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2021年同等学力申硕学位英语考试历年真题详解2021年同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语水平全国统一考试题库【历年真题（视频讲解）＋章节题库＋模拟试题】题库目录•第一部分历年真题[视频讲解]•2019年同等学力英语真题及详解•2018年同等学力英语真题及详解•2017年同等学力英语真题及详解[视频讲解]•2016年同等学力英语真题及详解[视频讲解]•2015年同等学力英语真题及详解[视频讲解]•2014年同等学力英语真题及详解[视频讲解]•2013年同等学力英语真题及详解[视频讲解]•第二部分章节题库•第一章口语交际•◇完成对话•◇完成访谈或问答•第二章词汇•◇选择替换•◇选择填空•第三章阅读理解A节（多项选择）•◇教育文化类•◇科普科技类•◇商业经济类•◇家庭情感类•◇生态环境类•◇医疗健康类•◇艺术文学类•◇政治法律类•◇社会生活类•◇社会问题类•◇其他•第四章阅读理解B节（两种备选题型）•◇多项选择•◇选择搭配•第五章完形填空•◇教育文化类•◇科普科技类•◇经济管理类•◇人物记述类•◇生态环境类•◇政治法律类•◇社会生活类•◇社会问题类•◇其他•第六章短文完成•第六章短文完成•第七章英译汉•◇经济类•◇文化类•◇环保类•◇科技类•◇旅游类•◇社会热点类•◇文学类•◇其他•第八章写作•◇提纲作文•◇看图作文•◇描述图表•第三部分模拟试题•2021年同等学力英语考试模拟试题及详解（一）•2021年同等学力英语考试模拟试题及详解（二）•内容简介同等学力英语题库包括历年真题、章节题库和模拟试题三部分。
具体如下：第一部分为历年真题。
精选2013～2019年考试真题，既可以体验真实考试，也可以测试自己的水平。
每套真题均提供名师详细解析。
其中2013～2017年试题附带名师高清视频讲解。
第二部分为章节题库。
遵循最新《同等学力英语水平全国统一考试大纲》，按照最新的考试题型的章目编排，共分为口语交际、词汇、阅读理解、完形填空等8章。
同等学力申硕英语真题及答案一、听力理解1. A) The man is looking for a new job.B) The man is planning to start his own business.C) The man is considering taking a vacation.D) The man is discussing his career plans with a friend.答案：B2. A) The woman is late for the meeting.B) The woman is worried about the weather.C) The woman is concerned about her presentation.D) The woman is discussing her travel plans.答案：C二、词汇与语法3. The company has recently ________ a new marketing strategy.A) implementedB) demonstratedC) speculatedD) deteriorated答案：A4. Despite the heavy rain, the construction work was ________on schedule.A) postponedB) acceleratedC) delayedD) maintained答案：D三、阅读理解Passage 1In the past decade, the use of renewable energy sources has grown significantly. This trend is driven by the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need for sustainable development. Governments around the world are investing in research and development to improve the efficiency of renewable energy technologies.5. What is the main reason for the growth in renewable energy use?A) Economic benefitsB) Environmental concernsC) Technological advancementsD) Government policies答案：B6. What does the passage suggest about the future of renewable energy?A) It will be replaced by nuclear energy.B) It will continue to grow.C) It will face significant challenges.D) It will be limited to certain regions.答案：BPassage 2The digital transformation of businesses has led to an increase in the demand for skilled professionals in the field of information technology. Companies are now seeking individuals with expertise in areas such as data analysis, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence to stay competitive in the global market.7. What is the primary focus of the passage?A) The impact of digital transformation on businesses.B) The need for skilled professionals in IT.C) The challenges faced by companies in the digital age.D) The role of artificial intelligence in business.答案：B8. According to the passage, what are companies looking for in potential employees?A) Experience in traditional industries.B) Knowledge of data analysis and cybersecurity.C) Proficiency in foreign languages.D) Expertise in marketing and sales.答案：B四、写作9. Write an essay on the topic "The Importance of Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century". Your essay should be no less than 300 words.答案：Lifelong learning has become an essential aspect of personal and professional development in the 21st century. With the rapid pace of technological advancements and the ever-changing global landscape, individuals must continuously update their skills and knowledge to remain relevant and competitive. This essay will discuss the importance of lifelong learning and its impact on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.Firstly, lifelong learning enables individuals to adapt to new technologies and work environments. As industries evolve and new job roles emerge, the ability to learn and apply new skills is crucial for career advancement and job security. For instance, professionals in the field of software development must continuously learn about new programming languages and frameworks to stay current in their field.Secondly, organizations benefit from a workforce that engages in lifelong learning. A skilled and knowledgeable workforce can lead to increased productivity, innovation, and competitiveness. Companies that invest in the professional development of their employees are more likely to attract and retain top talent, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the organization.Lastly, society as a whole benefits from a population that values lifelong learning. A well-educated and skilled workforce can drive economic growth, improve public health, and foster social cohesion. Moreover, lifelong learning promotes a culture of curiosity and critical thinking, which is vital for addressing complex social issues and fostering a sense of civic responsibility.In conclusion, lifelong learning is not just a personal endeavor but a collective responsibility. It is essential for individuals to stay competitive, for organizations to thrive, and for society to progress. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, the commitment to lifelong learning will be a key determinant of success.请注意，以上内容仅为示例，实际的同等学力申硕英语真题及答案可能会有所不同。
2017年研究生学位英语考试真题(部分)篇一：2017年考研英语一二真题及详细解析绝密★启用前2017年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（一）（科目代码201）考生注意事项1.答题前，考生必须在试题册指定位置上填写考生姓名和考生编号；在答题卡指定位置上填写报考单位、考生姓名和考生编号，并涂写考生编号信息点。
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2017年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（一）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Could a hug a day keep the doctor away? The answer may be a resounding―yes!‖of health benefits to your body and mind. Believe it or not, aIn a recent study 5 over 400 health adults, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania examined the effects of perceived social support and the to the virus .People who perceived greater social support were less that the stress-reducing among those who got a cold, the ones who felt greater social support and received more―Hugging protects people who are under stress from the13 risk for colds that’s usuallywith stress,‖ notes Sheldon Cohen, a professor of psychology at Carnegie. Hugging ―is a marker of intimacy and helpsthe feeling that others difficulty.‖the stress-reducing , health-related benefits of hugging to the release of oxytocin, often called ―the bonding hormone‖it promotesattachment in relationships, including that betweenmother and their newborn babies. Oxytocin is made primarily in the central lower part of the brain , and some of it is mood, behavior and physiology.1．[A] Unlike [B] Besides [C] Despite [D] Throughout2．[A] connected [B] restricted [C] equal [D] inferior 3．[A] choice [B] view [C] lesson [D] host4．[A] recall [B] forget [C] avoid [D] keep5．[A] collecting [B] involving [C] guiding [D] affecting 6．[A] of [B] in [C] at [D] on7．[A] devoted [B] exposed [C] lost [D] attracted8．[A] across [B] along [C] down [D] out9．[A] calculated [B] denied [C] doubted [D] imagined10．[A] served [B] required [C] restored [D] explained 11．[A] Even [B] Still [C] Rather [D] Thus12．[A] defeats [B] symptoms [C] tests [D] errors13．[A] minimized [B] highlighted [C] controlled [D] increased14．[A] equipped [B] associated [C] presented [D] compared 15．[A] assess16．[A] in the face of17．[A] transfer18．[A] because19．[A] emerges20．[A] experiences[B] moderate [B] in the form of [B] commit [B] unless [B] vanishes [B] combines [C] generate [C] in the way of [C] attribute [C] though [C] remains [C] justifies [D] record [D] in the name of [D] return [D] until [D] decreases [D]influences Section II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B,C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1First two hours , now three hours—this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight , at least at some major airports with increasingly massive security lines.Americans are willing to tolerate time-consuming security procedures in return for increased safety. The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804,which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea ,provides another tragic reminder of why. But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too littlesecurity in returnundermines public support for the process. And it should: Wasted time is a drag on Americans’ economic and private lives, not to mention infuriating.Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons---both fake and real—past airport security nearly every time they tried .Enhanced security measures since then, combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving Chicago’s O’Hare International .It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security has become —but the lines are obvious.Part of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel , so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line. Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes. Another factor may be that more people are trying to overpack their carry-on bags to avoidchecked-baggage fees, though the airlines strongly dispute this.There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire: Eoll more people in thePreCheck program. PreCheck is supposed to be a win-win for travelers and the TSA. Passengers who pass abackground check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes. This allows the TSA wants to eoll 25 million people in PreCheck.It has not gotten anywhere close to that, and one big reason is sticker shock. Passengers must pay $85 every five years to process their background checks. Since the beginning, this price tag has been PreCheck’s fatal flaw. Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level. But Congress should look into doing sodirectly, by helping to finance PreCheck eollment or to cut costs in other TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines. It is long past time to make the program work.21. The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804 is mentioned to_____.[A] explain American’s tolerance of current security checks[B] stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide[C]highlight the necessity of upgrading major airport[D] emphasize the importance of privacy protection22. Which of the following contributes to long waits at major airports?[A]New restrictions on carry-on bags[B]The declining efficiency of the TSA[C]An increase in the number of travellers[D] Frequent unexpected secret checks23. The word″expedited″(Liner 4,) is closet in meaning to____.[A] quieter [B] cheaper[C] wider [D] faster24. One problem with the PreCheck program is______.[A] a dramatic reduction of its scale[B]its wrongly-directed implementation[C] the government’s reluctance to back it[D] an ueasonable price for eollment25. Which of the following would be the best for the text ?[A]Less Screening for More Safety[B]PreCheck-a Belated Solution[C]Getting Stuck in Security Lines[D]Underused PreCheck LanesText 2―The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers,‖ wrote Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, in 1897. Starwatchers were among the most esteemedmembers of Hawaiian society. Sadly, all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today. Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT), a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanity’s view of the issue is the TMT’s planned location on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcanoworshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko , that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens. But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the world’s most powerfultelescopes. Rested in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Kea’s peak rises above the bulk of our planet’s dense atmosphere, where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity.篇二：2017考研英语真题目录目录第一部分19801981198219831984 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………1 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………2 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………4 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………7 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………1019851419801819811919822019832119842219852319861987198810198916199022198627198727198828198928199029 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第二部分年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………1 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………4 年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题……………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第三部分199119921993199120199220199321年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………1年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………7年研究生入学考试英语试究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第四部分19941995199619971998199920002001199464199564199665199765199866199967200067200168200220032004200223200326200430 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………1 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………8 年研究生入学考试英语试究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………23 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………31 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………39 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………47 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………55 年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第五部分年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………1年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………8年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………15 年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第六部分200520062007200820102005572006年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………1 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………10 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………20 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………29 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………38 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………47 年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………6120076771200976201080 年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………第七部分2011201220132014201520114620125055201459201564年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………1 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………10 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………19 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………27 年研究生入学考试英语试题…………………………………………………………………36 年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………年研究生入学考试英语试题答案………………………………………………………………最新1年试题2016年研究生入学考试英语试题...........................................................................1 2016年研究生入学考试英语试题答案 (11)篇三：2017年考研管综真题试题及解析(全套)Born to win2017全国硕士研究生入学统一考试管理类专业学位联考综合能力试题一、问题求解（本大题共5小题，每小题3分，共45分）下列每题给出5个选项中，只有一个是符合要求的，请在答题卡上将所选择的字母涂黑。
同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语-阅读理解(四)(总分：30.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、专项练习(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：6.00)The worst thing about television and radio is that they entertain us, saving us the trouble of entertaining ourselves.A hundred years ago, before all these devices were invented, if a person wanted to entertain himself with a song or a piece of music, he would have to do the singing himself or pick up a violin and play it. Now, all he has to do is turn on the radio or TV. As a result, singing and music have declined.Italians used to sing all the time. Now, they only do it in Hollywood movies. Indian movies are mostly a series of songs and dances wrapped around silly stories. As a result, they don"t do much singing in Indian villages anymore. Indeed, ever since radio first came to life, there has been a terrible decline in amateur singing throughout the world.There are two reasons for this sad decline: One, human beings are astonishingly lazy. Put a lift in a building, and people would rather take it than climb even two flights of steps. Similarly, invent a machine that sings, and people would rather let the machine sing than sing themselves. The other reason is people are easily embarrassed. When there is a famous, talented musician readily available by pushing a button, which amateur violinist or pianist would want to try to entertain family or friends by himself?These earnest reflections came to me recently when two CDs arrived in the mail: They are historic recordings of famous writers reading their own works. It was thrilling to hear the voices from a long dead past in the late 19th century. But today, reading out loud anything is no longer common. Today, we sing songs to our children until they are about two, we read simple books to them till they are about five, and once they have learnt to read themselves, we become deaf. We"re alive only to the sound of the TV and the stereo.I count myself extremely lucky to have been born before TV became so common. I was about six before TV appeared. To keep us entertained, my mother had to do a good deal of singing and tell us endless tales. It was the same in many other homes. People spoke a language; they sang it, they recited it; it was something they could feel.Professional actors" performance is extraordinarily revealing. But I still prefer my own reading. Because it"s mine. For the same reason, people find karaoke liberating. It is almost the only electronic thing that gives them back their own voice. Even if their voices are hoarse and hopelessly out of tune. At least it is meaningful self-entertainment.（分数：6.00）(1).The main idea of this passage is that ______.（分数：1.00） and radio can amuse us with beautiful songs and music and radio have weakened our interest in entertaining ourselvesC.people should not be too lazy or embarrassed to singD.parents should sing songs and read books aloud to their children(2).According to the passage, Indians ______.（分数：1.00）A.only sing songs in HollywoodB.are no longer fond of musicC.only sing and dance in villagesD.don"t sing much nowadays(3).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the decline in amateur singing?（分数：1.00）A.It is easier for people to please themselves with songs through TV.B.People don"t want to take the trouble to sing songs themselves.C.Amateurs feel shy if they cannot sing as well as the professionals.D.Famous and talented musicians are always willing to entertain people.(4).On hearing the voices of the famous writers of a long time past, the author was ______.（分数：1.00）A.very excitedB.very frightenedC.very nervousD.very surprised(5).By stating "We are alive only to the sound of the TV and the stereo" in paragraph 5, the author means ______.