天津大学学术硕士英语网测测试题体验版精选文档

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PART 1

Directions: In this part of the test, there are some incomplete sentences. For each sentence, please choose one from the four choices given that can best complete its meaning.

1. Most new technologies, with the exception of those

associated with weaponry, have had hugely ________ effects for most people extending our capabilities and indeed our lives to an extent that our ancestors could not have imagined. formal urgent beneficial harmful

2. Water purification is the _______ of contaminants from raw water to produce drinking water that is pure enough for human consumption or for industrial use. departure dismissal refusal removal

3. Most studies on innovation have shown that it is often more difficult for large corporations to _______ the same level of creativity and freedom as start-ups. refrain sustain contain maintain

4. It's true that humanity has seen a ________ of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges. succession line fraction pair

5. In modern times, a handful of technological wonders that started out as novelties, have become _______ to our daily routines.

liable vulnerable compatible indispensable

6. Some people may be required to work shifts or excessive hours, whilst others feel they simply cannot _______ targets they see as unrealistic.

meet obtain complete acquire

7. One of the most sincere forms of respect is _______ listening to what another has to say. finally actually daily virtually

8. Engineers may help produce guided missiles, industrial robots, or _______ limbs for the physically handicapped. articulate artistic artificial authentic

9. Of course, music can be distracting if it's too loud or too jarring, or if it _______ for our attention with what we're trying to do.

preaches applies inquires competes

10. Email, blogs, social networks, instant messaging, and message boards allow for both public and _______ communication about any topic.

wordless anonymous confidential verbal

11. There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are _______ the power of our will. off beyond through by

12. Whether its checking the weather, e-mail, or bank account, smartphones have made mobile connectivity so _______ that today’s younger generations seem much more “addicted” to their smartphones.

visible feasible accessible imaginable

13. Universities, employers and professional bodies all _______ the need for effective engineers to have skills in management and business.

accredit admit acknowledge acquaint

14. From primitive developments such as the wheel and paper to today's high-tech gadgets, there's certainly no _______ of impressive developments that have changed the way we live and work.

shortage matter use sense

15. For many people, an important aspect of overcoming Internet and computer addiction is to find _______ ways to handle these difficult feelings.

renewable changeable alternative permanent

16. In many cases, what we say is less important than how we say it or the other _______ signals we send out, such as eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, and gesture. electronic nonverbal oral warning

17. Economists have long focused on the concept of education as an investment that, on average, _______ well over the long term, for both individual students and society as a whole. makes up makes for pays for pays off