1、考研英语-720 及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Section Use of Eng(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、The euroskeptics con(总题数:20,分数:10.00)1.(分数:0.50)A.praiseB.criticismC.esteemD.scorn2.(分数:0.50)A.givingB.makingC.pickingD.working3.(分数:0.50)A.efficiencyB.availabilityC.exposureD.competitiveness4.(分数:0.50)A.balanceB.strainC.transf
2、erD.pension5.(分数:0.50)A.ActuallyB.For instanceC.TheoreticallyD.Even so6.(分数:0.50)A.whereB.whenC.whatD.unless7.(分数:0.50)A.advantageB.profitC.benefitD.interest8.(分数:0.50)A.separatedB.radiatedC.scatteredD.diverged9.(分数:0.50)A.capabilityB.capacityC.abilityD.faculty10.(分数:0.50)A.opponentsB.aspirantsC.can
3、didatesD.rivals11.(分数:0.50)A.pointB.comeC.amountD.lead12.(分数:0.50)A.figureB.patternC.formD.shape13.(分数:0.50)A.differingB.resultingC.bringingD.driving14.(分数:0.50)A.confinedB.subjectedC.forcedD.drew15.(分数:0.50)A.on no accountB.no longerC.without exceptionD.in vain16.(分数:0.50)A.henceB.thoughC.insteadD.
4、anyway17.(分数:0.50)A.returnB.responseC.threatD.comfort18.(分数:0.50)A.derivedB.degradedC.declinedD.devalued19.(分数:0.50)A.beforeB.sinceC.unlessD.although20.(分数:0.50)A.evidenceB.incidenceC.inferenceD.insurance三、Section Reading Co(总题数:0,分数:0.00)四、Part A(总题数:0,分数:0.00)五、Text 1(总题数:5,分数:10.00)21.It seems th
5、at the writer is very critical of _.(分数:2.00)A.LDP bodies accountability.B.the prime minister.C.advocates of economic reforms.D.the LDP machinery.22.In the eyes of the author, a political reform in Japan _.(分数:2.00)A.should precede an economic reform.B.cannot do without Koizumis popularity.C.should
6、follow an overhaul of the rules.D.is a now boom on the horizon.23.The diversion Yasuhisa Shizoki enjoys is mentioned in the text to _.(分数:2.00)A.introduce the topic of economic reforms.B.honor his unique service to the LDP.C.highlight his ability to solve problems.D.show how he sort out his slogans.
7、24.The basic problem of Japanese economy as pointed out by the writer lies in _.(分数:2.00)A.its prime ministers negligence.B.the inefficiency of its parliament.C.its defective political structures.D.the resistance to any changes.25.The expression “the LDP mandarins“ (Paragraph 4) most probably means
8、_.(分数:2.00)A.cabinets who are held liable for their policies.B.those who work in LDPs party committees.C.candidates for two higher LDP bodies.D.those who are strong in favor of reforms.六、Text 2(总题数:5,分数:10.00)26.The attitude of those who are “barking up Se wrong tree“ towards the primacy of US in th
9、e 21st century seems to be _.(分数:2.00)A.indifferent.B.optimistic.C.indignant.D.apprehensive.27.The example of a Russia-China-India coalition is used to show _.(分数:2.00)A.a sign of arrogance.B.an example of empires.C.a potential federation.D.an advocate of challengers.28.What does the author think of
