江西师范大学硕士研究生入学考试初试科目
考　试　大　纲

一、考试形式与试卷结构

（一）试卷满分 及 考试时间

本试卷满分为 150 分，考试时间为180分钟。

（二）答题方式

答题方式为闭卷、笔试。

试卷由试题和答题纸组成；答案必须写在答题纸相应的位置上。

（三）试卷内容结构（考试的内容比例及题型）

各部分内容所占分值为：

第一部分　Vocabulary. 20分

第二部分　Reading Comprehension. 40分

第三部分Cloze. 20分

第四部分Translation. 40分

第五部分Writing. 30分

（四）试卷题型结构

词汇选择题：20小题，每小题1分，共20分

阅读理解题：4篇短文，20小题，每小题2分，共40分

完型填空题：10小题，每小题2分，共20分

翻译：中译英，1或2篇短文，20分

英译中，1或2篇短文，20分

作文：30分

二、样卷

江西师范大学2011年硕士研究生入学考试试题（ A 卷）

专业：学科教学（英语）科目： 英语综合

注：考生答题时，请写在考点下发的答题纸上，写在本试题纸或其他答题纸上的一律无效。

（本试题共 8 页）

I. Vocabulary: (20 points, 1 X 1)

Directions: Choose the bestword which has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

1. The thief wasapprehended, but his accomplice had disappeared.

(A) people who saw him(C) person who helped him

(B) guns and knives(D) stolen goods

2. Ownersshould be sure that their insurance will replace all of their merchandise.

(A) Proprietors(C) Benefactors

(B) Tutors(D) Debtors

3. In order toenjoy fine wine, one should drink it slowly, a little at a time.

(A) stir it(C) spill it

(B) sniff it(D) sip it

4. Martin LutherKing detested injustice.

(A) recognized(C) suffered

(B) confronted(D) abhorred

5. Americans havebeen criticized for placing too much emphasis on being on time.

(A) importance(C) bother

(B) activity(D) assistance

6. Severesnowstorms cause power failures in the Northeast every winter.

(A) Tornadoes(C) Blizzards

(B) Hurricanes(D) Earthquakes

7. By law, whenone makes a large purchase, he must have an adequate opportunity tochange his mind.

(A) an ample(C) an informal

(B) a belated(D) a gracious

8. Severaltheories of evolution had historically preceded that of Charles Darwin althoughhe expounded upon the states of development.

(A) found fault with(C) outlined briefly

(B) explained in detail(D) offered in published form

9. Sometimes,while living in a foreign country, one craves a special dish from home.

(A) desires(C) prepares

(B) eats(D) looks for

10. Einstein’s’theory of relativity seemed incredible at the time when he firstintroduced it.

(A) unbelievable(C) brilliant

(B) complicated(D) famous

11. After anunhappy love affair, Emily Dickinson lived like a person apart from society,shut away in her family home in Amherst, Massachusetts.

(A) a heroine(C) a recluse

(B) a beggar(D) an invalid

12. The perpetualmotion of the earth as it turns on its axis creates the change of season.

(A) ancient(C) leisurely

(B) rhythmic(D) constant

13. People wholive in the country enjoy a rustic life style.

(A) slow(C) simple

(B) difficult(D) happy

14. The remnantsof the Roman Empire can be found in many countries in Asian, Europe, and America.

(A) effects(C) buildings

(B) small pieces(D)destruction

15. John Deweyloathed the idea that children should not participated in activities as part oftheir educational experience.

(A) encouraged(C) hated

(B) noticed(D) began

16. Relaxationtherapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.

(A) worry about(C) get involved in

(B) get angry about(D) look for

17. As soon as theboard of elections promulgates the list of candidates, a ballot isprepared.

(A) informally discusses(C) officially declares

(B) quickly contacts(D) critically reviews

18. In case ofpoisoning, immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in orderto induce vomiting.

(A) control(C) cause

(B) clean(D) stop

19 Even as a childThomas Edison had a very inquisitive mind; at the age of three heperformed his first experiment.

(A) complex(C) mature

(B) brilliant(D) curious

20. That a driver swervesin order to avoid an accident can be proven by examining marks on the pavement.

(A) turns sharply(C) hits something else

(B) stops quickly(D) goesbackwards

II.Reading Comprehension: (40 points, 1 X 2)

Directions: There are 4passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked a, b, c, and d. Youshould decide on the best choice and write the answer on the Answer Sheet.

