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考研英语二(作文)模拟试卷125(题后含答案及解析)全部题型 3. WritingSection III WritingPart ADirections: Write a composition/letter of no less than 100 words on the following information. (10 points)1.Suppose you are the Service Manager of a camera company and one of your customers, Jack Black, has made a complaint. Write him a reply email to 1) confirm that you have received his email, and 2) inform him what you are going to do with his complaint You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your own name. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write your address.正确答案:Dear Mr. Black, Thank you for your letter of 6 September regarding the camera that you bought a month ago. We are writing in connection with the quality of the camera. We would like to point out that we have been manufacturing cameras for over 25 years and we have seldom had a complaint. Besides, we have earned ourselves a reputation for quality products and fairness toward our customers. We will send a surveyor to investigate the cause of the problem that bothers you as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for the possible inconvenience caused. We hope that we can provide you with a satisfactory answer soon.Yours sincerely, Li Ming解析:题目要求以客服经理的身份回复客户的投诉信,属于正式信件。
考研英语(二)模拟试卷98(题后含答案及解析) 题型有:1. Use of English 2. Reading Comprehension 3. WritingSection I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D. (10 points)While western governments worry over the threat of Ebola, a more pervasive but far less harmful【C1】______ is spreading through their populations like a winter sniffle: mobile personal technology. The similarity between disease organisms and personal devices is【C2】______. Viruses and other parasites control larger organisms,【C3】______ resources in order to multiply and spread. Smartphones and other gadgets do the same thing,【C4】______ ever-increasing amounts of human attention and electricity supplied【C5】______ wire umbilici. It is tempting to 【C6】______ a “strategy” to both phages and phablets, neither of which is sentient. 【C7】______, the process is evolutionary, consisting of many random evolutions, 【C8】______ experimented with by many product designers. This makes it all the more powerful. Tech【C9】______ occurs through actively-learnt responses, or “operant conditioning”as animal be haviourists call it. The scientific parallel here also involves a rodent, typically a rat, which occupies a【C10】______ cage called a Skinner Box. The animal is【C11】______ with a food pellet for solving puzzles and punished with an electric shock when it fails. “Are we getting a positive boost of hormones when we【C12】______ look at our phone, seeking rewards?” asks David Shuker, an animal behaviourist at St Andrews university, sounding a little like a man withholding serious scientific endorsement【C13】______ an idea that a journalist had in the shower. Research is needed, he says. Tech tycoons would meanwhile【C14】______ that the popularity of mobile devices is attributed to the brilliance of their designs. This is precisely what people whose thought processes have been【C15】______ by an invasive pseudo-organism would believe. 【C16】______, mobile technology causes symptoms less severe than physiological diseases. There are even benefits to【C17】______ sufferers for shortened attention spans and the caffeine overload triggered by visits to Starbucks for the free Wi-Fi. Most importantly, you can 【C18】______ the Financial Times in places as remote as Alaska or Sidcup. In this 【C19】______, a mobile device is closer to a symbiotic organism than a parasite. This would make it【C20】______ to an intestinal bacterium that helps a person to stay alive, rather than a virus that may kill you.1.【C1】A.phenomenonB.epidemicC.issueD.event正确答案:B解析:此处意为“在西方国家的政府担忧埃博拉的威胁之际,一种更为常见但远没那么有害的______ .正像冬天的轻微感冒一样在人群中传播”。
考研英语二模拟试题及答案解析(17)(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse 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.A new economics paper has some old-fashioned advice for people navigating the stresses of life: Find a spouse who is also your best friend. Social scientists have long known that __1__ people tend to be happier, but they debate whether that is because marriage causes happiness or simply because happier people are more__2__ to get married. The new paper, __3__ by the National Bureau of Economic Research, controlled for pre-marriage happiness levels. It__4__that being married makes people happier and more satisfied __5__ their lives than those who remain single—particularly during the most stressful periods, like __6__ crises.Even as fewer people are marrying, the disadvantages of remaining single have broad__7__. It´s important__8__marriage is increasingly a force behind inequality.__9__marriages are more common among educated, high-income people, and increasingly out of reach for those who are not. That divide appears to__10__not just people´s income and family stability, but also their happiness and stress levels.A quarter of today´s young adults will have never married by 2030, which would be the highest__11__in modern history, according to Pew Research Center.__12__both remaining unmarried and divorcing are more common among less-educated, lower-income people.__13__, high-income people still marry at high rates and are less likely to divorce.Those whose lives are most difficult could__14__most from marriage, according to the economists who wrote the new paper, John Helliwell and Shawn Grover. "Marriage may be most important when there is that stress in life and when things are going__15__," Mr. Grover said.__16__ marital happiness long outlasted the honeymoon period.__17__some social scientists have argued that happiness levels are innate, so people return to their natural level of well-being__18__joyful or upsetting events, the researchers found that the benefits of marriage persist. One__19__for that might be the role of friendship within marriage. Those who__20__their spouse or partner to be their best friend get about twice as much life satisfaction from marriage as others, the study found.第1题A.singleB.engagedC.marriedD.divorced第2题A.eagerB.likelyC.easyD.excited第3题A.madeB.studiedC.foundD.published第4题A.deniedB.concludedC.doubtedD.imagined第5题A.withB.fromC.byD.in第6题A.financialB.midlifeC.academicD.quarterlife第7题A.necessitiesB.transmissionsC.implicationsD.significances 第8题A.whenB.becauseC.soD.if第9题A.StableB.NormalC.ConstantD.Poor第10题A.affectB.promoteC.lowerD.control第11题A.figureB.rateC.scoreD.share第12题A.EvenB.StillC.YetD.And第13题catedB.IntelligentC.DignifiedD.Knowledgeable第14题A.stealB.chooseC.benefitD.suffer第15题A.wrongB.badC.greatD.well第16题A.FortunatelyB.UnexpectedlyC.IntriguinglyD.Surprisingly第17题A.UnlessB.HenceC.UntilD.Though第18题A.afterB.beforeC.duringD.within第19题A.optionB.reasonC.resultD.tendency第20题A.believeB.seeC.considerD.regard下一题(21~25/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.The Nobel Prize is a mysterious incarnation of power and authority, an anointed ritual whose claims are accepted as part of the order of things. The Nobel Prize is at once a relic of the past and a self-admiring mirror of our democratized, scientized, secularized modern culture. After a century of existence, the Nobel has become a problematic part of modern history: it helps shape our perception of ourselves for better or worse.Like monarchy, the Nobel Prize surrounds itself with mystery and extraordinary secretiveness. Indeed, the media have more easily breached the privacy of the British royal family than that of the Nobel institution.The prizes present themselves as if handed down from eternity. But as even a cursory inspection will reveal, the juries that pick the laureates have often shown bias, lapses of judgment and bitter infighting. In the sciences, a number of quarrels, scandals, and even lawsuits have erupted over claims to priority or credit for collaborations honored by Nobles. And while widely admired, the science prizes have also been charged with swaying research goals and funding, however inadvertently, and more insidiously with corrupting scientific ambitions by the lure of Nobel fames. Such controversies, together with public dissent from several prizes, have been part of the Nobel history since its beginning. All prizes stir arguments; the Nobel´s fame simply magnifies this hugely.The very glory and stature of the Nobel Prizes prompt some sharp questions. Should such high endeavors of the human spirit as science, literature, and peace be treated as competitions, however exalted? Should these priceless efforts be paid the enormous, though "honorary," price lavished on the winners? Would it matter if there never had been a Nobel Price? Or if it vanished tomorrow? The problem is that the prices are not merely awards and medals but are aspects of power woven into our lives: it was once and future Nobelists who built the nuclear bombs that still hang fatefully over us; Nobelists now play an important part in public and military policy.It is also true that the Nobel Prizes show modern fame: the Nobel Prize pays honor to some of the highest human adventures in nature and matter, creativity and justice. Where else, moreover, can both the unfamed and the general public find a replacement for the authority and coherence, to whatever degree, the Nobel has come to possess? In a world and age as inwardly fractured as ours this is a question not lightly dismissed.第21题The Nobel has become a problematic part of modern history because ______.A.it reflects the modern world and results in many follow-up questionsB.it dismisses authority and coherenceC.the standard for the prize is unclear and arouses many questionsD.the prize cannot be seen as a driving force for social development第22题Which of the following statements is true about the Nobel Prize?A.The prizes need to be diversified.B.The prizes are unexpected to the winners.C.The prize manifests authority and coherence.D.Prejudice does not exist among the panel of judges any longer.第23题The author´s attitude towards Nobel Prize is______.A.ambiguousB.negativeC.objectiveD.critical第24题The word "fractured" (Line 5, Paragraph 4) probably imply that______.A.alienation is seen as one of the problems of modern worldB.people are stratified and separated by modern technologyC.the Nobel Prize is accepted by people from all walks of lifeD.the world is diversified and Nobel does not necessarily mean authority第25题Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.The Authority of NobelB.On the Glory of NobelC.Nobel and the Modern WorldD.A mirror of Modern Culture上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Psychologists have known for a century that individuals vary in their cognitive ability. But are some groups, like some people, reliably smarter than others? In order to answer that question, we grouped 697 volunteer participants into teams of two to five members. Each team worked together to complete a series of short tasks, which were selected to represent the varied kinds of problems that groups are called upon to solve in the real world. One task involved logical analysis, another brainstorming; others emphasized coordination, planning and moral reasoning. Individual intelligence, as psychologists measure it, is defined by its generality: People with good vocabularies, for instance, also tend to have good math skills, even though we often think of those abilities as distinct. The results of our studies showed that this same kind of general intelligence also exists for teams. On average, the groups that did well on one task did well on the others, too. In other words, some teams were simply smarter than others.We found the smartest teams were distinguished by three characteristics. First, their members contributed more equally to the team´s discussions, rather than letting one or two people dominate the group. Second, their members scored higher on a test called Reading the Mind in the Eyes, which measures how well people can read complex emotional states from images of faces with only the eyes visible. Finally, teams with more women outperformed teams with more men. This last effect, however, was partly explained by the fact that women, on average, were better at "mindreading" than men.In a new study, we replicated these earlier findings. We randomly assigned each of 68 teams to complete our collective intelligence test in one of two conditions. Half of the teams worked face to face. The other half worked online, with no ability to see any of their teammates. We wanted to see whether groups that worked online would still demonstrate collective intelligence, andwhether social ability would matter as much when people communicated purely by typing messages into a browser.And they did. Online and off, some teams consistently worked smarter than others. More surprisingly, the most important ingredients for a smart team remained constant regardless of its mode of interaction: members who communicated a lot, participated equally and possessed good emotion-reading skills.