1、考研英语-757 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 kids who grew up(总题数:20,分数:10.00)1.(分数:0.50)A.a littleB.littleC.a fewD.few2.(分数:0.50)A.comicB.funnyC.laughableD.ludicrous3.(分数:0.50)A.themB.himC.outD.it4.(分数:0.50)A.it sB.theC.theirD.a5.(分数:0.50)A.schemesB.systemsC.organism
2、sD.subjects6.(分数:0.50)A.the PacificB.SpainC.the AtlanticD.America7.(分数:0.50)A.toughB.freeC.cruelD.real8.(分数:0.50)A.howB.ifC.whetherD.don t9.(分数:0.50)A.geographicallyB.especiallyC.somewhatD.extremely10.(分数:0.50)A.dreamedB.ConsistedC.cheatedD.robbed11.(分数:0.50)A.andB.orC.whichD.while12.(分数:0.50)A.writ
3、eB.flyC.dialD.drive13.(分数:0.50)A.full ofB.withC.according toD.out of14.(分数:0.50)A.stoppedB.followedC.reversedD.appreciated15.(分数:0.50)A.markB.spotC.recognizeD.find16.(分数:0.50)A.itselfB.themselvesC.for themselvesD.by itself17.(分数:0.50)A.priorityB.inferiorityC.short backsD.controversy18.(分数:0.50)A.dar
4、kB.brightC.yellowD.gray19.(分数:0.50)A.somewhereB.anywhereC.anytimeD.everywhere20.(分数:0.50)A.may beB.on the contraryC.insteadD.maybe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.What do the writer think about the media s report?(分数:2.00)A.They presented the data
5、in an objective way.B.They couldn t always find proper headlines.C.They were always hiding the troth from the public.D.They were always stretching the information beyond the truth.22.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence “It was shooting blind, to look for evidence of life.“(分
6、数:2.00)A.We were carrying on experiments aimlessly.B.It was impossible to reach the Mars because of the distance.C.We could see nothing in the outer space.D.We didnt believe life really existed on Mars.23.The best title for this passage would be _.(分数:2.00)A.Is There Life on Mars?B.They Found Life!C
7、.Mars, A Dead Planet in the SpaceD.Future Colonies on Mars24.The word “assumption“ probably means _.(分数:2.00)A.the adopting of a mannerB.something taken for granted:C.confidence in oneselfD.scientific reasoning25.Patrick Moorer seemed to believe that putting men on Mars within the next few decades w
8、as _.(分数:2.00)A.mission impossibleB.a matter of technologyC.beyond men s reachD.largely a matter of politics and finance六、Text 2(总题数:5,分数:10.00)26.Typing a manuscript in the conventional manner may make a writer _.(分数:2.00)A.have a lot of second thoughtsB.become overcritical of his or her workC.make
9、 more mistakesD.take few risks27.One effect of using a word processor may be that the ongoing revision of a text _.(分数:2.00)A.is done with too little attentionB.produces a sloppy effectC.fails to produce a fluent styleD.does not encourage one to pick up mistakes28.According to the passage what appea
10、rs to be changing rapidly in Britain and the USA?(分数:2.00)A.The style writers are employing.B.The way new writers are being recruited.C.The medium authors are using.D.The message authors are putting forward.29.It is claimed here that word processor create _.(分数:2.00)A.a feeling of distance between a
11、 writer and his or her workB.the illusion that you are the servant of the machineC.a sensation of powerD.a reluctance in the author to express himself or herself30.As large as learning to use a word processor is concerned the writer of the passage feels that Hammond _.(分数:2.00)A.is understating the
12、problemB.exaggerates one drawbackC.is too skeptical about the advantage ,D.overestimates the danger of losing text七、Text 3(总题数:5,分数:10.00)31.Why does a tuner often stand in the wings?(分数:2.00)A.So it can be reached any time.B.It is so designed mechanically.C.So it can prevent moisture.D.The piano ne
