2021年考研英语二章节练习答案解析-强化阅读练习一
Text 1 （英语二）A little over a year ago, some of the most prominent and wealthy executives in France signed a petition seeking higher taxes on themselves. Yes, higher taxes.You may know what happened next: President Hollande proposed a 75 percent marginal tax rate on all income over $1.3 million. Marginal tax rates on capital gains would rise to as much as about 60 percent.Now many of the nation’s wealthiest executives — including some who signed the original petition —entrepreneurs, and others who are millionaires, or want to become millionaires, are crying foul. In a sign that executives are moving, or threatening to move, to lower-taxed countries, high-end real estate in Paris is being thrown on the market. An industry group said in a statement that the 60.5 percent rate would help perpetuate “the image of a country that does not like achievement and success, and that strikes a confiscatory tax.” And then there is Bernard Arnault, one of France’s wealthiest men. He recently said he was applying for citizenship in Belgium, setting off a firestorm.Still, all the anger and angst appears to be pushing Mr. Hollande and his administration to back down, at least slightly. The 75 percent tax will now be effective for only the next two years. And last week, a budget minister, perhaps bowing to pressure, said the capital gains treatment on start-ups was “a mistake” and said the government would seek a remedy.The debate in France raises an important question in the United States about whether the wealthy should pay more — and by how much. Marginal tax rates in the United States were as high as 94 percent during World War II in 1944 and 1945, but there were so many loopholes that few people paid anything close to that rate. For now, it is capped at 35 percent. So where is the line?The reality in Europe is that moving from Paris to London may not be that big of a deal, so extreme tax rates could be a deciding factor in where a person or business decides to locate.The idea of soaking the rich is often a popular one. But if there is lesson in the French experience, despite the economic models, it is that there are limits.第1题1. The best title of this passage may be _________.[A] On Alert, A New Wave of Migration[B] New Taxes, No Way[C] Welcome Higher Taxes, But Not That Far[D] Different Tax Rates in France and America［参考答案］C［答案解析］1.答案：C解析：主旨性题目从全文来看，尤其是首尾段可以判定，富人对提供税率是持支持的态度，甚至主动要求政府对自己征收更高税赋，但过高的税率则激发了反对。
只有C项符合这个意思。
A、D两个选项过于细节化，B 则过于绝对，都不符合文章的意思。
第2题2. The opposition to the new tax proposal in France is manifested in the fact that ________.[A] some millionaires or would-be millionaires are crying bitterly[B] marginal tax rates on capital gains would rise dramatically[C] some wealthy executives signed a petition seeking lower taxes[D] some wealthy people would apply for citizenship in other countries［参考答案］D［答案解析］2．答案：D解析：细节信息判断题但选项中有一定的干扰。
题意要求找出反对新税率的具体事实，只有D项（有些富人将在其它国家申请公民权）是文章中第三、第四段最后一句话的对应内容。
A项是一个圈套，是命题者依据第二段中第一句话精心设计出来的，考生须注意原文中….cry foul是咒骂、报怨等意思，并不等于cry bitterly痛哭。
而B项（资本收益的边际税率大幅提升）并不是本题题意（反对新税率的具体事实）所问的内容。
C项也是一个圈套，文章第一段提到有些富人签署申请，要求政府对他们提高税收，而C项的意思与原文相反，其表达的意思在文章中关于反对新税率的相关内容中没有提及。
第3题3. When a budget minister said the capital gains treatment on start-ups was “a mistake”, it means that __________.[A] the government would keep resolute on the matter[B] the government would show signs of slight compromise[C] the administration would yield to the pressure thoroughly[D] the administration would seek a remedy regardless of the protests［参考答案］B［答案解析］3．答案：B解析：本题较为简单，是通过文章段落结构设计的逻辑关系题。
根据题目提示，可以把对应内容锁定在文章第五段，段中的第二、第三句话其实都是具体的举例关系，说明段首句的意思。
答案不难判断。
第4题4. The wealthy people can resort to emigration as a threat to the French government’s policy because __________.[A] it may not be a big trouble to migrate to other countries in Europe[B] the idea of soaking the rich may not be popular outside France[C] Americans may welcome rich foreigners to bring capitals with them to the U.S.[D] there may be many loopholes in the tax systems of foreign countries［参考答案］A［答案解析］4．A答案：解析：细节推论题解题的关键在于能否根据题目提示，确定文章的倒数第二段为相关内容。
如能做到这一点，判断正确答案则不是一件难事。
第5题5. The lesson the America can draw from the French experience is that __________.[A] the government should strike a confiscatory tax to soak the rich[B] the government should plug the loopholes of the tax system[C] the government should pay attention to the deciding factor of tax rates[D] the government should not go to extremes on the issue of tax［参考答案］D［答案解析］5．答案：D解析：本题其是主旨推论题但文章最后一段作者本意表达的非常明确。
2021年考研英语二章节练习答案解析-强化新题型练习一
Part BDirections:Reading the text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable heading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraph (41-45).There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use . Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)[A] Shopkeepers are your friends[B] Remember to treat yourself[C] Stick to what you need[D] Planning is everything[E] Waste not, want not[F] Live like a peasant[G] Balance your dietThe 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'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 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 blogging—not about eating as cheaply as you can—"there are so many 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.41._____________________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 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.42______________________This is where supermarkets and 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 prepacked in the supermarket chiller.43______________________You may proudly claim to only have frozen peas in the freezer—that’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.44______________________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 carcasses and fish heads for stock which, more often than not, they’ll let you have for free.45______________________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£21—more than enough for a three-course lunch at Michelin-starred Arbutus. It’s £16.95 there—or £12.99 for a large pizza from Domino’s: I know which I'd rather eat.第1题41［参考答案］D［答案解析］段落分析：第二段第一句说冲动消费不可取，应该提前计划。
2021年考研英语二阅读及新题型答案解析
2021年考研英语二阅读及新题型答案解析21. In the first paragraph, Damien Hirst's sale was referred to as “alast victory” because ____-。
A. the art market had witnessed a succession of victoriesB. the auctioneer finally got the two pieces at the highest bidsC. Beautiful inside My Head Forever won over all masterpiecesD. it was successfully made just before the world financial crisis33623037 选【D】，因为第一段段尾句As the auctioneer called out bids, in New York one of the oldest banks on Wall Street, Lehman Brothers, filed for bankruptcy. 即雷曼兄弟公司破产。
正门对面22. By saying “spending of any sort became deeply unfashionable”(Line 1-2,Para.3)，the author suggests that_____ 。
A. collectors were no longer actively involved in art-market auctions kaoyantjB. people stopped every kind of spending and stayed away from galleries kaoyantjC. art collection as a fashion had lost its appeal to a great extent业D. works of art in general had gone out of fashion so they were not worth buying业选【A】，本题迷惑选项为C，文章第三段只强调了 collectors stayed away；Sales fell，并没有强调“收藏时尚早在这之前就已经大大降温了”。
2021年考研英语二章节练习答案解析-强基础核心词汇突击练习一
1A_________ gain or profit is the actual gain after all working expenses have been paid.A. grossB. netC. positiveD. negative［参考答案］B［答案解析］译文：净利润是将所有的工作开支都支付后所得到的实际收益。
解析：A. gross 总的、毛的 B. net 净的，纯的C. positive 积极地，正面的D. negative 消极的，负面的2The negotiations are going well and we are confident of a successful ______.A. outbreakB. outputC. outcomeD. outset［参考答案］C［答案解析］译文：谈判进展顺利, 并且我们有信心得到一个成功的结果。
解析：A. outbreak 爆发 B. output 产量C. outcome 结果D. outset 开端3A completely new situation will ________ when the examination system comes into existence.A. riseB. ariseC. raiseD. arouse［参考答案］B［答案解析］译文：当考试系统产生时，一个全新的局面将会出现。
解析：A. rise 上升，上涨 B. arise 出现C. raise 举起，提出D. arouse 唤起，唤醒4A cork will ________ in water, but a stone sinks.A. flyB. flowC. floatD. drift［参考答案］C［答案解析］译文：软木会在水上漂浮，但是石头会沉。
解析：A. fly 飞行 B. flow 流动C. float 漂浮D. drift 漂流5A dark suit is preferable _________a light one for evening wear.A. toB. thanC. forD. against［参考答案］A［答案解析］译文：深色服装比浅色服装更适合在晚上穿。
2021年考研英语二试题+答案
2021年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语（二）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark[A],[B],[C] or[D]on the ANSWER SHEET.(10points)It’s not difficult to set targets for staff.It is much harder,1,to understand their negative consequences.Most work-related behaviors have multiple components.2one and the others become distorted.Travel on a London bus and you’ll3see how this works with drivers.Watch people get on and show their tickets.Are they carefully inspected?Never.Do people get on without paying?Of course!Are there inspectors to4that people have paid?Possibly,but very few.And people who run for the bus?They are5.How about jumping lights?Buses do so almost as frequently as cyclists.Why?Because the target is6.People complained that buses were late and infrequent. 7,the number of buses and bus lanes were increased,and drivers were8or punished according to the time they took.And drivers hit these targets.But they9hit cyclists.If the target was changed to10,you would have more inspectors and more sensitive pricing. If the criterion changed to safety,you would get more11drivers who obeyed traffic laws. But both these criteria would be at the expense of time.There is another12:people became immensely inventive in hitting targets.Have you 13that you can leave on a flight an hour late but still arrive on time?Tailwinds?Of course not!Airlines have simply changed the time a14is meant to take.A one-hour flight is now billed as a two-hour flight.The15of the story is simple.Most jobs are multidimensional,with multiple criteria. Choose one criterion and you may well16others.Everything can be done faster and made cheaper,but there is a17.Setting targets can and does have unforeseen negative consequences.This is not an argument against target-setting.But it is an argument for exploring consequences first.All good targets should have multiple criteria18critical factors such as time,money,quality and customer feedback.The trick is not only to19just one or even two dimensions of the objective,but also to understand how to help people better20 the objective.1.[A]therefore[B]however[C]again[D]moreover2.[A]Emphasize[B]Identify[C]Access[D]Explain3.[A]nearly[B]curiously[C]eagerly[D]quickly4.