硕士学位班英语考试卷3.doc

硕士学位班英语考试卷 (3) (Test of English for Non-English Major Postgraduate ) Part I Reading Comprehension (30%) Directions: There are four reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each question there are four suggested answers marked a, b, c and d. You should choose the ONE best answer. Passage One The qualities of leadership are almost constant the world over. If you would like to become president of your class, school, or student council, you must first demonstrate that you have the potentials of leadership. For one thing, you must show that you are interested in your school and in your fellow students. In practical terms, this means taking an active part in school activities. It means joining clubs, attending dances and other social functions, and going out for athletics---if you are athletic. But many young people have to push themselves to join clubs or attend dances. Perhaps you are one of them. The basic reason for this hesitancy is natural shyness. There is nothing whatever wrong with shyness; it can be overcome if you recognize that it is not a permanent affliction, and if you realize, too, that most of your schoolmates are probably as shy as you are. If you consciously strive to overcome shyness by going out to meet people, you will find yourself at the same time developing another quality of leadership---understanding. As your circle of friends and contacts widens you will get to know your schoolmates better. Because you are no longer so concerned with your own feelings, you will begin to respect and take into account the feelings of others. Your friends and acquaintances will be aware of your new attitude, for it will show in many small ways---your greeting, conversation, and willingness to give and accept friendship. Another quality of leadership which you can develop is willingness to do a bit extra. If you are expected to sell ten tickets to a dance, for example, and sell fifteen, you have proved your interest a