广东工业大学研究生英语期末考试历年试卷及答案.doc

English Final for Postgraduates (A) 2 HoursPart I Vocabulary (25%) Choose the best answer from the four choices given.1.Every company has a handful of professionals that the boss can _ to get the job done.A) act onB) count onC) make upD) live without2.The presentation was a _ effort by all the children in the class.A) collaborativeB) studiedC) coordinativeD) scary3.Their assets are highly skilled manpower and superior technical _ .A) expertiseB) mindsetC) convictionD) brink4.The workshops can _ better communication between husbands and wives.A) mobilizeB) respond toC) fosterD) coordinate with5.Kelly was outstanding and _ every other player on the field.A) outgrewB) outlastedC) outlivedD) outshone6.The government is _ the service sector rather than investing in manufacturing.A) prioritizingB) reminiscingC) devisingD) promising7.Serious crimes investigations were a matter of _ in order to reduce the possibility of personal error.A) perceptionB) teamworkC) percentageD) transition8.You need to help them identify you as a _ “key player”.A) prosperousB) permanentC) prospectiveD) immediate9.He is working together with scientists from other laboratories and disciplines _ a common goal.A) in the middle ofB) in favor ofC) in the way ofD) in pursuit of10.Weve made every effort to _ your point of view.A) reviveB) accelerateC) cuddleD) accommodate11.Do not boil the sauce as this can _ the flavor.A) impactB) react toC) impairD) vary in12.She was staring out over the lake, _ a poem in her mind.A) illustratingB) honoringC) composingD) recommending13.Love can be romantic, exciting, _ , and irrational.A) obsessiveB) impatientC) compulsiveD) spiritual14.Some experts see self-love as a necessary _ for loving others.A) concernB) prerequisiteC) contextD) precaution15.Once desire diminishes, disappointed lovers may wonder where the “spark” in their relationship has gone and may _ regretfully about “the good old days”.A) recordB) reviveC) reminisceD) reveal16.A series of events for teachers and students will _ a Shakespeare festival next year.A) be engaged inB) result inC) be based onD) culminate in17.Theyve _ the fuel necessary to heat their homes because the forest was cut down.A) done well atB) been essential forC) got along withD) been deprived of18.The test is used to _ candidates who may be unsuitable.A) bring togetherB) filter outC) care aboutD) depend on19.If a vitamin is frequently absent from the diet, a(n) _ may develop.A) deficiencyB) proficiencyC) efficiencyD) sufficiency20.The royal family tries to _ the young prince from the prying eyes of the media.A) forgoB) insulateC) forsakeD) conserve21.A(n) _ majority of the members were against the idea.A) breathtakingB) penetratingC) overwhelmingD) stifling22.A conference might help create new marketing ideas or provide a(n) _ for discussion of problems.A) stadiumB) stageC) playgroundD) arena23.Recent pressure at work may _ his behavior.A) account forB) executeC) come alongD) impart24.He doesnt understand me, or _ not fully.A) at any costB) at any rateC) at any priceD) at any time25.Instead of having that enormous breakfast, try to _ fruit juice and some cereal.A) be content withB) be engaged inC) be equipped withD) be fond of26. Whatever your argument, I shall my decision.A）hold back B）hold on C）hold to D） hold up 27. The constancy of human nature is , as no one believes that a man can fundamentally change his nature.A） proven B） proverbial C） provisional D）provocative 28. Even during the preteen years, romantic experiences are cultured in the sense that societal and group practices and expectations _ romantic experience.A) shape B) polishC) resist D) stir29. Married partners may love each other even though they rarely, or never,_ physical intimacy.A) engage with B) engage in C) engine with D) engine in 30. Beginning in childhood, parents encourage or limit future romantic _by selecting certain neighborhoods and schools.A) dimensions B) connections C) liaisons D) affiliations31. He had to excuse for being late.A) make into B) make up C. make out D) make over32. These horrific photographs will affect peoples of war.A) percussion B) view C) idea D) perception33. This course is useful for students who are in from one training program to another.A) change B) transition C) transplanting D) transferring 34. A German company with a Swiss firm to develop the product.A) collaborated B) operated C) collided D) liberated 35. They failed to their resources effectively. A) move B) mobilize C) mitigate D) define 36. The business environment is less lone-wolf and competitive, so signs of being collaborative and selfless .A) stand up B) stand out C) stand by D) stand on37. Ben never touched beer; or any kind of alcohol .A) for all that B) for the best C) for that matter D) for that rate38. A monk who loves in a monastery or temple has a relaxed and peaceful life of _.A) complain B) contemptC) discovery D) contemplation39. We are going to and move to Montana.A) pull up stakes B) pull out of stakes C) pull over stakes D) pull to stakes40. Another important piece of risk tolerance is a candidates of comfort with failure.A) acceptance B) intention C) degree D) agreement41. The quality in New York that its inhabitants from life may simply weaken them as individuals.A) divides B) insulates C) introduces D) informs 42. She gave a _ good performance in the TV as a police officer investigating a murder.A) eventually B) crediblyC) famously D) staggeringly43. I study in the library as there are too many at home.A) distributions B) distractions C) deeds D) decorations 44. He surprised me with his knowledge of Kierkegaard and Schopenhauer.A) intimate B) infinite