13、eds to be tuned frequently.32.What can be inferred from this passage?(分数:2.00)A.Nowadays science is learning more and more about the impact humidity has on all of us by using sophisticated measuring devices.B.Humidity could interfere with television signals.C.Humidity may warp priceless antiques.D.V
14、isual disturbances may decrease in days of low humidity.33.Why did the number of complaints drop?(分数:2.00)A.Because they got poor reception.B.Because the humidity was interfering with the signals.C.Because there came a blast of dry air.D.Because humidity increased rapidly in the region.34.The main i
15、dea of the passage is about _.(分数:2.00)A.the main source of humidityB.the impact of humidity on our world and ourselvesC.how humidity affect our lifeD.the damage humidity has done to our world35.Which of the following is NOT included as source of humidity in this passage?(分数:2.00)A.Oceans.B.Plants.C
16、.Air.D.Dryers.八、Text 4(总题数:5,分数:10.00)36.In the seventies, people would lie in a bath to _.(分数:2.00)A.take a bath with their jeans onB.make the jeans more comfortableC.make the jeans more fashionableD.make the jeans smaller for a tiny skin tight fit37.Which of the following statements is NOT true ac
17、cording the passage?(分数:2.00)A.The first jeans were wearing out quickly.B.The first jeans were made out of canvas by Strauss.C.The first jeans were made over a hundred years ago.D.The first jeans were brown instead of blue.38.The crotch rivet would not have been removed, _.(分数:2.00)A.if the cowboys
18、hadn t found the problem with itB.if the cowboys hadn t crouched too close to the camp fireC.if Levi hadn t paid enough attention to the problem with it from early onD.if the company official hadn t experienced the problem first hand39.Jeans were not popular in some countries for _ reasons.(分数:2.00)
19、A.economicB.politicalC.culturalD.religious40.Denim _.(分数:2.00)A.was manufactured only in GenoeB.means from NimesC.was a kind of indigo blue materialD.was a kind of durable cotton九、Part B(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十、The world has spent (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.(
20、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、After Dolly the Shee(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,分数:10.00)51.1) your gratitude for being given the opportunity,2) your basic background,3)
21、 your wish for everybody to have a good time.You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2: (10 points)(分数:10.00)_十五、Part B(总题数:1,分数:20.00)52.Keep our Language PureYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state the phenomenon of reckless use of foreign names by Chinese produ
22、cers.In the second paragraph, state its negative effects.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with your advice on counter- measures.You should write about 160 -200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)(分数:20.00)_考研英语-757 答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Section
23、 Use of Eng(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、The kids who grew up(总题数:20,分数:10.00)1.(分数:0.50)A.a littleB.little C.a fewD.few解析:试题分析 本题考查代词用法。详细解答 a little 指一些;一点,指代不可数名词;little 则含有否定的含义;a few 提一些,指代可数名词;而 few也含有否定含义。根据上下文,此处应选择 little2.(分数:0.50)A.comicB.funny C.laughableD.ludicrous解析:试题分析 本题为词义辨析题。详细解答 四个同义词均含有“引人发笑
24、,令人高兴”的意思。comic 有喜剧性的意思;funny 最常用,含义最广,引人发笑;langhable 可以指任何引人发笑的人或事;ludicrous 指因过分夸大或莫名其妙而引入发笑。此处选 B最合适。3.(分数:0.50)A.themB.himC.outD.it 解析:试题分析 本题为句法题。详细解答 此处 it指代主语中的 England,故 D为正确选项。4.(分数:0.50)A.it sB.theC.their D.a解析:试题分析 本题为句法题。详细解答 此处 their指代前面的 kids,故 C为正确选项。5.(分数:0.50)A.schemesB.systems C.or
