2017考研英语真题参考答案
Section I Use of English
Directions
Read the following text Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A B C or D on the ANSWER SHEET (10 points)
Could a hug a day keep the doctor away The answer may be a resounding yes 1 helping you feel close and 2 to people you care about it turns out that hugs can bring a 3 of health benefits to your body and mind Believe it or not a warm embrace might even help you 4 getting sick this winter
In a recent study 5 over 400 health adults researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania examined the effects of perceived social support and the receipt of hugs 6 the participants＇ susceptibility to developing the common cold after being 7 to the virus People who perceived greater social support were less likely to come 8 with a cold and the researchers 9 that the stressreducing effects of hugging 10 about 32 percent of that beneficial effect 11 among those who got a cold the ones who felt greater social support and received more frequent hugs had less severe 12
Hugging protects people who are under stress from the 13 risk for colds that＇s usually 14 with stress notes Sheldon Cohen a professor of psychology at Carnegie Hugging is a marker of intimacy and helps 15 the feeling that others are there to help 16 difficulty
Some experts 17 the stressreducing healthrelated benefits of hugging to the release of oxytocin often called the bonding hormone 18 it promotes attachment in relationships including that between mother and their newborn babies Oxytocin is made primarily in the central lower part of the brain and some of it is released into the bloodstream But some of it 19 in the brain where it 20 mood behavior and physiology
1[A] Unlike [B] Besides [C] Despite [D] Throughout
答案[B] Besides
2[A] connected [B] restricted [C] equal [D] inferior
答案[A] connected
3[A] choice [B] view [C] lesson [D] host
答案[D] host
4[A] recall [B] forget [C] avoid [D] keep
答案[C] avoid
5[A] collecting [B] involving [C] guiding [D] affecting
答案[B] involving
6[A] of [B] in [C] at [D] on
答案[D] on
7[A] devoted [B] exposed [C] lost [D] attracted
答案[B] exposed
8[A] across [B] along [C] down [D] out
答案[C] down
9[A] calculated [B] denied [C] doubted [D] imagined
答案[A] calculated
10[A] served [B] required [C] restored [D] explained
答案[D] explained
11[A] Even [B] Still [C] Rather [D] Thus
答案[A] Even
12[A] defeats [B] symptoms [C] tests [D] errors
答案[B] symptoms
13[A] minimized [B] highlighted [C] controlled [D] increased
答案[D] increased
14[A] equipped [B] associated [C] presented [D] compared
答案[B] associated
15[A] assess [B] moderate [C] generate [D] record
答案[C] generate
16[A] in the face of [B] in the form of [C] in the way of [D] in the name of
答案[A] in the face of
17[A] transfer [B] commit [C] attribute [D] return
答案[C] attribute
18[A] because [B] unless [C] though [D] until
答案[A] because
19[A] emerges [B] vanishes [C] remains [D] decreases
答案[C] remains
20[A] experiences [B] combines [C] justifies [D]influences
答案[D]influences
Text 1
First two hours now three hours — this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight at least at some major US airports with increasingly massive security lines
Americans are willing to tolerate timeconsuming security protocols in return for increased safety The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804 which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea provides another tragic reminder of why But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little security in return undermines public support for the process And it should Wasted time is a drag on Americans＇ economic and private lives not to mention infuriating
Last year the Transportation Security Administration(TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons — both fake and real — past airport security nearly every time they tried Enhanced security measures since then combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving economy and low oil prices have resulted in long waits at major airports such as Chicago＇s O＇Hare International It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security has become — but the lines are obvious
Part of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes Another factor may be that more people are trying to overpack their carryon bags to avoid checkedbaggage fees though the airlines strongly dispute this
There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire Enroll more people in the PreCheck program PreCheck is supposed to be a winwin for travelers and the TSA Passengers who pass a background check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes This allows the TSA to focus on travelers who are higher risk saving time for everyone involved TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck
It has not gotten anywhere close to that and one big reason is sticker shock Passengers must pay 85 every five years to process their background checks Since the beginning this price tag has been PreCheck＇s fatal flaw Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level But Congress should look into doing so directly by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways
The TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines It is long past time to make the program work
21 The crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 is mentioned to
[A] explain American’s tolerance of current security checks
[B] stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide
[C] highlight the necessity of upgrading major US airports
