1、2016年扬州大学翻译硕士英语真题试卷及答案解析(总分：94.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary(总题数：30，分数：60.00)1.Our dreams will sometimes be_and our ethereal hopes blasted.（分数：2.00）A.smashedB.shatteredC.crushedD.squashed2.The attack is being seen as a deliberate attempt to_the peace talks.（分数：2.00）A.razeB.sabotageC.demolishD.disintegr
2、ate3.When were your legs injured?It was on a Sunday last month_my father and I spent our holiday at the seaside.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.asC.whileD.when4.Now the summer is here with more visitors, so the business is_.（分数：2.00）A.looking upB.coming upC.making upD.turning up5.On AIDS Day, the minister of Healt
3、h Department demanded that the problems_paid special attention to.（分数：2.00）A.refer to beB.refer to beingC.referred to beD.referred to being6.It rarely changes and it is rarely sufficient to_the constant hunger pains experienced by the children.（分数：2.00）A.alleviateB.removeC.remedyD.decompose7.There w
4、as an_of good-friendship in the word which fairly warmed the cockles of her heart.（分数：2.00）A.exuberanceB.excrementC.executionD.exasperation8.When asked why they use pirated CDs and computer softwares, many people said that the_versions cost too much.（分数：2.00）A.artificialB.authenticC.availableD.auspi
5、cious9.Flowers and fruit have been rendered_by brilliant colours in contrast with the green foliage.（分数：2.00）A.perspicaciousB.conspicuousC.boisterousD.precarious10.Considering its the first time I_the painting, its not bad; however, it is high time I_ something about home-decorating.（分数：2.00）A.did;
6、doB.did; didC.did; have doneD.have done; did11.Because outlaws were denied protection under medieval law, anyone could raise a hand against them with legal_.（分数：2.00）A.authorityB.validityC.consentD.impunity12.She surprised us all when she resigned so suddenly, _she had worked here for more than twen
7、ty years.（分数：2.00）A.concerningB.consideringC.regardingD.supposing13.He is considered to be an outstanding artist, but I consider his work to be quite_.（分数：2.00）A.meanB.commonC.mediocreD.intermediate14.Almost as a (n) _to the revival of Greek knowledge and values came the revival of interest in mathe
8、matics.（分数：2.00）A.consequenceB.outcomeC.corollaryD.end15.Without facts, we cannot form a correct opinion, for we need to have actual knowledge _our thinking.（分数：2.00）A.which to be based onB.which to base onC.on which to baseD.which to base16.The lawyers insist if we make the withdrawal on our own, i
9、t could be an admission of error and therefore of_.（分数：2.00）A.liabilityB.viabilityC.plausibilityD.feasibility17.He must exert himself to_so proud a display of resentment; he must get the better of her.（分数：2.00）A.submitB.subdueC.oppressD.surpass18.They had all argued so much round their fears and hop
10、es during_that what they wanted was an end of uncertainties.（分数：2.00）A.these all few last daysB.all few these last daysC.all these last few daysD.all these few last days19.The ink had faded with time, and so parts of the letter were_.（分数：2.00）A.illegibleB.illiterateC.indelibleD.ineligible20.Besides
11、washing the cut, put some_on it in case you have got some dirt in it.（分数：2.00）A.deodorantB.capsuleC.antisepticD.enigma21._over everything whenever we want to make a decision, many people believe, and we will have less chance of making mistakes.（分数：2.00）A.ThinkB.To thinkC.ThinkingD.Thought22.They hav
12、e produced_.（分数：2.00）A.10 as many pianos this month as last monthB.10 pianos this month as many as last monthC.10 pianos more this month than last monthD.10 more pianos this month than last month23.Though environmentalists spoke of an impending disaster, most of the local residents remained_.（分数：2.0
13、0）A.doubtedB.skepticalC.dubiousD.suspicious24.An official survey shows that electrical bicycles are now the most potential_to traffic accidents.（分数：2.00）A.causeB.tendencyC.originD.invitation25._what may, were not going to make any concessions to his unreasonable demands.（分数：2.00）A.ComeB.CameC.Coming
14、D.Having come26.When the Victorians had family reunions, the hosts_their way to entertain the guests.（分数：2.00）A.went in forB.went overC.went back onD.went out of27.His prose, while less_than some critics have maintained has no new note in it.（分数：2.00）A.ancientB.antiqueC.archaicD.aboriginal28.We shou
15、ld_with the difficulties we were confronted with.（分数：2.00）A.accordB.acquaintC.broodD.contend29.In the muted cloth market, the shop-keepers speak in slow, _tones, and the buyers follow suit.（分数：2.00）A.hoarseB.measuredC.coarseD.muttering30.Little is known of his childhood_at a factory at the early age
16、 of ten.（分数：2.00）A.to begin to workB.beginning to workC.save that he began to workD.provided that he worked二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：4，分数：32.00)There are few more sobering online activities than entering data into college-tuition calculators and gasping as the Web spits back a six-figure sum. But e
17、conomists say families about to go into debt to fund four years of partying, as well as studying, can console themselves with the knowledge that college is an investment that, unlike many bank stocks, should yield huge dividends. A 2008 study by two Harvard economists notes that the “ labor-market p
18、remium to skill“ or the a-mount college graduates earned thats greater than what high-school graduate earned decreased for much of the 20th century, but has come back with a vengeance since the 1980s. In 2005, the typical full-time year-round U. S. worker with a four-year college degree earned $ 50,
