新世纪研究生英语阅读A选词填空和翻译答案附原题

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新世纪研究生英语课后题答案2翻译：邀请名人做广告，只要商品确实货真价实，名人又愿意，这应该是广告技巧的上策，会产生很强的名人效应。

但是货品质量差，广告又言过其实，又请名人做广告，这种广告一时也许会产生一些好的影响，但最终是砸了自己的牌子，也坍了名人的台，影响了名人的信誉。

因此，名人在接受广告要慎之又慎。

To invite eminent persons to help make advertisements should be regarded as one of the best advertising strategies and could, of course, produce a spectacular(powerful) VIP effect, privided that those celebrities are perfectly willing to accept the invitation and, more importantly, the products to be advertised are genuine and of fair prices. Sometimes, while a commodity is of inferior quality, the advertisement is full of words lavishing praise on it, if a celebrity shows up as an image agent for such a product, the advertisement could, if any, be temporarily successful before it turns the brand of the product in question notorious and, more disastrously, ruins the reputation of the eminent person thereafter. So, the famous are well advised to think more than twice before they agree to appear on the commercial.当今都市比较高贵的居住区中有群被人们称作单身贵族的人，他们通常是有些技术的专业人员，既年轻、富有，又选择自己的生活方式。

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main ideasPart I (para.1)This part introduces the subject and arouses readers' interest.The author makes an impressive description of the impact of saying good-bye and actual leaving on him.Part II (para.2 to para.4)The author sets the stage with a general description of how he feels on that particular day.His own mood changes from the strong desire of becoming independent and free to fear and uncertainty and to a mixture of both.Part III (para.5 to para.19)The author depicts in great detail the main interest of the story.By having brunch with his Mom and saying good-bye to her, he made a very smooth illustration of the change of his mother's mood from being chatty and cheerful at the beginning to being quiet, even somber as the final moment comes.Part IV (para.20)The author brings the story to its climax and ends it with a symbolic description.He compares himself to a rookie skydiver preparing for his first plunge, which leads to possible outcomes: sheer excitement or eventual death. What he chooses is to experience sheer excitement, close his eyes, take a deep breath, and jump into the future.What is the effect of saying farewell and actual leaving on the author?Whom did the author like to say good-bye to? What was the author's mood like before the day of departure and after?How did his mother's mood change during his brunch with her?What was the significance of the particular day to the author?Suggested SummaryThe time of saying good-bye and actual leaving makes a great impact on the author, which is fully demonstrated in the opening sentence. He gives a general description of how he feels on that particular day, during which his own mood changes from sheer excitement for the prospect of becoming independent and free to fear and uncertainty to a mixture of both. By his brunching with Mom and saying good-bye to her, he makes a very smooth depiction of the change of his mother's mood from being chatty and cheerful at the beginning to being quiet, even somber as the final moment comes. To bring the story to its climax, the author ends the story with a symbolic description. He compares himself to a rookie skydiver preparing for his first plunge that leads to possible outcomes: sheer excitement or eventual death. No matter what will happen, he closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and jumps into the future.Part I (para.1 to para.4)Even though oil consumption is higher than before, its prices won't rise for several reasons. (para. 1)Crude-oil prices have kept changing, which results from the armed conflict in the Middle East.(para. 2)Oil consumption is increasing in developed and developing countries.(para. 3)Thinking that we are unable to avoid oil crisis, Richard E. Rainwater has invested much money on oil and gas industries.(para. 4)Oil prices may even fall because the cash from oil is very necessary to producers and demand growth is adjusted by supply growth, which depends on technology.Part II (para.5 to para.12)With the increasing of measured oil reserves and the development of technology, oil price is unlikely to rise.(para. 5)Highly advanced technology has reduced the costs of oil industry.(para. 6)It's hard for nations to raise oil prices, even if the OPEC can't do it either.(para. 7)With the demand for oil increasing, the supply of it is rising as well.(para. 8~10)The proven reserves of oil are measured than ever.(para. 11~12) Experts were predicting that oil prices would fall mainly because of technology.Part III (para.13 to para.16)The falling down of oil prices has good effect on the world economy.(para. 13)It was said that a downside price was very possible to happen.