09年湖南中医药大学考博英语真题.docx

Paper One
Part I Using of English (20 %)
Section One Vocabulary and Structure (10 %)
Directions:There are 20 plete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices four choices marked A, B, C, D .Choose the ONE answer that pletes the sentence .Then put the corresponding letter in the proper place of your ANSWER SHEET.
1. He said that they had _____ been obliged to give up the scheme for lack of support.
A gravely B regrettably C forcibly D which
2. They left prior _______ our arrival.
A at B by C to D of
3. Some researchers feel that certain people have nervous systems particularly ______ to hot, dry winds. They are what we call weather-sensitive people.
A subjective B subordinate C liable D vulnerable
4. Experts say walking is one of the best ways for a person to _____ healthy.
A preserve B maintain C stay D reserve
5. _______ in the United States, St. Louis has mow e the 24th largest city.
A Being the fourth biggest city B It was once the fourth biggest city
C Once the fourth biggest city D The fourth biggest city it was
6. Agriculture was a step in human progress _______ which subsequently there was not parable until our own machine age.
A to B in C for D from
7. I have no objection ______ your story again.
A to hear B to hearing C to having heard D to have heard
8. The story that follows ______ tow famous characters of t