2005工程硕士入学模拟考试英语

1、2005工程硕士入学模拟考试英语 Part One Vocabulary and Structure Directions:In this part there are 20 incomplete sentences, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one you think is the best answer. Mark your choice on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in th

2、e brackets.1. In order to _your goals, you must work hard. (A) make (B) achieve (C) require (D) develop2. As they cant afford to let the situation get worse, they will take some necessary _. (A)decisions (B) sides (C) directions (D) steps 3. It is clear that there will be little chance that mankind

3、would _ a nuclear war.(A) retain (B) maintain (C) endure (D) survive 4. its _that they would spend four hours weeding the garden. (A) estimated (B) exceeded (C) escaped (D) excluded 5. The flood left a large _of mud in the street. (A) deposit (B) heap (C) pile (D) crust6. It is because she is too in

4、experienced _ she does not know how to deal with the situation. (A) so (B) that (C) so that (D) which7. Scholars maintain that social development can easily _ language changes. (A) bring up (B) bring about (C) bring out(D) bring forward 8. _ forceful were his arguments that even his enemies became h

5、is supporters. (A) Very (B) Too (C) Such (D) So9. _, I would have told him the answer. (A) Had it been possible (B) If it were possible (C) If it was possible (D) Possible it was10. Some materials will conduct heat better than others and these materials are said _good conductors. (A) to be (B) to be

6、ing (C) having been (D) beingPart Two Reading Comprehension Directions:In this part there are 4 passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one you think is the best answer. Mark your choice on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a shor

7、t bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage: Do you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not matter. They will turn themselves offand on again when you return. A sensor will detect the presen

8、ce of a human and turn the systems on, and when the humans leave it will turn them off again.The sensors will work through the central home computer, and they will do much more than just turn the fires and lights on and off for you. They will detect faulty electrical appliances, isolate them so that

9、 they cannot harm anyone, and then warn you that they need repair. They will detect fire and if you are out of the house, the computer will call the firemen. It will also call the police should the sensors detect an intruder. You will open the door using your personal cardthe one you use for shoppin

10、gmaybe using a number known only to you.11. The author intends to tell the readers that in year 2040 _. (A) they will live without lights and heaters(B) they will use much more lights and heaters(C) lights and heaters will be on and off automatically(D) there will be no switches of lights and heater

11、s12. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) People often forget to turn off the lights and heaters.(B) People will have a servant to work for them in 2040.(C) People are afraid of year 2040.(D) People will save much trouble with the help of advanced technology.13. Ac

12、cording to the author, in 2040, new technology _ . (A) will turn everything into sensors(B) will free us from the keys we use today(C) will make the locks out of date(D) will eliminate crimes14. Thanks to computers, in 2040 people _ . (A) will replace TV with computers(B) will have much fewer fire a

13、ccidents (C) will be controlled by computers(D) will have more fun at home15. The best title for the passage might be _ . (A) Life in Year 2040(B) Sensors and Computers(C) The Development of Science and Technology(D) Lights and Heaters in the Year 2040Questions 16-20 are based on the following passa

14、ge: Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. It is also one of the worlds most modern cities. Twice this century, the city was destroyed and rebuilt. In 1923 a major earthquake stuck the city. Thousands of people were killed and millions were left homeless as buildings collapsed and fires br

15、oke out throughout Tokyo. It took seven years to rebuild the city. During World War II, Tokyo remaining was destroyed once again. As a result of these disasters, there is nothing of old Tokyo remaining in the downtown area.After the war, the people of Tokyo began to rebuild their city. Buildings wen

16、t up at a fantastic rate, and between 1945 and 1960, the citys population more than doubled. As a result of this rapid development, however, many problems have arisen. Housing shortage, pollution, and waste disposal have presented serious challenges to the city, but the government has begun several

17、programs to solve those problems.16. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? (A) Tokyo is a historic city. (B) Tokyo is a highly modernized city.(C) Tokyo is a world famous seaport.(D) Tokyo is a large city.17. Which of the following is(are) the major event(s) happened to Tokyo this

18、century? (A) The population of Tokyo doubled.(B) It was twice destroyed by nature disasters and was twice rebuilt.(C) Serious social problems emerged.(D) It was ruined by an earthquake and a war, but was twice rebuilt.18. Which of the following problems is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) Housing p

19、roblem(B) Waste disposal(C) Heavy traffic(D) Pollution19. _ brought so many problems to Tokyo today. (A) The severe earthquake(B) The foreign occupation after the war(C) The population explosion between 1945 and 1960(D) The rapid development of the city after the war20. Which of the following is the

20、 main idea of the passage? (A) A modern city is better than an old city(B) Tokyo has developed rapidly but it is faced with new problems.(C) People of all nations helped develop Tokyo.(D) The government is worried about the problem. Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage: As you explore

21、music, you will find much that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often of your own.Music is not only an expression of peoples feelings but also things they do. As you explore, you

22、 will find music of people at work, and in worship. You will find music expresses love of country, love of nature, and love of home. Music is also an expression of the composer. As an artist the composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using t

23、hem. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.Music can suggest activities and feelings, which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to music of the people and the artists of different times and places.21. The title of this passage is _. (A) Lets Enjoy Singi

24、ng and Dancing(B) Lets Explore Music(C) Music-An Expression of Composers(D) Music-A Suggestion Feelings22. According to the first paragraph, music has all the following functions except _. (A) talking about interesting places to go(B) telling of exciting things to do(C) expressing similar feelings(D

