四川省成都市2017英语二诊试题2017英语二诊答案
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishPeople have speculated for centuries about a future without work. Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again __1__ that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by __2__ . A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exclusive __3__ holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort, one __4__ by purposelessness: Without jobs to give their lives __5__ , people will simply become lazy and depressed. __6__ today´ s unemployed don´t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for __7__ Americans. Also, some research suggests that the __8__ for rising rates of mortality, mental-health problems, and addicting __9__ poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many __10__ the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn´ t __11__ follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the __12__ of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the __13__ of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could __14__ strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today, the __15__ of work may be a bit overblown. "Many jobs are boring, degrading, unhealthy, and a waste of human potential, " says John Danaher, a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days, because leisure time is relatively __16__ for most workers, people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional __17__ of their jobs. "When I come home from a hard day´ s work, I often feel __18__ ," Danaher says, adding, "In a world in which I don ´ t have to work, I might feel rather different"—perhaps different enough to throw himself __19__ a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for __20__ matters.第1题A.boastingB.denyingC.warningD.ensuring第2题A.inequalityB.instabilityC.unreliabilityD.uncertainty第3题A.policyB.guidelineC.resolutionD.prediction第4题A.characterizedC.balancedD.measured第5题A.wisdomB.meaningC.gloryD.freedom第6题A.InsteadB.IndeedC.ThusD.Nevertheless 第7题A.richB.urbanC.workingcated第8题A.explanationB.requirementpensationD.substitute第9题A.underB.beyondC.alongsideD.among第10题A.leave behindB.make upC.worry aboutD.set aside第11题A.statisticallyB.occasionallyC.necessarilyD.economically 第12题A.chancesB.downsidesC.benefitsD.principles第13题B.heightC.faceD.course第14题A.disturbB.restoreC.excludeD.yield第15题A.modelB.practiceC.virtueD.hardship第16题A.trickyB.lengthyC.mysteriousD.scarce第17题A.demandsB.standardsC.qualitiesD.threats第18题A.ignoredB.tiredC.confusedD.starved第19题A.offB.againstC.behindD.into第20题A.technologicalB.professionalcationalD.interpersonal下一题(21~25/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley´ s world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where London´ s Olympic "legacy" is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympiad would be in London. Planning documents pledged that the great legacy of the Games would be to level a nation of sport lovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run—up to 2012—but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failed to "inspire a generation". The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkun is not a race but a time trial; Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim was mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved in the planning of such a fundamentally "grassroots" , concept as community sports associations. If there is a role for government , it should really be getting involved in providing common goods—making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the conditions for sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.第21题According to Paragraph 1, Parkrun has____.A.gained great popularityB.created many jobsC.strengthened community tiesD.become an official festival第22题The author believes that London´ s Olympic "legacy" has failed to____.A.boost population growthB.promote sport participationC.improve the city´ s imageD.increase sport hours in schools第23题Parkrun is different from Olympic games in that it____.A.aims at discovering talentsB.focuses on mass competitionC.does not emphasize elitismD.does not attract first-timers第24题With regard to mass sport, the author holds that governments should____.anize "grassroots" sports eventsB.supervise local sports associationsC.increase funds for sports clubsD.invest in public sports facilities第25题The author´ s attitude to what UK governments have done for sports is____.A.tolerantB.criticalC.uncertainD.sympathetic上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)With so much focus on children´ s use of screens, it´ s easy for parents to forget about their own screen use. "Teck is designed to really suck on you in," says Jenny Radesky in her study of digital play, " and digital products are there to promote maximal engagement. It makes it hard to disengage, and leads to a lot of bleed-over into the family routine. "Radesky has studied the use of mobile phones and tablets at mealtimes by giving mother-child pairs a food-testing exercise. She found that mothers who used devices during the exercise started 20 percent fewer verbal and 39 percent fewer nonverbal interactions with their children. During a separate observation, she saw that phones became a source of tension in the family. Parents would be looking at their emails while the children would be making excited bids for their attention.Infants are wired to look at parents´ faces to try to understand their world, and if those faces are blank and unresponsive—as they often are when absorbed in a device—it can be extremely disconcerting for the children. Radesky cites the " still face experiment" devised by developmental psychologist Ed Tronick in the 1970s. In it, a mother is asked to interact with her child in a normal way before putting on a blank expression and not giving them any visual social feedback; The child becomes increasingly distressed as she tries to capture her mother´s attention. "Parents don´t have to be exquisitely parents at all times, but there needs to be a balance and parents need to be responsive and sensitive to a child´s verbal or nonverbal expressions of an emotional need," says Radesky.On the other hand, Tronick himself is concerned that the worries about kids´ use of screens are born out of an " oppressive ideology that demands that parents should always be interacting" with their children: " It´ s based on a somewhat fantasized, very white, very upper-middle-class ideology that says if you´ re failing to expose your child to 30,000 words you are neglecting them. " Tronick believes that just because a child isn´ t learning from the screen doesn´ t mean there´ s no value to it— particularly if it gives parents time to have a shower, do housework or simplyhave a break from their child. Parents, he says, can get a lot out of using their devices to speak to a friend or get some work out of the way. This can make them feel happier, which let them be more available to their child the rest of the time.第26题According to Jenny Radesky, digital products are designed to____.A.simplify routine mattersB.absorb user attentionC.better interpersonal relationsD.increase work efficiency第27题Radesky´ s food-testing exercise shows that mothers´ use of devices____.A.takes away babies´ appetiteB.distracts children´ s attentionC.slows down babies´ verbal developmentD.reduces mother-child communication第28题Radesky´ s cites the "still face experiment" to show that____.A.it is easy for children to get used to blank expressionsB.verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchangeC.children are insensitive to changes in their parents´ moodD.parents need to respond to children´ s emotional needs第29题The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to_____,A.protect kids from exposure to wild fantasiesB.teach their kids at least 30,000 words a yearC.ensure constant interaction with their childrenD.remain concerned about kid´ s use of screens第30题According to Tronick, kid´ s use of screens may____.A.give their parents some free timeB.make their parents more creativeC.help them with their homeworkD.help them become more attentive上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Today, widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year. After all, if everyone you know is going to college in the fall, it seems silly to stay back a year, doesn´ t it? And after going to school for 12 years, it doesn´ t feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn´ t academic.But while this may be true, it´ s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years. There´ salways a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated " race to the finish line," whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or lucrative career. But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits—in fact, it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not. Rather than pulling students back, a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence, new responsibilities and environmental changes—all things that first-year students often struggle with the most. Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you´ re not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests, then consider its financial impact on future academic choices. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once. This isn´t surprising, considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications, but switching to another after taking college classes. It´s not necessarily a bad thing, but depending on the school, it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game. At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department. Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.第31题One of the reasons for high-school graduates not taking a gap year is that____.A.they think it academically misleadingB.they have a lot of fun to expect in collegeC.it feels strange to do differently from othersD.it seems worthless to take off-campus courses .第32题Studies from the US and Australia imply that taking a gap year helps____.A.keep students from being unrealisticB.lower risks in choosing careersC.ease freshmen´ s financial burdensD.relieve freshmen of pressures第33题The word "acclimation"(Line 6, Para. 3)is closest in meaning to____.A.adaptationB.applicationC.motivationpetition第34题A gap year may save money for students by helping them____.A.avoid academic failuresB.establish long-term goalsC.switch to another collegeD.decide on the right major第35题The most suitable title for this text would be____.A.In Favor of the Gap YearB.The ABCs of the Gap YearC.The Gap Year Comes BackD.The Gap Year: A Dilemma上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Section ⅡReading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of wildfires is a national concern because of its impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.In 2015, the US Forest Service for the first time spent more than half of its $5.5 billion annual budget fighting fires—nearly double the percentage it spent on such efforts 20 years ago. In effect, fewer federal funds today are going towards the agency´ s other work—such as forest conservation, watershed and cultural resources management, and infrastructure upkeep—that affect the lives of all Americans.Another nationwide concern is whether public funds from other agencies are going into construction in fire prone districts. As Moritz puts it, how often are federal dollars building homes that are likely to be lost to a wildfire?" It´ s already a huge problem from a public expenditure perspective for the whole country," he says. We need to take a magnifying glass to that. Like, "Wait a minute, is this OK?" "Do we want instead to redirect those funds to concentrate on lower-hazard parts of the landscape?"Such a view would require a corresponding shift in the way US society today views fire, researchers say.For one thing, conversations about wildfires need to be more inclusive. Over the past decade, the focus has been on climate change—how the warming of the Earth from greenhouse gases is leading to conditions that worsen fires.While climate is a key element, Moritz says, it shouldn´ t come at the expense of the rest of the equation."The human systems and the landscapes we live on are linked, and the interactions go both ways," he says. Failing to recognize that, he notes, leads to "an overly simplified view of what the solutions might be. Our perception of the problem and of what the solution is becomes very limited".At the same time, people continue to treat fire as an event that needs to be wholly controlled and unleashed only out of necessity, says Professor Balch at the University of Colorado. But acknowledging fire´ s inevitable presence in human life is an attitude crucial to developing the laws, policies, and practices that make it as safe as possible, she says."We´ ve disconnected ourselves from living with fire," Balch says. "It is really important to understand and try and tease out what is the human connection with fire today. "第36题More frequent wildfires have become a national concern because in 2015 they____.A.exhausted unprecedented management effortsB.consumed a record-high percentage of budgetC.severely damaged the ecology of western statesD.caused a huge rise of infrastructure expenditure第37题Moritz calls for the use of "a magnifying glass" to____.A.raise more funds for fire prone areasB.avoid the redirection of federal moneyC.find wildfire-free parts of the landscapeD.guarantee safer spending of public funds第38题While admitting that climate is a key element, Moritz notes that____.A.public debates have not settled yetB.fire-fighting conditions are improvingC.other factors should not be overlookedD.a shift in the view of fire has taken place第39题The overly simplified view Moritz mentions is a result of failing to____.A.discover the fundamental makeup of natureB.explore the mechanism of the human systemsC.maximize the role of landscape in human lifeD.understand the interrelations of man and nature第40题Professor Balch points out that fire is something man should____.A.do away withe to terms withC.pay a price forD.keep away from上一题下一题(41~45/共5题)Part BDirections：Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraph (41-45).There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Make your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)The decline in American manufacturing is a common refrain, particularly from Donald Trump. " We don´ t make anything anymore," he told Fox News, while defending his own made-in-Mexico clothing line.Without question, manufacturing has taken a significant hit during recent decades, and further trade deals raise questions about whether new shocks could hit manufacturing.But there is also a different way to look at the data.Across the country, factory owners are now grappling with a new challenge: instead of having too many workers, they may end up with too few. Despite trade competition and outsourcing, American manufacturing still needs to replace tens of thousands of retiring boomersevery year. Millennials may not be that interested in taking their place, other industries are recruiting them with similar or better pay.For factory owners, it all adds up to stiff competition for workers—and upward pressure on wages. "They´re harder to find and they have job offers," says Jay Dunwell, president of Wolverine Coil Spring, a family-owned firm, " They may be coming[into the workforce], but they´ve been plucked by other industries that are also doing as well as manufacturing," Mr. Dunwell has begun bringing high school juniors to the factory so they can get exposed to its culture.At RoMan Manufacturing, a maker of electrical transformers and welding equipment that his father cofounded in 1980, Robert Roth keeps a close eye on the age of his nearly 200 workers, five are retiring this year. Mr. Roth has three community-college students enrolled in a work-placement program, with a starting wage of $ 13 an hour that rises to $ 17 after two years.At a worktable inside the transformer plant, young Jason Stenquist looks flustered by the copper coils he´ s trying to assemble and the arrival of two visitors. It´ s his first week on the job. Asked about his choice of career, he says at high school he considered medical school before switching to electrical engineering. "I love working with tools. I love creating," he says.But to win over these young workers, manufacturers have to clear another major hurdle: parents, who lived through the worst US economic downturn since the Great Depression, telling them to avoid the factory. Millennial "remember their father and mother both were laid off. They blame it on the manufacturing recession," says Birgit Klohs, chief executive of The Right Place, a business development agency for western Michigan.These concerns aren´ t misplaced; Employment in manufacturing has fallen from 17 million in 1970 to 12 million in 2015. When the recovery began, worker shortages first appeared in the high-skilled trades. Now shortages are appearing at the mid-skill levels." The gap is between the jobs that take no skills and those that require a lot of skill," says Rob Spohr, a business professor at Montcalm Community College. "There´ re enough people to fill the jobs at McDonalds and other places where you don´ t need to have much skill. It´ s that gap in between, and that´ s where the problem is. "Julie Parks of Grand Rapids Community points to another key to luring Millennials into manufacturing: a work/life balance. While their parents were content to work long hours, young people value flexibility. "Overtime is not attractive to this generation. They really want to live their lives," she says.