王长喜考研英语文1991年.doc

1991年硕士学位研究生入学考试 英 语 试 卷 Part 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 choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points) EXAMPLE： I was caught ______ the rain yesterday. [A] in [B] by [C] with [D] at ANSWER：[A] 1. They lost their way in the forest, and ______ made matters worse was that night began to fall. [A] that [B] it [C] what [D] which 2. ______ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours. [A] At [B] On [C] With [D] During 3. Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to ______ situations. [A] similar [B] alike [C] same [D] likely 4. There is not much time left; so I’ll tell you about it ______. [A] in detail [B] in brief [C] in short [D] in all 5. In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully ______. [A] admitted [B] acknowledged [C] absorbed [D] considered 6. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ______ a sudden loud noise. [A] being there [B] should there be [C] there was [D] there having been 7. By the year 2000, scientists probably ______ a cure for cancer. [A] will be discovering [B] are discovering [C] will have discovered [D] have discovered 8. Jim isn’t ______, but he did badly in the final exams last semester. [A] gloomy [B] dull [C] awkward [D] tedious 9. The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents’ ______. [A] command [B] conviction [C] consent [D] compromise 10. He had ______ on the subject. [A] a rather strong opinion