2015级英语二学月试题

2015年9月笔试真题卷（PETS-2）第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题 1.5 分,共30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What are the speakers talking about?A.Holiday plans.B.Moving to New York.C.A party with old friends.2.What is the woman going to do on Sunday?A.Go to the beach with the man.B.Have a dinner with her family.C.Receive some guests at home.3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.Neighbors.C.Strangers.4.What do we know about John’s new job?A.It is well paid.B.It is near his home.C.It has long working hours.5.What does Kate promise to do?A.Answer phone calls for Jim.B.Go to a meeting with Jim.C.Send a message to Jim.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2015 年考研英语二真题答案完型填空题1 .C signal2 .D much3. C plugged4. A message5. C behind6. A misinterpreted7. B judged8. D unfamiliar9. B anxious10. D turn11.A dangerous12. A hurt13.B conversation14. D passengers15.C predict16. D ride17.A went through18.C in fact19.B since20 B simple阅读题答案Text 1 答案21. D offered greater relaxation than the workplace22. B childless husbands23. A they are both bread winners and housewives24. C earnings25. B division of labor at home is seldom clear-cutText2 答案26. C miss its original purpose27. A the problem is solvable28. C are in need offinancial support29. D are inexperienced in handling issues at college30. D colleges are partly responsible for the problem in question Text3 答案 31. A more emotional32. C sports culture33.D strengthen employee loyalty34.A voices for working women35. C companies find it to be fundamentalText436. B the increase of voluntary part-time jobs37. C cannot get their hands on full-time jobs38. B shows a general tendency of decline39. B empolyment is no longer a precondition to get insureance40.A阅读新题型41 .D Most of your fearsare unreal42. E Think about the [resent moment43.G There are many things to be grateful for44.A You are not alone45. C Pave your own unique path翻译题回想一下这样的经历：开车行驶在一条非常熟悉的道路上。

2015年9月公共英语二级考试真题及答案1-20 略第一节短文理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.、B.、C.、D.四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Text lIt' s a time when school, homework, active social lives and part-time jobs keep teenagers (少年 ) busy from early in the morning until late at night. They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Unfortunately, this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night. Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 p.m., but need to be at school by 7: 30 or 8: 00 a. m., they cannot get enough sleep. During puberty(青春期), the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time, and this causes teens to fall asleep later. Then, when it' s time to get up, a teen' s body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones(荷尔蒙). This makes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance, achievements and grades. A few years ago in an important study, test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina, Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average, when the morning school bell rang an hour later. Unfortunately, most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs.21. What effect does "sleeping in" on the weekends have on teenagers?A. Improving their health.B. Weakening their energy.C. Disturbing their biological clock.D. Making up for their hormone loss.22. The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to________.A. make teenagers grow fasterB. change teenagers' sleep needsC. do more research on teenagersD. improve students' achievements23. The text helps us to know more about teenagers'A. daytime activitiesB. sleeping habitsC. mental problemsD. studying methods【参考答案】21．C【精析】细节题。

详解2015英语二真题阅读Text42015考研英语已经落下帷幕，今年英二考题的传统阅读部分在选项设计方面难度增加。

下面笔者就阅读第四篇进行深度解析。

第二篇阅读选自2014年7月7日在theHuffington Post发表的名为“The Good News About Obamacare in the June Jobs Report”的文章，就题材来说属于社会生活类，主要内容是描述了奥巴马的医保政策促进了美国的就业及其原因。

文章后五道考题中四道细节题，一道主旨题，其难度与往年第四篇相比趋于稳定。

首先36题是一道细节题。

该题考察了考生对文章第二段前两句的细节理解。

该题主要可采用我们钻石卡VIP课程中经常讲到的细节定位法。

根据题干关键词“job pictures, neglected”可以回文定位到第二段第一句话“the jobs picture ...was largely overlooked”，其中neglected是overlooked的同义替换。

并且此句有明显的命题点“however”。

第二句具体指出被忽略的部分是“there was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time.”，即有大量的人自愿从事兼职工作。

故正确答案为B。

其中increase是原文jump的同义替换，voluntary part-time jobs是voluntarily working part-time的同义转述。

