2007考研英语阅读理解真题解析第二篇“智商测验”
2007年全国硕士研究生考试英语真题及答案2
Section II Reading ComprehensionPart 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 1If you were to examine the birth certificates of every soccer player in 2006's World Cup tournament you would most likely find a noteworthy quirk elite soccer later months. If you then examined the European national youth teams that feed the World Cup and professional ranks， you would find this strange phenomenon to be even more pronounced.What might account for this strange phenomenon？ Here are a few guesses： a） certain astrological signs confer superior soccer skills. b） winter-born bathes tend to have higher oxygen capacity which increases soccer stamina. c） soccer mad parents are more likely to conceive children in springtime at the annual peak of soccer mania. d） none of the above. Anders Ericsson， a 58-year-old psychology professor at Florida State University， says he believes strongly in “none of the above.” Ericsson grew up in Sweden， and studied nuclear engineering until he realized he realized he would have more opportunity to conduct his own research if he switched to psychology. His first experiment nearly years ago， involved memory： training a person to hear and then repeat a random series of numbers. “With the first subject. after about 20 hours of training his digit span had risen from 7 to 20，” Ericsson recalls. “He kept improving， and after about 200 hours of training he had risen to over 80 numbers.”This success coupled with later research showing that memory itself as not genetically determined， led Ericsson to conclude that the act of memorizing is more of a cognitive exercise than an intuitive one. In other words， whatever inborn differences two people may exhibit in their abilities to memorize those differences are swamped by how well each person “encodes” the information. And the best way to learn how to encode information meaningfully， Ericsson determined， was a process known as deliberate practice. Deliberate practice entails more than simply repeating a task. Rather， it involves setting specific goals， obtaining immediate feedback and concentrating as much on technique as on outcome.Ericsson and his colleagues have thus taken to studying expert performers in a wide range of pursuits， including soccer. They gather all the data they can， not just predominance statistics and biographical details but also the results of their own lavatory experiments with high achievers. Their work makes a rather startling assertion： the trait we commonly call talent is highly overrated. Or， put another way， expert performers whether in memory or surgery， ballet or computer programming are nearly always made， not born.[410 words]21. The birthday phenomenon found among soccer players is mentioned to [A] stress the importance of professional training. [B] spotlight the soccer superstars in the World Cup. [C] introduce the topic of what males expert performance. [D] explain why some soccer teams play better than others.22. The word “mania” （Line 4， Paragraph 2） most probably means [A] fun. [B] craze. [C] hysteria. [D] excitement.23. According to Ericsson good memory [A] depends on meaningful processing of information. [B] results from intuitive rather than cognitive exercises. [C] is determined by genetic rather than psychological factors. [D] requires immediate feedback and a high degree of concentration.24. Ericsson and his colleagues believe that [A] talent is a dominating factor for professional success. [B] biographical data provide the key to excellent performance. [C] the role of talent tends to be overlooked. [D] high achievers owe their success mostly to nurture.25. Which of the following proverbs is closest to the message the text tries to convey？ [A] “Faith will move mountains.” [B] “One reaps what one sows.” [C] “Practice makes perfect.” [D] “Like father， like son”Text 2 For the past several years， the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called “Ask Marilyn.”People are invited to query Marilyn vos Savant， who at age 10 had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old； that gave her an IQ of 228-the highest score ever recorded. IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies，to envision paper after it has been folded and cut， and to deduce numerical sequences， among other similar tasks. So it isa bit confusing when vos Savant fields such queries from the average Joe （whose IQ is 100） as， What's the difference between love and fondness？ Or what is the nature of luck and coincidence？ It's not obvious how the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numerical patterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets and philosophers. Clearly， intelligence encompasses more than a score on a test. Just what does it means to be smart？ How much of intelligence can be specified， and how much can we learn about it from neurology， genetics， computer science and other fields？ The defining term of intelligence in humans still seems to be the IQ score， even though IQ tests are not given as often as they used to be. The test comes primarily in two forms： the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales （both come in adult and children's version）。
2007年考研英语(一)阅读 text 2 精读精讲
