考研英语一答案及解析 28.docx

1、考研英语一答案及解析 28 1989年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section I: Structure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB b

2、yC withD atANSWER: A1. Modern man faces dangers completely unknown _ his predecessors.A forB toC ofD by2. The chances of seeing a helicopter in my hometown are one _ a million.A forB toC inD against3. _ we have all the materials ready, we should begin the new task at once.A Since thatB Since nowC By

3、 nowD Now that4. We hope the measures to control prices, _ taken by the government, will succeed.A whenB asC sinceD after5. The historical events of that period are arranged _.A in alphabetical orderB in an alphabetical orderC in the alphabetical ordersD in alphabetical orders6. In some markets ther

4、e may be only one seller. _ is called a monopoly.A Situation as thisB Such kind of situationC Such a situationD A situation of this7. He is _ to speak the truth.A too much of a cowardB too much a cowardC so much a cowardD so much of a coward8. He always gives _ to his wifes demands and does whatever

5、 she tells him to.A upB awayC inD out9. Its _ in the regulations that you can take 20 kilos of luggage with you.A laid uponB laid outC laid upD laid down10. Look at all the corruption thats going on. Its time the city was _.A cleaned outB cleaned downC cleaned awayD cleaned up11. Though he did not s

6、ay so directly, the inspector _ the man was guilty.A declaredB impliedC disclosedD said12. The Prime Minister refused to _ on the rumour that he had planned to resign.A explainB commentC remarkD talk13. I asked the tailor to make a small _ to my trousers because they were too long.A changeB variatio

7、nC revisionD alteration14. Magnificent views over the countryside have often _ people to write poems.A excitedB inspiredC inducedD attracted15. The food was divided _ according to the age and size of the children.A equallyB proportionatelyC sufficientlyD adequatelySection II: Reading ComprehensionEa

8、ch of the three passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Test 1A scientist once said: “I have concluded that the earth is be

9、ing visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space.”If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified flying objects), questions immediately come up.“Why dont they get in touch with us, then? Why dont they land right on the White House lawn and declare themselves?” pe

10、ople asked.In reply, scientists say that, while this may be what we want, it may not necessarily be what they want.“The most likely explanation, it seems to me,” said Dr. Mead, “is that they are simply watching what we are up to - that responsible society outside our solar system is keeping an eye o

11、n us to see that we dont set in motion a chain reaction that might have unexpected effects for outside our solar system.”Opinions from other scientists might go like this: “Why should they want to get in touch with us? We may feel were more important than we really are! They may want to observe us o

12、nly and not interfere with the development of our civilization. They may not care if we see them but they also may not care to say hello.”Some scientists have also suggested that Earth is a kind of zoo or wildlife reserve. Just as we set aside wilderness areas and wildlife reserves to allow animals

13、and growing things to develop naturally while we observe them, so perhaps Earth was set aside ages ago for the same purpose.Are we being observed by intelligent beings from other civilizations in the universe? Are they watching our progress in space travel? Do we live in a gigantic “zoo” observed by

14、 our “keepers,” but having no communication with them?Never before in our history have we had to confront ideas like these. The simple fact is that we, who have always regarded ourselves as supreme in the universe, may not be so. Now we have to recognize that, among the stars in the heavens, there m

15、ay very well be worlds inhabited by beings who are to us as we are to ants.16. People who ask the question “Why dont they get in touch with us. and declare themselves?” think that _.A there are no such things as UFOsB UFOs are visitors from solar systemC theres no reason for UFOs sooner or laterD we

16、 are bound to see UFOs sooner or later17. According to Dr. Mead, the attitude of beings from outer space toward us is one of _.A unfriendlinessB suspicionC superiorityD hostility18. The tone of the writer is that of _.A doubtB warningC indifferenceD criticismTest 2The use of the motor is becoming mo

17、re and more widespread in the twentieth century; as an increasing number of countries develop both technically and economically, so a larger proportion of the worlds population is able to buy and use a car. Possessing a car gives a much greater degree of mobility, enabling the driver to move around

18、freely. The owner of a car is no longer forced to rely on public transport and is, therefore, not compelled to work locally. He can choose from different jobs and probably changes his work more frequently as he is not restricted to a choice within a small radius. Travelling to work by car is also mo

19、re comfortable than having to use public transport; the driver can adjust the heating in winter and the air conditioning in the summer to suit his own needs and preference. There is no irritation caused by waiting for trains, buses or underground trains, standing in long patient queues, or sitting o

20、n windy platforms, for as long as half an hour sometimes. With the building of good, fast motorways long distances can be covered rapidly and pleasantly. For the first time in this century also, many people are now able to enjoy their leisure time to the full by making trips to the country or seasid

21、e at the weekends, instead of being confined to their immediate neighbourhood. This feeling of independence, and the freedom to go where you please, is perhaps the greatest advantage of the car.When considering the drawbacks, perhaps pollution is of prime importance. As more and more cars are produc

22、ed and used, so the emission from their exhaust-pipes contains an ever larger volume of poisonous gas. Some of the contents of this gas, such as lead, not only pollute the atmosphere but cause actual harm to the health of people. Many of the minor illnesses of modern industrial society, headaches, t

23、iredness, and stomach upsets are thought to arise from breathing polluted air; doctors surgeries are full of people suffering from illnesses caused by pollution. It is also becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the problem of traffic in towns; most of the important cities of the world suffer

24、from traffic congestion. In fact any advantage gained in comfort is often cancelled out in city driving by the frustration caused by traffic jams: endless queues of cars crawling one after another through all the main streets. As an increasing number of traffic regulation schemes are devised, the po

25、or bewildered driver finds himself diverted and forced into one-way systems which cause even greater delays than the traffic jams they are supposed to prevent. The mounting cost of petrol and the increased license fees and road tax all add to the drivers worries. In fact, he must sometimes wonder if

26、 the motor car is such a blessing and not just a menace.19. More and more people can afford to buy and use cars because _.A an increasing number of cars are being producedB the cost of cars is getting cheaper with the development of technologyC lots of countries have become more developedD the use o

27、f cars has proved to be more economical20. The advantages of having a car are best experienced in the drivers _.A freedom in choosing his jobB comfort during the travelsC enjoyment of his leisure timeD feeling of self-reliance21. What is considered by the writer as the greatest menace to the people

28、caused by the widespread use of motor cars?A air pollutionB traffic jamsC fatal diseasesD high costTest 3Manners nowadays in metropolitan cities like London are practically non-existent. It is nothing for a big, strong schoolboy to elbow an elderly woman aside in the dash for the last remaining seat

29、 on the tube or bus, much less stand up and offer his seat to her, as he ought. In fact, it is saddening to note that if a man does offer his seat to an older woman, it is nearly always a Continental man or one from the older generation.This question of giving up seats in public transport is much ar

30、gued about by young men, who say that, since women have claimed equality, they no longer deserve to be treated with courtesy and that those who go out to work should take their turn in the rat race like anyone else. Women have never claimed to be physically as strong as men. Even if it is not agreed

31、, however, that young men should stand up for younger women, the fact remains that courtesy should be shown to the old, the sick and the burdened. Are we really so lost to all ideals of unselfishness that we can sit there indifferently reading the paper or a book, saying to ourselves “First come, first served,” while a grey-haired woman, a mother with a young child or a cripple stands? Y