6月研究生英语学位统考真题及答案

1、2005年6月研究生学位英统考试题Part I Vocabulary Section A 1. These figures boil down to no significance as they are statistically imperfect. A amount to B conform to C contribute to D attach to 2. The researchers are working hard to find the optimal concentration of this drug. A most poisonous B most likely C mo

2、st famous D most desirable 3. This young lawyer dares to take on the powerful on behalf of the poor and weak. A with the favor of B find good jobs for C assume the responsibility for D accept the challenge of 4. The last traces of respectability had vanished by the time he was convicted and imprison

3、ed. A collapsed B disappeared C perished D scattered 5. Fearful of losing her job for good, this lady decided to talk to the manager directly. A for benefits B by luck C for ever D at hand. 6. An important innovation in this college was the introduction of the seminary method for advanced students.

4、A idea B change C matter D policy7. This archaeologist made a study of the vast area through which the Roman civilization has been propagated. A extended B terminated C speculated D restricted 8. The investor would suffer a lot from a television series that was heavily invested in but never came off

5、. A was released B proved satisfactory C failed completely D won awards 9. Given the gravity of the situation, the best thing we can do is to declare the company bankrupt. A gravitation B fascination C seriousness D incurability 10. When the symptom occurs, she finds it difficult to manipulate a pen

6、cil despite her young age. A utilize B handle C master D dominate Section B : The country once threatened to _ diplomatic relations with its neighbor if the latter was too friendly to the rebels. A show off B keep off C break off D call off 11. In English leaning, a _ circle occurs when a student ma

7、kes more errors after being scolded. A vicious B vigorous C vertical D voluntary 12. Some ancient people were able to tell the time by the shadow _by the sun on the slate. A thrown B flung C cast D tossed(upward) 13. Competition compels districts to devote their limited resources to achieving result

8、s that compare _ with other local districts. A significantly B favorably C dramatically D superficially 14. If you dont know how to _ your achievements, your parting from this world is going to be a nightmare. A take hold of B get rid of C let go of D make fun of 15. This country could have as many

9、as 10 million cases of AIDS in 2010 if the _ is not taken seriously. A episode B epidemic C equivalent D eruption 16. With a wide variety of fresh fruit _available, canner fruit is no longer so popular as before. A willingly B appropriately C confidently D readily =easily 17. The crisis over parliam

10、entary election illustrated the unpredictable _that events could take once the coalition troops are withdrawn. A process B line C way D course 18. Decades of _ might have been partially responsible for our ignorance of development abroad. A insulation B irrigation C integration D isolation 19. There

11、 have been some insensible people who attempt to end their pains _ through suicide. A by and large B once for all =forever C heart and soul D on the whole Part II. Cloze There is now a new keychain device that lets people turn off most TVs anywhere- from airports to restaurants. And it is selling fa

12、ster than 21 . “I thought there would just be a few sales, but we cant 22 demand,” said inventor Mitch Altman of San Francisco, U.S. “I didnt know there were so many people who wanted to turn TVs off.” Hundreds of orders for Altmans US $14.99 TV-B-Gone device poured in last week. The tiny remote con

13、trol device had been 23 in Wired magazine and other online-media outlets. 24 , the unexpected attention overloaded the website of his company. Cornfield Electronics, and caused it to 25 . The keychain device works like a 26 remote control -but it only turns TVs on or off. With a push of the button,

14、it goes through a 27 of about 200 infrared codes that control the power of about 1,000 television models. Altman said the majority of TVs should 28 within 17 seconds. It takes a little more than a minute for the device to 29 all the trigger codes. The 47-year-old Altman got the idea for TV-B-Gone a

15、decade ago. He was out with friends at a restaurant and they found themselves all 30 by the TV, but no one was around to turn it off. 21. A expects B expectation C expected D expecting 22. A give in to B hold on to C make up for D keep up with 23. A acknowledged B announced C admitted D applied 24.