C) incident D) inside 45. Although such a statement may seem self-centered, its actually quite _.A) insightful B) insignificant C) superstitious D) respectful 46. This requirement needs to run throughout an organization and is not _ to management.A) just B) exclusive C) excluding D) especial 47. We must our woodlands for future generations.A) conserve B) consider C) consecrate D) consent48. In the first five years of successful reform, the countrys GDP _ by almost 40%. A) inclined B) soaredC) sacrificed D) installed49. I didnt enjoy studying philosophy-I found it too much of theoretical _.A) trait B) idea C) discipline D) academia50. City officials have slowed the development by _ building permits for the area. A) threatening B) issuing C) stalling D) gamblingPart II Extensive Reading (10%) Choose the best answer according to what youve read in the texts of Extensive Reading.51. Which of the following statements is not true according to text Solemn Ceremony Marks Handover.A) The president of PRC Mr. Jiang Zemin and the Prince of Wales, both spoke at the ceremony.B) Both the British National Anthem and the Chinese Anthem were played at the ceremony.C) The ceremony was carried out in the afternoon in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.D) The ceremony was telecast live around the world.52. The poll indicated that _.A) people in America seldom hesitate to speak in publicB) how to speak in public is the most serious problem for AmericansC) the thing the American people feared most was to speak in publicD) nothing is as important as that of solving the problems of speaking in public.53. The text Building a Better Self-image mainly focuses on _.A) the development of children in the first years.B) the successful interview of job huntersC) some social problems such as violence and suicide.D) the voluntary work of young people54. The author of Whats So Good About Failure gives most examples of _ to show the value of failure in todays world.A) doctors B) business peopleC) professors D) engineers 55. In Dont Face Stress Alone, the author suggests that people can relieve stress by _.A) taking part in more sportsB) paying attention to their dietC) asking others for help at work when you have difficultiesD) having heart-to heart talks with friends56. According to the passage, Ulanova was regarded as the symbol of _. A) classic dances B) Russian ballet C) femininity D) Russian singing57. Children whose fathers help care for them have _. A) higher IQs B) better impulse control C) better social adaptations D) all of the above58. For a person who defends his erroneous beliefs _ according to Living Humanism.A) it is necessary to show him that he is wrongB) little can be done to correct himC) now he is always delighted in thinking that he has possessed the factsD) he does not have the quality of loving truth59. Which of the following statements is not true according to Shyness Nature or Nurture?A) People once thought that temperament was decided by nature.B) The behavior of throwing dishes or slamming doors is also partly inheritable.C) Scientists now believe environment plays a more important role in the formation of a mans personality than genetics does.D) Most scientists focus their studies on twins in order to know the importance of inheritance. 60. The main idea of And Now the TV Forecast is that _. A) the electronic superhighway will offer great entertainment for the rural area B) digital TV will play an important role in the 21st century C) thunder and lightning will break down the digital TV D) digital TV will also need weather forecastingPart III Reading Comprehension (30%)Passage One The qualities of leadership are almost constant the world over. If you would like to become president of your class, school, or student council, you must first demonstrate that you have the potentials of leadership.For one thing, you must show that you are interested in your school and in your fellow students. In practical terms, this means taking an active part in school activities. It means joining clubs, attending dances and other social functions, and going out for athletics - if you are athletic. (1) But many young people have to push themselves to join clubs or attend dances. Perhaps you are one of them. The basic reason for this hesitancy is natural shyness. There is nothing whatever wrong with shyness; it can be overcome if you recognize that it is not a permanent affliction (苦恼)，and if you realize, too, that most if your schoolmates are probably as shy as you are. If you consciously strive (努力) to overcome shyness by going out to meet people, you will find yourself at the same time developing another quality of leadership- understanding. As your circle of friends and contacts widens you will get to know your schoolmates better. Because you are no longer so concerned with your own feeling, you will begin to respect and take into account the feelings of others. Your friends and acquaintances (熟人) will be ware of your new attitude, for it will show in many small ways- your greeting, conversation, and willingness to give and accept friendship.Another quality of leadership which you can develop is willingness to do a bit extra. If you are expected to sell ten tickets to a dance, for example, and sell fifteen, you have proves your interest and your effort to make your organization successful. Once you acquire the reputation of always doing a little more than expected, your fellow students will be willing to trust you with greater responsibilities. All your extra effort also indicates enthusiasm, and shows that you concentrate more on how to do a job efficiently than on its difficulties.A fourth