电子科技大学（成都）考博英语真题,考博英语试题

电子科技大学2008年博士研究生(秋季)入学试题
考试科目：1002英语考试层次：博士入学
考试时间：180分钟考试总分：100分

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Part I Vocabulary & Structure (15%; 0.5 for each)
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Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are
four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.
Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the
centre.

1. ____ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.
[A] Although [B] whatever [C] As [D] However

2. If only I ____ play the guitar as well as you!
[A] would [B] could [C] should [D] might

3. The party, ____ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
[A] by which [B] for which [C] to which [D] at which

4. It's high time we ____ cutting down the rainforests.
[A] stopped [B] had to stop [C] shall stop [D] stop

5. The student said there were a few points in the essay he ____ impossible to comprehend.
[A] has found [B] was finding [C] had found [D] would find

6. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone ____ an opportunity to hear the
speech.
[A] ought to have [B] must have [C] may have [D] should have

7. I am surprised ____ this city is a dull place to live in.
    [A] that you should think
    [B] by what you are thinking
    [C] that you would think
    [D] with what you were thinking

8. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not ____ for her work.
[A] enough good [B] good enough [C] as good enough [D] good as enough

9. It is imperative that the government ____ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
[A] attracts [B] shall attract [C] attract [D] has to

10. Land belongs to the city; there is ____ thing as private ownership of land.
[A] no such a [B] not such [C] not such a [D] no such

11. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk ____ far.
[A] / [B] such [C] that [D] as

12. The statistics ____ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in
recent times.
[A] proves [B] is proving [C] are proving [D] prove

13. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, ____ the spoilt ones.
[A] not counting [B] not to count [C] don't count [D] having not counted

14. It was ____ we had hoped.
    [A] more a success than
    [B] a success more than
    [C] as much of a success as
    [D] a success as much as

15. There used to be a petrol station near the park, ____?
[A] didn't it [B] doesn't there [C] usedn't it? [D] didn't there

16. It is an offence to show ____ against people of different races.
[A] distinction [B] difference [C] separation [D] discrimination

17. A great amount of work has gone into ____ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.
[A] refreshing [B] restoring [C] renovating [D] renewing

18. The thieves fled with the local police close on their ____.
[A] backs [B] necks [C] toes [D] heels

19. The economic recession has meant that job ____ is a rare thing.
[A] security [B] safety [C] protection [D] secureness

20. Many people nowadays save money to ____ for their old age.
[A] cater [B] supply [C] provide [D] equip

21. The tone of the article ____ the writer's mood at the time.
[A] reproduced [B] reflected [C] imagined [D] imitated

22. This is not the right ____ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
[A] time [B] opportunity [C] chance [D] case

23. The job of a student accommodation officer ____ a great many visits to landladies.
[A] concerns [B] offers [C] asks [D] involves

24. Our family doctor's clinic ____ at the junction of two busy roads.
[A] rests [B] stands [C] stays [D] seats

25. She was so fat that she could only just ____ through the door.
[A] assemble [B] appear [C] squeeze [D] gather

26. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was ____.
[A] leaking [B] trickling [C] prominent [D] noticeable

27. The reception was attended by ____ members of the local community.
[A] excellent [B] conspicuous [C] prominent [D] noticeable

28. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but ____ slightly in
the afternoon.
[A] regained [B] recovered [C] restored [D] revived

29. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.
[A] rich [B] quick [C] productive [D] fertile

30. The couple has donated a not ____ amount of money to the foundation.
[A] inconsiderable [B] inconsiderate [C] inaccurate [D] incomparable

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Part II Reading Comprehension (50 scores; two for each)
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Directions: There are six passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some
questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B),
C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on
Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

TEXT A
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In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that
the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.

First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its
parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.

This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing
that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need
to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would
need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their
place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on
the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where
we all are".

Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and
Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished
between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"—those who
prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.

They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the
ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that
their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that
texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to
those who knew them well.

Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language.
There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy":
the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the
"spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.

Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones
intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.
But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.

31. When people plan to meet nowadays, they
    [A] arrange the meeting place beforehand.
    [B] postpone fixing the place till last minute.
    [C] seldom care about when and where to meet.
    [D] still love to work out detailed meeting plans.

32. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are
mostly likely to be seen on
[A] TALKERS [B] the "speakeasy" [C] the "spacemaker" [D] texters

33. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ____.
[A] quite revealing [B] well written
[C] unacceptable by others [D] shocking to others

34. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?
[A] talkers [B] the speakeasy [C] the spacemaker [D] texters

35. An appropriate title for the passage might be ____.
    [A] the SMS effect
    [B] cultural implication of mobile use
    [C] change in the use of the mobile
    [D] body language and the mobile phone!

