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2020年英语一真题阅读理解

2020年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语一试题Text1(第一段)A group of labour MPs, among them Yvette Cooper, are bringing in the new year with a call to institute a UK “town of culture” award.The proposal is that it should sit alongside the existing city of culture title, which was held by Hull in 2017 and has been awarded to Coventry for 2021.Cooper and her colleagues argue that the success of the crown for Hull, where it brought in ￡220m of investment and an avalanche of arts, ought not to be confined to cities.Britain’town, it is true are not prevented from applying, but they generally lack the resources to put together a bid to beat their bigger competitions.A town of culture award could, it is argued，become an annual event, attractingfunding and creating jobs.(第二段)Some might see the proposal as a booby prize for the fact that Britain is no longer be able to apply for the much more prestigious title of European capital of culture，a sought-after award bagged by Glasgow in 1990 and Liverpool in 2008.A cynic might speculate that the UK is on the verge of disappearing into an endless fever of self-celebration in its desperation to reinvent itself for the post-Brexit world：after town of culture, who knows that will follow—village of culture? Suburb of culture? Hamlet of culture?(第三段)It is also wise to recall that such titles are not a cure-all. A badly run “year of culture” washes in and out of a place like the tide, bringing prominence for a spell but leaving no lasting benefits to the community.The really successful holders of such titles are those that do a great deal more than fill hotel bedrooms and bring in high-profile arts events and good press for a year.They transform the aspirations of the people who live there; they nudge the self-image of the city into a bolder and more optimistic light.It is hard to get right, and requires a remarkable degree of vision, as well as cooperation between city authorities, the private sector, community groups and cultural organisations.But it can be done: Glasgow’s year as European capital of culture can certainly be seen as one of complex series of factors that have turned the city into the power of art, music and theatre that it remains today.(第四段)A “town of culture” could be not just about the arts but about honouring a town’s peculiarities-helping sustain its high street, supporting local facilities and above all celebrating its people and turn it into action.21.Cooper and her colleagues argue that a “town of culture” award could___.[A]consolidate the town-city ties in Britain.[B]promote cooperation among Britain’s towns.[C]increase the economic strength of Britain’s towns.[D]focus Britain’s limited resources on cultural events.22.According to Paragraph 2，the proposal might be regarded by some as__.[A]a sensible compromise. [B]a self-deceiving attempt[C]an eye-cotching bonus. [D]an inaccessible target23.The author suggests that a title holder is successful only if it__.[A]endeavours to maintain its image. [B]meets the aspirations of its people[C]brings its local arts to prominence [D]commits to its long-term growth24.Glasgow is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to present__.[A]a contrasting case [B]a supporting example.[C]a background story [D]a related topic25.What is the author’s attitude towards the proposal？[A]Skeptical [B]Objective [C]Favourable [D]CriticalText2(第一段)Scientific publishing has long been a licence to print money. Scientists need journals in which to publish their research, so they will supply the articles without monetary reward.Other scientists perform the specialised work of peer review also for free, because it is a central element in the acquisition of status and the production of scientific knowledge.(第二段)With the content of papers secured for free, the publisher needs only find a market for its journal.Until this century, university libraries were not very price sensitive. Scientific publishers routinely report profit margins approaching 40% on their operations, at a time when the rest of the publishing industry is in an existential crisis.(第三段)The Dutch giant Elsevier, which claims to publish 25% of the scientific papers produced in the world, made profits of more than ￡900m last year, while UK universities alone spent more than ￡210m in 2016 to enable researchers to access their own publicly funded research: both figures seem to rise unstoppably despite increasingly desperate efforts to change them.(第四段)The most drastic, and thoroughly illegal, reaction has been the emergence of Sci-Hub, a kind of global photocopier for scientific papers, set up in2012, which now claims to offer access to every paywalled article published since 2015.The success of Sci-Hub, which relies on researchers passing on copies they have themselves legally accessed，shows the legal ecosystem has lost legitimacy among its users and must be transformed so that it works for all participants.(第五段)In Britain the move towards open access publishing has been driven by funding bodies.In some ways it has been very successful. More than half of all British scientific research is now published under open access terms: either freely available from the moment of publication, or paywalled for a year or more so that the publishers can make a profit before being placed on general release.(第六段)Yet the new system has not worked out any cheaper for the universities. Publishers have responded to the demand that they make their product free to readers by charging their writers fees to cover the costs of preparing an article.These range from around ￡500 to $5,000. A report last year pointed out that the costs both of subscriptions and of these “article preparation costs”had been steadily rising at a rate above inflation.In some ways the scientific publishing model resembles the economy of the social internet: labour is provided free in exchange for the hope of status，while huge profits are made by a few big firms who run the market places. In both cases,we need a rebalancing of power.26.Scientific publishing is seen as “a licence to print money” partly because___.[A]its content acquisition costs nothing[B]its marketing strategy has been successful[C]its payment for peer review is reduced[D]its funding has enjoyed a steady increase27.According to Paragraphs 2 and 3, scientific publishers Elsevier have____.[A]financed researchers generously[B]gone through an existential crisis[C]revived the publishing industry[D]thrived mainly on university libraries28. How does the author feel about the success of Sci-Hub?[A] Relieved [B] Concerned [C] Puzzled [D]Encouraged29. It can be learned from Paragraphs 5 and 6 that open access terms____[A] free universities from financial burdens[B] render publishing much easier for scientists[C]reduce the cost of publication substantially[D] allow publishers some room to make money30. Which of the following characterises the scientific publishing model?[A] Trial subscription is offered [B] Labour triumphs over status[C] The few feed on the many [D] Costs are well controlledText3(第一段)Progressives often support diversity mandates as a path to equality and a way to level the playing field.But all too often such policies are an insincere form of virtue-signaling that benefits only the most privileged and does little to help average people.(第二段)A pair of bills sponsored by Massachusetts state Senator Jason Lewis and House Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad, to ensure “gender parity” on boards and commissions, provide a case in point.