英语 第一学期试题.doc

2013 Graduate Students Final Examination Paper I. Match Column A with Column B. (20’) consensual a. cause great suffering of the mind or body futility b. happen at the same time or during the same period of time rationale c. change completely in form, appearance, or nature inequity d. something of value, such as property, goods, etc. substantial e. (cause to ) get together transform f. uselessness, useless action or thing congregate g. of large, ample, or considerable amount, quantity, etc. distress h. unfairness, lack of equity asset i. the reason on which a system or practice is based coincide j. brought about by mutual consent requisite k. the Internet and the information on it crystallize l. tending to promote well-being, beneficial eminent m. irrelevant impressionable n. breathe in benign o. give a definite and permanent form cyberspace p. outstanding inhale q. less important, junior in rank artificial r. required, essential extraneous s. easily noticeable subordinate t. man-made II. Choose the best one to complete each of the following sentences.(10’) If your car _________ on a turnpike, wait for assistance. a. is wrong b. conks out c. damaged d. rattle 2. Stocks may _________ today, but droop tomorrow. a. fall b. rise c. increase d. boom 3. All this ceremony is just ___________ ; it doesn’t mean a thing. a. for show b. on show c. a show-off d. a show-up 4. Anna did what she could to keep the marriage from ___________. a. ruin b. divorce c. worn down d. falling apart 5. The government _____________ the number of foreign cars that could be imported. a. restrains b. restricts c. prevents d. refrains 6. She tried to _______ into my mind and discover what I was thinking. a. prove b. proof c. probe d. prevail 7. To ___________ some data, one has to consult a computer. a. have b. take d. retrieve look for 8. After the rain, the or