1、考研英语（阅读）-试卷 121 及答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)1.Section II Reading Comprehension（分数：10.00）_2.Part B（分数：10.00）_AShopkeepers are your friends BRemember to treat yourself CStick to what you need DPlanning is everything EWaste not, want not FLive like a peasant GBalance
2、 your diet The hugely popular blog the Skint Foodie chronicles how Tony balances his love of good food with living on benefits. After bills, Tony has 60 a week to spend, 40 of which goes on food, but 10 years ago he was earning 130,000 a year working in corporate communications and eating at London“
3、s best restaurants at least twice a week. Then his marriage failed, his career burned out and his drinking became serious.“The community mental health team saved my life. And I felt like that again, to a certain degree, when people responded to the blog so well. It gave me the validation and confide
4、nce that I“d lost. But it“s still a day-by-day thing.“ Now he“s living in a council flat and fielding offers from literary agents. He“s feeling positive, but he“ll carry on Hoggingnot about eating as cheaply as you can“there are so many people in a much worse state, with barely any money to spend on
5、 food“but eating well on a budget. Here“ s his advice for economical foodies. 1 Impulsive spending isn“t an option, so plan your week“s menu in advance, making shopping lists for your ingredients in their exact quantities. I have an Excel template for a week of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop laug
6、hing: it“ s not just cost effective but helps you balance your diet. It“ s also a good idea to shop daily instead of weekly, because, being-human, you“ll sometimes change your mind about what you fancy. 2 This is where supermarkets and their anonymity come in handy. With them, there“s not the same e
7、mbarrassment as when buying one carrot in a little greengrocer. And if you plan properly, you“ll know that you only need, say, 350g of shin of beef and six rashers of bacon, not whatever weight is pre-packed in the supermarket chiller. 3 You may proudly claim to only have frozen peas in the freezert
8、hat“ s not good enough. Mine is filled with leftovers, bread, stock, meat and fish. Planning ahead should eliminate wastage, but if you have surplus vegetables you“ll do a vegetable soup, and all fruits threatening to “go off“ will be cooked or juiced. 4 Everyone says this, but it really is a top ti
9、p for frugal eaters. Shop at butchers, delis and fish-sellers regularly, even for small things, and be super friendly. Soon you“ll feel comfortable asking if they“ve any knuckles of ham for soups and stews, or beef bones, chicken carcasses and fish heads for stock which, more often than not, they“ 1
10、1 let you have for free. 5 You won“t be eating out a lot, but save your pennies and once every few months treat yourself to a set lunch at a good restaurant 1.75 a week for three months gives you 21more than enough for a three-course lunch at Michelin-starred Arbutus. It“ s 16.95 thereor 12.99 for a
11、 large pizza from Domino“ s: I know which I“ d rather eat.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_AAnalyzing your own taste. BBeing cautious when experimenting. CFinding a model to follow. DGetting the final look absolutely right. ELearning to be realistic. FMaking regular conscious choices. GH
12、ow to judge people. When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based entirely on how they look. And, of course it“s something that works both ways, for we too are beingjudged on our appearance. When we look good, we feel good, which in turn leads to a more confident a
13、nd self-assured manner. People then pick up on this confidence and respond positively towards us. Undoubtedly, it“ s what“ s inside that“s important, but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals simply by wearing inappropriate clothing or not spending enough time thinking about how others see us.
