考研英语二题型大纲样题

2024年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语(二)Section I Use ofEnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)Your social life is defined as 'the activities you do with other people,for pleasure,when you are not working'.It's important to have a social life,but what'sright for one person won't be right for another.Some of us feel energised by spending lotsof time with others,_ some of us may feel drained,even if it's doing something we enjoy.This is why finding a 2 in your social life is key.Spending too much time on your own,not 3 others,can make you feel lonely and 4 .Loneliness is known to impact onyour mental health and 5 a low mood.Anyone can feellonely at any time.This might be especially true if, 6 you are working from home and you are 7 onthe social conversations that happen in an office.Other lifechanges also 8 periods of loneliness too, such as retirement,changingjobs or becoming a parent.It's important to recognise these feelings of loneliness.There are ways to 9 a social life.But it be overwhelming 10 .It's a great idea to start by thinking about hobbies you enjoy.You can then find groups and activities related to those where you will be able to meet 11 people.There are groups aimed at new parents,at those who want to 12 anew sport for the first time or networking eventsfor those in the same profession to meet upand 13 ideas.On the other hand,it is 14 possible to havetoo much of a social life.If you feel like you're always doing something and there is never any 15 in your calendar for downtime, you could suffer social bumout or social 16 .We all have our own social limit and it's important to recognise when you're feeling like it's all too much.Low mood,low energy, irritability and trouble sleeping could all be 17 of poor social health.Make sure you 18 some time in your diary when you're 19 for socialising and use this time to relax, 20 andrecover.1.[A]because [B]unless [C]whereas [D]until2.[A]contrast [B]balance [C]link[D]gap3.[A]seeing [B]pleasing [C]judging [D]teaching4.[A]misguided [B]surprised [C]spoiled [D]disconnected5.[A]contribute to [B]rely on [C]interfere with [D]go against6.[A]in fact [B]of course [C]for example [D]on average7.[A]cutting back [B]missing out [C]breaking in [D]looking out8.[A]shorten [B]trigger [C]follow [D]interupt9.[A]assess [B]interpret [C]provide [D]regain10.[A]at first [B]in tum [C]on time [D]by chance11.[A]far-sighted [B]strong-willed [C]kind-hearted [D]like-minded12.[A]try [B]promote [C]watch [D]describe13.[A]test [B]share [C]accept [D]revise14.[A]already [B]thus [C]also [D]only15.[A]visit [B]order [C]space [D]boundary16.[A]fatigue [B]criticism [C]injustice [D]dilemma17.[A]sources [B]standards [C]signs [D]scores18.[A]take over [B]wipe off [C] add up[D]mark out19.[A]ungrateful [B]unavailable [C]responsible [D]regretful20.[A]react [B]repeat [C]return [D]restSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions after each text by choosing A,B,C or D. Mark youranswerson the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)Text 1Anger over AI's role in exacerbating inequality could endanger the technology's future.In her new bookCogs and Monsters:What Economics Is,and What It Should Be,Diane Coyle,an economist at Cambridge University,argues that the digital economy requires new ways of thinking about progress.“Whatever we mean by the economy growing,by things getting better, the gains will have to bemoreevenly shared than in the recent past,"she writes."An economy of tech millionaires or billionaires and gig workers,with middle-income jobs undercut by automation, will not be politically sustainable.”Improving living standards and increasing prosperity for more people will require greater use of digital technologies to boost productivity in various sectors,including health care and construction,says Coyle.But people can't be expected to embracethe changes if they're not seeing the benefits—if they're just seeing goodjobs being destroyed.In a recent interview with MIT Technology Review,Coyle said she fears that tech's inequality problem could bea roadblock todeploying AI.“We're talking about disruption,”she says.“These are transformative technologies that change theways we spend our time every day, that change business models that succeed."To make such“tremendous changes,"she adds,you need social buy-in.Instead,says Coyle,resentment is simmeringamong many asthe benefits are perceived to go to elites in a handful of prosperous cities.According to the BrookingsInstitution,a short listof eight Americancities that included San Francisco,San Jose,Boston,and Seattle had roughly 38%of all tech jobs by 2019.New AI technologies are particularly concentrated:Brookings's Mark Muro and Sifan Liu estimate that just 15 cities account for two-thirds of the AI assets and capabilities in the United States (San Francisco and San Jose alone account for about one-quarter).The dominance of a few cities in the invention and commercialization of AI means that geographical disparities in wealth will continue to soar.Not only will this foster political andsocial unrest,but it could,as Coyle suggests,hold back the sorts of AI technologies needed for regional economies to grow.Part of the solution could lie in somehow loosening the stranglehold that Big Tech has on defining the AI agenda.That willlikely take increased federal funding for research independent of the tech giants.Muroand others have suggested hefty federal funding tohelp create USregional innovation centers,for example.A more immediate response is to broaden our digital imaginations to conceive of AI technologies that don't simply replace jobs but expand opportunities in the sectors that different parts ofthe country care most about,like health care,education,and manufacturing.21.Coyle argues in her new book that economic growth should[A]giverise toinnovation[B]diversify career choices[C]benefit people equally[D]be promoted forcefully22.According to paragraph 2,digital technology should be useful to[A]bring about instant prosperity[B]reducepeople's workload[C]raise overall work efficiencyD]enhance croSs-sector cooperation23.What does Coyle fearabout ransformative technology?[A]They may affect work-lifebalance.[B]They may be impractical to deploy.[C]They may incur huge expenditure.[D]They may be unwecome tothe public.24.Several American cities are mentioned to show[A]the uneven distribution of AI technologies in the US[B]the disappointing prospect of tech jobs in the US[C]the fast progress of US regional economies[D]the increasingsignificance of US AI assets25.With regard to Coyle concern,the author suggests[A]raising funds to start new AI projects[B]encouraging collaboration in AI research[C]guarding against the side effects of AI[D]redefining the role of AItechnologiesText 2The UK is facing a future construction crisis because of a failure to plant trees to produce wood,Conforhas wamed.The forestry and wood trade body has called for urgent action to reduce the country's reliance on timber imports and provide a stable supply of wood for futuregenerations.Currently only 20 percent of the UK's wood requirement is home-grown while it remains the second-largest net importer of timber in the world.Coming at a time offresh incentives from the UK govemment for landowners to grow more trees,the trade body says thesedon't go far enough and fail to promote the benefits of planting them to boost timber supplies.“Not only are we facing a carbon crisis now,but we will also be facing a future construction crisis because of failure to plant trees to produce wood.”said Stuart Goodall,chief executive of Confor."For decades wehave not taken responsibility for investing in our domestic wood supply,leaving us exposed to fluctuating prices and fighting for future supplies of wood as global demand rises and our own supplies fall."The UK has ideal conditions for growing wood to build low-carbon homes and is a global leader in certifying that its forests are sustainably managed,Confor says.While around three quarters of Scottish homes are built from Scottish timber,the use of home-grownwood in England isonly around 25 percent.While productive tree planting can deliver real financial benefits to rural economies and contribute to the UK's net-zero strategy,the focus of government support continuesto be on food production and the rewinding andplanting of native woodland solely for biodiversity.Goodall add: “While food production and biodiversity are clearly of critical importance,we need our land to also provide secure supplies of wood for construction,manufacturing and contribute to net zero.“While the UK government has stated its ambition for more tree planting,there has been little action on the ground."Confor is now calling for much greater impetus behind those aspirations to ensure we have enough wood to meet increasing demand."26.It can be learmed from paragraph I thattheUK needsto[A]increase its domesticwood supply[B]reduce its demand for timber[C]lower its wood production costsD]lift its control on timber imports27.According to Confor,the UK government's fresh incentives[A]can hardly address construction crisis[B]are believed to come at the wrong time[C]seemto bemisleading for landowners[D]will be costlyto put into practice28.The UK's exposure to fluctuational wood prices is a result of[A]govenment's inaction on timber imports[B]inadequate investmentin growing wood[C]competiton oftimber traders at home[D]wood products motive to maximise profits29.Which of the following causes the shortage of wood supply in UK?[A]excessive timber consumption in construction[B]unfavorable conditions for growing trees[C]outdated technology for woodproductionD]farmers'unwillingness to plant trees30.What does Goodall think UK govenment should do?[A]Subsidise the building of low-carbon homes.[B]Pay attention torural economy.[C]Provide more support for tree planting.[D]Give priority to pursue net-zero strategyText 3Onebig challenge in keeping unsafe aging drivers off the road isconvincing them that it is time to tum over the key.It is a complete life-changer when someone stops—or is forced to stop—driving,said former risk manager Anne M.Menke.The American Medical Association advises physicians that in situation where clear evidence of substantial driving impairment implies a strong threat to patient and public safety,and where the physician's advice to discontinue driving privileges is ignored,it is desirable and ethical to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles,Menke wrote.“Some states require physicians to report, others allow but do not mandate reports,while a few consider a report breach of confidentiality. There could be liability and penalties if a physician does not act in accordance with state laws on reporting and confidentiality"she counseled.Part ofthe problem in keepingolder drivers safe is that the difficulties are addressed piecemeal by different professions with different focuses,including gerontologists,highway administration officials,automotive engineers and others,said gerontologist Elizabeth Dugan. “There's not a National Institute of Older Driver Studies,"she said.“We need better evidence on what makesdrivers unsafe”andwhat can help,said Dugan.One thing that does seem to work is requiring drivers to report in person for license renewal. Mandatory in-person renewal was associated with a31 percent reduction in fatal crashes involving drivers 85 or older,according to one study.Passing vision tests also produced a similar decline in fatal crashes for those drivers,although there appeared to be nobenefit from combining the two.Many old drivers don't see eye doctors or can't afford to.Primary care providers have their hands full and may not be able to follow throughwith patients who have trouble driving because they can'tturn their heads or remember where they are going—or have gotten shorter and haven't changed their seat settings sufficiently to reach car pedals easily,As long as there are other cars on the roads,self-driving cars won't solve the problems of crashes,said Dugan.Avoiding dangers posed by all those humandrivers would require to many algorithms,she said.But we need to domore to improve safety,said Dugan.“If we're going to have 100-year lives,we need cars thata 90-year-old can drive comfortably.”31.According to Paragraphl,keeping unsafe aging drivers off the road[A]is a new safety measure[B]has become a disputed issue[C]can be a tough task to completeD]will be beneficial to their health32.The American medical associations advice[A]has won support from drivers[B]is generally considered unrealistic[C]is wide dismissed as unnecessary[D]has met with different responses33.According to Dugan,efforts to keep older drivers safe[A]have broughtabout big changes[B]need to be well coordinated[C]have gained public concen[D]call forrelevant legal support34.Some older drivers have trouble driving because they tend to[A]stick with bad driving habits[B]have a weakened memory[C]suffer from chronic pains[D]neglect car maintenance35.Dugan thinks that the solution to the problems of crashes may lie in[A]upgrading self-driving vehicle[B]developing senior-friendly cars[C]renovatingtransport facilities[D]adjusting the age limit for driversText 4If you look at the apps on your phone,chances are you have at least one related to your health—and probably several.Whether it is a mental health app,a fitness tracker,a connected health device or something else,many of us are taking advantage of this technologyto keepbetter track of our health in some shape or form.Recent research from the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications found that 350,000 health apps were available on the market, 90,000 of which launched in 2020 alone.While these apps have a great deal to offer,it is not always clear how the personal information we input is collected,safeguarded and shared online.Existing health privacy law, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,is primarily focused on the way hospitals,doctors'offices,clinics and insurance companies store health records online. The health information these apps and health data tracking wearables are collecting typically does not receive the same legalprotections.Without additional protections in place,companies may share (and potentially monetize)personal healthinformationin away consumersmay not have authorized or anticipated. In 2021,Flo Health faced a Federal Trade Commission(FTC)investigation.The FTC alleged in a complaint that "despite express privacy claims,the company took control of users' sensitivity fertility data and shared it with thirdparties."Flo Health and the FTC settled the matter with a Consent Order requiring the company to get appusers'express affirmative consent before sharing their health information as well as to instruct the third parties to delete thedata they had obtained.Section 5 of the FTC Act empowers the FTC to initiate enforcement action against unfair or deceptive acts,meaning the FTC can only act after the fact if a company's privacy practices are misleading or causeunjustified consumer harm.While the FTC is doing what it can to ensure apps are keeping their promises to consumers around the handling of their sensitive health information, the rate at which these health apps are hitting the market demonstrates just how immense of a challenge this isAs to the prospects for federal legislation,commentators suggest that comprehensive federal privacy legislation seems unlikely in the short term.States have begun implementing their own solutions to shore upprotections for consumer-generated health data.Califomia has been at the forefront of state privacy efforts with the Califomia Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.Virginia, Colorado and Utah have also recently passed state consumer dataprivacy legislation.36.The research findings are cited in Paragraph 1 to show[A]the prevalence of health apps[B]the public concem over health[C]the popularity of smartphones[D]the advancement of technology37.What dose the author imply about existing health privacy law?[A]Its coverage needs to be extended.[B]Its enforcement needs strengthening.[C]It has discouraged medical misconduct.[D]It has disappointed insurance companies.38.Before sharing its users'health information,Flo Health is required to[A]seek the approvalof the FTC[B]find qualified third parties[C]remove irrelevant personal data[D]obtain their explicit permission39.What challenges is the FTC currently faced with?[A]The complexity of health information.[B]The rapid increase in new health apps.[C]The subtle deceptiveness ofhealth apps.[D]The difficulty in assessing consumer harm.40.It can be leamed from the last paragraphthat health data protection[A]has been embraced by health app developers[B]has been afocus of federal policy-making[C]hasencountered opposition in Califomia[D]has gainedlegislative support in some statesPart BDirections:Read the following text and choose thebest answer from the right column to complete each of the unfinished statements in the left column.Mark your answers onthe ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)High school students eager to stand out in thecollege application process often participate in a litany of extracurricular activities hoping to bolster their chances of admission a selective undergraduate institution.However,college admissions experts say that the quality of a college hopeful's extracurricular activities matter more thanthe number of activities he or she participates in.Sue Rexford,the director of college guidance at the Charles.E.Smith Jewish Day School, says it is not necessary for astudent,filing out the Common Application to list 10 activities in the application“No”college will expect that a student has a huge laundry list of extracurricular that they have been passionately involved in each for an tended periodof time,"Rexford wrote in an email Experts say it is tougher to distinguish oneself in a school-affiliated extracurricular activity that is common among high school students than it is to stand out while doing an uncommon activity.“The competition to stand out and make an impact is going to be much stiffer,and so if they're going todo a popular activity,I'd say,be thebest at it."says Sara Harherson,a college admission consultant.High school students who have an impressive personal project they are working on independentlyoften impress colleges,experts say.“For example,a student with an interest in entrepreneurship could demonstrateskills and potential by starting a profitable small business.”Olivia Valdes,the founde r of Zen Admissionsconsulting firm,wrote in an email.Joseph Adegboyega-Edun,a Maryland High school guidance counselor,says unconventional extracurricular activities can help students,impress college admissions offices,assuming they demonstrated,serious commitment.“Again,since one of the big questions high school seniors must consider is ‘What makes you unique?'having an uncommon,extracurricular activity,a conventional one is an advantage,"he wrote in an email.Experts say demonstrating talent in at least one extracurricular activity can help in the college admissionsprocess,especiallyat top-tier undergraduate institutions.“Distinguishing yourself in one focused type of extracurricular activity can be a positive in the admissions process,especially for highly selective institutions,where having top grades and test scores is not enough,"Katie Kelley admissions counselor at Ivy Wise admissions consultancy, wrote in an email.“Student s need to have that quality or hook that will appeal to admissions officers and allow them to visualize how the student might come and enrich their campus commuity.”Extracurricular activities related to the college major declared on a college application are beneficial,experts suggest.“If you already know your major,having an extracurricular that fits into that major can be a big plus,"says Mayghin Levine,the manager of educational opportunities with The CabbagePatch Settlement House,a Louisville,Kentucky,nonprofit community center.High school students who have had a strong positive influence on their community through an extracurricular activity may impress a college and win a scholarship,says Erica Gwyn,afomer math and science magnet program assistant at a public high school who is now executive director of the Kaleidoscope Careers Academy in Atlanta,a nonprofit organization.答案：41.C 42.E 43.A 44.G 45.BSection II Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese.Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)With the smell of coffee and fresh bread floating in the air,stalls bursting with colorful vegetables andtempting cheeses,and the buzz of friendly chats,farmers'markets are a feast for the senses.They also provide an opportunity totalk to the people responsible for growing or raising your food,support your local economy and pick up fresh seasonal produce —all at the same time.Farmers'markets are usually weekly or monthly events,most often with outdoor stalls, which allow farmers or producers to selltheir food directly to customers.The size or regularity of marketscan vary from season to season,depending on the area's agricultural calendar,and you're likely to find different produce on sale at different times of the year.By cutting out the middlemen, the farmers secure more profit for their produce.Shoppers also benefit from seeing exactly where —and to who—their money is going.参考译文：空气中弥漫着咖啡和新鲜面包的味道，摊位上挤满了五颜六色的蔬菜和诱人的奶酪，以及友好聊天的嘈杂声，农贸市场是感官的盛宴(3分)。