(第三段)Haddad and Lewis are concerned that more than half the state-government boards are less than 40 percent female. In order to ensure that elite women have more such opportunities.they have proposed imposing government quotas. If the bills become law, state boards and commissions will be required to set aside 50 percent of board seats for women by 2022.(第四段)The bills are similar to a measure recently adopted in California, which last year became the first state to require gender quotas for private companies.In signing the measure. California Governor Jerry Brown admitted that the law, which expressly classifies people on the basis of sex, is probably unconstitutional.(第五段)The US Supreme Court frowns on sex-based classifications unless theyare designed to address an “important” policy interest, Because the California law applies to all boards, even where there is no history of prior discrimination, courts are likely to rule that the law violates the constitutional guarantee of “equal protection”.(第六段)But are such government mandates even necessary? Female participation on corporate boards may not currently mirror the percentage of women in the general population. but so what?(第七段)The number of women on corporate boards has been steadily increasing without government interference.According to a study by Catalyst, between 2010 and 2015 the share of women on the boards of global corporations increased by 54 percent.(第八段)Requiring companies to make gender the primary qualification for board membership will inevitably lead to less experienced private sector boards.That is exactly what happened when Norway adopted a nationwide corporate gender quota.(第九段)Writing in The New Republic, Alice Lee notes that increasing the number of opportunities for board membership without increasing the pool of qualified women to serve on such boards has led to a “golden skirt” phenomenon, where the same elite women scoop up multiple seats on a variety of boards.(第十段)Next time somebody pushes corporate quotas as a way to promote gender equity，remember that such policies are largely self-serving measures that make their sponsors feel good but do little to help average women.31.The author believes that the bills sponsored by Lewis and Haddad will____[A]help little to reduce gender bias[B]pose a threat to the state government[C] raise women’s position in politics[D]greatly broaden career options32.Which of the following is true of the California measure？[A]It has irritated private business owners[B]It is welcomed by the Supreme Court[C]It may go against the Constitution[D]It will settle the prior controversies33.The author mentions the study by Catalyst to illustrate____[A]the harm from arbitrary board decision[B]the importance of constitutional guarantees[C]the pressure on women in global corporations.[D]the needlessness of government interventions34.Norway’s adoption of a nationwide corporate gender quota has led to___.[A]the underestimation of elite women’s role.[B]the objection to female participation on boards.[C]the entry of unqualified candidates into the board.[D]the growing tension between labor and management.35. Which of the following can be inferred from the text？[A]Women’s need in employment should be considered.[B]Feasibility should be a prime concern in policymaking.[C]Everyone should try hard to promote social justice.[D]Major social issues should be the focus of legislation.Text4(第一段)Last Thursday，the French Senate passed a digital services tax，which would impose an entirely new tax on large multinationals that provide digital services to consumers or users in France.Digital services include everything from providing a platform for selling goods and services online to targeting advertising based on user data，and the tax applies to gross revenue from such services.Many French politicians and media outlets have referred to this as a “GAFA tax,”meaning that it is designed to apply primarily to companies such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon—in other words，multinational tech companies based in the United States.(第二段)The digital services tax now awaits the signature of President Emmanuel Macron，who has expressed support for the measure，and it could go into effect within the next few weeks.But it has already sparked significant controversy, with the Unite Sates trade representative opening an investigation into whether the tax discriminates against American companies, which in turn could lead to trade sanctions against France.(第三段)The digital services tax now awaits the signature of President Emmanuel Macron, who has expressed support for the measure, and it could go into effect within the next few weeks.But it has already sparked significant controversy, with the Unite Sates trade representative opening an investigation into whether the tax.discriminates against American companies, which in turn could lead to trade sanctions against France.(第四段)The French tax is not just a unilateral move by one country in need of revenue.Instead, the digital services tax is part of a much larger trend, with countries over the past few years proposing or putting in place an alphabet soup of new international tax provisions.These have included Britain’s DPT (diverted profits tax), Australia’s MAAL (multinational antiavoidance law), and India’s SEP (significant economic presence) test, to name but a few.At the same time, the European Union, Spain, Britain and several other countries have all seriously contemplated digital services taxes.(第五段)These unilateral developments differ in their specifics, but they are all designed to tax multinationals on income and revenue that countries believe they should have a right to tax, even if international tax rules do not grant them that right.In other words, they all share a view that the international tax system has failed tokeep up with the current economy.(第六段)In response to these many unilateral measures, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is currently working with 131 countries to reach a consensus by the end of 2020 on an international solution.Both France and the United States are involved in the organization’s work, but France’s digital services tax and the American response raise questions about what the future holds for the international tax system.(第七段)France’s planned tax is a clear warming:Unless a broad consensus can be reached on reforming the international tax system，other nations are likely to follow suit，and American companies will face a cascade of different taxes fromdozens of nations that will prove burdensome and costly.36.The French Senate has passed a bill to_____.[A]regulate digital services platforms.[B]protect French companies’ interests[C]impose a levy on tech multinationals[D]curb the influence of advertising37.It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that the digital services tax____.[A]may trigger countermeasures against France[B]is apt to arouse criticism at home and abroad[C]aims to ease international trade tensions[D]will prompt the tech giants to quit France38.The countries adopting the unilateral measures share the opinion that____.[A]redistribution of tech giants’ revenue must be ensured.[B]the current international tax system needs upgrading.[C]tech multinationals’ monopoly should be prevented.[D]all countries ought to enjoy equal taxing rights.39.It can be learned from Para 5 that the OECD’s current work____.[A] is being resisted by US companies[B] needs to be readjusted immediately[C]is faced with uncertain prospects[D]needs to in involve more countries40.Which of the following might be the best title for this text？[A] France Is Confronted with Trade Sanctions[B]France leads the charge on Digital Tax[C]France Says “NO” to Tech Multinationals[D] France Demands a Role in the Digital Economy。