[A]claim[B]prove[C]check[D]recall5.[A]ignored[B]threatened[C]mocked[D]blamed6.[A]punctuality[B]hospitality[C]competition[D]innovation7.[A]Yet[B]So[C]Besides[D]Still8.[A]hired[B]trained[C]rewarded[D]grouped9.[A]only[B]rather[C]once[D]also10.[A]comfort[B]revenue[C]efficiency[D]security11.[A]friendly[B]quiet[C]cautious[D]diligent12.[A]purpose[B]problem[C]prejudice[D]policy13.[A]reported[B]revealed[C]admitted[D]noticed14.[A]break[B]trip[C]department[D]transfer15.[A]moral[B]background[C]style[D]form16.[A]interpret[B]criticize[C]sacrifice[D]tolerate17.[A]task[B]secret[C]protect[D]cost18.[A]leading to[B]calling for[C]relating to[D]accounting for19.[A]specify[B]predict[C]restore[D]create20.[A]modify[B]review[C]present[D]achieveSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions after each text by choosing[A],[B],[C]or [D].Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40points)Text1“Reskilling”is something that sounds like a buzzword but is actually a requirement if we plan to have a future where a lot of would-be workers do not get left behind.We know we are moving into a period where the jobs in demand will change rapidly,as will the requirements of the jobs that remain.Research by WEF detailed in the Harvard Business Review,finds that on average42per cent of the“core skills”within job roles will change by2022.That is a very short timeline,so we can only imagine what the changes will be further in the future.The question of who should pay for reskilling is a thorny one.For individual companies,the temptation is always to let go of workers whose skills are no longer in demand and replace them with those whose skills are.That does not always happen.AT&T is often given as the gold standard of a company who decided to do a massive reskilling program rather than go with a fire-and-hire strategy,ultimately retraining18,000employers.Prepandemic,other companies including Amazon and Disney had also pledged to create their own plans.When the skills mismatch is in the broader economy though,the focus usually turns to government to handle. Efforts in Canada and elsewhere have been arguably languid at best,and have given us a situation where we frequently hear of employers begging for workers,even at times and in regions where unemployment is high.With the pandemic,unemployment is very high indeed.In February,at3.5per cent and5.5 per cent respectively,unemployment rates in Canada and the United States were at generational lows and worker shortages were everywhere.As of May,those rates had spiked up to13.3per cent and13.7per cent,and although many worker shortages had disappeared,not all had done so. In the medical filed,to take an obvious example,the pandemic meant that there were still clear shortages of doctors,nurses and other medical personnel.Of course,it is not like you can take an unemployed waiter and train him to be a doctor in a few weeks,no matter who pays for it.But even if you cannot close that gap,maybe you can close others,and doing so would be to the benefit of all concerned.That seems to be the case in Sweden: when forced to furlough90per cent of their cabin staff,Scandinavian Airlines decided to start up a short retraining program that reskilled the laid-off workers to support hospital staff.The effort was a collective one and involved other companies as well as a Swedish university.21.Research by the World Economic Forum suggests________.[A]a controversy about the“core skills”[B]an increase in full-time employment[C]an urgent demand for new job skills[D]a steady growth of job opportunities22.AT&T is cited to show________.[A]an immediate need for government support[B]an alternative to the fire-and-hire strategy[C]the characteristics of reskilling programs[D]the importance of staff appraisal standards23.Efforts to resolve the skills mismatch in Canada________.[A]have appeared to be insufficient[B]have driven up labour costs[C]have proved to be inconsistent[D]have met with fierce opposition24.We can learn from Paragraph3that there was________.[A]a sign of economic recovery[B]a call for policy adjustment[C]a change on hiring practices[D]a lack of medical workers25.Scandinavian Airlines decided to________.[A]create job vacancies for the unemployed[B]retrain their cabin staff for better services[C]prepare their laid-off workers for other jobs[D]finance their staff’s college educationText2With the global population predicted to hit close to10billion by2050,and forecasts that agricultural production in some regions will need to nearly double to keep pace,food security is increasingly making headlines.In the UK,it has become a big talking point recently too,for a rather particular reason:Brexit.Brexit is seen by some as an opportunity to reverse a recent trend towards the UK importing food.The country produces only about60per cent of the food it eats,down from almost three-quarters in the late1980s.A move back to self-sufficiency,the argument goes,would boost the farming industry,political sovereignty and even the nation’s health.Sounds great–but how feasible is this vision?According to a report on UK food production from the University of Leeds,UK,85per cent of the country’s total land area is associated with meat and dairy production.That supplies80per cent of what is consumed,so even covering the whole country in livestock farms wouldn’t allow us to cover all our meat and dairy needs.There are many caveats to those figures,but they are still grave.To become much more self-sufficient,the UK would need to drastically reduce its consumption of animal foods,and probably also farm more intensively–meaning fewer green fields,and more factory-style production.But switching to a mainly plant-based diet wouldn’t help.There is a good reason why the UK is dominated by animal husbandry:most of its terrain doesn’t have the right soil or climate to grow crops on a commercial basis.Just25per cent of the country’s land is suitable for crop-growing,most of which is already occupied by arable fields.Even if we converted all the suitable land to fields of fruit and veg–which would involve taking out all the nature reserves and removing thousands of people from their homes–we would achieve only a30per cent boost in crop production.Just23per cent of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK are currently home-grown,so even with the most extreme measures we could meet only30per cent of our fresh produce needs. That is before we look for the space to grow the grains,sugars,seeds and oils that provide us with the vast bulk of our current calorie intake.26.Some people argue that food self-sufficiency in the UK would.[A]be hindered by its population growth[B]contribute to the nation's well-being[C]become a priority of the government[D]pose a challenge to its farming industry27.The report by the University of Leeds shows that in the UK.[A]farmland has been inefficiently utilized[B]factory-style production needs reforming[C]most land is used for meat and dairy production[D]more green fields will be converted for farming28.Crop-growing in the UK is restricted due to.[A]its farming technology[B]its dietary tradition[C]its natural conditions[D]its commercial interests29.It can be learned from the last paragraph that British people.[A]rely largely on imports for fresh produce[B]enjoy a steady rise in fruit consumption[C]are seeking effective ways to cut calorie intake[D]are trying to grow new varieties of grains30.The author's attitude to food self-sufficiency in the UK is.[A]defensive[B]doubtful[C]tolerant[D]optimisticText3When Microsoft bought task management app Wunderlist and mobile calendar Sunrise in 2015.It picked up two newcomers that were attracting considerable buzz in Silicon Valley. Microsoft’s own Office dominates the market for“productivity”software,but the start-ups represented a new wave of technology designed from the ground up for the smartphone world.Both apps,however,were later scrapped,after Microsoft said it had used their best features in its own products.Their teams of engineers stayed on,making them two of the many “acqui-hires”that the biggest companies have used to feed their insatiable hunger for tech-talent.To Microsoft’s critics,the fates of Wunderlist and Sunrise are examples of a remorseless drive by Big Tech to chew up any innovative companies that lie in their path.“They bought the seedlings and closed them down,”complained Paul Arnold,a partner at San Francisco-based Switch Ventures,putting paid to businesses that might one day turn into competitors.Microsoft declined to comment.Like other start-up investors.Mr.Arnold’s own business often depends on selling start-ups to larger tech companies,though he admits to mixed feelings about the result:“I think these things are good for me,if I put my selfish hat on.But are they good for the American economy?I don't know.”The US Federal Trade Commission says it wants to find the answer to that question.This week,it asked the five most valuable US tech companies for information about their many small acquisitions over the past decade.Although only a research project at this stage,the request has raised the prospect of regulators wading into early-stage tech markets that until now have been beyond their reach.Given their combined market value of more than$5.5tn,rifling through such small deals—many of them much less prominent than Wunderlist and Sunrise—might seem beside the point.Between them,the five companies(Apple,Microsoft,Google,Amazon and Facebook)have spent an average of only$3.4bn a year on sub-$1bn acquisitions over the past five years—a drop in the ocean compared with their massive financial reserves,and the more than$130bn of venture capital that was invested in the US last year.However,critics say that the big companies use such deals to buy their most threatening potential competitors before their businesses have a chance to gain momentum,in some cases as part of a“buy and kill”tactic to simply close them down.31.What is true about Wunderlist and Sunrise after their acquisitions?[A]Their engineers were retained.[B]Their market values declined.[C]Their tech features improved.[D]Their products were re-priced.32.Microsoft’s critics believe that the big tech companies tend to.[A]exaggerate their product quality[B]eliminate their potential competitors[C]treat new tech talent unfairly[D]ignore public opinions33.Paul Arnold is concerned that small acquisitions might.