考研英语二作文真题(文字版)
2024年考研英语(二)真题及解析完整版
2024年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语(二)Section I Use ofEnglishDirections: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)Your social life is defined as 'the activities you do with other people,for pleasure,when you are not working'.It's important to have a social life,but what'sright for one person won't be right for another.Some of us feel energised by spending lotsof time with others,_ some of us may feel drained,even if it's doing something we enjoy.This is why finding a 2 in your social life is key.Spending too much time on your own,not 3 others,can make you feel lonely and 4 .Loneliness is known to impact onyour mental health and 5 a low mood.Anyone can feellonely at any time.This might be especially true if, 6 you are working from home and you are 7 onthe social conversations that happen in an office.Other lifechanges also 8 periods of loneliness too, such as retirement,changingjobs or becoming a parent.It's important to recognise these feelings of loneliness.There are ways to 9 a social life.But it be overwhelming 10 .It's a great idea to start by thinking about hobbies you enjoy.You can then find groups and activities related to those where you will be able to meet 11 people.There are groups aimed at new parents,at those who want to 12 anew sport for the first time or networking eventsfor those in the same profession to meet upand 13 ideas.On the other hand,it is 14 possible to havetoo much of a social life.If you feel like you're always doing something and there is never any 15 in your calendar for downtime, you could suffer social bumout or social 16 .We all have our own social limit and it's important to recognise when you're feeling like it's all too much.Low mood,low energy, irritability and trouble sleeping could all be 17 of poor social health.Make sure you 18 some time in your diary when you're 19 for socialising and use this time to relax, 20 andrecover.1.[A]because [B]unless [C]whereas [D]until2.[A]contrast [B]balance [C]link[D]gap3.[A]seeing [B]pleasing [C]judging [D]teaching4.[A]misguided [B]surprised [C]spoiled [D]disconnected5.[A]contribute to [B]rely on [C]interfere with [D]go against6.[A]in fact [B]of course [C]for example [D]on average7.[A]cutting back [B]missing out [C]breaking in [D]looking out8.[A]shorten [B]trigger [C]follow [D]interupt9.[A]assess [B]interpret [C]provide [D]regain10.[A]at first [B]in tum [C]on time [D]by chance11.[A]far-sighted [B]strong-willed [C]kind-hearted [D]like-minded12.[A]try [B]promote [C]watch [D]describe13.[A]test [B]share [C]accept [D]revise14.[A]already [B]thus [C]also [D]only15.[A]visit [B]order [C]space [D]boundary16.[A]fatigue [B]criticism [C]injustice [D]dilemma17.[A]sources [B]standards [C]signs [D]scores18.[A]take over [B]wipe off [C] add up[D]mark out19.[A]ungrateful [B]unavailable [C]responsible [D]regretful20.[A]react [B]repeat [C]return [D]restSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions after each text by choosing A,B,C or D. Mark youranswerson the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)Text 1Anger over AI's role in exacerbating inequality could endanger the technology's future.In her new bookCogs and Monsters:What Economics Is,and What It Should Be,Diane Coyle,an economist at Cambridge University,argues that the digital economy requires new ways of thinking about progress.“Whatever we mean by the economy growing,by things getting better, the gains will have to bemoreevenly shared than in the recent past,"she writes."An economy of tech millionaires or billionaires and gig workers,with middle-income jobs undercut by automation, will not be politically sustainable.”Improving living standards and increasing prosperity for more people will require greater use of digital technologies to boost productivity in various sectors,including health care and construction,says Coyle.But people can't be expected to embracethe changes if they're not seeing the benefits—if they're just seeing goodjobs being destroyed.In a recent interview with MIT Technology Review,Coyle said she fears that tech's inequality problem could bea roadblock todeploying AI.“We're talking about disruption,”she says.“These are transformative technologies that change theways we spend our time every day, that change business models that succeed."To make such“tremendous changes,"she adds,you need social buy-in.Instead,says Coyle,resentment is simmeringamong many asthe benefits are perceived to go to elites in a handful of prosperous cities.According to the BrookingsInstitution,a short listof eight Americancities that included San Francisco,San Jose,Boston,and Seattle had roughly 38%of all tech jobs by 2019.New AI technologies are particularly concentrated:Brookings's Mark Muro and Sifan Liu estimate that just 15 cities account for two-thirds of the AI assets and capabilities in the United States (San Francisco and San Jose alone account for about one-quarter).The dominance of a few cities in the invention and commercialization of AI means that geographical disparities in wealth will continue to soar.Not only will this foster political andsocial unrest,but it could,as Coyle suggests,hold back the sorts of AI technologies needed for regional economies to grow.Part of the solution could lie in somehow loosening the stranglehold that Big Tech has on defining the AI agenda.That willlikely take increased federal funding for research independent of the tech giants.Muroand others have suggested hefty federal funding tohelp create USregional innovation centers,for example.A more immediate response is to broaden our digital imaginations to conceive of AI technologies that don't simply replace jobs but expand opportunities in the sectors that different parts ofthe country care most about,like health care,education,and manufacturing.21.Coyle argues in her new book that economic growth should[A]giverise toinnovation[B]diversify career choices[C]benefit people equally[D]be promoted forcefully22.According to paragraph 2,digital technology should be useful to[A]bring about instant prosperity[B]reducepeople's workload[C]raise overall work efficiencyD]enhance croSs-sector cooperation23.What does Coyle fearabout ransformative technology?[A]They may affect work-lifebalance.[B]They may be impractical to deploy.[C]They may incur huge expenditure.[D]They may be unwecome tothe public.24.Several American cities are mentioned to show[A]the uneven distribution of AI technologies in the US[B]the disappointing prospect of tech jobs in the US[C]the fast progress of US regional economies[D]the increasingsignificance of US AI assets25.With regard to Coyle concern,the author suggests[A]raising funds to start new AI projects[B]encouraging collaboration in AI research[C]guarding against the side effects of AI[D]redefining the role of AItechnologiesText 2The UK is facing a future construction crisis because of a failure to plant trees to produce wood,Conforhas wamed.The forestry and wood trade body has called for urgent action to reduce the country's reliance on timber imports and provide a stable supply of wood for futuregenerations.Currently only 20 percent of the UK's wood requirement is home-grown while it remains the second-largest net importer of timber in the world.Coming at a time offresh incentives from the UK govemment for landowners to grow more trees,the trade body says thesedon't go far enough and fail to promote the benefits of planting them to boost timber supplies.“Not only are we facing a carbon crisis now,but we will also be facing a future construction crisis because of failure to plant trees to produce wood.”said Stuart Goodall,chief executive of Confor."For decades wehave not taken responsibility for investing in our domestic wood supply,leaving us exposed to fluctuating prices and fighting for future supplies of wood as global demand rises and our own supplies fall."The UK has ideal conditions for growing wood to build low-carbon homes and is a global leader in certifying that its forests are sustainably managed,Confor says.While around three quarters of Scottish homes are built from Scottish timber,the use of home-grownwood in England isonly around 25 percent.While productive tree planting can deliver real financial benefits to rural economies and contribute to the UK's net-zero strategy,the focus of government support continuesto be on food production and the rewinding andplanting of native woodland solely for biodiversity.Goodall add: “While food production and biodiversity are clearly of critical importance,we need our land to also provide secure supplies of wood for construction,manufacturing and contribute to net zero.“While the UK government has stated its ambition for more tree planting,there has been little action on the ground."Confor is now calling for much greater impetus behind those aspirations to ensure we have enough wood to meet increasing demand."26.It can be learmed from paragraph I thattheUK needsto[A]increase its domesticwood supply[B]reduce its demand for timber[C]lower its wood production costsD]lift its control on timber imports27.According to Confor,the UK government's fresh incentives[A]can hardly address construction crisis[B]are believed to come at the wrong time[C]seemto bemisleading for landowners[D]will be costlyto put into practice28.The UK's exposure to fluctuational wood prices is a result of[A]govenment's inaction on timber imports[B]inadequate investmentin growing wood[C]competiton oftimber traders at home[D]wood products motive to maximise profits29.Which of the following causes the shortage of wood supply in UK?[A]excessive timber consumption in construction[B]unfavorable conditions for growing trees[C]outdated technology for woodproductionD]farmers'unwillingness to plant trees30.What does Goodall think UK govenment should do?[A]Subsidise the building of low-carbon homes.[B]Pay attention torural economy.[C]Provide more support for tree planting.[D]Give priority to pursue net-zero strategyText 3Onebig challenge in keeping unsafe aging drivers off the road isconvincing them that it is time to tum over the key.It is a complete life-changer when someone stops—or is forced to stop—driving,said former risk manager Anne M.Menke.The American Medical Association advises physicians that in situation where clear evidence of substantial driving impairment implies a strong threat to patient and public safety,and where the physician's advice to discontinue driving privileges is ignored,it is desirable and ethical to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles,Menke wrote.“Some states require physicians to report, others allow but do not mandate reports,while a few consider a report breach of confidentiality. There could be liability and penalties if a physician does not act in accordance with state laws on reporting and confidentiality"she counseled.Part ofthe problem in keepingolder drivers safe is that the difficulties are addressed piecemeal by different professions with different focuses,including gerontologists,highway administration officials,automotive engineers and others,said gerontologist Elizabeth Dugan. “There's not a National Institute of Older Driver Studies,"she said.