2020年考研英语二阅读

The Journey of Mastering the 2020Postgraduate Entrance Exam EnglishReadingThe year 2020 marked a significant milestone for millions of aspiring students across China as they embarked on the challenging journey of preparing for the Postgraduate Entrance Exam, specifically the English Reading section. This section, known for its depth and breadth of content, requires not just a strong vocabulary and grammatical skills but also a keen understanding of the nuances of the language. For many, it represents a test of not just their English proficiency but also their perseverance and dedication.The road to mastering the English Reading section of the 2020 Postgraduate Entrance Exam was not an easy one. It required a meticulous planning of study schedules, meticulous note-taking, and regular practice sessions. The key, however, lay in understanding the structure and format of the exam, which included various reading comprehension passages, vocabulary-based questions, and sentence correction exercises.One of the most crucial aspects of preparing for this section was developing a strong vocabulary. This meant not just memorizing words but also understanding their contextual meanings and how they fit into the larger narrative. Regular practice with past exam papers and sample questions helped students familiarize themselves with the range of vocabulary and sentence structures that could be expected in the exam.Moreover, the importance of reading comprehensionskills cannot be overstated. Comprehending the main ideas, arguments, and examples presented in the passages was crucial for answering the subsequent questions accurately. This required not just a thorough understanding of the English language but also an ability to analyze and interpret text critically.Practicing regularly with mock tests and sample papers was also integral to success. This not only helped students familiarize themselves with the exam format but also gave them a realistic assessment of their progress. It also allowed them to identify their weak areas and work on them specifically.In addition to this, seeking help and guidance from teachers and mentors was invaluable. They provided insights into the exam pattern, tips for effective study methods, and encouragement during the tough times. The support and encouragement received from family and friends also played a significant role in keeping the students motivated and focused.However, the most important aspect of this entire journey was the students' own perseverance and dedication. They needed to stay focused, maintain a positive mindset, and push themselves to the limit. It was only through their hard work and perseverance that they could hope to achieve their desired results.In conclusion, mastering the English Reading section of the 2020 Postgraduate Entrance Exam required a combination of hard work, smart study habits, and perseverance. By developing a strong vocabulary, enhancing their reading comprehension skills, and regularly practicing with mock tests, students could hope to ace this challenging section and move closer to their dream of pursuing postgraduate studies. The journey, although arduous, was undoubtedlyrewarding and would undoubtedly shape their future学术追求和个人成长。

2020考研英语阅读理解模拟试题及答案解析三

2020考研英语阅读理解模拟试题及答案解析三Could the bad olddays of economic decline be about to return? Since OPEC agreed to supply-cutsin March, the price of crude oil has jumped to almost $26 a barrel, up fromless than $10 last December. This near-tripling of oil pricescalls up scarymemories of the 1973 oil shock, when prices quadrupled, and 1979-1980, whenthey also almost tripled. Both previous shocks resulted in double-digitinflation and global economic decline. So where are the headlines warning ofgloom and doom this time?The oil price was given another push up this week when Iraqsuspended oil exports. Strengthening economic growth, at the same time aswinter grips the northern hemisphere, could push the price higher still in theshort term。

Yet there are good reasons to expect the economic consequences nowto be less severe than in the 1970s. In most countries the cost of crude oilnow accounts for a smaller share of the price of petrol than it did in the1970s. In Europe, taxes account for up to four-fifths of the retail price, soeven quite big changes in the price of crude have a more muted effect on pumpprices than in the past。

2020年考研英语阅读模拟试题：理学类(5)

2020年考研英语阅读模拟试题：理学类(5)The once radical notion that birds descended from dinosaurs——or may even be dinosaurs， the only livingbranch of the family that ruled the earth eons ago——has got stronger and stronger since paleontologists first started taking it seriously a couple of decades ago. Remarkable similarities in bone structure between dinos and birds werethe first clue. Then came evidence， thanks to a series of astonishing discoveries in China's Liaoning province over the past five years， that some dinosaurs may have borne feathers. But a few scientists still argued that the link was weak; the bone similarities could be a coincidence， they said. And maybe those primitive structures visible in some fossils were feathers——but maybe not. You had to use your imagination to see them.Not anymore. A spectacularly preserved fossil of ajuvenile dinosaur， announced by a team of paleontologistsfrom the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and New York City's American Museum of Natural History in the latest issue of Nature， is about as good a missing link as anyone could want. “It has things that are undeniably feathers，” exults Richard Prum， of the University of Kansas Natural History Museum，an expert on the evolution of feathers. “But it is clearly a small， vicious theropod similar to thevelociraptors that chased the kids around the kitchen in Jurassic Park.”The find helps cement the dinosaur-bird connection， butit also casts new light on the mystery of why nature invented feathers in the first place. For the better part of a century，biologists have assumed that these specialized structures evolved for flight，but that's clearly not true. “The feathers on these dinosaurs aren't flight-worthy， and the animals couldn't fly，” says paleontologist Kevin Padian，of the University of California，Berkeley. “They're too big，and they don't have wings.” So what was the original purpose of feathers? Nobody knows for sure; they might have beenuseful for keeping dinos dry， distracting predators or attracting mates， as peacocks do today.But many biologists suspect that feathers originallyarose to keep dinosaurs warm. The bone structure of dinosaurs shows that， unlike modern reptiles， they grew as fast as birds and mammals——which dovetails with a growing body of evidence that dinos were， in fact， warm-blooded. Says Padian：“They must have had a high basal metabolic rate to grow that fast. And I wouldn't be surprised if they had some sort of skin covering for insulation when they were small.” Says Norell：“Even baby tyrannosaurs probably l ooked likethis one.”At the rate feathered dinosaurs are turning up， it shouldn't take long to solidify scientists' understanding of precisely how and why feathers first arose and when the first birdlike creature realized they were useful for flight. Meanwhile， kids had better get used to the idea that T. rex may have started life looking an awful lot like Tweety Bird.注：(1)本文选自New York Times;05/07/2001， p56， 2p， 1 map， 2c注：(2)本文习题命题模仿对象1999年真题text2(1、2、3、5)和text4第3题(4)1. We learn from the beginning of the passage that________________.[A] scientists are split as to whether birds descended from dinosaurs[B] the bone similarities between birds and dinosaurs are a coincidence[C] fossils have proven that birds evolved from dinosaurs[D] the idea that birds are connected with dinosaurs has always been taken seriously2. Speaking of the recently-announced fossil of ajuvenile dinosaur， the author implies that ______.[A] it shows vividly how dinosaur flies[B] it brings new mystery to paleontologists[C] it further proves the link between birds and dinosaurs[D] it solves the puzzle of birds‘ evolution3. In the view of Kevin Padian， the feathers on those dinosaurs ____________.[A] were of no practical value[B] were useful for flight[C] could protect dinosaurs from their natural enemy[D] were good for insulation4. The original purpose of feather was___________.。