[A]weaken big tech companies[B]worsen market competition[C]harm the national economy[D]discourage start-up investors34.The US Federal Trade Commission intends to.[A]limit Big Tech’s expansion[B]encourage research collaboration[C]examine small acquisitions[D]supervise start-ups’operations35.For the five biggest tech companies,their small acquisitions have.[A]brought little financial pressure[B]raised few management challenges[C]set an example for future deals[D]generated considerable profitsText4We’re fairly good at judging people based on first impressions,thin slices of experience ranging from a glimpse of a photo to a five-minute interaction,and deliberation can be not only extraneous but intrusive.In one study of the ability she dubbed“thin slicing,”the late psychologist Nalini Ambady asked participants to watch silent10-second video clips of professors and to rate the instructor’s overall effectiveness.Their ratings correlated strongly with students’end-of-semester ratings.Another set of participants had to count backward from1,000by nines as they watched the clips,occupying their conscious working memory.Their ratings were just as accurate,demonstrating the intuitive nature of the social processing.Critically,another group was asked to spend a minute writing down reasons for their judgment,before giving the rating.Accuracy dropped dramatically.Ambady suspected thatdeliberation focused them on vivid but misleading cues,such as certain gestures or utterances, rather than letting the complex interplay of subtle signals form a holistic impression.She found similar interference when participants watched15-second clips of pairs of people and judged whether they were strangers,friends,or dating partners.Other research shows we’re better at detecting deception and sexual orientation from thin slices when we rely on intuition instead of reflection.“It’s as if you’re driving a stick shift,”says Judith Hall,a psychologist at Northeastern University,“and if you start thinking about it too much, you can’t remember what you’re doing.But if you go on automatic pilot,you’re fine.Much of our social life is like that.”Thinking too much can also harm our ability to form preferences.College students’ratings of strawberry jams and college courses aligned better with experts’opinions when the students weren’t asked to analyze their rationale.And people made car-buying decisions that were both objectively better and more personally satisfying when asked to focus on their feelings rather than on details,but only if the decision was complex—when they had a lot of information to process.Intuition’s special powers are unleashed only in certain circumstances.In one study, participants completed a battery of eight tasks,including four that tapped reflective thinking (discerning rules,comprehending vocabulary)and four that tapped intuition and creativity (generating new products or figures of speech).Then they rated the degree to which they had used intuition(“gut feelings,”“hunches,”“my heart”).Use of their gut hurt their performance on the first four tasks,as expected,and helped them on the rest.Sometimes the heart is smarter than the head.36.Nalini Ambady’s study deals with_________.[A]the power of people’s memory[B]the reliability of first impressions[C]instructor student interaction[D]people’s ability to influence others37.In Ambady’s study,rating accuracy dropped when participants_________.[A]focused on specific details[B]gave the rating in limited time[C]watched shorter video clips[D]discussed with one another38.Judith Hall mentions driving to show that_________.[A]reflection can be distracting[B]memory can be selective[C]social skills must be cultivated[D]deception is difficult to detect39.When you are making complex decisions,it is advisable to_________.[A]collect enough data[B]list your preferences[C]seek expert advice[D]follow your feelings40.What can we learn from the last paragraph?[A]Generating new products takes time.[B]Intuition may affect reflective tasks.[C]Vocabulary comprehension needs creativity.[D]Objective thinking may boost inventiveness.Part BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each of the numbered paragraphs(41-45).There are two extra subheadings.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10points)A.Stay calmB.Stay humbleC.Be realistic about the risksD.Identify a shared goalE.Decide whether to waitF.Ask permission to disagreeG.Don't make judgmentsHow to Disagree with Someone More Powerful than You Your boss proposes a new initiative you think won’t work.Your senior colleague outlines a project timeline you think is unrealistic.What do you say when you disagree with someone who has more power than you do?How do you decide whether it’s worth speaking up?And if you do, what exactly should you say?41.You may decide it’s best to hold off on voicing your opinion.Maybe“you haven’t finished thinking the problem through,the whole discussion was a surprise to you,or you want to get a clearer sense of what the group thinks,”says Weeks.“If you think other people are going to disagree too,you might want to gather your army first.People can contribute experience or information to your thinking—all the things that would make the disagreement stronger or more valid.”It’s also a good idea to delay the conversation if you’re in a meeting or other public space. Discussing the issue in private will make the powerful person feel less threatened.42.Before you share your thoughts,think about what the powerful person cares about—it may be“the credibility of their team or getting a project done on time,”says Grenny.You’re more likely to be heard if you can connect your disagreement to a“higher purpose.”When you do speak up,don’t assume the link will be clear.You’ll want to state it overtly,contextualizing your statements so that you’re seen not as a disagreeable underling but as a colleague who’s trying to advance a shared goal.The discussion will then become“more like a chess game than a boxing match,”says Weeks.43.This step may sound overly deferential,but,according to Grenny,it’s a smart way to give the powerful person“psychological safety”and control.You can say something like,“I know we seem to be moving toward a first-quarter commitment here.I have reasons to think that won’t work.I’d like to lay out my reasoning.Would that be OK?”This gives the person a choice,“allowing them to verbally opt in,”says Grenny.And,assuming they say yes,it will make you feel more confident about voicing your disagreement.44.You might feel your heart racing or your face turning red,but do whatever you can to remain neutral in both your words and actions.When your body language communicates reluctance or anxiety,it undercuts the message,Weeks says.It sends“a mixed message,and your counterpart gets to choose what to read,”she explains.Deep breaths can help,as can speaking more slowly and deliberately.“When we feel panicky we tend to talk louder and faster.You don’t want to be mousey or talk in a whisper,but simply slowing the pace and talking in an even tone helps calm the other person down and does the same for you,”says Grenny.It also makes you seem confident, even if you aren’t.45.Emphasize that you’re offering your opinion,not“gospel truth,”says Grenny.“It may be a well-informed,well-researched opinion,but it’s still an opinion,so talk tentatively and slightly understate your confidence.”Instead of saying something like,“If we set an end-of-quarter deadline,we’ll never make it,”say,“This is just my opinion,but I don’t see how we will make that deadline.”Weeks suggests adding a lot of“guiding phrases”like“I’m thinking aloud here.”This will leave room for dialogue.Having asserted your position(as a position,not as a fact),“demonstrate equal curiosity about other views,”says Grenny.Remind the person that this is your point of view,and then invite critique.Weeks suggests trying something like,“Tell me where I’m wrong with this.”Be genuinely open to hearing other opinions.”Section III Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese.Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)We tend to think that friends and family members are our biggest sources of connection, laughter,and warmth.While that may well be true,researchers have also recently found that interacting with strangers actually brings a boost in mood and feelings of belonging that we didn't expect.In one series of studies,researchers instructed Chicago-area commuters using public transportation to strike up a conversation with someone near them.On average,participants who followed this instruction felt better than those who had been told to stand or sit in silence.The researchers also argued that when we shy away from casual interactions with strangers,it is often due to a misplaced anxiety that they might not want to talk to us.Much of the time,however,this belief is false.As it turns out,many people are actually perfectly willing to talk—and may even be flattered to receive your attention.SectionⅣWritingPart A47.Directions：Suppose you are organizing an online meeting.Write an email to Jack,an international student,to1)invite him to participate,and2)tell him the details.You should write about100words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own e“Li Ming”instead.Do not write your address.(10points)Part B48.Directions：Write an essay based on the chart below.In your writing,you should1)interpret the chart,and2)give your comments.You should write about150words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15points)2021年答案速查表Section I Use of English(10points)1.B2.A3.D4.C5.A6.A7.B8.C9.D10.B11.C12.B13.D14.B15.A16.C17.D18.C19.A20.DSection II Reading Comprehension(50points)Part A(40points)Text121.C22.B23.A24.D25.CText226.B27.C28.C29.A30.BText331.A32.B33.C34.C35.AText436.B37.A38.A39.D40.BPart B(10points)41.E42.D43.F44.A45.BSection III(15points)我们通常认为，情感、欢笑和温暖最主要的来源是朋友及家人。
2021考研英语(二)真题解析：读题text 1
2021考研英语(二)真题解析：读题text 12021考研英语(二)真题解析：读题text1，供广大网友参考！作为2021年英语(二)阅读理解的第一篇文章，文都高端的英语老师认为题目的难度保持适中，题型分布均匀，对细节题、态度题、例证题、推理题、主旨题均有考查，按照平时总结的各题型解题思路足以应对。
21. According to Dumn and Norton, which of the following is the most rewarding purchase? 细节题。
在D和N看来，下列哪项最值得购买?选项分别为：A big house，豪宅;A special tour，特别的旅行;A stylish car，名车;A rich meal，大餐。
根据Dumn 和Norton两个人名定位到第二段，It is far better to spend money on experiences, say Ms Dumn and Mr Norton, like interesting trips, unique meals or even going to the cinema. These purchases often become more valuable... 对比选项不难得出“A special tour，特别的旅行”正是原文“interesting trips”的替换，作为最佳答案。