2007年考研英语(一)阅读text 2 精读精讲Title: In-depth Analysis of 2007 National Postgraduate Entrance Exam English (Paper 1) Reading Comprehension Text 2IntroductionThe 2007 National Postgraduate Entrance Exam, commonly known as the "考研," is a crucial exam for Chinese students seeking to pursue a postgraduate degree. The English section, in particular, is known for its challenging reading comprehension passages. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at Text 2 from the 2007 exam, dissecting its structure, themes, and language use to help students better understand and prepare for similar passages in the future.Text 2 SummaryText 2 is a narrative passage that tells the story of how George Norris, a US policy maker and champion of energy regulation, transformed the rural landscape of Nebraska by bringing electricity to its farms. The text describes Norris's vision for bringing electricity access to rural areas, his collaboration with President Franklin D. Roosevelt to establish the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the positive impact of rural electrification on the lives of farmers in Nebraska.Text Structure and ThemesThe text is structured chronologically, starting with Norris's early advocacy for energy regulation and culminating in the successful implementation of rural electrification in Nebraska. The themes of the passage revolve around Norris's dedication to improving the lives of the rural poor through access to electricity, the challenges he faced in achieving this goal, and the ultimate success of his efforts.Language Use and TechniquesThe passage employs a mix of descriptive language, factual information, and direct quotations to convey Norris's story and the significance of rural electrification in Nebraska. The author uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of the rural landscape and the impact of electricity on farmers' lives. Additionally, the use of statistics and historical context helps to underscore the importance of Norris's work in shaping US energy policy.Key TakeawaysText 2 from the 2007 National Postgraduate Entrance Exam English section offers valuable insights into the historical context of energy regulation in the United States and the transformative power of rural electrification. By examining the structure, themes,and language use of the passage, students can gain a deeper understanding of how to approach similar reading comprehension texts and extract key information effectively.ConclusionIn conclusion, Text 2 from the 2007 National Postgraduate Entrance Exam English section provides a rich and engaging narrative that sheds light on the impact of energy policy on rural communities. By analyzing the structure, themes, and language use of the passage, students can enhance their reading comprehension skills and better prepare for similar texts in future exams. Good luck to all students preparing for the challenging "考研" exam!。
2007英语二
2007年考研英语二（MBA联考）真题试卷及答案Section II Cloze (10 points)Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.Advancing age means losing your hair, your waistline and your memory，right ? Dana Denis is just 40 years old，but 21 she’s worried about what she calls’my rolling mental blackouts.””I try to remember something and I just blank out，”she saysYou may 22 about these lapses，calling them ”senior moments ”or blaming "early Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症).”Is it an inescapable fact that the older you get，the 23 you remember? Well, sort of.But as time goes by, we tend to blame age 24 problems that are not necessarily age—related.“When a teenager can’t find her keys，she thinks it's because she’s distracted or disorganized，”says Paul Gold.“A 70-year-old blames her 25 .”In fact，the 70-year-old may have been 26 things for decades.In healthy people，memory doesn’t worsen as 27 as many of us think.“As we 28 ，the memory mechanism isn’t 29 ，”says psychologist Fergus Craik.”It’s just inefficient.”The brain’s processing 30 slows down over the years，though no one knows exactly 31. Recent research suggests that nerve cells lose efficiency and 32 there’s less activity in the brain.But，cautions Barry Gordon，”It's not clear that less activity is 33 .A beginning athlete is winded(气喘吁吁)more easily than a 34 athlete.In the same way, 35 the brain gets more skilled at a task，it expends less energy on it.”There are 36 you can take to compensate for normal slippage in your memory gears，though it 3 7 effort.Margaret Sewell says：”We’re a quick-fix culture, but you have to 38 to keep your brain. 3 9 shape.It’s like having a good body.You Can’t go to the gym once a year 40 expect to stay in top form.”21.A. almost B. seldom C. already D. never22.A. joke B. laugh C. blame D. criticize23.A. much B. little C. more D. less24.A. since B. for C. by D. because25.A. memory B. mind C. trouble D. health26.A. disorganizing B. misplacing C. putting D. finding27.A. swiftly B. frequently C. timely D. quickly28.A.mature B. advance C. age D. grow29.A. broken B. poor C. perfect D. working30.A. pattern B. time C. space D. information31.A . why B. how C. what D. when32.A. since B. hence C. that D. although33.A. irregular B. better C. normal D. worse34.A. famous B. senior C. popular D. trained35.A. as B. till C. though D. yet36.A. stages B. steps C. advantages D. purposes37.A. makes B. takes C. does D. spends38.A. rest B. come C. work D. study39.A. to B. for C. on D. in40.A. so B. or C. and D. ifSection III Reading comprehension (40 points)Directions:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A, B, C and D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Passage OnePrior to the 20th century, many languages with small numbers of speakers survived for centuries. The increasingly interconnected modern world makes it much more difficult for small language communities to live in relative isolation, a key factor in language maintenance and preservation.It remains to be seen whether the world can maintain its linguistic and cultural diversity in the centuries ahead. Many powerful forces appear to work against it :population growth, which pushes migrant populations into the world’s last isolated locations; mass tourism; global telecommunications and mass media; and the spread of gigantic global corporations. All of these forces appear to signify a future in which the language of advertising, popular culture, and consumer products become similar. Already English and a few other major tongues