1、Qualification Test for Master Degree CandidatesReadingTG1-1:prep.+relative pron.Living in the central Australian desert has its problems,of which obtaining water is not the least.He came back late,by which time all the guests had already left.The minister was the person in whose honor the state dinn
2、er was given.V1-1:optimisticShe is not very optimistic about the outcome of the talk.Cf:optimismThere are grounds for cautious optimism.Cf:PessimisticThere is not reason to be pessimistic about the future.V1-2:leave for I tried calling him,but he has already left for work.Cf:leave asideLeaving aside
3、 for a moment the question of expense,what would your view be of the suggested changes?In class,a child with poor eyesight can soon get left behind.V1-3:turn outIt was a difficult time,but eventually things turned out all right.That guy turned out to be Marias second cousin.Cf:turn-out n.number of p
4、eopleI was disappointed by the turn-out for our home match.G2-1:double negationIf a patient at Beth Israel is not responding to treatment,it is not uncommon for this nurse to propose another approach to his doctor.The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.is not unlike the temples that ancient Greeks b
5、uilt in honor of their gods.G2-2:nothing.thanNothing reveals more quickly the kind of person you are than the thing you talk about.Nothing is more important than learning survival skills in a wild forest.V2-1:awarePeople have begun to become aware that cities are also areas where there is a concentr
6、ation of problems.Cf:awarenessAn important feature of hysterical disorders is that the patient has no conscious awareness of such symptoms.V2-2:inspirationThe magnificent view has provided inspiration for many artists.His book is an inspiration to all would-be travelers.Cf:inspireHis passion for rom
7、antic literature inspired him to begin writing.You inspired me by playing the piano so beautifully.V2-3:pay offYou have to pay off your debts first after receipt of your salary.We will prove that all of efforts will finally pay off.Cf:payoffWith electric cars there is a big environmental payoff.V2-4
8、:hand inIt is essential that assignments be handed in by the end of this week.Cf:hand outHe was handing out leaflets to members of the audience.G3-1:thanThe Western part of Oregon generally receives more rain than does the eastern part.Hormones affect the stress response,causing females under stress
9、 to produce more of the trigger chemicals than do males under the same conditions.V3-1:affectAffect vs.effect vs.influenceIn France alone,more than a million people are affected with some form of mental ailment.We are strongly affected by the sufferings of the earthquake victims.V3-2:promoteThe Pres
10、idents visit will promote the cooperation between the two countries.He was promoted to Associate Professor last year.UN is working on new efforts to promote the cause of world peace.V3-3:lead toRepeated use of a substance can also lead to physical addiction or substance dependence.We should always k
11、eep in mind that hasty decisions often lead to bitter regrets.V3-4:indicateThey indicated that they will appeal to researchers and clinics not to try to clone humans.His tone indicated that he didnt hold out much hope.Cf:indicativeHaving recurrent dreams is not necessarily indicative of any psycholo
12、gical problem.V3-5:overlookThe house overlooks fields of cotton and olive trees.He seems to have overlooked one important fact.She was more than ready to overlook his faults.V3-6:loosenCongress has loosened some of the restrictions on immigration.Cf:looseThe seatbelt wont come loose once fastened.A
13、looser interpretation of the law would lead to more convictions.G4-1:as well asTechnology includes techniques,or ways to do things,as well as the machines that may or may not apply them.If you are working on a word processor,you can take advantage of its capacity to make additions and deletions as w
14、ell as move entire paragraphs by making just a few simple keyboard commands.G4-2:asasThe need for understanding is as much a part of an old mans life as are his needs for respect and health care.I stared into the darkness and wondered if he was as aware of my presence as I was of him.V4-1:priorityWe
15、 have a priority booking scheme for members of our supporters club.According to the western customs,a married woman should give first priority to her duties as a mother.V4-2:exploreMan has explored,on foot,less than one percent of its area.Artists only job is to explore emotions,and yet they choose
16、to focus on the ones that feel bad.V4-3:accessThe Internet is making access to scientific results a reality.The value of knowledge and the return on the public investment in research depends,in part,upon wide distribution and ready access.Cf:The librarys database can be accessed via Internet.G5-1:withWith a local boy acting as our guide,we started into the mountains.With the problem settled,we wound up the meeting.With John away,weve got more room.I wont be able to go with you,with all those dis