这二者的接近程度要好于“A rich meal”与“unique meals ”的替换。
22. The author’s attitude towards Americans’ watching TV is . 作者态度题。
选项分别为：critical 批评的;supportive 支持的;sympathetic 赞同的;ambiguous 模糊不清的;引起歧义的。
根据Americans’ watching TV 可定位到第三段第二句：It seems most people would be better off if they could ... and less of it watching television. 作者正是对美国人看电视持批评态度。
2021 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语(二)试题及答案
2021 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（二）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, Cor D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)It’s not difficult to set targets for staff. It is much harder, 1 ,to understand their negative consequences. Most work-related behaviors have multiple components. 2 one and the others become distorted.Travel on a London bus and you’ll 3 see how this works with drivers. Watch people get on and show their tickets. Are they carefully inspected? Never. Do people get on without paying? Of course! Are there inspectors to 4 that people have paid? Possibly, but very few. And people who run for the bus? They are 5 . How about jumping lights? Buses do so almost as frequently as cyclists. Why? Because the target is 6 . People complained that buses were late and infrequent. 7 ,the number of buses and bus lanes were increased, and drivers were 8 or punished according to the time they took. And drivers hit these targets. But they 9 hit cyclists. If the target was changed to 10 , you would have more inspectors and more sensitive pricing. If the criterion changed to safety, you would get more 11 drivers who obeyed traffic laws. But both these criteria would be at the expense of time. There is another 12 : people became immensely inventive in hitting targets. Have you 13 that you can leave on a flight an hour late but still arrive on time? Tailwinds? Of course not! Airlines have simply changed the time a 14 is meant to take. A one-hour flight is now ballad as a two-hour flight.The 15 of the story is simple. Most jobs are multidimensional, with multiple criteria.Choose one criterion and you may well 16 others. Everything Can be done faster and made cheaper, but there is a 17 . Setting targets can and does have unforeseen negative consequences.This is not an argument against target-setting. But it is an argument for exploring consequences first. All good targets should have multiple criteria 18 critical factors such as time, money, quality and customer feedback. The trick is not only to 19 just one or even two dimensions of the objective, but also to understand how to help people better 20 the objective. 1. [A] therefore [B] however [C] again [D] moreover2. [A] Emphasize[B] Identify [C] Assess [D] Explain3. [A] nearly [B] curiously [C] eagerly [D] quickly4. [A] claim [B] prove [C] check[D] recall5. [A] threatened [B] ignored[C] mocked [D] blamed6. [A] punctuality[B] hospitality [C] competition [D] innovation7. [A] Yes [B] So[C] Besides [D] Still8. [A] hired [B] trained [C] rewarded[D] grouped9. [A] only [B] rather [C] once [D] also10. [A] comfort [B] revenue[C] efficiency [D] security11. [A] friendly [B] quiet [C] cautious[D] diligent12. [A] purpose [B] problem[C] prejudice [D] policy13. [A] reported [B] revealed [C] admitted [D] noticed14. [A] break [B] trip[C] departure [D] transfer15. [A] moral [B] background[C] style [D] form16. [A] interpret [B] criticize [C] sacrifice[D] tolerate17. [A] task [B] secret [C] product [D] cast18. [A] leading to [B] calling for [C] relating to[D] accounting for19. [A] specify[B] predict [C] restore [D] create20. [A] modify [B] review [C] present [D] achieveSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C orD. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1“Reskilling” is something that sounds like a buzzword but is actually a requirement if we plan to have a future in which a lot of would-be workers do not get left behind. We know we are moving into a period where the jobs in demand will change rapidly, as will the requirements of the jobs that remain. Research by the World Economic Forum finds that on average 42 percent of the “core skills” within job roles will change by 2022. That is a very short timeline.The question of who should pay for reskilling is a thorny one. For individual companies, the temptation is always to let go of workers whose skills are no longer in demand and replace them with those whose skill are. That does not always happen. AT&T is often given as the gold standard of a company that decided to do a massive reskilling program rather than go with afire-and-hire strategy. Other companies had also pledged to create their own plans. When the skills mismatch is in the broader economy. Though, the focus usually turns to government to handle. Efforts in Canada and elsewhere have been arguably languid at best. And have given us a situation where we frequently hear of employers begging for workers. Even at times and in regions where unemployment is high.With the pandemic, unemployment is very high indeed. In February, at 3.5 percent and 5.5 P.C. respectively, unemployment rates in Canada and the U.S. were at generational lows and worker shortages were everywhere. As of May, those rates had spiked up to 13.3 P.C. and 13.7 percent, and although may worker shortages, has disappeared, not all had done so. In the medical field, to take an obvious example. The pandemic meant that there were still clear shortages, of doctors, nurse and other medical personnel.Of course, it is not like you can take an unemployed waiter and train him to be a doctor. In a few weeks. But even if you cannot close the gap, maybe you can close others and doing so would be to the benefit of all concern. That seems to be the case in Sweden: when forced to furlough 90 P.C. of their cabin staff. Scandinavian Airline decided to start up a short retaining program that res killed the laid-off workers to support hospital staff. The effort was a collective one and involved other companies as well as a Swedish university.21.Research by the World Economic Forum suggests .[A] an increase in full-time employment[B]an urgent demand for new job skills[C] a steady growth of job opportunities[D]a controversy re about the “core skills”22.AT&T is cited to show .[A]an alternative to the fire-and-hire strategy[B]an immediate need for government support[C]the importance of staff appraisal standards[D]the characteristics of res-killing programs23.Efforts to resolve the skills mismatch in Canada .[A]have driven up labour costs[B]have proved to be inconsistent[C]have met with fierce opposition[D]have appeared to be insufficient24.We can learn from Paragraph 3 that there was .[A]a call for policy adjustment[B]a change in hiring practices[C]a lack of medical workers[D]a sign of economic recovery25.Scandinavian Airlines decided to .[A]create job vacancies for the unemployed[B]prepare their laid-off workers for other jobs[C]retrain their cabin staff for better services[D]finance their staff’s college educationText 2With the global population predicted to hit close to 10 billion by 2050, and forecasts that agricultural production in some regions will need to nearly double to keep pace, food security is increasingly making headlines. In the UK, it has become a big talking point recently too, for a rather particular reason: Brexit.Brexit is seen by some as an opportunity to reverse a recent trend towards the UK importing food. The country produces only about 60 per cent of the food it eats, down from almostthree-quarters in the late 1980s. A move back to self-sufficiency, the argument goes, would boost the farming industr y, political sovereignty and even the nation’s health. Sounds great — but how feasible is this vision？According to a report on UK food production from the University of Leeds，UK，85 per cent of the country’s total land area is associated with meat and dairy production. That supplies 80 per cent of what is consumed, so even covering the whole country in livestock farms wouldn’t allow us to cover all our meat and dairy needs.There are many caveats to those figures, but they are still grave. To become much moreself-sufficient, the UK would need to drastically reduce its consumption of animal foods, and probably also farm more intensively — meaning fewer green fields and more factory-style production.But switching to a mainly plant-based die t wouldn’t help. There is a good reason why the UK is dominated by animal husbandry: most of its terrain doesn’t have the right soil or climate to grow crops on commercial basis. Just 25 per cent of the country’s land is suitable forcrop-growing, most of which is already occupied by arable fields. Even if we converted all the suitable land to fields of fruit and veg — which would involve taking out all the nature reserves and removing thousands of people from their homes — we would achieve only a 30 per cent boost in crop production.Just 23 per cent of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK are currently home-grown, so even with the most extreme measures we could meet only 30 per cent of our fresh produce needs. That is before we look for the space to grow the grains, sugars, seeds and oils that provide us with the vast bulk of our current calorie intake.26.Some people argue that food self-sufficiency in the UK would .[A]be hindered by its population growth[B]contribute to the nations well-being[C]become a priority of the government[D]post a challenge to its farming industry27.The report by the University of Leeds showed that in the UK .[A]farmland has been inefficiently utilised[B]factory style production needs reforming[C]most land is used for meat and dairy production[D]more green fields will be converted for farming28.Crop-growing in the UK is restricted due to .[A]its farming technology[B]its dietary tradition[C]its natural conditions[D]its commercial interests29.It can be learned from the last paragraph that British people .[A]rely largely on imports for fresh produce[B]enjoy a steady rise in fruit consumption[C]are seeking effective ways to cut calorie intake[D]are trying to grow new varieties of grains30.The author’s attitude to food self-efficiency in the UK is .