have emerged as global languages of commerce and communication. For many of the world’s peoples, learning one of these languages is viewed as the key to education, economic opportunity, and a better way of life.Only about 3,000 languages now in use are expected to survive the coming century. Are most of the rest doomed in the century after that?Whether most of these languages survive will probably depend on how strongly cultural groups wish to keep their identity alive through a native language. To do so will require an emphasis on bilingualism(mastery of two languages). Bilingual speakers could use their own language in smaller spheres---at home, among friends, in community settings---and a global language at work, in dealings with government, and in commercial spheres. In this way, many small languages could sustain their cultural and linguistic integrity alongside global languages, rather than yield to the homogenizing(同化的)forces of globalization.Ironically, the trend of technological innovation that has threatened minority languages could also help save them. For example, some experts predict that computer software translation tools will one day permit minority language speakers to browse the Internet using their native tongues. Linguists are currently using computer—aided learning tools to teach a variety of threatened languages.For many endangered languages, the line between revival and death is extremely thin. Language is remarkably resilient(有活力的),however. It is not just a tool for communicating, but also a powerful way of separating different groups, or of demonstrating group identity. Many indigenous(原生的，土著的)communities have shown that it is possible to live in the modern world while reclaiming their unique identities through language.41.Minority languages can be best preserved in __________.A.an increasingly interconnected worldB.maintaining small numbers of speakersC.relatively isolated language communitiesD.following the tradition of the 20th century42.According to Paragraph 2, that the world can maintain its linguistic diversity in the futureis _______.A.uncertainB.unrealisticC.foreseeableD.definite43.According to the author, bilingualism can help_________.A.small languages become acceptable in work placesB.homogenize the world’s languages and culturesC.global languages reach home and community settingsD.speakers maintain their linguistic and cultural identityputer technology is helpful for preserving minority languages in that it_________.A.makes learning a global language unnecessaryB.facilitates the learning and using of those languagesC.raises public awareness of saving those languagesD.makes it easier for linguists to study those languages45.In the author’s view, many endangered languages are________.A.remarkably well-kept in this modern worldB.exceptionally powerful tools of communicationC.quite possible to be revived instead of dying outD.a unique way of bringing different groups togetherPassage TwoEveryone，it seems，has a health problem。
2007年考研英语阅读解翻译与解析
2007年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题解析文章中心：完型填空的命题理论规定，文章的中心思想一般体现在文章首段的首句；有时首段首句其他段落的首句共同表达文章中心思想。
因此，在选择具体题目答案前，把握文章中心对于理解文章语句，把握逻辑关系，确定语意衔接提供了足够的信息依据。
文章首段主题句叙述到By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become independent nations. 到1830，前西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地解放，宣告成为独立国家。
本文的中心思想为前西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地解放以及面对的问题。
本文的中心思想为前西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地解放以及面对的问题。
本文的中心思想为前西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地解放以及面对的问题。
题目解析：By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become independent nations. The roughly 20 million 1 of these nations looked 2 to the future.1．［A］natives ［B］inhabitants ［C］peoples ［D］individuals 2．［A］confusedly［B］cheerfully ［C］worriedly ［D］hopefully1. 语意辨析题本题目选择名词，在句子中充当主语。
句子叙述到The roughly 20 millionof these nations looked to the future. “这些国家大概有2000万…对未来…。
”选项A. natives 本地人；B. inhabitant居民;C. peoples 民族；D. individuals个体。
不难发现，选项A. natives 本地人，“这些国家大概有2000万本地人…”，符合句子含义；选项B. inhabitant居民，“这些国家大概有2000万居民…”，符合句子含义；选项C. peoples 民族，“这些国家大概有2000万个民族”，显然有悖于常理，不符合句子含义；选项D. individuals个体，“这些国家大概有2000万个体…”，不符合句子含义，个体一般用于区分于集体时使用。
2007全国卷2英语试题详解
6.D【解析】考查交际用语。
第一位说话者是预定房间的旅客，回答者可能是宾馆的前台人员，I’ll check意思是我核查一下。
7.C【解析】考查形式主语。
形式主语只能用it代替真正的主语watching myself on TV.8.A【解析】考查虚拟语气。
If可引导的虚拟的条件从句，指与事实相反或不可能实现的假设。
对过去的情景进行虚拟时，条件句用一般过去时，主句用would/could/should have done的形式。
9.B【解析】考查副词。
这几个程度副词都有“很或相当”的意思，但只有far能修饰比较级。
10.C【解析】考查形容词。
根据题的语境，应用它的最高级形式，故选C11.B【解析】考查倒装中的省略：So/Neither+be(have/助动词/情态动词)+主语表示前面所说的情况也适用于另一人或物。
肯定用so，否定用neither或nor.12.C【解析】考查非谓语动词。
书桌与动词开或关上为被动关系，并强调这是在开始上课那一瞬间的动作，故用进行时的被动语态being opened and closed 做定语。
13.A【解析】考查动词短语。
Look through –浏览的意思；look for 寻找；look after 照看；look out 向外看/小心。
14.D【解析】考查交际用语。
No problem 没关系是道歉的答语。
Don’t mention it/You are welcome是谢谢的答语；go ahead 是继续干吧的意思。
15.B【解析】考查动词时态。
此题并没有明显的时间性标志，通过语境分析，是指刚才那一小会儿（看起来我很伤心的那时）我在想家里的那些朋友，故用过去进行时来表示过去瞬间发生的动作。
16.C【解析】考查介词。
主要区别下except 与besides:---except A 不包括A 在内；---besides B---除了---之外，也包括B.题干的信息词other可知选C。
2007英语考研真题答案
2007英语考研真题答案IntroductionThe 2007 English entrance exam for graduate students (考研英语) is a significant milestone for many individuals seeking to further their education. In this article, we will provide the answers to the actual exam questions from that year. By analyzing and explaining the correct responses, we aim to help students better understand the format and requirements of future exams.Section I: TranslationQuestion 1:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.In today's fast-paced society, time management has become increasingly important. Many people struggle to balance their personal and professional lives effectively. However, by prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and practicing discipline, one can achieve a healthy work-life balance.答案：在当今快节奏的社会中，时间管理变得越来越重要。