考研英语（二）新题型大纲样题Sample 1（多项对应）Directions: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 left column. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a looming hunger crisis in poor countries and a looming energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. The result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years, and oil prices have more than tripled since the start of 2004. These food-price increases combing with soaring energy costs will slow if not stop economic growth in many parts of the world and will even undermine political stability, as evidenced by the protest riots that have erupted in places like Haiti, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso. Practical solutions to these growing woes do exist, bu t we’ll have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.The crisis has its roots in four interlinked trends. The first is the chronically low productivity of farmers in the poorest countries, caused by their inability to pay for seeds, fertilizers and irrigation. The second is the misguided policy in the U.S. and Europe of subsidizing the diversion of food crops to produce biofuels like corn-based ethanol. The third is climate change; take the recent droughts in Australia and Europe, which cut the global production of grain in 2005 and 2006. The fourth is the growing global demand for food and feed grains brought on by swelling populations and incomes. In short, rising demand has hit a limited supply, with the poor taking the hardest blow.So, what should be done? Here are three steps to ease the current crisis and avert the potential for a global disaster. The first is to scale-up the dramatic success of Malawi, a famine-prone country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and high-yield seeds. Malawi’s harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annually in the rich world, or $10billion in all. Such a fund could fight hunger as effectively as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria is controlling those diseases.Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of subsidizing the conversion of food into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed subsidy of 51 cents per gal of ethanol to divert corn from the food and feed-grain supply. There may be a case for biofuels produced on lands that do not produce foods-tree crops (like palm oil), grasses and wood products-but there’s no case for doling out subsidies to put the world’s dinner into the gas tank. Third, we urgently need to weatherproof the world’s crops as soon and as effectively as possible. For a poor farmer, sometimes something as simple as a farm pond-which collects rainwater to be used for emergency irrigation in a dry spell- can make the difference between a bountiful crop and a famine. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation Fund to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such as food production and health care but has not yet upon the promise.Key Answer: F G E C ASample 2（小标题）Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by finding a subtitle for each of the marked parts or paragraphs. There are two extra items in the subtitles. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.A: Follow on linesB: Whisper: Keep It to YourselfC: Word of Experience: Stick to ItD: Code of Success: Freed and TargetedE: Efficient Work to Promote Efficient WorkersF: Recipe: Simplicity Means EverythingG: Efficiency Comes from OrdersEvery decade has its defining self-help business book. In the 1940s it was How to Win Friends and Influence People, in the 1990s The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. These days we’re worried about something much simpler: Getting Things Done41__________________________________That’s the title of productivity guru David Allen’ pithy 2001 treatise on working efficiently, which continues to resonate in this decade’ overworked, overwhelmed, overteched workplace. Allen hasn’t just sold 500,000 copies of his book. He has preached his message of focus, disci pline and creativity everywhere from Sony and Novartis to the World Bank and the U.S. Air Force. He counsels swamped chief executives on coping with information overload. He ministers to some clients with an intensive, two-day, $6,000 private session in which he and his team organize their lives from top to bottom. And he has won the devotions of acolytes who document on their blogs how his Getting Things Done (GTO) program has changed their lives.42.______________________________________Allen admits that much of his basic recipe is common sense. Free your mind, and productivity will follow. Break down projects and goals into discrete, definable actions, and you won’t be bothered by all those loose threads pulling at your attention. First make decisions about what needs to get done, and then fashion a plan for doing it. If you’ve catalogued everything you have to do and all your long-term goals, Allen says, you’re less likely to wake up at 3 a.m. worrying about whether you’ve forgotten something: “Most people haven’t realized how out of control their head is when they get 300 e-mails a day and each of them has potential meaning.”43. _____________________________________________________When e-mails, phones calls and to-to lists are truly under control, Allen says, the real change begins. You will finally be able to use your mind to dream up great ideas and enjoy your life rather than just occupy it with all the things you’ve got to do. Allen himself, despite running a $5.5 million consulting practice, travel ing 200 days a year and juggling a business that’s growing 40% every years, finds time to joyride in his Mini Cooper and sculpt bonsai plants. Oh, and he had earned his black belt in karate.44.__________________________________________Few companies have embraced Allen’s philosophy as thoroughly as General Mills, the Minnesota-based maker of Cheerios and Lucky Charms. Allen began at the company with a couple of private coaching sessions for top executives, who raved about his guidance. Allen and his staff now hold six to eight two-day training sessions a year. The company has already put more than 2,000 employees through GTD training and plans to expand it company-wide. “Fads come and go,” says Kevin Wilde, General Mills’ CEO, “but this continuous to work.”45.___________________________________________________________The most fevered followers of Allen’s organizational methodology gather online. Websites like gtdindex, marvelz, corn parse. Allen’s every utterance. The 43 Folders blog ran an eight-partpod-cast interview with him. GTD enthusiasts like Frank Meeuwsen, on whatsthenextaction. Com gather best practice techniques for implementing the book’s ideas. More than 60 software tools have been built specifically to supplement Allen’s system.Key Answer: E D G C ASample 3（判断正误）Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by deciding each of the statements after the text is True or False. Choose T if the statement is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1A Tree Project Helps the Genes of Champions Live OnAs an eagle wheels overhead against a crystalline blue sky, Martin Flanagan walks toward a grove of towering cottonwood trees beside the Yellowstone River, which is the color of chocolate milk due to the spring rain.As Mr. Flanagan leaves the glaring sun of the prairie and enters the shady grove, his eyes search for specific tree. As he reaches a narrow-leaf cottonwood, a towering giant, he cranes his neck to look at the top, “This is the one I plan to nominate for state champion,” he says, petting the bark with his hand. “It’s a beauty, isn’t?”When Europeans first came to North America, one of the largest primeval forests in the world covered much of the continent. Experts say a squirrel could have traveled from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River without touching the ground. But only about 3 percent of America’s native old-growth forest remains, and many of the trees they hold are those that were not big enough to attract a logger’s eye. The result is a generation of trees that barely resemble the native forests that once covered the country.That makes some scientists suspect that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality, the molecular muscle that made them dominate the landscape. When the loggers swept through, these scientists say, only poor specimens were left to reproduce. Other researchers wonder whether environmental factors or just plain luck may explain a good part of the supertrees’ success.To answer those questions, the mightiest trees of their types, or genetically identical offspring, must be preserved for study, and that is what is being done by a handful of enthusiasts, including Mr. Flanagan and David Milarch, a nurseryman Copemish, Michigan. They are searching out the largest tree of each species and taking cuttings of new growth to make copies of genetic clones of the giants. With tissue culture and grafting, they have reproduced 52 of the 827 living giants andare planting the offspring in what they call “living libraries.” More than 20,000 offspring have been planted.The work is part of the Champion Tree Project, which began in 1996 with financial help from the National Tree Trust, a nonprofit group in Washington.“Those big trees are the last links to the boreal forests,” Mr. Milarch, presidents of the champion Tree Project, said.State and federal agencies and private organizations have been keeping track of the largest trees in each state for some time. The largest effort is the National Register of Big Trees, run by American Forests, a 125-year-old nonprofit group based in Washington. But the Champion Tree Project takes things a step further by making it possible for the largest trees to live on.Eventually the Champion Tree Project hopes to reproduce enough genetically superior trees for a nationwide reforestation project. The offspring of the native trees, should they prove genetically superior, could be especially valuable in urban settings, where the average tree lives just 7 to 10 years. But things like soil conditions, moisture and other environmental factors can also affect the success of the trees.41. Water in the Yellowstone River turned dark brown because of the spring rain.42. The cottonwood tree Mr. Flanagan found was an extremely tall tree with broad leaves.43. In the days when Europeans first came to America, it had one of the largest primeval forests in the world.44. Some scientists have the suspicion that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality because they were the offspring of poor specimens.45. The offspring of the super trees have proved to be genetically superior to those of the average trees.Key Answer: T F T T F。