[A]defensive[B]doubtful[C]tolerant[D]optimisticText 3When Microsoft bought task management app Wunderlist and mobile calendar Sunrise in 2015, it picked two newcomers that were attracting considerable buzz in Silicon Valley. Microsoft’s own Office dominates the market for “productivity” software, but the start-ups represented a new wave of technology designed from the ground up for the smartphone world. Both apps, however, were later scrapped after Microsoft said it had used their best features inits own products. Their teams of engineers stayed on, making them two of the many “acqui-hires” that the biggest companies have used to feed their great hunger for tech talent.To Microsoft’s critics, the fates of Wunder list and Sunrise are exa mples of a remorseless drive by Big Tech to chew up any innovative companies that lie in their path. “They bought the seedlings and closed them down,” complained Paul Amold, a partner at San Francisco-based Switch Ventures, putting an end to businesses that might one day turn into competitors. Microsoft declined to comment.Like other start-up investors, Mr Arnold’s own business often depends on selling start-ups to larger tech companies, though he admits to mixed feelings about the result: “I think these t hings are good for me, if I put my selfish hat on. But are they good for the American economy? I don’t know.”The US Federal Trade Commission says it wants to find the answer to that question. This week, it asked the five most valuable US tech companies for information about their many small acquisitions over the past decade. Although only a research project at this stage, the request hasraised the prospect of regulators wading into early-stage tech markets that until now have been beyond their reach.Given their combined market value of more than $5.5 trillion, rifling through such small deals — many of them much less prominent than Wunderlist and Sunrise — might seem beside the point. Between them, the five biggest tech companies have spent an average of only $3.4 billion a year on sub-$1 billion acquisitions over the past five years —a drop in the ocean compared with their massive financial reserves, and the more than $130 billion of venture capital that was invested in the US last year.However, critics say the big companies use such deals to buy their most threatening potential competitors before their businesses have a chance to gain momentum, in some cases as part of a “buy and kill” tactic to simply close them down.31.What is true about Wunderlist and Sunrise after their acquisitions?A.Their engineers were retained.B.Their market values declined.C.Their tech features improved.D.Their products were re-priced.32.Microsoft’s critics believe that the big tech companies tend to .A.exaggerate their product qualityB.eliminate their potential competitorsC.treat new tech talent unfairlyD.ignore public opinions33.Paul Arnold is concerned that small acquisitions might .A.weaken big tech companiesB.worsen market competitionC.harm the national economyD.discourage start-up investors34.The US Federal Trade Commission intends to .A.limit Big Tech’s expansionB.encourage research collaborationC.examine small acquisitionsD.supervise start-ups’ operations35.For the five biggest tech companies, their small acquisitions have .A.brought little financial pressureB.raised few management challengesC.set an example for future dealsD.generated considerable profitsText 4We’re fairly good at judging people based on first impressions, thin slices of experience ranging from a glimpse of a photo to a five-minute interaction, and deliberation can be not only extraneous but intrusive. In one study of the ability she called “thin slicing,” the late psychologist Nalini Ambady asked participants to watch silent 10-second video clips of professors and to rate the instructor’s overall effectiveness. Their ratings correlated strongly with students’end-of-semester ratings. Another set of participants had to count backward from 1,000 by nines as they watched the clips, occupying their conscious working memory. Their ratings were just as accurate, demonstrating the intuitive nature of the social processing.Critically, another group was asked to spend a minute writing down reasons for their judgment, before giving the rating. Accuracy dropped dramatically. Ambady suspected that deliberation focused them on vivid but misleading cues, such as certain gestures or utterances, rather than letting the complex interplay of subtle signals form a holistic impression. She found similar interference when participants watched 15-second clips of pairs of people and judged whether they were strangers, friends, or dating partners.Other research shows we’re better at detecting deception from thin slices when we rely on in tuition instead of reflection. “It’s as if you’re driving a stick shift,” says Judith Hall, a psychologist at Northeastern University, “and if you start thinking about it too much, you can’t remember what you’re doing. But if you go on automatic pilot, you’re fine. Much of our social life is like that.”Thinking too much can also harm our ability to form preferences. College students’ ratings of strawberry jams and college courses aligned better with experts’ opinions when the students weren’t asked to analyze their rationale. And people made car-buying decisions that were both objectively better and more personally satisfying when asked to focus on their feelings rather thanon details, but only if the decision was complex—when they had a lot of information to process. Intuition’s special powers are unleashed only in certain circumstances. In one study, participants completed a battery of eight tasks, including four that tapped reflective thinking (discerning rules, comprehending vocabulary) and four that tapped intuition and creativity (generating new products or figures of speech). Then they rated the degree to which they had used intuition (“gut feelings,” “hunches,” “my heart”). Use of their gut hurt their performance on the first four tasks, as expected, and helped them on the rest. Sometimes the heart is smarter than the head.36.Nalini Ambady’s study deals with .[A]the power of people’s memory[B]the reliability of first impressions[C]instructor- student interaction[D]people’s ability to influence others37.In Ambady’s study, rating accuracy dropped when participants .[A]focused on specific details[B]gave the rating in limited time[C]watched shorter video clips[D]discussed with one another38.Judith Hall mentions driving to show that .[A]reflection can be distracting[B]memory may be selective[C]social skills must be cultivated[D]deception is difficult to detect39.When you are making complex decisions, it is advisable to .[A]collect enough data[B]list your preferences[C]seek expert advice[D]follow your feelings40.What can we learn from the last paragraph？[A]Generating new products takes time[B]Intuition may affect reflective tasks[C]Vocabulary comprehension needs creativity[D]Objective thinking may boost intuitivenessPart BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each numbered paragraphs (41-45). There are two extra subheadings which you do ned to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)A.Stay calm.B.Stay humble.C.Decide whether to wait.D.Be realistic about the risks.E.Don’t make judgements.F.Identify a shared goal.G.Ask permission to disagree.How to disagree with someone more powerful than youYour boss proposes a new initiative you think won’t work. Your senior colleague outlines a project timeline you believe is unrealistic. What do you see when you disagree with someone who has more power than you do? How do you decide whether it’s worth speaking up? And if you do, what exactly should y ou say? Here’s how to disagree with someone more powerful than you. 41. CYou may decide it’s best to hold off on voicing your opinion. Maybe you haven’t finished thinking the problem through, or you want to get a clearer sense of what the group thinks. If you think other people are going to disagree, too, you might want to gather your army first. People can contribute experience or information to your thinking —all the things that would make the disagreement stronger or more valid. It’s also a g ood idea to delay the conversation if you are in a meeting or other public space. Discussing the issue in private will make the powerful person feel less threatened.42. FBefore you share your thoughts, think about what the powerful person cares about — it maybe the credibility of their team or getting a project done on time. You’re more likely to be heard if you can connect your disagreement to a higher purpose. State it overtly, contextualizing your statements so that you’re seen not as a disagreeable subordinate but as a colleague who’s trying to advance a common objective. The discussion will then become more like a chess game than a boxing match.43. GThis step may sound overly deferential, but it’s a smart way to give the power ful person psychological safety and control. You can see something like, “I know we seem to be moving toward a first-quarter commitment here. I have reasons to think that won’t work. I’d like to layout my reasoning. Would that be OK?” This gives the person a choice, allowing him to verbally opt in.And, assuming he says yes, it will make you feel more confident about voicing your disagreement.44. AYou might feel your heart racing or your face turning red, but do whatever you can to remain natural in both your words and actions. When your body language communicates reluctance or anxiety, it undercuts the message. It sends a mixed message, and your counterpart gets to choose what signals to read. Deep breaths can help, as can speaking more slowly and deliberately. When we feel panicky, we tend to talk louder and faster. Simply slowing the pace and talking in an even 英语（二）试题第9页（共10 页）tone helps the other person cool down and does the same for you. It also makes you seem confident, even if you aren’t.45. BEmphasize that you’re only offering your opinion, not gospel truth. It may be awell-informed, well-researched opinion, but it’s still an opinion, so talk tentatively and slightly understate your confidence. Instead of saying, “If we set an end-of-quarter deadline, we will never make it,” say, “This is just my opinion, but I don’t see how we will make that deadline.” Having asserted your opinion (as a position, not as a fact), demonstrate equal curiosity about other views. Remind the person that this is your point of view, and then invite critique. Be open to hearing other opinions.Section III Translation46.Directions：Translate the following text from English into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)We tend to think that friends and family members are our biggest sources of connection, laughter, and warmth. While that may well be true, researchers have also recently found that interacting with strangers actually brings a boost in mood and feelings of belonging t hat we didn’t expect.In one series of studies, researchers instructed Chicago-area commuters using public transportation to strike up a conversation with someone near them. On average, participants who followed this instruction felt better than those who had been told to stand or sit in silence. The researchers also argued that when we shy away from casual interactions with strangers, it is often due to a misplaced anxiety that they might not want to talk to us. Much of the time, however, this belief is false. As it turns out, many people are actually perfectly willing to talk—and may even be flattered to receive your attention.我们经常认为朋友和家庭成员是我们交流、大笑和温暖的最主要来源。
