历年考研英语一真题及答案

历年考研英语一真题及答案
1984年考研英语一真题及答案
Section I Use of English
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)
There is not doubt that the way we work has been transformed by technology. For many of us, a large proportion of the working day is spent ___1___(communicate) electronically, via email, text or social media. In fact, information ___2___(exchange) at such rapid pace that people often find it hard to keep pace.
So, what impact has this had on us as workers? Apparently, it has made us more ___3___(product), more efficient, more able to multitask. Various studies have shown that the absorption of information by the average adult has ___4___(increase) greatly since the advent of computers.
However, there are also som concerns that working culture can be affected ___5___ we become increasingly reliant on technology. For example, an important issue that has been ___6___(address) is the blurring of work and leisure time. There are numerous examples of employees who feel obliged to continue ___7___(work) outside normal working hours due to the pressure to communicate and be available constantly.
Furthermore, the rise of digital communication has also been linked with an ___8___(increase) sense of isolation among workers. Without face-to-
face contact, misunderstandings can occur, leading to conflict and a lack of cohesion in teams. Additionally, the expectation of immediate responses to messages can create a sense of urgency and ___9___(stress).
Overall, while the benefits of technological advances in the workplace are clear, there are also negative consequences that need to be
___10___(consider). It is essential that both employers and employees find ways to strike a balance between efficient communication and the preservation of work-life balance.
1. A. frequent B. frequently C. frequency D. frequented
2. A. is being exchanged B. was exchanged C. has been exchanged
D. has exchanged
3. A. productive B. production C. produce D. productively
4. A. risen B. raises C. rose D. rising
5. A. as B. while C. because D. since
6. A. raised B. risen C. raised D. rose
7. A. working B. to work C. worked D. work
8. A. increase B. increasing C. increased D. increasingly
9. A. pressure B. pressured C. pressuring D. pressures
10. A. thinking B. thought C. think D. thinks
参考答案：
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. A 10. B
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part A
Directions:
Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)
Text 1
There are three stylistic trends which have dominated children's furniture design: The “traditional” look, which parents often choose because of a sentimental longing for their own childhood; the contemporary “designer” approach, influencing a sophisticated city clientele; and the more common “moderne” look, which seems perpetually popular due to its plain design and restrained use of color.
Actually, textiles represent the quickest and simplest way to transform the character of a child's room. There are five basic components: bed linen, hangins, curtains, carpet and storage, none of which are difficult or expensive to make.
The bed is often the most dominant piece of furniture in a bedroom. From an early age a child is likely to outgrow a cot and, if it is a reasonable size, it may be possible to adapt it for a single bed, with new side rails at minimum cost. A common mistake is to choose one that is too big, thereby invading the space for other activities within the room.
Text 2
The home office is rapidly emerging as an alternative to the conventional corporate environment. From corporate employee to independent contractor, from entrepreneur to the huge population of telecommuters, the number of people working from home either part-time or full-time is increasing dramatically.
This nationwide phenomenon is affecting every type of regional environment, and indeed has the potential to alter the economics of huge metropolitan areas. Places such as New York and Los Angeles have experienced such high increases in home offices that the phenomenon has created dramatic decreases in the demand for traditional office space and parking garages, a decrease in pollution, a decrease in commuting, and a decided increase in the support of local community merchants.
The growing popularity of the home office is also altering the preferences - and the needs - of households. Home offices are quickly becoming a standard adjunct to many Americans' lifestyles. Indeed, home offices are second only to kitchen additions as the most requested homeowner improvements.
Text 3
There has always been a particular relationship between architecture and identity. National monuments often evoke the spirit of a country at a particular point in history. For most of us, these landmarks are familiar yet somehow inaccessible.
However, fragemnted parts of our memory are capable of arousing a similar response. For many people, seeing the seashore evokes happy childhood memories of holiday outings or carefree summer days. For me, the sheer beauty of a location can be moving in the same way - at times the space within a building can provide a similar sense of beauty, peace and relaxation.
Text 4
I wish to acknowledge the assistance of the following persons and institutions in this study. The interviews would not have been possible without their help. The social security offices were among the most helpful of these institutions; the way they organized their records, the ease of access to the files, and the cooperation of their staff all combined to ease the path of my research.
Similarly, the staff of the hospitals and clinics were extremely gracious. ...。