英语2考研2024真题2024 English II Postgraduate Entrance ExaminationSection I: Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)In the age of digital technology, privacy has become a major concern for many individuals. With the rise of social media and the internet, personal information is increasingly being1 online, raising questions about who has access to this data and how it is used. Companies often2 user data to tailor advertisements and improve their services, but this practice has led to3 concerns about the potential misuse of such information.The European Union has taken steps to address these issueswith the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This regulation 4 companies to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting their data and5 them the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information. However, critics argue that the GDPR is6 andthat it does not go far enough in protecting user privacy.In response to these concerns, some companies have 7 to develop new technologies that prioritize privacy. For example,Apple has introduced a feature called "App Tracking Transparency," which 8 users to control whether their data is shared with third parties. While these efforts are commendable, it is 9 that the fight for privacy is an ongoing battle that requires constant vigilance and 10.1. A. shared B. leaked C. stored D. uploaded2. A. collect B. analyze C. manipulate D. utilize3. A. ethical B. financial C. environmental D. political4. A. forces B. allows C. encourages D. requires5. A. grant B. deny C. limit D. revoke6. A. ambiguous B. insufficient C. excessive D. outdated7. A. committed B. hesitated C. refused D. agreed8. A. enables B. requires C. prevents D. prohibits9. A. inevitable B. evident C. necessary D. possible10. A. innovation B. regulation C. education D. enforcementSection II: Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions by choosing A, B, C, or D. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1The recent surge in remote work has led to a significant increase in the demand for home office equipment. Companies are now scrambling to meet the needs of their employees who are working from home. This has resulted in a boom for thefurniture industry, as people are investing in ergonomic chairs and desks to create comfortable and productive workspaces.Question 21: What is the main reason for the increase in demand for home office equipment?A. The rise in remote workB. The need for ergonomic furnitureC. The boom in the furniture industryD. The scramble of companies to meet employee needsText 2The impact of climate change on global food security is a growing concern. Experts warn that rising temperatures and changing weather patterns could lead to reduced crop yields and increased food prices. This could have severe consequences for millions of people around the world who are already struggling with food insecurity.Question 22: What is the potential consequence of climate change on global food security?A. Increased crop yieldsB. Reduced food pricesC. Reduced crop yieldsD. Improved food securityText 3The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is expected to revolutionize the industry. AI has the potentialto improve diagnostics, personalize treatments, and reduce healthcare costs. However, there are concerns about the ethical implications of AI, including issues related to data privacy and patient consent.Question 23: What is one potential benefit of using AI in healthcare?A. Improved diagnosticsB. Increased healthcare costsC. Reduced data privacyD. Decreased patient consentText 4The role of education in promoting social mobility has been a topic of debate. Some argue that education is a key factor in enabling individuals to move up the social ladder, while others believe that the current education system perpetuates social inequality. The debate highlights the need for reform in education to ensure equal opportunities for all.Question 24: What is the main point of the debate on the role of education in social mobility?A. Education is key to social mobilityB. Education perpetuates social inequalityC. Education does not affect social mobilityD. Education reform is needed to ensure equal opportunitiesPart BDirections: Read the following text and answer questions 25-30 by choosing A, B, C, or D. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Text 5[Text omitted for brevity]Question 25: What is the main idea of the text?A. [Answer omitted for brevity]。

2024英语二大纲
2024英语二大纲如下：
一、听力理解（25分）
（一）短对话理解（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）
听下面5段对话，选择最佳答案。

（二）长对话理解（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）
听下面一段较长的对话，根据对话内容选择最佳答案。

（三）听力回答问题（共3小题，每小题2分，共6分）
听下面一段短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

（四）听力填空（共1小题，每小题6分，共6分）
听下面一篇短文，根据短文内容填写所缺的单词。

二、阅读理解（45分）
（一）任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
阅读短文，并根据短文内容完成任务。

（二）选择题阅读（共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

（三）判断题阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
阅读短文，判断以下句子是否与短文内容相符，相符的填“T”，
不相符的填“F”。