第26题It can be inferred from the first paragraph that______.A.some groups are really smarter than othersB.the 697 volunteer participants need to complete a series of short tasks togetherC.the selected short tasks must have practical significanceD.logical analysis and brainstorming are important in each task第27题According to psychologists, individual intelligence______.A.is characterized by generalityB.is related to math skillsC.is not related to teamsD.is key to smarter teams第28题According to the author, the characteristics of smarter teams include all the following EXCEPT ______.A.the members have relatively equal contribution to the team´ s discussionsB.the members have a higher IQC.the members have a stronger ability of reading complex facial expressionsD.there are more female members than other teams第29题In a new study, the other half of people work online because______.A.it´ s necessary to ensure the accuracy of the experimentB.online collaboration is becoming more and more importantC.the experimenters want to see whether collective intelligence will be showedD.the experimenters want to prove social ability is vital to every team第30题The best title for the passage may be______.A.How to Develop a Smarter TeamB.Why Some Teams Are Smarter Than OthersC.The Characteristics of Smarter TeamD.What Factors can Affect a Team上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Many of the tech industry´s biggest companies, like Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft, are jockeying to become the leader for artificial intelligence(A.I.). In the industry´s term, thecompanies are engaged in a "platform war."A platform, in technology, is essentially a piece of software that other companies build on and that consumers cannot do without. Become the platform and huge profits will follow. Microsoft dominated personal computers because its Windows software became the center of the consumer software world. Google has come to dominate the Internet through its ubiquitous search bar. If true believers in A.I. are correct that this long-promised technology is ready for the mainstream, the company that controls A.I. could steer the tech industry for years to come. "Whoever wins this race will dominate the next stage of the information age," said Pedro Domingos, a machine learning specialist and the author of "The Master Algorithm," a 2015 book that contends that A.I. and big-data technology will remake the world.In this fight—no doubt in its early stages—the big tech companies are engaged in tit-for-tat publicity stunts, circling the same start-ups that could provide the technology pieces they are missing and, perhaps most important, trying to hire the same brains. Fei-Fei Li, a Stanford University professor who is an expert in computer vision, said one of her Ph.D. candidates had an offer for a job paying more than $1 million a year, and that was only one of four from big and small companies.For years, tech companies have used man-versus-machine competitions to show they are making progress on A.I. In 1997, an IBM computer beat the chess champion Garry Kasparov. Five years ago, IBM went even further when its Watson system won a three-day match on the television trivia show "Jeopardy!" Today, Watson is the centerpiece of IBM´s A.I. efforts.By 2020, the market for machine learning applications will reach $40 billion, IDC, a market research firm, estimates. And 60 percent of those applications, the firm predicts, will run on the platform software of four companies—Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft. Intelligent software applications will become commonplace, said Jeff Dean, a computer scientist who oversees Google´s A.I. development. "And machine learning will touch every industry."第31题The reason for Microsoft controlling personal computers is that______.A.it has formed a good platformB.its software has gained a lot of moneyC.its Windows software became popular among consumersD.its software has been widely used in search bar第32题Google can steer the tech industry in the future on premise that______.A.it has controlled the InternetB.A.I. has prepared to be the mainstreamC.it has won in the information ageD.A.I. and big-data technology have become mature第33题The text takes "Fei-Fei Li" as an example in Paragraph 3 to show that______.A.the competition between tech companies is fierceB.the candidates from famous universities are more popularC.the higher the pay is, the more likely the candidate is to accept the offerD.perhaps tech companies are striving for the same talents第34题In which way the tech companies have used to show their progress?petitions between men and machines.B.Chess games. shows.D.The profitability of new products.第35题What´s the author´ s attitude towards the future of A.I.?A.Negative.B.Positive.C.Unclear.D.Indifferent.上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionDirections :Read the following four terts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing [A], [B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi -paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises. Coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife´ s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible. Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. By raising a family´ s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family´ s financial and emotional stability. Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of women´s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. With higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the Capacity to exercise power within the family. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.第36题The word "portend"(Sentence 1, Para. 1)is closest in meaning to "______".A.defyB.signalC.suffer fromD.result from第37题It is said in the passage that when the economy slides,______.A.men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB.more women would get married to seek financial securityC.even working women would worry about their marriagesD.more people would prefer to remain single for the time being第38题If women find fulfillment through work outside the home,______.A.they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB.their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC.their marriage ties can be strengthenedD.they tend to put their career before marriage第39题One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that______.A.they feel that they have been robbed of their freedomB.they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC.they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD.they tend to suspect their husbands´ loyalty to their marriage第40题Which of the following statements can best summarize the author´s view in the passage?A.The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.B.Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.C.In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent.D.The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.上一题下一题(41~45/共5题)Part BDirections :Read the following tert and decide whether each of the statements is true or false. Choose T if the state ment is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.[A]Think about how your attitude change will affect your life[B]Look for a role model[C]Be clear about your traits[D]Identify and understand what you want to change[E]Believe that you are able to change[F]Get rid of the pessimistic friends[G]Choose the right company"Our attitude toward life determines life´s attitude towards us." We´ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it´s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude enjoy life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise.All the things that you have been through, all the people you have met and interacted with can have an impact on your attitude. If you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a poor attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always an opportunity for change. Let me share with you how I did it.__41__The first step towards change is clearly understanding what needs to be changed. Setting clear goals is the key to success in any endeavor. When it comes to changing your attitude, you need to do an honest and in-depth self-evaluation so you could point out exactly which of your traits need to be improved or totally changed.__42__We all need to know that what we´re trying to accomplish can in fact be achieved; that we can be more optimistic, more social or more patient. Find someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and encouragement to move beyond your temporary failures in your journey towards becoming a better person.__43__To be able to overcome all the difficulties that lie ahead of you in your journey towards self betterment, you need to figure out exactly what this supposed change could bring to your life. Will changing your attitude mean a happier family or social life? Will a change in your attitude mean a more successful career or business? Fix your mind on the things that would come as a result of your attitude change and you will have a greater chance of reaching your goal.__44__As they say, "Bad company corrupts good character." You don´ t expect yourself to be able to change if you go on surrounding yourself with people who possess all the negative traits that you want to change. Consider befriending new people, especially those who are optimistic and have a healthy attitude towards life. You will see that your effort to change will be easier with these kinds of people as friends.__45__Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our goals is ourselves or our inability to trust in what we are able to do. If you don´t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life can change, it just won´t happen—you will either never start, or give up quickly so you won´t have even given yourself the opportunity to succeed.It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important for living a successful and satisfying life, so it is only right to strive to have a positive attitude.第41题第42题第43题第44题第45题上一题下一题(1/1)Part CDirections: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. (10 points)第46题For a child, happiness has a magical quality. I remember making hide-outs in newly cut hay, playing cops and robbers in the woods,getting a speaking part in the school play. For adults, happiness is complicated. As far as I am concerned, happiness is "the capacity for enjoyment". The more we can enjoy what we have, the happier we are. It´ s easy to overlook the pleasure we get from loving and being loved, the company of friends, the freedom to live where we please, even good health.While happiness may be more complex for us, the solution is the same as ever. Happiness isn´t about what happens to us; it´ s about how we perceive what happens to us. It´ s the knack of finding a positive for every negative, and viewing a set-back as a challenge. It´ s not wishing for what we don´ t have, but enjoying what we do possess._____________上一题下一题(1/1)Section WritingPart A第47题Suppose you have damaged your friend´ s computer when you lived in his house a few days ago. Write him a letter to1)make an apology, and2)suggest a solution.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address.(10 points)____________上一题下一题(1/1)Part B第48题Write an essay based on the following pie chart. In your writing, you should1)interpret the chart, and2)give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)图片_______________上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse 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.A new economics paper has some old-fashioned advice for people navigating the stresses of life: Find a spouse who is also your best friend. Social scientists have long known that __1__ people tend to be happier, but they debate whether that is because marriage causes happiness or simply because happier people are more__2__ to get married. The new paper, __3__ by the National Bureau of Economic Research, controlled for pre-marriage happiness levels. It__4__that being married makes people happier and more satisfied __5__ their lives than those who remain single—particularly during the most stressful periods, like __6__ crises.Even as fewer people are marrying, the disadvantages of remaining single have broad__7__. It´s important__8__marriage is increasingly a force behind inequality.__9__marriages are more common among educated, high-income people, and increasingly out of reach for those who are not. That divide appears to__10__not just people´s income and family stability, but also their happiness and stress levels.A quarter of today´s young adults will have never married by 2030, which would be the highest__11__in modern history, according to Pew Research Center.__12__both remaining unmarried and divorcing are more common among less-educated, lower-income people.__13__, high-income people still marry at high rates and are less likely to divorce.Those whose lives are most difficult could__14__most from marriage, according to the economists who wrote the new paper, John Helliwell and Shawn Grover. "Marriage may be most important when there is that stress in life and when things are going__15__," Mr. Grover said.__16__ marital happiness long outlasted the honeymoon period.__17__some social scientists have argued that happiness levels are innate, so people return to their natural level of well-being__18__joyful or upsetting events, the researchers found that the benefits of marriage persist. One__19__for that might be the role of friendship within marriage. Those who__20__their spouse or partner to be their best friend get about twice as much life satisfaction from marriage as others, the study found.第1题A.singleB.engagedC.marriedD.divorced参考答案: C 您的答案:未作答答案解析:此处意为“社会科学家向来知道,______人士往往更幸福”。