19、 900, 62% more than the $ 31, 500 earned by a worker with only a high-school diploma. Theres no question that going to college is a smart economic choice. But a look at the strange variations in tuition reveals that the choice about which college to attend doesnt come down merely to dollars and cent
20、s. Does going to Columbia University (tuition, room and board $49, 260 in 2007-08) yield a 40% greater return than attending the University of Colorado at Boulder as an out-of-state student ($ 35, 542)? Probably not. Does being an out-of-state student at the University of Colorado at Boulder yield t
21、wice the amount of income as being an in-state student ($ 17, 380) there? Not likely. No, in this consumerist age, most buyers arent evaluating college as an investment, but rather as a consumer product like a car or clothes or a house. And with such purchases, price is only one of many crucial fact
22、ors to consider. As with automobiles, consumers in todays college marketplace have vast choices, and people search for the one that gives them the most comfort and satisfaction in line with their budgets. This accounts for the willingness of people to pay more for different types of experiences (suc
23、h as attending a private liberal-arts college or going to an out-of-state public school that has a great marine-biology program). And just as two auto purchasers might spend an equal amount of money on very different cars, college students (or, more accurately, their parents) often show a willingnes
24、s to pay essentially the same price for vastly different products. So which is it? Is college an investment product like a stock or a consumer product like a car? In keeping with the automotive worlds hottest consumer trend, maybe its best to characterize it as a hybrid; an expensive consumer produc
25、t that, over time, will pay rich dividends.（分数：8.00）(1).Whats the opinion of economists about going to college?（分数：2.00）A.Huge amounts of money are being wasted on campus socializing.B.It doesnt pay to run into debt to receive a college education.C.College education is rewarding in spite of the star
26、tling costs.D.Going to college doesnt necessarily bring the expected returns.(2).The two Harvard economists note in their study that, for much of the 20th century, _.（分数：2.00）A.enrollment kept decreasing in virtually all American colleges and universitiesB.the labor market preferred high-school to c
27、ollege graduatesC.competition for university admissions was far more fierce than todayD.the gap between the earnings of college and high-school graduates narrowed(3).Students who attend an in-state college or university can_.（分数：2.00）A.save more on tuitionB.receive a better educationC.take more libe
28、ral-arts coursesD.avoid traveling long distances(4).In this consumerist age, most parents_.（分数：2.00）A.regard college education as a wise investmentB.place a premium on the prestige of the collegeC.think it crucial to send their children to collegeD.consider college education a consumer productImagin
29、e waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved. No, youre not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely. With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound, already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable. A coffee at Starbucks, just as unavoida
30、ble in England as it is in the United States, runs about $ 8. The once all-powerful dollar isnt doing a Titanic against just the pound. It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar. Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the
31、 dollar. The weak dollar is a source of humiliation, for a nations self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency. Its also a potential economic problem, since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates. And yet there are substantial
32、 sectors of the vast U. S. economy from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami for which the weak dollar is most excellent news. Many Europeans may view the U. S. as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners. But nothing makes people think more
33、 warmly of the U. S. than a weak dollar. Through April, the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6. 8 percent from last year. Should the trend continue, the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2, 000 peak? Many Europeans now apparently view the U. S. the way many Americans view
34、Mexico as a cheap place to vacation, shop and party, all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals cant afford to join the merrymaking. The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit. So do exports, which thanks in part to the weak dollar, soared 11 percent between May 2006 a
35、nd May 2007. For the first five months of 2007, the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006. If you own shares in large American corporations, youre a winner in the weak-dollar gamble. Last week Coca-Colas stick bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter. Foreign sales
36、 accounted for 65 percent of Cokes beverage business. Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonalds and IBM. American tourists, however, shouldnt expect any relief soon. The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up slowly, and then all at once. And currencies dont
37、turn on a dime. So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar, cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England. There, the dollar is still treated with a little respect.（分数：8.00）(1).Why do Americans feel humiliated?（分数：2.00）A.Their economy is plunging.
