考研英语历年阅读真题及答案
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1982年考研英语阅读真题及答案解析
Section V Reading Comprehension
Each sentence or paragraph below is followed by four statements. One of the statements is a suggestion which can be drawn from the information given in the original sentence or paragraph. Read the sentences and paragraph carefully and circle your choice. Only one choice is to be circled. (10 points)
EXAMPLE:
Whether the study of the lunar rocks will answer the long debated question of the origin of the moon remains to be seen.
[A] The speaker wants to remain behind to see whether the study will throw light on the question.
[B] The speaker feels that the study will probably answer the question.
[C] The speaker is sure that the study will produce an answer to the question.
[D] The speaker is not sure whether the study will answer the question or not.
ANSWER: [D]
42. If this book begins with a familiar them — the Indian experience of the last 120 years — the author brings to it great power and deep understanding.
[A] This means that the book was written 120 years ago.
[B] This means that the Indian experience of the last 120 years is a familiar experience, and nothing new can be written about it.
[C] This means that the book lacks understanding of the Indian experience.
[D] This means that the writer of this sentence likes the book.
43. I disagreed then as now with many of John Smith’s judgments, but always respected him, and this book is a welcome reminder of his big, honest, friendly, stubborn personality.
[A] The writer of this sentence dislikes John Smith, but agrees with his ideas.
[B] The writer of this sentence considers John Smith to be a disagreeable person.
[C] The writer of this sentence disagrees with John Smith but respects him.
[D] The writer of this sentence disagreed with him then but agrees with him now.
44. Just before his tenth birthday John received a horse from his father; this was the first of a series of expensive gifts intended to create the impression of a loving parent.
[A] John received the horse because he was ten.
[B] John received the horse because his father loved him.
[C] John received the horse because his father wanted to seem loving.
[D] John received the horse because his father wouldn’t be able to give him expensive gifts in the future.
45. It cannot be doubted that without intelligence and diligence on the part of the students themselves, as indeed without the leadership and the coaching of the teachers, a good examination result will not come.
[A] This sentence means that for a good result of an examination both the intelligence and diligence of the students and the guidance of the teachers must be stressed.
[B] This sentence means that a good result of examination will come without either the students’ effort or that of the teachers.
[C] This sentence means that a good examination result depends chiefly on the correct guidance of the teachers.
[D] This sentence means that a good examination result depends on either the students or the teachers.
46. Industry and commerce are the largest users of electrical energy. Using less electricity would mean a reduced industrial capacity and fewer jobs in the affected industries. Therefore an unfavorable change in our economic structure might result.
[A] This means that decreasing the use of electricity must begin immediately.
[B] This means that decreasing the use of electricity will cause difficulties.
[C] This means that decreasing the use of electricity isn’t important.
[D] This means that decreasing the use of electricity won’t affect industry.
答案解析
42.[D]43.[C]44.[C]45.[A]46.[B]
1983年考研英语阅读真题及答案解析
Section V Reading Comprehension
Each sentence below is followed by four statements. One of the statements is a suggestion which can be made from the information given in the original sentence. Read the sentences carefully and circle your choice. Only one choice is to be circled. (10 points)
EXAMPLE:
What is most obvious in this book are all those details of daily living which make Mrs. Richards anything but common.
[A] Mrs. Richards is very obvious.
[B] Mrs. Richards is an unusual person.
[C] Mrs. Richards is anything she wants to be.
[D] Mrs. Richards is quite ordinary.
ANSWER: [B]
41. Dr. Smith made a long speech in which he implied that he was a friend of the Dean's.
[A] Dr. Smith was not a friend of the Dean's.
[B] Dr. Smith gave a talk in which he said he was a friend of the Dean's.
[C] Dr. Smith suggested in his speech that he was a friend of the Dean's.
[D] Dr. Smith made a moving speech in which he said that he was a friend of the Dean's.
42. Reading between the lines, I should say the scientists are disappointed at the outcome of the research project, though they will not openly admit it.
[A] The scientists admit that their research project is a failure.
[B] The scientists are not satisfied with the outcome of the research project.
[C] The scientists deny that the outcome of the research project is a failure.
[D] The outcome of the research project is not a failure.
43. John and I did not see each other very often, but whenever I was in trouble he always came to me and offered his help.
[A] I was often in trouble.
[B] John was a true friend of mine.
[C] John came to see me only when I was in trouble.
[D] Time and again John came to my help.