考研英语(二)模拟试卷151(总分:136.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 Use of English(总题数:2,分数:80.00)1.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.(分数:40.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:Running for the office of the President of the United States is exceptionally arduous and should not be undertaken by the【C1】______hearted. The candidates must first compete in the local primary elections. During the primary campaign, the candidate endeavors to【C2】______the votes of his or her constituents. Any new candidates are the opponents【C3】______the incumbent, the President currently in office who is running for re-election. The candidates refrain from actions that might create animosity【C4】______them and the public. Rather, they attempt to appease their constituency by using promotional gimmicks and ambiguous equivocation, as well as【C5】______decorous protocol. The public is indeed curious about, if not【C6】______of, the candidate's professional life, in addition to his or her personal life, which will be under【C7】______scrutiny during the campaign. Since his or her private life becomes public domain, the candidate may【C8】______to disclose any controversial behavior in his or her past before the press digs it up. 【C9】______history has shown us, even a prominent politician can be revealed as a phony. A politician exhibiting scandalous behavior might even be subjected【C10】______censure from his political colleagues. The voters must also【C11】______the political platform of the candidate. The platform includes the core issues【C12】______the candidate promises to resolve during his or her term in office. Typical campaign promises include establishing【C13】______to reduce bureaucratic red tape. The candidate【C14】______the primary election will be nominated by his or her particular political party to run【C15】______the final election. After toppling the competition, the endorsed candidate is expected to【C16】______a nomination address at the National Convention. The audience is usually rapt and responds【C17】______a standing ovation. The final election【C18】______takes place. The winner will be【C19】______in as the President of the United States during the formal inauguration ceremony. This occurs in ornate surroundings, replete【C20】______red carpets and the official U. S. seal.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2.00)A.faint √B.meekdD.weak解析:解析:词义辨析题。
考研英语二(阅读)模拟试卷2(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. No reliable statistics show how many parents or schools use it, but the Positive Discipline Association, a non-profit that ran 18 training workshops in 2005, found itself running 51 in 2010. Doubters fear that positive really means permissive. Not so, says Maria Vannucci of the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. The goal is to connect with a child, rather than simply barking “Shut up!”or “Go to your room!”For example, a child who is getting underfoot in the kitchen may need to feel involved and be given something to do, such as rolling pastry or folding napkins. One who has given up on his homework may need to have the task broken down. A toddler who hits another may not know why he is angry; he may be removed or told: “Use your gentle hands. “Bribes are out: positive disciplinarians fear they may prevent a child from developing pride in a job well done.6.According to Paragraph 1, which one of the following is true?A.Positive discipline is absolutely superior to “naughty step”.B.Parents used to choose more violent ways to teach their children.C.Supernanny advises parents to use “naughty step” and “positive discipline”.D.Some people suggest “naughty step”is both physically and mentally damaging.正确答案:B解析:选项[A]是无中生有。
考研英语二(翻译)模拟试卷2(题后含答案及解析) 题型有:1.3 billion, which will create a huge market for this new industry.正确答案:在上班时间去厕所一度是偷懒的一种办法,然而一切即将改变。
有数据显示,英国人每天平均查阅移动设备34次。
一旦空下来,人们就会无节制地使用手机。
热衷于充分利用员工这一习惯的精明老板如今给职员们提供特定任务的应用软件,以便他们能随时随地工作。
此举就以提供所谓的生产力“微瞬间”(micro-moments)的方式,催生了一种全新的工作方式。
这是更大趋势的一部分,而这个趋势是随着企业应用软件的兴起而发展起来的。
这些应用软件,即智能手机中与工作相关的应用程序,已经改变了我们私生活的方式。
据报道,明年移动工作者的数量将超过13亿,这将为这一新兴产业创造巨大市场。
解析:1.第一段由两个分句组成。
分句间由分号相隔,但根据上下文可知,它们之间明显包含转折之意,故建议增译“然而”、“但是”这类表转折的连接词。
另外,为了使表达更地道,翻译时某些词语需好好斟酌。
比如,visit the toilet不能简单直译为“拜访厕所”,译成“上(去)厕所”即可;avoid doing work 译为“避开工作”显得生硬,建议可译成“偷懒”。
2.第二段第二句是个结构复杂的长句,翻译的关键是理清句子的结构关系。
该句主句的主干为Clever employers are now providing employees with task-specific apps。
主语employer有两个修饰成分:Clever和keen to make...anything to do,第二个修饰语很长,若将它全部套在“老板”前面作定语,会导致译文头重脚轻和表意不清。
此处建议拆分第二个修饰语,将obsessively tapping...anything to do独立成句,译作“一旦空下来,人们就会无节制地使用手机”,剩余部分则译作另一句,并用“这一习惯”指代上句所述行为,即译为“热衷于充分利用员工这一习惯的精明老板如今给职员们提供……”。
考研英语二(完形填空)模拟试卷148(总分:120.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 Use of English(总题数:3,分数:120.00)1.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.(分数:40.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:Scientists say they have found a way to turn body fat into a better type of fat that burns off calories and weight. The US Johns Hopkins team made the【C1】______in rats but believe the same could be done in humans, offering the hope of a new way to treat obesity. 【C2】______the expression of a protein linked to【C3】______not only reduced the animals' calorie intake and weight, but also【C4】______their fat composition. Brown fat is【C5】______in babies, which they use as a 【C6】______source to generate body heat,【C7】______calories at the same time. But as we age our brown fat largely【C8】______and gets replaced by "bad" white fat, which【C9】______sits as a spare tyre around the waist. "We will need a lot more work to tease this out, but it could offer a(n)【C10】______way to develop new treatments for obesity", an expert said. Experts have【C11】______that stimulating the body to make more brown fat【C12】______white fat could be a helpful way to control weight and【C13】______obesity and its related health problems. Various teams have been searching for a way to do this, and Dr Sheng Bi and colleagues at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine believe they may have cracked it. They designed an experiment to see【C14】______suppressing an appetite-stimulating protein called NPY would decrease body weight in rats. When they silenced NPY in the brains of the rats they found their appetite and food【C15】______decreased. Even when the rats were fed a very【C16】______, high-fat diet they still managed to keep more weight【C17】______than rats who had fully functioning NPY. The scientists then checked the fat【C18】______of the rats and found an interesting change had occurred. In the rats with silenced NPY expression, some of the bad white fat had been replaced with good brown fat. The researchers are【C19】______that it may be possible to achieve the same effect in people by injecting brown fat stem cells【C20】______the skin to burn white fat and stimulate weight loss.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2.00)A.timeB.breakthrough √C.accomplishmentD.effort解析:解析:根据下文的“有望给对治肥胖带来新方法”,可知这个团队是取得了一定成果的。
考研英语二(作文)模拟试卷108(总分:14.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 Writing(总题数:7,分数:14.00)1.Section III Writing(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:2.Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information.(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析:3.Directions: Most of us are happy to have long holidays, such as Labor Day, National Day and Spring Festival. But there are also some disadvantages of a long holiday. In this section, you are asked to write an essay on a major advantage/disadvantage of a long holiday. You can take either stand and provide specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write at least 150 words.(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(正确答案: According to statistics, the average holidays Chinese enjoy are 115 days per year, ranking the 59th among the 65 countries surveyed. Given this figure, there is no doubt that Chinese people could be entitled to more holidays. But this does not mean that we should take a long holiday. A major disadvantage of a long holiday is that we would suffer the post-holiday syndrome. Post-holiday syndrome refers to the slackness and unwillingness to get back to work after a long holiday. Those who spend their week-long or even month-long holiday would have to take days to adjust themselves in order to fit into the working schedule. If we take only three days off, we would not develop a haphazard schedule and would still be able to recharge ourselves in a retreat. When the short holiday is over, we are energized and well prepared to work on schedule again. In conclusion, I think the post-holiday syndrome is a major disadvantage of a long holiday.I am convinced that two short 3-day holidays are better than one 6-day holiday.)解析:解析:本题要求考生对“长假期的一大优点或缺点”提出个人的意见。
考研英语二(作文)模拟试卷10(题后含答案及解析)全部题型 3. WritingSection III WritingPart BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1.Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing you should1) interpret the chart and2) give your comments. You should write at least 150 words. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET 2.正确答案:As is depicted in the chart above, some important changes have taken place in terms of the average age of first marriage age in a big city in China. It increased from 22 in 1980 to 24 in 1990, and then soared to 27 in 2000. It is no difficult job for us to come up with some factors to account for these changes. At the top of the list, with the competition becoming increasingly fierce, more and more young people have changed their life style and they wish to embark on an ideal career before taking marriage into consideration. Therefore, marriage is no longer the single most important thing for the young. What’s more, many young people become more and more independent. They strive to find their ideal partners, and it usually takes longer time for both parties to adapt to each other. Thus they often delay their marriage. Taking into consideration what has been discussed so far, I think the change of marriage age is a clear reflection of fundamental social changes in the past years. When people are anxious to claim a higher and more independent life, they are likely to marry later. And it can be predicted that the present situation will continue for quite a while in the forthcoming years. 涉及知识点:作文2.Write an essay based on the following graph. In your writing you should1) describe the graph and2) give your comments. You should write at least 150 words. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET 2.正确答案:As is clearly depicted in the graph above, some important changes have taken place in the past years with regard to the number of Internet users in China. In the late 1980s there were only several hundred users. But by 1998 the number hit 2. 1 million. Just one year later it rocketed to 8. 9 million. It is no difficult job for us to come up with some factors to illustrate these changes. In the first place, the huge amount of information on the Internet benefits the users. A few clicks of mouse will lead them to the information they want. Therefore, a lot of people regard the Internet as their sources of information. In the second place, the Internetfacilitates mutual communication. People in different countries or areas can discuss interesting topics via Internet without meeting each other. Talks over the Internet have transcended geographical barriers completely. Thus the number of Internet users increases sharply. Taking into account what has been discussed so far, one conclusion can be safely concluded that the present situation will continue for quite a while in the near future. But we should not ignore the side effects of Internet on children, who may indulge in it, or even visit pornographic websites. Therefore, proper measures need introducing to provide a healthy environment for all users. 涉及知识点:作文3.Write an essay based on the following charts. In your writing you should1) interpret the charts and2) give your comments. You should write about 150 words. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET 2.正确答案:As is clearly described in the charts above, some important changes have taken place in terms of the causes of fire and the losses. The fire caused by smokers fell last year, but the losses increased. The fires caused by defective insulation went up, but the losses reduced. And the fires caused by children playing with matches kept the same, but the losses rose. It is of no difficulty for us to put forward some factors to account for these changes. In the first place, the general public have been aware of the seriousness of fire and begun to care more about the matter. Therefore, compared with the year before last, the number of fires caused by smokers last year was fewer, by children playing with matches almost the same, while by defective insulation more. In the second, the government has not implemented the laws strictly and the punishment has not been severe enough. Thus, the fire loss of last year was higher than that of the year before last on the whole even though the number of fires reduced. To the best of my understanding, we should take some positive and powerful actions to prevent the trend from getting worse. On the one hand, the government should improve the degree of implementing laws and punish severely those who break the laws. On the other hand, the general public should raise their consciousness and take precautions against fire. 涉及知识点:作文4.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 about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET 2. 现在上网阅读的人越来越多,人们可以更快地从网上读到新闻、找到他们所需要的信息或下载文学作品,于是社会上出现一种声音,认为网络将最终代替书刊报纸。
