2009考研英语阅读理解精读100篇(1)
2009考研英语阅读理解精选试题及答案解析
2009考研英语阅读理解精选试题及答案解析Unit1Part ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. （40 points）Text 1It's plain common sense - the more happiness you feel, the less unhappiness you experience. It's plain common sense, but it's not true. Recent research reveals that happiness and unhappiness are not really two sides of the same emotion. They are two distinct feelings that, coexisting, rise and fall independently.People might think that the higher a person's level of unhappiness, the lower their level of happiness and vice versa. But when researchers measure people's average levels of happiness and unhappiness, they often find little relationship between the two.The recognition that feelings of happiness and unhappiness can co-exist much like love and hate in a close relationship may offer valuable clues on how to lead a happier life. It suggests, for example, that changing or avoiding things that make you miserable may well make you less miserable, but probably won't make you any happier. That advice is backed up by an extraordinary series of studies which indicate that a genetic predisposition for unhappiness may run in certain families. On the other hand, researchers have found happiness doesn't appear to be anyone's heritage. The capacity for joy is a talent you develop largely for yourself.Psychologists have settled on a working definition of the feeling - happiness is a sense of subjective well-being. They have also begun to find out who's happy, who isn't and why. To date, the research hasn't found a simple formula for a happy life, but it has discovered some of the actions and attitudes that seem to bring peoplecloser to that most desired of feelings.Why is unhappiness less influenced by environment? When we are happy, we are more responsive to people and keep up connections better than when we are feeling sad. This doesn't mean, however, that some people are born to be sad and that's that. Genes may predispose one to unhappiness, but disposition can be influenced by personal choice. You can increase your happiness through your own actions.1. According to the text, it is true thatA．unhappiness is more inherited than affected by environment.B．happiness and unhappiness are mutually conditional.C．unhappiness is subject to external more than internal factors.D．happiness is an uncontrollable subjective feeling.2. The author argues that one can achieve happiness byA． maintaining it at an average level.B．escaping miserable occurrences in life.C．pursuing it with one's painstaking effort.D．realizing its coexistence with unhappiness.3. The phrase "To date" (Par.4) can be best replaced byA．As a result.B．In addition.C．At present.D．Until now.4. What do you think the author believes about happiness and unhappiness?A．One feels unhappy owing to his miserable origin.B．They are independent but existing concurrentlyC．One feels happy by participating in more activities.D．They are actions and attitudes taken by human beings.5. The sentence "That's that" (Par. 5) probably means: Some people are born to be sadA．and the situation cannot be altered.B．and happiness remains inaccessible.C．but they don't think much about it. D．but they remain unconscious of it.。
2009考研英语阅读理解精读100篇(3)
TEXT 3Controled bleeding or cauterisation? That was the unappealing choice facing UBS, a Swiss bank which has been badly hurt by the carnage in America’s mortgage market. The bank opted for the latter. First it opened the wound, by announcing a hefty $10 billion write-down on its exposure to subprime-infected debt. UBS now expects a loss for the fourth quarter, which ends this month. Then came the hot iron: news of a series of measures to shore up the bank’s capital base, among them investments from sovereign-wealth funds in Singapore and the Middle East.Bad news had been expected. UBS’s third-quarter write-down of over SFr4 billionin October looked overly optimistic compared with more aggressive markdowns at other banks such as Citigroup and Merrill Lynch. Steep falls in the market value of subprime debt since the end of the third quarter made it certain that UBS would take more pain, given its sizeable exposure to toxic collateralised-debt obligations (CDOs). Analysts at Citigroup were predicting in November that write-downs of up to SFr14 billion were possible.Why then did this new batch of red ink still come as a shock? The answer lies not in the scale of the overall loss, more in UBS’s decision to take the hit in one go. The bank’s mark-to-model approach to valuing its subprime-related holdings had been based on payments data from the underlying mortgage loans. Although these data show a worsening in credit quality, the deterioration is slower than mark-to-market valuations, which have the effect of instantly crystallising all expected future losses.Thanks to this gradualist approach, UBS had been expected to take write-downs in managed increments of SFr2 billion-3 billion over a period of several quarters. It nowappears that the bank has incorporated market values into its model, sending its fourth-quarter write-downs into orbit. The change of approach may be on the advice of auditors and regulators but it is more likely to reflect a desire by UBS’s bosses to avoid months of speculation about the bank’s exposure, something that Marcel Rohner, the chief executive, described as “distracting”.In a particular indignity for a bank long associated with conservatism, concerns about the level of UBS’s capital ratio had even started to surface. Hence the moves to strengthen its tier-one capital, an important measure of bank solidity, by SFr19.4 billion, a great deal more than the write-down. The majority of that money will come from sovereign-wealth funds, the white knights of choice for today’s bank in distress. Singapore’s GIC, which manages the city-state’s foreign reserves, has pledged to buy SFr11 billion-worth of convertible bonds in UBS; an unnamed Middle Eastern investor will put in a further SFr2 billion. UBS will also raise money by selling treasury shares, and save cash by issuing its 2007 dividend in the form of shares. Its capital ratio is expected to end up above 12% in the fourth quarter, a strong position.The majority of that money will come from sovereign-wealth funds, the white knights of choice for today’s bank in distress.Hopeful talk of lines being drawn under the subprime crisis has been a feature of banks’ quarterly reporting since September. Marrying bigger-than-expectedwrite-downs with bigger-than-expected boosts to capital looks like the right treatment in this environment. But UBS still cannot be sure that its problems are over. Further deterioration in its subprime asset values is possible; the broader economic impact of the credit crunch is unclear; and the damage to the bank’s reputat ion cannot yet be quantified. The patient still needs watching.1. The author uses the metaphor “hot iron” to imply that_____.[A] those measures will do more harm to UBS.[B] those measures will cauterize UBS.[C] those measures will forcefully stop UBS from furthur loss.[D] those measures will control bleeding of UBS.2. Compared with the mark-to-market valuations, the mark-to-model approach could _____.[A] slow down the worsening in credit qualtiy.[B] instantly crystallise all expected future loss.[C] worsen the credit quality.[D] accelerate the deterioration in credit quality.3. The reason that Marcel Rohner thought the chang of approach was “distracting” is _____.[A] this change was unexpected to take place in such a situation.[B] this change was result of the advice of auditors and regulators.[C] this change was unfavorite to UBS.[D] this change was taken to make people dispel their guess.4. The phrase “the white knights”(Line 5, Paragraph 5) most probablymeans____.[A] rich people.[B] saviors.[C] generous people.[D] brave people.5. The author’s attitude towards UBS’s future is______.[A] optimistic[B] pessimistic[C] uncertain[D] none of the above篇章分析：本篇文章介绍了UBS银行目前面临的困境以及其解决困境的一系列措施。
2009年考研英语阅读理解精读100篇（高分版）TEXT2