TEXT B
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Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal—or at least many
parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where
attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class—whether a person is "working-class"
or "middle-class"—are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.

In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people,
such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers'
jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes
came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening
and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out
and squander the rest on beer and betting.

The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the
truth. He was—and still is— inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard
buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few
cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such
long-term plans.

Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn
as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to
improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow".
Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the
past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-
classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.

The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst
younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes,
they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans
when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations.
Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job
they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a
possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old
conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.

36. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?
[A] life style and occupation [B] Attitude and income
[C] income and job security [D] job security and hobbies

37. The writer seems to suggest that the description of ____ is closer to truth?
    [A] middle-class ways of spending money
    [B] working-class ways of spending the weekend
    [C] working-class drinking habits
    [D] middle-class attitudes

38. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the
middle-class?
[A] desiring for security [B] Making long term plans
[C] having priorities in life [D] saving money

39. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following
factors except?
[A] better social security [B] more job opportunities
[C] higher living standard [D] better legal protection

40. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
    [A] Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.
    [B] The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.
    [C] difference in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.
    [D] middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.

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For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much
occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called
and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a
great deal.

During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about
the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His
changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the
cause of them.

One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after
dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less
gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As
I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome,
Miss Eyre?"

The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: "No, sir."

"Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be
almost rude."

"Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like
that."

"No, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the
back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go
too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points."

I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said
quickly, "yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was
twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very
different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man,
take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances
which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person
people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them
hope."

It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the
talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.

"Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. "You don't relax or laugh very
much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will
be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage.
When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."

41. At the beginning Miss Eyre's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except
[A] busy [B] sociable [C] friendly [D] changeable

42. In "…and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…"
the word "about" means
[A] around [B] on [C] outside [D] concerning

43. Why did Mr. Rochester say "……and then you stab me in the back!" (7th para.)?
    [A] because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.
    [B] because Jane had intended to be more critical.
    [C] because Jane had regretted having talked to him.
    [D] because Jane had said something else to correct herself.

44. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to
[A] Tell her all his troubles [B] tell her his life experience
[C] change her opinion of him [D] change his circumstances

45. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded
[A] rude [B] cold [C] friendly [D] encouraging

TEXT D
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The ideal companion machine—the computer—would not only look, feel, and sound
friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities
that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly
unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat
hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and
intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own
suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in
developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.

Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a
friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know
another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that
stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle
way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce
irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators,
the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and
might well come to regard it as a friend.

An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that
could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's
life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored.
The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in
response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed
become a very attractive social partner.

46. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?
[A] Active in communication [B] Attractive in personality
[C] Enjoyable in performance [D] Unpredictable in behaviour

47. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a(n) ____ way.
[A] quick [B] unpredictable [C] productive [D] inconspicuous

48. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the
benefits of artificial relationships?
    [A] Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.
    [B] Being sensitive to earlier contact.
    [C] Being ready to learn about the person's life.
    [D] Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.

49. Throughout the passage, the author is ____ in his attitude toward the computer.
[A] favorable [B] critical [C] vague [D] hesitant

50. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?
[A] Artificial Relationships. [B] How to Form Intimate Relationships.
[C] The Affectionate Machine. [D] Humans and Computers.

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Thousands of years ago man used handy rocks for his surgical operations. Later he
used sharp bone or horn, metal knives and more recently, rubber and plastic. And that
was where we stuck, in surgical instrument terms, for many years. In the 1960s a new
tool was developed, one which was, first of all, to be of great practical use to the
armed forces and industry, but which was also, in time, to revolutionize the art and
science of surgery.

The tool is the laser and it is being used by more and more surgeons all over the
world, for a very large number of different complaints. The word laser means: Light
Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Light. As we all know, light is hot; any
source of light—from the sun itself down to a humble match burning—will give warmth.
But light is usually spread out over a wide area. The light in a laser beam, however, is
concentrated. This means that a light with no more power than that produced by an
ordinary electric light bulb becomes intensely strong as it is concentrated to a
pinpoint-sized beam.

Experiments with these pinpoint beams showed researchers that different energy
sources produce beams that have a particular effect on certain living cells. It is now
possible for eye surgeons to operate on the back of the human eye without harming the
front of the eye, simply by passing a laser beam right through the eyeball. No knives,
no stitches (刀口缝合), no unwanted damage—a true surgical wonder.

Operations which once left patients exhausted and in need of long periods of
recovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable. So much more difficult
operations can now be tried.