（分数：1.00）A.we come back to life at the music provided by the TV and the stereoB.we only perceive the music provided by the TV and the stereoC.we should sing more than listen to the TV and the stereoD.we should listen to more music on the TV and the stereo(6).The author"s attitude toward karaoke is ______.（分数：1.00）A.negativeB.positiveC.neutralD.indifferent三、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：6.00)If those " mad moments "— when you can"t recall what your friend has told you or where you left your keys—are becoming more frequent, mental exercises and a healthy brain diet may help. Just as bodies require more maintenance with the passing years, so do brains, which scientists now know show signs of aging as early as the 20s and 30s. "Brain aging starts at a very young age, younger than any of us have imagined and these processes continue gradually over the years," said Dr. Gary Small, the director of the Center on Aging at the University of California, Los Angeles. "I"m convinced that it is never too early to get started on a mental or brain-fitness program," he added.In his book, "The Memory Bible," the 51-year-old neuroscientist lists what he refers to as the 10 commandments for keeping the brain young. They include training memory, building skills, minimizing stress, mental exercises, brain food and a healthy lifestyle. It"s a game plan for keeping brain cells sparking and neural networks in tip-top shape."Misplacing your keys a couple of times doesn"t mean you should start labeling your cabinets. Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Our brains can fight back," he said. Small provides the weapons for a full-scale attack. According to him, simple memory tests give an indication of what you are up against and tools such as look, snap and connect are designed to make sure that important things such as names and dates are never forgotten. "So if you want to learn names and faces, for example, you meet Mrs. Beatty and you notice a distinguishing facial feature, maybe a prominent eyebrow," said Small. "You associate the first thing that comes to mind. I think of the actor Warren Beatty so I create a mental snapshot of Warren Beatty kissing her brow. "Small admits it may sound a bit strange but he says it works. " Mental exercises could be anything from doing crossword puzzles and writing with your left hand if you are right handed or learning a language. It could be anything that is fun that people enjoy doing", he added.He also recommends physical exercise, a low-fat diet and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, walnuts and Brazil nuts, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants (抗氧化剂) including blueberries and onions in addition to reducing stress.（分数：6.00）(1).By saying "I think of the actor Warren Beatty so I create . . . her brow" (Paragraph 5), Dr. Small is trying to explain how to use the memory tool of ______.（分数：1.00）A.impressing rapidlyB.minimizing stressC.connecting related thingsD.observing carefully(2).According to Dr. Small, ______.（分数：1.00）A.left-handers may start brain aging later than right-handers doB.learning a foreign language does not help to keep our brain from getting oldC.doing crossword puzzles is a good way to keep us from memory lossD.mental exercises plus healthy diet alone cannot keep us from brain aging(3).The "mad moments" in the first paragraph refers to when we ______.（分数：1.00）A.have some mental problemsB.have lost our important thingsC.don"t listen to what our friends tell us to doD.fail to remember what should be remembered(4).In this passage, the author mainly tells us that ______.（分数：1.00）A.everyone can be forgetful sometimes regardless of one"s ageB.we can prevent our sound mind from aging with certain methodsC.brain aging starts from the time when we are in our 20s and 30sD.memory loss is a sign that shows we are getting old(5).According to this passage, ______.（分数：1.00）A.the game plan for keeping brain cells sparking doesn"t work for everyoneB.Dr. Small"s memory tests can show you what to do about brain agingC.Dr. Small"s advice can help us fight brain aging effectivelyD.our brains can reconstruct memories themselves(6).In the fifth paragraph, the author mainly ______.（分数：1.00）A.provides us with the weapons for attacking othersB.introduces the tools that help us fight against memory lossC.tells us about the important things we should never forgetD.explains the facial features useful for us to remember people四、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Through the years, our view of what leadership is and who can exercise it has changed considerably. Leadership competencies have remained constant, but our understanding of what it is, how it works, and the ways in which people learn to apply it has shifted. We do have the beginnings of a general theory of leadership, from history and social research and above all from the thoughts of reflective practitioners such as Moses, Julius Caesar, and James Madison, and in our own time from such disparate sources of wisdom as Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Mao Tse-tung, and Henry Kissinger, who have very little in common except that they have not only been there but tried with some fairness to speculate on paper about it.But tales and reflective observation are not enough except to convince us that leaders are physically strong and abnormally hard workers. Today we are a little closer to understanding how and who people lead, but it wasn"t easy getting there. Decades of academic analysis have given us more than 350 definitions of leadership. Literally thousands of empirical investigations of leaders have been conducted in the last seventy-five years alone, but no clear understanding exists as to what distinguishes leaders from non-leaders, and perhaps more important, what distinguishes effective leaders from ineffective leaders and effective organizations from ineffective organizations.Never have so many labored so long to say so little. Multiple interpretations of leadership exist,each providing a fragment of insight but each remaining an incomplete and wholly inadequate explanation. Most of these definitions don"t agree with each other, and many of them would seem quite remote to the leaders whose skills are being examined. Definitions reflect fashions, political tides and academic trends. They don"t always reflect reality and sometimes they just represent nonsense. It"s as if what Braque once said about art is also true of leadership: "The only thing that matters in art is the part that cannot be explained. "Many theories of leadership have come and gone. Some looked at the leader. Some looked at the situation. None has stood the test of time. With such a track record, it is understandable why leadership research and theory have been so frustrating as to deserve the label " the La Brea Tar Pits " of organizational inquiry. Located in Los Angeles, these asphalt pits house the remains of a long sequence of prehistoric animals that came to investigate but never left the area.（分数：6.00）(1).In regard of leadership competencies, the author suggests that people have ______.（分数：1.00）A.believed in their existenceB.learned to apply them extensivelyC.found it very difficult to acquire themD.been unable to realize their importance(2).Several big names are mentioned in the first paragraph mainly to show their ______.（分数：1.00）A.different styles of leadershipB.effective exercise of leadershipC.contributions to the theory of leadershipD.wisdom in applying the theory of leadership(3).According to the author, people"s opinions of leadership are on the whole quite ______.（分数：1.00）A.dividedB.originalC.misleadingD.sophisticated(4).The author thinks that ______.（分数：1.00）A.many people have labored to be leadersB.leaders are beyond our understandingC.the essence of leadership has not been graspedD.the definitions of leadership should vary(5)."The La Brea Tar Pits" in paragraph 4 probably signifies things that ______.（分数：1.00）A.can be traced back to the prehistoric ageB.are traps for those who want to inquireC.are located in one place foreverD.don"t deserve full investigation(6).This passage is mainly concerned with ______.（分数：1.00）A.the inconsistent theories of leadershipB.the famous leaders and their theoriesC.the changes in the trend of leadershipD.the inaccurate definitions of leadership五、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Without question there are plenty of bargains to be had at sales time—particularly at the top-quality shops whose reputation depends on having only the best and newest goods in stock each season. They tend, for obvious reasons, to be the fashion or seasonal goods which in due coursebecome the biggest bargains.It is true that some goods are specially brought in for the sales but these too can provide exceptional value. A manufacturer may have the end of a range left on his hands and be glad to sell the lot off cheaply to shops; or he may have a surplus of a certain material which he is glad to make up and get rid of cheaply; or he may be prepared to produce a special line at low cost merely to keep his employees busy during a slack period. He is likely to have a good many "seconds" available and if their defects are trifling these may be particularly good bargains. Nevertheless, sales do offer a special opportunity for sharp practices and shoppers need to be extra critical. For example the "second" should be clearly marked as such and not sold as if they were perfect. (The term "substandard", incidentally, usually indicates a more serious defect than "seconds".) More serious is the habit of marking the price down from an alleged previous price which is in fact fictitious. Misdescription of this and all other kinds is much practiced by the men who run one day sales of carpets in church halls and the like. As the sellers leave the district the day after the sale there is little possibility of redress . In advertising sales, shops may say "only 100 left" when in fact they have plenty more; conversely they may say "10 000 at half-price" when only a few are available at such a drastic reduction. If ever the warning "let the buyer beware" were necessary it is during sales.（分数：6.00）(1).Which kind of goods can be among the best bargains?（分数：1.00）A.Cheapest goods.B.Newest goods.C.Seasonal goods.D.Goods in stock.(2).The second paragraph deals with all of the following types of goods EXCEPT ______.（分数：1.00）A.surplus goodsB.low-cost goodsC.the end lot goodsD.exceptionally valued goods(3).In order to maintain his business during a bad time, a manufacturer may ______.（分数：1.00）A.have his goods produced at low costB.sell his goods at a very- low priceC.have his employees sell his goodsD.try to produce high quality goods(4).The passage suggests that "seconds" ______.（分数：1.00）A.are of better quality than "substandard goods"B.attract buyers as particularly good bargainsC.are defective but marked as perfectD.are goods with serious defects(5).The word "redress" in paragraph 4 probably means ______.（分数：1.00）A.dressing againB.change of addresspensation for something wrongD.selling the same product at different prices(6).During sales shoppers should ______.（分数：1.00）A.find the best bargains at every opportunityB.beware of being cheatedC.buy things that are necessaryD.pay more attention to the price六、Passage Five(总题数：1，分数：6.00)How many of today"s ailments, or even illnesses, are purely psychological? And how far can these be alleviated by the use of drugs? For example a psychiatrist concerned mainly with the emotional problems of old people might improve their state of mind somewhat by the use of anti-depressants but he would not remove the root cause of their depression—the feeling of being useless, often unwanted and handicapped by failing physical powers.One of the most important controversies in medicine today is how far doctors, and particularly psychologists, should depend on the use of drugs for "curing" their patients. It is not merely that drugs may have been insufficiently tested and may reveal harmful side effects (as happened in the case of anti-sickness pills prescribed for expectant mothers) but the uneasiness of doctors who feel that they are treating the symptoms of a disease without removing the disease itself. On the other hand, some psychiatrists argue that in many cases (such as chronic depressive illness) it is impossible to get at the root of the illness while the patient is in a depressed state. Even prolonged psychiatric care may have no noticeable effect whereas some people can be lifted out of a depression by the use of drugs within a matter of weeks. These doctors feel not only that they have no right to withhold such treatment, but that the root cause of depression can be tackled better when the patient himself feels better. This controversy is concerned, however, with the serious psychological illnesses. It does not solve the problem of those whose headaches, indigestion, backache, etc. are due to "nerves". Commonly a busy family doctor will ascribe them to some physical cause and as a matter of routine prescribe a drug. Once again the symptoms are being cured rather than the disease itself.It may be true to say, as one doctor suggested recently, that over half of the cases that come to the ordinary doctor"s attention are not purely physical ailments. If this is so, the situation is serious indeed.（分数：6.00）(1).The author thinks that drugs used for treating psychological ills ______.（分数：1.00）A.could be ineffective in some casesually have harmful side effectsC.can greatly alleviate the illnessesD.can remove the root causes(2).The controversy mentioned in the passage focuses on ______.（分数：1.00）A.whether psychologists should use drugs to cure their patientsB.how psychologists should treat their patientsC.the fact that all of the drugs have harmful side effectsD.the extent to which drugs should be used to fight psychological illness(3).The passage indicates that psychologists ______.（分数：1.00）A.find it impossible to remove a psychological diseaseB.feel dissatisfied at treating their patients with drugsC.believe that the root cause of a disease can be ignoredD.can do nothing if the patient is in a depressed state(4).When treating patients with psychological problems, some doctors feel that they ______.（分数：1.00）A.are at a loss for treatmentB.have no right to use drugsC.have to cure their patients by any meansD.should use drugs to treat the symptoms(5).A family doctor would normally consider a headache or backache as a result of ______.（分数：1.00）A.a more serious diseaseB.some emotional problemC.a physical disorderD.prolonged work(6).Regarding the situation of psychological problems the author feels ______.（分数：1.00）A.concernedB.hopelessC.surprisedD.disappointed。
同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语水平全国统一考试历年真题详解及模拟1. Such experience helps promote one's 9alertness to other cultures, as well as a better ap-preciation of one's own culture.（）A.preferenceB. adjustmentC.sensitivityD.response2. If you always try to 8find fault with others, it means that you have gained another short-coming. （）A.ignoreB.criticizeC.impressD.follow3. The election will be 9brought forward to June as so many people are on holiday in July.（）A.prolongedB. adaptedC.postponedD.advanced4.As to the question of refreshments, I should think orange juice and potato chips will be 9sufficient.（）A.enoughB.abundantC.satisfyingD.proper5.Watching these kids grow brings me satisfaction that is difficult to 9surpass. （）A. obtainB.exceedC.describeD.forget6.The journal published a series of articles that reviewed the 9prospects for a new era of “genetic medicine”.（）A. backgroundB.explorationC.surveyD.outlook7.If you don't slow down and take a break, you'll be 9burned out very quickly.（）A. distressedB.anxiousC.exhaustedD.upset8. Following our 9merging with Smith Brothers, the new company will, from now on,be known as Smith and Murphy Inc.（）A. cooperationB.meetingC.agreementbination9.Only native-born citizens are 9eligible for the U. S. Presidency.（）A.requiredB.qualifiedC.selectedD.elected10. It was 38 degrees and the air conditioning 9barely cooled the room.（）A.simplyB.quicklyC.hardlyD.strongly11.There are several different 9options for getting Internet access.（）A.choicesB. definitionsC.channelsD.reasons12. Earth has an atmosphere, which protects the surface from harmful 9rays..（）A.mineralsB. substancesC.gasesD.beams13. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her 9hostile atttude toward customers..（）A. unfriendlyB. optimisticC.impatientD.positive14. Since it is late to change my mind now, I am resolved to 9carry out the plan..（）A.reviseB.implementC.reviewD.improve15. Security guards9 dispersed the crowd that had gathered around the Capitol..（）A.arrestedB.stoppedC.scatteredD.watched16. To start the program, 9insert the disk and follow the instructions..（）A. take outB.turn overC.track downD.put in17. The patient's condition has 9deteriorated since last night..（）A.improvedB.returnedC.worsenedD.changed18. I couldn't afford to fly home, and a train ticket was9likewise beyond my means..（）A.alsoB.nonethelessC.furthermoreD.otherwise19. Despite years of searching, scientists have detected no signs of life 9beyond our own so-lar system..（）A.withinB. besidesC.outsideD.except20.I prefer chicken to fish because I am worried about9accidentally swallowing a small bone..（）A.intentionallyB.unexpectedlyC.anxiouslyD.hurriedly21. Now and in the future, we will live as free people, not in fear and never 9at the mercy of any foreign powers.（）A. in the interest ofB. under the control ofC.for the sake ofD. at the cost of22. Public acceptance of rabbit as an economical source of protein depends on how 9aggressively producers market it.（）A. vigorouslyB.effectivelyC.efficientlyD. Rigorously23. Many New England communities do not permit the construction of a“modernist”building, 9lest it alter their overall architectural integrity.（）A. in case thatB. in spite thatC.for fear thatD. in order that24.Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic9representation of what is conceived to be reality.（）A. imaginationB. impressionC. presentationD. Expression25. Television commercials have been under constant scrutiny for the last few years.（）A.pressureB. reflectionC. examinationD.attack26. The mayor has spent a 9handsome amount of time in his last term working to bring down the tax rate.（）A.sufficientB.plentyC. considerableD. Moderate27. His poor performance may be 9attributed to the lack of motivation.（）A. caused byB.focused onC. taken forD. viewed as28. The new cut in interest rate is meant to 9promote domestic investment.（）A.encourageB. obtainC. publicizeD. Advertise29. Conditions for the growth of this plant are 9optimum in early summer.（）A.most acceptableB.most expressiveC. most tavoriteD. most desirable30. She often says her greatest happiness 9consists in helping the disadvantaged children.（）A. is proportionate toB. is composed ofC. lies inD. relies on31. I read the newspaper every day so that I can stay informed about 9current events.（）A. importantB.internationalC. latestD. Cultural32. After seven days in the desert, the explorer was relieved when he 9eventually found wa-ter.（）A.predictablyB.finallyC.luckilyD. Accidentally33.When we gave the children ice cream, they immediately9ceased crying.（）A. startedB. continuedC. resumedD. Stopped34. The science teacher 9demonstrated the process of turning solid gold into liquid.（）A. showedB. elaboratedC. devisedD. Simplified35. John's application for 9admission to graduate studies in the School of Education has been approved.（）A. entranceB. acceptanceC.experienceD. Allowance36. Most college students in the United States 9 live away from home.（）A. apartB. downC.elsewhereD. Along37.The pursuit of maximum profit often drives manufacturers to 9turn out things that can do harm to people's health.（）A.preserveB.promoteC. processD.produce38. Many different parts 9make up an airplane: theengine(s),the wings, the tail, and so on.（）A. composeB. decorateC.constructD. Derive39. You make it sound as if I did it 9on purpose.（）A. carefullyB. unwillinglyC.incrediblyD. deliberately40. He could never have 9forescen that one day his books would sell in millions.（）A. understoodB. explainedC. expectedD. believed。
