2017年全國碩士研究生入學(xué)統(tǒng)一考試英語(一)試題及答案

1、2017年全國碩士研究生入學(xué)統(tǒng)一考試英語(一)試題+【答案】Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Could a hug a day keep the doctor away? The answer may be a resounding yes! 1 helping you feel close and 2

2、to people you care about, it turns out that hugs can bring a 3 of health benefits to your body and mind. Believe it or not, a warm embrace might even help you 4 getting sick this winter.In a recent study 5 over 400 health adults, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania examined t

3、he effects of perceived social support and the receipt of hugs 6 the participants susceptibility to developing the common cold after being 7 to the virus .People who perceived greater social support were less likely to come 8 with a cold ,and the researchers 9 that the stress-reducing effects of hug

4、ging 10 about 32 percent of that beneficial effect. 11 among those who got a cold, the ones who felt greater social support and received more frequent hugs had less severe 12 .Hugging protects people who are under stress from the 13 risk for colds thats usually 14 with stress, notes Sheldon Cohen, a

5、 professor of psychology at Carnegie. Hugging is a marker of intimacy and helps 15 the feeling that others are there to help 16 difficulty.Some experts 17 the stress-reducing , health-related benefits of hugging to the release of oxytocin, often called the bonding hormone 18 it promotes attachment i

6、n relationships, including that between mother and their newborn babies. Oxytocin is made primarily in the central lower part of the brain , and some of it is released into the bloodstream. But some of it 19 in the brain, where it 20 mood, behavior and physiology.1.A Unlike B Besides C Despite D Thr

7、oughout【答案】B Besides2.A connected B restricted C equal D inferior【答案】A connected3.A choice B view C lesson D host【答案】D host4.A recall B forget C avoid D keep【答案】C avoid5.A collecting B involving C guiding D affecting【答案】B involving6.A of B in C at D on【答案】D on7.A devoted B exposed C lost D attracted

8、【答案】B exposed8.A across B along C down D out【答案】C down9.A calculated B denied C doubted D imagined【答案】A calculated10.A served B required C restored D explained【答案】D explained11.A Even B Still C Rather D Thus【答案】A Even12.A defeats B symptoms C tests D errors【答案】B symptoms13.A minimized B highlighted

9、C controlled D increased【答案】D increased14.A equipped B associated C presented D compared【答案】B associated15.A assess B moderate C generate D record【答案】C generate16.A in the face of B in the form of C in the way of D in the name of【答案】A in the face of17.A transfer B commit C attribute D return【答案】C at

10、tribute18.A because B unless C though D until【答案】A because19.A emerges B vanishes C remains D decreases【答案】C remains20.A experiences B combines C justifies Dinfluences【答案】DinfluencesSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text b

11、y choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1First two hours , now three hours-this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight , at least at some major U.S. airports with increasingly massive security lines.America

12、ns are willing to tolerate time-consuming security procedures in return for increased safety. The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804,which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea ,provides another tragic reminder of why. But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little securi

13、ty in return undermines public support for the process. And it should: Wasted time is a drag on Americans economic and private lives, not to mention infuriating.Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapon

14、sboth fake and real-past airport security nearly every time they tried .Enhanced security measures since then, combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving Chicagos OHare International .It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security has become-but the lines are obvious.P

15、art of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel , so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line. Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes. Another factor may be that more people are trying to overpack t

16、heir carry-on bags to avoid checked-baggage fees, though the airlines strongly dispute this.There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire: Enroll more people in the PreCheck program. PreCheck is supposed to be a win-win for travelers and the TSA.

17、Passengers who pass a background check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes. This allows the TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck.It has not gotten anywhere close to that, and one big reason is sticker shock. Passengers must pay $85 every five years to process their background

18、checks. Since the beginning, this price tag has been PreChecks fatal flaw. Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level. But Congress should look into doing so directly, by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways.The TSA cannot continue diverting res

19、ources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines. It is long past time to make the program work.21. the crash of Egypt Air Flight 804 is mentioned toA stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide.B highlight the necessity of upgrading major

20、US airports.C explain Americans tolerance of current security checks.D emphasis the importance of privacy protection.【答案】C explain Americans tolerance of current security checks.22. which of the following contributions to long waits at major airport?A New restrictions on carry-on bags.B The declinin

21、g efficiency of the TSA.C An increase in the number of travelers.D Frequent unexpected secret checks.【答案】C An increase in the number of travelers.23.The word expedited (Line 4, Para.5) is closest in meaning toA faster.B quieter.C wider.D cheaper.【答案】A faster.24. One problem with the PreCheck program

22、 isA A dramatic reduction of its scale.B Its wrongly-directed implementation.C The governments reluctance to back it.D An unreasonable price for enrollment.【答案】D An unreasonable price for enrollment.25. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A Less Screening for More SafetyB Pre

23、Check-a Belated SolutionC Getting Stuck in Security LinesD Underused PreCheck Lanes【答案】B PreCheck-a Belated SolutionText 2The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers, wrote Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaiis last reigning monarch, in 1897. Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society.