[D] emphasize the importance of privacy protection
22 Which of the following contributes to long waits at major airports
[A] New restrictions on carryon bags
[B] The declining efficiency of the TSA
[C] An increase in the number of travellers
[D] Frequent unexpected secret checks
23 The word expedited (Liner 4 Para 5) is closet in meaning to
[A] quieter
[B] cheaper
[C] wider
[D] faster
24 One problem with the PreCheck program is
[A] a dramatic reduction of its scale
[B] its wronglydirected implementation
[C] the government’s reluctance to back it
[D] an unreasonable price for enrollment
25 Which of the following would be the best for the text
[A] Less Screening for More Safety
[B] PreCheck – a Belated Solution
[C] Getting Stuck in Security Lines
[D] Underused PreCheck Lanes
答案：2125 ACDDC
Text 2
The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers wrote Queen Liliuokalani Hawaii＇s last reigning monarch in 1897 Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society Sadly all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanity＇s view of the cosmos
At issue is the TMT＇s planned location on Mauna Kea a dormant volcano worshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the world＇s most powerful telescopes Rested in the Pacific Ocean Mauna Kea＇s peak rises above the bulk of our planet＇s dense atmosphere where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity
Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environmentalists have long viewed their presence as disrespect far sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation
Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes they forgot that science is not the only way of understanding the world They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Kea＇s fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the islands＇ inhabitants Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance today
Yet science has a cultural history too with roots going back to the dawn of civilization The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians to Hawaii＇s shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are where we come from and where we are going Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes
The astronomy community is making compromises to change its use of Mauna Kea The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescope’s visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea old ones will be removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars
26 Queen Liliuokalani’s remark in Paragraph 1 indicates
[A] her conservative view on the historical role of astronomy
[B] the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society
[C]the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times
[D] her appreciation of star watchers’ feats in her time
27 Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due to
[A] its geographical features
[B] its protective surroundings
[C] its religious implications
[D] its existing infrastructure
28 The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly because
[A] it may risk ruining their intellectual life
[B] it reminds them of a humiliating history
[C] their culture will lose a chance of revival
[D] they fear losing control of Mauna Kea
29 It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in today’s astronomy
[A] is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiians
[B] helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world
[C] may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture
[D] will eventually soften Hawaiians’ hostility
30 The author’s attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one of
[A] severe criticism
[B] passive acceptance
[C] slight hesitancy
[D] full approval
答案：2630 DABCC
Text 3
Robert F Kennedy once said that a country＇s GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile With Britain voting to leave the European Union and GDP already predicted to slow as a result it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century Many argue that it is a flawed concept It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do By most recent measures the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world with record low unemployment and high growth figures If everything was going so well then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit despite the warnings about what it could do to their country’s economic prospects
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into wellbeing sheds some light on that question Across the 163 countries measured the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens Rather than just focusing on GDP over 40 different sets of criteria from health education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing
While all of these countries face their own challenges there are a number of consistent themes Yes there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash but in key indicators in areas such as health and education major economies have continued to decline Yet this isn’t the case with all countries Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society income equality and environment
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a country’s success the world looks very different
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations as a measure it is no longer enough It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes – all things that contribute to a person＇s sense of wellbeing
