1985年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题
Section 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 choice. in the brackets on the left. (15 points)
EXAMPLE:
I was caught ________ the rain yesterday. [A] in [B] by [C] with [D] at ANSWER: [A]
1. The travellers sought shelter ________ the rain and happened to find a roadside inn.
[A] from [B] by [C] for [D] with
2. To our delight, she quickly adapted herself ________ the situation.
[A] with [B] to
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[C] of [D] into
3. The key________ success is hard work and persistence.
[A] on [B] for [C] to [D] of
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[A] twice so much [B] twice as much [C] as much twice [D] so much twice
5. This pair of shoes isn’t good, but that pair is ________ better.
[A] rather [B] less [C] ever [D] hardly
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6. ________ do we go for picnics.
[A] Certainly [B] Sometimes [C] Seldom [D] Once
7. Kunming is usually cool in the summer, but Shanghai ________.
[A] is rarely [B] scarcely is [C] hardly is [D] rarely is
8. A university is an educational institution which awards degrees and ________ research.
[A] carries out [B] carries through [C] carries off [D] carries about
9. On entering another country, a tourist will have to ________ the Customs.
[A] pass through [B] pass by [C] pass over
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[D] pass for
10. The old lady can't hope to ________ her cold in a few days.
[A] get away [B] get off [C] get out [D] get over
11. Will you ________ my article to find out whether I've made any mistakes?
[A] look after [B] look through [C] look up [D] look into
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[A] to send it [B] sent it to [C] to send it to [D] for sending it
13. David, something important has happened. I wish to ________.
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