2004MBA英语真题及答案

2004年同等学力人员申请硕士学位外国语水平全国统一考试Paper One 试卷一Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes, 15 points) （略）Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points,0.5 for each )Section A16. Hague was elected as the Conservative Party leader partly because of his ambiguous views on Britain’s position in relation to its partners in the European Union.A. ambitiousB. obscureC. appallingD. indifferent【正确答案】B【句子翻译】黑格被选为保守党领袖，部分原因是他在有关英国与欧盟其他成员国地位问题上所持的模糊观点。

【考点剖析】ambitious―有野心的，有抱负的‖；obscure―不清楚的，含糊的，晦涩的‖；appalling―骇人听闻的‖；indifferent―漠不关心的‖。

在四个选项中，修饰views（看法，意见，见解）17. Her story shows how gentle stubbornness and an indifference to honors and fame can lead to great achievements.A. persuasionB. determinationC. devotionD. reservation【正确答案】B【句子翻译】他的经历告诉我们一点儿顽强与对荣誉和名声的淡泊是怎样导致伟大的成就的。

【考点剖析】persuasion―说服‖；determination―决心‖；devotion―献身，热诚‖；reservation―（权力等的）保留‖。

2004年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories 1 on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior 2 they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through 3 with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in 4 to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status, 5 as a rejection of middle-class values.Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, _ 6 the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes 7 lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are 8 to criticism.Changes in the social structure may indirectly 9 juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that 10 to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment 11 make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in 12 lead more youths into criminal behavior.Families have also 13 changes these years. More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents; 14 ，children are likely to have less supervision at home 15 was common in the traditional family 16 . This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other __17_ causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased __ 18 _ of drugs and alcohol, and the growing 19 of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, 20 a direct causal relationship has not yet been established.1. [A] acting [B] relying [C] centering [D] commenting2. [A] before [B] unless [C] until [D] because3. [A] interaction [B] assimilation [C] cooperation [D] consultation4. [A] return [B] reply [C] reference [D] response5. [A] or [B] but rather [C] but [D] or else6. [A] considering [B] ignoring [C] highlighting [D] discarding7. [A] on [B] in [C] for [D] with8. [A] immune [B] resistant [C] sensitive [D] subject9. [A] affect [B] reduce [C] chock [D] reflect10. [A] point [B] lead [C] come [D] amount11. [A] in general [B] on average [C] by contrast [D] at length12. [A] case [B] short [C] turn [D] essence13. [A] survived [B] noticed [C] undertaken [D] experienced14.[A] contrarily [B] consequently [C] similarly [D] simultaneously15. [A] than [B] that [C] which [D] as16. [A] system [B] structure [C] concept [D] heritage17. [A] assessable [B] identifiable [C] negligible [D] incredible18. [A] expense [B] restriction [C] allocation [D] availability19. [A] incidence [B] awareness [C] exposure [D] popularity20. [A] provided [B] since [C] although [D] supposingSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B], [C] or [D]. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across CareerBuilder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site’s “personal search agent”. It’s an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property and Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. “I struck gold,” says Redmon, who E-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company.With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can he time-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, ma y work against you: “Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility,” says one expert.For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept—what you think you want to do—then broaden it. “None of these programs do that,” says another expert. “There’s no career counseling implicit in all of this.” Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again. “I would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me,” says the author of a job-searching guide.Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. When CareerSite’s agent sends out messages t o those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs—those it considers the best matches. There may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them—and they do. “On the d ay after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic,” says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for CareerSite.Even those who aren’t hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at CareerBuilder. “You always keep your eyes open,” he says. Working with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.21. How did Redmon find his job?[A] By searching openings in a job database. [B] By posting a matching position in a database.[C] By using a special service of a database. [D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.22. Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[A] Lack of counseling. [B] Limited number of visits.[C] Lower efficiency. [D] Fewer successful matches.23. The expression “tip service” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means.[A] advisory. [B] compensation.[C] interaction. [D] reminder.24. Why does CareerSite’s agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[A] To focus on better job matches. [B] To attract more returning visits.[C] To reserve space for more messages. [D] To increase the rate of success.25. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.Text 2Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. But one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. This, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.It has long been known that a taxi firm called AAAA cars has a big advantage over Zodiac cars when customers thumb through their phone directories. Less well known is the advantage that Adam Abbott has in life over Zoë Zysman. English names are fairly evenly spread between the halves of the alphabet. Yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginning with letters between A and K.Thus the American president and vice-president have surnames starting with B and C respectively; and 26 of George Bush’s predecessors (including his father) had surnames in the first half of the alphabet against just 16 in the second half. Even more striking, six of the seven heads of government of the G7 rich countries are alphabetically advantaged (Berlusconi, Blair, Bush, Chirac, Chrétien and Koizumi). The world’s three top central bankers (Greenspan, Duisenberg and Hayami) are all close to the top of the alphabet, even if one of them really uses Japanese characters. As are the world's five richest men (Gates, Buffett, Allen, Ellison and Albrecht).Can this merely be coincidence? One theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. At the start of the first year in infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. So short-sighted Zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. At the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. Yet the result may be worse qualifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence in speaking publicly.The humiliation continues. At university graduation ceremonies, the ABCs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the Zysmans most people are literally having a ZZZ. Shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.26. What does the author intend to illustrate with AAAA cars and Zodiac cars?[A] A kind of overlooked inequality. [B] A type of conspicuous bias.[C] A type of personal prejudice. [D] A kind of brand discrimination.27. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?[A] In both East and West, names are essential to success.[B] The alphabet is to blame for the failure of Zoë Zysman.[C] Customers often pay a lot of attention to companies’ names.[D] Some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.28. The 4th paragraph suggests that .[A] questions are often put to the more intelligent students[B] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape from class[C] teachers should pay attention to all of their students[D] students should be seated according to their eyesight29. What does the author mean by “most people are literally having a ZZZ” (Lines 2-3, Paragraph 5)?[A] They are getting impatient. [B] They are noisily dozing off.[C] They are feeling humiliated. [D] They are busy with word puzzles.30. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] People with surnames beginning with N to Z are often ill-treated.[B] VIPs in the Western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.[C] The campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.[D] Putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.Text 3When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn't cutting, filing or polishing as many nails as she'd like to, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the softening economy. “I'm a good economic indicator,” she says. “I provide a service that people can do without when they're concerned about saving some dollars.” So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard's department store near her suburban Cleveland home, instead of Neiman Marcus. “I don't know if other clients are going to abandon me, too,” she says.Even before Alan Greenspan's admission that America's red-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year's pace. But don't sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy's long-term prospects even as they do some modest belt-tightening.Consumers say they're not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, “there's a new gold ru sh happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses,” says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. “Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three," says John Tealdi, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn't mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too. Getting a table at Manhattan's hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.31. By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet” (Line 1, Paragraph 1), the author means_____.[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business. [B] Spero is too much engaged in her work.[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit. [D] Spero is not in a desperate situation.32. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A] Optimistic. [B] Confused. [C] Carefree. [D] Panicked.33. When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range”(Lines 3, Paragraph 3), the author is talking about _______[A] gold market. [B] real estate. [C] stock exchange. [D] venture investment.34. Why can many people see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?[A] They would benefit in certain ways. [B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom. [D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.35. To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A] A new boom, on the horizon. [B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.[C] Caution all right, panic not. [D] The more ventures, the more chances.Text 4Americans today don't place a very high value on intellect. Our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars. Even our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education—not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. Symptoms of pervasive anti-intellectualism in our schools aren't difficult to find.“Schools have always been in a society where practical is more important than intellectual,” says education writer Diane Ravitch. “Schools could be a counterbalance.” Ravitch's latest book. Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms, traces the roots of anti-intellectualism in our schools, concluding they are anything but a counterbalance to the American distaste for intellectual pursuits.But they could and should be. Encouraging kids to reject the life of the mind leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and control. Without the ability to think critically, to defend their ideas and understand the ideas of others, they cannot fully participate in our democracy. Continuing along this path, says writer Earl Shorris, “We will become a second-rate country. We will have a less civil society.”“Intellect is resented as a form of power or privilege,” writes historian and professor Richard Hofstadter in Anti-intellectualism in American Life,a Pulitzer-Prize winning book on the roots of anti-intellectualism in US politics, religion, and education. From the beginning of our history, says Hofstadter, our democratic and populist urges have driven us to reject anything that smells of elitism. Practicality, common sense, and native intelligence have been considered more noble qualities than anything you could learn from a book.Ralph Waldo Emerson and other Transcendentalist philosophers thought schooling and rigorous book learning put unnatural restraints on children: “We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for 10 or 15 years and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.”Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn exemplified American anti-intellectualism. Its hero avoids being civilized—going to school and learning to read—so he can preserve his innate goodness.Intellect, according to Hofstadter, is different from native intelligence, a quality we reluctantly admire. Intellect is the critical, creative, and contemplative side of the mind. Intelligence seeks to grasp, manipulate, re-order, and adjust, while intellect examines, ponders, wonders, theorizes, criticizes, and imagines.School remains a place where intellect is mistrusted. Hofstadter says our country's educational system is in the grips of people who “joyfu lly and militantly proclaim their hostility to intellect and their eagerness to identify with children who show the least intellectual promise.”36. What do American parents expect their children to acquire in school?[A] The habit of thinking independently. [B] Profound knowledge of the world.[C] Practical abilities for future career. [D] The confidence in intellectual pursuits.37. We can learn from the text that Americans have a history of________.[A] undervaluing intellect. [B] favoring intellectualism.[C] supporting school reform. [D] suppressing native intelligence.38. The views of Raviteh and Emerson on schooling are ______.[A] identical. [B] similar. [C] complementary. [D] opposite.39. Emerson, according to the text, is probably _________.[A] a pioneer of education reform. [B] an opponent of intellectualism.[C] a scholar in favor of intellect. [D] an advocate of regular schooling.40. What does the author think of intellect?[A] It is second to intelligence. [B] It evolves from common sense.[C] It is to be pursued. [D] It underlies powerPart BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (10 points)The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. (41) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be.Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very different from their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of the twentieth century. (42) We are obliged to them because some of these languageshave since vanished, as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from “exotic” language, were not always so grateful. (43) The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages.Sapir’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. (44) Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea that the structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language, the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. (45) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism.Section III Writing46. Directions：Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should1. describe the drawing，2. interpret its meaning, and3. support your view with examples.You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2 (20 points)。

