of religion[C] the scientific explanation of the earth formation[D] the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe68. Kitcher’s b ook is intended to ________.[A] recommend the views of the evolutionists[B] expose the true features of creationists[C] curse bitterly at this opponents[D] launch a surprise attack on creationists69. From the passage we can infer that ________.[A] reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate[B] creationists do not base their argument on reasoning[C] evolutionary theory is too difficult for non-specialists[D] creationism is supported by scientific findings70. This passage appears to be a digest of ________.[A] a book review[B] a scientific paper[C] a magazine feature[D] a newspaper editorialSection IV English-Chinese TranslationDirections:Read the following passage carefully and then translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. Your translation must be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15points)The differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes. 71) Some of these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs. Others are reasonable consequences of particular advances in science being to some extent self-accelerating. Some, however, are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconception of the form scientific theory ought to take, by persons in authority, act to alter the growth pattern of different areas. This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable; but it is a frightening trend. 72) This trend began during the Second World War, when several governments came to the conclusion that the specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail. It can be predicted, however, that from time to time, questions will arise which will require specific scientific answers. It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scientific establishment as a resource or machine to be kept in functional order. 73) This seems mostly effectively done by supporting a certain amount of research not related to immediate goals but of possible consequence in the future.This kind of support, like all government support, requires decisions about the appropriate recipients of funds. Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward. But a decision among projects none of which has immediate utility is more difficult. The goal of the supporting agencies is the praisable one of supporting “good” as opposed to “bad” science, but a valid determination is difficult to make. Generally, the idea of good science tends to become confused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory. 74) However, the world is so made that elegant systems are in principle unable to deal with some of the world’s more fascinating and delightful aspects. 75) New forms of thought as well as new subjects for thought must arise in the future as they have in the past, giving rise to new standards of elegance.Section V Writing76. Directions:[A] Title: GOOD HEALTH[B] Time limit: 40 minutes[C] Word limit: 120-150 words (not including the given opening sentence)[D] Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should startwith the given opening sentence: “The desire for good health is universal.”[E] Your composition should be written neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15points)OUTLINE:1. Importance of good health2. Ways to keep fit。
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1996年考研英语真题超详解1996年年全真试题PartⅠCloze TestDirections：For each numbered blank in the following passage,there are four choices marked［A］,［B］,［C］and [D].Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET1by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets.(10points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals,including man.They do not provide energy,1do they construct or build any part of the body.They are needed for2 foods into energy and body maintenance.There are thirteen or more of them,and if3is missing a deficiency disease becomes4.Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements—usually carbon,hydrogen,oxygen,and 5nitrogen.They are different6their elements are arranged differently,and each vitamin7one or more specific functions in the body.8enough vitamins is essential to life,although the body has no nutritional use for9vitamins.Many people,10,believe in being on the“safe side”and thus take extra vitamins.However,a well balanced diet will usually meet all the body’s vitamin needs.1.［A］either［B］so［C］nor［D］never2.［A］shifting［B］transferring［C］altering［D］transforming3.［A］any［B］some［C］anything［D］something4.［A］serious［B］apparent［C］severe［D］fatal5.［A］mostly［B］partially［C］sometimes［D］rarely6.［A］in that［B］so that［C］such that［D］except that7.［A］undertakes［B］holds［C］plays［D］performs8.［A］Supplying［B］Getting［C］Providing［D］Furnishing9.［A］exceptional［B］exceeding［C］excess［D］external10.［A］nevertheless［B］therefore［C］moreover［D］meanwhilePartⅡReading ComprehensionDirections:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions.For each questions there are four answers marked ［A］,［B］,［C］and［D］.Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions.Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET1by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil.(40points)Passage1Tight lipped elders used to say,“It’s no t what you want in this world,but what you get.”Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house,and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living.If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu,make a shopping list,decide which food to cook first,and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served.Likewise,if you want to find a job,take a sheet of paper,and write a brief account of yourself.In making a blueprint for a job,begin with yourself,for when you know exactly what you haveto offer,you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education,experience and references.Such an account is valuable.It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews.While talking to you,your could be employer is deciding whether your education,your experience,and other qualifications will pay him to employ you and your“wares”and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires,you have something tangible to sell.Then you are ready to hunt for a job.Get all the possible information about your could be job.Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm.Keep your eyes and ears open,and use your own judgment.Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for,and keep in mind:Securinga job is your job now.11.What do the elders mean when they say,“It’s not what you want in this wo rld,but what you get.”?［A］You’ll certainly get what you want.［B］It’s no use dreaming.［C］You should be dissatisfied with what you have.［D］It’s essential to set a goal for yourself.12.A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as.［A］an illustration of how to write an application for a job ［B］an indication of how to secure a good job［C］a guideline for job description［D］a principle for job evaluation13.According to the passage,one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because.［A］that is the first step to please the employer［B］that is the requirement of the employer［C］it enables him to know when to sell his services［D］it forces him to become clearly aware of himself14.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires,you have something.［A］definite to offer［B］imaginary to provide［C］practical to supply［D］desirable to presentPassage2With the start of BBC World Service Television,millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch the Corporation’s news coverage,as well as listen to it.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tune in to two BBC television channels,five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio stations.They are brought sport,comedy,drama,music,news and current affairs,education,religion,parliamentary coverage,children’s programmes and films for an annual licence fee of ￡83per household.It is a remarkable record,stretching back over70years—yet the BBC’s future is now in doubt.The Corporation will survive as a publicly funded broadcasting organization,at least for the time being,but its role, its size and its programmes are now the subject of a nation wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government,which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC—including ordinary listeners and viewers—to say what was good or bad about theCorporation,and even whether they thought it was worth keeping.The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC’s royal charter runs out in1996and it must decide whether to keep the organization as it is,or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation—of whom there are many—are fond of quoting the American slogan“If it ain’t broke,don’t fix it.”The BBC“ain’t broke”,they say,by which they mean it is not broken(as distinct from the word‘broke’,meaning having no money),so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC will have to change,because the broadcasting world around it is changing.The commercial TV channels——ITV and Channel4——were required by the Thatcher Government’s Broadcasting Act to become more commercial,competing with each other for advertisers,and cutting costs and jobs.But it is the arrival of new satellite channels—funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers’subscriptions—which will bring about the biggest changes in the long term.15.The world famous BBC now faces.