【考研】1991年考研英语真题(精品).pdfVIP

1991 年考研英语真题 Section I Structure and Vocabulary In each sentence, decide which of the four choices given will suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked. Put your choice in the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points) 1. They lost their way in the forest, and ________ made matters worse was that night began to fall. [A] that [B] it [C] what [D] which 2. ________ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours. [A] At [B] On [C] With [D] During 3. Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to ________ situations. [A] similar [B] alike [C] same [D] likely 4. There is not much time left; so I’ll tell you about it ________. [A] in detail [B] in brief [C] in short [D] in all 5. In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully ________. [A] admitted [B] acknowledged [C] absorbed [D] considered 6. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ________ a sudden loud noise. [A] being there [B] should there be [C] there was [D] there having been 7. By the year 2000, scientists probably ________ a cure for cancer. [A] will be discovering [B] are discovering [C] will have discovered [D] have discovered 8. Jim isn’t ________, but he did badly in the final exams last semester. [A] gloomy [B] dull [C] awkward [D] tedious 9. The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents’ ________. [A] command [B] conviction [C] consent [D] compromise 10. He had ________ on the subject. [A] a rather strong opinion [B] rather strong opinion [C] rather the strong opinion [D] the rather strong opinion 11. When Jane fell off the bike, the other children ________. [A] were not able to help laughter [B] could not help but laughing [C] could not help