[研究生入学考试]1990—1997考研英语真题标准版.doc

说明： 1.标准版是指，由于考研英语自2005年已经改革，原有的一些题型，如单项选择、改错等已经不再考，所以与现有题型不一样的全部删去。 2.所以试题均来源与网络 3.之所以选择1990——1997，是因为1998年及以后的，市场上都可以买到，故不再整理范围内。而1990年之前的，个人觉得太遥远了，所以亦不在整理范围之类。 4.如有疑问，请联系：806121266 1990年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题及参考答案Text 1 In May 1989, space shuttle Atlantis released in outer space the space probe Megallan, which is now on her 15-month and one-billion-kilometer flight to Venus. A new phase in space exploration has begun.The planet Venus is only slightly smaller than Earth; it is the only other object in the solar system, in fact, that even comes close to earths size. Venus has a similar density, so it is probably made of approximately the same stuff, and it has an atmosphere, complete with clouds. It is also the closest planet to earth, and thus the most similar in distance from the sun. In short, Venus seems to justify its long-held nickname of earths twin.The surface temperature of Venus reaches some 900F. Added to that is an atmospheric pressure about 90 times Earths: High overhead in the carbon dioxide (CO2) that passes for air is a layer of clouds, perhaps 10 to 20 miles thick, whose little drops consist mostly of sulfuric acid (H2SO4). Water is all but nonexistent.Born with so many fundamental similarities to earth, how did Venus get to be so radically different: It is not just an academic matter. For all its extremes, Venus is a valuable laboratory for researchers studying the weather and climate of earth. It has no earths oceans, so the heat transport and other mechanisms are greatly simplified. In addition, the planet Venus takes 243 earth-days to turn once on its axis, so incoming heat from the sun is added and distributed at a more leisurely, observable pace.16. Venus is similar to Earth in ________.[A] size and density[B] distance from the sun[C] having atmosphere[D] all of the above17. The greatest value in studying Venus should be to ________.[A] allow us to visit there[B] understand Earth better[C] find a new source of energy[D] promote a new sp