“We need better evidence on what makesdrivers unsafe”andwhat can help,said Dugan.One thing that does seem to work is requiring drivers to report in person for license renewal. Mandatory in-person renewal was associated with a31 percent reduction in fatal crashes involving drivers 85 or older,according to one study.Passing vision tests also produced a similar decline in fatal crashes for those drivers,although there appeared to be nobenefit from combining the two.Many old drivers don't see eye doctors or can't afford to.Primary care providers have their hands full and may not be able to follow throughwith patients who have trouble driving because they can'tturn their heads or remember where they are going—or have gotten shorter and haven't changed their seat settings sufficiently to reach car pedals easily,As long as there are other cars on the roads,self-driving cars won't solve the problems of crashes,said Dugan.Avoiding dangers posed by all those humandrivers would require to many algorithms,she said.But we need to domore to improve safety,said Dugan.“If we're going to have 100-year lives,we need cars thata 90-year-old can drive comfortably.”31.According to Paragraphl,keeping unsafe aging drivers off the road[A]is a new safety measure[B]has become a disputed issue[C]can be a tough task to completeD]will be beneficial to their health32.The American medical associations advice[A]has won support from drivers[B]is generally considered unrealistic[C]is wide dismissed as unnecessary[D]has met with different responses33.According to Dugan,efforts to keep older drivers safe[A]have broughtabout big changes[B]need to be well coordinated[C]have gained public concen[D]call forrelevant legal support34.Some older drivers have trouble driving because they tend to[A]stick with bad driving habits[B]have a weakened memory[C]suffer from chronic pains[D]neglect car maintenance35.Dugan thinks that the solution to the problems of crashes may lie in[A]upgrading self-driving vehicle[B]developing senior-friendly cars[C]renovatingtransport facilities[D]adjusting the age limit for driversText 4If you look at the apps on your phone,chances are you have at least one related to your health—and probably several.Whether it is a mental health app,a fitness tracker,a connected health device or something else,many of us are taking advantage of this technologyto keepbetter track of our health in some shape or form.Recent research from the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications found that 350,000 health apps were available on the market, 90,000 of which launched in 2020 alone.While these apps have a great deal to offer,it is not always clear how the personal information we input is collected,safeguarded and shared online.Existing health privacy law, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,is primarily focused on the way hospitals,doctors'offices,clinics and insurance companies store health records online. The health information these apps and health data tracking wearables are collecting typically does not receive the same legalprotections.Without additional protections in place,companies may share (and potentially monetize)personal healthinformationin away consumersmay not have authorized or anticipated. In 2021,Flo Health faced a Federal Trade Commission(FTC)investigation.The FTC alleged in a complaint that "despite express privacy claims,the company took control of users' sensitivity fertility data and shared it with thirdparties."Flo Health and the FTC settled the matter with a Consent Order requiring the company to get appusers'express affirmative consent before sharing their health information as well as to instruct the third parties to delete thedata they had obtained.Section 5 of the FTC Act empowers the FTC to initiate enforcement action against unfair or deceptive acts,meaning the FTC can only act after the fact if a company's privacy practices are misleading or causeunjustified consumer harm.While the FTC is doing what it can to ensure apps are keeping their promises to consumers around the handling of their sensitive health information, the rate at which these health apps are hitting the market demonstrates just how immense of a challenge this isAs to the prospects for federal legislation,commentators suggest that comprehensive federal privacy legislation seems unlikely in the short term.States have begun implementing their own solutions to shore upprotections for consumer-generated health data.Califomia has been at the forefront of state privacy efforts with the Califomia Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.Virginia, Colorado and Utah have also recently passed state consumer dataprivacy legislation.36.The research findings are cited in Paragraph 1 to show[A]the prevalence of health apps[B]the public concem over health[C]the popularity of smartphones[D]the advancement of technology37.What dose the author imply about existing health privacy law?[A]Its coverage needs to be extended.[B]Its enforcement needs strengthening.[C]It has discouraged medical misconduct.[D]It has disappointed insurance companies.38.Before sharing its users'health information,Flo Health is required to[A]seek the approvalof the FTC[B]find qualified third parties[C]remove irrelevant personal data[D]obtain their explicit permission39.What challenges is the FTC currently faced with?[A]The complexity of health information.[B]The rapid increase in new health apps.[C]The subtle deceptiveness ofhealth apps.[D]The difficulty in assessing consumer harm.40.It can be leamed from the last paragraphthat health data protection[A]has been embraced by health app developers[B]has been afocus of federal policy-making[C]hasencountered opposition in Califomia[D]has gainedlegislative support in some statesPart BDirections:Read the following text and choose thebest answer from the right column to complete each of the unfinished statements in the left column.Mark your answers onthe ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)High school students eager to stand out in thecollege application process often participate in a litany of extracurricular activities hoping to bolster their chances of admission a selective undergraduate institution.However,college admissions experts say that the quality of a college hopeful's extracurricular activities matter more thanthe number of activities he or she participates in.Sue Rexford,the director of college guidance at the Charles.E.Smith Jewish Day School, says it is not necessary for astudent,filing out the Common Application to list 10 activities in the application“No”college will expect that a student has a huge laundry list of extracurricular that they have been passionately involved in each for an tended periodof time,"Rexford wrote in an email Experts say it is tougher to distinguish oneself in a school-affiliated extracurricular activity that is common among high school students than it is to stand out while doing an uncommon activity.“The competition to stand out and make an impact is going to be much stiffer,and so if they're going todo a popular activity,I'd say,be thebest at it."says Sara Harherson,a college admission consultant.High school students who have an impressive personal project they are working on independentlyoften impress colleges,experts say.“For example,a student with an interest in entrepreneurship could demonstrateskills and potential by starting a profitable small business.”Olivia Valdes,the founde r of Zen Admissionsconsulting firm,wrote in an email.Joseph Adegboyega-Edun,a Maryland High school guidance counselor,says unconventional extracurricular activities can help students,impress college admissions offices,assuming they demonstrated,serious commitment.“Again,since one of the big questions high school seniors must consider is ‘What makes you unique?'having an uncommon,extracurricular activity,a conventional one is an advantage,"he wrote in an email.Experts say demonstrating talent in at least one extracurricular activity can help in the college admissionsprocess,especiallyat top-tier undergraduate institutions.“Distinguishing yourself in one focused type of extracurricular activity can be a positive in the admissions process,especially for highly selective institutions,where having top grades and test scores is not enough,"Katie Kelley admissions counselor at Ivy Wise admissions consultancy, wrote in an email.“Student s need to have that quality or hook that will appeal to admissions officers and allow them to visualize how the student might come and enrich their campus commuity.”Extracurricular activities related to the college major declared on a college application are beneficial,experts suggest.“If you already know your major,having an extracurricular that fits into that major can be a big plus,"says Mayghin Levine,the manager of educational opportunities with The CabbagePatch Settlement House,a Louisville,Kentucky,nonprofit community center.High school students who have had a strong positive influence on their community through an extracurricular activity may impress a college and win a scholarship,says Erica Gwyn,afomer math and science magnet program assistant at a public high school who is now executive director of the Kaleidoscope Careers Academy in Atlanta,a nonprofit organization.答案：41.C 42.E 43.A 44.G 45.BSection II Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese.Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)With the smell of coffee and fresh bread floating in the air,stalls bursting with colorful vegetables andtempting cheeses,and the buzz of friendly chats,farmers'markets are a feast for the senses.They also provide an opportunity totalk to the people responsible for growing or raising your food,support your local economy and pick up fresh seasonal produce —all at the same time.Farmers'markets are usually weekly or monthly events,most often with outdoor stalls, which allow farmers or producers to selltheir food directly to customers.The size or regularity of marketscan vary from season to season,depending on the area's agricultural calendar,and you're likely to find different produce on sale at different times of the year.By cutting out the middlemen, the farmers secure more profit for their produce.Shoppers also benefit from seeing exactly where —and to who—their money is going.参考译文：空气中弥漫着咖啡和新鲜面包的味道，摊位上挤满了五颜六色的蔬菜和诱人的奶酪，以及友好聊天的嘈杂声，农贸市场是感官的盛宴(3分)。
考研英语二作文试题及答案