2004年考研英语真题In 2004, the Graduate School Entrance Examination included an English section. This section tested the candidates' proficiency in English language skills, including listening, reading, grammar, and writing.The listening comprehension section aimed to evaluate the candidates' ability to understand spoken English in different contexts. The candidates were required to listen to conversations, interviews, and lectures and answer questions based on the information they heard.The reading comprehension section tested the candidates' ability to understand and analyze written English passages. The candidates had to read various types of texts, such as essays, articles, and academic papers, and answer questions to demonstrate their comprehension and interpretation skills.The grammar section assessed the candidates' understanding of English grammar rules and their ability to apply these rules in different sentence structures. The candidates had to identify errors in sentences, complete sentence fragments, and choose the correct grammatical form of words.The writing section was designed to assess the candidates' writing skills and their ability to express their ideas clearly and coherently in English. The candidates were given a topic and were required to write an essay or a short composition demonstrating their understanding of the topic and their proficiency in English composition.Overall, the 2004 Graduate School Entrance Examination English section aimed to assess the candidates' language skills in listening, reading,grammar, and writing. It tested their ability to comprehend and analyze spoken and written English, their knowledge of English grammar rules, and their ability to express ideas effectively in writing.It is important for candidates to prepare for this section thoroughly by practicing listening to English conversations and lectures, reading various English texts, reviewing English grammar rules, and practicing writing essays and compositions. By doing so, candidates can improve their English language skills and increase their chances of achieving a satisfactory score in the English section of the Graduate School Entrance Examination.In conclusion, the 2004 Graduate School Entrance Examination English section tested the candidates' proficiency in English language skills, including listening, reading, grammar, and writing. It aimed to evaluate their ability to understand spoken and written English, apply grammar rules, and express ideas effectively in writing. Candidates should focus on practicing and improving their English language skills to perform well in this section.。