[A]says that he switched to electrical engineering because he loves working with tools.[B]points out that there are enough people to fill the jobs that don´ t need much skill.[C]points out that the US doesn´t manufacture anything anymore.[D]believes that it is important to keep a close eye on the age of his workers.[E]says that for factory owners, workers are harder to find because of stiff competition.[F]points out that a work/life balance can attract young people into manufacturing.[G]says that the manufacturing recession is to blame for the lay—off the young people´ s parents.第41题Jay Dunwell ______第42题Jason Stenquist ______第43题Birgit Klohs ______第44题Rob Spohr ______第45题Julie Parks ______上一题下一题(1/1)Section II Reading Comprehension Part C第46题My dream has always been to work somewhere in an area between fashion and publishing. Two years before graduating from secondary school, I took a sewing and design course thinking that I would move on to a fashion design course. However, during that course I realised that I was not good enough in this area to compete with other creative personalities in the future, so I decided that it was not the right path for me. Before applying for university I told everyone that I would study journalism, because writing was, and still is, one of my favourite activities. But, to be absolutely honest, I said it, because I thought that fashion and me together was just a dream—I knew that no one could imagine me in the fashion industry at all! So I decided to look for some fashion-related courses that included writing. This is when I noticed the course " Fashion Media & Promotion". ____________上一题下一题(1/1)Part ADirections: Write a composition/letter of no less than 100 words on the following information.(10 points)第47题Suppose you are invited by Professor Williams to give a presentation about Chinese culture to a group of international students. Write a reply to(1)accept the invitation, and(2)introduce the key points of your presentation.You should write neatly on the ANWSER SHEET.Do not sign you own name at the end of the letter, use "Li Ming " instead.Do not write the address.(10 points)________________________上一题下一题(1/1)Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160 - 200 words based on the following information. (20 points)第48题Write an essay based on the following chart. In your essay,you should(1)interpret the chart, and(2)give your comments.You should write about 150 words neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)答案及解析(1~20/共20题)Section ⅠUse of EnglishPeople have speculated for centuries about a future without work. Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again __1__ that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by __2__ . A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exclusive __3__ holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort, one __4__ by purposelessness: Without jobs to give their lives __5__ , people will simply become lazy and depressed. __6__ today´ s unemployed don´t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for __7__ Americans. Also, some research suggests that the __8__ for rising rates of mortality, mental-health problems, and addicting __9__ poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many __10__ the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn´ t __11__ follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the __12__ of being unemployed in a society builton the concept of employment. In the __13__ of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could __14__ strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today, the __15__ of work may be a bit overblown. "Many jobs are boring, degrading, unhealthy, and a waste of human potential, " says John Danaher, a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days, because leisure time is relatively __16__ for most workers, people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional __17__ of their jobs. "When I come home from a hard day´ s work, I often feel __18__ ," Danaher says, adding, "In a world in which I don ´ t have to work, I might feel rather different"—perhaps different enough to throw himself __19__ a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for __20__ matters.第1题A.boastingB.denyingC.warningD.ensuring参考答案： C 您的答案：未作答答案解析：空格之后的宾语从句部分“technology is replacing human workers．”结合选项，应该选择warning。
2017年考研英语二真题及答案(完整版)
2017年考研英语二真题及答案(完整版)utomated labor。
but with a universal basic e provided by the government。
This would allow people to live comfortably without the need for work。
However。
critics argue that this would lead to a XXX.Another n of the future without work is one in which XXX taking care of menial tasks。
people would have more time to pursue their ns and interests。
This could lead to a society of artists。
thinkers。
and XXX.Regardless of the n。
XXX of work。
Jobs that were once considered secure and essential are now being automated。
and the trend is only expected to continue。
It is up to XXX are shared by all.In n。
the future without work is a complex and uncertain topic。
While it offers the potential for a more leisurely and fulfilling life。
it also poses challenges and risks。
It is up to us to shape this future and ensure that it is one that XXX.a better place。
2017考研英语(二)答案及解析
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析Section I Use of English试题精析1.[答案][C] warning考点：上下文语义理解解析：空格之后的宾语从句部分“technology is replacing human workers.”结合选项，应该选择warning。
其他三项[A] boasting [B] denying [D] ensuring均不符合此处的语境要求，故均排除。
2.[答案][A] inequality考点：上下文语义理解空格单词后面的句意看到了贫富对比，故作为上文对其进行概括关键应选择inequality。
3.[答案][D] prediction考点：时态判断空格之后的内容“holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort，”该定语从句是对空格词汇的修饰与说明，既然文中用到了will 这一个表示将来时态的助动词，故答案为prediction。
4.[答案][A] characterized考点：后置定语+ 固定搭配one 4 by purposelessness。
其他三项均不符合，故排除。
5.[答案][B] meaning考点：句间语义理解Without jobs to give their lives 5 ，people will simply become lazy and depressed.空格所在句后面的表述与空格前的内容属于并列关系，由逗号连接。
答案选择meaning。
[A] wisdom [C] glory [D] freedom 这些选项都表示褒义色彩和后面lazy、depressed 矛盾。
6.[答案][B] Indeed考点：上下文逻辑关系分析下四个选项可以看出并无体现因果关系故[A] Thus排除，另外instead，nevertheless 表示转折语意，但是上下文逻辑并无体现。
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析跨考教育英语教研室Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work.Today is no different，with academics，writers，and activists once again 1 that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by 2 . A few wealthy people will own all the capital，and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland..A different and not mutually exclusive 3 holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort，one 4 by purposelessness：Without jobs to give their lives 5 ，people will simply become lazy and depressed. 6 today’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression，double the rate for 7 Americans. Also，some research suggests that the 8 for rising rates of mortality，mental-health problems，and addicting9 poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many 10 the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn’t 11 follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the 12 of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the 13 of work，a society designed with other ends in mind could 14 strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today，the 15 of work may be a bit overblown. “Many jobs are boring，degrading，unhealthy，and a waste of human potential，” says John Danaher，a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days，because leisure time is relatively 16 for most workers，people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional 17 of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day’s work，I often feel 18 ，” Danaher says，adding，“In a world in which I don’t have to work，I might feel rather different”—perhaps different enough to throw himself 19 a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for 20 matters.1. [A] boasting [B] denying [C] warning [D] ensuring[答案][C] warning2. [A] inequality [B] instability [C] unreliability [D] uncertainty[答案][A] inequality3. [A] policy [B]guideline [C] resolution [D] prediction[答案][D] prediction4. [A] characterized [B]divided [C] balanced [D]measured[答案][A] characterized5. [A] wisdom [B] meaning [C] glory [D] freedom[答案][B] meaning6. [A] Instead [B] Indeed [C] Thus [D] Nevertheless[答案][B] Indeed7. [A] rich [B] urban [C]working [D] educated[答案][C] working8. [A] explanation [B] requirement [C] compensation [D] substitute[答案][A] explanation9. [A] under [B] beyond [C] alongside [D] among[答案][D] among10. [A] leave behind [B] make up [C] worry about [D] set aside[答案][C] worry about11. [A] statistically [B] occasionally [C] necessarily [D] economically[答案][C] necessarily12. [A] chances [B] downsides [C] benefits [D] principles[答案][B] downsides13. [A] absence [B] height [C] face [D] course[答案][A] absence14. [A] disturb [B] restore [C] exclude [D] yield[答案][D] yield15. [A] model [B] practice [C] virtue [D] hardship[答案][C] virtue16. [A] tricky [B] lengthy [C] mysterious [D] scarce[答案][D] scarce17. [A] demands [B] standards [C] qualities [D] threats[答案][A] demands18. [A] ignored [B] tired [C] confused [D] starved[答案][B] tired19. [A] off [B] against [C] behind [D] into[答案][D] into20. [A] technological [B] professional [C] educational [D] interpersonal [答案][B] professional试题精析[答案][C] warning考点：上下文语义理解解析：空格之后的宾语从句部分“technology is replacing human workers.”结合选项，应该选择warning。
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work.Today is no different，with academics，writers，and activists once again 1 that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by 2 . A few wealthy people will own all the capital，and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland..A different and not mutually exclusive 3 holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort，one 4 by purposelessness：Without jobs to give their lives 5 ，people will simply become lazy and depressed. 6 today’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression，double the rate for 7 Americans. Also，some research suggests that the 8 for rising rates of mortality，mental-health problems，and addicting9 poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many 10 the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn’t 11 follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the 12 of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the 13 of work，a society designed with other ends in mind could 14 strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today，the 15 of work may be a bit overblown. “Many jobs are boring，degrading，unhealthy，and a waste of human potential，” says John Danaher，a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days，because leisure time is relatively 16 for most workers，people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional 17 of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day’s work，I often feel 18 ，” Danaher says，adding，“In a world in which I don’t have to work，I might feel rather different”—perhaps different enough to throw himself 19 a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for 20 matters.1. [A] boasting [B] denying [C] warning [D] ensuring[答案][C] warning2. [A] inequality [B] instability [C] unreliability [D] uncertainty[答案][A] inequality3. [A] policy [B]guideline [C] resolution [D] prediction4. [A] characterized [B]divided [C] balanced [D]measured[答案][A] characterized5. [A] wisdom [B] meaning [C] glory [D] freedom[答案][B] meaning6. [A] Instead [B] Indeed [C] Thus [D] Nevertheless[答案][B] Indeed7. [A] rich [B] urban [C]working [D] educated[答案][C] working8. [A] explanation [B] requirement [C] compensation [D] substitute[答案][A] explanation9. [A] under [B] beyond [C] alongside [D] among[答案][D] among10. [A] leave behind [B] make up [C] worry about [D] set aside[答案][C] worry about11. [A] statistically [B] occasionally [C] necessarily [D] economically[答案][C] necessarily12. [A] chances [B] downsides [C] benefits [D] principles[答案][B] downsides13. [A] absence [B] height [C] face [D] course[答案][A] absence14. [A] disturb [B] restore [C] exclude [D] yield[答案][D] yield15. [A] model [B] practice [C] virtue [D] hardship[答案][C] virtue16. [A] tricky [B] lengthy [C] mysterious [D] scarce[答案][D] scarce17. [A] demands [B] standards [C] qualities [D] threats[答案][A] demands18. [A] ignored [B] tired [C] confused [D] starved[答案][B] tired19. [A] off [B] against [C] behind [D] into[答案][D] into20. [A] technological [B] professional [C] educational [D] interpersonal试题精析[答案][C] warning考点：上下文语义理解解析：空格之后的宾语从句部分“technology is replacing human workers.”结合选项，应该选择warning。
2017年考研英语二真题及答案解析
2017年考研英语二Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work.Today is no different， with academics， writers， and activists once again 1 that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by 2 . A few wealthy people will own all the capital，and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland..A different and not mutually exclusive 3 holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort， one 4 by purposelessness： Without jobs to give their lives 5 ， people will simply become lazy and depressed. 6 today’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression， double the rate for 7Americans. Also， some research suggests that the 8 for rising rates of mortality， mental-health problems， and addicting9 poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many 10 the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.B ut it doesn’t 11 follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the 12 of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the 13 of work， a society designed with other ends in mind could 14 strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today， the 15 of work may be a bit overblown. “Many jobs are boring， degrading， unhealthy， and a waste of human potential，” says John Danaher， a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days， because leisure time is relatively 16 for most workers， people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional 17 of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day’s work， I often feel 18 ，” Danaher says， adding，“In a world in which I don’t have to work，I might feel rather different”—perhaps different enough tothrow himself 19 a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for 20 matters.1. [A] boasting[B] denying[C] warning[D] ensuring2. [A] inequality[B] instability[C] unreliability[D] uncertainty3. [A] policy[B]guideline[C] resolution[D] prediction4. [A] characterized [B]divided[C]balanced[D]measured5. [A] wisdom[B] meaning[C] glory[D] freedom6. [A] Instead[B] Indeed[C] Thus[D] Nevertheless7. [A] rich[B] urban[C]working[D] educated8. [A] explanation[B] requirement[C] compensation[D] substitute9. [A] under[B] beyond[C] alongside[D] among10. [A] leave behind[B] make up[C] worry about[D] set aside11. [A] statistically[B] occasionally[C] necessarily[D] economically12. [A] chances[B] downsides[C] benefits[D] principles13. [A] absence[B] height[C] face[D] course14. [A] disturb[B] restore[C] exclude[D] yield15. [A] model[B] practice[C] virtue[D] hardship16. [A] tricky[B] lengthy[C] mysterious[D] scarce17. [A] demands[B] standards[C] qualities[D] threats18. [A] ignored[B] tired[C] confused[D] starved19. [A] off[B] against[C] behind[D] into20. [A] technological[B] professional[C] educational[D] interpersonalSection 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 the ANSWER SHEET. （40 points）Text 1Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley's world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where London's Olympic "legacy" is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympiad would be in London. Planning documents pledged that the great legacy of the Games would be to level a nation of sport lovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run－up to 2012－but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failedto "inspire a generation." The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim was mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved in the planning of such a fundamentally "grassroots", concept as community sports associations. If there is a role for government, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods－making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more toprovide the conditions for sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.21. According to Paragraph1, Parkrun has_____.A．gained great popularityB．created many jobsC．strengthened community tiesD．become an official festival22. The author believes that London's Olympic "legacy" has failed to_____.A．boost population growthB．promote sport participationC．improve the city's imageD．increase sport hours in schools23. Parkrun is different from Olympic games in thatit_____.A．aims at discovering talentsB．focuses on mass competitionC．does not emphasize elitismD．does not attract first-timers24.With regard to mass sport, the author holds that governments should_____.A．organize "grassroots" sports eventsB．supervise local sports associationsC．increase funds for sports clubsD．invest in public sports facilities25. The author's attitude to what UK governments have done for sports is_____.A．tolerantB．criticalC．uncertainD．