1、宁波大学2019年硕士研究生招生考试初试试题(B卷) (答案必须写在考点提供的答题纸上)科目代码： 211总分值： 100科目名称：翻译硕士英语Part I Vocabulary and Grammar (30 points: 20 for Section A, and 10 for Section B)Section A: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer
2、that best completes the sentence.1. Andrew wanted to be transferred to another department, but her application was _ because her own department is understaffed. A. turned downB. turned over C. turned awayD. turned off2. Helens been neglecting her homework lately. Ill _ with her parents about it. A.
3、have wordsB. have a wordC. have the wordD. have the last word3. _ more societies are geared to retirement at around 65, companies have a looming problem of knowledge management. A. Given thatB. ProvidedC. UnlessD. While4. Psychologists maintain that the nature of human beings entails a strong need t
4、o _ their free time; idleness can be as stressful as activity. A. endangerB. preserveC. consumeD. organize5. _ age twenty, Robert Kelly left KCRA, Inc. to enroll _ the University of California at Davis.A. at; atB. at; inC. upon; inD. on; at6. We had the unmeasured _ of the enemy and their air attack
5、 still beating upon us.A. threaten B. misfortune C. flinch D. menace7. I _ the Head Masters permission to alter darker to sterner. “Not less we praise in sterner days.”A. have obtainedB. acquireC. had possessedD. contained8. AIDS is said _ the number-one killer of both men and women over the past fe
6、w years in that region.A. beingB. to beC. to have beenD. having been9. Sometimes he was brilliant; sometimes he was maddeningly tiresome. The underlined word means _.A. exhaustingB. dullC. annoyingD. bored10. Uncle Bubba was tough, kind, funny, and scary all _ one, which was just what Dan and I need
7、ed.A. mix intoB. merged intoC. fixed intoD. rolled into11. In fact, as he approached his beloved daughter, he only barely resisted the _ to stroke her pretty soft hair.A. impulseB. intuitionC. instinctD. incentive12. The price of the organic vegetable will vary according to how far it has to be tran
8、sported and how expensive the freight _ is.A. paymentB. chargeC. fundD. price13. As the temperature dropped abruptly, the campers were _ all over with cold.A. spinningB. shiveringC. shakingD. staggering14. The English language contains a (an) _ of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinar
9、y conversation.A. altitudeB. latitudeC. multitudeD. attitude15. The mayor expressed his heart-felt gratitude through the reporters for the timely assistance and support the people from other cities had kindly _ to his citizens.A. renderedB. securedC. soughtD. furnished16. The younger persons attract
10、ion to stereos cannot be explained only _ familiarity with technology.A. by means ofB. in terms ofC. in quest ofD. by virtue of17. Lucy _ going back to school since she saved enough money, but she hasnt decided yet.A. consideredB. had considered C. is going to consider D. has been considering 18. Ma
11、ny reporters hurried to the airport, _ that the superstar had already left. A. had been told B. being toldC. only to be toldD. unfortunately told19. Once you become a soldier, you will be given a monthly _ by the army.A. incomeB. allowanceC. wageD. salary20. The Olympic Games _ in 776 B. C. in Olymp
12、ia, a small town in Greece.A. originatedB. stemmedC. derivedD. descendedSection B: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked, A, B, C, and D You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sh
13、eet with a single line through the centre.In Cambodia the choice of a spouse is a complex one for the young male. It may involve not only his parents and his friends, 21 those of the young women, but also a matchmaker. A young man can 22 a likely spouse on his own and them ask his parents to 23 the
14、marriage negotiations. or the young mans parents may make the choice of a spouse, giving the child little to say in the selection. 24 , a girl may veto the spouse her parents have chosen. 25 a spouse has been selected, each family investigates the other to make sure its child is marrying 26 a good f
15、amily.The traditional wedding is a long and colorful affair. Formerly it lasted three days 27 by the 1980s it more commonly lasted a day and a half. Buddhist priests offer a short sermon and 28 prayers of blessing. Parts of the ceremony involve ritual hair cutting, 29 cotton threads soaked in holy w
16、ater around the brides and grooms wrists, and 30 a candle around a circle of happily married and respected couples to bless the 31 . Newlyweds traditionally move in with the wifes parents and may 32 with them up to a year, 33 they can build a flew house nearby.Divorce is legal and easy to 34 , but n