许多人在有效地平衡个人和职业生活方面感到困难。
2007考研英语阅读翻译(正文+选项)
2007 Text 1如果你打算在2006年世界杯锦标赛上调查所有足球运动员的出生证明，那么你很有可能发现一个引人注目的巧合：优秀足球运动员更可能出生于每年的前几个月而不是后几个月。
如果你接着调查世界杯和职业比赛的欧洲国家青年队的话，那么你会发现这一奇怪的现象甚至更明显。
什么可以解释这一奇怪的现象呢？下面是一些猜测：a）某种占星术征兆使人具备更高的足球技能；b）冬季出生的婴儿往往具有更高的供氧能力，这增加了踢足球的持久力；c）热爱足球的父母更可能在春季（每年足球狂热的鼎盛时期）怀孕；d）以上各项都不是。
58岁的安德斯?埃里克森是佛罗里达州立大学的一名心理学教授，他说，他坚信“以上各项都不是”这一猜测。
在瑞典长大的埃里克森，一直研究核工程，直到他认识到，如果他转向心理学领域，他将会有更多机会从事自己的研究。
他的首次试验是在大约30年以前进行的，与记忆相关：训练一个人先听一组任意挑选的数字，然后复述这些数字。
“在经过大约20小时的训练之后，第一个试验对象（复述）的数字跨度从7个上升到20个，” 埃里克森回忆说。
“该试验对象不断进步，在接受大约200个小时的训练后，他复述的数字已经达到80多个。
”这一成功，连同后来证明的记忆本身不是遗传决定的研究，使得埃里克森得出结论，即记忆过程是一种认知练习，而不是一种本能练习。
换句话说，无论两个人在记忆力能力上可能存在怎样的天生差异，这些差异都会被每个人如何恰当地“解读”所记的信息所掩盖。
埃里克森确信，了解如何有目的地解读信息的最佳方法就是一个为人所知的有意练习过程。
有意练习需要的不仅仅是简单地重复一个任务。
相反，它包括确定明确的目标、获得即时的反馈以及技术与结果的浓缩。
因此，埃里克森和他的同事开始研究包括足球领域在内的广泛领域中专业执行者。
他们收集了能够收集的所有资料，不只是表现方面的统计数据和传记详细资料，还包括他们自己对取得很高成就的人员进行的实验室实验结果。
考研英语(一)高频重点单词详解—2007年阅读Text 2(上)
考研英语（一）高频重点单词详解—2007年阅读Text 2（上）这是一篇社会生活类文章，主要是关于智商在社会和学校生活中的话题讨论。
文章中的单词难度适中，基本没有超纲词汇，但是长难句偏多，可能会影响同学们的理解。
同样，文章中出现了许多高频重点单词，以下是本文中出现的10个，就让我们一起来学习吧！1. 5supplement /ˈsʌplɪmənt/vt. 增补，补充n. 增补，补充;补充物;增刊，副刊【词根记忆】：sup在下面，次要+ple满，填满+ment→增加次要的心填满→增补，补充【短语搭配】：dietary supplement食品强化剂;食物的补充nutritional supplement营养补充品;营养增补剂food supplement食品补充剂;保健品;营养品【真题例句】：For the past several years,the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called "Ask Marilyn." 在过去的几年，《星期日报》的增刊《漫步》开设了一个名为“询问玛丽琳”的专栏。
(2007年阅读Text 2)2. 2query /ˈkwɪərɪ/n. 疑问，质问;疑问号;[计] 查询vt. 询问;对……表示疑问vi. 询问;表示怀疑【短语搭配】：submit verb 提交;submit quotation 提出合约; submit buttons 提交按钮【真题例句】：People are invited to query Marilyn vos Savant,who at age 10 had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old.人们被邀请去询问玛丽琳•沃斯•萨文特，玛丽琳•沃斯•萨文特在10岁时测试的智力水平达到别人23岁时的水平. (2007年阅读Text 2)3. 2analogy [ə'nælədʒɪ]n. 类比;类推;类似【词根记忆】：analog ([自] 模拟的;有长短针的)+ny (名词后缀)→类推;作类比推理【短语搭配】：by analogy用类推的方法;同样analogy method类比法;模拟方法analogy analysis类比分析【真题例句】IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies.智商测试要求你完成口头和视觉分析.( 2007年阅读Text 2)4. 5confusing [kən'fjuːzɪŋ]adj. 混乱的;混淆的;令人困惑的【词根记忆】：con(共同)+fuse(融合，融化)→confuse使迷惑+ing(令人)confusing混乱的;混淆的;令人困惑的【短语搭配】：confuse with混淆【真题例句】：So it is a bit confusing when vos Savant fields such queries from the average Joe (whose IQ is 100) as.所以，当沃斯•萨文特面对普通人(智商为100)提出问题时，她感到有点困惑。
07年考研英语真题 (2)
2007年考研英语真题分析与解析一、考题背景2007年的考研英语真题是大家备战考研英语的重要参考资源之一，通过分析和解析该年真题，我们可以了解到当年考研英语的出题特点和考查重点，从而可以有针对性地进行复习和备考，提高考试成绩。
二、阅读理解阅读理解一该题目提供了一篇关于隐私权的文章，题目要求考生阅读文章并回答相关问题。
阅读理解二该题目提供了一篇关于心理学相关研究的文章，题目要求考生分析文章中所列举事实并结合题目要求回答问题。
阅读理解三该题目提供了一篇关于大都市问题的文章，题目要求考生了解文章的主要内容，并回答问题。
通过分析这三篇阅读理解题目，我们可以发现，2007年的考研英语阅读理解题目注重考查考生的阅读理解能力和分析能力。
在备考过程中，考生可以通过多做一些类似的阅读理解题目，提高自己的阅读理解能力和分析能力。
三、完形填空该题目提供了一篇关于人类对于方向敏感的文章，题目要求考生根据短文内容填入适当的单词。
通过分析完形填空题目，我们可以发现，2007年的考研英语完形填空题目主要考查考生的词汇掌握程度和对文章整体逻辑的理解。
在备考过程中，考生除了进行单词的积累和记忆，还可以多读一些文章，提高对文章整体逻辑的理解能力。
四、翻译该题目提供了一篇关于气候变化的英文文章，要求考生将其翻译成中文。
通过分析翻译题目，我们可以发现，2007年的考研英语翻译题主要考查考生的英语翻译能力和语言表达能力。
在备考过程中，考生可以多做一些翻译练习，提高英语翻译能力和语言表达能力。
五、写作该题目要求考生根据所给的素材，写一篇关于人工智能的文章。
通过分析写作题目，我们可以发现，2007年的考研英语写作题主要考查考生的写作能力和逻辑思维能力。
在备考过程中，考生可以多练习写作，提高自己的写作能力和逻辑思维能力。
六、总结通过对2007年考研英语真题的分析和解析，我们可以看出，2007年的英语考试注重考查考生的阅读理解能力、分析能力、词汇掌握程度、英语翻译能力和语言表达能力。
2007年考研英语试题答案解析
2007年考研英语试题答案解析SectionⅠUseofEnglish1.［答案］［B］［分析］词义辨析题，A.natives本地人；B.inhabitant居民；C.peoples民族；D.individuals个体。
本文首句指出：到了1830年，原来的西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地变成了独立国家。
本句解释了这些居住在摆脱殖民地地位而独立的国家的人们对于未来的态度。
这里的这里没有限定范围是“本地人”，也没有提及不同的民族，更没有强调个体差异，因此排除其他选项。
2.［答案］［D］［分析］词汇辨析题。
A.confusedly困惑地；B.cheerfully 高兴的；C.worried担心的；D.hopefully充满期待地从首句已知这些国家的居民摆脱了西班牙和葡萄牙的殖民统治，虽然文中没有提到独立的过程，但是历史告诉我们，殖民地人们要求独立的愿望是一直存在的，是迫切的，由此可以判断，成立独立国家是殖民地人们的愿望，因此居民们对未来充满了期待，故选择hopefully合适。
3.［答案］［A］［分析］逻辑关系题。
A.shared共有；B.forgot忘记；C.attained 获得；D.rejected拒绝。
本题所在的句子介绍了这些新独立国家的领导人们的治国理念。
首先提到了许多领导人们在治国理念中达成共识的部分，这由本句和下一句的内容及第二段首句中的less agreement得到印证，先指出领导人之间理念上的相同之处，再指出他们之间存在的分歧，shared the ideas符合上下文逻辑关系，故为答案。
4.［答案］［C］［分析］语义辨析题。
A.related相关的；B.close接近的；C.open开着的；D.devoted投入的。
本句提到的新国家领导人共同的治国理念包括议会制政府等。
由这里的representative government，freedom of commerce and trade可以看出，这些都是先进的民主的治国方略，故此处的careers应为“向人才开放的职业”，这样才能让人们人尽其才，发挥自己的作用。
07年专八真题及答案,推荐文档
2007年英语专八试卷真题及答案Part2 Reading Comprehension (30min)Text AThe Welsh language has always been the ultimate marker of Welsh identity, but a generation agoit looked as if Welsh would go the way of Manx. once widely spoken on the isle of Man but nowextinct. Government financing and central planning, however, have helped reverse the decline of Welsh. Road signs and official public documents are written in both Welsh and English, and schoolchildren are required to learn both languages. Welsh is now one of the most successful of Europe’s regional languages, spoken by more than a half-million of the country’s three million people.The revival of the language, particularly among young people, is part of a resurgence of nationalidentity sweeping through this small, proud nation. Last month Wales marked the secondanniversary of the opening of the National Assembly, the first parliament to be convened heresince 1404. The idea behind devolution was to restore the balance within the union of nationsmaking up the United Kingdom. With most of the people and wealth, England has always hadbragging rights. The partial transfer of legislative powers from Westminster, implemented byTony Blair, was designed to give the other members of the club- Scotland, Northern Ireland, andWales-a bigger say and to counter centrifugal forces that seemed to threaten the very idea of the union.The Welsh showed little enthusiasm for devolution. Whereas the Scots voted overwhelmingly fora parliament, the vote for a Welsh assembly scraped through by less than one percent on a turnoutof less than 25 percent. Its powers were proportionately limited. The Assembly can decide howmoney from Westminster or the European Union is spent. It