1、全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语真题 1996 年及答案解析(总分：-23.00，做题时间：180 分钟)1.Its essential that people (be) (psychological) able to resist the impact (brought about) by the transition from (planned) economy to market economy.Its essential that people (be) (psychological) able to resist the impact (brought about) by the tr
2、ansition from (planned) economy to market economy.（分数：-1.00）A.BeB.psychologicalC.brought aboutD.Planned2.He does not _as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.He does not _as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.（分数：-1.00）A.equalB.matchC.qualifyD.fit3.The number of r
3、egistered participants in this years marathon was half _.The number of registered participants in this years marathon was half _.（分数：-1.00）A.of last yearsB.those of last yearsC.of those of last yearD.that of last years4.The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that _the speakers stopped for re
4、freshments.The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that _the speakers stopped for refreshments.（分数：-1.00）A.at largeB.at intervalsC.at easeD.at random5.Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to_ her laughter. Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to
5、 the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to_ her laughter. （分数：-1.00）A.hold backB.hold onC.hold outD.hold up6. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each _one major point in contrast with the other. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, ea
6、ch _one major point in contrast with the other.（分数：-1.00）A.makesB.madeC.is to makeD.making7.Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am _to carrying out the plan.Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am _to carrying out the plan.（分数：-1.00）A.obligedB.committedC.engagedD.resolved8.It was
7、a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it _as well as we had hoped.It was a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it _as well as we had hoped.（分数：-1.00）A.came offB.went offC.brought outD.made out9. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to ge
8、t the book for me _she could remember who last borrowed it. The senior librarian at the circulation desk promised to get the book for me _she could remember who last borrowed it.（分数：-1.00）A.ever sinceB.much asC.even thoughD.if only10.For there _successful communication, there must be attentiveness a
9、nd involvement in the discussion itself by all present.For there _successful communication, there must be attentiveness and involvement in the discussion itself by all present.（分数：-1.00）A.isB.to beC.will beD.being11. (Despite) much research, there are still certain elements (in) the life cycle of th
10、e insect that (is) not fully (Understood) . (Despite) much research, there are still certain elements (in) the life cycle of the insect that (is) not fully (Understood) .（分数：-1.00）A.DespiteB.inC.isD.Understood12.She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend _here so that she could learn mo
11、re about the city.She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend _here so that she could learn more about the city.（分数：-1.00）A.sometimesB.some timeC.sometimeD.some times13. Id rather you (would go) by train, because I (cant bear) the idea of (your being) in an air plane in (such) bad weathe
12、r. Id rather you (would go) by train, because I (cant bear) the idea of (your being) in an air plane in (such) bad weather.（分数：-1.00）A.would goB.cant bearC.your beingD.Such14.Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December 25th_the birth of Jesus Christ.Christmas is a Christian holy
13、 day usually celebrated on December 25th_the birth of Jesus Christ.（分数：-1.00）A.in accordance withB.in terms ofC.in favor ofD.in honor of15. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were _. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were _.（分数：-1.00）A.hung upB.hung backC.cut downD
14、.cut off16.Observations were made _the children at the beginning and at the end of pre-school and first grade.Observations were made _the children at the beginning and at the end of pre-school and first grade.（分数：-1.00）A.towardsB.ofC.onD.with17.Do you enjoy listening to records? I find records are o
15、ften _or better than an actual performance.Do you enjoy listening to records? I find records are often _or better than an actual performance.（分数：-1.00）A.as good asB.as goodC.goodD.good as18.There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I read recently _what he thought was a rea
16、son for this American characteristic.There was a very interesting remark in a book by an Englishman that I read recently _what he thought was a reason for this American characteristic.（分数：-1.00）A.givingB.gaveC.to giveD.given19. (On the whole) , ambitious students (are much likely) to succeed in thei
17、r studies than (those) (with) little ambition. (On the whole) , ambitious students (are much likely) to succeed in their studies than (those) (with) little ambition.（分数：-1.00）A.On the wholeB.are much likelyC.thoseD.With20.To survive in the intense trade competition between countries, we must _the qu
18、alities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand.To survive in the intense trade competition between countries, we must _the qualities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand.（分数：-1.00）A.improveB.enhanceC.guaranteeD.gear21. It is strictly _that access to conf
19、idential documents is denied to all but a few. It is strictly _that access to confidential documents is denied to all but a few.（分数：-1.00）A.securedB.forbiddenC.regulatedD.determined22.The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her _attitude toward customers.The manager gave one of t
20、he salesgirls an accusing look for her _attitude toward customers.（分数：-1.00）A.impartialB.mildC.hostileD.opposing23. I _with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column. I _with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column.（分数：-1.00）A.expressB.conf
21、essC.verifyD.acknowledge24.Mercurys velocity is (so much) greater than (the Earths) that it completes more than four revolutions around the Sun in the time (that) takes the Earth to complete (one).Mercurys velocity is (so much) greater than (the Earths) that it completes more than four revolutions a
22、round the Sun in the time (that) takes the Earth to complete (one).（分数：-1.00）A.so muchB.the EarthsC.thatD.one25.No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything _going on in the world.No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything _going on in the world.（分数：
23、-1.00）A.it isB.as isC.there isD.what is26. In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and (was honored) in Germany until (the rise) of Nazism (then) he was driven (from) Germany because he was a Jew. In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and (was honored) in Germany until (the rise) of Nazism (then) he w