sympatheticText 2With so much focus on children’s use of screens, it's easy for parents to forget about their own screen use. “Tech is designed to really suck on you in,” says Jenny Radesky in her study of digital play, "and digital products are there to promote maximal engagement. It makes it hard to disengage, and leads to a lot of bleed-over into the family routine.”Radesky has studied the use of mobile phones and tablets at mealtimes by giving mother-child pairs a food-testing exercise. She found that mothers who sued devices during the exercise started 20 percent fewer verbal and 39 percent fewer nonverbal interactions with their children. During a separate observation, she saw that phones became a source of tension in the family. Parents would be looking at their emails while the children would be making excited bids for their attention.Infants are wired to look at parents’ faces to try to understand their world, and if those faces are blank and unresponsive—as they often are when absorbed in a device－it can be extremely disconcerting foe the children. Radesky cites the “still face experiment” devised by developmental psychologist Ed Tronick in the 1970s. In it, a mother is asked to interact with her child in a normal way before putting ona blank expression and not giving them any visual social feedback; The child becomes increasingly distressed as she tries to capture her mother’s attention. "Parents don't have to be exquisitely parents at all times, but there needs to be a balance and parents need to be responsive and sensitive to a child’s verbal or nonverbal expressi ons of an emotional need," says Radesky.On the other hand, Tronick himself is concerned that the worries about kids' use of screens are born out of an “oppressive ideology that demands that parents should always be interacting” with their children: “It’s based on a somewhat fantasized, very white, very upper-middle-class ideology that says if you’re failing to expose your child to 30,000 words you are neglecting them.” Tronick believes that just because a child isn’t learning from the screen doesn’t mean t here’s no value to it－particularly if it gives parents time to have a shower, do housework or simply have a break from their child. Parents, he says, can get a lot out of using their devices to speak to a friend or get some work out of the way. This can make them feel happier, which lets then be more available to their child the rest of the time.26. According to Jenny Radesky, digital products are designed to ______.A．simplify routine mattersB．absorb user attentionC．better interpersonal relationsD．increase work efficiency27. Radesky’s food-testing exercise shows that mothers’ use of devices ______.A．takes away babies’ appetiteB．distracts children’s attentionC．slows down babies’ verbal developmentD．reduces mother-child communication28. Radesky’s cites the “still face experiment” to show that _______.A．it is easy for children to get used to blank expressions B．verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchangeC．children are insensitive to changes in their parents’ moodD．parents need to respond to children's emotional needs29. The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to_______.A．protect kids from exposure to wild fantasiesB．teach their kids at least 30,000 words a yearC．ensure constant interaction with their childrenD．remain concerned about kid's use of screens30. According to Tronick, kid’s use of screens may_______.A．give their parents some free timeB．make their parents more creativeC．help them with their homeworkD．help them become more attentiveText 3Today, widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year. After all, if everyone you know is going to college in the fall, it seems silly to stay back a year, doesn't it? And after going to school for 12 years, it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true, it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years. There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated “race to the finish line,” whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or lucrative career. But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits －in fact, it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not. Rather than pulling students back, a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence, new responsibilities and environmental changes－all things that first-year students often strugglewith the most. Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests, then consider its financial impact on future academic choices. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once. This isn’t surprising, considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications, but switching to another after taking college classes. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but depending on the school, it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game. At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department. Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.31. One of the reasons for high-school graduates not takinga gap year is that_____.A．they think it academically misleadingB．they have a lot of fun to expect in collegeC．it feels strange to do differently from othersD．it seems worthless to take off-campus courses32. Studies from the US and Australia imply that taking a gap year helps_____.A．keep students from being unrealisticB．lower risks in choosing careersC．ease freshmen’s financial burdensD．relieve freshmen of pressures33. The word “acclimation”（Line 8, Para. 3） is closest in meaning to_____.A．adaptationB．applicationC．motivationD．competition34. A gap year may save money for students by helping them_____.A．avoid academic failuresB．establish long-term goalsC．switch to another collegeD．decide on the right major35. The most suitable title for this text would be_____.A．In Favor of the Gap YearB．The ABCs of the Gap YearC．The Gap Year Comes BackD．The Gap Year: A DilemmaText 4Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of wildfires is a national concern because of its impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.In 2015, the US Forest Service for the first time spent more than half of its $5.5 billion annual budget fighting fires－nearly double the percentage it spent on such efforts 20 years ago. In effect, fewer federal funds today are going towards the agency's other work－such as forest conservation, watershed and cultural resources management, and infrastructure upkeep －that affect the lives of all Americans.Another nationwide concern is whether public funds from other agencies are going into construction in fire-prone districts. As Moritz puts it, how often are federal dollars building homes that are likely to be lost to a wildfire?“It’s already a huge problem from a public expenditure perspective for the whole country,” he says. We need to take a magnifying glass to that. Like, “Wait a minute, is this OK?”“Do we want instead to redirect those funds to concentrate on lower-hazard parts of the landscape?”Such a view would require a corresponding shift in the way US society today views fire, researchers say.For one thing, conversations about wildfires need to be more inclusive. Over the past decade, the focus has been onclimate change－how the warming of the Earth from greenhouse gases is leading to conditions that worsen fires.While climate is a key element, Moritz says, it shouldn’t come at the expense of the rest of the equation.“The human systems and the landscapes we live on are linked, and the interactions go both ways," he says. Failing to recognize that, he notes, leads to "an overly simplified view of what the solutions might be. Our perception of the problem and of what the solution is becomes very limited.”At the same time, people continue to treat fire as an event that needs to be wholly controlled and unleashed only out of necessity, says Professor Balch at the University of Colorado. But acknowledging fire's inevitable presence in human life is an attitude crucial to developing the laws, policies, and practices that make it as safe as possible, she says.“We’ve disconnected ourselves from living with fire,” Balch says. “It is really important to understand and try and tease out what is the human connection with fire today.”36. More frequent wildfires have become a national concern because in 2015 they_____.A．exhausted unprecedented management effortsB．consumed a record-high percentage of budgetC．severely damaged the ecology of western statesD．caused a huge rise of infrastructure expenditure37. Moritz calls for the use of "a magnifying glass" to _____.A．raise more funds for fire-prone areasB．avoid the redirection of federal moneyC．find wildfire-free parts of the landscapeD．guarantee safer spending of public funds38. While admitting that climate is a key element, Moritz notes that _____.A．public debates have not settled yetB．fire-fighting conditions are improvingC．other factors should not be overlookedD．a shift in the view of fire has taken place39. The overly simplified view Moritz mentions is a result of failing to _____.A．discover the fundamental makeup of natureB．explore the mechanism of the human systemsC．maximize the role of landscape in human lifeD．understand the interrelations of man and nature40. Professor Balch points out that fire is something man should _____.A．do away withB．come to terms withC．pay a price forD．keep away fromPart BDirections：Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the rightcolumn. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. （10 points）The decline in American manufacturing is a common refrain, particularly from Donald Trump. "We don't make anything anymore," he told Fox News, while defending his ownmade-in-Mexico clothing line.Without question, manufacturing has taken a significant hit during recent decades, and further trade deals raise questions about whether new shocks could hit manufacturing.But there is also a different way to look at the data.Across the country, factory owners are now grappling with a new challenge: instead of having too many workers, they may end up with too few. Despite trade competition and outsourcing, American manufacturing still needs to replace tens of thousands of retiring boomers every years. Millennials may not be that interested in taking their place, other industries are recruiting them with similar or better pay.For factory owners, it all adds up to stiff competition for workers－and upward pressure on wages. "They're harder to find and they have job offers," says Jay Dunwell, president of Wolverine Coil Spring, a family-owned firm, "They may be coming[into the workforce], but they've been plucked by other industries that are also doing an well as manufacturing," Mr. Dunwell has begun bringing high school juniors to the factory so they can get exposed to its culture.At RoMan Manufacturing, a maker of electrical transformers and welding equipment that his father cofounded in 1980, Robert Roth keep a close eye on the age of his nearly 200 workers, five are retiring this year. Mr. Roth has three community-college students enrolled in a work-placement program, with a starting wage of $13 an hour that rises to $17 after two years.At a worktable inside the transformer plant, young Jason Stenquist looks flustered by the copper coils he's trying to assemble and the arrival of two visitors. It's his first week on the job. Asked about his choice of career, he says at high school he considered medical school before switching to electrical engineering. "I love working with tools. I love creating." he says.But to win over these young workers, manufacturers have to clear another major hurdle: parents, who lived through the worst US economic downturn since the Great Depression, telling them to avoid the factory. Millennials "remember their fatherand mother both were laid off. They blame it on the manufacturing recession," says Birgit Klohs, chief executive of The Right Place, a business development agency for western Michigan.These concerns aren't misplaced: Employment in manufacturing has fallen from 17 million in 1970 to 12 million in 2013. When the recovery began, worker shortages first appeared in the high-skilled trades. Now shortages are appearing at the mid-skill levels."The gap is between the jobs that take to skills and those that require a lot of skill," says Rob Spohr, a business professor at Montcalm Community College. "There're enough people to fill the jobs at McDonalds and other places where you don't need to have much skill. It's that gap in between, and that's where the problem is."Julie Parks of Grand Rapids Community points to another key to luring Millennials into manufacturing: a work/life balance. While their parents were content to work long hours, young people value flexibility. "Overtime is not attractive to this generation. They really want to live their lives," she says.Section III TranslationDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)46. My dream has always been to work somewhere in an area between fashion and publishing. Two years before graduating from secondary school, I took a sewing and design course thinking that I would move on to a fashion design course.However, during that course I realised that I was not good enough in this area to compete with other creative personalities in the future, so I decided that it was not the right path for me. Before applying for university I told everyone that I would study journalism, because writing was, and still is, one of my favourite activities. But, to be absolutely honest, I said it, because I thought that fashion and me together was just a dream - I knew that no one, apart from myself, could imagine me in the fashion industry at all!Section IV WritingPart A51 Directions:Suppose you are invited by Professor Williams to give a presentation about Chinese culture to a group of international students. Write a reply to1）Accept the invitation, and2）Introduce the key points of your presentation.You should write neatly on the ANWSER SHEET.Do not sign you own name at the end of the letter, use “Li Ming ” instead.Do not write the address .(10 points)52. Directions:Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)You should1) interpret the chart, and2) give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15points)参考答案1. C 空格之后的宾语从句部分“technology is replacing human workers.”结合选项，应该选择warning。
2017年4月英语二试题及答案
2017年4月自考英语二(00015)试题及答案英语(二)试卷(课程代码00015)选择题区第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题,每题1分,共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。
在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight. I was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless I couldn't change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OKThat night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. I'm here to tell you that it's very important. It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. I'm kinder to others around me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I don' t have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We can't change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action Really feel the happiness that something or someone with in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you're thankful for.1. I was unhappy with my life three years ago.A. TrueB. False C Not Given2. I drank every day and couldn't stop it.A. TrueB. False C Not Given3. I was unable to support my familyA. TrueB. False C Not Given4. One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.A. TrueB. False C Not Given5. Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadaysA. TrueB. False C Not Given6. Now I have a closer relationship with my wifeA. TrueB. False C Not Given7. I am now more strict with my kidsA. TrueB. False C Not Given8. I like making friends with people around meA. TrueB. False C Not Givenw try to see the good in othersA. TrueB. False C Not Given10. A small action doesn't work to change one' s bad habit.A. TrueB. False C Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第11~15题,每题2分,共10分阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、c、D)中选出1个最佳选项,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑Dog trainingDog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what he's doing: it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a "quick fix"--it is an ongoing process.Dog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to lean to communicate with your dogTraining your dog to "sit " is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say "sit As the dog sits, say "sit" again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a "sit" position in order to reach the food.Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, and give the command "fetch". As he starts to run towards it yell "fetch" again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dog s teeth or injure the dog.A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands, so "stay " is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, which will be the subject of another article.Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over. Training your dog continues throughout your dog's life.11.what does the author say about dog training?A. It requires professional guidance.B. It is necessary for every dog.C. It gives dogs good exercise.D. It is an easy job for trainers.12. What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do?A. Learn to communicate with dogsB. Give dogs timely encouragement.C. Create right circumstances for dogs.D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.13. Dog trainers usually train their dogs first toA. jumpB. stayC. fetchD. sit14. To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with aA. stickB. ballC. treatD. trick15. Many dog owners tend to think that dog trainingA. can be dangerous B costs much moneyC. takes a short time D can be very tiring非选择题区第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题,每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第①~⑤段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。