cannot, unlike its counterpart in Edinburgh, enact laws. But now that it is here, the Welsh are growing to like their Assembly.Many people would like it to have more powers. Its importance as figurehead will grow with theopening in 2003, of a new debating chamber, one of many new buildings that are transformingCardiff from a decaying seaport into a Baltimore-style waterfront city. Meanwhile a grant ofnearly two million dollars from the European Union will tackle poverty. Wales is one of thepoorest regions in Western Europe- only Spain, Portugal, and Greece have a lower standard ofliving.Newspapers and magazines are filled with stories about great Welsh men and women, boostingself-esteem. To familiar faces such as Dylan Thomas and Richard Burton have been added newicons such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, the movie star, and Bryn Terfel, the opera singer. Indigenousfoods like salt marsh lamb are in vogue. And Wales now boasts a national airline. Awyr Cymru.Cymru, which means “land of compatriots,” is the Welsh name for Wales. The red dragon, the ol since the time of King Arthur, is everywhere- on T-shirts, rugby jerseys and evennation’s symbcell phone covers.“Until very recent times most Welsh people had this feeling of being second-class citizens,” saidDyfan Jones, an 18-year-old student. It was a warm summer night, and I was sitting on the grasswith a group of young people in Llanelli, an industrial town in the south, outside the rock musicvenue of the National Eisteddfod, Wales’s annual cultural festival. The disused factory in front ofus echoed to the sounds of new Welsh bands.“There was almost a genetic tendency for lack of confidence,” Dyfan continued. Equally comfortable in his Welshness as in his membership in the English-speaking, global youth cultureand the new federal Europe, Dyfan, like the rest of his generation, is growing up with a sense ofpossibility unimaginable ten years ago. “We used to think. We can’t do anything, we’re o Welsh. Now I think that’s changing.”11. According to the passage, devolution was mainly meant toA. maintain the present status among the nations.B. reduce legislative powers of England.C. create a better state of equality among the nations. √D. grant more say to all the nations in the union.12. The word “centrifugal” in the second paragraph meansB. Conventional.C. feudal.D. politicalA. separatist.√13. Wales is different from Scotland in all the following aspects EXCEPTA. people’s desire for devolution.B. locals’ turnout for the voting.C. powers of the legislative body.D. status of the national language.√14. Which of the following is NOT cited as an example of the resurgence of Welsh nationalidentityA. Welsh has witnessed a revival as a national language.B. Poverty-relief funds have come from the European Union.√C. A Welsh national airline is currently in operation.D. The national symbol has become a familiar sight.15. According to Dyfan Jones what has changed isA. people’s mentality. √B. pop culture.C. town’s appearance.D. possibilities for the people.Text BGetting to the heart of Kuwaiti democracy seems hilariously easy. Armed only with a dog-earedNEWSWEEK ID, I ambled through the gates of the National Assembly last week. Unscanned, unsearched, my satchel could easily have held the odd grenade or an anthrax-stuffed lunchbox.The only person who stopped me was a guard who grinned and invited me to take a swig oforange juice from his plastic bottle.Were I a Kuwaiti woman wielding a ballot, I would have been a clearer and more present danger.That very day Parliament blocked a bill giving women the vote; 29 M.P.s voted in favour and 29against, with two abstentions. Unable to decide whether the bill had passed or not, the governmentscheduled another vote in two weeks- too late for women to register for June’s municipal elections. The next s uch elections aren’t until 2009. Inside the elegant, marbled Parliament itself, a sea of mustachioed men in white robes sat in green seats, debating furiously. The ruling emir has pushedfor women’s p olitical rights for years. Ironically, the democraticall y elected legislature hasthwarted him. Traditionalists and tribal leaders are opposed. Liberals fret, too, that Islamists willlet their multiple wives vote, swelling conservative ranks. “When I came to Parliament today,said one Shia clerc. “Why c an’t wepeople who voted yes didn’t even shake hands with me,” respect each other and work together?”Why not indeed? By Gulf standards, Kuwait is a democratic superstar. Its citizens enjoy freet a Parliament that can actuallyspeech (as long as they don’t insult their emir, naturally) and boaspass laws. Unlike their Saudi sisters, Kuwaiti women drive, work and travel freely. They runmultibillion-dollar businesses and serve as ambassadors. Their academic success is such thatcolleges have actually lowered the grades required for make students to get into medical and。
2007年考研英语阅读解翻译与解析
2007年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题解析文章中心：完型填空的命题理论规定，文章的中心思想一般体现在文章首段的首句；有时首段首句其他段落的首句共同表达文章中心思想。
因此，在选择具体题目答案前，把握文章中心对于理解文章语句，把握逻辑关系，确定语意衔接提供了足够的信息依据。
文章首段主题句叙述到By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become题目解析：By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become independent nations. The roughly 20 million 1 of these nations looked 2 to the future.1．［A］natives ［B］inhabitants ［C］peoples ［D］individuals2．［A］confusedly［B］cheerfully ［C］worriedly ［D］hopefully1. 语意辨析题本题目选择名词，在句子中充当主语。
句子叙述到The roughly 20 millionof these nations looked to the future. “这些国家大概有2000万…对未来…。
”选项A. natives 本地人；B. inhabitant居民;C. peoples 民族；D. individuals个体。
不难发现，选项A. natives 本地人，“这些国家大概有2000万本地人…”，符合句子含“这些国家大概有2000万居民…”，符合句子含义；选项C. peoples 义；选项B. inhabitant居民，民族，“这些国家大概有2000万个民族”，显然有悖于常理，不符合句子含义；选项 D. individuals个体，“这些国家大概有2000万个体…”，不符合句子含义，个体一般用于区分于集体时使用。
2007考研英语阅读理解真题解析第二篇“智商测验”(优选.)
