1、同等学力人员申请硕士学位英语-55 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Paper One(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part Dialogue Comm(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Section A(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.A: Your husband is a real outdoors man. He just cant wait to get out of the city. He likesfishing and boating and bird watching.B: _.（分数：1.00）A.Oh, great. How about y
2、our husband?B.Oh, yes. He thinks sleeping in a tent beside a lake is great.C.But, do you really know your husband?D.But I think he is a cowar2.A: I like that blue tie, but I cant believe the price on it. I really cant afford to spend that much money on a tie.B: _.（分数：1.00）A.We have other colors for
3、your choice.B.Dont stand in the way if you cant afford it.C.Sorry, but I cant do anything about it. The price is set by the manufacturer.D.I think its on sale. Let me see, yes, fifteen percent off the last ticketed price. We could hold it for you if you want to think about it.3.A: You have a call on
4、 line one.B: _.（分数：1.00）A.I forgot to call you back.B.Actually, its two oclock.C.Take a message for me, please.D.The lines are keeping busy.4.A: Have you heard that all flights have been cancelled because of the weather?B: _.（分数：1.00）A.No, I didnt hear that. Ive been in a meeting all day.B.0h,my goo
5、dness! Are you hurt?C.Yes, what a pity! But Im glad you could stay.D.Damn the weather! I wish I could fly.5.A: Would you tell me what time the dormitory doors will be locked?B: _.（分数：1.00）A.No problem. In fact I can give you a copy of the dormitory rulebook.B.You shouldnt come back too late.C.Sorry,
6、 I cant tell you anything.D.You should stay in your dormitory before the doors will be locke四、Section B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)6.Man: Pam, I dont understand the problem. Youve known for months this report was due today.Woman: I know. but Im afraid I need another few days. The data was harder to interpret tha
7、n I thought it would be.Question: What does the woman mean?（分数：1.00）A.She forgot when the report was due.B.Shed like the man to help her with the report.C.She needs more time to finish the report.D.She hasnt included any data in her report.7.Woman: Lets drop by the post office again, Fred, and see i
8、f there is any mail yet.Man: The post office again? Its only been an hour.Question: What does Fred mean?（分数：1.00）A.The mail was sent back to the post office.B.He doesnt have anything to drop in the mail box.C.Its too soon to go back there.D.The post office is closed for an hour.8.Woman: So, how are
9、you getting along with Janes cat?Man: Well, she never comes when I call her, she spills her food, and she sheds all over the place. I cant wait till Jane gets back.Question: What does the man imply?（分数：1.00）A.The cat is a lot of trouble.B.The cat is quite friendly.C.He doesnt get along with Jane.D.H
10、es glad Jane gave him the cat.9.Man: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely frustrated. I cant for the life of me figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves.Woman: Why dont you just go up to the ticket window and ask?Question: What does the woman suggest the man do?（分数：1.00）A.Try to get a sea
11、t next to the window.B.Find another passenger going to Cleveland.C.Ask for information about the departure time.D.Find out if there are any seats left on the bus.10.Man: I missed the bus again today because I turned my alarm clock off in my sleep. I dont know what to do.Woman: Try putting it far awa
12、y from your bed so that you have to get up to turn it off.Question: What does the woman suggest the man do?（分数：1.00）A.Turn the alarm off.B.Sleep in alarm.C.Move his alarm clock.D.Go to bed earlier.五、Part Vocabulary(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Section A(总题数：10，分数：5.00)11.Pollutants introduced into a lake can rap
13、idly accelerate its natural aging process.（分数：0.50）A.changeB.speed upC.turn aroundD.destroy12.Gerald was absolutely certain of its veracity.（分数：0.50）A.partiallyB.supposedlyC.completelyD.moderately13.A brisk walk in cool weather is invigorating.（分数：0.50）A.shortB.longC.livelyD.solemn14.By all means,ca
14、ll me whenever you have a problem.（分数：0.50）A.At leastB.AlwaysC.IncidentallyD.Certainly15.Shelleys famous poem “To a Skylark” praises the birds for its carefree spirit.（分数：0.50）A.keenB.harshC.blitheD.gauche16.The original canal was twice broadened for the larger modern boats.（分数：0.50）A.reroutedB.wide
15、nedC.reinforcedD.tested17.Trees that block the view of the oncoming traffic should be cut down.（分数：0.50）A.pieceB.obstructC.spoilD.interfere18.Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable.（分数：0.50）A.Interest inB.Similarity toC.Nearness toD.Usefulness for19.Its evident that her
16、handling of them has bruised the peaches.（分数：0.50）A.promulgatedB.infatuatedC.damagedD.infuriated20.Larry was so absorbed in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.（分数：0.50）A.engrossedB.obligedC.enlivenedD.excelled七、Section B(总题数：10，分数：5.00)21.John is _ to pollen.（分数：0.50）A.ale