2017真题-英语二-（解析版）
2017真题-英语⼆-（解析版）2017年全国硕⼠研究⽣⼊学统⼀考试英语(⼆)真题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work.Today is no different,with academics,writers,and activists once again_1_that technology be replacing human workers.Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by_2_.A few wealthy people will own all the capital,and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exclusive_3_holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort,one_4_by purposelessness:Without jobs to give their lives_5_,people will simply become lazy and depressed._6_,today's unemployed don't seem to be having a great time.One Gallup poll found that20percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for_7_Americans.Also,some research suggests that the_8_for rising rates of mortality,mental-health problems,and addicting_9_poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs.Perhaps this is why many__10_the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn't__11__follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease.Such visions are based on the__12__of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment.In the__13__of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could__14__strikingly different circumstanced for the future of labor andleisure.Today,the__15__of work may be a bit overblown."Many jobs are boring,degrading,unhealthy,and a waste of human potential,"says John Danaher,a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days,because leisure time is relatively__16__for most workers,people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional__17__of their jobs."When I come home from a hard day's work,I often feel__18__,"Danaher says, adding,"In a world in which I don't have to work,I might feel rather different"—perhaps different enough to throwhimself__19__a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for__20__matters.1.[A]boasting[B]denying[C]warning[D]ensuring动词词义辨析。
2017年考研英语二(带答案)
2017年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（二）Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work .Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again 1 that technology be replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by 2 . A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exclusive 3 holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort, one 4 by purposelessness: Without jobs to give their lives 5 , people will simply become lazy and depressed. 6 , today’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for 7 Americans. Also, some research suggests that the 8 for rising rates of mortality, mental-health problems, and addicting 9 poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many 10 the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn’t 11 follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the 12 of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the 13 of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could 14 strikingly different circumstanced for the future of labor and leisure. Today, the 15 of work may be a bit overblown.“Many jobs are boring, degrading, unhealthy, and a waste of human potential,” says John Danaher, a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days, because leisure time is relatively 16 for most workers, people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional 17 of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day’s work, I often feel 18 ,” Danaher says, adding, “In a world in which I don’t have to work, I might feel rather different”—perhaps different enough to throw himself 19 a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for 20 matters.1．[A] boasting [B] denying [C] warning [D] ensuring【答案】[C] warning2．[A] inequality [B] instability [C] unreliability [D] uncertainty 【答案】[A] inequality3．[A] policy [B]guideline [C] resolution [D] prediction 【答案】[D] prediction4．[A] characterized [B]divided [C] balanced [D]measured【答案】[A] characterized5．[A] wisdom [B] meaning [C] glory [D] freedom【答案】[B] meaning6．[A] Instead [B] Indeed [C] Thus [D] Nevertheless 【答案】[B] Indeed7．[A] rich [B] urban [C]working [D] educated 【答案】[C] working8．[A] explanation [B] requirement [C] compensation [D] substitute 【答案】[A] explanation9．[A] under [B] beyond [C] alongside [D] among 【答案】[D] among10．[A] leave behind [B] make up [C] worry about [D] set aside 【答案】[C] worry about11．[A] statistically [B] occasionally [C] necessarily [D] economically 【答案】[C] necessarily12．[A] chances [B] downsides [C] benefits [D] principles 【答案】[B] downsides13．[A] absence [B] height [C] face [D] course 【答案】[A] absence14．[A] disturb [B] restore [C] exclude [D] yield 【答案】[D] yield15．[A] model [B] practice [C] virtue [D] hardship 【答案】[C] virtue16．[A] tricky [B] lengthy [C] mysterious [D] scarce 【答案】[D] scarce17．[A] demands [B] standards [C] qualities [D] threats 【答案】[A] demands18．[A] ignored [B] tired [C] confused [D] starved 【答案】[B] tired19．[A] off [B] against [C] behind [D] into 【答案】[D] into20．[A] technological [B] professional [C] educational [D] interpersonal 【答案】[B] professionalSection 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 the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley’s world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where London’s Olympic “legacy” is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympiad would be in London. Planning documents pledged that the great legacy of the Games would be to level a nation of sport lovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run —up to 2012—but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failed to “inspire a generation.” The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim was mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved in the planning of such a fundamentally “grassroots”, concept as community sports associations. If there is a role forgovernment, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods—making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the conditions for sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.21. According to Paragraph1, Parkrun has .[A] gained great popularity[B] created many jobs[C] strengthened community ties[D] become an official festival【答案】[A] gained great popularity22. The author believes that London’s Olympic“legacy” has failed to .[A] boost population growth[B] promote sport participation[C] improve the city’s image[D] increase sport hours in schools【答案】[B] promote sport participation23. Parkrun is different from Olympic games in that it .[A] aims at discovering talents[B] focuses on mass competition[C] does not emphasize elitism[D] does not attract first-timers【答案】[C] does not emphasize elitism24. With regard to mass sport, the author holds that governments should .[A] organize “grassroots” sports events[B] supervise local sports associations[C] increase funds for sports clubs[D] invest in public sports facilities【答案】[D] invest in public sports facilities25. The author’s attitude to what UK governments have done for sports is .[A] tolerant[B] critical[C] uncertain[D] sympathetic【答案】[B] criticalText 2With so much focus on children’s use of screens, it’s easy for parents to forget about their own screen use. “Tech is designed to really suck on you in,” says Jenny Radesky in her study of digital play, “and digital products are there to promote maximal engagement. It makes it hard to disengage, and leads to a lot of bleed-over into the family routine. ”Radesky has studied the use of mobile phones and tablets at mealtimes by giving mother-child pairs a food-testing exercise. She found that mothers who sued devices during the exercise started 20 percent fewer verbal and 39 percent fewer nonverbal interactions with their children. During a separate observation, she saw that phones became a source of tension in the family. Parents would be looking at their emails while the children would be making excited bids for their attention.Infants are wired to look at parents’ faces to try to understand their world, and if those faces are blank and unresponsive—as they often are when absorbed in a device—it can be extremely disconcerting foe the children. Radesky cites the “still face experiment” devised by developmental psychologist Ed Tronick in the 1970s. In it, a mother is asked to interact with her child in a normal way before putting on a blank expression and not giving them any visual social feedback; The child becomes increasingly distressed as she tries to capture her mother’s attention. “Parents don’t have to be exquisitely parents at all times, but there needs to be a balance and parents need to be responsive and sensitive to a child’s verbal or nonverbal expressions of an emotional need,” says Radesky.On the other hand, Tronick himself is concerned that the worries about kids’ use of screens are born out of an “oppressive ideology that demands that parents should always be interacting” with their children: “It’s based on a somewhat fantasized, very white, very upper-middle-class ideology that says if you’re failing to expose your child to 30,000 words you are neglecting them.” Tronick believes that just because a child isn’t learning from the screen doesn’t mean there’s no value to it—particularly if it gives parents time to have a shower, do housework or simply have a break from their child. Parents, he says, can get a lot out of using their devices to speak to a friend or get some work out of the way. This can make them feel happier, which lets then be more available to their child the rest of the time.26. According to Jenny Radesky, digital products are designed to ______.[A] simplify routine matters[B] absorb user attention[C] better interpersonal relations[D] increase work efficiency【答案】[B] absorb user attention27. Radesky’s food-testing exercise shows that mothers’ use of devices ______.[A] takes away babies’ appetite[B] distracts children’s attention[C] slows down babies’ verbal development[D] reduces mother-child communication【答案】[D] reduces mother-child communication28. Radesky’s cites the “still face experiment” to show that _______.[A] it is easy for children to get used to blank expressions[B] verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchange[C] children are insensitive to changes in their parents’ mood[D] parents need to respond to children’s emotional needs【答案】[D] parents need to respond to children’s emotional needs29. The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to_______.[A] protect kids from exposure to wild fantasies[B] teach their kids at least 30,000 words a year[C] ensure constant interaction with their children[D] remain concerned about kid’s use of screens【答案】[C] ensure constant interaction with their children30. According to Tronick, kid’s use of screens may_______.[A] give their parents some free time[B] make their parents more creative[C] help them with their homework[D] help them become more attentive【答案】[A] give their parents some free timeText 3Today, widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year. After all, if everyone you know is going to college in the fall, it seems silly to stay back a year, doesn’t it? And after going to school for 12 years, it doesn’t feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true, it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years. There’s always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated “race to the finish line,” whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or lucrative career. But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits—in fact, it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not. Rather than pulling students back, a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence, new responsibilities and environmental changes—all things that first-year students often struggle with the most. Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you’re not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests, then consider its financial impact on future academic choices. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once. This isn’t surprising, considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications, but switching to another after taking college classes. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but depending on the school, it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game.At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department. Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.31. One of the reasons for high-school graduates not taking a gap year is that .[A] they think it academically misleading[B] they have a lot of fun to expect in college[C] it feels strange to do differently from others[D] it seems worthless to take off-campus courses【答案】[C] it feels strange to do differently from others32. Studies from the US and Australia imply that taking a gap year helps .[A] keep students from being unrealistic[B] lower risks in choosing careers[C] ease freshmen’s financial burdens[D] relieve freshmen of pressures【答案】[D] relieve freshmen of pressures33. The word “acclimation” (Line 8, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to .[A] adaptation[B] application[C] motivation[D] competition【答案】[A] adaptation34. A gap year may save money for students by helping them .[A] avoid academic failures[B] establish long-term goals[C] switch to another college[D] decide on the right major【答案】[D] decide on the right major35. The most suitable title for this text would be .[A] In Favor of the Gap Year[B] The ABCs of the Gap Year[C] The Gap Year Comes Back[D] The Gap Year: A Dilemma【答案】[A] In Favor of the Gap YearText 4Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of wildfires is a national concern because of its impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.In 2015, the US Forest Service for the first time spent more than half of its $5.5 billion annual budget fighting fires—nearly double the percentage it spent on such efforts 20 years ago. In effect, fewer federal funds today are going towards the agency’s other work—such as forest conservation, watershed and cultural resources management, and infrastructure upkeep—that affect the lives of all Americans.Another nationwide concern is whether public funds from other agencies are going into construction in fire-prone districts. As Moritz puts it, how often are federal dollars building homes that are likely to be lost to a wildfire?“It’s already a huge problem from a public expenditure perspective for the whole country,” he says.” We need to take a magnifying glass to that. Like, “Wait a minute, is this OK?” “Do we want instead to redirect those funds to concentrate on lower-hazard parts of the landscape?”Such a view would require a corresponding shift in the way US society today views fire, researchers say.For one thing, conversations about wildfires need to be more inclusive. Over the past decade, the focus has been on climate change—how the warming of the Earth from greenhouse gases is leading to conditions that worsen fires.While climate is a key element, Moritz says, it shouldn’t come at the expense of the rest of the equation.“The human systems and the landscapes we live on are linked, and the interactions go both ways,” he says. Failing to recognize that, he notes, leads to “an overly simplified view of what the solutions might be. Our perception of the problem and of what the solution is becomes very limited.”At the same time, people continue to treat fire as an event that needs to be wholly controlled and unleashed only out of necessity, says Professor Balch at the University of Colorado. But acknowledging fire’s inevitable presence in human life is an attitude crucial to developing the laws, policies, and practices that make it as safe as possible, she says.“We’ve disconnected ourselves from living with fire,” Balch says. “It is really important to understand and try and tease out what is the human connection with fire today.”36. More frequent wildfires have become a national concern because in 2015 they .[A] exhausted unprecedented management efforts[B] consumed a record-high percentage of budget[C] severely damaged the ecology of western states[D] caused a huge rise of infrastructure expenditure【答案】[B] consumed a record-high percentage of budget37. Moritz calls for the use of “a magnifying glass” to .[A] raise more funds for fire-prone areas[B] avoid the redirection of federal money[C] find wildfire-free parts of the landscape[D] guarantee safer spending of public funds【答案】[D] guarantee safer spending of public funds38. While admitting that climate is a key element, Moritz notes that .[A] public debates have not settled yet[B] fire-fighting conditions are improving[C] other factors should not be overlooked[D] a shift in the view of fire has taken place【答案】[C] other factors should not be overlooked39. The overly simplified view Moritz mentions is a result of failing to .[A] discover the fundamental makeup of nature[B] explore the mechanism of the human systems[C] maximize the role of landscape in human life[D] understand the interrelations of man and nature【答案】[D] understand the interrelations of man and nature40. Professor Balch points out that fire is something man should .