16、A At times B On time C Behind time D At the same time 25. A clash B crush =smash C cruise D crash 26. A commonplace B universal C mean D medium 27. A string B flock C school D fleet 28. A repel B repeat C react D reproach =blame 29. A submit B permit C omit D emit 30. A bothered B haunted C interrup

17、ted D hindered Part III. Reading Comprehensive Passage One Animals are more like us than we ever imagined. They feel pain, they experience stress, and they show affection, excitement and love. All these finding have been made by scientists in recent years-and such results are beginning to change how

18、 we view animals. Strangely enough, this research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonalds and KFC. Pressured by animal rights groups, these companies felt they had to fund scientists researching the emotional and mental states of animals. McDonalds, for instance, funded studies on pig be

19、haviors at Purdue University, Indiana. This research found that pigs seek affection and easily become depressed if left alone or prevented from playing with each other. If they become depressed, they soon become physically ill. Because of this, and other similar studies, the European Union has banne

20、d the use of isolating pig stalls from 2012. In Germany, the government is encouraging pig farmers to give each pig 20 seconds of human contact a day, and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting. Other scientists have shown that animals think and behave like humans. Koko, the 300-pou

21、nd gorilla (大猩猩)at the Gorilla Foundation in Northern California, for instance, has been taught sign language. Koko can now understand several thousand English words, more than many humans who speak English as a second language. On human IQ tests, she scores between 70 and 95. Before such experiment

22、s, humans thought language skills were absent from the animal kingdom. Other myths are also being overturned, like the belief that animals lack self-awareness. Studies have also shown that animals mourn their dead, and that they play for pleasure. These striking similarities between animal and human

23、 behavior have led some to ask a question: “If you believe in evolution, how cant you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?” Until recently, scientists believed that animals behaved by instinct and that what appeared to be learned behavior was merely genetically-programmed activ

24、ity. But as Koko the Gorilla shows, this is not the case. In fact, learning is passed from parents to offspring far more often than not in the animal kingdom. So what implications does this knowledge have for humans? Because of this , should we ban hunting and animal testing? Should we close zoos? S

25、uch questions are being raised by many academics and politicians. Harvard and 25 other American law schools have introduced courses on animal rights. 31. The author feels it strange that the research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonalds and KFC probably because these companies_. A are

26、 the largest fast food chains in the world. B have little to do with animals. C consume a large amount of meat each day. D are notorious for their ill-treatment to animals. 32.The experiment with Koko shows _. A gorillas IQ scores are as high as human beings B animals are much cleverer than we used

27、to believe. C parent animals can pass learning to their offspring intentionally. D some gorillas are smarter than many humans. 33.Which of the following is NOT true according to the studies? A Some animals have developed language skills. B Some animals can show their feelings. C Animals enjoy playin

28、g with each other. D Animals become indifferent when one of them dies. 34. By citing the question “If you believe in evolution, how cant you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?” the author means_. A human feelings can trace their origin back to animals. B animals feelings are

29、as developed as human beings. C from the point of view of evolution animals should have no feelings. D we cant believe that animals have feelings that human beings have. 35. The studies urge us to _.A stop killing animals for food. B ban hunting and animal testing C close zoos and animal farms D cha

30、nge our ways to treat animals. 36. The purpose of this passage is to tell us that _. A animals are much smarter than we ever imagined. B animals rights should be taught in schools. C we should show greater respect to animals. D animals rights should be protected worldwide. Passage Two Ties have no p

31、ractical use at all and most men see them as part of a uniform instead of an independent piece of clothing. But, these small strips of cloth should not be underestimated, fashion experts say. The shirt, suit or jacket are neutral means of expression. But, the tie gives you the final personal touch,

32、experts suggest. In fact, its color also has psychological importance. “Red, for instance, evokes feelings of warmth and intimacy”, according to Axel Venn. Hes a professor of design at the University of Applied Sciences and Art in Germany. “It also stands for energy, dynamism and strength.” Using sh

33、ades of color requires understanding and sensitivity. Orange is regarded as a lively color. Blue stands for matter-of-fact, solitude and coolness. Shiny yellow stirs amusement. Green is the color of nature and harmony. Its only when the color fits the personal character that it is viewed as authenti

34、c. “A lively orange with a black suit and white shirt can look great at a private party or in an artistic environment,” Venn says. “In a conservative environment such as in a bank such dress is unsuitable.” Imme Vogelsang, a trainer of etiquette in Hamburg, Germany, recommends in business environmen

35、t how contrasting colors such as wine red, dark green or dark blue. But feminine colors have also become popular. “Light green and a fine rose color play an increasing role. Such colors express innovation and sensitivity,” Venn says. Also, patterns that stand out can be an interesting eye catcher in

36、 a private environment but are unsuitable in business. “Stripes and small geometric patterns are more appropriate in business,” Vogelsang says, “but stripes should never run vertically or horizontally.” With diagonal stripes it is important to look at the direction. They should run from the bottom l

37、eft to the right top. “This symbolizes dynamism. In the opposite direction it shows fear and escapist thoughts.”37. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A Ties-Impractical Pieces of Clothing. B Psychological Importance of Ties C What The Colors of Ties Mean D The Colors of Ties

