2014年考研英语(一)真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)
2014年考研英语（一）真题试卷(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1. Use of English 2. Reading Comprehension 3. WritingSection I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D. (10 points)As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can’t remember【B1】______we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance’s name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain【B2】______, we refer to these occurrences as “senior moments. “【B3】______seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a(n) 【B4】______impact on our professional, social, and personal【B5】______. Neuroscientists, experts who study the nervous system, are increasingly showing that there’s actually a lot that can be done. It【B6】______out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental【B7】______can significantly improve our basic cognitive【B8】______. Thinking is essentially a【B9】______of making connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to【B10】______in making the connections that drive intelligence is inherited.【B11】______, because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate【B12】______mental effort. Now, a new Web-based company has taken it a step【B13】______and developed the first “brain training program”designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental【B14】______. The Web-based program 【B15】______you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps【B16】______of your progress and provides detailed feedback【B17】______your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it【B18】______modifies and enhances the games you play to【B19】______on the strengths you are developing—much like a(n) 【B20】______exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.1．【B1】A．whereB．whenC．thatD．why正确答案：A解析：文章开篇指出：As many people hit middle age，they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be．说明人到中年，记忆力往往大不如前。
空格所在句中，主句为We suddenly can’t remember，而从句为we put the keys just a moment ago，表面上看基本句子成分并不缺少，但仔细分析，put the keys表示“放钥匙”，而从句中没有表示位置的状语，因此，需要加入连词where引导这一宾语从句，表示“不记得把钥匙放在什么地方了”，故答案为[A]。
2．【B2】A．improvesB．fadesC．recoversD．collapses正确答案：A解析：上文中提到，随着年龄的增长，很多人的记忆力不比从前了。
结合本空所在句后半句提到的“老年症状”可知，大脑的功能是有所下降的，因此，本空格中的动词应该含有“下降”之类的意思，fades有“退化”之意，最为贴近，故答案为[A]。
3．【B3】A．IfB．UnlessC．OnceD．While正确答案：D解析：由seemingly innocent“貌似无害”可以体会到作者并不是真地认为经常爱忘事这种表现无害。
后半句的内容体现了作者的真实看法，那就是这种精神集中力的丧失会潜在地对职业、社交和个人健康造成破坏性的影响，因此，innocent“无辜的，无害的”与下半句之间存在转折关系，而能够表示转折关系的连词只有while，故答案为[D]。
4．【B4】A．unevenB．limitedC．damagingD．obscure正确答案：C解析：本句中提到了loss of mental focus(精神集中力的丧失)，其对我们有什么样的影响(impact)，结合前文可知，这种影响应该是负面的、不利的。
虽然四个选项中的单词都不含褒义，但真正能够表示对我们产生不利影响的只有[C]damaging“破坏性的”，故答案为[C]。
5．【B5】A．wellbeingB．environmentC．relationshipD．outlook正确答案：A解析：根据句子结构可知，空格处的名词是介词on的宾语。
像不记得钥匙放在哪里，不记得老熟人的名字或是不记得乐队的名字，这些看似无害，但会对我们的职业、社交和个人的——造成影响。
wellbeing“幸福”一词最能表现出我们受影响的方面，与前面三个形容词衔接也最自然，对前面形容词所描述的三个方面也能全面概括，故答案为[A]。
6．【B6】A．turnsB．findsC．pointsD．figures正确答案：A解析：由句子结构判断，it在这里没有具体含义，不指代任何内容，从而判断出本句为固定句型It turns out that．．．“事实证明，结果是”，与上句提到的“神经学家的研究显示可做的事情很多”衔接恰当，故答案为[A]。
7．【B7】A．roundaboutsB．responsesC．workoutsD．associations正确答案：C解析：空格处意为“正确的脑力的——可以显著地改善……”。
根据本句前面提到的“大脑跟肌肉一样，也需要进行锻炼”可知，想要使大脑功能有所改善，就需要让大脑进行适当的锻炼，故答案为[C]。
8．【B8】A．genreB．functionsC．circumstancesD．criterion正确答案：B解析：空格前面的形容词cognitive“认知的”是一个比较专业的术语，但即使不认识这个词，或是把形容词basic和cognitive都去掉，也可以通过上文的the brain needs exercise判断出，适当的脑力练习能大大增强大脑的“功能”，故答案为[B]。