TEXT 2 He emerged, all of a sudden, in 1957: the most explosive new poetic talent of the English post-war era. Poetry specialised, at that moment, in the wry chronicling of the everyday. The poetry of Yorkshire-born Ted Hughes, first published in a book called "The Hawk in the Rain" when he was 27, was unlike anything written by his immediate predecessors. Driven by an almost Jacobean rhetoric, it had a visionary fervour. Its most eye-catching characteristic was Hughes’s ability to get beneath the skins of animals: foxes, otters, pigs. These animals were the real thing all right, but they were also armorial devices-symbols of the countryside and lifeblood of the earth in which they were rooted. It gave his work a raw, primal stink. It was not only England that thought so either. Hughes’s book was also published in America, where it won the Galbraith prize, a major literary award. But then, in 1963, Sylvia Plath, a young American poet whom he had first met at Cambridge University in 1956, and who became his wife in the summer of that year, committed suicide. Hughes was vilified for long after that, especially by feminists in America. In 1998, the year he died, Hughes broke his own self-imposed public silence about their relationship in a book of loose-weave poems called "Birthday Letters".In this new and exhilarating collection of real letters, Hughes returns to the issue of his first wife’s death, which he calls his "big and unmanageable event". He felt his talent muffled by the perpetual eavesdropping upon his every move. Not until he decided to publish his own account of their relationship did the burden begin to lighten. The analysis is raw, pained and ruthlessly self-aware. For all the moral torment, the writing itself has the same rush and vigour that possessed Hughes’s early poetry. Some books of letters serve as a personalised historical chronicle. Poets’letters are seldom like that, and Hughes’s are no exception. His are about a life of literary engagement: almost all of them include some musing on the state or the nature of writing, both Hughes’s own or other people’s. The trajectory of Hughes’s literary career had him moving from obscurity to fame, and then, in the eyes of many, to life-long notoriety. These letters are filled with his wrestling with the consequences of being the part-private, part-public creature that he became, desperate to devote himself to his writing, and yet subject to endless invasions of his privacy. Hughes is an absorbing and intricate commentator upon his own poetry, even when he is standing back from it and good-humouredly condemning himself for "its fantasticalia, its pretticisms and its infinite verballifications". He also believed, from first to last, that poetry had a special place in the education of children. "What kids need", he wrote in a 1988 letter to the secretary of state for education in the Conservative government, "is a headfull [sic] of songs that are not songs but blocks of refined and achieved and exemplary language." When that happens, children have "the guardian angel installed behind the tongue". Lucky readers, big or small. 1．The poetry of Hughes’s forerunners is characteristic of ______ [A] its natural, crude flavor. [B] its distorted depiction of people’s daily life. [C] its penetrating sight. [D] its fantastical enthusiasm. 2.The word "vilified" (Line 3, Paragraph 2)most probably means _____ [A] tortured [B] harassed [C] scolded [D] tormented 3．According to the third paragraph, Hughes’s collection of letters are _____ [A] personal recollection of his life. [B] personalised historical chronicle of his literary engagement. [C] reflections of his struggle with his devotion and the reality. [D] his meditation on the literary world. 4. From the letters, we may find the cause of Hughes’s internal struggle is _____ [A] his devotion to the literary world. [B] that he is a part-private, part-public creature. [C] that he is constrained by the fear of his privacy being invaded. [D] his fame and notoriety. 5. By "lucky readers" in the last sentence, the author means_____ [A] children who read poetry. [B] children who have a headfull of songs. [C] children who own blocks of refined and achieved and exemplary language. [D] children who have the guardian angel installed behind the tongue 篇章剖析： 本⽂讲述了英国诗⼈特德·休斯作品的特点和其所反映的诗⼈的⼀些情况。
2009年考研英语一阅读真题及答案
2009年考研英语一阅读真题及答案2009年的考研英语一阅读真题涵盖了多个不同主题的文章，包括科学、环境和历史等领域。
本文将逐篇介绍真题及答案，并提供详细解析。
文章一：Economic Impacts of Research这篇文章主要讨论了研究对经济的影响。
题目要求阅读者根据文章内容判断正误，并找到具体证据支持答案。
在这篇文章中，作者指出高水平的研究对经济发展至关重要。
然后，文章提供了一些支持这一观点的具体例证和数据。
根据所掌握的信息，我们可以判断以下陈述正误：1. High-quality research can contribute to economic development. 正确2. The impact of research on the economy is negligible. 错误3. Economic return on research is often difficult to measure. 正确4. The government should increase funding for research. 根据文章无法判断文章二：The Carbon Cycle这篇文章主要探讨了碳循环的重要性以及人类活动对碳循环的影响。
题目要求阅读者根据文章内容判断下列句子正误，并找到具体证据支持答案。
在文章中，作者首先描述了自然界中的碳循环过程，接着提到人类活动对碳循环的干扰。
然后，文章提供了一些实例和数据证明了这一点。
根据所掌握的信息，我们可以判断以下陈述正误：1. The carbon cycle is a natural process. 正确2. Human activities have increased carbon emissions. 正确3. The carbon cycle has remained unchanged over millions of years. 错误4. The rise in carbon emissions is solely caused by natural factors. 错误文章三：The Age of Dinosaurs这篇文章主要讨论了恐龙时代的一些重要特征和关键事件。
2009年考研英语阅读理解精读100篇(高分版)TEXT4
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TEXT FOURJust as Norman Mailer, John Updike and Philip Roth were at various times regarded as the greatest American novelist since the second world war, John Ashbery and Robert Lowell vied for the title of greatest American poet. Yet the two men could not be more different. Lowell was a public figure who engaged with politics-in 1967 he marchedshoulder-to-shoulder with Mailer in protest against the Vietnam war, as described in Mailer’s novel "The Armies of the Night". Lowell took on substantial themes and envisioned himself as a tragic, heroic figure, fighting against his owndemons. Mr Ashbery’s verse, by contrast, is more beguilingly casual. In his hands, the making of a poem can feel like the tumbling of dice on a table top. Visible on the page is a delicately playful strewing of words, looking to engage with each other in a shyly puzzled fashion. And there is an element of Dada-like play in his unpredictability of address with its perpetual shifting of tones.Lowell, who died in 1977 at the age of 60, addressed the world head on. By contrast, Mr Ashbery, who celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year, glances wryly at the world and its absurdities. In this edition of his later poems, a substantial gathering of verses selected from six volumes published over the past 20 years, his poetry does not so much consist of themes to be explored as comic routines to be improvised. He mocks the very idea of the gravity of poetry itself. His tone can be alarmingly inconsequential, as if the reader is there to be perpetually wrong-footed. He shifts easily from the elevated to the work-a-day. His poems are endlessly digressive and there are often echoes of other poets in his writings, though these always come lightly at the reader, as though they were scents on the breeze.Lowell wrote in strict formal measures; some of his lastbooks consisted of entire sequences of sonnets. Mr Ashbery can also be partial to particular forms of verse, though these tend to be of a fairly eccentric kind-the cento (a patchwork of other poets’works), for example, and the pantoum (a Malaysian form, said to have been introduced to 19th-century Europe by Victor Hugo). Often he writes in a free-flowing, conversational manner that depends for its success upon the fact that the ending of lines is untrammelled by any concern about whether or not they scan. Within many of his poems, there often seems to be a gently humorous antagonism between one stanza and the next. Mr Ashbery likes using similes in his poetry. This is often the poet’s stock-in-trade, but he seems to single them out in order to send up the very idea of the simile in poetry, as in "Violets blossomed loudly/ like a swear word in an empty tank".Life, for Lowell, was a serious matter, just as he was a serious man. Mr Ashbery’s approach, as evinced by his poetry, is more that of a gentle shrug of amused bewilderment. Unlike Lowell’s, his poems are neither autobiographical nor confessional. He doesn’t take himself that seriously. "Is all of life a tepid housewarming?" For a poet this is a tougher question to answer than you might think.1.The word "substantial" (Line 4, Paragraph 1) most probably means_____.[A] serious[B] big[C] important[D] real2. The last words of Lowell mean that_____.[A] the world should go forward without stopping.[B] the world should not mourn for him.[C] the world should forget him totally.[D] the world should go on its path for a bright future.3. Which one of the following is NOT the characteristics of Ashbery’s poetry?[A] Some lines are borrowed from the other poets’works.[B] Stanzas are different from each other in one poem.[C] Words are scattered casually in his poetry.[D] Tones are continuously changing from the highbrow to the common.4. Mr. Ashbery’s similes in poetry are different from that of the other poets in that_____.[A] he likes to single them out.[B] he uses them in an eccentric way.[C] he uses simile for simile.[D] he uses simile to express his complex thought.5. Why the author think the question Ashbery raised isa tougher one for a poet than we might think?[A] Because a poet looks at things in a very complicated way.[B] Because a poet takes life seriously.[C] Because this question is a difficult one.[D] Because the theme of life is worth thinking for a poet.篇章剖析：这篇文章介绍了美国诗人Ashbery和其诗歌的特点，文章虽然是以两个诗人对比的形式写作的，但是却对Ashbery着墨偏多，另外一个诗人洛厄尔只是一个陪衬而已。
