同濟大學博士研究生入學英語考試樣題

I Vocabulary （10%）
For each of the following sentences there are four choices. Choose the best one to complete the sentence.
1. The directions were so ____ that it was impossible to complete the assignment.
A) ingenious B) ambitious C) notorious D) ambiguous
2. Our ________ host always enjoys having friends to share his Lucullan suppers.
A) cursive B)martial C) fractious D) convivial
3. Recently a number of cases have been reported of young children ____a violent act previously seen on television.
A) modifying B) stimulating C) accelerating D) duplicating
4. This kind of material can _____heat and moisture.
A) delete B) compel C) repel D) constrain
5. The damage to his car was ____; therefore, he could repair it himself.
A) considerable B) appreciable C) negligible D) invisible
6. The ____of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical aspect in the life style of the people.
A) implementation B) expedition C) demonstration D) manifestation
7. One of the responsibilities of the Coast guard is to make sure that all ships _______ follow traffic rules in busy harbors.
A) cautiously B) dutifully C) faithfully D) skillfully
8. The Eskimo is perhaps one of the most trusting and considerate of all Indians but seems to be _______ the welfare of his animals.
A) critical about B) indignant at C) indifferent to D) subject to
9. The chairman of the board _______ on me the unpleasant job of dismissing good workers the firm can no longer afford to employ.
A) compelled B) posed C) pressed D) tempted
10. Using extremely different decorating schemes in adjoining rooms may result in _______ and lack of unity in style.
A) conflict B) confrontation C) disturbance D) disharmony
11. Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the gamblers are equally _______.
A) cryptic B)esoteric C)culpable D)occult
12. I don’t know the details for I just gave your manuscript only a(n) _______ glance.
A) cursory B)cumbrous C)onerous D)obscure
13.the Red Cross society helped _________ families to survive the war in the Persian Gulf.
A) demure B)destitute C)assiduous D)sedate
14. the man felt ________ when the girl turned down his proposal of marriage.
A) despondent B) fabulous C)dilapidated D)fortuitous
15. the boy gave a ______ look at his classmate’s test paper when the teacher turned.
A) frivolous B)furtive C)frenetic D)frigid