17、ot common .Divorced persons are 35 with somedisapproval. Each spouse retains 36 property he or she 37 into the marriage, and jointly acquired property is 38 equally. Divorced persons may remarry, but a gender prejudice 39 up .The divorced male doesnt have a waiting period before he can remarry 40 th
18、e woman must wait the months.21. A. by way ofB. as well asC. on behalf of D. with regard to22. A. adapt toB. provide forC. compete with D. decide on23. A. closeB. renewC. arrange D. postpone24. A. In theoryB. Above allC. In time D. For example25. A. AlthoughB. LestC. After D. Unless26. A. intoB. wit
19、hinC. from D. through27. A. sineB. orC. but D. so28. A. testB. copy C. recite D. create29. A. foldingB. piling C. wrapping D. tying30. A. lightingB. passingC. hiding D. serving31. A. meetingB. associationC. collectionD. union32. A. growB. part C. deal D. live33. A. whereasB. until C. for D. if34. A.
20、 obtainB. followC. challenge D. avoid35. A. isolatedB. persuadedC. viewed D. exposed36. A. whereverB. howeverC. whenever D. whatever37. A. changedB. broughtC. shaped D. pushed38. A. dividedB. investedC. donated D. withdrawn39. A. clearsB. warmsC. shows D. breaks40. A. whileB. so whatC. once D. in th
21、atPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points: 220)Direction: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D You are expected to make the best choice.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the followi
22、ng passageA number of scientific studies have found that the amount of sugar we consume is a major factor in how big Americans have become. In the last half century, consumption of sugars by the average American has increased by more than 24 pounds a year, expanding waistlines and crowding out more
23、nutritious foods.Furthermore, the studies indicate that the main dietary culprit for both the increase in sugar and the weight of Americans has been the ever-growing consumption of sugary drinks, especially soda. These soft drinks contribute 7 percent of the calories Americans consume, making them t
24、he leading source of added sugar and the single largest source of calories in our diet.Critics have repeatedly blamed high-fructose corn syrup, the inexpensive sweetener that has helped to keep soda prices down and allowed consumption to soar. But in fact, no sugary beverage and no caloric sweetener
25、 is blameless. Not ordinary table sugar; not brown sugar or raw sugar; not honey; not even fruit juice concentrate.All these sweeteners when added to drinks contribute mostly empty calories that do little to satisfy the appetite and end up as excess energy that the body ultimately turns to fat. And
26、soda, though the most common sugary beverage, is not the only one involved. In fact, after decades of increases, soda consumption has leveled off, but sports drinks, energy drinks and sweetened teas have become increasingly important contributors to the liquid calories Americans consume.To improve t
27、he health of its residents and its coffers, New York State is considering a consumption tax of about one penny per ounce on high-calorie sweetened beverages.The American Beverage Association, which takes major credit for an 88 percent reduction in sugared soda calories in the nations schools, has se
28、riously undermined its credibility with ads opposing the so-called soda tax.In association-sponsored commercials on television and radio, housewives spout the ridiculous argument that such a tax would make it more difficult for them to feed their families.But on no nutritionists list are you likely
29、to find soda listed as a desirable dietary ingredient. It is not a food, nor a basic necessity. In fact, the people likely to benefit most from a soda tax that discourages consumption are those who find it hardest to make ends meet. These are the people who can least afford to waste hard-earned doll
30、ars on empty calories that undermine their health. 41. What have many studies found according to the first two paragraphs?A. Americans diet contains too many nutritious foods.B. Soda is one major contributor to Americans obesity.C. Americans diet has the largest number of calories.D. Americans consu
31、me the most sugars in the world.42. What can we know about the empty calories from the passage?A. They make people have no appetite.B. They will turn to fat at last.C. They are Americans basic necessity.D. They are bad for peoples health.43. What measure does New York State want to take to improve i