[A] do away with[B] come to terms with[C] pay a price for[D] keep away from【答案】[B] come to terms withPart BDirections:Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)The decline in American manufacturing is a common refrain, particularly from Donald Trump. “We don’t make anything anymore,” he told Fox News, while defending his own made-in-Mexico clothing line.Without question, manufacturing has taken a significant hit during recent decades, and further trade deals raise questions about whether new shocks could hit manufacturing.But there is also a different way to look at the data.Across the country, factory owners are now grappling with a new challenge: instead of having too many workers, they may end up with too few. Despite trade competition and outsourcing, American manufacturing still needs to replace tens of thousands of retiring boomers every years. Millennials may not be that interested in taking their place, other industries are recruiting them with similar or better pay.For factory owners, it all adds up to stiff competition for workers—and upward pressure on wages. “They’re harder to find and they have job offers,” says Jay Dunwell, president of Wolverine Coil Spring, a family-owned firm, “They may be coming [into the workforce], but they’ve been plucked by other industries that are also doing an well as manufacturing,” Mr. Dunwell has begun bringing high school juniors to the factory so they can get exposed to its culture.At RoMan Manufacturing, a maker of electrical transformers and welding equipment that his father cofounded in 1980, Robert Roth keep a close eye on the age of his nearly 200 workers, five are retiring this year. Mr. Roth has three community-college students enrolled in a work-placement program, with a starting wage of $13 an hour that rises to $17 after two years.At a worktable inside the transformer plant, young Jason Stenquist looks flustered by the copper coils he’s trying to assemble and the arrival of two visitors. It’s his first week on the job. Asked about his choice of career, he says at high school he considered medical school beforeswitching to electrical engineering. “I love working with tools. I love creating.” he says.But to win over these young workers, manufacturers have to clear another major hurdle: parents, who lived through the worst US economic downturn since the Great Depression, telling them to avoid the factory. Millennials “remember their father and mother both were laid off. They blame it on the manufacturing recession,” says Birgit Klohs, chief executive of The Right Place, a business development agency for western Michigan.These concerns aren’t misplaced: Employment in manufacturing has fallen from 17 million in 1970 to 12 million in 2013. When the recovery began, worker shortages first appeared in the high-skilled trades. Now shortages are appearing at the mid-skill levels.“The gap is between the jobs that take to skills and those that require a lot of skill,” says Rob Spohr, a business professor at Montcalm Community College. “There’re enough people to fill the jobs at McDonalds and other places where you don’t need to have much skill. It’s that gap in between, and that’s where the problem is. ”Julie Parks of Grand Rapids Community points to another key to luring Millennials into manufacturing: a work/life balance. While their parents were content to work long hours, young people value flexibility. “Overtime is not attractive to this generation. They really want to live their lives,” she says.[A] says that he switched to electrical engineering because heloves working with tools.41. Jay Deuwell [B] points out that there are enough people to fill the jobs thatdon’t need much skill.42. Jason Stenquist [C] points out that the US doesn’t manufacture anything anymore.43. Birgit Klohs [D] believes that it is important to keep a close eye on the age ofhis workers.44. Rob Spohr [E] says that for factory owners, workers are harder to findbecause of stiff competition.45.Julie Parks [F] points out that a work/life balance can attract young peopleinto manufacturing.[G] says that the manufacturing recession is to blame for thelay-off the young people’s parents.【答案】41 [E] says that for factory owners, workers are harder to find because of stiff competition.42 [A] says that he switched to electrical engineering because he loves working with tools.43 [G] says that the manufacturing recession is to blame for the lay-off the young people’s parents.44 [B] points out that there are enough people to fill the jobs that don’t need much skill45 [F] points out that a work/life balance can attract young people into manufacturingSection III Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)My dream has always been to work somewhere in an area between fashion and publishing. Two years before graduating from secondary school, I took a sewing and design course thinking that I would move on to a fashion design course. However, during that course I realized I was not good enough in this area to compete with other creative personalities in the future, so I decided that it was not the right path for me. Before applying for university I told everyone that I would study journalism, because writing was, and still is, one of my favourite activities. But, to be honest, I said it , because I thought that fashion and me together was just a dream—I knew that no one could imagine me in the fashion industry at all! So I decided to look for some fashion-related courses that included writing. This is when I noticed the course “Fashion Media & Promotion.”【参考译文】我一直梦想着能找到一个结合时尚与出版的工作。
2017年考研英语二试题及答案
2017年考研英语二试题及答案跨考教育英语教研室Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)People have speculated for centuries about a future without work .Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again_____（1）that technology be replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by_____（2）A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exclusive_____（3）holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort, one_____（4）by purposelessness：Without jobs to give their lives_____（5）, people will simply become lazy and depressed._____（6）,today's unemployed don't seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for_____（7）Americans. Also, some research suggests that the_____（8）for rising rates of mortality, mental-health problems, and addicting_____（9）poorly-educated middle-aged people is shortage of well-paid jobs. Perhaps this is why many_____（10）the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.But it doesn't_____（11）follow from findings like these that a world without work would be filled with unease. Such visions are based on the_____（12）of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the_____（13）of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could_____（14）strikingly different circumstanced for the future of labor and leisure. Today, the_____（15）of work may be a bit overblown. “Many jobs are boring, degrading, unhealthy, and a waste of human potential,” says John Danaher, a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway.These days, because leisure time is relatively_____（16）for most workers, people use their free time to counterbalance the intellectual and emotional_____（17）of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day's work, I often feel_____（18）," Danaher says, adding, "In a world in which I don't have to work, I might feel rather different”—perhaps different enough to throw himself_____（19）a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for_____（20）matters.1.【题干】_____【选项】A．boastingB．denyingC．warningD．ensuring【答案】C2.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．inequality B．instability C．unreliability D．uncertainty 【答案】A3.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．policy B．guideline C．resolution D．prediction 【答案】D4.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．characterized B．divided C．balanced D．measured 【答案】A5.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．wisdom B．meaning C．glory D．freedom【答案】B6.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．Instead B．Indeed C．Thus D．Nevertheless【答案】B7.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．rich B．urban C．working D．educated【答案】C8.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．explanation B．requirement C．compensation D．substitute【答案】A9.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．under B．beyond C．alongside D．among【答案】D10.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．leave behind B．make up C．worry about D．set aside【答案】C11.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．statistically B．occasionally C．necessarilyD．economically 【答案】C12.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．chances B．downsides C．benefits D．principles 【答案】B13.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．absence B．height C．face D．course【答案】A14.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．disturb B．restore C．exclude D．yield【答案】D15.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．model B．practice C．virtue D．hardship【答案】C16.【题干】_____ 【选项】A．tricky B．lengthyC．mysteriousD．scarce【答案】D17.【题干】_____【选项】A．demandsB．standardsC．qualitiesD．threats【答案】A18.【题干】_____【选项】A．ignoredB．tiredC．confusedD．starved【答案】B19.【题干】_____【选项】A．offB．againstC．behindD．into【答案】D20.【题干】_____【选项】A．technological B．professionalC．educational D．interpersonal【答案】BSection II Reading Comprehension Part ADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. （40 points）Text 1Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley's world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour. Parkrun is succeeding where London's Olympic "legacy" is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympiad would be in London. Planning documents pledged that the great legacy of the Games would be to level a nation of sport lovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run－up to 2012－but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failed to "inspire a generation." The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim was mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved in the planning of such a fundamentally "grassroots", concept as community sports associations. If there is a role for government, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods－making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the conditions for sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.21.【题干】According to Paragraph1, Parkrun has_____.【选项】A．gained great popularityB．created many jobsC．strengthened community tiesD．become an official festival【答案】A22.【题干】The author believes that London's Olympic "legacy" has failed to_____.【选项】A．boost population growthB．promote sport participationC．improve the city's imageD．increase sport hours in schools【答案】B23.【题干】Parkrun is different from Olympic games in that it_____.【选项】A．aims at discovering talentsB．focuses on mass competitionC．does not emphasize elitismD．does not attract first-timers【答案】C24.【题干】With regard to mass sport, the author holds that governments should_____. 【选项】A．organize "grassroots" sports eventsB．supervise local sports associationsC．increase funds for sports clubsD．invest in public sports facilities【答案】D25.【题干】The author's attitude to what UK governments have done for sports is_____.【选项】A．tolerantB．criticalC．uncertainD．sympathetic【答案】BText 2With so much focus on children's use of screens, it's easy for parents to forget about their own screen use. "Tech is designed to really suck on you in," says Jenny Radesky in her study of digital play, "and digital products are there to promote maximal engagement. It makes it hard to disengage, and leads to a lot of bleed-over into the family routine."Radesky has studied the use of mobile phones and tablets at mealtimes by giving mother-child pairs a food-testing exercise. She found that mothers who sued devicesduring the exercise started 20 percent fewer verbal and 39 percent fewer nonverbal interactions with their children. During a separate observation, she saw that phones became a source of tension in the family. Parents would be looking at their emails while the children would be making excited bids for their attention.Infants are wired to look at parents' faces to try to understand their world, and if those faces are blank and unresponsive—as they often are when absorbed in a device－it can be extremely disconcerting foe the children. Radesky cites the "still face experiment" devised by developmental psychologist Ed Tronick in the 1970s. In it, a mother is asked to interact with her child in a normal way before putting on a blank expression and not giving them any visual social feedback; The child becomes increasingly distressed as she tries to capture her mother's attention. "Parents don't have to be exquisitely parents at all times, but there needs to be a balance and parents need to be responsive and sensitive to a child’s verbal or nonverbal expressions of an emotional need," says Radesky.On the other hand, Tronick himself is concerned that the worries about kids' use of screens are born out of an "oppressive ideology that demands that parents should always be interacting" with their children: "It's based on a somewhat fantasized, very white, very upper-middle-class ideology that says if you're failing to expose your child to 30,000 words you are neglecting them." Tronick believes that just because a child isn't learning from the screen doesn't mean there's no value to it－particularly if it gives parents time to have a shower, do housework or simply have a break from their child. Parents, he says, can get a lot out of using their devices to speak to a friend or get some work out of the way. This can make them feel happier, which lets then be more available to their child the rest of the time.26.【题干】According to Jenny Radesky, digital products are designed to ______. 【选项】A．simplify routine mattersB．absorb user attentionC．better interpersonal relationsD．increase work efficiency【答案】B27.【题干】Radesky's food-testing exercise shows that mothers' use of devices ______. 【选项】A．takes away babies' appetiteB．distracts children's attentionC．slows down babies' verbal developmentD．reduces mother-child communication【答案】D28.【题干】Radesky's cites the "still face experiment" to show that _______.【选项】A．it is easy for children to get used to blank expressionsB．verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchangeC．children are insensitive to changes in their parents' moodD．parents need to respond to children's emotional needs【答案】D29.【题干】The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to_______. 【选项】A．protect kids from exposure to wild fantasiesB．teach their kids at least 30,000 words a yearC．ensure constant interaction with their childrenD．remain concerned about kid's use of screens【答案】C30.【题干】According to Tronick, kid's use of screens may_______.【选项】A．give their parents some free timeB．make their parents more creativeC．help them with their homeworkD．help them become more attentive【答案】AText 3Today, widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving world often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year. After all, if everyone you know is going to college in the fall, it seems silly to stay back a year, doesn't it? And after going to school for 12 years, it doesn't feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn't academic.But while this may be true, it's not a good enough reason to condemn gap years. There's always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated "race to the finish line," whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or lucrative career. But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits－in fact, it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year are generally better prepared for and perform better in college than those who do not. Rather than pulling students back, a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence, new responsibilities and environmental changes－all things that first-year students often struggle with the most. Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather thanacclimation blunders.If you're not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests, then consider its financial impact on future academic choices. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once. This isn’t surprising, considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of themselves listing one major on their college applications, but switching to another after taking college classes. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but depending on the school, it can be costly to make up credits after switching too late in the game. At Boston College, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department. Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.31.【题干】One of the reasons for high-school graduates not taking a gap year is that_____.【选项】A．they think it academically misleadingB．they have a lot of fun to expect in collegeC．it feels strange to do differently from othersD．it seems worthless to take off-campus courses【答案】C32.【题干】Studies from the US and Australia imply that taking a gap year helps_____. 【选项】A．keep students from being unrealisticB．lower risks in choosing careersC．ease freshmen's financial burdensD．relieve freshmen of pressures【答案】D33.【题干】The word "acclimation" （Line 8, Para. 3）is closest in meaning to_____. 