复旦大学2002年博士研究生入学考试英语试题 3Kum
Paper One fBt7#Tc=U
Part Ⅰ Listening (15%)(略) h%@#jvh?4
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (30%) BLhuYuON
Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. 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 decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. N
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Passage 1 DnPV
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One of the greatest mysteries in the study of Cetacea[aquatic mammals] has always been that the creatures found in the stomachs of toothed whales show no teeth marks. Now a University of California at Santa Cruz professor thinks he may have solved the enigma with what he calls the “big bang” theory of cetacean predation. ^zaN?0%S33
Ken Norris, natural history professor, believes that rather than use their teeth to attack their victims, toothed whales stun their prey with intense bursts of sound. He points out that all 68 species of odontocetes (a sub-order that includes dolphins) use sound to locate their victims, and suggests this ability may have evolved to the point where it could be used as a weapon. \7,'o] >M-
Millions of years ago, the ancestors of whales had a narrow tapered jaw, streamlined for speed and bristling with long rows of sharp teeth. Today odontocetes are not adapted to surprising their prey or trapping it quickly. Most are more bulky than their forebearers; their teeth are short and unevenly spaced when they exist at all. Norris suggests that because of their sonar ability, whales' teeth have become vestigial, like the human appendix. Z@`HFZJ
It is difficult to test the big bang theory because in captivity, cetaceans tend to moderate their sonar so as not to deafen other creatures in their small, highly reflective tanks. Dolphins are known to politely turn off their echolocation systems when passing one another. And in the wild it's hard to tell whether a sound came from a nearby animal or form another very far away. -n~VMLd?@
But Norris points to the male narwhal as tacit proof of his theory. This whale has no teeth, and the single spiral tusk that extends about eight feet in front of him would seem to be more of an impediment than an aid in catching shrimp, his preferred feed. “You look at these animals and you wonder what's going on.” V]9?9-r
21. The underlined word enigma means . (wIpq<%
A. debate B. fact C. mystery D. proof uJ$!lyJ6L
22. The primary purpose of this passage is to . hYN b9^
A. argue for a ban on the capture of whales and dolphins D}Lx9cL
B. describe the evolution of whales #VEHyz 6P
C. report a possible explanation for the lack of teeth marks on whales' victims +<H)DPG<
D. reveal the flaws in the “big bang” theory of cetacean predation dGzZ_Vf
23. As used in the passage, moderate most nearly means . zKk2
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A. direct B. lessen C. move to middle D. use Io&F0~Z;;(
24. What is the “big bang” theory of cetacean predation? . rB:W\5~7
A. Sixty-eight species of odontocetes use sound to locate their victims B. Toothed whales use sound as weapons fm\IQqIK%
C. Whales and humans have vestigial structures &u_f:Pog
D. Whale teeth, once sharp, have become somewhat short and uneven f z8
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25. It can be concluded from the passage that the “big bang” theory is . dLm~]V3
A. a fact B. a disproved hypothesis L%JmdY;
C. an unsupported opinion D. an idea with some supporting evidence u1&pJLK0[
Passage 2 LdAfY0
Olga had always enjoyed the character-centered books written by Adele Kwan and wanted to read another one if it seemed interesting and was written in the same style. Olga wasn't sure, however, whether she should spend part of her savings on Kwan's latest book, The Newcomer. She hoped the following book reviews in her high school newspaper would help her make a decision. d1#;>MiU
Novel without a plot 9Qb_BNUo
By Carlo Dante #^v|u3^DD
I just finished reading Adele Kwan's latest novel, The Newcomer, and was disappointed. In my opinion the book does not have enough plot to be considered a novel. ;Z"6ve4
The newcomer in this book is Violet Wang. She's fifteen when her family moves from San Franciso's Chinatown to a small town in Washington State. In this town everyone knows each other, and none of the other residents are Chinese. Violet's challenge is to fit in. Sensitive and intelligent, she amuses shoes who know her well but is shy and reserved with strangers. 1G+42>?<1
These circumstances could have provided the basis for an interesting story. I particularly enjoyed learning about Chinese American culture and Violet's strong family ties. However, this book has no real plot. There is no action to follow. Instead the author emphasizes what is happening in Violet's head as she finds her way in her new home. We are introduced to new characters and situations only as they are viewed by the introspective Violet. When she arrives at her new school, for example, the reader is forced to endure page after page describing Violet's classrooms, classmates, and teachers, with no excitement to keep us involved in the story. vd9><W
If this had been a historical novel, at least the text could have elucidated what life was like during a past era. If it had been a mystery, I would have had a reason to move form one page to the next. Furthermore, Violet would have had a more intriguing way to demonstrate her intelligence and sensitivity. lM5Xw
As it is, I found The Newcomer uninteresting. The lack of plot and the reliance on a single character to support the entire book make for a dull, slow-moving reading experience. Although Ms. Kwan writes well, she has failed to presser a story worth reading. s7<x~v+^
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By Rachel Blythe Llk4 =p
In last week's edition I read “Novel Without a Plot”, an unflattering review of Adele Kwan's latest novel, I too, have read The Newcomer, and I strongly disagree with. W^q;=D6uh
Carlo Dante's evaluation of this fine novel. Dante claims The Newcomer lacks a plot. He fails to recognize that some novels are plot-driven and others are character-centered. Clearly Dante prefers to read the former and feels justified in imposing his preference on all of us. There are many readers who do not require a story to propel us feverishly from one action-packed moment to the next. We are content to get to know an interesting character who encounters challenges and tries various ways to overcome them. 8|w_PP1oE
Violet Wang is a wouderful example of this type of character, and we are fortunate that the novel-is told form her point of view. We first experience her world in San Francisco, where she is surrounded by Chinese American traditions and the support of an extended family. We feel her confusion and traumatic sense of loss as she must leave all that is familiar to her. 4*_9Gl
When Violet arrives in the area that will be her new home, we see its beauty and mystery through her eyes. As she tries to adjust to life in a place where she feels like an outsider, many of us may remember similar times in our own lives. We ache when she hurts and feel triumph in our hearts when she experiences progrees. {|6(_SM|
I won's tell you why. Violet has had to make such a drastic life change or how she comes to terms with it. Unlike Dante, I think that most readers would greatly enjoy this book. In these times of actionadventure movies and computer games, many have lost the patience to be readers, thinkers, and emotional beings. I think that someone who fails to see the value in this book is missing out on a lot. nqt;Ge
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26. When Olga read Rachel Blythe's review, she probably felt . 2hl'mRW
A. encouraged B. indifferent C. confused D. depressed 0I4RZ.2*Y
27. Which of these is the best summary of the passage? )G0a72
A. Voicing his disappointment in Adele Kwan's latest novel, Carlo Dante writhes a book review criticizing the book as uninteresting lacking in plot. <5A(rDij
B. To help her decide whether to purchase Adele Kwan's new book, The Newcomer, Olga reads opposing book reviews in her high school newspaper. mh!;W=|/"
C. As a supporter of character-centrered novels, Rachel Blythe writes a book review defending Adele Kwan's The Newcomer because she feels many people will enjoy the book. /v
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D. Olga enjoys the character-centered books of Adele Kwan and would like to read another one if it is interesting and is written in the same style. i!<