北京语言大学外语专业综合水平测试英语历年真题.doc

1、学位英语综合水平测试第 1 页 共 14 页此试卷仅为真题，学位英语考试不提供模拟试题。Network Education College, BLCULanguage Proficiency Test for Graduates Majoring in English注意：1试卷保密，考生不得将试卷带出考场或撕页，否则成绩作废。请监考老师负责监督。2请各位考生注意考试纪律，考试作弊全部成绩以零分计算。3本试卷满分 100 分，答题时间为 120 分钟。4本试卷分为试题卷和答题卷。5所有试题答案，均应写在答题卷上，写在试题卷上不得分。试 题 卷Part I Reading Comprehensi

2、on (1.5 * 20)+5=35%Section A (30%)Directions：There are four passages in this part. 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 write the corresponding letter on the Ans

3、wer Sheet.Text AQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:He was a funny looking man with a cheerful face, good natured and a great talker. He was described by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as “the best and most just and wisest man.” Yet, the same man was condemned to death for

4、 his belief.学位英语综合水平测试第 2 页 共 14 页The man was the great philosopher, Socrates, and he was condemned for not believing in the recognized gods and for corrupting young people. The second charge stemmed from his association with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the civilized world to

5、 study under him.Socrates method of teaching was to ask questions and, by pretending not to know the answers, to press his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had unsurpassed influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet, for all his fame and influence, Socra

6、tes himself never wrote a word.Socrates encouraged new ideas and free thinking in the young, and this was frightening to the conservative people. They wanted him silenced. Yet, many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily.Socrates had the right to ask for lesser penalty, and he pro

7、bably could have won over enough of the people who had previously condemned him. But Socrates, as affirm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. So, he calmly accepted his fate and drank a cup of poison hemlock in the presence of his grief-stricken friends and s

8、tudents.1. In the first paragraph, the word “yet” is used to introduce_.A contrastB a sequenceC emphasis D an example2. Socrates was condemned to death because he _.A believed in lawB was a philosopher C published outspoken philosophical articlesD advocated original opinions 3. The word “unsurpassed

9、” in the third paragraph is close in meaning to _.A untoldB unequaledC unnoticedD unexpected4. By mentioning that Socrates himself never wrote anything, the writer implies that _.A it was surprising that Socrates was so famousB Socrates was not so learned as he is reputed to have beenC Socrates used

10、 the work of his students in teachingD the authorities refused to publish Socrates works学位英语综合水平测试第 3 页 共 14 页5. Socrates accepted the death penalty to show _. A his belief in his studentsB his contempt for conservativesC his recognition of the legal system D that he was not afraid of death Text BQu

11、estions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Influenza has been with us a long, long time. According to some Greek writers on medical history, the outbreak of 412 BC was of influenza. The same has been suggested of the sickness that swept through the Greek army attacking Syracuse in 395 BC. Fl

12、u is a disease that moves more quickly among people living in crowded conditions, so it is likely to attack armies. During the nineteenth century there were five widespread outbreaks of influenza. The last of the five happened in 1889 and marked the beginning of the story of influenza in our time. L

13、ike the present outbreak, it started in Asia. For more than forty years before that outbreak, influenza had steadily decreased and was believed to be dying out. A new group of outbreaks was introduced by the great outbreak of 1889-1890 and for the next quarter of a century flu remained a constant th

14、reat.In April 1918, flu broke out among American troops stationed（驻扎） in France. It quickly spread through all the armies but caused relatively few deaths. Four months later, however, a second outbreak started which proved to be a killer. It killed not only the old and already sick but also healthy

15、young adults. It went through every country in the world, only a few distant islands in the South Atlantic and the Pacific remaining untouched. It brought the life of whole countries to a stop; food supplies stopped and the work loss was very great. Before the great outbreak ended, it had killed at

16、least 15 million people.Medical science is still not certain what hit us in 1918. The influenza virus（病毒） was not found until 1933, so all that today can be said about the 1918 outbreak was the kind of antibodies（抗体）it produced.The 1918 outbreak was never controlled. It simply burned itself after ta

17、king a great number of human lives. Before man could have done much to lessen the effect of such an outbreak, he would have had to find the influenza virus so that vaccine （疫苗） could be develop. It would also help to have an international reporting system so that countries threatened with the diseas

18、e could prepare to defend themselves.The first big advance was made in 1933, when a team of British doctors found the type A influenza virus. In 1940 a doctor of the United States found type 学位英语综合水平测试第 4 页 共 14 页B. Later type C was found, along with many sub-groups of types A and B. Vaccines were p

19、repared and used widely by the armies during the Second World War to prevent outbreaks.The flu virus proved trickier than most. A vaccine good against one type gave no protection against another. Indeed type A virus changes its nature so quickly that a perfectly good vaccine may lose its value becau

20、se of the change. This increases the need for the speedy discovery of flu outbreaks, so that stocks of the right vaccine can be prepared quickly after an outbreak. Starting such a warning system is one of the first things done by the World Health Organization. 6. For a few decades in the 19th centur

21、y it was believed that influenza _.A was dying out B could be cured easilyC would kill everybodyD was a serious threat to mankind7. An important part of the defense against the 1918 type of outbreak would be _.A doctors who were more concerned with their patientsB a good international reporting syst

22、emC a more favorable climateD keeping people from living near each other8. Flu vaccines are different from other vaccines in that they _.A are used mostly by armiesB must be prescribed by doctorsC are good only against one type of the diseaseD can be used by anybody at any time when needed9. Influen