最新文件---------------- 仅供参考--------------------已改成-----------word文本 --------------------- 方便更改2007 Text 2For the past several years, the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called “Ask Marilyn.” People are invited to query Marilyn vos Savant, who at age 10 had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old; that gave her an IQ of 228 –the highest score ever recorded. IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies, to envision paper after it has been folded and cut, and to deduce numerical sequences, among other similar tasks. So it is a bit confusing when vos Savant fields such queries from the average Joe (whose IQ is 100) as, What’s the difference between love and fondness? Or what is the nature of luck and coincidence?①It’s not obvious how the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numerical patterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets and philosophers.在过去的几年，《星期日报》的增刊《漫步》开设了一个名为“询问玛丽琳”的专栏。
2007考研英语二答案
2007考研英语二答案【篇一：2009年考研英语二真题及答案】t>section ii close(10%)directions: for each numbered blank in the followingpassage ,there are four choices marked a, b, c, and d. choose thebest one and mark your answer on answer sheet 1 with a pencil. (10 points)in1999, the price of oil hovered around $16 a barrel. by 2008, it had(21)the $100 a barrel mark. the reasons for the surge (22) from the dramatic growth of the economies of china and india to widespread(23) in oil-producing regions, including iraq and nigerias delta region. triple-digit oil prices have(24)the economic and political map of the world,(25) some old notions of power. oil-rich nations are enjoying historic gains and opportunities,(26)major importers—including chinaand india, home to a third of the worlds population-- (27) rising economic and social costs.managing this new order is fast becoming a central(28)of global politics. countries that need oil are clawing at each other to (29) scarce supplies, and are willing to deal with any government, (30) how unpleasant, to do it .in many poor nations with oil , the profits are being ,lost to corruption,(31) these countries of their best hope for development. and oil is fueling enormous investment funds run by foreign governments,(32)some in the west see as a new threat.countries like russia, venezuela and iran are well supplied with rising oil 33, a change reflected in newly aggressive foreign policies. but some unexpected countries are reaping benefits, (34) costs, from higher prices. consider germany. (35) it imports virtually all its oil, it has prospered from extensive trade with a booming russia and the middle east. german exports to russia(36)128 percent from 2001 to 2006.in the united states, as already high gas prices rose (37) higher in the spring of 2008,the issue cropped up in the presidential campaign, with senators mccain and obama (38) for a federal gas tax holiday during the peak summer driving months. and driving habits began to (39),as sales of smallcars jumped and mass transport systems (40) the country reported a sharp increase in riders.21. a. comeb. gone c. crossed d. arrived22. a. covered b. discovered c. arranged d. ranged23. a. intensityb. infinity c. insecurity d.instability24. a. drawn b. redrawn c. retained d. reviewed25. a. fighting b. struggling c. challenging d. threateninh27. a. confine b. conflict c. conform d. confront28. a. problem b. question c. matterd. event29. a. look forb. lock up c. send out d. keep off30. a. no matter b. what if c. only if d. in spite of31. a. abolishing b. deprivingc. destroying d. eliminating32. a. whatb. that c. which d. whom33. a. interestsb. taxes c. incomes d. revenues34. a. as many as b. as good as c. as far asd. as well as35. a. although b. because c. since d. as36. a. advanced b. grew c. reduces d. multiplie37. a. evenb. still c. ratherd. fairly38. a. asking b. requesting c. calling d. demanding39. a. change b. turn c. shift d. transform40.a. for b. from c. acrossd. overpart iii reading comprehension (40%)direction: there are 4 passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a, b, c, and d. you should decide on the best choice. then blacken the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a pencil.passage1.heic ibsen ,author of the playa dolls house, in which a pretty, helpless housewife abandons .her husband and children to seek a more serious life, would surely have approved.. from january ist ,2008, all public companies in norway are obliged to ensure that at least 40% of their board directors are women. most firms have obeyed the law, which was passed in 2003.but about 75 out of the 480 or so companies it affects are still too male for the governments liking. they will shortly receive a letter informing them that they have until the end of february to act , or face the legal consequences---which could include being dissolved.before the law was proposed, about 7% of board members in norway were female , according to the centre for corporate diversity .the number has since jumped to 36%. that is far higher than the average of 9% for big companies across europe or americas 15% for the fortune 500.norways stock exchange and its main business lobby oppose the law, as do many businessmen. i am against quotas for women or men as a matter of principle, says sverre munck , head of international operations at a media firm. board members of public companies should be chosen solely on the basis of merit and experience,be says. several firms have even given up their public status in order to escape the new law.companies have had to recruit about 1,000 women in four years. many complain that it has been difficult to find experienced candidates. because of this, some of the best women have collected as many as 25-35 directorships each, and are known in norwegian business circles as the golden skirts. one reason for the scarcity is that there are fairly few women in management in norwegian companies---they occupy around 15% of senior positions. it has been particularly hard for firms in the oil, technology and financial industries to find women with a enough experience.some people worry that their relative lack of experience may keep women quiet on boards, and that in turn could mean that boards might become less able to hold managers to account. recent history in norway, however, suggests that the right women can make strong directors. women feel more compelled than men to do their homework, says ms reksten skaugen , who was voted norways chairman of the year for 2007, and we can afford to ask the hard questions, because women are not always expected to know the answers.41. the author mentions ibsens play in the first paragraph in order to?????????? .a. depict womens dilemma at workb. explain the newly passed lawc. support norwegian governmentd. introduce the topic under discussion42. a public company that fails to obey the new law could be forced to?????????? .a. pay a heavy fineb. close down its businessc. change to a private businessd. sign a document promising to act43. to which of the following is sverre munck most likely to agree?a. a set ratio of women in a board is ueasonable.b. a reasonable quota for women at work needs to be set.c. a common principle should be followed by all companies.d. an inexperienced businessman is not subject to the new law.44.the author attributes the phenomenon of golden skirts to??????????? .a. the small number of qualified females in managementb. the over-recruitment of female managers in public companiesc. the advantage women enjoy when competing for senior positionsd. the discrimination toward women in norwegian business circles45. the main idea of the passage might be???????? .a. female power and liberation in norwayb. the significance of heic ibsens playc. womens status in norwegian firmsd. the constitution of board members in norwaypassage2while theres never a good age to get cancer, people in their20s and 30s can feel particularly isolated. the average age of a cancer patient at diagnosis is 67. children with cancer often are treated at pediatric (小儿科的) cancer centers, but young adults have a tough time finding peers, often sitting side-by-side during treatments with people who could be their grandparents.in her new book crazy sexy cancer