［A］the problem of news coverage［B］an uncertain prospect［C］inquiries by the general public［D］shrinkage of audience16.In the passage,which of the following about the BBC is not mentioned as the key issue?［A］Extension of its TV service to Far East.［B］Programmes as the subject of a nation-wide debate.［C］Potentials for further international co-operations.［D］Its existence as a broadcasting organization.17.The BBC’s“royal charter”(Line4,Paragraph4)stands for.［A］the financial support from the royal family.［B］the privileges granted by the Queen.［C］a contract with the Queen.［D］a unique relationship with the royal family.18.The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than.［A］the emergence of commercial TV channels.［B］the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government.［C］the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs.［D］the challenge of new satellite channels.Passage3In the last half of the nineteenth century“capital”and“labour”were enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines.Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracy of salaried managers.The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professional element and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in the second and third generation after the energetic founders.It was moreover a step away from individual initiative, towards collectivism and municipal and state-owned business.The railway companies,though still private business managed for the benefit of shareholders,were very unlike old family business.At the same time the great municipalities went into business to supply lighting,trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences.Such large, impersonalmanipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders as a class,an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties of the landowners;and almost equally detached from the responsible management of business.All through the nineteenth century,America,Africa,India,Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital,and British shareholders were thus enriched by the world’s movement towards industrialization.Towns like Bournemouth and Eastbourne sprang up to house large“comfortable”c lasses who had retired on their incomes,and who had no relation to the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending a shareholders’meeting to dictate their orders to the management.On the other hand“shareholding”meant leisure and freedom which was used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The“shareholders”as such had no knowledge of the lives,thoughts or needs of the workmen employed by the company in which he held shares,and his influence on the relations of capital and labor was not good.The paid manager acting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands,but even he had seldom that familiar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the more patriarchal system of the old family business now passing away.Indeed the mere size of operations and the numbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible.Fortunately,however,the increasing power and organization of the trade unions,at least in all skilledtrades,enabled the workmen to meet on equal terms the managers of the companies who employed them.The cruel discipline of the strike and lockout taught the two parties to respect each other’s strength and understand the value of fair negotiation.19.It’s true of the old family firms that.［A］they were spoiled by the younger generations［B］they failed for lack of individual initiative［C］they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies［D］they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers20.The growth of limited liability companies resulted in.［A］the separation of capital from management［B］the ownership of capital by managers［C］the emergence of capital and labour as two classes［D］the participation of shareholders in municipal business21.According to the passage,all of the following are true except that.［A］the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers［B］the old firm owners had a better understanding of their workers［C］the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly［D］the trade unions seemed to play a positive role22.The author is most critical of.［A］family firm owners［B］landowners［C］managers［D］shareholdersPassage4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions inearly America—breakthroughs such as the telegraph,the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors,I would single out the country’s excellent elementary schools;a labor force that welcomed the new technology;the practice of giving premiums to inventors;and above all the American genius for nonverbal,“spatial”thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools?Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics,especially in the New England and Middle Atlantic states,were generally literate and at home in arithmetic and in some aspects of geometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage.As a member of a British commi ssion visiting here in1853reported,“With a mind prepared by thorough school discipline,the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman.”A further stimulus to invention came from the“premium”system,which preceded our patent system and for years ran parallel with it.This approach,originated abroad,offered inventors medals,cash prizes and otherincentives.In the United States,multitudes of premiums for new devices were awarded at country fairs and at the industrial fairs in major cities.Americans flocked to these fairs to admire the new machines and thus to renew their faith in the beneficence of technological advance.Given this optimistic approach to technological innovation,the American worker took readily to that special kind of nonverbal thinking required in mechanical technology.AsEugene Ferguson has pointed out,“A technologist thinks about objects that cannot be reduced to unambiguous verbal descriptions;they are dealt with in his mind by a visual,nonverbal process…The designer and the inventor…are able to assemble and manipulate in their minds devices that as yet do not exist.”This nonverbal“spatial”thinking can be just as creative as painting and writing.Robert Fulton once wrote,“The mechanic should sit down among levers,screws,wedges,wheels,etc,like a poet among the letters of the alphabet,considering them as an exhibition of his thoughts,in which a new arrangement transmits a new idea.”When all these shaping forces—schools,open attitudes,the premium system,a genius for spatial thinking —interacted with one another on the rich U.S.mainland,they produced that American characteristic emulation. T oday that word implies mere imitation.But in earlier times it meant a friendly but competitive striving for fame and excellence.23.According to the author,the great outburst of major inventions in early America was in a large part due to.［A］elementary schools［B］enthusiastic workers［C］the attractive premium system［D］a special way of thinking24.It is implied that adaptiveness and inventiveness of the early American mechanics.［A］benefited a lot from their mathematical knowledge.［B］shed light on disciplined school management.［C］was brought about by privileged home training.［D］owed a lot to the technological development.25.A technologist can be compared to an artist because.［A］they are both winners of awards.［B］they are both experts in spatial thinking.［C］they both abandon verbal description［D］they both use various instruments26.The best title for this passage might be.［A］Inventive Mind［B］Effective Schooling［C］Ways of Thinking［D］Outpouring of InventionsPassage5Rumor has it that more than20books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher’s pipelines.A few have already appeared.The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that there are not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life.Cosmology,geology, and biology have provided a consistent,unified,and constantly improving account of what happened.