2010年山东师范大学基础英语考研试题_20210706143952.pdf

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Its editor, professor Colin Matthew, tells me that he will have room for about 50,000 lives, some 13, 000 more than in the current DNB. This rather puts the 1,068 in Missing Persons in the shade. When Dr. Nicholls wrote to The Spectator in 1989 asking for names of people whom readers had looked up in the DNB and had been disappointed not to find, she says that she received some 100,000 suggestions. (Well, she had written to other quality newspapers too.) As soon as her committee had whittled the numbers down, the professional problems of an editor began. Contributors didnt file copy on time; some who did sent too much: 50,000 words instead of 500 is a record, according to Dr. Nicholls. There remains the dinner-party game of whos in, whos out That is a game that the reviewers have played and will continue to play. Criminals were my initial worry. After all, the original edition ) I , of the DNB boasted: Malefactors whose crimes excite a permanent interest have received hardly less attention than benefactors. Mr. John Gross clearly had similar anxieties, for he complains that, while the murderer Christie, is in, Crippen is out. One might say in reply that the injustice of the hanging of Evans instead of Christie (entry in MiSSing Persons) notes. But then Crippen was reputed as the first murderer to be caught by telegraphy (he had tried to escape by ship to America). It is surprising to find Max Miller excluded when really not very memorable names get in. There has been a conscious effort to put in artists and architects from the Middle Ages. About their lives not much is always known. Of Hugo of Bury St Edmunds, a 12th-century illuminator whose dates of birth and death are not recorded, his biographer comments: Whether or not Hugo was a wall-painter, the records of his activities as carver and manuscript painter attest to his versatility. Then there had to be more women, too (12 per cent, against the original DBNs 3), such as Roy Strongs subject, the Tudor painter Levina Teerlinc, of whom he remarks: Her most characteristic feature is a head attached to a too small, spindly body. Her technique remained awkward, thin and often cursory. Doesnt seem to qualify her as a memorable artist. Yet it may be better than the record of the original DNB, which included lives of people who never existed (such as Merlin) and even managed to give thanks to J. W. Clerke as a contributor, though, as a later edition admits in a shamefaced footnote, except for the entry in the List of contributors there is no trace ofJ. W. Clerke. 1. The writer suggests that there is sense in buying the latest volume f) A. because it is not worth the price B. because it has fewer entries than before C. unless one has all the volumes in his collection D. unless an expanded DNB will come out shortly 2. On the issue of who should be included in the DNB, the writer seems to suggest that -0-. A. the editors had clear rules to follow B. there were too many criminals in the entries C. the editors clearly favored benefactors D. the editors were irrational in their choices 3. Crippen was absent from the DNB. A. because he escaped to the U.s. B. because death sentence had been abolished ):m 2 C. D. because of the editors mistake 4. The author quoted a few entries in the last paragraph to. A. illustrate some features of the DNB B. give emphasis to his argument C. impress the reader with its content D. highlight the people in the Middle Ages 5. Throughout the passage, the writers tone towards the DNB was. A. complimentary B. supportive C. sarcastic D. bitter (B) The world of microbes is vast and varied. It embraces all microscopic forms, of different shapes and sizes, with the diverse colors and contrasting metabolic activities that are encountered in well-known groups of micro-organisms commonly referred to as viruses, bacteria, yeast, etc. Whereas some ofthese forms are mans best friends, others are among his worst enemies. The friendly variety includes microbial species that ferment mans beer, destroy and transform his wastes, furnish food adjuncts to vary his diet and nutrition, and enrich the soil in which he cultivates his vegetable foods. One third of the total microbial population, on the other hand, comprises the species that attack his crops, destroy and rot his foods, cause diseases in his animals, increase his sufferings and shorten his life with fatal diseases like tuberculosis. Because he could not observe these friends and foes, or comprehend their interactions with him in observed phenomena, man remained ignorant of and blind to these little animalcules until Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch linen merchant who specialized in the grinding of powerful glass lenses, first saw and described bacteria. Since then the frontiers of the world of microbes have been gradually pushed back by the use of newer microscopes, techniques and visual reagents. Consequently, the mystery of the microbes had been revealed step by step, as the crude lens has evolved into the sophisticated electron microscope. As a result of the breakthrough into the visible world, thousands of different microbial forms were seen for the first time and man began to understand the nature of the microbes and, more particularly, their interactions with him and his environment. The simple yet spectacular contributions from the classical pioneers Pasteur and Koch helped dispel speculation, traditional knowledge and untested theory in the explanation of mans observed and recurrent phenomena by the establishment of scientific fact, creativity and reasoning. 6. Some microbial species can harmful to human being because A. they can only cause fatal diseases B. they can destroy his surroundings and thereby cause some diseases C. they cannot destroy and transform his waste D. they cannot ferment mans beer 7. According to the passage, how many microbial species are friendly to human being? (j) A. One third of the total microbial population. B. One twice of the total microbial population. C. Two thirds of the total microbial population. D. One fourth of the total microbial population. 