青岛大学-英语研究生真题-607-基础英语-2007年.doc

此文档收集于网络，如有侵权请联系网站删除青岛大学2007年硕士研究生入学考试试题科目代码： 607 科目名称： 基础英语 (A卷)（共7页）请考生写明题号，将答案全部答在答题纸上，答在试卷上无效Part One Vocabulary and Grammar （40 points）Directions: For each of the following sentences, choose one of the four alternatives which best fits the meaning of the sentence.1. It was not the best result. But he was quite content the improvement. So great relief, he went to sleep.A. with, with B. with, on C. of, with D. of , on2. The American expression “burning your bridges” means acting in way that you destroy any chance to turn back or change your action.A. the B. a C. such the D. such a 3. as the young couple needed money to make the down payment for the apartment, they wouldnt ask their parents for help.A. Even B. Though C. Much D. Hurriedly4. criticism is important for the development of literature.A. Literal B. Liberate C. Literary D. Literate5. You worry about paying my tuition fee, Mom. Ive saved enough money working the whole summer.A. mustnt B. neednt C. couldnt D. shouldnt6. A baby might show fear to an unfamiliar adult, he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant.A. if B. whenever C. whereas D. because 7. The dairy industry has taken great pains to increase the number of products from which the butterfat has been A. revived B. removed C. excluded D. isolated8. We object to the idea that it is military force that should be in settling international disputes.A. applied to B. resorted toC. fallen back on D. restrained from9. Whether an operation should be performed in this case very much on the patients general condition.A. relies B. countsC. centers D. depends10. The cripple _ along the hospital corridor. A. tottered B. plodded C. walked D. hobbled 11. The beam that is by a laser differs in several ways from the light that comes out of a flashlight.A. emitted B. motivated C. transported D. translated12. Bob was not to the association because he did not qualify for membership.A. permitted B. allowed C. admitted D. approved13. Even sensible men do things sometimes.A. apt B. abrupt C. acute D. absurd14. A visit to the Computer Center has the students interest in computer science.A. raised B. incensed C. stimulated D. arisen15. If you dont agree with me, you should your own plan for improving the living conditions of these people. A. put for B. put forward C. put down D. put into16. This is where their opinions on the project begin to .A. diverge B. divorce C. derive D. disperse17. The result doesnt with our expectation.A. accord B. consent C. approve D. acquaint18. “Mary, I am afraid time is running out. ”A. Wouldnt we better get started.B. Hadnt we better get start.C. Hadnt we better got started.D. Hadnt we better get started.19. We hired her because she demonstrated a lot of in her last job by reorganizing the office.A. prejudice B. initiative C. haughtiness D. partiality20. Many boys and girls together round the fire and sang songs.A. clustered B. clattered C. clutched D. cluttered21. The surly insolence of the waiters drove him into a , and he flung his serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurant.A. rage B. anger C. indignation D. resentment22. In the Chinese household, grandparents and other relatives play roles in raising children.A. indefinite B. indispensable C. insensible D. infinite23. The leader of the expedition everyone to follow his example.A. sparked B. inspired C. promoted D. reinforced24. Mr. Smith had an unusual : he was first an office clerk, then a sailor, and ended up as a schoolteacher.A. profession B. occupation C. position D. career25. You dont have to install this radio in your new car: its an extra.A. excessive B. optional C. additional D. arbitrary26. Sometimes Professor Smith his students poor comprehension to a lack of intelligence.A. distributes B. attributes C. contributes D. devotes27. A policeman asked me what I was there for?A. hanging on B. hanging up C. hanging behind D. hanging about28. We heard the of those injured in the air crash. A. whispers B. whistles C. grumbles D. groans29. As soon as all the chairs are in , we can let the people in.A. point B. scene C. place D. spot30. If a spark was to reach the gunpowder it would at once.A. go for B. go into C. go over D. go off31. There are 60 in the hospital.A. ladies doctors B. lady doctors C. ladies doctor D. lady doctor32. The army is acting in with the police in the hunt for the terrorists.A. accordance B. conjunction C. connection D. company33. Having been questioned at the police station, he eventually himself to be guilty.A. proved B. acknowledged C. claimed D. confessed34. With great seriousness the manager upon the problem.A. pondered B. pored C. groped D. quested35. This was conducted to find out how many people prefer Qingdao Beer.A. survey B. inspection C. estimation D. questionnaire36. The mayor is a woman with great and therefore deserves our political and financial support.A. intention B. instinct C. integrity D. intensity37. When the committee to details, the proposed plan seemed impossible, but with painstaking efforts and at great expense, it became a reality. A. got down B. get about C. went off D. came up38. After the good harvest, the young farmer 2,000 yuan in the bank.A. set aside B. saved C. withdrew D. deposited39. We should our energy and youth to the development of our country.A. dedicate B. cater C. ascribe D. cling40. The wedding ring is a symbol of love, because a circle has no beginning or end.A. eternal B. external C. internal D. intervalPart Two Reading Comprehension (20 points)Directions: Read the passages and answer the following questions by choosing the best one from the four alternatives provided.Passage One: Microsoft is no longer the worlds biggest company by market capitalization. Three other US companies have overtaken the software giant in terms of stock market value. The firms value has gone down sharply by 41% so far this year, from nearly $600 billion to $358 billion. Much of the reason for the fall has been the uncertainty prompted by the on-going anti-trust case. It has been overtaken by General Electric, now worth $506 bn, Intel, worth $411 bn and Cisco Systems, $436 bn.Over the past year Microsoft shares have moved downwards from a high of $120 to $68 in early trading on 7 June. Meanwhile rival Cisco has seen its share price rise by $25 to more than $60 as the company has gained its role in providing the hardware for the Internet. And for most of the year it has been competing with computer chip maker Intel for the second place. Intels Pentium chips are widely used in personal computers worldwide.The company that now holds the title of the worlds biggest company is an industrial giant which makes everything from toasters to jet engines. GE has sales of $ 110 bnnearly ten times that of Microsoft and 340,000 employees worldwide. It has seen its profits grow by 15% a year to $11 bn. GE Capital Services, its financial subsidiary, make up nearly half its sales. GE produces power generation systems, locomotive, medical imaging equipment and electrical