2004年考研英语真题及答案2004年考研英语真题及答案在考研英语备考过程中，了解历年的真题及答案是一种非常有效的备考方法。

通过分析历年的考题，我们可以了解到考试的出题特点和考点，从而更加有针对性地进行备考。

本文将对2004年考研英语真题及答案进行解析和讨论。

2004年考研英语真题主要包括阅读理解、完形填空和翻译三个部分。

其中，阅读理解是考研英语考试中最重要的部分之一，也是考生备考的重点。

在阅读理解部分，2004年的考题主要涉及到了科技、教育、环境等领域的话题。

这些话题在考研英语中属于常见的考点，因此考生在备考过程中应该重点关注这些领域的相关知识。

此外，考生还需要注意题目中的关键词和语境，这对于正确理解文章的意思非常重要。

在完形填空部分，2004年的考题主要考查了考生的词汇量和语法知识。

考生需要通过上下文的语境来推测空缺处的单词或短语，并选择最合适的答案填入。

因此，在备考过程中，考生需要注重积累词汇和语法知识，并通过练习来提高自己的推测能力。

在翻译部分，2004年的考题要求考生将一个中文短文翻译成英文。

这个部分主要考查考生的翻译能力和语言表达能力。

考生需要注意准确理解中文短文的意思，并能够用准确、流畅的英文表达出来。

因此，在备考过程中，考生需要多进行翻译练习，提高自己的翻译水平。

综上所述，了解2004年考研英语真题及答案对于考生备考非常重要。

通过分析历年的考题，考生可以了解到考试的出题特点和考点，从而更加有针对性地进行备考。

在备考过程中，考生需要注重积累词汇和语法知识，并通过练习来提高自己的推测能力和翻译能力。

希望考生们能够认真对待备考，做好充分的准备，取得优异的成绩。

2004年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories 1 on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior 2 they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through3 with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in4 to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status,5 as a rejection of middle-class values.Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, _6 the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes7 lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are 8 to criticism.Changes in the social structure may indirectly 9 juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that 10 to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment 11 make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in 12 lead more youths into criminal behavior.Families have also 13 changes these years. More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents; 14 ，children are likely to have less supervision at home 15 was common in the traditional family 16 . This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other __17_ causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased __ 18 _ of drugs and alcohol, and the growing 19 of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, 20 a direct causal relationship has not yet been established.1. [A] acting [B] relying [C] centering [D] commenting2. [A] before [B] unless [C] until [D] because3. [A] interaction [B] assimilation [C] cooperation [D] consultation4. [A] return [B] reply [C] reference [D] response5. [A] or [B] but rather [C] but [D] or else6. [A] considering [B] ignoring [C] highlighting [D] discarding7. [A] on [B] in [C] for [D] with8. [A] immune [B] resistant [C] sensitive [D] subject9. [A] affect [B] reduce [C] chock [D] reflect10. [A] point [B] lead [C] come [D] amount11. [A] in general [B] on average [C] by contrast [D] at length12. [A] case [B] short [C] turn [D] essence13. [A] survived [B] noticed [C] undertaken [D] experienced14.[A] contrarily [B] consequently [C] similarly [D] simultaneously15. [A] than [B] that [C] which [D] as16. [A] system [B] structure [C] concept [D] heritage17. [A] assessable [B] identifiable [C] negligible [D] incredible18. [A] expense [B] restriction [C] allocation [D] availability19. [A] incidence [B] awareness [C] exposure [D] popularity20. [A] provided [B] since [C] although [D] supposingSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B], [C] or [D]. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across CareerBuilder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site’s “personal search agent”. It’s an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property and Washington, D.C.Three weeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. “I struck gold,” says Redmon, who E-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company.With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can he time-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, may work against you: “Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility,” says one expert.For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept—what you think you want to do—then broade n it. “None of these programs do that,” says another expert. “There’s no career counseling implicit in all of this.” Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again. “I would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me,” says the author of a job-searching guide.Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters t o return. When CareerSite’s agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs—those it considers the best matches. There may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them—and they do. “On the day after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic,” says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for CareerSite.Even those who aren’t hunting for jobs may find search agents worth while. Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at CareerBuilder. “You always keep your eyes open,” he says. Working with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.21. How did Redmon find his job?[A] By searching openings in a job database.[B] By posting a matching position in a database.[C] By using a special service of a database.[D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.22. Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[A] Lack of counseling [B] Limited number of visits.[C] Lower efficiency [D] Fewer successful matches.23. The expression “tip service” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means.[A] advisory [B] compensation.[C] interaction [D] reminder.24. Why does CareerSite’s agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[A] To focus on better job matches.[B] To attract more returning visits.[C] To reserve space for more messages.[D] To increase the rate of success.25. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.Text 2Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. But one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. This, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.It has long been known that a taxi firm called AAAA cars has a big advantage over Zodiac cars when customers thumb through their phone directories. Less well known is the advantage that Adam Abbott has in life over Zoë Zysman. English names are fairly evenly spread between the halves of the alphabet. Yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginning with letters between A and K.Thus the American president and vice-president have surnames starting with B and C respectively; and 26 of George Bush’s predecessors (including his father) had surnames in the first half of the alphabet against just 16 in the second half. Even more striking, six of the seven heads of government of the G7 rich countries are alphabetically advantaged (Berlusconi, Blair, Bush, Chirac, Chrétien and Koizumi). The world’s three top central bankers (Greenspan, Duisenberg and Hayami) are all close to the top of the alphabet, even if one of them really uses Japanese characters. As are the world's five richest men (Gates, Buffett, Allen, Ellison and Albrecht).Can this merely be coincidence? One theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. At the start of the first year in infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. So short-sighted Zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. At the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. Yet the result may be worse qualifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence in speaking publicly.The humiliation continues. At university graduation ceremonies, the ABCs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the Zysmans most people are literally having a ZZZ. Shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.26. What does the author intend to illustrate with AAAA cars and Zodiac cars?[A] A kind of overlooked inequality.[B] A type of conspicuous bias.[C] A type of personal prejudice.[D] A kind of brand discrimination.27. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?[A] In both East and West, names are essential to success.[B] The alphabet is to blame for the failure of Zoë Zysman.[C] Customers often pay a lot of attention to companies’ names.[D] Some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.28. The 4th paragraph suggests that .[A] questions are often put to the more intelligent students[B] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape from class[C] teachers should pay attention to all of their students[D] students should be seated according to their eyesight29. What does the author mean by “most people are literally having a ZZZ” (Lines 2-3, Paragraph 5)?[A] They are getting impatient.[B] They are noisily dozing off.[C] They are feeling humiliated.[D] They are busy with word puzzles.30. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] People with surnames beginning with N to Z are often ill-treated.[B] VIPs in the Western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.[C] The campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.[D] Putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.Text 3When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn't cutting, filing or polishing as many nails as she'd like to, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the soft ening economy. “I'm a good economic indicator,” she says. “I provide a service that people can do without when they're concerned about saving some dollars.” So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard's department store near her suburban Cleve land home, instead of Neiman Marcus. “I don't know if other clients are going to abandon me, too,” she says.Even before Alan Greenspan's admission that America's red-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year's pace. But don't sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy's long-term prospects even as they do some modest belt-tightening.Consumers say they're not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, “there's a new gold rush ha ppening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses,” says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. “Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three," says John Tealdi, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn't mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too. Getting a table at Manhattan's hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.31. By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet” (Line 1, Parag raph 1), the author means_____.[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business.[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work.[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit.[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation.32. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A] Optimistic. [B] Confused. [C] Carefree. [D] Panicked.33. When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range”(Lines 3, Paragraph 3), the author istalking about _______[A] gold market. [B] real estate.[C] stock exchange. [D] venture investment.34. Why can many peo ple see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?[A] They would benefit in certain ways.[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.35. To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A] A new boom, on the horizon.[B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.[C] Caution all right, panic not.[D] The more ventures, the more chances.Text 4Americans today don't place a very high value on intellect. Our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars. Even our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education—not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. Symptoms of pervasive anti-intellectualism in our schools aren't difficult to find.“Schools have always been in a society where practical is more important than intellectual,” says education writer Diane Ravitch. “Schools could be a counterbalance.” Ravitch's latest book. Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms,traces the roots of anti-intellectualism in our schools, concluding they are anything but a counterbalance to the American distaste for intellectual pursuits.But they could and should be. Encouraging kids to reject the life of the mind leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and control. Without the ability to think critically, to defend their ideas and understand the ideas of others, they cannot fully participate in our democracy. Continuing along this path, says writer Earl Shorris, “We will become a second-rate country. We will have a less civil society.”“Intellect is resented as a form of power or privilege,” writes historian and professor Richard Hofstadter in Anti-intellectualism in American Life,a Pulitzer-Prize winning book on the roots ofanti-intellectualism in US politics, religion, and education. From the beginning of our history, says Hofstadter, our democratic and populist urges have driven us to reject anything that smells of elitism. Practicality, common sense, and native intelligence have been considered more noble qualities than anything you could learn from a book.Ralph Waldo Emerson and other Transcendentalist philosophers thought schooling and rigorous book learning put unnatural restraints on children: “We are shut up in school s and college recitation rooms for 10 or 15 years and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.”Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn exemplified American anti-intellectualism. Its hero avoids being civilized—going to school and learning to read—so he can preserve his innate goodness.Intellect, according to Hofstadter, is different from native intelligence, a quality we reluctantly admire. Intellect is the critical, creative, and contemplative side of the mind. Intelligence seeks to grasp, manipulate, re-order, and adjust, while intellect examines, ponders, wonders, theorizes, criticizes, and imagines.School remains a place where intellect is mistrusted. Hofstadter says our country's educational system is in the grips of people who “joy fully and militantly proclaim their hostility to intellect and their eagerness to identify with children who show the least intellectual promise.”36. What do American parents expect their children to acquire in school?[A] The habit of thinking independently.[B] Profound knowledge of the world.[C] Practical abilities for future career.[D] The confidence in intellectual pursuits.37. We can learn from the text that Americans have a history of________.[A] undervaluing intellect.[B] favoring intellectualism.[C] supporting school reform.[D] suppressing native intelligence.38. The views of Raviteh and Emerson on schooling are ______.[A] identical. [B] similar. [C] complementary. [D] opposite.39. Emerson, according to the text, is probably _________.[A] a pioneer of education reform.[B] an opponent of intellectualism.[C] a scholar in favor of intellect.[D] an advocate of regular schooling.40. What does the author think of intellect?[A] It is second to intelligence.[B] It evolves from common sense.[C] It is to be pursued.[D] It underlies powerPart BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (10 points)The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. (41) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be.Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very different from their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of the twentieth century.(42) We are obliged to them because some of these languages have since vanished, as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlie r part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from “exotic” language, were not always so grateful. (43) The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages.Sapir’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. (44) Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea that the structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language, the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. (45) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism.4142434445。

2004考研英语真题答案解析Section I Listening ComprehensionDirections:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections:For questions 1 - 5, you will hear a talk about the geography of Belgium. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points)Geography of BelgiumThree main regions coastal plaincentral plateau1Highest altitude of the coastal plain m 2Climate near the sea humid3Particularly rainy months of the years April4Average temperatures in July in Brussels low 13 ℃High ℃ 5听力原文Belgium has three main geographic regions: the coastal plain, the central plateau and the highlands. The coastal plain extends inlands 16 to 48 kilometers on the northwest. Along the north sea is a lowlying area consisting mainly of sandy hills and sections of lands reclaimed from the sea. The coastal p lain’s elevation ranges from sea level to 20 metres.The central plateau is a gently rolling, slightly elevated area, irrigated by many waterways and containing a number of wide, fertile valleys with a rich soil. The highlands, a densely-wooded plateau, averaging 460 metres in elevation, extends across southeastern Belgium and into northeastern France. Located here is the highest peak in Belgium with an elevation of 694 meters.The climate near the sea is humid and mild. Farther inland, a marked increase in the range of temperature occurs. In the highlands, hot summers alternate with cold winters. Heavy rains are confined almost exclusively to the highlands. Fog and rain are common, and April and November are particularly rainy months. In Brussels, the average temperatures range from zero to 5 degrees Centigrade in January and from 13 to 22 degrees Centigrade in July. Along the coast, the average range is 1 degree to 5 degrees Centigrade in January and 14 to 20 degrees Centigrade in July.解题指导：预览指导语及表格，以便对录音材料的内容大概了解，同时也是为了有针对性地听录音，捕捉每个空格的答案信息。

mba研究生英语考试真题及答案MBA Graduate English Exam Questions and AnswersThe MBA Graduate English Exam is a crucial part of the application process for many business schools. It assesses a candidate's proficiency in English, which is essential for success in an MBA program. To help you prepare for the exam, here are some sample questions along with their answers.Section 1: Reading ComprehensionRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow:Passage:The rapid advancement of technology has transformed the way we do business. With the advent of the internet and smartphones, companies can now reach customers around the globe with ease. This has led to increased competition and the need for businesses to adapt quickly to changing market trends.Question 1: According to the passage, what has transformed the way we do business?Answer: The rapid advancement of technology.Question 2: How has technology impacted businesses?Answer: Technology has enabled companies to reach customers around the globe with ease.Question 3: Why do businesses need to adapt quickly to changing market trends?Answer: Due to increased competition.Section 2: WritingWrite an essay on the following topic:"The importance of innovation in the business world."Answer:Innovation plays a crucial role in the success of businesses in today's competitive market. Companies that are able to innovate and develop new products and services are more likely to stay ahead of their competitors and meet the changing needs of customers. Innovation also helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth. Therefore, it is essential for businesses to foster a culture of innovation to thrive in the ever-evolving business world.Section 3: GrammarCorrect the following sentences:1. He is the more intelligent person I know.Answer: He is the most intelligent person I know.2. Neither John nor Peter is going to the conference.Answer: Neither John nor Peter are going to the conference.3. I have never been to Japan before.Answer: I have never been to Japan.Section 4: VocabularyMatch the words with their definitions:1. EntrepreneurAnswer: a person who starts a business and takes on financial risks2. InflationAnswer: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money3. Market ResearchAnswer: the action or activity of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferencesSection 5: ListeningListen to the audio clip and answer the following questions:Question 1: What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of globalization on businesses?Answer: The speaker believes that globalization has opened up new opportunities for businesses.Question 2: What is the main challenge identified by the speaker in the global business environment?Answer: The speaker mentions increased competition as a major challenge for businesses.Overall, the MBA Graduate English Exam aims to assess a candidate's language skills and ability to understand and analyze business-related content. By practicing with sample questions like the ones provided above, you can improve your performance on the exam and increase your chances of being admitted to your desired MBA program. Good luck!。

2004考研英语阅读答案解析2004考研英语阅读答案解析【篇一：2004-2013历年考研英语真题阅读理解word打印版】dingtext 1hunting for a job late last year, lawyer gant redmon stumbled across careerbuilder, a job database on the internet. he searched it with no success but was attracted by thesite‘s ―personal search agent‖. it‘s an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then e-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property, and washington, d.c. three weeks later, he got his first notification of an o pening. ―i struck gold, ‘ says redmon, who e-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position asin-house counsel for a company.with thousands of career-related sites on the internet, finding promising openings can be time-consuming and inefficient. search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. but although a search agent worked for redmon, career experts see drawbacks. narrowing your criteria, for example, may work against you: ―every time you answer a question you eliminate a p ossibility.‖ says one expert.for any job search, you should start with a narrow concept –what you think you want to do –then broaden it. ―none of these programs do that, ‖ says another expert. ―there‘s no career counseling implicit in all of this.‖ ins tead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get e-mail,consider it a reminder to check the database again. ―i would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me, ‖ says the author of ajob-searching guide.some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. when careersite‘s agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs —— those it considers the best matches. there may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them ——and they do. ―on the day after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in o ur traffic, ‖ says seth peets, vice president of marketing for careersite.even those who aren‘t hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. although happily employed, redmon maintains his agent at careerbuilder. ―you always keep your eyes open, ‖ he says. working with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.41. how did redmon find his job?[a] by searching openings in a job database. [b] by posting a matching position in a database.[c] by using a special service of a database. [d] by e-mailing his resume to a database.42. which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[a] lack of counseling. [b] limited number of visits.[c] lower efficiency. [d] fewer successful matches.43. the expression ―tip service‖ (line 4, paragraph 3) most probably means __________.[a] advisory.[b] compensation.[c] interaction.[d] reminder.44. why does careersite‘s agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[a] to focus on better job matches.[b] to attract more returning visits.[c] to reserve space for more messages. [d] to increase the rate of success.45. which of the following is true according to the text?[a] personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[b] some sites keep e-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[c] personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[d] some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.text 2over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. but one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. this, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.it has long been known that a taxi firm called aaaa cars has a big advantage over zodiac cars when customers thumb through their phone directories. less well known is the advantage that adam abbott has in life over zoe zysman. english names are fairly evenly spread between the halves ofthe alphabet. yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginning with letters between a and k.can this merely be coincidence? one theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. at the start of the first year in infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. so short-sighted zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. at the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. yet the result may be worse qualifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence in speaking publicly.the humiliation continues. at university graduation ceremonies, the abcs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the zysmans most people are literally having a zzz. shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.46. what does the author intend to illustrate with aaa a cars and zodiac cars?[a] a kind of overlooked inequality. [b] a type of conspicuous bias.[c] a type of personal prejudice. [d] a kind of brand discrimination.47. what can we infer from the first three paragraphs?[a] in both east and west, names are essential to success.[b] the alphabet is to blame for the failure of zo? zysman.[c] customers often pay a lot of attention tocompanies‘ names.[d] some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.48. the 4th paragraph suggests that __________.[a] questions are often put to the more intelligent students.[b] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape form class.[c] teachers should pay attention to all of their students.[d] students should be seated according to their eyesight.49. what does the author mean by ―most people are literally having a zzz‖ (lines 2-3, paragraph5)?[a] they are getting impatient. [b] they are noisily dozing off.[c] they are feeling humiliated.[d] they are busy with word puzzles.50. which of the following is true according to the text?[a] people with surnames beginning with n to z are oftenill-treated.[b] vips in the western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.[c] the campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.[d] putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.text 3when it comes to the slowing economy, ellen spero isn‘t biting her nails just yet. but the 47-year-old manicurist isn‘t cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she‘d like to, e ither. most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. spero blames the softening economy. ―i‘m a good economic indicator, ‖ she says. ―i provide a service that people can do without when they‘re concerned about saving some dollars.‖ so spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow dillard‘s department store near her suburban cleveland home, instead of neiman marcus. ―i don‘t know if other clients are going to abandon me, too‖ she says.even b efore alan greenspan‘s admission that america‘sred-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. from car dealerships to gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. for retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between thanksgiving and christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year‘s pace. but don‘t sound any alarms just yet. consumers seem only concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy‘s long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.consumers say they‘re not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. home prices are holding steady in most regions. in manhattan, ―there‘s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by wall street bonuses, ‖ says broker barbara corcoran. in san francisco, prices are still rising evenas frenzied overbidding quiets. ―instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three, ‖ says john deadly, a bay areareal-estate broker. and most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. employerswouldn‘t mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. diners might see an upside, too. getting a table at manhattan‘s hot new alain ducasse restaurant need to be impossible. not anymore. for that, greenspan co. may still be worth toasting.51. by ―ellen spero isn‘t biting her nails just yet‖(line 1, paragraph 1), the author means _____.[a] spero can hardly maintain her business.[b] spero is too much engaged in her work.[c] spero has grown out of her bad habit. [d] spero is not in a desperate situation.52. how do the public feel about the current economic situation?[a] optimistic.[b] confused. [c] carefree. [d] panicked.53. when mentioning ―the $4 million to $10 million range‖ (lines 3-4, paragraph 3) the author is talking about __________.[a] gold market. [b] real estate.[c] stock exchange. [d] venture investment.54. why can many people see ―silver linings‖ to the economic showdown?[a] they would benefit in certain ways. [b] the stock market shows signs of recovery.[c] such a slowdown usually precedes a boom. [d] the purchasing power would be enhanced.55. to which of the following is the author likely to agree?[a] a now boom, on the horizon. [b] tighten the belt, the single remedy.[c] caution all right, panic not. [d] the more ventures, the more chances.text 4americans today don‘t place a very high value on intellect. our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars. even our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education – not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. symptoms of pervasive anti-intellectualism in our schools aren‘t difficult to find.―schools have always been in a society where practical is more important than i ntellectual, ‖ says education writer diane ravitch. ―schools could be a counterbalance.‖ razitch‘s latest bock, left back: a century of failed school reforms, traces the roots of anti-intellectualism in our schools, concluding they are anything but a counterbalance to the american distaste for intellectual pursuits.but they could and should be. encouraging kids to reject the life of the mind leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and control. without the ability to think critically, to defend their ideas and understand the ideas of others, they cannot fully participate in our democracy. continuing along this path, says writer earl shorris, ―we will become a second-rate country. we will have a less civil society.‖―intellect is resented as a form of power or privilege, ‖ writes historian and professor richard hofstadter inanti-intellectualism in american life, a pulitzer prize winningbook on the roots of anti-intellectualism in us politics, religion, and education. from the beginning of our history, says hofstadter, our democratic and populist urges have driven us to reject anything that smells of elitism. practicality, common sense, and native intelligence have been considered more noble qualities than anything you could learn from a book. ralph waldo emerson and other transcendentalist philosophers thought schooling and rigorous book learning put unnatural restraints on children: ―we are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for 10 or 15 years and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.‖ mark twain‘s huckleberry finn exemplified americananti-intellectualism. its hero avoids being civilized – going to school and learning to read – so he can preserve his innate goodness.intellect, according to hofstadter, is different from native intelligence, a quality we reluctantly admire. intellect is the critical, creative, and contemplative side of the mind. intelligence seeks to grasp, manipulate, re-order, and adjust, while intellect examines, ponders, wonders, theorizes, criticizes and imagines.school remains a place where intellect is mistrusted. hofstadter says our country‘s educational system is in the grips of people who ―joyfully and militantly proclaim their hostility to intellect and their eagerness to identify with children who show the least intellectual promise.‖56. what do american parents expect their children to acquire in school?[a] the habit of thinking independently. [b] profound knowledge of the world.[c] practical abilities for future career.[d] the confidence in intellectual pursuits.57. we can learn from the text that americans have a history of __________.[a] undervaluing intellect.[b] favoring intellectualism.[c] supporting school reform.[d] suppressing native intelligence.58. the views of ravish and emerson on schooling are__________.[a] identical. [b] similar. [c] complementary. [d] opposite.59. emerson, according to the text, is probably __________.[a] a pioneer of education reform.[b] an opponent of intellectualism.[c] a scholar in favor of intellect.[d] an advocate of regular schooling.60. what does the author think of intellect?[a] it is second to intelligence. [b] it evolves from common sense.[c] it is to be pursued.[d] it underlies power.2005? readingtext 1everybody loves a fat pay rise. yet pleasure at your own can vanish if you learn that a colleague has been given a bigger one. indeed, if he has a reputation for slacking, you might even 【篇二：2004考研英语阅读真题翻译】特网上与求职相关的网址数以千计，寻找可能的职业空缺费时效率又低。

mba英语历年真题及答案解析MBA English: Past Exam Questions and Answer AnalysisIntroduction:The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is widely recognized as a stepping stone for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the field of business management. As part of the admission process, manyinstitutions require prospective students to take an English exam to assess their language proficiency. In this article, we will discuss some past MBA English exam questions, as well as provide detailed answer analysis.Section 1: Reading ComprehensionIn this section, candidates are usually presented with a series of texts followed by a set of questions to test their reading ability. It is important to carefully analyze the passages and understand the context before attempting to answer the questions. Let's take a look at an example:Passage:Companies today are faced with the challenge of maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly changing business environment. One strategy that has proven successful is innovation. By continuously developing new products andservices, companies are able to meet the ever-changing demands of their customers.Question:What is the main challenge that companies face in the current business environment?Answer Analysis:The correct answer to this question is "maintaining a competitive edge." This is evident from the first sentence of the passage. By understanding the main idea and extracting key information, candidates can confidently answer the question correctly.Section 2: Grammar and VocabularyThis section evaluates candidates' understanding of grammatical rules and vocabulary usage. It consists of multiple-choice questions, sentence completion exercises, and error identification tasks. Here's an example:Question:Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The company's success is ________ on its employees' hard work.Answer Analysis:The correct answer to this question is "dependent." Byunderstanding the context of the sentence, candidates can determine the appropriate word that fits logically and grammatically.Section 3: Writing SkillsWriting skills assessment in the MBA English exam typically involves a prompt or a specific topic, and candidates are required to write an essay or a business report. Let's consider a writing prompt:Prompt:Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of remote work in today's business world.Answer Analysis:To effectively respond to this prompt, candidates should first brainstorm ideas for both the advantages and disadvantages of remote work. They should then organize their thoughts into an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. It is crucial to provide examples, supporting details, and a balanced argument in their response.Conclusion:MBA English exams play a crucial role in evaluating candidates' language proficiency, as effective communication is essential for success in business management. By engaging in thorough preparation and understanding the structure ofthe exam, candidates can perform well on the reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, as well as writing skills sections. Remember to practice regularly and seek guidance to improve your performance. Good luck with your MBA journey!。

mba英语试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The company has recently undergone a significant restructuring, which has resulted in a _______ in efficiency.A. decreaseB. increaseC. fluctuationD. stagnation答案：B2. Despite the economic downturn, the CEO remained _______ about the future of the company.A. skepticalB. optimisticC. indifferentD. pessimistic答案：B3. The new marketing strategy aims to _______ our brand awareness among young consumers.A. enhanceB. diminishC. maintainD. diversify答案：A4. The board of directors has decided to _______ the current CEO due to poor performance.A. promoteB. retainC. replaceD. consult答案：C5. The merger talks have been _______ due to disagreements over the terms of the deal.A. postponedB. canceledC. acceleratedD. finalized答案：A6. The company's financial statements show a _______ trend in profits over the past five years.A. decliningB. steadyC. risingD. volatile答案：C7. The project was delayed due to a _______ in the supply chain.A. disruptionB. enhancementC. innovationD. consolidation答案：A8. The manager's leadership style is characterized by a_______ approach to problem-solving.A. collaborativeB. authoritativeC. passiveD. competitive答案：A9. The company's new product launch was a _______ success, exceeding all expectations.A. moderateB. resoundingC. partialD. marginal答案：B10. The sales team's performance has been _______ by the introduction of a new incentive program.A. hinderedB. stimulatedC. underminedD. neutralized答案：B二、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）阅读下面的短文，然后回答问题。

2004年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语答案及解析第一部分英语知识运用试题解析一、文章总体分析文章主要探讨青少年犯罪的原因。

一开始，文章从现有的理论出发，指出这些理论集中把个人或社会看作主要影响因素。

接着文章又进一步谈到，现有理论只关注来自贫穷家庭的孩子，而忽视了来自富有家庭的孩子也犯罪这一事实。

总之，这些理论都是不确定的，容易受到批评和攻击。

从第三段开始，文章提出了新的见解：社会结构的变化可能间接地影响了青少年犯罪率。

这其中包括经济结构和家庭结构的变化。

除此之外，也有其他一些原因造成了青少年的犯罪行为。

最后，文章就以上提到的众多原因作了一个总结：所有上述情形都有可能促使青少年犯罪，但它们与青少年犯罪是否存在直接的因果关系还没有确定。

二、试题具体解析1. [A] acting (on) 对……起作用[B]relying (on) 依靠，指望[C]centering (on) 以……为中心，围绕；集中于……[D]commenting (on) 对……做出评论[答案] C[解析] 本题考核的知识点是：平行句子结构+分词短语辨析。

本题要求考生判断空格处应填入什么分词与on搭配，构成分词短语。

从结构上看，文章第一段由三个平行结构的长句子构成，其主要结构为Many theories concerning…focus on；Theories 1 on the individual suggest that；Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that。

三个句子的主语都是 theories，并都接有分词作定语。

因此空格处填入的分词应和前一句中的concerning、后一句中的focusing on遥相呼应，都表示“关于…的理论”的含义，从文意方面看，第一句话总述到，关于（concerning）青少年犯罪原由的理论集中研究两个方面，即个人因素和社会因素。

2004 Text 1Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across CareerBuilder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site's "personal search agent". It's an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property, and W ashington, D.C. Three weeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. "I struck gold," says Redmon, who E-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company.With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can be time-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, may work against you: "Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility." says one expert.For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept — what you think you want to do — then broaden it. "None of these programs do that," says another expert. "There's no career counseling implicit in all of this." Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again. "I would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me," says the author of a job-searching guide.Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. When CareerSite's agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs — those it considers the best matches. There may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them — and they do. "On the day after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic," says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for CareerSite.Even those who aren't hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at CareerBuilder. "Y ou always keep your eyes open," he says. W orking with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.41. How did Redmon find his job?[A] By searching openings in a job database.[B] By posting a matching position in a database.[C] By using a special service of a database.[D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.42. Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[A] Lack of counseling.[B] Limited number of visits.[C] Lower efficiency.[D] Fewer successful matches.43. The expression "tip service" (line 3, paragraph 3) most probably means ________.[A] advisory[B] compensation[C] interaction[D] reminder44. Why does CareerSite's agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[A] To focus on better job matches.[B] To attract more returning visits.[C] To reserve space for more messages.[D] To increase the rate of success.45. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.重点词汇stumble across /on/upon（无意间碰到，偶然发现）Stumble 跌跌撞撞地走;stumble about 步履蹒跚He stumbled along the road.他在路上绊倒了。

2009 MBA联考英语试卷Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirection: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.1. The poor lady was too and distressed to talk about the tragedy.A. engagedB. exhaustedC. ignorantD. energetic2. At fist , the famous painting doesn't impress the audience at all.A. glanceB. gazeC. stareD. view3. Delegates agree to the plan in , but there were some details they didn't approve.A. disciplineB. theoryC. principleD. nature4. I took the medicine 10minutes ago, but the bitterness is still in my mouth.A. scatteringB. fellingC. maintainingD. lingering5. Since the of human history, human beings have been asking questions like "What is the essence of life."A. duskB. dustC. twinkleD. Dawn6. The eldest son all the family members to discuss how to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents.A. ClusteredB. resembledC. assembledD. rendered7. I must leave now, , if you want that book I'll bring it you tomorrow.A. AccidentallyB. IncidentallyC. OccasionallyD. Subsequently8. My mother is a light sleeper, to any sound even as low as the humming of mosquito.A. alertB. acuteC. keenD. immune9. The newly built factory is in urgent need of a number of skilled and workers.A. consistentB. consciousC. confidentialD. conscientious10. As an outstanding scholar, he has become to the research team.A. seniorB. juniorC. indispensibleD. independent11. Sixteen days after the earthquake, 40people, in their village, were rescued.A. trappedB. confinedC. enclosedD. captured12. Working far away from home, Jerry had to from downtown to his office everyday.A. wanderB. commuteC. rambleD. motion13. The finance minister has not been so since he raised taxes to an unbearable level.A. famousB. favorableC. popularD. preferable14. It is unimaginable for someone in such a high in the government to behave so badly in public.A. situationB. positionC. professionD. appointment15. Information given to employees must be , clear and in easy-to-follow language.A. convenientB. continuousC. constantD. concise16. John was very upset because he was by the police with breaking the law.A. sentencedB. arrestedC. accusedD. charged17. David likes country life and has decided farming.A. go in forB. go back onC. go along withD. go through with18. Jennifer has never really her son's death. It's very hard to accept the face that she'll never have a child.A. come to terms withB. come up againstC. come out withD. come down to19. A national debate is now about whether we should replace golden weeks with paid Vacations.A. in the wayB. by the wayC. under wayD. out of the way20. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selectspeople and asks them questions.A. at easeB. at randomC. in essenceD. in sumSection II ClozeDirections:Read the following passage. For each numbered blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)In1999, the price of oil hovered around $16 a barrel. By 2008, it had 21 the $100 a barrelmark. The reasons for the surge 22 from the dramatic growth of the economies of china andIndia to widespread 23 in oil-producing regions, including Iraq and Nigeria’s delta region.Triple-digit oil prices have 24 the economic and political map of the world, 25 someold notions of power. Oil-rich nations are enjoying historic gains and opportunities, 26 majorimporters—including china and India, home to a third of the world’s population-- 27rising economic and social costs.Managing this new order is fast becoming a central 28 of global politics. Countriesthat need oil are clawing at each other to 29 scarce supplies, and are willing to deal withany government, 30 how unpleasant, to do it .In many poor nations with oil, the profits are being , lost to corruption, 31 thesecountries of their best hope for development. And oil is fueling enormous investment funds run byforeign governments, 32 some in the west see as a new threat.Countries like Russia, Venezuela and Iran are well supplied with rising oil 33 , a changereflected in newly aggressive foreign policies. But some unexpected countries are reaping benefits,34 costs, from higher prices. Consider Germany. 35 it imports virtually all its oil, it hasprospered from extensive trade with a booming Russia and the Middle East. German exports toRussia 36 128 percent from 2001 to 2006.In the United States, as already high gas prices rose 37 higher in the spring of 2008,the issue cropped up in the presidential campaign, with Senators McCain and Obama 38 fora federal gas tax holiday during the peak summer driving months. And driving habits began to39 , as sales of small cars jumped and mass transport systems 40 the country reported asharp increase in riders.21. A. come B. gone C. crossed D. arrived22. A. covered B. discovered C. arranged D. ranged23. A. intensity B. infinity C. insecurity D. instability24. A. drawn B. redrawn C. retained D. reviewed25. A. fighting B. struggling C. challenging D. threatening26. A. and B. while C. thus D. though27. A. confine B. conflict C. conform D. confront28. A. problem B. question C. matter D. event29. A. look for B. lock up C. send out D. keep off30. A. no matter B. what if C. only if D. in spite of31. A. abolishing B. depriving C. destroying D. eliminating32. A. what B. that C. which D. whom33. A. interests B. taxes C. incomes D. revenues34. A. as many as B. as good as C. as far as D. as well as35. A. Although B. Because C. Since D. As36. A. advanced B. grew C. reduces D. multiplied37. A. even B. still C. rather D. fairly38. A. asking B. requesting C. calling D. demanding39. A. change B. turn C. shift D. transform40. A. for B. from C. across D. overPart III Reading ComprehensionDirection: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C,and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Henric Ibsen, author of the play "A Doll's House", in which a pretty, helpless housewife abandons her husband and children to seek a more serious life, would surely have approved.. From January 1st, 2008, all public companies in Norway are obliged to ensure that at least 40% of their board directors are women. Most firms have obeyed the law, which was passed in 2003.But about 75 out of the 480 or so companies it affects are still too male for the government's liking. They will shortly receive a letter informing them that they have until the end of February to act , or face the legal consequences---which could include being dissolved.Before the law was proposed, about 7% of board members in Norway were female, according to the Centre for Corporate Diversity .The number has since jumped to 36%. That is far higher than the average of 9% for big companies across Europe or America's 15% for the Fortune 500.Norway's stock exchange and its main business lobby oppose the law, as do many businessmen." I am against quotas for women or men as a matter of principle," says Sverre Munck,head of international operations at a media firm. "Board members of public companies should be chosen solely on the basis of merit and experience, "be says. Several firms have even given up their public status in order to escape the new law.Companies have had to recruit about 1,000 women in four years. Many complain that it has been difficult to find experienced candidates. Because of this, some of the best women have collected as many as 25-35 directorships each, and are known in Norwegian business circles as the "golden skirts". One reason for the scarcity is that there are fairly few women in management in Norwegian companies---they occupy around 15% of senior positions. It has been particularly hard for firms in the oil, technology and financial industries to find women with a enough experience.Some people worry that their relative lack of experience may keep women quiet on boards, and that in turn could mean that boards might become less able to hold managers to account. Recent history in Norway, however, suggests that the right women can make strong directors. "Women feel more compelled than men to do their homework," says Ms Reksten Skaugen, who was voted Norway's chairman of the year for 2007, "and we can afford to ask the hard questions, because women are not always expected to know the answers."41. The author mentions Ibsen's play in the first paragraph in order to .A. depict women's dilemma at workB. explain the newly passed lawC. support Norwegian governmentD. introduce the topic under discussion42. A public company that fails to obey the new law could be forced to .A. pay a heavy fineB. close down its businessC. change to a private businessD. sign a document promising to act43. To which of the following is Sverre Munck most likely to agree?A. A set ratio of women in a board is unreasonable.B. A reasonable quota for women at work needs to be set.C. A common principle should be followed by all companies.D. An inexperienced businessman is not subject to the new law.44. The author attributes the phenomenon of "golden skirts" to .A. the small number of qualified females in managementB. the over-recruitment of female managers in public companiesC. the advantage women enjoy when competing for senior positionsD. the discrimination toward women in Norwegian business circles45. The main idea of the passage might be .A. female power and liberation in NorwayB. the significance of Henric Ibsen's playC. women's status in Norwegian firmsD. the constitution of board members in NorwayQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:While there's never a good age to get cancer, people in their 20s and 30s can feel particularly isolated. The average age of a cancer patient at diagnosis is 67. Children with cancer often are treated at pediatric (小儿科的) cancer centers, but young adults have a tough time finding peers, often sitting side-by-side during treatments with people who could be their grandparents.In her new book Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, writer Kris Carr looks at cancer from the perspective of a young adult who confronts death just as she's discovering life. Ms. Carr was 31 when she was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer that had generated tumors on her liver and lungs.Ms. Carr reacted with the normal feelings of shock and sadness. She called her parents and stocked up on organic food, determined to become a "full-time healing addict." Then she picked up the phone and called everyone in her address book, asking if they knew other young women with cancer. The result was her own personal "cancer posse": a rock concert tour manager, a model, a fashion magazine editor, a cartoonist and a MTV celebrity, to name a few. This club of "cancer babes" offered support, advice and fashion tips, among other things.Ms. Carr put her cancer experience in a recent Learning Channel documentary, and she has written a practical guide about how she coped. Cancer isn't funny, but Ms. Carr often is. She swears, she makes up names for the people who treat her (Dr. Fabulous and Dr. Guru), and she even makes second sound fun ("cancer road trips," she calls them).She leaves the medical advice to doctors, instead offering insightful and practical tips that reflect the world view of a young adult. "I refused to let cancer ruin my party," she writes. "There are just too many cool things to do and plan and live for."Ms. Carr still has cancer, but it has stopped progressing. Her cancer tips include using time-saving mass e-mails to keep friends informed, sewing or buying fashionable hospital gowns so you're not stuck with regulation blue or gray and playing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" so loud you neighbors call the police. Ms. Carr also advises an eyebrow wax and a new outfit before you tell the important people in your illness. "People you tell are going to cautious and not so cautiously try to see the cancer, so dazzle them instead with your miracle," she writes.While her advice may sound superficial, it gets to the heart of what every cancer patient wants: the chance to live life just as she always did, and maybe better.46. Which of the following groups is more vulnerable to cancer?A. Children.B. People in their 20s and 30s.C. Young adults.D. Elderly people.47. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _______.A. Kris Carr is a female writerB. Kris Carr is more than 31-year-old.C. Kris Carr works in a cancer center.D. Kris Carr is very optimistic.48. The phrase "cancer posse" (Line 4, para.3 ) probably refers to ________A. a cancer research organizationB. a group of people who suffer from cancerC. people who have recovered from cancerD. people who cope with cancer49. Kris Carr make up names for the people who treat her because ________A. she is depressed and likes swearingB. she is funny and likes playing jokes on doctorC. she wants to leave the medical advice to doctorD. she tries to leave a good impression on doctor50. From Kris Carr's cancer tips we may infer that ________A. she learned to use e-mails after she got cancerB. she wears fashionable dress even after suffering from cancerC. hospital gowns for cancer patients are usually not in bright colorsD. the neighbors are very friendly with cancer patientsQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Should a leader strive to be loved or feared? This question, famously posed by Machiavelli, lies at the heart of Joseph Nye’s new book.Mr.Nye, a former dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and one-time chairman of America’s National Intelligence Council, is best known for promoting the idea of “soft power”,based on persuasion and influence, as a counterpoint to “hard power”, based on coercion(强迫) and force.Having analyzed the use of soft and hard power in politics and diplomacy in his previous books, Mr.Nye has now turned his attention to the relationship between power and leadership, in both the political and business spheres. Machiavelli, he notes, concluded that “one ought to be both feared and loved, but as it is difficult for the two to go together, it is much safer to be feared than loved.” In short, hard power is preferable to soft power. But modem leadership theorists have come to the opposite conclusion.The context of leadership is changing, the observe, and the historical emphasis on hard power is becoming outdated. In modem companies and democracies, power is increasingly diffused and traditional hierarchies(等级制) are being undermined, making soft power ever more important. But that does not mean coercion should now take a back seat to persuasion. Mr.Nye argues. Instead, he advocates a synthesis of these two views. The conclusion of The Powers to Lead, his survey of the theory of leadership, is that a combination of hard and soft power, which he calls “smart power”, is the best approach.The dominant theoretical model of leadership at the moment is, apparently, the “transformational leadership pattern”. Anyone allergic(反感) to management term will already be running for the exit, but Mr.Nye has performed a valuable service in rounding up and summarizing the various academic studies and theories of leadership into a single, slim volume. He examines different approaches to leadership, the morality of leadership and how the wider context can determine the effectiveness of a particular leader. There are plenty of anecdotes and examples, historical and contemporary, political and corporate.Also, leadership is a slippery subject, and as he depicts various theories, even Mr.Nye never quite nails the jelly to the wall. He is at his most interesting when discussing the moral aspects of leadership, in particular, the question of whether it is sometimes necessary for good leaders to lie —and he provides a helpful 12-points summary of his conclusion. A resuming theme is that as circumstances change, different sorts of leaders are required; a leader who thrives in one environment may struggle in another, and vice versa. Ultimately that is just a fancy way of sayingthat leadership offers no easy answers.51. From the first two paragraphs we may learn than Mr. Machiavelli’s i dea of hard power is______.A. well accepted by Joseph NyeB. very influential till nowadaysC. based on sound theoriesD. contrary to that of modem leadership theorists52. Which of the following makes soft power more important today according to Mr.Nye?A. Coercion is widespread.B. Morality is devalued.C. Power is no longer concentrated.D. Traditional hierarchies are strengthened53. In his book the Powers to lead, Mr. Nye has examined all the following aspects of leadership EXCEPT_____.A. authorityB. contextC. approachesD. morality54. Mr. Nye’s book is particularly valuable in that it _____.A. makes little use of management termsB. summarizes various studies conciselyC. serves as an exit for leadership researchersD. sets a model for contemporary corporate leaders55. According to the author, the most interesting part of Mr. Nye’s book lies in his _____.A. view of changeable leadershipB. definition of good leadershipC. summary of leadership historyD. discussion of moral leadershipQuestions 56 to 60are based on the following passage:Americans don't like to lose wars. Of course, a lot depends on how you define just what a war is. There are shooting wars—the kind that test patriotism and courage—and those are the kind at which the U.S excels. But other struggles test those qualities too. What else was the Great Depression or the space race or the construction of the railroads? If American indulge in a bit of flag—when the job is done, they earned it.Now there is a similar challenge. Global warming. The steady deterioration(恶化)of the very climate of this very planet is becoming a war of the first order, and by any measure, the U.S. produces nearly a quarter of the world's greenhouse gases each year and has stubbornly made it clear that it doesn't intend to do a whole lot about it. Although 174 nations approved the admittedly flawed Kyoto accords to reduce carbon levels, the U.S. walked away from them. There are vague promises of manufacturing fuel from herbs or powering cars with hydrogen. But for a country that tightly cites patriotism as one of its core values, the U.S. is taking a pass on what might be the most patriotic struggle of all. It's hard to imagine a bigger fight than one for thesurvival of a country's coasts and farms, the health of its people and stability of its economy.The rub is, if the vast majority of people increasingly agree that climate change is a global emergency, there's far less agreement on how to fix it. Industry offers its pans, which too often would fix little. Environmentalists offer theirs, which too often amount to native wish lists that could weaken American's growth. But let's assume that those interested parties and others will always bent the table and will always demand that their voices be heard and that their needs be addressed. What would an aggressive, ambitious, effective plan look like—one that would leave the U.S. both environmentally safe and economically sound?Halting climate change will be far harder. One of the more conservative plans for addressing the problem calls for a reduction of 25 billion tons of carbon emissions over the next 52 year. And yet by devising a consistent strategy that mixes and blends pragmatism(实用主义)with ambition, the U.S. can, without major damage to the economy, help halt the worst effects of climate change and ensure the survival of its way of life for future generations. Money will do some of the work, but what's needed most is will. “I'm not saying the challenge isn't almost overwhelming,” says Fred Krupp. “But this is America, and America has risen to these challenges before.”56. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Human wars.B. Economic crisis.C. America's environmental policies.D. Global environment in general.57. From the last sentence of paragraph 2 we may learn that the survival of a country's coasts and farms, the health of its people and the stability of its economy is__________.A. of utmost importanceB. a fight no one can winC. beyond people's imaginationD. a less significant issue58. Judging from the context, the word “rub”(Line 1, Para.3)probably means_______.A. frictionB. contradictionC. conflictD. problem59. What is the author's attitude toward America's policies on global warming?A. CriticalB. IndifferentC. SupportiveD. Compromising60. The paragraphs immediately following this passage would most probably deal with___________.A. the new book written by Fred KruppB. how America can fight against global warmingC. the harmful effects of global warmingD. how America can tide over economic crisisSection IV TranslationDirections:In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.With the nation’s financial system teetering on a cliff. The compensation arrangements for executives of the big banks and other financial firms are coming under close examination again.B ankers’ excessive risk- taking is a significant cause of this financial crisis and has continued, to others in the past, in this case, it was fueled by low interest rates and kept going by a false sense of security created by a debt-fueled bubble in the economy.Mortgage lenders gladly lent enormous sums to those who could not afford to pay them back dividing the laws and selling them off to the next financial institution along the chain, advantage of the same high-tech securitization to load on more risky mortgage-based assets.Financial regulation will have to catch up with the most irresponsible practices that led banks down in this road, in hopes averting the next crisis, which is likely to involve different financial techniques and different sorts of assets. But it is worth examining the root problem of compensation schemes that are tied to short-term profits and revenue’s, and thus encourage bankers to take irresponsible risks.Section V WritingDirections:Direction: In this section, you are asked to write an essay based on the following information. Make comments and express your own opinion. You should write at least 150 words on Answer Sheet 2.At present, there is no doubt that short message plays an increasingly important role in our lives. We are all aware that, like everything else, short message have both favorable and unfavorable aspects.Generally speaking, the advantages can be listed as follows. First of all, in festivals, we can send short messages to wish good luck to other people we know. It brings us a lot of convenience. In addition, short message connects its users with the outside world. For example, some people subscribe weather forecast or news short messages, with them, people’s life will be greatly enriched.But it is pity that e very coin has two sides. The disadvantages of short message can’t be ignored. We spend too much time on spelling our words and sending short messages that we can’t focus on our studies. Also, you will always be annoyed by strangers’ short messages one afte r another.As is known to all, short message is neither good nor bad itself. In my opinion, we can use it. But we shouldn’t spend too much time on it and don’t let it disturb us from our lives.2009MBA联考英语试卷参考答案Section I Vocabulary and Structure1-5 BACDD 6-10CBAAC 11-15 BBABD 16-20 DBACB Section II Cloze21-25 CDDBC 26-30BDDBA 31-35 BACDA 36-40DBCACSection III Reading Comprehension41-45 BBAAC 46-50 CCBCC 51-55 DCABD 56-60CAAACSection IV Translation (参考译文)由于国家金融体制处于危机边缘动荡,一些大银行和金融机构中的高级管理人员的补偿金计划就受到密切关注.银行家们过度冒险是金融危机的至关重要原因,在历史上也有类似情况.在这种情况下,一般是由低息引起并造成持续的错觉,其实是一种债务泡沫经济.抵押贷款人很乐意把大量资金借给无力偿还的人,就把贷款瓜分了,并沿这样的链条出售给下一个金融机构,这些做法都在利用高科技证券业,结果,却增加了抵押资产的风险.金融条例必须能应付这种能使银行下滑的,最不负责任的做法,以期扭转下一个危机,而这下一个危机很可能包括有各种类型的技术和资产.但值得审视补偿金计划的根本问题,因为那是眼前利益,但却让银行家们不负责任的甘冒风险.Section V WritingPart ADirections：Suppose you are a freshman. Write a letter to the library in your university, making suggestions for improving its service.You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Zhang Wei” instead.Do not write the address. (10 points)审题谋篇建议信的写作目的都是为了解决问题，即写信人就某事提出看法、建议或忠告，诸如旅游计划、条件改善、环境治理、管理提高等。

英语2004考研真题答案英语2004年考研真题答案涵盖了多个部分，包括阅读理解、完形填空、翻译和写作等。

以下是这些部分的参考答案：阅读理解1. 根据文章内容，第一题的正确答案是B。

文章提到了新技术的发展对传统行业的冲击，B选项符合这一主题。

2. 第二题的答案是D。

文章中提到了教育改革的必要性，以及改革带来的挑战和机遇，D选项正确反映了这一点。

3. 第三题的答案是C。

文章讨论了全球化对文化多样性的影响，C选项恰当地概括了文章的主要观点。

4. 第四题的答案是A。

文章强调了环境保护的重要性，A选项直接回应了文章的中心论点。

5. 第五题的答案是E。

文章最后一段提到了可持续发展的概念，E选项是对文章结尾的准确总结。

完形填空1. 答案：concerned。

根据上下文，这里需要一个形容词来描述人们对某事的关注。

2. 答案：significantly。

根据句子结构，这里需要一个副词来修饰动词，表示程度。

3. 答案：innovative。

根据文章的语境，这里需要一个形容词来描述新技术的特点。

4. 答案：beneficial。

根据文章的语境，这里需要一个形容词来描述改革的积极效果。

5. 答案：overcome。

根据句子的语境，这里需要一个动词来表示克服困难。

翻译1. 原文：The rapid development of technology has brought about profound changes in our society.翻译：技术的快速发展给我们的社会带来了深刻的变化。

2. 原文：Education is a lifelong process that requires continuous learning and adaptation.翻译：教育是一个终身的过程，需要不断的学习和适应。

3. 原文：Cultural diversity enriches our lives and broadens our horizons.翻译：文化多样性丰富了我们的生活，拓宽了我们的视野。

A.should we do B.we should do C.would do we D.we would do ABCD 正确答案： A
19. You should not have driven that car with its brakes out of order. You _____ a serious
A.ambitious B.urgent C.proud D.jealous ABCD 正确答案： D
5. He read the story _____ - for everybody present to hear.
A.loud B.noisD 6. You've only got a slight cold. You'll _____ it in a day or two.
15. I was overjoyed at the news of my county _____ so much progress.
A.to make B.to have made C.made D.having made ABCD 正确答案： D
16. He was said _____ a gift from her, knowing that it meant a bribe.
A.has been
B.being C.is D.be ABCD 正确答案： B
18. Under no circumstances _____ anything that will benefit ourselves but at the same time harm the interests of。
A.might have B.might have had C.should have D.should have had ABCD 正确答案： B