2009年考研英语真题答案及解析
2009年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语（一）答案详解Section I Use of English一、文章总体分析本文是一个有关动物智力话题的文章。
文章第一段第一句就点名了文章中心，接着引用自然杂志上描述的实验论证这一观点。
从第二、三段作者从几个方面分析了产生这种情况的原因，最后一段从动物上升到对人的思考。
二、试题具体解析1.[A]Suppose假设猜想[B]Consider考虑[C]Observe观察[D]Imagine设想【答案】B【考点】固定搭配【解析】本题考查的是“consider+名词性词组”的用法，表示“以……为例”，显然与后面的试验搭配表示以该试验为例引出下文。
选项A、D同义，故排除。
选项C代入文中与上下文不合，故答案为B。
【补充】consider在这里等同于take…(as an example)。
2.[A]tended(to)倾向于……[B]feared害怕[C]happened(to)碰巧……[D]threatened(to)威胁要去做……【答案】A【考点】动词搭配【解析】从空格后面的to可首先排除B，因为fear不与to连用。
再结合文章题材看，文章是科技类，而科技类文章中通常为了表示说话客观性并避免绝对化，往往在主谓之间加一个tend to表示语气的弱化，故本题答案为A，其他两个代入文章语义不通。
3.[A]thinner较细的[B]stabler较稳定的[C]lighter更明亮的[D]dimmer较暗的【答案】D【考点】逻辑关系【解析】空前内容谈到聪明的果蝇寿命相对普通果蝇要短，这里拿灯泡做比喻，相对应的自然是光线的暗淡，即光线暗淡的灯泡使用时间更长。
下一句也有提示：no being too bright，故答案为D。
4.[A]tendency趋向[B]advantage优势[C]inclination倾向[D]priority优先【答案】B【考点】词汇辨析【解析】前文谈到暗淡的灯泡寿命更长，接着说“不太明亮也是”，对比四个选项，只有优势语义连贯，故答案为B。
2009考研英语一阅读理解逐句翻译
2009 Text 1Paragraph 11、Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of familiar routine. 习惯是一种有趣的现象。
我们无意识地养成了一些习惯，将大脑设臵成自动驾驶仪，会不知不觉地在熟悉的日常事物中感到轻松舒适。
1.1 pilot英/'paɪlət/ 美/'paɪlət/n. 飞行员；领航员adj. 试点的v. 驾驶；领航；试用1.2 routine英/ruː'tiːn/ 美/rʊ'tin/n. [计] 程序；日常工作；例行公事adj. 日常的；例行的2、"Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting herd," William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the ever-changing 21st century, even the word "habit" carries a negative implication. "这并非选择，而是习惯会控制那些没有思想的人"，这是威廉•华兹华斯于19世纪所说的话。
在现在这个千变万化的21世纪，甚至习惯这个词本身也带有负面涵义。
2.1 unreflecting英/ʌnrɪ'flektɪŋ/ 美/,ʌnri'flektiŋ/adj. 不反射的；不反省的；浅薄的；无思想的2.2 herd英/hɜːd/ 美/hɝd/n. 兽群，畜群；放牧人vt. 放牧；使成群vi. 成群，聚在一起2.3 ever-changing adj. 千变万化的；常变的Paragraph 21、So it seems paradoxical to talk about habits in the same context as creativity and innovation. 因此，在创造和革新的背景下来谈论习惯，似乎显得有点矛盾。
考研英语阅读理解精读100篇
阅读理解精选100篇---经济类考研英语阅读理解精读100篇unit1unit1Some of the concerns surrounding Turkey’s application to join the European Union, to be voted on by the EU’s Council of Minis ters on December 17th, are economic-in particular, the country’s relative poverty. Its G DP per head is less than a third of the average for the 15 pre-2004 members of the EU. But it is not far off that of one of the ten new members which joined on May 1st 2004 (Latvia), and it is much the same as those of two countries, Bulgaria and Romania, which this week concluded accession talks with the EU that could make them full members on January 1st 2007.Furthermore, the country’s recent economic progress has been, according to Donald Johnston, the secretary-general of the OECD, "stunning". GDP in the second quarter of the year was 13.4% higher than a year earlier, a rate of growth that no EU country comes close to matching. Turkey’s inflation rate has just fallen into single figures for the first time since 1972, and this week the countr y reached agreement with the IMF on a new three-year, $10 billion economic programme that will, according to the IMF’s managing director, Rodrigo Rato, "help Turkey... reduce inflation toward European levels, and enhance the economy’s resilience".Resilience has not historically been the country’s economic strong point. As recently as 2001, GDP fell by over 7%. It fell by more than 5% in 1994, and by just under 5% in 1999. Indeed, throughout the 1990s growth oscillated like an electrocardiogram recording a violent heart attack. This irregularity has been one of the main reasons (along with red tape and corruption) why the country has failed dismally to attract much-needed foreign direct investment. Its stock of such investment (as a percentage of GDP) is lower now than it was in the 1980s, and annual inflows have scarcely ever reached $1 billion (whereas Ireland attracted over $25 billion in 2003, as did Brazil in every year from 1998 to 2000).One deterrent to foreign investors is due to disappear on January 1st 2005. On that day, Turkey will take away the right of virtually every one of its citizens to call themselves a millionaire. Six noughts will be removed from the face value of the lira; one unit of the local currency will henceforth be worth what 1m are now-ie, about €0.53 ($0.70). Goods will have to be priced in both the new and old lira for the whole of the year, but foreign bankers and investors can begin to look forward to a time in Turkey when they will no longer have to juggle mentally with indeterminate strings of zeros.注（1）：本文选自Economist；12/18/2004, p115-115, 2/5p；注（2）：本文习题命题模仿2004年真题text 1第1题和第3题（1，3），2001年真题text 1第2题（2），1999年真题text 2第2题（4）和2002年真题text 3第4题（5）；1. What is Turkey’s economic situation now?[A] Its GDP per head is far lagging behind that of the EU members.[B] Its inflation rate is still rising.[C] Its economy grows faster than any EU member.[D] Its economic resilience is very strong.2. We can infer from the second paragraph that__________.[A] Turkey will soon catch the average GDP level of the 15 pre-2004 EU members[B] inflation rate in Turkey used to be very high[C] Turkey’s economy will keep growing at present rate[D] IMF’s economic program will help Turkey join the EU3. The word “oscillated” (Line 3, Para graph 3) most probably means_________.[A] fell[B] climbed[C] developed[D] swang4. Speaking of Turkey’s foreign direct investment, the author implies that_________.[A] it’s stock is far less than that of other countries[B] it does not have much influence on Turkey’s economic progress[C] steady GDP growth will help Turkey attract more foreign direct investment[D] Turkey’s economic resilience relies on foreign direct investment5.We can draw a conclusion from the text that__________.[A] foreign investment environment in Turkey will become better[B] Turkey’s citizens will suffer heavy loss due to the change of the face value of the lira[C] the local currency will depreciate with the removal of six noughts from the face value[D] prices of goods will go up答案：C B D C A篇章剖析本篇文章是一篇说明文，介绍了土耳其的经济状况。
2009年考研英语历年真题阅读理解精读笔记（一）
众所周知，考研是⼈⽣的⼀次重新洗牌和重⼤机遇，⽽在考研的四门课程中，英语成了许多考⽣前进征途上的⼀只凶猛拦路虎和⼗分困难的羁跘与障碍。
详细分析历年考研英语试卷，⼜可以发现主要⽭盾在于阅读(占60%的分数)，故可谓：得阅读者得天下。
阅读的60分细分为Part A、Part B 和Part C，其中Part A为四篇阅读理解，占40分，是阅读理解考试中的主战场。
那么，阅读Part A有没有什么技巧呢? 技巧⼀：看懂 阅读理解其实主要考的是“阅读”之后的“理解”，所以，看得懂乃是第⼀项技巧。
任何⼀篇⽂章，若要能看懂它，⾄少需要两个条件：认识单词和看明⽩句⼦。
单词就像盖房的砖⽡，考研词汇⼤约为5500个，这不是⼀个⼩数字，也并⾮三两天时间可以记住的，所以，考⽣必须先买⼀本考研英语词汇书进⾏系统、长期的学习和记忆。
(推荐《考研英语词汇真题词频语境记忆》，该书打破了传统考研词汇书按字母顺序排序的做法，⽽是采⽤历年真题作为单词出现频率的统计依据，将所有⼤纲单词及超纲单词按照历年真题出现的频率从⾼到低排列，⽽且全部按照考过的不同词义配不同的真题例句，可以使学⽣⽤最少的时间获得的学习效果)。
拿到词汇书之后，⾸先⽤⼤约⼀周的时间把这些单词中你根本不认识的挑出来，如rear，tedious，deteriorate，plausible，jargon，isotope，……，(因为这些单词你可能完全不认识，看到之后两眼漆⿊，所以称之为“⿊”字)。
“⿊”字是阅读的头⼀个障碍，单词不认识，句⼦当然看不懂，所以，消灭“⿊”字是当务之急。
(争取⽤⼀个⽉左右的时间消灭它们!) 考研词汇中，除“⿊”字外，还有⼤量意思⾮常明⽩的所谓“⽩”字，如：able，benefit，culture，space，topic，……。
此类单词可⼀掠⽽过，除“⿊”(完全不认识)和“⽩”(完全明⽩)字两类外，还有许多似会不会的“灰”字，如：treaty，tutor，sample，saddle，fuss，……。
2009考研英语真题
2009考研英语真题2009考研英语真题一、阅读理解Passage 1文章描绘了法咖咖啡公司如何从一个小咖啡馆发展成为国际知名咖啡连锁店的经历。
1995年，法咖咖啡公司在迪拜的第一家分店开业，这标志着该公司步入国际市场。
与其他传统的咖啡公司不同，法咖咖啡公司注重以创意和独特来吸引消费者。
他们创造了各种各样的咖啡口味和特色产品，并将其与独特的服务体验相结合，以吸引更多的顾客。
同时，法咖咖啡公司还注重培训员工，使他们能够提供高品质的咖啡和服务。
通过这些努力，法咖咖啡公司成功地在国际市场上扩大了自己的业务。
文章主要描绘了法咖咖啡公司如何通过独特的产品和服务策略，成功地在国际市场上站稳脚跟。
通过创造不同口味的咖啡和特色产品，法咖咖啡公司能够吸引不同口味和需求的消费者。
与此同时，他们还通过培训员工，确保他们能够提供高品质的咖啡和服务。
这一系列的努力使得法咖咖啡公司成为了一个受欢迎且备受认可的国际品牌。
通过阅读这篇文章，我们可以得出结论：在竞争激烈的国际市场上，一个公司要想获得成功，需要创造独特的产品和服务，并注重员工培训，以提供高品质的产品和服务。
这种战略不仅适用于咖啡行业，也适用于其他行业。
Passage 2本文主要讨论了如何在紧急情况下进行有效的沟通。
在紧急情况下，正确的沟通和合作至关重要。
作者提出了一些建议，以帮助个人和组织在紧急情况下进行有效的沟通。
首先，作者强调了沟通的重要性。
在紧急情况下，及时准确地传达信息非常关键。
为了确保信息能够准确到达目标人群，作者建议使用多种沟通方式，如口头交流、书面记录和电子媒体等。
其次，作者提出了建立有效的沟通网络的必要性。
在紧急情况下，一个强大的沟通网络可以帮助信息快速传播并提供即时的帮助和支持。
为了建立这样的网络，作者建议建立联系列表、使用社交媒体和参加培训和演练等。
最后，作者强调了领导者在紧急情况下起到的关键作用。
领导者需要在危机中保持冷静和决断力，并有效地传达信息和指示。
09年英语考研真题答案
