2020 年广东暨南大学基础英语考研真题
招生专业与代码:050205 日语语言文学、050203 法语语言文学
考试科目名称及代码:241 基础英语
考生注意:所有答案必须写在答题纸(卷)上,写在本试题上一律不给分。
Part I
Cloze (10 points)
Directions: Thereare20blanksinthefollowingpassage.Foreachblankthereare
four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into
the passage and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Brazil has __1__ to offer the visitor: 7,300 km of coastline, much of it empty,
endless beaches; the planet’s biggest rainforest; an area of wetlands full of
alligators and jaguars; colonial cities and spectacular waterfalls.
The Bahia coast in north-east Brazil is a particularly attractive area __2__
tourism. Several luxury resorts have been built there. Recently a $170 million
five-hotel __3__ at Sauipe opened. With its 18-hole golf __4__ and designer shops,
Sauipe is hoping to attract rich, foreign visitors.
The tourist industry __5__ problems in the past __6__ high inflation which led
to short-term planning. Hotels, __7__, are long-term investments, often with __8__
periods of over 15 years. If resorts such as Sauipe __9__ attract significant numbers
of tourists, they have to solve several problems.
__10__ a start, Brazil needs cheaper and more frequent international air travel.
Brazilian airlines have actually decreased the number of __11__ international
flights in the past two years because of a currency __12__. Foreign visitors also
demand a level of service __13__ needs lengthy training – a considerable task for
most of the resorts in the northeast which do not have a __14__ population to provide
suitable staff.
The other big challenge for Sauipe’s managers is __15__ the social problems that
other new resorts have caused, when large numbers of people have come from the
interior in search __16__ jobs, quickly __17__slums.
The resort __18__ to deal with these pressures by setting up courses in the
surrounding villages for making handicrafts which will__19__at Sauipe and by
organizing __20__ for local co-operatives to produce foodstuffs for the hotels.
1. A. everything
B. nothing
C. anything
D. somehow
2. A. to
B. for
C. with
D. on
3. A. complexity
B. complicated
C. complex
D. compliment
4. A. course
5. A. has
6. A. due
B. court
B. have
C. pitch
D. ground
C. having
D. had
B. because
C. for
D. because of
7. A. however
B. therefore
C. because
D. while
8. A. pay
B. payback
C. payoff
D. paycheck
9. A. go to
B. are going to
C. go for
D. goes to
10. A. With
B. On
C. For
D. To
11. A. schedule
B. scheduling
C. scheduled
D. to schedule
12. A. boom
B. infrastructure
C. increasing
D. devaluation
13. A. that
B. in that
C. who
D. what
14. A. well-located
B. well-educated
C. well-designed
D. well-done
15. A. forget
B. to forget
C. avoid
D. to avoid
16. A. to
B. at
C. of
D. on
17. A. create
B. to create
C. created
D. creating
18. A. is hoping
B. hope
C. hoped
D. has hoped
19. A. sell
B. be sold
C. sold
D. be selling
20. A. believe
B. belief
C. credit
D. money
Part II
Reading Comprehension
Section A (40 points)
Directions:Thereare4passagesinthissection.Eachpassageisfollowedbysome
questionsorunfinishedstatements.Foreachofthemtherearefourchoicesmarked
A,B,CandD.Youshoulddecideonthebestchoiceandwritethecorrespondingletter
on the Answer Sheet.
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
At the Kyoto conference on global warming in December 1997, it became abundantly
clear how complex it has become to work out international agreements relating to
the environment because of economic concerns unique to each country. It is no longer
enough to try to forbid certain activities or to reduce emissions of certain
substances. The global challenges of the interlink between the environment and the
development increasingly brings us to the core of the economic life of the states.
During the late 1980s we were able, through international agreements, to make deep
cuts in emissions harmful to the ozone layer. These reductions were made possible
because substitutions had been found for many of the harmful chemicals and, more
important, because the harmful substances could be replaced without negative effects
on employment and economies of states.
Although the threat of global warming has been known to the world for decades
and all countries and leaders agree that we need to deal the problem, we also know
that the effects of measures, especially harsh measures taken in some countries,
would be nullified(使无效,取消) if other countries do not control their emissions.
Whereas the UN team on climate change has found that the emissions of carbon dioxide
would have to be cut globally by 60% to stabilize the content of CO2 in the atmosphere,
this path is not feasible for several reasons. Such deep cuts would cause a breakdown
of the world economy. Important and populous low-or-medium-income countries are not
yet willing to undertake legal commitments about their energy uses. In addition,
the state of world technology would not yet permit us to make such a big leap.
We must, however, find a solution to the threat of global warming early in the
21st century. Such a commitment would require a degree of shared vision and common
responsibilities new to humanity. Success lies in the force of imaginations, in
imagining what would happen if we fail to act. Although many living in cold regions
would welcome the global warming effects of a warmer summer, few would cheer the
arrival of the subsequent tropical diseases, especially where there had been none.
21. The main purpose of this passage is to _________________________________ .
A. analyze the problem of global warming
B. argue against making deep cuts in emissions
C. convince people that global warming is a real threat
D. criticize some countries for refusing to cut down harmful emissions
22. The reason why it is difficult to get rid of the threat of global warming is
that_____________ .
A. not all countries are willing to make deep cuts in emissions
B. many people welcome the global warming effect of a warmer summer
C. the leaders of many countries are not fully aware of the gravity of the problem
D. the world technology is not able to solve the problem
23. In the passage the author implies that ______________________________ .
A. the world has recently become aware of the threat of global warming
B. the problem of global warming has largely been solved
C. it is easy to work out international agreements to cut down harmful emissions
D. it is no longer easy to reach international agreements relating to the environment
24. According to the author, it is impossible at the present to cut 60% of carbon
dioxide emissions globally because ___________________________ .