The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our wellbeing and for growth But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving wellbeing rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress
31 Robert F Kennedy is cited because he
[A]praised the UK for its GDP
[B]identified GDP with happiness
[C]misinterpreted the role of GDP
[D]had a low opinion of GDP
32 It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that
[A]the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern
[B]the UK will contribute less to the world economy
[C]GDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK
[D]policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP
33 Which of the following is true about the recent annual study
[A]It excludes GDP as an indicator
[B]It is sponsored by 163 countries
[C]Its criteria are questionable
[D]Its results are enlightening
34 In the last two paragraphs the author suggests that
[A]the UK is preparing for an economic boom
[B]high GDP foreshadows an economic decline
[C]it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP
[D]it requires caution to handle economic issues
35 Which of the following is the best for the text
[A]High GDP But Inadequate Wellbeing a UK lesson
[B]GDP figures a Window on Global Economic Health
[C] Robert F Kennedy a Terminator of GDP
[D]Brexit the UK’s Gateway to Wellbeing
答案：3135 DCDCA
Text 4
In a rare unanimous ruling the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government
The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his official acts or the former governor’s decisions on specific and unsettled issues related to his duties
Merely helping a giftgiver gain access to other officials unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials is not corruption the justices found
The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is distasteful and nasty But under antibribery laws proof must be made of concrete benefits such as approval of a contract or regulation Simply arranging a meeting making a phone call or hosting an event is not an official act
The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery The basic compact underlying representative government wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns
But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives not the courts to ensure equality of access to government Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift This type of integrity requires willenforced laws in government transparency such as records of official meetings rules on lobbying and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth
Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption But it is not always corruption Rather officials must avoid double standards or different types of access for average people and the wealthy If connections can be bought a basic premise of democratic society – that all are equal in treatment by government is undermined Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual
The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism
36 The underlined sentence(Para1) most probably shows that the court
[A] avoided defining the extent of McDonnell’s duties
[B] made no compromise in convicting McDonnell
[C] was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct
[D] refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics
37 According to Paragraph 4 an official act is deemed corruptive only if it involves
[A] concrete returns for giftgivers
[B] sizable gains in the form of gifts
[C] leaking secrets intentionally
[D] breaking contracts officially
38 The court’s ruling is d on the assumption that public officials are
[A] allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters
[B] qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues
[C] justified in addressing the needs of their constituents
[D] exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism
39 Wellenforced laws in government transparency are needed to
[A] awaken the conscience of officials
[B] guarantee fair play in official access
[C] allow for certain kinds of lobbying
[D] inspire hopes in average people
40 The author’s attitude toward the court’s ruling is
[A] sarcastic
[B] tolerant
[C] skeptical
[D] supportive
答案：3640 CBABD
Part C
Directions
Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese Your translation should be written neatly on the ANSWER SHEET (10 points)
The growth of the use of English as the world`s primary language for international communication has obviously been continuing for several decades
(46)But even as the number of English speakers expands further there are signs that the global predominance of the language may fade within the foreseeable future
Complex international economic technological and culture change could start to diminish the leading position of English as the language of the world market and UK interests which enjoy advantage from the breath of English usage would consequently face new pressures Those realistic possibilities are highlighted in the study presented by David Graddol
(47)His analysis should therefore end any selfcontentedness among those who may believe that the global position of English is so stable that the young generation of the United Kingdom do not need additional language capabilities
David Graddol concludes that monoglot English graduates face a bleak economic future as qualified multilingual youngsters from other countries are proving to have a competitive advantage over their British counterparts in global companies and organizations Alongside that(48)many countries are introducing English into the primaryschool curriculum but British schoolchildren and students do not appear to be gaining greater encouragement to achieve fluency in other languages