考研英语二作文试题及答案考研英语二作文试题：You should spend about 40 minutes on this task, writing an essay of about 250 words. The essay should begin with an introductory paragraph, followed by body paragraphs as appropriate, and conclude with a summary.You are required to write an essay discussing the following points:1. The role of technology in modern education.2. The advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the classroom.3. Your opinion on the balance between traditional and technological methods in education.Model Answer:The advent of technology has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, and education is no exception. The integration of technology in the educational sector has transformed the way students learn and teachers teach.One of the most significant roles of technology in modern education is the accessibility it provides. Students can now access a wealth of information at their fingertips, which waspreviously unimaginable. Online courses and digital libraries have made learning more convenient and have broken down geographical barriers, allowing students from all over the world to learn from renowned institutions.Moreover, technology has made the learning process more interactive and engaging. The use of multimedia tools such as videos, animations, and simulations can cater to different learning styles, making complex subjects more understandable. Additionally, technology facilitates personalized learning, where educational content can be tailored to meet the individual needs of students.However, the use of technology in the classroom is not without its drawbacks. There are concerns about the digital divide, where students from less privileged backgrounds may not have equal access to technological resources. This could potentially widen the gap in educational outcomes between different socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, an over-reliance on technology may lead to a decrease in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as students may become too dependent on digital aids.In my opinion, while technology has its merits, it is essential to strike a balance with traditional methods of education. Face-to-face interaction between teachers and students is invaluable, as it fosters a sense of community and allows for more personalized feedback. The use of technology should complement, not replace, the core educational experience. For instance, technology can be used to enhance classroom discussions, facilitate research, andsupport collaborative projects.In conclusion, technology has undoubtedly had a profound impact on education. While it offers numerous advantages, it is crucial to address its potential disadvantages and maintain a balance with traditional teaching methods. This balanced approach can ensure that education remains effective and inclusive for all students.。
考研英语二历年真题作文范文(热门5篇)
考研英语二历年真题作文范文第1篇47、Directions：Suppose you have to cancel your travel plan and will not be able to visit professor Smith, write him an email to1)apologize and explain the situation and suggest a future meeting.2)You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name; Use “Li Ming” instead.Do not write your address(10points).Dear Professor Smith，How have you been recently? I am exceedingly sorry to tell you that although I have promised to visit you this Friday, I have to cancel my travel plan because of the following reason.Two days ago, I suddenly accepted the notice that there would be an academic meeting this Friday night in our department and everyone was asked to attend. I know that my changing plan has definitely caused some inconvenience to you. I am so sorry for my failing to keep the promise of visiting you. Therefore, in order to make up this situation, I wonder if you could give me another chance and spare some time to meet me next Monday.I am so sorry for any inconvenience caused by me. Hope you can accept my apology and arrange a new time for me to visit you. I am looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming考研英语二历年真题作文范文第2篇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 greattime. 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 b oring, 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 th e 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 ora 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 rang e 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, byn early 2 million in the run―up to ―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 i s 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. 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 t hose 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 exqu isitely 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 completelyoverlook 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 t o 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 social ly 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考研英语二历年真题作文范文第3篇(1)背单词：一定要重视^v^背明白^v^单词。
2024年考研英语二大作文真题
The Inevitable Shift to a Digital Economy andIts Impact on SocietyIn the fast-paced era of technological advancements, the transition to a digital economy has become inevitable. This shift, driven by the convergence of information technology and various industries, is reshaping the global economic landscape and profoundly influencing every aspect of society.The rise of the digital economy is marked by the exponential growth of data and the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing. These technologies are revolutionizing traditional industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, finance, and retail. They enable businesses to operate more efficiently, innovate continuously, and reach wider markets. At the same time, they create new job opportunities and industries, driving economic growth and prosperity.However, the transition to a digital economy is not without challenges. One significant concern is the digital divide, which refers to the gap between those who haveaccess to and can benefit from digital technologies and those who lack such access. This divide can lead to social inequality and exacerbate existing disparities in education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.Moreover, the digital economy poses new challenges to privacy and security. The vast amounts of personal data generated and stored in digital form make individuals vulnerable to privacy breaches and cyberattacks. This requires robust data protection laws and enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard individuals' rights and ensure the integrity of digital systems.Despite these challenges, the transition to a digital economy offers immense opportunities for societal progress. It enables greater connectivity and collaboration, breaking down geographical barriers and fostering global trade and cultural exchange. It also encourages creativity and innovation, fostering an environment where new ideas and solutions can thrive.To fully realize the potential of the digital economy,it is crucial to address the challenges it poses. This includes ensuring widespread access to digital technologies,investing in education and skills development to prepare the workforce for the future, and strengthening data protection and cybersecurity measures.In conclusion, the shift to a digital economy is a transformative trend that is shaping the future of society. While it presents challenges, it also offers immense opportunities for growth, innovation, and connectivity. By addressing these challenges and harnessing the power of digital technologies, we can build a more prosperous, inclusive, and secure world.**数字经济的必然转型及其对社会的影响**在科技飞速发展的时代，向数字经济的转型已成为必然之势。
2021考研英语二大作文真题及范文
2021考研英语二大作文真题及范文英语(二)真题PART BDirections:Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should1)interpret the chart, and2)give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)【参考范文】This pie chart clearly illustrates the purposes of students’ touring in a certain university. As is reflected by the diagram, 37 percent of college students travel in a bid to appreciating the scenery, next comes the aim of relieving pressure, accounting for 33% percent. By contrast, the percentage of students travelling aiming at others, making friends and cultivating independence account for 15%, 9% and 6% respectively.Several primary factors could contribute to this phenomenon. In the first place, travel can offer us a wide range of experiences. In travelling, we may join tourists marveling at the incredible power of Niagara Falls, mingle with the happy throngs strolling in the Paris boulevards and experience the bitterness and joy of people on different lands and in different times. In the second place, college students, who have to juggle academic work, romantic relationships and a busy social calendar, are particularly susceptible to pressure. By touring, they can successfully manage and reduce stress.Taking all these factors into consideration, we may predictthat with the quickening pace of campus life and ever-increasing pressure, the number of university students touring will keep growing in the forthcoming decade.这个饼图清楚地说明了在某大学学生旅游的目的。
2024年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语真题及答案(二)
2024年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语（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.(10points)Your social life is defined as“the activities you do with other people,for pleasure, when you are not working.”It’s important to have a social life,but what’s right for one person won’t be right for another.Some of us feel energised by spending lots of time with others, 1 some of us may feel drained,even if it’s doing something we enjoy.This is why finding a 2 in your social life is key.Spending too much time on your own,not 3 others,can make you feel lonely and 4 .Loneliness is known to impact on your mental health and 5 a low mood.Anyone can feel lonely at any time.This might be especially true if, 6 ,you are working from home and you are7 on the usual social conversations that happen in an office.Other life changes can8 periods of loneliness too,such as retirement,changing jobs or becoming a parent.It’s important to recognise these feelings of loneliness.There are ways to9 a social life,but it can feel overwhelming10 .It’s a great idea to start by thinking about hobbies you enjoy.You can then find groups and activities related to those where you will be able to meet11 people.There are groups aimed at new parents,at those who want to12 a new sport for the first time,or networking events for those in the same profession to meet up and13 ideas.On the other hand,it’s14 possible to have too much of a social life.If you feel like you’re always doing something and there is never any15 in your calendar for downtime, you could suffer social burnout or social16 .We all have our own social limit and it’s important to recognise when you’re feeling like it’s all too much.Low mood,low energy, irritability and trouble sleeping could all be17 of poor social health.Make sure you18 some time in your diary when you’re19 for socialising and use this time to relax,20 and recover.1. A.because2. A.contrast3. A.seeing4. A.misguided5. A.contribute to6. A.in fact7. A.cutting back8. A.shorten9. A.assess10.A.at first11.A.far-sighted12.A.try13.A.test14.A.already15.A.list16.A.fatigue17.A.sources18.A.take over19.A.ungrateful20.A.reactB.unlessB.balanceB.pleasingB.surprisedB.rely onB.of courseB.missing outB.triggerB.interpretB.in turnB.strong-willedB.promoteB.shareB.thusB.orderB.criticismB.standardsB.wipe offB.unavailableB.repeatC.whereasC.linkC.judgingC.spoiledC.interfere withC.for exampleC.breaking inC.followC.provideC.on timeC.kind-heartedC.watchC.acceptC.alsoC.spaceC.injusticeC.signsC.add upC.responsibleC.returnD.untilD.gapD.teachingD.disconnectedD.go againstD.on averageD.looking downD.interruptD.regainD.by chanceD.like-mindedD.describeD.reviseD.onlyD.boundaryD.dilemmaD.scoresD.mark outD.regretfulD.rest Section II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40points)Text1In her new book Cogs and Monsters:What Economics Is,and What It Should Be,Diane Coyle,an economist at Cambridge University,argues that the digital economy requires new ways of thinking about progress.