硕士学位英语考试

1、研究生学位英语练习2010级八班九班I情境对话理解部分模拟练习Part One1. A: Its dark. Would you please turn on the light? B: _ A. Yes, it is. B. No, thanks. C. Never mind. D. Certainly.2. A: Hello, may I speak to Bill please? B: _ A. Thank you. B. Sorry, hes not here. C. Im sorry. D. My name is Jack.3. A: When can I have my holid

2、ays? B: _ A. After Dec. 24. B. Its too hot in June. C. My pleasure. D. No problem.4. A: How often do you go online?B: _A. Yes, please. B. For two months. C. Every day. D. Yes, I will.5. A: Hi, Mark, how are you getting on these days? B: _ A. Nice to meet you. B. Thanks anyway. C. Very interesting. D

3、. Not bad.6. A: Are you going to buy a house?B: _A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I do.C. Im sorry.D. Its my pleasure.7. A: Have you read todays newspaper? B: _ A. Please do. B. Not yet. C. Yes, I know. D. Most of the time.8. A: What time do you usually go to work? B: _ A. Its early. B. Eight hours. C. Yes, Id

4、 love to. D. At half past eight.9. A: Have you received my letter? B: _ A. Nothing serious. B. No, thank you. C. Yes. I have. D. Its terrible.10.A: Do you often go shopping at weekends? B: _ A. Yes, I often go. B. Yes, I do. C. No, not yet. D. No, thanks.Part Two对话是一种合作，合作就要有合作的原则。合作原则有四条准则：1）量的准则自己

5、所说的话达到交谈的现时目的所需求的详尽程度。不能比所要求的更多。2）质的准则不要说自己认为是不真实的或缺乏足够证据的话。 3）关系准则说话要切题,要有关联，不说和话题无关的话。4）方式准则简明扼要，话语要有条理,不用语义含糊的词语。 1. A: How long can I keep the book? B: _ A. Yes. You can keep it. B. No. Im afraid you should return it now. C. Three weeks. D. You can take it at any time you want.2. A: Why are you

6、studying English? B: _ A. Because, you know, English is really important for Chinese students. B. God knows, everybody says they need to learn English. C. English is so beautiful a language. Its the first working language in the United Nations. D. I work at the front desk of a big hotel here. I need

7、 English badly for my job.3. A: OK, how would you like to pay? B: _ A. Do you take credit cards? B. Im looking for a sweater. C. Thats nice. Can I try it on? D. Thank you. Ill have it.4. A: Excuse me. Could you show me the way to the nearest subway station?B: _A. Anytime. Its far from here, isnt it?

8、 B. Do you want me to go with you? C. No problem. What can I do for you? D. Of course. Go down this street and turn right.5. A: You look more beautiful in such a nice dress. B: _ A. Not at all. This is an old dress. B. Thank you. My mother bought it for me 3 years ago. C. Thanks. But I dont like it

9、very much. D. It is nice, but its very cheap.6. A: Im really getting fed up with the salespersons who keep calling.B:_A. I hope its nothing serious. B. They are so stupid!C. So am I. Its so annoying.D. You are right. Forget it.7. A: Im anxious to get started on our project. Can we meet sometime befo

10、re the weekend? B: _ A. Never mind. Shall we meet on Sunday? B. Your project? I have no time studying your project. C. What about Friday morning? Ill have time to go to the library that afternoon. D. OK. Library is the best place for us to meet.8. A: What did you think of the movie? B: _ A. Sorry, I

11、 didnt have time to go to the movies. B. The movie was made in India. C. The ticket of the movie was inexpensive. D. It was worth neither the time nor the money.9. A: Good to see you. You look more fit and better. B: _ A. Thanks. I had a lot of exercise and drank vegetable juice everyday. B. Sorry.

12、I dont think I am more fit. Actually, I caught a bad cold. C. Yes. Im much more fit. And you? D. Im glad to see you too. Though Im not much better that ever before.10.A: How annoying. I cant figure out a solution to this problem. Can you help me? B: _ A. Why dont you do it yourself? B. OK. Though it

13、s beyond me, let me try. C. You shouldnt feel annoyed. After all, its your own problem. D. Well, Im afraid I cant at the moment.Part Three Man: The streets are covered with snow.Woman: Thats true. It has been snowing for a whole day.Question: Whats the weather like.A. Snowy.B. Cloudy.C. Windy.D. Rai

