(Structure and Vocabulary)1986-2012年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题.doc

1986-2012年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题（Structure and Vocabulary）Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice in the brackets on the left. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB byC withD atANSWER: A1.No doctors could cure the patient _ his strange disease.A withB ofC fromD off2.He was _ his wits end what to do.A inB onC atD of3.Prior _ his departure, he addressed a letter to his daughter.A toB ofC inD from4.The driving instructor told me to pull _ at the post office.A upB backC roundD along5.When theres a doubt, the chairmans decision is _.A rightB definiteC fixedD final6.We can rely on William to carry out this mission, for his judgment is always _.A unquestionableB soundC subtleD healthy7.The noise of the plane died _ in the distance.A awayB outC downD off8.Hospital doctors dont go out very often as their work _ all their time.A takes awayB takes inC takes overD takes up9.Attendances at football matches have _ since the coming of television.A dropped inB dropped downC dropped offD dropped out10.After the death of their parents, the sisters got well _ and never quarreled.A awayB inC alongD out11.They always give the vacant seats to _ comes first.A whoB whomC whoeverD whomever12.Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication _ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.A in thatB in whichC in order thatD in the way13.He is _ of an actor.A anybodyB anyoneC somebodyD something14.The captain apologized _ to tell us more about the accident.A for to be unableB that he was unableC to be unableD for being unable15._ is no reason for discharging her.A Because she was a few minutes lateB Owing to a few minutes being lateC The fact that she was a few minutes lateD Being a few minutes late1987年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice in the brackets on the left. (10 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB byC withD atANSWER: A1.The skyscraper stands out _ the blue sky.A inB againstC underD beneath2.They have always been on good _ with their next-door neighbors.A friendshipB relationsC connectionD terms3.Hello! Is that 21035? Please put me _ to the manager.A acrossB upC throughD over4.Why do you look so _? You never smile or look cheerful.A miserableB unfortunateC sorryD rude5.Eggs, though nourishing, have _ of fat content.A large numberB a large numberC the high amountD a high amount6.Jim always _ his classmates in a debate.A backs outB backs awayC backs upD backs down7.Most of the people who _ two world wars are strongly against arms race.A have lived outB have lived throughC have lived onD have lived off8.There are many inconveniences that have to be _ when you are camping.A put upB put up withC put offD put away9.Is it true that those old houses are being pulled down _ new office blocks?A to accommodateB to provide forC to increaseD to make room for10.Being in no great hurry, _.A we went the long route with sceneryB the long, scenic route was our preferenceC we took the long scenic routeD our preference was taking the long, scenic routeSection IIIStructure and VocabularyFill in the blanks with the words which best complete the sentence. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)EXAMPLE:It was the largest experiment we have ever had, it _ six hours.A endedB finishedC wasD lastedANSWER: D26.As scheduled, the communications satellite went into _ round the earth.A circleB orbitC pathD course27.When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she _ me and walked on.A refusedB ignoredC deniedD missed28.It was a good game, and at the end the _ was Argentina 3, West Germany 2.A markB accountC recordD score29.George took _ of the fine weather to do a days work in his garden.A chanceB interestC advantageD charge30.Is there anyone who _ the plans put forward by the committee?A differsB opposesC disagreesD refuses31.All too _ it was time to go back to school after the summer vacation.A oftenB quickC fastD soon32.In an accident when two cars run into each other, they _.A hitB knockC strikeD collide33.The noise was caused by a boy _ a cat through the garden.A catchingB fightingC followingD chasing34.He drove fast and arrived an hour _ of schedule.A in advanceB aheadC abreastD in front35.This ticket _ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.A givesB entitlesC grantsD credits1988年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB byC withD atANSWER: A1.I didnt buy the apples; she gave them to me _ nothing.A withB asC forD by2.Its _ my power to make final decision on the matter.A offB outsideC aboveD beyond3.I should say Henry is not _ much a writer as a reporter.A thatB soC thisD as4.I wont pay 20 for the coat; its not worth _.A all that muchB that much allC that all muchD much all that5.He didnt go into detail on the subject; he spoke _.A in commonB in generalC in particularD in short6.Its true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We wont take the new one, _, because we dont feel as safe on it.A somehowB thoughC thereforeD otherwise7.When you are about through the story _, try to make a guess how the plot will develop.A halfB midwayC halfwayD one-half8.Though already a teenager, Peter still finds it hard to _ his favorite toys.A part offB part withC part awayD part from9.Strenuous efforts have been made to _ government expenses to a desirable level.A cut downB cut shortC cut outD cut off10.When at a party, be sure not to _ from the person who tries to engage you in conversation.A turn downB turn awayC turn offD turn back11.The survival _ of some wild animals is not very high as they are ruthlessly hunted for their skins.A rateB degreeC ratioD scale12.He was _ admittance to the theatre for not being properly dressed.A deniedB rejectedC repelledD deprived13.When I ask you a question, I expect a _ answer.A punctualB fastC rapidD prompt14.If a man is legally separated from his wife, is he still _ for her debts?A answerableB chargeableC recoverableD payable15.At the meeting, Roland argued _ in favor of the proposal.A severelyB heavilyC forcefullyD warmly1989年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB byC withD atANSWER: A1.Modern man faces dangers completely unknown _ his predecessors.A forB toC ofD by2.The chances of seeing a helicopter in my hometown are one _ a million.A forB toC inD against3._ we have all the materials ready, we should begin the new task at once.A Since thatB Since nowC By nowD Now that4.We hope the measures to control prices, _ taken by the government, will succeed.A whenB asC sinceD after5.The historical events of that period are arranged _.A in alphabetical orderB in an alphabetical orderC in the alphabetical ordersD in alphabetical orders6.In