“Scientific”creationism,which is being pushed by some for“equal time”in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are given,is based on religion,not science.Virtually all scientists and the majority of nonfundamentalist religious leaders have come to regard“scientific”creationism as bad science and bad religion.The first four chapters of Kitcher’s book give a very brief introduction to evolution.At appropriate places,he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers.In the last three chapters,he takes off his glovesand gives the creationists a good beating.He describes their programmes and tactics,and,for those unfamiliar with the ways of creationists,the extent of their deception and distortion may come as an unpleasant surprise.When their basic motivation is religious,one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher,and this may account,in part,for the clarity and effectiveness of his arguments.The non-specialist will be able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data and argument that support evolutionary theory.The final chapters on the creationists will be extremely clear to all.On the dust jacket of this fine book, Stephen Jay Gould says:“This book stands for reason itself.”And so it d oes-and all would be well were reason the only judge in the creationism/evolution debate.27.“Creationism”in the passage refers to.［A］evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe［B］a notion of the creation of religion［C］the scientific explanation of the earth formation［D］the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe28.Kitcher’s book is intended to.［A］recommend the views of the evolutionists［B］expose the true features of creationists［C］curse bitterly at his opponents［D］launch a surprise attack on creationists29.From the passage we can infer that.［A］reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate［B］creationists do not base their argument on reasoning ［C］evolutionary theory is too difficult for non-specialists ［D］creationism is supported by scientific findings30.This passage appears to be a digest of.［A］a book review［B］a scientific paper［C］a magazine feature［D］a newspaper editorialPartⅢEnglish—Chinese TranslationDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate theunderlined segments into Chinese.Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET2.(15points)The differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes.31）Some of these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs.Others are reasonable consequences of particular advances in science being to some extent self-accelerating.Some,however,are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconceptions of the form scientific theory ought to take,by persons in authority,act to alter the growth pattern of different areas.This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable;but it is a frightening trend.32）This trend began during the Second World War,when several governments came to the conclusion that the specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail.It can be predicted,however,that from time to time questions will arise which will require specific scientific answers.It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scientific establishment as a resource or machine to be kept in functional order.33）This seems mostly effectively done by supporting a certain amount of research not related to immediate goals but of possible consequence in the future.This kind of support,like all government support,requires decisions about the appropriate recipients of funds. Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward.But a decision among projects none ofwhich has immediate utility is more difficult.The goal of the supporting agencies is the praisable one of supporting“good”as opposed to“bad”science,but a validdetermination is difficult to make.Generally,the idea of good science tends to become confused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory. 34）However,the world is so made that elegant systems are in principle unable to deal with some of the world’s more fascinating and delightful aspects.35）New forms of thought as well as new subjects for thought must arise in the future as they have in the past,giving rise to new standards of elegance.SectionⅣWriting36.Directions:A.Title:GOOD HEALTHB.Time limit:40minutesC.Word limit:120—150words(not including the given opening sentence)D.Your composition should be based on the“OUTLINE”below and should start with the given opening sentence:“The desire for good health is universal”.E.Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.Outline:1.Importance of good health.2.Ways to keep fit.3.My own practices.1996年试题答案PartⅠCloze Test1.C2.D3.A4.B5.C6.A7.D8.B9.C10.APartⅡReading ComprehensionPart APassage111.B12.A13.D14.APassage215.B16.C17.C18.DPassage319.C20.A21.C22.DPassage423.D24.A25.B26.APassage527.D28.B29.B30.APartⅢEnglish-Chinese Translation31.在这些原因中，有些纯属社会需求；另一些则是由于科学上某些特定发展在一定程度上自我加速而产生的必然结果。
1996年考研英语真题超详解
1996年年全真试题Part ⅠCloze TestDirections：For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and [D]. Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the correspondingletter in the brackets. (10 points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals, including man.They do not provide energy, 1 do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed for 2 foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if 3 is missing a deficiency disease becomes 4 .Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements —usually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and5 nitrogen. They are different6 their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin7 one or more specific functions in the body.8 enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for 9 vitamins. Many people, 10 , believe in being on the “safe side”and thus take extra vitamins. However, a well balanced diet will usually meet all the body ’s vitamin needs.1.［A］either ［B］so ［C］nor ［D］never2.［A ］shifting ［B］transferring ［C］altering ［D］transforming3.［A ］any ［B］some ［C］anything ［D］something4.［A ］serious ［B］apparent ［C］severe ［D］fatal5.［A ］mostly ［B］partially ［C］sometimes ［D］rarely6.［A ］in that ［B］so that ［C］such that ［D］except that7.［A ］undertakes ［B］holds ［C］plays ［D］performs8.［A ］Supplying ［B］Getting ［C］Providing ［D］Furnishing9.［A ］exceptional ［B］exceeding ［C］excess ［D］external10.［A］nevertheless ［B］therefore ［C］moreover ［D］meanwhilePart ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections:Each of the passagesbelow is followed by some questions. For each questions there are four answers marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and ［D］. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (40 points)Passage 1Tight lipped elders used to say, “It ’s not what you want in this world, but what you get. ”Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living. If we intend to have friends to dinner,we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for anytype of meal to be served.Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself. In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligentlyplan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experienceand references. Such an account is valuable. It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and isextremely helpful in personal interviews. While talking to you, your could be employer is deciding whether youreducation, your experience, and other qualification s will pay him to employ you and your “wares ”and abilitiesmust be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible tosell. Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible information about your could be job. Make inquiriesas to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment. Spenda certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind: Securing a job is yourjob now.11. What do the elders mean when they say, “It?s not what you want in this world, but what you get. ”?［A ］You?ll certainly get what you want.［B］It?s no use dreaming.［C］You should be dissatisfied with what you have.［D］It?s essential to set a goal for yourself.12. A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as .［A ］an illustration of how to write an application for a job［B］an indication of how to secure a good job［C］ a guideline for job description［D］ a principle for job evaluation13. According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to find a jobbecause .