1、2016 年学位课统考真题 (A 卷)Paper One Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 20 points) Section A ( 1 point each) 1. A Beauty has advantages and disadvantages. B. Beauty has different meanings to different people. C. Beauty brings attention and opportunities. D. Beauty comes from action and good qualiti
2、es. 2. A. She is using the book now. B. She may give him a hand. C. She cant lend him the book. D. She will keep the book for him. 3. A Rachel lives fairly close to her. B Rachel visits her quite often. C Rachel comes here once a month. D Rachel rarely gets to see her. 4. A She forgot about the time
3、 change. B She didnt receive the text message C Her roommate forgot to give her the message. D Her roommate was too nervous to tell her. 5. A He should have got better grades. B The test was based on lecture material. C She misplaced her textbook. D Small luck plays a big role. 6. A On the 16th of J
4、une.B. On the 18th of June. C On the 9th of June. D On the 8th of June. 7. A. Go to sleep. B. Watch the movie later. C Change the channel. D Set the alarm clock. 8. A Wear a formal suit. B Wear casual clothes. C Dress up for the party. D Dress in a costume. 9. A. She likes to drink coffee. B She rar
5、ely wakes up early. C She needs tea to feel alert. D She always skips breakfast. Section B Mini-talk One 10. A Southern Europe. B United Arab Emirates C. North Africa. D. The United States. 11. A The wings B The tail C The windows D The engines 12. A To change the airplane industry B To make a trip
6、in a tiny plane. C. To overcome weather issues. D To prove the power of new energy sources. Mini-talk Two 13. A Feeling sleepy at work. B Feeling sad or depressed C Feeling unable to think clearly. D Feeling tired in the morning. 14. A Time zone change. B An extra hour of sleep C Travel by air far d
7、istances D Unmatched work schedule and lifestyle 15. A Nighttime work is hard on some of the workers. B Early risers have litter improvement in wellbeing. C A better rest can benefit employers financially. D Workers report the same level of improvement. Section C 16. Choose clothing that fits the em
8、ployers _(2 words) and keep yourself clean and tidy. 17. Leave your house in _(3 words) to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your interview. 18. Firmly _(2 words) , right hand only, even if youre left-handed. 19. If the interviewer seems distracted, lighten the atmosphere by telling an _(3 words)
9、 story about your qualifications. 20. If you dont understand a question or statement, ask the interviewer to _(3 words) it. Part II. Vocabulary ( 10 minutes, 10 points) Section A (0.5 points)21. Digital technology can be used to alleviate the harmful side effects brought about by farming. A intensif
10、y B reduce C trigger D convert 22. It is believed that any improvement in water efficiency would be of considerable benefit .A enormous B marginal C potential D beneficial 23. Materials science is rapidly transforming the way that everything from cars to light bulbs is made. A enhancing B multiplyin
11、g C altering D pursuing 24. The economy of the United States is probably the envy of the world, and its armed forces are unrivalled. A unmatched B ungrounded D undefined D unpurified25. The central government of China has set about boosting the consumption of greener energy. A discarded B demanded C
12、 cancelled D initiated 26. Her voice had a peculiarly engaging quality; it was deep, a little husky, and one always heard the breath vibrating behind it. A appealing B disgusting C emerging D painstaking 27. Purchase of a second-hand house is a difficult problem that requires careful assessment. A p
13、rediction B evaluation C elaboration D assimilation 28. A number of ingenious techniques are employed to make the workmanship more delicate. A recruited B hired C adopted D created 29. The business will show a profit in September provided that sales remain steady all summer. A as soon as B on condit
14、ion that C in order that D by the time 30. The miners who had been stuck underground for days were taken to a hospital right away. A for the time being B behind the times C at times D in no time Section B (0.5 point each) 31. Some infectious diseases, such as AIDS, take a heavy_on human immunity. A
15、impact B loss C toll D casualty 32. Because of poor grammar, some sentences in research papers by Chinese students seem _to the reviewers. A incomprehensible B inedible C inestimable D irreplaceable 33. Almost each college student is equipped with a cell phone, laptop and other electronic _A galaxie
16、s B ornaments C utensils D gadgets 34. Running for president is _ demanding , emotionally draining, and physically taxing. A incoherently B intellectually C intimately D invalidly 35. The common pattern of human influence on tropical rainforest is a _ of the habitat into smaller patches. 36. State l
17、eaders of each generation have to think about how to _complicated economic issues.A adore B assemble C address D alienate 37. In 2008, Sarkozy threatened to boycott the Olympic Games in Beijing, _kowtow shortly afterwards by promising never to interfere with Chinas affairs. A only to B so as to C as