考研英语二(作文)模拟试卷100(总分:14.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、 Writing(总题数:7,分数:14.00)1.Section III Writing(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________解析:2.Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information.(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________解析:3.Directions: Write an essay based on the chart. In your writing, you should 1) interpret the(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________正确答案:(正确答案:The pie chart provides a summary about the factors that influence students' extracurricular reading. As can be seen, a large majority of the students, or 72%, complain that the heavy study load has prevented them from the reading. A further 16% of the students report that their parents are not supportive enough. 8% are not satisfied with the short opening hours of the library and its limited book collections, followed by the unaffordable book prices (4%). It is immediately evident that students are preoccupied with homework assignments, so much so that they could not even find some time to enjoy light reading. Burdened by the piles of test papers and exercise sheets, they would be too tired and disgusted to touch any book. To address this issue, teachers need to assign less work for students and return more freedom to them. To conclude, if given more time, students can explore the wondrous literary world and gain a broad horizon, which would be beneficial to their study eventually.)解析:解析:该图表显示了影响学生课外阅读的因素。
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考研英语模拟试题二及答案解析word版篇1Text 4When a disease of epidemic proportions rips into the populace, scientists immediately get to work, trying to locate the source of the affliction and find ways to combat it. Oftentimes,success is achieved,as medical science is able to isolate the parasite, germ or cell that causes the problem and finds ways to effectively kill or contain it. In the most serious of cases, in which the entire population of a region or country may be at grave risk,it is deemed necessary to protect the entire population through vaccination,so as to safeguard lives and ensure that the disease will not spread.The process of vaccination allows the patients body to develop immunity to the virus or disease so that,if it is encountered, one can ward it off naturally. To accomplish this,a small weak or dead strain of the disease is actually injected into the patient in a controlled environment,so that his bodys immune system can learn to fight the invader properly. Information on how to penetrate the diseases defenses is transmitted to all elements of the patients immune system in a process that occurs naturally, in which genetic information is passed from cell to cell. This makes sure that, should the patientlater come into contact with the real problem, his body is well equipped and trained to deal with it, having already done so before.There are dangers inherent in the process,however. On occasion, even the weakened version of the disease contained in the vaccine proves too much for the body to handle, resulting in the immune system succumbing,and,therefore,the patients death. Such is the case of the smallpox vaccine,designed to eradicate the smallpox epidemic that nearly wiped out the entire Native American population and killed massive numbers of settlers. Approximately 1 in 10,000 people who receives the vaccine contract the smallpox disease from the vaccine itself and dies from it. Thus, if the entire population of the United States were to receive the Smallpox Vaccine today,3000 Americans would be left dead.Fortunately, the smallpox virus was considered eradicated in the early 1970s,ending the mandatory vaccination of all babies in America. In the event of a re-introduction of the disease,however,mandatory vaccinations may resume,resulting in more unexpected deaths from vaccination. The process, which is truly a mixed blessing, may indeed hide some hidden curses.36.The best title for the text may be?[A] “Vaccinations:A Blessing or A Curse”[B] “Principles of Vaccinations”[C] “Vaccines:Methods and Implications”[D] “A Miracle Cure Under Attack”37.What does the example of the Smallpox Vaccine illustrate?[A] The possible negative outcome of administering vaccines.[B] The practical use of a vaccine to control an epidemic disease.[C] The effectiveness of vaccines in eradicating certain disease.[D] The method by which vaccines are employed against the disease.38.The phrase “ward it off naturally” (Paragraph 2) most probably means?[A] dispose of it naturally [B] fight it off with ease[C] see to it reluctantly [D] split it up properly39.Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Saving the majority would necessarily justify the death of the minority.[B] The immune system can be trained to fight weaker versions of a disease.[C] Mandatory vaccinations are indispensable to the survival of the populace.[D] The process of vaccination remains a mystery to be further resolved.40.The purpose of the author in writing this passage is?[A] to comment and criticize [B] to demonstrate and argue[C] to interest and entertain[D] to explain and informPart BSample oneDirections:In the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 41-45, choose the most suitable one from the list A-G to fit into each of the numbered blanks. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the blanks. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)We are seeing a series of paradoxes at the turn of the millennium. On the one hand, globalization means that nationalfrontiers are becoming increasingly meaningless,but on the other,we are being swept by a wave of parochialism,with countries clinging to the notion of sovereignty.41)?But there are so many factors in the world that make this position increasingly meaningless. Governments no longer have complete control over their economic and monetary policies, and many multinationals now have greater profits than individual countrys GDP.The end of the cold war has brought its own dangers and we need to find a new balance of power in the world. It has also spawned many conflicts. Governments must be prepared to surrender some authority to global and regional institutions or we risk world disorder. It is tragic that,just when we need a strong international organization, the United Nations is starved of funds and often sidelined by its own member states. What happened in East Timor was unforgivable because it was foreseeable. Angola has been another sad instance of international vacillation. 42)?I do think world war is less likely for the present, although I worry about the proliferation of nuclear weapons at one end and lethal small arms at the other. 43)?Another worry stems from the huge economic imbalances in a world where the richest 20 per cent have 86 per cent of global GDP, and the 20 poorest countries only one per cent.Humanitarian aid is no more than a palliative. 44)?The international implications of,for example,the collapse of Africa are unthinkable. There must be a new concept of security based not just on military and defense matters but on economic and social concerns too. 45)?The global pendulum has swung too far towards a total dependence on market forces,but finding some point ofbalance in the middle is extremely difficult. I am by nature optimistic, but in my gloomier moments I sometimes think the only solution will be an invasion from outer space-then at last everyone would unite!考研英语模拟试题二及答案解析word版篇2Text4Now that members of Generation Z are graduating college this springthe most commonly-accepted definition says this generation was bom after 1995, give or take a year-the attention has been rising steadily in recent weeks. GenZs are about to hit the streets looking for work in a labor market that's tighter than it's been in decades. And employers are planning on hiring about 17 percent more new graduates for jobs in the U.S. this year than last, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Everybody wants to know how the people who will soon inhabit those empty office cubicles will differ from those who came before them.If"entitled"is the most common adjective, fairly or not, applied to millennials (those bom between 1981 and 1995), the catchwords for Generation Z are practical and cautious. According to the career counselors and expert who study them, Generation Zs are clear-eyed, economic pragmatists. Despite graduating into the best economy in the past 50 years, Gen Zs know what an economic train wreck looks like. They were impressionable kids during the crash of 2008, when many of their parents lost their jobs or their life savings or both. They aren,'t interested in taking any chances. The booming economy seems to have done little to assuage this underlying generational sense of anxious urgency, especially for those who have college debt. College loan balances in the U.S. now stand at a record $1.5trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.One survey from Accenture found that 88 percent of graduating seniors this year chose their major with a job in mind. In a 2019 survey of University of Georgia students, meanwhile, the career office found the most desirable trait in a future employer was the ability to offer secure employment (followed by professional development and training, and then inspiring purpose). Job security or stability was the second most important career goal (work-life balance was number one), followed by a sense of being dedicated to a cause or to feel good about serving the great good.36. Generation Zs graduating college this spring_____.[A] are recognized for their abilities[B] are in favor of job offers[C] are optimistic about the labor market[D] are drawing growing public attention37. Generation Zs are keenly aware_____.[A] what a tough economic situation is like[B] what their parents expect of them[C] how they differ from past generations[D] I how valuable a counselors advice is38. The word"assuage"(line 9, para 2)is closet in meaning to_____.[A]define [B]relieve [C] maintain [D] deepen39.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that Generation Zs_____.[A] care little about their job performance[B] give top priority to professional training[C]think it hard to achieve work-Life balance[D] have a clear idea about their future job40 Michelsen thinks that compared with millennials, Generation Zs are_____.[A]less realistic B] less adventurous [C]more diligent [D] more generous36. 【C】are drawing growing public attention细节题。
考研英语(二)模拟试卷160(题后含答案及解析) 题型有:1. Use of English 2. Reading Comprehension 3. WritingSection I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D. (10 points)Organised volunteering and work experience has long been a vital companion to university degree courses. Usually it is left to【C1】______to deduce the potential from a list of adventures outside the classroom on a graduate’s resume,【C2】______now the University of Bristol has launched an award to formalize the achievements of students who【C3】______time to activities outside their courses. Bristol PLuS aims to boost students in an increasingly【C4】______job market by helping them acquire work and life skills alongside【C5】______qualifications. “Our students are pretty active, but we found that they didn’t【C6】______appreciate the value of what they did【C7】______the lecture hall,” says Jeff Goodman, director of careers and employability at the university. “Employers are much more【C8】______than they used to be. They used to look for【C9】______and saw it as part of their job to extract the value of a candidate’s skills. Now they want students to be able to explain why those skills are【C10】______to the job.”Students who【C11】______the award will be expected to complete 50 hours of work experience or【C12】______work, attend four workshops on employability skills, take part in an intensive skills-related activity【C13】______, crucially, write a summary of the skills they have gained.【C14】______efforts will gain an Outstanding Achievement Award. Those who 【C15】______best on the sports field can take the Sporting PLuS Award which fosters employer-friendly sports accomplishments. The experience does not have to be【C16】______organised. “We’re not just interested in easily identifiable skills,”says Goodman “【C17】______, one student took the lead in dealing with a difficult landlord and so【C18】______negotiation skills. We try to make the experience relevant to individual lives. “Goodman hopes the【C19】______will enable active students to fill in any gaps in their experience and encourage their less-active【C20】______to take up activities outside their academic area of work.1.【C1】A.advisorsB.employersC.criticsD.specialists正确答案:B解析:上下文语义及名词辨析题。