If left to themselves such trends will diminish the relative strength of the English language in international education markets as the demand for educational resources in languages such as Spanish Arabic or Mandarin grows and international business process outsourcing in other language such as Japanese French and German spreads
(49)The changes identified by David Graddol all present clear and major challenges to UK`s providers of English language teaching to people of other countries and to broader education business sectors The English language teaching sector directly earns nearly &13 billion for the UK in invisible exports and our other education related explores earn up to &10 billion a year more As the international education market expands the recent slowdown in the number of international students studying in the main Englishspeaking countries is likely to continue especially if there are no effective strategic policies to prevent such slippage
The anticipation of possible shifts in demand provided by this study is significant(50) It gives a basis to all organization which seek to promote the learning and very different operating environment That is a necessary and practical approach In this as in much else those who wish to influence the future must prepare for it
答案
(46) 英语者群进步扩迹象表明：预见未英语会逐渐失全球导位
(47) 认英语国际位懈击甚觉年青辈需学语言言分析会骄傲画句号
(48) 众国家正英语引进学课程毫夸张说英国学童学生似没受更鼓励学会流利语言
(49) 卫·葛拉尔发现变化教授国士英语英国机构更广阔教育市场带显易见巨挑战
(50)致力推广英语学机构提供制定规划够应未完全操作环境里出现种性
2017年考研英语作文点评范文
年英语作文出预料次考查推荐信英语考试中推荐信已考查两年例英语2011年考查朋友推荐部电影具体题目求Write a letter to a friend of yours to1) recommend one of your favorite movies and2) give reasons for your recommendation 2015年考察you are going to hold a club reading session Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club membersYou should state reasons for your recommendation 年作文题目求新澳利亚国籍教授James Cook介绍城市tourist attraction考生惊慌2011年2015年作文推荐原部分稍作修改成文启发2018届学高度重视历年真题考话题书信类型会反复考查
年作文具体该写呢年考题Direction求新James Cook教授推荐旅游景点根题目求判断文公务信函语域正式语域出现缩写省略问句口语表达
称呼： Dear Prof James Cook 注意称呼中Prof面句点丢称呼逗号号丢写成号然果称呼写Prof 写成Mr James Cook
正文
第段：写作容需涵盖两点：1：欢迎Cook 教授中国2：写信目表明推荐样表达Welcome to China I know you love traveling so I’m writing this letter to recommend to you one of my favorite scenic spot Harbin which is an old northern city of China
第二段： 写作容推荐原三角度考虑：美景美食热情样表达：I think you must like it for the reasons as follows To begin with there are an amount of beautiful scenic spots such as the Ice and Snow Kingdom in winter the Sun island the Central Street and so on In addition you could taste a great number of snacks on the average street Last but not least the people of Harbin are overwhelmingly hospitable and enthusiastic which is famous all over China
第三段：次强调写信目Owing to the reasons discussed above I won’t hesitate to recommend this scenic spot to you I am sure you will enjoy it 表达祝福 Best wishes for you
落款： Yours sincerely 特提醒sincerely面逗号丢
签名： Li Ming特注意 Ming 面定出现句点 落款前面左右齐
参考范文：
Dear Prof James Cook
Welcome to China I know you love traveling so I’m writing this letter to recommend to you one of my favorite scenic spot—Harbin which is an old northern city of China
I think you must like it for the reasons as follows To begin with there are an amount of beautiful scenic spots such as the Ice and Snow Kingdom in winter the Sun island the Central Street and so on In addition you could taste a great number of snacks on the average street Last but not least the people of Harbin are overwhelmingly hospitable and enthusiastic which is famous all over China
Owing to the reasons discussed above I won’t hesitate to recommend this scenic spot to you I am sure you will enjoy it Best wishes for you
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
2017考研英语()作文范文
52Directions
Write an essay of 160200 words based on the following pictures In y essay You should
1) describe the pictures briefly
2) interpret the meaningand
3) give your comments
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET (20 points)
左边副图男孩放书没读右边男孩正读书针题陈正康老师教方法三段式构思：
1简描述空想行动
2分析引申义行动重性
3观点建议提倡行动
What is clearly presented in the picture is two opposite behaviors In the first picture there are a lot of books besides a boy but he doesn’t read any book at all On the contrary the second boy is making a plan of reading and carrying it out Nothing can be more farreaching and thoughtprovoking than this drawing
Apparently the implication of the given picture can be interpreted with regard to the significance of taking actionsNo one can deny the fact that taking actions is extremely essential to achieve your goals Only by putting your dream into action can you really realize it If you never take actions you will never have a chance to win Just as an old Chinese saying goes The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step The more actions we take the more likely we are to accumulate experience master skills and get close to our destination To further demonstrate the importance of taking actions I would like to take a famous fable as a case in point the Foolish Old Man who dreamed of removing the mountain in front of his gate began with carrying away small stones and finally realized his dream
Consequently I believe on the one hand our government and the media should lose no opportunity to publicize the importance of taking actions On the other hand in our daily life more than just thinking of something we have to put it into action Only by doing so can we achieve our objectives and realize our dream
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Section I Use of English