2020年考研英语一阅读text3

2020年考研英语一阅读text3概述1. 2020年考研英语一阅读部分text3是考研英语一部分中的阅读部分的一篇文章，该部分占据了考试试卷的一定篇幅，对于考生来说具有重要意义。

2. 阅读text3的目的在于检验考生的阅读理解能力、逻辑推理能力和语言表达能力，通过这篇文章的阅读对考生的综合能力进行考查。

文章内容分析3. text3的主题围绕了“社交媒体对年轻人的影响”展开，文章涉及了社交媒体对情感交流、个人观点形成、社会参与等方面的影响。

4. 文章通过举例和论证来昭示社交媒体对年轻人生活的影响，并探讨了这种影响所带来的积极和消极的结果。

5. 通过对社交媒体影响的两种不同观点的阐述，文章展现了复杂和多维的社交媒体对年轻人的影响，以及对社会和个人发展的潜在影响。

文章结构分析6. text3的结构清晰，包括概述、正文和结论部分。

概述部分介绍了社交媒体对年轻人的影响这一主题，并引出了文章的主要内容。

7. 正文部分主要围绕社交媒体对年轻人情感交流、个人观点形成和社会参与等方面的影响展开论述，通过例证和论证加深了对这一主题的理解。

8. 结论部分对文章的主要内容进行了总结，强调社交媒体对年轻人生活的复杂和多维影响，呼吁社会对社交媒体对年轻人的关注和引导。

文章理解与分析9. 文章的理解和分析需要考生具备对社交媒体的基本了解，同时需要考生对文章内容的思考和推理能力。

10. 考生需要明确文章的中心思想，并能够理解和分析文中举例和论证来支持这一主题的文字。

11. 考生还应当能够审视文章中的观点和立场，并对这些观点进行分析和思考。

文章写作建议12. 阅读text3的考生在写作时应当注意逻辑性、条理性和语言表达的准确性。

13. 在表达自己观点时，考生应当注意观点的合理性和完整性，同时要尊重文章的原意，并在理解文章的基础上进行推理和分析。

14. 写作中避免无效的重复和废话，注意段落之间的逻辑过渡和连接，使文章结构合理、连贯。

2020年考研英语模拟试题：阅读理解

2020年考研英语模拟试题：阅读理解Faces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people? Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child-or even an animal, such as a pigeon-can learn to recognize faces. We all take this ability for granted.We also tell people apart by how they behave. When wetalk about someone's personality, we mean the ways in whichhe or she acts, speaks, thinks and feels that make that individual different from others.Like the human face, human personality is very complex.But describing someone's personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. if you were asked todescribe what anice facelooked like, you probably would havea difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe anice person,you might begin to think about someone who was kind, considerate, friendly, warm,and so forth.There are many words to describe how a person thinks,feels and acts. Gordon all ports, an American psychologist, found nearly 18 000 English words characterizing differencesin people's behavior. And many of us use this information asa basis for describing, or typing, his personality. Bookworms, conservatives, military types-people are described with such terms.People have always tried totypeeach other. Actors inearly Greek drama wore masks to show the audience whetherthey played the villain's(坏人)or the hero's role. In fact,the wordspersonandpersonalitycome from the Latin persona, meaningmask.Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell thegood guysfrom thebad guysbecause the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions.1. The main idea of this passage is .A)how to distinguish people's faces B)how to describe people's personalityC)how to distinguish people both inward and outwardD)how to differ good persons from bad persons2. The author is most probably a .A) behavioristB) psychologistC) writerD) sociologist3. Which of the following is NOT true?A) Different people may have different personalities.B) People differ from each in appearance.C) People can learn to recognize faces.D) People can describe all the features of others.4. The reason why it is easier to describe a person's personality in words than his face is that .A) a person's face is more complex than his personalityB) a person's personality is easily distinguishedC) people's personalities are very alikeD) many words are available when people try to describe one's personality5. We learn from the passage that people classify a person into certain type according to .A) his way of acting and thinkingB) his way of speaking and behavingC) his learning and behaviorD) his physical appearance and his personality参考答案：1.C2.B3.D4.D5.D。

2020 考研英语阅读真题Text 2(英语二)

2020 Text 2（英语⼆）CEO ⾼薪惹争议Text 2It is true that pay has gone up — top ones may make 300 times the pay of typical workers on average, and since the mid-1970s, CEO pay for large American corporations has, by varying estimates, gone up by about 500%.A typical CEO of a top American corporation now makes about $18.9 million a year.The best model for understanding the growth of CEO pay is that of limited CEO talent in a world where business opportunities for the top ﬁrms are growing rapidly.The efforts of America's highest-earning 1% have been one of the more dynamic elements of the .It's not popular to say, but one reason their pay has gone up so much is that CEOs have really upped their game relative to many other workers in the U. S. economy.Today's CEO, at least for major American ﬁrms, must have many more skills than simply being able to "run the company ".CEOs must have a of and maybe even how the company should, trade in them.They also need better skills than their predecessors, as the costs of even a minor slip-up can be signiﬁcant.⽂章⼆CEO publicly traded 的确，CEO 的薪酬已经上涨了——最⾼级别的 CEO 的薪酬可能是普通⼯⼈平均薪酬的 300 倍，⾃ 1970年代中期以来，根据不同的估计，美国⼤型上市公司的⾸席执⾏官的薪酬已经上升了约 500%。

