考研英语真题94.95年.doc

1994年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题 Section II: Cloze Test Directions: The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is __41__ the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of __42__ breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words __43__ a meeting of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may __44__ unfavorable reactions in the listener __45__ interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. __46__, inaccurate or indefinite words may make __47__ difficult for the listener to understand the __48__ which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be __49__ to explain or describe in a __50__ that can be understood by his listeners. 41. [A] of [B] at [C] for [D] on 42. [A] inaccessible [B] timely [C] likely [D] invalid 43. [A] encourages [B] prevents [C] destroys [D] offers 44. [A] pass out [B] take away [C] back up [D] stir up 45. [A] who [B] as [C] which [D] what 46. [A] Moreover [B] However [C] Preliminarily [D] Unexpectedly 47. [A] that [B] It [C] so [D] this 48. [A] speech [B] sense [C] message [D] meaning 49. [A] obscure [B] difficult [C] impossible [D] unable 50. [A] case [B] means [C] method [D] way Section III: Reading Comprehension Directions: (40 points) Text 1 The American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most. Private businessmen, striving to make profits, produce these goods and services in competition with other businessmen; and the profit motive, operating under competitive pressures, largely d