考研英语二(阅读)模拟试卷33(题后含答案及解析)全部题型 2. 阅读理解阅读理解Boys and girls used to grow up and set aside their childish pursuits. Not anymore. These days, men and women hold on to their inner kid. They live with their parents far longer than previous generations. They’re getting married later. Even when they have kids, moms and dads download pop songs for their cell phone ringtones, play video games, watch cartoons, and indulge in foods from their childhood. Christopher Noxon explores this Peter Pan culture in his new book, Rejuvenile: Kickball, Cartoons, Cupcakes, and the Reinvention of the American Grownup. For rejuveniles today, all roads lead back to Peter Pan and the turn of the twentieth century. The natural capacities of children, which for centuries had been viewed as weak and obstinate were over the course of these few years discovered as a primary source of inspiration and profit. It would be another century before the rejuvenile rebellion we know today, but resistance to what historian Woody Register calls “the weakening prudence, restraint and solemnity of growing up” began here, with the first flight of Pan and the dawn of the twentieth century. The temptation today is to think of adulthood as a historic and natural fact. In a 2004 essay on “The Perpetual Adolescent,” Joseph Epstein wrote that adulthood was treated as the “lengthiest and most earnest part of life, where everything serious happened.”To stray outside the defined boundaries of adulthood, he wrote, was “to go against what was natural and thereby to appear inappropriate, to put one’s world somehow out of joint.” Before the Industrial Revolution, no one thought much about adulthood, and even less about childhood. In sixteenth-century Europe, for instance, “children shared the same games with adults, the same toys, and the same fairy stories. They lived their lives together, never apart,” notes historian J.H. Plumb. This shouldn’t suggest that people in the past didn’t distinguish between kids and grown-ups. Of course they did. The distinction forms the basis of rites of passage that are as old as human history. A-mazonian initiation rites, Jewish Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Christian confirmations—all serve the same basic function: to formally announce the end of childhood and the assumption of new duties and freedoms. It’s a mistake, though, to confuse maturity with adulthood. The maturity celebrated in traditional rites of passage is not the same thing as the idea of adulthood hatched a century ago by a group of Victorian clergymen and society ladies. Maturity is old. “Adulthood” is new.1.According to the passage, Peter Pan culture is probably a phenomenon that A.people cast away their childish pursuits once they grow up.B.people indulge in foods and games from their childhood.C.people still act in a childish way when they are adults.D.people hang on to their adult interests and attitudes.正确答案:C解析:事实细节题。
考研英语二(阅读)模拟试卷53(题后含答案及解析)全部题型 2. 阅读理解阅读理解Despite its name, Smugglers’Gulch is one of the toughest places to sneak into America. The narrow valley near San Diego is divided by a steel wall and watched day and night by agents of the border patrol, who track would-be illegal immigrants with the help of helicopters and underground pressure sensors. Rafael, a cement worker, has already been caught jumping over the fence five times. Yet he still wanders on the Mexican side of the fence, waiting for nightfall and another chance to cross. How much longer will he keep trying? “Until I get through,” he says. Last week the Senate tried, and failed, to deal with the problem of illegal immigration. After much debate it abandoned a bill that would have provided more money for border security but also allowed many illegal immigrants to obtain visas. Yet the collapse of the Senate bill does not mean illegal immigration will go away, either as a fact or as an urgent political issue. Indeed, one likely consequence will be an outbreak of ad hoc law-making in cities and states. One such place is Arizona, where the governor, signed a bill this week imposing rigid penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants. Those who are caught once will have their licenses suspended; a second offence will put them out of business. Even the governor admits the bill is too broadly drawn and will be hard to enforce. She signed it, she explained, because the federal government has shown itself to be incapable of dealing with illegal immigration. One in ten workers in Arizona is illegal, according to the Pew Hispanic Centre. So the law, if rigorously enforced, could disrupt the state’s economy, which suggests it will not be. One landscape gardener in Scottsdale who worked illegally for three decades and now pays illegal workers $7 an hour thinks the measure is ridiculous. “Who else is going to pick lettuces and trim trees in this heat?” he asks, pointing to the sun on a 47°C day. He has no plans to change his ways, and says he will simply move if he is caught. Laws such as Arizona’s will make life more unpleasant and unpredictable for illegal workers. But they will not curtail either illegal immigration or illegal working as much as supporters claim. In any case, the border has been so porous for so long that people now have plenty of reasons to steal across it other than work. Of five aspiring immigrants who spoke to the correspondent in Smugglers’ Gulch earlier this week, three were trying to join their families.1.We can learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.A.people are misled by the name Smugglers’ GulchB.Smuggler’s Gulch is the toughest entrance to steal into USAC.Rafael will continue his risky attempt to jump the fenceD.Smuggler’s Gulch is secured by advanced tracking tools正确答案:C解析:事实细节题。
2025年研究生考试考研英语(二204)模拟试卷及答案指导一、完型填空(10分)In the following passage, there are 20 blanks. For each blank, choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given. Write the corresponding letter (A, B, C, D, or E) in the blank.The Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, and its influence on society is both vast and far-reaching. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business. However, this digital transformation also brings about numerous challenges and ethical issues.1.The Internet has transformed the way we ______________, making communication more convenient and efficient.A. interactB. travelC. studyD. workE. exercise2.Social media platforms have______________our lives, allowing us to connect with friends and family across the globe.A. enrichedB. constrainedC. isolatedD. interruptedE. diminished3.The Internet has made access to information ______________, enabling us to find answers to our questions within seconds.A. limitedB. expensiveC. overwhelmingD. effortlessE. inaccessible4.E-commerce has______________the traditional retail industry, leading toa shift in consumer behavior.A. enhancedB. weakenedC. diversifiedD. disruptedE. stabilized5.However, the______________of the Internet also raises concerns about privacy and security.A. innovationB. popularityC. complexityD. accessibilityE. diversity6.Cyberbullying has become a significant issue, affecting the mental health of many ______________.A. individualsB. companiesC. organizationsD. governmentsE. schools7.The______________of the Internet has made it easier for people to spread false information, leading to misinformation and confusion.A. decentralizationB. centralizationC. globalizationD. localizationE. isolation8.Many______________argue that the Internet is a double-edged sword, with both positive and negative impacts on society.A. expertsB. politiciansC. economistsD. journalistsE. educators9.To mitigate the negative impacts of the Internet, it is crucial to promote______________and ethical behavior.A. innovationB. regulationC. freedomD. technologyE. diversityernments around the world are working on______________policies to address the challenges posed by the Internet.A. economicB. socialC. environmentalD. educationalE. healthcare11.The Internet has______________the way we consume media, with video streaming services becoming increasingly popular.A. revolutionizedB. preservedC. duplicatedD. diminishedE. stabilized12.Online shopping has______________the retail sector, with more consumers opting to purchase products online.A. revitalizedB. diminishedC. diversifiedD. stabilizedE. disrupted13.The Internet has______________the speed of information dissemination, making it easier for news to reach a wider audience.A. slowed downB. acceleratedC. limitedD. diversifiedE. stabilized14.Cybersecurity is a critical concern, as______________pose a threat to the privacy and security of individuals and organizations.A. hackersB. virusesC. regulationsD. algorithmsE. consumers15.The Internet has______________the way we learn, with online education becoming more prevalent.A. revolutionizedB. preservedC. duplicatedD. diminishedE. stabilized16.Many______________believe that the Internet has a positive impact on education, making learning more accessible and engaging.A. expertsB. politiciansC. economistsD. journalistsE. educators17.The______________of the Internet has made it easier for people to share and exchange knowledge.A. decentralizationB. centralizationC. globalizationD. localizationE. isolation18.Online communities have______________the way we interact with others,allowing us to connect with like-minded individuals.A. enrichedB. constrainedC. isolatedD. interruptedE. diminished19.The Internet has______________the way we conduct business, making it easier to reach a global audience.A. revolutionizedB. preservedC. duplicatedD. diminishedE. stabilized20.Despite the challenges, the Internet remains a powerful tool that can______________our lives and society as a whole.A. enhanceB. limitC. disruptD. isolateE. diminishAnswer: AThe correct answer for the first blank is “interact,” as it is the mostappropriate word to describe the transformation of communication brought about by the Internet.二、传统阅读理解(本部分有4大题,每大题10分,共40分)First QuestionPassageIn the heart of the bustling city of London, there stands an old library known for its vast collection of rare books and manuscripts. Established in the early 19th century, the London Literary Society Library has been a beacon of knowledge and a sanctuary for scholars from all over the world. Its wooden shelves groan under the weight of centuries-old wisdom, preserved within the yellowed pages of countless volumes.In recent years, however, the library has faced a significant challenge. With the advent of digital technology and the internet, fewer people visit the physical space, opting instead for the convenience of online resources. The library’s trustees have had to make some tough decisions about how to preserve the library’s heritage while also ensuring its relevance in the modern age.One innovative solution proposed by the librarian, Ms. Amelia Thompson, w as to digitize the collection. This would not only make the library’s treasures accessible to a wider audience but would also help preserve the fragile materials by reducing the need for physical handling. The proposal met with initial resistance from some purists who feared that the charm and experience of turningthe pages of a centuries-old book would be lost forever. However, after a successful pilot project where a few hundred texts were digitized and made available online, the benefits became clear, and support for the initiative grew.Today, the London Literary Society Library stands as a testament to the power of blending tradition with innovation. It continues to welcome visitors eager to explore its physical collection, while also serving a global community through its digital platform.Questions1、What is the main challenge faced by the London Literary Society Library? Answer: The main challenge faced by the library is the decrease in physical visits due to the preference for digital and online resources.2、Who proposed the idea of digitizing the library’s collection? Answer: The idea was proposed by the librarian, Ms. Amelia Thompson.3、What concern did some purists raise about the digitization plan? Answer: Some purists were concerned that the charm and experience of handling centuries-old books would be lost.4、How did the library address the concerns raised by the purists? Answer: The library addressed the concerns by conducting a successful pilot project which demonstrated the benefits of digitization.5、What does the passage suggest about the current state of the library? Answer: The passage suggests that the library now successfully blendstraditional methods with modern innovations, serving both local visitors and a global online community.