2022年考博英语-沈阳药科大学考试题库及模拟押密卷（含答案解析）1. 单选题Fresh water is finite and vulnerable resource, essential to sustain life, development and the environment.问题1选项A.likely to failB.likely to accumulateC.likely to improveD.likely to enhance【答案】A【解析】【选项释义】A. likely to fail 可能会缺乏 B. likely to accumulate 可能会积累C. likely to improve 可能会改善 D. likely to enhance 可能会提高【考查点】词义推测【解题思路】该词形容的是“淡水资源”，说明淡水的特性，与其并列的形容词是finite“有限的”，A选项likely to fail“可能会缺乏”（fail有“不足，缺乏”的意思）最符合语境，原词vulnerable“易受伤害的；脆弱的”。【干扰项排除】B选项likely to accumulate“可能会积累”与“有限的”矛盾；C选项likely to improve“可能会改善”，与原文不符；D选项likely to enhance“可能会提高”，与原文不符。【句意】淡水是有限和脆弱的资源，对维持生命、发展和环境至关重要。2. 单选题The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communicationbut none can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to peoples hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic was announced, the idea of “swine flu” scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonnas speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.Its not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If youre taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something were born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.7. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because _.8. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?9. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT _.10. The phrase “pays tribute to” in Para. 7 is closest in meaning to _.11. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the authors view on “great speaking ability”?12. What is the main idea of the passage?问题1选项A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade peopleB.it has a big role to play in the entertainment businessC.it plays important roles in human communicationD.it is of great use in everyday-life context问题2选项A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers speeches.D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.问题3选项A.to convince people in a debateB.to inform people at a presentationC.to advise people at workD.to entertain people at a wedding问题4选项A.expresses ones sympathy or pityB.expresses ones admiration or respectC.expresses ones comfort or encouragementD.expresses ones sadness or melancholy问题5选项A.It comes from observing rules.B.It can be perfected with easy effort.C.It can be acquired from birth.D.It comes from learning and practice.问题6选项A.Public speaking in international forums.B.The many uses of public speaking.C.Public speaking in daily life context.D.The rules of public