1995年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题
Section I: Structure and Vocabulary
Part A:
Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C]
and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on
ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a
pencil. (5 points)
1. Between 1897 and 1919 at least 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings
were portrayed ________.
[A] had produced
[B] have been produced
[C] would have produced
[D] had been produced
2. There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than
________ in the public mind today.
[A] exists
[B] exist
[C] existing
[D] existed
3. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds ________ his argument in
favor of the new theory.
[A] which to base on
[B] on which to base
[C] to base on which
[D] which to be based on
4. ________ can help but be fascinated by the world into which he is taken by the
science fiction.
[A] Everybody
[B] Anybody
[C] Somebody
[D] Nobody
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5. How many of us ________, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be
interested in the discussion?
[A] attended
[B] Attending
[C] to attend
[D] have attended
6. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe ________ it provides he
building blocs from which the other elements are produced.
[A] so that
[B] but that
[C] in that
[D] provided that
7. We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style
________ in a personal one.
[A] rather than
[B] Other than
[C] better than
[D] less than
8. ________ is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the
smooth development of production.
[A] What
[B] That
[C] It
[D] As
9. It is believed that today’s pop music can serve as a creative force ________
stimulating the thinking of its listeners.
[A] by
[B] with
[C] at
[D] on
10. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, ________ the atmosphere.
[A] as it is
[B] the same as
[C] so is
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[D] and so is
Part B
Directions:
Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked [A], [B], [C], and
[D]. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on
ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a
pencil. (5 points)
11. The conveniences that Americans desire reflecting [A] not so much a leisurely
[B] lifestyle as a busy lifestyle in which even minutes of time are [C] too
valuable to be wasted [D].
12. In debating one must correct the opponent’s [A] facts, deny the relevance of his
proof, or deny that [B] what [C] he presents as proof, unless [D] relevant, is
sufficient.
13. We are not conscious of [A] the extent of which [B] provides the psychological
satisfaction that [C] can make the difference [D] between a full and an empty
life.
14. The Portuguese give [A] a great deal of credit to one man [B] for having
promoted [C] sea travel, that man was [D] Prince Henry the navigator, who
lived in the 15th century.
15. Accounts of [A] scientific experiments are generally correct for [B] those write
about [C] science are careful in checking [D] the accuracy of their reports.
16. whenever we hear of [A] a natural disaster, even [B] in a distant part of the
world, we feel sympathy [C] for the people to have affected [D].
17. It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say [A] that we shall soon be trusting [B]
our health, wealth and happiness to elements with whom [C] very names the
general public are [D] unfamiliar.
18. The speaker claimed that no other [A] modern nation devotes so small [B] a
portion of its wealth to public assistance and health than [C] the United States
does [D].
19. There are those who consider it questionable that these defence-linked [A]
research projects will account for [B] an improvement in the standard of living
or, alternately, to do much [C] to protect our diminishing [D] resources.
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20. If individuals are awakened [A] each time as [B] they begin a dream phase of
sleep, they are likely to become irritable even though [C] their total amount of
sleep has been [D] sufficient.
Part C:
Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C]
and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on
ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a
pencil. (10 points)
21. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly ________ if the invitation
to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
[A] admired
[B] regarded
[C] expected
[D] worshipped
22. [A] ________ of the long report by the budget committed was submitted to the
mayor for approval.
[A] shorthand
[B] scheme
[C] schedule
[D] sketch
23. [A] man has to make ________ for his old age by putting aside enough money
to live on when old.
[A] supply
[B] assurance
[C] provision
[D] adjustment
24. The newly-built Science Building seems ________ enough to last a hundred
years.
[A] spacious
[B] sophisticated
[C] substantial
[D] steady
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25. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are ________ free
medical care.
[A] entitled to
[B] involved in
[C] associated with
[D] assigned to
26. The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they
had more at ________.
[A] danger
[B] stake
[C] loss
[D] threat
27. I felt ________ to death because I could make nothing of the chairman’s
speech.
[A] fatigued
[B] tired
[C] exhausted
[D] bored
28. When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find
what was at ________.
[A] wrong
[B] trouble
[C] fault
[D] difficulty
29. Your advice would be ________ valuable to him, who is at present at his wit’s
end.
[A] exceedingly
[B] excessively
[C] extensively
[D] exclusively
30. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to
________ the consequences.
[A] answer for
[B] run into
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[C] abide by
[D] step into
31. The river is already ________ its banks because of excessive rainfall; and the
city is threatened with a likely flood.
[A] parallel to
[B] level in
[C] flat on
[D] flush with
32. People ________ that vertical flight transports would carry millions of
passengers as do the airliners of today.
[A] convinced
[B] anticipated
[C] resolved
[D] assured
33. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or ________ for
language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic
programmed for the reading skills.