第二题Reading PassageIn the small town of Willow Creek, nestled between rolling hills and a serene lake, there stood an old, ivy-covered library that had been a cornerstone of the community since the late 19th century. The Willow Creek Library was more than just a repository of books; it was a place where dreams were nurtured, knowledge was shared, and memories were made.The library was founded by a group of visionary citizens who believed in the power of education and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Over the years, the library had seen many changes, but its core mission remained the same. It was a place where people of all ages could come to learn, grow, and connect.One of the most beloved features of the Willow Creek Library was its children’s section. Here, young readers discovered the magic of storytelling through the pages of beloved classics and the latest chapter books. The children’s librarian, Mrs.Thompson, was known far and wide for her engaging storytelling sessions and her ability to connect with the young minds that visited her corner of the library.The library also had a strong commitment to the local community. It hosted a variety of events, from book clubs and author readings to educational workshopsand art exhibitions. These events brought people together and fostered a sense of community pride.However, as the years passed, the Willow Creek Library faced new challenges. The rise of digital media and the shift towards online learning threatened the traditional role of the library. Many feared that the library might fade into obscurity, becoming just another relic of the past.Despite these challenges, the Willow Creek Library remained resilient. It adapted to the changing times by offering new services, such as e-books, online research databases, and technology workshops. It also continued to be a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for the community.One summer afternoon, a young girl named Emily visited the library for the first time. She had always been fascinated by books and stories, but she had never found a place that felt like home. That day, as she wandered through the aisles, she stumbled upon the children’s section. She was immediately drawn to Mrs. Thompson, who was leading a storytelling session. The session was magical, and Emily knew she had found her sanctuary.The Willow Creek Library had a profound impact on Emily’s life. It sparked her love for reading, encouraged her curiosity, and provided her with a safe space to explore the world beyond her small town. She grew up to become a librarian herself, inspired by the legacy of the Willow Creek Library.Questions1、What was the original mission of the Willow Creek Library?2、Which section of the library was particularly beloved by young readers?3、What events did the library host that brought the community together?4、How did the Willow Creek Library adapt to the changing times?5、What impact did the Willow Creek Library have on Emily’s life?Answers1、The original mission of the Willow Creek Library was to provide a place for education, knowledge sharing, and cultural heritage preservation.2、The children’s section was particularly beloved by young readers.3、The library hosted events such as book clubs, author readings, educational workshops, and art exhibitions that brought the community together.4、The Willow Creek Library adapted to the changing times by offering new services like e-books, online research databases, and technology workshops.5、The Willow Creek Library had a profound impact on Emily’s life by sparking her love for reading, encouraging her curiosity, and providing her with a safe space to explore the world beyond her small town.Third QuestionPassage:In the heart of Africa lies a vast rainforest known as the Congo Basin. It is the second-largest tropical forest in the world, covering approximately 3 million square kilometers and supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna. The Congo Basin is home to more than 10,000 plant species, over 400 mammal species, and countless insects. However, the Congo Basin faces numerous threats,including deforestation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and mining activities. Conservation efforts have been ongoing, but they require international cooperation to be truly effective.Questions:1、What is the Congo Basin primarily noted for?A. Its vast desert landscapesB. Its extensive tropical forestC. Its large urban areasD. Its mountainous terrainAnswer: B2、How many plant species are mentioned as being native to the Congo Basin?A. Over 100B. Less than 1,000C. More than 10,000D. Exactly 5,000Answer: C3、Which of the following is NOT listed as a threat to the Congo Basin?A. Agricultural expansionB. LoggingC. Mining activitiesD. OverpopulationAnswer: D4、What does the passage suggest is necessary for successful conservation of the Congo Basin?A. Local government policies aloneB. Only financial support from non-governmental organizationsC. Efforts led exclusively by African nationsD. International cooperationAnswer: D5、Based on the information provided, which of the following best describes the C ongo Basin’s biodiversity?A. Limited and unremarkableB. Rich and varied with numerous plant and animal speciesC. Dominated by a few species of plants and animalsD. Focused primarily on marine lifeAnswer: BThis is a simulated section of the exam designed for practice purposes. Each question is followed by its correct answer to facilitate self-assessment. Please note that this passage and questions are fictional and not taken from any actual exam.第四题The rise of the Internet has brought about significant changes in the way we communicate, access information, and even conduct business. This technological revolution has not only transformed our daily lives but alsoreshaped the traditional media landscape. In this article, we will explore the impact of the Internet on the media industry and its implications for society.The Internet has revolutionized the way we consume news and information. Traditional media outlets, such as newspapers and television stations, have faced increased competition from online platforms. Websites like Google, Facebook, and Twitter have become the primary sources of news for many people. However, this shift has raised concerns about the quality and accuracy of information disseminated online. The rapid spread of false news and the difficulty in verifying information have become significant challenges in the digital age.Moreover, the Internet has changed the dynamics of media ownership and control. In the past, a few large media conglomerates held significant power over the content that was distributed to the public. Today, the Internet has democratized information, allowing individuals and small organizations to create and share content with a global audience. This shift has given rise to a diverse range of voices and perspectives, which can be both beneficial and problematic.1、What is the main topic of the article?A. The advantages of the Internet in the media industryB. The impact of the Internet on traditional mediaC. The challenges of the digital ageD. The role of social media in shaping public opinion2、Which of the following statements is true about the Internet’s impact on news consumption?A. It has increased the quality and accuracy of news.B. It has decreased the importance of traditional media outlets.C. It has made it easier to verify the accuracy of information.D. It has increased the control of media conglomerates over information.3、What is the author’s attitude towards the democratization of information on the Internet?A. He is optimistic about its potential benefits.B. He is concerned about the lack of quality control.C. He believes it is a threat to traditional media.D. He is indifferent to the changes in media ownership.4、According to the article, what are the main challenges of the digital age regarding information?A. The difficulty in verifying the accuracy of information.B. The loss of privacy and personal data.C. The spread of false news and misinformation.D. The decline of traditional media outlets.5、How has the Internet changed the dynamics of media ownership and control?A. It has increased the power of media conglomerates.B. It has decreased the influence of traditional media outlets.C. It has allowed individuals and small organizations to create and sharecontent with a global audience.D. It has made it easier for governments to control information.Answers:1.B2.B3.A4.A5.C三、阅读理解新题型(10分)Postgraduate Entrance Examination English (II)Part III: New Type Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following passage carefully. The passage is followed by several 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 and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.PassageIn recent years, the impact of technology on education has become a subject of intense debate among educators and policymakers. With the advent of digital tools such as tablets, laptops, and online learning platforms, students have unprecedented access to educational resources. However, critics argue thatthese technological advances may not necessarily lead to better educational outcomes. They point out that while technology can enhance the accessibility of information, it does not guarantee improved comprehension or retention of material. Moreover, there is concern that reliance on technology might undermine the development of essential skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.On the other hand, proponents of integrating technology into the classroom believe that it is a necessary step towards modernizing education. They claim that digital literacy is becoming increasingly important in today’s job market, and thus schools should prepare students accordingly. Furthermore, technology can be used to personalize learning experiences, catering to individual student needs and paces, which traditional methods often fail to achieve effectively.The debate also extends to the issue of equality. While some argue that technology can help bridge the gap between different socio-economic groups by providing equal access to quality education, others worry about the digital divide, where those without access to these tools are at a disadvantage.Ultimately, whether the integration of technology in education is beneficial depends on how it is implemented and the broader educational goals it serves.Questions:1.According to the passage, what is one concern raised by critics regarding the use of technology in education?A) It distracts students from their studies.B) It reduces the need for physical textbooks.C) It may hinder the development of critical thinking skills.D) It increases the cost of education for students.2.What do supporters of technology in education claim?A) Technology ensures equal educational opportunities for all.B) Digital literacy is irrelevant in today’s workforce.C) Personalized learning cannot be achieved without technology.D) Technology can adapt to the individual needs of learners.3.Which of the following is mentioned as a potential benefit of using technology in education?A) It guarantees better academic performance.B) It enhances the memorization of facts.C) It helps in preparing students for the current job market.D) It eliminates the need for teachers.4.What does the passage suggest about the relationship between technology and equality in education?A) Technology has no impact on educational equality.B) Technology ensures that all students receive the same quality of education.C) There is a risk of creating a digital divide.D) All students prefer learning through digital means.5.The author concludes that the effectiveness of technology in education is contingent upon:A) The age of the students using it.B) The brand of devices used.C) How it is integrated into the curriculum.D) The number of hours spent on technology daily.Answers:1.C) It may hinder the development of critical thinking skills.2.D) Technology can adapt to the individual needs of learners.3.C) It helps in preparing students for the current job market.4.C) There is a risk of creating a digital divide.5.C) How it is integrated into the curriculum.四、翻译(本大题有5小题,每小题3分,共15分)第一题Translate the following paragraph into English.“随着科技的飞速发展,人工智能已经渗透到我们生活的方方面面。
考研英语二真题模拟试卷一、阅读理解Passage 1In recent years, the discussion on the impact of technology on society has been a hot topic. The advancement inartificial intelligence (AI) and automation has led to a significant shift in the job market, with many traditional roles being replaced by machines. This has sparked debates on the necessity of re-skilling the workforce and the potential for increased unemployment rates.Questions:1. What is the main concern regarding the impact of AI and automation on the job market?2. According to the passage, what is the implication of the shift in the job market due to technology?3. What solution is suggested to address the challenges posed by technological advancements?Passage 2The educational system is facing a transformation as online learning platforms are becoming increasingly popular. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to remote learning has accelerated, and educators are exploring new ways to deliver quality education. However, concerns about the effectivenessof online learning and the digital divide among students have been raised.Questions:1. What has been the catalyst for the increased popularity of online learning platforms?2. What are the potential issues associated with the shift to remote learning?3. How can the educational system address the challenges of providing quality education through online platforms?二、完形填空In the era of globalization, cultural exchange has become a common phenomenon. People from different countries are nowable to experience and appreciate the customs and traditionsof others. However, with this cultural interaction comes the challenge of maintaining one's cultural identity while embracing new influences.[Here, the passage for the cloze test would be provided, with blanks for the test-takers to fill in with the correct words.]三、翻译Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese:1. The rapid development of technology has brought about unprecedented changes to our daily lives.2. Environmental protection is a global issue that requiresthe collective efforts of all nations.3. The government has implemented a series of measures to stimulate economic growth.四、写作Write an essay on the topic "The Role of Technology in Modern Society". Your essay should be no less than 300 words and should include the following points:- The influence of technology on various aspects of society.- The potential benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements.- Your personal view on how to balance the integration of technology with the preservation of traditional values.结束语This mock exam is designed to simulate the actual test environment for the English II section of the postgraduate entrance examination. It is crucial for students tofamiliarize themselves with the format and types of questions they may encounter. Regular practice with such simulationscan greatly enhance one's confidence and preparedness for the actual exam. Good luck with your studies and exam preparation!。
