全国硕士研究生入学统一考试自命题科目《基础英语》考试大纲
I 考查目标
全国硕士研究生入学统一考试自命题科目《基础英语》考试是为我校招收外国语言学及应用语言学硕士研究生而设置的具有选拔性质的考试科目。其目的是科学、公平、有效地测试考生是否具备攻读该专业所必须的基本素质、一般能力和培养潜能,以利用选拔具有发展潜力的优秀人才入学,为国家的经济建设培养具有良好职业道德、法制观念和国际视野、具有较强分析与解决实际问题能力的高层次、应用型、复合型的外语人才。考试要求是测试考生的语言应用能力。 具体来说,要求考生: 1. 掌握基础的英语语法知识。 2. 具有较强的读写能力。能够流利阅读英语国家一般媒体的政论性文章,能够用规范的英语清楚地表达自己的思想。 3. 具有较强的英语语言应用能力。应掌握不少于10000个英语词汇,其中能够灵活应用的词汇应不少于5000。 4. 具有基本的逻辑能力。
II 考试形式和试卷结构
一、试卷满分及考试时间 试卷满分为150分,考试时间180分钟。 二、答题方式 答题方式为闭卷、笔试,不允许携带字典。 三、试卷内容与题型结构 本科目共有以下7种题型: Vocabulary 20题,每小题1分,共20分 Paraphrase 10题,每小题1.5分,共15分 Rhetoric Section A 5题,每小题2分,共10分 Section B 5题,每小题1分,共5分 Fill in the Blanks 10题,每小题1分,共10分 Reading Comprehension A 20题,每小题2分,共40分 Reading Comprehension B 3-5题,每小题2-10分,共20分 Writing 30分
III 考查内容
1、 词汇 2、 语法及其应用能力 3、 读写能力
IV. 题型示例及参考答案
English Examination for Graduate Candidates
Part I Vocabulary (20 points)
1. Plato’s teachings had a profound effect on Aristotle.
a. depth b. affection c. affliction d. influence
2. The superintendent was the principal speaker at the school board meeting.
a. only b. main c. outstanding d. stronger
3. The campers heard a strange rustling in the trees.
a. stealing b. pillaging c. movement d. fight
4. He was an exemplary prisoner despite his past experience.
a. model b. sample c. honest d. humble
5. The hotel manager became suspicious of those people who were loitering in the lobby.
a. bustling b. sleeping c. meddling d. loafing
6. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
a. cash and carry b. piece by piece c. monthly payment d. credit card
7. Boys’ Clubs do not deprive poor children of the opportunity to participate in sports.
a. deny b. retract c. improvise d. dilute
8. The supervisor dictated a memo to her secretary.
a. letter b. note c. report d. research paper
9. Picaso was a well-known cubist painter.
a. artistic b. colorful c. celebrated d. knowledgeable
10. The inquiry concerning the accident was handled by the chief of police.
a. gossip b. inquisitiveness c. investigation d. recording
11. The department chairman refused to authorized the requisition.
a. request b. transfer c. grant d. project
12. It is imperative that they arrive on time for the lecture.
a. necessary b. suggested c. hoped d. intended
13. The counterfeit bills were a good facsimile of the real one.
a. factorial b. reproduction c. identification d. similarity
14. The Montforts have decided to take a cruise, so they went to the travel agency for some brochures.
a. questions b. inquisition c. price lists d. pamphlets
15. Scott seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the director.
a. realized b. grasped c. rendered d. delivered
16. The boundary between
Canada and the
United States has been unfortified for over one hundred years.
a. border b. bridge c. water d. diplomatic relations
17. While they were away on vacation, they allowed their mail to accumulate at the post office.
a. be delivered b. pile up c. get lost d. be returned
18. The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions.
a. simulate b. fake c. encourage d. diminish
19. John’s unsportsmanlike behavior caused him to be ostracized by the other members of the country club.
a. shunned b. excelled c. readmitted d. wavered
20. As result of the accident, the police revoked his driver’s license.
a. reconsidered b. exorcised c. canceled d. investigated
Part II Paraphrase (15 points)
Directions: In the following passage, there are ten underlined sentences you are expected to paraphrase. Remember: do not simply substitute some words or expressions with some others!
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