32、ts peoples health?A. It is planning to impose taxes on sugary drinks with high calories.B. It is considering limiting the amount of liquid calories Americans consume.C. It limits the amount of sugar added to the sugary drinks.D. It encourages the sellers to raise the price of the drinks with high ca
33、lories.44. Why does the American Beverage Association lose its credibility?A. It doesnt think all the sugary drinks are harmful.B. It opposes reducing its nation schools soda calories.C. It doesnt support the so-called soda tax.D. It discourages people to consume soda drinks.45. What is housewives a
34、ttitude towards the soda tax?A. Indifferent.B. Supporting.C. Suspicious.D. Disapproving.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:There are three basic ways in which individual economic units interact with one another. They are the market system, the administered system, and the traditio
35、nal system.In a market system, individual economic units are free to interact among each other in the market place. Transactions may take place through barter or money exchange. In a barter economy, real goods such as automobiles, shoes, and pizzas are traded against each other. Obviously, finding s
36、omebody who wants to trade an old car in exchange for a sailboat may not always be an easy task. Hence the introduction of money as a medium of exchange eases transactions considerably.An alternative to the market system is administered control by some agency over all transactions. This agency will
37、issue laws or commands as to how much each goods and service should be produced, exchanged, and consumed by each economic unit. Central planning may be one way of administering such an economy. The central plan drawn up by the government shows the amount of each commodity produced by the various fir
38、ms and distributed to different households for consumption.In a traditional society, production and consumption patterns are governed by tradition. Each persons place with the economic system is fixed by parentage, religion, and custom. Transactions take place on the basis of tradition, too. People
39、belonging to a certain group or caste may have an obligation to care for other persons, provide them with food and shelter, care for their health, and provide for their education. Clearly, in a system where every decision is made on the basis of tradition alone progress may be difficult to achieve.4
40、6. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the science of economics. B. To outline types of economic systems. C. To argue for the superiority of one economic system. D. To compare barter and money exchange markets.47. In the second paragraph, by which of the following could the word r
41、eal best be replaced? A. High quality. B. Concrete. C. Utter. D. Essential.48. According to the passage, a barter economy can lead to_. A. rapid speed of transactionsB. misunderstandingsC. inflationD. difficulties for the traders49. According to the passage who has the greatest degree of control on
42、an administered system?A. Individual households.B. Small businesses.C. Major companies.D. The government.50. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the author as a criterion for determining a persons position in a traditional society?A. Family backgroundB. AgeC. Religious beliefs.D. CustomQuesti
43、ons 51 to 55 are based on the following passage: The science of meteorology is concerned with the study of the structure, state, and behavior of the atmosphere. The subject may be approached from several directions, but the scene cannot be fully appreciated from any advantage point. Different views
44、must be integrated to give perspective to the whole picture. One may consider the condition of the atmosphere at a given moment and attempt to predict changes from that condition over a period of a few hours to a few days ahead. This approach is covered by the branch of the science called synoptic（天
45、气的）meteorology. Synoptic meteorology is the scientific basis of the technique of weather forecasting by means of the preparation and analysis of weather maps and aerological diagram. The practical importance of the numerous applications of weather forecasting cannot be overestimated. In serving the
46、needs of shipping, aviation, agriculture, industry, and many other interests and fields of human activity with accurate weather warnings and professional forecast advice, great benefits are reaped in the form of the saving of human life and property and in economic advantages of various kinds. One important purpose of the science of meteorology is constantly to strive, through advance