考研英语(二)模拟试卷141(题后含答案及解析) 题型有:1. Use of English 2. Reading Comprehension 3. WritingSection I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D. (10 points)Do people get happier or more foul-tempered as they age? Stereotypes of irritable neighbors【C1】______, scientists have been trying to answer this question for decades, and the results have been【C2】______Now a study of several thousand Americans born between 1885 and 1980 reveals that well-being【C3】______increases with age—but overall happiness【C4】______when a person was born. 【C5】______studies that have【C6】______older adults with the middle-aged and young have sometimes found that older adults are not as happy. But these studies could not 【C7】______whether their【C8】______was because of their age or because of their 【C9】______life experience. The new study, published online January 24 in Psychological Science ,【C10】______out the answer by examining 30 years of data on thousands of Americans, including【C11】______measures of mood and well-being, reports of job and relationship success, and objective measures of health. The researchers found, after controlling for variables【C12】______health, wealth, gender, ethnicity and education, that well-being increases over everyone’s lifetime.【C13】______people who have lived through extreme hardship, such as the Great Depression,【C14】______much less happy than those who have had more【C15】______lives. This finding helps to【C16】______why past studies have found conflicting results—experience【C17】______, and tough times can【C18】______an entire generation’s happiness for the rest of their lives. The【C19】______news is,【C20】______we’ve lived through, we can all look forward to feeling more content as we age.1.【C1】A.alikeB.alongsideC.asideD.besides正确答案:C解析:本题考查副词用法。
考研英语(二)模拟试卷162(题后含答案及解析) 题型有:1. Use of English 2. Reading Comprehension 3. WritingSection I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D. (10 points)Kelly Sortino had a tough time recalling what she’ d accomplished at the end of each busy workday. Her job as head of the upper school for the Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, Calif., often【C1】______working 12-hour days, including weekends and evenings. She enjoyed the【C2】______but worried that she wasn’ t accomplishing everything she needed to. “I felt as if I wasn’ t really having the time to do more of the strategic and 【C3】______ work to make those larger changes at the school.”says Ms. Sortino. She decided to【C4】______a workshop at Stanford University on how to simplify work processes and reduce waste. She learned,【C5】______, to block out her time more efficiently and minimize distractions. She also 【C6】______ herself to systematically completing her daily task list and to completely clearing her email inbox and workspace on a regular【C7】______. The changes【C8】______a marked improvement in her time management. Ms. Sortino 【C9】______ works on weekends, but only as needed. It’s a tough time to be productive. Globalization, increased competition and the jarring immediacy of technology have made it difficult for modern employees to【C10】______on top of their growing workloads while maintaining a good work-life balance.【C11】______, experts say small adjustments to how employees【C12】______work can have a big impact on their workplace efficiency. Learn to prioritize and to commit yourself to working in【C13】______blocks of time throughout the day. A 2009 Stanford University study found that multitasking is less productive than single-tasking and that many self-proclaimed multitaskers have difficulty【C14】______out irrelevant information, further【C15】______their performance. It’s especially important to 【C16】______what motivates the decisions your boss makes. Most subordinates have an employee-centric view【C17】______their managers, which tends not to be accurate.A better understanding of your boss can help you to “sell” the advice about【C18】______changes that can benefit the department and company.【C19】______with your boss to prioritize important work and eliminate unproductive tasks. Employees may think changing job functions is risky,【C20】______being proactive can impress your boss.1.【C1】A.requiredB.forcedC.compelledD.requested正确答案:A解析:根据第一段首句“每个忙碌的工作日结束,凯利.索尔蒂诺总是很难回想起这一天究竟成就了什么”可知,凯利.索尔蒂诺的工作较繁忙,空格所在句子的主干为“她的工作常常______她每天工作12小时”,所以应该选择表示“要求,需要”的动词,故A。
2010考研英语(二)模拟试卷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)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)Among the thousands of business schools now operating around the world you would be hard-pressed to find one that doesn't believe it can teach the skills of entrepreneurship. However, of the people who immediately 1 to mind when one thinks of entrepreneurs——Bill Gates, Richard Branson or Oprah Winfrey, for example—few have done more than 2 a speech at a business school. 3 , a recent study by King's College in London has suggested what many intuitively 4 : that entrepreneurship may actually be in the blood—more to do with genes than classroom experience. All of which5 the question—does an entrepreneur really need a business-school education?Not surprisingly some of the best-known schools in the field have a 6 answer to this: they don't actually profess to create entrepreneurs, 7 they nurture innate ability. Or as Timothy Faley of the entrepreneurial institute at Michigan's Ross School of Business 8 it: “A good idea is not enough. You need to know how to 9 a good idea into a good business.”Schools do this in a number of ways. One is to 10 that faculty are a mix of classic academics and businesspeople with experience of 11 their own successful firms. They can also create “incubators” where students 12 ideas and rub shoulders on a day-to-day basis with the external business world, receiving both advice and hard cash in the form of investment.Arguably such help is now more important than ever. The modern entrepreneur is faced with a more 13 world than when Richard Branson began by selling records outof a phone box. According to Patrice Houdayer, head of one of Europe's best-known entrepreneurship schools, EMIYON in France, new businesses used to move through a 14 series of growth steps—what he terms garage, local, national and international. Now however, 15 the communications revolution, they can leapfrog these stages and go global more or less straightaway—encountering a whole new 16 of problems and challenges. In this 17 Professor Houdayer maintains that the increasingly 18 nature of MBA classes can help the nascent entrepreneur in three ways: by plugging them into an international network of contacts and advisors, by preparing them for the pitfalls and opportunities 19 with dealing across different cultures and by 20 them to the different ways that business is conducted around the globe.1.[A]bring [B]call [C]spring [D]apply2.[A]report [B]deliver [C]prepare [D]compose3.[A]Indeed [B]Likewise [C]Therefore [D]Furthermore4.[A]conclude [B]assume [C]neglect [D]suspect5.[A]stirs [B]arouses [C]proves [D]invites6.[A]ready [B]unique [C]positive [D]favorable7.[A]yet [B]rather [C]nor [D]nevertheless8.[A]states [B]makes [C]puts [D]interprets9.[A]shift [B]transfer [C]modify [D]transform10.[A]ensure [B]assure [C]affirm [D]enlighten11.[A]carrying on [B]setting up [C]working out [D]turning around1 2. [A]convey [B]cherish [C]nurture [D]impart13.[A]complex [B]complicated [C]complementary [D]fantastic14.[A]variable [B]obvious [C]imperative [D]distinct15.[A]thanks to [B]but for [C]for all [D]next to1 6. [A]bulk [B]host [C]set [D]magnitude1 7. [A]position [B]context [C]perspective [D]dimension18.[A]similar [B]differential [C]diverse [D]versatile1 9. [A]interacted [B]combined [C]confronted [D]associated20.[A]entitling [B]exposing [C]leading [D]committing Section 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 1What's a label worth? A lot, it seems. Michael Hiscox and Nicholas Smyth, two Harvard University researchers, conducted an experiment on two sets of towels in an upmarket New York shop. One lot carried a label with the logo “Fair and Square” and the following message: These towels have been made under fair labour conditions, in a safe and healthy working environment which is free of discrimination, and where management has committed to respecting the rights and dignity of workers.The other set had no such label. Over five months, the researchers observed the impact of making various changes such as switching the label to the other set of towels and raising prices. The results were striking: not only did sales of towels increase when they carried the Fair and Square label, they carried on increasing each time the price was raised.No wonder companies are keen to appeal to ethically (i.e. morally)minded consumers, whether on labour standards or green credentials. Timberland, a New Hampshire outdoor-gear company, is introducing detailed "Green Index” labels on its shoes. Tesco, M&S and Wal-Mart have all launched initiatives that bet on the rise of the ethical consumer.M&S estimates that about three-quarters of British consumers are interested in the green theme in some way. But even the keenest ethical consumer faces complicated situations, and sometimes the apparently obvious ethical choice turns out to be the wrong one. Surely it must be greener for Britons to buy roses from the Netherlands than onesair-freighted from Kenya? In fact, a study showed that related green house gas to the Dutch roses to be six times as large because they had to be grown in heated greenhouses.Joel Makower, editor of , says that, given a choice, most consumers will choose the greener product—provided it does not cost any more, comes from a trusted maker, requires no special effort to buy or use and is at least as good as the alternative. “That's almost an impossible barrier for any product,” he notes.So shoppers will still flock to shops selling cheap products of decent quality, ignoring how these are made. They will often buy more if a product is attractively presented, never mind that the packaging may be wasteful. And when companies try to do the right thing, consumers will not always go along with them.The lesson for companies is that selling green is hard work. And it is no good getting too far ahead of the customer. Half a step ahead is about right. Much more, and you won't sell. Any less, and you won't lead.21.The experiment on the towels indicated that ______.[A]consumers liked to purchase labeled products[B]consumers would buy goods when prices rose[C]consumption was influenced by green labels[D]ethical concern may influence consumption22.According to the text, consumers’ ethical choice ______.[A]determines the production of commodities[B]forces companies to sell green products only[C]leads companies to modify business activities[D]leads to higher labour and green standards23.We may infer from the fourth paragraph that ______.[A]green buying may be at higher environment cost[B]green production is actually complicated business[C]Dutch rose growth is greener than Kenya ones[D]British consumers actually oppose green farming24.According to Joel Makower, most consumers will ______.[A]buy greener products when given a choice[B]reject greener products for various reasons[C]pay more attention to the price of a product[D]refuse to follow the activities of companies25.Companies may learn the lesson that ______.[A]it is not worthwhile leading the customers[B]the customers are not easily to be misled[C]green policy is not effective for marketing[D]companies need a balanced green policyText 2There are various ways in which individual economic units can interact with one another. Three basic ways may be described as the market system, the administered system and the traditional system.In a market system individual economic units are free to interact among each other in the marketplace. It is possible to buy commodities from other economic units or sell commodities to them. In a market, transactions may take place via barter or money exchange. In a barter economy, real goods such as automobiles, shorts, and pizzas are traded against each other. Obviously, finding somebody who wants to trade my old car in exchange for a sailboat may not always be an easy task. Hence the introduction of money as a medium of exchange eases transactions considerably. In the modern market economy, goods and services are bought or sold for money.An alternative to the market system is administrative control by some agency over all transactions. This agency will issue edicts or commands as to how much of each good and service should be produced, exchanged, and consumed by each economic unit. Central planning may be one way of administering such an economy. The central plan, drawn up by the government, shows the amounts of each commodity produced by the various firms and allocated to different households for consumption. This is an example of complete planning of production consumption, and exchange for the whole economy.In a traditional society, production and consumption patterns are governed by tradition: every person's place within the economic system is fixed by parentage, religion and custom. Transactions take place on the basis of tradition, too. People belonging to a certain group or caste may have an obligation to care for other persons, provide them with food and shelter, care for their health, and provide their education. Clearly, in a system where every decision made on the basis of tradition alone, progress may be difficult to achieve. A stagnant society may result.26.What is the main purpose of the passage?[A]To outline contrasting types of economic.[B]To explain the science of economic systems.[C]To argue for the superiority of one economic system.[D]To compare barter and money-exchange markets.27.In the second paragraph, the word “real” in “real goods” could best be replaced by which of the following?