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学位英语试卷真题及答案

Part I Dialogue Communication (10minutes,10points,1 for each) Section A Dialogue Completion

Directions:In this section,you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two Speakers,each followed by 4 choices marked A ,B,C,and D,Choose the answer that Best suits the situation to complete the dialogue.Then maik the corresponding letter With a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET. （红色标识的为答案选项）

1. A: John, you didn't show up at my birthday party last night.

B: ______.

A I'm sorry, Jane, but I already sent you a present. B I'm sorry, Jane, but I don't like to be shown.

C I'm sorry, Jane, but there was a serious accident on the way. D I'm sorry, Jane, but I don't like shows.

2. A: I can't read with only that little lamp on.

B: ______.

A You shouldn't have read here.

B You should have turned that lamp on. C What you need is an extra lamp.

D What this room needs is better lighting.

3. A: Have you invited Susan to the party?

B: ______

A Yes, because I know she wants to stay at home.

B Not yet, because I know she prefers to stay at home. C No, because I know she likes to join us.

D Yes, because I've to think about it carefully.

4. A: Could you spare a few hours to help me clean the house?

B: ______.

A No, the house is clean. B Nobody could help you.

C No, you should rely on yourself.

D I'm really busy with school these days. How does this Saturday sound?

5. A: This vase is 200 years old. Be very careful in carrying it.

B: ______.

A Take it easy, professor.

B Just a piece of cake, professor. C No problem.

D You can depend on me, professor; I'll be as careful as I can.

Section B Dialogue Comprehension

Directions:In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a

Woman. At the end of each conversation there to the question from the 4 choices marked A,B,C,andD.Choose the best answer to the question from the 4 choices by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

6. Woman: Hello? I'd like two seats for this evening's show.

Man: Sorry, but the performance is already sold out. Would you be interested in something later this week?

Question: What does the woman imply?

A Tickets are available for future performances. B The performance has been canceled. C She wants to see the show tomorrow. D The performance has already started.

7. Woman: Look, I don't want to bother you, but the stereo is really loud.

Man: I didn't realize you could hear it. Question: What will the man probably do? A Turn up the stereo.

B Start talking more quietly.

C Listen to the stereo at a lower volume. D Change the channel.

8. Woman: Did you see the article in today's paper on the new Italian restaurant?

Man: Yes, and I've already made reservations for us this Thursday. Question: What does the man mean?

A He's reserved to cook Italian food. B He's planning to go to the restaurant. C He wants to see the woman's restaurant.

D He wants to publish an article this Thursday.

9. Woman: Can you come over for dinner tonight?

Man: I'm up to my ears in work, so I'll have to take a rain check. Question: What does the woman mean?

A She wants to check the weather before deciding. B She has a problem with her hearing.

C She'd enjoy coming to dinner another time. D She wants the man to help her with some work.

10. Woman: Are you coming with us to the supermarket this afternoon?

Man: I promised Lucy that I'd help her with her painting project, and I'm really looking forward to it.

Question: What does the woman mean?

A She doesn't need anything at the supermarket.

B She won't be joining the man.

C She and Lucy are learning how to paint.

D She'd rather go to the supermarket than help Lucy.

PartII Vocabulary (20 minutes,10 points,0.5 for each) Section A

Directions:In this section there are 10 sentences,each with one word or phrase underlined.Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A,B,C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

11. I would like your authorization to trim the part of the tree that hangs into my yard.

A sanction

B encouragement C approval D attention

12. Meteorologists are at odds over the workings of tornadoes.

A mystified

B in disagreement C up in arms D in disarray

13. Dating from around A. D. 1000,the largest mound surviving from the Mississippian culturewas one hundred feet high and had a base of nearly fifteen acres.

A civilization B formation C sect D edifice

14. Formulated in 1823 ,the Monroe Doctrine asserted that, he Americas were no longer open to European colonization.

A emphatically stated B belligerently argued C accentuated D entreated

15. In ancient times the custom of shaking hands served to transfer power or authority.

A practice B folklore C culture D doctrine

16. A briefcase full of counterfeit money was found on the counter.

A forged B currency C substituted D cash

17. They believe that the merchants had conspired to undermine the nation's economic independence.

A uphold B minimize C weaken D postpone

18. There is a controversy even among doctors as to whether this disease is contagious or not.

A incisive B infertile C allergic

D communicable

19. They make better use of the time they have, and they are less likely to succumb to fatigue in stressful jobs.

A sustain B yield C endure D expose

20. Phosphorus is used in paints for highway signs and marks because it is bright at night.

A luminous B harmless C adequate D attractive

Section B

Directions:In this section there are 10 sentences.For each aentence there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your maching-scoring ANSWER SHEET.

21. She should ______ those present at the meeting to arrive at a clear-cut decision.

A count up

B count against