[考研类试卷]考研英语(阅读)模拟试卷243及答案与解析.doc
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1、考研英语(阅读)模拟试卷 243 及答案与解析Part ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. (40 points)0 The numbers in the jobs report for February were bad, but the trends were worse. More than half Of the 4.4 million jobs lost since December 2007, when t
2、he recession began, vanished in the last four months. 4 The unemployment rate has also surged to 8. 1 percent last month from 7. 6 percent in Januaryand from 5. 0 percent when the recession began. The ranks of the unemployed now total 12. 5 million people. Its fortunate, then, that the nations first
3、 line of defense against rising joblessness unemployment insurance- was reinforced in the stimulus law that passed last month. The law increases unemployment benefits by $ 25 a week and allows states to extend those benefits through the end of the year. It also provides $7 billion to the states to c
4、over more than 500,000 workers often part-time, low-wage and femalewho are denied jobless benefits under outdated rules that apply in many states. Those states, of course, must reform their systems to specifically include those workers and to bring their programs more in line with federal guidelines
5、.Congress and the Obama administration must also be prepared to do more as unemployment worsens as it inevitably will in this contracting economy. In 11th-hour wrangling last month, a provision was struck from the stimulus bill that would have provided Medicaid coverage to unemployed workers who do
6、not qualify or cannot afford to stay on their former employers group health insurance. The measure should be reintroduced and passed into law.Indeed, all job-related policies should acknowledge that employment is unlikely to turn around anytime soon. Thats because the economys other headwindsthe hou
7、sing bust and the stock-market wipeoutwill delay any labor market recovery. With both sales and prices for homes declining in most places, many people who might otherwise move to take a new job are compelled to stay put, especially if a sale would not bring in enough money to pay off the mortgage. W
8、ith stocks tanking, many workers are likely to postpone retirement, impairing upward mobility for other workers and crowding out new entrants to the work force.That means that in addition to providing relief for todays unemployed, greater emphasis must be placed on job training and retraining and on
9、 better education at all levels. If a job slump is short and shallow, old jobs come back. If it is long and deep, like the current one, some old jobs never return and even some industries never revive. That makes it imperative to prepare as a nation for the prospect of a vastly different future.1 Th
10、e trends were worse, as is evidenced by the fact that _.(A)unemployment insurance was reinforced in the stimulus law(B) as many as 12. 5 million people in America are unemployed(C) the unemployment rate kept increasing since recession began(D)more than 2. 2 million jobs disappeared in the last four
11、months2 Under the stimulus law passed recently, _.(A)the weekly benefit for each unemployed worker reaches $ 25(B) even part-time workers are entitled to unemployment benefits(C) more than half a million workers are included in the insurance(D)the state insurance programs are in line with federal gu
12、idelines3 The Obama administration is expected to _.(A)improve unemployed insurance(B) deter the economy from worsening(C) introduce an effective stimulus bill(D)protect people from losing their jobs4 It is implied in the text that_ facilitates the labor market recovery.(A)the impairment of upward m
13、obility(B) the early retirement of more workers(C) the timely setup of job-related policies(D)the thriving sales and prices for homes5 Greater emphasis must be placed on job training and retraining since_.(A)providing relief for unemployed is far from adequate(B) todays unemployed should be prepared
14、 for new jobs(C) the current recession is unexpectedly long and deep(D)the economic prospect of our nation is still obscure5 Mom was right stand up straight, brush your hair and quit running around.Those rules may have seemed annoying, but it turns out they make all the difference in the way people
15、perceive you. Actions dont just speak louder than wordsthey can completely drown them out. And slouching or moving too fast through the office can make you look like an underling, according to body language experts.Theres much more that your body can convey. In fact, 55% of what you communicate is s
16、aid through your body language and facial expression, according to one study. Knowing how to send the right message can help you succeed in work and in love.To be seen as powerful and confident on the job, the rules are clear: Always stand up straight and offer a solid handshake. Also, walk fast hut
17、 not too fast. Slow walkers appear to be less ambitious, while those who walk too speedily arc clearly subordinates, says Kevin Hogan, author of The Secret Language of Business. Those who walk with efficiency look like leaders.Both sexes can soften up a little when they leave the workplace. In an am
18、orous setting, men can round their posture and should bend a little, so that their eyes meet their dates at the same level. Eye contact is key to showing another person that youre listening, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Train your eyes on the other persons “golden triangle“, th
19、e area between the eyes and the tip of the nose. But avoid staring directly into someones pupilsit can come off as creepy.In both business and pleasure, first impressions are crucial. For a first meeting, the best way to get on a persons good side is to literally stand on their right-hand side. “If
20、a guy comes up and talks to a girl on her left side, hes already lost the battle,“ says Hogan. Because of the way the brain works, over 90% of the population those who are right handedview people who stand on their right more favorably than those who stand on their left.A great way to build up anoth
21、er persons comfort is to mimic his or her movements. If your date takes a sip of wine, do the same several seconds later. If your boss crosses her legs, cross yours too. Mirroring is something “we instinctively do when we are attracted; we just dont notice,“ says Gregory Hartley, author of Get Peopl
22、e to Do What You Want. But whether were doing it unconsciously or on purpose, it will have the same effect.6 The author believes that when one communicates with others, actions_.(A)dont speak louder than words(B) are more important than words(C) can substitute words completely(D)are no less impressi
23、ve than words7 Ones confidence can be perceived by_.(A)secret language of business(B) whether he works effectively(C) his nonverbal communication(D)what he says and what he does8 It seems that eye contact is(A)a very tricky art for us to master(B) an often overlooked skill to have(C) considered impo
24、lite or aggressive(D)usually assumed to indicate honesty9 When it comes to making the first impression, _.(A)courteous behavior helps enormously(B) a positive attitude is utmost important(C) maintain an upbeat manner and a smile(D)express your individuality appropriately10 According to the text, app
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