tips, writer kris carr looks at cancer from the perspective of a young adult who confronts death just as shes discovering life. ms. carr was 31 when she was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer that had generated tumors on her liver and lungs.ms. carr reacted with the normal feelings of shock and sadness. she called her parents and stocked up on organic food, determined to become a full-time healing addict. then shepicked up the phone and called everyone in her address book, asking if they knew other young women with cancer. the result was her own personal cancer posse: a rock concert tour manager, a model, a fashion magazine editor, a cartoonist and a mtv celebrity, to name a few. this club of? cancer babes offered support, advice and fashion tips, among other things. ms. carr put her cancer experience in a recent learning channel documentary, and she has written a practical guide about how she coped. cancer isnt funny, but ms. carr often is. she swears, she makes up names for the people who treat her ( dr. fabulous and dr. guru ), and she even makes second sound fun (cancer road trips, she calls them).she leaves the medical advice to doctors, instead offering insightful and practical tips that reflect the world view of a young adult. i refused to let cancer ruin my party, she writes. there are just too many cool things to do and plan and live for. ms. carr still has cancer, but it has stopped progressing. her cancer tips include using time-saving mass e-mails to keep friends informed, sewing or buying fashionable hospital gowns so youre not stuck with regulation blue or gray and playing gloria gaynors i will survive so loud you neighbors call the police. ms. carr also advises an eyebrow wax and a new outfit before you tell the important people in your illness. people you tell are going to cautious and not so cautiously try to see the cancer, so dazzle them instead with your miracle, she writes.while her advice may sound superficial, it gets to the heart of what every cancer patient wants: the chance to live life just as she always did, and maybe better.46. which of the following groups is more vulnerable to cancer?a. children.b. people in their 20s and 30s.c. young adults.d. elderly people.47. all of the following statements are true except _______.a. kris carr is a female writerb. kris carr is more than 31-year-old.c. kris carr works in a cancer center.d. kris carr is very optimistic.48. the phrase cancer posse (line 4, para.3 ) probably refers to ________a. a cancer research organizationb. a group of people who suffer from cancerc. people who have recovered from cancerd. people who cope with cancer49. kris carr make up names for the people who treat her because ________a. she is depressed and likes swearingb. she is funny and likes playing jokes on doctorc. she wants to leave the medical advice to doctord. she tries to leave a good impression on doctor50. from kris carrs cancer tips we may infer that ________a. she learned to use e-mails after she got cancerb. she wears fashionable dress even after suffering from cancerc. hospital gowns for cancer patients are usually not in bright colorsd. the neighbors are very friendly with cancer patientspassage3questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:should a leader strive to be loved or feared?thisquestion,famously posed by machiavelli,lies at the heart of joseph nyes new book.mr.nye,a former dean of the kennedy school of govemment at harvard and one-time chairman of americas national intelligence council,is best known for promoting the idea of soft power,based on persuasion and influence,as a counterpoint to hard power,based oncoercion(强迫) and force.having analyzed the use of soft and hard power in politics and diplomacy in his previous books,mr.nye has now turned his attention to the relationship between power and leadership,in both the political and business spheres.machiavelli,he notes,concluded that one ought to be both feared andloved,but as it is difficult for the two to go together,it is much safer to be feared than loved.in short,hard power is preferable to soft power.but modem leadership theorists have come to the opposite conclusion.the context of leadership is changing,the observe,and the historical emphasis on hard power is becoming outdated.inmodem companies and democracies,power is increasingly diffused and traditional hierarchies(等级制) are being undermined,making soft power ever more important.but that does not mean coercion should now take a back seat to persuasion.mr.nye argues.instead,he advocates a synthesis of these two views.the conclusion of the powers to lead ,his survey of the theory of leadership,is that a combination of hard and soft power,which he calls”smart power”,is the best approach.the dominant theoretical model of leadership at the momentis ,apparently,the “transformational leadership pattern”.anone allergic(反感) to management term will already be running for the exit,but mr,nye has performed a valuable service in rounding up and summarizing the various academic studies and theories of leadcriship into a single,slim volume.he examines different approaches to leadership,the morality of leadership and how the wider context can determine the effcctiveness of a particular leader.there are plcnty of anccdotes and examples,both historical andcontemporary,political and corporate.alsa,leadership is a slippery subject,and as he depicts various theories,even mr.nye never quite nails the jelly to the wall.he is at his most interesting when discussing the moral aspects of leadershipin particular,the question of whether it is sometimes necessary for good leaders? to lie -and he provides a helpful 12-point summary of hisconclusions.a recuming theme is that as circumstances change,different sorts of leadcrs are required;a leader who thrives in one environment may struggle in another,and vice versa.ultimately that is just a fancy way of saying that leadcrship offers no casy answers.51.from the first two paragraphs we may learn thanmr.machiavellis idea of hard power is ______.a.well accepted by joseph nyeb.very influential till nowadaysc.based on sound theoriesd.contrary to that of modem leadership theorists52.which of the following makes soft power more important today according to mr.nye?a.coercion is widespread.b.morality is devalued.c.power is no longer concentrated.d.traditional hierarchies are strengthened53.in his book the powers to lead,mr.nye has exmined all the following aspects of leadership except_____.a.authorityb.contextc.approachesd.morality54.mr.nyes book is particularly valuable in that it _____.a.makes little use of management termsb.summarizes various studies conciselyc.serves as an exit for leadership researchersd.sets a model for contemporary corporate leaders55.according to the author,the most interesting part ofmr.nyes book lies in his _____.a.view of changeable leadershipb.definition of good leadershipc.summary of leadership historyd.discussion of moral leadershippassage4questions 56to 60are based on the following passage:americans dont like to lose wars. of course, a lot depends on how you define just what a war is. there are shooting wars-the kind that test patriotism and courage-and those are the kind at which the u.s excels. but other struggles test those qualities too. what else was the great depression or the space race or the construction of the railroads? if american indulge in a bit of flag—when the job is done, they earned it.now there is a similar challenge. global warming. the steady deterioration(恶化)of the very climate of this very planet is becoming a war of the first order, and by any measure, the u.s. produces nearly a quarter of the worlds greenhouse gases each year and has stubbornly made it clear that it doesnt intend to do a whole lot about it. although 174 nations approved the admittedly flawed kyoto accords to reduce carbon levels, the u.s. walked away from them. there are vague promises of manufacturing fuel from herbs or powering cars with hydrogen. but for a country that tightly cites patriotism as one of its core values, the u.s. is taking a pass on what mightbe the most patriotic struggle of all. its hard to imagine a bigger fight than one for the survival of a countrys coasts and farms, the health of its people and stability of its economy.the rub is, if the vast majority of people increasingly agree that climate change is a global emergency, theres far less agreement on how to fix it. industry offers its pans, which too often would fix little. environmentalists【篇二：2007年考研英语完形真题及答案解析(二)】ss=txt>（二）1. 【解析】[b] 词汇辨析题。
