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1989年英语考研真题 Section I Structure and VocabularyIn each question, decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choices in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)1. Modern man faces dangers completely unknown ________ his predecessors.[A] for [B] to [C] of [D] by2. The chances of seeing a helicopter in my hometown are one ________ a million.[A] for [B] to [C] in [D] against3. ________ we have all the materials ready, we should begin the new task at once.[A] Since that [B] Since now [C] By now [D] Now that4. We hope the measures to control prices, ________ taken by the government, will succeed.[A] when [B] as [C] since [D] after5. The historical events of that period are arranged ________.[A] in alphabetical order [B] in an alphabetical order[C] in the alphabetical orders [D] in alphabetical orders6. In some markets there may be only one seller. ________ is called a monopoly.[A] Situation as this [B] Such kind of situation[C] Such a situation [D] A situation of this7. He is ________ to speak the truth.[A] too much of a coward [B] too much a coward[C] so much a coward [D] so much of a coward8. He always gives ________ to his wife’s demands and does whatever she tells him to.[A] up [B] away [C] in [D] out9. It’s ________ in the regulations that you can take 20 kilos of luggage with you.[A] laid upon [B] laid out [C] laid up [D] laid down10. Look at all the corruption that’s going on. It’s time the city was ________.[A] cleaned out [B] cleaned down [C] cleaned away [D] cleaned up11. Though he did not say so directly, the inspector ________ the man was guilty.[A] declared [B] implied [C] disclosed [D] said12. The Prime Minister refused to ________ on the rumour that he had planned to resign.[A] explain [B] comment [C] remark