Text 1

The fact thatsome naturally left-handed children are forced into becoming right-handed mayeven result in levophobia, an irrational fear of the left. Sufferers from thisrare condition find their hearts pound as if a heart attack were coming on as aresult of their brains releasing adrenalin at the mere prospect of aleft-oriented maneuver. They refuse to stand on the left side of an elevator,make left-hand turns when driving, sometimes even to look to the left.Psychologists believe levophobia will only disappear entirely when left-handedchildren---a minority in all known societies---are fully accepted.

21. What was the preceding paragraphprobably about?

(A) otherproblems caused by attitudes towards left-handed children

(B) the advantages of being right-handed asa child

(C) other causes of levophobia

(D) a definition of levophobia

22. It may be inferred from the passagethat

(A) levophobia affects a minority in all known societies.

(B) levophobia attacks may occur before a left-handed movement isrequired.

(C) excess adrenalin is a contributory cause in levophobia.

(D) levophobia causes heart attacks.

23.The passage suggests that levophobiasufferers

(A) are afraid of right-handed people

(B) generally refuse to use elevators unless forced to.

(C) never look to their left-handed side.

(D) often have to seek roundabout routes when driving.

24. It is believed that levophobia will notbe eradicated until

(A) certain general attitudes change.

(B) left-handers are in a majority.

(C) sufferers’ irrational fears are dealt with by psychologists.

(D) sufferers change their uncooperative ways.

25. According to the passage, levophobia

(A) affects only children.

(B) is likely to disappear soon.

(C) is a psychological problem.

(D) is a heart ailment.

Text2

Several hundred grave sites have been found throughout Iceland datingfrom the time of the first settlements, some 1,100 years ago, to the time theIcelandic people embraced Christianity around the year 1000 A.D. The evidence they offer of thatpagan era suggests some Viking influence as bodies were occasionally laid inboats, but the dead were more commonly provided with one or, exceptionally, twosmall Icelandic horses. This custom, of course, equally connotes a journey tothe land of the dead and it also provides evidence both that these horses havebeen the Icelanders’ companions from the very first and that the breed has remainedpure over the centuries right down to the present day.

26. Approximately how long die the “paganera” in Icelandlast?

(A) one hundred years.

(B) several hundred years.

(C) one thousand years.

(D) one thousand one hundred years

27. Which of the following can be said ofthe grave sites found in Iceland?

(A) They are located in the very firstsettlements.

(B) They were discovered about 1,100 years ago.

(C) They are located in many different parts of the country.

(D) They were usually built by travelers.

28. What can be inferred from the passageabout the first settlers?

(A) They were unquestionably Vikings.

(B) They arrived on horseback...

(C) They embarrassed Christianity.

(D) They were not Christians.

29. Which of the following cannot be saidof the contents of the pagan graves?

(A) The bodies were rarely laid in boats.

(B) They occasionally evidenced Viking influence.

(C) The bodies were generally accompanied by two small horses.

(D) They had not been given a Christian burial.

30. Which of the following can be inferredfrom the passage?

(A) Thesmall Icelandic breed of horses has remained unchanged for over a thousandyears.

(B) The first Vikings brought Christianity to Iceland.

(C) Icelandic horses live to a great age.

(D) Horses were first brought to Iceland by Christian missionaries.

Text3

Between1977 and 1981, three groups of American women, numbering 27 in all, between the ages of 35 and 65,were given month-long tests to determine how they would respond to conditionsresembling those aboard the space shuttle.

Though carefullyselected from among many applicants, the women were volunteers and pay wasbarely above the minimum wage. They were not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol duringthe tests, and they were expected to tolerate each others’ company at closequarters for the entire period. Among other things, they had to stand pressurethree times the force of gravity and carry out both physical and mental taskswhile exhausted from strenuous physical exercise. At the end of ten days, theyhad to spend a further twenty days absolutely confined to bed, during whichtime they suffered backaches and other discomforts, and when they were finallyallowed up, the more physically active women were especially subject to painsdue to a slight calcium loss.

Results of thetests suggest that women will have significant advantages over men in space.They need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation better.Men’s advantages in terms of strength and stamina, meanwhile, are virtuallywiped out by the zero-gravity condition in space.

31.Which would be the most suitable titlefor the passage?

(A) Older Women, Too, Can Travel in Space.

(B) Space Testing Causes Backaches in Women.

(C) Poor Wages for Women Space Test Volunteers.

(D) Tests Show Women Suited for Space Travel.

32. What can be said about the women whoapplied?

(A) They were 27 in all.

(B) They were anxious to give up either smoking or drinking.

(C) They had previously earned the minimum wage.

(D) They choose to participate in the tests.

33. The calcium loss particularly affected

(A) all the women tested.

(B) those who had been particularly active in the previous ten days.

(C) those who were generally very active.

(D) those who had suffered backaches.