［A ］that is the first step to please the employer［B］that is the requirement of the employer［C］it enables him to know when to sell his services［D］it forces him to become clearly aware of himself14. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something .［A ］definite to offer ［B］imaginary to provide［C］practical to supply ［D］desirable to presentPassage 2With the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch theCorporation?s news coverage, as well as listen to it.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tune in to two BBC television channels, five BBC nationalradio services and dozens of local radio stations. They are brought sport, comedy, drama, music, news and currentaffairs, education, religion, parliamentary coverage, children ’s programmes and films for an annual licence fee of￡83 per household.It is a remarkable record, stretching back over 70 years —yet the BBC ’s future is now in doubt. TheCorporation will survive as a publicly funded broadcasting organization, at least for the time being, but its role,its size and its programmes are now the subject of a nation wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government, which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC —includingordinary listeners and viewers —to say what was good or bad about the Corporation, and even whether theythought it was worth keeping. The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC?s royal charter runs out in 1996 and itmust decide whether to keep the organization as it is, or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation —of whom there are many —are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it ain?t broke, don?t fix it. ”The BBC “ain?t broke ”, they say, by which they mean it is d n i o s t i b n r c o t k f e r o n m(a sthe word ,broke?, meaning having no money), so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC will have to change, because the broadcasting world around it is changing. The commercial TVchannels ——ITV and Channel 4 ——were required by the Thatcher G overnment?s Broadcasting Act to becomemore commercial, competing with each other for advertisers, and cutting costs and jobs. But it is the arrival of newsatellite channels —funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers?subscriptions —which will bring aboutthe biggest changes in the long term.15. The world famous BBC now faces .［A ］the problem of news coverage ［B］an uncertain prospect［C］inquiries by the general public ［D］shrinkage of audience16. In the passage, which of the following about the BBC is not mentioned as the key issue?［A ］Extension of its TV service to Far East.［B］Programmes as the subject of a nation- wide debate.［C］Potentials for further international co -operations.［D］Its existence as a broadcasting organization.17. The BBC?s “royal charter ”(Line 4, Paragraph 4) stands.for［A ］the financial support from the royal family.［B］the privileges granted by the Queen.［C］ a contract with the Queen.［D］ a unique relationship with the royal family.18. The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than .［A ］the emergence of commercial TV channels.［B］the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government.［C］the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs.［D］the challenge of new satellite channels.Passage 3In the last half of the nineteenth century “capital an”d “labour w”ere enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines. Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracyof salaried managers. The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professionalelement and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in thesecond and third generation after the energetic founders. It was moreover a step away from individual initiative,towards collectivism and municipal and state- owned business. The railway companies, though still private business managed for the benefit of shareholders, were very unlike old family business. At the same time the great municipalities went into business to supply lighting, trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences. Such large, impersonal manipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders as aclass, an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties of the landowners; and almost equally detached from the responsible management of business. All through the nineteenth century, America, Africa, India, Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital, and British shareholders were thus enriched by the world?s movement towards industri alization. Towns like Bournemouth and Eastbourne sprang up to house large “comfortable cl”a sses who had retired on their incomes, and who had norelation to the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending a shareholder s?meeting to dictate their orders to the management. On the other hand “shareholding ”meant leisure and freedom which was used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The “shareholders ”as such had no knowledgtheeolfives, thoughts or needs of the workmen employed bythe company in which he held shares, and his influence on the relations of capital and labor was not good. The paidmanager acting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands, but even he hadseldom that familiar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the morepatriarchal system of the old family business now passing away. Indeed the mere size of operations and thenumbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible. Fortunately, however, the increasingpower and organization of the trade unions, at least in all skilled trades, enabled the workmen to meet on equalterms the managers of the companies who employed them. The cruel discipline of the strike and lockout taught thetwo parties to respect each other?s strength and understand the value of fair negotiation.19. It?s true of the old family firms that .［A ］they were spoiled by the younger generations［B］they failed for lack of individual initiative［C］they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies［D］they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers20. The growth of limited liability companies resulted in .［A ］the separation of capital from management［B］the ownership of capital by managers［C］the emergence of capital and labour as two classes［D］the participation of shareholders in municipal business21. According to the passage, all of the following are true except that .［A ］the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers［B］the old firm owners had a better understanding of their workers［C］the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly［D］the trade unions seemed to play a positive role22. The author is most critical of .［A ］family firm owners ［B］landowners［C］managers ［D］shareholdersPassage 4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early America—breakthroughs such as thetelegraph, the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country?s excellent elementary schools; a labor forcethat welcomed the new technology; the practice of giving premiums to inventors; and above all the Americangenius for nonverbal, “spatial ”thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools? Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics, especially in theNew England and Middle Atlantic states, were generally literate and at home in arithmetic and in some aspects ofgeometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage. As amember of a British commission visiting here in 1853 reported, “Witha mind prepared by thorough schooldiscipline, the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman. ”A further stimulus to invention came from the “premium”system, which preceded our patent system and foryears ran parallel with it. This approach, originated abroad, offered inventors medals, cash prizes and other2015-2017 在最痛的日子里方俊考研英语真题（1996）超详解。
1996专四真题及答案（完整版）
1996专四真题及答案（完整版）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1996)-GRADE FOUR-PART I WRITNG (45 MIN)SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:Every college student would agree that life in college is not the same as it was in the middle school. Now, you have been asked by the Students' Union to write a passage entitled: THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEENMY COLLEGE LIFE AND MY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE as part of an introduction programme for new students coining in September. You are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state clearly what you think the main difference between college and middle school life.In the second paragraph, state which life you prefer and why.In the last paragraph, bring what you have, written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion.Marks will be awarded far content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. PART II DICTAION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20 seconds. The lastreading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once mare. PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN) In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.Now, listen to the statements.1. Joe went to court because he was a ________.A. law breakerB. trainee lawyerC. friend of the judgeD. traffic policeman2. Where did the speaker think they were supposed to meet?A. On the platform.B. On the train.C. Near the stairs.D. At the information desk.3. What is being described?A. Telephone.B. Telegraph.C. Microfilm.D. Microscope.4. How long was the coach delayed?A. Three hours and forty-five minutes.B. Five and a half hours.C. Two hours and forty-five minutes.D. Eight hours and fifteen minutes.5. What does the speaker imply?A. I want you to have a fully enjoyable holiday.B. Your plans for the trip interest me a lot.C. I think you should arrive according to the plan.D. We are now making plans for your journey.6. What does the speaker mean?A. The shop told me this would happen.B. I didn't know it would be like this.C. It became smaller but still fits me.D. The cardigan is well worth the price.7. When will the writer's new book be published?A. In the spring.B. In the summer.C. In the autumn.D. In the winter.8. What does the speaker mean?A. Travelling by car is more dangerous than by air.B. There are 300 air crashes each year in the US.C. The air crashes each year kill about 50,000 people.D. Travelling by planeis more dangerous than by car. SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversationsbetween two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.Now, listen to the conversations.9. What does the man mean?A. It's really nice to have a change.B. They ought to have been clinked long ago.C. The curtains are of a wrong color.D. The curtains are still quite good.10. The woman's usual attitude towards film is ________.A. mixedB. fascinatedC. enthusiasticD. disinterested11. According to the conversation, the woman's sister ________.A. was probably upsetB. bad little educationC. always writes like thatD. usually never writes12. The man's purpose in visiting was to ________.A. take a courseB. see the cityC. go to the parkD. take a rest13. What does the man indicate?A. Most people like the museum.B. It is difficult to get up early.C. There might be varied opinions.D. It is a problem to get there.14. What does the woman mean?A. She does not really need his help.B. She has not started thinking about it yet.C. She is very grateful to the man for his advice.D. She has already talked with the man.15. Which of the following best describes the woman's reaction?A. Overjoyed.B. Confused.C. Surprised.D. Supportive.16. The woman is going to the supermarket tomorrow because ________.A. the supermarket is dosing down after ChristmasB. the man is going to help her with shoppingC. tomorrow is the only day she is free before ChristmasD. she wants to get enough food for the holiday period17. John is going to France because ________.A. he'll start a new business in propertiesB. he tins been left property thereC. he's made a for time with his uncleD. his uncle wants his company thereSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.18. What happened to the schoolboy?A. He forgot to lock the cold store door.B. He was forced to work throughout the night.C. He caught cold while working at the butcher's.D. He was locked up by accident in a cold store.Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now, listen to the news.19. Mr. Warren Christopher________.A. believes there is hope for peaceB. will report to the UN on ThursdayC. will hold more talks before leaving the regionD. is not sure that the peace process will succeed20. With whom did Mr. Christopher NOT meet?A. The Syrian President.B. The PLO leader.C. The Ordanian President.D. The Israeli Prime Minister.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now, listen to the news.21. The number of the escaped prisoners is ________.A. 6B. 5C. 1D. 722. Following the prison breakout, the Government is to ________.A. restructure the prison serviceB. discipline some prison officersC. recruit more security staffD. look into security conditionsQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the three questions.Now, listen to the news.23. The aim of the agreement is to ________.A. encourage trade in the regionB. crack down on drug smugglingC. save the declining fishing industryD. strengthen cross-boarder police presence24. Which group of people is now taking advantage of the agreement?A. Canadian police.B. Businessmen.C. Drug traffickers.D. Customs officers.25. The percentage of cocaine brought through the coast has increased by________.A. 10%B. 50%C. 60%D. 70%PART IV CLOZE (15 MIN)Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the responding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTSince 1895 the National Trust (国家文物信托基金会) has worked for the preservation of places of historic interest and natural beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Today the Trust 26is not a government department but a charity depending on the 27support of the public and its own conservation society in Britain.Wherever you go, you are close to land that is protected and 28by the National Trust. Over 350 miles of 29coastline: 90,000 acres of land, lakes and forests in one area of natural beauty 30; pre-historic and Roman ruins; moorlands and farmland, woods and islands, lengths of 31water-ways; even seventeen whole village – all are open to the public at all times subject only 32 the needs of farming, forestry and the protection of wildlife.But the Trust's protection 大33家further than this. It has in its possession a hundred gardens and 34two hundred historic buildings which it opens to paying visitors. Castles and churches, houses of 35or historic importance, mills, gardens and parks 36to the Trust by their former owners. Many houses retain their 37contents of fine furniture, pictures, and other treasures accumulated over 38, and often the donor himself continues to live in part of the house as a 39of the National Trust. The walking-sticks in the hall, the flowers, silver-framed photographs, books and papers in the morns are signs that thehouse is still loved and 40and that visitors are welcomed as private individuals just as much as tourists.26. A. itB. whichC. thisD. whether it27. A. deliberateB. compulsoryC. spontaneousD. voluntary28. A. maintainedB. watchedC. renewedD. repaired29. A. unusedB. underdevelopedC. unwantedD. unspoilt30. A. besidesB. nearbyC. aloneD. beyond31. A. interiorB. inlandC. insideD. inner32. A. byB. atC. toD. on33. A. develops。
1996年考研英语真题与答案
1996年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section I: Structure and VocabularyPart ADirections:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET by blackening the corresponding letter in thebrackets. (5 points)1. Do you enjoy listening to records? I find records are often ________, or better than an actual performance.[A] as good as[B] as good[C] good[D] good as2. My pain ________ apparent the moment I walked into the room, for the first man I met asked sympathetically:“Are you feeling all right?”[A] must be[B] had[C] must have been[D] had to be3. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to get the book for me ________ she could remember who last borrowed it.[A] ever since[B] much as[C] even though[D] if only4. Observations were made ________ the children at the beginning and at the end of pre-school and first grade.[A] towards[B] of[C] on[D] with5. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each ________ one major point in contrast with the other.[A] makes[B] made[C] is to make[D] making6. A safety analysis ________ the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, it was never done.[A] would identify[B] will identify[C] would have identified[D] will have identified7. The number of registered participants in this year’s marathon was half ________.[A] of last year’ｓ[B] those of last year’ｓ[C] of those of last year8. For there ________ successful communication, there must be attentiveness and involvement in the discussionitself by all present.[A] is[B] to be[C] will be[D] being9. There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I read recently ________ what he thoughtwas a reason for this American characteristic.[A] giving[B] gave[C] to give[D] given10. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything ________ going on in the world.[A] it is[B] as is[C] there is[D] what isPart BDirections:Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked [A], [B], [C], and [D]. Identify the part ofthe sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter inthe brackets with a pencil. (5 points)11. I’d rather you would go [A] by train, because I can’t bear [B] the idea of your being [C] in an airplanein such [D] bad weather.12. It’s essential that people be [A] psychological [B] able to resist the im pact brought about [C] by the transition form planned [D] economy to market economy.13. Some bosses dislike to allow [A] people to share [B] their responsibilities; they keep all [C] important matters tightly [D] in their own hands.14. Each cigarette which a person smokes does [A] some [B] harm, and eventually you [C] may get a serious disease from its [D] effect.15. On the whole [A], ambitious students are much likely [B] to succeed in their studies than are those [C] with[D] little ambition.16. Despite [A] much research, there are still certain elements in [B] the life cycle of the insect that is [C]not fully understood [D].17. In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honored [A] in Germany until the rise [B] of Nazism then [C]he was driven from [D] Germany because he was a Jew.18. The data received [A] from the two spacecrafts [B] whirling around Mars indicate [C] that there is much e vidence that huge thunderstorms are occurring [D] about the equator of the planet.19. Generally speaking, the bird flying across [A] our path is observed, and the one [B] staying on the tree near at hand [C] is passed by without any notice taking [D] of it.20. Mercury’s velocity is so much [A] greater than the Earth’s [B] that it completes more than four revoluti ons around the Sun in the time that [C] takes the Earth to complete one [D].Part C:Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one thatbrackets with a pencil. (10 points)21. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were ________.[A] hung up[B] hung back[C] cut down[D] cut off22. She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend ________ here so that she could learn more about thecity.[A] sometimes[B] some time[C] sometime[D] some times23. Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be ________ with everyone who comesto the store.[A] accepted[B] admitted[C] admired[D] acquainted24. He does not ________ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.[A] equal[B] match[C] qualify[D] fit25. Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been ________ the goal of a practical and economic wayto use sunlight to split water molecules.[A] pursuing[B] chasing[C] reaching[D] winning26. The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that ________ the speakers stopped for refreshments.[A] at large[B] at intervals[C] at ease[D] at random27. When travelling, you are advised to take travellers’ checks, which provide a secure ________ to carrying your money in cash.[A] substitute[B] selection[C] preference[D] alternative28. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a ________ character.[A] gracious[B] suspicious[C] unique[D] particularartificial cold surrounding it.[A] absorption[B] transition[C] consumption[D] interaction30. I didn’t say anything like that at all. You are purposely ________ my ideas to prove your point.[A] revising[B] contradicting[C] distorting[D] distracting31. Language, culture, and personality may be considered ________ of each other in thought, but they are inseparable in fact.[A] indistinctly[B] separately[C] irrelevantly[D] independently32. Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to ________ her laughter.[A] hold back[B] hold on[C] hold out[D] hold up33. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her ________ attitude toward customers.[A] impartial[B] mild[C] hostile[D] opposing34. I ________ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column.[A] express[B] confess[C] verify[D] acknowledge35. It is strictly ________ that access to confidential documents is denied to all but a few.[A] secured[B] forbidden[C] regulated[D] determined36. The pollution question as well as several other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in ________ again next spring.[A] assembly[B] session[C] conference[D] convention37. Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December 25th ________ the birth of Jesus Christ.[A] in accordance with[B] in terms of[D] in honor of38. Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am ________ to carrying out the plan.[A] obliged[B] committed[C] engaged[D] resolved39. It was a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it ________ as well as we had hoped.[A] came off[B] went off[C] brought out[D] made out40. To survive in the intense trade competition between countries, we must ________ the qualities and varietiesof products we make to the world-market demand.[A] improve[B] enhanced[C] guarantee[D] gearSection II: Close TestFor each numbered blank in following passage, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose thebest one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with apencil. (10 points)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance oflife of animals, including man.They do not provide energy, __41__ do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed for __42__foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if __43__ is missing a deficiency disease becomes __44__.Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements -- usually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and __45__nitrogen. They are different __46__ their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin __47__ one or more specific functions in the body.__48__ enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for __49__ vitamins. Manypeople, __50__, believe in being on the “safe side” and thus take extra vitamins. However, a well-balanced diet will usually meet all the body’s vitamin needs.41. [A] either[B] so[C] nor[D] never42. [A] shifting[B] transferring[C] altering[D] transforming43. [A] any[B] some[C] anything[D] something44. [A] serious[C] severe[D] fatal45. [A] mostly[B] partially[C] sometimes[D] rarely46. [A] in that[B] so that[C] such that[D] except that47. [A] undertakes[B] holds[C] plays[D] performs48. [A] Supplying[B] Getting[C] Providing[D] Furnishing49. [A] exceptional[B] exceeding[C] excess[D] external50. [A] nevertheless[B] therefore[C] moreover[D] meanwhileSection III: Reading ComprehensionDirections:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers marked [A],[B], [C] and [D]. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (40 points)Text lTight-lipped elders used to say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get.”Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things.You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living. If we intend to have friends to dinner, weplan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for anytype of meal to be served.Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself. In making ablueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services.This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experience andreferences. Such an account is valuable. It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks andis extremely helpful in personal interviews. While talking to you, your could-be employer is deciding whetheryour “wares” and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner.Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible information about your could-be job. Make inquiriesas to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment. Spenda certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind: Securing a job is yourjob now.51. What do the elders mean when they say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get.”？[A] You’ll certainly get what you want.[B] It’s no use dreaming.[C] You should be dissatisfied with what you have.[D] It’s essential to set a goal for yourself.52. [A] blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as ________.[A] an illustration of how to write an application for a job[B] an indication of how to secure a good job[C] a guideline for job description[D] a principle for job evaluation53. According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because ________.[A] that is the first step to please the employer[B] that is the requirement of the employer[C] it enables him to know when to sell his services[D] it forces him to become clearly aware of himself54. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something ________.