38、B.They cant afford trips to Europe.C.Their currency has slumped.D.They have lost half of their assets.(2).How does the current dollar affect the life of ordinary Americans?（分数：2.00）A.They have to cancel their vacations in New England.B.They find it unaffordable to dine in mom-and-pop restaurants.C.T
39、hey have to spend more money when buying imported goods.D.They might lose their jobs due to potential economic problems.(3).How do many Europeans feel about the U. S. with the devalued dollar?（分数：2.00）A.They feel contemptuous of it.B.They are sympathetic with it.C.They regard it as a superpower on t
40、he decline.D.They think of it as a good tourist destination.(4).What is the authors advice to Americans?（分数：2.00）A.They treat the dollar with a little respect.B.They try to win in the weak-dollar gamble.C.Their vacation should be at home rather than abroad.D.They treasure their marriages all the mor
41、e.Whats hot for 2007 among the very rich? A $ 7.3 million diamond ring. A trip to Tanzania to hunt wild animals. Oh, and income inequality. Sure, some leftish billionaires like George Soros have been railing against income inequality for years. But increasingly, centrist and right-wing billionaires
42、are starting to worry about income inequality and the fate of the middle class. In December, Mortimer Zuckerman wrote a column in U. S. News however, it is high time I_ something about home-decorating.（分数：2.00）A.did; doB.did; didC.did; have doneD.have done; did 解析：解析：本题考查时态及虚拟语气。It is the first time
43、(that)句型中，从句的谓语动词常用现在完成时；It was the first time(that)句型中，从句的谓语动词常用过去完成时。it is high time (that)句型中，从句的谓语动词有两种形式：动词的过去式(be 用 were)或“should+动词原形”(should不能省略)。此句型为虚拟语气，表示“现在某人该做某事了”，含有该事早该去做而未做，现在去做似乎都为时已晚的意思。11.Because outlaws were denied protection under medieval law, anyone could raise a hand against
44、them with legal_.（分数：2.00）A.authorityB.validityC.consentD.impunity 解析：解析：本题考查名词的词义辨析。impunity 意为“免于惩罚，不受惩处”。authority 意为“权力，管辖权”。validity 意为“正当(性)，正确(性)，可信(性)”。consent 意为“准许，同意，赞成”，指同意别人的请求、建议或满足他人的愿望，着重意愿或感情，常和 to连用。本句是一个因果关系的句子，前半句讲中世纪的法律不保护逃犯的权利，结合 raise a hand against them，可知，后半句表达的是任何人都可以对逃犯动手，
45、而不受法律的惩罚，故答案为D项。12.She surprised us all when she resigned so suddenly, _she had worked here for more than twenty years.（分数：2.00）A.concerningB.considering C.regardingD.supposing解析：解析：本题考查连词用法。逗号前后的两个句子成分均完整，故空格处应填连词，首先排除作为介词的 concerning(关于)和 regarding(关于，至于)。considering 为连词，意为“考虑到”，其后接的从句通常被看作是独立成分，故
46、B项符合语义，为答案。supposing 为连词，意为“假如，如果”，不符合句意，故排除。13.He is considered to be an outstanding artist, but I consider his work to be quite_.（分数：2.00）A.meanB.commonC.mediocre D.intermediate解析：解析：本题考查形容词的词义辨析。分析句子可知，but 连接两个并列句，说明两个句子的含义相反，根据前一分句“有人认为他是杰出的艺术家”判断，后面的分句应表示“我认为他的作品很一般”，故 mediocre(事物)普通的，一般的，平庸的)符
47、合语义，为答案。mean 意为“小气的；不友好的；破旧的”。common 意为“常见的；通常的；普遍的；共有的”。其多用于指物，侧重很常见，不稀奇。intermediate意为“中间的；中级的”。14.Almost as a (n) _to the revival of Greek knowledge and values came the revival of interest in mathematics.（分数：2.00）A.consequenceB.outcomeC.corollary D.end解析：解析：本题考查名词的词义辨析。consequence 意为“结果，后果”，多指随某一
48、事件引起的，必然或自然的结果，不强调直接的因果关系，而侧重事件发展的逻辑关系，后面一般与 of连用。outcome意为“结果，结局，后果”，普通用词，多指事物经过一系列发展变化所导致的最终结局，而不是某种原因的直接结果，可与 result通用，常与 of连用。end 意为“结果，结局；结束”，一般指事情结束时的状态。corollary 意为“必然的结果；直接推论”，后面可跟 to或 of，故本题选C项。15.Without facts, we cannot form a correct opinion, for we need to have actual knowledge _our thi
49、nking.（分数：2.00）A.which to be based onB.which to base onC.on which to base D.which to base解析：解析：本题考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处应为定语从句，修饰先行词 knowledge。动词不定式 to base的逻辑主语是 we，base 是及物动词，常用于 baseon结构，意为“把建立在基础上”。定语从句中，介词可以放在关系代词 which前，构成“介词+which”结构。16.The lawyers insist if we make the withdrawal on our own, it could be an admission of error
