1 电子科技大学 2008 年博士研究生(秋季)入学试题 考试科目：考试科目：1002 英语英语 考试层次：博士入学考试层次：博士入学 考试时间：考试时间：180 分钟分钟 考试总分：考试总分：100 分分 Part I Vocabulary 0.5 for each) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A ), D ) , C) and D ) . Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. _dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. A. Although B whatever C As D. However 2. If only I _play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might 3. The party, _I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which 4 Its high time we _ cutting down the rainforests. A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop 5 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _ impossible to comprehend. A has found B was finding C had found D would find 6 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A ought to have B must have C may have D should have 7 I am surprised_ this city is a dull place to live in. A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking 8 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_ for her work. A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough 2 9 It is imperative that the government _ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to 10 Land belongs to the city; there is _ thing as private ownership of land. A no such a B not such C not such a D no such 11 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_far. A / B such C that D as 12 The statistics _ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove 13 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _ the spoilt ones. A not counting B not to count C dont count D having not counted 14 It was _ we had hoped. A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as 15 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _? A didnt it B doesnt there C usednt it? D didnt there 16 It is an offence to show _ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination 17 A great amount of work has gone into _ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing 18 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _. A backs B necks C toes D heels 19 The economic recession has meant that job_ is a rare thing. A security B safety C protection D secureness 20 Many people nowadays save money to _ for their old age. 3 A cater B supply C provide D equip 21 The tone of the article _ the writers mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated 22 This is not the right _ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A time B opportunity C chance D case 23 The job of a student accommodation officer_ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves 24 Our family doctors clinic _at the junction of two busy roads. A rests B stands C stays D seats 25 She was so fat that she could only just _ through the door. A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather 26 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _. A leaking B trickling C prominent D noticeable 27 The reception was attended by _ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 28 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _slightly in the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived 29 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A rich B quick C productive D fertile 30 The couple has donated a not_ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable 4 Part II Reading Comprehension ( 50 scores; two for each) Directions: There are six passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. TEXT A In the case