研究生英语学位课统考真题.docx

1、研究生英语学位课统考真题 2016年6月研究生英语学位课统考真题PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (25 minutes, 20 points)Section A ( 1 point each)Directions: In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and

2、 the questions will be read only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scored Answer Sheet.1. A. Beautyhasadvantagesanddisadvantages.B. Beauty has different meanings to different peopl

3、e.C. Beauty brings attention and opportunities. D. Beautycomesfromaction andgood qualities.2. A. She is using the book now. B. She may give him a hand. C. She cannot lend him the book. D. She will keep the book for him. 3. A. Rachel lives fairly close to her. B. Rachel visits her quite often. C. Rac

4、hel comes here once a month.D. Rachel rarely gets to see her.4. A. She forgot about the time change. B. She didnt receive the text message. C. Her roommate forgot to give her the message. D. Her roommate was too nervous to tell her. 5. A. He should have got better grades. B. The test was based on le

5、cture material.C. She misplaced her textbook.D. Small luck plays a big role. 6. A. On the 16th of June.B. On the 18th of June. C. On the 9th of June. D. On the 8th of June. 7. A. Go to sleep.B. Watch the movie later. C. Change the channel. D. Set the alarm clock. 8. A. Wear a formal suit. B. Wear ca

6、sual clothes. C. Dress up for the party.D. Dress in a costume.9. A. She likes to drink coffee. B. She rarely wakes up early. C. She needs tea to feel alert. D. She always skips breakfast. Section B (1 point each)Directions: In this section you will hear two mini-talks. At the end of each talk, there

7、 will be some questions. Both the talks and the questions will be read to you only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your

8、machine-scored Answer Sheet.Mini-talk One10. A. Southern Europe. B. United Arab Emirates. C. North Africa.D. The United States.11. A. The wings.B. The tail.C. The windows.D. The engines. 12. A. To change the airplane industry. B. To make a trip in a tiny plane. C. To overcome weather issues. D. To p

9、rove the power of new energy sources.Mini-talk Two 13. A . Feeling sleepy at work.B. Feeling sad or depressed.C. Feeling unable to think clearly. D. Feeling tired in the morning.14. A Time zone change.B. An extra hour of sleep. C. Travel by air far distances. D. Unmatched work schedule and lifestyle

10、. 15. A. Nighttime work is hard on some of the workers.B. Early risers have little improvement in wellbeing. C. A better rest can benefit employers financially.D. Workers report the same level of improvement. Section C (1 point each)Directions: In this section you will hear a short lecture. Listen t

11、o the recording and complete the notes about the lecture. You will hear the recording twice. After the recording you are asked to write down your answers on the Answer Sheet. You now have 25 seconds to read the notes below. (请在录音结束后把16-20题的答案抄写在答题纸上)16. Choose clothing that fits the employers _ (2 w

12、ords) and keep yourself clean and tidy.17. Leave your house in _ (3 words) to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your interview. 18. Firmly _（2 words), right hand only, even if youre left-handed.19. If the interviewer seems distracted, lighten the atmosphere by telling an_ (3 words) story about yo

13、ur qualifications. 20. If you dont understand a question or statement, ask the interviewer to_ (3 words) it.PART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )Section A (0.5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below

14、the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scored Answer Sheet.21. Digital technology can be used to alleviate the

15、harmful side effects brought about by farming. A. intensify B. reduce C. trigger D. convert22. It is believed that any improvement in water efficiency would be of considerable benefit. A. enormous B. marginal C. potential D. beneficial 23. Materials science is rapidly transforming the way that every

16、thing from cars to light bulbs is made. A. enhancing B. multiplying C. altering D. pursuing24. The economy of the United States is probably the envy of the world, and its armed forces are unrivalled. A. unmatched B. ungrounded C. undefined D. unpurified 25. The central government of China has set ab

17、out boosting the consumption of greener energy. A. discarded B. demanded C. cancelled D. initiated26. Her voice had a peculiarly engaging quality; it was deep, a little husky, and one always heard the breath vibrating behind it. A. appealing B. disgusting C. emerging D. painstaking 27. Purchase of a

18、 second-hand house is a difficult problem that requires careful assessment. A. prediction B. evaluation C. elaboration D. assimilation 28. A number of ingenious techniques are employed to make the workmanship more delicate. A. recruited B. hired C. adopted D. created 29. The business will show a pro

19、fit in September provided that sales remain steady all summer. A. as soon as B. on condition that C. in order that D. by the time30. The miners who had been stuck underground for days were taken to a hospital right away. A. for the time being B. behind the times C. at times D. in no timeSection B (0

20、.5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with something missing. Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar acros

21、s the square brackets on your machine-scored Answer Sheet.31. Some infectious diseases, such as AIDS, take a heavy _ on human immunity. A. impact B. loss C. toll D. casualty32. Because of poor grammar, some sentences in research papers by Chinese students seem _ to the reviewers. A. incomprehensible

22、 B. inedible C. inestimable D. irreplaceable 33. Almost each college student is equipped with a cell phone, laptop and other electronic_.A. galaxies B. ornaments C. utensils D. gadgets34. Running for president is _ demanding, emotionally draining, and physically taxing. A. incoherently B. intellectu

23、ally C. intimately D. invalidly35. The common pattern of human influence on tropical rainforest is a _of the habitat into smaller patches. A. incorporation B. expansion C. fragmentation D. collaboration36. State leaders of each generation have to think about how to _ complicated economic issues. A.

24、adore B. assemble C. address D. alienate 37. In 2008, Sarkozy threatened to boycott the Olympic Games in Beijing, _kowtow shortly afterwards by promising never to interfere with Chinas affairs.A. only to B. so as to C. as to D. prior to38. New methods of irrigation can reduce water consumption by ro

25、ughly 30% _conventional systems. A. but for B. compared with C. related to D. other than39. As long as you are pursuing your dream, your efforts will eventually _. A. wear off B. pay off C. ward off D. turn off 40. The younger you begin _, the easier it is to remain physically active throughout your

26、 life. A. setting out B. figuring out C. running out D. working outPART III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each)Directions: There are 10 questions in this part of the test. Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D for each blank

27、in the passage. Mark the corresponding letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scored Answer Sheet. A college education is completely necessary for each of us, but we have to ask what it _41_ to get into college? High school grades an

28、d standardized tests are still the most common measurements. _42_this information is often considered alongside other sources of information, other indicators of college potential are typically not considered if high school grades and standardized test scores dont reach a certain _43_.Even though st

29、andardized test scoresdo predict _44_ performance and job performance, relying so heavily on these scores is problematic_45_ a number of reasons.For one, studieshave found that the SAT is a better predictor of college performance for white students. _46_ reason is that other key skills are neglected

30、 that contribute to life success,defined more _47_ than merely the capacity for academic learning, including active learning _48_, natural motivation, social-emotional intelligence, imagination, and creativity.Creativity and imagination are particularly important skillsin this century, _49_how quick

31、ly this world is changing. This world needs people who are not only quick learners, but alsoreflective learners as well as _50_ of new knowledge.41. A. means B. takes C. seems D. likes42. A. But B. However C. While D. Yet43. A. standard B. destination C. aspect D. perspective44. A. physical B. artistic C. mechanical D. academic45. A. because of B. due to C. for D. owing to46. A. The second B. A s