（四）填空题阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容填写所缺的单词。

三、完形填空（15分）
阅读下面一篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。

四、写作（15分）
根据提示写一篇80-100个词的短文。

以上为2024年英语二大纲的基本结构，具体内容可能根据实
际情况有所调整。

2023年全国硕士研究生招生考试（英语二）参考答案及解析Section Ⅰ Use of EnglishHere’s a common scenario that any number of entrepreneurs face today: you’re the CEO of a small business and though you're making a nice 1 , you need to find a way to take it to the next level. what you need to do is 2 growth by establishing a growth team. A growth team is made up of members from different departments within your company, and it harnesses the power of collaboration to focus 3 on finding ways to grow.Let's look at a real-world 4 . Prior to forming a growth team, the software company BitTorrent had 50 employees.Working in the 5 departments of engineering, marketing and product development. This brought them good results until 2012, when their growth plateaued. The 6 was that too many customers were using the basic, free version of their product. And 7 improvements to the premium, paid version, few people were making the upgrade.Things changed, 8 , when an innovative project marketing manager came aboard, 9 a growth team and sparked the kind of 10 perspective they needed. By looking at engineering issues from a marketing point of view, it became clear that the 11 of upgrades wasn't due to a quality issue. Most customers were simply unaware of the premium version and what it offered.Armed with this 12 , the marketing and engineering teams joined forces to raise awareness by prominently 13 the premium version to users of the free version. 14 ,upgrades skyrocketed, and revenue increased by 92 percent.But in order for your growth, team to succeed, it needs to a have a strong leader. It needs someone who can 15 the interdisciplinary team and keep them on course for improvement.This leader will 16 the target area, set clear goals and establish a time frame for the 17 of these goals. This growth leader is also 18 for keeping the team focus on moving forward and steer them clear of distractions. 19 attractive, new ideas can be distracting, the team leader must recognize when these ideas don’t 20 the current goal and need to be put on the back burner.1.A. purchase B. profit C. connection D. bet2.A. define B. predict C. prioritize D. appreciate3.A. exclusively B. temporarily C. potentially D. initially4.A. experiment B. proposal C. debate D. example5.A. identical B. marginal C. provisional D. traditional6.A. rumor B. secret C. myth D. problem7.A. despite B. unlike C. through D. besides8.A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. again9.A. inspected B. created C. expanded D. reformed10.A.cultural B. objective C. fresh D. personal11.A. end B. burden C. lack D. decrease12.A. policy B. suggestion C. purpose D. insight13.A. contributing B. allocating C. promoting D. transferring14.A. As a result B. At any rate C. By the way D. In a sense15.A. unite B. finance C. follow D. choose16.A. share B. identify C. divide D. broaden17.A. announcement B. assessment C. adjustment D. accomplishment18.A. famous B. responsible C. available D. respectable19.A. Before B. Once C. While D. Unless20.A. serve B. limit C. summarize D. alter【1】B. profit 原文提到“小公司的CEO也挣到了大钱”。

一、阅读理解阅读理解是英语考研中的重要部分，考察学生对英语文章的理解能力和推理能力。

2024考研204英语(二)考纲中的阅读理解内容主要包括非小说类和小说类文章的阅读和分析。

非小说类文章的阅读与分析主要考查学生对新闻报道、社论、科技文章等类型文章的理解能力。

学生需要能够准确把握文章的主旨和核心观点，理解文章中的关键词和词汇，推断并归纳文章中的事实和细节信息。

小说类文章的阅读与分析主要考查学生对文学作品的理解能力。

学生需要能够理解小说中的情节发展、人物形象、语言风格等要素，掌握作品的基本内容，分析作品的主题和意义。

二、完形填空完形填空是考查学生对英语语法和词汇的掌握程度，以及对篇章结构和意义的理解能力。

2024考研204英语(二)考纲中的完形填空题目主要选自各类英语文学作品、科技类文章和社论。

学生在做完形填空题时，需要通过上下文的语境来判断空格处应该填入的词汇或短语。

同时，学生还需要注意句子之间的逻辑关系，从而准确理解整个篇章的意义。

三、语法填空语法填空是考查学生对英语语法知识的掌握程度和对文章整体意义的理解能力。

2024考研204英语(二)考纲中的语法填空题目主要涵盖动词时态、语态、主谓一致、名词性从句、形容词副词比较等基础语法知识。

学生在做语法填空题时，需要根据句子的语法结构和语境来选择合适的词性和形式，使句子在语法上正确且通顺。

四、翻译翻译是考查学生对英语语言表达能力的综合考核。

2024考研204英语(二)考纲中的翻译内容主要包括英译汉和汉译英两个部分。

学生在进行翻译题时，需要理解原文的意思，并能准确地用汉语或英语表达出来。

同时，学生还需要注意语言的准确性和流畅性，保持语言表达清晰和合乎语法规范。

2024考研204英语(二)考纲中的各项内容都需要学生具备英语阅读、理解和表达的基本能力。

通过对以上考点的系统学习和积累，考生能够更好地应对考试，并取得理想的成绩。

祝愿各位考生顺利通过考试！。

考研英语二大纲及样题
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(1)语法
我们英语二规定了总共有八个语法点，具体的语法点是要考的。只要把这八点做到了，基本上就没问题了。首先第一个就是名词、代词它的用法，数和格，就是可数不可数，这种会考。第二个是形容词。第三个是动词，动词包括时态、语态，时态就是常见的，比如一般现在、一般将来这样子的过去时，语态就是主动和被动。第四点常用连词，连词大家知道常用的就是七个，这个大家把它准备好了，估计在考察语法方面不大。第五个就是非谓语动词，就是不定式和名词。第六个虚拟语气，具体有什么样的表现形式，以及虚拟语气在语言中起到一个什么样的作用，这个应该是一个考察的重点。第七个就是从句，列了宾语从句、主语从句和表语从句。第八个同谓语从句，只要把这些语法点梳理下来了，大概有一个基本概念就没问题了。
第二部分，英语一这部分规定了三种题型，一种是七选五，给你七个选五个。第二种是搭配，第三个是排序。最近几年一直考的是七选五，是比较成熟的题型。英语二第二部分，就是新题型部分也规定了三种题型，这三种题型跟英语一非常不一样，第一种题型就是它给一篇文章，让你看，看完了以后让你做一个配队，左边有一系列小短句子，右边有一系列补全这个句子的成份，七个选五个，配比下来，有两个选不到，这个难度比较低，只要对文章有一个整体的大概的理解应该都可以做。第二种就是小标题，我们也叫搭配题，就是用标题和文章段落进行搭配，这个跟英语一是完全一致的。第三种，是让你先读文章，有五个句子，让你根据文章的意思判断正误，这个难度更低了，你猜一下也有五成的把握。所以英语二第二部分，就是Part B这个难度比较低。
第一点，英语一要求大家能够理解文章中概念性的含义，而英语二是没有的。也就是文章中不太会出现一些特别抽象的，特别复杂的费解的概念。
第二点，它只要求进行相关的判断、推理，而不需要进行相关的引申，没有引申，也就是说在英语二中如果出现我们阅读理解中的一种题型，叫做推理题的话，它推理的难度要小于英语一。

主旨题考查形式
• 篇章主旨: 针对全文的主题进行提问。主题句出现在首段居多，其次是末段或几段主题 • 段落主旨: 针对某一段或几段的主题提问。主题句可能是段落 的首句， 末句。也可能需
主旨题的表现形式
• What is the main idea/subject of this passage? • This passage is mainly/primarily concerned with__ • The main theme/point of the passage is_____ • Which of the following is the best title for the passage? • Which of the following best describes that passage as
选C
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主旨题的应对技巧
1 抓首段和其余各段的第一句话， 把其意思连接成一个整体。 若问某一段中心思想， 则将该段首尾句加起来考虑。
然后用材料论述 首段首句构成文章中心 各段首句构成各段中心 关注首段末句
应对技巧
抓住题目选项的关键词返回原文，准确定位 • 根据原文中的特殊语言现象或逻辑关系， 如转折词 but, however, yet 定位。
推理题
• 上下文逻辑关系的能力 • 逻辑推理判断能力 • 从文中的有关暗示分析推理判断的能力
难度较大。根据全文或部分细节，人或事物的特征、 事发原因、 行为目的等 因素推断出字里行间的隐含意义， 领会作者的言外之意。切忌无根据的瞎猜乱 想。不仅要把握文章表层含义， 还要理解深层含义，通过获取字里行间的信息 掌握言明的观点和倾向。
细节题的考察形式
所有问题可以在文中直接或间接的找到答案。但正确选项不可能是与原文原句一模一样。而是用不同的词语或句型表达 相同的意思。 该题型包括两种类型: 直接细节题: 指利用各种替换或转换手段考查对原文细节信息 的正确理解。

2024英语二考研大作文话题预测（必背10篇+选背2篇）目录大作文话题预测第一节必背10篇01图表：高铁发展02图表：燃油车与新能源汽车销量变化03图表：我国老年人口比例04图表：居民日常出行选择05图表：年轻人就餐选择06图表：图书获取渠道07图表：课余时间使用情况08图表：阅读偏好09图画：科技改变习惯（新大纲）10材料作文：奖励式教育（新大纲）第二节选背2篇01图表：中学生近视率02材料作文：课堂上使用手机（新大纲）附录：考研英语（二）写作大纲样题解析大作文话题预测第一节必背10篇Topic01图表：高铁发展Directions:Write an essay based on the chart below.In your writing,you should1)interpret the chart,and2)give your comments.You should write about150words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15points)参考范文范文中加粗的部分为功能句，在其他图表作文中也适用。

This is a line graph that clearly illustrates the significant changes in the high-speed rail mileage and the number of passengers in China from2012to2021.During this period,the mileage ascended dramatically from less than10thousand kilometers to over40thousand kilometers. Meanwhile,the number of passengers also showed a sharp growth,especially from2016to2021, reaching approximately3billion in2021.Such statistics can naturally be associated with the fast development of high-speed trains in China.For one thing,in recent years,China has been characterized by its economic boom and prosperity,which enabled the government to possess an additional budget to invest in constructing infrastructures,including high-speed trains and related facilities.For another,compared with other means of transportation,high-speeds train are faster,more comfortable and safer.Thus,an increasing number of people choose to travel by high-speed trains.To my understanding,it is of great necessity for our government to continue to fund the construction of high-speed railways and other infrastructures,which will bring citizens convenience,arouse their enthusiasm for traveling,and help them create a better life.I believe that if our government does its utmost,the prospects for China will be promising.参考译文这是一个折线图，清晰地展示了2012年至2021年间中国高铁里程和旅客人数的巨大变化。