[A] adapted
[B] acknowledged
[C] assembled
[D] appointed
34. The mother said she would ________ her son washing the dished if he could
finish his assignment before supper.
[A] let down
[B] let alone
[C] let off
[D] let out
35. We should always keep in mind that ________ decisions often lead to bitter
regrets.
[A] urgent
[B] hasty
[C] instant
[D] prompt
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36. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages ________ in
the dictionary.
[A] missing
[B] losing
[C] dropping
[D] leaking
37. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women
________ this field is climbing.
[A] engaging
[B] devoting
[C] registering
[D] pursuing
38. The supervisor didn’t have time so far to go into it ________, but he gave us an
idea about his plan.
[A] at hand
[B] in turn
[C] in conclusion
[D] at length
39. Their demand for a pay raise has not the slightest ________ of being met.
[A] prospect
[B] prediction
[C] prosperity
[D] permission
40. It’s usually the case that people seldom behave in a ________ way when in a
furious state.
[A] stable
[B] rational
[C] legal
[D] credible
Section II: Close Test
Directions:
For each numbered blank in following passage, there are four choices marked [A],
[B], [C] and [D]. Choose the best one and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1
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by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (10 points)
Sleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye
movements and dreaming, and longer periods of non-REM sleep. __41__ kind of
sleep is at all well understood, but REM sleep is __42__ to serve some restorative
function of the brain. The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more __43__. The new
experiments, such as these __44__ for the first time at a recent meeting of the
Society for Sleep Research in Minneapolis, suggest fascinating explanations __45__
of non-REM sleep.
For example, it has long been known that total sleep __46__ is 100 percent fatal
to rats, yet, __47__ examination of the dead bodies, the animals look completely
normal. A researcher has now __48__ the mystery of why the animals die. The rats
__49__ bacterial infections of the blood, __50__ their immune systems -- the
self-protecting mechanism against disease -- had crashed.
41. [A] Either
[B] Neither
[C] Each
[D] Any
42. [A] intended
[B] required
[C] assumed
[D] inferred
43. [A] subtle
[B] obvious
[C] mysterious
[D] doubtful
44. [A] maintained
[B] described
[C] settled
[D] afforded
45. [A] in the light
[B] by virtue
[C] with the exception
[D] for the purpose
46. [A] reduction
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[B] destruction
[C] deprivation
[D] restriction
47. [A] upon
[B] by
[C] through
[D] with
48. [A] paid attention to
[B] caught sight of
[C] laid emphasis on
[D] cast light on
49. [A] develop
[B] produce
[C] stimulate
[D] induce
50. [A] if
[B] as if
[C] only if
[D] if only
Section III: Reading Comprehension
Directions:
Each of the passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there
are four answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Read the passages carefully and
choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on
ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a
pencil. (40 points)
Text 1
Money spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It serves
directly to assist a rapid distribution of goods at reasonable price, thereby
establishing a firm home market and so making it possible to provide for export at
competitive prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps enormously to raise
standards of living. By helping to increase demand it ensures an increased need for
labour, and is therefore an effective way to fight unemployment. It lowers the costs
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of many services: without advertisements your daily newspaper would cost four
times as much, the price of your television license would need to be doubled, and
travel by bus or tube would cost 20 per cent more.
And perhaps most important of all, advertising provides a guarantee of
reasonable value in the products and services you buy. Apart from the fact that
twenty-seven acts of Parliament govern the terms of advertising, no regular
advertiser dare promote a product that fails to live up to the promise of his
advertisements. He might fool some people for a little while through misleading
advertising. He will not do so for long, for mercifully the public has the good sense
not to buy the inferior article more than once. If you see an article consistently
advertised, it is the surest proof I know that the article does what is claimed for it,
and that it represents good value.
Advertising does more for the material benefit of the community than any other
force I can think of.
There is one more point I feel I ought to touch on. Recently I heard a
well-known television personality declare that he was against advertising because it
persuades rather than informs. He was drawing excessively fine distinctions. Of
course advertising seeks to persuade.
If its message were confined merely to information -- and that in itself would be
difficult if not impossible to achieve, for even a detail such as the choice of the
colour of a shirt is subtly persuasive -- advertising would be so boring that no one
would pay any attention. But perhaps that is what the well-known television
personality wants.
51. By the first sentence of the passage the author means that ________.
[A] he is fairly familiar with the cost of advertising
[B] everybody knows well that advertising is money consuming
[C] advertising costs money like everything else
[D] it is worthwhile to spend money on advertising
52. In the passage, which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of
advertising?
[A] Securing greater fame.
[C] Enhancing living standards.
[B] Providing more jobs.
[D] Reducing newspaper cost.
53. The author deems that the well-known TV personality is ________.
[A] very precise in passing his judgment on advertising
[B] interested in nothing but the buyers’ attention
[C] correct in telling the difference between persuasion and information
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