25、ganismsD.subjects解析:试题分析 本题为词义辨析题。详细解答 四个同义词均含有“由各种不同但相关相依的部分组成的有机综合整体”的意思。scheme 侧重于有关各组成部分之间相互联系的综合计划;system 通常指一个整体的各组成部分和谐一致地运行;organism一般指有生命的系统,但也可引申为类似生物体能够发展的系统;subject 指主题、学科、科目。此处指教学系统,故 B为正确选项。6.(分数:0.50)A.the PacificB.SpainC.the AtlanticD.America 解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 根据常识应选 D,此处 America指美
26、洲。7.(分数:0.50)A.toughB.free C.cruelD.real解析:试题分析 本题为词义辨析题。详细解答 美国一向标榜其民主、自由,故此处选择 free最佳。tough 指困难的,坚韧的;cruel 指残酷的;real 指现实的。以上均不符合题意。8.(分数:0.50)A.how B.ifC.whetherD.don t解析:试题分析 本题为句法题。详细解答 no matter how 意为无论怎样,符合题意,故 A为正确选项。9.(分数:0.50)A.geographically B.especiallyC.somewhatD.extremely解析:试题分析 本题为语义题
27、。详细解答 geographically 指地理上地;especially 指尤其,特别地;somewhat 指某种程度上来说;extremely指极为特别。全文主要讲美国人对地理常识的缺乏,故 A为正确选项。10.(分数:0.50)A.dreamedB.ConsistedC.cheatedD.robbed 解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 四个选项均可以和介词 of搭配。rob 指抢夺,剥夺;dream 指梦想;consist 指组成,构成;cheat指欺骗。此处指被剔馀了好的书法等,故 D为正确选项。11.(分数:0.50)A.andB.or C.whichD.while解析:试题分
28、析 本题为句法题。详细解答 根据前后文知此处应选择一个选择关系的连词,故 B为正确选项。12.(分数:0.50)A.writeB.flyC.dial D.drive解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 根据常识,此处应指美国人会直接拨通远在英国的电话,亩他们却不会在地图上标出英国的所在地,故 C为正确选项。13.(分数:0.50)A.full of B.withC.according toD.out of解析:试题分析 本题考查介词及介词短语的用法。详细解答 此处应指大量的立法问题,故 A为正确选项。14.(分数:0.50)A.stoppedB.followedC.reversed D.ap
29、preciated解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 stop 指阻止,停止;follow 指跟从、服从;reverse 指反转,颠倒,逆转;appreciate 指欣赏、理解。此处应指这种趋势丝毫没有得到逆转,故 C为正确选项。15.(分数:0.50)A.markB.spot C.recognizeD.find解析:试题分析 本题为词义辨析题。详细解答 mark 指作记号于,标明;spot 指认出,发现,准确定出的位置;recognize 指认识,认出;find 指发现找到。此处指准确定位,故 B为正确选项。16.(分数:0.50)A.itself B.themselvesC.for t
30、hemselvesD.by itself解析:试题分析 本题为句法题。详细解答 itself 可作为加强语气的代词使用,by itself 指“自动地,单独地”,不符合题意。此处指美国本国,故 A为正确选项。17.(分数:0.50)A.priorityB.inferiority C.short backsD.controversy解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 Priority 指优先、重点;inferiority 指落后、低级;short back 缺点;controversy 指长期争论、争议。根据上下文,此外指美国教育的落后,故 B为正确选项。18.(分数:0.50)A.dark
31、B.brightC.yellowD.gray 解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 四个选项均为颜色,根据上下文选 gray(灰色)最佳。19.(分数:0.50)A.somewhereB.anywhere C.anytimeD.everywhere解析:试题分析 本题考查副词的用法。详细解答 anywhere 指无论何处,任何地方;somewhere 指某个地方;everywhere 指各处,到处;anytime指任何时候。此处应指他们会坐飞机前往美国任何地方,却找不到纽约州的具体方位,故 B为正确选项。20.(分数:0.50)A.may beB.on the contraryC.inste
32、adD.maybe 解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 may be 指或许是;on the contrary 指相反;instead 指相反、代替地;maybe 指或许、或者。此处指或许是伊拉克,故 D为正确选项。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.What do the writer think about the media s report?(分数:2.00)A.They presented the data in an objective way.
33、B.They couldn t always find proper headlines.C.They were always hiding the troth from the public.D.They were always stretching the information beyond the truth. 解析:试题分析 本题为推理题。详细解答 问作者对于媒体报道的态度如何?短文第五段说,几周以来,我们一直受到媒体的刺激。他们总是过于兴奋,总是在不停地寻找如“他们发现了生命”之类的标题。我们提供的每一点信息都被他们正面地扩大了。该信息与 D项含义一致,故为正确选项。22.Whic
34、h of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence “It was shooting blind, to look for evidence of life.“(分数:2.00)A.We were carrying on experiments aimlessly. B.It was impossible to reach the Mars because of the distance.C.We could see nothing in the outer space.D.We didnt believe life really
35、existed on Mars.解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 问以下哪句和“It was shooting blindto look for evidence of life”意思最为接近。注意“it was shooting blind”意为像盲目射击一样,因此该句的意思为试图设置各种实验寻找生命的证据就像盲目射击一样。A 项与该意基本一致,故为正确选项。23.The best title for this passage would be _.(分数:2.00)A.Is There Life on Mars? B.They Found Life!C.Mars, A Dead Pl