2021年考研《英语二》阅读答案及解析(文字版)
2021年考研《英语二》阅读答案及解析(文字版)Part AText 121、[答案][A] practical ability[解析]根据题干可知这是一道典型的例证题。
根据题干关键词“a broken bike chain”定位到第二段第二句，向前找其论点句“He is a teacher at a New Hampshire high school where learning is not something of books and tests and mechanical memorization， but practical。
由该句可知，在他(Mr。
Koziaek)任教的这个学校里，学习不是书本、测试和机械记忆这些事情，而是实践。
所以举“a broken bike chain”的例子是说明学生们缺乏实践能力，选A选项practical ability。
22、[答案][C] are not academically successful[解析]根据题干可以定位到第四段，相关语句为“that it’s for kids who can’t make it academically，” he says。
其中，“can’t make it academically”就是对应答案C中的“are not academically successful”，因此，正确答案为 C 选项are not academically successful。
23、[答案][B] used to have more job opportunities[解析]根据题干要求定位到第五段，解决本题的关键是对第三句话“The job security that the US economy once offered to high school graduates has largely evaporated。
”的理解，尤其需要注意本句的时态，定语从句“that the US economy once offered to high school graduates”是过去时态，表明“美国经济曾经为高中毕业生提供了工作保障”，而主句“The job security has largely evaporated”却是现在完成时，意为“这种工作保障在很大程度上已经蒸发了”，说明曾经的工作机会现在已经不再拥有了，故而[B]选项是正确选项。
2021年考研英语二阅读理解text1
2021年考研英语二阅读理解text12021年考研英语二阅读理解Text 1In recent years, market research has found that a growing percentage of people are choosing to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism is a philosophy of living with less and focusing on what truly matters. This trend has gained popularity worldwide, and its principles can be applied to various aspects of life, including home design, fashion, and even career choices.One of the key benefits of minimalism is the reduction of material possessions. Many people find that by decluttering their living spaces and owning fewer things, they can experience a sense of freedom and clarity. Instead of being overwhelmed by a constant need for more, minimalists appreciate and cherish the items they do have. This shift in mindset can lead to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly lifestyle.Minimalism also extends to fashion choices. Rather than following the latest trends and constantly buying new clothes, minimalists focus on building a capsule wardrobe of high-quality, versatile pieces. By simplifying their wardrobe, individuals can save money, reduce waste, and alleviate the pressure to constantly keep up with fashion trends. This approach promotes a more conscious and intentional way of consuming.Furthermore, minimalism goes beyond material possessions and extends to one's career choices. Many people find themselves stuck in jobs they dislike or in pursuit of material wealth at the expense of their happiness. Minimalism encourages individuals to reassess their priorities and pursue work that aligns with their values and passions. By focusing on meaningfuland fulfilling careers, minimalists strive for a better work-life balance and overall well-being.In addition to personal benefits, minimalism can have positive effects on society as a whole. By consuming less and owning fewer possessions, individuals contribute to a more sustainable and equitable distribution of resources. Minimalism challenges the notion that happiness is measured by material wealth and encourages a shift towards simpler, more fulfilling lives. This trend is particularly relevant in a world facing ecological challenges and growing social inequalities.It is important to note that minimalism is not about depriving oneself or sacrificing comfort. Rather, it is about making conscious choices and being intentional with how resources are used. Minimalism encourages individuals to focus on what truly brings them joy and fulfillment, rather than accumulating unnecessary things.In conclusion, the minimalist lifestyle has gained traction in recent years, offering numerous benefits to individuals and society. By embracing minimalism, people can simplify their lives, reduce material consumption, and focus on what truly matters. Whether it is through decluttering their homes, adopting a minimalist wardrobe, or pursuing fulfilling careers, the principles of minimalism can lead to a more sustainable and meaningful way of living in the 21st century.References:- Joshua Becker. The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. WaterBrook, 2018.- Brooke McAlary. Slow: Simple Living for a Frantic World. Sourcebooks, 2020.- Graham Hill. "Less Stuff, More Happiness." TED Talk, February 2011.。
2021_全国硕士研究生招生考试真题_英语二试题及解析
2021年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（二）Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10points)It's not difficult to set targets for staff.It is much harder,1,to understand their negative consequences.Most work-related behaviors have multiple components.2one and the others become distorted.Travel on a London bus and you'll3see how this works with drivers.Watch people get on and show their tickets.Are they carefully inspected?Never.Do people get on without paying? Of course!Are there inspectors to4that people have paid?Possibly,but very few.And people who run for the bus?They are5.How about jumping lights?Buses do so almost as frequently as cyclists.Why?Because the target is 6.People complained that buses were late and infrequent. 7,the number of buses and bus lanes were increased,and drivers were8or punished according to the time they took.And drivers hit these targets.But they9hit cyclists.If the target was changed to10,you would have more inspectors and more sensitive pricing.If the criterion changed to safety,you would get more11drivers who obeyed traffic laws.But both these criteria would be at the expense of time.There is another12:people became immensely inventive in hitting targets.Have you13 that you can leave on a flight an hour late but still arrive on time?Tailwinds?Of course not! Airlines have simply changed the time a14is meant to take.A one-hour flight is now ballad as a two-hour flight.The15of the story is simple.Most jobs are multidimensional,with multiple criteria.Choose one criterion and you may well16others.Everything Can be done faster and made cheaper,but there is a17.Setting targets can and does have unforeseen negative consequences.This is not an argument against target-setting.But it is an argument for exploring consequences first.All good targets should have multiple criteria18critical factors such as time,money,quality and customer feedback.The trick is not only to19just one or even two dimensions of the objective,but also to understand how to help people better20the objective.1. A.therefore B.however C.again D.moreover2. A.Emphasize B.Identify C.Assess D.Explain3. A.nearly B.curiously C.eagerly D.quickly4. A.claim B.prove C.check D.recall5. A.threatened B.ignored C.mocked D.blamed6. A.punctuality B.hospitality petition D.innovation7. A.Yet B.So C.Besides D.Still8. A.hired B.trained C.rewarded D.grouped9. A.only B.rather C.Once D.Alsofort B.revenue C.efficiency D.security11.A.friendly B.quiet C.cautious D.diligent12.A.purpose B.problem C.prejudice D.policy13.A.interesting B.revealed C.admitted D.noticed14.A.break B.trip C.departure D.transfer15.A.moral B.background C.style D.form16.A.interpret B.criticize C.sacrifice D.tolerate17.A.task B.secret C.product D.cost18.A.leading to B.calling for C.relating to D.accounting for19.A.specify B.predict C.restore D.create20.A.modify B.review C.present D.achieve参考答案：1-5：BADCB6-10：ABCDB11-15：CBDBA16-20：CDCADSection II Reading ComprehensionPart A Directions:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions after each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40points)Text1Reskilling is something that sounds like a buzzword but is actually a requirement if we plan to have a future where a lot of would-be workers do not get left behind.We know we are moving into a period where the jobs in demand will change rapidly,as will the requirements of the jobs that remain.Research by the WEF detailed in the Harvard Business Review,finds that on average42per cent of the“core skill”within job roles will change by2022. That is a very short timeline,so we can only imagine what the changes will be further in the future.The question of who should pay for reskilling is a thorny one.For individual companies, the temptation is always to let go of workers whose skills are no longer demand and replace them with those whose skills are.That does not always happen.AT&T is often given as the gold standard of a company who decided to do a massive reskilling program rather than go with a fire-and-hire strategy ultimately retraining18,000employees.Prepandemic,other companies including Amazon and Disney had also pledged to create their own plans.When the skills mismatch is in the broader economy though,the focus usually turns to government to handle. Efforts in Canada and elsewhere have been arguably languid at best,and have given us a situation where we frequently hear of employers begging for workers even at times and in regions where unemployment is high.With the pandemic,unemployment is very high indeed.In February,at3.5per cent and5.5 per cent respectively,unemployment rates in Canada and the United States were at generational lows and worker shortages were everywhere.As of May,those rates had spiked up to13.3per cent and13.7per cent,and although many worker shortages had disappeared,not all had done so. In the medical field,to take an obvious example,the pandemic meant that there were still clearshortages of doctors,nurses and other medical