1、考研英语-872 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、No one can deny that(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1.（分数：0.50）A.assumptionB.consumptionC.presumptionD.acquisition2.（分数：0.50）A.outB.onC.forD.to3.（分数：0.50）A.menuB.nutritionC.nourishmentD.diet4.（分数：0.50）A.stricken withB.entitled toC.left toD.ca
2、rried away by5.（分数：0.50）A.informedB.acknowledgedC.acquaintedD.instructed6.（分数：0.50）A.atB.withC.inD.for7.（分数：0.50）A.exposedB.devotedC.revealedD.concealed8.（分数：0.50）A.institutionB.constitutionC.legislationD.commission9.（分数：0.50）A.correspondenceB.incidentC.chanceD.coincidence10.（分数：0.50）A.constraintsB.
3、restrictionsC.commitmentD.purification11.（分数：0.50）A.On the ContraryB.In additionC.As a resultD.In a word12.（分数：0.50）A.adaptsB.adoptsC.adjustsD.affords13.（分数：0.50）A.In spite ofB.Thanks toC.GivenD.Provided14.（分数：0.50）A.withB.onC.inD.at15.（分数：0.50）A.specificallyB.speciallyC.especiallyD.sophisticatedly1
4、6.（分数：0.50）A.setB.laidC.placedD.pat17.（分数：0.50）A.In sumB.In shortC.In totalD.As a result18.（分数：0.50）A.bannedB.inhibitedC.barredD.detained19.（分数：0.50）A.tentativelyB.inclusivelyC.conclusivelyD.exclusively20.（分数：0.50）A.ultimatelyB.utterlyC.extremelyD.thoroughly三、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Part
5、A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Text 1(总题数：5，分数：10.00)21.The purpose of the last paragraph is to_.（分数：2.00）A.stress that Benjamin Franklin kept the interests of humanity constantly in mindB.remind the reader that Franklin remained productive all the way to the end of his lifeC.bring up the topic of Franklin s con
6、tribution to politics through the constitutional conventionD.raise more facts to support the claim that Franklin was a genius22.In paragraph 3, a number of Franklins accomplishments are listed in order to（分数：2.00）A.demonstrate that he was adept in a variety, of different fieldsB.prove that he consta
7、ntly . worked toward the goal of making the world a better placeC.list his most important achievements and successesD.detail some of his more prominent accomplishments to underscore his ingenuity23.The best title for this text would be“_“（分数：2.00）A.Benjamin Franklin: Statesman ExtraordinaryB.A Life
8、of Successful Variety: Benjamin FranklinC.The Life and Times of Benjamin FranklinD.A Report on Franklins Impact on Society24.In paragraph 2, the underlined word “stint“ is most similar in use to_.（分数：2.00）A.attemptB.failureC.successD.period of time25.The author implies by bringing do his lack of edu
9、cation that Benjamin Franklin_.（分数：2.00）A.was unlikely to achieve as much as he didB.was born into a relatively low social class, but worked his way upC.was naturally gifted, thus accomplishing much despite that setbackD.could have accomplished even more, had he undergone more formal schooling六、Text
10、 2(总题数：5，分数：10.00)26.How do vaccines protect humans from diseases according to paragraph 2?（分数：2.00）A.By training the immune system to fight weaker versions of the disease.B.By passing information on how to fight the disease to the immune system.C.By weakening the disease so that the immune system c
11、an defeat it.D.Introducing the disease to the body, so that survivors have already fought it.27.The main purpose of the text is to_.（分数：2.00）A.convince the reader that vaccines are not as safe as many thinkB.educate the reader on how vaccines are used and some of their dangersC.educate the reader on