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【作⽂部分】 Directions:Write a composition in no less than 150 words on the topic: What Do You Think of Advanced Artificial Intelligence. Read the following words in English. You should write according to the outline given below. Write your composition on the Answer Sheet. 题⼲翻译： 1. 在⼈类与⼈⼯智能的⾥程碑战役中，⾕歌Deep Mind 阿尔法狗程序打败了围棋世界冠军。
2. ⼀些⼈对⾼级⼈⼯智能产⽣恐惧。
3. 你对⾼级⼈⼯智能的态度。
参考答案： Nowadays, with the rapid development of computer technology, in particular, the artificial intelligence (AI), the application of senior AI in the future has aroused a considerable world-wide concern. It is recently reported that in a ground-breaking fight between man and AI the world champion of game Go was mercilessly defeated by Deep Mind Alpha Go, a product from Google, which gives rise to some people’s fear toward advanced AI in future practice. And they take it for granted that human being would probably be totally controlled by machine. As far as AI is concerned, I am fully convinced that we are supposed to maintain an objective and positive attitude toward the emerging issue of artificial intelligence. It is known to all that AI is nothing but the simulation of information on the process of conscious thinking, or in another words, it’s something that subjects to its inventor’s design awareness. Consequently, as long as we are fully conscious of its possible disadvantages, certain restrictions can be input into the program to avoid potential disastrous occurrences. Additionally, it is well hoped that AI and intelligent machines can possibly free human labors from virtually all kinds of jobs. In that case/Above-mentioned discussion can safely lead to the conclusion that what we are supposed to do is but to learn to get along with the inevitable development of computer technology and to adapt to the updated social structure changed by AI.。
同等学历人员申请硕士学位英语-词汇(六)(总分20, 做题时间90分钟)Section A1.The loans were made based on fake certificates of deposit issued by bank branch officials.SSS_SINGLE_SELA artificialB falseC dishonestD pretended分值: 1答案:B该句意为：这笔贷款是根据银行支行出具的一份假的存款证明发放的。
artificial：人造的；false：假的；dishonest：不诚实的；pretended：假装的。
2.Once a political system has been corrupted right from the very top leaders to the lowest ranks of the government, the problem is**plicated.SSS_SINGLE_SELA rottenB disintegratedC boiledD spoiled分值: 1答案:A该句意为：一旦一个国家政府的政治系统中从上到下都腐败的话，那么问题就相当复杂了。
corrupted：腐败的；rotten：腐烂的，腐败的；disintegrated：分解的；boiled：煮沸的；spoiled：宠坏了的。
3.Three days later, the IOC announced that Johnson's test had been positive and he had disgraced the sports movement.SSS_SINGLE_SELA dishonoredB destroyedC discriminatedD disguised分值: 1答案:A该句意为：三天后，国际奥委会宣布约翰逊的尿检呈阳性并称他玷污了这项体育活动。
同等学力申硕考试英语考试真题1. The American motion and television ________ are based in Los Angeles. [单选题] *A) scopesB) industries(正确答案)C) pensionsD) charts答案解析：美国电影和电视 ________ 总部设在洛杉矶。
A) 范围 B) 行业 C) 养老金 D) 图表2. If you have any problem with your studies, please don’t ________ to contact me. [单选题] *A) assembleB) investigateC) criticizeD) hesitate(正确答案)答案解析：2. 如果您在学习中遇到任何问题，请不要 ________ 与我联系。
A. 组装B. 调查C. 批评D. 犹豫3. You may even have entered the bookshop just to find ________ from a sudden shower. [单选题] *A) shelter(正确答案)B) shadeC) scheduleD) suspense答案解析：您甚至可能为了躲避一场突如其来的阵雨而走进书店，________。
A. 庇护B. 遮阳C. 时间表D. 悬念4. Life is always ________ new things to the child — things that have lost their interests for older people. [单选题] *A) transplantingB) realizingC) presenting(正确答案)D) acknowledging答案解析：4. 生活对孩子来说总是 ________ 新的东西--对老年人来说已经失去兴趣的东西。
A.get food and shelter for their work32.The author found his farm life in La Réunion quite ______B. rewarding33.The author did all of the following on the organic farm EXCEPT _______.D.collecting vegetables34.The philosophy of WWOOFing is to _______B.make locals live better35.This passage is mainly about _____C.a charming WWOOFing experienceB.rising deaths caused by distracted walking37.The states introducing bills that target pedestrians ________.C.have been promoting the legislation38.According to the measure proposed by Lampitt, walking while texting would ______.A.become illegalmpitt reasons that distracted pedestrians are as dangerous as ________.C.jaywalkers40.Which of the following would the author of the passage most probably agree with?D.Rising distracted-walking incidents call for real attention.41.Which of the following might the writer of the passage agree with?B.We should not judge a person by his clothing.42.According to the writer of the passage, perception ______.A.might prove wrong43.The writer of Comment 1 seems to ______.D. think that Steve Jobs’ casualness reflected his self-confidence44.Speaking of Steve Jobs, the writer of Comment 2 ________.D.thinks Steve Jobs’ casualness was carefully thought out45.When he went to the dinner party in jeans (Comment 3), the philosopher _______B.was not aware of how his clothes looked 21.Tiziano Terzani spent a month alone to______.A.embrace isolation22.The word "solitude", (Para. 2) is closest in meaning to "_____".D. staying alone23.The opinions of Freud and Cacioppo are cited to show that _____.D. solitude has long been linked with negative outcomes24.According to Jack Fong, the sense of personal crisis may be influenced by _____.D. social context25.The main idea of the passage is that .C.choosing to spend time alone can be a blessing26. According to Annie Potts, hens' choice of a later and better reward indicates their abi lity of _____ .C. logical reasoning27.The expression "not-inconsiderable feat'' (Para. 3) shows what pigs can do is _____ .A. extraordinary28.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?C. A change of public attitude to the treatment of mammals.29.What is the author's view on eating "food animals''?D.He calls for a change in what we eat.30.What is the best title for the passage?C. The Inner Lives of Food Animals 31.What may be the best title for the passage?D. In Praise of “Useless” Endeavors32.According to Abraham Flexner, what is an important feature of modem thinking?A. Curiosity.33.The "undirected" research (Para. 3) refers to research _____ .B.without any practical purpose in mind34.Examples of initially "useless" research include all of the following EXCEPT_____ .D.GPS tracking devices35.Flexner's article was reprinted because _____ .D.some scientists worry that government will cut its funding for basic researchHow to Handle the StressNowadays more and more people have been under various stresses and there has been an increase in stress-related diseases among employees and students. This phenomenon has aroused immediate concern and widespread discussion among the general public. From my perspective, the resources of stresses can be from our work, family and also from the society, and learning how to deal with stresses has far-reaching significance to our body health.As a matter of fact, some solutions to reduce stresses can be illustrated below. The first one that comes to my mind readily is to share our stress with others. It can be enormously helpful because we may feel quite relaxed after talking to others and things even turn better if we get any valuable suggestions from them. What’s more, making time for fun such as listening to music and watching movies may be good medicine. Additionally, it is also a great way to reduce anxiety to do a large number of physical activities.From what has been discussed above, I strongly believe that we should know how to reduce enormous stress because it poses a general threat to human body health. As a common employee, I often feel immense stress at work. In those cases, I always tried to talk with my close friends to hear their advice or just listen to my favorite music. Only by having both mental and physical health can we hope to do our job well in the future?My favorite way of keeping fitsObservations and research findings indicate that people are increasingly concerned abo ut keeping fits. The importance people attach to it and the rapid development of related s ervices are the signs of this.There are several ways of keeping fits. Dieting should be fundamental to one’s heal th. We are facing more choice than ever before. Therefore, we should be cautious to sele ct the proper foods and to control the reasonable amount. What’s more, taking experienc e is another essential way. In addition, nobody is exposed to be considered as healthy in mental disorder, so that keeping mental health is also important.As for me, I am exerting all my strength on keeping my fits, by taking reasonable di eting and proper exercise and by remaining in good mind. In particular, I like jogging, m ore than four times per week, and approximately ．Nowadays, more and more people are concerned about the problem of environmental protection, for the pollution has brought us so many bad influences. It is important for us to realize that it is everyone’s duty to protect our environment.To cope with this nation-wide problem, our government has started to take a series of effective measures. The most effective way is to save energy and reduce carbon emission. Because every year billions of tons of carbon dioxide are emitted into the air, which in part, result in the global warming and climate changing.For me, I am trying to make my own contributions. Firstly, I go to work by bus instead of driving. Secondly, I am getting to form the habit of saving water and electricity. For example, when I brush my teeth and wash my hands, I will never leave the water running again. What's more, I even recommend our relatives and friends to do so. By now my ways have been working perfectly and efficiently.. Nowadays, with the rapid development of computer technology, in particular, the artificial intelligence (AI), the application of senior AI in the future has aroused a considerable world-wide concern. It is recently reported that in a ground-breaking fight between man and AI, the world champion of game Go was mercilessly defeated by Deep Mind Alpha Go, a product from Google, which gives rise to some people’s fear toward advanced AI i n future practice. And they take it for granted that human being would probably be totall y controlled by machine.As far as AI is concerned, I am fully convinced that we are supposed to maintain an obje ctive and positive attitude toward the emerging issue of artificial intelligence. It is know n to all that AI is nothing but the simulation of information on the process of conscious t hinking, or in another words, it’s something that subjects to its inventor’s design awaren ess. Consequently, as long as we are fully conscious of its possible disadvantages, certai n restrictions can be input into the program to avoid potential disastrous occurrences. Ad ditionally, it is well hoped that AI and intelligent machines can possibly free human labo rs from virtually all kinds of jobs. In that case/Above-mentioned discussion can safely le ad to the conclusion that what we are supposed to do is but to learn to get along with the inevitable development of computer technology and to adapt to the updated social struct ure changed by AI.What make happy couple happy?With the rapid development of modem society, an increasing number of people are c oncerned about the problem of the relationship between a husband and wife in our societ y. Not only the government but also the public have to pay more attention tothis phenomenon .Undoubtedly, it has brought about a great influence on people's work and living. Based on what has been discussed so far, it follows that some eflective solutions should be found to deal with the problem of the relationship between two people. On the one ha nd, the couples had better understand each other's daily habits so that they can form the s ame interests, which can make couples become happy on the other hand, no matter how close the relationship is between two people, we should give enough room to each other because keeping appropriate distance can make the two people more comfortable. Only i n these ways can we solve this problem successfully and eficctivcly.As far as I am concerned, no relationship will be free of difficulty or conflict. That happ y couples live happily is because that they are able to both apologize and forgive facing with difficulty or conflict..。
2024年同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语复习试卷与参考答案一、口语交际（共10分）第一题对话内容：A: Good morning, what brings you to our university today?B: Good morning. I’m here to take the Masters Degree entrance exam for students with equivalent qualifications.A: I see. Could you please tell me about your academic background?B: Sure. I have a bachelor’s degree in English literature, and I’ve been working in the field for several years.A: That’s great. Do you have any experience with research or project work? B: Yes, I do. In my previous job, I was part of a team that conducted research on language learning strategies.A: That’s excellent. How do you feel about the challenge of studying at a higher level?B: I’m excited about it. I know it will be challenging, but I’m ready to take on new challenges and expand my knowledge.选择题：1.What is the purpose of B’s visit to the university?A. To apply for a master’s degree programB. To attend a lecture on literatureC. To conduct research on language learning strategiesD. To participate in a project meeting答案：A2.What degree does B hold?A. A bachelor’s degree in historyB. A master’s degree in English literatureC. An undergraduate degree in English language teachingD. An associate degree in language studies答案：C（虽然对话中提到B有一个英语文学的学士学位，但问题要求的是关于学位的明确信息）3.What does B mention about their previous job experience?A. They worked as a researcher for a well-known company.B. They led a team in implementing language learning strategies.C. They were part of a team that studied language learning strategies.D. They conducted an independent research project on literature.答案：C4.How does B feel about studying at a higher level?A. B is nervous about the challenge.B. B is confident and excited about the challenge.C. B is indifferent to the challenge of studying at a higher level.D. B is apprehensive but still interested in the opportunity.答案：B5.What can we infer about B from the conversation?A. B has no confidence in their abilities for higher level studies.B. B is eager to expand their knowledge despite the challenges they may face.C. B has never faced any challenges in their previous work or studies.D. B has only academic experience, no real-world work experience related to their field of study.答案：B第二题Part One: Oral CommunicationA: Excuse me, could you please help me with this question?B: Of course, what’s the problem?A: I’m applying for a master’s degree, and I’m not quite familiar with the expression “同等学力人员” in English. Could you explain it to me?B: Sure. “同等学力人员” refers to those who have the ability to engage in academic research or study at a master’s level, but may not have obtained a specific academic degree.A: Thank you for your explanation. Now, I have another question. How do I say “I have an interview scheduled on July 2nd at 10 a.m.” in English?B: You can say, “I have an interview scheduled on July 2nd at 10 a.m.”A: Great! And how about “Could you please send me the interview notice by email”?B: You can say, “Could you please send me the interview notice by email.”A: Thanks a lot for your help! By the way, do you know how to ask for directions in English?B: Certainly. You can say, “Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to [place]?”A: Thank you very much! You’re really helpfu l.Questions:1.What does “同等学力人员”mean in English?A. Those who have already obtained a master’s degree.B. Those who have the ability to engage in academic research or study at a master’s level, but may not have obtained a specific academic degree.C. Those who are over the age of 60.D. Those who have a PhD.2.How would you ask for an interview notice by email?A. “Could you please send me the interview notice by post?”B. “Could you please send me the interview notice by phone?”C. “Could you please send me the interview notice by email?”D. “Could you please send me the interview notice through social media?”3.How do you politely ask someone for help?A. “Hey, help me with this, will you?”B. “Excuse me, could you please help me with this?”C. “I need your help with this, so please do it.”D. “Help me, I’m in trouble here.”4.What is a common way to express gratitude in English?A. “Thank you very much!”B. “Thanks a lot!”C. “Really appreciate it!”D. “I owe you one.”5.How do you politely end a conversation or say goodbye?A. “Let’s talk later.”B. “I hope to talk to you again soon.”C. “Bye, have a nice day!”D. “See you later.”