A. the Robogat has to have a heat-resistant skin
B, the Robogat is operated in a control centre outside the tunnel
C. the Robogat can only work at the scene of a fire for a limited period D. a Robogat is stationed at each end
30. One problem that has not yet been solved, it seems, is that____ A. a prototype has not yet been accepted B. financial backing is not available
C. the machine will need fire-resistant sensors
D. the machine would not work if the ventilation was overwhelmed chow II. Vocabulary (10%, 0.5 mark each)<, /FONT>
31. This university offers a wide variety of high-quality courses for both graduate and undergraduate students.
A. select B. choice C. alternative D. optional
32. ____ your request for a refund, we have referred that matter to our main office. A. On the point of B. With relationship to C. In the event of D. With regard to
33.AIDs activists permanently changed and shortened America's __ process for testing and approving new drags of all kinds, for all diseases.
A. stagnant B. intricate C. appropriate D. efficient
34. Exercise can affect our outlook on life, and it can also help us get rid of tension, anxiety and frustration. So we should take exercise__.
A. regularly B. normally C. usually D. constantly
35. Many artists believe that successful imitation, far from being symptomatic of a lack of originality, is the step in learning to be__.
A. elegant B. confident C. creative D. imaginary
36. There is scientific evidence to support our___ that being surrounded by plants is good for health.
A. instinct B. implication C. perception D. conception
37. Tom plunged into the pond immediately when he saw a boat was sinking and a little girl in it was___.
A. in need B. on the decline C. in disorder D. at stake
38. An obvious change of attitude at the top towards women's status in society will___ through the current law system in that country.
A. permeate B. violate C. probe D. grope
39. All the finished products are stored in a___ of the delivery port and shipping is available at any time.
A. warehouse B. capsule C. garage D. cabinet
40. As he walked out the court, he was____ with frustration and rage. A. applauding B, quivering C. paralyzing D. limping
41. The Board of Directors decided that more young men who were qualified would be_____ important positions.
A. attributed to B. furnished with C. installed in D. inserted into
42. There are still some____ for students of science and engineering, but those in arts and humanities have been filled.
A. positions B. vacancies C. applications D. categories
43. Wireless waste from cell phones, pocket PCs, and music players__ special problems because they have toxic chemicals in batteries and other components. A. pose B. commit C. transport D. expose
44. Although Kerry has had no formal education, he is one of the___ businessmen in the company.
A. alertest B. sternest C. nastiest D. shrewdest
45. The senior citizen expressed a sentiment which___ profoundly to every Chinese heart. A. drew B. attract C. appealed D. impressed
46. ___students should be motivated by a keen interest in theatre and should have some familiarity with plays in production.
A. realistic B. responsible C. ethnic D. prospective
47. The accuracy of scientific observations and calculations is always___ the scientist's time-keeping methods.
A. at the mercy of B. in accordance with C. under the guidance of D. by means of
48. Recently a number of cases have been reported of young children ___ a violent act previously seen on television.
A. stimulating B. duplicating C. modifying D. accelerating
49.The destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City_ shock and anger not only throughout America but also throughout the wholeworld.
A. enveloped B. summoned C. tempted D. provoked
50.The secretary went over the table again very carefully for fear of___ any important data. A. overlooking B. slipping C. ignoring D. skimming chow III. Cloze Test (10%, 0.5 mark each)
Researchers who refuse to share data with others may 51 others to withhold results from them, 52 a study by health-policy analysts at Harvard Medical School.
The study found that young researchers, those who publish 53 , and investigators seeking patents are most likely to be _54_ access to biomedical data. It also found that researchers who withhold data gain a _55 for this, and have more difficulty in 56 data from others.
The study was 57 by a research team led by sociologist Eric Campbell. The team surveyed 2,366 58 selected scientists at 117 US medical schools. Overall, 12.5 per cent said that they had been denied 59 to other academic investigators' data, 60 article reprints, during the past three years. This 61 with findings by the team and other groups. But by examining the 62 of data withholding, the team identified those experiencing the most 63 . For junior staff. 64 , the team found that 13.5 per cent were denied access, 65 5.1 per cent of senior researchers.