[A] definite to offer[B] imaginary to provide[C] practical to supply[D] desirable to presentText 2With the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch theCorporation’s news c overage, as well as listen to it. And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can tunein to two BBC television channels, five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio station. They arebrought sport, comedy, drama, music, news and current affairs, education, religion, parliamentary coverage,children’s programmes and films for an annual license fee of 83 pounds per household.It is a remarkable record, stretching back over 70 years -- yet the BBC’s future is now in doubt. The Corporation will survive as a publicly-funded broadcasting organization, at least for the time being, but its role, its sizeand its programmes are now the subject of a nation-wide debate in Britain.The debate was launched by the Government, which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC -- including ordinary listeners and viewers -- to say what was good or bad about the Corporation, and even whether they thought it wasworth keeping. The reason for its inquiry is that the BBC’s royal charter runs out in 1996 and it mu st decide whether to keep the organization as it is, or to make changes.Defenders of the Corporation -- of whom there are many -- are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The BBC “ain’t broke,” they say, by which they mea n it is not broken (as distinct from the word ‘broke’, meaning having no money), so why bother to change it?Yet the BBC w ill have to change, because the broadcasting world around it is changing. The commercial TV channels -- TV and Channel 4 -- were requi red by the Thatcher Government’s Broadcasting Act to become more commercial, competing with each other for advertisers, and cutting costs and jobs. But it is the arrival of new satellitechannels -- funded partly by advertising and partly by viewers’ subsc riptions -- which will bring about the biggest changes in the long term.[A] the problem of new coverage[B] an uncertain prospect[C] inquiries by the general public[D] shrinkage of audience56. In the passage, which of the following about the BBC is NOT mentioned as the key issue?[A] Extension of its TV service to Far East.[B] Programmes as the subject of a nation-wide debate.[C] Potentials for further international co-operations.[D] Its existence as a broadcasting organization.57. The BBC’s “royal charter” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) stands for ________.[A] the financial support from the royal family[B] the privileges granted by the Queen[C] a contract with the Queen[D] a unique relationship with the royal family58. The foremost reason why the BBC has to readjust itself is no other than ________.[A] the emergence of commercial TV channels[B] the enforcement of Broadcasting Act by the government[C] the urgent necessity to reduce costs and jobs[D] the challenge of new satellite channelsText 3In the last half of the nineteenth century “capital” and “labour” were enlarging and perfecting their rival organizations on modern lines. Many an old firm was replaced by a limited liability company with a bureaucracyof salaried managers. The change met the technical requirements of the new age by engaging a large professionalelement and prevented the decline in efficiency that so commonly spoiled the fortunes of family firms in the second and third generation after the energetic founders. It was moreover a step away from individual initiative, towards collectivism and municipal and state-owned business. The railway companies, though still private business managed for the benefit of shareholders, were very unlike old family business. At the same time the great municipalitieswent into business to supply lighting, trams and other services to the taxpayers.The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences. Such large,impersonal manipulation of capital and industry greatly increased the numbers and importance of shareholders asa class, an element in national life representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land and the duties ofthe landowners; and almost equally detached from the responsible management o f business. All through the nineteenth century, America, Africa, India, Australia and parts of Europe were being developed by British capital, and British shareholders were thus enriched by the world’s movement toward s industrialization. Towns like Bournemouth and Eastbourne sprang up to house large “comfortable” classes who h ad retired on their incomes, and who had no relationto the rest of the community except that of drawing dividends and occasionally attending a shareholders’ meeting to dictate their orders to the management. On the other hand “shareholding” meant leisure and freedom whichwas used by many of the later Victorians for the highest purpose of a great civilization.The “shareholders” as such had no knowledge of the lives, thoughts or needs of the workmen employed by the company in which he held shares, and his influence on the relations of capital and labour was not good. The paid manageracting for the company was in more direct relation with the men and their demands, but even he had seldom thatfamiliar personal knowledge of the workmen which the employer had often had under the more patriarchal systemof the old family business now passing away. Indeed the mere size of operations and the numbers of workmen involved rendered such personal relations impossible. Fortunately, however, the increasing power and organization of the trade unions, at least in all skilled trades, enabled the workmen to meet on equal terms the managers of the companiesstrength and understand the value of fair negotiation.59. It’s true of the old family firms that ________.[A] they were spoiled by the younger generations[B] they failed for lack of individual initiative[C] they lacked efficiency compared with modern companies[D] they could supply adequate services to the taxpayers60. The growth of limited liability companies resulted in ________.[A] the separation of capital from management[B] the ownership of capital by managers[C] the emergence of capital and labour as two classes[D] the participation of shareholders in municipal business61. According to the passage, all of the following are true except that ________.[A] the shareholders were unaware of the needs of the workers[B] the old firm owners hand a better understanding of their workers[C] the limited liability companies were too large to run smoothly[D] the trade unions seemed to play a positive role62. The author is most critical of ________.[A] family film owners[B] landowners[C] managers[D] shareholdersText 4What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early America -- breakthroughs such as the telegraph, the steamboat and the weaving machine?Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country’s excellent elementary schools; a labor forcethat welcomed the new technology; the practice of giving premiums to inventors; and above all the American genius for nonverba l, “spatial” thinking about things technological.Why mention the elementary schools? Because thanks to these schools our early mechanics, especially in the NewEngland and Middle Atlantic states, were generally literate and at home i n arithmetic and in some a spects of geometry and trigonometry.Acute foreign observers related American adaptiveness and inventiveness to this educational advantage. As a member of a British commission visiting here in 1853 reported, “With a mind prepared by thorough school dis cipline, the American boy develops rapidly into the skilled workman.”A further stimulus to invention came from the “premium” system, which preceded our patent system and for years ran parallel with it. This approach, originated abroad, offered inventors medals, cash prizes and other incentives.In the United States, multitudes of premiums for new devices were awarded at country fairs and at the industrialfairs in major cities. Americans flocked to these fairs to admire the new machines and thus to renew their faithin the beneficence of technological advance.Given this optimistic approach to technological innovation, the American worker took readily to that special kind of nonverbal thinking required in mechanical technology. As Eugene Ferguson has pointe d out, “A technologist thinks about objects that cannot be reduced to unambiguous verbal descriptions; they are dealt with in his mindby a visual, nonverbal process... The designer and the inventor... are able to assemble and manipulate in theirminds dev ices that as yet do not exist.”This nonverbal “spatial” thinking can be just as creative as painting and writing. Robert Fulton once wrote,“The mechanic should sit down among levers, screws, wedges, wheels, etc., like a poet among the letters of theWhen all these shaping forces -- schools, open attitudes, the premium system, a genius for spatial thinking --interacted with one another on the rich U.S. mainland, they produced that American characteristic, emulation.Today that word implies mere imitation. But in earlier times it meant a friendly but competitive striving forfame and excellence.63. According to the author, the great outburst of major inventions in early America was in a large part due to________.