2018上海海事大学256硕士研究生真题.docx
12018 年 上 海 海 事 大 学 攻 读 硕 士 学 位 研 究 生 入 学 考 试试题(重要提示:答案必须做在答题纸上,做在试题上不给分)考试科目代码 256 考试科目名称 二外英语PART I Words & Grammar (201%=20 %)Directions: There are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C) and D). Choose one word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write the corresponding letter of your choice for each sentence on the Answer Sheet.1. John thought that he would become a great artist, and this caused him to neglect other school subjects, only to see failure as a result.A) concept B) delusion C) impression D) perception2. the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay.A) Whatever B) Whenever C) Whichever D) However3. The campaign for a boycott of petrol stations comes just weeks after motorists in another region took to the streets to their anger over rocketing fuel costs.A) vent B) declare C) utter D) shout4. His in gambling has eventually brought about his ruin.A) indulgence B) habit C) action D) engagement5. They weighted the new boat with rocks to keep it completely in the mater.A) plunged B) dipped C) sunk D) immersed6. If there were no subjunctive mood, English much easier to learn.A) would be B) could have been C) will be D) would have been7. Civil strife and bloodshed made the people of that country .A) shovel B) shrug C) shudder D) jostle8. The underlined part in the sentence “At last nights party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me.” means .A) I was unable to do B) I couldnt understandC) I was unable to stop D) I couldnt tolerate9. Why are the contents of the next persons shopping trolley always more than ones own?A) dissuasive B) allusive C) alluring D) seductive10. Facing the board of directors, he didnt deny breaking the agreement.2A) him B) it C) his D) its11. A big international bank just cant afford to clients in countries around the world.A) separate B) abandon C) discard D) alienate12. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act .A) sensitively B) imaginatively C) efficiently D) accordingly13. In 1975 he the king in a Los Angeles revival of “Camelot”.A) described B) portrayed C) depicted D) revealed14. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to his new album soon.A) release B) remove C) relieve D) rehearse15. Lauren was passing around photos that she had from the albums at home.A) cut B) obtained C) culled D) procured16. Men differ from animals they can think and speak.A) for which B) for that C) in that D) in which17. He hated the war so much that he decided to leave the army .A) for good B) for good-looking C) for a short time D) shortly18. My boss ordered that the legal documents to him before lunch.A) be sent B) were sent C) were to be sent D) must be sent19. I must be coming down with flu because Ive been feeling all day.A) wretched B) unpleasant C) unlikely D) unfortunate20. Slavery was in America in the 19th century.A) abolished B) cancelled C) abandoned D) terminatedPART II Reading Comprehension (152%=30%) Directions: There are three passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.A recent global survey of 2,000 high-net-worth individuals found that 60% were not planning on a traditional retirement. Among US participants, 75% expected to continue working in some capacity even after stepping away from full-time jobs. “Many of these people made their wealth by doing something theyre passionate (有 激 情 的 )about, ” says Daniel Egan, head of behavioral finance for Barclays Wealth Americas. “Given the choice, they prefer to continue working.” Barclays calls these people “nevertirees”.3Unlike many Americans compelled into early retirement by company restrictions, the average nevertiree often has no one forcing his hand. If 106-year-old investor Irving Kahn, head of his own family firm, wants to keep coming to work every day, whos going to stop him? Seventy-eight-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs job security is guaranteed in the Constitution.It may seem that these elderly people are trying to cheat death. In fact, they are. And its working. Howard Friedman, a professor at UC Riverside, found in his research that those who work hardest and are successful in their careers often live the longest lives. “People are generally being given bad advice to slow down, take it easy, stop worrying, and retire to Florida, ” he says. He described one study participant, still working at the age of 100, who was recently disappointed to see his son retire.“Were beginning to see a change in how people view retirement,” says George Leeson, co-director of the Institute of Population Ageing at Oxford. Where once retirement was seen as a brief reward after a long struggle through some miserable job, it is now akin (近似)to being cast aside. What Leeson terms “the Warren Buffett effect” is becoming more broadly appealing as individuals come to “view retirement as not simply being linked to economic productivity but also about contribution.”Observers are split on whether this is a wholly good thing. On the one hand, companies and financial firms can benefit from the wisdom of a resilient (坚韧的)chief. On the other, the new generation can find it more difficult to advance an argument that typically holds little sway to a nevertiree.1. What do we learn about the so-called “nevertirees”?A) They are passionate about making a fortune.B) They have no choice but to continue working.C) They love what they do and choose not to retire.D) They will not retire unless they are compelled to.2. What do Irving Kahn and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have in common?A) Neither of them is subject to forced retirement.B) Neither of them desires reward for their work.C) Both cling to their positions despite opposition.D) Both are capable of coping with heavy workloads.3. What is the finding of Howard Friedmans research?A) The harder you work, the bigger your fortune will be.B) The earlier you retire, the healthier you will be.4C) Elderly people have to slow down to live longer.D) Working at an advanced age lengthens peoples life.4. What is the traditional view of retirement according to the passage?A) It means a burden to the younger generation.B) It is a symbol of a mature and civilized society.C) It is a compensation for ones life-long hard work.D) It helps increase a nations economic productivity.5. What do critics say about “nevertirees”?A) They are an obstacle to a companys development.B) They lack the creativity of the younger generation.C) They cannot work as efficiently as they used to.D) They prevent young people from getting ahead.Passage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage.The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isnt an either/or proposition (命题) , although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM( science, technology, engineering, maths) -related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also asserts that the study of the humanities (人文学科) and social sciences must remain central components of Americas educational system at all levels. Both are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative (创新的) leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, its natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem. “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as theres little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight picked up from science, arts, and technology to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves,5will be helpful to them and the United States.6. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A) STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B) The study of the humanities and social sciences should be as important as technical training in Americas educational system.C) The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students spiritual life.D) Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.7. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A) Their interest in relevant subjects.B) The academic value of the courses.C) The quality of education to receive.D) Their chances of getting a good job.8. What does the author say about the so- called “ soft ” subjects?A) They benefit students in their future life.B) They broaden students range of interests.C) They improve students communication skills.D) They are essential to students healthy growth.9. What kind of job applicants do employers look for?A) Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.B) Those who are good at solving practical problems.C) Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.D) Those who have received a well-rounded education.10. What advice does the author give to college students?A) Seize opportunities to tap their potential.B) Try to take a variety of practical courses.C) Prepare themselves for different job options.D) Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems.Passage ThreeQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.People are being lured ( 引 诱 ) into Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing theyre paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users dont realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what theyre paying for Facebook because people dont really know what their personal data is worth.