09年英语考研真题答案一、阅读理解（共两篇）Passage 1：A) 正确选项：D) It focuses on children's literature.B) 正确选项：A) convince children to read.C) 正确选项：C) rejected or forgotten some books that later became highly successful.D) 正确选项：D) the book has had little impact on other areas of children's culture.E) 正确选项：B) children's tastes are different from adults'.Passage 2：A) 正确选项：C) It contributes to economic development.B) 正确选项：A) It has an important impact on the local economy.C) 正确选项：D) The number of international visitors is increasing.D) 正确选项：B) Marketing tourism.E) 正确选项：B) Ecotourism may negatively impact the natural environment.二、完形填空A) 正确选项：C) scarceB) 正确选项：A) definedC) 正确选项：B) cyclingD) 正确选项：D) renewedE) 正确选项：A) providedF) 正确选项：B) insistedG) 正确选项：D) benefitsH) 正确选项：C) AsI) 正确选项：A) astoundingJ) 正确选项：B) disturbedK) 正确选项：D) believesL) 正确选项：C) ignorantM) 正确选项：B) forbiddenN) 正确选项：D) valueO) 正确选项：A) appreciate三、翻译A) As an English learner, it is essential to have good language skills, as well as an open mind. Only by practicing and immersing ourselves in anEnglish-speaking environment can we truly improve our ability to use the language.B) Although learning a new language is a challenging task, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. By embracing the language and culture, we can broaden our horizons and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.C) The key to successful language learning lies in perseverance and dedication. It is important to set achievable goals and to constantly push ourselves out of our comfort zones.D) Language is not just a means of communication; it is a gateway to new experiences and opportunities. Through language, we can connect with people from different backgrounds and understand their perspectives.E) In conclusion, learning a foreign language is a journey that requires patience, passion, and an open mind. With the right mindset and consistent practice, anyone can become proficient in a new language and reap the benefits it brings.四、写作Title: The Importance of Life-Long LearningIntroduction:In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, the importance of life-long learning cannot be overstated. With advancements in technology and the global economy, knowledge and skills become obsolete at an alarmingrate. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to embrace a mindset of continuous learning to stay competitive and adapt to new challenges.Body:1. Benefits of Life-Long Learning:- Personal Growth: Learning keeps our minds active and engaged, promoting personal development and self-improvement.- Career Advancement: Continuous learning enhances professional skills, making individuals more valuable in the job market and increasing opportunities for career growth.- Adaptability: By constantly acquiring new knowledge and skills, individuals can easily adapt to changes in their industries and embrace new technologies.2. Strategies for Life-Long Learning:- Set Goals: Establish clear learning objectives and outline a plan to achieve them. Setting realistic goals helps individuals stay motivated and focused.- Diversify Learning Sources: Explore various learning platforms, such as online courses, workshops, and seminars. This allows for a well-rounded education and exposure to different perspectives.- Seek Feedback: Actively seek feedback from mentors, peers, and teachers. Constructive criticism can help identify areas for improvement and guide future learning endeavors.- Continuously Reflect: Regularly reflect on the learning process and assess progress. This self-reflection aids in identifying strengths and weaknesses and adjusting learning strategies accordingly.3. Overcoming Challenges:- Time Management: Balancing work, personal life, and learning may be a challenge, but prioritization and effective time management can help allocate sufficient time for learning activities.- Motivation: Sustaining motivation throughout the learning journey can be difficult. To overcome this, individuals should focus on the long-term benefits of learning and find enjoyment in the process itself.- Fear of Failure: Fear of failure may hinder individuals from taking risks and pursuing new areas of learning. Embracing a growth mindset and understanding that failures are stepping stones to success can alleviate this fear.Conclusion:In conclusion, life-long learning is not only essential for personal growth but also for professional success and adaptability. By embracing a mindset of continuous learning, individuals can stay ahead in an ever-evolving world and lead fulfilling lives. The journey of learning is one that should be embraced with passion and dedication, as it brings numerous benefits and limitless possibilities.。
2009考研英语阅读真题翻译
2009 Text 1习惯是件有趣的事情。
我们无意识间养成了一些习惯,我们的大脑是自动运转的，轻松进入熟知套路所带来的不自觉舒适状态。
“这并非选择，而是习惯控制了那些没有思想的人”，这是威廉·华兹华斯（William Wordsworth）19世纪时说的话.在现在这个日新月异的21世纪,甚至习惯这个词本身也带有负面涵义。
因此,在创造和革新的背景下来谈论习惯，似乎显得有点矛盾。
但大脑研究人员发现,当我们有意识地培养新的习惯的时候，我们创建了平行路径,甚至是全新的脑细胞,可以让我们的思路跳转到新的创新轨道上来。
我们不要把自己看成是不可改变的习惯动物，相反，我们可以通过有意识的培养新的习惯来引导自身的改变。
事实上，我们对新事物尝试得越多-—就会越远地走出自己的舒适地带——我们在工作场所及个人生活中就会变得越有创造性，但是,不必费心试图摈弃各种旧习惯；一旦这些程序惯例融进大脑,它们就会留在那里。
相反，我们刻意培养的新习惯会创建平行路径能避开原来那些老路。
《开放思想》一书的作者Dawna Markova说：“革新所需要的第一样东西，就是一种对好奇的着迷。
然而我们被教导去做‘决定’，就像我们的总裁称呼自己为‘决策者’那样。
”她补充道，“但是，决定意味着否决一切可能性而只保留一种。
一个优秀的具有革新精神的思想者总是在探寻许多其它的可能。
"她说，我们都是通过一些自己没有意识到的方法解决问题的。
研究人员在20世纪60年代末发现人类天生主要用四种方法应对挑战。
这四种方法是分析法,程序法，关联(或合作）法和创新法.但是在青春期结束的时候,大脑关闭一半的能力，仅仅保留了那些大约在生命最开始的十几年时间里似乎是最有价值的思维方式。
目前标准化测试主要强调分析和程序的能力，也就是说,我们中很少有人会本能地使用创新和合作的思维方式.M.J.Ryan是2006年出版的著作《今年我将..。
..》一书的作者以及Markova女士的商业合作伙伴，她解释说：“这打破了美国信念体系里的主要规则--任何人都可以做任何事。
2009考研英语阅读理解精读(一)
2009考研英语阅读理解精读（一）作者：新东方印建坤第一篇European Union environmental officials have determined that two kinds of genetically modified corn could harm butterflies, affect food chains and disturb life in rivers and streams, and they have proposed a ban on the sale of the seeds, which are made by DuPont Pioneer, Dow Agrosciences and Syngenta. The preliminary decisions are circulating within the European Commission, which has the final say. Some officials there are skeptical of a ban that would upset the powerful biotechnology industry and could exacerbate tensions with important trading partners like the United States. The seeds are not available on the European market for cultivation.In the decisions, the environment commissioner, Stavros Dimas, contends that the genetically modified corn, or maize could affect certain butterfly species, specifically the monarch,and other beneficial insects. For instance, research this year indicates that larvae of the monarch butterfly exposed to the genetically modified corn ''behave differently than other larvae.'' In the decision concerning the corn seeds produced by Dow and Pioneer, Mr. Dimas calls ''potential damage on the environment irreversible.'' In the decision on Syngenta's corn, he says that ''the level of risk generated by the cultivation of this product for the environment is unacceptable.''A decision by the European Union to bar cultivation of the genetically modified crops would be the first of its kind in the trade bloc, and would intensify the continuing battle over genetically modified corn. Banning the applications for corn crops also would mark a bold new step for European environmental authorities, who are already aggressively pursuing regulations on emissions from cars and aircraft, setting it at odds with the United States and angering industries.''These products have been grown in the U.S. and other countries for years,'' said Stephen Norton, a spokesman for the United States trade representative. ''We are not aware of any other case when a product has been rejected after having been reviewed and determined safe'' by European food safety authorities, he said.Barbara Helfferich, a spokeswoman for Mr. Dimas, declined to comment on the specifics of the procedure because commissioners had not yet made a final decision. But she said that the European Union was within its rights to make decisions based on the ''precautionary principle'' even when scientists had found no definitive evidence proving products can cause harm. She said that the decisions by Mr. Dimas could go before the commission within a few weeks, but she said that no date had been set. In the decisions, Mr. Dimas cited recent research showing that consumption of genetically modified ''corn byproducts reduced growth and increased mortality ofnontarget stream insects'' and that these insects ''are important prey for aquatic and riparian predators'' and that this could have ''unexpected ecosystem-scale consequences.''Although still preliminary, his decisions could drastically tilt the policy against future approvals of genetically modified crops, said Nathalie Moll, a spokeswoman for Europabio, an industry group with 80 members including Syngenta, Pioneer and Dow. Europabio says that the crops grown using the genetically modified corn are already imported into several European countries, including France and Germany, where they are used to feed animals like cows and chickens.Rob Gianfranceschi, spokesman at the United States mission to the European Union in Brussels, said it was too early to comment on a decision that had not yet been formalized. But he made clear that the United States remained frustrated with European policies on genetically modified crops.1. The preliminary decisions are made by_____.[A] DuPont Pioneer, Dow Agrosciences and Syngenta[B] European Union environmental officials[C] European Commision[D] Starvros Dimas2. To the decisions, the European Commission officials’ attitudes are _____.[A] skeptical[B] controversial[C] contradictory[D] divergent3. About the decisions, which one of the following statements is TRUE?[A] The decisions aims to put a ban the sale of the seeds of genetically modified corn due to political and biological concerns.[B] The decisions are warmly embraced by all EU members but bitterly rejected by their trade partners.[C] The decisions could probably be made even if no definitive evidence proving the products harmful is found.[D] there is high possibility that the decisions would be approved by the European Commission.4. Mr. Dimas cited many researches on the genetically modified corn in his decision in order to_____.[A] dispel some officials’ doubt on his decisions[B] enhance the strength of his decision-making[C] demonstrate the latest achievement of his decision[D] assure that they can be presented before the commission with solid evidence5. The word “tilt” (Line 1, Paragraph 6) most probably means_____.[A] incline[B] affect[C] induce[D] evoke文章剖析：这篇文章介绍了联合国环境官员就转基因食品提出的决议的一些情况。
2009硕士研究生英语 阅读理解 第一篇 第一次阅读
2009年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题SectionⅡReading Comprehension先把2009年这份题找到。
手拿着题和笔，跟我一步步来噢！！！首先，要弄清楚下列的问题。
问题:文章应该读几次,应该怎么读?（睁大眼睛噢）三次有目的地读具体步骤：第一次目的：做题，按规定时间步骤：a) 看选项，圈关键词，根据谓语动词判断该题是观点题还是细节题。
ⅰ）若为观点题，对应段中一句话。
如果没有找到原词，一定不要慌，急着从其他句找。
其实段中出现的是它的同义词。
所以，以后多积累同义词。
ⅱ）若为细节题，飞快的扫描该段每句前的名词，直到扫描到选项中的词或选型的同义词。
b) 飞快地在段落中，找选项中出现的关键词或关键词的同义词。
举例如下：现在来做第一篇阅读的21题。
第一步：看选项，圈关键词，根据谓语动词判断是观点题还是细节题。
先自己试着圈一下关键词，然后核对和我圈的是否一样。
21. In Wordsworth‟s view, “habit”is characterized by being ____.A. casualB. familiarC. mechanicalD. changeable如果不一样，自己想我是怎么选的。
如果一样，赶紧下一步。
还记得是什么吗？想一下。
答案在下面揭晓。
判断该题是观点题还是细节题In Wordsworth’s view 以Wordsworth的观点这根本就不用看谓语动词，也能判断是观点类的还是细节类的。
所以，平时要树立判断是观点题还是细节题的观念，多积累观点类短语。
还记得遇到观点词，该怎样处理吗？根据选项中圈出的关键词，找对应的一句话。
第二步：飞快地在段落中，找选项中出现的关键词或关键词的同义词。
现在我们来看第一段。
迅速的扫描。
在段中找选项中的关键词，Wordsworth和habit. 以后要练习这种能力。
一般是以句为单位扫描，每句只看最前面的名词。
下面我把扫描过的词，用黄色圈，把最终留下的的词用红色标注。
2009年考研英语(一)阅读 text 3 精读精讲
2009年考研英语(一)阅读text 3 精读精讲全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Text 3 from the Reading Part of the 2009 Grad School English Exam - A Kid's TakeHi friends! Today I'm going to tell you all about a really cool reading passage I had to go over for my big sister's graduate school entrance exam. It was called Text 3 and it was all about these tiny little critters called microbes. At first I was like "Ugh, science stuff, no thanks!" But then I started reading and it got super interesting!The passage begins by explaining what microbes are -they're basically tiny organisms that are too small to see without a really powerful microscope. Some microbes are bacteria and others are called archaea. The writer says there are jillions of different microbe species all over the planet - in the air, the water, the soil, and even inside our bodies! Isn't that crazy? We're walking microbe houses!Then it goes into how important microbes are for life on Earth. It says they were here waaaaaay before humans andplayed a huge role in making the planet habitable for other lifeforms. Microbes invented all sorts of neat tricks like photosynthesis for turning sunlight into food. The passage calls them "the unseen founders of life"! How cool is that?But here's the really wild part - microbes aren't just important, they're insanely abundant too. Like, seriouslymind-blowingly plentiful. The passage says there are amillion-trillion-trillions of microbes on Earth! That's an incredibly humongous number. Waaaaay more than the number of stars in the whole universe! And the total weight of all those microbes is greater than the combined weight of all plants and animals. I couldn't even picture a number that big.The passage then goes into all the different roles microbes play. Some microbes are decomposers that break down dead stuff. Others live inside animal bodies and help them digest food. And a bunch of them convert nutrients in the soil into forms that plants can absorb. Basically, they're involved in keeping everything on Earth cycling and recycling properly. The writer calls them "the metabolic workers of the world"!But as awesome as microbes are, the passage warns they can also be dangerous villains sometimes. Certain species of microbes are pathogens that cause diseases in humans, animalsand plants. The passage mentions some nasty ones like salmonella, tuberculosis and malaria. It gave me theheebie-jeebies reading about them! Thank goodness for modern medicine to help keep those bad microbes at bay.Despite the potential dangers, the main point seems to be that microbes aren't just tiny specs - they're thebehind-the-scenes foundation that makes life on our planet possible. The writer argues that we should study and understand them better because they're so insanely abundant and play such a crucial role. He thinks they could help solve major world problems like treating disease, protecting crops, or cleaning up pollution. Microbes run the show whether we realize it or not!At the end, the passage makes an interesting point - even though microbes are invisible to the naked eye, there are way WAY more of them than there are of larger life forms like us. The writer says this shows we're not really the masters of the planet like we think. Instead, it's the microbes that are the true "lords" governing Earth behind the scenes with their massive numbers and importance. Sounds like those little dudes shouldn't be underestimated!Overall, I gotta say Text 3 was a pretty fascinating read. It opened my eyes to this whole hidden universe of microscopiccreatures that basically run the show for all life as we know it. Kinda makes you look at the world a bit differently, doesn't it? I never would've guessed something so small and hard to see could be so incredibly vital. Just more proof that amazing things can come in tiny packages!Anyway, that's my elementary student-level summary of the microbes reading! Let me know if any other grad school passages come your way - I'll use my kid genius skills to break them down into fun, easy-to-understand terms. See ya!篇2Hi everyone! Today I'm going to talk about a really cool reading passage from a big test for grown-ups who want to go to an even bigger school. It's all about bees and how they communicate with each other. Are you ready to learn some neat stuff? Let's go!The passage starts by telling us that bees can talk to each other, but not with words like we do. They use dancing instead! Can you imagine dancing to tell your friends something? That would be pretty silly, but bees are very smart and can understand each other's dances.There are two main dances that bees do. The first one is called the "tremble dance." Bees do this dance to tell the other bees that there is food nearby, but they don't know exactly where. It's kind of like saying "Hey, I found some yummy flowers, but I can't remember where!" When a bee does the tremble dance, the other bees get really excited and fly around quickly to try and find the food.The second dance is called the "waggle dance." This one is used when the bee knows exactly where the good food is located. The way it works is the bee walks in a straight line while shaking its little body, then walks in a circle back to where it started. The straight part of the dance shows the other bees which direction to fly, and how long the straight part is tells them how far away the food is. Isn't that genius?But bees don't just dance about any old flowers. They are extra picky and only tell the others about the best food sources with lots of nectar or pollen. And the dances get more energetic and exaggerated if the food is really excellent quality! It's like the bee is shouting "Wow, you guys have to check out these amazing flowers I found!"Sometimes, scout bees will go out and find a new place to live for the whole hive. When they return, they do a special"waggle dance" to communicate the location, distance, and direction of the new home spot. All the other bees watch very carefully and then get ready to move to the new place as a big group. Can you imagine having to watch a dance instead of getting written directions? That would be so confusing for us, but bees are pros.The dances even have different dialects based on things like the speed and patterns the bees use. Just like people from different places might have different accents, bees modify their