Directions
Read the following text Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A B C or D on the ANSWER SHEET (10 points)
Could a hug a day keep the doctor away The answer may be a resounding yes 1 helping you feel close and 2 to people you care about it turns out that hugs can bring a 3 of health benefits to your body and mind Believe it or not a warm embrace might even help you 4 getting sick this winter
In a recent study 5 over 400 health adults researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania examined the effects of perceived social support and the receipt of hugs 6 the participants＇ susceptibility to developing the common cold after being 7 to the virus People who perceived greater social support were less likely to come 8 with a cold and the researchers 9 that the stressreducing effects of hugging 10 about 32 percent of that beneficial effect 11 among those who got a cold the ones who felt greater social support and received more frequent hugs had less severe 12
Hugging protects people who are under stress from the 13 risk for colds that＇s usually 14 with stress notes Sheldon Cohen a professor of psychology at Carnegie Hugging is a marker of intimacy and helps 15 the feeling that others are there to help 16 difficulty
Some experts 17 the stressreducing healthrelated benefits of hugging to the release of oxytocin often called the bonding hormone 18 it promotes attachment in relationships including that between mother and their newborn babies Oxytocin is made primarily in the central lower part of the brain and some of it is released into the bloodstream But some of it 19 in the brain where it 20 mood behavior and physiology
1[A] Unlike [B] Besides [C] Despite [D] Throughout
答案[B] Besides
2[A] connected [B] restricted [C] equal [D] inferior
答案[A] connected
3[A] choice [B] view [C] lesson [D] host
答案[D] host
4[A] recall [B] forget [C] avoid [D] keep
答案[C] avoid
5[A] collecting [B] involving [C] guiding [D] affecting
答案[B] involving
6[A] of [B] in [C] at [D] on
答案[D] on
7[A] devoted [B] exposed [C] lost [D] attracted
答案[B] exposed
8[A] across [B] along [C] down [D] out
答案[C] down
9[A] calculated [B] denied [C] doubted [D] imagined
答案[A] calculated
10[A] served [B] required [C] restored [D] explained
答案[D] explained
11[A] Even [B] Still [C] Rather [D] Thus
答案[A] Even
12[A] defeats [B] symptoms [C] tests [D] errors
答案[B] symptoms
13[A] minimized [B] highlighted [C] controlled [D] increased
答案[D] increased
14[A] equipped [B] associated [C] presented [D] compared
答案[B] associated
15[A] assess [B] moderate [C] generate [D] record
答案[C] generate
16[A] in the face of [B] in the form of [C] in the way of [D] in the name of
答案[A] in the face of
17[A] transfer [B] commit [C] attribute [D] return
答案[C] attribute
18[A] because [B] unless [C] though [D] until
答案[A] because
19[A] emerges [B] vanishes [C] remains [D] decreases
答案[C] remains
20[A] experiences [B] combines [C] justifies [D]influences
答案[D]influences
Text 1
First two hours now three hours — this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight at least at some major US airports with increasingly massive security lines
Americans are willing to tolerate timeconsuming security protocols in return for increased safety The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804 which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea provides another tragic reminder of why But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little security in return undermines public support for the process And it should Wasted time is a drag on Americans＇ economic and private lives not to mention infuriating
Last year the Transportation Security Administration(TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons — both fake and real — past airport security nearly every time they tried Enhanced security measures since then combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving economy and low oil prices have resulted in long waits at major airports such as Chicago＇s O＇Hare International It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security has become — but the lines are obvious
Part of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes Another factor may be that more people are trying to overpack their carryon bags to avoid checkedbaggage fees though the airlines strongly dispute this
There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire Enroll more people in the PreCheck program PreCheck is supposed to be a winwin for travelers and the TSA Passengers who pass a background check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes This allows the TSA to focus on travelers who are higher risk saving time for everyone involved TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck
It has not gotten anywhere close to that and one big reason is sticker shock Passengers must pay 85 every five years to process their background checks Since the beginning this price tag has been PreCheck＇s fatal flaw Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level But Congress should look into doing so directly by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways
The TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines It is long past time to make the program work
21 The crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 is mentioned to
[A] explain American’s tolerance of current security checks
[B] stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide
[C] highlight the necessity of upgrading major US airports
[D] emphasize the importance of privacy protection
