1、全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语真题 1995 年及答案解析(总分：-23.00，做题时间：180 分钟)1. Whenever we (hear of) a natural disaster, (even) in a distant part of the world, we feel (sympathy) for the people (to have affected). Whenever we (hear of) a natural disaster, (even) in a distant part of the world, we feel (sympathy) for the pe
2、ople (to have affected).（分数：-1.00）A.hear ofB.evenC.sympathyD.to have affected2.It is perhaps not an exaggeration (to say) that we shall soon (be trusting) our health, wealth and happiness to elements with (whom) very names the general public (are) unfamiliar.It is perhaps not an exaggeration (to say
3、) that we shall soon (be trusting) our health, wealth and happiness to elements with (whom) very names the general public (are) unfamiliar.（分数：-1.00）A.to sayB.be trustingC.whomD.are3. It is believed that todays pop music can serve as a creative force _ stimulating the thinking of its listeners. It i
4、s believed that todays pop music can serve as a creative force _ stimulating the thinking of its listeners. （分数：-1.00）A.byB.withC.atD.on4. A man has to make _for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when old. A man has to make _for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on
5、 when old.（分数：-1.00）A.supplyB.assuranceC.provisionD.adjustment5.(Accounts of) scientific experiments are generally correct, (for) those (write about) science are careful (in checking) the accuracy of their reports.(Accounts of) scientific experiments are generally correct, (for) those (write about)
6、science are careful (in checking) the accuracy of their reports.（分数：-1.00）A.Accounts ofB.forC.write aboutD.in checking6. I felt _to death because I could make nothing of the chairmans speech. I felt _to death because I could make nothing of the chairmans speech.（分数：-1.00）A.fatiguedB.tiredC.exhausted
7、D.bored7.Just as the soil is a part of the earth, _ the atmosphere.Just as the soil is a part of the earth, _ the atmosphere.（分数：-1.00）A.as it isB.the same isC.so isD.and so is8.Between 1897 and 1919 at least 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings were portrayed_.Between 1897 and 1919 at leas
8、t 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings were portrayed_.（分数：-1.00）A.had producedB.have been producedC.would have producedD.had been produced9.The mother said she would _her son washing the dishes if he could finish his assignment before supper.The mother said she would _her son washing the d
9、ishes if he could finish his assignment before supper.（分数：-1.00）A.let downB.let aloneC.let offD.let out10._can help but be fascinated by the world into which he is taken by the science fiction._can help but be fascinated by the world into which he is taken by the science fiction.（分数：-1.00）A.Everybod
10、yB.AnybodyC.SomebodyD.Nobody11. Their demand for a pay raise has not the slightest _of being met. Their demand for a pay raise has not the slightest _of being met.（分数：-1.00）A.prospectB.predictionC.prosperityD.permission12.There are those who consider it questionable that these (defenee-linked) resea
11、rch projects will (account for) an improvement in the standard of living or, alternately, (to do much) to protect our (diminishing) resources.There are those who consider it questionable that these (defenee-linked) research projects will (account for) an improvement in the standard of living or, alt
12、ernately, (to do much) to protect our (diminishing) resources.（分数：-1.00）A.defenee-linkedB.account forC.to do muchD.diminishing13.The river is already _its banks because of excessive rainfall; and the city is threatened with a likely flood.The river is already _its banks because of excessive rainfall
13、; and the city is threatened with a likely flood.（分数：-1.00）A.parallel toB.level inC.flat onD.flush with14.its usually the case that people seldom behave in a _way when in a furious state.its usually the case that people seldom behave in a _way when in a furious state.（分数：-1.00）A.stableB.rationalC.le
14、galD.credible15.The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at_.The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at_.（分数：-1.00）A.dangerB.stakeC.lossD.threat16.There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk o
15、f getting cancer than _ in the public mind today.There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than _ in the public mind today.（分数：-1.00）A.existsB.existC.existingD.existed17. Your advice would be _valuable to him, who is at present at his wits end. Your advice would be _va
16、luable to him, who is at present at his wits end.（分数：-1.00）A.exceedinglyB.excessivelyC.extensivelyD.exclusively18. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are _free medical care. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are _free medical care.（分数：-1.00）A.entitled toB
17、.involved inC.associated withD.assigned to19. In debating, one must correct the (opponents) facts, deny the relevance of his proof, or deny (that) (what) he presents as proof, (unless) relevant, is sufficient. In debating, one must correct the (opponents) facts, deny the relevance of his proof, or d
18、eny (that) (what) he presents as proof, (unless) relevant, is sufficient.（分数：-1.00）A.opponentsB.thatC.whatD.unless20.If individuals (are awakened) (each time as) they begin a dream phase of sleep, they are likely to become irritable (even though) their total amount of sleep (has been) sufficient.If
19、individuals (are awakened) (each time as) they begin a dream phase of sleep, they are likely to become irritable (even though) their total amount of sleep (has been) sufficient.（分数：-1.00）A.are awakenedB.each time asC.even thoughD.has been21.Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe _ it pr
20、ovides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced.Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe _ it provides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced.（分数：-1.00）A.so thatB.but thatC.in thatD.provided that22.In spite of the wide range of reading materia
21、l specially written or _for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic programme for the reading skills.In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or _for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic programme for the reading sk
22、ills.（分数：-1.00）A.adaptedB.acknowledgedC.assembledD.appointed23.How many of us _,say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?How many of us _,say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?（分数：-1.00）A.attendedB.attendingC.to attendD.hav
23、e attended24.A _of the long report by the budget committee was submitted to the mayor for approval.A _of the long report by the budget committee was submitted to the mayor for approval.（分数：-1.00）A.shorthandB.schemeC.scheduleD.sketch25.We are not (conscious of) the extent (of which) work provides the