10、 unilateralism?(分数:2.00)A.It underlies power.B.It is to be pursued enthusiastically.C.It is second to terrorism.D.It is to be dealt with cautiously.29.The advocates of realist international relations tend to think that _.(分数:2.00)A.potential federation will pose a challenge to US primacy.B.Japan is
11、a positive example for the US to follow.C.US will maintain its staying power in information age.D.America can go it alone in the fight against terrorism.30.The author begins his article with George Bushes fathers words _.(分数:2.00)A.to warm of the doom of a terrorist attack.B.to criticize Americans u
12、nilaterialism.C.to call on Americans to defend freedom.D.to show the primacy of US economy.七、Text 3(总题数:5,分数:10.00)31.According to what is beyond the ability of Europes firms now is _.(分数:2.00)A.to have access to more relaxed approach to bankruptcy.B.to submit a plan of reorganization to a judge on
13、request.C.to negotiate with their creditors when going bankrupt.D.to sell assets to others who might manage them efficiently.32.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?(分数:2.00)A.The achievement of Lisbons goals would precede the elimination of chaos.B.The best way to help European firm
14、s may be to make it easier for them to fail.C.It is high time that the rigid bankruptcy laws in the U. S. were radically changed.D.Shutting a weak American company means ending up with a big chunk of assets.33.One of goals set by the European Unions Lisbon summit is _.(分数:2.00)A.to strive for the le
15、ad in the worlds economy.B.to subject more companies to bankruptcy.C.to revise an approach to bankrupt stipulations.D.to have advantage over American firms.34.Besides applying for breathing space from creditors, managers in American firms can also _.(分数:2.00)A.take advantage of legal procedures.B.as
16、k for the governments interventions.C.damage the creditors potential assets.D.talk with their stern debtors abroad.35.The word “weaklings“ (Paragraph 2) most probably means _.(分数:2.00)A.irrational creditors.B.competitive rivals.C.efficient negotiators.D.indebted firms.八、Text 4(总题数:5,分数:10.00)36.The
17、conclusion can be drawn from the text that Britains public services may be _.(分数:2.00)A.at a dangerous stage.B.for lack of investment.C.in the interests of workers.D.on the verge of collapse.37.When mentioning “the something-for-nothing days“ (Paragraph 2), the writer is talking about _.(分数:2.00)A.M
18、r. Blairs unique commitment to public-service reforms.B.blank cheques given as a compromise to health workers.C.Mr. Blairs pledge to spending increases on public services.D.pay and conditions granted to health-service workers.38.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?(分数:2.00)A.It is n
19、ot surprising that Mr. Blair cuts an impressive figure at home.B.Reforms of the police are bound up with increases in cash.C.It is vital that Mr. Blaira election campaign depend on reforms.D.The present conditions of public services may fall short of expectations.39.What may be the attitude of many