2020 模拟英语二卷阅读理解A.B

AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列)of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but they're also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt’s about two sisters-Eri，a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping，and Mari, a young student . In trying to connectto her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse ”night people” who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didn't want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant. There's tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It's a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what's going on is horribly enjoyableThe StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world's population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does "I" refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?)A.A folk tale.B.A biography.C.A love story.D.A horror story.B“You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request（请求） for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球)club.I guess that there's probably some demanding（需要） work schedule, or social anxiety （社会的焦虑）around （about）stepping（步骤） up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading（persuade劝说）. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent（单亲家长） with four kids （孩子）running the show and I talk about the dad （father 爸爸） coaching （catch抓/coach 教练）a team （队）that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member ofthe team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社区)as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24.What can we infer(推断) about the parent from her reply （回复） in paragraph（段落） l?A. She knows little（几乎不知道） about the club.B. She isn't good at sports.C. She just doesn't want to volunteer（志愿者）.D. She's unable（不能） to meet her schedule（日常安排）.25.What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean ?A. Encourage teamwork （鼓励团队精神）.B. Appeal to feeling.（引起感觉感情）C. Promote good deeds.（促进好的行为）D. Provide advice.（提供建议）26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3 ?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She’ll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.阅读理解A【文章大意】本文主要描述四本书的作者以及各书的大致内容。

2020考研英语阅读真题 Text 1(英语二)

2020 Text 1（英语⼆）动物的社交信号Text 1Rats and other animals need to be highly attuned to social signals from others so they can identify friends to cooperate with and enemies to avoid.To ﬁnd out if this extends to non-living beings, Loleh Quinn at the , , and her colleagues tested whether rats can detect social signals from robotic rats.They housed eight adult rats with two types of robotic rat — one social and one asocial — for four days.The robots rats were quite minimalist, resembling a chunkier version of a with wheels to move around and colorful markings.During the experiment, the rat followed the living rats around, played with the same toys, and opened caged doors to let trapped rats escape.Meanwhile, the asocial robot simply moved forwards and backwards and side to side.Next, the researchers trapped the robots in cages and gave the rats the opportunity to release them by pressing a lever.Across 18 trials each, the living rats were 52 percent more likely on average to set ⽂章⼀⽼⿏和其他动物需要⾼度适应他⼈的社交信号，这样它们才能识别出要合作的朋友和要避开的敌⼈。