18、 to D prior to 38. New methods of irrigation can reduce water consumption by roughly 30%_conventional systems. A but for B compared with C related to D other than 39. As long as you are pursuing your dream, your efforts will eventually _.A wear off B pay off C ward off D turn off 40. The younger you
19、 begin _, the easier it is to remain physically active throughout your life. A setting out B figuring out C running out D working out Part III Cloze Test ( 10 minutes, 10 points, 1 point each) A college education is completely necessary for each of us, but we have to ask what it 41to get into colleg
20、e? High school grades and standardized tests are still the most common measurements. 42this information is often considered alongside other sources of information, other indicators of college potential are typically not considered if high school grades and standardized test scores dont reach a certa
21、in 43-.Even though standardized test scores do predict 44performance and job performance, relying so heavily on these scores is problematic 45a number of reasons. For one, studies have found that the SAT is a better predictor of college performance for white students. 46reason is that other key skil
22、ls are neglected that contribute to life success, defined more 47than merely the capacity for academic learning, including active learning 48-, natural motivation, social-emotional intelligence, imagination and creativity. Creativity and imagination are particularly important skills in this century,
23、 -49how quickly this world is changing. This world needs people who are not only quick learners, but also reflective learners as well as 50- of new knowledge. 41.A.means B takes C seems D likes 42.A. But B However C While D Yet 43.A.standard B destination C aspect D perspective 44.A physical B artis
24、tic C mechanical D academic 45.A because of B due to C for D owing to 46.A The second B A secondC Second D The other 47.A broadly B narrowly C usually D strictly 48.A outcomes B advantages C qualifications D strategies 49.A concerningB regardingC considering D involving 50.A applicants B creators C
25、witnesses D successors Apply, application, applicant Succeed, successive, succeeding , successors Continual , continuous 80 Years has witnessed the ups and downs of Standard, level, criteria Water table, water level High level, low level Design criteria Standard for design Part IV Reading Comprehens
26、ion (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each) Passage One A year ago, my boss announced that our large New York ad agency would be moving to an open office. After nine years as a senior writer, I was forced to trade in my private office for a seat at a long, shared table. It felt like my boss had ripped
27、 off my clothes and left me standing in my underwear. However, about 70 percent of U.S. offices now have no or low partitions. Silicon Valley has been the leader in bringing down the dividers. Google, Yahoo and American Express are all adherents. Facebook designed the largest open floor plan in the
28、world, housing nearly 3,000 engineers. Adhere to These new floor plans are ideal for maximizing a companys space while minimizing costs. Bosses love the ability to keep a closer eye on their employees, ensuring movie-watching, constant social media-browsing and unlimited personal cellphone use isnt
29、occupying billing hours. While employees feel like theyre part of a relaxed, innovative enterprise, the environment ultimately damages workers attention spans, creativity and satisfaction. Furthermore, a sense of privacy boosts job performance, while the opposite can cause feeling of helplessness. I
30、n addition to the distractions, my colleagues and I have been more vulnerable to illness. Last flu season took down a succession of my co-workers like dominoes. As the new space intended, Ive formed interesting, unexpected bonds with my colleagues. But my personal performance at work has hit an all-
31、time low. Each day, my associates and I are seated at a table staring at each other, having an ongoing 12-person conversation from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. those who have worked in private offices for decades have proven to be the most noisy and tough. They havent had to consider how their loud habits affect
32、 others, so I can only work effectively during times when no one else is around, or if I isolate myself in one of the small, constantly sought-after, glass-windowed meeting rooms. To make the open-office model work, employers have to take measures to improve work efficiency. For one, they should cre
33、ate more private areas-ones without open windows. Also, they should implement rules on when interaction should be limited. And please, lets eliminate the music that blankets our workspaces. Companies could simply join another trend-allowing employees to work from home. That model boosts productivity
