考研英语

　　Section I Listening Comprehension Part A(每题1分，共20分)Directions:

　　This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B, and Part C. Remember, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have five minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET I.

　　Now look at Part A in your test booklet.

　　Part A

　　Directions: For Quesstions1—5,you will hear a talk about Boston Museum of Fine Art. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.(5 points)

　　1、Geography of BelgiumThree main regions coastal plaincentral plateau Highest 1

　　2、altitude of the coastal plain 2 m

　　3、Climate near the sea 3 humid

　　4、Particularly rainy months of the years 4 April

　　5、Average temperatures in July in Brussels low 13℃ high 5 ℃

　　Section I Part B(每题1分，共5分)Directions: For Questions 6-10,you will hear an interview with Mr. Saffo from the Institute for the Future. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. ( 5 points )

　　6、What is Saffo according to himself?

　　7、The Institute for the Future provides services to private companies and

　　8、The Institute believes that to think systematically about the long-range future is

　　9、To succeed in anything, one should be flexible, curious and

　　10、What does Saffo consider to be essential to the work of a team?

　　Section I Part C(共三节，满分10分) Directions: You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A,B,C or D . After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. ( 10 points )

　　Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about naming newborns. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13.

　　11、What do we often do with the things we love?

　　A.Ask for their names.

　　B.Name babies after them.

　　C.Put down their names.

　　D.Choose names for them.

　　12、 The unpleasant meaning of an old family name is often overlooked if

　　A. the family tree is fairly limited.

　　B. the family tie is strong enough.

　　C.the name is commonly used.

　　D.nobody in the family complains.

　　13、 Several months after a baby’s birth, its name will

　　A.show the beauty of its own.

　　B.develop more associations.

　　C.lose the original meaning.

　　D.help form the baby’s personality.

　　Questions 14-16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.

　　14. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career?

　　A. 90.

　　B .108.

　　C.180.

　　D. 668.

　　15、In 1964, Bobby Moore was made

　　A.England’s footballer of the year.

　　B.a soccer coach in West Germany.

　　C.a medalist for his sportsmanship.

　　D.a number of the Order of the British Empire.

　　16、After Moore retired from playing, the first thing he did was

　　A.editing Sunday Sport.

　　B.working for Capital Radio.

　　C.managing professional soccer teams.

　　D.developing a sports marketing company.

　　Questions 17-20 are based on the on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.

　　17. Belfast has long been famous for its

　　A. oil refinery.

　　B. linen textiles.

　　C.food products.

　　D. deepwater port.

　　18、Which of the following does Belfast chiefly export?

　　A. Soap.

　　B. Grain.

　　C.Steel.

　　D.Tobacco.

　　19、When was Belfast founded?

　　A. In 1177.

　　B. In 1315.

　　C.In the 16th century.

　　D. In the 17th century.

　　20、 What happened in Belfast in the late 18th century?

　　A. French refugees arrived.

　　B. The harbor was destroyed.

　　C.Shipbuilding began to flourish.

　　D.The city was taken by the English.

　　Section II Use of English(满分10分) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)

　　Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories (21)[] on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior (22)[] they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through (23)[] with others. Theories focusing on the role of society that children commit crimes in (24)[] to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status (25)[] as a rejection of middle-class values.

　　Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, (26)[] the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes (27)[] lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are (28)[] to criticism.

　　Changes in the social structure may indirectly (29)[] juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that (30)[] to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment (31)[] make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in (32)[] lead more youths into criminal behavior.

　　Families have also(33)[] changes these years. More families consist of one parent households or two working parents; (34)[], children are likely to have less supervision at home (35)[] was common in the traditional family (36)[]. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other (37)[] causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased (38)[] of drugs and alcohol, and the growing (39)[] of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, (40)[] a direct causal relationship has not yet been established.

　　21、

　　A. acting

　　B. relying

　　C.centering

　　D. commenting

　　22、

　　A. before

　　B. unless

　　C.until

　　D. because

　　23、

　　A. interactions

　　B. assimilation

　　C.cooperation

　　D. consultation

　　24、

　　A. return

　　B. reply

　　C.reference

　　D. response

　　25、

　　A. or

　　B. but rather

　　C.but

　　D. or else

　　26、

　　A. considering

　　B. ignoring

　　C.highlighting

　　D. discarding

　　27、

　　A. on

　　B. in

　　C.for

　　D. with

　　28、

　　A. immune

　　B. resistant

　　C.sensitive

　　D. subject

　　29、

　　A. affect

　　B. reduce

　　C.chock

　　D. reflect

　　30、

　　A. point

　　B. lead

　　C.come

　　D. amount

　　31、

　　A. in general

　　B. on average

　　C.by contrast

　　D. at length

　　32、

　　A. case

　　B. short

　　C.turn

　　D. essence

　　33、

　　A. survived

　　B. noticed

　　C.undertaken

　　D. experienced

　　34、

　　A. contrarily

　　B. consequently

　　C.similarly

　　D. simultaneously

　　35

　　A.than

　　B. that

　　C.which

　　D. as

　　36、

　　A. system

　　B. structure

　　C.concept

　　D. heritage

　　37、

　　A. assessable

　　B. identifiable

　　C.negligible

　　D. incredible

　　38、

　　A. expense

　　B. restriction

　　C.allocation

　　D. availability

　　39、

　　A. incidence

　　B. awareness

　　C.exposure

　　D. popularity

　　40、

　　A. provided

　　B. since

　　C. although

　　D. supposing