(para. 14~15)Under lower oil price, the companies profit and the world economy is accelerated. (para. 16) Companies play different roles in economic world.Should we worry about the oil price?What is the main reason for oil price to fall?Is Rainwater's high-price theory right?What influences oil industry profits most?How will lower oil price influence the world economy?Suggested SummaryThe article aims at establishing the idea that oil price will not rise even as demand soars. To begin with, the author shows the increasing consumption of oil around the world and the impact of technology on oil industry. By giving several examples, he draws the conclusion that the need for cash and dependence on technology leads to the fact that oil prices will even fall. Furthermore, technological updating, slashing the costs of finding, producing, and refining oil, is also a reason to support the author's point. There is evidence that technology lets the world companies maintain healthy earnings at lower oil prices. In conclusion, cheap oil accelerates the world economy, and a downside price scenario is increasingly likely.Part I (para.1 to para.4)This part serves as an introduction of the topic. Using the game of musical chairs as an example, the author wants to show that competition exists not only in our work but also in our recreation which he believes does not necessarily require competition.Part II (para.5 to para.9)Taking the case of Terry Orlick and others who have devised or collected many non-competitive games, the author shows the significance of turning an opponent into a partner, the differences between teamwork and team competition and that non-competitive sports can also provide satisfaction and challenge.Part III (para.10 to para.13)The reasons why a large number of people insist that we can't do without win / lose activities.Part IV (para.14 to para.15)The real problem is competition. To solve the problem, we need to be teaching our children how to have a good time or enjoy themselves without competition.What kind of games does the author use to illustrate the points?What's the significance of changing an "opponent" into a "partner"?What's the difference between teamwork and team competition?What are the possible reasons that a large number of people insist that we can't do without win/lose activities?What is the real problem?Suggested SummaryBy using the game of musical chairs, the author illustrates that competition is destructive not only in our daily work but also in entertainments. It is important and possible to change the form of the game by way of turning an opponent into a partner: Everyone on the field can work together for a common goal (teamwork) instead of competing with each other (team competition). Cooperative games and sports provide satisfaction and challenge without competition. The reason that a large number of people insist that we can't do without win/lose activities are that they don't know any other way and that they overlook the psychological costs of competition and the toxic effect of competition on our relations. Competition is not conducive to trust and it may lead one to look at others through narrowed eyes and even invite outright aggression. We are inclined to blame individuals for all this, but it is the structure of the game itself which causes competition. To solve the problem of competition, we need to be teaching our children how to enjoy themselves without competition.Part I (para.1)Genghis Khan was one of the outstanding examples of men to seek sex and power.Part II (para.2 to para.7)The writer makes a biological explanation of men's striving for status, which is developed by citing points from scientists / experts / researchers of various specialities and by the author's own comments.(para. 2)Biologically, status seeking is a design feature of the male psyche.(para. 3)Males have a strong desire for status throughout their life and keep friends of the same sex at arm's length.(para. 4)Researches in other fields confirm the biologically endowed one-upmanship by the same ubiquitous pattern in both humans and different species of animals.(para. 5)Evolutionists believe that male status seeking results from the race of reproduction under the rule of natural selection.(para. 6)Women still favor males with high rank / status.(para. 7)Males with low status suffer a great deal psychologically and physically.Part III (para.8 to para.9)Despite the persistent one-upmanship, both biologists and psychologists point out that the world with social stratifications could be peaceful, just and happy.(para. 8)People have different choices for uneven distribution of resources and alternative ideas about high rank.(para. 9)To pursue status is man's nature, but the abuse of power may lead to a total loss.Are males persistent status seekers?What's the biological explanation for male's pursuit of dominance?What are the problems for those with low status?How do modern men cope with a stratified society?Suggested SummaryBy citing the example of Genghis Khan, the writer states that males are persistent status seekers. The drive for sex and power is biologically rooted in male's nervous system, so that males are more competitive than females at any age and in all societies. But the evolutionists believe that natural selection pushes males to strive for dominance. The writer also points out that powerlessness usually leads to both psychological and physical problems for men as well as male animals. However, men are not so much anguished over the hierarchies. They tend to settle down to a certain stratified society and look for other satisfactions. The writer finally warns that power cannot be abused and dominance must be balanced by consent.Part I (para.1 to para.3)Introduction: Misplacing bank funds may plunge a family into debts. However, being in debt is no longer a scandal or puts one into prison, but is a very cool thing. Therefore, credit cards are popular, which makes America home to the highly leveraged citizen.Part II (para.4 to para.19)Body: Why being in debt is so popular?A. (para. 