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1、TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORSTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013) GRADE FOURTIME LIMIT: 130 MIN PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. Everyone knows that taxatio

2、n is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) would_ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _nor_ the workers in government offices who (33) _look after_ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34)By means of

3、 _ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _as much as_ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) _though_ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)_how_ taxation should be arranged. In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _

4、persons_, which is called income tax, (39) _exists_. It is arranged in such (40) way_ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) _larger_ as the taxpayers income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)_goes up_ as high as ninety-five p

5、er cent! (43) _But_ countries with direct taxation nearly (44) _always_ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)_who_ really have to pay the duties, in the (46)

6、_form_ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) too_, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) collected_ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)_like_ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but th

7、e tax is (50) _fairer_ as the rich pay it. Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement. 31.A.canB.mayC.couldD.would32.A.norB.neitherC.neverD.not33.A.lookintoB.lookoverC.lookafterD.lookthrough3

8、4.A.InaccordancewithB.BymeansofC.WithreferencetoD.Onaccountof35.A.aswellasB.asgoodasC.assuchasD.asmuchas36.A.ifB.whenC.thoughD.as37.A.whenB.howC.whyD.which38.A.personsB.sectorsC.communitiesD.classes39.A.remainsB.staysC.existsD.happens40.A.formB.wayC.measureD.method41.A.quickerB.speedierC.moreD.large

9、r42.A.growsup 成长B.increasesupC.goesup增长，上升 D.liftsup举起，激励43.A.ButB.ConsequentlyC.SimilarlyD.And44.A.periodicallyB.almostC.oftenD.always45.A.whichB.whoC.whatD.whom46.A.mannerB.formC.meansD.way47.A.eitherB.alsoC.tooD.often48.A.lentB.savedC.borrowedD.collected49.A.alikeB.likeC.asD.for50.A.heavierB.fair

10、erC.finerD.betterPART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MINThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. 51. Facing the board of direct

11、ors, he didnt deny _ breaking the agreement. A. himB. itC. his D. its ？52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) _. A. appositive (同位语)B. object C. adverbial D. complement. 补语 53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? _B_. A. Nonsmoker. B. De

12、adline. C. Meanness. D. Misfit. 54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? 虚拟语气 _. A. Lucy insisted that her son（should） get home before 5 oclock? B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro. C. Walk straight ahead, and dont turn till the second traffic lights

13、. D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday. 55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT _. A. moreB. enough.C. many. D. such. 56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? _. A. She opened the door and quietly went in

14、. B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports. C. Think it over again and youll get an answer. D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I dont like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? _. A. Much. B. Neither. C. One. D. Quarter. 58. All the following sentences

15、definitely indicate future time EXCEPT _. A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four. B. The President is coming to the UN next week. C. The school pupils will be home by now. D. He is going to email me the necessary information. 59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?

16、 _. A. Politics are the art or science of government. B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me. C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease. D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged. ？60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? _. A. The arrival of the tourists

17、B. The law of Newton C. The occupation of the island D. The plays of Oscar Wilde ？61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? _. A. He is not the man to draw back. B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie. C. Larry has a large family to support. D. There is really nothing to

18、fear. 62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? _. A. Let me drive you home, shall I? B. You will mind your own business! C. Come and have dinner with us. D. I wish you could stay behind. 63. If it _ tomorrow, the match would be put off. A. were to rain B. was to rain C. was raining

19、D. had rained 64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? _. A. Mary and her son must be home by now. B.Careless reading must give poor results. C. Its getting late, and I must leave now. D. He must be working late at the office. 65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT _. A.

20、remain. B. turn. C. write. D. knock. 66. _ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected. A. Adhering B. Adopting C.Adjusting D. Acquainting 67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means _. A. dull B. boring C. long D. hard 68

21、. At last nights party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means _. A. I was unable to do C. I was unable to stop B. I couldnt understand D. I couldnt tolerate 69. The couple _their old house and sold it for a vast profit. A. did for 毁坏，代替；对。有效B. did in C.did with

22、利用，处理，需要，忍受；与。相处D. did up 整理，刷新，修缮；使精疲力尽 70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the _ for herself. A. credit B. attention C. focus D. award 71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mothers promise. The underlined part means _. A. as far as one has learnt

23、 B. as far as one is concerned C. as far as one can see D. as far as one is told 72. The _ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays. A. issue B. argument C. point D. sentence 73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part m

24、eans _. A. limited B. unnecessary C. overdue 过期的；迟到的；未兑的D. much 74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. 如果，倘若，万一The underlined part means _. A. if an accident happens B. if an accident can be prevented C. before an accident D. during an accident 75.

25、Traditionally, local midwives助产士 would _ all the babies in the area. A. handle B. produce C. deliver a child 接生D. help 76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises在楼内. The underlined part means _. A. proposition B. advertisement C. building D. street 77. The court would not accept his appeal unle

26、ss _ evidence is provided. A. conclusive 决定性的；最后的；确定性的；确实的B. definite 一定的；确切的C. eventual 最后的；结果的；可能的；终于的D. concluding 结束的，最后的 78. As soon as he opened the door, a _ of cold air swept through the house. A. flow B. movement C. rush D. blast 79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but ev

27、entually _ from it. A. prevented B. refrained from 克制；抑制；忍住C. limited D. restricted 限制，限定，约束 80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means _. A. brightly B. light-heartedly C. cheerfully D. lightly PART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MIN In thi

28、s section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. TEXT A The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can replace the role of a great speech. The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simp