阅读中的这种同义替换也是我们课程中屡次强调的考点。

A选项（蒸蒸日上的用工市场的前景）和D选项（加速创造就业机会）均是对第一段就业形势好的一种描述，并没有说这种现象被忽视。

故排除。

而C选项（全民就业的可能性），文中第一段只是客观描述了我们依然有很长的路才能达到全民就业，而并不是说这种问题被忽略，故C选项排除。

2014年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语(二）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word（s） for each numbered blank and mark A, B， C or D on ANSWER SHEET. （10 points）Thinner isn't always better。

A number of studies have __1___ that normal—weight people are in fact at higher risk of some diseases compared to those who are overweight. And there are health conditions for which being overweight is actually ___2___。

For example, heavier women are less likely to develop calcium deficiency than thin women。

___3___ among the elderly, being somewhat overweight is often an ___4___ of good health。

Of even greater ___5___ is the fact that obesity turns out to be very difficult to define。

It is often defined ___6___ body mass index， or BMI。

BMI ___7__ body mass divided by the square of height. An adult with a BMI of 18 to 25 is often considered to be normal weight。

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2015年考研英语二试题及答案精选2015 考研英语（二）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text 。

Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and markA ，B，C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1(10 points)In our contemporary culture ， the prospect of communicating with-or even looking at— a stranger is virtually unbearable Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they fiddle with their phones ，even without a1underground It ’ s a sad realityour desire— to avoid interacting with other human beings — because there2’ s to be gained from talki ng to the strange r standing by you. But you wouldn， 3 ’intoknowyourit phone. This universal armor sends the 4：“ Please don’ t approach me.”What is it that makes us feel we need to hide5our screens?One answer is fear, according to Jon Wortmann, executive mental coach We fear rejection， or that our innocent social advances will be6as “ creep,” We fear we’7 II Webe fear we ’ II be disruptive Strangers are inherently8to us， so we are more likely to feel9 when communicating with them compared with our friends and acquaintances To avoid this anxiety, we10to our phones.“ Phones become our security blanket，“Wortmann says.” They are our happy glasses that protect us from what we perceive is going to be more11 .”But once we rip off the bandaid ，tuck our smartphones in our pockets and look up ，it doesn12’ t so bad. In one 2011 experiment ， behavioral scientists Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder asked commuters to do the unthinkable: Start a13 . They had Chicago train commuters talk to their fellow14. "When Dr.Epley and Ms. Schroeder asked other people in the same train station to15how they would feel after talking to a stranger, the commuters thought their16 would be more pleasant if they sat on their own," the New York Times summarizes. Though the participants didn't expect a positive experience, after they17withthe experiment, "not a single person reported having been snubbed.”18 , these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those sans communication, which makes absolute sense,19human beings thrive off of social connections. It's that20 : Talking to strangers can make you feel connected.1.[A] ticket[B] permit[C]signall[D] record2.[A] nothing[B] link[C]another[D] much3.[A] beaten[B] guided[C]plugged[D] brought4.[A] message[B] cede[C]notice[D] sign5.[A] under[B] beyond[C] behind[D] from6.[A] misinterprete[B] misapplied[C] misadjusted[D] mismatched7.[A] fired[B] judged[C] replaced[D] delayed8.[A] unreasonable[B] ungreatful[C] unconventional[D] unfamiliar9.[A] comfortable[B] anxious[C] confident[D] angry10. [A] attend[B] point[C] take[D] turn11. [A] dangerous[B] mysterious[C] violent[D] boring12. [A] hurt[B] resis[C] bend[D] decay13. [A] lecture[B] conversation[C] debate[D] negotiation14. [A] trainees[B] employees[C] researchers[D] passengers15. [A] reveal[B] choose[C] predictl[D] design16. [A] voyage[B] flight[C] walk[D] ride17. [A] went through[B] did away[C] caught up[D] put up18.[A] In turn[B] In particular[C]In fact[D] In consequence19.[A] unless[B] since[C] if[D] whereas20.[A] funny[B] simple[C] Iogical[D] rareSection Ⅱ Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Text 1A new study suggests that contrary to most surveys. People art actually more stressed at home than at work.Researchers measured people’ s cortntlol. Which is it at stress marker. While they were at work and while they were athome and found it higher at what is supposed to be a place of refuge.“ Further contradicting conventional wisdom, we found that women as well as men have lower leve ls of stress at workthan at home, ” writes one of the researchers. Sarah Damaske, In fact women say they feel better at work. She notes.men not women. Who report being bappicr at home than at work,” Another surprise is that the findingsorbothhold true f those with childrcn and without, but more so for nonparents. This is why pcoplc who work outside the home have betterhealth.What the study doesn’ t measure is whether people are still doing work when they’ re at home, wheth work or work brought home from the office. For many men, the end of the workday is a time to kick back. For women whostay home, they never get to leave the office. And for women who work outside the home, they often are playing catch-up-with-household tasks. With the blurring of roles, and the fact that the home front lags well behind the workplace inmaking adjustments for working women, it’ s not surprising that women are more stressed at home.But it’ s not just a gender thing. At work, people pretty much know what they’ re supposed to be doin making money, doing the tasks they have to do in order to draw an income. The bargain is very pure: Employee puts inhours of physical or mental labor and employee draws out life-sustaining moola.On the home front, however, people have no such clarity. Rare is the household in which the division of labor is soclinically and methodically laid out. There are a lot of tasks to be done, there are inadequate rewards for most of them. Yourhome colleagues-your family- have no clear rewards for their labor; they need to be talked into it, or if theythreatened with complete removal of all electronic devices. Plus, they’ re your family. You cannot fire your f never really get to go home from home.So it ’ s not surprising that people are more stressed at home. Not only are the tasks apparently infinite, the -coworkers are much harder to motivate.21.According to Pa ragraph 1 ， most previous su rveys found that home___________[A]was an un realistic place for relaxation[B]generated more stress than the workplace[C]was an ideal place for stress measurement[D]offered greater relaxation than the workplace22.According to Damaske ， who are likely to be the happiest at home?