25、) helping people love music23. The main idea of the second paragraph is that _. (A) music is mainly of country, nature and home(B) if we love music, we will love the country, nature and home(C) people may listen to music at work or at play(D) music can express how people live, work and think24. Whic

26、h of the following belong to the category of artists?(A) people in nature(B) music listeners (C) composers(D) people of other places and times25. The last paragraph observes that music makes it possible _. (A) for people to express activities and feeling at the same time(B) to bring understanding be

27、tween people of different times and places(C) that people can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music at the same time(D) that people of different times and places can get togetherQuestions 26-30 are based on the following passage: China is gradually reducing control on i

28、ts wholesale and retail sectors and other marketing channels within two to five years after its WTO entry. At present, foreign capital invested in Chinas commercial enterprises mainly flows to large supermarkets, malls and department stores. Economists believe that chinas retail markets have been a

29、big “cake” favored by domestic and foreign business people. Foreign-funded retail enterprises in China have already broken the original market layout and constantly expand their businesses. They have attracted Chinese consumers with unique products and services, and their information management, cha

30、in operation and unified distribution have resulted in fierce competition in the retail sector. Large foreign-funded retail enterprises, with chain stores as their primary business model, can bring their advantages of scale into full play in terms of purchasing goods, setting prices and reducing cos

31、ts. This is bound to have a negative impact on Chinas retail enterprises run on small scale or with poor management.26. According to the first sentence, China _. (A) has started to reduce control on marketing channels(B) has promised to reduce control on marketing channels(C) has strengthen its cont

32、rol on marketing channels(D) is rapidly decrease its control on marketing channels27. Which of the following statements is true? (A) China will reduce control on its wholesale and retail sectors immediately.(B) Chinas retail markets are favored not only by foreign investors but also by domestic busi

33、ness.(C) Foreign investors couldnt enter Chinas retail market right now.(D) At present, foreign capital flows to manufacturing industries.28. Foreign enterprises are able to expand their business in China, mainly because they _. (A) could provide goods of various kinds(B) have better supply, managem

34、ent and service(C) sell imported goods and are expanding businesses(D) have foreign funds29. The author implies that the Chinas retail enterprises _. (A) should continue their old business practices(B) will have strong rivals(C) should try to improve their management and scale(D) should withdraw fro

35、m this fierce competition30.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? (A) Chinas Economy after WTO Entry(B) Retail Market Competition in China(C) Foreign Investment in China(D) Negative Impact of EconomyPart Three Cloze Test Directions:For each blank in the following passage, choose

36、the best answer from the choices given below. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.A person who believes that he is incapable will not make a real effort, because he feels that it would be useless. He wont go at a j

37、ob with the confidence _31_ for success. He is therefore _32_ to fail, and the failure will strengthen his belief in his incompetence.Alfred Adler, a famous doctor, had an experience _33_ illustrates this. When he was a small boy he was poor at arithmetic. His teacher got the idea that he had no abi

38、lity in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect _34_ much of him. _35_ this way, they too developed the idea, “Isnt it too bad that Alfred cant do arithmetic?” He accepted their mistaken estimate of his ability, felt that it was _36_ to try, and was very

39、 poor at arithmetic, just as they expected.One day Adler succeeded in solving a problem which _37_ of the other students had been able to solve. This gave him confidence. He _38_ the idea that he couldnt do arithmetic and was determined to show them that he could. His new _39_ confidence stimulated

40、him to go at arithmetic problems with a new spirit. He now worked with interest, _40_, and purpose, and he soon became extraordinarily good at arithmetic.31. (A) well(B) necessary(C) in(D) good 32. (A) possible(B) possibly(C) likely(D) like33. (A) to(B) when(C) when(D) which 34. (A) too(B) very(C) s

41、o(D) that35. (A) On(B) In(C) By(D) From36. (A) important(B) useful(C) useless(D) necessary37. (A) any(B) none(C) each(D) no38. (A) accepted(B) developed(C) rejected(D) thought 39. (A) found(B) finding(C) find(D) founde40. (A) love(B) feelings(C) determination(D) solutionPart Four Dialogue Completion

42、 Directions:There are 10 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Choose the answer that appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil

43、a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.41. Johnny: Dear Tommy, why dont you come on holiday with us? Tommy: _ (A) Thats very kind of you. Id love to.(B) How dare you invite me? I wont go.(C) Yeah, thanks anyway.(D) Whether Ill go or not is not your business, ok?42. Doctor: _ Pat

44、ient: Ive caught a bad cold and got a sour throat.(A) Do you have anything to declare, sir?(B) Good morning. May I help you?(C) How have you been getting along recently?(D) What seems to be the problem?43. Wilson: Hello. May I speak to Peter? Peter: _ (A) Sorry, the number is engaged. Will you hold?

45、(B) Yes, speaking.(C) Hello. Whore you, please?(D) Hello. Thank you for calling.44. A: Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Brown, manager of the company. B: _ (A) You must be mistaken. I dont know you at all.(B) Hello, Brown! I havent seen you for ages.(C) How do you do, Mr. Brown? Very happy to see you.(D) Hi, John! Welcome to China.45. Dad: Could you run over to the store right away? We need a few things. Son: _ (A)Yes, I could. I want to play football.(B) For me