1、MBA 联考英语-19 及答案解析(总分：105.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome was (1) for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (2) sin
2、ce then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (3) , there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease.Symptoms start (4) a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (5) . Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (6) to shortnes
3、s of breath. In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require (7) ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from the disease. Symptoms (8) begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (9) take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to (10) a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagno
4、sed by its symptoms. There is no evidence (11) antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (12) doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of (13) . Scientists arent sure yet, but some researchers think its a (14) discovered corona virus, the fa
5、mily of viruses that cause some common colds.Most cases appear to have been passed (15) droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (16) them have been most likely to (17) the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong s
6、uggest that the (18) might spread through air, or that the virus might (19) for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (20) . Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.（分数：10.00）A.detectedB.caughtC.disclose
7、dD.revealedA.butB.andC.orD.yetA.timeB.pointC.aspectD.instanceA.fromB.overC.uponD.withA.hurtB.soreC.achesD.feelingsA.processB.advanceC.progressD.convertA.automaticB.artificialC.mechanicalD.controlledA.regularlyB.ordinarilyC.traditionallyD.generallyA.willB.mightC.shouldD.mustA.cultivatingB.fosteringC.
8、developingD.designingA.whichB.thatC.whetherD.whatA.soB.butC.stillD.yetA.communicationB.transportationC.transformationD.transmissionA.latelyB.newbornC.newlyD.renewedA.underB.throughC.beneathD.fromA.forB.overC.afterD.aboutA.acquireB.receiveC.obtainD.contractA.ailmentB.ill-healthC.diseaseD.infectionA.c
9、ontinueB.lingerC.delayD.persistA.exteriorsB.outsideC.surfacesD.coverings二、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Part A(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Text 1Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, woul
10、d rather work than marry. The converse of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her
11、 more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises.Coincident with the increase in women worki
12、ng outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wifes work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that
13、a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible. Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase
14、household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. By raising a familys standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her familys financial and emotional stability.Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may
15、feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of womens inequality in marriage has been due to t
16、he fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. With higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the Capacity to exercise power within the family. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple react
17、s to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.（分数：10.00）(1).The word “portend“ (Sentence 1, Para.1) is closest in meaning to “_“.（分数：2.00）A.defyB.signalC.suffer fromD.result from(2).It is said in the passage that when the economy slides,
18、_.（分数：2.00）A.men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB.more women would get married to seek financial securityC.even working women would worry about their marriagesD.more people would prefer to remain single for the time being(3).If women find fulfillment through work outside the ho
19、me,_.（分数：2.00）A.they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB.their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC.their marriage ties can be strengthenedD.they tend to put their career before marriage(4).One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that_.（分数：2.00）A.they feel t
20、hat they have been robbed of their freedomB.they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC.they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD.they tend to suspect their husbands loyalty to their marriage(5).Which of the following statements can best summarize the authors
21、 view in the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.B.Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.C.In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and
22、remain independent.D.The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.Text 2There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degrees of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes miserable. This arises from di
23、fferent ways in which they consider things, persons, and events, and the resulting effects upon their minds.The people who are to be happy fix their attention on the conveniences of things, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wines, and fine weather. The
24、y enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the contrary things. Therefore, they are continually discontented. By their remarks, they sour the pleasures of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was foun
25、ded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be critical. The tendency to criticize and be disgusted is perhaps taken up originally by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it are convinced of its bad
26、 effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help change this habit.Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious consequences in life, since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others, nobody
27、 loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect, and scarcely that. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at obtaining some advantage in rank or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone stir a step or
28、speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public disapproval, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their misconduct. These people should change their bad behavior and condescend to be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about