2020年全国硕士研究生英语一模拟题中公考研

2020年全国硕士研究生英语一模拟题中公考研全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys! Today I want to talk to you about the 2020 National Master's Degree English Exam Simulation Questions from GONGKAO YANJI. It's a big deal for anyone who wants to study for their master's degree, so let's dive in and see what kind of questions might pop up!The first question is about reading comprehension. You'll have to read a passage and answer questions about it. Remember to read carefully and pay attention to details!Next up is vocabulary and grammar. Make sure you know your words and how to use them in sentences. Also, brush up on your grammar rules so you can ace this part of the exam.Then there's the writing section. You might have to write an essay or a short response to a prompt. Remember to organize your thoughts and use proper grammar and punctuation.Lastly, there might be a listening section where you have to listen to a recording and answer questions about it. Make sure to focus and pay attention so you can get all the answers right.Overall, studying for the National Master's Degree English Exam Simulation Questions is a lot of work, but if you put in the effort and practice, you can do well. Good luck to all of you who are preparing for the exam, and remember to stay confident and believe in yourself! You've got this!篇2Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you all about the national master's entrance exam for 2020. It's a big deal for anyone who wants to continue their studies after finishing their bachelor's degree. So let's dive into the details of the exam so we can all be prepared!First of all, the exam will test your English skills. That means you need to be good at reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Make sure to practice all of these things before the exam so you can do your best.For the reading part, you'll need to read passages and answer questions about them. It's important to understand themain ideas and details of the passages, so pay attention to the facts and opinions presented in the text.Next up is the writing part. You'll have to write essays on different topics, so make sure to organize your ideas and use good grammar and vocabulary. You can practice by writing a little every day and asking for feedback from your teachers or friends.Now let's talk about the listening section. You'll listen to conversations and speeches and answer questions about them. It's important to listen carefully and take notes so you can remember the important information.Last but not least is the speaking part. You'll have to talk about different topics and answer questions in front of a microphone. Make sure to speak clearly and confidently, and don't be afraid to express your opinions.In conclusion, the national master's entrance exam is a big challenge, but with hard work and practice, we can all do our best and succeed. Good luck to everyone taking the exam, and remember to stay calm and focused!篇3Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about the 2020 National Master's Entrance Examination English Mock Test. I know it sounds very fancy and difficult, but don't worry, I will try my best to explain it in a simple way.First of all, let me tell you what the exam is about. It's a test that people take when they want to go to graduate school. This test is very important because it can decide if you can get into a good school or not. So, it's super important to do your best!The exam usually has different parts, like listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You have to be good at all of them to do well on the test. But don't worry, with enough practice and hard work, you can definitely do it!In the reading part, you will have to read some passages and answer questions about them. It's like a little adventure where you have to find the answers in the text. Just remember to read carefully and try to understand what the passage is talking about.In the writing part, you will have to write essays or summaries of what you have read. This part is a bit tricky because you have to organize your ideas and write them down clearly. But don't worry, just take your time and think about what you want to say.In the speaking part, you will have to talk about a topic in front of other people. This part can be a bit scary, but just relax and speak from your heart. Remember, practice makes perfect!Overall, the key to doing well on the exam is to practice a lot and stay calm. Don't stress out too much, just do your best and believe in yourself. And who knows, you might just ace the exam and get into your dream school!That's all for today! I hope you found my explanation helpful. Good luck with your studies and remember, you can do anything you set your mind to! Thank you for listening!篇4Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the 2020 National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (GRE) English mock exam prepared by Munkao. This test is really important for students who are preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination. Let's take a look at some of the questions and discuss how to approach them.First of all, let's talk about the reading comprehension section. This part consists of several passages followed by questions. The key to doing well in this section is to read the passages carefully and understand the main ideas. Then, whenanswering the questions, make sure to go back to the passage to find the specific details needed to support your answer.Next, let's move on to the vocabulary and grammar section. This part tests your knowledge of English words and grammar rules. Make sure to review your vocabulary and practice using different grammar structures before the exam. Pay attention to the context in which the words are used, as this can help you determine their meanings.The writing section is also important as it tests your ability to express your ideas clearly and coherently. Make sure to practice writing essays on different topics and pay attention to your grammar and vocabulary use. Remember to plan your essay before you start writing and leave some time to reread and edit your work.In conclusion, the 2020 National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (GRE) English mock exam by Munkao is a great resource for students preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam. Make sure to practice regularly and review your vocabulary and grammar to increase your chances of success. Good luck with your studies!篇5Title: My Experience of Taking the 2020 National Master's Entrance ExamHey everyone! Today I want to share with you my experience of taking the 2020 National Master's Entrance Exam. As a little kid, I never thought I would be taking such a big test, but here I am, all grown up and ready to tackle it!Before the exam, I was feeling super nervous. I studied so hard for this test, I didn't want to mess it up! But my parents and teachers all supported me and told me to just do my best. So I tried to relax and stay calm.When the big day finally came, I woke up bright and early, had a good breakfast, and headed to the exam center. There were so many people there, all looking nervous just like me. But I knew I had prepared well, so I walked in with confidence.The exam itself was tough, but I tried my best to stay focused and answer all the questions. There were sections on English, math, and my specialty subject, and I did my best in each one. Time went by so quickly, and before I knew it, the exam was over.After the exam, I felt a mix of relief and anxiety. I couldn't stop thinking about the questions I might have answered wrong.But I tried to stay positive and think about all the hard work I put in to prepare for the test.Now that it's all over, I'm just waiting for the results to come out. I hope all my hard work paid off and that I did well on the exam. But no matter what happens, I'm proud of myself for taking on this challenge and giving it my all.So that's my experience of taking the 2020 National Master's Entrance Exam. It was a tough test, but I'm glad I did it. And who knows, maybe one day I'll be able to look back and laugh at how nervous I was!篇6Hello everyone, I'm so excited to share with you about the 【2020 National Postgraduate English Level One Mock Exam】organized by GJY Education.First of all, let me tell you how this exam was like. It had multiple choice questions, reading comprehension, cloze tests, and writing tasks. Phew, that's a lot to cover in just one test! But don't worry, with a bit of practice and some help from your teachers, you can definitely ace it.For the reading comprehension part, we had to read passages and answer questions about them. Some were easy to understand, while others were a bit tricky. But if you pay attention to the details and take your time to think, you'll do just fine.The cloze tests were a bit challenging as well. We had to fill in the blanks with the right words, so make sure you know your vocabulary and grammar rules well. It's a good idea to practice with some cloze test exercises before the exam to get familiar with the format.And finally, the writing tasks. We had to write an essay on a given topic, and let me tell you, it was fun! You get to express your thoughts and ideas in your own words, so be creative and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Just remember to use proper grammar and punctuation.Overall, the 【2020 National Postgraduate English Level One Mock Exam】was a great experience. It challenged us to think critically, improve our English skills, and prepare for the real thing. So don't be afraid to give it a try and show off your English skills. Good luck, everyone!篇7Hey guys, do you know that there is a big exam coming up for all the master students in China? It's called the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination, or the "kaoyan" in Chinese. And today, I want to talk about the English test part of the exam.The English test is super important because it's worth a lot of points. It has different sections like reading, listening, translation, and writing. In the reading part, you have to read some passages and answer questions about them. It's not easy because the passages are usually pretty long and the questions can be tricky.Then there's the listening part where you have to listen to some conversations or speeches and answer questions about them. It can be tough because sometimes the speakers talk really fast and you have to concentrate really hard to understand what they are saying.The translation part is also difficult because you have to translate some sentences from Chinese to English or vice versa. You have to know a lot of vocabulary and grammar rules to do well in this section.But the writing part is probably the hardest because you have to write an essay in English on a given topic. You have to organize your ideas, use proper grammar and vocabulary, andmake sure your essay makes sense. It's a lot of pressure because you only have a limited amount of time to complete it.So, if you want to do well in the English test, you have to practice a lot, read English books, watch English movies, and listen to English songs. And most importantly, don't be afraid to make mistakes because that's how you learn and improve. Good luck to all the students taking the exam this year! Let's do our best!篇8Hey guys, today I want to talk about the 2020 National Master of Arts in English Examination, which is really important for those who want to go to graduate school. I know it sounds super hard, but don't worry, I'm here to help you!First of all, let's talk about the exam format. There are three parts to the exam: listening, reading, and writing. For the listening part, you need to listen to some conversations and answer questions about them. Make sure you pay attention to the details! In the reading part, you'll read some passages and answer questions about them. Remember to underline key points as you read. And finally, for the writing part, you'll have towrite an essay about a given topic. Make sure you organize your ideas and use good grammar and vocabulary.Next, let's talk about some tips for studying. One of the best ways to prepare for the exam is to practice, practice, practice! Try doing some practice tests to get a feel for the format and types of questions you'll see. Also, make sure to review your grammar and vocabulary. It's super important to know the basics!Lastly, don't forget to take care of yourself during exam time. Make sure you get plenty of rest, eat healthy, and stay positive. Remember, you've worked hard to get to this point, so believe in yourself and do your best!Good luck on the exam, everyone! You've got this!篇9Oh my goodness, guys! Have you heard about the 2020 National Master's Degree English Exam? It's like, super tough, but we can totally do it if we stay positive and work hard! I mean, I know it's a big deal, but we got this!So, like, in the exam, there are gonna be reading, writing, and listening sections. We have to, like, read passages andanswer questions, write essays, and listen to recordings. It sounds kinda scary, but we just gotta stay calm and do our best!For the reading section, we should, like, read the passage carefully and underline key points. Then we can, like, answer the questions based on what we read. We gotta pay attention to details and, like, make sure our answers make sense.And for the writing section, we should, like, plan our essay before we start writing. We gotta, like, have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. We should also use good grammar and, like, transition words to make our essay flow.And don't forget about the listening section! We gotta, like, listen carefully to the recordings and take notes. Then we can, like, answer the questions based on what we heard. We should, like, focus and stay concentrated during this part.Guys, I know the exam seems really hard, but we just gotta stay positive and give it our all! We've been studying so hard, and we can totally rock this exam! Let's do this, guys! Woo!Alright, that's it for my pep talk, haha! Let's keep studying and stay confident. We got this, guys! Good luck on the exam! Yay!篇10Title: My Experience with the 2020 National Master's Entrance ExamHi everyone, I want to tell you all about my experience with the 2020 National Master's Entrance Exam. It was a big deal for me because I've been studying really hard for it. I was so nervous on the day of the exam, but I tried my best to stay calm.The exam had three parts: listening, reading, and writing. The listening part was a bit tricky because they played the recordings really fast. I had to concentrate really hard to catch all the information. The reading part was a bit easier for me because I love reading English books. I practiced a lot before the exam, so I was able to understand most of the passages.The writing part was the most challenging for me. I had to write an essay on a given topic within a limited time. I was worried that I wouldn't finish on time, but I managed to write a good essay with proper grammar and vocabulary.Overall, I think I did pretty well in the exam. I'm proud of my hard work and determination. No matter what the results are, I know that I gave it my all. I hope that my experience can inspire other students to never give up on their dreams, no matter how tough the challenge may seem.That's all for now, guys. Thanks for listening to my story!。