2012年考研英语二新题型大纲样题Sample （1）多项对应Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by finding information from the right column thatcorresponds to each of the marked details given in the left column. There are two extra choices inthe right column. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a looming hunger crisis in poor countries and looming energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. The result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years, and oil prices have more than tripled since the start of 2004. These food-price increases combined with soaring energy costs will slow if not stop economic growth in many parts of the world and will even undermine political stability, as evidenced by the protest riots that have erupted in places like Haiti, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso. Practical solutions to these growing wo es do exist, but we’ll have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.The crisis has its roots in four interlinked trends. The first is the chronically low productivity of farmers in the poorest countries, caused by their inability to pay for seeds, fertilizers and irrigation. The second is the misguided policy in the U.S. and Europe of subsidizing the diversion of food crops to produce biofuels like corn-based ethanol. The third is climate change; take the recent droughts in Australia and Europe, which cut the global production of grain in 2005 and 2006. The fourth is the growing global demand for food and feed grains brought on by swelling populations and incomes. In short, rising demand has hit a limited supply, with the poor taking the hardest blow.So, what should be done? Here are three steps to ease the current crisis and avert the potentialfor a global disaster. The first is to scale-up the dramatic success of Malawi, a famine-prone country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and high-yield seeds. Malawi’s harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annually in the rich world, or $10 billion in all. Such a fund could fight hunger as effectively as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is controlling those diseases.Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of subsidizing the conversion offood into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed subsidy of 51 cents pergal of ethanol to divert corn from the food and feed-grain supply. There may be acase for biofuelsproduced on lands that do not produce foods tree crops (like palm oil), grasses and wood productsbu t there’s no case for doling out subsidies to put the world’s crops as soon and as effectively aspossible. For a poor farmer, sometimes something as simple as a farm pond which collects rainwater to be used for emergency irrigation in a dry spell can make the difference between a bountiful crop and a famine. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation Fund to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such as food production and health care but has not yet acted upon the promise.[A] poor countries41. Anti-hunger campaigns are successful in [B] all the world42. Production of biofuels are subsidized in [C] the Climate Adaptation Fund43. Protest riots occurred in [D] the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB andMalaria44. The efforts were not so successful with [E] Bangladesh45. Food shortage becomes more serious in [F] Malawi[G] the U.S. and EuropeSample （2）小标题对应Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by finding a subtitle for each of the marked parts orparagraphs. There are two extra items in the subtitles. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)[A] Follow Onlines[B] Whisper: Keep It to Yourself[C] Word of Experience: Stick to It[D] Code of Success: Freed and Targeted[E] Efficient Work to Promote Efficient Workers[F] Recipe: Simplicity Means Everything[G] Efficiency Comes from OrderEvery decade has its defining self-help business book. In the 1940s it was How to WinFriends and Influence People, in the 1990s The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. Thesedays we’re worried about something much simpler: Getting Things Done.41._________________________________That’s the title of productivity guru David Allen’ pithy 2001 treatise on working efficiently,which continues to resonate in this decade’s overworked, overwhelmed, overteched wo rkplace.Allen hasn’t just sold 500,000 copies of his book. He has preached his message of focus, discipline and creativity everywhere from Sony and Novartis to the World Bank and the U.S. Air Force. He counsels swamped chief executives on coping with information overload. He ministers to some clients with an intensive, two-day, $6,000 private session in which he and his team organize their lives from top to bottom. And he has won the devotion of acolytes who document on their blogs how his Getting Things Done (GTD) program has changed their lives.42._________________________________Allen admits that much of his basic recipe is common sense. Free your mind, and productivity will follow. Break down projects and goals into discrete, definable actions, and you won’ be bothered by all those loose threads pulling at your attention. First make decisions about what needs to get done, and then fashion a plan for doing it. If you’ve cataloged everything you have to do and all your long-term goals, Allen says, you’re less likely to wake up at 3 a.m. worrying about whether you’ve forgotten something: “Most people haven’t realized how out of control their head is when they get 300 e-mails a day and each of them has potential meaning.”43.When e-mails, phone calls and to-do lists are truly under control, Allen says, the real changebegins. You will finally be able to use your mind to dream up great ideas and enjoy your life ratherthan just occupy it with all the things you’ve got to do. Allen himself, despite running a $ 5.5million consulting practice, traveling 200 days a year and juggling a business that’s growing 40%every year, finds time to joyride in his Mini Cooper and sculpt bonsai plants. Oh, and he has earned his black belt in karate.44._________________________________Few companies have embraced ‘Allen’s philosophy as thoroughly as General Mills, the Minnesota-based maker of Cheerios and Lucky Charms. Allen began at the company with a couple of private coaching sessions for top executives, who raved about his guidance. Allen and his staff now hold six to eight two-day training sessions a year. The company has already put more than 2,000 employees through GTD training and plans to expand it company-wide. “Fads come and go,”says Kevin Wilde, General Mills’C EO, “but this continues to work.”45. _________________________________The most fevered followers of Allen’s organizational methodology gather online. Websites like gtdindex, marvelz. com parse Allen’s every utterance. The 43Folders blog ran an eight-part pod-cast interview with him. GTD enthusiasts like Frank Meeuwsen, on whatsthenextaction. com gather best practice techniques forimplementing the book’s ideas. More than 60 software tools have been built specifically to supplement Allen’s system.Sample (3) 正误判断Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by deciding each of the statements after the text isTrue or False. Choose T if the statement is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)A Tree Project Helps the Genes of Champions Live OnAs an eagle wheels overhead against a crystalline blue sky, Martin Flanagan walks toward agrove of towering cottonwood trees beside the Yellowstone River, which is the color of chocolatemilk due to the spring rain.As Mr. Flanagan leaves the glaring sun of the prairie and enters the shady grove, his eyes search for a specific tree. As he reaches a narrow-leaf cottonwood, a towering giant, he cranes hisneck to look at the top, “This is the one I plan to nominate for state champion,” he says, petting the bark with his hand. “It’s a beauty, isn’t?”When Europeans first came to North America, one of the largest primeval forests in the world covered much of the continent. Experts say a squirrel could have traveled from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River without touching the ground. But only about 3 percent of America’s native old-growth forest remains, and many of the trees they hold are those that were not big enough to attract a logger’s e ye. The result is a generation of trees that barely resemble the native forests that once covered the country.That make some scientists suspect that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality, the molecular muscle that made them dominate the landscape. When the loggers swept through, these scientists say, only poor specimens were left to reproduce. Other researchers wonder whether environmental factors or just plain luck may explain a good part of the supertrees’ success.To answer those questions, the mightiest trees of their types, or genetically identical offspring, must be preserved for study, and that is what is being done by a handful of enthusiasts, including Mr. Flanagan and David Milarch, a nurseryman from Copemish, Michigan. They are searching out the largest tree of each species and taking cuttings of new growth to make copies of genetic clones of the giants. With tissue culture and grafting, they have reproduced 52 of the 827 living giants and are planting the offspring in what they call “living libraries.” More than20,000 offspring have been planted.The work is part of the Champion Tree Project, which began in 1996 with financial help from the National Tree Trust, a nonprofit group in Washington.“Those big trees are the last links to the boreal forests,” Mr. Milarch, president of theChampion Tree Project, said.State and federal agencies and private organizations have been keeping track of the largest trees in each state for some time. The largest effort is the National Register of Big Trees, run by American Forests, a 125-year-old nonprofit group based in Washington. But the Champion Tree Project takes things a step further by making it possible for the largest trees to live on.Eventually the Champion Tree Project hopes to reproduce enough genetically superior trees for a project. The offspring of the native trees, should they prove genetically superior, could be especially valuable in urban settings, where the average tree lives just 7 to 10 years. But things like soil conditions, moisture and other environmental factors can also affect the success of the trees.41. Water in the Yellowstone River turned dark brown because of the spring rain.42. The cottonwood tree Mr. Flanagan found was an extremely tall tree with broad leaves.43. In the days when Europeans first came to America, it had one of the largest primeval forests in the world.44. Some scientists have the suspicion that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality because they were the offspring of poor specimens.45. The offspring of the supertrees have proved to be genetically superior to those of the average trees.答案：Sample 1: 41. F 42. G 43.E 44. C 45. ASample 2: 41. E 42. D 43.G 44. C 45. ASample 3: 41. T 42. F 43.T 44. T 45. F大纲样题解析Sample （1）多项对应【文章注解】做多项对应这类考题应先通观全文，用略读法弄清文章的大意，勿在细枝末节上浪费时间；留意体现逻辑关系的特征词，例如 first, finally, of cource, however 等。