personnel.Of course,it is not like you can take an unemployed waiter and train him to be doctor in few weeks,no matter who pays for it.But even if you cannot close that gap,maybe you can close others,and doing so would be to the benefit of all concerned.That seems to be the case in Sweden,where the pandemic kick-started a retraining program where business as well as government had a role.Reskilling in this way would be challenging in a North American context.You can easily imagine a chorus of"you can’t do that"because teachers or nurses or whoever have special skills, and using any support staff who has been quickly trained is bound to end in disaster.Maybe.Or maybe it is something that can work well in Sweden,with its history of co-operation between business,labour and government,but not in North America where our history is very different. Then again,maybe it is akin to wartime,when extraordinary things take place,but it is business as usual after the fact.And yet,as in war the pandemic is teaching us that many things,including rapid reskilling,can be done if there is a will to do them.In any case,Swedens’work force is now more skilled,in more things,and more flexible than it was before.Of course,reskilling programs,whether for pandemic needs or the postpandemic world,are expensive and at a time when everyone’s budgets are lean this may not be the time to implement them.Then again,extending income support programs to get us through the next months is expensive,too,to say nothing of the cost of having a swath of long-term unemployed in the POST-COVID years Given that,perhaps we should think hard about whether the pandemic can jump-start us to a place where reskilling becomes much more than a buzzword.21.Research by the World Economic Forum suggests[A]an increase in full-time employment[B]an urgent demand for new job skills[C]a steady growth of job opportunities[D]a controversy about the“core skills”22.AT&T is cited to show[A]an alternative to the fire-and-hire strategy[B]an immediate need for government support[C]the importance of staff appraisal standards[D]the characteristics of reskilling program23.Efforts to resolve the skills mismatch in Canada[A]have driven up labour costs[B]have proved to be inconsistent[C]have met with fierce opposition[D]have appeared to be insufficient24.We can learn from Paragraph3that there was[A]a call for policy adjustment.[B]a change in hiring practices.[C]a lack of medical workers.[D]a sign of economic recovery.25.Scandinavian Airlines decided to[A]Great job vacancies for the unemployed.[B]Prepare their laid-off workers for other jobs.[C]Retrain their cabin staff for better services.[D]finance their staff's college education.参考答案：21-25BADCBText2With the global population predicted to hit close to10billion by2050,and forecasts that agricultural production in some regions will need to nearly double to keep pace,food security is increasingly making headlines.In the UK,it has become a big talking point recently too,for a rather particular reason:Brexit.Brexit is seen by some as an opportunity to reverse a recent trend towards the UK importing food.The country produces only about60per cent of the food it eats,down from almost three-quarters in the late1980s.A move back to self-sufficiency,the argument goes,would boost the farming industry,political sovereignty and even the nations health.Sounds great-but how feasible is this vision?According to a report on UK food production from the University of Leeds,UK,85percent of the country's total land area is associated with meat and dairy production.That supplies80 percent of what is consumed,so even covering the whole country in livestock farms wouldn’t allow us to cover all our meat and dairy needs.There are many caveats to those figures,but they are still grave.To become much more self-sufficient,the UK would need to drastically reduce its consumption of animal foods,and probably also farm more intensively meaning fewer green fields and more factory-style production.But switching to a mainly plant-based diet wouldn’t help.There is a good reason why the UK is dominated by animal husbandry:most of its terrain doesn’t have the right soil or climate to grow crops on commercial basis.Just25per cent of the country’s land is suitable for crop-growing,most of which is already occupied by arable fields.Even if we converted all the suitable land to fields of fruit and vegetables which would involve taking out all the nature reserves and removing thousands of people from their homes—we would achieve only a30 percent boost in crop production.Just23per cent of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK are currently home-grown, so even with the most extreme measures we could meet only30per cent of our fresh produce needs.That is before we look for the space to grow the grains,sugars,seeds and oils that provide us with the vast bulk of our current calorie intake.26.Some people argue that food self-sufficiency in the UK would.[A]a be hindered by its population growth[B]contribute to the nations well-being[C]become a priority of the government[D]post a challenge to its farming industry27.The report by the University of Leeds showed that in the UK[A]farmland has been inefficiently utilised[B]factory style production needs reforming[C]most land is used for meat and dairy production[D]more green fields will be converted for farming28.Crop-growing in the UK is restricted due to.[A]its farming technology[B]its dietary tradition[C]its natural conditions[D]its commercial interests29.It can be learned from the last paragraph that British people.[A]rely largely on imports for fresh produce[B]enjoy a steady rise in fruit consumption[C]are seeking effective ways to cut calorie intake[D]are trying to grow new varieties of grains30.The author's attitude to food self-efficiency in the UK is.[A]defensive[B]doubtful[C]tolerant[D]optimistic参考答案：26-30DCCABText3When Microsoft bought task management app Wunerlist and mobile calendar Sunrise in 2015,it picked up two newcomers that were attracting considerable buzz in Silicon Valley. Microsoft’s own Office dominates the market for“productivity”software,but the start-ups represented a new wave of technology designed from the ground up for the smartphone world.Both apps,however,were later scrapped,after Microsoft said it had used their best features in its own products.Their teams of engineers stayed on,making them two of the many “acqui-hires”that the biggest companies have used to feed their insatiable hunger for tech talent.To Microsoft’s critics,the fates of Wunderlist and Sunrise are examples of a remorseless drive by Big Tech to chew up any innovative companies that lie in their path.“They bought theseedlings and closed them down,”complained Paul Arnold,a partner at San Francisco-based Switch Ventures,putting paid to businesses that might one day turn into competitors.Microsoft declined to comment.Like other start-up investors,Mr Arnold’s own business often depends on selling start-ups to larger tech companies,though he admits to mixed feelings about the result:“I think these things are good for me,if I put my selfish hat on.But are they good for the American economy?I don’t know.”The US Federal Trade Commission says it wants to find the answer to that question.This week,it asked the five most valuable US tech companies for information about their many small acquisitions over the past decade.Although only a research project at this stage,the request has raised the prospect of regulators wading into early-stage tech markets that until now have been beyond their reach.Given their combined market value of more than$5.5tm,rifling through such small deals---many of them much less prominent than Wunderlist and Sunrise---might seem beside the point.Between them,the five companies(Apple,Microsoft,Google,Amazon and Facebook) have spent an average of only$3.4bn a year on sub-$1bn acquisitions over the past five years---a drop in the ocean compared with their massive financial reserves,and the more than$130bn of venture capital that was invested in the US last year.However,critics say that the big companies use such deals to buy their most threatening potential competitors before their businesses have a chance to gain momentum,in some cases as part of a“buy and kill”tactic to simply close them down.31.What is true about Wuderlist and Sunrise after their acquisitions?[A]Their market values declined.[B]Their tech features improved.[C]Their engineers were retained.[D]Their products were re-priced.32.Microsoft’s critics believe that the big tech companies tend to[A]ignore public options[B]treat new tech talent unfairly[C]exaggerate their product quality[D]eliminate their potential competitors33.Paul Arnold is concerned that small acquisitions might[A]harm the national economy[B]worsen market competition[C]discourage start-up investors[D]weaken big tech companies34.The US Federal Trade Commission intend to[A]examine small acquisitions[B]limit Big Tech’s expansion[C]supervise start-ups operations[D]encourage research collaboration35.For the five biggest tech companies,their small acquisition have[A]brought little financial pressure[B]raised few management challenges[C]set an example for future deals[D]generate considerable profits参考答案：31-35CDAAAText4We're fairly good at judging people based on first impression,thin slices of experience ranging from a glimpse of a photo to five-minute interaction,and deliberation can be not only extraneous but intrusive.In one study of the ability she dubbed"thin slicing,"the late psychologist Nalini Ambady asked participants to watch silent10-second video clips of professors and to rate the instructor's overall effectiveness.Their ratings correlated strongly with students'end-of-semester ratings.Another set of participants had count backward from1,000bynines as they watched the clips,occupying their conscious working memory.Their ratings were just as accurate,demonstrating the intuitive nature of the social processing.Critically,another group was asked to spend a minute writing down reasons for their judgment,before giving the rating.Accuracy dropped dramatically.Ambady suspected that deliberation focused them on vivid but misleading cues,such as certain gestures or utterances, rather than letting the complex interplay of subtle signals form a holistic impression.She found similar interference when participants watched15-second clips of pairs of people and judged whether they were strangers,friends,or dating partners.Other research shows we're better at detecting deception an sexual orientation from thin slices when we rely on intuition instead of reflection.