“Whatever we mean by the economy growing,by things getting better,the gains will have to be more evenly shared than in the recent past,”she writes.“An economy of tech millionaires or billionaires and gig workers,with middle-income jobs undercut by automation,will not be politically sustainable.”Improving living standards and increasing prosperity for more people will require greater use of digital technologies to boost productivity in various sectors,including health care and construction,says Coyle.But people can’t be expected to embrace the changes if they’re not seeing the benefits—if they’re just seeing good jobs being destroyed.In a recent interview,Coyle said she fears that tech’s inequality problem could be a roadblock to deploying AI.“We’re talking about disruption,”she says.“These are transformative technologies that change the ways we spend our time every day,that change business models that succeed.”To make such“tremendous changes,”she adds,you need social buy-in.Instead,says Coyle,resentment is simmering among many as the benefits are perceived to go to elites in a handful of prosperous cities.According to the Brookings Institution,a short list of eight American cities that included San Francisco,San Jose,Boston,and Seattle had roughly38%of all tech jobs by2019.New AI technologies are particularly concentrated:Brookings’s Mark Muro and Sifan Liu estimate that just15cities account for two-thirds of the AI assets and capabilities in the United States.The dominance of a few cities in the invention and commercialization of AI means that geographical disparities in wealth will continue to soar.Not only will this foster political and social unrest,but it could,as Coyle suggests,hold back the sorts of AI technologies needed for regional economies to grow.Part of the solution could lie in somehow loosening the stranglehold that Big Tech has on defining the AI agenda.That will likely take increased federal funding for research independent of the tech giants.A more immediate response is to broaden our digital imaginations to conceive of AI technologies that don’t simply replace jobs but expand opportunities in the sectors that different parts of the country care most about,like health care,education,and manufacturing.21. Coyle argues in her new book that economic growth should______A.give rise to innovations.B.diversify career choices.C.benefit people equally.D.be promoted forcefully.22. According to Paragraph2,digital technologies should be used to______A.bring about instant prosperity.B.reduce people’s workload.C.raise overall work efficiency.D.enhance cross-sector cooperation.23. What does Coyle fear about transformative technologies?A.They may affect work-life balance.B.They may be impractical to deploy.C.They may incur huge expenditure.D.They may be unwelcome to the public.24. Several American cities are mentioned to show______A.the uneven distribution of AI technologies in the US.B.the disappointing prospect of tech jobs in the US.C.the fast progress of US regional economies.D.the increasing significance of US AI assets.25. With regard to Coyle’s concern,the author suggests______A.raising funds to start new AI projects.B.encouraging collaboration in AI research.C.guarding against the side effects of AI.D.redefining the role of AI technologies.Text2The UK is facing a future construction crisis because of a failure to plant trees to produce wood,Confor has warned.The forestry and wood trade body has called for urgent action to reduce the country’s reliance on timber imports and provide a stable supply of wood for future generations.Currently only20percent of the UK’s wood requirement is home-grown while it remains the second-largest net importer of timber in the world.Coming at a time of fresh incentives from the UK government for landowners to grow more trees,the trade body says these don’t go far enough and fail to promote the benefits of planting them to boost timber supplies.“Not only are we facing a carbon crisis now,but we will also be facing a future construction crisis because of a failure to plant trees to produce wood,”said Stuart Goodall,chief executive of Confor.“For decades we have not taken responsibility for investing in our domestic wood supply,leaving us exposed to fluctuating prices and fighting for future supplies of wood as global demand rises and our own supplies fall.”The UK has ideal conditions for growing wood to build low-carbon homes and is a global leader in certifying that its forests are sustainably managed,Confor says.While around three quarters of Scottish homes are built from Scottish timber,the use of home-grown wood in England is only around25percent.The causes of the UK’s current position are complex and range from outdated perceptions of productive forestry to the decimation of trees by grey squirrels.It also encompasses significant hesitation on behalf of farmers and other landowners to invest in long-term planting projects.While productive tree planting can deliver real financial benefits to rural economies and contribute to the UK’s net-zero strategy,the focus of government support continues to be on food production and the rewilding and planting of native woodland solely for biodiversity. Goodall added:“While food production and biodiversity health are clearly of critical importance,we need our land to also provide secure supplies of wood for construction, manufacturing and contribute to net-zero.”“While the UK government has stated its ambition for more tree planting,there has been little action on the ground.Confor is now calling for much greater impetus behind those aspirations to ensure we have enough wood to meet increasing demand.”26. It can be learned from Paragraph1that the UK needs to______A.increase its domestic wood supply.B.reduce its demand for timber.C.lower its wood production costs.D.lift its control on timber imports.27. According to Confor,the UK government’s fresh incentives______A.can hardly address a construction crisis.B.are believed to come at a wrong time.C.seem to be misleading for landowners.D.will be too costly to put into practice.28. The UK’s exposure to fluctuating wood prices is a result of______A.the governments inaction on timber imports.B.inadequate investment in growing wood.C.the competition among timber traders at home.D.wood producers’motive to maximise profits.29. Which of the following causes the shortage of wood supply in the UK?A.Excessive timber consumption in construction.B.Unfavourable conditions for growing wood.C.Outdated technologies of the wood industry.D.Farmers’unwillingness to plant trees.30. What does Goodall think the UK government should do?A.Subsidise the building of low-carbon homes.B.Pay greater attention to boosting rural economies.C.Provide more support for productive tree planting.D.Give priority to pursuing its net-zero strategy.Text3One of the biggest challenges in keeping unsafe aging drivers off the road is convincing them that it’s time to turn over the keys.“It’s a complete life-changer”when someone stops —or is forced to stop—driving,said former risk manager Anne M.Menke.“The American Medical Association advises physicians that in situations where clear evidence of substantial driving impairment implies a strong threat to patient and public safety, and where the physician’s advice to discontinue driving privileges is ignored,it is desirable and ethical to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles,”Menke wrote.“Some states require physicians to report,others allow but do not mandate reports,while a few consider a report a breach of confidentiality.There could be liability and penalties if a physician does not act in accordance with state laws on reporting and confidentiality,”she counseled.Part of the problem in keeping older drivers safe is that the difficulties are addressed piecemeal by different professions with different focuses,including gerontologists,highway administration officials,automotive engineers and others,said gerontologist Elizabeth Dugan.“There’s not a National Institute of Older Driver Studies,”she said.“We need better evidence on what makes drivers unsafe”and what can help,said Dugan.One thing that does seem to work is requiring drivers to report in person for license renewal.Mandatory in-person renewal was associated with a31percent reduction in fatal crashes involving drivers85or older,according to one study.Passing vision tests also produced a similar decline in fatal crashes for those drivers,although there appeared to be no benefit from combining the two.Many older drivers don’t see eye doctors or can’t afford to.Primary care providers have their hands full and may not be able to follow through with patients who have trouble driving because they can’t turn their heads or remember where they are going—or have gotten shorter and haven’t changed their seat settings sufficiently to reach car pedals easily.As long as there are other cars on the roads,self-driving cars won’t solve the problems of crashes,said Dugan.Avoiding dangers posed by all those human drivers would require too many algorithms,she said.But we need to do more to improve safety,said Dugan.“If we’re going to have100-year lives,we need cars that a90-year-old can drive comfortably.”。
打印版历年英语二考研作文真题范文
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一、2010年英语二考研作文真题范文1) make an apology, and2) suggest a solution.Dear Bob,I am writing to you to apologize for the inconvenience I have caused. I am sorry that I forgot to return the music CD to you when I left Canada.Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I hope you will accept my apology and allow me to make it up to you.Sincerely,[Your Name]二、2011年英语二考研作文真题范文Dear [Friend's Name],I hope you will consider watching "The Shawshank Redemption." I am confident that you will enjoy it as much as I did.Best regards,[Your Name]三、2012年英语二考研作文真题范文2) demand a refund or a replacement.Dear Customer Service Center,Firstly, the dictionary's screen is flickering, which makes it difficult for me to read the words clearly. Secondly, the buttons on the device are not responsive, causing inconvenience when I try to look up words. Lastly, thebattery life of the dictionary is very short, which means I have to charge it frequently.Considering these problems, I would like to requesteither a refund or a replacement for the defective dictionary.I have attached some photos of the issues for your reference.I hope you can understand my situation and provide a satisfactory solution.Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.Best regards,[Your Name]四、2013年英语二考研作文真题范文1) accept the invitation, and2) ask for further information.Dear [Recipient's Name],Once again, thank you for the invitation and for considering me for this research project. I am looking forward to hearing more about the project and to contributing to its success.Best regards,[Your Name]五、2014年英语二考研作文真题范文1) express your gratitude for his kindness, andDear John,Best regards,[Your Name]六、2015年英语二考研作文真题范文1) invite them to participate, and2) give them some information about the festival.Dear International Students,The food festival will take place on [date] from [time] to [time] at [venue]. We would be delighted if you could join us and bring some traditional dishes from your home country. This will not only add to the diversity of the festival but also allow us to learn more about your culture.We are looking forward to your active participation and the delicious dishes you will bring. Let's make this campus food festival a memorable experience for everyone!Best regards,[Your Name]。