quality of leadership is imagination- the ability to see a way through problems and to develop new ideas. You can develop this all important quality by devoting extra thought during quiet moments to problems being faces by your organization. Many members of club sit passively through a meeting, and give no more thought to club matters until the next meeting, you are likely to come up with new ideas (or at least some questions) to contribute at the next meeting.As you show that you are interested in your school or organization, that you have understanding and respect for your schoolmates, and that you will work hard and use your imagination, your schoolmates will naturally think of you as one of their leaders. When the time comes for election of class or student body officers, you will be mentioned as a possible candidate by your closer friends , and this word will reach other groups until you are given a chance to declare yourself a candidate without seeming immodest.61. This article _.A) discusses how a person can develop qualities of leadershipB) indicates various ways a good leader can make friends and influence peopleC) analyzes the responsibilities of leadershipD) explains why many people are not good leaders62. The author feels that a prospective leader should attend school dances to _.A) prove that he is the best dance in the schoolB) show his interest in school activities C) overcome his shynessD) learn how to dance63. The author apparently feels that a person who is not athletic _.A) should go out for athletics anywayB) is definitely not interested in school electionsC) has no chance of becoming a leaderD) can participate in other school activities64. In the sentence “The basic reason for this hesitancy is natural shyness.” the word “hesitancy” means _.A) willingness B) reluctance C) embarrassment D) indecision65. This analysis is a _.A) cause-and-effect discussion of the outcome of school electionsB) point-by-point explanation of how to develop the qualities of leadershipC) comparison of good leaders and bad leadersD) close examination of the good points of the president of student councilPassage TwoBaekeland and Hartmann report that the “short sleepers” had been more or less average in their sleep needs until the men were in their teens. But at about age 15 or so, the men voluntarily began cutting down their nightly sleep time because of pressures from school, work, and other activities. These men tended to view their nightly periods of unconsciousness as bothersome interruptions in their daily routines. In general, these “short sleeps” appeared ambitious, active, energetic, cheerful, conformist（不动摇） in their opinions, and very sure about their career choices. They often held several jobs at once, or workers full-or part-time while going to school. And many of them had a strong urge to appear “normal” or “acceptable” to their friends and associates.When asked to recall their dreams, the “short sleepers” did poorly. More than this, they seemed to prefer not remembering. In similar fashion, their usual way of dealing with psychological problems was to deny that the problem existed, and then to keep busy in the hope that the trouble would go away.The sleep patterns of the “short sleepers” were similar to, but less extreme than, sleep patterns shown by many mental patients categorized as manic（疯人）.The “long sleepers” were quite different indeed. Baekeland and Hartmann report that these young men had been lengthy sleeps since childhood. They seemed to enjoy their sleep, protected it, and were quite concerned when they were occasionally deprived of their desired 9 hours of nightly bed rest. They tended to recall their dreams much better than did the “short sleepers.”Many of the “long sleepers” were shy, anxious, introverted （内向）, inhibited （压抑）, passive, mildly depressed, and unsure of themselves （particularly in social situations）. Several openly states that sleep was an escape from their daily problems.66. According to the report,_. A） many short sleepers need less sleep by nature B） many short sleepers are obliged to reduce their nightly sleep time because they are busy with their work C） long sleepers sleep a longer period of time during the day D）many long sleepers preserve their sleeping habit formed during their childhood67. Many “short sleepers” are likely to hold the view that _. A） sleep is a withdrawal from the reality B） sleep interferes with their sound judgment C） sleep is the least expensive item on their routine programD） sleep is the best way to deal with psychological troubles68. It is stated in the third paragraph that short sleepers _. A） are ideally vigorous even under the pressures of life B） often neglect the consequences of inadequate sleep C） do not know how to relax properly D） are more unlikely to run into mental problems69. When sometimes they cannot enjoy adequate sleep, the long sleepers might _. A） appear disturbed B） become energetic C） feel dissatisfiedD） be extremely depressed70. Which of the following is Not included in the passage? A） If one sleeps inadequately, his performance suffers and his memory is weakened B） The sleep patterns of short sleepers are exactly the same as those shown by many mental patients C） Long and short sleepers differ in their attitudes towards sleepD） Short sleepers would be better off with more restPassage Three Our quarrel with efficiency is not that it gets things done, but that it is a thief of time when it leaves us no leisure to enjoy ourselves, and that it strains our nerves when we try to get things done perfectly. In building bridges, American engineers calculate so finely and exactly as to make the two ends come to