《北京外国语大学研究生样题》.doc

北京外国语大学 2011年硕士研究生入学考试英语基础测试（技能）（样题） Part I GRAMMAR (30 Points) A、Correct Errors The passage contains ten errors. Each indicated line contains a maximum of one error. In each case, only ONE word is involved. You should proofread the passage and correct it in the following way: For a wrong word, underline the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank provided at the end of the line. For a missing word, mark the position of the missing word with a ∧ and write the word which you believe is missing in the blank provided at the end of the line. For an unnecessary word, cross the unnecessary word with a slash／and put the word in the blank provided at the end of the line. The elderly who finds great rewards and satisfactions (1)___________ In their later lives are a small minority in this country. But they Do exist. They are the “aged elite”. It is most striking about these (2)___________ People is their capacity for growth. When Arthur Robinson was Eighty, someone told him that he was plying piano better than (3)___________ Ever. “I think so,” he agreed. “Now I take chances I never took Before. I was used to be so much more careful. No wrong notes. (4)___________ Not too bold ideas. Now I let go and enjoy myself and to be with (5)___________ Everything besides the music.” Another reason for the success of The aged elite are the traits they formed earlier in their lives. A (6)___________ Sixty-eight-year old woman, three times married and widowed, Says,” It’s not just what you do when you’re past sixty-five. It’s what You did all your life which matters. If you have lived a full life, (7)____________ Developed your mind, you will be able to use it past sixty-five. Along frankness comes humor. A sense of humor is an (8)___________ aid people use to cope with tension. “Humor,” says Dr. Barren, ?also leads you to join with other people. There are two ways to Deal with stress. We either reach out or withdraw. The reacher