2012年厦门大学考博英语真题试卷 (题后含答案及解析)
题型有：1. Structure and Vocabulary 2. Reading Comprehension 3. English-Chinese Translation 4. Writing
Structure and Vocabulary
1． The weather wasn’t favorable and both teams had to______icy rain and a strong wind during the match.
A．pin down
B．get stuck in
C．take control of
D．contend with
正确答案：D
解析：D选项：contend with的意思为“与(某事物)抗争；苦于应付”，如：Theyhad to contend with winds and sand storms．(他们必须与大风沙作斗争。)句意：天气很不好，两支球队在比赛中还得应对狂风和冰冷的雨水。故选D。其他三项意思分别是：pin down把……固定住，迫使作出决定；get stuck in开始起劲地做某事；take control of控制。 
2． People planning to travel by car to North Dakota in the winter are advised to______ their cars with snow tires and warm clothing.
A．install
厦门英语B．purchase
C．provide
D．equip
正确答案：D
解析：D选项：equip的意思为“装备，使有能力”。equip的宾语后可接由with引导的短语，
表示“用……装备”，如：Please equip yourself with a sharp pencil and a rubber for the exam．(请准备一枝尖的铅笔和一块橡皮参加考试。)句意：计划冬季开车到北达科他州旅行的人们应备上防滑胎和保暖衣物。故选D。其他三项意思分别是：install安装，安置；使……正式就职；purchase购买；provide提供。