38、and the Occasions to Wear Them. 38.According to the passage, ties are more important _. A than shirts, suits or jackets. B in colors than in patterns. C in expressing ones mood than shirts. D in business than on private occasions. 39. What color of ties should one wear, if he wants to appear energet

39、ic? A Green B Orange C Shiny yellow D Red 40. The best color for the tie of a judge in a court should be _ A light green B lively orange C fine rose D dark blue 41.What kind of ties is more suitable on an important business occasion? A Ties without stripes and geometric patterns. B Ties with stripes

40、 of vertical or horizontal patterns. C Ties of no bright colors and obvious patterns D Plain ties without any stripes and patterns 42.It is implied in the passage that _. A ties with stripes from the bottom left to the right top are not popular. B ties with stripes from the bottom right to the left

41、top are not popular. C ties with stripes of vertical or horizontal patterns are popular D ties of feminine colors are out of fashion nowadays. Passage Three Musicians are fascinated with the possibility that music may be found in nature; it makes our own desire for art seem all the more essential. O

42、ver the past few years no less a bold musical explorer than Peter Gabriel has been getting involved. At the Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been making music together with Kanzi, one of the bonobo apes （倭黑猩猩）involved in the long-term language acquisition studies of Sue and Duane Savage-R

43、umbaugh. I have seen the video of Kanzi picking notes out on a piano-like keyboard, with Gabriel and members of his band playing inside the observation booth in the lab. (They did it this way because Kanzi had bitten one of his trainers a few days previously-interspecies communication without its da

44、ngers.) The scene is beautiful, the ape trying out the new machine and looking thoughtfully pleased with what comes out. He appears to be listening, playing the right notes. It is tentative but moving, the animal groping for something from the human world but remaining isolated from the rest of the

45、band. It is a touching encounter, and a bold move for a musician whose tune Shock the Monkey many years ago openly condemned the horrors of less sensitive animals experiments than this. What is the scientific value of such a jam session? The business of the Research Center is the forging of greater

46、communication between human and animal. Why not try the fertile and mysterious ground of music in addition to the more testable arena of simple language? The advantage of hearing music in nature and trying to reach out to nature through music is that, though we dont fully understand it, we can easil

47、y have access to it. We dont need to explain its working to be touched by it. Two musicians who dont speak the same language can play together, and we can appreciate the music from human cultures far from our own. Music needs no explanation, but it clearly expresses something deep and important, som

48、ething humans cant live without. Finding music in the sounds of birds, whales and other animals makes the farther frontiers of nature seem that much closer to us. 43. It can be learned from the passage that Peter Gabriel _. A is a bold expert on animal behaviour. B wants to find more about natural m

49、usic. C is working on animals language ability D specializing in human-animal cooperation 44. Kanzi was arranged to stay in a separate place _. A to prevent him from attacking the human players B so that he would not be disturbed by others. C because he needed a large room to move around. D after he

50、 had destroyed the others musical instruments. 45.Kanzi the ape_. A was annoyed by the music-playing activity . B demonstrated no unusual talent for music. C became more obedient when playing music. D seemed content with what he was producing. 46. Which of the following words can best describe the a

51、dvantage of music? A Controllable B Explanation C Accessible D Testable 47. The writer seems to suggest that _ A music should replace language as the major arena of animal research . B animal experiments are more often than not cruel and inhuman. C great progress has been made in the field of inters

52、pecies communication. D the experiment with music may help scientific research on animals. 48. The best title for the passage is _. A Music-The Essence of Nature B Music- A Better Way to Enjoy Nature . C Music- A New Frontier for Scientists D Music- Beyond National and Cultural Boundary Passage Four

53、 In a recent Sunday school in a church in the Northeast, a group of eight-to-ten-year-olds were in deep discussion with their two teachers. When asked to choose which of ten stated possibilities they most feared happening their response was unanimous. All the children most dreaded a divorce between

54、their parents. Later, as the teachers, a man and a woman in their late thirties, reflected on the lesson, they both agreed theyd been shocked at the response. When they were the same age as their students, they said, the possibility of their parents being divorced never entered their heads. Yet in j

55、ust one generation, children seemed to feel much less security in their family ties. Nor is the experience of these two Sunday school teachers an isolated one. Psychiatrists revealed in one recent newspaper investigation that the fears of children definitely do change in different period; and in rec

56、ent times, divorce has become one of the most frequently mentioned anxieties. In one case, for example, a four-year-old insisted that his father rather than his mother walk him to nursery school each day. The reason? He said many of his friends had “no daddy living at home, and Im scared that will happen to me.” In line with such reports, our opinion leaders expressed great concern about