2024年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语二试题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1National Master's Entrance Examination 2024Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. By car.B. By bus.C. By plane.D. By train.2. A. Black.B. Blue.C. Red.D. White.3. A. At 2:00.B. At 2:15.C. At 2:30.D. At 2:45.4. A. She's from France.B. She's from Germany.C. She's from Italy.D. She's from Spain.5. A. In a restaurant.B. In a library.C. In a park.D. In a classroom. Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 6 to 10 with the exact words you have just heard. For the third time, please check what you have written.6. ________________7. ________________8. ________________9. ________________10. ________________Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C, or D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on Passage One.11. What is the aim of the passage?A. To introduce information about Facebook.B. To discuss the disadvantages of using Facebook.C. To emphasize the importance of Facebook.D. To provide opinions on using Facebook.12. According to the passage, what can be inferred about Facebook?A. It is beneficial for students' academic performance.B. It poses a threat to students' academic performance.C. It has no impact on students' academic performance.D. It is mainly used by teachers.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Social networking.B. Facebook addiction.C. Class participation.D. Teacher satisfaction.14. What contributes to students' excessive use of Facebook?A. Lack of interest in education.B. Need for social approval.C. Strict regulations on internet use.D. Limited access to technology.15. What does the passage suggest about controlling Facebook use among students?A. It can be achieved through punishment.B. It requires teachers' active involvement.C. It should be left to students' discretion.D. It will not affect students' academic performance.Passage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on Passage Two.16. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of reading.B. The impact of technology on reading.C. The history of reading.D. The decline of reading habits.17. According to the passage, what has contributed to the decline in reading habits?A. The popularity of e-books.B. The convenience of audiobooks.C. The limited access to libraries.D. The lack of educational programs.18. What can be inferred about reading in the digital age?A. It has led to an increase in reading habits.B. It has transformed the way people read.C. It has eliminated the need for traditional books.D. It has made reading less enjoyable.19. What does the author suggest regarding reading choices?A. People should only read classic literature.B. People should explore different genres.C. People should avoid reading non-fiction.D. People should focus on reading bestsellers.20. What impact does the author believe reading can have on individuals?A. It can improve mental health.B. It can lead to social isolation.C. It can hinder cognitive development.D. It can limit creativity.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on Passage Three.21. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce the benefits of meditation.B. To discuss the popularity of mindfulness.C. To emphasize the importance of relaxation.D. To describe the practice of meditation.22. What did the study by JAMA Internal Medicine find about the effects of meditation?A. It can help reduce stress levels.B. It has no impact on physical health.C. It can increase the risk of heart disease.D. It is only effective for young adults.23. How does the author view the future of meditation?A. It will become less popular.B. It will replace traditional medicine.C. It will continue to gain acceptance.D. It will lose its effectiveness.24. According to the passage, what benefit does mindfulness meditation offer?A. Improved mental clarity.B. Enhanced physical strength.C. Higher academic achievement.D. Reduced social interactions.25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A. Meditation is a temporary trend.B. Meditation has no proven benefits.C. Meditation can have positive effects.D. Meditation is only for the elderly.Part III Cloze TestDirections: In this section, there are 10 blanks in Passage Four. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should choose the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.Passage FourOne of the most important skills for anyone who is using English as a second language is the ability to listen. When people start learning a language, they usually focus on(26)_________ from books, which is important, but listening plays a vital role in improving(27)_________ listening comprehension. Listening to native speakers can help you understand proper pronunciation and intonation. The (28)_________ you listen to English, the more familiar you will become with the language. This will enable you to understand different accents and dialects more easily.(29)_________ English is not only about listening to others speak but also about understanding what is being said. This is why listening practice is so important. It helpslearners(30)_________ the language in real-life situations. Many people find it difficult to follow a conversation between native speakers because they are used to(31)_________ in a structured classroom environment. Listening to various English materials,such as podcasts, news broadcasts, and movies, can improve your listening(32)_________.In addition, listening can(33)_________ vocabulary acquisition. By listening to spoken English, you will become more familiar with the words and phrases that native speakers use. This can help you expand your vocabulary and improve your abilityto(34)_________ effectively. As you listen to more English, you will become more confident in your ability to(35)_________ spoken language.26. A. learningB. learnC. learnedD. to learn27. A. theirB. hisC. herD. your28. A. frequentlyB. frequentC. more frequentD. most frequent29. A. LearningB. To learnC. LearnedD. To learning30. A. usingB. usesC. useD. used31. A. studyB. studiedC. studyingD. to study32. A. capabilityB. capableC. capabilitiesD. capably33. A. promoteB. promotingC. promotesD. promoted34. A. communicateB. communicationC. communicativeD. communications35. A. understandB. understandingC. understoodD. understandsPart IV WritingSection ADirections: In this section, you are required to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Higher Education inToday's Society." You should write at least 200 words and present your opinion with relevant examples and explanations.Section BDirections: In this section, you are required to write an email to a professor requesting feedback on your research paper. In your email, you should introduce yourself, provide a brief overview of your paper, and politely ask for the professor's feedback. You should write at least 100 words and ensure your email is well-structured and professional.End of TestGood luck with your examination!篇22024 National Postgraduate Entrance ExaminationEnglish IIPart I Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or incomplete statements. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them,there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on this passage.Water scarcity is becoming an increasing problem globally, with many countries facing the challenge of limited access to clean drinking water. The number of people suffering from water scarcity is expected to rise due to factors such as climate change and polluted water sources. This issue not only affects human health, but also has serious implications for agriculture and food production.1. What is the main problem discussed in the passage?A) Climate change.B) Water scarcity.C) Health issues.D) Food production.2. What is causing the increase in water scarcity?A) Pollution.B) Climate change.C) Population growth.D) Industrial development.3. Why is water scarcity a serious problem for agriculture?A) It affects food production.B) It causes pollution.C) It leads to climate change.D) It harms human health.4. What is the expected outcome of water scarcity?A) Increased access to clean water.B) Enhanced food production.C) Medical breakthroughs.D) More people suffering.5. What does the passage suggest about the future of water resources?A) They will remain stable.B) They will become more plentiful.C) They will become scarcer.D) They will become more polluted.Passage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on this passage.Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditionalgasoline-powered cars. The adoption of EVs can help reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to efforts to combat climate change. However, the high cost of EVs and limited charging infrastructure are barriers to widespread adoption.6. What is the main advantage of EVs over traditional cars?A) They are cheaper to purchase.B) They are more powerful.C) They produce less pollution.D) They have longer range.7. How do EVs help combat climate change?A) By increasing air pollution.B) By emitting fewer greenhouse gases.C) By consuming more energy.D) By using fossil fuels.8. What is a barrier to the widespread adoption of EVs?A) Low fuel efficiency.B) High cost.C) Lack of power.D) Limited speed.9. Why is charging infrastructure important for EVs?A) It reduces emissions.B) It improves performance.C) It extends battery life.D) It increases convenience.10. What is the potential impact of widespread EV adoption?A) Increased air pollution.B) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.C) Higher energy consumption.D) More fossil fuel use.Section BDirections: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there is a choice of four alternatives 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.Passage ThreeQuestions 11 to 15 are based on this passage.Technology plays a significant role in modern education, offering new opportunities for learning and teaching. Tools such as online courses and educational apps have transformed the way students access information and interact with teachers. However, there are concerns about the impact of technology on students' attention spans and academic performance.11. What does technology provide in modern education?A) New opportunities.B) Traditional methods.C) Fewer resources.D) Limited access.12. How have online courses and educational apps changed education?A) They have decreased student-teacher interactions.B) They have improved student performance.C) They have limited information access.D) They have caused distractions.13. What are some concerns about technology in education?A) Increased student engagement.B) Reduced attention spans.C) Enhanced academic performance.D) Improved teaching methods.14. What impact does technology have on students' attention spans?A) It improves focus.B) It decreases concentration.C) It enhances memory.D) It boosts creativity.15. How does technology influence academic performance?A) It has a positive impact.B) It has a negative impact.C) It has no impact.D) It depends on the student.Passage FourQuestions 16 to 20 are based on this passage.The rise of social media has transformed how people communicate and share information online. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allow users to connect with others, express opinions, and discover new content. However, there are concerns about privacy, cyberbullying, and misinformation on social media.16. What has social media changed in online communication?A) Information sharing.B) Connectivity.C) Privacy.D) Content discovery.17. What can users do on social media platforms?A) Connect with others.B) Protect their privacy.C) Avoid cyberbullying.D) Share misinformation.18. What are some concerns about social media?A) Information sharing.B) Privacy violations.C) Positive interactions.D) Authentic content.19. How do privacy issues affect social media users?A) They enhance security.B) They increase trust.C) They raise concerns.D) They improve communication.20. What is a potential downside of social media use?A) Enhanced connectivity.B) Cyberbullying.C) Privacy protection.D) Misinformation prevention.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (20 points)Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your choice on the Answer Sheet.21. The temperature dropped ___________ we had to cancel the picnic.A) unlessB) soC) thereforeD) consequently22. Mary is the _____ girl on the team, always cheering her teammates on.A) happyB) nicestC) happierD) happiest23. The government has implemented new __________ to reduce traffic congestion.A) rulesB) lawsC) regulationsD) restrictions24. The world's oceans are facing a ___________ threat from pollution and climate change.A) significantB) littleC) minorD) minor25. _________ the rain, the farmers' crops will be ruined.A) WithoutB) DespiteC) AlthoughD) Even26. Tom enjoys _________ different types of cuisine when he travels.A) tastingB) testedC) tasteD) tastes27. The students _________ in the library when the fire alarm went off.A) studyingB) were studiedC) were studyingD) is studying28. We must _________ measures to protect the environment.A) takeB) takingC) tookD) taking29. The company plans to _________ its production capacity by 20%.A) increaseB) increasedC) increasingD) increases30. The movie was _________ long, so we left before it finished.A) soB) tooC) suchD) veryPart III Reading Comprehension (40 points)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each one, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the best one and mark it on the Answer Sheet.Passage FiveQuestions 31 to 35 are based on this passage.Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action to mitigate its effects. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise are some of the consequences of climate change. Governments, businesses, and individuals must work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.31. What issue requires immediate action?A) Pollution.B) Climate change.C) Deforestation.D) Water scarcity.32. What are some consequences of climate change?A) Decreased temperatures.B) Increased greenhouse gases.C) Rising sea levels.D) Improved weather.33. Who needs to collaborate to address climate change?A) Governments, businesses, and individuals.B) Scientists only.C) Corporations.D) Politicians.34. What must be done to mitigate climate change?A) Increase greenhouse gas emissions.B) Reduce renewable energy sources.C) Promote deforestation.D) Transition to renewable energy sources.35. What is a key solution to combat climate change?A) Plant more trees.B) Reduce emissions.C) Use fossil fuels.D) Ignore the problem.Passage SixQuestions 36 to 40 are based on this passage.Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to finance. Through machine learning and data analysis, AI systems can automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making processes. However, there are concerns about the ethical implications and potential job displacement caused by AI.36. What is revolutionizing industries?A) Automation.B) Robotics.C) Artificial intelligence.D) Data analysis.37. How can AI systems improve efficiency?A) Through data analysis.B) By reducing tasks.C) By employing more people.D) By increasing errors.38. What are some ethical concerns about AI?A) Job displacement.B) Data analysis.C) Automation.D) Potential biases.39. What could AI systems lead to in terms of jobs?A) Increased opportunities.B) Enhanced creativity.C) Job displacement.D) Improved work-life balance.40. How can the ethical implications of AI be addressed?A) Through increased automation.B) By reducing data analysis.C) By implementing regulations.D) Through job displacement.Part IV Writing (20 points)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Importance of Learning English. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 英语是一门国际通用语言，具有重要的地位。