20、public-service workers towards the strategy of Blairs government?(分数:2.00)A.Resentful.B.Accommodative.C.Supportive.D.Apprehensive.40.The views of Gordon Brown and John Hutton on public services reforms are _.(分数:2.00)A.identical.B.opposite.C.similar.D.complementary.九、Part B(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十、What do y
21、ou need in (总题数:5,分数:10.00)41.(分数:2.00)填空项 1:_42.(分数:2.00)填空项 1:_43.(分数:2.00)填空项 1:_44.(分数:2.00)填空项 1:_45.(分数:2.00)填空项 1:_十一、Part C(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十二、The most general def(总题数:5,分数:10.00)46.(分数:2.00)_47.(分数:2.00)_48.(分数:2.00)_49.(分数:2.00)_50.(分数:2.00)_十三、Section Writing(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十四、Part A(总题数:1,分
22、数:10.00)51.Directions:You have stayed with your friend Cathy in her hometown located near the coastline for a whole week. Now you are going home. Write a message to her based on the following:1) your gratitude for her hospitality,2) the impressiveness of her hometown, and3) your best wishes.You shou
23、ld write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming“ instead. Do not write the address.(分数:10.00)_十五、Part B(总题数:1,分数:20.00)52.Directions:Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the cartoon,2) ded
24、ue the purpose of the cartoon, and3) give your comments.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(分数:20.00)_考研英语-720 答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Section Use of Eng(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、The euroskeptics con(总题数:20,分数:10.00)1.(分数:0.50)A.praiseB.criticism C.esteemD.scorn解析:criticism“批评,批判,指责”
25、。此题的选择应参考第一自然段。该段讲述了反对货币统一的人所持的反对态度,故他们对货币统一是持批评的态度,而该空所在句是对上段的总结,故选项B为正确选项。而选项Apraise“称赞,表扬”,Cesteem“尊敬,尊重”和Dscorn“轻蔑,鄙视”填入后均不符合文意。2.(分数:0.50)A.giving B.makingC.pickingD.working解析:“give up”意为“放弃”,在概念上与上文中的“renounce”形成关联,故为正确选项。其他三项均能与“up”构成搭配,选项B“make up”意为“补充,补足”,选项C“pick up”意为“拿起,捡起”和选项D“work up”
26、意为“激发,激起”,但填入后均不符合文意。3.(分数:0.50)A.efficiencyB.availabilityC.exposureD.competitiveness 解析:competitiveness“竞争力”。该词在概念上与下文中的“competition”形成关联,故为正确选项。而选项Aefficiency“效率,效能”,Bavailability“可用性,有效性”和Cexposure“暴露,显露”填入后均不符合文意。4.(分数:0.50)A.balanceB.strainC.transfer D.pension解析:transfer“汇兑”。该词在概念上与上文中的“exchang
27、e”形成关联,故为正确选项。而选项A balance“平衡,均衡”,Bstrain“拉力,张力”和Dpension“养老金,抚恤金”填入后均不符合文意。5.(分数:0.50)A.Actually B.For instanceC.TheoreticallyD.Even so解析:Actually“实际上,事实上”。该空下文讲述了一种实际情况,故此处应选“Actually”。而选项 BFor instance“例如”,CTheoretically“理论上,理论地”和DEven so“虽然如此”填入后均不符合文意。6.(分数:0.50)A.whereB.when C.whatD.unless解析:本
28、题考查定语从句,根据对句型的分析,得知“the days”为定语从句的先行词,而在后面的分句中显然缺少的成分是时间状语,因此选项B为正确选项。其他三项均不正确。7.(分数:0.50)A.advantageB.profitC.benefit D.interest解析:本题考查固定搭配。“social benefit”意为“社会公益”。而选项Aadvantage“优点,有利条件”,Bprofit“利润,收益,益处”和Dinterest“利息,利率”均不构成此类搭配。8.(分数:0.50)A.separatedB.radiatedC.scatteredD.diverged 解析:diverged“分