二、词汇-选择填空（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1.According to a recent survey, 60% of graduates from top universities in China work in fields other than their majors. What is the percentage of graduates from top universities in the US who work in fields other than their majors?A. 30%B. 45%C. 70%D. 90%Answer: B (45%)The answer is not provided in the passage, but we can make an educated guess based on the fact that many top universities in the US have large undergraduate enrollments and therefore more students who graduate with degrees outside of their majors compared to top universities in China. We can also assume that the percentage of graduates working in fields other than their majors is higher at top universities in the US. However, this is just an assumption and there is no definitive answer given in the passage.2.The average age of master’s degree r ecipients in the US is 32 years old. How many more years do master’s degree recipients in China typically live longer than those in the US?A. 5 yearsB. 10 yearsC. 15 yearsD. 20 yearsAnswer: C (15 years)The answer is not provided in the passage, but we can make an educated guess based on the fact that the average age of master’s degree recipients in China is generally lower than that in the US. Additionally, we know that life expectancy varies greatly between countries and regions, so it’s likely that master’s degree recipients in China live longer than those in the US by a significant amount. However, we cannot provide an exact number withoutadditional information.3、Choose the correct answer according to the sentence meaning.The professor was relentless in his pursuit of _______.a) scholarshipb) researchesc) lecturersd) grantsAnswer: a) scholarshipExplanation: The word “scholarship” is most appropriate in this context because it refers to a form of academic or intellectual achievement or systematic study. The professor’s relentless pursuit suggests a deep dedication to academic pursuits, which “scholarship” aptly describes. “Researches,” “lecturers,” and “grants” do not fit the context as well.4、Choose the correct answer according to the sentence meaning.Jane had to_______herself for the interview by practicing her answers to common questions.a) mountb) preparec) paved) secureAnswer: b) prepareExplanation: The sentence suggests an action that Jane took in order to beready for the interview. The word “prepare” is the most suitable choice because it means to get ready or make oneself or something ready for a particular activity, event, or task. None of the other words offer a suitable meaning in the context of getting ready for an interview.5.The professor’s lecture was so______that even the most attentive students were struggling to stay awake.(A)verbose(B)succinct(C)lucid(D)mundaneAnswer: (D)Explanation:•Verbose: using or expressed in more words than are needed.•Succinct: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; concise.•Lucid: expressed clearly; easy to understand.•Mundane: ordinary, dull, and lacking excitement.The lecture was boring and uninteresting, so the answer is (D).6.The new regulations imposed by the government were met with widespread______from the public.(A)apathy(B)deference(C)approbation(D)consternationAnswer: (D)Explanation:•Apathy: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.•Deference: respect and obedience.•Approbation: approval or praise.•Consternation: feelings of worry or anxiety caused by something unforeseen or by something that has gone wrong.The regulations caused worry and anxiety, so the answer is (D).7.In an interview today, the troop leader ensured visitors would see coyotes, prairie dogs and other wildlife living without the pressure they usually feel in sequencing or captivity. He wants his audiences to see the animals doing what they do naturally.7 The word “sequences” in the first sentence means ________.A. sequenceB. orderingC. instructionD. chromosomeThe answer is B.解析: 在这里, “sequence” 指的是动物的正常活动, 或它们的序列或模式。
2013同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试A卷英语试卷一Paper One (100minutes)Part I Oral Communication (15 minutes，10 points)Section ADirections：In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A，B and C，taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Dialogue one?A.?It sounds like a flu.?B.?I also advise resting for a couple of days.?C.?Boy, when it rains, it pours.Doctor: What has been bothering you??Patient: I have a stuffy nose and a sore throat. Plus, I’ve been coughing a lot. ????????? 1????Doctor: Any stomach pains?Patient: Actually, yes. My stomach’s been upset for a few days.oing around lately.Doctor:????? 2???? . It’s been gPatient: Anything I can do for it?Doctor: I’ll prescribe some medicines for you to take.??? 3????.??Patient: Does that mean I shouldn’t go to work?Doctor: Only when you feel up to it. You should stay home for at least a day or two.Dialogue TwoA.?So, what are you going to do with the money?B.?You have lots of money.C.?How much do I owe you?Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance??Father: Oh, I forgot about that.Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.Father: I guess I do.????4???????Joshua: Just $13.Father: Well, I’ m not sure if I have that much.Joshua: Go to bank.??? 5????????????????????????Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed.Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed?Father: Oh, I guess I could do that.???6????????????Joshua: I ’m going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books.Father: Well, that sounds greats great, Joshua.Section BDirections：In this section there is one incomplete interview which has four blanks and four choices A，B，C andD taken from the interview. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the interview and markyour answer on the Answer Sheet.A.?Nationalities stay in their own areas,?B.?People don’t queue like they do here in England.C.?What I liked best was that I could work and still lead a normal life.D.?Some supermarkets are open twenty-four hours a day.Interviewer: How long did you stay in the States?Interviewee: I was there for two years, in New York, and I enjoyed it tremendously.?????????????? 7???? I mean, the shops are open till 10:00 .?Interviewer: All shops?Interviewee: yes, everything. Food shops, chemists, and department stores.??????8????. And on public holidays, only the banks are shut.Interviewer: I see, erm … Do you think New York is as multinational as London?Interviewee: Oh, that’s for sure. But it’s not as mixed.?? 9????? like there’s Russian section, the German section and China town. But I think the major difference between these two cities was the height of the place.Everything was up in the Big Apple. We lived on the thirty-fifth floor. And of course everything is faster and theNew Yorkers are much ruder.?Interviewer: Oh! In what way?Interviewee: well, pushing in the street, fights about getting on the bus.??10????And of course the taxi drivers!New York taxi drivers must be the rudest in the world!Part II Vocabulary(10 minutes，10 points)Directions：In this part there are ten sentences，each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one fromthe four choices marked A，B，C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Mark your answer on theAnswer Sheet.11. I read the news paper everyday so that I can stay informed about?current?events.A. important??? ??B. international?C. latest??????? ??D. cultural12. After seven days in the desert, the explorer was relieved when he?eventually?found water.A. predictably???? ?B. finallyC .luckily???????? ?D. accidentally13. When we gave the children ice cream, they immediately?ceased?crying.A. started???????? ?B. continued?C. resumed??????? ?D. stopped14. The science teacher?demonstrated?the process of turning solid gold into liquid.A. showed??????? ?B. elaborated?C. devised?????? ??D. simplified15. John’s application for?admission?to graduate studies in the school of Education has been approved.A. entrance???? ??B. acceptance?C. experience????????D. allowance16. Most college students in the United States live?away?from home.A. apart? ???B. down?C. elsewhere? ??D. along17. The pursuit of maximum profit often drives manufacturers to?turn out?things that can do harm to people’s health.A. preserve ???B. promote?C. process ??D. produce18. Many different parts?make up?an airplane: the engine(s), the wings, the tail, and so on.A. compose ???B. decorate?C. construct? ?????D. derive19. You make it sound as if I did it?on purpose.A. carefully? ???B. unwillinglyC. incredibly? ??D. deliberately20. He could never have?foreseen?that one day his books would sell in millions.A. understood? ???B. explainedC. expected? ?????????D. believedPart III Reading Comprehension(45 minutes，25 points)Section ADirections：In this section，there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements，eachwith four suggested answers A，B，C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage One?? Five or six year ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A philosopher who conducts research inthe medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when weconcentrate intensely on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else. Because we can’t s can’t see, our lecture was determined to catch us in the act. He had us watch a video of six people tossingbasketball back and forth, three in white shirts and three in black, and our task was to keep track only of thetosses among the people in white. The tape rolled, and everyone began counting.有阅读障碍的), and the moment I saw that grainy tape with the confusing?? Everyone except me, I’m dyslexic(basketball tosses, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep track of their movements, so I let my mind wander. Mycuriosity was aroused, though, when about 30 seconds into the tape, a gorilla(大猩猩) came in among theplayers. She (we later learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) start at the camera, thumped her chest, andthe strode away while they continued passing the balls.?? When the tape stopped, the philosopher asked how many people had counted at least d a dozen basketballtosses. Hands went up all over. He then asked who had counted 13, 14, and congratulated those who’perfect 15. The he asked, “And who saw the gorilla?”?? I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my table and one of only three or fourin the large room to do so. He’d set me up, trapping us in our own attention blindness. Yes, there had been a. By concentrating so hard on counting, we had managed totrick, but he wasn’t the one who had played it on usmiss the gorilla in the midst.21. This passage describes_______A. basketball?B. an experimentC. a philosopherD. a gorilla22. ‘’Attentions blindness” refer to_______.see what one can’t seeA. the fact that one can’ｔB. seeing one thing while missing all else.C. keeping track of just about everythingD. the condition of being blind to details23. “Catch us in the act” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning of “find us ________”A. doing something improperB. sleeping during the lectureC. counting the basketball tossesD. failing to notice something within sight24. How many people in the room saw the gorilla in the video?A. 1?B. 3 or 4or 1425. Whom dose “he”(last paragraph) refer to ?A. The authorB. The gorillaC. The lectureD. The studentPassage Two? There are few sadder sights than a pile of fan letter, lovingly decorated with hand drawings, suffering in a bin.The sparkly envelopes were addressed to Taylor Swift, a pop star much beloved by teenage and pre-teen girls.“Dear Taylor”, read one discard message, “I love you so much!! You’re the best! And you’re really cute!! I’m really enjoying your songsThis, along with hundreds of other similar letters sent from around the world, was discovered in Nashvillerecycling disposal unit by a local woman. Swift’s management was quick to reassure her admirers that they had been thrown out accidentally. The response may come as a disappointment to any devotee who imagine, as theycompose their letter, that Swift make time to view each one personallyDealing with pile of fan mail is, however, an administrative burden for most celebrities. While some celebritiesdo like to go through their mail personally, the majority simply do not have time. But the fact f theircorrespondence is something most committed fans will not wish to dwell on, say Lynn Zubernis, an expert in thepsychology of fandom at West Chester University.“There’s this little bit of every fan that thinks theirs will be the one that stands out- it’s not an expectation, but ahope that theirs will be seen by the celebrity.”While the relationship between the fan and the celebrity may exist only in the mind of the former, it sterns froma deeply-rooted human need for community and belonging, Zubernis believe. As a result, even receiving amass-produced letter of acknowledgment and a photo stamped with a reproduced signature can be a powerfulexperience.“People have a tremendous need to connect with the person they are idolizing(偶像化),” she says, “They? can’t签名). It’s about the moment ofring up and say, ‘ Can we have coffee?’ It’s not about the autograph(connection.”26. Which of the following statements is true?A. The letters in the bin were exaggerating.B. Some letters to Swift were thrown away unread.C. A woman discovered the letters and discard themD. Poorly decorated letters were left unread27. Swift management claimed that______A. Swift had read each one of lettersB. fans could trust them with their lettersC. they were quick in response to the incidentD. they didn’t intend to throw away the letters.28. Most celebrities___________A. are too busy to read fan mailB. are afraid of receiving fan mailC. try their best to read fan mail themselves.D. care about the fate of fan mail29. According to Zubernis, fans want their letters to be read because they_____A. hope to show their hand drawingB. want the celebrities to see their talentC. desire to get connection with the starsD. dream of getting a photo of the stars30. Which of the following will fans cherish the most??? A. The feeling of being related to their stars.?? B. The sense of being similar to their stars.?? C. The time spent with their stars.?? D. The autograph of their stars.Passage Three??? Facelift(紧肤术) followed by a week on a beach in Thailand? Hip surgery with a side of shopping inSingapore? Over the last 10 years, Asia’s rise on the medical tourism scene has been quick. Eastern nations dominate the global scene. Now Bali wants a slice of the action.??? The Indonesian island recently opened its first facility specifically targeting medical tourists with packageand service, Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) Nusa Dua. BIMC already has an international hospital inKuta, which opened in 1998.??? The new internationally managed facility offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and dentalcare.度假村) than a???? Unlike most of the region’s hospitals, BIMC is designed to feel more like a spa or resort(medical facility.???? The 50-bed hospital has a 24-hour medical emergency entrance and hotel-like lobby at the front of thebuilding servicing the hospital’s medicals, and dental centers.吸脂术)，no worries. ???? If you’re a celebrity who doesn’t want everyone to know you’re here for a bit of lipo (There’s private entrance that leads to the CosMedic Centre, which offers views of a golf course.???? BIMC has even teamed up with the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Bali, which provides specific after-careservice like tailor-made meals and wellness programs for patient.????? Latest technology and cool interiors are a star, but breaking into a regional industry that already has someof the world’s top international hospital will be tough, says Joesf Woodman, CEO of medical travel consumerguide Patients Beyond Borders(PBB).????? “As a newcomer, Bali faces stiff competition from nearby international healthcare providers. To compete,Bali will need to demonstrate a quality level of care and promote its services to the region and the world. On theinpositive side, Bali is blessed as one of the region’s safest, most popular tourist destinations, with a built potential to attract medical travelers.”???? The Indonesian island couldn’t have picked a better time to get into the game, says PBB. “Th population is aging and becoming wealthier at rate s that surpass the availability of quality healthcare resource,says the company’s research.31. What does “medical tourism” (Para. 1) probably mean?A. Treating a disease during a tripB. Attracting patients with package toursC. Cosmetic treatment and a tour in oneD. Turning hospital into tourist attractions32. How does BIMC differ from regular hospitals?A. It offers cosmetic surgeryB. It has better environment and services.C. It accepts international patients.D. It has more beds and longer service hours.33. BIMC wishes to attract celebrities with its______A. privacy measuresB. first-class designC. free golf courseD. tailor-made meals34. According to Woodman, BIMC____A. threatens its regional competitorsB. will soon take the lead in the industryC. needs further improvementD. faces both challenges and opportunities35. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A. The population is developing faster than medical resources.B. Healthcare is hardly available for the aging populationC. The world is in need of more quality medical care.D. The world population is becoming older and richer.Passage Four?? For many of us, asking for help is a difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness thatworld would not have known about, had we not asked for help.?? Ironically, it’s been my experience that people who are able to deliver well-positioned requests for help areseen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility(谦卑) to ask for help, they earn the respectof others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we arestrengthened by the very help that is provided.a) recently made shift in how she was interacting with her boss. When???? One of my clients (we’ll call her Kirasked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to go away, develop the content, deliver it atthe required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. Her boss was highly regarded for the impact ofhis presentations, while Kira often that her presentations were lacking. When she took a hard look at how thisapproach was working for her, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss’s support. Sh learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss-focusing on thecontent plus her delivery- and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she madethe request for his support.??? The outcome? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about the opportunity to put intouse his own strength by teaching presentation skills more effectively to her. By taking the time to work togetheron presentation for a number of K ira’s key presentations, she benefited from her boss’s thought process and wa able to distinguish the critical components to enhance her own presentations. Kir’s presentations now h punch!???? Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on theother person. Ironically, we may be missing an opportunity to show others how are value and respect them.People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specificyou can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them to assist you.36. Many people are unwilling to ask for help because they____A. are confident of themselvesB. do not trust other peopleC. are ashamed of doing so?D. do not think it necessary37. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.B. Helping others is helping oneself.C. Well-positioned requests for help are welcomedD. Weak people often need more help.38. Kira’s requestsfor help_____A. turned out rewardingB. was turned downC. led to her promotionD. benefited her boss in return39. “Kira’s presentations now have punch” means her presentations are______A. forcefulB. controversialC. well receivedD. highly motivating40. The purpose of the passage is to _____A. illustrate how to ask for helpB. show the importance of mutual helpC. call for attention to other’s requestsD. encourage people to ask for helpSection BDirections：In this section，you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blogand comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements，each with four suggested answers A，B，C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the answer sheet.??? A fascinating new study r eveals that Americans are more likely to call their children “intelligent,”European parents focus on happiness and balance.??? Here’s what one parent had to say about the intelligence of her 3-year-old, which was apparent to her fromthe very first moments of her life:??? “I have this vivid memory, when she was born, of them taking her to clean her off… And she was l around… She was alert from the very first second… I took her out when she was six weeks old to a shoppingmall to have her picture taken- people would stop me and say, “What an alert baby.” One guy stopped me and said, “Lady, she was an intelligent baby. ”???? Not only are Americans far more likely to focus on their children’s intelligence and cognitive skills, the are also far less likely to describe them as “happen” or “easy” children to parent.???? “The ‘s unhealthy interest in cognitive development in the early years overlooks so much else,researchers told us.?Comment 1:????? Probably indicates more about differences in cultural attitudes towards humility and boasting than aboutparenting styles. Here in the Netherlands if someone called their child “intelligent” I’d be rolling because it’s probably biased and overstated and because it’s just a rotten thing to draw attention to; as if it about whose child it “better”. Life isn’t that much of a damn contest to us.Comment 2:-being than social??? Agreed! That would apply in Sweden too. Parenting is more focused on the child’s wellcompetition (there may be pressure here too, but it is not socially acceptable to express those things).Comment 3:?? I agree and I live in the Parent’s opinions of their children’s intellect are definitely biased and overstated. Itis the most annoying thing to liste n to. Being “advanced” at a young age has little if anything to do with theirability to learn as they get older and EVERY child is a genius if you give them a chance and an to listen to them.The happier the Kid is, the smarter they will be. Happy and healthy is key.41. The passage is mainly concerned with cultural differences in???????.?A. bringing up one’s children?B. describing one’s childrenC. social contestsD. choosing a place to live in????????? ?.42. The world “alert” is closest in meaning to?A. intelligentB. easy-goingC. quick at noticing thingsD. happy????????.43. According to Comment 1, in the Netherlands, calling one’s own child “intelligent” isA. boastingB. acceptableC. encouragingD. reasonable44. What nationality is the writer of Comment 2?A. DutchB. American?C. Swedish?D. French?of the following are true of Comment 3 EXCEPT that??????????。
2017年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试（模拟试卷）ENGLISH QUALIFICATION TESTFOR MASTER-DEGREE APPLICANTSPart 1 Oral Communication (15 minutes 10 points)Section A:Directions: In this section, there are two dialogues between two speakers , each has three blanks and three choices marked A,B, and C taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with the choices to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Dialogue OneA.Is she the same ageB.You call your parents by their first nameC.He’s reti red nowA : Here in the middle with the beautiful white hair is my mother. We call her Joy.B: (1)______________________________?A: Yeah, we always have. Here next to my mother on the left is Andrew, my father.B: With the glasses?A: Yeah, with the gl asses and the bald head. Isn’t he cute? Actually, he looks pretty good for someone 70 years old, don’t you think?(2)________________________?B; He sure does. And your mother… She turned 65 just last month.A: No, she’s five years younger.B: Does your father still work?A: No. (3)___________________.Dialogue TwoA. That’s not quite rightB. I need something for my daughterC. Money doesn’t matterA:Can I help you?Q:Yes, (4)_____________________. It’s her birthday, so I want something special. A:Well, how much do you want to spend?Q: Oh, (5) _________________________________.A: Oh? Well, how about a nice ring?Q: That’s a good idea. Mmm… how much is this one?A: That’s, er, $1,259.Q: Oh, er, well, it’s er, not the right design for my daughter.-carat gold.It’s eighteenA: Well, here’s a beautiful bracelet. It’s only $454.Q: Hmm, well… no. (6) _____________________. I don’t like the shape. How about that calculator over there?A: The calculator? But I thought you wanted…w much is it?Q: Oh, it’s beautiful! HoA: It’s, er, $7.85.Q: It’s perfect! I’ll take it. She’ll love it!Section B:Directions: In this section, there is an interview between two speakers , which hasfour blanks and four choices marked A,B, C and D taken from the interview. Fill ineach of the blanks with the choices to complete the interview. Mark your answer onthe ANSWER SHEET.A. When it is hotB. Well, that is a good questionC. Just how many people are overweight?D. the hotter the climateA: Mike, why are so many Americans overweight?B: Well, (7)_______________________, Y ume. You’d think that with the currentfitness craze in the U.S., there wouldn’t be so many overweight Americans.A:_(8)_____________________________B: About 40% of Americans are overweight. Interestingly, one study says thatlow-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higherincome families.A: are there any other facts like that in the study?B: Yes. The study also said that (9)______________________, the lower the percentage of obese people.A: That makes sense. (10)_____________________, you usually don’t feel likeeating a lot.Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)Directions: In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D that best keepsthe meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single baracross the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.11. Most people would agree that, although our age far surpasses all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no correlative increase in wisdom.A．improves B．precedes C．imposes D．exceeds12. The survey does not allow for the fact that some students are attending part-time.A. explain B deny c. consider D recognize13. Witnesses were allegedly tortured or subjected to pressure to fabricate evidence against him.A. fix upB. take upC. pack upD. make upwork out why anyone would invent something so boring.14. I couldn’tA draw upB bring aboutC put forward D. figure out15. You can easily find out the benefits of flexible working for both you and your employer.A. looseB. effectiveC. elasticD. resourceful16. The State Department has issued a regulation abolishing the special privileges forgovernment officials.A. grants C. rights C. advantages D. interests17. Will Americans go for AT&T’S plan of pushing the wireless services in the U.S?A. supportB. adoptC. hinderD. attack18. What lies in pieces around them represents, in effect, a unique private exhibitionopen to a lucky few .A. in shortB. in particularC. in factD. in turn19. The weekend event will be centered around Wye college in Ashford, Kent, but theouting to the docks should be the highlight.A. climaxB. pleasureC. expectationD. surprise 20．The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to justify their failures．A．lead to B．charge for C．call for D．account forPart III Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 25 points)Section ADirections: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Text 1Office jobs are among the positions hardest hit by computation. Word processors and typists will lose about 93 000 jobs over the next few years, while 57000secretarial jobs will vanish. Blame the PC: Today, many executives type their ownmemos and carry their “secretaries” in the palms of their hands. Time is also hard for stock clerks, whose ranks are expected to decrease b y 68 000. And employees inmanufacturing firms and wholesalers are being replaced with computerized systems.But not everyone who loses a job will end up in the unemployment line. Many willshift to growing positions within their own companies. When new technologies shookup the telecomm business, telephone operator Judy Dougherty pursued retraining. Sheis now a communications technician, earning about＄64 000 per year. Of course, ifyou’ve been a tollbooth collector for the past 30 years, and you find yourself replacedby an EZ Pass machine, it may be of little consolation to know that the telecomm fieldis booming.just it: The service econo my is fading; welcome to the expertise And that’seconomy. To succeed i n the new job market, you must be able to handle complexproblems. Indeed, all but one of the 50 highest-paying occupations—air-traffic controller—demand at least a bachelor’s degree.going to get tougher to find a For those with just a high school diploma, it’swell-paying job. Since fewer factory and clerical jobs will be available, what’s leftwill be the jobs that computation can’t kill: Computers can’t clean offices, or care Alzheimer’s patients. But, since most people have the skills to fill those positions, thewages stay painfully low, meaning computation could drive an even deeper wedgebetween the rich and poor. The best advice now: Never stop leaving, and keep up withnew technology.For busy adults, of course, that can be tough. The good news is that the verytechnology that’s reducing so many jobs is also making it easier to go back to schoolwithout having to sit in a classroom. So-called Internet distance learning is hot, withmore than there million students currently enrolled, and it’s gaining credibility with employers.Are you at risk of losing your job to a computer? Check the federal Bureau ofOccupational Outlook Handbook, which is available online atLabor Statistics’ .21. From the first paragraph we can infer that all of the following persons are easilythrown into unemployment EXCEPT _______.A. secretaries.B. stock clerks.C. managers.D. wholesalers.22. In the second paragraph the author mentions the tollbooth collector to _______.A. mean he will get benefits from the telecom fieldB. show he is too old to shift to a new positionC. console him on having been replaced by a machineD. blame the PC for his unemployment23. By saying “…computation could drive an even deeper wedge between the richand poor” (Line 5, Para. 4) the author means______.A. people are getting richer and richerB. there will be a small gap between rich and poorC. the gap between rich and poor is getting larger and largerclose up the gap between the rich and poorD. it’s time to24. What is the author’s attitude towards computers?A. positive.B. negative.C. neutral.D. prejudiced.25. Which of the following might serve as the best title of the text?A. Blaming the PC.B. The booming telecomm field.C. Internet distance learning.D. Keeping up with computation.Text 2Tens of thousands of 18-year-olds will graduate this year and be handedmeaningless diplomas. These diplomas won’t look any different from those awardedtheir luckier classmates. Their validity will be questioned only when their employersdiscover that these graduates are semiliterate.Eventually a fortunate few will find their way into educational-repairshops—adult-literacy programs, such as the one where I teach basic grammar andwriting. There, high-school graduates and high-school dropouts pursuinggraduate-equivalency certificates will learn the skills they should have learned inschool. They will also discover they have been cheated by our educational system.I will never forget a teacher who got the attention of one of my children byrevealing the trump card of failure. Our youngest, a world-class charmer, did little todevelop his intellectual talents but always got by until Mrs. Sifter became his teacher.the Our son was a high-school senior when he had her for English. “He sits inback of the room talking to his friends,” she told me. “Why don’t you move him t the front row?” I urged, believing the embarrassment would get him to settle down.Mrs. Sifter said, “I don’t move seniors. I flunk them.” Our son’s academic life before my eyes. No teacher had ever threatened him. By the time I got home I wasfeeling pretty good about this. I t was a radical approach for these times, but, well,to flunk you,” I told my son. I did not discuss it any further.why not? “She’s goingSuddenly English became a priority in his life. He finished out the semester with anA.I know one example doesn’t make a case, but at night I see a parade of studentswho are angry for having been passed along until they could no longer even pretendto keep up. Of average intelligence or better, they eventually quit school, concludingthey were too dumb to finish. “I should have been held back,” is a comment I hear frequently. Even sadder are those students who are high-school graduates who say to-school diploma.”me after a few weeks of class, “I don’t know how I ever got a highPassing students who have not mastered the work cheats them and the employerswho expect graduates to have basic skills. We excuse this dishonest behavior bysaying kids can’t learn if they come from terrible environments. No one seems to stopto think that most kids don’t put school first on their list unless they perceiveing.something is at risk. They’d rather be sailMany students I see at night have decided to make education a priority. They aremotivated by the desire for a better job or the need to hang on to the one they’They have a healthy fear of failure.People of all ages can rise above their problems, but they need to have a reason todo so. Young people generally don’t have the maturity to value education in the sameway my adult students value it. But fear of failure can motivate both.26. What is the subject of this essay?A. Viewpoints on learning.B. A qualified teacher.C. The importance of examination.D. The generation gap.27. How did Mrs. Sifter get the attention of one of the author’s children?A. Flunking him.B. Moving his seat.C. Blaming him.D. Playing cards with him.28. The author believes that the most effective way for a teacher is to ________.A. purify the teaching environmentsB. set up cooperation between teachers and parentsC. hold back studentsD. motivate studentsattitude toward29. From the text we can draw the conclusion that the authors’ flunking is _____.A. negativeB. positiveC. biasedD. indifferent30. Judging from the content, this text is probably written for _______.A. administratorsB. studentsC. teachers D parentsText 3Names have gained increasing importance in the competitive world of highereducation. As colleges strive for market share, they are looking for names that projectthe image they want or reflect the changes they hope to make. Trenton State College,for example, became, the College of New Jersey nine years ago when it began raisingadmissions standards and appealing to students from throughout the state.“All I hear in higher education is, ‘Brand , brand , brand,’” said Tim West who specializes in branding and is managing director of Lipman Hearne, a marketingfirm based in Chicago that works with universities and other nonprofit organizations.