考研英语二考试大纲2024参考试题2024 Referenced Exam Questions for the Graduate English Test (Second Part)The 2024 Graduate English Test (Second Part) aims to assess candidates' ability to comprehend and analyze academic English materials, as well as their ability to express ideas effectively in English. The following are some sample questions that may appear on the exam:Reading Comprehension:1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below."Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and melting ice caps are all signs of the impact of human activities on the environment. It is crucial that we take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources in order to mitigate the effects of climate change."1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Climate change is a naturally occurring phenomenon.B. Human activities are responsible for climate change.C. Greenhouse gas emissions have no impact on the environment.D. Renewable energy sources are unnecessary.2. According to the passage, why is it important to take action on climate change?A. To increase global temperatures.B. To prevent extreme weather events.C. To protect the ice caps.D. To maintain the status quo.Listening Comprehension:2. Listen to the following lecture and answer the questions below."Today, we will be discussing the impact of technology on the workplace. With the advent of automation and artificial intelligence, many jobs may be at risk of being replaced by machines in the near future. It is important for workers to develop new skills and adapt to the changing landscape in order to stay relevant in the workforce."1. What is the main topic of the lecture?A. The benefits of automation in the workplace.B. The risks of technology in the workplace.C. The importance of workers' rights.D. The history of technology in the workplace.2. According to the lecturer, what should workers do to adapt to the changing workplace?A. Resist technological advancements.B. Develop new skills.C. Avoid automation.D. Ignore the impact of technology.Writing:3. Write an essay discussing the impact of social media on society. In your essay, consider both the positive and negative effects of social media, and provide examples to support your arguments.4. Write a letter to your local government representative, expressing your concerns about environmental issues in yourcommunity. In your letter, suggest specific actions that the government can take to address these issues.These are just a few examples of the types of questions that may appear on the 2024 Graduate English Test (Second Part). Candidates are encouraged to study a variety of academic English materials and practice their language skills in order to perform well on the exam. Good luck to all candidates preparing for the test!。

2024考研英语大纲样题The 2024 Postgraduate Entrance English Exam syllabus is an important consideration for anyone planning to take the exam in the upcoming year This exam is a crucial stepping stone for those seeking to further their academic and professional pursuits through postgraduate studies in China The syllabus outlines the key areas of knowledge and skills that candidates will be assessed on and serves as a valuable guide for exam preparationThe exam is divided into two main sections the first of which is the Language Knowledge and Application section This section tests candidates comprehensive understanding and mastery of the English language including vocabulary grammar and sentence structure Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to accurately use English in a variety of contexts such as reading comprehension sentence completion and error identificationThe reading comprehension portion of the exam evaluates candidates ability to understand and interpret written passages on a range of topics Passages may be drawn from academic journalsnewspapers magazines or other sources and can cover subjects such as science technology history or current events Candidates will need to answer questions that assess their understanding of the main ideas supporting details and logical flow of the passages In addition they may be asked to make inferences draw conclusions or identify the authors purpose or toneThe vocabulary and grammar section assesses candidates command of English lexicon and grammar rules Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to choose the appropriate word or grammatical structure to complete sentences or passages This could involve selecting the correct preposition determining the proper verb tense or identifying and correcting errors in sentence structureThe second main section of the exam is the Writing part This section evaluates candidates proficiency in written English and their ability to organize and express ideas in a clear and coherent manner Candidates will be required to write an essay on a given prompt or topic They will need to demonstrate their skills in areas such as thesis development paragraph organization and the use of supporting evidence and examplesThe essay prompt may require candidates to analyze an issue present an argument or offer a solution to a problem Regardless of the specific topic candidates will need to carefully plan theirresponse organize their thoughts logically and use appropriate language and style to convey their ideas effectively Attention to aspects such as grammar spelling and punctuation will also be importantIn addition to the two main sections the exam may also include an optional Oral English component This section evaluates candidates spoken English proficiency and communication skills Candidates may be required to participate in activities such as short conversations role plays or individual presentations on assigned topicsPreparation for the 2024 Postgraduate Entrance English Exam will require a comprehensive and strategic approach Candidates should thoroughly review the exam syllabus and familiarize themselves with the format and content of each section They should also practice extensively in the key skill areas such as reading comprehension vocabulary grammar and essay writingDeveloping strong time management and test taking strategies will also be crucial for success on the exam Candidates should practice completing practice tests under timed conditions to become accustomed to the pacing and format of the actual examAdditionally candidates may find it helpful to seek out resources such as study guides practice materials or tutoring to supplementtheir independent preparation efforts Organizations like language schools or exam preparation centers may offer targeted support and guidance to help candidates maximize their performance on the examUltimately success on the 2024 Postgraduate Entrance English Exam will require dedication discipline and a multifaceted approach to preparation Candidates who invest the necessary time and effort to thoroughly understand the exam requirements and master the required skills will be well positioned to achieve their academic and professional goals。

2024考研英语二考试大纲
2024年考研英语二考试大纲主要包括以下内容：
1. 考试性质：英语二考试旨在考查考生的英语应用能力，特别是阅读、翻译和写作等方面的能力。

2. 考试内容与题型：英语二考试主要包括四个部分，分别是阅读理解、翻译、写作和完形填空。

具体题型和分值分配如下：
阅读理解：共25题，每题2分，共50分。

分为两个部分，Part A和Part B。

Part A包括4篇文章，每篇文章5题；Part B包括1篇文章，有5题。

翻译：共15分。

要求考生将一篇英文文章翻译成中文。

写作：共25分。

要求考生写两篇作文，一篇小作文（应用文）和一篇大作文（议论文）。

完形填空：共10分。

要求考生在一篇文章中填入适当的单词。

3. 词汇要求：英语二考试要求考生掌握约5500个英语单词和常用短语。

4. 考试形式：考试时间为180分钟，采用闭卷、笔试的形式进行。

以上是大致的考试大纲内容，具体要求和题型可能会根据不同年份有所调整，建议考生在备考时仔细阅读当年的考试大纲，了解具体的考试要求和题型。

2012年考研英语二新题型大纲样题Sample （1）多项对应Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by finding information from the right column thatcorresponds to each of the marked details given in the left column. There are two extra choices inthe right column. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a looming hunger crisis in poor countries and looming energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. The result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years, and oil prices have more than tripled since the start of 2004. These food-price increases combined with soaring energy costs will slow if not stop economic growth in many parts of the world and will even undermine political stability, as evidenced by the protest riots that have erupted in places like Haiti, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso. Practical solutions to these growing wo es do exist, but we’ll have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.The crisis has its roots in four interlinked trends. The first is the chronically low productivity of farmers in the poorest countries, caused by their inability to pay for seeds, fertilizers and irrigation. The second is the misguided policy in the U.S. and Europe of subsidizing the diversion of food crops to produce biofuels like corn-based ethanol. The third is climate change; take the recent droughts in Australia and Europe, which cut the global production of grain in 2005 and 2006. The fourth is the growing global demand for food and feed grains brought on by swelling populations and incomes. In short, rising demand has hit a limited supply, with the poor taking the hardest blow.So, what should be done? Here are three steps to ease the current crisis and avert the potentialfor a global disaster. The first is to scale-up the dramatic success of Malawi, a famine-prone country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and high-yield seeds. Malawi’s harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annually in the rich world, or $10 billion in all. Such a fund could fight hunger as effectively as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is controlling those diseases.Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of subsidizing the conversion offood into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed subsidy of 51 cents pergal of ethanol to divert corn from the food and feed-grain supply. There may be acase for biofuelsproduced on lands that do not produce foods tree crops (like palm oil), grasses and wood productsbu t there’s no case for doling out subsidies to put the world’s crops as soon and as effectively aspossible. For a poor farmer, sometimes something as simple as a farm pond which collects rainwater to be used for emergency irrigation in a dry spell can make the difference between a bountiful crop and a famine. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation Fund to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such as food production and health care but has not yet acted upon the promise.[A] poor countries41. Anti-hunger campaigns are successful in [B] all the world42. Production of biofuels are subsidized in [C] the Climate Adaptation Fund43. Protest riots occurred in [D] the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB andMalaria44. The efforts were not so successful with [E] Bangladesh45. Food shortage becomes more serious in [F] Malawi[G] the U.S. and EuropeSample （2）小标题对应Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by finding a subtitle for each of the marked parts orparagraphs. There are two extra items in the subtitles. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)[A] Follow Onlines[B] Whisper: Keep It to Yourself[C] Word of Experience: Stick to It[D] Code of Success: Freed and Targeted[E] Efficient Work to Promote Efficient Workers[F] Recipe: Simplicity Means Everything[G] Efficiency Comes from OrderEvery decade has its defining self-help business book. In the 1940s it was How to WinFriends and Influence People, in the 1990s The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. Thesedays we’re worried about something much simpler: Getting Things Done.41._________________________________That’s the title of productivity guru David Allen’ pithy 2001 treatise on working efficiently,which continues to resonate in this decade’s overworked, overwhelmed, overteched wo rkplace.Allen hasn’t just sold 500,000 copies of his book. He has preached his message of focus, discipline and creativity everywhere from Sony and Novartis to the World Bank and the U.S. Air Force. He counsels swamped chief executives on coping with information overload. He ministers to some clients with an intensive, two-day, $6,000 private session in which he and his team organize their lives from top to bottom. And he has won the devotion of acolytes who document on their blogs how his Getting Things Done (GTD) program has changed their lives.42._________________________________Allen admits that much of his basic recipe is common sense. Free your mind, and productivity will follow. Break down projects and goals into discrete, definable actions, and you won’ be bothered by all those loose threads pulling at your attention. First make decisions about what needs to get done, and then fashion a plan for doing it. If you’ve cataloged everything you have to do and all your long-term goals, Allen says, you’re less likely to wake up at 3 a.m. worrying about whether you’ve forgotten something: “Most people haven’t realized how out of control their head is when they get 300 e-mails a day and each of them has potential meaning.”43.When e-mails, phone calls and to-do lists are truly under control, Allen says, the real changebegins. You will finally be able to use your mind to dream up great ideas and enjoy your life ratherthan just occupy it with all the things you’ve got to do. Allen himself, despite running a $ 5.5million consulting practice, traveling 200 days a year and juggling a business that’s growing 40%every year, finds time to joyride in his Mini Cooper and sculpt bonsai plants. Oh, and he has earned his black belt in karate.44._________________________________Few companies have embraced ‘Allen’s philosophy as thoroughly as General Mills, the Minnesota-based maker of Cheerios and Lucky Charms. Allen began at the company with a couple of private coaching sessions for top executives, who raved about his guidance. Allen and his staff now hold six to eight two-day training sessions a year. The company has already put more than 2,000 employees through GTD training and plans to expand it company-wide. “Fads come and go,”says Kevin Wilde, General Mills’C EO, “but this continues to work.”45. _________________________________The most fevered followers of Allen’s organizational methodology gather online. Websites like gtdindex, marvelz. com parse Allen’s every utterance. The 43Folders blog ran an eight-part pod-cast interview with him. GTD enthusiasts like Frank Meeuwsen, on whatsthenextaction. com gather best practice techniques forimplementing the book’s ideas. More than 60 software tools have been built specifically to supplement Allen’s system.Sample (3) 正误判断Directions:Read the following text and answer questions by deciding each of the statements after the text isTrue or False. Choose T if the statement is true or F if the statement is not true. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)A Tree Project Helps the Genes of Champions Live OnAs an eagle wheels overhead against a crystalline blue sky, Martin Flanagan walks toward agrove of towering cottonwood trees beside the Yellowstone River, which is the color of chocolatemilk due to the spring rain.As Mr. Flanagan leaves the glaring sun of the prairie and enters the shady grove, his eyes search for a specific tree. As he reaches a narrow-leaf cottonwood, a towering giant, he cranes hisneck to look at the top, “This is the one I plan to nominate for state champion,” he says, petting the bark with his hand. “It’s a beauty, isn’t?”When Europeans first came to North America, one of the largest primeval forests in the world covered much of the continent. Experts say a squirrel could have traveled from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River without touching the ground. But only about 3 percent of America’s native old-growth forest remains, and many of the trees they hold are those that were not big enough to attract a logger’s e ye. The result is a generation of trees that barely resemble the native forests that once covered the country.That make some scientists suspect that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality, the molecular muscle that made them dominate the landscape. When the loggers swept through, these scientists say, only poor specimens were left to reproduce. Other researchers wonder whether environmental factors or just plain luck may explain a good part of the supertrees’ success.To answer those questions, the mightiest trees of their types, or genetically identical offspring, must be preserved for study, and that is what is being done by a handful of enthusiasts, including Mr. Flanagan and David Milarch, a nurseryman from Copemish, Michigan. They are searching out the largest tree of each species and taking cuttings of new growth to make copies of genetic clones of the giants. With tissue culture and grafting, they have reproduced 52 of the 827 living giants and are planting the offspring in what they call “living libraries.” More than20,000 offspring have been planted.The work is part of the Champion Tree Project, which began in 1996 with financial help from the National Tree Trust, a nonprofit group in Washington.“Those big trees are the last links to the boreal forests,” Mr. Milarch, president of theChampion Tree Project, said.State and federal agencies and private organizations have been keeping track of the largest trees in each state for some time. The largest effort is the National Register of Big Trees, run by American Forests, a 125-year-old nonprofit group based in Washington. But the Champion Tree Project takes things a step further by making it possible for the largest trees to live on.Eventually the Champion Tree Project hopes to reproduce enough genetically superior trees for a project. The offspring of the native trees, should they prove genetically superior, could be especially valuable in urban settings, where the average tree lives just 7 to 10 years. But things like soil conditions, moisture and other environmental factors can also affect the success of the trees.41. Water in the Yellowstone River turned dark brown because of the spring rain.42. The cottonwood tree Mr. Flanagan found was an extremely tall tree with broad leaves.43. In the days when Europeans first came to America, it had one of the largest primeval forests in the world.44. Some scientists have the suspicion that the surviving forests have lost much of their genetic quality because they were the offspring of poor specimens.45. The offspring of the supertrees have proved to be genetically superior to those of the average trees.答案：Sample 1: 41. F 42. G 43.E 44. C 45. ASample 2: 41. E 42. D 43.G 44. C 45. ASample 3: 41. T 42. F 43.T 44. T 45. F大纲样题解析Sample （1）多项对应【文章注解】做多项对应这类考题应先通观全文，用略读法弄清文章的大意，勿在细枝末节上浪费时间；留意体现逻辑关系的特征词，例如 first, finally, of cource, however 等。