24、Sadly, all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today. Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT), a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanitys view of the cosmos.At issue is the TMTs planned location on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano worshiped by some H

25、awaiians as the piko , that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens. But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the worlds most powerful telescopes. Rested in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Keas peak rises above the bulk of our planets dense atmosphere, where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images o

26、f unsurpassed clarity.Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new. A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environments have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation.Some blame for the current cont

27、roversy belongs to astronomers. In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes, they forgot that science is the only way of understanding the world. They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Keas fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the islands inhabitants. Hawaiian culture is not a rel

28、ic of the past; it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance today.Yet science has a cultural history, too, with roots going back to the dawn of civilization. The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians to Hawaiis shores inspires astronomers today

29、to explore the heavens. Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are, where we come from and where we are going. Perhaps that is why we explore the starry

30、skies, as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes.The astronomy community is making compromises to change its use of Mauna Kea. The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescopes visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact. T

31、o limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea, old ones will be removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state. There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars.26. Queen Liliuokalanis remark

32、in Paragraph 1 indicatesA its conservative view on the historical role of astronomy.B the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society.C the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times.D her appreciation of star watchers feats in her time.【答案】B the importance of astronomy in ancient Haw

33、aiian society.27. Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due toA its geographical featuresB its protective surroundings.C its religious implications.D its existing infrastructure.【答案】A its geographical features28. The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly becauseA it ma

34、y risk ruining their intellectual life.B it reminds them of a humiliating history.C their culture will lose a chance of revival.D they fear losing control of Mauna Kea.【答案】B it reminds them of a humiliating history.29. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in todays astronomyA is fulfill

35、ing the dreams of ancient Hawaiians.B helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world.C may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture.D will eventually soften Hawaiians hostility.【答案】C may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture.30. The authors attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one of

36、A severe criticism.B passive acceptance.C slight hesitancy.D full approval.【答案】D full approval.Text 3Robert F. Kennedy once said that a countrys GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile. With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slow as a re

37、sult, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a flawed concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UKs GDP ha

38、s been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their countrys economic prospects?A recent annual study of countries and th

39、eir ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 differen

40、t sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing.While all of these countries face their own challenges , there are a number of consistent themes . Yes , there has been a budding economic recove

41、ry since the 2008 global crash , but in key indicators in areas such as health and education , major economies have continued to decline . Yet this isnt the case with all countries . Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society , income

42、equality and the environment.This is a lesson that rich countries can learn : When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a countrys success, the world looks very different .So, what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic acti

43、vity of nations , as a measure , it is no longer enough . It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes - all things that contribute to a persons sense of well-being.The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline i

44、n the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth . But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress .31.Robert F. Kennedy is cited because heApraised the UK for i

45、ts GDP.Bidentified GDP with happiness .Cmisinterpreted the role of GDP .Dhad a low opinion of GDP .【答案】D had a low opinion of GDP32.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 thatAthe UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern .BGDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK .Cthe UK will con

46、tribute less to the world economy .Dpolicymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP .【答案】BGDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK .33.Which of the following is true about the recent annual study ?AIt is sponsored by 163 countries .BIt excludes GDP as an indicator.CIts criter

47、ia are questionable .DIts results are enlightening .【答案】DIts results are enlightening .34.In the last two paragraphs , the author suggests thatAthe UK is preparing for an economic boom .Bhigh GDP foreshadows an economic decline .Cit is essential to consider factors beyond GDP .Dit requires caution t

48、o handle economic issues .【答案】Cit is essential to consider factors beyond GDP .35.Which of the following is the best title for the text ?AHigh GDP But Inadequate Well-being , a UK LessonBGDP Figures, a Window on Global Economic HealthCRebort F.Kennedy, a Terminator of GDPDBrexit, the UKs Gateway to

49、Well-being【答案】AHigh GDP But Inadequate Well-being , a UK LessonText 4In a rare unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell. But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct, which included accepting

50、gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high courts decision said the judge in Mr. McDonnells trial failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his official acts, or the former governors decisions on specific and unsettled issues relat

51、ed to his duties.Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials, unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials, is not corruption, the justices found.The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is distasteful and nasty. But under anti-bribery laws,

52、 proof must be made of concrete benefits, such as approval of a contract or regulation. Simply arranging a meeting, making a phone call, or hosting an event is not an official act.The courts ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal. Elected leaders must be allowe

53、d to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution for bribery. The basic compact underlying representative government, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court, assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.But the ruli

54、ng reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives, not the courts, to ensure equality of access to government. Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a

55、 personal gift. This type of integrity requires well-enforced laws in government transparency, such as records of official meetings, rules on lobbying, and information about each elected leaders source of wealth.Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption. But it is not al

56、ways corruption. Rather officials must avoid double standards, or different types of access for average people and the wealthy. If connections can be bought, a basic premise of democratic society-that all are equal in treatment by government-is undermined. Good governance rests on an understanding o

57、f the inherent worth of each individual.The courts ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.36. The undermined sentence (Para.1) most probably shows that the courtA avoided defining the extent of McDonnells duties.B made no compromise in convicting McD

58、onnell.C was contemptuous of McDonnells conduct.D refused to comment on McDonnells ethics.【答案】C was contemptuous of McDonnells conduct.37. According to Paragraph 4, an official act is deemed corruptive only if it involvesA leaking secrets intentionally.B sizable gains in the form of gifts.C concrete

59、 returns for gift-givers.D breaking contracts officially.【答案】C concrete returns for gift-givers.38. The courts ruling is based on the assumption that public officials areA justified in addressing the needs of their constituents.B qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues.C allowed to

60、focus on the concerns of their supporters.D exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism.【答案】A justified in addressing the needs of their constituents.39. Well-enforced laws in government transparency are needed toA awaken the conscience of officials.B guarantee fair play in official access.C