14、 1 For example, people often make the mistake of trying to look like someone else they“ve seen in a magazine, but this is usually a disaster as we all have our own characteristics. Stand in front of a full-length mirror and be honest with yourself about what you see. There is no need to dwell on you
15、r faultswe all have good points and bad pointsbut think instead about the best way to emphasize the good ones. 2 When selecting your clothes each day, think about who you “re likely to meet, when you“re going to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform. Clearly, some ou
16、tfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity and this will dictate your choice to an extent. However, there“s no need to abandon your individual taste completely. After all, if you dress to please somebody else“s idea of what looks good, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and not
17、quite yourself. 3 But to know your own mind, you have to get to know yourself. What do you truly feel good in? There are probably a few favorite items that you wear a lotmost people wear 20 percent of their wardrobe 80 percent of the time. Look at these clothes and ask yourself what they have in com
18、mon. Are they neat and tidy, loose and flowing? Then look at the things hanging in your wardrobe that you don“ t wear and ask yourself why. Go through a few magazines and catalogues and mark the things that catch your eye. Is there a common theme? 4 Some colors bring your natural coloring to life an
19、d others can give us a washed-out appearance. Try out new colors by all means, but remember that dressing iii bright color when you really like subtle neutral tones, or vice versa, will make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. You know deep down where your own taste boundaries lie. And althou
20、gh it“ s good to challenge those sometimes with new combinations or shades, take care not to go too far all at once. 5 So, you“ve chosen an outfit that matches your style, your personality, your shape and your coloring. But does it fit? If something is too tight or too loose, you won“ t achieve the
21、desired effect, and no matter what other qualities it has, it won “t improve your appearance or your confidence. Sometimes, we buy things without thinking. Some people who dislike shopping grab the first thing they see, or prefer to use mail-order or the Internet. In all cases, if it doesn“t fit per
22、fectly, don“t buy it, because the finer details are just as important as the overall style. Reappraising your image isn “t selfish because everyone who comes into contact with you will benefit. You “ 11 look better and you “ 11 feel a better person all round. And If in doubt, you only need to read P
23、rofessor Albert Mehrabian“ s book Silent Messages to remind yourself how important outward appearances are. His research showed that the impact we make on each other depend 55 percent on how we look and behave, 38 percent on how we speak and only 7 percent on what we actually say. So, whatever stage
24、 you are at in your life, whatever role you play, isn“ t it time you made the most of yourself?（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_APhysical Changes BLow Self-Esteem CEmerging Independence and Search for Identity DEmotional Turbulence EInterest in the Opposite Sex FPeer Pressure and Conform
25、ity The transition to adulthood is difficult. Rapid physical growth begins in early adolescencetypically between the ages of 9 and 13and thought processes start to take on adult characteristics. Many youngsters find these changes distressing because they do not fully understand what is happening to
26、them. Fears and anxieties can be put to rest by simply keeping an open line of communication and preparing for change before it occurs. The main issues that arise during adolescence are: 1 A child“ s self worth is particularly fragile during adolescence. Teenagers often struggle with an overwhelming
27、 sense that nobody likes them, that they“re not as good as other people, that they are failures, losers, ugly or unintelligent. 2 Some form of bodily dissatisfaction is common among pre-teens. If dissatisfaction is great, it may cause them to become shy or very easily embarrassed. In other cases, te
28、ens may act the oppositeloud and angryin an effort to compensate for feelings of self-consciousness and inferiority. As alarming as these bodily changes can be, adolescents may find it equally distressing to not experience the changes at the same time as their peers. Late maturation can cause feelin
29、gs of inferiority and awkwardness. 3 Young people feel more strongly about everything during adolescence. Fears become more frightening, pleasures become more exciting, irritations become more distressing and frustrations become more intolerable. Every experience appears king-sized during adolescenc
30、e. Youngsters having a difficult adolescence may become seriously depressed and / or engage in self-destructive behavior. Often, the first clue that a teenager needs professional help is a deep-rooted shift in attitude and behavior. Parents should be alert to the warning signs of personality change