22 Which of the following contributes to long waits at major airports
[A] New restrictions on carryon bags
[B] The declining efficiency of the TSA
[C] An increase in the number of travellers
[D] Frequent unexpected secret checks
23 The word expedited (Liner 4 Para 5) is closet in meaning to
[A] quieter
[B] cheaper
[C] wider
[D] faster
24 One problem with the PreCheck program is
[A] a dramatic reduction of its scale
[B] its wronglydirected implementation
[C] the government’s reluctance to back it
[D] an unreasonable price for enrollment
25 Which of the following would be the best for the text
[A] Less Screening for More Safety
[B] PreCheck – a Belated Solution
[C] Getting Stuck in Security Lines
[D] Underused PreCheck Lanes
答案：2125 ACDDC
Text 2
The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers wrote Queen Liliuokalani Hawaii＇s last reigning monarch in 1897 Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society Sadly all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanity＇s view of the cosmos
At issue is the TMT＇s planned location on Mauna Kea a dormant volcano worshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the world＇s most powerful telescopes Rested in the Pacific Ocean Mauna Kea＇s peak rises above the bulk of our planet＇s dense atmosphere where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity
Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environmentalists have long viewed their presence as disrespect far sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation
Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes they forgot that science is not the only way of understanding the world They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Kea＇s fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the islands＇ inhabitants Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance today
Yet science has a cultural history too with roots going back to the dawn of civilization The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians to Hawaii＇s shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are where we come from and where we are going Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes
The astronomy community is making compromises to change its use of Mauna Kea The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescope’s visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea old ones will be removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars
26 Queen Liliuokalani’s remark in Paragraph 1 indicates
[A] her conservative view on the historical role of astronomy
[B] the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society
[C]the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times
[D] her appreciation of star watchers’ feats in her time
27 Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due to
[A] its geographical features
[B] its protective surroundings
[C] its religious implications
[D] its existing infrastructure
28 The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly because
[A] it may risk ruining their intellectual life
[B] it reminds them of a humiliating history
[C] their culture will lose a chance of revival
[D] they fear losing control of Mauna Kea
29 It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in today’s astronomy
[A] is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiians
[B] helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world
[C] may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture
[D] will eventually soften Hawaiians’ hostility
30 The author’s attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one of
[A] severe criticism
[B] passive acceptance
[C] slight hesitancy
[D] full approval
答案：2630 DABCC
Text 3
Robert F Kennedy once said that a country＇s GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile With Britain voting to leave the European Union and GDP already predicted to slow as a result it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century Many argue that it is a flawed concept It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do By most recent measures the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world with record low unemployment and high growth figures If everything was going so well then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit despite the warnings about what it could do to their country’s economic prospects
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into wellbeing sheds some light on that question Across the 163 countries measured the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens Rather than just focusing on GDP over 40 different sets of criteria from health education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing
While all of these countries face their own challenges there are a number of consistent themes Yes there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash but in key indicators in areas such as health and education major economies have continued to decline Yet this isn’t the case with all countries Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society income equality and environment
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of a country’s success the world looks very different
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations as a measure it is no longer enough It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes – all things that contribute to a person＇s sense of wellbeing
The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our wellbeing and for growth But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving wellbeing rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress
31 Robert F Kennedy is cited because he
[A]praised the UK for its GDP
[B]identified GDP with happiness
[C]misinterpreted the role of GDP
[D]had a low opinion of GDP
32 It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that
[A]the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern
[B]the UK will contribute less to the world economy
[C]GDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK
[D]policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP
33 Which of the following is true about the recent annual study
[A]It excludes GDP as an indicator
[B]It is sponsored by 163 countries
[C]Its criteria are questionable
[D]Its results are enlightening
34 In the last two paragraphs the author suggests that
[A]the UK is preparing for an economic boom
[B]high GDP foreshadows an economic decline
[C]it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP
[D]it requires caution to handle economic issues
35 Which of the following is the best for the text
[A]High GDP But Inadequate Wellbeing a UK lesson
[B]GDP figures a Window on Global Economic Health
[C] Robert F Kennedy a Terminator of GDP
[D]Brexit the UK’s Gateway to Wellbeing
答案：3135 DCDCA
Text 4
In a rare unanimous ruling the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government
The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his official acts or the former governor’s decisions on specific and unsettled issues related to his duties
Merely helping a giftgiver gain access to other officials unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials is not corruption the justices found
The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is distasteful and nasty But under antibribery laws proof must be made of concrete benefits such as approval of a contract or regulation Simply arranging a meeting making a phone call or hosting an event is not an official act
The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery The basic compact underlying representative government wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns
But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives not the courts to ensure equality of access to government Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift This type of integrity requires willenforced laws in government transparency such as records of official meetings rules on lobbying and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth
Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption But it is not always corruption Rather officials must avoid double standards or different types of access for average people and the wealthy If connections can be bought a basic premise of democratic society – that all are equal in treatment by government is undermined Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual
The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism
36 The underlined sentence(Para1) most probably shows that the court
[A] avoided defining the extent of McDonnell’s duties
[B] made no compromise in convicting McDonnell
[C] was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct
[D] refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics
37 According to Paragraph 4 an official act is deemed corruptive only if it involves
[A] concrete returns for giftgivers
[B] sizable gains in the form of gifts
[C] leaking secrets intentionally
[D] breaking contracts officially
38 The court’s ruling is d on the assumption that public officials are
[A] allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters
[B] qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues
[C] justified in addressing the needs of their constituents
[D] exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism
39 Wellenforced laws in government transparency are needed to
[A] awaken the conscience of officials
[B] guarantee fair play in official access
[C] allow for certain kinds of lobbying
[D] inspire hopes in average people
40 The author’s attitude toward the court’s ruling is
[A] sarcastic
[B] tolerant
[C] skeptical
[D] supportive
答案：3640 CBABD
Part C
Directions
Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese Your translation should be written neatly on the ANSWER SHEET (10 points)
The growth of the use of English as the world`s primary language for international communication has obviously been continuing for several decades
(46)But even as the number of English speakers expands further there are signs that the global predominance of the language may fade within the foreseeable future
Complex international economic technological and culture change could start to diminish the leading position of English as the language of the world market and UK interests which enjoy advantage from the breath of English usage would consequently face new pressures Those realistic possibilities are highlighted in the study presented by David Graddol
(47)His analysis should therefore end any selfcontentedness among those who may believe that the global position of English is so stable that the young generation of the United Kingdom do not need additional language capabilities
David Graddol concludes that monoglot English graduates face a bleak economic future as qualified multilingual youngsters from other countries are proving to have a competitive advantage over their British counterparts in global companies and organizations Alongside that(48)many countries are introducing English into the primaryschool curriculum but British schoolchildren and students do not appear to be gaining greater encouragement to achieve fluency in other languages