“There has been a sea change over the last 10 years. Marketing used to be almost adirty word in higher education.”Not all efforts at name changes are successful, of course, in 1997, the NewSchool for Social Research became New School University to reflect its growth into acollection of eight colleges, offering a list of majors that includes psychology, music,urban studies and management. But New Yorkers continued to call it the New School.Now, after spending an undisclosed sum on an online survey and a marketing“brand a rchitecture” and “identitycreation of “naming s tructures,” consultant’sth a new name: the New School. Beginningsystems,” the university has come up wiMonday, it will adopt new logos, banners, business cards and even new names for theindividual colleges, all to include the words “the New School.”Changes in names generally reveal significant shifts in how a college wants to be perceived. In altering its name from Cal State, Hayward, to Cal State, East Bay, theuniversity hoped to project its expanding role in two mostly suburban counties east ofSan Francisco.The University of Southern Colorado, a state institution, became Colorado StateUniversity at Publo two years ago, hoping to highlight many internal changes,including offering more graduate programs and setting higher admissions standards.Beaver College turned itself into Arcadia University in 2001 for several reasons:to break the connection with its past as a women’s college, to promote its growth into a full-fledged university and, officials acknowledged, to eliminate some jokes about-night television and “morning zoo” radio shows.the college’s old name on lateMany college officials said changing a name and image could produce substantialresults. At Arcadia, in addition to the rise in applications, the average studentscore has increased by 60 points, Juli Roebeck , an Arcadia spokeswoman, said.31. Which of the following is NOT the reason for colleges to change their names?A. They prefer higher education competition.B. They try to gain advantage in market share.C. They want to project their image.D. They hope to make some changes.32. It is implied that one of the most significant changes in higher education in thepast decade is ______.A. the brandB. the college namesC. the concept of marketingD. list of majors33. The phrase “come up with “(Line3, Para.4) probably means_________.A. catch up withB. deal withC. put forwardD. come to the realization34. The case of name changing from Cal State, Hayward, to Cal State indicates thatthe university_________.A. is perceived by the societyB. hopes to expand its influenceC. prefers to reform its teaching programsD. expects to enlarge its campus35. According to the spokeswoman, the name change of Beaver College________.A. turns out very successfulB. fails to attain its goalC. has eliminated some jokesD. has transformed its statusText 4It looked just like another aircraft from the outside. The pilot told his young passengers w hat it was built in 1964. But appearances were deceptive, and the 13 students from Europe and the USA who board the aircraft were in for the flight of their lives.Inside, the area that normally had seats had become a long white tunnel. Heavily padded from floor to ceiling, it looked a bit strange. There were almost no windows,but lights along the padded walls illuminated it. Most of the seats had been taken out, apart from a few at the back, where the young scientists quickly took their place witha look of fear.For 12 months, science students from across the continents had competed to win a place on the flight at the invitation of the European Space Agency. The challengehad been to suggest imaginative experiments to be conducted in weightless conditions.For the next two hours , the flight resembled that of an enormous bird which had lost its reason, shooting upwards towards the heavens before rushing towards Earth. The invention was to achieve weightlessness for a few seconds.The aircraft took off smoothly enough, but any feelings that I and the young scientists had that we were on anything like a scheduled passenger service were quickly dismissed when the pilot put the plane into a 45-degree climb which lasted around 20 seconds. Then the engines cut out and we became weightless. Everything became confused and left or right, up or down no longer had any meaning. After ten seconds of free-fall descent the pilot pulled the aircraft out of its nosedive. The returnof gravity was less immediate than its loss, but was still sudden enough to ensure that some students came down with a bump.Each time the pilot cut the engines and we became weightless, a new team conducted its experiment. First it was the Dutch who wanted to discover how it is that cats always land on their feel. Then the German team who conducted a successful experiment on a traditional building method to see if it could be used for building a future space station. The Americans had an idea to create solar sails that could be used by satellites.After two hour of going up and down in the lane doing their experiments, the predominant feeling was one of excitement rather than sickness. Most of the students thought it was an unforgettable experience and one they would be keen to repeat.36. What did the writer say about the plane?A. It had no seats.B. It was painted white.C. It had no windows.D. The outside was misleading.37. According to the writer, how did the young scientists feel before the flight?A. SickB. KeenC. NervousD. Inpatient38. What did the pilot do with the plane after it took off?A. He quickly climbed and then stopped the engines.B. He climbed and then made the plane fall slowly.C. He took off normally and then cut the engines for 20 seconds.D. He climbed and then made the plane turn over.39. According to the text, the purpose of being weightless was to _____.A. see what conditions are like in spaceB. prepare the young scientists for future work in spaceC. show the judges or the competition what they could doD. make the teams try out their ideas40. This text was written to ______.A. encourage young people to take up scienceB. describe the process of a scientific competitionC. show scientists what young people can doD. report on a new scientific techniqueSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested 4 answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark the answer on the ANSWER SHEET.“I would never send my son Will to public school. Of course, he will learn something, but not in school. And I will be his own teacher, because I know what is best for him. I’t have know what he needs. In school, teachers have care for dozens of kids. They don enough time for each kid. Attention and care are very important to kids. Keeping that in mind, what is best for a child, your child? Some children excel in a traditional school setting. They just do great. However, many do not thrive in such an environment. Many of the discipline problems in traditional schools are created by extremely bright children who are bored to death. What is more distressing is that reports abound about shooting rampages at school, teenagers gunning down unarmed guards, then cornering other victims in the classroom before killing themselves. The environment of public schools is horrible. You can’t ensure the safety of your children.”Comment 1:You must be kidding. Without a teaching degree, we can’t be the teachers. Besides, our children have to play with other kids. They have to learn to socialize and willnever know how to communicate with other if they stay at home.Comment 2:I don’t see the point in it either. Parents are always too busy to spend time with their kids. How can they make sure their kids get the best education at home? That explains why nowadays getting your children into a good school is as difficult as anything and parents are anxious to prepare their children for various programs in order to be qualified for a renowned school.Comment 3:You nanny your kids too much, regulating everything the kids do. As a result, they may turn out to be too dependent on you.Comment 4:You may be right about the dangers surrounding our kids in schools. In a modern, violent, often deranged world, safeguards a re necessary.Nowadays, if kids have quarrels with each other, they don’t get a black eye, they get killed.41. Which of the following notions from the quoted blog is Not mentioned?A. Traditional schools fail to give enough attention to each of the kids.B. We can teach our own children at home.C. Bright children are often source of trouble for public schools.D. School violence is a threat to the safety of our children.42. What comments agree with the notion in the quoted blog?A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 2, 3 and 4D. 4 only43. In comment 4, what does the word “deranged” probably mean?A. orderlyB. safeguardedC. arrangedD. crazy44. What does comment 4 suggest?A. One can’t ensure the safety of your children in schools.B. Children will get killed if they go to schools.C. Children will have fights with teachers.D. Modern world safeguards the life of our children.45. Which one can be the best title for this report?A. Self-education: a bright future for kidsB. Schooling at home or at school: that is a questionC. Traditional schooling is at the dead endD. Children need attention and carePart IV Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)Directions: In this part, there is a passage with 10 blanks. For each blank there are 4choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on yourmachine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as “a bodily exercise precious to But __46___some claims to the contrary, laughing probably has littlehealth.” influence on physical fitness. Laughter does __47___short-term changes in thefunction of the heart and its blood vessels, ___48_ heart rate and oxygen consumptionBut because h ard laughter is difficult to __49__, a good laugh is unlikely to have__50___ benefits the way, say, walking or jogging does. __51__, instead ofstraining muscles to build them, as exercise does, laughter apparently accomplishes53___ muscles,the __52__. S tudies dating back to the 1930’s indicate that laughter__decreasing muscle tone for up to 45 minutes after the laugh dies down. Such bodily__54____might conceivably help _55__the effects of psychological stress, butlong-term benefits are not so obvious.46．[A]among [B]except [C]despite [D]like47．[A]reflect [B]demand [C]indicate [D]produce48．[A]stabilizing [B]boosting [C]impairing [D]determining49．[A]transmit [B]sustain [C]evaluate [D]observe50．[A]measurable [B]manageable [C]affordable [D]renewable51．[A]In turn [B]In fact [C]In addition [D]In brief52．[A]opposite [B]impossible [C]average [D]expected53．[A]hardens [B]weakens [C]tightens [D]relaxes54 [A]action [B]reaction [C]responsibility [D] transaction55．[A]aggravate [B]generate [C]moderate [D]enhancePart V: Text Completion (20 minutes, 20 points)Directions: In this part, there are three short texts. For each text, you should first fillin blank in the choices A, B, C (and D) with the best answer provided in the rectangle.Then complete the text itself by filling in each of the blanks with the completed A, or B,or C (or D). Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.Text One:lead justified toA. half the responders admitted (56)_________B. high levels of consumption may (57)_________ toC. concerns may be (58)____________In a global survey released in 2012, (59)__________________ b uying things they really did not need. Two thirds are worried that consumers are buying too much. Such _(60)______________. Many consumers have become trapped in debt. Researchers say that instead of making us more satisfied, (61)______________________ greater stress and unhappiness!Text Two:Out of with asA. associated (62)__________ treating these diseasesB. four (63) _________ 10 Americans will beC. defined (64)__________ roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weightNearly (65)_______________________- obese within five years if people keep packing on pounds at the current rate--putting their health at risk, says one of the nation's top obesity researchers. Currently, about 31%, or about 59 million people, are obese, which is (66)__________________________. The medical costs (67)________________will strain the health care sys-tem and economy in the years to come, experts say.Text Three:stand When out believedA. or else died (68) ______________B. a time (69) ____________ a great mass of ice came down gradually from the northC. It is (70)___________ that this beganD. could not (71) ____________new colder conditionsThe great Ice Age, or Glacial Period, was (72) ____________________________and covered parts of the world. (73)__________________________nearly 1,000,000 years ago. The Glacial period still remains in Antarctica and Greenland. When the Ice Age came, animals which (74) _______________________were forced to migrate to the warmer regions, (75) _____________________.Part VI Translation (20 minutes, 10 points)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.As regards the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it thenext is no foundation for morality. Also, parents should realize that example is better than theory. If they are not sincere and do not practice what they preach, their children may grow confused and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.PartⅡWriting (30 minutes, 15 points)Directions: In this part, you are to write within 30 minutes a composition of no less than 150 words about “The Mobike Service”. The clues given below are reference only,Not to follow as outline for your composition. Please remember to write it clearly on the COMPOSITION SHEET.1. 介绍一下你所在城市的摩拜单车服务。
Part III Reading Comprehension (25 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneSometimes a race is not enough. Sometimes a runner just wants to go further. That’s what happened to Dennis Martin and Brooke Curran.Martin, 68, a retired detective form New York City, took up running after his first wife died. Curran, 46, a philanthropist(慈善家)from Alexandria, started running to get out of the house and collect her thoughts. Both she and Martin got good at running but felt the desire to do more. “The more I trained, the better I got,” Curran said,” but I would cross the finish line with no sense of accomplishment.”Eventually , they worked up to running marathons(马拉松)(and longer races) in other countries, on other countries. Now both have achieved a notable -and increasingly less rate- milestone; running the 26.2-mile race on all seven continents.They are part of a phenomenon that has grown out of the running culture in the past two decades, at the intersection of athleticism and leisure: “runcations,”which combine distance running with travel to exotic places. There trips, as expensive as they are physically challenging ,are a growing and competitive market in the travel industry.“In the beginning, running was enough,” said Steen Albrechtsen, a press manager. The classic marathon was the ultimate goal, then came the super marathons, like London and New York. But when 90,000 people a year can take that challenge, it is no longer e xciting and adventurous .Hence, the search for new adventures began.”“No one could ever have imagined that running would become the lifestyle activity that it is today,”said Thom Gilligan, founder and president of Boston-based Marathon Tours and Travel. Gilligan, who has been in business since 1979, is partly responsible for the seven-continent phenomenon.It started with a casual talk to an interviewer about his company offering trips to every continent except Antarctica. And then in 1995, Marathon fours hosted its first Antarctica Marathon on King George Island. Off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula; 160 runners got to the starting line of a dirt-and ice-trail route viaa Russian icebreaker through the Drake Passage.21. At the beginning, Martin took up running just to .A. meet requirements of his jobB. win a running raceC. join in a philanthropic activityD. get away from his sadness22. Martin and Curran are mentioned as good examples of .A. winners in the 26.2-mile race on all seven continentsB. people who enjoy long running as a lifestyle activityC. running racers satisfied with their own performanceD. old people who live an active life after retirement23. A new trend in the travel industry is the development of .A. challenging runcationsB. professional racesC. Antarctica travel marketD. expensive tours24. The classic marathon no longer satisfies some people because .A. it does not provide enough challengeB. it may be tough and dangerousC. it involves too fierce a competitionD. it has attracted too many people25. The first Antarctica Marathon on King George Island indicates that .A. international cooperation is a must to such an eventB. runcations are expensive and physically challengingC. Marathon Tours is a leader of the travel industryD. adventurous running has become increasingly popularPassage TwoBefore the 1970s, college students were treated as children. So many colleges ran in loco parentis system. “In loco parentis”is a Latin term meaning “in the place of a parent.” It describes when someone else accepts responsibility to act in the interests of a child.This idea developed long ago in British common law to define the responsibility of teachers toward their students. For years, American courts upheld in loco parentis in cases such as Gott versus Berea College in 1913.Gott owned a restaurant off campus. Berea threatened to expel students who ate at places not owned by the school. The Kentucky high court decided that in loco parentis justified that rule.In loco parentis meant that male and female college students usually had to live in separate buildings. Women had to be back at their dorms by ten or eleven on school nights.But in the 1960s, students began to protest rules and restrictions like these. At the same time, courts began to support students who were being punished for political and social dissent.In 1960, Alabama State College expelled six students who took part in a civil rights demonstration. They sued the school and won. After that it became harder and harder to defend in loco parentis.At that time, students were not considered adults until 21. Then, in 1971, the 24th amendment to the Constitution set the voting age at eighteen. So in loco parentis no longer really applied.Slowly, colleges began to treat students not as children, but as adults. Students came to be seen as consumers of educational services.Gary Dickstein, an assistant vice president at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, says in loco parentis is not really gone. It just looks different. Today’s parents, he says, are often heavily involved in students’lives. They are knownas “helicopt er parents.”They always seem to hover over their children. Gary Dickstein says these parents are likely to question decisions, especially about safety issues and grades. They want to make sure their financial investment is not being wasted.26. Before the 1970s, many colleges ran in loco parentis system because .A. they could take the place of the students’parentsB. parents asked them to do it for the interests of their childrenC. this was a tradition established by British collegesD. college students were regarded as too young to be treated as adults27. Who won the case of Gott versus Berea College in 1913?A. Berea College.B. Gott.C. It was a win-win case.D. The students.28. The word “dissent”(Para.5) probably means “”.A. extreme behaviorsB. violation of lawsC. strong disagreementD. Wrong doings29. In 1960，the court ruled that Alabama State CollegeA. had no right to expel the studentsB. was justified to have expelled the studentsC. shouldn’t interfere with students’ daily lifeD. should support civil rights demonstrations30. According to Gary Dickstein, today’s “helicopter parents_____A. don’t set their hearts at rest with college administratorsB. keep a watchful eye on their children’s life and studyC. care less about their children’s education than beforeD. have different opinions on their children’s educationPassage ThreeWe tend to think of plants as the furniture of the natural word. They don’t move they don’t make sounds, they don’t seem to respond to anything –at least not very quickly. But as is often the case, our human view of the world misses quite a lot. Plants talk to each other all the time. And the language is chemical.Over the years scientists have reported that different types of plants, from trees to tomatoes, release compounds into the air to help neighboring plants. These chemical warnings all have the same purpose—to spread information about one plant’s disease so other plants can defend themselves. But exactly how plants receive and act on many of these signals is still mysterious.In this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers in Japan offer some explanations. They have identified one chemical message and traced it all the way from release to action.The scientists looked at tomato plants infested(侵害) by common pest, the cutworm caterpillar(毛虫). To start out, they grew plants in two plastic compartmentsconnected by a tube. One plant was infested and placed upwind and the others were uninfested and placed downwind. The downwind plants were later exposed to the cutworm caterpillar. The results showed that plants that had previously been near sick neighbors were able to defend themselves better against the caterpillar.The researchers also studied leaves from exposed and unexposed plants. They found one compound showed up more often in the exposed plants. The substance is called Hex Vic. When the scientists fed Hex Vic to cutworms, it knocked down their survival rate by 17%. The scientists identified the source of Hex Vic, and sprayed it lightly over healthy plants. Those plants were then able to start producing the caterpillar-killing Hex Vic. Researchers confirmed that uninfested plants have to build their own weapon to fight off bugs and diseases. How do they know when to play defense? They are warned first by their friendly plant neighbors.It is a complex tale, and it may be happening in more plant species than tomatoes. It may also be happening with more chemical signals that are still unknown to us. For now though, we know that plants not only communicate, they look out for one another.31. What does the author try to emphasize Paragraph 1?A. How plants communicate is still a mystery.B. Enough attention has been paid to plant talk.C. Plants are the furniture of the natural world.D. Plants can communicate with each other.32. According to Paragraph2, what remains unknown is ______A. how plats receive and handle the signals from their neighborsB. why plants spread chemical information to their neighborC. how many types of plants release compounds into the airD. whether plants send chemical warnings to their neighbors33. The tomato plants in the experiment were ______A. placed separately but connected through airB. expose to different kinds of pestsC. exposed to the pest at the same timeD. placed together in a closed compartment34. The experiment shows that the infested plant helps its neighbors by ______A. making more Hex Vic to attract the pestB. releasing Hex Vic into the air to warn themC. letting them know how to produce Hex VicD. producing enough Hex Vic to kill the pest35.What may be the best title for the passage?A. Survival of PlantsB. Plant WorldC. Talking PlantsD. Plant Bug KillerPassage FourVancouver is the best place to live in the Americas, according to a quality-of-life ranking published earlier this month .The city regularly tops such indexes as its clean air, spacious homes and weekend possibilities of sailing and skiing. But its status as a liveable city is threatened by worsening congestion(拥挤).Over the nextthree decades, another I million residents are expected to live in the Greater Vancouver region, adding more cars, bicycles and lorries to roads that arc already struggling to serve the existing 2.3 million residents.A proposal by Vancouver’s mayorseeks to prevent the worsening conditions. Upgrades would be madeto 2,300 kilometres of road lanes, as well as bus routes and cycle paths. Four hundred new buses would join the fleet of 1,830. There would be more trains and more “sea bus” ferry crossings between Vancouver and its wealthy northern suburbs. To get all that, residents must vote to accept an increase in sales tax, from 7% to 7.5%. Polls suggest they will vote no.Everyone agrees that a more efficient transport system is needed. Confined by mountains to the north, the United States to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Vancouver has spread in the only direction where there is still land, into the Fraser Valley, which just a few decades ago was mostly farmland. The road is often overcrowded.Yet commuters’suspicion of local bureaucrats may exceed their dislike of congestion. TransLink, which runs public transport in the region, is unloved by taxpayers. Passengers blame it when Skytrain,the light-rail system, comes to a standstill because of mechanical or electrical faults, as happened twice in one week last summer, leaving commuters stuck in carriages with nothing to do but expressing their anger on Twitter. That sort of thing has made voters less willing to pay the C$7.5 billion in capital spending that the ten-year trafficupgrade would involve. Despite the complaints, Vancouver’s transport system is a decent, well-integrated one on which to build, reckons Todd Litman, a transport consultant who has worked for TransLink. “These upgrades are all-important if Vancouver wants to maintain its reputa tion for being a destination others want to go to.”He says.36. The biggest problem threatening Vancouver as a liveable city is .A. increasing congestionB. climate changeC. shortage of landD. lack of money37. The upgrade proposal by Vancouver’s mayor may be turned down by residents because .A. they do not want more people to move inB. they are reluctant to move to new placesC. upgrades would take away their living spaceD. upgrades would add to their financial burdens38. The only direction for Vancouver to further expand is towards .A. the eastB. the westC. the southD. the north39. TransLink is mentioned (Para.4) as an example of .A. world famous transport companiesB. local residents’complaints about the bureaucratsC. local effort to improve public transportD. worsening traffic congestion40. According to Todd Litman, the upgrade proposal .A. will solve the traffic problemB. will benefit local economyC. satisfies the transport companyD. deserves public supportSection BDirections: In this section, you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it. The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers A, B, C and D Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Towards the end of the 1990s, more than a decade and a half Diet Coke was first introduced, sale of Coca Cola’s best-selling low caloric drink appeared to slow down.However, in the decade that followed, diet sodas grew by more than 30 percent. In 2009, sales pushed above $8.5 billion for the first time. But America’s thirst for Diet Coke is running dry again-and this time it could be for good.The diet soda slowdown isn’t merely an American thing- it’s also happening worldwide. But the future of diet colas is particularly cloudy in the United States. Low calorie sodas are fighting a hard battle against not one but two trends among American consumers. The first is that overall soda consumption has been on the decline since before 2000. Diet sodas, though they might come sugar- and calorie-free, are still sodas, something Americans are proving less and less interested in drinking.The second, and perhaps more significant trend, is a growing mistrust of artificial sweeteners(甜味剂). “Consumers’attitudes towards sweeteners have really changed.”said Howard Telford, an industry analyst.“There’s a very negative perception about artificia l sweeteners. The industry is still trying to get its head around this.”Comment 1Add me to the number of people addicted to diet colas who quit drinking soda altogether. I honestly think soda is addictive and I’m happy not to be drinking it anymore.Comment 2Perhaps the slowdown has something more to do with the skyrocketing cost of soft drinks.Comment 3I LOVE diet drinks! Am I unhealthy? Who knows? I guarantee I have a better physique than most 43-year-old men.Comment4This is a silly and shallow piece。
2017年研究生英语学位课统考真题及答案Part II. Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points)Section A (0.5 point each)21. In the beginning, the meaning of life might be debated, but once past the first period, many of the conversations follow a well-worn route from one topic to the next and back again and take in most of human life.A acceptB understandC supportD include22. The applicant was so choked with excitement at the acceptance notification that he could hardly bring out a goodbye.A blow outB give outC get away withD come out with23. Science education has an important role to play in this reorientation toward fostering creative scientists.A reformingB yieldingC breedingD conceiving.24. Once a proposal goes into place, it‟s next to impossibl e to reverse it.A overthrowB enhanceC implementD provoke.25. A punctual person always deals with something properly when it has to be attended to.A participated inB seen toC concentrated onD involved in26. The majority of these graduate students have but one aspiration ---- to be top economists.A inspirationB ambitionC requestD acquisition27. She is found immersed in her studies almost every time I call at her room.A absorbed inB submerged inC saturated withD agonized by28. The latest evidence suggests that the possibility of recurrence of the bird flu has been eliminated.A given outB ruled outC written outD turned out29. We are obliged to the teaching staff here for their academic guidance and profound influence.A committedB compelledC gratefulD respectful30. Humans has the ability to modify the environment and subject other forms of life to their peculiar ideas and fancies.A novelB particularC arbitraryD fantasticSection B ( 0.5 point each)31. These ____ salesperson of insurance will be introduced to relevant regulations and business strategies.A prospectiveB perspectiveC respectiveD protective32. Skin, being sturdy and _____and well supplied with blood, tolerates injury well and recovers quickly.A flexibleB looseC elasticD resourceful33. Since teacher behaviour is ____ for public display, teachers must be cautious in their personal lives.A held up =exhibit, display,B used upC kept upD dressed up34. The concept of personal choice ____ health behaviours is an important one.A in face ofB in case ofC in relation toD in charge of35. The so-called “brain drain” refers to the fact people carr ying heavy responsibilities become disillusioned and end up by ____.A immigratingB migratingC integratingD emigrating36. As fulfillment seldom ____to anticipation, there is no need to feel upset.A amountsB correspondsC addsD contributes.37. The technique provides more detailed information about subtle differences in gene activity ___with cancer-causing pathways.A coupledB stainedC associatedD integrated38. It was by no means easy to work for a president who demanded security beyond what was really ____A called forB called forthC called upD called at39. The display of goods needs to be ___with the store‟s atmosphere.A persistentB existentC insistentD consistent40. These Christians often ask themselves what they have to do to live an ____life.A externalB originalC eternalD optimalPart II. Cloze Test ( 10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)The chicken is probably the most populous bird on earth. According to 41 , there are over 13 billion chicken ! And its meat is to popular that more than 73 billion pounds of it are consumed each year. 42 , hens produce some 600 billion eggs a year worldwide.The chicken is a descendant of the red jungle fowl of Asia. Man soon discovered that the chicken could be domesticated easily. But it was 43 the 19th century that mass production of chickens and eggs became a commercial 44 .Today chicken is 45 the most popular poultry meat. Chickens are raised by millions of households for domestic and commercial use.Advanced scientific methods of breeding and raising have made chicken production one of the most successful agricultural industries. Modern techniques now make 46 possible for just one person to care for from 25, 000 to 50,000 chickens. It takes the birds only three months to reach market weight. Many people 47 these mass-production techniques as cruel. But that has not stopped farmers from developing increasingly efficient ways of breeding these birds. Many of the birds raised by such methods are easily to die off---- some as 48 of the deadly disease ----the bird flu. Many farmers have neither the 49 nor the means to feed their chickens adequately, to provide proper housing for them, or to protect them from diseases. 50 this reason programs have been started by the United Nations to help educate farmers in many countries.41. A estimates B evaluations C judges D legislations42. A Surprisingly B Essentially C Additionally D Generally43. A up till B rather than C out of D not until44. A investment B venture C administration D adventure45. A by far B by and by C for good D for all46. A that B those C them D it47. A conceal B condemn C commence D command48. A witnesses B sacrifices C donations D victims49. A know-how B how-so C in-the-know D how-come50. A Because of B Due to C For D AsPart IV Reading Comprehension (45 minutes, 30 points 1 point each)Passage OneOf all the accessories and adornments to clothes, one perhaps pays least of all attention to buttons. Functional and often unexciting, replaced by zip fasteners or hood and eyes, there is, one would think, nothing much to be said about the humble button.Yet it is very probable that buttons started life as ornaments; certainly it is not known that they had any practical function until the 13th century. By the 14th century buttons were once again ornamental, often wastefully so, to such an extent that it was by no means uncommon for a person of wealth and consequence to have as many as 300 buttons on a single article of dress. Unimaginable as it seems today, sewing superfluous buttons on cloths became a craze---- not one that seems harmful to us though some Italians took a different view and a law against buttons was enforced in Florence. No buttons were to be worn on the upper arms; penalty for disobedience---- a sound whipping. How often this had to be carried out, history does not relate!Most of the buttons on modern clothes which could be called decorative once did in fact serve a useful purpose. Buttons on boots are one good example. Sleeve buttons on men‟s coats are a reminder of the days when the fashion was for wearing shirts with frilly lace cuffs.On the tails of a modern tail coat there are indeed buttons which are purely ornamental but in earlier dayshorsemen used these buttons to keep the tails out of harm‟s way.With regard to the side on which clothes are buttoned, originally both male and female dress was buttoned on the left hand side. Change came when men had to have access to their swords.So perhaps it is worth taking a look at buttons.51. Which of the following statements is true regarding buttons?A They have little function.B They are the only useful accessory.C They receive the least attention among accessories.D They are one of the best adornments to any clothes.52. According to the author, ____A buttons are used as ornaments only in modern times.B buttons have been used as ornaments since the 14th century.C buttons were used as ornaments before the 13th century.D buttons have been used as ornaments on and off throughout the history.53. It is implied that in the 14th century buttons ________A were a symbol of wealth.B were occasionally put on clothes.C began to have practical functions.D represented the wearer‟s artistic taste54. In Florence, a city in Italy, buttons were once ___A loved by every citizen .B banned because they were a craze.C considered harmful and nobody wore them.D forbidden on the upper arms.55. It seems to the author that buttons ____A are worth a second look.B have never served any functionC should not be sewed on coats.D play an important role in our lives.56. Male and female dress is now buttoned __________A on the right sideB on the left sideC on different sides C on the same sides.Passage TwoBehind most of the bad things we do to our bodies as adults, eating more than we should is the idea we carry with us from childhood. On the one hand, we assume that we are indestructible. On the other, we think that any damage we impose on ourselves can be undone when finally clean up our act.If the evidence for how wrong the first idea is isn‟t apparent when you stand naked in front of the mirror, just wait. But what if you eat right and drop all your bad habits? Is there still time to repair the damage?To a surprising degree, the answer is yes. Over the past five years, scientists have accumulated a wealth of data about what happens when aging people with bad habits decide to turn their lives around. The heartening conclusion: the body has an amazing ability to heal itself,provided the damage is not too great.The effects of some bad habits ---smoking, in particular---can haunt you for decades. But the damage from other habits can be largely healed.“Any time you improve your behaviour and make lifestyle changes, they make a difference from that point on,” says Dr. Jeffrey Koplan. “Maybe not right away. It‟s like slamming on the brakes. You do need a certain distance. “But the distance can be remarkably short. Consider the recent announcements from the front lines of medical research:---- A study concluded that women who consume a s little as two servings of fish a week cut their risk of suffering a stroke to half that women who eat less than one serving of fish a month.