“It's as if you're driving a stick shift,”says Judith Hall,a psychologist at Northeastern University,“and if you start thinking about it too much,you can't remember what you're doing.But if you go on automatic pilot,you're fine. Much of our social life is like that.”Thinking too much can also harm our ability to form preferences.College students'ratings of strawberry jams and college course aligned better with experts'opinions when the students weren't asked to analyze their rationale.And people made car-buying decisions that were both objectively better and more personally satisfying when asked to focus on their feelings rather than on details,but only if the decision was complex-when they had a lot of information to process.Intuition's special powers are unleashed only in certain circumstances.In one study, participants completed a battery of eight tasks,including four that tapped reflective thinking (discerning rule comprehending vocabulary)and four that tapped intuition an creativity (generating new products or figures of speech).Then they rated the degree to which they had used intuition(“gut feelings,"＂hunches,""my heart").Use of their gut hurts their performance on the first four tasks,as expected,and helped them on the rest.Sometimes the heart is smarter than the head.36.Nalini Ambaby's study deals with[A]instructor student interaction[B]the power of people's memory[C]the reliability of first impressions[D]People's ability to influence others37.In Ambaby’s study,rating accuracy dropped when participants.[A]gave the rating in limited time[B]watched shorter video clips[C]focused on specific details[D]discussed with on another38.Judith Hall mentions driving to mention that.[A]memory can be selective[B]reflection can be distracting[C]social skills must be cultivated[D]deception is difficult to detect39.When you are making complex decisions,it is advisable to.[A]follow your feelings[B]list your preferences[C]seek expert advice[D]collect enough data40.What can we learn from the last paragraph?[A]Generating new products takes time.[B]Intuition may affect reflective tasks.[C]Vocabulary comprehension needs creativity.[D]Objective thinking may boost intuitiveness.参考答案：36-40CCBABPart BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A-G for each of the numbered paragraphs(41-45).There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(10points)A.Stay calmB.Stay humbleC.Don’t make judgmentsD.Be realistic about the risksE.Decide whether to waitF.Ask permission to disagreeG.Identify a shared goalHow to Disagree wit Someone More Powerful than YouYour boss proposes a new initiative you think won’t work.Your senior colleague outlines a project timeline you think is unrealistic.What do you say when you disagree with someone who has more power than you do?How do you decide whether it’s worth speaking up?And if you do, what exactly should you say?Here’s how to disagree with someone more powerful than you.41._____________You may decide it’s best to hold off on voicing your opinion.Maybe you haven’t finished thinking the problem through,the whole discussion was a surprise to you,or you want to get a clearer sense of what the group thinks.If you think other people are going to disagree too,you might want to gather your army first.People can contribute experience or information to your think—all the things that would make the disagreement stronger or more valid.It’s also a good idea to delay the conversation if you’re in a meeting or other public space.Discussing the issue in private will make the powerful person feel less threatened.42._____________Before you share your thoughts,think about what the powerful person cares about—it may be“the credibility of their team on getting a project done on time,”says Grenny.You’re more likely to be heard if you can connect your disagreement to a“higher purpose”.When you do speak up,don’t assume the link will be clear.You’ll want to state it overtly,contextualizing your statements so that you’re seen not as a disagreeable underling but as a colleague who’s trying to advance a shared goal.The discussion will then become more like a chess game than a boxing match.43._____________This step may sound overly deferential,but it’s a smart way to give the powerful person psychological safety and control.You can say something like,“I know we seem to be moving toward a first-quarter commitment here.I have reasons to think that won’t work.I’d like to lay out my reasoning.Would that be OK?”This gives the person a choice,allowing them to verbally opt in.And,assuming they say yes,it will make you feel more confident about voicing your disagreement.44._____________You might feel your heart racing or your face turning red,but do whatever you can to remain neutral in both your words and actions.When your body language communicates reluctance or anxiety,it undercuts the message.It sends a mixed message,and your counterpart gets to choose what to read.Deep breaths can help,as can speaking more slowly and deliberately. When we feel panicky we tend to talk louder and faster.Simply slowing the pace and talking in an even tone helps the other person calm down and does the same for you.It also makes you seem confident,even if you aren’t.45._____________Emphasize that you’re offering your opinion,not gospel truth.It may be a well-informed, well-researched opinion,but it’s still an opinion,my talk tentatively and slightly understate your confidence.Instead of saying something like“If we set an end-of-quarter deadline,we’ll never make it,”say,“This is just my opinion,but I don’t see how we will make that deadline.”Having asserted your perfectly willing to talk-and may even be flattered to receive your attention.参考答案：EGFABSection III Translation46.Directions:Translate the following text into Chinese.Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET.(15 points)We tend to think that friends and family members are our biggest source of connection，laughter and warmth.While that may well be true,researchers have also recently found that interacting with strangers actually brings a boost in mood and feelings of belonging that we didn’t expect.In one series of studies,researchers instructed Chicago-area commuters using public transportation to strike up a conversation with someone near them.On average,participants who followed this instruction felt better than those who had been told to stand or sit in silence.The researchers also argued that when we shy away from casual interactions with strangers,it is often due to a misplaced anxiety that they might not want to talk to us.Much of that time, however,this belief is false.As it turns out,many people are actually perfectly willing to talk and may even be flattered to receive your attention.参考译文：我们往往认为朋友和家人是我们关系、笑容和温暖的最大来源。
2021年考研《英语二》阅读理解答案(跨考版)
2021年考研《英语二》阅读理解答案(跨考版)2021年考研英语二阅读理解试题及答案解析[答案]2021年考研英语答案[估分]2021年考研英语真题在线估分[点评]2021年考研英语真题答案视频解析[下载]2021年考研英语真题及答案下载考试采取“一题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对。
Section II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1In an essay entitled “Making It in America”, the author Adam Davidson relates a joke from cotton about just how much a modern textile mill has been automated: The average mill only two employees today,” a man and a dog. The man is there to feed the dog is there to keep the man away from the machines.”Davidson’s article is one of a number of pieces that have recently appeared making the point that the reason we have suchstubbornly high unemployment and declining middle-class incomes today is also because of the advances in both globalization and the information technology revolution, which are more rapidly than ever replacing labor with machines or foreign worker.In the past, workers with average skills, doing an average job，could earn an average lifestyle ,But ,today ,average is officially over. Being average just won’t earn you what it used to. It can’t when so many more employers have so much more access to so much more above average cheap foreign labor, cheap robotics, cheap software, cheap automation and cheap genius. Therefore, everyone needs to find their extra-their unique value contribution that makes them stand out in whatever is their field of employment.Yes, new technology has been eating jobs forever, and always will. But there’s been an acceleration. As Davidson notes,” In the 10 years ending in 2021, [U.S.] factories shed workers so fast that they erased almost all the gains of the previous 70 years; roughly one out of every three manufacturing jobs-about 6 million in total -disappeared.There will always be changed-new jobs, new products, new services. But the one thing we know for sure is that with eachadvance in globalization and the I.T. revolution, the best jobs will require workers to have more and better education to make themselves above average.In a world where average is officially over, there are many things we need to do to support employment, but nothing would be more important than passing some kind of G.I.Bill for the 21st century that ensures that every American has access to poet-high school education.21. The joke in Paragraph 1 is used to illustrate_______[A] the impact of technological advances[B] the alleviation of job pressure[C] the shrinkage of textile mills[D] the decline of middle-class incomes22. According to Paragraph 3, to be a successful employee, one has to______[A] work on cheap software[B] ask for a moderate salary[C] adopt an average lifestyle[D] contribute something unique23. The quotation in Paragraph 4 explains that ______[A] gains of technology have been erased[B] job opportunities are disappearing at a high speed[C] factories are making much less money than before[D] new jobs and services have been offered24. According to the author, to reduce unemployment, the most important is_____[A] to accelerate the I.T. revolution[B] to ensure more education for people[C] ro advance economic globalization[D] to pass more bills in the 21st century25. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the text?[A] New Law Takes Effect[B] Technology Goes Cheap[C] Average Is Over[D] Recession Is Bad【答案】【答案详解】21.标准答案： A考点分析：此题考查考生对文章细节信息的把握能力，解题的关键在于定位和辨别细节信息。