appliances. It also owns the U.S. television network NBC and its financial news subsidiary, CNBC, and ironically, a joint venture with Microsoft to provide news on the Internet.Microsofts shares now face a further period of uncertainty as the companys legal battle continues. It could also face difficulty in recruiting and retaining employees whose pay has been boosted by their share options. The Seattle based firm is likely to go to an appeals court on any rulings. It could suffer further losses from lawsuits brought by competitors, who would be able to claim triple damages for any losses suffered. And with its energy and resources tied up in lawsuits, the company may find it difficult to continue to innovate in the future, or move so aggressively to buy up competitors.1. Microsofts shares are devalued drastically owing to .A. a fierce competition from rivalsB. its involvement in a lawsuitC. the court rulings D. the decrease in sales volume2. Cisco Systems share price has risen considerably .A. after it has overtaken part of Microsoft sharesB. after it has beaten Intel and risen to the second placeC. since it has gained a firm footing in the marketD. because it is developing jointly with Microsoft3. Which is now the second biggest company in the U.S.?A. General Electric B. Intel C. Cisco Systems D. GE Capital Services4. Which of the following companies is owned by General Electric and Microsoft together?A. GE Capital Services B. NBC C. CNBC D. MSNBC5. Why is it difficult for Microsoft to retain employees?A. because it faces an uncertain futureB. because it will have problem innovating itselfC. because it will have problem paying them D. because it may be bought up by its competitors one dayPassage Two:The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human-as opposed to spiritual-values. Fulfillment in life as opposed to concern about an afterlife-became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to secular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period-how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed, experienced, discussed, and disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music, although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half, though at different rates in different countries, that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.6. What is the passage mainly about?A. The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European RenaissanceB. The musical techniques that were in use during the European RenaissanceC. The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical styleD. The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance7. What does the author mean by using the word “eventually” in Para.1 ?A. That music historians used the term “Renaissance” after the other historians didB. That most music historians used the term “Renaissance”C. The term “Renaissance” became widely used by art historians but not by music historiansD. That music historians used the term “Renaissance” very differently than it had been used by Jules Michelet8. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth ofA. communication among artists across EuropeB. spirituality in everyday lifeC. a cultural emphasis on human valuesD. religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes9. According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentionsEXCEPT .A. to use religious themesB. to portray only the pleasant parts of human experienceC. to produce art that people would find attractiveD. to create works that were easily understoodonwards adv. 向前地；前进地10. What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?A. It expressed different ideals from classical sculpture, painting and poetry.apron n. 围裙B. It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences.C. It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.Atlanta n. 亚特兰大（女名；城市名）D. Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.acute adj. 有观察力的；敏锐的；严重的；Part Three Cloze (15 points)Directions: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word.preparation n. 准备；预备Global Englishadj. 相对的；相反的Global English exists as a political and cultural reality. Many misguided theories attempt to explain why the English language should have succeeded internationally, whilst 1 have not. Is it because there is 2 inherently logical or beautiful about the structure of English? Does its simple grammar make it easy to learn? Such ideas are misconceived. Latin was once a major international language, 3 having a complicated grammatical structure, and English also 4 learners with all manner of real difficulties, 5 least its spelling system. Ease of learning, therefore, has 6 to do with it. 7 all, children learn to speak their mother tongue in approximately the same period of time, 8 of their language. English has spread not so much for 9 reasons, but rather because it has often found 10 in the right place, at the right time. the 1960s, two major developments have contributed to 11 this global status. Firstly, in a number of countries, English is now used in addition to 12 or regional languages. As 13 as this, an electronic revolution has taken place. It is 14 that in the region of 80% of worldwide electronic 15 is now in English.Part Four Translation (25 points)Directions: Translate the underlined part in the passage into Chinese.Culture shock might be called an occupational disease of people who have been suddenly transplanted abroad. Like most ailments, it has its own symptoms and cures.sharpen vi. & vt. （使）锋利；尖锐；清晰Culture shock is precipitated by the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse. Those signs or cues include the thousand and one ways in which we orient ourselves to the situation of daily life: when to shake hands and what to say when we meet people, and when to take statements seriously and when not. 1 These cues, which may be words, gestures, facial expressions, customs, or norms, are acquired by all of us in the course of growing up and are as much a part of our culture as the language we speak or the beliefs we accept. 2 All of us depend for our peace of mind and our efficiency on hundreds of these cues, most of which we do not carry on the level of conscious awareness.Now when an individual enters a strange culture, all or most of these familiar cues are removed. He or she is like a fish out of water. 3 No matter how broad-minded or full of good will you may be, a series of props have been knocked from under you, followed by a feeling of frustration and anxiety. People react to the frustration in much the same way. First they reject the environment which causes the discomfort. “The ways of the host country are bad because they make us feel bad.” 4 When foreigners in a strange land get together to grouse about the host country and its people, you can be sure they are suffering from culture shock. Another phase of culture shock is regression. The home environment suddenly assumes a tremendous importance. To the foreigner everything becomes irrationally glorified. All the difficulties and pr