北京有色金属研究总的院考博基础英语2012.doc

北京有色金属研究总院 2012年招收攻读博士学位研究生入学考试试题 （基础英语） （请将答案写在答题纸上） Words and Sentence Structures. There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. From the choices after each sentence, choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. (15%) (1). The World War I ended in November 1918 with the war dead on both sides of the conflict numbering ______ the millions. a) at b) in c) within d) without (2). Although Einstein was not a socialist ______ today’s definition, his politics were left of center, much like today’s liberal wing of the Democratic Party in the United States. a) by b) at c) for d) in (3). President Obama is meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel at the White House today, trying to talk him ______ an immediate strike on Irans nuclear sites. a) off b) against c) with out d) out of (4). Companies nowadays are always looking for people who are organized and ______ so as to fit any situation more easily. a) operated b) flexible c) dependent d) personal (5). People will move around to do different jobs, ______ moving up in the company as before. a) in addition b) rather than c) as well as d) owe to (6). ______ I’m late, start the meeting without me, please. a) So long as b) In case c) In case of d) When (7). A university degree has become a must for the entrance to most ______. a) professors b) scholars c) jobs d) professions (8).We waited for Mr. White last whole night but he didn’t ______. a) get up b) turn up c) make up d) give up (9).I would love ______ last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report. a) to go b) to have gone c) to be gone d) at no time (10).Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ______ whether they will enjoy it. a) to see b) to be seen c) seeing d) seen Reading Comprehension. Each passage in this part is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. Read the text carefully and decide on the best ONE from given choices