北京大学2012年考博英语真题1

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Part Two Structure and Written Expression (15%)

Directions: For each question decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Mark your choices on the ANSWER SHEET.

11. A Survey has found that three quarters of men quite enjoy their food shopping experience and are happy to their way around the aisles searching out products.

A. drive B. steer C. navigate D. voyage

12. We’ve seen a(n) trend of consumers saying they will spend more, from holiday shopping to 2012 travel plans, and spending plans for Feb. 14 are no exception.

A. consistent B. persistent C. insistent D. resistant

13. Nearly a third of parents say they feel into their homes but cannot afford to move to a bigger property, a report reveals today.

A. squealed B. squeezed C. squared D. sneezed

14. Going through a tricky divorce would be enough to put anyone off marriage for life. But a new study shows that men are much more likely to a stressful and complicated break-up than women.

A. get on B. get off C. get over D. get in

15. Being born in the summer could give you a sunny disposition for life. And a winter birthday might cast a permanent shadow your happiness, scientists believe.

A. through B. cross C. beneath D. over

16. Couples blessed with strength and aggression looks are better off having boys, as these characteristics are of more use to males.

A. other than B. rather than C. rather too D. in spite of

17. Iran’s morality police are on the sale of Barbie dolls to protect the public from what they see as pernicious western culture eroding Islamic values.

A. putting down B. breaking down C. cracking down D. looking down

18. Business and government managers often promote “clean desk” polities to avoid disorganized offices and messy desks， boosting work efficiency and productivity.

A. for the purpose of B. for good of C. for purpose of D. for the fun of

19. New research suggests gossip could actually lower and help people overcome the frustration of seeing someone doing something wrong and getting away with it.

A. press B. bless C. cress D. stress

20. Brides are increasingly shunning summer weddings and getting married during winter to cut costs amid the economic gloom，figures suggest.

A. instead of B. otherwise C. instead D. rather than

21. In the age of Google, our minds are adapting we are experts at knowing where to find information even though we don’t recall what it is.

A. so much B. so that C. such that D. so what

22. 2. 6 million people starting diets on New Year’s Day, research suggests that by the end of the week 92 percent of dieters gave up，shunning exercise and gorging on comfort food.

A. In spite B. Although C. While D. Despite

23. Experiments suggest that season of birth dramatically affects the speed the body clock ticks.

A. at which B. for which C. on which D. in which

24. Scientists on Tuesday pushed the hands of the infamous “Doomsday Clock” forward one minute from last year, signaling their pessimism about the efforts of world leaders to handle global threats.

A. increase B. increased C. increasedly D. increasing

25. Retirees looking to stretch their pensions might consider spending their golden years in Ecuador, Panama or Mexico, cost of living is low and the weather is warm, according to a new index.

A. which B. when C. where D. whose

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