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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013) GRADE FOURTIME LIMIT: 130 MIN PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) would_ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _nor_ the workers in government offices who (33) _look after_ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34)By means of _ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _as much as_ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) _though_ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37)_how_ taxation should be arranged. In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _persons_, which is called income tax, (39) _exists_. It is arranged in such (40) way_ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) _larger_ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)_goes up_ as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) _But_ countries with direct taxation nearly (44) _always_ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)_who_ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) _form_ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) too_, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) collected_ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)_like_ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) _fairer_ as the rich pay it. Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement. 31.  A. can         B. may        C. could          D. would  32. A. nor         B. neither      C. never          D. not  33.A. look into     B. look over    C. look after      D. look through 34.A. In accordance with B. By means of  C. With reference to  D. On account of 35. A. as well as   B. as good as    C. as such as      D. as much as   36. A. if          B. when        C. though         D. as   37. A. when       B. how         C. why           D. which  38. A. persons   B. sectors        C. communities    D. classes   39.A. remains     B. stays         C. exists          D. happens   40.A. form       B. way          C. measure        D. method  41. A. quicker    B. speedier       C. more           D. larger   42.  A. grows up 成长  B. increases up    C. goes up增长，上升          D. lifts up举起，激励43.  A. But       B. Consequently   C. Similarly       D. And   44. A. periodically  B. almost        C. often          D. always   45.  A. which      B. who          C. what          D. whom    46. A. manner     B. form         C. means         D. way    47.A. either       B. also          C. too           D. often    48. A. lent        B. saved         C. borrowed      D. collected  49. A. alike       B. like           C. as            D. for 50.A. heavier     B. fairer          C. finer          D. better PART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MINThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. 51. Facing the board of directors, he didnt deny _ breaking the agreement. A. himB. itC. his D. its ？52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) _. A. appositive (同位语)B. object C. adverbial D. complement. 补语 53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? _B_. A. Nonsmoker. B. Deadline. C. Meanness. D. Misfit. 54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? 虚拟语气 _. A. Lucy insisted that her son（should） get home before 5 oclock? B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro. C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights. D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday. 55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT _. A. moreB. enough.C. many. D. such. 56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? _. A. She opened the door and quietly went in. B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports. C. Think it over again and youll get an answer. D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? _. A. Much. B. Neither. C. One. D. Quarter. 58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT _. A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four. B. The President is coming to the UN next week. C. The school pupils will be home by now. D. He is going to email me the necessary information. 59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? _. A. Politics are the art or science of government. B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me. C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease. D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged. ？60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? _. A. The arrival of the tourists B. The law of Newton C. The occupation of the island D. The plays of Oscar Wilde ？61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? _. A. He is not the man to draw back. B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie. C. Larry has a large family to support. D. There is really nothing to fear. 62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? _. A. Let me drive you home, shall I? B. You will mind your own business! C. Come and have dinner with us. D. I wish you could stay behind. 63. If it _ tomorrow, the match would be put off. A. were to rain B. was to rain C. was raining D. had rained 64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? _. A. Mary and her son must be home by now. B.Careless reading must give poor results. C. Its getting late, and I must leave now. D. He must be working late at the office. 65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT _. A. remain. B. turn. C. write. D. knock. 66. _ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected. A. Adhering B. Adopting C. Adjusting D. Acquainting 67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means _. A. dull B. boring C. long D. hard 68. At last nights party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means _. A. I was unable to do C. I was unable to stop B. I couldnt understand D. I couldnt tolerate 69. The couple _their old house and sold it for a vast profit. A. did for 毁坏，代替；对。有效B. did in C. did with 利用，处理，需要，忍受；与。相处D. did up 整理，刷新，修缮；使精疲力尽 70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the _ for herself. A. credit B. attention C. focus D. award 71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mothers promise. The underlined part means _. A. as far as one has learnt B. as far as one is concerned C. as far as one can see D. as far as one is told 72. The _ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays. A. issue B. argument C. point D. sentence 73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means _. A. limited B. unnecessary C. overdue 过期的；迟到的；未兑的D. much 74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. 如果，倘若，万一The underlined part means _. A. if an accident happens B. if an accident can be prevented C. before an accident D. during an accident 75. Traditionally, local midwives助产士 would _ all the babies in the area. A. handle B. produce C. deliver a child 接生D. help 76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises在楼内. The underlined part means _. A. proposition B. advertisement C. building D. street 77. The court would not accept his appeal unless _ evidence is provided. A. conclusive 决定性的；最后的；确定性的；确实的B. definite 一定的；确切的C. eventual 最后的；结果的；可能的；终于的D. concluding 结束的，最后的 78. As soon as he opened the door, a _ of cold air swept through the house. A. flow B. movement C. rush D. blast 79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually _ from it. A. prevented B. refrained from 克制；抑制；忍住C. limited D. restricted 限制，限定，约束 80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part means _. A. brightly B. light-heartedly C. cheerfully D. lightly PART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MIN In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. TEXT A 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 communication - but 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 people's 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.（流行病）announced, the idea of “swine flu” many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions预防，警惕，预防措施. 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. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music. It's 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（鼓舞士气的讲话） 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 we're 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. 81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because _. A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people. B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business. C. it plays important roles in human communication. D. it is of great use in everyday-life context. 82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? _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. 83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT _. A. to convince people in a debate. B. to inform people at a presentation. C. to advise people at work. D. to entertain people at a wedding. 84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on _ “great speaking ability”? 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.85. What is the main idea of the passage? _. 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 speaking. TEXT B Every business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas. Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!” Alden didnt want to be a m