2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文(15篇)
2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文(15篇) Dear friends/students/classmates/schoolmates/professor,/ Dear Sir or Madam,/ Dear Mr. Manager,/ Dear Mr. President,/ To Whom It May Concern,/ Dear Editors,/ Dear Mr. Byron,/ Dear Sales Manager,I am ×××, I am writing this letter in purpose of confirming whether it is possible for you to provide me with some information with respect to the upcoming the Christmas appropriate gifts.Firstly, please send me your current holiday catalog of gift ideas. We are usually asked to stock items that worth $50 and under. In addition, we also need to know your terms of payment, quantity, prices, discount options and any special offers. Last but not least, we are also interested in how items will be shipped and the speed with which they can be delivered.We are looking forward to your due attention to this letter and send these information above as soon as possible for our reference. Thank you for your time and consideration. Looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第7篇Dear friends/students/classmates/schoolmates/professor,/ Dear Sir or Madam,/ Dear Mr. Manager,/ Dear Mr. President,/ To Whom It May Concern,/ Dear Editors,/ Dear Mr. Byron,/ Dear Sales Manager,On behalf of the Student's Union, I am writing to extend the warmest heartfelt welcome to all overseas students. （or：I'm writing ,after careful consideration, to present some suggestions about ×××.）-（每段前面需要空两格！！！）To help you fit into the upcoming collegiate life. I'd like to offer some practical suggestions. （or：The following are some measures, I reckon, that can be taken.）First and foremost, it is highly proposed that you engage in a range of activities organized by the Students' Union and associations, so as to get acquainted with those from diverse backgrounds with varied hobbies. What's more, you are advised to attend a series of lectures and optioned courses delivered by leading professors and academics, which will definitely broaden your horizons and cultivate your interest.Thanks for your time and attention to this letter and it is hoped that the proposals above could be of help.（or：I hope you will find the proposals above useful and wish you a fulfilling college life.）Yours sincerely,（考试时需要右对齐！！）Li Ming（考试时需要右对齐！！）2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第8篇Directions:Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)You shouldinterpret the chart, andgive your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15points)参考范文What is clearly presented in the above chart is the different numbers of urban residents and rural population among 1990,2000 and number of urban residents climbed steadily from 300 million in 1990 to 660 million or so in 2023，while rural population decreased slightly from about 820 million to 680 million or so in the same period.It is not difficult to come up with some possible factors accounting for this trend. On the one hand, with the rapid development of economy and society, people in mounting numbers crowd into cities in search of employment, a decent living and the excitement of urban life recently. On the other hand, the economy in the rural districts is comparative less developed and thus the opportunity to make money and pursue their future is as well lean. As a result, an increasing number of folks are tryingto escape this destiny by flocking into the urban areas.Given the analyses above, I firmly believe that such established trend will surely continue for quite a while in the forthcoming years and due importance should be attached to this evident situation.2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第9篇Dear friends/students/classmates/schoolmates/professor,/ Dear Sir or Madam,/ Dear Mr. Manager,/ Dear Mr. President,/ To Whom It May Concern,/ Dear Editors,/ Dear Mr. Byron,/ Dear Sales Manager,I am a senior from the Department of English in Peking University. I am writing this letter in purpose of applying for position as an English teacher that you recently advertised in Google website.（or：I am writing this letter to recommend myself as a qualified candidate for the job of an English teacher you have advertised in Google website.）I believe I am the position who fits into this job for several reasons as follows. Firstly, enclosed with this letter is my resume which details my previous academic qualifications and work experiences. I have worked for part-time teaching work in summer for three consecutive years. Secondly, I have the strengths and qualities needed for this position, such as good interpersonal communication ability, sense of obligation, proper social manners and so on. For the reasons give above, I venture to apply for the position in your company.I would greatly appreciate if you could grant me aninterview so that I would explain, in person and in more details, the relevance of my educational background and working experiences. Thank you for your time and consideration. Looking forward to your reply.（or：If you want to know more about me, please contact me at 132 ×××.）Yours sincerely,Li Ming2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第10篇(1)升华主题：(正面)：Considering all these contributors, we should bear in mind that the great importance should be attached to + 主题词.(反面)：Judging from the analysis above, we may safely come to the conclusion that the severe problem demands effective counter-measures.(中立)：Based on the above discussion（or：As discussed）, we have no difficulty in finding that everything is a double-bladed sword and thus we should be sensible enough to absorb its virtues and to visit its dark side.(2)建议措施：(政府)：In order to crack this hard out, implementation of the relevant measures and regulations of doing + 主题should be under way.(媒体)：Newspaper and news media should be planned to launch propagandas of it.(个人)：Everyone should cultivate a better awareness of it and channel actions.(3)展望未来：A版本：Only in this way would our lives become more real/colorful/vigorous and meaningful.B版本：As far as I am concerned, it is a positive/negative trend and should be stimulated/controlled, since it is conducive not merely to individuals but to the whole society.2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第11篇Notice/Announcement (考试的时候需要居中！！！)In order to broaden students' horizons and enrich their extracurricular activities, the Students' Union of our university is going to hold a school-wide English speaking contest on next Sunday at the Students' Auditorium.You can be involved in a variety of activities, including staging musical dramas, attending group discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and taking part in speeches and debates. These extracurricular activities are highly beneficial in multiple regards. Firstly, your active participation will help in strengthening your sense ofresponsibility and developing interpersonal relations. Secondly, various activities organized by us can improve your level of proficiency in English.A good command of English will enable you to get an edge over your peers.These who are interested in taking part in may sign up with your class monitor before Tuesday next week. The first six winners will be given awards.（or：You can submit a written application for membership to our office or email us via englishclub@. The deadline for applications is January 22. Come and join us now! ）Everyone is welcomed to be present at the contest. If you have any problem, please contact us.The Students' Union （考试的时候需要右对齐！！！）2023年考研英语二大作文真题范文第12篇(1)适用经济话题*The change in enhanced and promoted by the government's better policies as well as the more convenient channels in the × field.*The availability of computers is the foremost cause and the rapid development of information technology enables everybody to have access to computers and the Internet.*Electronic commerce is the fastest way so far to make transactionsacross far distance.(2)适用教育文化话题*In our highly competitive society, whether one is in China or the US, it can be said that it is impossible for a individual to find a job with a promising future without at least a college degree.*Education is becoming a lifetime practice, just as the old saying going, "Live and Learn." After all, there is no denying the fact that education is beneficial not merely to personal growth but to the economic prosperity.* × is invented to connect us, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than setting barriers to keep people beyond reach.* A nation's unique culture can become international through worldwide economic and cultural exchanges. Since the process of globalization has become irresistible, increasing culture exchanges can effectively improve mutual understanding and friendship.(3)适用环境保护话题*With the rapid development of economy and society, competition becomes increasing by fierce. To satisfy the space demands of a booming population, the only available solution for mankind is to inhabit forests and grasslands that used to be the habitats of wild animals and plants.*The process of industrialization and urbanization has generated severe pollution that essentially destorys environments and ecosystems.(4)适用网络游戏话题*Being indulged in web games also does harm to children's physical health. The radiation from the computer can arouse many uncomfortable feelings, such as a headache, poor eyesight and dizziness.(5)适用社会热点问题*The government, society and the children of the old should all care for the old together. Only one or two parties' involvement will not be enough. How well we handle this social issue reflects the degree of civilization of our country.附：备考建议1-英语作文可以在12月份开始准备，小作文每天背诵一篇范文，大作文多背一些不同话题的理由，再根据不同的主题进行套用；2-英语作文一定要默写3遍以上，或者作文里面多默写一些自己不熟悉的单词，在考场上不要写错单词；3-遇到没准备过的作文主题，宁愿套用自己准备过的稍微偏一些的理由，也不要在考场上自己现编理由和句式，很容易出错；4-前期如果有时间的话，可以多练练英语字帖，字写的好看真的很重要！如果时间不够，那就尽量写工整和干净，不要连笔，不要有修改。
考研英语英语二大作文