The 66 between data withholding and researchers' publishing 67 during the 68 three years was 69 : 7.7 per cent of those who had published 1-5 articles had had data withheld from them, but this rose to 28.9 per cent for researchers who had published more than 20. Campbell warns,
\in research into the causes and cures of human disease.\51. A. suggest B. provoke C. propose D. claim
52. A. because of B. in spite of C. according to D. owing to
53. A. a lot B. great deal C. regularly D. frequently 54. A. sought B. seeking C. being sought D. have sought 55. A. depression B. reputation C. infamy D. fame 56. A. acquisition B. requiting C. assigning D. obtaining 57. A. carried B. conducted C. forged D. identified 58. A. randomly B. carefully C. specially D. absolutely 59. A. entry B. reach C. access D. use
60. A. inclusive B. excluding C. exclusive D. refusing 61. A. corresponds B. complies C. compares D. adapts 62. A. casualties B. victims C. culprits D. injuries 63. A. hardship B. trial C. difficulty. D. errors
64. A. researchers B. members C. employees D. personnel 65. A. in coincide with B. in common with C. in collision to D. in comparison to
66. A. relationship B. contradiction C. comparison D. communication 67. A. review B. deadline C. relation D. record
68. A. proceeding B. progressing C. preceding D. progressive 69. A. outstanding B. excessive C. exciting D. striking 70. A. productive B. producing C. preferable D, prescribed chow IV. Translation (30%) PartA (15%)
71. Wildlife refuges mainly serve as havens for millions of ducks, geese and other migratory birds. And this is what most people come to see. Much of the fun is in knowing and distinguishing the many kinds that are present in great variety. The activities and antics of the bird world are
fascinating to anyone taking the time to observe up close. A camera, likewise, will record some of the unusual sights that will be seen.
Most of the areas are staffed by biologists m individuals who have a great interest in the
outdoors. They are all enthusiastic naturalists who can help a person to a richer enjoyment of the world of nature. A stop at the refuge headquarters will yield ideas on what to see and where, as well as helpful literature. A few refuges have visitor centers where displays tell the story of the refuge and where there are movies or color slide shows of the area and its wildlife.
Hunting on a refuge seems inconsistent with its purpose of protecting and saving. However, big game, if allowed to increase to an excessive degree, can be their own worst enemy. They
overbrowse their range. Then starvation ruins the herd. But even before nature balances animals to food supply, the destruction of, trees and shrubs removes food and cover essential to many smaller animals as well. It's good management of the game, and to the sportsman's benefit, to crop big game judiciously.
chow Part B (15%, 3 mark each) 72。那个小学生经常说她要是得到了诺贝尔奖的话，她就要用那笔钱来在西部办许多希望小学。
73. 那个年轻人宁愿去广州的大学攻读信息工程，也不愿开一个自己的网站。 74. 电信集团如果那时及时地将局域网升了级，就会在全省赢得了更多的用户。 75．那时，任何胆量小一点的人都不敢想到我们应该扩大研究生的招生规模。
76．良好的心态是对付压力的最关键因素。如果你能对周围的人和事都抱有一种积极的态度，你就可以把压力减到最小，甚至消除压力。
V． Writing（20%）
Directions：Write a composition on the title ― I (Don‘t) want to be a civil
servant‖ based on the following outlines. Your composition should be in no less than 150 English words.
Topic: I (Don‘t ) want to be a Civil Servant. Outline: 1. 每一个毕业生都关心就业问题 2. 公务员职位竞争激烈 3. 我（不）要当一名公务员
北京大学2002年博士研究生入学考试试题 Part One: Structure and Written Expression
Direction: In each question decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put the letter of your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (20%)
1 .The doctor's ____ is that she'll soon be as good as new if she takes insulin and watches her diet. A. agnosticism B. anticipation C. diagnosis D. prognosis
2. It is ____ understood by all concerned that the word no one who visits him ever breathe a syllable of m his hearing will remain forever unspoken. A. uncommunicatively B. acceptably C. tacitly D. taciturnly
3. ____ springs not out of true and deep admiration, but more often out of a self-seeking wish to identify with someone important or famous. A. A compliment B. An adulatory C. Flattery D. Praise
4. Leaving for work m plenty of time to catch the train will ___worry about being late. A. rule off B. prevent C. avoid D. obviate
5. Nicholas Chauvin, a French soldier, aired his veneration of Napoleon Bonaparte so _____ and unceasingly that he became the laughingstock of all people in Europe. A. vociferously B. patriotically