34. Which of the following is suggested asbeing least useful in space?

(A) high resistance to radiation.

(B) unusual strength.

(C) low food intake.

(D) low oxygen intake

35. The physical advantages men enjoy innormal conditions are counteracted by

(A) conditioning.

(B) virtue.

(C) zero gravity

(D) food and oxygen

Test 4

In place of submittinga traditional application for admission, prospective students may choose toapply for admission under the Test Score Application System. Under this system,the University accepts as applications the official score reports from eitherthe American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Highschool juniors and seniors who take the ACT or the SAT should indicate thisuniversity as a score recipient of their ACT or SAT registration form. Uponreceipt of the ACT student Profile report or the SAT report, the AdmissionOffice will notify students of their eligibility for admission. Under thissystem, it is unnecessary to submit a high school transcript until aftergraduation unless the student wishes to apply for a scholarship.

36. According to the passage, the TestScore Application System is

(A) optional.

(B) preferable.

(C) traditional.

(D) required.

37. A student using the Test ScoreApplication System

(A) submits scores fromtwo tests.

(B) is accepted by the University.

(C) must be in high school.

(D) has to take one of two tests.

38. Which of the following applicants would need toinclude a high school transcripts with his test scores?

(A) someone who hoped to graduate fromthe university.

(B) someone who had received his Student Profile report.

(C) someone who hoped to be awarded a scholarship.

(D) someone who had notified the Admission Office of his eligibility.

39. What is the purpose of thisannouncement?

(A) to promote a new application system.

(B) to advertise the SAT and the ACT

(C) to offer university scholarship.

(D) to describe an admission procedure.

40. When will prospective students be advised of theiracceptance by the University under the Test Score Application System?

(A) after the University receives theirofficial ACT or SAT scores.

(B) after they graduate from high school.

(C) immediately after taking the ACT or the SAT.

(D) after the University awards all available scholarship.

III.Cloze (20 points, 1 x 2)

It was well past 41 by the time I crawled 42 afence that led to an alleyway. I found a 43 spot, propped myluggage beneath me, and fell 44 ,the sound of drums softly shaping my dream. In the morning, I woke up to 45 a white hen pecking 46the garbage near my feet. Across the street, a 47 manwas washing himself at an open hydrant and didn’t 48 when I joined him. There was still no onehome at the apartment, butSadik answered his phone 49I called him and told me to catch a 50to his place on the Upper East Side.

41. a. lunchtime b.dinner time c.midnightd.noontime

42. a. through b.overc.ontod.into

43. a. wetb.dirtyc.beautiful d.dry

44. a. awake b.asleepc. illd.ashamed

45. a. look for b.findc.buyd.play with

46. a. inb.atc.ford.with

47. a. rich man b.homeowner c.visitord.homeless

48. a. objectb.subjectc.fightd.say

49. a. beforeb.afterc.untild.when

50. a. bikeb. trainc cabd. bus

IV.Translation (40 points)

Part A. Translate the following passage into English(20 points)

庐山初识，匆匆五十年矣。山城之聚，金陵之晤，犹历历如昨。别后音讯阔绝四十余年，诚属憾事。幸友谊犹存，两心相通。每遇客从远方来，道及夫人起居，更引起怀旧之情。近闻夫人健康如常，颇感欣慰。

令姐孙夫人生前，极为思念夫人。每每言及夫人爱国情切，必将致大力与中国之统一。孙夫人手足情深， 盼生前能与夫人一唔；曾亲笔致函夫人，然未能如愿，终成遗憾。

我与夫人交往，数十载矣。历史弥久，相之愈深。直率陈言，尚祈谅察。海天遥隔，诸希珍重。临颍神驰，期待回音。

Part B. Translate the following passage into Chinese(20 points)

Study abroad is a two-way street,and we should bring more qualified students from other countries to study here.NYU provides a prime example of what international students can bring to acampus and how they can benefit themselves and their countries. Over 700,000international students came to the United States last year, and NYU had thesecond largest number of any school in the country.

Now the benefits from such exchanges are so great thatI am committed to streamline the visa process – particularly for science andtechnology students so that even more qualified students will come to ourcampuses in the future. We’re also doing more to marry technology with globalservice. That’s why today I am pleased to announce that over the next year theState Department will be creating Virtual Student Foreign Service Internshipsto harness the energy of a rising generation of citizen diplomats.

V.Writing (30 points)

Topic: Some peoplespend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughouttheir lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Whichdo you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Usereasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

Staying in One Place orMoving in Search of Another Place?

Directions:Write a 400-wordessay about the above-mentioned topic. The first part of your writing youshould present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should supportthe thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you shouldbring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary.