1994年考研英语真题阅读理解精读笔记

Although we focus on the needs of exceptional children, we find ourselves describing their environment as well. While the leading actor on the stage captures our attention, we are aware of the importance of the supporting players and the scenery of the play itself. Both the family and the society in which exceptional children live are often the key to their growth and development. And it is in the public schools that we find the full expression of society's understanding —the knowledge, hopes, and fears that are passed on to the next generation.Education in any society is a mirror of that society. In that mirror we can see the strengths, the weaknesses, the hopes, the prejudices, and the central values of the culture itself. The great interest in exceptional children shown in public education over the past three decades indicates the strong feeling in our society that all citizens, whatever their special conditions, deserve the opportunity to fully develop their capabilities."All men are created equal." We've heard it many times, but it still has important meaning for education in a democratic society. Although the phrase was used by this country's founders to denote equality before the law, it has also been interpreted to mean equality of opportunity. That concept implies educational opportunity for all children — the right of each child to receive help in learning to the limits of his or her capacity, whether that capacity be small or great. Recent court decisions have confirmed the right of all children — disabled or not — to an appropriate education, and have ordered that public schools take the necessary steps to provide that education. In response, schools are modifying their programs, adapting instruction to children who are exceptional, to those who cannot profit substantially from regular programs.59. In paragrah 2, the author cites the example of the leading actor on the stage to show that ________.[A] the growth of exceptional children has much to do with their family and the society[B] exceptional children are more influenced by their families than normal children are[C] exceptional children are the key interest of the family and society[D] the needs of the society weigh much heavier than the needs of the exceptional children60. The reason that the exceptional children receive so much concern in education is that ________.[A] they are expected to be leaders of the society[B] they might become a burden of the society[C] they should fully develop their potentials[D] disabled children deserve special consideration61. This passage mainly deals with ________.[A] the differences of children in their learning capabilities[B] the definition of exceptional children in modern society[C] the special educational programs for exceptional children[D] the necessity of adapting education to exceptional children62. From this passage we learn that the educational concern for exceptional children ________.[A] is now enjoying legal support[B] disagrees with the tradition of the country[C] was clearly stated by the country's founders[D] will exert great influence over court decisions重点词汇：denote （v.表示）即de+note，de-向下，note 记录，“记录下来”→表示。

（1994）Text1核心词汇：1. market-oriented（以市场为导向的）←market市场+orient定位+ed形容词后缀。

2. embrace （v.拥抱；包含）即em+brace，em-（=in），brace词根“手臂”，故“使在手臂里”→拥抱→引申为“包含”。

brace作单词意为“v.支撑n.支柱”3. coupled with 与……相结合；bid up 哄抬物价；gain control over 获得对……的控制。

难句剖析：难句1：The American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most.这是一个有定语从句和宾语从句的复杂句。

首先要抓住的核心句为The American economic system is organized around a... economy，economy前面的定语在开始阅读时可以不看。

在economy后面是一个以in which引导的定语从句in which consumers largely determine，而这个从句中又有一个宾语从句what shall be produced。

在定语从句中又有一个by引导的分词结构spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most作状语，说明消费者是如何决定应生产何种产品，而这个方式状语中又有一个定语从句that they want most。

考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--1994年part4Part Four"I have great confidence that by the end of the decade we'll know in vast detail how cancer cells arise," says microbiologist Robert Weinberg, an expert on cancer. "But ," he cautions, "some people have the idea that once one understands the causes, the cure will rapidly follow. Consider Pasteur. He discovered the causes of many kinds of infections, but it was fifty or sixty years before cures were available."This year, 50 percent of the 910,000 people who suffer from cancer will survive at least five years. In the year 2000, the National Cancer Institute estimates, that figure will be 75 percent. For some skin cancers, the five-year survival rate is as high as 90 percent. But other survival statistics are still discouraging - 13 percent for lung cancer, and 2 percent for cancer of the pancreas（胰腺）。

1994 Passage 2One hundred and thirteen million Americans have at least one bank-issued credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the country, and even abroad, and they make many banking services available as well. More and more of these credit cards can be read automatically , making it possible to withdraw or deposit money in scattered locations, whether or not the local branch bank is open. For many of us, the "cashless society" is not on the horizon — it's already here.While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales. They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This information allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then be made. At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most efficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly. And they also identify preferred customers for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer-analyzed marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, which to develop for the future, and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself.Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better and more efficient services to consumers through the use of computers.55. According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to ________.[A] withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishes[B] obtain more convenient services than other people do[C] enjoy greater trust from the storekeeper[D] cash money wherever he wishes to56. From the last sentence of the first paragraph we learn that ________.[A] in the future all the Americans will use credit cards[B] credit cards are mainly used in the United State today[C] nowadays many Americans do not pay in cash[D] it is now more convenient to use credit cards than before57. The phrase "ring up sales" (line 2, paragraph 2) most probably means "________".[A] make an order of goods[B] record sales on a cash register[C] call the sales manager[D] keep track of the goods in stock58. What is this passage mainly about?[A] Approaches to the commercial use of computers.[B] Conveniences brought about by computers in business.[C] Significance of automation in commercial enterprises.[D] Advantages of credit cards in business.重点词汇：deposit （v.n.存放；储蓄；沉淀）即de+pos+it，de-向下，pos 词根“放”，it 后缀，“放下它”。

1994年考研英语阅读解析The 1994 Postgraduate Entrance English Exam, known forits challenging reading comprehension section, tested the candidates' ability to understand complex texts, extract information, and infer meanings from various contexts. This analysis will delve into the structure, themes, andstrategies that can be employed to tackle such a section effectively.Structure and Format:The reading comprehension section typically consisted of several passages, each followed by a set of questions. These passages could range from academic texts to more general interest articles, covering a wide array of topics such as science, literature, history, and current events.Themes and Topics:In 1994, the themes were diverse, aiming to assess a candidate's broad understanding of English in different contexts. Topics could include scientific breakthroughs, analyses of historical events, or discussions on socio-economic issues. The passages were often dense withinformation and required careful reading to grasp the nuances.Question Types:Questions in the reading comprehension section could beof various types, including but not limited to:1. Factual Recall: Asking for specific information fromthe text.2. Inference Questions: Requiring candidates to infer the author's intent or the implications of the information provided.3. Vocabulary-in-Context: Testing the understanding of words based on their usage in the passage.4. Main Idea or Thesis: Identifying the central argumentor theme of the passage.5. Purpose of the Text: Determining why the text was written or the author's purpose.Strategies for Success:1. Pre-reading: Skim through the passages to get ageneral idea of the content and structure before diving into the questions.2. Active Reading: Engage with the text by underliningkey points, noting down summaries, and identifying the main ideas of each paragraph.3. Question-Answer Approach: Read each question carefully and refer back to the text to locate the relevant information.Avoid making assumptions that are not supported by the text.4. Inference and Deduction: Practice making logical deductions based on the evidence provided in the passage. This is particularly important for inference questions.5. Time Management: Allocate your time wisely. Complex questions should not consume too much time, and it'sessential to leave some time for reviewing your answers.Common Pitfalls:1. Misreading Questions: Ensure you understand what is being asked before you start searching for the answer in the text.2. Overlooking Details: Details are crucial in reading comprehension. Missing a single word can lead to a wrong interpretation.3. Time Pressure: Do not let the clock dictate your pace. It's better to take a little more time to ensure accuracy than to rush and make mistakes.Conclusion:The 1994 Postgraduate Entrance English Exam reading comprehension section was a rigorous assessment of a candidate's English proficiency. By employing effective strategies, understanding the structure and types of questions, and avoiding common pitfalls, candidates canimprove their performance in similar sections of the exam. It is also a reminder of the importance of a well-rounded approach to language learning, where reading is not just about decoding words but also about understanding the deeper meanings and nuances of the text.。

1994 Passage 5Discoveries in science and technology are thought by "untaught minds" to come in blinding flashes or as the result of dramatic accidents. Sir Alexander Fleming did not, as legend would have it, look at the mold on a piece of cheese and get the idea for penicillin there and then. He experimented with antibacterial substances for nine years before he made his discovery. Inventions and innovations almost always come out of laborious trial and error. Innovation is like soccer; even the best players miss the goal and have their shots blocked much more frequently than they score.The point is that the players who score most are the ones who take the most shots at the goal — and so it goes with innovation in any field of activity. The prime difference between innovators and others is one of approach. Everybody gets ideas, but innovators work consciously on theirs, and they follow them through until they prove practicable or otherwise. What ordinary people see as fanciful abstractions, professional innovators see as solid possibilities."Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done," wrote Rudolph Flesch, a language authority. This accounts for our reaction to seemingly simple innovations like plastic garbage bags and suitcases on wheels that make life more convenient: "How come nobody thought of that before?"The creative approach begins with the proposition that nothing is as it appears. Innovators will not accept that there is only one way to do anything. Faced with getting from A to B, the average person will automatically set out on the best-known and apparently simplest route. The innovator will search for alternate courses, which may prove easier in the long run and are bound to be more interesting and challenging even if they lead to dead ends.Highly creative individuals really do march to a different drummer.67. What does the author probably mean by "untaught mind" in the first paragraph?[A] A person ignorant of the hard work involved in experimentation.[B] A citizen of a society that restricts personal creativity.[C] A person who has had no education.[D] An individual who often comes up with new ideas by accident.68. According to the author, what distinguishes innovators from non-innovators?[A] The variety of ideas they have.[B] The intelligence they possess.[C] The way they deal with problems.[D] The way they present their findings.69. The author quotes Rudolph Flesch in Paragraph 3 because ________.[A] Rudolph Flesch is the best-known expert in the study of human creativity[B] the quotation strengthens the assertion that creative individuals look for new ways of doing things[C] the reader is familiar with Rudolph Flesch's point of view[D] the quotation adds a new idea to the information previously presented70. The phrase "march to a different drummer" (the last line of the passage) suggests that highly creative individuals are ________.[A] diligent in pursuing their goals[B] reluctant to follow common ways of doing things[C] devoted to the progress of science[D] concerned about the advance of society科学技术上的发明创造被“不知内情者”看做灵感的眩目闪现或戏剧性事件的结果。

考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--1994年part3Part ThreeExceptional children are different in some significant way from others of the same age. For these children to develop to their full adult potential, their education must be adapted to those differences.Although we focus on the needs of exceptional children, we find ourselves describing their environment as well. While the leading actor on the stage captures our attention, we are aware of the importance of the supporting players and the scenery of the play itself. Both the family and the society in which exceptional children live are often the key to their growth and development. And it is in the public schools that we find the full expression of society's understanding - the knowledge, hopes, and fears that are passed on to the next generation.Education in any society is a mirror of that society. In that mirror we can see the strengths, the weaknesses, the hopes, the prejudices, and the central values of the culture itself. The great interest in exceptional children shown in public education over the past three decades indicates the strong feeling in our society that all citizens, whatever their special conditions, deserve the opportunity to fully develop their capabilities."All men are created equal." We've heard it many times, but it still has important meaning for education in a democratic society. Although the phrase was used by this country's founders to denote equality before the law, it has also been interpreted to mean equality of opportunity. That concept implies educational opportunity for all children - the right of each child to receive help in learning to the limits of his or her capacity, whether that capacity be small or great. Recent court decisionshave confirmed the right of all children - disabled or not - to an appropriate education, and have ordered that public schools take the necessary step to provide that education. In response, schools are modifying their programs, adapting instruction to children who are exceptional, to those who cannot profit substantially from regular programs.9. In Paragraph 2, the author cites the example of the leading actor on the stage to show that ____.[A] the growth of exceptional children has much to do with their family and the society[B] exceptional children are more influenced by their families than normal children are[C] exceptional children are the key interest of the family and society[D] the needs of the society weigh much heavier than the needs of the exceptional children10. The reason that the exceptional children receive so much concern in education is that ____.[A] they are expected to be leaders of the society[B] they might become a burden of the society[C] they should fully develop their potentials[D] disabled children deserve special consideration11. This passage mainly deals with ____.[A] the differences of children in their learning capabilities[B] the definition of exceptional children in modern society[C] the special educational programs for exceptional children[D] the necessity of adapting education to exceptional children12. From this passage we learn that the educational concern for exceptional children ____.[A] is now enjoying legal support[B] disagrees with the tradition of the country[C] was clearly stated by the country's founders[D] will exert great influence over court decisionsUnit 1（1994）Part 3重点词汇：1．denote（v.表示）即de+note，de-向下，note记录，"记录下来"→表示。

1994 Passage 5Discoveries in science and technology are thought by "untaught minds" to come in blinding flashes or as the result of dramatic accidents. Sir Alexander Fleming did not, as legend would have it, look at the mold on a piece of cheese and get the idea for penicillin there and then. He experimented with antibacterial substances for nine years before he made his discovery. Inventions and innovations almost always come out of laborious trial and error. Innovation is like soccer; even the best players miss the goal and have their shots blocked much more frequently than they score.The point is that the players who score most are the ones who take the most shots at the goal —and so it goes with innovation in any field of activity. The prime difference between innovators and others is one of approach. Everybody gets ideas, but innovators work consciously on theirs, and they follow them through until they prove practicable or otherwise. What ordinary people see as fanciful abstractions, professional innovators see as solid possibilities."Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done," wrote Rudolph Flesch, a language authority. This accounts for our reaction to seemingly simple innovations like plastic garbage bags and suitcases on wheels that make life more convenient: "How come nobody thought of that before?"The creative approach begins with the proposition that nothing is as it appears. Innovators will not accept that there is only one way to do anything. Faced with getting from A to B, the average person will automatically set out on the best-known and apparently simplest route. The innovator will search for alternate courses, which may prove easier in the long run and are bound to be more interesting and challenging even if they lead to dead ends.Highly creative individuals really do march to a different drummer.67. What does the author probably mean by "untaught mind" in the first paragraph?[A] A person ignorant of the hard work involved in experimentation.[B] A citizen of a society that restricts personal creativity.[C] A person who has had no education.[D] An individual who often comes up with new ideas by accident.68. According to the author, what distinguishes innovators from non-innovators?[A] The variety of ideas they have.[B] The intelligence they possess.[C] The way they deal with problems.[D] The way they present their findings.69. The author quotes Rudolph Flesch in Paragraph 3 because ________.[A] Rudolph Flesch is the best-known expert in the study of human creativity[B] the quotation strengthens the assertion that creative individuals look for new ways of doing things[C] the reader is familiar with Rudolph Flesch's point of view[D] the quotation adds a new idea to the information previously presented70. The phrase "march to a different drummer" (the last line of the passage) suggests that highly creative individuals are ________.[A] diligent in pursuing their goals[B] reluctant to follow common ways of doing things[C] devoted to the progress of science[D] concerned about the advance of society科学技术上的发明创造被“不知内情者”看做灵感的眩目闪现或戏剧性事件的结果。

1994年考研英语真题精解精析1994年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题按照《1994年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语考试大纲（非英语专业）》要求命制，体现了《大纲》的考核目标、形式和内容。

1994年试题题型与1993年相比，题型发生了很大的变化，“语法结构与词汇”分为3个部分进行考察：语法选择题、语法辩错题及词汇题。

题量减少了5题，计分也相应地减少。

总体难度方面，各部分都较1993年略有增加。

SectionⅠCloze Test【文章综述】本文讲述了语言中最小单位单词的选词问题，恰当的选词可以消除交流障碍，不慎重的词语却会造成误会。

【英汉对照】41.A.of(……的)B.at(在……点)C.for(为了)D.on(在……上)42.A.inaccessible(无法获得的) B.timely(及时地)C.likely(可能地)D.invalid(无用的)43.A.encourages(鼓励)B.prevents(阻止)C.destroys(破坏)D.offers(给予)44.A.pass out(昏倒，分发)B.take away(拿走，带走)C.back up(备份，储备)D.stir up(激励，刺激)45.A.who(指代人)B.as(正如)C.which(指代无)D.what(所……的)46.A.Moreover(而且，此外)B.However(然而)C.Preliminarily(初步地)D.Unexpectedly(意外地)47.A.that(那)B.It(它)C.so(所以)D.this(这)48.A.speech(讲话)B.sense(感觉)C.message(信息)D.meaning(意思)49.A.obscure(模糊的)B.difficult(困难的)C.impossible(不可能的)D.unable(无能的)50.A.case(事例，案例)B.means(方式)C.method(方法)D.way(方法)【核心词汇】b reakdown['breikdaun]n.崩溃；衰竭；（关系、计划或讨论等的）中断，（机械）破损，故障；垮台，破裂（break+down下→崩溃）comprehension[7kCmpri5henFEn]a.理解（力）,领悟；包含，包含力（comprehend（d）+sion 名词后缀）eliminate[i'limineit]vt.除去;淘汰;排（删,消）除;削减（人员）,杀掉，干掉（e出+limin+ate动词后缀→出门槛→删除）interfere[,intə'fiə]v.（in）干涉,干预;介入,（with）妨碍,打扰（inter相互+fer带来+e动词后缀→干涉）reception[ri5sepFEn]n.接待,招待会;接收,接受,接收效果,欢迎,欢迎会;接待处（re再+cept拿+ion名词后缀→接受）transmission[trAnz5miFEn]n.播送,发射;传动,传送，传播；传动装置，变速器（trans跨越＋miss+ion名词后缀→传送过去）transmit[trænz'mit]vt.传输＆导；转送；发射，播送，广播；传播，传染；传导vi.发射信号；发报（trans跨越＋mit→送过去→传达）utmost[5QtmEust]a.最远的;极度的；极端的n.极限,极度,最大可能【超纲词汇】inaccurate[in'ækjurət]a.错误的indefinite[in'definət]adj.不确定的；模糊的；无限的unfavorable[5Qn5feivErEbl]adj.不宜的；令人不快的；不顺利的【常用词组】break down分解；发生故障；失败；毁掉；制服interfere with干扰，干涉；触动或弄坏；乱动；与……抵触【答案与详解】41.答案→A考点→介词词组解题技巧→本文第一句提出，对于语言来说，首先可以讨论的最小单位是单词。

1994 Text 1Paragraph 11、The American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most. 美国的经济体制是在基本上由私营企业组成并以市场为导向的经济基础上建立起来的。

在这个经济体制里，需要生产什么主要是由消费者在市场上花钱购买他们最需要的商品和服务决定的。

1.1 organize英/ˈɔ:gənaɪz/ 美/ɔrɡənˌaɪz/vi. 组织起来；成立组织vt. 组织；使有系统化；给予生机；组织成立工会等1.2 basically英/'beɪsɪk(ə)lɪ/ 美/'besɪkli/adv. 主要地，基本上1.3 oriented英/'ɔːrɪentɪd/ 美/'orɪɛntɪd/v. 调整；使朝向（orient的过去分词）；确定…的方位adj. 导向的；定向的；以…为方向的1.4 determine英/dɪ'tɜːmɪn/ 美/dɪ'tɝmɪn/v. （使）下决心，（使）做出决定vt. 决定，确定；判定，判决；限定vi. 确定；决定；判决，终止；[主用于法律]了结，终止，结束2、Private businessmen, striving to make profits, produce these goods and services in competition with other businessmen; and the profit motive, operating under competitive pressures, largely determines how these goods and services are produced. 为了获取利润，私有企业主之间互相竞争，来生产这些产品和提供这些服务。

1994P a s s a g e4 "Ihavegreatconfidencethatbytheendofthedecadewe'llknowinvastdetailhowcancercellsarise,"saysmicrobiologistRobertW ei nberg,anexpertoncancer."But,"hecautions,"somepeoplemayhavetheideathatonceoneunderstandsthecauses,thecurewillr apidlyfollow.ConsiderPasteur.Hediscoveredthecausesofmanykindsof infection s,butitwasfiftyorsixtyyearsbeforecureswer eavailable."Thisyear,50percentofthe910000peoplewhosufferfromcancerwillsurviveatleastfiveyears.Intheyear2000,theNationalCance rInstituteestimates,thatfigurewillbe75percent.Forsomeskincancers,thefive-yearsurvivalrateisashighas90percent.Butothe rsurvivalstatisticsarestilldiscouraging—13percentforlungcancer,and2percentforcancerofthe pancreas. Withasmanyas120varietiesinexistence,discoveringhowcancerworksisnoteasy.Theresearchersmadegreatprogressintheeaact[B]重点词汇：infection（in+fect+ion，in-在内，fect词根“做”，面起作效的），2002年T ext1。

1994 Passage 4"I have great confidence that by the end of the decade we'll know in vast detail how cancer cells arise," says microbiologist Robert Weinberg, an expert on cancer. "But," he cautions, "some people may have the idea that once one understands the causes, the cure will rapidly follow. Consider Pasteur. He discovered the causes of many kinds of infection s, but it was fifty or sixty years before cures were available."This year, 50 percent of the 910000 people who suffer from cancer will survive at least five years. In the year 2000, the National Cancer Institute estimates, that figure will be 75 percent. For some skin cancers, the five-year survival rate is as high as 90 percent. But other survival statistics are still discouraging — 13 percent for lung cancer, and 2 percent for cancer of the pancreas.With as many as 120 varieties in existence, discovering how cancer works is not easy. The researchers made great progress in the early 1970s, when they discovered that oncogene s, which are cancer-causing genes, are inactive in normal cells. Anything from cosmic rays to radiation to diet may activate a dormant oncogene, but how remains unknown. If several oncogenes are driven into action, the cell, unable to turn them off, becomes cancerous.The exact mechanisms involved are still mysterious, but the likelihood that many cancers are initiated at the level of genes suggests that we will never prevent all cancers. "Changes are a normal part of the evolutionary process," says oncologist William Hayward. Environmental factors can never be totally eliminated; as Hayward points out, "We can't prepare a medicine against cosmic rays."The prospects for cure, though still distant, are brighter ."First, we need to understand how the normal cell controls itself. Second, we have to determine whether there are a limited number of genes in cells which are always responsible for at least part of the trouble. If we can understand how cancer works, we can counteract its action."63. The example of Pasteur in the passage is used to ________.[A] predict that the secret of cancer will be disclosed in a decade[B] indicate that the prospects for curing cancer are bright[C] prove that cancer will be cured in fifty to sixty years[D] warn that there is still a long way to go before cancer can be conquered64. The author implies that by the year 2000, ________.[A] there will be a drastic rise in the five-year survival rate of skin-cancer patients[B] 90 percent of the skin-cancer patients today will still be living[C] the survival statistics will be fairly even among patients with various cancers[D] there won't be a drastic increase of survival rate of all cancer patients65. Oncogenes are cancer-causing genes ________.[A] that are always in operation in a healthy person[B] which remain unharmful so long as they are not activated[C] that can be driven out of normal cells[D] which normal cell can't turn off66. The word "dormant' in the third paragraph most probably means ________.[A] dead[B] ever-present[C] inactive[D] potential重点词汇：infection （传染；感染）即in+fect+ion，in-在内，fect词根“做”，-ion名词后缀，“在里面起作用”→感染；动词形式为infect←in+fect。

1994 年试题与分析Section ⅠUse of EnglishThe first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is 1 the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of 2 breakdown is in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words __3 a meeting of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may ___4 unfavorable reactions in the listener 5 interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. 6__, inaccurate or indefinite words may make ___7 difficult for the listener to understand the 8 which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be 9 to explain or describe in a 10 that can be understood by his listeners.1. [A] of [B] at [C] for [D] on2. [A] inaccessible [B] timely [C] likely [D] invalid3. [A] encourages [B] prevents [C] destroys [D] offers4. [A] pass out [B] take away [C] back up [D] stir up5. [A] who [B] as [C] which [D] what6. [A] Moreover [B] However [C] Preliminarily [D] Unexpectedly7. [A] that [B] it [C] so [D] this8. [A] speech [B] sense [C] message [D] meaning9. [A] obscure [B] difficult [C] impossible [D] unable10. [A] case [B] means [C] method [D] way一、文章结构总体分析语言中的首要的以及最小的单位是单词。

考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--1994年part1Unit 1Part OneThe American economic system is organized around a basically private-enterprise, market-oriented economy in which consumers largely determine what shall be produced by spending their money in the marketplace for those goods and services that they want most. Private businessmen, striving to make profits, produce these goods and services in competition with other businessmen; and the profit motive, operating under competitive pressures, largely determines how these goods and services are produced. Thus, in the American economic system it is the demand of individual consumers, coupled with the desire of businessmen to maximize profits and the desire of individuals to maximize their incomes, that together determine what shall be produced and how resources are used to produce it.An important factor in a market-oriented economy is that mechanism by which consumer demands can be expressed and responded to by producers. In the American economy, this mechanism is provided by a price system, a process in which prices rise and fall in response to relative demands of consumers and supplies offered by seller-producers. If the product is in short supply relative to the demand, the price will be bid up and some consumers will be eliminated from the market. If, on the other hand, producing more of a commodity results in reducing its cost, this will tend to increase the supply offered by seller-producers, which in turn will lower the price and permit more consumers to buy the product. Thus, price is the regulating mechanism in the American economic system.The important factor in a private-enterprise economy is that individual are allowed to own productive resources （private property）, and they are permitted to hire labor, gain control over natural resources, and produce goods and services for sale at a profit. In the American economy, the concept of private property embraces not only the ownership of productive resources but also certain rights, including the right to determine the price of a product or to make a free contract with another private individual.1. In Lines 8-9, Para. 1,"the desire of individuals to maximize their incomes" means ____.[A] Americans are never satisfied with their incomes[B] Americans tend to overstate their incomes[C] Americans want to have their incomes increased[D] Americans want to increase the purchasing power of their incomes2. The first two sentences in the second paragraph tell us that ____.[A] producers can satisfy the consumers by mechanized production[B] consumers can express their demands through producers[C] producers decide the prices of products[D] supply and demand regulate prices3. According to the passage, a private-enterprise economy is characterized by ____.[A] private property and rights concerned[B] manpower and natural resources control[C] ownership of productive resources[D] free contracts and prices4.The passage is mainly about ____.[A] how American goods are produced[B] how American consumers buy their goods[C] how American economic system works[D] how American businessmen make their profitsPart 1重点词汇：market-oriented（以市场为导向的）←market市场+orient定位+ed形容词后缀。

考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--1994年part5Part FiveDiscoveries in science and technology are thought by "untaught minds" to come in blinding flashes or as the result of dramatic accidents. Sir Alexander Fleming did not, as legend would have it, look at the mold （霉）on a piece of cheese and get the idea for penicillin there and then. He experimented with antibacterial substances for nine years before he made his discovery. Inventions and innovations almost always come out of laborious trial and error. Innovation is like soccer; even the best players miss the goal and have their shots blocked much more frequently than they score.The point is that the players who score most are the ones who take the most shots at the goal - and so it goes with innovation in any field of activity. The prime difference between innovators and others is one of approach. Everybody gets ideas, but innovators work consciously on theirs, and they follow them through until they prove practicable or otherwise. What ordinary people see as fanciful abstractions, professional innovators see as solid possibilities."Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done," wrote Rudolph Flesch, a language authority. This accounts for our reaction to seemingly simple innovations like plastic garbage bags and suitcases on wheels that make life more convenient: "How come nobody thought of that before?"The creative approach begins with the proposition that nothing is as it appears. Innovators will not accept that there is only one way to do anything. Faced with getting from A to B, the average person will automatically set out on the best-known and apparently simplest route. The innovator will search for alternate courses, whichmay prove easier in the long run and are bound to be more interesting and challenging even if they lead to dead ends.Highly creative individuals really do march to a different drummer.17. What does the author probably mean by "untaught mind" in the first paragraph?[A] A person ignorant of the hard work involved in experimentation.[B] A citizen of a society that restricts personal creativity.[C] A person who has had no education.[D] An individual who often comes up with new ideas by accident.18. According to the author, what distinguishes innovators from non-innovators?__[A] The variety of ideas they have.[B] The intelligence they possess.[C] The way they deal with problems.[D] The way they present their findings.19. The author quotes Rudolph Flesh in Paragraph 3 because ____.[A] Rudolph Flesh is the best-known expert in the study of human creativity[B] the quotation strengthens the assertion that creative individuals look for the new ways of doing things[C] the reader is familiar with Ruldolph Flesch's point of view[D] the quotation adds a new idea to the information previously presented20. The phrase "march to a different drummer"（the last line of the text）suggests the highly creative individuals are ____.[A] diligent in pursuing their goals[B] reluctant to follow common ways of doing things[C] devoted to the progress of science[D] concerned about the advance of societyUnit 1（1994）Part 5重点词汇：mold 霉菌。

考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--1994年part2Part TwoOne hundred and thirteen million Americans have at least one bank-issued credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the country, and even abroad, and they make many banking services available as well. More and more of these credit cards can be read automatically, making it possible to withdraw or deposit money in scattered locations, whether or not the local branch bank is open. For many of us the "cashless society" is not on the horizon - it's already here.While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales. They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This information allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then be made. At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most efficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly. And they also identify preferred customers for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer-analyzed marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, which to develop for the future, and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself.Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better and more efficientservices to consumers through the use of computers.5. According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to ____.[A] withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishes[B] obtain more convenient services than other people do[C] enjoy greater trust from the storekeeper[D] cash money wherever he wishes to6. From the last sentence of the first paragraph we learn that ____.[A] in the future all the Americans will use credit cards[B] credit cards are mainly used in the United States today[C] nowadays many Americans do not pay in cash[D] it is now more convenient to use credit cards than before7. The phrase "ring up sales"（Lines 2-3, Paragraph 2）most probably means "____".[A] make an order of goods[B] record sales on a cash register[C] call the sales manager[D] keep track of the goods in stock8.What is this passage mainly about?[A] Approaches to the commercial use of computers.[B] Conveniences brought about by computers in business.[C] Significance of automation in commercial enterprises.[D] Advantages of credit cards in business.Unit 1（1994）Part2重点词汇：deposit（v.n.存放；储蓄；沉淀）即de+pos+it，de-向下，pos词根"放"，it后缀，"放下它"。

1994年真题超精读Passage Oneorganize vt.组织private a.私人的，个人的market-oriented a.以市场为导向的largely ad. 主要地，在很大程度上marketplace n.市场strive to do 努力做profit n.利润in competition with sb 在与sb的竞争中motive n.动机operate v.起作用；运行；操作competitive a.竞争的；竞争性的；竞争激烈的individual a./n.个体的；个体consumer n.消费者desire n./v.愿望；欲望maximize vt.最大化resources n.资源mechanism n.构造，结构；体制，机制in response to sth 作为对sth的反应/回应relative a.相对的；比较，相当demand n./v.需求；要求supply n./v.供应；提供in short supply 供应不足relative to A 与A相比较/相对应；与A有关bid v./n.竞标，投标be bid up （指价格等）被抬升eliminate v.去除，消除；淘汰commodity =goods n.商品in turn 反过来permit sb to do 允许sb做regulate v.调整own = possess vt.拥有productive resources 生产资料property n.财产hire = employ vt.雇；雇佣gain control over A 获得对A的控制natural resources 自然资源concept n.概念embrace vt.包括；拥抱contract n.合同v.收缩be satisfied with A 对A满意overstate v.夸大；多报understate v.轻描淡写；少报purchase v./n.购买purchasing power 购买力mechanized a.机械化的A is characterized by B. A的特点是B。