2020考研英语阅读理解模拟试题及答案解析七

2020考研英语阅读理解模拟试题及答案解析七The Supreme Court'sdecisions on physician-assisted suicide carry important implications for howmedicine seeks to relieve dying patients of pain and suffering。

Although it ruled that there is no constitutional right tophysician-assisted suicide, the Court in effect supported the medical principleof "double effect", a centuries-old moral principle holding that anaction having two effects—a good one that is intended and a harmful one that is foreseen—is permissibleif the actor intends only the good effect。

Doctors have used that principle in recent years tojustify usinghigh doses of morphine to control terminally ill patients' pain, even thoughincreasing dosages will eventually kill the patient。

Nancy Dubler, director of Montefiore Medical Center, contends thatthe principle will shield doctors who "until now have very, very stronglyinsisted that they could not give patients sufficient mediation to controltheir pain if that might hasten death."George Annas, chair of the health law department at BostonUniversity, maintains that, as long as a doctor prescribes a drug for alegitimate medical purpose, the doctor has done nothing illegal even if thepatient uses the drug to hasten death. "It's like surgery, "he says."We don't call those deaths homicides because the doctors didn't intendtokill their patients, although they risked their death. Ifyou're a physician,you can risk your patient's suicide as long as you don't intend theirsuicide."On another level, many in the medical community acknowledge thatthe assisted-suicide debate has been fueled in part by the despair of patientsfor whom modem medicine has prolonged the physical agony of dying。

2020年考研英语阅读模拟试题及答案(1)

2020年考研英语阅读模拟试题及答案(1)Recent years have brought minority-owned businesses in the United States unprecedented opportunities — as well as new and significant risks. Civil rights activists have long argued that one of the principal reasons why Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups have difficulty establishing themselves in business is that they lack access to the sizable orders and subcontracts that are generated by large companies. Now Congress, in apparent agreement, has required by law that businesses awarded federal contracts of more than $500,000 do their best to find minority subcontractors and record their efforts to do so on forms filed with the government. Indeed, some federal and local agencies have gone so far as to set specific percentage goals for apportioning parts of public works contracts to minority enterprises.Corporate response appears to have been substantial. According to figures collected in 1977, the total of corporate contracts with minority businesses rose from $77 million in 1972 to $1.1 billion in 1977. The projected total of corporate contracts with minority businesses for the early 1980’s is estimated to be over 53 billion per year with no letup anticipated in the next decade.Promising as it is for minority businesses, this increased patronage poses dangers for them, too. First, minority firms risk expanding too fast and overextending themselves financially, since most are small concerns and, unlike large businesses, they often need to make substantial investments in new plants, staff, equipment, and the like inorder to perform work subcontracted to them. If, thereafter, their subcontracts are for some reason reduced, such firms can face potentially crippling fixed expenses. The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company’s efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.A second risk is that White-owned companies may seek to cash in on the increasing apportionments through formation of joint ventures with minority-owned concerns. Of course, in many instances there are legitimate reasons for joint ventures; clearly, White and minority enterprises can team up to acquire business that neither could acquire alone. Butcivil rights groups and minority business owners have complained to Congress about minorities being set up as “fronts” with White backing, rather than being accepted as full partners in legitimate joint ventures.Third, a minority enterprise that secures the business of one large corporate customer often run the danger of becoming- and remaining-dependent. Even in the best of circumstances, fierce competition from larger, more established companies makes it difficult for small concerns to broaden their customer bases： when such firms have nearly guaranteed orders from a single corporate benefactor, they may truly have to struggle against complacency arising from their current success.1. The primary purpose of the text is to[A] present a commonplace idea and its inaccuracies.[B] describe a situation and its potential drawbacks.[C] propose a temporary solution to a problem.[D] analyze a frequent source of disagreement.2. The text suggests that the failure of a large business to have its bids for subcontracts result quickly in orders might causes it to[A] experience frustration but not serious financial harm.[B] face potentially crippling fixed expenses.[C] have to record its efforts on forms filed with the government.[D] increase its spending with minority subcontractors.3. It can be inferred from the text that, compared with the requirements of law, the percentage goals set by “some federal and loc al agencies” (line 9, paragraph 1) are[A] more popular with large corporations.[B] more concrete.[C] less controversial.[D] less expensive to enforce.4. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the author’s assertion that, in the 1970’s, corporate response to federal requirements (line 1, paragraph 2) was substantial?[A] Corporate contracts with minority-owned businesses totaled $2 billion in 1979.[B] Between 1970 and 1972, corporate contracts with minority-owned businesses declined by 25 percent.[C] The figures collected in 1977 underrepresented the extent of corporate contracts with minority-owned businesses.[D] The $1.1 billion represented the same percentage of total corporate spending in 1977 as did $77 million in 1972.5. The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements about corporate response to working with minority subcontractors?[A] Annoyed by the proliferation of “front” organizations, corporations are likely to reduce theirefforts to work with minority-owned subcontractors in the near future.[B] Although corporations showed considerable interest in working with minority businesses in the 1970’s, their aversion to government paperwork made them reluctant to pursue many government contracts.[C] The significant response of corporations in the 1970’s is likely to be sustained and conceivably be increased throughout the 1980’s.[D] Although corporations are eager to cooperate with minority-owned businesses, a shortage of capital in the 1970’s made substantial response impossible.[答案与考点解析]1. 【答案】B【考点解析】本题是一道中心主旨题。