17、rtB.allergicC.alienD.analogous22.In order for a child to have a healthy self-image, its important that his thinking be in the track _ failure.（分数：0.50）A.in place ofB.with regard toC.only aboutD.in front of23.He _ all his unfinished manuscripts to his colleagues in the laboratory before he went to Fr
18、ance.（分数：0.50）A.transferredB.translatedC.transmittedD.transacted24.His ambition was to _ his father and become a member of parliament.（分数：0.50）A.copyB.emulateC.mimicD.mime25.I am not in a position either to contradict or _ this statement.（分数：0.50）A.affirmB.affiliateC.affectD.affix26.The engine was _
19、 by a tree lying across the line.（分数：0.50）A.degradedB.detachedC.dismissedD.derailed27.Over the centuries man has developed drugs that could cure or _ illness and suffering.（分数：0.50）A.accelerateB.comfortC.aggravateD.alleviate28.This new machine will _ us from all the hard work.（分数：0.50）A.dismissB.res
20、cueC.dischargeD.emancipate29.His attempts to _ the two friends failed bemuse they had complete faith in each other.（分数：0.50）A.alienateB.appreciateC.alignD.alarm30.The guard was punished for _ his post.（分数：0.50）A.desertingB.assertingC.preservingD.reserving八、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Passage
21、One(总题数：1，分数：6.00)A few years ago, when environmentalists in Washington State began agitating to rid local dumps of toxic old computers and televisions, they found an unexpected ally: Hewlett-Packard Co. Teaming up with greens and retailers, hp took on IBM, Apple Computer, and several major TV manuf
22、acturers, which were resisting recycling programs because of the costs.Aided by hps energetic lobbying, the greens persuaded state lawmakers to adopt a landmark program that forces electronics companies to foot the bill for recycling their old equipment. “This bill puts our market-based economy to w
23、ork for the environment,“ said Washington Governor Christine O. Gregoire as she signed the plan into law on Mar 24. The movement to recycle electronic refuse, or “e-waste,“ is spreading across the nation, and so is hps clout. The company helped the greens win a big battle in Maine,In 2004 when the s
24、tate passed the nations first e-waste “take-back“ law. Washington followed suit. Now, Minnesota and New Jersey are preparing to act, and 19 other states are weighing legislation. Activists hope to banish high-tech junk from landfills and scrub the nations air and water of lead, chromium, mercury, an
25、d other toxins prevalent in digital debris, hps efforts have made it the darling of environmentalists. They say take-back laws are more effective at getting digital junk recycled than point-of-sale fees, which tax consumer electronics products to fund state-run recycling programs. Theyre also please
26、d because effective programs in the U. S. reduce the likelihood that the products will be shipped to less developed countries and disassembled under unsafe conditions.But hps agenda isnt entirely altruistic. Take-back laws play to the companys strategic strengths. For decades the computer maker has
27、invested in recycling infrastructure, a move that has lowered its production costs, given it a leg up in the secondary market for equipment, and allowed it to build a customer service out of “asset management,“ which includes protection of dam that might remain on discarded gear.In 2005, hp recycled
28、 more than 70 000 tons of product, the equivalent of about 10% of company sales and a 15% increase from the year before. And it collected more than 2.5 million units (in excess of 25 000 tons) of hardware to be refurbished for resale or donation.No other electronics maker has a resale business on th
29、is scale. But the others may soon wish to emulate hp. “We see legislation coming,“ says David Lear, hps vice-president for corporate, social, and environmental responsibility. “A lot of companies havent stepped up to the plate If we do this right, it becomes an advantage to us./（分数：6.00）(1).Environm
30、entalists found an unexpected ally because _.（分数：1.00）A.hp has jointed with greens and retailers to rid local dumpsB.hp doesnt mind the huge cost of recycling old computersC.hp has green retailersD.IBM, Apple Computer dont want to cooperate with greens and retailers(2).Washington Governor Christine
31、O. Gregoire signed the plan that _.（分数：1.00）A.was proposed by hpB.requires electronic companies pay for recycling their equipmentC.can boost market-based economyD.helped spread hps clout(3).Which state first passed the take-back law?（分数：1.00）A.Maine.B.Washington.C.Minnesota.D.New Jersey.(4).Which of
32、 the following statements about the e-waste take back laws is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.It won support from both environmentalists and hp.B.It recommends recycling instead of burying hi-tech waste.C.It may cut recycling costs to manufactures compared to collection of point-of-sale fees.D.It may directly t
33、hreat the livelihood of people in less developed countries relying on dissembling wastes.(5).Why does the author say hps agenda is not altruistic?. Because recycling infrastructure is a major sources of revenue. Because secondary market is huge. Because it can win respect of users and environmentali
