1989年考研英语试题及答案.docx

1、1989年考研英语试题及答案1989年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section I Structure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)EXAMPLE:I was caught _ the rain yesterday.A inB by

2、C withD atANSWER: A1. Modern man faces dangers completely unknown _ his predecessors.A forB toC of（B）D by2. The chances of seeing a helicopter in my hometown are one _ a million.A forB toC in（C）D against3. _ we have all the materials ready, we should begin the new task at once.A Since thatB Since no

3、wC By now（D）D Now that4. We hope the measures to control prices, _ taken by the government, will succeed.A whenB asC since（B）D after5. The historical events of that period are arranged _.A in alphabetical orderB in an alphabetical orderC in the alphabetical orders（A）D in alphabetical orders6. In som

4、e markets there may be only one seller. _ is called a monopoly.A Situation as thisB Such kind of situationC Such a situation（C）D A situation of this7. He is _ to speak the truth.A too much of a cowardB too much a cowardC so much a coward（A）D so much of a coward8. He always gives _ to his wifes deman

5、ds and does whatever she tells him to.A upB awayC in（C）D out9. Its _ in the regulations that you can take 20 kilos of luggage with you.A laid uponB laid outC laid up（D）D laid down10. Look at all the corruption thats going on. Its time the city was _.A cleaned outB cleaned downC cleaned away（D）D clea

6、ned up11. Though he did not say so directly, the inspector _ the man was guilty.A declaredB impliedC disclosed（B）D said12. The Prime Minister refused to _ on the rumour that he had planned to resign.A explainB commentC remark（B）D talk13. I asked the tailor to make a small _ to my trousers because th

7、ey were too long.A changeB variationC revision（D）D alteration14. Magnificent views over the countryside have often _ people to write poems.A excitedB inspiredC induced（B）D attracted15. The food was divided _ according to the age and size of the children.A equallyB proportionatelyC sufficiently（B）D a

8、dequatelySection II Reading ComprehensionEach of the three passages below is followed by some questions. For each question there are four answers. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)Text 1A scientist once s

9、aid: “I have concluded that the earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from outer space.”If we take this as a reasonable explanation for UFOs (unidentified flying objects), questions immediately come up.“Why dont they get in touch with us, then? Why dont they land right on the W

10、hite House lawn and declare themselves?” people asked.In reply, scientists say that, while this may be what we want, it may not necessarily be what they want.“The most likely explanation, it seems to me,” said Dr. Mead, “is that they are simply watching what we are up to - that responsible society o

11、utside our solar system is keeping an eye on us to see that we dont set in motion a chain reaction that might have unexpected effects for outside our solar system.”Opinions from other scientists might go like this: “Why should they want to get in touch with us? We may feel were more important than w

12、e really are! They may want to observe us only and not interfere with the development of our civilization. They may not care if we see them but they also may not care to say hello.”Some scientists have also suggested that Earth is a kind of zoo or wildlife reserve. Just as we set aside wilderness ar

13、eas and wildlife reserves to allow animals and growing things to develop naturally while we observe them, so perhaps Earth was set aside ages ago for the same purpose.Are we being observed by intelligent beings from other civilizations in the universe? Are they watching our progress in space travel?

14、 Do we live in a gigantic “zoo” observed by our “keepers,” but having no communication with them?Never before in our history have we had to confront ideas like these. The simple fact is that we, who have always regarded ourselves as supreme in the universe, may not be so. Now we have to recognize th

15、at, among the stars in the heavens, there may very well be worlds inhabited by beings who are to us as we are to ants.16. People who ask the question “Why dont they get in touch with us. and declare themselves?” think that _.A there are no such things as UFOsB UFOs are visitors from solar systemC th

16、eres no reason for UFOs sooner or later（A）D we are bound to see UFOs sooner or later17. According to Dr. Mead, the attitude of beings from outer space toward us is one of _.A unfriendlinessB suspicionC superiority（B）D hostility18. The tone of the writer is that of _.A doubtB warningC indifference（D）

17、D criticismText 2The use of the motor is becoming more and more widespread in the twentieth century; as an increasing number of countries develop both technically and economically, so a larger proportion of the worlds population is able to buy and use a car. Possessing a car gives a much greater deg

18、ree of mobility, enabling the driver to move around freely. The owner of a car is no longer forced to rely on public transport and is, therefore, not compelled to work locally. He can choose from different jobs and probably changes his work more frequently as he is not restricted to a choice within

19、a small radius. Travelling to work by car is also more comfortable than having to use public transport; the driver can adjust the heating in winter and the air conditioning in the summer to suit his own needs and preference. There is no irritation caused by waiting for trains, buses or underground t

20、rains, standing in long patient queues, or sitting on windy platforms, for as long as half an hour sometimes. With the building of good, fast motorways long distances can be covered rapidly and pleasantly. For the first time in this century also, many people are now able to enjoy their leisure time

21、to the full by making trips to the country or seaside at the weekends, instead of being confined to their immediate neighbourhood. This feeling of independence, and the freedom to go where you please, is perhaps the greatest advantage of the car.When considering the drawbacks, perhaps pollution is o

22、f prime importance. As more and more cars are produced and used, so the emission from their exhaust-pipes contains an ever larger volume of poisonous gas. Some of the contents of this gas, such as lead, not only pollute the atmosphere but cause actual harm to the health of people. Many of the minor

23、illnesses of modern industrial society, headaches, tiredness, and stomach upsets are thought to arise from breathing polluted air; doctors surgeries are full of people suffering from illnesses caused by pollution. It is also becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the problem of traffic in town

24、s; most of the important cities of the world suffer from traffic congestion. In fact any advantage gained in comfort is often cancelled out in city driving by the frustration caused by traffic jams: endless queues of cars crawling one after another through all the main streets. As an increasing numb

25、er of traffic regulation schemes are devised, the poor bewildered driver finds himself diverted and forced into one-way systems which cause even greater delays than the traffic jams they are supposed to prevent. The mounting cost of petrol and the increased license fees and road tax all add to the d

26、rivers worries. In fact, he must sometimes wonder if the motor car is such a blessing and not just a menace.19. More and more people can afford to buy and use cars because _.A an increasing number of cars are being producedB the cost of cars is getting cheaper with the development of technologyC lot

27、s of countries have become more developed（C）D the use of cars has proved to be more economical20. The advantages of having a car are best experienced in the drivers _.A freedom in choosing his jobB comfort during the travelsC enjoyment of his leisure time（D）D feeling of self-reliance21. What is cons

28、idered by the writer as the greatest menace to the people caused by the widespread use of motor cars?A air pollutionB traffic jamsC fatal diseases（A）D high costText 3Manners nowadays in metropolitan cities like London are practically non-existent. It is nothing for a big, strong schoolboy to elbow a

29、n elderly woman aside in the dash for the last remaining seat on the tube or bus, much less stand up and offer his seat to her, as he ought. In fact, it is saddening to note that if a man does offer his seat to an older woman, it is nearly always a Continental man or one from the older generation.Th

30、is question of giving up seats in public transport is much argued about by young men, who say that, since women have claimed equality, they no longer deserve to be treated with courtesy and that those who go out to work should take their turn in the rat race like anyone else. Women have never claime

31、d to be physically as strong as men. Even if it is not agreed, however, that young men should stand up for younger women, the fact remains that courtesy should be shown to the old, the sick and the burdened. Are we really so lost to all ideals of unselfishness that we can sit there indifferently reading the paper or a book, saying to ourselves “First come, first served,” while a grey-h