The rapid development of laser techniques in the past ten years has made it clear
that the future is likely to be very exciting. Perhaps some cancers will be treated
with laser in a way that makes surgery not only safer but more effective. Altogether,
tomorrow may see more and more information coming to light on the diseases which can
be treated medically.

51. Up until the 1960s the instruments used to perform surgical operations were ____.
[A] fashionable [B] extraordinary [C] special [D] basic

52. After the development of the laser in the 1960s, we find that ____.
    [A] medical help became available for industrial workers.
    [B] the study of art went through a complete revolution.
    [C] more and more surgeons began using surgical instruments.
    [D] man's whole approach to surgery changed completely.

53. The laser beam is so strong because ____.
    [A] it is composed of a concentrated beam of light
    [B] its heat is increased by the heat of the sun
    [C] it can be plugged into an ordinary light fitting
    [D] it sends out heat in many different directions

54. Surgeons can now carry out operations which ____.
    [A] can be performed successfully only on the human eye
    [B] result in long periods of recovery time for patients
    [C] are made much more complicated by using the laser beam
    [D] result in very little damage to the patients themselves

55. The rapid development of laser techniques has meant that ____.
    [A] in another ten years we shall be able to cure cancer
    [B] surgery is likely to improve considerably
    [C] we shall be able to treat all the diseases we suffer from
    [D] we are now able to treat most forms of cancer

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Part III Cloze (20 scores; one for each)
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Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four
choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the
ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet
with a single line through the centre.

In the United States, older people rarely live with their adult children. But in many
other cultures children are expected to care (56) their aged parents. In some parts of
Italy, the percentage of adult children who (57) with their parents (58) 65 to 70
percent. In Thailand, too, children are expected to care for their elderly parents; few
Thai elderly live (59).

56.
[A] about [B] after [C] for [D] over

57.
[A] reside [B] recite [C] redeem [D] rebel

58.
[A] amasses [B] amounts [C] attains [D] reaches

59.
[A] lone [B] alone [C] lonesome [D] lonely

What explains these differences in living arrangements (60) cultures? Modernization
theory (61) the extended family household to low levels of economic development. In
traditional societies, the elderly live with their children in large extended family
units for economic reasons. But with modernization, children move to urban areas, leaving
old people (62) in (63) rural areas. Yet modernization theory cannot explain why extended
family households were never common in the United States or England, or why families in
Italy, which is fully modernized, (64) a strong tradition of intergenerational living.
Clearly, economic development alone cannot explain (65) living arrangements.

60.
[A] over [B] across [C] within [D] above

61.
[A] associated [B] linked [C] united [D] combined

62.
[A] aside [B] after [C] over [D] behind

63.
[A] isolated [B] segregated [C] idealized [D] secluded

64.
[A] maintain [B] promote [C] reserve [D] support

65.
[A] appointed [B] assigned [C] preserved [D] preferred

Another theory associated intergenerational living arrangements with inheritance
patterns. In some cultures, the stem family pattern of inheritance (66). (67) this
system, parents live with a married child, usually the oldest son, who then (68) their
property when they die. The stem family system was once common in Japan, but changes in
inheritance laws, (69) broader social changes brought (70) by industrialization and
urbanization, have (71) the (72). In 1960 about 80 percent of Japanese over 65 lived
with their children; by 1990 only 60 percent did—a figure that is still high (73) U. S.
standards, but which has been (74) steadily. In Korea, too, traditional living
arrangements are (75): the percentage of aged Koreans who live with a son declined from
77 percent in 1984 to 50 percent just 10 years later. Although most elderly Koreans
still expect to live with a son, their adult children do not expect to live with their
children when they grow old.

66.
[A] controls [B] overtakes [C] predominates [D] overwhelms

67.
[A] at [B] under [C] by [D] over

68.
[A] delivers [B] conveys [C] conceives [D] inherits

69.
[A] as well as [B] might as well [C] as well [D] well as

70.
[A] off [B] up [C] around [D] about

71.
[A] undermined [B] decreased [C] diminished [D] defeated

72.
[A] authority [B] usage [C] habit [D] tradition

73.
[A] by [B] on [C] with [D] in

74.
[A] inclining [B] reclining [C] declining [D] reducing

75.
[A] receding [B] removing [C] invading [D] eroding

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Part IV Writing (15 scores)
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Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition of about 200 words.
You must base your composition on the following outline:

Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than
700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and
Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is
a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do
you think?

Write on your answer sheet a composition of about 200 words.

- You are to write in three parts.
- In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
- In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.
- In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
- You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure
to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.