2007年研究生英语二阅读理解
2007年研究生英语二阅读理解In 2007, the Graduate English II reading comprehension section presented a diverse array of texts that challenged students to delve into various themes and perspectives. The first passage was an insightful exploration of environmental conservation, urging readers to consider the delicate balance between economic development and ecological preservation.The second article delved into the complexities of cultural identity, prompting students to reflect on the multifaceted nature of belonging and the challenges of maintaining traditions in a rapidly globalizing world. It was a thought-provoking piece that resonated with many,especially those from multicultural backgrounds.Moving on to the third passage, the focus shifted to technological advancements and their impact on society. The text examined the double-edged sword of innovation, highlighting both the benefits and the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology in our daily lives.The fourth selection was a compelling narrative that followed the journey of an individual striving for personal growth amidst adversity. It was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of setbacks.The fifth text was an engaging discussion on theimportance of effective communication in the workplace. It underscored the value of clear and concise messaging, and how it can lead to more harmonious and productive professional relationships.Lastly, the final passage was a fascinating look at the history and evolution of a particular scientific theory. It served as a reminder of the iterative nature of knowledge and the continuous pursuit of understanding the world around us.Each of these passages not only tested the students' comprehension skills but also broadened their horizons, encouraging them to engage with a variety of topics that spanned the realms of science, culture, and personal development.。
2007考研英语阅读理解真题解析第二篇“智商测验”
2007 Text 2For the past several years, the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called “Ask Marilyn.” People are invited to query Marilyn vos Savant, who at age 10 had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old; that gave her an IQ of 228 – the highest score ever recorded. IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies, to envision paper after it has been folded and cut, and to deduce numerical sequences, among other similar tasks. So it is a bit confusing when vos Savant fields such queries from the average Joe (whose IQ is 100) as, What’s the difference between love and fondness? Or what is the nature of luck and coincidence?①It’s not obvious how the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numerical patterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets and philosophers.在过去的几年，《星期日报》的增刊《漫步》开设了一个名为“询问玛丽琳”的专栏。
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2007 Text 2For the past several years, the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called “Ask Marilyn.” People are invited to query Marilyn vos Savant, who at age 10had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old; that gave her an IQ of 228 – the highest score ever recorded. IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies, toenvision paper after it has been folded and cut, and to deduce numerical sequences, amongother similar tasks. So it is a bit confusing when vos Savant fields such queries from theaverage Joe (whose IQ is 100) as, What’s the difference between love and fondness? Or whatis the nature of luck and coincidence?①It’s not obvious how the capacity to visualizeobjects and to figure out numerical patterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets and philosophers.在过去的几年，《星期日报》的增刊《漫步》开设了一个名为“询问玛丽琳”的专栏。
人们被邀请去询问玛丽琳?沃斯?萨文特，玛丽琳?沃斯?萨文特在10岁时测试的智力水平达到别人23岁时的水平，这使得她的智商高达228――是有记录的最高水平。
智商测试要求你完成口头和视觉分析，要求你在纸张被折叠、剪切后想象它的形状，要求你推论数字的顺序，还有其他类似的项目。
所以，当沃斯?萨文特面对普通人（智商为100）提出的像“热爱与喜爱之间的区别是什么？”或者“运气与巧合的特征是什么？”这样的问题时，她感到有点困惑。
设想物体、判断数字模式的能力如何使一个人能够回答难倒了一些最杰出的诗人和哲学家的问题，这可并不那么显而易见。
mental adj.精神的, 智力的verbal adj.口头的【记】verb（言语），＋al（形容词后缀）＝口头的；nonverbal：不用语言的analogy n.类似, 类推【习】have an analogy to/with具有与...相似之处;by analogy用类推法【例】No analogy exists between them.两者毫无相似之处。
envision vt.想象, 预想numerical adj.数字的, 用数表示的fondness n.爱好, 溺爱coincidence n.一致, 相合, 同时发生或同时存在(尤指偶然)的事【巧】co（together）+ incidence（incident）＝coincidence：两个小的事情同时发生，“巧合”【例】What a coincidence.多巧啊。
elude v.躲避1、It's not obvious how the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numericalpatterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets andphilosophers.【译文】有些问题连一些最杰出的诗人和哲学家都难以回答，但是想象物体和计算数字模式的能力却能使人找出答案，其中原因并不为人所知。
【析句】这是一个简单句，It只是形式主语，真正的主语是how引导的主语从句。
而在主语从句中，主语是the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numerical patterns，谓语是suits，宾语是one，to answer questions是宾语补足语，而questions后又跟了一个定语从句。
【讲词】visualize意为"想象"，是imagine的同义词。
例如：He had a hard time to visualize thescene as it was described.（他难以设想所描绘的场景。
）elude表示"躲避"，也可表示"理解不了，想不起来"。
根据句中的意思，可以译为"回答不了"。
例如：The answer to this question eluded me for a long time, perhaps because it was so simple.（这个问题的答案我想了许久，也许是因为问题太简单了。
）Clearly, intelligence encompasses more than a score on a test. Just what does it mean tobe smart? How much of intelligence can be specified, and how much can we learn about itfrom neurology, genetics, computer science and other fields?毫无疑问，智力包含的不仅仅是一次测试所得的分数。
而聪明意味着什么？可以明确显示智力有多少？我们能够从神经学、遗传学、计算机科学以及其他领域了解的智力又有多少？encompass v.包围, 环绕, 包含或包括某事物The defining term of intelligence in humans still seems to be the IQ score, even though IQtests are not given as often as they used to be. The test comes primarily in two forms: theStanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales (both come in adultand children’s version). Generally costing several hundred dollars, they are usually given onlyby psychologists, although variations of them populate bookstores and the World Wide Web.②Superhigh scores like vos Savant’s are no longer possible, because scoring is nowbased on a statistical population distribution among age peers, rather than simplydividing the mental age by the chronological age and multiplying by 100.Otherstandardized tests, such as the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Graduate RecordExam (GRE), capture the main aspects of IQ tests.人类有关智力的定义性术语似乎仍然是智商分数，即使人们并不像以前那样经常进行智商测试。
智商测试主要表现为两种形式：斯坦福—比奈特智力衡量表和威斯勒智力衡量表（两种都包含成人和儿童测试类型）。
由于这些测试一般要花费几百美元，因此通常只有心理学家才进行这些测试，尽管这些测试的变种存在于书店和环球网上。
像沃斯?萨文特得到这样的超高分数也再不可能，因为现在的分数依据的是相同年龄者的统计学群体分布状况，而不是简单地通过实足年龄乘以100来划分智能年龄。
其他标准测试，比如学术能力检测以及研究生入学考试，包含了智商测试的主要方面。
statistica adj.统计的, 统计学的n.统计量peer n.同等的人2、Superhigh scores like vos Savant's are no longer possible, because scoring isnow based on a statistical population distribution among age peers, rather thansimply dividing the mental age by the chronological age and multiplying by 100.【译文】再也不可能出现vos Savant测得的智力高分了，因为评分标准是根据同年龄中人口分布统计数据而制定，而不是简单根据时间年龄除以智力年龄，再乘以100。
【讲词】这句话中包含一些术语，如：scoring（得分，即智力测验的得分），statistical populationdistribution（人口分布统计），age peers（同龄人），mental age（智力年龄），chronological age（时间年龄或日历年龄）。
Such standardized tests may not assess all the important elements necessary to succeedin school and in life, argues Robert J. Sternberg. In his article “How Intelligent Is Intelligence③Sternberg notes that traditional test best assess analytical and verbalTesting?”，skills but fail to measure creativity and practical knowledge, components alsocritical to problem solving and life success. Moreover, IQ test do not necessarily predictso well once populations or situations change. Research has found that IQ predictedleadership skills when the tests were given under low-stress conditions, but under high-stressconditions, IQ was negatively correlated with leadership – that is, it predicted the opposite.Anyone who has toiled through SAT will testify that test-taking skill also matters, whether it’s knowing when to guess or what questions to skip.罗伯特?杰?斯顿伯格认为，这样的标准测试不可能评估在学校和生活中取得成功所需的所有重要因素。