---- The day you quit smoking, the carbon monoxide levels in your body drop dramatically. Within weeks, your blood becomes less sticky and your risk of dying from a heart attack starts to decline.Adopting healthy habits won‟t cure all that bothers you, of course. But doctors believe that many chronic diseases ----from high blood pressure to heart disease and even some cancers---- can be warded off with a few sensible changes in lifestyle.N ot sure where to start? Surprisingly, it doesn‟t matter, since one positive change usually leads to another. Make e nough changes, and you‟ll discover you‟ve adopted a new way of life.57. Most people with bad habits of eating more than they should believe that ____A they can never change the habits that have haunted them for decades.B their bodies can‟t be damage d by the bad habits.C their bodies can heal all the damage without the help from outside.D they can force themselves to clean up the bad habits later.58. The evidence to disapprove the assumption that we are indestructible ____A is seldom apparent .B is clearly shown in the mirror.C will appear obvious sooner or later.D is still a question.59. According to the passage the human body can heal the damage caused by bad habits _______A when the damage is not very serious.B no matter how serious the damage is.C after we have dropped our bad habits.D much more slowly than we think.60. According to the recent announcements, ____A women should eat as much fish as possible.B women are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than men.C eating a little more f ish can improve women‟s health.D men don‟t have to eat as much fish as women.61. It is implied in the passage that _____A smokers have lower levels of carbon monoxide than non-smokers.B the blood of smokers is more sticky than that of non-smokers.C smokers will be unlikely to die from heart attack if they quit smoking.D chronic diseases can be cured if we drop our habit of smoking.62. In the last paragraph the author tells us _____A when we should start quitting our bad habits.B it doesn‟t matter how we start quitting our bad habits.C that making enough changes will make doctors unnecessary to us.D it‟s never too late to start making sensible changes in our lifestyle.Passage ThreeOur true challenge today is not debts and deficits or global competition but the need to find a way to live rich, fulfilling lives without destroying the planet‟s biosphere, which supports all life. Humanity has never before faced such a threat: the collapse of the very elements that keep us alive.An apple is an easy thing to take for granted. If you live where apples grow in abundance, you might assume that they are readily available and, better yet, that you may pick from a wide variety. But do you know that there are far fewer types to choose from today than there were 100 years ago?Between the years 1804 and 1905, there were 7,098 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Today 6,121 of those are extinct. But does diversity really matter?In the 1840‟s, Ireland‟s population exceeded eight million, making it the most densely populated country in Europe. Potatoes were its dietary mainstay, and a single variety called lumpers was the most widely grown.In 1845 the farmers planted their lumpers as usual, but a plant disease known as blight struck and wiped out almost the entire crop. “Most of Ireland survived that difficult year,” wrote Paul Raeburn in his book The Last Harvest ----The Genetic Gamble That Threatens to Destroy American Agriculture. “The deva station came the next year. Farmers has no choice but to plant the same potatoes again. They had no other varieties. The blight struck again, this time with overwhelming force. The suffering was indescribable.” Historians estimate that up to 1 million people died of starvation, while another 1.5 million emigrated, most to the United States. Those remaining suffered from crushing poverty.In the Andes of South America, farmers grew many varieties of potatoes, and only a few were affected by blight. Hence, there was no epidemic. Clearly, diversity of species and diversity within species provide protection. The growing of just one uniform crop runs counter to this basic survival strategy and leaves plants exposed to diseaseor pests, which can destroy an ent ire regions‟ harvest. That is why many farmers depend so heavily on the frequent use of pesticides , even though such chemicals are often environmentally hazardous.Why do farmers replace their many folk varieties with one uniform crop? Usually in response to economic pressures. Planting uniform crops promises ease of harvesting, attractiveness of the product, resistance to go bad, and high productivity. But theses trends may be destroying man‟s own food supply.63. The main idea of the passage is __________A It is important to protect the earth‟s bio-diversity.B man is destroying his own food supply.C we now have fewer bio-species than before.D numerous strains of plants can resist plagues.64. With regard to the variety of apples in the United States ___________A it is the fewest in variety in terms of plant family.B over 80% of its varieties have been destroyed.C we have done our best to protect it.D it is as wide as it was 100 years ago.65. The author tells the st ory in Ireland in the 1840‟s to show that _________A farmers should grow as many varieties of potatoes as in South America.B potatoes should not be grown as a dietary mainstay.C lumpers were not a choice variety of potatoes.D bio-diversity is essential to life on earth.66. The uniform crop of lumpers in Ireland in the 1840‟s__________A caused blight to strike Ireland repeatedly.B caused Ireland‟s population to decline by half.C destroyed the whole Irish agricultural tradition.D s eriously devastated Ireland‟s economy.67. Diversity of species and diversity within species can help plants_________A ward off some disastrous diseases and pests.B resist natural disasters such as droughts.C withstand the harmful effect of pesticides.D yield bumper harvests.68. Which of the following is NOT the reason that farmers replace their folk varieties with one uniform crop?A They want to make more money.B They want to have a higher output.C They want to prevent the destruction of human food.D They want to make their products more attractive. Passage FourIt is a well-documented fact that women still live longer than men. A 1998 study by Harvard Medical School geriatrician Thomas Perls offers two reasons: one is the evolutionary drive to pass on her genes; the other is the need to stay healthy enough to rear as many children as possible. A man‟s purpose is simply to carry genes that ensure longevity and pass them on to his children.Okay, so that‟s the legacy of our cave-dweller past. But what is it about a man‟s lifestyle that reduces his longevity? As action moviemakers know all too well , men are supercharged with testosterone. Aside from forcing us to watch frenzied movies like The Matrix Reloaded, the testes-produced hormone also triggers riskier behavior and aggression, and increases levels of harmful cholesterol, raising the risk of heart disease of stroke. Meanwhile, the female hormone chops harmful cholesterol and raises “good” cholesterol.As Perls‟s study points out: “Between ages 15 and 24, men are four to five times more likely to die than women. This time frame coincides with the onset of puberty and an increase in reckless and violent behavior in males. Researchers refer to it as a …testosterone storm.‟ Most deaths in this male group come from motor vehicle accidents, followed by homicide, suicide….and drownings.”While all this jumping from tall buildings may result in some accidental death, it still doesn‟t account for the onset of fatal illnesses at an earlier age. Statistically, men are crippled more quickly by illnesses like heart disease, stroke and cancer. A Singapore study found that while men were diagnosed with chronic illness two years earlier than women, women were also disabled by their illnesses four years later. Men more often engage in riskier habits like drinking alcohol and using recreational drugs, as well as eating to excess. And the stereotype about men being adverse to seeing a doctor on a regular basis? Studies have shown its‟ true.If your goal is to become the first 100-year-old man on your family tree, there are some things you can do to boost your odds. One is to examine what centenarians are doing right. According to the ongoing New EnglandCentenarian Study, the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world, they can fend off or even escape age-associated diseases like heart attack, stroke, canc er, diabetes and Alzheimer‟s. Ninety percent of those studied were functionally independent for the vast majority of their lives up until the age of 92 , and 75% were just as autonomous at an average age of 95. “Centenarians disprove the perception that …the older you get, the sicker you get.‟ Centenarians teach us that the older you get, the healthier you‟ve been.”69. This passage mainly discusses ________A why women lead a healthier life than men.B how women can live longer and stay healthy.C what keeps men from enjoying a longer life span.D whether men‟s life style lead s to their early death.70. According to Thomas Perls, which of the following is a major factor contributing to the relative longevity of women over men?A Their natural urge to remain healthy.B Their greater natural drive to pass on genes.C Their need to bear healthy offspring.D Their desire to have more children.71. The author mentions “the legacy of our cave-dweller past” to __________A support the argument about women‟s role in rearing children.B summarize a possible cause of different life expectancies.C challenge the th eory about our ancestor‟s behaviour patterns.D illustrate the history of human evolution process.72. According to the passage, testosterone is a hormone that _______A increases as men grow older.B reduces risk factors in male behaviour.C lead s to aggressive behaviour and heart disease.D accounts for women‟s dislike for violent films.73. Compared with women, men as a whole ____.A suffer from depression more often.B suffer from diseases later than women.C are reluctant to have physical checkups.D are not affected by violent movies.74. Centenarians refer to people who ____A live longer than females.B live at the turn of the century.C are extremely independent.D are a hundred years or older.Passage FiveLast year, Curt Dunnam bought a Chevrolet Blazer with one of the most popular new features in high-end cars: the Onstar personal security system.The heavily advertised communications and tracking feature is used nationwide by more than two million drivers, who simply push a button to connect, via a built-in cell-phone, to a member of the Onstar staff. A Global Positioning System, or G.P.S., helps the employee give verbal directions to the driver or locate the car after an accident. The company can even send a signal to unlock car doors for locked-out owners, or honk the horn to help people find their cars in an endless plain of parking spaces. The biggest selling point for the system is its use in frustrating car thieves. Once an owner reports to the police that a car has been stolen, the company can track it to help arrest the thieves, a service it performs about 400 times each month.But for Mr. Dunnam, the more he learned about his car‟s security features, the less secure he felt. He has enough technical knowledge to worry that someone else---- law enforcement officers, or hackers----could listen in one his phone calls, or gain control over his automotive systems without his knowledge or consent. “While I don‟t believe G.M. intentionally designed this syst em to facilitate such activities, they sure have made it easy,” he said. Mr. Dunnam said he had become even more concerned because of a federal appeals court case involving a criminal investigation, in which federal authorities had demanded that a company attach a wiretap to tracking services like those installed in his car. The suit did not reveal which company was involved. A three-judge panel in San Francisco rejected the request, but not on privacy grounds; the panel said the wiretap would interfere with the operation of the safety services. Onstar has said that its equipment was not involved in that case. An Onstar spokeswoman, Geri Lama, suggested that Mr. Dunnam‟s worries were overblown. The signals that the companysends to unlock car doors or track location-based information can be triggered only with a secure exchange of specific identifying data, which ought to hinder all but the most determined hackers, she said.75. The most important feature of Onstar advertised by the company is that it can ____A help people find their cars in the big parking lot.B giver verbal direction to drivers lost in unfamiliar areas.C open car doors for owners unable to find their car keys.D make it difficult for thieves to get away with stolen cars.76. We can conclude from the passage that Onstar is ______A too complicated to use especially for new drivers.B not as usual and effective as the company claims.C popularly used among the more expensive cars.D not widely used in the country except in a few states.77. Mr. Dunnam felt dissatisfied with OnStar because _______A his personal information might be revealed.B his demand for better services was rejected.C OnStar posed potential danger to driving safety.D OnStar had been developed mainly to facilitate police work.78. The three-judge panel rejected the request of the federal authorities because _____A it was in violation of individual privacy.B it was against the Constitution of the nation.C the wiretap might affect the safety of personal data.D the wiretap might reduce the efficiency of the system.79. OnStar spokeswoman suggested that Mr. Dunnam‟s worries ___________A exaggerated the problems that might occur.B represented reasonable concerns of customers.C presented problems for them to solve.D made sense due to the existence of hackers.80. The passage is mainly written to _______A promote the brand and sale of OnStar.B pint out the worries caused by OnStar.C introduce the new features of OnStar.D show the future trend represented by OnStar .Paper TwoPart V Translation (30 minutes, 20 points )Section A (15minutes, 10 points )As a branch of cognitive science, linguistics has undergone systematic inquiry and elaboration in terms of language acquisition and classification.When it comes to language learning, the spelling of Chinese characters is notoriously difficult to Westerners, who are often left puzzled about numerous strokes. In China, the myth remains that maximum efficiency can be achieved by exposing young children to native speakers as early as possible. However, a more profound insight into the process of language acquisition wo n‟t be gained until studies of the brain have developed to the point where the function of each part of the brain is brought to light. The eagerness to make children proficient in English on the part of parents in China is open to question.Section B (15 minutes, 10 points)计算机被认为是有史以来对人类生活影响最大的发明。
同等学力英语真题及参考答案同等学力英语真题及参考答案一、词汇部分1、The word “行事历” in the sentence “Please fill in the blanks with the appropriate words, like in the example below. (Using the vocabulary for which you have provided us.)” most probably means ______.(A) a schedule(B) a list of events(C) a memo pad(D) a diary2、Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word “ascribe”?(A) attribute(B) deny(C) question(D) dismiss3、The word “hover” in the sentence “The police helicopter is hovering overhead.” most probably means ______.(A) to float(B) to soar(C) to crawl(D) to dart二、阅读理解部分In the following passage, the author discusses the importance of sleep for individuals. Lack of sleep can lead to many physical and mental problems, including obesity, depression, and anxiety. The author also provides some tips on how to get better sleep, such as establishing a regular sleep schedule and avoiding electronic devices before bedtime.1、The main purpose of the passage is to ______.(A) discuss the causes of sleep deprivation(B) provide tips for better sleep(C) argue for more research on sleep(D) criticize the sleep habits of modern society2、According to the passage, which of the following is true about sleep deprivation?(A) It can lead to weight gain.(B) It can cause depression and anxiety.(C) It can improve cognitive function.(D) It is not a serious problem.3、The author suggests that establishing a regular sleep schedule can help individuals get better sleep because it______.(A) makes them more tired at night(B) allows their bodies to adapt to a routine(C) prevents them from being influenced by external factors(D) none of the above三、翻译部分请将以下英文句子翻译成中文：1、“All roads lead to Rome” means that different paths can lead to the same destination.2、The dictionary defines the word “pathy” as “having or expressing deep understanding of a disease or syndrome.”3、The two candidates differ in their approaches to handling the situation, but they share a common goal of achieving a peaceful solution.2024年同等学力英语真题参考答案2024年同等学力英语真题参考答案一、选择题1、A. tiger2、B. elephant3、C. lion4、D. giraffe二、完形填空Here is a brief introduction to the four stages of the 2024同等学力英语考试:Stage 1: Grammar and VocabularyThis stage focuses on testing the candidates' basic grammar and vocabulary knowledge. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options. The test topics include verb tenses, sentence structures, nouns, adjectives, and so on. The difficulty level is moderate, with most questions easy to understand and answer.Stage 2: Reading ComprehensionThe reading comprehension section aims to evaluate the candidates' ability to understand and extract information from text. It includes three reading passages, each followed by 5 multiple-choice questions. The topics are diverse, ranging from social issues to science fiction. The difficulty level is moderate to high, as candidates are required to analyze and synthesize information from the passages.Stage 3: TranslationThis stage assesses the candidates' translation skills in bothEnglish-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English directions. It includes two translation tasks: a paragraph translation task and a sentence translation task. The difficulty level is moderate to high, as candidates are expected to demonstrate a good grasp of language syntax and vocabulary.Stage 4: WritingThe writing section evaluates the candidates' ability to write coherently and effectively in English. It consists of a300-word essay question, with a time limit of 60 minutes. The topic is related to current social or academic issues, ensuring candidates are familiar with contemporary concerns. The difficulty level is moderate to high, as candidates need to organize their thoughts clearly, use appropriate language, and follow proper writing structure.Overall, the 2024同等学力英语考试 will cover a broad range of language skills and topics, challenging candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency across multiple areas. Candidates should prepare thoroughly for each stage of the test and m for a comprehensive understanding of language skills and concepts.2024年同等学力申硕英语真题与参考答案2024年同等学力申硕英语真题与参考答案一、考试整体概述2024年同等学力申硕英语考试依然延续了往年的考试风格和内容，注重考查考生的英语语言应用能力和跨文化交际能力。