考研英语英语二大作文I can't believe it's already time for the postgraduate entrance exam. It feels like just yesterday I was starting my undergraduate studies, and now here I am, getting ready to take on this new challenge. The pressure is definitely on, but I'm trying to stay positive and focused.Studying for the exam has been a rollercoaster of emotions. There are days when I feel like I've got this, and then there are days when I doubt everything I know.It's a constant battle between confidence and self-doubt, but I know that's all part of the process. I just have to keep pushing through and trust in my abilities.One thing that's been really helpful for me is forming a study group with some of my classmates. We quiz each other, share study materials, and offer support when one of us is feeling overwhelmed. It's nice to have that sense of camaraderie during such a stressful time. Plus, teaching someone else the material is a great way to reinforce myown understanding.Of course, it's not all about studying. I've beentrying to take care of myself physically and mentally as well. I make sure to take breaks, exercise, and get plenty of sleep. It's amazing how much of a difference these simple things can make in my overall well-being.As the exam date approaches, I can feel the tension in the air. Everyone is feeling the pressure, and it's hard not to let it get to me. But I'm trying to stay focused on the bigger picture. This exam is just one step in my journey, and no matter what happens, I know I'll find a way to make it work.In the end, I just have to trust in myself and my abilities. I've put in the work, and now it's time to show what I'm made of. I know it won't be easy, but I'm ready to face whatever comes my way. Bring it on, postgraduate entrance exam!。
2024年考研英语二大作文真题解析
2024年考研英语二大作文真题解析及范文仿写**Title: The Impact of Technological Advancements on Modern Society**In the rapidly evolving modern society, technological advancements have become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones and social media to artificial intelligence and the internet of things, technology has revolutionized the way we interact, work, and learn. The impact of these advancements is profound and multifaceted, affecting both individuals and society at large.Firstly, technological advancements have revolutionized the way we access and consume information. The internet has made a vast repository of knowledge accessible to everyone, enabling us to search for information instantaneously and stay connected with people across the globe. Social media platforms have further transformed the way we communicate and share ideas, breaking down geographical barriers and connecting people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.Secondly, technology has had a significant impact on the way we work. Remote working has become the norm in many industries, thanks to advancements in cloud computing and collaboration tools. This flexibility has not only enabled individuals to work from anywhere but has also opened up new opportunities for businesses to hire talent from a wider pool. Furthermore, automation and artificial intelligence have started to transform many professions, making tasks more efficient and accurate while also creating new job opportunities.However, the impact of technological advancements is not entirely positive. There are concerns about the negative effects of technology on individuals' mental health, such as addiction to social media and the rise of cyberbullying. Furthermore, the rapid pace of technological change can leave some individuals and communities feeling excluded and overwhelmed.To mitigate these negative impacts, it is crucial for individuals, communities, and governments to embrace a balanced approach towards technology. We need to educate ourselves and the younger generation about responsibletechnology use, promoting healthy habits and digital literacy. Additionally, policies and regulations should aim to ensure that technological advancements benefit everyone, reducing the digital divide and promoting inclusivity.In conclusion, technological advancements have brought about profound changes in modern society, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact. While the benefits are numerous, it is important to recognize the potential negative impacts and take measures to mitigate them. By embracing a balanced approach towards technology, we can ensure that it serves as a tool for progress and inclusion, rather than a cause of division and exclusion.**中文内容：****科技进步对现代社会的影响**在快速发展的现代社会中，科技进步已经成为我们日常生活的不可或缺的一部分。
2023考研英语二真题大、小作文范文
2023考研英语二真题大、小作文范文2023考研英语二真题大、小作文范文众所周知，考研英语作文分为小作文与大作文，而大作文〔通常为图画作文或图表作文〕在考研英语试卷中占据近五分之一的分值比例，其重要性不言而喻；而要写好英文作文总结历年真题范文的点，勤学多练必定能有质的飞跃！现将考研英语历年作文真题范文总结如下，考研教育网为广阔考生冲刺助力！2023年考研英语二小作文真题：suppose your cousin LI MING has just been admited to a university write him/her a letter to：〔1〕Congratulate him/her，and2023年考研英语二小作文范文：I am writing to congratulate you on your being successfully admitted to Harvard University， which enjoys an international reputation for its academic excellence and give you some suggestions as to how to make preparation for the ing college life.In order for you to adapt yourself to the university life， you are advised to get prepared physically and intellectually. First and foremost，you need to build a strong body for the future academic pursuit， so you can take some exercises during the breaks. Secondly， since the study in university is more demanding than in your secondary school， you are highly suggested to find some introductory books from the library so as to have a good idea of the specialty you are going to take in your college life. Given your sound ability， you are sure to have a successful college life.Congratulate you again and wish you a fruitful college life.Sincerely yours，Zhang Wei2023年考研英语二大作文真题：write a short essay baesd on the followingchart.in your writing，you should：1〕interpret the chart and2〕give your mentsyou should write at least 150 wrodswrite your essay on answer sheet 2〔15points〕2023、2023年国内轿车市场部分【品牌份额示意图】2023年考研英语二大作文范文This bar chart indicates different market sharesof automobiles of three types of brand affiliations between 2023 and 2023.In 2023， cars with Japanese brands topped the three types of vehicles， accounting for 35% of the total market. What follows is the cars with Chinese brands， hitting 25% of the auto market， with the share of American brand bottomed out at 15%. In 2023，some developments are noticeable in that the cars with the largest share became those of Chinese brands，which occupied roughly 32% of the market， while cars with Japanese and American brands took 25% and 15% of the whole market respectively.It is observed that between 2023 and 2023， carsof Chinese and Japanese brands took turns to be the No.1 in terms of market share while those withAmerican brands ranked the last in both years. And the share of Chinese-brand cars witnessed a mild increase and that of the Japanese-brand cars saw a moderate decrease， while the American-brand cars stayed the same.From this graph， we can e to the safe conclusion that the Chinese automakers are doing a good job in outpeting their Japanese and American counterparts in 2023， but the gap is not so significant and if no efforts were made from the part of the Chinese auto industry， the distribution map might be rewritten in the future.分析：今年考研英语二的作文不是很难。
2024年考研英语作文真题 英语二
Title: The Evolution of Technology and ItsImpact on SocietyIn the rapidly advancing world of technology, we are constantly witnessing groundbreaking innovations that reshape our lives. The evolution of technology has not only brought remarkable conveniences but has also posed challenges and raised questions about its impact on society. The year 2024, marked by significant technological advancements, presents an opportunity to reflect on thedual nature of technology and its consequences for our future.Firstly, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning has revolutionized various industries. Autonomous vehicles, for instance, are becoming a reality, promising safer and more efficient modes of transportation. Similarly, AI-powered robots are assisting in healthcare, performing complex surgical procedures with unprecedented precision. These technological advancements not only enhance productivity but also save lives.However, the rise of technology also brings concerns about job displacement. As machines and algorithms becomecapable of performing tasks traditionally done by humans, there is a growing fear of significant job losses. This shift raises questions about the future of work and the need for reskilling and upskilling the workforce to adapt to the new technological landscape.Furthermore, the proliferation of social media and digital platforms has revolutionized the way we interact and consume information. While these platforms provide unprecedented access to knowledge and connectivity, they also pose challenges such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. It is crucial to address these issues and ensure that technology serves as a force for positive change rather than a tool for exploitation and division.Moreover, the environmental impact of technology cannot be overlooked. The production and disposal of electronic devices contribute to significant waste and pollution. Therefore, it is essential to promote sustainable technologies and encourage recycling and reuse to mitigate the negative environmental consequences of technological advancements.In conclusion, the evolution of technology has brought remarkable benefits to society, but it also poseschallenges that need to be addressed. It is crucial tostrike a balance between harnessing the potential of technology for positive change and addressing its negative impacts on jobs, social interactions, and the environment. As we move forward into the future, it is imperative to prioritize sustainable and ethical use of technology to ensure a brighter and more inclusive future for all.**技术进步对社会的影响**在科技飞速发展的世界里，我们不断见证着开创性的创新，这些创新重塑着我们的生活。
2024考研英语二真题答案及解析【写作】
2024考研英语二真题答案及解析【写作】Section IV WritingPart A【47】Suppose you and Jack are going to do a survey on the protection of old houses in an ancient town.Write him an email to1)put forward your plan,and2)ask for his opinion.You should write about100words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own e“Li Ming”instead.(10points)参考范文Dear Jack,How was everything going?Since we are planning a survey on the protection of old houses,I am writing this letter to share my plans with you.The detailed plans are as follows.First of all,I will search some valuable materials and information on the website,which can lay a solid foundation for our survey. Secondly,after collecting the relevant information,we can pay a visit to Professor Smith,who is an informed historian.He will be willing to give us some practical advice. Lastly,in addition to survey,we had better go to these old houses in person to appreciate their charm and beauty.If you have other practical suggestions,please share some with me so that I can make some adjustment in advance.I am looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Li MingPart B【48】In your essay,you should describe the picture briefly,interpret the implied meaning and give your comments.参考范文The chart records the survey on students’gain from practice activity curriculum in one university.Among these,acquiring relevant knowledge gains the percentage of91.3,which already outweighs that of all the others.Besides,enhancing labor ability,relaxing body and mind,and cultivating cooperative ability account for84.8%, 54.4%and32.6%respectively.In my view,these phenomena can be attributed to a host of factors,among which two are analyzed as follows.For one thing,taking practice activity curriculum couldcultivate students’sound and comprehensive ability.Except studying theoretical knowledge and basic knowledge,it also aims at improving youngsters’practical as well as the cooperative competence.For another,it is true that college students of today have no choice but to confront stresses felt in day-to-day study.That is why certain students regard taking practice courses as a way of relaxation.Only by taking such courses can they relax their bodies and ease their minds.Based on the discussion above,we can draw a conclusion that practice classes exert a positive impact on college students in the aspects of studying,ability-improving and relaxing.So it is advisable for university to offer more practice activity courses to cater to students’need.。