8. Which of the following is NOT contributed to the recognition of microbial species? A. Microscopes B. Visual regents C. Gla;s lenses D. Sophisticated electron telescopes 9. In the first sentence of the third paragraph, foes stand for -&. A. little animals B. microbial species that cause tuberculosis C. well-known groups of micro-organisms D. microbial species that enrich the soil 10. The main idea of this passage is about A. A. the scientific study of microbes B. mans friends and foes C. evolution of microscopes D. varieties of microbial forms (C) To do its job properly, blood must travel continually around the body. The pumping heart forces blood around the circulatory system to constantly change the fluid surrounding the living cells so that fresh supplies of oxygen and food are brought in as fast as they are used up and poisonous end-products are discarded. The arteries carry blood to every organ of the body, such as the liver, the stomach, the kidneys, and the intestines. The liver and kidneys playa vital role in the blood system. Many of the chemical activities of the body form poisonous end products. These substances diffuse into the lymphatic ) system and are carried off in the plasma. When they eventually reach the kidneys, a large proportion of the poisonous waste is removed and excreted. The blood passes regularly through kidneys and liver, picking up food in the liver and getting rid of waste in the kidneys. The liver allows into the blood system only enough food for the bodys needs. It stores the rest until it is needed. The arteries get smaller and smaller as they pass through the various organs and tissues. The smallest vessels are the capillaries. It is through the thin walls of these capillaries that the body cells get their food and oxygen and release their waste. The capillaries join up again to form veins. Blood flows through the veins back to the heart. The arteries have much thicker walls than the veins to withstand the pressure of blood direct from the heart. There is little blood pressure in the veins. The action of the muscles of the body helps to massage blood through the veins, and the valves in the vein walls prevent blood in the veins flowing the wrong way. When blood returns from the veins, the heart pumps it to the lungs. There it gives up carbon dioxide, a waste product from the cells, and takes in oxygen. Then it returns to the heart and is again pumped out to all parts ofthe body through the arteries. This double flow of fresh blood from the heart to various parts of the body, followed by used blood back to the heart, and also used blood to the lungs, followed by fresh blood back to the heart is called double circulation. II. What can be inferred, according to paragraph 2, about the importance of the liver and kidneys in maintaining a healthy body? A. The liver is important because It stores fatty foods for when we need the energy. B. Chemical processes in the body create toxic end products. C. Without them the body would flood with toxic waste eventually causing harm to the body. D. The liver and kidneys are important in maintaining a healthy weight. 12. What can be inferred about capillaries, according to paragraph 3? fj) A. They eventually join up again to form veins that are an esseritrai part of the circulatory system. B. Their walls serve as a gateway to absorb what the body needs and eliminate what the body does not need. c.Capi1laries are not as important as veins and arteries because they are so small in comparison. D. Veins and capillaries are smaller than arteries so they are not as strong and cannot withstand the force of heart. 13.What can be inferred about the double circulation, according to paragraph 4? (jj) A. It is necessary to get rid of carbon dioxide. B.It cleanses the body of impurities. C. Without it, the body cannot respire. D.lt prevents blood from traveling the wrong way. 14.The word plasma in paragraph 2 can best be paraphrased as A.clear yellowish liquid part of blood. B.soft mixture oflime. C.chemically produced substances. D.a plate-like containe. 15.The word massage in paragraph 3 can be best paraphrased as r:?. A.inform B.give massage to C.crush something into D.push (D) In industrialized nations people are using more and more energy all the time and its demand is ever increasing. Practically everything we do from talking on the phone to driving to work and heating up our lunch all requires energy. Most of this energy comes from fossil fuels but the problem is that fuels like coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable and burning fossil fuels also release chemicals into the air that damage the environment and pose a serious risk to public health. Fossil fuels are found in deposits beneath the earth; they are the decayed plants and animals buried in rock that have become fossilized. Time and pressure gradually turned them into coal, oil and natural gas. The demand for energy and its use have risen sharply over the last thirty years and are only set to further increase. Emissions released due to the burning of fossil fuels are harmful to the enviornment and the only way to reduce emissions is switch to low carbon alternatives. Alternative renewable energy sources include wind and solar power that are abundant and non-polluting source of energy and are sustainable. Increasingly people are turning to renewable sources like these but still very much rely on fossil fuels. Oil, gas and coal are used to generate electricity in power stations. Gas can be extracted directly from wet natural gas or can be obtained as a by-product of the petroleum refining process. Surprisingly, though the demand for energy has increased, the amount of fuel people use has not changed much because people are using their energy resources more efficiently. Also, the amount of energy people use for their everyday lives has increased dramatically but the amount of energy used by industry has decreased because of fewer energy intensive industries and better energy efficiency. The main environmental impact of burning fossil fuels comes from the emissions of greenhous gases. Scientists agree that greenhous gases are a major source of climate change, otherwise known as global warming. Also, oil spillages from oil refineries and drilling sites are a major cause of environmental pollution. The damage caused by the harvesting of and burning of fossil fuels can be seen in the pollution of water flowing through coal mines. This in turn contaminates other water sources. A Iso, methane gas leaking from pipe lines and coal mines contributes to the greenhouse effect. Exhaust gases from vehicles emit substances such as nitrogen dioxide and greatly affect public health especially those suffering from asthma. In addition to carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing, the greenhouse effect and acid rain, and making the air heavily polluted in urban areas in which their concentrations are normally highest. World total fossil energy demand is expected to increase even faster than today in the not far distant future because of accelerated economic development by the newly emerging industrial nations, such as China and India. It will not be easy to change the way nations supply and use energy but what is certain is that changing for renewable energy sources will greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also, the efficient management of renewable sources and the radical reduction of pollution cannot be achieved without the formulation of and commitment to long term plans. ) I 16.According to the passage, which is true about fossil fuels? E. Oil and coal are turned into fossils. F. Fossil fuels have not yet discovered. G. Fossil fuels come from decayed fossils and rocks. H. Fossil fuels are fossilized organic remains. 17. According to the passage, which of the following is true about methane gas? A. It is the main cause of global warming. B. Its release int