23、za is a disease which can be best dealt with by _A rich but not poor nationsB national medical organizationsC health organizations serving a large districtD worldwide health organizations10. Which of the following is TRUE?A The 1918 outbreak of influenza had never been controlled until 1933.B Human

24、beings have suffered from influenza for more than 2,000 years.C Doctors and scientists succeeded in preventing the 1918 outbreak from killing more people by setting up an international reporting system.D One of the reasons why the 1918 outbreak was so difficult to control was that it had spread too

25、far and wide. 学位英语综合水平测试第 5 页 共 14 页Text CQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:A castle was the fortress and home of a king and queen, or nobleman. It offered excellent protection to the person who owned it. A castle helped its owner defend the land on which it stood. It also served

26、 as a house for the owners family and many servants.Most of the castles we think of today were built in Europe. They were constructed from about AD 1000 to about 1500, during a period known as the Middle Ages.Castles played an important role in a system called feudalism(封建主义). That system arose in E

27、urope after the fall of the Roman Empire. In feudalism, a king gave land to nobles. In return, the nobles promised to serve the king and provide him with soldiers.Nobles built castles on the lands given to them by the king. But some nobles simply claimed land as their own and built a castle on it. T

28、hat was asking for trouble. There were many power struggles between nobles and kings, and among the nobles themselves. If one wanted protect himself, he need a good castle.A typical stone castle had several main parts. At the center of the castle was a tall and very strong building called the keep.

29、This is where people in the castle made their last stand if the outer defenses failed. Many stone castles were surrounded by a wide ditch called a moat(城壕). Some moats were filled with water, but many were not. The only way into the castle was across a wooden drawbridge over the moat.A well-built ca

30、stle was a pretty safe place to be. Attackers had a hard time getting in. They had four main options. They could go over the walls using ladders. They could smash through the walls. Or they could dig under the walls and try to get part of one to fall down. If none of those things failed, they could

31、just camp outside until the defenders ran out of food.11. Which of the following is not true about the castle?A Its a home of a king, queen or a nobleman.B It can protect the owner well.C It houses the owner, his family and servants.D Most castles were built in America.12. The Middle Ages is _.A A p

32、eriod between 1000 and 1500 AD in Europe. B A period between 1000 and 1500 AD in America.C A period between 1000 and 1500 BC in Europe.学位英语综合水平测试第 6 页 共 14 页D A period between 1000 and 1500 BC in America.13. In feudalism _.A nobles gave land to the king and promised to serve him.B nobles promised to

33、 serve the king and provide him with soldiers.C the king gave the land to nobles and promised to serve them.D the king promised to serve the nobles and provided them with soldiers.14. A typical castle often includes all the following parts EXCEPT _.A the keepB a moat C a drawbridgeD a football field

34、15. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage when enemies attack a castle?A They could burn up the walls.B They could smash through the walls.C They could just camp outside until the defenders ran out of food.D They could dig under the walls and try to get part of one to fall down.Text

35、 DQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: “Congratulations, Mr. Jones, its a girl.”Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and bring forth a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel pride when they receive the news, while others worry, wondering wheth

36、er they will be good father. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For

37、other couples, pregnancy was as accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to ed

38、ucate fathers in this resocialization process. Although numerous books have been written about American mothers, only recently has literature focused on the role of a father.It is argued by some writers that the transition to the fathers role, although difficult, is not nearly as great as the transi

39、tion the wife must make to the mothers role. The mothers role seems to require a complete transformation in daily routine and highly innovative adaptation, on the other hand, the fathers role 学位英语综合水平测试第 7 页 共 14 页is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact that growi

40、ng numbers of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the household.16. According to the author, being a father_.A brings a feeling of excitement to some menB has a different meaning for those who have daughtersC make some men feel proud and othe

41、rs uneasy D means nothing but more responsibilities17. It is stated in the passage that _.A some parents are not prepared to have a childB young couples do not like children at allC working couples do not have much time to take care of their childrenD many parents look forward to having a boy as the

42、ir first child18. In the second paragraph, the author_.A criticizes fathers for not taking enough responsibilities in bringing their childrenB excuses the American writers for ignoring the difficulties of being a fatherC supports the idea that the chief role of a father is to earn money for the fami

43、lyD complains about the lack of social programs to help husbands adjust themselves to being a father19. The transition of the mothers role requires that the wife_.A change her life style in a highly innovative wayB make a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situationC stay at h

44、ome to take care of the babyD help her husband in his resocilization process20. Some writers argue that with respect to the change of roles, fathers, compared with mothers, _.A have to shoulder more burdensB have to make more difficult adaptationsC have an easier job to doD can usually do a better j

45、obSection B (5%)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words).学位英语综合水平测试第 8 页 共 14 页In spite of the variety and pow

46、er of education-related computer software, surveys have shown that students are still using computers primarily within a limited range of the possible computer applicationsmainly to practice basic language and math skills and to learn about computers and computer software. This is very similar to ho

47、w students used the first school microcomputers back in the early 1980s. The major change between the 1980s and today in computer use has been a reduced emphasis on teaching students to program computers and an increased emphasis on teaching word processing and similar computer applications. Only a

48、small percentage of secondary school classes in regular subjects (math, English, science. provide students with substantial experience in using computers, but their use is somewhat less extensive.There are several reasons why most students use of school computers is so limited in time and variety. The number of school computers, although still growing, is small compared with the number of students present in schools (roughly one of to ten. Schools continue to locate a majority of their computers in specialized, teacher-shared spaces like computer labs in order to enable as many stu