1996年全国考研英语真题.doc

1996年全国考研英语真题 Section I Structure and Vocabulary Part A Directions: 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 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets. (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（A） [D] good as 2. 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（C） [D] had to be 3. 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） [D] if only 4. Observations were made ________ the children at the beginning and at the end of preschool and first grade. [A] towards [B] of [C] on（B） [D] with 5. 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） [D] making 6. A safety analysis ________ the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, it was never done. [A] would identify [B] will identify [C] would have identified（C） [D] will have identified 7. 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） [D] that of last year’s 8. For there ________ successful communication, there must be attentiveness and involvement in the discussion itself by all present. [A] is [B] to be [C] will be（B） [D] being 9. There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I read recently ________ what he thought was a reason for this American characteristic. [A] giving [B] gave [C] to give（A） [D] given 10. 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（C） [D] what is Part B Directions: 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 by train, because I the idea of in an airplane in bad weather.（[A] went） 12. It’s essential that people able to resist the impact by the transition from economy to market economy.（[B] psychologically） 13. Some bosses dislike people their responsibilities; they keep important matters in their own hands.（[A] allowing） 14. Each cigarette which a person smokes harm, and eventually may get a serious disease from effect.（[C] he） 15. , ambitious students to succeed in their studies than little ambition.（[B] are more likely） 16. much research, there are still certain elements the life cycle of the insect that not fully .（[C] are） 17. In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and in Germany until of Nazism he was driven Germany because he was a Jew.（[C] when） 18. The data from the whirling around Mars that there is much evidence that huge thunderstorms about the equator of the planet.（[B] two spacecraft） 19. Generally speaking, the bird flying our path is observed, and staying on the tree near is passed by without any notice of it.（[D] taken） 20. Mercury’s velocity is greater than that it completes more than four revolutions around the Sun in the time takes the Earth to complete .（[C] it） Part C Directions: 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） [D] cut off 22. She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend ________ here so that she could learn more about the city. [A] sometimes [B] some time [C] sometime（B） [D] some times 23. 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） [D] acquainted 24. He does not ________ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible. [A] equal [B] match [C] qualify（C） [D] fit 25. Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been ________ the goal of a practical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules. [A] pursuing [B] chasing [C] reaching（A） [D] winning 26. The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that ________ the speakers stopped for refreshments. [A] at large [B] at intervals [C] at ease（B） [D] at random 27. 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） [D] alternative 28. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a ________ character. [A] gracious [B] suspicious [C] unique（B） [D] particular 29. 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（A） [D] interaction 30. I didn’t say anything like that at all. You are purposely ________ my ideas to prove your point. [A] revising [B] contradicting [C] distorting（C） [D] distracting 31. 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） [D] independently 32. 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（A） [D] hold up 33. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her ________ attitude toward customers. [A] impartial [B] mild [C] hostile（C） [D] opposing 34. I ________ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column. [A] express [B] confess [C] verify（D） [D] acknowledge 35. It is strictly ________ that access to confidential documents is denied to all but a few. [A] secured [B] forbidden [C] regulated（C） [D] determined 36. 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（B） [D] convention 37. 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） [D] in honor of 38. Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am ________ to carrying out the plan. [A] obliged [B] committed [C] engaged（B） [D] resolved 39. 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（A） [D] made out 40. 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） [D] gear Section II Cloze Test Directions: 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, do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed for foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if is missing a deficiency disease becomes . Vitamins are similar because they are made of the same elements -- usually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. They are different their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin one or more specific functions in the body. enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for vitamins. Many people, , 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（C） [D] never 42. [A] shifting [B] transferring [C] altering（D） [D] transforming 43. [A] any [B] some [C] anything（A） [D] something 44. [A] serious [B] apparent [C] severe（B） [D] fatal 45. [A] mostly [B] partially [C] sometimes（C） [D] rarely 46. [A] in that [B] so that [C] such that（A） [D] except that 47. [A] undertakes [B] holds [C] plays（D） [D] performs 48. [A] Supplying [B] Getting [C] Providing（B） [D] Furnishing 49. [A] exceptional [B] exceeding [C] excess（C） [D] external 50. [A] nevertheless [B] therefore [C] moreover（A） [D] meanwhile Section III Reading Comprehension Directions: 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 1 Tight-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 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. 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.（B） [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（A） [D] a principle for job evaluation 53. 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） [D] it forces him to become clearly aware of himself 54. 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（A） [D] desirable to present Text 2 With 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 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（B） [D] shrinkage of audience 56. 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 cooperations.（C） [D] Its existence as a broadcasting organization. 57. The BBC’