12、 the circumstances that would neccesitate widespread vaccinationsD.present the method by which vaccines are used through the case of the smallpox vaccine28.The author argues that vaccinations are both a blessing and a curse because_.（分数：2.00）A.saving the many would not necessarily justify the death
13、of the fewB.some vaccines, such as the smallpox vaccine, have negative side effectsC.they dont always workD.while many lives are saved, some are actually killed by the vaccine29.The best title for this text would be“_“（分数：2.00）A.The Smallpox Vaccine: An AnalysisB.How Vaccines WorkC.Vaccines: Methods
14、 and ImplicationsD.A Warning on the Negative Side Effects of Vaccines30.What does the example of the smallpox vaccine illustrate?（分数：2.00）A.The way that vaccines protect people from diseases.B.The effectiveness of vaccines in eradicating certain diseases.C.The practical use of a vaccine to control a
15、n epidemic disease.D.The possible negative outcome of administering vaccines.七、Text 3(总题数：5，分数：10.00)31.Which of the following is NOT considered a result of the “Space Race“?（分数：2.00）A.Great upsurges in technological development.B.Tense relations between the United States and the Soviet Union, who w
16、ere competitors.C.A closer alignment between fantasies and reality.D.International prestige for the nations involved.32.Armstrongs quote is utilized in the last paragraph because_.（分数：2.00）A.it exemplifies the attitude of the nations as a result of the Space RaceB.it is important to hear and underst
17、and the words of the pioneers who took part in the projectC.it summarizes the philosophy that the author is attempting to convey in the textD.it defied all expectation and signaled a great step forward for technology33.The author brings up the topic of the international space station in order to_.（分
18、数：2.00）A.continue to stress the idea that what was previously thought impossible is now being achievedB.indicate the next great achievement to be accomplished in the space programC.demonstrate that the “Space Race“ is now a cooperative effort between nationsD.convince the reader that the “space prog
19、ram is producing positive results34.The main purpose of this text is to_.（分数：2.00）A.convince the reader that the Space Race was a positive contribution to mankindB.educate the reader on the Space Race and its implicationsC.present a hypothesis on the effects of the space program on human development
20、D.advocate on behalf of greater effort and investment into the space program35.According to the author, the “Space Race“ was_.（分数：2.00）A.a competition exclusively between the United States and the Soviet UnionB.the path by which the realization of yesterdays dreams was fulfilledC.won by the United S
21、tates, which achieved the most impressive victoryD.a competition that resulted in great leaps in humao technology and growth八、Text 4(总题数：5，分数：10.00)36.Accurate representation and reporting is vital in the media because_.（分数：2.00）A.the way that information is presented to the public can influence opi
22、nions and outcomesB.catering to profit-driven sensationalism leads to further inaccuracies and misrepresentationsC.such information is necessary for proper decision-making by public leadersD.far-fetched exaggerations invariably intrude into the private lives of those being reportedon37.From paragrap
23、h 4, we can infer that_.（分数：2.00）A.if public opinion and buying habits continue to favor sensationalism, papers will continue to exaggerate and misrepresentB.the future of the media is one of truthfulness and accuracyC.in order for the media to change in a positive direction, the industry itself mus