14、ny.2. Woman: You know I dont like to travel by plane. Man: Yes, I see. Then, lets go there by train.Question: How will the two speakers probably travel?A. By car.B. By train.C. By plane.D. By ship.3. Man： Is this the right way to the police Station？Woman：No. Its in the opposite direction.Question：Wh

15、ats the man doing？A. Calling the police.B. Booking a ticket.C. Giving information.D. Asking the way.4. Man: Whats wrong with me, doctor?Woman: Nothing serious. Youve just got a cold.Question: Whats the probably relationship between the two speakers? A. Patient and doctor. B. Husband and wife. C. Tea

16、cher and student. D. Manager and secretary.5. Woman: My mobile phone doesnt work. Man: Why dont you have it repaired? Question: Whats the womans suggestion?A. Buy a new phone. B. Use her phone. C. Have the phone repaired. D. Try the phone again.Part Four1. Woman: Tim, why dont you like Sue? She seem

17、s to be a very good girl. Man: A very good girl? She always has her nose in the air.Question: Why doesnt Tim like Sue?A. Sue has cheated him.B. Sue looks down upon him.C. Sue is bad-tempered.D. Sues nose is ugly.2. Woman: Kate always stays in her own world and lives in a dream. Man: I dont think she

18、 can find a peaceful mind this way. Shell have to face the reality sooner or later.Question: Whats wrong with Kate?A. She is not satisfied with her life.B. She isolates herself from the outside world.C. She can find a peaceful life only in her dreams.D. She cant be at peace with others3. Woman：We ar

19、e going to go away on vacation . Can you hear me？Man：Im all ears.Question：What does the man mean？A. He is listening attentively.B. He couldnt care less.C. He likes the womans idea.D. He is against the womans plan.4. Man: Did you make a reservation on the 9:00 flight for me?Woman: I thought you wante

20、d to take the 8:30 one. Its too late to change now.Question: Whats the problem? A. The woman made no reservation. B. The woman misunderstood the man. C. The woman made the reservation for the 9.00 flight. D. The woman changed the reservation.5. Woman: Does a half gallon of fresh milk still sell for

21、$1. 50? Man: Yes, but today if you buy two half-gallons, the second is only half price. Question: How much will the man pay for a gallon of fresh milk today?A. $2.75. B. $2.25. （$1.5+0.75） C. $1.50. D. $3.00.II学位英语写作指导I.写作步骤第一段概述：提出当今社会的普遍观点或现象，热门话题。第二段正文：出现这种现象的原因用三个论点来说明。如果原因难叙述就写影响。如果是辨证型要有两个回合。

22、第三段总结：我认为：解决问题的办法及建议，简要结论，提出展望。II.写作模板1（150字）第一段概述（大约40字）：When it comes to the topic of_（作文的话题及某种社会现象，一般是作文标题）. Some people hold the idea that _ （人们的看法，观点）. As far as Im concerned, I think_ （我的看法，观点）. So I firmly support (object to) the_（观点）.第二段正文（大约70字）：There are several reasons for this_（这种现象或某种观点

23、）, but in general, they come down to three major ones , which listed as follows. To start with _(第一个原因) . That is to say_ (扩展介绍). Whats more _ (带来的影响). Secondly, _(第二个原因). Besides_ (扩展介绍). As a result of_(带来的影响). And finally_(第三个原因或者影响). Even more_(扩展介绍). Not only _ but also _ (带来的影响). Obviously, it

24、 is high time that we_( 本段小结).第三段总结（大约40字）： To sum up, I insist that_ （我的看法，观点）.It is necessary that effective actions should be taken to solve the problem. On one hand,_ (给出建议). And on the other hand,_( 给出建议). I believe all these measures will certainly help to _（改变某种现象，进一步完善）.III.单一话题议论文选题1. Digit

25、al Education2. The Impact of the Internet on3. Personal Quality of a University Student4. Plagiarism(剽窃) in Academic Field5. Attention Should Be Given to the Study of Chinese6. Effects of Financial Crisis on College Students7. Drug Abuse 8. Keeping a Good MoodIV.写作模板2（150字）第一段概述（大约40字）：Nowadays, whe

26、n it comes to the _（作文的话题及某种社会现象，一般是作文标题）, the answers may vary from person to person. Some people hold the idea that_（第一种看法，观点）， but others argue that_（第二种看法，观点）. As for as Im concerned, both _（上述观点一） and _（上述观点二）I will _（陈述我的观点）for the following reasons.第二段正文（大约70字）：In my opinion, _（第一种看法，观点）can b