some markets there may be only one seller. _ is called a monopoly.A Situation as thisB Such kind of situationC Such a situationD A situation of this7.He is _ to speak the truth.A too much of a cowardB too much a cowardC so much a cowardD so much of a coward8.He always gives _ to his wifes demands and does whatever she tells him to.A upB awayC inD out9.Its _ in the regulations that you can take 20 kilos of luggage with you.A laid uponB laid outC laid upD laid down10.Look at all the corruption thats going on. Its time the city was _.A cleaned outB cleaned downC cleaned awayD cleaned up11.Though he did not say so directly, the inspector _ the man was guilty.A declaredB impliedC disclosedD said12.The Prime Minister refused to _ on the rumour that he had planned to resign.A explainB commentC remarkD talk13.I asked the tailor to make a small _ to my trousers because they were too long.A changeB variationC revisionD alteration14.Magnificent views over the countryside have often _ people to write poems.A excitedB inspiredC inducedD attracted15.The food was divided _ according to the age and size of the children.A equallyB proportionatelyC sufficientlyD adequately1990年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB byC withD atANSWER: A1.Those two families have been quarrelling _ each other for many years.A toB betweenC againstD with2.There are many things whose misuse is dangerous, bur it is hard to think of anything that can be compared _ tobacco products.A inB withC amongD by3.“How often have you seen cases like this?” one surgeon asked another. “Oh, _ times, I guess,” was the reply.A hundred ofB hundredsC hundreds ofD hundred4.Give me your telephone number _ I need your help.A whetherB unlessC so thatD in case5.You sang well last night. We hope youll sing _.A more betterB still betterC nicelyD best6.Those people _ a general understanding of the present situation.A lack ofB are lacking ofC lackD are in lack7.Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt _ lonely.A nothing butB anything butC all butD everything but8.Grace _ tears when she heard the sad news.A broke inB broke intoC broke offD broke through9.She refused to _ the car keys to her husband until he had promised to wear his safety belt.A hand inB hand outC hand downD hand over10.Michael found it difficult to get his British jokes _ to American audiences.A aroundB overC acrossD down11.The book contained a large _ of information.A dealB amountC numberD sum12.Nowadays advertising costs are no longer in reasonable _ to the total cost of the product.A proportionB correlationC connectionD correspondence13.When she saw the clouds she went back to the house to _ her umbrella.A carryB fetchC bringD reach14.We must _ that the experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible.A assureB secureC ensureD issue15.He was knocked down by a car and badly _.A injuredB damagedC harmedD ruined1991年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each sentence, decide which of the four choices given will suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)1.They lost their way in the forest, and _ made matters worse was that night began to fall.A thatB itC whatD which2._ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours.A AtB OnC WithD During3.Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to _ situations.A similarB alikeC sameD likely4.There is not much time left; so Ill tell you about it _.A in detailB in briefC in shortD in all5.In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully _.A admittedB acknowledgedC absorbedD considered6.There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, _ a sudden loud noise.A being thereB should there beC there wasD there having been7.By the year 2000, scientists probably _ a cure for cancer.A will be discoveringB are discoveringC will have discoveredD have discovered8.Jim isnt _, but he did badly in the final exams last semester.A gloomyB dullC awkwardD tedious9.The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents _.A commandB convictionC consentD compromise10.He had _ on the subject.A a rather strong opinionB rather strong opinionC rather the strong opinionD the rather strong opinion11. When Jane fell off the bike, the other children _.A were not able to help laughterB could not help but laughingC could not help laughingD could not help to laugh12.It is better to die on ones feet than _.A living on ones kneesB live on ones kneesC on ones kneesD to live on ones knees13.The most important _ of his speech was that we should all work wholeheartedly for the people.A elementB spotC senseD point14.This watch is _ to all the other watches on the market.A superiorB advantageousC superD beneficial15.In a typhoon, winds _ a speed greater than 120 kilometers per hour.A assumeB accomplishC attainD assemble16._ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Sunday.A In spite ofB But forC Because ofD As for17.Mary _ my letter; otherwise she would have replied before now.A has receivedB ought to have receivedC couldnt have receivedD shouldnt have received18._ to speak when the audience interrupted him.A Hardly had he begunB No sooner had he begunC Not until he beganD Scarcely did he begin19.Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely _ to the outside world.A being lostB having lostC losingD lost20.The policemen went into action _ they heard the alarm.A promptlyB presentlyC quicklyD directly21.The lost car of the Lees was found _ in the woods off the highway.A vanishedB abandonedC scatteredD rejected22.Dress warmly, _ youll catch cold.A on the contraryB or ratherC or elseD in no way23.Our research has focused on a drug which is so _ as to be able to change brain chemistry.A powerfulB influentialC monstrousD vigorous24.Bob was completely _ by the robbers disguise.A taken awayB taken downC taken toD taken in25.Difficulties and hardships have _ the best qualities of the young geologist.A brought outB brought aboutC brought forthD brought up26.Our modern civilization must not be thought of as _ in a short period of time.A being createdB to have been createdC having been createdD to be created27.Even if they are on sale, these refrigerators are equal in price to, if not more expensive than, _ at the other store.A anyoneB the othersC thatD the ones28.The bank manager asked his assistant if it was possible for him to _ the investment plan within a week.A work outB put outC make outD set out29.He knows little of mathematics, and _ of chemistry.A even moreB still lessC no lessD still more30.The students expected there _ more reviewing classes before the final exam.A isB beingC have beenD to be1992年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section IStructure and VocabularyIn each sentence, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)1.I will give this diction