24、t desire the changeD.a shift in public opinion will cause the media to change its habits in reporting38.Some media sources utilize catchy but misleading headlines in order to_.（分数：2.00）A.outdo their competition in creating the most provocative storiesB.foster interest in the main text of the article
25、C.submit to the demands of the public, who want such sensational titlesD.boost sales by stirring interest above that of the competitions39.In paragraph 3, the underlined word “exacerbated“ is most similar in use to_.（分数：2.00）A.causedB.intensifiedC.forced to continueD.encouraged40.The opinion of the
26、author on media reporting is that_.（分数：2.00）A.reporting, as it is conducted today, is of little value due to its sensationalist natureB.the media is primarily interested in boosting sales and only marginally interested in the accuracy of its articlesC.the media is on a downward spiral toward further
27、 inaccuracies, but there is hope for the futureD.the inaccurate nature of the media is the result of public demand for that type of journalism九、Part B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、A Human population(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、P
28、art C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、(46) Technology has (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) the picture is not clear enough, and some channel buttons dont work well;2) sometimes there is no sound, and the
29、 color is not stable;3) Customer First, Service Best.You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign up your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming“ instead. You do not need to write the address. ( 10 points)（分数：10.00）_十五、Part B(总题数：1，分数：20.00)52.1) show your understanding o
30、f the symbolic meaning of the picture below.2) give a specific example/comment, and3) give your suggestion as to the best way to treat tradition.You should write about 200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)（分数：20.00）_考研英语-872 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、No one ca
31、n deny that(总题数：20，分数：10.00)1.（分数：0.50）A.assumptionB.consumption C.presumptionD.acquisition解析：精析 名词辨析 人们对受污染的食物 foods 是消费关系，故排除 assumption“设想、承担、采取”；presumption“假设、揣测”；acquisition“获得、获得物”。2.（分数：0.50）A.outB.onC.forD.to 解析：精析 短语辨析 lose sthto sb意为“输给某人”，如：England lost to Australia 英国输给了澳大利亚。由于有了杀虫剂，美国人
32、不必担心成群的毛虫会吞食全部收成，故排除 lose out，作为短语，意为“在竞争或比赛中失利、失败”；选项 B 和 C 在句中不合文意。3.（分数：0.50）A.menuB.nutritionC.nourishmentD.diet 解析：精析 内容理解 menu 是饭店里的菜单；nutrition 为“营养、营养学”，如：Good nutrition is important for your health好的营养对健康很重要；nourishment 为“养料、滋养品”，如：took no nourishment all day until dinner 一天中直到晚饭才吸收些营养；人们希望
33、自己的“日常饮食”中不要有过多的杀虫剂残留物，所以选 diet，意为“日常饮食、伙食、为健康目的的特种饮食”。4.（分数：0.50）A.stricken with B.entitled toC.left toD.carried away by解析：精析 固定搭配 be stricken with/by 意为“为所侵袭、被所触动或打动”。Be entitled 协。为“有权利享受”，如：be entitled。(have) paid leave 有权享有带薪的休假；be left to 为“留给”；be carried away by 为“使失去自制力、迷住”。5.（分数：0.50）A.info
34、rmed B.acknowledgedC.acquaintedD.instructed解析：精析 动词辨析 be informed about/of 意为“对见多识广或消息灵通”，美国人需要对杀虫剂给食物带来的影响更清楚明了，因此排除选项 B、D 和 C。6.（分数：0.50）A.at B.withC.inD.for解析：精折 固定搭配 可以与 rate 搭配的选择有 A 和 B，首先排除 C 和 D。with the rate。of 可以作定语，意为“有着的频率或速度”，而在该句中，介词词组修饰动词 continue，因此选择 at。At the rate of 意为“以频率或速度”。7.（
35、分数：0.50）A.exposed B.devotedC.revealedD.concealed解析：精析 内容理解 农民接触除草剂，所以用 exposed to herbicides。devoted“奉献”；revealed“展示、接露、泄露”；concealed“隐藏”，B、C 和 D 均不合文意。8.（分数：0.50）A.institutionB.constitutionC.legislation D.commission解析：精析 名词辨析 人们需要考虑用新的立法来保证自己的饮食中没有过多的杀虫剂残留成分，因此选 legislation，意为“立法、法律”。9.（分数：0.50）A.c
