四川外国语学院考研(5)

基础英语(2004年)

Questions 15- 18

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Part A of Reading Passage 2? Write your answers for 15-18 on your answer sheet.

YES if the statement agrees with the writer

NO if the statement contradicts the writer

NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

Example:

A link exists between the consequences of decisions and the decision making process itself. Answer: YES

15. Scientists are interested in the effect of forestry on native animals

16. PVA has been used in Australia for many years.

17. A species is said to be extinct when only one individual exists.

18. Extinction is a naturally occurring phenomenon.

Questions 19- 22

These questions are based on Part B of Reading Passages 2.

In paragraphs A to D the author describes four processes which may contribute to the extinction of a species. Match the list of processes (i-vi) to the paragraphs. Write the appropriate number (i-vi) on your answer sheet.

NB There are more processes than paragraphs so you will not use all of them.

19. Paragraph A i. Loss of ability to adapt

20. Paragraph B ii. Natural disasters

21. Paragraph C iii. An imbalance of the sexes

22. Paragraph D iv. Human disasters

v. Evolution

vi. The haphazard nature of reproduction

Questions 23- 25

Based on your reading of Part C, complete the sentences below with words taken from the passage. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers for 23-25 on answer sheet.

23. While the population of a species may be on the increase, there is always a chance that small

isolated groups … (23)…

24. Survival of a species depends on a balance between the size of a population and its… (24)…

25. The likelihood that animals which live in forests will become extinct is increased when…

(25)…

III. Read the following 2 passages and then answer the questions below them: (40ps) PASSAGE 1

Universities and Their Function

Alfred North Whitehead