华南理工大学2006年英语综合水平测试考研试卷

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华南理工大学

2006年攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试试卷

（试卷上做答无效，请在答题纸上做答，试后本卷必须与答题纸一同交回） 科目名称：英语综合水平测试

适用专业：英语语言文学 外国语言学及应用语言学

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b. likeable c. genuine 7. He illuminates his point by reference to current life. a. elucidates b. entitles c. complicates 8. Of the ten board members, only one dissented. a. disagreed b. banished c. dissuaded 9. The dress is too ostentatious to wear to a reception. a. miscellaneous b. showy c. delicate 10. The powers concerned could not reach an agreement on the fifth article of the protocol. a. dissertation b. draft c. archetype 11. This is an orthodox linguistic theory. a. essential b. original c. officially accepted 12. His opinions were quite pedantic. a. scholastic b. eccentric c. lucrative 13. I concur with the speaker in condemning that what has been done. a. deprive b. agree c. condescend 14. Little substantive progress was achieved during the first round of negotiations. a. essential b. efficient c. subservient 15. Many species have been extirpated from those areas. a. rejected b. eradicated

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c. disentangled 16. The right of the state to tax is generally conceded. a. ignored b. acknowledged c. publicized 17. I could not fathom his meaning. a. comprehend b. foil c. examine 18. I don’t like his writings, for he always writes in a very ponderous fashion. a. depressed b. dull c. careless 19. He seemed to be oblivious of the danger while he was walking toward the shore. a. conscious b. aware c. unaware of 20. Mr. Smith seldom expounds a theory directly in class. a. restrains from b. sets forth c.criticized

Section Two Directions: In each of the following sentences, there is one underline word or phrase. Write down its Chinese equivalent in the answer sheet. (10 marks) 21. For all we know, the dog may be able to tell other dogs that his parents were poor but honest, in a kind of canine idiom we cannot understand. 22. The young man acted foolishly in spite of all his father’s exhortations. 23. She takes the r

ough with the smooth. 24. I passed the examination by learning everything by rote. 25. It was clear from the telltale look in her eyes that she loved him. 26. The unexpected news gave him a jolt. 27. Can you substantiate your claim in a court of law?

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28. I haven’t a great deal of money in the bank, but if it came to the push I could lend you $100. 29. We should revamp our whole method of production. 30. In Britain, the right to make new law is vested in the representatives of the people. 31. That race was just a walkaway for my horse. 32. This is still orange juice. 33. He passed his examination by a fluke; he knew very little about his subject. 34. He is an old head on young shoulders. 35. He showed a surprising nonchalance the first time he flew a plane. 36. Her eyes dilated with terror. 37. They are now accepting women as entrants to the Government service. 38. He’s home on furlough. 39. We are rather pinched for money these days. 40. They were brought under the yoke of the king.

Part II. Reading Comprehension (50 marks) Section One Directions: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to complete each statement. Write down your answers on the answer sheet.

Questions 41-45 are based on the following passage. In 776 B. C, the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally there were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place.

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The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called ―Olympiads‖ dating from 776 B. C. 41. Which of the following is not true? a. Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads. b. The games were held in Greece every four years. c. Battles were interrupted to participate in the games. d. Poems glorified the winners in song. 42. Why were the Olympic Games held? a. to stop wars b. to honor Zeus c. to crown the best athletes d. to sing songs about the athletes 43. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? a. 776 years b. 2,277 years c. 1,205 years d. 2,760 years 44. Which of the following contest was not mentioned? a. discuss throwing b. boxing c. skating d. running 45. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks? a. They liked to fight. b. They were very athletic. c. They liked ceremonies a lot. d. They couldn’t count, so they used ―Olympiads‖ for dates.

Questions 46-48 are based on the following passage. Tampa, Florida, owes a great deal of its growth and prosperity to a Cuban ci

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manufacturer named Vicente Martinez Ybor. When the Cuban Revolution broke out in 1869, he was forced to flee his country and moved his business to south Florida. Sixteen years later, serious problems caused him to seek a better location along the west coast of the state. His original land purchase of sixteen blocks expanded to more than one hundred acres near Tampa. This newly developed area was called Ybor City in his honor. With the demand for factory workers for Ybor’s business, the surrounding areas expanded and thrived. 46. Where is Ybor City located? …… 此处隐藏：19195字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……