【选项】A．adaptationB．applicationC．motivationD．competition【答案】A34.【题干】A gap year may save money for students by helping them_____.【选项】A．avoid academic failuresB．establish long-term goalsC．switch to another collegeD．decide on the right major【答案】D35.【题干】The most suitable title for this text would be_____.【选项】A．In Favor of the Gap YearB．The ABCs of the Gap YearC．The Gap Year Comes BackD．The Gap Year: A Dilemma【答案】AText 4Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of wildfires is a national concern because of its impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.In 2015, the US Forest Service for the first time spent more than half of its $5.5 billion annual budget fighting fires－nearly double the percentage it spent on such efforts 20 years ago. In effect, fewer federal funds today are going towards the agency's other work－such as forest conservation, watershed and cultural resources management, and infrastructure upkeep－that affect the lives of all Americans. Another nationwide concern is whether public funds from other agencies are going into construction in fire-prone districts. As Moritz puts it, how often are federal dollars building homes that are likely to be lost to a wildfire?"It's already a huge problem from a public expenditure perspective for the whole country," he says. We need to take a magnifying glass to that. Like, "Wait a minute, is this OK？""Do we want instead to redirect those funds to concentrate on lower-hazard parts of the landscape?"Such a view would require a corresponding shift in the way US society today views fire, researchers say.For one thing, conversations about wildfires need to be more inclusive. Over the past decade, the focus has been on climate change－how the warming of the Earth from greenhouse gases is leading to conditions that worsen fires.While climate is a key element, Moritz says, it shouldn't come at the expense of the rest of the equation."The human systems and the landscapes we live on are linked, and the interactions go both ways," he says. Failing to recognize that, he notes, leads to "an overly simplified view of what the solutions might be. Our perception of the problem and of what the solution is becomes very limited."At the same time, people continue to treat fire as an event that needs to be wholly controlled and unleashed only out of necessity, says Professor Balch at the University of Colorado. But acknowledging fire's inevitable presence in human life is an attitudecrucial to developing the laws, policies, and practices that make it as safe as possible, she says."We've disconnected ourselves from living with fire," Balch says. "It is really important to understand and try and tease out what is the human connection with fire today."36.【题干】More frequent wildfires have become a national concern because in 2015 they_____.【选项】A．exhausted unprecedented management effortsB．consumed a record-high percentage of budgetC．severely damaged the ecology of western statesD．caused a huge rise of infrastructure expenditure【答案】B37.【题干】Moritz calls for the use of "a magnifying glass" to _____.【选项】A．raise more funds for fire-prone areasB．avoid the redirection of federal moneyC．find wildfire-free parts of the landscapeD．guarantee safer spending of public funds【答案】D38.【题干】While admitting that climate is a key element, Moritz notes that _____. 【选项】A．public debates have not settled yetB．fire-fighting conditions are improvingC．other factors should not be overlookedD．a shift in the view of fire has taken place【答案】C39.【题干】The overly simplified view Moritz mentions is a result of failing to _____. 【选项】A．discover the fundamental makeup of natureB．explore the mechanism of the human systemsC．maximize the role of landscape in human lifeD．understand the interrelations of man and nature【答案】D40.【题干】Professor Balch points out that fire is something man should _____.【选项】A．do away withB．come to terms withC．pay a price forD．keep away from【答案】BPart BDirections：Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. （10 points）The decline in American manufacturing is a common refrain, particularly from Donald Trump. "We don't make anything anymore," he told Fox News, while defending his own made-in-Mexico clothing line.Without question, manufacturing has taken a significant hit during recent decades, and further trade deals raise questions about whether new shocks could hit manufacturing. But there is also a different way to look at the data.Across the country, factory owners are now grappling with a new challenge: instead of having too many workers, they may end up with too few. Despite trade competition and outsourcing, American manufacturing still needs to replace tens of thousands of retiring boomers every years. Millennials may not be that interested in taking their place, other industries are recruiting them with similar or better pay.For factory owners, it all adds up to stiff competition for workers－and upward pressure on wages. "They're harder to find and they have job offers," says Jay Dunwell, president of Wolverine Coil Spring, a family-owned firm, "They may be coming [into the workforce], but they've been plucked by other industries that are also doing an well as manufacturing," Mr. Dunwell has begun bringing high school juniors to the factory so they can get exposed to its culture.At RoMan Manufacturing, a maker of electrical transformers and welding equipment that his father cofounded in 1980, Robert Roth keep a close eye on the age of his nearly 200 workers, five are retiring this year. Mr. Roth has three community-college students enrolled in a work-placement program, with a starting wage of $13 an hour that rises to $17 after two years.At a worktable inside the transformer plant, young Jason Stenquist looks flustered by the copper coils he's trying to assemble and the arrival of two visitors. It's his first week on the job. Asked about his choice of career, he says at high school he considered medical school before switching to electrical engineering. "I love working with tools. I love creating." he says.But to win over these young workers, manufacturers have to clear another major hurdle: parents, who lived through the worst US economic downturn since the Great Depression, telling them to avoid the factory. Millennials "remember their father and mother both were laid off. They blame it on the manufacturing recession," says Birgit Klohs, chief executive of The Right Place, a business development agency for westernMichigan.These concerns aren't misplaced: Employment in manufacturing has fallen from 17 million in 1970 to 12 million in 2013. When the recovery began, worker shortages first appeared in the high-skilled trades. Now shortages are appearing at the mid-skill levels."The gap is between the jobs that take to skills and those that require a lot of skill," says Rob Spohr, a business professor at Montcalm Community College. "There're enough people to fill the jobs at McDonalds and other places where you don't need to have much skill. It's that gap in between, and that's where the problem is."Julie Parks of Grand Rapids Community points to another key to luring Millennials into manufacturing: a work/life balance. While their parents were content to work long hours, young people value flexibility. "Overtime is not attractive to this generation. They really want to live their lives," she says.41.根据题干人名Jay 定位文中“They’re harder to find and they have job offers,”他们很难发现他们有工作邀请。
2017年成都七中育才初三第二次诊断考试英语试题
2017年成都七中育才初三第二次诊断考试英语试题A 卷（共100 分）第一部分听力测试（共30 小题，计30 分）一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答语。
每小题读两遍。
（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分）( ) 1. A. Chinese.B. Geography. C. All of them.( ) 2. A. I’m looking for a hat. B. No, thanks. C. You’re welcome.( ) 3. A. Yes, I do. B. No, I didn’t. C. I eat noodles.( ) 4. A. You’re right. B. I have to take a class. C. I agree with you.( ) 5. A. It’s wonderful. B. I can’t play it. C. I’m fine.二、听句子，选择与你所听到的句子意思相符合的图片，并将代表图片的字母填在相应的位置。
每小题读两遍。
（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分）6. _______7. _______8._______9._______ 10. _______三、听对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。
每段对话读两遍。
（共10小题，每小题1分；计10分）( ) 11. A.A toy plane.B. A toy car. C. A toy ship.( ) 12. A. Wood.B. Metal. C. Plastic.( ) 13. A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.( ) 14. A. 15 km.B. 10 km. C. 5 km.( ) 15. A.The math teacher. B. The head teacher. C. The English teacher.( ) 16. A. Stay at home.B. Go swimming. C. Go fishing.( ) 17. A. Jessica.B. Ben. C. Susan.( ) 18. A.A doctor.B. An inventor. C. A writer.( ) 19. A.In the cinema.B. In the museum. C. In the zoo.( ) 20. A.A dog.B. A cat. C. A bird.四、听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。
2017年考研英语二真题及答案
2017年考研英语二真题及答案Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text。
Choose the best word （s） for each numbered blank and mark A， B， C or D on the ANSWER SHEET。
（10 points）People have speculated for centuries about a future without work 。
Today is no different， with academics， writers， and activists once again 1 that technology be replacing human workers。
Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by 2 。
A few wealthy people will own all the capital， and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland。
A different and not mutually exclusive 3 holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort， one 4 by purposelessness： Without jobs to give their lives 5 ， people will simply become lazy and depressed。
6 ，to day’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time。
One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression， double the rate for 7 Americans。
2017考研英语二真题及答案解析
2017考研英语二真题及答案解析Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text . Choose the best word（s）for each numbered blank and mark A，B，C or D on the ANSWER SHEET . （10 points）Happy people work differently . They’re more productive，more creative，and willing to take greater risks . And new research suggests that happiness might influence 1 firms work，too .Companies located in place with happier people invest more，according to a recent research paper . 2 ，firms in happy places spend more on R&D（research and development）.That’s because happiness is linked to the kind of longer-term thinking 3 for making investment for the future .The researchers wanted to know if the 4 and inclination for risk-taking that come with happiness would 5 the way companies invested . So they compared U.S . cities’average happiness 6 by Gallup polling with the investment activity of publicly traded firms in those areas .7 enough，firms’investment and R&D intensity were correlated with the happiness of the area in which they were 8 . But it is really happiness that’s linked to investment，or could something else about happier cities 9 why firms there spend more on R&D？To find out，the researches controlled for various 10 that might make firms more likely to invest like size，industry ，and sales-and-and for indicators that a place was 11 to live in，like growth in wages or population . They link between happiness and investment generally 12 even after accounting for these things .The correlation between happiness and investment was particularly strong for younger firms，which the authors 13 to “less confined decision making process”and the possible presence of younger and less 14 managers who are more likely to be influenced by sentiment .’’The relationship was 15 stronger in places where happiness was spread more 16 . Firms seem to invest more in places .17 this doesn’t prove that happiness causes firms to invest more or to take a longer-term view，the authors believe it at least 18 at that possibility . It’s not hard to imagine that local culture and sentiment would help 19 how executives think about the future . It surely seems plausible that happy people would be more forward –thinking and creative and 20 R&D more than the average，”said one researcher .1 . [A] why [B] where [C] how [D] when2 . [A] In return [B] In particular [C] In contrast [D] In conclusion3 . [A] sufficient [B] famous [C] perfect [D] necessary4 . [A] individualism [B] modernism [C] optimism [D] realism5 . [A] echo [B] miss [C] spoil [D] change6 . [A] imagined [B] measured [C] invented [D] assumed7 . [A] sure [B] odd [C] unfortunate [D] often8 . [A] advertised [B] divided [C] overtaxed [D] headquartered9 . [A] explain [B] overstate [C] summarize [D] emphasize10 . [A] stages [B] factors [C] levels [D] methods11 . [A] desirable [B] sociable [C] reputable [D] reliable12 . [A] resumed [B] held [C] emerged [D] broke13 . [A] attribute [B] assign [C] transfer [D] compare14 . [A] serious [B] civilized [C] ambitious [D] experienced15 . [A] thus [B] instead [C] also [D] never16 . [A] rapidly [B] regularly [C] directly [D] equally17 . [A] After [B] Until [C] While [D] Since18 . [A] arrives [B] jumps [C] hints [D] strikes19 . [A] shape [B] rediscover [C] simplify [D] share20 . [A] pray for [B] lean towards [C] give away [D] send actSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts . Answer the questions below each text bychoosing A，B，C or D . Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET . （40 points）Text 1It’s true that high-school coding classes aren’t essential for learning computer science in college . Students without experience can catch up after a few introductory courses，said Tom Cortina，the assistant dean at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science .However，Cortina said，early exposure is beneficial . When younger kids learn computer science，they learn that it’s not just a confusing，endless string of letters and numbers –but a tool to build apps，or create artwork，or test hypotheses . It’s not as hard for them to transform their thought processes as it is for older students . Breaking down problems into bite-sized chunks and using code to solve them becomes normal . Giving more children this training could increase the number of people interested in the field and help fill the jobs gap，Cortina said .Students also benefit from learning something about coding before they get to college，where introductory computer-science classes are packed to the brim，which can drive the less-experienced or-determined students away .The Flatiron School，where people pay to learn programming，started as one of the many coding bootcamps that’s become popular for adults looking for a career change . The high-schoolers get the same curriculum，but “we try to gear lessons toward things they’re interested in，”said Victoria Friedman，an instructor . For instance，one of the apps the students are developing suggests movies based on your mood .The students in the Flatiron class probably won’t drop out of high school and build the next Facebook . Programming languages have a quick turnover，so the “Ruby on Rails”language they learned may not even be relevant by the time they enter the job market . But the skills they learn –how to think logically through a problem and organize the results –apply to any coding language，said Deborah Seehorn，an education consultant for the state of North Carolina .Indeed，the Flatiron students might not go into IT at all . But creating a future army of coders is not the sole purpose of the classes . These kids are going to besurrounded by computers-in their pockets ，in their offices，in their homes –for the rest of their lives，The younger they learn how computers think，how to coax the machine into producing what they want –the earlier they learn that they have the power to do that –the better .21.Cortina holds that early exposure to computer science makes it easier to _______A . complete future job trainingB . remodel the way of thinkingC . formulate logical hypothesesD . perfect artwork production22.In delivering lessons for high - schoolers ，Flatiron has considered their________A . experienceB . interestC . career prospectsD . academic backgrounds23.Deborah Seehorn believes that the skills learned at Flatiron will ________A . help students learn other computer languagesB .have to be upgraded when new technologies comeC .need improving when students look for jobsD . enable students to make big quick money24.According to the last paragraph，Flatiron students are expected to ______A . bring forth innovative computer technologiesB . stay longer in the information technology industryC . become better prepared for the digitalized worldD . compete with a future army of programmers25.The word “coax”（Line4，Para.6）is closest in meaning to ________A . persuadeB . frightenC . misguideD . challengeText 2Biologists estimate that as many as 2 million lesser prairie chickens---a kind of bird living on stretching grasslands—once lent red to the often grey landscape of the midwestern and southwestern United States . But just some 22，000 birds remain today，occupying about 16% of the species ‘historic range .The crash was a major reason the U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service （USFWS）decided to formally list the bird as threatened .“The lesser prairie chicken is in a desperate situation ，”said USFWS Director Daniel Ashe . Some environmentalists，however，were disappointed . They had pushed the agency to designate the bird as “endangered，”a status that gives federal officials greater regulatory power to crack down on threats .But Ashe and others argued that the”threatened”tag gave the federal government flexibility to try out new，potentially less confrontational conservations approaches . In particular，they called for forging closer collaborations with western state governments，which are often uneasy with federal action . and with the private landowners who control an estimated 95% of the prairie chicken‘s habitat .Under the plan，for example，the agency said it would not prosecute landowner or businesses that unintentionally kill，harm，or disturb the bird，as long as they had signed a range—wide management plan to restore prairie chicken habitat . Negotiated by USFWS and the states，the plan requires individuals and businesses that damage habitat as part of their operations to pay into a fund to replace every acre destroyed with 2 new acres of suitable habitat .The fund will also be used to compensate landowners who set aside habitat ，USFWS also set an interim goal of restoring prairie chicken populations to an annual average of 67，000 birds over the next 10 years .And it gives the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies （WAFWA）， a coalition of state agencies，the job of monitoring progress . Overall，the idea is to let “states”remain in the driver ‘s seat for managing the species，”Ashe said .Not everyone buys the win-win rhetoric . Some Congress members are trying to。