24、as driven (from) Germany because he was a Jew.（分数：-1.00）A.was honoredB.the riseC.thenD.from27. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a _character. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a _character.（分数：-1.00）A.graciousB.suspiciousC.uniqueD.particular28.The
25、 pollution question as well as several other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in _again next spring. The pollution question as well as several other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in _again next spring. （分数：-1.00）A.assemblyB.sessionC.conferenceD.convention29
26、. Some bosses dislike (to allow) people (to share) their responsibilities; they keep (all) important matters (tightly).in their own hands. Some bosses dislike (to allow) people (to share) their responsibilities; they keep (all) important matters (tightly).in their own hands.（分数：-1.00）A.to allowB.to
27、shareC.AllD.Tightly30.I didnt say anything like that at all. You are purposely _my ideas to prove your point.I didnt say anything like that at all. You are purposely _my ideas to prove your point.（分数：-1.00）A.revisingB.contradictingC.distortingD.distracting31.Ms. Green has been living in town for onl
28、y one year, yet she seems to be _with everyone who comes to the store.Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be _with everyone who comes to the store.（分数：-1.00）A.acceptedB.admittedC.admiredD.acquainted32.Each cigarette which a person smokes (does) (some) harm, and even
29、tually (you) may get a serious disease from (its) effect.Each cigarette which a person smokes (does) (some) harm, and eventually (you) may get a serious disease from (its) effect.（分数：-1.00）A.DoesB.SomeC.youD.Its33. The data (received) from the (two spacecrafts) whirling around Mars (indicates) that
30、there is much evidence that huge thunderstorms (are occurring) about the equator of the planet. The data (received) from the (two spacecrafts) whirling around Mars (indicates) that there is much evidence that huge thunderstorms (are occurring) about the equator of the planet.（分数：-1.00）A.receivedB.tw
31、o spacecraftsC.indicatesD.are occurring34. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all substances near it, and this_ produces artificial cold surrounding it. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all substances near it, and this_ produces artificial cold surrounding
32、 it. （分数：-1.00）A.absorptionB.transitionC.consumptionD.interaction35.Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _the goal of a practical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules.Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _the goal of a practical and econom
33、ic way to use sunlight to split water molecules.（分数：-1.00）A.pursuingB.chasingC.reachingD.winning36. Language, culture, and personality may be considered _of each other in thought, but they are inseparable in fact. Language, culture, and personality may be considered _of each other in thought, but th
34、ey are inseparable in fact.（分数：-1.00）A.indistinctlyB.separatelyC.irrelevantlyD.independently37.Generally speaking, the bird flying (across) our path is observed; and (the one) staying on the tree near (at hand) is passed by without any notice (taking) of it.Generally speaking, the bird flying (acros
35、s) our path is observed; and (the one) staying on the tree near (at hand) is passed by without any notice (taking) of it.（分数：-1.00）A.acrossB.the oneC.at handD.taking38.When traveling , you are advised to take travellers checks, which provide a secure _to carrying your money in cash.When traveling ,
36、you are advised to take travellers checks, which provide a secure _to carrying your money in cash.（分数：-1.00）A.substituteB.selectionC.preferenceD.alternative39.My pain _apparent the moment I walked into the room, for the first man I met asked sympathetically:“ Are you feeling all right?“My pain _appa
37、rent the moment I walked into the room, for the first man I met asked sympathetically:“ Are you feeling all right?“（分数：-1.00）A.must beB.had beenC.must have beenD.had to be40.A safety analysis _the target as a potential danger. Unfortunately, it was never done.A safety analysis _the target as a poten
38、tial danger. Unfortunately, it was never done.（分数：-1.00）A.would identifyB.will identifyC.would have identifiedD.will have identified二、Section Use of (总题数：1，分数：1.00)Vitamins are organic compounds necessary, in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals, includi
39、ng man. They do not provide energy, -|_|- do they construct or build part of the body. They are needed for -|_|- foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if -|_|- is missing a deficiency disease becomes -|_|- . Vitamins are similar because they are made of the
40、same elementsusually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and -|_|- nitrogen. They are different -|_|- their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin -|_|- one or more specific functions in the body. -|_|- enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for -|_|- vitam
41、ins. M people, -|_|- , believe in being on the “safe side“ and thus take extra vitamins. However, a well-balanced diet will usually meet all the bodys vitamin needs. Vitamins are organic compounds necessary, in small amounts in the diet for the normal growth and maintenance of life of animals, inclu
42、ding man. They do not provide energy, -|_|- do they construct or build part of the body. They are needed for -|_|- foods into energy and body maintenance. There are thirteen or more of them, and if -|_|- is missing a deficiency disease becomes -|_|- . Vitamins are similar because they are made of th
43、e same elementsusually carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and -|_|- nitrogen. They are different -|_|- their elements are arranged differently, and each vitamin -|_|- one or more specific functions in the body. -|_|- enough vitamins is essential to life, although the body has no nutritional use for -|_|- vit
44、amins. M people, -|_|- , believe in being on the “safe side“ and thus take extra vitamins. However, a well-balanced diet will usually meet all the bodys vitamin needs.（分数：1.00）A.eitherB.soC.norD.never三、Section Writing(总题数：1，分数：1.00)42.Outline: 1 ) importance of good health 2 ) ways to keep fit 3 ) m
45、y own practices Outline: 1 ) importance of good health 2 ) ways to keep fit 3 ) my own practices （分数：1.00）_四、Section Reading(总题数：5，分数：5.00)What accounts for the great outburst of major inventions in early Americabreakthroughs such as the telegraph ,the steamboat and the weaving machine? Among the ma
46、ny shaping factors, I would single out the countrys excellent elementary schools; a labor force that welcomed the new technology ;the practice of giving premiums to inventors; and above all the American genius for nonverbal,“ spatial“ thinking about things technological. Why mention the elementary schools? Because thanks to these schools our early mechanic, especially in the New England and Middle Atlantic states