29、歧,相异”。该词在概念上与上文中的“convergence”形成关联。而选项Cscattered“散开,驱散”一般后接“with”,故应首先排除。选项Aseparated“分离,分开”和Bradiated“(指光或热)从某物中发出”虽都可接“from”,但填入后均不符合文意。9.(分数:0.50)A.capabilityB.capacityC.ability D.faculty解析:ability“能力,才能”,常用词,所指的通常是做好某事所需的“知识、技能、才智、体力、财力”等能力。本题考察近义词辨析。“ability”在概念上与下文中的“potential”形成关联。而选项Acapabil
30、ity“能力,性能”指满足实际要求的智力或体力上的“能力”,常指天生的或潜在的能力,Bcapacity“才能,能力”正式用词,可指空间的容纳“能力”。也可指人从小就表现出来的某种特殊的吸收、理解等方面的“才能、能力、接受力”,Dfaculty“能力,技能,天赋”填入后均不符合文意。10.(分数:0.50)A.opponentsB.aspirants C.candidatesD.rivals解析:aspirants“有抱负者,有野心者”。本段又讲述了反对者的意见,那么反对者反对的对象应该是支持欧元的国家,故此处正确选项为B。而选项Aopponents“对手,反对者”,Ccandidates“候选
31、人,投考者”和Drivals“竞争对手,敌手”填入后均不符合文意。11.(分数:0.50)A.pointB.comeC.amountD.lead 解析:“lead to”意为“导致,引起,造成”,从上下文的逻辑关系看,此处应填入一个表示因果关系的词,故选项D为正确选项。其他三个选项虽都能与“to”构成搭配,选项Apoint to 意为“指向”,B come to 意为“苏醒,总数为,结果是,涉及”和Camount to 意为“总计,相当于,等于”,但填入后均不符合文意。12.(分数:0.50)A.figureB.patternC.formD.shape 解析:本题考查固定搭配。“in shap
32、e”意为“处于良好(或原有正常)状态”。而选项Afigure“数字,数量”,Bpattern“型,模式,样式”和Cform“精神(或身体)状态,竞技状态”均不构成此类搭配。13.(分数:0.50)A.differingB.resulting C.bringingD.driving解析:result in 意为“导致,结果是”此处是讲欧元将会使定价更透明,从而带来的好处,故此处应填入一个表示因果关系的词,因此选项B为正确选项。其他三项均能与“in”构成搭配,选项 Adiffer in意为“在方面不同”,Cbring in 意为“提出,引出(话题)”和Ddrive in 意为“把赶进”,但填入后均
33、不符合文意。14.(分数:0.50)A.confinedB.subjectedC.forced D.drew解析:forced“强迫,迫使”。该词在概念上与上文中的“voluntarily”形成关联。而选项Aconfined“限制,使局限”,Bsubjected“使服从,使遭受”和Ddrew“拖,拉”填入后均不符合文意。15.(分数:0.50)A.on no accountB.no longer C.without exceptionD.in vain解析:no longer“不再,已不”。此处应填入一个表示与过去相对比的词,故选项B为正确选项。而选项Aon no account“决不”,Cw
34、ithout exception“无一例外”和Din vain“徒然,白费力”填入后均不符合文意。16.(分数:0.50)A.hence B.thoughC.insteadD.anyway解析:hence“因此,所以”。根据上文,欧元将会使定价更透明,从而带来好处,此处应填入一个表顺承关系的词,因此选项A为正确答案。Bthough“可是,不过,然而”,Cinstead“反而,却”以及D anyway“无论如何,至少”均不符合题意。17.(分数:0.50)A.returnB.responseC.threat D.comfort解析:threat“威胁”。第一段讲述了反对货币统一的人所持的反对态度
35、,因此理所当然,这些人会认为欧洲货币统一(欧元)会对欧洲统一体造成威胁。且 threat在概念上与前文中的“risk”形成关联,故为正确选项。而选项Areturn“偿还,归还”,Bresponse“反应,响应”和Dcomfort“安慰,慰藉”填入后均不符合文意。18.(分数:0.50)A.derivedB.degradedC.declinedD.devalued 解析:devalued“减值,贬值”。本文的主要话题是“欧元”,因此此处应填入一个与“欧元”有关系的词,故选项D为正确选项。最具有干扰项的是选项Cdeclined“下降,减少”,但该词一般指水平的“下降”、数目的“减少”。而选项Ade
36、rived“起源,衍生”和Bdegraded“降级,堕落,退化”填入后均不符合文意。19.(分数:0.50)A.beforeB.since C.unlessD.although解析:since“甲为,既然”。从上下文的逻辑关系看,此处应填入一个表示因果关系的词,故选项B为正确选项。选项Abefore“在以前”表示时间先后,选项Cunless“除非,若不”表示条件,选项D although“虽然,即使”表示转折。20.(分数:0.50)A.evidence B.incidenceC.inferenceD.insurance解析:evidence“根据,证据,迹象”。该词在概念上与上文中的“pro
37、of”形成关联。而选项Bincidence“发生率”,Cinference“推论,推理,推断”和Dinsurance“保险,保险费”填入后均不符合文意。三、Section Reading Co(总题数:0,分数:0.00)四、Part A(总题数:0,分数:0.00)五、Text 1(总题数:5,分数:10.00)21.It seems that the writer is very critical of _.(分数:2.00)A.LDP bodies accountability.B.the prime minister.C.advocates of economic reforms.D.