4～6) Consumers pursue the annual rite of the holiday spending binge.B. (para. 7～9) People don't have to worry about debt because banks are now relentless marketers of debt so that even bankruptcy doesn't stop the solicitations from lenders.C. (para. 10) Debt anesthetizes the purchasing process and makes people into debt for small things like a bottle of champagne or a new wardrobe, which is not smart .D. (para.11～19) Debt is no longer the stigma it was for the generation that came of age during the Great Depression. Things have been changing ever since the 1950s and Americans were primed to take a new look at debt—all they needed were credit cards and a nudge from those burgeoning inflation rates.Part III (para.20 to para.22)Conclusion and solution to the problems of credit cards.A. The consumer debt spigot has been wide open and some borrowers are beginning to tread water , despite the robust economy.B. Maybe a sharp downturn in economy is needed to make people think it wise to lighten their debt loans and rid themselves of personal debt.What facts about credit card debt are mentioned in the text?What are the reasons for the popularity of credit card debt?What problems of credit card debt are mentioned in the text?What does the author suggest doing to solve the problems of credit cards?Suggested SummaryBy citing the film It's a Wonderful Life, the writer introduces the topic and the thesis statement: misplacing bank funds may plunge a family into debt. However, being in debt is no longer a scandal or puts one into prison, but is a very cool thing. Then the author explains the reasons for the popularity of credit card debt: Consumers are involved in the annual rite of the holiday spending binge; People don't have to worry about debt because banks are now relentlessly encouraging the use of credit cards so that even bankruptcy doesn't stop the borrowing of money from banks; Debt makes people unconscious of the purchasing process and makes them into debt for small things like a bottle of champagne or a new wardrobe; Americans are ready to take a new look at debt: debt is no longer something to be ashamed of as it was for the generation that came of age during the Great Depression. Lastly the author points out that several credit card companies have taken a financial beating because of the sharply rising charge-offs for bad credit card debt. The solution to the problem is to make consumers think it wise to lighten their debt loads and try to rid themselves of personal debt.1. What is the main subject introduced in paragraph one?It is the description of the effect of saying farewell to his parents, friends and folks on the author.2. How is the story organized?The story is chronologically organized (following the time sequence in which the event unfolded itself).3. How did Weckerly feel before the day of his departure?He felt eager and excited to wait for the day to come.4. How did his mood change when the day had really come?At the very beginning he became sentimental about saying good-bye to many people around him. Facing the reality of becoming independent, he began to feel afraid and uncertain .5. What do you think about the ending of the story?It is very impressive. Weckerly ends the story with a metaphor which catches the essence of the particular moment accurately. He compares himself to a rookie skydiver preparing for his first plunge, which leads to possible outcomes: sheer excitement or eventual death. The last sentence "He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and jumps" symbolizes the fact that from that day on the author jumps into the future of being independent no matter how long and complicated the road to it is.1.Only twenty-seven new members had been ____________ since the Leeds Congress, and the total membership still stood at less than one hundred. (B)A. cededB. enrolledC. fadedD. departed2.You could go for advertising ____________, the catchy floor displays or the flashy packaging. (C)A. designB. descriptionC. hypeD. propaganda3.The desk was ____________ with files, but the chair behind it was vacant. (A)A. clutteredB. depictedC. definedD. represented4.____________ is a meal typically eaten late in the morning as a combination of a late breakfast and an early lunch. (B)A. DinnerB. BrunchC. BanquetD. Feast5.The improvement of the highway will ____________ pressure on the trains to some extent. (B)A. ensureB. relieveC. protectD. guarantee6.John's hands were ____________ as he put down his papers and started his speech at the first time. (A)A. quiveringB. wavingC. shakingD. lifting7.His mood was an explosive mixture of ____________ self-pity and forced gaiety, the latter predominating as he got drunk. (A)A. maudlinB. nastyC. painfulD. outright8.Because of the economic slowdown, the government changed its policy to ____________ revenue by limiting commerce. (C)A. disregardB. challengeC. diminishD. reject9.In women's magazines and educational material the apple ____________ good food and health.