中国地质大学考博英语试卷答案01年概要1.doc

PART 2. In each of the ten sentences below there is an underlined words (or words). Decide which of the words in the list at the bottom of the page can be used to replace the underlined words without changing the meaning of the sentence. The underlined words and the words that you choose must be synonyms. In each case, writer the number found next to the synonym in the appropriate blank on your answer sheet. We need to economize, so we are trying to cut down on49. reduce waste in our lab. Our situation is likely to deteriorate25. get worse if we do not receive help soon. You will notice that this material can easily be seen through. 33. is transparent John thinks he may be laid off38. lose his job when the firm reorganizes. Does anyone know who is in charge of51. responsible for this part of the project? How soon do you think they will exhaust their supply of 53. run out of oxygen? Was there any feedback 5.advice or criticism after you made your presentation? We need to keep track of 42. monitor any changes in soil in the area around the factory. This plastic looks good, but I think we need something more durable. Please hurry. This matter requires immediate attention34. is urgent. The five sentences below also contain underlined words. Find the words in the list at the bottom of the page that mean the OPPOSITE of these underlined words. Again, write the number found next to each item you choose in the appropriate space on your answer sheet. Quite a few 1.a handful of observers have reported changes in the quality of the air. The telescope they are using now is a state-of-the-art 6.antiquated device. There has been a minor 18.dramatic improvement in his condition since he started to take the new drug. On the basis of the study, the committee has decided that the dam project is feasible29. impracticable. Their experiments will probably shed light on 15.counteract this puzzling phenomenon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ POSSIBLE S