专业硕士英语二模拟试题.docx

1、专业硕士英语二模拟试题2012年跨考教育全国专硕摸底测试-英语二 SectionClose test Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) Although the size of the workforce depends a great deal on the size of the total population, there are several

2、other influences which also affect it. The age distribution of the total population has a very _1_ effect on the available workforce. If the population has a high _2_ of very young people or of _3_ too old to work，then the available workforce would be lower than _4 there was an _5 spread age distrib

3、ution. If the population grows rapidly _6_ natural increase, i.e. the number of births greatly 7 the number of deaths, then as a total population increases the proportion in the workforce 8. Sometimes a population is described as aging, _ 9 means that the birth rate is either falling or growing very

4、 slowly, and as people retire _ 10 the workforce there are insufficient number of young people entering it to_11 those who are leaving it.The population is top-heavy with older people. So the _ 12 _ of the population in the workforce declines when there is _ 13 a rapid increase in births or a fallin

5、g birth rate. The age distribution of the population has several important effects on the economy. If the population is aging and there is an increase in the number of people retiring _14 a corresponding increase in the number entering the workforce, this raises the problem of the ability of the eco

6、nomy to provide a 15 level of social services to the retired group. If the _16 are to be cared _17 in special homes or hotels, finance must be 18 for that purpose. If the size of the workforce is small relative _ 19 the total population, then the government tax receipts are relatively low and either

7、 the government has less money available to it or the workforce members have to be 20 more heavily. 1. A. little B. marked C. much D. lot 2. A. portion B. correlation C. proportion D. approximation 3. A. those B. ones C. who D. that 4. A. when B. if C. unless D. otherwise 5. A. evenly B. oddly C. sm

8、oothly D. decently 6. A. with B. to C. up D. from 7. A. sustains B. exceeds C. overwhelms D. overthrows 8. A. declines B. refuses C. rejects D. inclines 9. A. this B. that C. it D. which 10. A. to B. into C. from D. out 11. A. supplement B. replace C. facilitate D. implement 12. A. share B. percenta

9、ge C. allocation D. property 13. A. neither B. none C. both D. either 14. A. with B. without C. upon D. after 15. A. reasonable B. sensible C. predictable D. workable 16. A. aging B. aged C. retiring D. young 17. A. for B. about C. of D. after 18. A feasible B. available C. practicable D: tractable

10、19. A. about B. to C. of D. for 20. A. loaded B. imposed C. taxed D. executed Section Reading Comprehension Part A Directions: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points) Text 1 A scientist who does re

11、search in economic psychology and who wants to predict the way in which consumers will spend their money must study consumer behavior. He must obtain data both on the resources of consumers and on the motives that tend to encourage or discourage money spending. If an economist was asked which of thr

12、ee groups borrow most people with rising incomes, stable incomes, or declining incomes he would probably answer: those with declining incomes. Actually, in the year 19471950, the answer was: people with rising incomes. People with declining incomes were next and people with stable incomes borrowed t

13、he least. This shows us the traditional assumptions about earning and spending is not always reliable. Another traditional assumption is that if people who have money expect prices to go up, they will hasten to buy. If they expect prices to go down, they will postpone buying. But research surveys ha

14、ve shown that this is not always true. The expectations of price increases may not stimulate buying. One typical attitude was expressed by the wife of a mechanic in an interview at a time of rising prices. “In a few months,” she said, “well have to pay more for meat and milk; well have less to spend

15、 on other things.” Her family had been planning to buy a new car but they postponed this purchase. Furthermore, the rise in prices that has already taken place may be resented and buyers resistance may be evoked. This is shown by the following typical comment: “I just dont pay these prices; they are

16、 too high.” Traditional assumptions should be investigated carefully, and factors of time and place should be considered. The investigations mentioned above were carried out in America. Investigations concluded at the same time in Great Britain, however, yielded results that were more in agreement w

17、ith traditional assumptions about saving and spending patterns. The conditions most conductive to spending appear to be price stability. If prices have been stable and people have become accustomed to consider them “right” and expect them to remain stable, they are likely to buy. Thus, it appears th

18、at the common business policy of maintaining stable prices with occasional sales or discounts is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology. 21. The best title of the passage is . A Consumers purchasing power. B Relationship between income and purchasing power. C Traditional assumptions

19、. D Studies in consumer behavior. 22. The example of the mechanics wife is intended to show that in times of rising prices . A people with declining income tend to buy less. B people with stable income tend to borrow less. C people with increasing income tend to buy more. D people with money also te

20、nd to buy less. 23. Findings in investigations in Britain are mentioned to show . A maintaining stable prices is based on a correct understanding of consumer psychology. B people in Britain behave in the same way as those in America. C factors of time and place should be taken into consideration. D

21、occasional discount and sales are necessary. 24. According to the passage, people tend to buy more when . A prices are expected to go up. B prices are expected to go down. C prices dont fluctuate. D the business policy remains unchanged. 25. Which of the following statements is not true? A The tradi

22、tional assumptions dont always hold water. B When prices rise, people have to buy even though they dont want to. C It is still not well known that the traditional assumptions are wrong. D In the old days, businesses always fail because of lack of knowledge of consumer psychology. Text 2 Tight-lipped

23、 elders used to say, “Its not what you want in this world, but what you get.” Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things. You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually maki

24、ng these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living. If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served. Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of pa

25、per, and write a brief account of yourself. In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services. This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education,

26、 experience and references. Such an account is valuable. It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews. While talking to you, your could-be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other qualifications, will

27、pay him to employ you and your “wares” and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible to sell. Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible informatio

28、n about your could-be job. Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment. Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind: Securing a job is your job now. 26. What do the elders m

29、ean when they say, “Its not what you want in this world, but what you get.”? A Youll certainly get what you want. B Its no use dreaming. C You should be dissatisfied with what you have. D Its essential to set a goal for yourself. 27. A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in thi

30、s passage as _. A an illustration of how to write an application for a job B an indication of how to secure a good job C a guideline for job description D a principle for job evaluation 28. According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because _. A that

31、 is the first step to please the employer B that is the requirement of the employer C it enables him to know when to sell his services D it forces him to become clearly aware of himself 29. When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something _. A definite t

32、o offer B imaginary to provide C practical to supply D desirable to present 30. What does the author mainly want to tell the readers? A How to handle a personal interview. B How to make mental blueprints. C How to prepare oneself for job-hunting. D How to get what you want. Text 3 Millions of U.S. college students will have to shoulder more of the cost of their educa