(B)A. anticipatesB. conjuresC. designatesD. presupposes10.It is the opinion of a(n) ____________ tourist that no price would be too great to pay, the novelist declared. (D)A. affectionateB. sensitiveC. appropriateD. sentimental1.According to the opinion poll, the Socialists were predominant in the last parliament. (D)A. frequentB. prematureC. subordinateD. dominant2.He exerted himself, during his sojourn among this simple and well-disposed people, to inculcate, as far as he was able, the gentle and humanizing precepts of the Christian faith. (B)A. instructB. infuseC. persuadeD. install3.A domestic unit consists of the members of a household who live together along with non-relatives such as servants. (A)A. familyB. applianceC. fosterageD. house4.It was clear that a man after seventeen years of wedlock did not leave his wife without certain occurrences which must have led her to suspect that all was not well with their married life. (B) A. divorce B. marriage C. endogamy D. legitimation5.Several common reasons that lead couples to decide to cohabit: wanting to test compatibility or establish financial security before marrying. (A)A. live togetherB. inhabit withC. split upD. separate with6.The studies show that most delinquent boys have a non-conventional orientated self-concept, while other boys who are not involved in the peer group, have a school orientated self-concept.(C)A. responsibleB. hospitableC. offensiveD. obedient7.They are a fierce and intractable people, though capable of forming most devoted friendships when their confidence has once been gained. (C)A. braveryB. stubbornC. unmanageableD. manipulable8."Your religion," says he, "serves you only for an excuse for your faults, but is no incentive to your virtue." (B)A. schemeB. inducementC. strategyD. indulgence9.The real estate investors have tempered to meet the investor's needs. (A)A. adjustedB. decreasedC. unitedD. overcharged10.To penalize a yacht in proportion to the fineness of her performance is unfair to the craft and to her men. (D)A. sueB. imposeC. arrestD. punishU21. Why won't oil prices rise at all over the long time?Firstly, because producers need the cash from oil too much to let their supply be interrupted for long. Secondly, and more important, because demand growth can't push prices upward as long as it is balanced by supply growth.2. Why can't the members of the OPEC raise oil prices?Because if they do, non-OPEC sources will grab market share by developing fields where technology has made production affordable.3. Why have most majors cut their costs on oil?Because technology lets the companies maintain healthy earnings at steadily lower oil prices.4. Who takes a lead in the oil companies?Those that master technology and efficiency, such as Shell, Exxon, and British Petroleum.1.In the first year of peace, Lebanon's GDP soared by almost 40%. (C)A. flewB. hoveredC. increasedD. decreased2.SAIC's previous skirmishes with investigators had attracted little attention. (D)A. conflictsB. strugglesC. skatesD. arguments3.The boy grabbed hold of my bag and disappeared quickly into the crowd. (C)A. seizedB. snappedC. snatchedD. sneaked4.Although Chicago has fared better than some cities, unemployment remains a problem. (A)A. got onB. chargedC. offered jobsD. provided welfare5.The dwarfs were devastated, because they could not figure out how to save Snow White this time. (D)A. calculateB. rateC. considerD. decide6.His distrust of the power of critics made him ready to gibe at David Sylvester. (A)A. laughB. ridiculeC. derideD. taunt7.Children are most vulnerable to abuse within their own home. (A)A. unprotectedB. sensibleC. susceptibleD. harmful8.Short of the President himself, probably no one could have put the American case more persuasively. (B)A. Rather thanB. Other thanC. Less thanD. Short for1.It snakes in and out of ports, along our busiest highways and through our most crowded cities.(D)A. sneaksB. jerksC. crawlsD. travels2.She adjusted her glasses and peered at the man. (B)A. gapedB. gazedC. glaredD. ogle3.Southeast winds nudged the oil slick onto the shore. (A)A. pushedB. pokedC. promptedD. prodded4.My horse had been tethered to a post, but somehow it escaped. (B)A. corralledB. tiedC. ridD. confined5.The bridge is built to withstand an earthquake of 8.3 magnitude. (C)A. standB. persistC. resistD. consist6.An evaporation system is used to dissipate heat from the sun and protect the shuttle's electronics. (D)A. squanderB. wasteC. accumulateD. disperse7.Narcissus was a young man who spurned the nymph Echo and became enamoured of his own reflection. (A)A. refusedB. scornedC. affectedD. restrained8.This disparity in social attitudes is certainly reflected in the ambivalent feelings held by retired people. (C)A. ambiguousB. introvertC. conflictingD. elusivemercial sauerkraut is very salty so there is no additional salt in the recipe. (D)A. receiptB. prescriptionC. menuD. formula10.Retail sales of the quintessential red meats are plummeting, whilst vegetarianism has becomea fashionable norm. (B)A. ascendingB. decreasingC. declinedD. weakeningU71. Why is competition destructive according to the author? (para. 3)According to the author, competition is destructive because it undermines self-esteem, poisons relationships and holds us back from doing our best.2. What are the purposes of the games devised or collected by Orlick and others? (para. 6)The idea of the games devised or collected by Orlick and others is for each person on the field to make a specified contribution to the goal, or for all the players to reach a certain score, or for everyone to work with their partners against a time limit.3. What is the difference between teamwork and team competition? (para. 8)The difference between teamwork and team competition is that in teamwork everyone on the field is working together for a common goal, while in team competition a given player works with and is encouraged to feel