2022年考研英语二真题及答案+作文范文
2022年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语二真题、答案+作文范文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 ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Harlan Coben believes that if you’re a writer, you’ll find the time; and that if you can’t find the time, then writing isn’t the priority and you’re not a writer. For him, writing is a __1__job, a job like any other. He has __2__it with plumbing, pointing out that a plumber doesn’t wake up and say that he can’t work with pipes today.__3__, like most writers these days, you’re holding down a job to pay the bills, it’s not __4__to find the time to write. But it’s not impossible. It requires determination and single-mindedness. __5__that most bestselling authors began writing when they were doing other things to earn a living. And today, even writers who are fairly__6__often have to do other work to__7__their writing income.As Harlan Coben has suggested, it’s a __8__of priorities. To make writing a priority, you’ll have to__9__some of your day-to-day activities and some things you really enjoy. Depending on your__10__and your lifestyle, that might mean spending less time watching television or listening to music, though some people can write__11__they listen to music. You might have to__12__the amount of exercise or sport you do. You’ll have to make social media an__13__activity rather than a daily time-consuming__14__. There’ll probably have to be less socializing with your friends and less time with your family. It’s a __15__learning course, and it won’t always make you popular.There’s just one thing you should try to keep at least some time for__16__your writing—and that’s reading. Any write needs to read as much and as widely as they can. It’s the one __17__ supporter—something you can’t do without.Time is finite. The older you get, the __18__ it seems to go. We need to use it so carefully and as __19__as we can. That means prioritizing out activities so that we spend most time on the things we really want to do. If you’re a writer, that means__20__writing.1.A. difficult B. normal C. steady D. pleasant2.A. combined B. compared C. confused D. confronted3.A. If B. Through C. Once D. Unless4.A. enough B. strange C. wrong D. easy5.A. Accept B. Explain C. Remember D. Suppose6.A. well-known B. well-advised C. well-informed D. well-chosen7.A. donate B. generate C. supplement D. calculate8.A. cause B. purpose C. question D. condition9.A. highlight B. sacrifice C. continue D. explore10.A. relations B. interests C. memories D. skills11.A. until B. because C. while D. before12.A. put up with B. make up for C. hang onto D. cut down on13.A. intelligent B. occasional C. intensive D. emotional14.A. habit B. best C. decision D. plan15.A. tough B. gentle C. rapid D. funny16.A. in place of B. in charge of C. in response to D. in addition to17.A. indispensable B. innovative C. invisible D. instant18.A. duller B. harder C. quieter D. quicker19.A. peacefully B. generously C. productively D. gratefully20.A. at most B. in turn C. on average D. above allSection II Reading 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. (40 points)Text 1On a recent sunny day, 13,000 chickens roam over Larry Brown’s 40 windswept acres in Shiner, Texas. Some rest in the shade of a parked car. Others drink water with the cows. This all seems random, but it’s by design, part of what the $6.1 billion U.S. egg industry bets will be its next big thing: climate-friendly eggs.These eggs, which are making their debut now on shelves for as much as $8 a dozen, are still labeled organic and animal-friendly, but they’re also from birds that live on farms using regenerative agriculture-special techniques to cultivate rich soils that can trap green-house gases. Such eggs could be marketed as helping to fight climate change.“I’ m excited about our progress," says Brown, who harvests eggs for Denver-based Nest Fresh Eggs and is adding more cover crops that draw worms and crickets for the chickens to eat. The birds' waste then fertilizes fields. Such improvements “allow our hens to forage for higher-quality natural feed that will be good for the land, the hens, and the eggs that we supply to our customers.”The egg industry’s push is the first major test of whether animal products from regenerative farms can become the next premium offering. In barely more than a decade, organic eggs went from being dismissed as a niche product in natural foods stores to being sold at Walmart. More recently there were similar doubts about probiotics and plant-based meats, but both have exploded into major supermarket categories. If the sustainable-egg roll out is successful,it could open the floodgates for regenerative beef, broccoli, and beyond.Regenerative products could be a hard sell, because the concept is tough to define quickly, says Julie Stanton, associate professor of agricultural economics at Pennsylvania State University Brandywine. Such farming also brings minimal, if any improvement to the food products (though some producers say their eggs have more protein).The industry is betting that the same consumers paying more for premium attributes such as free-range, non-GMO, and pasture-raised eggs will embrace sustainability. Surveys show that younger generations are more concerned about climate change, and some of the success of plant-based meat can be chalked up to shoppers wanting to signal their desire to protect the environment. Young adults “really care about the planet,” says John Brunnquell, president of Egg Innovations. “They are absolutely altering the food chain beyond what I think even they understand what they’re doing.”1. The climate-friendly eggs are produced_____A. at a considerably low costB. at the demand of regular shoppersC. as a replacement for organic eggsD. on specially designed farms2. Larry Brown is excited about his progress in_____A. reducing the damage of wormsB. accelerating the disposal of wasteC. creating a sustainable systemD. attracting customers to his products3. The example of organic eggs is used in the Paragraph 4 to suggest_____A. the doubts to over natural foodsB. the setbacks in the eggs industryC. the potential of regenerative productsD. the promotional success of supermarkets4. It can be learned from the last paragraph that young people_____A. are reluctant to change their dietB. are likely to buy climate-friendly eggsC. are curious about new foodD. are amazed at agricultural advances5. John Brunnquell would disagree with Julie Stanton ever regenerative products’_____A. Markets prospectsB. Nutritional valueC. Standard definitionD. Moral implicationsText 2More Americans are opting to work well into retirement, a growing trend that threatens to upend the old workforce model.One in three Americans who are at least 40 have, or plan to have a job in retirement to prepare for a longer life, according to a survey conducted by Harris Poll for TD Ameritrade. Even more surprising is that more than half of "unretirees"—those who plan to work in retirement or went back to work after retiring— said they would be employed in their later years even if they had enough money to settle down, the survey showed.Financial needs aren't the only culprit for the "unretirement" trend. Other reasons, according to the study. Include personal fulfillment such as staying mentally fit, preventing boredom or avoiding depression “The concept of retirement is evolving." said Christine Russell, senior manager of retirement at TD Ameritrade. “It's not just about finances. The value of work is also driving folks to continue working past retirement.”One reason for the change in retirement patterns: Americans are living longer. Older Americans are also the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce. The percentage of retirement-age people in the labor force has doubled over the past three decades. About 20% of people 65 and older were in the workforce in February 2019, up from an all-time low of 10% in January 1985, according to money manager United IncomeBecause of longer life spans, Americans are also boosting their savings to preserve their nest eggs, the TD Ameritrade study showed, which surveyed 2.000 adults between 40 to 79.Six in 10"unretirees"are increasing their savings in anticipation of a longer life. Among the most popular ways they are doing this, the company said, is by reducing their overall expenses, securing life insurance or maximizing their contributions to retirement accounts Unfortunately, many people who are opting to work in retirement are preparing to do so because they are worried about making ends meet in their later years, said Brent Weiss, a co-founder at Baltimore-based financial-planning firm Facet Wealth. He suggested that pre-retirees should speak with a financial advisor to set long-term financial goals.“The most challenging moments in life are getting married, starting a family and ultimately retiring," Weiss said. “It's not just a financial decision, but an emotional one. Many people believe they can't retire."26. The survey conducted by Harris Poll indicates that_____A. over half of the retirees are physically fit for workB. the old workforce is as active as the younger oneC. one in three Americans enjoy earlier retirementD. more Americans are willing to work in retirement27. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that Americans tend to think that_____A. retirement may cause problems for themB. boredom can be relieved after retirementC. the mental health of retirees is overlookedD. “unretirement” contributes to the economy28. Retirement patterns are changing partly due to_____A. labor shortagesB. population growthC. longer life expectancyD. rising living costs29. Many “unretirees” are increasing their savings by_____A. investing more in stocksB. taking up odd jobsC. getting well-paid workD. spending less30. With regard to retirement, Brent Weiss thinks that many people are_____A. unpreparedB. UnafraidC. disappointedD. enthusiasticText 3We have all encountered them in both our personal and professional lives. Think about the times you felt tricked o frustrated by a membership or subscription that had a seamless sign-up process but was later difficult to cancel. Something that should be simple and transparent can be complicated, intentionally or unintentionally, in ways that impair consumer choice. There are examples of dark patterns.First coined in 2010 by user experience expert Harry Brignull, “dark patterns" is a catch-all term for practices that manipulate user interfaces to influence the decision-making ability of users. Brignull identifies 12 types of common dark patterns, ranging from misdirection and hidden costs to “roach motel," where a user experience seems easy and intuitive at the start, but turns difficult when the user tries to get out.In a 2019 study of 53,000 product pages and 11,000 websites, researchers found that about one in 10 employs these design practices. Though widely prevalent, the concept of dark patterns is still not well understood. Business and nonprofit leaders should be aware of dark patterns and try to avoid the gray areas they engender.Where is the line between ethical, persuasive design and dark patterns? Businesses should engage in conversations with IT, compliance, risk, and legal teams to review their privacy policy, and include in the discussion the customer/user experience designers and coders responsible for the company’s user interface, as well as the marketers and advertisers responsible for sign-ups, checkout baskets, pricing, and promotions. Any or all these teamscan play a role in creating or avoiding "digital deception”Lawmakers and regulators are slowly starting to address the ambiguity around dark patterns, most recently at the state level. In March, the California Attorney General announced the approval of additional regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that "ensure that consumers will not be confused or misled when seeking to exercise their data privacy rights." The regulations aim to ban dark patterns — this means prohibiting companies from using “confusing language or unnecessary steps such as forcing them to click through multiple screens or listen to reasons why they shouldn't opt out.”As more states consider promulgating additional regulations, there is a need for greater accountability from within the business community. Dark patterns also can be addressed on a self-regulatory basis, but only if organizations hold themselves accountable, not just to legal requirements, but also to industry best practices and standards.31. It can be learned from the first two paragraphs that dark patterns_____A. improve user experiencesB. leak user information for profitC. undermine users’ decision-makingD. remind users of hidden costs32. The 2019 study on dark patterns is mentioned to show_____A. their major flawsB. their complex designsC. their severe damageD. their strong presence33. To handle digital deception, businesses should_____A. listen to customer feedbackB. talk with relevant teamsC. turn to independent agenciesD. rely on professional training34. The additional regulations under the CCPA are intended to_____A. guide users through opt-out processesB. protect consumers from being trickedC. grant companies data privacy rightsD. restrict access to problematic content35. According to the last paragraph, a key to coping with dark patterns is_____A. new legal requirementsB. businesses’ self-disciplineC. strict regulatory standardsD. consumers’ safety awarenessText 4Although ethics classes are common around the world, scientists are unsure if their lessons can actually change behavior, evidence either way is weak, relying on contrived laboratory tests or sometimes unreliable self-reports. But a new study published in Cognition found that, in at least one real-world situation, a single ethics lesson may have had lasting effects.The researchers investigated one class session's impact on eating meat. They chose this particular behavior for three reasons, according to study co-author Eric Schwitzgebel, a philosopher at the University of California Riverside: students’ attitudes on the topic are variable and unstable, behavior is easily measurable, and ethics literature largely agrees that eating less meat is good because it reduces environmental harm and animal suffering Half of the students in four large philosophy classes read an article on the ethics of factory-farmed meat, optionally watched an 11-minute video on the topic and joined a 50-minute discussion. The other half focused on charitable giving instead. Then, unknown to the students, the researchers studied their anonymized meal-card purchases for that semester—nearly 14,000 receipts for almost 500 students.Schwitzgebel predicted the intervention would have no effect; he had previously found that ethics professors do not differ from other professors on a range of behaviors, including voting rates, blood donation and returning library books. But among student subjects who discussed meat ethics, meal purchases containing meat decreased from 52 to45 percent- and this effect held steady for the study's duration of several weeks. Purchases from the other group remained at 52 percent.“That's actually a pretty large effect for a pretty small intervention," Schwitzgebel says. Psychologist Nina Strohminger at the University of Pennsylvania, who was not involved in the study. Says she wants the effect to be real but cannot rule out some unknown confounding variable. And if real. she notes, it might be reversible by another nudge: “Easy come, easy go.”Schwitzgebel suspects the greatest impact came from social influence — classmates or teaching assistants leading the discussions may have shared their own vegetarianism, showing it as achievable or more common. Second, the video may have had an emotional impact. Least rousing, he thinks, was rational argument, although his co-authors say reason might play a bigger role. Now the researchers are probing the specific effects of teaching style, teaching assistants’ eating habits and students' video exposure. Meanwhile Schwitzgebel—who had predicted no effect—will be eating his words.36. Scientists generally believe that the effects of ethics classes are_____A. hard to determineB. narrowly interpretedC. difficult to ignoreD. poorly summarized37. Which of the following is a reason for the researchers to study meat-eating?A. It is common among studentsB. It is a behavior easy to measure.C. It is important to students’ healthD. It is a hot topic in ethics classes.38. Eric Schwitzgebel's previous findings suggest that ethics professors_____A. are seldom critical of their studentsB. are less sociable than other professorsC. are not sensitive to political issuesD. are not necessarily ethically better39. Nina Strohminger thinks that the effect of the intervention is_____A. permanentB. predictableC. uncertainD. unrepeatable40. Eric Schwitzgebel suspects that the students’ change in behavior_____A. can bring psychological benefitsB. can be analyzed statisticallyC. is a result of multiple factorsD. is a sign of self-developmentPart BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each of the numbered paragraphs (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10points)A. Make it a habitB. Don't go it aloneC. Start low, go slowD. Talk with your doctorE. Listen to your bodyF. Go through the motionsG. Round out your routineHow to Get Active AgainGetting back into exercise after a break can be a challenge in the best of times, but with gyms and in-person exercise classes off-limits to many people these days, it can be tricky to know where to start.And it is important to get the right dose of activity. "Too much too soon either results in injury or burnout," says Mary Yoke, PhD. a faculty member in the kinesiology department at Indiana University in Bloomington. The following simple strategies will help you return to exercise safelyafter a break.41.___________ C_____________Don't try to go back to what you were doing before your break. If you were walking 3 miles a day, playing 18 holes of golf three times a week, or lifting10-pound dumbbells for three sets of 10 reps, reduce activity to half a mile every other day, or nine holes of golf once a week with short walks on other days, or use 5-pound dumbbells for one set of 10 reps.Increase time, distance and intensity gradually. "This isn't something you can do overnight," says Keri L. Denay. MD, lead author of a recent American College of Sports Medicine advisory that encourages Americans to not overlook the benefits of activity during the pandemic. But you'll reap benefits such as less anxiety and improved sleep right away42.___________ E_____________If you're breathing too hard to talk in complete sentences, back off. If you feel good, go a little longer or faster. Feeling wiped out after a session? Go easier next time. And stay alert to serious symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure, severe shortness of breath or dizziness, or faintness, and seek medical attention immediately.43.____________ A____________Consistency is the key to getting stronger and building endurance and stamina Ten minutes of activity per day is a good start, says Marcus Jackoyitz. DPT. a physical therapist at the University of Miami Hospital. All the experts we spoke with highly recommend walking because it's the easiest, most accessible form of exercise Although it can be a workout on its own, if your goal is to get back to Zumba classes, tennis, cycling, or any other activity, walking is also a great first step.44.____________ F_____________Even if you can't yet do a favorite activity, you can practice the moves. With or without a club or racket, swing like you're hitting the ball. Paddle like you're in a kayak or canoe. Mimic your favorite swimming strokes. The action will remind you of the joy the activity brought you and prime your muscles for when you can get out there again.45._____________ B____________Exercising with others "can keep you accountable and make it more fun, so you're more likely to do i again." Jackovitz says. You can do activities such as golf and tennis or take a walk with others and still be socially distant. But when you can't connect in person, consider using technology. Chat on the phone with a friend while you walk around your neighborhood. Face Time with a relative as you strength train or stretch at home. You can also join a live stream or on-demand exercise class.Section III Translation46. Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)Although we try out best, sometimes our paintings rarely turn out as originally planned. Changes in the light, the limitations of your painting materials, and the lack of experience and technique mean that what you start out trying to achieve may not come to life the way that you expected.Although this can be frustrating and disappointing, it turns out that this can actually be good for you. Unexpected result have two benefits: you pretty quickly learn to deal with disappointment and realize that when one door closes, anther opens. You also quickly learn to adapt and come up with creative solutions to the problems the painting presents and thinking outside the box will become your second nature.In fact, creative problem-solving skills are incredibly useful in daily life, with which you are more likely to be able to find a solution when a problem arises.翻译：虽然我们尽了最大的努力，但有时候我们的作品很少能达到预期的效果。
考研英语二真题作文
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大作文：
饼图，2017年某市顾客就餐时考虑的要素，多少顺序依次是特色，
服务，环境，价格，其他;
2018考研英语二的大作文今年依旧是饼状图，这也是英语二常见的
大作文的写作题型，此次饼状图给出的选择一家餐厅就餐时的因素的占比，由此展开论述。
小作文：
道歉信：写给史密斯教授，你因故不能去旅行和拜访他了，并另约时间。
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