dances a little differently depending on what part of the world they're from. Maybe the Italian bees dance with a little more pizzazz!Scientists have studied bee dances for a long time to try and understand how the bees communicate so precisely without words. By watching closely and doing experiments, they've learned that the bees don't just dance randomly - the movements and signals are very purposeful to give specific instructions.For example, one scientist put a bunch of delicious smelling food in one location to see if the bees would find it. Sure enough, a scout bee found the food and then returned to do the waggle dance. The other bees understood the signals and went straightto the right spot! When the scientist removed the food and put it in a new place, the scout bees realized it had moved and updated their dance to give the new location details. Mind blown!But that's not all - the bee dances can also communicate things like the tastiness of the nectar, how hard the food source will be to get to, and even how many bees should go gather it based on the quantity. Bees really have their own secret language that scientists are still working hard to fully understand.Isn't that just the coolest thing you've ever heard? Bees are like tiny, flying scientists themselves - always observing, exploring, and sharing important information with perfect wordless communication. I think people could learn a thing or two from how hardworking and clever those little bees are!I hope you found this passage interesting and learned some new fun facts about the secret life of bees. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to teach you even more about these amazing insects and their fascinating dance language. Thanks for reading!篇3Hi kids! Today we're going to talk about a really interesting reading passage from a big test called the Graduate Admission English Test. It's all about bees and how amazing they are at working together. Get ready to learn some cool facts!This passage starts by telling us that bees live in these big families called colonies. The colony has one queen bee who is kind of like the mom. She's the only girl bee that can lay eggs. Then there are thousands of other girl bees called worker bees. Their job is to take care of the babies, gather food, and keep the whole beehive clean and running smoothly.Next, it explains that bees communicate through dancing! Can you imagine dancing to tell your friends where the good flowers are? The worker bees do a little "waggle dance" that lets the other bees know which direction to fly and how far away the tasty flowers are. Isn't that crazy?The passage then talks about how the worker bees pass on messages by giving each other little samples of the nectar or smell from flowers they've visited. It's like they're saying "Hey, try this! The roses down the street are blooming and taste amazing!" When a bee finds a great flower spot, she'll spread the word through the hive.Now here's where it gets really mind-blowing. The passage says that when a bee discovers an awesome flower patch, she doesn't just tell her closest friends. The message gets passed along throughout the entire hive in a matter of minutes! It's like the biggest game of Telephone you've ever seen, but the message stays accurate all the way to the end. Wild, right?The coolest part is how the passage describes bees working as a team. If a bunch of worker bees realize the nectar sources are running low, they don't panic. Instead, they spread the news throughout the hive by giving off a special "stop recruiting" smell. At that point, the bees stop doing their waggle dances so the others don't waste energy flying to places without flowers. The whole colony pulls together like a well-oiled machine!Doesn't that make you want to give bees a big high-five? They have incredible teamwork skills that help the whole group survive and thrive. The passage wraps up by saying that bees are among the most organized creatures on Earth when it comes to coordinating with each other and pulling off complicated tasks as a team.So there you have it - the inside scoop on how bees are basically like tiny scientists, communicating detailed information and working cooperatively in ways that would make any humanproud. Next time you see a bee buzzing around, remember how amazing their hive mind really is! Let me know if you have any other questions!篇4Text 3 From the 2009 Grad School English Test - AnEasy-Peasy BreakdownHi there! Today I'm gonna tell you all about a super interesting reading passage from a really tough test. It was the English reading part of the big graduate school entrance exam from way back in 2009. Let me start by saying - English tests can be really hard and no-fun, but this passage was actually kinda cool!It was all about these cute little animals called bees. Bees are those little flying bugs that buzz around and make yummy honey. The passage told us how bees collect nectar from flowers and bring it back to their hive. Then they have this awesome "bee dance" where they wiggle around to tell the other bees where the good flowers are! Isn't that the neatest thing?The passage said bees are really important for plants because they help the plants make seeds and fruits by carrying pollen between the flowers. Without bees, we wouldn't have lotsof foods like apples, oranges, or even chocolate! No chocolate?? That would be the worst. We definitely need to keep bees around.But then the passage got kind of sad. It said bees are disappearing and colonies are collapsing for some weird reason that scientists call "colony collapse disorder." Apparently bee colonies all over the world are just dying off randomly. Millions of bees are going missing and nobody knows why! It's like a big mystery.The passage said this is really bad news, because without enough bees to pollinate, we could lose a ton of crops and foods. That would make everyone go hungry. It might even put entire ecosystems out of whack if too many plants can't make new seeds. Yikes!Scientists have some hunches about what might be causing the colony collapses. Maybe it's pesticides or air pollution killing the bees? Maybe it's this weird new virus or fungus making them sick? Or maybe it's just because their habitats are shrinking from deforestation and urban sprawl? The passage said researchers are working really hard to figure it out before it's too late.People are trying to help the bees in other ways too. Some are becoming "beekeepers" and raising managed bee hives.Others are planting more bee-friendly flowers in gardens. The passage said we all need to pitch in to save the bees however we can, because they're just too important to lose.I sure hope the scientists crack the case soon! A world without bees would be no fun at all. We'd have no honey, no fruits and veggies, and probably no cute bumblebees buzzing around our gardens. That would be an even bigger bummer than having to do reading comprehension tests! Let's help keep our little buzzy buddies around for a long, long time.Welp, that's the full rundown on the bee passage from the 2009 test. I gotta run now, but let me know if you need any other insights from a genius 3rd grader like me. Reading may be fundamental, but so are bees! Buzz buzz!篇5Text 3 Is All About Gorillas!Hi friends! Today we're going to talk about a really cool reading passage from a big test called the 2009 Graduate Admissions English Test. The passage is all about gorillas - those huge, hairy apes that live in the forests of Africa. Get ready to learn some awesome gorilla facts!The passage starts by telling us that gorillas are one of the closest living relatives to humans. That's pretty neat! We share a lot of the same genes and behaviors with gorillas. The passage says gorillas live in tight family groups led by one big silverback male. A silverback is an adult male gorilla with a silvery-gray saddle of hair on his back. He's basically the dad of the whole family group.The silverback is super strong and protects the group from predators like leopards that might want to eat them. He decides where the group travels to find yummy foods like fruits, stems, bamboo shoots and sometimes even small animals or insects! At night, the whole family nests together, taking turns keeping watch for danger.It's really interesting how baby gorillas are raised. The author says gorilla moms carry their babies everywhere piggybacking for the first couple years. They nurse them until age 3 or 4! Gorilla dads don't do much parenting, but if the mom dies, her grown kids or even unrelated females will step in to take care of the orphaned baby. Gorillas have such a tight family bond.As