1984年考研英语试题及答1984年考研英语试题及答案1984年考研英语试题及答案1984年考研英语试题及答案.doc

1984年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题 Section I Structure and Vocabulary In each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice. in the brackets on the left. (15 points) EXAMPLE: To test his theory, the scientist set ________ an experiment. [A] up [B] out [C] upon [D] forth ANSWER: [A] 1. I was caught ________ the rain yesterday. [A] in [B] by [C] with [D] at 2. I promise to look ________ the matter as soon as I get back to the head office. [A] into [B] for [C] in [D] after 3. They left prior ________ our arrival. [A] at [B] to [C] by [D] of 4. The teacher has repeatedly reminded him ________ it. [A] of [B] for [C] with [D] to 5. He is indifferent ________ hardships and dangers. [A] of [B] at [C] in [D] to 6. During that hard winter, the workers in Detroit went ________ strike. [A] into [B] in [C] on [D] to 7. John did it ________ his will. [A] at [B] in [C] to [D] against 8. Come and see me whenever ________. [A] you are convenient [B] you will be convenient [C] it is convenient to you [D] it will be convenient to you 9. This ________ girl is Marys cousin. [A] pretty little Swedish [B] Swedish little pretty [C] Swedish pretty little [D] little pretty Swedish 10. It isnt quite ________ that he will be present at the meeting. [A] sure [B] right [C] certain [D] exact 11. Why is there ________ traffic on the streets in February than in May? [A] less [B] fewer [C] few [D] little 12. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and ________ in a quiet environment. [A] before all [B] first of all [C] after all [D] above all 13. His few personal belongings make it possible for him to move from place to place ________. [A] in ease [B] at ease [C] with ease [D] with easiness 14. Let us try to use our intellect to ________. [A] the fullest benefit [B] the best use [C] the highest profit [D] the greatest advantage 15. They did not find ________ to prepare for the worst conditions they might meet