If left to themselves such trends will diminish the relative strength of the English language in international education markets as the demand for educational resources in languages such as Spanish Arabic or Mandarin grows and international business process outsourcing in other language such as Japanese French and German spreads
(49)The changes identified by David Graddol all present clear and major challenges to UK`s providers of English language teaching to people of other countries and to broader education business sectors The English language teaching sector directly earns nearly &13 billion for the UK in invisible exports and our other education related explores earn up to &10 billion a year more As the international education market expands the recent slowdown in the number of international students studying in the main Englishspeaking countries is likely to continue especially if there are no effective strategic policies to prevent such slippage
The anticipation of possible shifts in demand provided by this study is significant(50) It gives a basis to all organization which seek to promote the learning and very different operating environment That is a necessary and practical approach In this as in much else those who wish to influence the future must prepare for it
答案
(46) 英语者群进步扩迹象表明：预见未英语会逐渐失全球导位
(47) 认英语国际位懈击甚觉年青辈需学语言言分析会骄傲画句号
(48) 众国家正英语引进学课程毫夸张说英国学童学生似没受更鼓励学会流利语言
(49) 卫·葛拉尔发现变化教授国士英语英国机构更广阔教育市场带显易见巨挑战
(50)致力推广英语学机构提供制定规划够应未完全操作环境里出现种性
2017年考研英语作文点评范文
年英语作文出预料次考查推荐信英语考试中推荐信已考查两年例英语2011年考查朋友推荐部电影具体题目求Write a letter to a friend of yours to1) recommend one of your favorite movies and2) give reasons for your recommendation 2015年考察you are going to hold a club reading session Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club membersYou should state reasons for your recommendation 年作文题目求新澳利亚国籍教授James Cook介绍城市tourist attraction考生惊慌2011年2015年作文推荐原部分稍作修改成文启发2018届学高度重视历年真题考话题书信类型会反复考查
年作文具体该写呢年考题Direction求新James Cook教授推荐旅游景点根题目求判断文公务信函语域正式语域出现缩写省略问句口语表达
称呼： Dear Prof James Cook 注意称呼中Prof面句点丢称呼逗号号丢写成号然果称呼写Prof 写成Mr James Cook
正文
第段：写作容需涵盖两点：1：欢迎Cook 教授中国2：写信目表明推荐样表达Welcome to China I know you love traveling so I’m writing this letter to recommend to you one of my favorite scenic spot Harbin which is an old northern city of China
第二段： 写作容推荐原三角度考虑：美景美食热情样表达：I think you must like it for the reasons as follows To begin with there are an amount of beautiful scenic spots such as the Ice and Snow Kingdom in winter the Sun island the Central Street and so on In addition you could taste a great number of snacks on the average street Last but not least the people of Harbin are overwhelmingly hospitable and enthusiastic which is famous all over China
第三段：次强调写信目Owing to the reasons discussed above I won’t hesitate to recommend this scenic spot to you I am sure you will enjoy it 表达祝福 Best wishes for you
落款： Yours sincerely 特提醒sincerely面逗号丢
签名： Li Ming特注意 Ming 面定出现句点 落款前面左右齐
参考范文：
Dear Prof James Cook
Welcome to China I know you love traveling so I’m writing this letter to recommend to you one of my favorite scenic spot—Harbin which is an old northern city of China
I think you must like it for the reasons as follows To begin with there are an amount of beautiful scenic spots such as the Ice and Snow Kingdom in winter the Sun island the Central Street and so on In addition you could taste a great number of snacks on the average street Last but not least the people of Harbin are overwhelmingly hospitable and enthusiastic which is famous all over China
Owing to the reasons discussed above I won’t hesitate to recommend this scenic spot to you I am sure you will enjoy it Best wishes for you
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
2017考研英语()作文范文
52Directions
Write an essay of 160200 words based on the following pictures In y essay You should
1) describe the pictures briefly
2) interpret the meaningand
3) give your comments
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET (20 points)
左边副图男孩放书没读右边男孩正读书针题陈正康老师教方法三段式构思：
1简描述空想行动
2分析引申义行动重性
3观点建议提倡行动
What is clearly presented in the picture is two opposite behaviors In the first picture there are a lot of books besides a boy but he doesn’t read any book at all On the contrary the second boy is making a plan of reading and carrying it out Nothing can be more farreaching and thoughtprovoking than this drawing
Apparently the implication of the given picture can be interpreted with regard to the significance of taking actionsNo one can deny the fact that taking actions is extremely essential to achieve your goals Only by putting your dream into action can you really realize it If you never take actions you will never have a chance to win Just as an old Chinese saying goes The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step The more actions we take the more likely we are to accumulate experience master skills and get close to our destination To further demonstrate the importance of taking actions I would like to take a famous fable as a case in point the Foolish Old Man who dreamed of removing the mountain in front of his gate began with carrying away small stones and finally realized his dream
Consequently I believe on the one hand our government and the media should lose no opportunity to publicize the importance of taking actions On the other hand in our daily life more than just thinking of something we have to put it into action Only by doing so can we achieve our objectives and realize our dream
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