29、themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.（分数：10.00）(1).People who are to be unhappy_.（分数：2.00）A.always consider things di
30、fferently from othersB.usually are influenced by the results of certain thingsC.can discover the unpleasant part of certain thingsD.usually have a fault-finding habit(2).The phrase “sour the pleasure of society“ (Para.2)most probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.“have a good taste to the pleasures of society“B
31、.“arent content with the pleasures of society“C.“feel happy with the pleasures of society“D.“enjoy the pleasures of society“(3).Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.We should pity such unhappy people.B.Such unhappy people are critical about everything.C.If
32、 such unhappy people recognize the bad effects of the habit on themselves they may get rid of it.D.Such unhappy people are also not content with themselves.(4).The phrase “scarcely that“ (Para.3)means_.（分数：2.00）A.“just like that“B.“almost not like that“C.“more than that“D.“not at all like that“(5).I
33、f such unhappy persons dont change their bad behavior, the authors solution to the problem is that_.（分数：2.00）A.people should avoid contact with themB.people should criticize their misconductC.people should help them recognize the bad effects of the habitD.people should show no respect and politeness
34、 to themText 3The Shanghai Technical Supervision Bureau recently released the results of a sample survey of 486 Model computers being sold in the citys markets. The survey revealed that nine of 14 types, or 64 percent of imported brand-name computers fulfilled the standards.A large number of the low
35、-quality “foreign“ computers which were marketed as world-famous brands were actually counterfeited shoddy products lacking the necessary information such as registered trademarks, factory of origin, quality certifications and safety indices.In addition, a survey of Shanghai footwear markets conduct
36、ed by the Bureau on 30-odd occasions since early this year indicated various brands of “foreign shoes,“ including Nike and Puma, were low-quality counterfeited goods. The allegedly world-famous brands, priced between 300-500 Yuan per pair, were actually worth only 40-60 Yuan.An official from the Chi
37、na Consumer Association pointed to the following complaints concerning “foreign goods“: Quality problems related to individual commodities have developed into a universal problem directly relate to batch shipments of commodities. It is thus quite obvious that the crackdown on counterfeit shoddy fore
38、ign goods is a task requiring the utmost immediacy.The appearance of shoddy counterfeit foreign goods has adversely affected the normal operations of Chinas real foreign-goods markets, has greatly harmed the interests of consumers and resulted in substantial losses in state tax revenue. Officials ha
39、ve pointed out that the key to cracking down on counterfeit foreign goods is to attack illegal acts related to selling sham foreign goods at the prices applicable for authentic products.Officials recommend that commodity inspection, technical supervision and industrial and commercial departments sho
40、uld strengthen law enforcement efforts, increase the frequency, of inspections, and eliminate the sources of sham foreign goods.Enterprises producing and marketing sham foreign goods should be subject to severe punishment, with all cases referred to the judicial departments for adjudication, and pub
41、lic supervision should be intensified.Consumers, on the other hand, should make every effort to constantly enhance their ability to discern counterfeit foreign goods, and should refrain from blindly purchasing such products simply because of their low price.（分数：10.00）(1).The sample survey on compute
42、rs discovered that_.（分数：2.00）A.four hundred and eighty-six computers were counterfeited onesB.64 percent of the imported computers were low-quality shoddy productsC.nine types of imported computers were up to the standard of their brandsD.large numbers of low-quality computers had been imported(2).T
43、he survey on Shanghai footwear markets showed that_.（分数：2.00）A.“foreign shoes“ of various brands were of low qualityB.world-famous brands of shoes were actually worth 50 to 60 YuanC.many of the world famous brand shoes sold were actually counterfeited onesD.people were paying much more than they sho
44、uld to buy foreign goods(3).An official from the China Consumer Association pointed out that_.（分数：2.00）A.the quality of foreign goods should be improved immediatelyB.the problem of counterfeit shoddy foreign goods should be dealt with immediatelyC.more and more people were dissatisfied with the qual
45、ity of foreign goodsD.improper shipping could damage the quality of goods(4).One of the negative effects of counterfeit foreign goods was that_.（分数：2.00）A.prices for foreign goods had to be kept lowB.the government suffered great losses in tax collectionC.consumers might lose interest in themD.the g
46、overnment might be forced to ban the import of all foreign goods(5).It is suggested in the passage that consumers_.（分数：2.00）A.should resist the temptation to buy goods at low pricesB.should report counterfeit goods by referring them to the judicial departmentsC.should perform the role of government
47、inspection bodies to watch out for counterfeit goodsD.should learn to distinguish fake foreign goods from real ones for themselvesText 4When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives, we usually think about the Federal agents. But the private sector outdoes the government every time. I
48、ts Linda Tripp, not the FBI, who is facing charges under Marylands laws against secret telephone taping. Its our banks, not the Internal Revenue Service(IRS), that pass our private financial data to telemarketing firms.Consumer activists are pressing Congress for better privacy laws without much res
49、ult so far. The legislators lean toward letting business people track our financial habits virtually at will. As an example of whats going on, consider U.S. Bancorp, which was recently sued for deceptive practices by the state of Minnesota. According to the lawsuit, the bank supplied a telemarketer called Member Works with sensitive customer data such as names, phone numbers, bank account and credit-card numbers, Social Security numbers, account balances and credit limits.With these customer lists in hand