[A]Working mothers[B]Childless husbands[C] Childless wives[D]Working fathers23 The blurring of working women's roles refers to the fact thay___________[A]they are both bread winners and housewives[B]their home is also a place for kicking back[C]there is often much housework left behind[D]it is difficult for them to leave their office24.The word“ moola” (Line，Para4 4)most probably means___________[A]energy[B]skills[C]earnings[D]nutrition25.The home front differs from the workplace in that_____________[A]home is hardly a cozier working environment[B]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut[C]household tasks are generally more motivating[D]family labor is often adequately rewardedText 2For years, studies have found that first-generation college students-those who do not have a parent with a collegedegree-lag other students on a range of education achievement factors. Their grades are lower and their dropout rates arehigher. But since such students are most likely to advance economically if they succeed in higher education, colleges anduniversities have pushed for decades to recruit more of them. This has created“ a paradox-generation” in that re students, but then watching many of them fail, means that higher education has“ndcontinuedwiden,rathertoreproduce a than close” achievement gap based on social class, according to the depressing beginning of a paper forthcoming in thejournal Psychological Sciense.But the article is actually quite optimistic, as it outlines a potential solution to this problem, suggesting that anapproach(which involves a one-hour, next-to-no-cost program) can close 63 percent of the achievement gap(measured bysuch factors as grades)between first-generation and other students.The authors of the paper are from different universities, and their findins are based on a study involving147students(who completed the project)at an unnamed private unive rsity ． First generation was defined as not having a parentwith a fou r-year college degree Most of the first-generation students(59.1 percent) were recipients of Pell Grants ， a federalg rant for undergraduates with financial need ， while this was true only for 8.6 percent of the students wit at least one parentwith a four-year degreeTheir thesis-that a relatively modest inte rvention could have a big impact-was based on the view that first-gene rationstudents may be most lacking not in potential but in practical knowledge about how to deal with the issues that face mostcollege students They cite past resea rch by several authors to show that this is the gap that must be na rrowed to close the achievement gap.Many first- gene ration students” struggle to navigate the-classmiddleculture of higher education，learn the‘ rules of thegame，’ and take advantage of college resou rces,” they write And this becomes more of a problem when collages doabout the class advantage and disadvantages of different groups of students Because US colleges and universities seldom acknowledge how social class can affect students’e educationalrience，manyexpfirst-gene ration students lack sight aboutwhy they a re struggling and do not unde rstand how students’ like them can improve26.Recruiting more first-generation studentshas [A]reduced their d ropout rates[B]narrowed the achievement gao[C]missed its original pu rpose[D]depressed college students27 The author of the research article are optimistic[B]their approach is costless[q the recruiting rate has increased[D]their finding appeal to students28 The study suggests that most first-gene ration students[A]study at private universities[B]are from single-pa rent families[q are in need of financial support[D]have failed their collage29.The author of the paper believe that first-generation students[A]a re actually indifferent to the achievement gap[B]can have a potential influence on othe r students[C]may lack opportunities to apply for resea rch projects[D]are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30.We mayinfer from the last paragraph that ——[A]universities often r~ect the culture of the middle-class[B]students are usually to blame for their lack of resources[C]social class g reatly helps en rich educational experiences[D]colleges are partly responsible for the problem in questionText3Even in traditional offices，“ the lingua franca of corporate America has gottenmuch more emotional and much moreright-brained than it was 20 years ago ， " said Ha rva rd Business School professor Nancy Koehn She sta rted spinning off examples. “ If you and I pa rachuted back to Fortune 500 companies in 1990， we would see much less frequent use of termslike Journey, mission,passion. There were goals ，there were strategies ， there were objectives ， but we didn ’ t talk about energy； we didn ’ t talk about passion.”Koehn pointed out that this new era of corporate vocabula ry is very-oriented- and not“byteamcoincidence”.“ Let’ s forget sDorts-in male-dominated corporate America ，it ’ s still a big deal. It’ s not iousexplic；i t ly’conscthe idea that I’coach， and you ’ re my team，and we ’ re in this togethec. There are lots and lots of CEOs in very different companies， but most think of themselves as coaches and this is their team and they want to win".These terms a re also intended to infuse work with meaning-and，as Khu rana points out，increase allegiance to thefirm. “ Youhave the importation o f terminology that historically used to be associated with non-profit organizations andreligious organizations ： Terms like vision ， values， passion， and purpose，” saidKhuranaThis new focus on personal fulfillment can help keep employees motivated amid increasingly loud debates overwork- life balance The“ mommy wars” of the 1990s a re still going ony, todaprompting arguments about why women stillcan't have it all and books like Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In，whose title has become a buzzword in its own right. Terms likeunplug ， offline ，life-hack ，bandwidth ，and capacity are all about setting boundaries between the office and the home Butif your work is your“ passion,” you’ II be more likely to devote yours，e venlfto i ft that means going home for dinner andthen working long after the kids are in bedBut this seems to be the irony of office speak ：Everyone makes fun of it ，but manage rs love it ，companies depend onit， and regular people willingly absorb it As Nunberg said，“ You can get people to think it’ s nonsense atthatthe same tim you buy into it.” In a workplace that’ s fundamentally indiffe rentandtoitsyourmeaninglife office speak can help you figure out how you relate to your work-and how your work defines who you are31.According to Nancy Koehn, office language has become________[B]more objective[C]less energetic[D]less energetic[E]less strategic32.“ team-oriented” corporate vocabulary is closely related to________[A]historical incidents[B]gender difference[C]sports culture[D]athletic executives33.Khurana believes that the importation of terminology aims to________[A]revive historical terms[B]promote company image[C]foster corporate cooperation[D]strengthen employee loyalty34.It can be inferred that Lean In_________[A]voices for working women[B]appeals to passionate workaholics[C]triggers dcbates among mommies[D]praises motivated employees35.Which of the following statements is true about office speak?