[考研类试卷]考研英语(阅读)模拟试卷357及答案与解析.doc
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1、考研英语(阅读)模拟试卷 357 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 As a young mother, every morning at 4 : 30 a. m. Kimberly Moore would drop off her young child at her mother-in-laws home before reporting to work at Mc
2、Donalds. After a full day at the fast-food chain, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, she got her books together and went to class, first at Tallahassee Community College and then at Florida State University. A single mother, she eventually earned her MBA. Keeping her nose to the grindstone, she
3、rose through the ranks of the business world in Florida, eventually earning the title of Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Plus, a large employment firm. Starting with little more than her own initiative and drive to succeed, she reached the pinnacle of the business world, making hers an inspirin
4、g story of self-made success, a story of a woman living the American dream. As inspiring as Kimberly Moores story is, the really amazing thing about it is that it is only a small part of the incredible tapestry of success that is the American dream. Generations of Americans have believed that in Ame
5、rica they can work hard to make a better life for themselves than their parents had before them. And every day Americans head out the door to jobs where, through dedication and perseverance, they work harder, longer, and more productively than the citizens of any other nation. Why do they do it? Why
6、 do Americans like Kimberly Moore work long hours for low pay only to leave work and put in countless additional hours pursuing education? Why do small investors struggle to find a few dollars here and there in order to invest in some possibly risky venture? The short answerfor the moneymisses the e
7、ssential point: Americans do these things, they work harder and longer, because the wealth they earn serves a greater purpose. To the parent who comes home from a hard day at the factory or office, the son playing basketball in the driveway or the daughter riding her new bicycle on the sidewalk prov
8、ides reason for any amount of labor, any amount of sacrifice. Americans work for many reasons, but prominent among them is the unwavering desire to provide a good life, and maybe a better life than they themselves had known, to their children. It happens frequently and spectacularly in America, beca
9、use Americans are uniquely free.1 According to the text, Kimberly Moore is_.(A)both a diligent worker and a top college student(B) the Chief Executive Officer of a fast-food chain(C) a role model of self-made success for Americans(D)a classical example to be followed by American women2 By citing the
10、 example of Kimberly Moore, the author intends to show that_.(A)her story is as inspiring as any other story of success(B) nothing is incredible with the American dream in mind(C) every American can reach the pinnacle of the business world(D)everyone in America can realize his dream with perseveranc
11、e3 Most Americans work hard because they(A)are the most dedicating people in the world(B) expect to have a life better than ever before(C) believe in both dedication and perseverance(D)are more interested in work than anything else4 The author assumes that Americans work long hours for low pay in or
12、der to_.(A)have their children live a better life than themselves(B) reach the top of the business world as soon as possible(C) rise step by step through the ranks of the business world(D)have time to pursue higher education and get a well-paid job5 In the authors opinion, every American can expect
13、to make a better life because_.(A)America is the wealthiest country(B) he is free to choose his own way of life(C) ways to make money are many in America(D)the American dream is something attainable5 Each stage of life has different major demands mainly because our needs change. As children, securit
14、y and the family are the priorities although we may not think of them in those terms. Its where we establish something of who we are. As teenagers, we are testing the waters of adult life, and as young adults we search for a partner. The drive to fulfill each of these stages is very strong and, as i
15、t is usually combined with trying to establish a reasonable education and find work, there are many factors to keep in play. At each stage, if we are lucky, we will have ambitions to fulfill and the means to do that. Some will be driven with almost tunnel vision, others take an easier attitude to ge
16、tting there, but without dreams it is hard to direct life. If we are fortunate enough to achieve our dreams we can move forward to new ones and the priorities to do that change.For each period of life the priorities are dictated by that stage, and as we grow older, whether we like it or not, we gain
17、 experience. Experience permits us to see a broader view if we are wise enough to take on board what is there. As we mature, the rigidity of the idealism of youth, the black and white approach to life, is tempered by what is possible, kind, just, and fair. Experience helps us to grow if we let it. S
18、o often we resist that growth, holding on to entrenched beliefs which do not do us any favors, yet our needs change and we are sometimes forced to be different. Physically, even when we stay fit and able, the body cannot deliver in quite the same way as youth. This comes as a shock to most of us bec
19、ause we all start life in the belief that we are invincible and will live forever. Reality is a bit of a shock. Coming to terms with this understanding allows us to move forward, and there are benefits which are unexpected. What was desperately important when we were young is suddenly seen in a new
20、light, and a different perception of importance emerges. Extreme age can be as demanding and insensitive as babyhood, so while priorities change through life, it seems to come the full circle.Humans are a perverse lot. Some never want to grow up, others want to be adults with the perceived privilege
21、s of adulthood but never get old. The curious fact is that each age has its charms to be enjoyed at that period, but how we learn to appreciate them is individual.6 According to the text, children_(A)are interested in the present rather than the future(B) have different priorities from teenagers and
22、 adults(C) require more than both teenagers and young adults(D)have a strong drive to seek security and family care7 The author believes that at each stage of life, we _.(A)have chances of achieving our dreams(B) get ready to move forward to a new one(C) hope to accomplish some specific goals(D)mana
23、ge the priorities that stage sets forth8 The author argues that experience _.(A)prompts us to become more sophisticated(B) prevents us from tunnel vision and rigidity(C) gives us wisdom to handle new challenges(D)is reluctantly gained with each passing day9 It is implied in the text that we_.(A)are
24、forced to adapt to the change of life(B) depend on experience to move forward(C) are scared of facing the terrifying reality(D)stick to deep-rooted habits and prejudice10 Generally speaking, we _.(A)are obstinate in adhering to whatever is wrong(B) reject the right way to live in each period of life
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