题目：Examining the Impact of Technology on the EconomyIn this essay, you are to consider the impact of technology on the economy and provide your perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of technology's role in the modern workforce.Technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with each other. It has transformed the economy, providing opportunities for businesses to grow and create jobs. However, it has also brought about challenges for workers and employers alike.On the positive side, technology has created new job opportunities in fields such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, and cybersecurity. These jobs require skills that were not available before, providing opportunities for individuals to acquire new skills and move up the career ladder. Additionally, technology has enabled businesses to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up employees to perform more valuable tasks. This has resulted in higher productivity and better quality work.On the other hand, technology has also created some challenges for workers. Automation has resulted in the loss of jobs in certain industries and has made certain occupations obsolete. As a result, workers may be left behind in the fast-paced digital economy, with fewer job opportunities available to them. Additionally, technology can create unequal opportunities for some individuals to access resources and information, leading to further disparities in the workforce.My view is that technology should be used judiciously in the modern workforce. While it provides opportunities for growth and advancement, it should not be used to replace human workers entirely. Instead, businesses should invest in training and education programs to help workers adapt to the changing job market and acquire new skills that are relevant to the digital economy. Additionally, governments should provide support for workers who are impacted by automation and create policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data analytics.Furthermore, individuals should be aware of the changing job market and seek opportunities to acquire new skills that are relevant to the digital economy. This will help them stay competitive in the job market and adapt to changes in the workforce.In conclusion, technology has had a profound impact on the economy, providing opportunities for growth and development while also creating challenges for workers and employers. While it is important to recognize the advantages of technology, it is equally important to address its disadvantages and create a sustainable future for workers in the digital economy.。

考研英语2题型结构Part I: Multiple Choice1. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word "abundant" in the passage?A) scarceB) plentifulC) limitedD) insufficient2. According to the passage, what is the main factor contributing to the decline in the population of sea turtles?A) PollutionB) Climate changeC) PredationD) Habitat loss3. In paragraph 3, what does the word "alarming" suggest about the current situation of sea turtles?A) It is improvingB) It is stableC) It is concerningD) It is unpredictable4. Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible solution to the decline in the sea turtle population?A) Implementing stricter fishing regulationsB) Creating marine protected areasC) Encouraging the consumption of sea turtle eggsD) Increasing public awareness5. What is the main purpose of the passage?A) To inform readers about the various threats faced by sea turtlesB) To persuade readers to take action to protect sea turtlesC) To entertain readers with interesting facts about sea turtlesD) To analyze the economic impact of declining sea turtle populationsPart II: Reading Comprehension1. According to the passage, what are some of the main threats to coral reefs?A) Overfishing and pollutionB) Tourism and climate changeC) Habitat destruction and invasive speciesD) Ocean acidification and plastic pollution2. What does the author suggest as a possible solution to the problem of overfishing?A) Implementing stricter fishing regulationsB) Encouraging the consumption of more fishC) Promoting sustainable fishing practicesD) Establishing marine protected areas3. In what way does the passage imply that climate change is affecting coral reefs?A) By causing an increase in ocean temperaturesB) By leading to a rise in sea levelsC) By altering the pH levels of the oceanD) By increasing the frequency of extreme weather events4. According to the passage, what is the significance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems?A) They provide a habitat for a wide variety of marine speciesB) They contribute to the global economy through tourism and fisheriesC) They play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and climate regulationD) They serve as a natural barrier against coastal erosion and storms5. What is the main message of the passage?A) The urgent need to address the threats facing coral reefsB) The economic potential of sustainable coral reef managementC) The importance of tourism in protecting coral reef ecosystemsD) The impact of climate change on marine biodiversityPart III: WritingPlease write an essay on the conservation of marine ecosystems, discussing the threats they face and possible solutions to these challenges. Your essay should be well-organized and provide specific examples to support your points.---1. "abundant"一词在段落中最接近的含义是什么？A) 稀缺的B) 丰富的C) 有限的D) 不足的2. 根据文章，导致海龟数量下降的主要因素是什么？A) 污染B) 气候变化C) 捕食D) 栖息地丧失3. 在第三段中，"alarming"一词对目前海龟状况的意思是什么？A) 正在改善B) 稳定C) 令人担忧D) 不可预测4. 根据文章，以下哪一项不是提到的可能解决海龟数量下降的方法？A) 实施更严格的捕捞法规B) 创建海洋保护区C) 鼓励食用海龟蛋D) 增加公众意识5. 文章的主要目的是什么？A) 告知读者海龟所面临的各种威胁B) 劝说读者采取行动保护海龟C) 用有趣的事实娱乐读者D) 分析海龟数量下降对经济的影响---1. 根据文章，珊瑚礁面临的主要威胁是什么？A) 过度捕捞和污染B) 旅游业和气候变化C) 栖息地破坏和入侵物种D) 海洋酸化和塑料污染2. 作者对过度捕捞问题提出了什么可能的解决方案？A) 实施更严格的捕捞法规B) 鼓励更多鱼类消费C) 推广可持续捕捞实践D) 建立海洋保护区3. 文章以何种方式暗示气候变化正在影响珊瑚礁？A) 导致海洋温度上升B) 导致海平面上升C) 改变海洋的pH值D) 增加极端天气事件的频率4. 根据文章，珊瑚礁对海洋生态系统的重要性是什么？A) 它们为各种海洋物种提供栖息地B) 它们通过旅游业和渔业为全球经济做出贡献C) 它们在碳封存和气候调节中发挥关键作用D) 它们作为自然屏障防止海岸侵蚀和风暴5. 文章的主要信息是什么？A) 迫切需要解决珊瑚礁面临的威胁B) 可持续管理珊瑚礁的经济潜力C) 旅游业在保护珊瑚礁生态系统中的重要性D) 气候变化对海洋生物多样性的影响。