34、, with employees working more hours and taking fewer breaks. There are fewer interruptions when employees work remotely. At home, my greatest distraction is the refrigerator. 51. Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?A The author enjoyed working in an open office. B Th
35、is open-office model has gained popularity. C Companies are compelled to shift to an open office. D Google and Yahoo refuse to go along with the trend. 52. Large open floor plans can help bosses to _A reduce investment in research. B show movies to workers in the office C supervise co-workers conver
36、sations. D restrict the use of personal cell phones. 53. According to Paragraph 4, an open office _A can benefit workers mental health. B brings no relaxation to workers at all.C adversely affects productivity and health. D contribute to better productivity . 54. It can be concluded from Paragraph 5
37、 that in an open office _A fellow workers are likely to spend a long time talking. B ones personal performance can be improved easily. C work efficiency can be ensured amid frequent interaction. D most of the workers can easily become close friends. 55. The last sentence of this passage suggests tha
38、t the author_A can hardly concentrate on his work at home. B often suffers from the noise of the refrigerator. C works more efficiently at home than in the open office. D has nobody to talk to while working at home. 56. The central idea of this passage is that the open-office model_A should be highl
39、y recommended. B is destroying the workplace. C is more of a blessing than a curse. D proves to be quite innovative Passage Two The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has spread to 22 countries in the Americas, is terrifying to pregnant women and their partners. The virus may cause birth defects in ba
40、bies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy. In Brazil more than 4,000 have been born with abnormally small heads since last October, compared with fewer than 200 in a typical year. The response of several governments has triggered a debate about abortion and birth control which may outlast th
41、e outbreak itself. Outbreak Break out Student-leading movement Student-led movement. Input, output , outset, outskirts, outspread, uphold, Outgrow, outlast Man-eating society , man-eaten society Man-made satellite Sound-producing insects It started after some governments advised women to delay getti
42、ng pregnant. Colombia, which has the second-highest number of infections after Brazil, advised women to wait six to eight months. Jamaica issued a similar recommendation, even though no cases of Zika have yet been reported there. El Salvadors government suggested that women should delay pregnancy un
43、til 2018. Panama warned women from vulnerable communities not to conceive. Some women find this advice rather bossy. Others say that governments have done little to help women control their fertility. A lobby group in New York notes that rates of teenage pregnancy in Latin America are among the worl
44、ds highest, as 56% of pregnancies in Latin America and the Caribbean are unintended. Rates of accidental pregnancy are high because sex education is inadequate and birth control is hard to come by. Health workers are reluctant to prescribe contraceptives to teenagers or to women who have not yet giv
45、en birth. If women are to avoid pregnancy, governments must inform them better and provide more access to contraception for both men and women. Some argue that the Zika crisis should prompt countries to liberalize policies that severely restrict abortion. In El Salvador, which does not allow abortio
46、n even if a womans life is at risk, activists are stepping up their campaign for a change in the law. A Brazilian newspaper argued that Brazil should end its ban on most abortions. Rather than calling on women to delay pregnancy, Brazil is sensibly concentrating its efforts on the mosquito responsib
47、le, which also carries dengue and yellow fever. The country had stamped out the threat by 1958 but let down its guard and allowed it to return. The health minister announced that insect repellent will be distributed to 400,000 expectant mothers. Some 310,000 health workers are teaching people how to
48、 keep mosquitoes at bay. Following WHO guidelines, Brazil advises women contemplating pregnancy on how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes. Women need facts, not fertility targets. 57. The first paragraph is primarily concerned with _A the harm done by the Zika virus. B abortion and birth control
49、C the response of some countries. D the origin of the Zika virus . 58. The rate of infections with the Zika virus is the highest in _A Colombia B Brazil C Jamaica D Panama 59. Rates of accidental pregnancy are high in Latin America because of the following except _A insufficient sex education or information on pregnancy. B the reluctance to prescribe contraceptives to teenagers. C poor accessibility of birth control for men and women. D the extremely low rate of