31、indicating that a teenager needs help. They include repeated school absences, slumping grades, use of alcohol or illegal substances, hostile or dangerous behavior and extreme withdrawal and reclusiveness. 4 There is tremendous pressure on adolescents to conform to the standards of their peers. This
32、pressure toward conformity can be dangerous in that it applies not only to clothing and hairstyles; it may lead them to do things that they know are wrong. 5 Adolescence marks a period of increasing independence that often leads to conflict between teenagers and parents. This tension is a normal par
33、t of growing upand for parents, a normal part of the letting-go process. Another normal part of adolescence is confusion over values and beliefs. This time of questioning is important as young people examine the values they have been taught and begin to embrace their own beliefs. Though they may ado
34、pt the same beliefs as their parents, discovering them on their own enables the young person to develop a sense of integrity. Although adolescence will present challenges for young people and their parents, awareness and communication can help pave the way for a smooth transition into this exciting
35、phase of life.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_考研英语（阅读）-试卷 121 答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)1.Section II Reading Comprehension（分数：10.00）_解析：2.Part B（分数：10.00）_解析：AShopkeepers are your friends BRemember to treat yourself CStick to what you need DPlanning
36、is everything EWaste not, want not FLive like a peasant GBalance your diet The hugely popular blog the Skint Foodie chronicles how Tony balances his love of good food with living on benefits. After bills, Tony has 60 a week to spend, 40 of which goes on food, but 10 years ago he was earning 130,000
37、a year working in corporate communications and eating at London“s best restaurants at least twice a week. Then his marriage failed, his career burned out and his drinking became serious.“The community mental health team saved my life. And I felt like that again, to a certain degree, when people resp
38、onded to the blog so well. It gave me the validation and confidence that I“d lost. But it“s still a day-by-day thing.“ Now he“s living in a council flat and fielding offers from literary agents. He“s feeling positive, but he“ll carry on Hoggingnot about eating as cheaply as you can“there are so many
39、 people in a much worse state, with barely any money to spend on food“but eating well on a budget. Here“ s his advice for economical foodies. 1 Impulsive spending isn“t an option, so plan your week“s menu in advance, making shopping lists for your ingredients in their exact quantities. I have an Exc
40、el template for a week of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop laughing: it“ s not just cost effective but helps you balance your diet. It“ s also a good idea to shop daily instead of weekly, because, being-human, you“ll sometimes change your mind about what you fancy. 2 This is where supermarkets and
41、their anonymity come in handy. With them, there“s not the same embarrassment as when buying one carrot in a little greengrocer. And if you plan properly, you“ll know that you only need, say, 350g of shin of beef and six rashers of bacon, not whatever weight is pre-packed in the supermarket chiller.
42、3 You may proudly claim to only have frozen peas in the freezerthat“ s not good enough. Mine is filled with leftovers, bread, stock, meat and fish. Planning ahead should eliminate wastage, but if you have surplus vegetables you“ll do a vegetable soup, and all fruits threatening to “go off“ will be c
43、ooked or juiced. 4 Everyone says this, but it really is a top tip for frugal eaters. Shop at butchers, delis and fish-sellers regularly, even for small things, and be super friendly. Soon you“ll feel comfortable asking if they“ve any knuckles of ham for soups and stews, or beef bones, chicken carcas
44、ses and fish heads for stock which, more often than not, they“ 11 let you have for free. 5 You won“t be eating out a lot, but save your pennies and once every few months treat yourself to a set lunch at a good restaurant 1.75 a week for three months gives you 21more than enough for a three-course lu
45、nch at Michelin-starred Arbutus. It“ s 16.95 thereor 12.99 for a large pizza from Domino“ s: I know which I“ d rather eat.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：解析：该段首句句内出现转折，重点在转折之后。首句 but 后提到“要节省每一便士，并且每几个月请自己到好点的餐厅吃顿午餐”。之后的信息都是在用数据解释这个道理，因此本句是
46、该段中心句。B项中出现了“treat yourself”，是原文复现，因此 B 项正确。AAnalyzing your own taste. BBeing cautious when experimenting. CFinding a model to follow. DGetting the final look absolutely right. ELearning to be realistic. FMaking regular conscious choices. GHow to judge people. When we meet people for the first time,
47、 we often make decisions about them based entirely on how they look. And, of course it“s something that works both ways, for we too are beingjudged on our appearance. When we look good, we feel good, which in turn leads to a more confident and self-assured manner. People then pick up on this confidence and respond positively towards us. Undoubtedly, it“ s what“ s inside that“s important, but somet