34、sts. Because asset management of used computers can add revenue to the company.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. and D. and (6).hp collected more than 2.5 million hardware units in order to（分数：1.00）A.renew them for resale or donationB.dissemble them for making cheap productsC.built a large data baseD.repair them befo
35、re giving them to charity organizations十、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：6.00)On an average of six times a day, a doctor in Holland practices “active” euthanasia (安乐死):intentionally administering a lethal (致死的)drug to a terminally iii patient who has asked to be relieved of suffering. Twenty times a day, life-
36、prolonging treatment is withheld or withdrawn when there is no hope that it can effect an ultimate cure. “Active“ euthanasia remains a crime on the Dutch statute books, punishable by 12 years in prison. But a series of court cases over the past 15 years has made it clear that a competent physician w
37、ho carries it out will not be prosecuted.Euthanasia, often called “mercy killing“ is a crime everywhere in Western Europe. But more and more doctors and nurses readily admit to practicing it, most often in the “passive“ form of withholding or withdrawing treatment. The long simmering euthanasia issu
38、e has lately boiled over into a, sometimes, fierce public debate, with both sides claiming the mantle of ultimate righteousness. Those opposed to the practice see themselves upholding sacred principles of respect for life, while those in favor raise the banner of humane treatment. After years on the
39、 defensive, the advocates now seem to be gaining ground. Recent polls in Britain show that 72 percent of British subjects favor euthanasia ill some circumstances. An astonishing 76 percent of respondents to a poll taken last year in France said they would like the law changed to decriminalize mercy
40、killings.Euthanasia has been a topic of controversy in Europe since at least 1936, when a bill was introduced in the House of Lords that would have legalized mercy killing under very tightly supervised conditions. That bill failed, as have three others introduced in the House of Lords since then.Rea
41、sons for the latest surge of interest in euthanasia are not hard to find. Europeans, like Americans, are now living longer: Therefore, lingering chronic diseases have replaced critical illnesses as the primary cause of death. And the euthanasists argue that every human being should have the right to
42、 “die with dignity,“ by which they usually mean the right to escape the horrors of a painful or degrading hospitalization (住院治疗).Most experts believe that euthanasia will continue to be practiced no matter what the law says.（分数：6.00）(1).From the passage we can see that in Holland _.（分数：1.00）A.a doct
43、or who practices euthanasia will not be punishedB.euthanasia is regarded as illegalC.euthanasia is very popularD.active euthanasia is still illegal, but people often tolerate an experienced doctor who carries it out(2).What is the comment of the author on the problem of euthanasia?（分数：1.00）A.Euthana
44、sia is not regarded as a crime in France.B.More and more medical workers like to practice euthanasia, no matter what form it takes.C.The problem of euthanasia is now being debated heatedly and openly.D.There is not much difference between “active“ and “passive“ euthanasi(3).Which of the following st
45、atements can not be found in the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Those opposed euthanasia say that they believe the right to live is sacred.B.Those in favor of euthanasia maintain that they are for humane treatment.C.Recently the advocates of euthanasia have got more support from the public.D.More and more peopl
46、e like to have the law change(4).What do you think is the standpoint of the author on this problem?（分数：1.00）A.He is a fence-sitter.B.He is afraid that the situation may get out of control.C.He is strongly against euthanasia.D.He supports euthanasia whole-heartedly.(5).Which of the following is the m
47、ost reasonable cause of euthanasia?（分数：1.00）A.People dont like to live too long.B.People dont like to suffer from lasting chronic diseases.C.People dont like to be hospitalized.D.People dont like to become a burden of others.(6).The last sentence in the passage indicate that（分数：1.00）A.People will st
48、op the practice of euthanasia immediatelyB.People will resume the practice of euthanasia only after it is allowed by lawC.People will go on practicing euthanasia no matter it is passed by law or notD.Only passive euthanasia is allowed according to the law十一、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Concern with m
49、oney, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops and factories are discovering the greater efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunchrooms. In almost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever-inc