44. When he entered the room, we all stopped talking and glanced at each other uneasily.
[A] We were all afraid of him.
[B] We all respected him.
[C] He was a friend of ours.
[D] He was an opponent to all of us.
45. It is a tale which holds children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.
[A] The children are player.
[B] The story is fascinating.
[C] The old men are sitting near the chimney corner.
[D] The tale is about children and old men.
Section VI Structure and Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with the words which best complete the meaning of the sentences. (10 points)
EXAMPLE:
If the teams were not so evenly matched, it would be easier to ________ the outcome.
[A] precede
[B] expect
[C] foretell
[D] count
ANSWER: [C]
46. The twins are so much ________ that it is difficult to tell one from the other.
[A] similar
[B] equal
[C] like
[D] alike
47. The photo ________ happy memories of my early childhood.
[A] refreshed
[B] brings to mind
[C] stimulates
[D] reminds myself
48. This album is ________ as it was the only one ever signed by the President.
[A] unusual
[B] unique
[C] rare
[D] singular
49. The firemen managed to ________ the fire in time.
[A] extinguish
[B] prevent
[C] stop
[D] suppress
50. I believe reserves of coal here are ________ to last for fifty years.
[A] sufficient
[B] efficient
[C] persistent
[D] rich
51. This room is partly ________ with a few old armchairs.
[A] provided
[B] decorated
[C] beautified
[D] furnished
52. Henry’s news report covering the conference was so ________ that nothing had been omitted.
[A] clear
[B] integrated
[C] comprehensive
[D] understandable
53. These plastic flowers look so ________ that many people think they are real.
[A] beautiful
[B] natural
[C] comparable
[D] similar
54. We are now ________ a new English-Chinese dictionary.
[A] composing
[B] writing
[C] compiling
[D] creating
55. The students ________ their thanks to Professor Davis by presenting him with a parting gift.
[A] revealed
[B] expressed
[C] showed
[D] said
1984年考研英语阅读真题及答案解析
Section III Reading Comprehension
Each sentence or passage below is followed by four statements. One of the statements is a suggestion which can be made from the information given in the original sentence or passage. Read them carefully and make your choice. Put your choice in the brackets on the left. (10 points)
EXAMPLE:
Dr. Smith made a long speech in which he implied that he was a friend of the Dean's.
[A] Dr. Smith was not a friend of the Dean's.
[B] Dr. Smith gave a talk in which he said he was a friend of the Dean's.
[C] Dr. Smith suggested in his speech that he was a friend of the Dean's.
[D] Dr. Smith made a moving speech in which he said he was a friend of the Dean's.
ANSWER: [C]
41. I find it difficult to drive home my point to the students.
[A] I find it difficult to make my point fully understood by my students.
[B] I find it difficult to drive my students home.
[C] I want to point out that it is difficult to give my students lessons on driving.
[D] My point is driving is especially difficult for my students.
42. You ought to stand up for him.
[A] You should get up when he comes in.
[B] You should support him.
[C] You shouldn't be afraid to argue with him.
[D] You must be of the same height as he is.
43. She took great pains to keep the rooms tidy.
[A] She was in great pain when she tried to keep the rooms tidy.
[B] She found it difficult to keep the rooms tidy.
[C] She made great efforts to keep the rooms neat and clean.
[D] She was unwilling to keep the rooms tidy.
44. At first everything went well with the project but recently problems kept cropping up.
[A] At first the quality of the project was satisfactory but recently its quality kept declining.
[B] The project proceeded smoothly at first but lately unexpected problems continually made their appearance.
[C] At first the operation of the project went on smoothly, but lately something went wrong with its operation.
[D] At first the project was thought to be satisfactory, but recently people found that there were actually lots of problems with the project.
45. The search for ways of preserving foods is not new. Primitive man learned that he could make foods last by drying them. The greatest single advance began in 1800 when a Frenchman, Nicolas Appert, discovered that he could preserve certain foods by sealing them in jars and keeping the air from them. The process was the start of the vast canning industry which brings us many foods in all seasons.
[A] Nicolas Appert's most important contribution to canning industry is his discovery that air causes food to spoil.
[B] Nicolas Appert was the first person to preserve foods in jars.
[C] Nicolas Appert learned from the primitive men the method of preserving food.
[D] To preserve foods Nicolas Appert put them into sealed jars to let them dry up.
答案解析
Section III: Reading Comprehension (10 points)
41.[A]42.[B]43.[C]44.[B]45.[A]
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