27、ring_ to_ (优势或者劣势). For one thing_ (阐述理由). And it is usually _（扩展). Whats more _ (带来的后果及影响). Despite many obvious advantages of the first opinion, we can still find the second one also has some advantages when compared with the first. First of all _（阐述理由）. Because of_（扩展）. Even more _ (带来的后果及影响). （第

28、一个对比回合中，观点一与观点二必须有很好的对应。第二个回合跟第一回合要求一样，要有比较对应）第三段总结（大约40字）：From what has been discussed above, we can draw the conclusion. It is undoubted that _（第一种看法，观点）is as important as_（第二种看法，观点）. So as for me, I agree to take the middle road. They both will play extremely important role in our modern society.

29、 Only in this way can we become_（总结，展望，呼吁）V. 辩证对比话题议论文选题1. On Knowledge and Ability2. Sport Spirits and Virtues of Our Nation3. Advantage and Disadvantage of Advertising4. Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?5. Competition or Co-operation6. Should University Students Go in for Business?7. Overseas Study

30、 at an Early Age or Adult8. Is the Rise of Shanzhai Culture benefit?II. Translation Part One1.The great cause of reform being carried out by Chinese people is without precedent in history.2.This research project has further proved that fireworks have originated in China .3.As such the event evoked c

31、uriosity and awe in most of us.4.Having to work to stay alive to build a future gives ones efforts a tough moral simplicity.5. In a place that has seen so many changes, it takes some effort to imagine the untouched forest of two hundred years ago.6.Everyone has his inherent ability, which is easily

32、concealed by habits7.We have reasons to believe that physical punishment should be strictly prohibited8.For most young people, it is not pleasant experience on their first days on campus9. Nice to see you again, it is really a small world 10. As is known to all, fake and inferior commodities harm th

33、e interests of consumers.1.史无前例的2.起源于中国3.像所说明的一样4.为了生计而劳动5.很难想象6.很容易被习惯掩盖 7.体罚应该严格禁止 8.校园生活刚开始的日子 9.看来咱们俩有点缘分 10.假冒伪劣商品 Part Two1.What Ganville Islands management calls an urban park is a place like no other.2.Over the past few weeks, his every waking moment has been spent poring over his medical bo

34、oks.3. Cyberspace communication is expanding by leaps and bounds with millions of people browsing websites daily.4. I commended the girl on the excellent job she had done, I later wrote to commend her to her employer.5.Men have wanted to live longer without growing old for thousands of yeas, and hav

35、e invariably been disappointed. 6.We wish to convey to you our hearty congratulations.7. We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thoughts. we realized that it was too dangerous.8. He tried to save it, but in vain.9. I like cooking, but more often than not, I just eat instant noodles when I g

36、et home.10. I have also heard of what he sail, dont take it personally.1.是一个独一无二的地方2.钻研医学书籍3.正在高速扩大4.后来我又写信给她的老板表扬5.然而他们总是失望6.我们衷心的祝贺7.经再三考虑8.可是白费力气9.但我通常只吃方便面10.不要觉得这是针对你的Part Three1.Computers will permit a degree of individual instruction that in the past was available only to the rich.2.During th

37、at battle a large number of men perished from hunger and thirst due to the severe shortage of food.3. The whole life, so to speak, is involved in the pursuit of good life.4.The prices were so wretchedly low that the goods were almost offered free.5. The coming of spring always reminded me of the gre

38、en and gold day in 1948.6.The cotton out put was four times greater than that of 2004 because of good weather.7. He tried to save it, but in vain.8. This issue is becoming a matter of concern for more and more people, especially for parents and experts in education.9.An increasing number of people a

39、re beginning to realize that education is not complete with graduation.10.The importance of traffic safety can not be overemphasized.1.这种授课形式以往只向有钱人提供 2.由于食物严重短缺 3.在于追求美好的生活 4.几乎是白给 5.春天的来临6.比2004年增长了3倍 7.可是白费力气 8.已被关注9.教育不能随着毕业而结束 10.无论怎么强调都不为过 Part Four1.If you dont follow the objective law, you w

40、ill be doomed/destined to fail.2. His strong belief that she was withholding things from him did not have any basis in fact.3.The new system now allows faxes to be sent around the word with minimum effort and maximum security.4.The move was characterized as a major breakthrough for energy and indust