[A]Managers admire it but avoid it[B]Linguists believe it to be nonsense[C]Companies find it to be fundamental[D]Regular people mock it but accept itText 4Many people talked of the 288,000 new jobs the Labor Department reporled for Jure, along with the drop in the unemployment take to 6 J percent. at good news. And they were right. For now it appears the economy is creating jobs ata decent pace. We still have a long way to go to get back to full employment, but at least we are now finally moving forwardat a faster pace.However there is another important part of the jobs picture that was targely ovedookcd. There was a big jump in the number of people who report voluntarily working part-time. This figure is now 830,000（4,4 percent）above its year ago level.Before explaining the connection to the Obamacare, it is worth making an important distinction. Many people who work part-time jobs actually want full-time jobs. They take part-time work because this is all they can get. An increase in involuntary part-time work is evidence of weakness in the labor market and it means that many people will be having avery hard time making ends meet.There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June, but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession, but it is down by 640,000(7.9 percent)from its year ago level.We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us. The survey used by the Labor Department asks people if they worked less than 35 hours in the reference week. If the answer is “ yes. ” they are classified as working part-time. The survey then asks whether they worked less than 35 hours in that week because they wanted to work less than full time or because they had no choice. They are only elassified as voluntary part-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than 35 hours a week.The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare becanse one of the main purposes was to allow people to get insurance outside of employment. For many people, especially those with serious health conditions or family members withserious health conditions, before Obamacare the only way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance.However, Obamacare has allowed more than 12 million people to either get insurance through Medicaid or the exchanges. These are people who may previously have felt the need to get a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families. With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance.36. Which part of the jobs picture was neglected?A. The prospect of a thriving job market.B. The increase of voluntary part-time jobs.C. The possibility of full employment.D. The acceleration of job creation.37. Many people work part-time because theyA. prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobsB. feel that is enough to make ends meetC. cannot get their hands on full-time jobsD. haven' t seen the weakness of the market38. Involuntary part-time employment in the USA. is harder to acquire than one year agoB. shows a general tendency of declineC. satisfies the real need of the joblessD. is lower than before the recession39. It can be learned that with Obamacare,.A. it is no longer easy for part-timers to get insuranceB. employment is no longer a precondition to get insuranceC. it is still challenging to get insurance for family membersD. full-time employment is still essential for insurance40. The text mainly discusses.A. employment in the USB. part-timer classificationC. insurance through MedicaidD. Obamacare’ s troublePart BDirections:In the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 41-45, choose the most suitable one fromthe list [A]-[G] to fit into each of the numbered blank. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the gaps. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)[A]You are not alone[B]Don ’ t fear responsibility for your life[C]Pave your own unique path[D]Most of your fears are unreal[E]Think about the present moment[F]Experience helps you grow[G]There are many things to be grateful forSome Old Truths to Help You Overcorne Toucgh Times Uefortunately, life is not a bed of roses, We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a rontantic relatlonshlp of a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems2015年考研英语二试题及答案精选When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventally move as toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. Iwant to share these old truths I’ ve learned along the way.41.Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing usto deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor will smithonce said, “ Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear isa choice. ” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.42 .If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Manyof us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate youare to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happinessis not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.43. .Sometimes it is casy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by lifeproblems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value theirlife instead of crying and complaining about something.44..No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are notalone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good changein your life, especially your dearest and nearest people, You may have a circle of friends who provide constant goodhumor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives. Try to participate in several online communities, full ofpeople who are always willing to share advice and cncouragement.45 .Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from externalsources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your of own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. Youlive in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.Section Ⅲ Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text from English into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)Think about driving a route that’ s very familiar. It could be your commute to work, a trip into town or the way home. Whichever it is, you know every twist and turn like the back of your hand. On these sorts of trips it loseconcentration on the driving and pay little attention to the passing scenery. The consequence is that you perceive that thetrip has taken less time than it actually has.This is the well-travelled road effect: people tend to underestimate the time it takes to travel a familiar route.The effect is caused by the way we allocate our attention. When we travel down a well- known route, because we don’ t have to concentrate much, time seems to flow more quickly. And afterwards, when we come to think back on it, we canremember the journey well because we didn ’ t pay much attention to it. So we assume it wasshorter.Section Ⅳ WritingPart A47.Direerions:Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a notice to 1)briefly introduce the camp activities, and2)call for volunteers.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name or the name of your university.Do not write your address.(10 points)Part B48.Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, your should1)interpret the chart, and2)give your comment.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.参照答案1. signal2. Much3. plugged4. message5. behind6. misinterpreted7. judged8. unfamiliar9. anxious10. turn11. dangerous12. hurt13. Conversation14. passengers15. predict16. ride17. went through18. in fact19. since20. simple21.D offered greater relaxation than the workplace22.B childless husbands23.A they are both bread winners and housewives24.C earnings25.B division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut26.C missed its original purpose27.A the problem is solvable28.C are in need of financial support29.D are inexperienced in handling issues at college30.D colleges are partly responsible for the problem in question31.A more emotional32.C sports culture33.D strengthen employee loyalty34.A voices for working women35.C companies find it to be fundamental36.B the increase of voluntary part-time jobs37.C cannot get their hands on full-time jobs38.B shows a general tendency of decline39.B employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance40.A employment in the US41.D Most of your fears are unreal42.E Think about the resent moment43.G There are many things to be grateful for44.A you are not alone45.C Pave your own unique path46参照译文：想一想看在一条特别熟习的路上驾驶的感觉，这可能发生在上班，进城或回家的路上。