[A]High quality. [B]Concrete.[C]Utter. [D]Authentic.28.According to the passage, a barter economy can lead to ______.[A]rapid speed of transactions[B]misunderstandings[C]inflation[D]difficulties for the traders29.According to the passage, who has the greatest degree of control in an administered system?[A]Individual households. [B]Small businesses.[C]Major corporations. [D]The government.30.Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as a criterion for determining a person's place in a traditional society?[A]Family background. [B]Age.[C]Religious beliefs. [D]Custom.Text 3If sustainable competitive advantage depends on work-force skills, American firms have a problem. Human-resource management is considered an individual responsibility. Labour is simply another factor of production to be hired—rented at the lowest possible cost—much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate hierarchy. In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command. The post of head of human-resource management is usually a specialized job, off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy. The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer(CEO). By way of contrast, in Japan the head of human-resources management is central—usually the second most important executive, after the CEO, in the firm's hierarchy.While American firms often talk about the vast amounts spent on training their work forces, in fact they invest less in the skills of their employees than do either Japanese of German firms. The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees. And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result, problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive. If American workers, for example, take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany(as they do), the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United States. More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity, and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed. The result is a slower pace of technological change. And in the end the skills of the population affect the wages of the top half. If the bottom half can't effectively staff the processes that have to be operated, the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.31.Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?[A]They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.[B]They see the gaining of skills as their employees' own business.[C]They attach more importance to workers than equipment.[D]They only hire skilled workers because of keen competition.32.What is the position of the head of human-resource management in an American firm?[A]He is one of the most important executives in the firms.[B]His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.[C]He is directly under the chief financial executive.[D]He has no say in making important decisions in the firm.33.The money most American firms put in training mainly goes to ______.[A]workers who can operate new equipment[B]technological and managerial staff[C]workers who lack basic background skills[D]top executives34.According to the passage, the decisive factor in maintaining a firm's competitive advantage is ______.[A]the introduction of new technologies[B]the improvement of worker's basic skills[C]the rational composition of professional and managerial employees[D]the attachment of importance to the bottom half of the employees35.What is the main idea of the passage?[A]American firms are different from Japanese and German firms inhuman-resource management.[B]Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human-resource management.[C]The head of human-resource management must be in the central position in a firm's hierarchy.[D]The human-resource management strategies of American firms affect their competitive capacity.Text 4The public holiday on the last Monday of August marks, in most British minds, the unofficial end of summer. A vast migration takes place, as millions take advantage of the long weekend to visit seaside resorts or fly to Europe in a final sun-seeking cheer. Once the festivities are over, gloom descends: workers face four months of uninterrupted labor until Christmas Eve, their next official day off.This depression often provokes calls for more public holidays, and this year the clamor has been louder than usual. David Cameron's new Conservatives have been forced to deny rumors that they would recommend three new public holidays. Earlier in the summer, two ministers suggested a worthy sounding “Britain Day”, intended to inspire civil pride. On August 27th the Institute for Public Policy Research, a worthy think-tank, called for a new day off to “celebrate community heroes”.To the idlers, the case for more time off looks persuasive. By European standards at least, Britain is a nation of workaholics, with only the Austrians labouring as many hours per week. Workers are entitled to 20 working days of leave a year, the European Union's required minimum. Other countries are more generous. France and Denmark give at least 25 days in leave, and many Finns get 30. Britons celebrate a miserably eight national holidays a year; in Europe only the Romanians, with five, have fewer. Even significant national events are celebrated grudgingly. :the British were given two days off to celebrate the queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002, but had to forfeit an existing public holiday to make up for it.National holidays are illogical as well as scarce. The queen's official birthday(a moveable holiday unrelated to her date of birth)is seen as a good excuse for a holiday inmost of Britain's former colonies, but not in Her Majesty's homeland. Distribution is also badly distorted: seven of the eight holidays fall between December and May, leaving only August's to break up the rest of the year.There are plenty of things that a new holiday might celebrate. Patriots suggest that England should honour St George(the patron saint of the place), just as Scotland takes time off for St Andrew. The historically minded argue for a Magna Carta(The charter of liberties)day, whereas the politically correct suggest holidays celebrating “communities” and “volunteering”.Sadly, not everyone is keen on increasing public holidays. The CBI, a business lobbying group, points out that legal leave is already planned to rise to 28 working days by 2009, and says that an extra public holiday would cost up to £6 billion($ 12.1 billion). In the face of such tough objections, concerns about leisure and the quality of life may seem vague and idealistic.36.What is the passage mainly talking about?[A]Different attitudes towards public holidays in Britain.[B]The increase of national holidays in Britain.[C]The problem of public holidays in Britain.[D]The call for more public holidays in Britain.37.The calls for more public holidays in Britain could be the results of ______.[A]the economic depression[B]the 4-month work without a rest[C]the long wait for an official day off[D]recommendation of two ministers38.What does the word “workaholics” most probably mean(Line 2, Paragraph 3)?[A]Compulsive workers.[B]Idle workers.[C]Lazy workers.[D]Irrational workers.39.According to the passage, the increase of British working days of leave ______.[A]is supported by all British people[B]is planned by CBI to be carried out by 2009[C]is challenged by some opponents[D]is likely to result in economic recession40.Which of the following conclusions can we draw from the text?[A]From June to December, there is only one British national holiday.[B]British national holidays are unsatisfactory for the quantity and the allocation.[C]The queen’s official birthday is celebrated in England.[D]People suggest new holidays for their own convenience.Part BDirections:Read the following text and answer questions by finding information from the right column that corresponds to each of the marked details given in the left column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)Most people may drink only two liters of water a day, but they consume about3,000 liters a day if the water that goes into their food is taken into account. The rich gulp down far more, since they tend to eat more meat, which takes far more water to produce than grains. So as the world's population grows and incomes rise, farmers will need a great deal more water to keep everyone fed: 2,000 more cubic kilometers a year by 2030, according to the International Water Management Institute(IWMI). Yet in many farming regions, water is scarce and likely to get scarcer as global warming worsens. The world is facing not so much a food crisis as a water crisis, argues Colin Chartres, IWMI'sdirector-general.The solution, Mr Chartres and others contend, is more efficient use of water or, as the sloganeers put it, “more crop per drop”. Some 1.2 billion people live in places that are short of water. Farming accounts for roughly 70% of human water consumption. So when water starts to run out, farming tends to offer the best potential for thrift. But governments rarely charge farmers a market price for water. So they are usually more wasteful than other consumers—even though the value they create from the water is often less than households or industry would be willing to pay for it.The pressing need is to make water go further. Antoine Frérot, the head of the water division of Veolia Environment, promotes recycling of city wastewater to be used in industry or agriculture. This costs less and cuts pollution.Yet as Mr Frérot himself concedes, there are many even cheaper ways to save water. As much as 70% of water used by farmers never gets to crops, perhaps lost through leaky irrigation channels or by draining into rivers or groundwater. Investment in drip irrigation, or simply repairing the worst leaks, could bring huge savings.Farmers in poor countries can usually afford such things only if they are growing cash crops, says David Molden of IWMI. Even basic kit such as small rainwater tanks can be lacking. Ethiopia, for example, has only 38 cubic meters of storage capacity per inhabitant, compared to almost 5,000 in Australia. Yet modest water storage can hugely improve yields in rain-fed agriculture, by smoothing over short dry spells. Likewise, pumping water into natural aquifers for seasonal storage tends to be much cheaper than building a big dam, and prevents the great waste of water through evaporation.Agronomists are beginning to devise tools to help monitor the efficiency of water use. Some have designed algorithms that use satellite data on surface temperatures to calculate the rate at which plants are absorbing and transpiring water. That allows governments and development agencies to concentrate their efforts on the most prodigal areas.Raising yields does not always involve greater water consumption, especially when farms are inefficient. It would take little extra water to double cereal output in many parts of Africa, Mr Molden argues. IWMI reckons that some three-quarters of the extra food the world needs could be provided simply by bringing yields in poor countries closer to those of rich ones. That is more realistic than the absolute alternative: giving up meat and other thirsty products altogether.[A]cultivating cashcrops41.The world is meeting with challenges more from [B]leaking irrigationsystem 42.Farmers waste more water due to [C]expenses andefficiency43.Farmers in poor countries can pay for irrigation improvement by[D]surface temperature data44.Building big dams is less effective for their [E]low water price 45.The water use rate of plants is computed with [F]water shortage[G]food crisisPart CDirections:In this section there is a text in English. Translate the text into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.(15 points )The objective of any advertisement is to convince people that it is in their best interests to take the action the advertiser is recommending. The action may be to purchase a product or use a service.Advertising as a business developed most rapidly in the United States, the country that uses it to the greatest extent. In 1980 advertising expenditure in the U.S. exceeded 55 billion dollars, or approximately 2 percent of the gross national product.While advertising brings the economics of mass selling to the manufacturer, it produces benefits for the consumer as well. Some of those economies are passed along to the purchaser so that the cost of a product sold primarily through advertising is usually far less than one sold through personal sales people. Advertising brings people immediate news about products that have just come on the market. Finally, advertising pays for the programs on commercial television and radio and for about two thirds of the cost of publishing magazines and newspapers.Section III WritingPart A47Write a letter to invite your best friend Jane to take part in your mother's 60-year-old birthday and inform her of your arrangement.Begin your letter as follows:Dear Jane,You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name, using "Li Ming" instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)Part B48. Directions:In this section, you are asked to write an essay based on the following table. In your essay, you should1)describe the table and,2)state your opinions drawn from it.You should write at least 150 words.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(15 points)Financial Sources of College StudentsFinancial Sources American students Chinese students Parents 50%90%Part-time jobs 35%5%Scholarship 15%5%。