36、orrespondenceB.incidentC.chanceD.coincidence 解析：精析 名词辨析 接触杀虫剂的农民得癌症的几率高，这并非巧合，所以选 coincidence 意为“巧合、同时发生”。其他词义为：correspondence“通信、相符”；incident“事件、事变”；chance 机会、可能性”，作“偶然”讲时，常用 by chance 偶然地。10.（分数：0.50）A.constraintsB.restrictions C.commitmentD.purification解析：精析 内容理解 对杀虫剂的使用要更严格地限制；因此选择 restriction“限
37、制、限定”。11.（分数：0.50）A.On the ContraryB.In addition C.As a resultD.In a word解析：精析 短语辨析 接触农药的农民和居住在使用杀虫剂家庭中的孩子患上癌症的几率都更高，两个例子之间有并列关系，因此选 In addition“并且、再者”，其他都不合逻辑。On the contrary“反之”；As a result“结果”；In a word“简言之”。12.（分数：0.50）A.adaptsB.adopts C.adjustsD.affords解析：精析 动词辨析 新的立法采用严格的标准，因此选 adopts，意为“采用、采纳
38、”，其他不合文意。 adapts“使适应、改编”；adjusts“调节、校正”affords“负担得起、给予”。13.（分数：0.50）A.In spite ofB.Thanks to C.GivenD.Provided解析：精析 内容理解 Thanks to 意为“由于、幸亏”，该状语短语在句中作原因，因此排除选项A，In spite of“尽管”；选项 C，Given “鉴于、考虑到”和选项 D，Provided“只要、假如”。14.（分数：0.50）A.withB.onC.inD.at 解析：精析 固定搭配 at risk 为固定搭配，意为“危机四起的”。15.（分数：0.50）A.sp
39、ecifically B.speciallyC.especiallyD.sophisticatedly解析：精析 副词辨析 more specifically 意为“更明确地说”，其他均不合文意。spcially“广特别地、专门地”；especially“尤其地”；sophisticatedly“复杂地”。16.（分数：0.50）A.setB.laidC.placedD.pat 解析：精析 习惯用法 simply put 意为“简单地说”，其他均不符合习惯用法。17.（分数：0.50）A.In sumB.In shortC.In totalD.As a result 解析：精析 短语辨析 该句
40、与上句有明显的因果关系，因此选用 as a result，意为“结果、因此”，而排除表示总结的 In sum “而言之”和 In short“简言之”；总结数量的 In total“总共”也不合文意。18.（分数：0.50）A.banned B.inhibitedC.barredD.detained解析：精析 内容理解 如果杀虫剂可能引发癌症，就应被禁止使用，即 banned from use，其他均不合文意。inhibited“抑制、约束”，如：His presence inhibits me“他的在场使我感到拘束”；barred“阻碍、拦住”，如：bar，the way to succes
41、s“挡住通往成功的路”；detained“拘留、扣押”，如：The police detained two men“警察拘留了两个人。”19.（分数：0.50）A.tentativelyB.inclusivelyC.conclusively D.exclusively解析：精析 副词辨析 句子的意思为“尽管科学家仍需最后完全肯定地证实接触农药与患上癌症的关系”，conclusively“广确定地、最终”；tentatively“广试验性地、试探性地”不合逻辑；inclusively“包括在内地”和 exclusively“独一地、排外地”均不合文意。20.（分数：0.50）A.ultimate
42、ly B.utterlyC.extremelyD.thoroughly解析：精析 副词辨析 如果不对杀虫剂的使用进行限制，人们可能会被其后果先感到惊讶，进而成为惊恐，最终是恐怖，从 surprised 到 dismayed 再到 horrified，表示程度的递增，也表示时间的始终，因此排除 utterly“全然地、。完全地”；extremely “极端地”和 thoroughly“彻底地”。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.The purpose of th
43、e last paragraph is to_.（分数：2.00）A.stress that Benjamin Franklin kept the interests of humanity constantly in mindB.remind the reader that Franklin remained productive all the way to the end of his life C.bring up the topic of Franklin s contribution to politics through the constitutional convention
44、D.raise more facts to support the claim that Franklin was a genius解析：精析 细节理解 文章最后两句指出：他忙碌到最后一刻，不断为人类造福。就在去世前两个月，他做了最后一项政治举措签署一份递交国会的请愿书，要求废除奴隶制度这一点非常值得称颂。由此可知，选项 B 与此相符。22.In paragraph 3, a number of Franklins accomplishments are listed in order to（分数：2.00）A.demonstrate that he was adept in a variet
45、y, of different fieldsB.prove that he constantly . worked toward the goal of making the world a better placeC.list his most important achievements and successesD.detail some of his more prominent accomplishments to underscore his ingenuity 解析：精析 细节分析 第三段列举了本杰明富兰克林的几个重大成就；最后一句指出：年轻的富兰克林很少休息，他更愿意发挥才智，
46、造福社会。由此可知，选项 D 正确。选项 B 不符；选项 A 中的概括太广，其中 adept 意为“熟练的”：选项 C 是本段明确表达的内容。23.The best title for this text would be“_“（分数：2.00）A.Benjamin Franklin: Statesman ExtraordinaryB.A Life of Successful Variety: Benjamin Franklin C.The Life and Times of Benjamin FranklinD.A Report on Franklins Impact on Society解析：精析 文章标题 文章第一段引出主题：本杰明富兰克林是有史以来最伟大的政治家之一，在历史上留下了永难磨灭的印记。第二段介绍他的生活背景，第三、四、五段详细列举了他毕生的种种重大贡献。由此可见，选项 B 正确。其他选项都只能代表文章的部分内容，不足以用来概括全文内容。24.In paragraph 2, the underlined word “stint“ is most similar in use to_.（分数：2.00）A.attemptB.failureC.successD.period of time 解析：精析 词义推断 由 s