2015年考研英语二真题IntroductionThe 2015 National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) English II Exam is an important test that assesses the English language proficiency of candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs in China. In this article, we will analyze and discuss the exam questions from the 2015 English II paper, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topics and strategies needed to succeed in this exam.Section I: Reading ComprehensionThe reading comprehension section of the 2015 English II exam consisted of several passages with accompanying questions. These passages covered a range of topics including technology, history, and literature, offering candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of various subjects.Passage 1: TechnologyThe first passage focused on the impact of technology on society, specifically exploring the potential benefits and drawbacks of advancements in artificial intelligence. This passage required candidates to carefully read and analyze the arguments presented, evaluating the author's claims and providing evidence-based responses. The questions tested the students' ability to comprehend and critically evaluate the passage's content.Passage 2: HistoryThe second passage provided a historical account of the Great Fire of London in 1666. Candidates were required to identify key details and events from the passage, as well as understand the implications and consequences of this significant event in British history. The questions tested the candidates' ability to analyze and interpret historical texts.Passage 3: LiteratureThe third passage focused on a literary work by renowned author William Shakespeare. Candidates were presented with an excerpt from one of his plays and were required to analyze the themes, character development, and literary techniques employed. The questions tested the students' abilityto interpret and analyze complex literary texts.Section II: Language AbilityThe language ability section of the 2015 English II exam assessed candidates' knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and language usage. This section aimed to evaluate the candidates' understanding of the English language at an advanced level.Question 1: Grammar and SyntaxCandidates were required to identify and correct grammatical errors in a given sentence. This question tested the candidates' grammar knowledge, including verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure.Question 2: VocabularyCandidates were tested on their ability to understand and use advanced vocabulary by selecting the most appropriate word or phrase tocomplete a given sentence. This question assessed the candidates' vocabulary range and knowledge of word collocation.Question 3: Reading ComprehensionCandidates were presented with a short passage and required to answer questions based on their understanding of the text. This question tested the students' ability to comprehend and interpret written information.Section IV: WritingThe writing section of the 2015 English II exam required candidates to write a 200-word argumentative essay on a given topic within the time limit of 30 minutes. Candidates had to present and support their opinions effectively, showcasing their ability to construct a cohesive and persuasive argument.ConclusionThe 2015 National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) English II Exam served as a critical assessment of candidates' English language skills. By carefully analyzing and understanding the exam questions, applicants can better prepare themselves for the challenges they will face. By diligently practicing and familiarizing themselves with the format and content of the exam, candidates can improve their performance and increase their chances of success.。