36、anet in the SpaceD.Future Colonies on Mars解析:试题分析 本题为宗旨题。详细解答 问本文最适合的标题是什么。纵览全文知短文讲的是人类对于火星生命的探寻。故 A项最为合适;而 B、C 和 D均不全面。24.The word “assumption“ probably means _.(分数:2.00)A.the adopting of a mannerB.something taken for granted: C.confidence in oneselfD.scientific reasoning解析:试题分析 本题为语义题。详细解答 问单词“ass
37、umption”的含义是什么。如果知道 assumption,有假设的含义则不难判定 B为正确选项。当然根据上下文也可以做出选择。25.Patrick Moorer seemed to believe that putting men on Mars within the next few decades was _.(分数:2.00)A.mission impossibleB.a matter of technologyC.beyond men s reachD.largely a matter of politics and finance 解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 短文最后
38、一段说,我们能否这样做更多是依赖于政治和财政,而不是完全依赖科学;但我认为我们可以做到。D 项与该信息一致,故为正确选项。六、Text 2(总题数:5,分数:10.00)26.Typing a manuscript in the conventional manner may make a writer _.(分数:2.00)A.have a lot of second thoughtsB.become overcritical of his or her workC.make more mistakesD.take few risks 解析:试题分析 本题为推理题。详细解答 短文第二段第二句
39、说,由于害怕假如有全新的想法不得不拿出剪刀和浆糊或重新全打,打字人员往往在句子中选择安全的措辞,或者说避免写那些被认为还并不令人满意的东西。由此可推断出 D为正确选项。27.One effect of using a word processor may be that the ongoing revision of a text _.(分数:2.00)A.is done with too little attentionB.produces a sloppy effectC.fails to produce a fluent style D.does not encourage one to
40、 pick up mistakes解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 短文第三段第三句说,关键的第一灵感往往难以捕捉到。另一方面写作变得更为随意,缺乏连贯性;而修改占据了写作的大部分。因此 C为正确选项。B 项错误,而其他选项明显与短文内容不符。28.According to the passage what appears to be changing rapidly in Britain and the USA?(分数:2.00)A.The style writers are employing.B.The way new writers are being recruited.C.T
41、he medium authors are using. D.The message authors are putting forward.解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 问根据短文,在英国和美国什么在不停地变化。短文第一段倒数第二句说,在他杰出的著作作家和文字处理机中 Ray Hammond预测到 1985年底在英国和美国将有半数以上的作家使用文字处理机。由此可判定 C为正确选项。29.It is claimed here that word processor create _.(分数:2.00)A.a feeling of distance between a writer a
42、nd his or her work B.the illusion that you are the servant of the machineC.a sensation of powerD.a reluctance in the author to express himself or herself解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 短文第四段倒数第一句说,看着屏幕上你自己的文字可以使你有种冷漠感和距离感。A 与该信息一致,故为正确选项。30.As large as learning to use a word processor is concerned the writer of
43、 the passage feels that Hammond _.(分数:2.00)A.is understating the problemB.exaggerates one drawback C.is too skeptical about the advantage ,D.overestimates the danger of losing text解析:试题分析 本题为推理题。详细解答 根据短文倒数第二段的第三句“众所周知我们可能丢掉文字处理机上的所有的文字,这至少在每个人身上都发生过”和最后一段最后一句,“我们更容易相信它”可以推判 B为正确选项。七、Text 3(总题数:5,分数
44、:10.00)31.Why does a tuner often stand in the wings?(分数:2.00)A.So it can be reached any time.B.It is so designed mechanically.C.So it can prevent moisture.D.The piano needs to be tuned frequently. 解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 问为什么琴翼上总放着一个调音器。短文第五段最后一句说,通常琴翼上总放着一个调音器,以便演奏时及时调整。D 项与该信息一致,故为正确选项。32.What can be
45、inferred from this passage?(分数:2.00)A.Nowadays science is learning more and more about the impact humidity has on all of us by using sophisticated measuring devices.B.Humidity could interfere with television signals.C.Humidity may warp priceless antiques.D.Visual disturbances may decrease in days of
46、 low humidity. 解析:试题分析 本题为推理题。详细解答 问根据短文可以推理哪项结论。注意 A、B 和 C项文中均直接提及到,无须推理。文中第三段说,湿气干扰了电视图像质量;但当一股干燥气流降临时,人们的抱怨也就少了。因此可以推理,在湿度较低的日子里,图像受干扰的情况会减少, D 项符合该信息,故为正确选项。33.Why did the number of complaints drop?(分数:2.00)A.Because they got poor reception.B.Because the humidity was interfering with the signals.C.Because there came a blast of dry air. D.Because humidity increased rapidly in the region.解析:试题分析 本题为细节题。详细解答 问为什么抱怨的人数减少了。短文第三段最后一句说,当一股干燥气流降临该州时,抱怨的人数急剧下降,故 C为正确选项。34.The main idea of the passa