24、 psychological satisfaction (that) can make (the difference) between a full and an empty life.We are not (conscious of) the extent (of which) work provides the psychological satisfaction (that) can make (the difference) between a full and an empty life.（分数：-1.00）A.conscious ofB.of whichC.thatD.diffe
25、rence26. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages _in the dictionary. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages _in the dictionary.（分数：-1.00）A.missingB.losingC.droppingD.leaking27. When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to f
26、ind what was at _. When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was at _. （分数：-1.00）A.wrongB.troubleC.faultD.difficulty28. We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style _ in a personal one. We are taught that a business letter should b
27、e written in a formal style _ in a personal one.（分数：-1.00）A.rather thanB.other thanC.better thanD.less than29. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to _the consequences. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to _the con
28、sequences.（分数：-1.00）A.answer forB.run intoC.abide byD.step into30.The speaker claimed that (no other) modem nation devotes (so small) a portion of its wealth to public assistance and health (than) the United States (does).The speaker claimed that (no other) modem nation devotes (so small) a portion
29、of its wealth to public assistance and health (than) the United States (does).（分数：-1.00）A.no otherB.so smallC.thanD.does31._is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development of production._is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development
30、 of production.（分数：-1.00）A.WhatB.ThatC.ItD.As32.The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds _ his argument in favor of the new theory.The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds _ his argument in favor of the new theory.（分数：-1.00）A.which to base onB.on which to baseC.to base on whichD.whic
31、h to be based on33. We should always keep in mind that _decisions often lead to bitter regrets. We should always keep in mind that _decisions often lead to bitter regrets.（分数：-1.00）A.urgentB.hastyC.instantD.prompt34.People _that vertical flight transports would catty millions of passengers as do the
32、 airliners of today.People _that vertical flight transports would catty millions of passengers as do the airliners of today.（分数：-1.00）A.convincedB.anticipatedC.resolvedD.assured35. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly _ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three o
33、r four days before the party date. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly _ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. （分数：-1.00）A.admiredB.regardedC.expectedD.worshipped36.The conveniences that Americans desire (reflecting) not s
34、o much a (leisurely) lifestyle as a busy lifestyle in which even minutes of time (are) too valuable (to be wasted).The conveniences that Americans desire (reflecting) not so much a (leisurely) lifestyle as a busy lifestyle in which even minutes of time (are) too valuable (to be wasted).（分数：-1.00）A.r
35、eflectingB.leisurelyC.areD.to be wasted37. The Portuguese (give) a great deal of credit to (one man) for (having promoted) sea travel, that man (was) Prince Henry the navigator, who lived in the 15th century. The Portuguese (give) a great deal of credit to (one man) for (having promoted) sea travel,
36、 that man (was) Prince Henry the navigator, who lived in the 15th century.（分数：-1.00）A.giveB.one manC.having promotedD.was38. The newly-built Science Building seems _enough to last a hundred years. The newly-built Science Building seems _enough to last a hundred years.（分数：-1.00）A.spaciousB.sophistica
37、tedC.substantialD.steady39.The supervisor didnt have time so far to go into it_, but he gave us idea about his plan.The supervisor didnt have time so far to go into it_, but he gave us idea about his plan.（分数：-1.00）A.at handB.in turnC.in conclusionD.at length40. In the past, most foresters have been
38、 men, but today, the number of women _this field is climbing. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women _this field is climbing.（分数：-1.00）A.engagingB.devotingC.registeringD.pursuing二、Section Use of (总题数：1，分数：1.00)Sleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep, c
39、haracterized by rapid eye movements and dreaming, and longer periods of non-REM sleep. -|_|- kind of sleep is at all well-understood, but REM sleep is -|_|- to serve some restorative function of the brain. The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more -|_|- . The new experiments, such as those -|_|- for
40、 the first time at a recent meeting of the Society for Sleep Research in Minneapolis, suggest fascinating explanations -|_|-of non-REM sleep. For example, it has long been known that total sleep -|_|-is 100 percent fatal to rats, yet, -|_|-examination of the dead bodies, the animals look completely
41、normal. A researcher has now -|_|- the mystery of why the animals die. The rats -|_|- bacterial infections of the blood, -|_|- their immune systems the self-protecting mechanism against diseaseshad crashed. Sleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movements an
42、d dreaming, and longer periods of non-REM sleep. -|_|- kind of sleep is at all well-understood, but REM sleep is -|_|- to serve some restorative function of the brain. The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more -|_|- . The new experiments, such as those -|_|- for the first time at a recent meeting of
43、 the Society for Sleep Research in Minneapolis, suggest fascinating explanations -|_|-of non-REM sleep. For example, it has long been known that total sleep -|_|-is 100 percent fatal to rats, yet, -|_|-examination of the dead bodies, the animals look completely normal. A researcher has now -|_|- the
44、 mystery of why the animals die. The rats -|_|- bacterial infections of the blood, -|_|- their immune systems the self-protecting mechanism against diseaseshad crashed. （分数：1.00）A.EitherB.NeitherC.EachD.Any三、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：1.00)42.Outline: 1) present situation 2) necessity of the project 3
45、) my suggestionOutline: 1) present situation 2) necessity of the project 3) my suggestion（分数：1.00）_四、Section Reading(总题数：5，分数：5.00)Money spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It serves directly to assist a rapid distribution of goods at reasonable prices, thereby establishing
46、 a firm home market and so making it possible to provide for export at competitive prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps enormously to raise standards of living. By helping to increase demand it ensures an increased need for labour, and is therefore an effective way to fight unemployment. It lowers the costs of many services: without a