41、rial cooperation between the two countries.5. We must in no case do anything that goes against the interest of the people.6.There being nothing to do, we played games.7. In case of fire, ring the alarm bell.8. It is essential that these application forms be sent as early as possible.9. If I were ric

42、h, I would have bought that house last year .10.Nowhere in the city will you find a man to help you1.1. 你注定要失败的 2. 她对他有所隐瞒 3. 以省事,最安全的方式传送到世界各地 4. 重大突破 5. 违背人民的利益 6. 没有什么可做 7. 如果发生火灾 8. 尽早寄出去 9. 买了那栋房子 10. 能找到人帮你 Part Five1.Because of its interactivity and accessibility ,the internet has activated n

43、ew interest in home study programs（激发了人们对自学课程的兴趣）.2.I was in a dreadful plight, I had lost my money and missed the last bus home（又没赶上回家的末班车）.3. As their life has been bettered（随着生活水平的提高）, going on tours out in the holidays has become a fashionable pastime for some people.4. By their observations ove

44、r a long period（通过一段时间的观察）, the research workers found it hard to correlate the two sets of figurers.5. It began as fashion（这种情况始于一种时尚）, signified by the growth of long hair for men, and ended up as something political.6.You should make the best of (充分利用) this valuable opportunity.7.The regulation d

45、oesnt come/go into effect（生效）until the first of March.8. He finished the job at the expense of his health (以健康为代价).9. But for your help (要不是你帮忙）, I would not have finished the task by myself.10. His tastes are in harmony with mine（和我相同）.Part Six1.The young generation has much difficulty understandin

46、g（很难理解）why their ancestors had to focus their minds upon work as the central concern of existence.2.It was clear that the government failed to revive the economy（未能使经济复苏）last year.3. we were given advance warning（由于事先得到了警报）, so we were able to minimize the effects of the storm.4. Since its publicati

47、on this book has been under siege from all work of life（社会各阶层）.5.The first major attempt to use computer animation in a feature film became , to a large extent（在很大程度上）,the novelty of the medium itself.6.The girl is too young to be separated from her parents（和她的父母分开）.7. Please bring the problem forwa

48、rd（将问题提出来）at the next meeting.8. My mother wanted me to go in for teaching（从事教育工作）.9. I wish I could have slept longer this morning（今天早晨多睡一会），but I had to get up and come to class.10. No sooner had he got off the train（他刚下火车）than his girlfriend ran to him.Part Seven1.Todays situation, with everyone

49、having instantaneous access to millions of sources, is without precedent（是史无前例的）.2.A clever politician knows well how to manipulate the public opium and take advantage of his supporters（利用支持者）.3.To effectively raise our productivity ,we should bring in advanced management experience（吸收国外先进的管理经验）.4.

50、But only in the last few years (但只是在最近几年里)，have scientists begun to understand the bodys responses to weightlessness.5. The origins of many counties（很多国家的起源）become gradually obscure in the mists of time.6.The guides play an important role in helping the tourists get rid of bad habits（帮助游客克服习惯）.7.We

51、shouldnt ignore what happens even if it is difficult for people to accept（即使人们难以接受）.8.However hard the task is, we must try our best to complete it on time（必须尽力准时完成任务）.9.The general manager is trying to find a solution to the companys pollution problem（解决公司污染问题的方案）.10.In China ,it is important to in

52、vest in education rather than (to) increase personal wages（而不是增加个人工资）.Part Eight 1 With the life bettered and levels of education higher（随着生活的改善和教育水平的提高）the work ethic is diluted now.2.We should treasure and maintain（珍惜和保持）the cordial relationship established with them in 1990.3.Consumer advocates s

53、ay this may help but will not address the basic problems（但是解决不了根本问题）.4.The genetic blueprint worked out by the Chinese researchers and their counterparts all over the world is nothing less than a biological and medical revolution（不亚于一场生物医学革命）.5.Cutting some sturdy tree branches, I fashioned a rough

54、shelter for myself and was soon asleep（很快睡着了）.6.The programs aim to develop the students ability to analyze and solve problems（学生分析问题和解决问题的能力）.7.Once leaving his parents, John feels that it is hard to make a living on his own（依靠自己谋生很难）.8.To my surprise, no sooner had I started my work than someone finished（我刚开始工作，有人就完成了）.9.Without your timely help, we couldnt have succeeded in the basic problems（我们就不能在这次谈判中获得成功）.10.John looked around and caught a man putting his hand into the pocket of a passenger（把手放进一个乘客的口袋里）.Part Nine1.A