[A] elementary schools[B] enthusiastic workers[C] the attractive premium system[D] a special way of thinking64. It is implied that adaptiveness and inventiveness of the early American mechanics ________.[A] benefited a lot from their mathematical knowledge[B] shed light on disciplined school management[C] was brought about by privileged home training[D] owed a lot to the technological development65. A technologist can be compared to an artist because ________.[A] they are both winners of awards[B] they are both experts in spatial thinking[C] they both abandon verbal description[D] they both use various instruments66. The best title for this passage might be ________.[A] Inventive Mind[B] Effective Schooling[B] Ways of Thinking[D] Outpouring of InventionsText 5Rumor has it that more than 20 books on creationism/evolution are in the publisher’s pipelines. A few have already appeared. The goal of all will be to try to explain to a confused and often unenlightened citizenry that thereare not two equally valid scientific theories for the origin and evolution of universe and life. Cosmology, geology, and biology have provided a consistent, unified, and constantly improving acco unt of what happened. “Scientific” creationism, which is being pushed by some for “equal time” in the classrooms whenever the scientific accounts of evolution are given, is based on religion, not science. Virtually all scientists and the majority of nonfun damentalist religious leaders have come to regard “scientific” creationism as bad science and bad religion. The first four chapters of Kitcher’s book give a very brief introduction to evolution. At appropriate places,he introduces the criticisms of the creationists and provides answers. In the last three chapters, he takes offhis gloves and gives the creationists a good beating. He describes their programmes and tactics, and, for thoseunfamiliar with the ways of creationists, the extent of their deception and distortion may come as an unpleasant surprise. When their basic motivation is religious, one might have expected more Christian behavior.Kitcher is a philosopher, and this may account, in part, for the clarity and effectiveness of his arguments. The non-specialist will be able to obtain at least a notion of the sorts of data and argument that support evolutionary theory. The final chapter on the creationists will be extremely clear to all. On the dust jacket of this finebook, Stephen Jay Gould says: “This book stands for reason itself.” And so it does -- and all would be wellwere reason the only judge in the creationism/evolution debate.67. “Creationism” in the passage refers to ________.[A] evolution in its true sense as to the origin of the universe[C] the scientific explanation of the earth formation[D] the deceptive theory about the origin of the universe68. Kitcher’s book is intended to ________.[A] recommend the views of the evolutionists[B] expose the true features of creationists[C] curse bitterly at this opponents[D] launch a surprise attack on creationists69. From the passage we can infer that ________.[A] reasoning has played a decisive role in the debate[B] creationists do not base their argument on reasoning[C] evolutionary theory is too difficult for non-specialists[D] creationism is supported by scientific findings70. This passage appears to be a digest of ________.[A] a book review[B] a scientific paper[C] a magazine feature[D] a newspaper editorialSection IV: English-Chinese TranslationDirections:Read the following passage carefully and then translate underlined sentences into Chinese. Your translation must be written neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)The differences in relative growth of various areas of scientific research have several causes. 71) Some o f these causes are completely reasonable results of social needs. Others are reasonable consequences of particular advances in science being to some e xtent self-accelerating. Some, however, are less reasonable processes of different growth in which preconception of the form scientific theory ought to take, by persons in authority, act to alter thegrowth pattern of different areas. This is a new problem probably not yet unavoidable; but it is a frighteningtrend. 72) This trend began during the Second World War, when several governments came to the conclusion thatthe specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail. It can be predicted, however, that from time to time questions will arise which will require specific scientific answers. It is therefore generally valuable to treat the scientific establishment as a resource ormachine to be kept in functional order. 73) This seems mostly effectively done by supporting a certain amountof research not related to immediate goals but of possible consequence in the future.This kind of support, like all government support, requires decisions about the appropriate recipients of funds. Decisions based on utility as opposed to lack of utility are straightforward. But decision among projects noneof which has immediate utility is more difficult. The goal of the supporting agencies is the praisable one ofsupporting “good” as opposed to “bad” science, but a valid determination is difficult to make. Generally,the idea of good science tends to become confused with the capacity of the field in question to generate an elegant theory. 74) However, the world is so made that elegant systems are in principle unable to deal with some of theworld’s more fascinating and delightful aspects. 75) New forms of thought as well as new subjects for thoughtmust arise in the future as they have in the past, giving rise to new standards of elegance.Section V: Writing76. DIRECTIONS:[A] Title: GOOD HEALTH[B] Time limit: 40 minutes[C] Word limit: 120-150 words (not including the given opening sentence)[D] Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE b elow and should start with the given opening sentence: “The. . .。
1996年高考英语满分作文(九篇)
1996年高考英语满分作文（九篇） 作文题目 你是李华，申请到一家外资企业工作。对方要求你用英语写一篇短文，介绍自己的基本情况。短文应包括下表所列全部内容。
姓名 李华 出生年月 1977年2月 出生地 辽宁大连
1984一1990光明小学 学历 1990—1996大连市第六中学 所学主要课程 语文、数学、英语、物理、化学、电脑
特长 英语、电脑(去年在全校电脑竞赛中获第—名) 业余爱好 游泳、滑冰、集邮、流行音乐
注意：1．情况介绍必须采用短文形式： 2．词数100左右； 3．第—句已为你写好。 生词：竞赛—competition(n.) My name is Li Hua．
满分作文（一） My name is Li Hua. I’ve seen the advertisement. I want to apply for the job. I was born in February, 1977. I come from Dalian, Liaoning. I studied in Guang Ming primary school from 1984 to 1990. Then I studied in No.6 Middle School in Dalian from 1990 to 1996. The main subjects are Chinese, Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and Computer. I am good at English and Computer. Last year I won the first prize in a computer competition in my school. In my spare time, I like swimming, skating, collecting stamps and listening to pop music. I will be glad to work in your company. 满分作文（二） My name is Li Hua. I was born in Dalian, Liaoning Province in Feb. 1977. I started my school in Guangming Elementary School in 1984 and graduated there in 1990. Then, I entered Dalian No.6 Middle School. The main subjects I studied at school were Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Computer. I was fond of English and Computer and good at them. What the most important was that I won the first prize in the school computer competition last year. Now, I am very interested in it. I have a lot of hobbies in my spare time, such as, collecting stamps, swimming, skating, pop music, etc. I think I am competent for the job. I am sure I will exert all myself to work hard. 满分作文（三） My name is Li Hua. I was born in Dalian, Liaoning province in February 1977. I entered Guangming Primary School at the age of seven and studied there from 1984 to 1990. Then I went to No.6 Middle School of Dalian and graduated recently. I studied Chinese, English, Physics, Chemistry and Computer at School. Of all the subjects I like English and Computer best and I learn them well. Last year I took part in the school computer competition and won the first place. I am fond of listening to music and collecting stamps. My favourite sports are swimming in summer and skating in winter.