2017年4月英语二试题及答案
2017年4月自考英语二(00015)试题及答案英语(二)试卷(课程代码00015)选择题区第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题,每题1分,共10分)下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。
在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑The Thinking Habit That Changed My LifeI remember one evening three years ago, when my life was very different. I was overweight. I was deeply in debt. I was a smoker. I felt hopeless and helpless I couldn't change anything.Then I looked up at the sky and thought what a miracle life is. And I resolved to list the good things in my life. I had a wonderful wife. I had five amazing children. I could see and appreciate the beauty of the world around me. The list went on, but you get the idea. Even when things seemed terrible for me, actually I was OKThat night I resolved to be grateful for what I had, and for the people in my life. I started the habit of gratitude. Now many people consider it unimportant. I'm here to tell you that it's very important. It changes lives.Now I appreciate my wife Eva more. I feel good about having her in my And we have deepened our relationship. I also appreciate my kids more. Instead of criticizing them, I tend to notice their loveliness, curiosity and humor. I'm kinder to others around me, at work and everywhere else, because instead of seeing the faults in everyone, I see the good, and am grateful for them. I need less, because instead of thinking about what I don' t have, I am grateful for what I do have. Each and every moment becomes cause for gratitude, and life becomes easier Without the habit of gratitude, we tend to complain and see the bad in people and things. We can't change that at once, but you can do something. For example, you can start with a small action Really feel the happiness that something or someone with in your life, or take a moment to make a list of the things in your life that you're thankful for.1. I was unhappy with my life three years ago.A. TrueB. False C Not Given2. I drank every day and couldn't stop it.A. TrueB. False C Not Given3. I was unable to support my familyA. TrueB. False C Not Given4. One evening I came to a new understanding of my life.A. TrueB. False C Not Given5. Many people value the habit of gratitude nowadaysA. TrueB. False C Not Given6. Now I have a closer relationship with my wifeA. TrueB. False C Not Given7. I am now more strict with my kidsA. TrueB. False C Not Given8. I like making friends with people around meA. TrueB. False C Not Givenw try to see the good in othersA. TrueB. False C Not Given10. A small action doesn't work to change one' s bad habit.A. TrueB. False C Not Given第二部分:阅读选择(第11~15题,每题2分,共10分阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、c、D)中选出1个最佳选项,并在答题卡相应位置上将该项涂黑Dog trainingDog training is a must for all dogs. It is more than just telling your dog to stop doing what he's doing: it is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Proper dog training is not a "quick fix"--it is an ongoing process.Dog training also involves teaching the owner. Going through dog training is something that every dog owner should do. It is like going to school over again. It is all about communication, and you need to lean to communicate with your dogTraining your dog to "sit " is probably the first thing you will train your dog to do. When you want your dog to sit, hold a treat above his head and say "sit As the dog sits, say "sit" again and then immediately give him the treat. Your dog should drop into a "sit" position in order to reach the food.Teaching your dog to fetch promotes bonding. To do this, first throw a ball, and give the command "fetch". As he starts to run towards it yell "fetch" again. Instead of a ball, you may use the object your dog loves most. Do not play fetch with heavy items or sticks, however, as this can damage the dog s teeth or injure the dog.A well-trained dog should remain where his owner commands, so "stay " is an important command in dog training as well. Since it is more involved, which will be the subject of another article.Dog training is a very physical activity, so be prepared to be tired. And dog training is never without risk of injury, especially with more aggressive dogs. One major mistake many dog owners make is to think that the dog training is over. Training your dog continues throughout your dog's life.11.what does the author say about dog training?A. It requires professional guidance.B. It is necessary for every dog.C. It gives dogs good exercise.D. It is an easy job for trainers.12. What is the most important thing for dog trainers to do?A. Learn to communicate with dogsB. Give dogs timely encouragement.C. Create right circumstances for dogs.D. Teach dogs desired behaviors.13. Dog trainers usually train their dogs first toA. jumpB. stayC. fetchD. sit14. To train dogs to fetch, trainers often start with aA. stickB. ballC. treatD. trick15. Many dog owners tend to think that dog trainingA. can be dangerous B costs much moneyC. takes a short time D can be very tiring非选择题区第三部分:概括段落大意和补全句子(第16~25题,每题1分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请完成短文后的2项测试任务:(1)从第16~20题后所给的6个选项中为第①~⑤段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)从第21~25题后所给的6个选项中选择5个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。
2017年英语二考研真题及答案解析
Section Ⅰ Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points).People have speculated for centuries about a future without work,.Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again_1_ warning that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by_2_ inequality: A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.A different and not mutually exculsive _3_ holds that the future will be a wasteland of a different sort, one _4_by purposelessness: Without jobs to give their lives _5_, people will simply become lazy and depressed. _6_, today’s unemployed don’t seem to be having a great time. One Gallup poll found that 20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression, double the rate for _7_Americans. Also, some research suggests that the _8_ for rising rates of mortality, mental-health problems, and addiction _9_ poorly-educated,middle-aged people is a shortage of well-paid jobs. Another study shows that people are often happier at work than in their free time. Perhaps this is why many _10_ about the agonizingdullness of a jobless future.But it doesn’t _11_ follow from findings like these that a worldwithout work would be filled with malaise. Such visions are based on the_12_of being unemployed in a society built on the concept of employment. In the _13_ of work, a society designed with other ends in mind could _14_ strikingly different circumstances for the future of labor and leisure. Today, the _15_ of work may be a bit overblown. “ Many jobs are boring, degrading, unhealthy, and a squandering of human potential,” says John Danaher, a lecturer at the National University of Ireland in Galway who has written about a world without work. “Globalsurveys find that the vast majority of people are unhappy at work. ”These days, becauseleisure time is relatively _16_ for most workers, people use their free time to c ounterbalance theintellectual and emotional _17_ of their jobs. “When I come home from a hard day’s work, I1often feel _18_,” Danaher says, adding, “In a world in which I don’t have to work, I might feel rather different”— perhaps different enough to throw himself _19_a hobby or a passion project with the intensity usually reserved for _20_ matters.1 [A]boasting [B]warning[C]denying[D]ensuring2[A]uncertainty[B]unreliability[C]instability[D]inequality3[A]policy[B]guideline[C]prediction[D]resolution4[A]measured[B]divied[C]balanced[D]characterized5[A]meaning[B]wisdom[C]glory[D]freedom6[A]indeed[B]instead[C]thus[D]nevertheless7[A]rich[B]working[C]urban[D]educated8[A]substitute[B]requirement[C]compensation[D] explanation 9[A]under[B]beyond[C]among[D]alongside10[A]leave behind[B]worry about[C]make up[D]set aside11[A]atatistically[B]necessarily[C]occasionally[D]economicall12[A]downsides[B]chance[C]benefits[D]principles13[A]course[B]height[C]face[D]absence14[a]disturd[b]restore[C]yield[D]exclude15[A]model[B]virtue[C]practice[D]hardship16[A]tricky[B]lengthy[C]scarce[D]mysterious17[A]threats[B]standards[C]qualities[D]demands18[A]tired[B]ignored[C]confused[D]starved19[A]off[B]against[C]into[D]behind20[A]professional[B]technological[C]educational[D]interpersonal 完型填空【答案】1. B warning2. D inequality3. C prediction4. D characterized5. A meaning6. A Indeed7. B working8. D explanation9. A under10. worry about11. B necessarily12. B chances13. D absence14. C yield15. C practice16. C scarce17. D demands18. A tired19. C into20. D interpersonalSection 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 the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50,000 runners set off to run 5km around theirlocal park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. Events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley’s world record 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where London’s Olympic “legacy” is failing. Ten years ago on Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympic would be to lever a nation of sportlovers away from their couches. The population would be fitter,healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. The number of adults doing weekly sport did rise, by nearly 2 million in the run-up to 2012-but the general population was growing faster. Worse, the numbers are now falling at an accelerating rate. The opposition claims primary school pupils doing at least two hours of sport a week have nearly halved. Obesity has risen among adults and children. Official retrospections continue as to why London 2012 failed to “inspire a generation.” The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkrun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. The ethos welcomes anybody. There is as much joy over a puffed-out first-timer being clapped over the line as there is about top talent shining. The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sport and to produce more elite athletes. The dual aim is mixed up: The stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.Indeed, there is something a little absurd in the state getting involved planing of such a fundamentally “grassroots” concept as community sports associations. If there is a role for government, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods－making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to pave tennis and netball courts, and encouraging the provision of all these activities in schools. But successive governments have presided over selling green spaces, squeezing money from local authorities and declining attention on sport in educatio n.Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the condition sfor sport to thrive. Or at least not make them worse.21. According to Paragraph 1, Parkrun has[A] gained great popularity[B] created many jobs[C] strengthened community ties[D] become an official festival22. The author believes that London’s Olympic “legacy”has failed to[A] boost population growth[B] promote sport participation[C] improve the city’s image[D] increase sport hours in schools23. Parkrun is different from Olympic games in that it[A] aims at discovering talents[B] focuses on mass competition[C] does not emphasize elitism[D] does not attract first-timers24. With regard to mass sports, the author holds that governments should[A] organize “grassroots” sports events[B] supervise local sports associations[C] increase funds for sports clubs[D] invest in public sports facilities25. The author’s attitude to what UK government have done for sports is[A] tolerant[B] critical[C] uncertain[D] sympatheticText1【答案】21.A gained great popularity22.B promote sport participation23.C does not emphasize elitism24.D invest in public sports facilities25.B criticalText 2With so much focus on children’s use of screens, it’s easy for parents to forget about theirown screen use. “Tech is designed to really suck you in,” says Jenny Radesky in her study of digital play, “and digital products are there to promote maximal engagement. It makes it hard to disengage, and leads to a lot of bleed-over into the family routine.”Radesky has studied the use of mobile phones and tablets at mealtimes by givingmother-child pairs a food-testing exercise. She found that mothers who used devices during theexercise started 20 per cent fewer verbal and 39 per cent fewer nonverbal interactions with their children. During a separate observation, she saw that phones became a source of tension in the family. Parents would be looking at their emails while the children would be making excited bids for their attention.Infants are wired to look at parents’ faces to try to understand their world, and if those facesare blank and unresponsive- as they often are when absorbed in a device- it can be extremely disconcerting for the children. Radesky cites the “still face experiment” devised by developmental psychologist Ed Tronick in the 1970s. In it, a mother is asked to interact with her child in a normal way before putting on a blank expression and not giving them any visual social feedback: Thechild becomes increasingly distressed as she tries to capture her mother’s attention. “Parents don’thave to be exquisitely present at all times, but there needs to be a balance and parents need to be responsive and sensitive to a child’s verbal or nonverbal expressions of an emotional need,” says Radesky.On the other hand, Tronick himself is concerned that the worries about kids’ use of screensare born out of an “oppressive ideology that demands that parents should always be interacting”with their children: “It’s based on a somewhat fantasised, very white, very upper-middle-class ideology that says if you’re failing to expose your child to 30,000 words you are neglecting them.”Tronick believes that just because a child isn’t learning from the screen doesn’t mean there’s no value to it- particularly if it gives parents time to have a shower, do housework or simply have a break from their child. Parents, he says, can get a lot out of using their devices to speak to a friend or get some work out of the way. This can make them feel happier, which lets them be more available to their child the rest of the time.26. According to Jenny Radesky, digital products are designed to______.[A] absorb user attention[B] increase work efficiency[C] simplify routine matters[D] better interpersonal relations27. Radesky’s food-testing exercise shows that mothers’ use of devices______.[A] takes away babies’ appetite[B] distracts children’s attention[C] reduces mother-child communication[D] slows down babies’ verbal development28. Radesky cites the “still face experiment” to show that______.[A] it is easy for children to get used to blank expressions[B] parents need to respond to children’s emotional needs[C] verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchange[D] children are insensitive to changes in their parents’ mood29. The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to______.[A] protect kids from exposure to wild fantasies[B] teach their kids at least 30,000 words a year[C] remain concerned about kids’ use of screens[D] ensure constant interaction with their children30. According to Tronick, kids’ use of screens may_______.[A] make their parents more creative[B] give their parents some free time[C] help them with their homework[D] help them become more attentiveText2【答案】26. A absorb user attention27. C reduces mother-child communication28. B parents need to respond to children’s emotional needs29.D ensure constant interaction with their children30.B give their parents some free timeText 3Today, widespread social pressure to immediately go to college in conjunction with7increasingly high expectations in a fast-moving word often causes students to completely overlook the possibility of taking a gap year. After all, if everyone you know is going to college in the fall,it seems silly to stay back a year, doesn’t it? And after going to school for 12 years, it doesn’t feel natural to spend a year doing something that isn’t academic.But while this may be true, it’s not a good enough reason to condemn gap years. There’s always a constant fear of falling behind everyone else on the socially perpetuated “race to the finish line,”whether that be toward graduate school, medical school or a lucrative career. But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hind the success of academic pursuits-in fact, it probably enhances it.Studies from the United States and Australia show that students who take a gap year aregenerally better prepared for and perform better in college that those who do not. Rather than pulling students back, a gap year pushes them ahead by preparing them for independence, new responsibilities and environmental changes - all things that first-year students often struggle with the most. Gap year experiences can lessen the blow when it comes to adjusting to college and being thrown into a brand new environment, making it easier to focus on academics and activities rather than acclimation blunders.If you’re not convinced of the inherent value in taking a year off to explore interests, then consider its financial impact on future academic choice. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of college students end up changing their majors at least once. This isn’t surprising, considering the basic mandatory high school curriculum leaves students with a poor understanding of the vast academic possibilities that await them in college. Many students find themselves listing one major on their college application, but switching to another after taking college classes. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but depending on the school, itcan be closely to make up credits after switching too late in the game. At Boston college, for example, you would have to complete an extra year were you to switch to the nursing school from another department. Taking a gap year to figure things out initially can help prevent stress and save money later on.31. One of the reasons for high-school graduates not taking a gap year is thatA. they think it academically misleadingB. they have a lot of fun to expect in collegeC. it feels strange to do differently from othersD. It seems worthless to take off-campus courses32. Studies from the US and Australia imply that taking a gap year helpsA. Keep students from being unrealisticB. Lower risks in choosing careersC. Ease freshmen’s financial burdensD. Relieve freshmen of pressures33. The word “acclimation” (Line 8, Para. 3) is closest in meaning toA. AdaptationB. ApplicationC. MotivationD. Competition34. A gap year may save money for students by helping themA. Avoid academic failuresB. Establish long-term goalC. Switch to another collegeD. Decide on the right major35. The most suitable title for this text would beA. In Favor of the GapB. The ABCs of the Gap YearC. The Gap Year Comes BackD. The Gap Year :A DilemmaText3【答案】31.B They have a lot of fun to expect in college32.D relieve freshmen of pressure33.B adaptation34.A decide on the right major35.B In favor of the Gap YearText 4Though often viewed as a problem for western states, the growing frequency of the wildfiresis a national concern because of impact on federal tax dollars, says Professor Max Moritz, a specialist in fire ecology and management.In 2015, the US Forest Service for the first time spent more than half of its $5.5 billionannual budget fighting fires—nearly double the percentage it spend on such efforts 20 years ago. In effect, fewer federal finds todays are going towards the agency’s other work — such as forest conservations, watershed and cultural resources management, and infrastructure upkeep — that affect the lives of all Americans.Another nationwide concern is whether public front other agencies are going intoconstruction in fire — prone districts. As Moritz puts it ,how often are federal dollors building homes are likely to be lost to a widefire?“It’s already a huge problem from a public expenditure persperctive for the whole country,”he says “We need to take a manifying glass to that. Like, “Wait a minitues, is this Ok?” Do we want instead to redirect those funds to concertrate on lower—hazardparts of the landscape?”Such a view would require a corresponding shift in the way US society today views fires, researchers say.For one thing, conversation about wildfires needs to be more inclusive. Over the past decade,the focus has been on climate change —how the warning of the Earth from greenhouse gases is leading to conditions that worsen fires.While climate is a key element, Moritz says, it shouldn’t come at the expense of the rest ofthe equation.“ The human system and landscapes we live on are linked, and the interactions go boths ways,” he says. Falling to recognize that, he notes, leads to “ an overly simplified view of what the solutions might be. Our perception of the problem and of what the solution is becomes very limited.”At the same time , people continue to treat fire as an event that needs to be wholly controlled and unleashed only out of necessity, says Proffesor Balch at the University of Colorado. But acknowledging fire’s inevitable presence in human life is an attitude crucial to developing for the laws, politics, and practices that make it as safe as possible, she says .“We’re disconnected ourselves from living with fire,” Balch says ,” It is really important to understand and try and trease out what is the human connection with the fire today .”36. More frequency wildfires have become a national concern because in 2015 they tend toA. cause a huge a rise of infrastructure expenditureB. severely damaged the ecology of western statesC. consumed a record—high percentage of budgetD. exhausted unprecendented management efforts37. Moritz calls for the use of “a magnifying glass” toA. raise more funds for fire-prone areasB. guarantee safer spending of public fundsC. avoid the redirection of federal moneyD. find widefire—free parts of the landscape38. While admitting that climate is a key element, Moritz notes thatA. public debates have not selected yetB. fire—fighting conditions are improvingC. other factors should not be overlookedD. a shift in the view of fire has taken place39. The overly simplified view Moritz mentions is a result of falling toA. understand the interrelation of man and natureB. maximize the role of landscape in human lifeC.explore the mechanism of the human systemsD. discover the fundamental makeup of nature40. Professor Balch point out that fire is something man shouldA. do away withB. keep away fromC. pay a price forD. come to terms withText4【答案】36. C consumed a record-high percentage of budget37. A raise more fund for fire-prone areas38. C other factors should nod be overlooked39. A understand the interrelations of man and nature40. D come to terms withPart BDirections:Read the following text and match each of the numbered items in the left column to its corresponding information in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on the ANSWE SHEET.(10 minutes)The decline in American manufacturing is a common refrain, particularly from DonaldTrump. “We don’t make anything anymore.” he told Fox News, while defending his own made-in-Mexico clothing line.Without question, manufacturing has taken a significant hit during recent decades, and further trade deals raise questions about whether new shocks could hit manufacturing.But there is also a different way to look at the data.Across the country, factory owners are now grappling with a new challenge: Instead ofhaving too many workers, they may end up with too few. Despite trade competition and outsourcing. American manufacturing still needs to replace tens of thousands of retiring boomers every year. Millennials may not be that interested in taking their places. Other industries are recruiting them with similar or better pay.For factory owners, it all adds up to stiff competition for workers - and upward pressure on wages. “ They’re harder to find and they have job offers.” says Jay Dunwell, president of Wolverine Coil Spring, a family-owned firm. “They may be coming [into the workforce], but they’ve been plucked by other industries that are also doing as well as manufacturing.” Mr Dunwell has begun bringing high school juniors to the factory so they can get exposed to its culture.At RoMan Manufacturing, a maker of electrical transformers and welding equipment that his father cofounded in 1980, Robert Roth keeps a close eye on the age of his nearly 200 workers. Five are retiring this year. Mr Roth has three community-college students enrooled in a[A] believe that it is important to keep a close eye on the ageof his workers41. Jay Dunwell [B] says that the manufacturing recession is to blame for thelay off of the young people’s parents.42. Jason Stenquist [C] says that for factory owners, workers are harder to findbecause of stiff competition.43. Birgit Klohs [D] says that he switched to electrical engineering because heloves working with tools.work-placement program, with a starting wage of $17 after two years.At a worktable inside the transformer plant, young Jason Stenquist looks flustered by thecopper coils he’s trying to assemble and the arrival of two visitors. It’s his first week on the job. Asked about his choice of career, he says at high school he considered medical school before switching to electrical engineering. “I love working with tools. I loving creating.” he says.But to win over these young workers, manufacturing have to clear another major hurdle: parents, who lived through the worst US economic downtown since the Great Despreesion, telling them to avoid the factory. Millennials “remember their father and mother both were laid off. They blame it on the manufacturing recessions.” says Birgit Klohs, chief executive of The Right Place, a business development agency western Michigan.There concerns aren’t misplaced: Employment in manufacturing has fallen from 17 million in 1970 to 12 million in 2015. When the recovery began, worker strangers first appeared in thehigh-skilled trades. Now shortages are appearing at the mid-skilled levels.“The gap is between the jobs that take on skill and those that require a lot of skills.” says rob Spohr, a business professor at Montcalm Community College. “There’re enough people to fill the jobs at McDonalds and other places where you don’t need to have much skill. It’s that gap in between, and that’s where the problem is.”Julie Parks of Grand Rapids Community College points to another key to another key toluring Millennials into manufacturing: a worker/life balance. While their parents were content to work long hours, young people value flexibility. “ Overtime is not attractive to this generation.44. Rob Spohs [E] points out that the US doesn’t manufacture anythinganymore.45. Julie Parks [F] points out that there are enough people to fill the jobs thatdon’t need much skill.[G] points out that a worker/life balance can attract youngpeople into manufacturing.41. Jay Dunwell 答案 Cstiff competition.says that for factory owners, workers are harder to find because of42. Jason Stenquist 答案 Dworking with tools.says that he switched to electrical engineering because he loves43. Birgit Klohs 答案 Byoung people’s parents.44. Rob Spohr 答案 Fskill.45. Julie Parks 答案 Gmanufacturing.says that the manufacturing recession is to blame for the lay-off of thepoints out there are enough people to fill the jobs that don’t need muchpoints out that a work/life balance can attract young people intoSection III TranslationDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written neat on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)My dream has always been to work somewhere in an area between fashion and publishing.Two years before graduating from secondary school, I took a sewing and design course thinking that I would move on to a fashion design course. However, during that course I realized that I was not good enough in this area to compete with other creative personalities in the future, so I decide dthat it was not the right path for me. Before applying for university I told everyone that I wouldstudy journalism, because writing was, and still is, one of my favorite activities. But, to be honest, I said it, because I thought that fashion and me together was just a dream—I knew that no one could imagine me in the fashion industry at all! So I decided to look for some fashion-related courses that included writing. This is when I noticed the course “Fashion Media & Promotion.”46.【答案】我总是梦想着在一个与时尚和出版相关的地方工作。
2017年英语二考研真题答案解析
2017年英语二考研真题答案解析DA. take away babies' appetiteB. distracts children's attention .C. reduces mother-child communication.D. shows down babies' period development.28. Radesky cites the “still face experiment”to show that _________.A. it is easy for children to get used to blank expressionsB. parents need to respond to children's emotional needsC. verbal expressions are unnecessary for emotional exchangeD. children are insensitive to changes in their parents'mood29. The oppressive ideology mentioned by Tronick requires parents to _________. A. protect kids form exposure to wild fantasiesB. teach their kids at least 30000 words a yearC. remain concerned about kid use of screensD. ensure constant interaction with theirchildren30. According to Tronick, kids' use of screens may _________.A. make their parents more creativeB. give their parents more free timeC. help them with their homeworkD. help them become more attentivetext 3答案31. One of the reasons for high-school graduates not taking a gap year is that 。
成都市武侯区2017中考英语二诊试题和答案
武侯区2017届中考英语“二诊”试卷（满分：150分时间：120分钟）A卷（共100分）第一部分听力测试（共30小题，计30分）一、听句子，根据所听到的内容选择正确答案。
每小题念两遍。
（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分）( )1. A. Yes, it is. B. Yes, I am. C. Yes, you are.( )2. A. I’ve been to Shanghai. B. I want to go to Tibet . C. I visited Xian last year.( )3. A. It’s sunny. B. It was rainy. C. It’s Wednesday, April 27th.( )4. A. He likes reading. B. He is interesting. C. He is a little heavy.( )5. A. Let’s try! B. Never mind. C. Have a good time.二、听句子，选择与内容相符的图片，并将代表图片的字母填在题号后横线上。
每小题念两遍。
（共5小题，每1分；计5分）6. 7. 8. 9. 10.三、听对话，根据对话内容及问题选择正确答案。
每小题念两遍。
（共10小题，每小题1分；计10分）( )11. A. His ears hurt. B. He can eat anything. C. He has a toothache.( )12. A. On your right. B. Behind the hospital. C. In front of the hospital.( )13. A. An engineer. B. An actress. C. A science teacher.( )14. A. At 7:20. B. At 7:40. C. At 8:00.( )15. A. In a restaurant. B. In a meat store. C. In a vegetable store.( )16. A. One. B. Two. C. Four.( )17. A. Tony’s sister. B. Tony’s teacher. C. Tony’s mother.( )18. A. The music is nice. B. The story is moving. C. It makes him sleepy.( )19. A. He hardly makes word cards. B. He hardly asks Mr. King for help. C. He hardly studies with a group. ( )20. A. By car. B. By mo-bike. C. By subway.四、听对话，根据短文内容选择正确答案。
2017年10月英语二试题及答案
2017年10月自考英语二(00015)试题及答案英语(二)试卷（课程代码00015)选择题区第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题，每题1分,共10分）下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B;如果该句的信息文中没有提及,选择C。
在答题卡相应位置上将答案选项涂黑My Writing Teacher我的写作老师English writing was always easy for me，but that changed on the first day I walked into Mrs。
J ohnson’s class. Before that，I’d heard rumors from former students。
They said she was strict and her class was hard to pass。
So I was very nervous英语写作对我来说是容易的，但改变的第一天，我走进约翰逊老师的课。
在这之前,我听过以前学生的谣言。
他们说她很严厉，她的课很难及格.所以我很紧张The first time we met, Mrs。
Johnson told us her class would be difficult but she would give us new ”tools" and guide us through. She explained that her grading system was different，and that we would not see high scores soon. Everything you do in class matters, "she said. "As writing is an art，it takes a long time to perfect.我们第一次见面的时候，约翰逊夫人告诉我们，她的课很难但是她会给我们新的“工具”，引导我们通过。
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成都市2014级高中毕业班第二次诊断性测试
英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分听力（满分30分）
1-5 ACACB 6-10 BABCA 11-15 CA ACB 16-20 BCBCB
评分标准：1-20小题，每小题1.5分。
第二部分第一节阅读理解（满分30分）
21-25DBDCB 26-30 CABAC 31-35DDCAB
评分标准：21-35小题，每小题2分。
第二节（满分10分）36-40 ECAFG
评分标准：36-40小题，每小题2分。
第三部分第一节完形填空（满分30分）
41-45DBDDC 46-50ACBCB 51-55CABDA 56-60 ABADC
评分标准：41-60小题，每小题1.5分。
第二节（满分15分）
61. valuable/invaluable 62. trapped 63. and 64. whose 65. to leave 66. with 67. possibly 68. tears 69. safety 70. made 评分标准：61-70小题，每小题1.5分。
有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第四部分第一节短文改错（满分10分）
评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
一、各档次语言要点配分参考标准
二、内容要点认定及计分参考标准
1、中国古诗的影响(说明清楚、表达正确，计6分）；
2、你喜欢的诗人(举例明确、表达准确，计3分）；
3、学习中国古诗的意义（阐述清楚、表达正确，计8分）；
4、学习中国古诗的方法（阐述清楚、表达正确，计8分）。
三、扣分参考依据
1、其表达未能达成正确句意的，不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词，但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子；
2、句子结构完整、但关键点出现错误或漏掉部分关键词，扣半个要点分，如：主谓一致错误，或关键词拼写错误（如主语，关键性名词等），或谓语动词时态/语态错误等；
3、凡使用铅笔答题、或答题中使用了涂改液或不干胶条，一律不给分；
4、凡多次出现非关键性单词拼写错误或其它同类错误，原则上每4处扣1分；
5、文章内容要点全面,但写出了一些多余内容（连接或过渡词句不在此列），原则上不扣分；
6、凡书写超出规定的答题区域，全卷不给分；
7、书写潦草凌乱、但基本不影响阅卷的，酌情扣卷面分1～2分。
四、One possible version
The Ancient Chinese Poetry
The ancient Chinese poetry is part of our traditional Chinese culture.As an important literary form, it enjoys great popularity at home and abroad. Nowadays, many famous poets in Ancient China and their great works are still influncing us, among whom Li Bai and Du Fu are my favorite ones.
Appreciating ancient Chinese poems is extremely meaningful. It can not only improve our language ability, but also contribute to our better understanding of Chinese culture and passing them on from generation to generation.
To learn the ancient Chinese poems well, we’d better grasp the ir meanings first and read them aloud repeatedly. Besides, trying to create some poems of ancient Chinese style is also an effective way to cherish this literary treasure.（112 words）。