山东省2015年4月高等教育自学考试英语（二）试卷[14学分] （课程代码：0015 考试时间：150分钟）本试卷分为两部分，第一部分为选择题，第二部分为非选择题；选择题50分，非选择题50分，满分100分；考试时间150分钟。

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I．Vocabulary and Structure (10 points, 1 point for each time)在每小题列出的四个备选项中只有一个是符合题目要求的，请将其选出并将答题卡的相应代码涂黑。

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1．Other____one sister,she has no close relatives．A．Than B．But C．to D．For 2．He required that he____to the front．A．was sent B．sent C．be sent D．to send 3．She____her husband by ten years．A．deserted B．DisplayedC．pursued D．Survived4．Have you any____to mark upon my article？ments B．imagesC．memories D．orders5．A few children are able to keep this curiosity and their mental independence alive____the educational system of their country．A．however B．in spiteC．despite D．instead6．There may be a college of liberal arts____humanities,social science,and mathematics are taught．A．which B．whereC．that D．what7．Adios telephones, and telephones are ______ by which man has extended the range of his senses of hearing and speech．A．ways B．meansC．accesses D．what8．In Chain, nearly all young mothers are employed outside the home, with their numbers ______ as they approach middle age．A．decreased B．DecreasesC．decrease D．decreasing9．It seemed that she was born to succeed and was ______ willing to sacrifice herself in the name of achievement．A．more than B．other than C．rather than D．less than 10．If time management were the answer, surely the sheer abundance of good ideas ______ make a bg difference now．A．have had B．had C．have D．would have II．Close (10 points, 1 point for each item)下列短文中有十个空白，每个空白有四个选项。