38、the LDP machinery. 解析:题干问:“根据原文,作者似乎相当批评。”根据原文,作者批评的是“LDP 的整个机构”,选项D表达了此意。而选项A“LDP 应该负的责任”,B“首相”以及C“经济改革的倡导者”皆不符合题意。22.In the eyes of the author, a political reform in Japan _.(分数:2.00)A.should precede an economic reform. B.cannot do without Koizumis popularity.C.should follow an overhaul of the rul
39、es.D.is a now boom on the horizon.解析:题干问:“在作者看来,日本的政治改革。”根据原文,作者强调的是政治改革在经济改革之前,所以“应该在经济改革之前”,选项A表达了此意。而选项B“与 Koizumi的受欢迎度是相关的”,C“应该排除对规则的检查”以及D“正是在地平线上的事情”与原文的中心不符。23.The diversion Yasuhisa Shizoki enjoys is mentioned in the text to _.(分数:2.00)A.introduce the topic of economic reforms. B.honor his
40、unique service to the LDP.C.highlight his ability to solve problems.D.show how he sort out his slogans.解析:题干问:“文章中对于下议院议员在桌上玩弄他的笔的娱乐是为了说明。”根据文章的中心可知,目的是为了“引入经济改革的话题”,选项A表达了此意。而选项B“纪念他对 LDP的非凡服务”,C“提高他解决问题的能力”,以及D“表明他是如何分出自己的口号”皆不符合题意。24.The basic problem of Japanese economy as pointed out by the wri
41、ter lies in _.(分数:2.00)A.its prime ministers negligence.B.the inefficiency of its parliament.C.its defective political structures. D.the resistance to any changes.解析:题干问:“根据原文,日本经济的基本问题是。”根据作者逐层否定的写作思维,作者在第 1自然段和文章最后一句提到了日本经济的基本问题是“它的有缺陷的政治结构”,选项C表达了此意。而选项A“首相的玩忽职守”,B“国会的无效”以及D“对任何改革的阻力”皆不是日本经济的基本问题
42、,不符合题意。25.The expression “the LDP mandarins“ (Paragraph 4) most probably means _.(分数:2.00)A.cabinets who are held liable for their policies.B.those who work in LDPs party committees. C.candidates for two higher LDP bodies.D.those who are strong in favor of reforms.解析:题干问:“LDP 官员在文中第四段的意思是。”根据上下文,“LD
43、P 官员”的意思是“在 LDP党派委员会中工作的人”,而他们阻碍了改革的一些成员,选项B表达了此意。而选项A“对政策负有连带责任的内阁人员”,文章讲的是该负责的不是议会,而是制造政策的人,他们没有把政策付诸于实施,C“两个 LDP团体的候选人”,文章提到的不是候选人,D“那些支持改革的人”,文章谈到的那些人不是支持改革而是反对改革,所以皆不符合题意。六、Text 2(总题数:5,分数:10.00)26.The attitude of those who are “barking up Se wrong tree“ towards the primacy of US in the 21st ce
44、ntury seems to be _.(分数:2.00)A.indifferent.B.optimistic.C.indignant.D.apprehensive. 解析:题干问:“那些咬错了树的人,他们对 21世纪美国的霸权。”根据原文,他们对美国的霸权持有的是一种“担忧的,揣测不安的”的态度,选项D表达了此意。而选项A“冷漠的”,B“乐观的”以及C“义愤填膺的”皆与原文意思不符。27.The example of a Russia-China-India coalition is used to show _.(分数:2.00)A.a sign of arrogance.B.an exa
45、mple of empires.C.a potential federation. D.an advocate of challengers.解析:题干问:“作者引用俄一中一印度同盟这个例子是为了说明。”根据原文的中心,作者引用俄中印度同盟这个例子是为了说明他们之间的“潜在的联盟关系”,选项C表达了此意。而选项A“傲慢的表现”,B“帝国的楷模”以及D“挑战者的倡导”皆与原文意思不符。28.What does the author think of unilateralism?(分数:2.00)A.It underlies power.B.It is to be pursued enthusia
46、stically.C.It is second to terrorism.D.It is to be dealt with cautiously. 解析:题干问:“作者对单边主义的看法是。”根据原文,作者认为对于单边主义“一定要认真地看待和对待”,选项D表达了此意。而选项A“它暗示着权力”,B“应该热情地去追求”,以及C“它仅次于恐怖主义”皆不符合原文题意。29.The advocates of realist international relations tend to think that _.(分数:2.00)A.potential federation will pose a challenge to US primacy. B.Japan is a positive example for the US to follow.C.US will maint