2020年考研理学类英语阅读理解模拟题及答案(1)

2020年考研理学类英语阅读理解模拟题及答案(1)Scientists have known since 1952 that DNA is the basic stuff of heredity. They've known its chemical structure since 1953. They know that human DNA acts like a biological computer program some 3 billion bits long that spells out the instructions for making proteins， the basic building blocks of life.But everything the genetic engineers have accomplished during the past half-century is just a preamble to the work that Collins and Anderson and legions of colleagues are doing now. Collins leads the Human Genome Project， a 15-yeareffort to draw the first detailed map of every nook and cranny and gene in human DNA. Anderson， who pioneered the first successful human gene-therapy operations， is leading the campaign to put information about DNA to use as quicklyas possible in the treatment and prevention of human diseases.What they and other researchers are plotting is nothing less than a biomedical revolution. Like Silicon Valleypirates reverse-engineering a computer chip to steal a competitor's secrets， genetic engineers are decoding life's molecular secrets and trying to use that knowledge to reverse the natural course of disease. DNA in their hands has become both a blueprint and a drug， a pharmacological substance of extraordinary potency that can treat not just symptoms or the diseases that cause them but also the imperfections in DNA that make people susceptible to a disease.And that's just the beginning. For all the fevered work being done， however， science is still far away from theBrave New World vision of engineering a perfect human—oreven a perfect tomato. Much more research is needed before gene therapy becomes commonplace， and many diseases willtake decades to conquer， if they can be conquered at all.In the short run， the most practical way to use the new technology will be in genetic screening. Doctors will be able to detect all sorts of flaws in DNA long before they can be fixed. In some cases the knowledge may lead to treatmentsthat delay the onset of the disease or soften its effects. Someone with a genetic predisposition to heart disease， for example， could follow a low-fat diet. And if scientists determine that a vital protein is missing because the genethat was supposed to make it is defective， they might beable to give the patient an artificial version of the protein. But in other instances， almost nothing can be done to stopthe ravages brought on by genetic mutations. (409 words)1. It can be inferred from the text that Collins and Anderson and legions of colleagues _____.[A] know that human DNA acts like a biological computer program[B] have found the basic building blocks of life[C] have accomplished some genetic discovery during the past half-century[D] are making a breakthrough in DNA2. Collins and Anderson are cited in the text to indicate all the following EXCEPT that ______.[A] time-consuming effort is needed to accomplish the detailed map of in human DNA[B] human gene-therapy operations may be applied to the patients[C] gene-therapy now is already generally used to the treatment and prevention of human diseases[D] information about DNA may be used in the treatment and prevention of human diseases3. The word “pirate” (line 2， paragraph 3) means______.[A] one who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea[B] one who makes use of or reproduces the work of another without authorization[C] to take (something) by piracy[D] to make use of or reproduce (another's work) without authorization4. We can draw a conclusion from the text that_____.[A] engineering a perfect human is not feasible for the time being[B] it‘s impossible for scientists to engineer a perfect tomato[C] many diseases will never be conquered by human beings[D] doctors will be able to cure all sorts of flaws in DNA in the long run5. The best title for the text may be ______.[A] DNA and Heredity[B] The Genetic Revolution[C] A Biomedical Revolution[D] How to Apply Genetic Technology词汇注释stuff 物质preamble 开端nook and cranny 排列potency 力量susceptible 易受感染的predisposition 易患病的体质1. They know that human DNA acts like a biological computer program some 3 billion bits long that spells out the instructions for making proteins， the basic building blocks of life.[简析] 本句话的主干是“They know that…”。

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2020 Text 3（英语⼆）⻢德⾥环保政策⾯临困境Text 3Madrid was haired as a public health last November when it rolled out ambitious restrictions on most polluting cars.Seven months and one election day later, a new conservative city council suspended enforcement of the clean air zone, a ﬁrst step toward its possible termination.Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida made opposition to the zone a centerpiece of his election campaign, despite its success in improving air quality.A judge has now overruled the city's decision to stop levying ﬁnes, ordering them restored.But with ahead, the zone's future looks uncertain at best.Madrid's back and forth on clean air is a pointed reminder of the limits to the patchwork city-by-city approach that characterizes efforts on air pollution across , Britain very much included.Among other weaknesses, the measures cities must employ when left to tackle dirty air on their own are politically controversial, and therefore vulnerable.⽂章三guiding light 去年 11 ⽉，当⻢德⾥对污染最严重的汽⻋推出雄⼼勃勃的限制措施时，其被誉为公共卫⽣的指路明灯。

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2020年在职研究生英语阅读理解模拟试题及答案(3)may be. That little word "like" has taken you away from crushed grapes into a world of your own imaginative making. Who knows, maybe the next time you buy wine, you'll think those pleasant thoughts when you see this brand of wine, and you'll buy it.How about the most famous "like" claim of all, "Winston tastes good like a cigarette should Ignoring the grammatical error here, you might want to know what this claim is saying.Whether a cigarette tastes good or bad is a subjective judgment because what tastes good to one person may well taste horrible to another. There are many people who say that all cigarettes taste terrible, other people who say only some cigarettes taste all right, and still others who say all cigarettes taste good.1. The word "like" in an ad often focuses the consumer's attention on ______.A. what the advertiser says about the productB. what magic the product really possessesC. why the advertiser promotes the productD. why the product is as good as promised2. The author suggests that language in ads should be understood ______.A. according to its dictionary definitionB. according to its contextsC. imaginativelyD. impartially3. To promote sales, advertisers often exploit consumers' ______.A. economic statusB. practical needC. emotional needD. social status4. Advertisers often use ambiguous language to ______.A. promise excellent qualityB. cash in on grammatical errorsC. appeal to consumers' rational judgmentsD. take advantage of consumers' imagination5. The best title for the passage would be ______.A. The Magic of "Like" in AdvertisingB. The Promise of "Like" in AdvertisingC. The Definition of "Like" in AdvertisingD. The Application of "Like" in Advertising答案：1. A。