warmly toward only half of those present.4. Why do most kinds of fun require competition? (para. 10, 11, 12)First of all, people don't know any other way or people have never tasted the alternative. Secondly, we overlook the psychological costs of competition: it causes self-doubt and feelings of self-worth become dependent on external sources of evaluation.5. Who is to blame for competition?It is the structure of the game itself that is to blame rather than the individuals, since it sets competition at the very beginning.1.She has been eliminated from the swimming race because she did not win any of the practice races. (C)A. got outB. taking awayC. got rid ofD. driving away2.One of the major flaws in the existing system is that the prosecutor has immunity from law suits claiming malicious prosecution. (B)A. usefulB. spitefulC. harmlessD. cheerful3.They define a good patient as one who accepts their statements and their actions uncritically and unquestioningly. (A)A. characterizeB. confineC. fixD. limit4.Roberts' poor physical condition combined with nagging injuries prevented him from playing more than 51 games in the past four seasons. (A)A. troublingB. followingC. complainingD. accompanying5.Constant correction by a teacher is often counterproductive, as the student may become afraid to speak at all. (C)A. evilB. not productiveC. unfavorableD. hurting6.For centuries we women have gloated over the one negative aspect of aging more evident in men than women: balding. (B)A. praisedB. felt maliciously satisfied withC. felt sorry forD. expressed great pleasure of7.In the conducive atmosphere around the fort, General Bradley immediately found out about the plot. (D)A. goodB. suitableC. fitD. favorable8.It's a story of a harmful dynamic between white prejudice and black autonomy. (C)A. state of movementB. political forceC. competing or conflicting systemD. social system9.Gandhi rejects outright claims made concerning the superior or inferior status of religions. (B)A. ovreallB. directC. obscureD. ambiguous10.My first boss was a really nasty person, who seemed to enjoy making life difficult for everyone.(C)A. graveB. sorrowfulC. uglyD. pitiful1.To put a kid like Delia in eight-hour isolation for accepting a cigarette from a friend is bizarre and outrageous. (B)A. ridiculousB. violentC. troublesomeD. controversial2.Depression remains one of the most prevalent health disorders in the US. (A)A. commonB. seriousC. evidentD. urgent3.The next version of the software will have the edge over its competitors. (C)A. marginB. fringeC. advantageD. progression4.He's managed to create a niche for himself in local politics. (B)A. secret cornerB. right positionC. easy stageD. impressive circumstance5.There is nothing in the intrinsic nature of the work that makes it more suitable for women. (C)A. respectiveB. hiddenC. essentialD. particular6.She addressed her young guest with civilities suitable for a personage of advanced years and uncertain appetite. (D)A. educationB. conductC. modestyD. politeness7.That cannot be promised here, though a holistic perspective is taken on literary stylistics in addressing science fiction. (C)A. fragmentalB. criticalC. overallD. insightful8.Many observers suggest that this transfer has had mainly adverse effects on the population concerned. (D)A. insupportableB. horribleC. advancedD. unfavorable9.Instead, justice is a commodity designed by a hierarchy of judges still dedicated to the interests of Power. (B)A. attributedB. devotedC. attachedD. spent10.The university suspended the club for two years, during which it could not hold social or athletic activities. (A)A. stoppedB. hungC. hamstrungD. controlledU101. What is the writer's attitude in the sentence "The drive for dominance skews our perception, colors our friendships, shapes our moods and affects our health"? (para. 2)The author takes a negative attitude. Usually, the verbs color, shape and affect are neutral in indicating meanings, but in this context they express negative meanings.2. How do you understand the sentence "If the tendency showed up only in certain societies, it would be easier to dismiss as something we learn"? (para. 4)If the relentless one-upmanship were only limited within very few sample groups, it would be easily neglected because we could only regard that as an exception.3. In which way do zoologists support the anthropological point on the biologically endowed one-upmanship?Anthropologists point out that the same pattern can be seen everywhere while the zoologists show a wide variety of animals inferior and superior which illustrate the same pattern too.4. What are the differences between men being powerful and powerless?Men who achieve high status enjoy more sex with more partners wheresas men who are just unemployed may lose their marriages as well as self-esteem.5. In which ways are modern men the same as, and also different from Genghis Khan?Modern men are the same as Genghis Khan in that they all strive for high status, but different in that modern men tend to rule by consent and try to avoid fighting.6. Do males always have to fight for power? Why or why not?Not necessarily, for the most durable leaders are the ones who govern by consent and try to avoid fighting.1.The man amassed a great fortune during the war, but later lost all of it almost overnight. (A)A. collectedB. obtainedC. madeD. got2.Ten federal researchers were listed as contributors, but seven of them quickly disavowed any。