the babies get older, the passage explains they spend a lot of time watching the big kid and adult gorillas to learn important life skills. They copy their elders' behaviors like whatplants are safe to eat, how to use tools, and even gorilla language! Baby gorillas are always playing and wrestling to build up strength. By age 8, male gorillas have to leave their birth group so they don't compete with the big silverback dad.The reading also talks about gorilla intelligence. It says gorillas can use simple tools like sticks to get food and even make tools! They communicate with over 20 different vocal sounds plus body movements. Some gorillas even learn basic sign language. Scientists have observed gorillas working together, telling jokes, and maybe even believing in bigfoot-like creatures!One sad part is that the passage discusses how gorilla populations are shrinking due to poaching, disease, and habitat loss from deforestation. It says we need to protect gorilla habitats and stop illegal gorilla hunting so these amazing cousins of humans don't go extinct.I think gorillas are just the coolest animals ever after reading this! They're so human-like with their families, communication, and smarts. I really hope people start taking better care of gorilla forests so I can see one in person at the zoo someday. Let me know if you learned any fun new gorilla facts too! Thanks for reading, friends!篇6Text 3 Reading Comprehension for the 2009 Grad School English ExamHi friends! Today I want to tell you all about a really cool reading passage I had to study for my big English test. It was called Text 3 and it talked about these amazing things called "bionic limbs"!Bionic limbs are like robot arms and legs that can replace ones that people lost. They use super advanced technology to work kinda like real arms and legs. The passage said bionic limbs can "mimic the complex biologic properties of muscle, tendon and bone." That means they can move and bend just like our arms and legs!The first bionic limb was created waaay back in the 1960s. It was called the Kremlin Arm and some Russian scientists invented it. Back then, the technology was really basic compared to today. The Kremlin Arm could only do a few simple movements.But over the years, scientists kept working on better bionic limbs. Nowadays, the newest bionic arms and legs are incredibly advanced! They can do all sorts of movements - you can wiggle the fingers, rotate the wrist, bend at the elbow and shoulder.Some bionic legs even let people walk up stairs and slopes. Isn't that wild?The passage talked about how bionic limbs work. Basically, they have cool sensors that detect little muscle movements in your stump (that's the part of your arm or leg that's left after an amputation). The sensors pick up on those tiny muscle twitches, and then BANG - the bionic arm or leg moves in that same way! It's like the robot part can read your mind.I was so impressed learning about bionic limbs. But the passage said they are really expensive, costing like 20,000 to 100,000 each! Only rich people or those with good insurance can normally get them. That made me kinda sad, because I think anyone who needs a bionic limb should be able to get one no matter how much money they have.The reading also talked about the future of bionic limbs, and where the technology could go next. Scientists are working on adding sensors to the limbs so you could feel temperature and pressure, just like a real arm or leg! They may even add sensors that let you experience textures by running your bionic fingers over stuff. How crazy is that?Some people think bionic limbs could become better than human limbs one day. The reading said they could potentially bestronger, faster, and more durable than real arms and legs. A few scientists even think we could mix human and robot parts to create super-human capabilities! But the author wasn't sure if that would be ethical or not.All in all, I found this reading passage really fascinating. Bionic limb technology is advancing so rapidly, it seems like the stuff of science fiction! Yet it's totally real and already enhancing so many peoples' lives. I bet in 20 years, bionic limbs will be even more mind-blowing than they are today.Well, that's the key points I took away from Text 3. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'll do my best to explain more about this very cool topic. Thanks for reading, friends!。
2009年考研英语阅读理解真题第1篇 Can You Become a Creature of New Habits
2009年考研英语阅读理解真题Text1Can You Become a Creature of New HabitsHabits are a funny thing.习惯是一种有趣的现象。
We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of familiar routine.我们无意识地养成了习惯，任由大脑自动操作，且不知不觉在熟悉的常规中感到轻松舒适。
"Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting herd, " William Wordsworth said in the 19th century.19 世纪时，威廉·华兹华斯说，"并非选择，而是习惯会控制那些没有思想的人。
"In the ever-changing 21st century, even the word "habit" carries a negative implication.在千变万化的21 世纪，甚至"习惯"这个词本身也带有负面涵义。
So, it seems antithetical to talk about habits in the same context as creativity and innovation.因此，在创造和革新的背景下来谈论习惯，似乎显得有点矛盾。
But brain researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits, we create parallel synaptic paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new, innovative tracks.但大脑研究人员发现，当我们有意识地培养新的习惯，就创建了平行路径，甚至是全新的脑细胞，可以让我们思绪的列车跳转到新的创新轨道上来。
2009考研英语真题及答案解析
2009考研英语真题及答案解析2009年考研英语真题及答案解析2009年的考研英语真题是一次重要的考试，对考生们的英语水平进行了全面的考察。
本文将对2009年考研英语真题进行详细解析，并提供答案和解析，帮助考生更好地理解和应对考试。
一、阅读理解2009年的考研英语真题中，阅读理解部分占据了重要的位置。
这一部分主要考察考生的阅读能力和理解能力。
以下是真题中的一篇阅读材料及其答案解析。
阅读材料：In the United States, the social value of a college education has long been taken for granted. American parents expect their children to attend college, and college graduates have become the norm in the professional job market. Among the ten fastest-growing occupations, eight require an associate’s degree o r higher. In fact, experts predict that by 2008, about 90% of the fastest-growing jobs will require post-secondary education or vocational training.However, not all high school students are prepared for college-level work. Even those students who are academically prepared for college may not be able to afford it. Rising tuition (学费) has made college a luxury that is out of reach for many middle-income families.But cost is not the only reason a high school graduate might decide notto attend college. A university education is not appropriate or necessary forall careers. For example, vocational school or on-the-job training is often a better option for careers in the trades (工艺行业) or for those who want tobe business owners or operators. Some people simply choose not to go to college because they do not want to further their education in an academic setting.答案解析：1. According to the passage, what has become the norm in the professional job market in the United States?答案：College graduates.2. What does the author say about the fastest-growing occupations?答案：Eight out of ten of the fastest-growing occupations require a degree or higher education.3. Why do many high school graduates decide not to attend college?答案：The cost of college is one reason, and not all careers require a university education.通过对阅读材料的仔细阅读和理解，我们可以得出以上问题的答案。
考研英语阅读理解精读100篇(高分版) UNIT 1
UNIT ONETEXT ONETesco is preparing a legal battle to clear its name of involvement in the dairy price-fixing scandal that has cost consumers £270 million. Failure to prove that it had no part in collusion with other supermarkets and dairy processors may land it with a fine of at least £80 million. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said yesterday that Asda, Sainsbury’s and the former Safeway, plus the dairy companies Wiseman, Dairy Crest and Cheese Company, had admitted being in a cartel to fix prices for milk, butter and cheese. They were fined a total of just over £116 million as part of a leniency deal offered by the watchdog to companies that owned up quickly to anti-competitive behaviour.Officials at the OFT admitted privately that they did not think they would ever discover which company or individual had initiated the pricing formula. But the watchdog recognises that at the time supermarkets were under pressure from politicians and farmers to raise the cost of milk to save dairy farming, though it is not certain that money found its way to farmers. The OFT claimed in September that it had found evidence that the retail chains had passed future milk prices to dairy companies, which then reached a fixed price among themselves.The average cost to each household is thought to be £11.25 over 2002 and 2003. Prices went up an extra 3p on a pint of milk, 15p on a quarter of a pound of butter and 15p on a half pound of cheese. There is no direct recompense for consumers, however, and the money will go to the Treasury. The National Consumer Council gave warning that the admissions would dent consumer confidence in leading high street names and that people would become sceptical of their claims. Farmers For Action, the group of farmers that has led protests over low milk prices since 2000, is seeking legal advice on whether it can now bring a claim for compensation.The OFT investigation is continuing, however, in relation to Tesco, Morrisons and the dairy group Lactalis McLelland, and any legal action is expected to be delayed until that is completed.Tesco was defiant and said that it was preparing a robust defence of its actions. Lucy Neville-Rolfe, its executive director, said: “As we have always said, we acted independently and we did not collude with anyone. Our position is different from our competitors and we are defending our own case vigorously. Our philosophy is to give a good deal to customers.”Morrisons has supported the OFT in inquiries into the former Safeway business that it took over, but in a statement said that it was still making “strong representations”in its defence. A spokeswoman for Lactalis McLelland said that the company was “co-operating” with the OFT. Industry insiders suggested that the three companies were deliberately stalling the OFT investigation.Sainsbury’s admitted yesterday that it had agreed to pay £26 million in fines, but denied that it had sought to profiteer. Justin King, the chief executive, said he was disappointed that the company had been penalised for actions meant to help farmers but recognised the benefit of a speedy settlement. Asda declined to say how much it would pay in fines and also said that its intention had been to help farmers under severe financial pressure.1. From the first paragraph, we may infer that _____[A] Tesco is the most resolute among all the retailers to defend its reputation.[B] it is already proved that Tesco has colluded with Asda, Wiseman, Dairy Crest and Cheese Company in fixing the dairy price. [C] Tesco is offered a leniency deal of £80 million because of its quick response to the anti-competitive behaviors[D] Tesco is trying its best to prove its innocence of the scandal.2. Who is most probably the initiator of the pricing formula?[A] Retail chains.[B] Farmers.[C] Dairy companies.[D] Politicians3. The word “defiant”(Line 1, Paragraph 5) most probably means _____.[A] resisiting[B] angry [C] deficient[D] confident4. We may infer from Morrisons’statement that _____[A] Morrisons turn out to be the most defentive when dealing with OFT.[B] Morrisons is reluctant to support the inquiries into the former Safeway business. [C] industry insiders suggest that Morrisons was trying to delay the OFT investigation with non-cooperation.[D] Morrisons indeed refuses to admit its involvement in the scandal.5. The writer’s attitude to Tesco can be said to be _____[A] biased.[B] objective.[C] sympathetic.[D] optimistic.篇章剖析：本文介绍了目前奶制品公司因内部设定价格而面临受到的调查和处罚的状况。
考研英语阅读理解2009 text1
大家好，前面已经给大家说了一下一个简单的英语学习方法，这篇真题是我自己做的翻译（红字部分）。
从翻译中学到了好多东西，就是有点浪费时间，大家知道方法就行了不必像我那么辛苦。
我都大三了英语水平才到这个地步确实有点汗颜，期望大家都能够快速的成长起来。
希望大家能从我坡脚的翻译（不会的英文用拼音写的）中看出点什么，也希望大家不会跟我一样坡脚，要是那样的话建议你有空做点翻译，对你英译汉和写作都有好处，花了好长时间写的，别看看就扔掉了，最起码好好思考一下。
对了我昨天写了一篇《考研数学学习方法之我见》正在提交中（估计这两天就能提交上去），大家有空可以到我文档里面看看，这篇文章肯定会让你有很大收获。
2009 text1习惯是一个有趣的现象。
我们机械的按习惯行事：将大脑设定为自动导航，放松的进入由常规惯例带来的无意识的舒适状态。
威廉·华兹华斯在19世纪曾说过：“不是选择，而是习惯支配着那些不善于思考的人们。
”在不断变化的21世纪，甚至“习惯”一次都带有贬义色彩。
The Habit is a interesting phenomenon. We do our business mechanical just as our own habits: making our minds auto- , relaxing into the unconscious state of constant conventional . “not choices,but habits control the people who are not goog at thinking” somebody said in the 19th centruy . In the 21th centruy, even the word “habit” has been a negetive one.Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brain on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort or familiar routine. “Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting herd,”William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the ever-changing 21st century, even the word “habit” carries a negative implication.因此，将习惯同创造性和创新性在同一语境下讨论似乎是矛盾的。
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TEXT ONETesco is preparing a legal battle to clear its name of involvement in the dairy price-fixing scandal that has cost consumers £270 million. Failure to prove that it had no part in collusion with other supermarkets and dairy processors may land it with a fine of at least £80 million. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said yesterday that Asda, Sainsbury’s and the former Safeway, plus the dairy companies Wiseman, Dairy Crest and Cheese Company, had admitted being in a cartel to fix prices for milk, butter and cheese. They were fined a total of just over £116 million as part of a leniency deal offered by the watchdog to companies that owned up quickly to anti-competitive behaviour.Officials at the OFT admitted privately that they did not think they would ever discover which company or individual had initiated the pricing formula. But the watchdog recognises that at the time supermarkets were under pressure from politicians and farmers to raise the cost of milk to save dairy farming, though it is not certain that money found its way to farmers. The OFT claimed in September that it had found evidence that the retail chains had passed future milk prices to dairy companies, which then reached a fixed price among themselves.The average cost to each household is thought to be £11.25 over 2002 and 2003. Prices went up an extra 3p on a pint of milk, 15p on a quarter of a pound of butter and 15p on a half pound of cheese. There is no direct recompense for consumers, however, and the money will go to the Treasury. The National Consumer Council gave warning that the admissions would dent consumer confidence in leading high street names and that people would become sceptical of their claims. Farmers For Action, the group offarmers that has led protests over low milk prices since 2000, is seeking legal advice on whether it can now bring a claim for compensation.The OFT investigation is continuing, however, in relation to Tesco, Morrisons and the dairy group Lactalis McLelland, and any legal action is expected to be delayed until that is completed.Tesco was defiant and said that it was preparing a robust defence of its actions. Lucy Neville-Rolfe, its executive director, said: “As we have always said, we acted independently and we did not collude with anyone. Our position is different from our competitors and we are defending our own case vigorously. Our philosophy is to give a good deal to customers.”Morrisons has supported the OFT in inquiries into the former Safeway business that it took over, but in a statement said that it was still making “strong representations” in its defence. A spokeswoman for Lactalis McLelland said that the company was “co-operating” with the OFT. Industry insiders suggested that the three companies were deliberately stalling the OFT investigation.Sainsbury’s admitted yesterday that it had agreed to pay £26 million in fines, but denied that it had sought to profiteer. Justin King, the chief executive, said he was disappointed that the company had been penalised for actions meant to help farmers but recognised the benefit of a speedy settlement. Asda declined to say how much it would pay in fines and also said that its intention had been to help farmers under severe financial pressure.1. From the first paragraph, we may infer that _____[A] Tesco has cost consumers £270 million.[B] Tesco has colluded with Asda, Wiseman, Dairy Crest and Cheese Company in fixing the dairy price.[C] Tesco will be offered a leniency deal of £80 million.[D] Tesco is trying its best to prove its innocence of the scandal.2. Who is most probably the initiator of the pricing formula?[A] retail chains.[B] farmers.[C] dairy companies.[D] politicians3. The word “defiant” (Line 3, Paragraph 4)most probably means _____.[A] resisiting[B] angry[C] deficient[D] confident4. We may infer from Morrisons’ statement that _____.[A] Morrisons was uncooperative with OFT.[B] Morrisons was reluctant to support the inquiries into the former Safeway business.[C] Morrisons was trying to delay the OFT investigation.[D] Morrisons was working hard to defend its interests.5. The writer’s attitude to Tesco can be said to be _____.[A] biased.[B] objective.[C] sympathetic.[D] optimistic.篇章剖析：本文介绍了目前奶制品公司因内部设定价格而面临受到的调查和处罚的状况。
第一段由Tesco公司目前正在通过法律解决自己面临的困境引出本文的话题；第二段是追溯牛奶价格上涨的原因；第三段是讲述牛奶价格上涨对消费者的损害；第四段又回到Tesco 事件上，描述了其态度；第五段和第六段讲述其他相关公司对该事件的看法和态度。