A. some people are irresponsible
B. it would cause a collapse of the world economy
C. it is only a goal to be reached in the future
D. some people are lacking in imagination
25. What should all counties do to help solve the problem of global warming?
A. They should hold another world conference on climate change.
B. They should provide advanced technology.
C. They should replace all the harmful substances.
D. They should willingly undertake legal commitments about their energy uses.
Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.
Ramos was brilliant, handsome, wealthy, and one of Rio de Janeiro’s beautiful
people. At age thirty-six, he was a permanent plastic surgeon who owned two medical
clinics. At parties, he met and talked to famous Hollywood movie personalities and
sports stars. He seemed to be the perfect example of the good life. But by March
of 1982, thirty-six-year-old Ramos was found in a Brazilian prison charged with
eighteen crimes including armed robbery, drug smuggling, and murder.
According to police, Ramos used his personal friendships with wealthy people to
prepare for his crimes. He would attend the parties of his friends, inspect their
houses carefully for valuables, draw diagrams of their homes, and then send in
professional burglars to rob them. His victims were jewel designer, diplomats, and
wealthy social figures.
Sometimes Ramos even stole things himself. One of his crimes was stealing an
expensive watch from the famous soccer player, Pele. He also sold stolen cars and
used two private airplanes to smuggle cocaine.
In the fall of 1981, however, the famous plastic surgeon’s double life came apart.
He was arrested after an informant told the police that Ramos was involved in a series
of the thefts. Ramos escaped by simply walking out the main door of the Rio de Janeiro
police building, but police soon found the body his personal pilot and accused
drug-smuggling partner in an old hotel. Police believed he was murdered for informing
them about Ramos. Then Ramos hid with another of his accomplices, who was later found
shot to death on an old county road. In less than a month, police managed to find
Ramos was hiding in a run-down neighborhood. When he was caught, he had a diamond
ring worth over $90,000 in his jeans pocket.
In later interviews, Ramos said he really didn’t know he committed the crimes.
He denied the murders, and his lawyers said he was insane. Perhaps one reason for
Ramos’s behavior could be found in his family history. His grandfather had murdered
six members of one family, and his father was accused of killing his mother’s lover,
but those charges were later dropped. Ramos seemed to escape that background by
studying medicine and socializing with some of the most important people in Brazilian
society. But that wasn’t enough.
26. Which of the following descriptive adjectives can best be used to describe the
personality of Ramos?
A. Double-faced.
B. Perfect.
C. Beautiful
D. Dissociated.
27. What were the chief crimes that Ramos committed according to the passage?
A. Smuggling, bribery and thefts.
B. Robbery, pick-pocketing and spying.
C. Burglary, smuggling and corruption.
D. Smuggling, robbery, and murder.
28. What kind of psychological background can probably best account for crimes Ramos
committed?
A. He was insane.
B. He had some family murdering records.
C. He was associated with some important figures in the country.
D. The article didn’t give a clear answer to the question.
29. In the sentence “Police believed he was murdered for informing them about Ramos”
(Para.4), he may refer to ______________________________.
A. Ramos’s personal pilot.
B. the accused drug-smuggling partner
C. Ramos himself
D. Both A and B
30. The best title for this passage should be _______________________________ .
A. Being Wealthy Does Not Mean Everything
B. A Double-faced Doctor
C. A Man with Complex Psychological Background
D. Doctor or Murderer, Smuggler?
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Amtrak(美国铁路客运公司)was experiencing a downswing in ridership along the
lines comprising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising
agency DDB Needham, were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been
declining significantly.
At one time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the
west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite convenient compared to other forms
of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and automobile became
America’s standard of convenience. Also, air travel had easily established itself
as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB
Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order
to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered
for travel in the west.
Two portions of the total market were targeted: 1) anxious fliers---those
concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness and 2) travel-lovers---those
viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as
part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel
experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western
outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western
train trips as wonderful adventures.
Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed
along some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of
some of these trains (Empire Builder, etc.). These ads were strategically placed
among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order
to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were impressive. The Empire
Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits
on its Chicago to Seattle route.
31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and
convenience.
B. To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer
attitudes.
C. To stress the influence of the automobile on America’s standard of convenience.
D. To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.
32. It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak ridership was due
to the fact that_______________________________________________________ .
A. trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation
B. trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience
C. trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be
D. trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportation
33.
To
encourage
consumers
to
travel
by
train,
DDB
Needham
emphasized_________________ .
A. the freedom and convenience provided by trains
B. the safety and cleanliness of train trips
C. the practical aspects of train travel
D. the adventurous aspects of train trips
34. The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature
and America because_________________________________ .
A. they could focus on meaningful travel experiences
B. their profits could be increased by some 15 percent
C. they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programs
D. most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences
35. According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in ridership
and profits because___________________________________________ .
A. it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Seattle
B. its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoors
C. the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertised
D. it provided an exciting travel experience
Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Humanity uses a little less than half of the water available worldwide. Yet
occurrences of shortages and droughts are causing famine and distress in some areas,
and industrial and agricultural by-products are polluting water supplies. Since the
world’s population is expected to double in the next 50 years, many experts think
we are on the edge of a widespread water crisis.
But that doesn’t have to be the outcome. Water shortages don’t have to trouble
the world---if we start valuing water more than we have in the past. Just as we began