9．【B9】A．channelB．conditionC．sequenceD．process正确答案：D解析：本题的解答难点主要在于对空格前的句意进行准确理解，本空所在句提到，Thinking is essentially a——of making connections in the brain．即“思考是在大脑中建立连接的一个——。
”空格处是对前面意思的概括，而在所有选项中，只有[D]process“过程”最为贴切，故答案为[D]。
10．【B10】A．persistB．believeC．excelD．feature正确答案：C解析：本句的主干为our ability is inherited“我们的能力是遗传的”，而空格内容构成的不定式结构对ability进行了修饰，将四个选项带入句子后，只有[C]excel in能够与上下文一起，表示“大脑擅长进行连接的能力”，符合句意，故答案为[C]。
11．【B11】A．ThereforeB．MoreoverC．OtherwiseD．However正确答案：D解析：空格前一句中出现了inherited“遗传的”，而空格后句中又说these connections are made through effort and practice，即后天的努力也能够起作用，两句意思之间存在转折关系，故答案为[D]。
12．【B12】A．according toB．regardless ofC．apart fromD．instead of正确答案：A解析：本题主要考查四个短语的意思。
本空前面提到这些连接是通过努力和练习形成的，因此，effort and practice可以在一定程度上决定connections的建立情况，也就是说，intelligence的变化也要取决于effort and practice，或者换种说法，取决于mental effort，故答案为[A]。
2014年考研英语真题答案及解析
Section I Use of English
一、文章题材结构分析
本文介绍了“人们可以通过锻炼大脑来提高智力并防止脑力衰老”。文章第一段介绍了脑力衰老会对人们
正常生活产生影响。第二段介绍了神经学家们的研究结果，表明脑力不是无法改变的，人们可以通过努力和训
可能的结果，而下文分析的不是假设性的结果，选项 D 引导因果关系，因此选项 BCD 均可排除。
12．[A] instead of 而不是；代替
[B] regardless of 不管，忽视
[C] apart from 除了……之外（还有）
[D] according to 根据，依据
【答案】D
【考点】上下文逻辑关系+介词短语辨析
【解析】上文提到了人们可以通过努力和锻炼来提高智力，本段首句介绍一个公司开发了一套程序，这套程序
可帮助提高脑力方面的能力。由此可知，本段是对上文的补充说明，是“a lot can be done”的进一步发展，而
Take a step further 表示“进一步采取措施”因此，选项 B 为正确答案。Take a step back 向后退一步，take a step
[B] limited 有限的
[C] damaging 破坏性的
[D] obscure 晦涩的，不清楚的
【答案】C
【考点】上下文逻辑关系+词义辨析
【解析】在上一题的分析中可以看出，这个句子前后是转折的关系，前面说“看似简单”，后面是“有潜在的
影响”，下文中又开始介绍解决方法，因此这里的空格处一定是与 innocent 意思相反的词。比较四个选项，可
【解析】前文提到脑力的下降导致人们会忘记很多事情，这说明脑力变得迟钝，现在有公司开发了一套程序帮
2014考研英语一真题(含答案解析)
2014考研英语一真题(含答案解析) Introduction:The 2014 Graduate Entrance Examination (GEE) English Paper I is a significant subject of discussion for candidates aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in China. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the exam, including the question types, difficulty level, and detailed answer explanations. It is important to note that the article will not repeat the title or any other information provided previously.Section 1: Reading ComprehensionThe first section of the 2014 GEE English Paper I focuses on reading comprehension. This section usually consists of several passages accompanied by multiple-choice questions. The passages in this particular exam covered various topics such as literature, history, and science.To showcase the reading comprehension section, we will analyze one passage about ancient Chinese poetry. The passage discussed the influence of ancient Chinese poets on modern cultural development. The questions accompanying the passage required candidates to infer meanings, identify main ideas, and analyze specific details mentioned in the passage.Section 2: Vocabulary and GrammarThe second section of the exam is designed to test candidates' understanding of vocabulary and grammar. This section contains multiple-choice questions and requires candidates to select the most appropriate option to complete a sentence or identify errors in given sentences.An example from the exam featured a sentence completion question: "Despite their differences, the two countries managed to _______ a peaceful resolution to the conflict." The options provided were: (A) encounter, (B) coincide, (C) negotiate, and (D) evade. Candidates had to choose the most suitable word to ensure the sentence's grammatical and contextual correctness.Section 3: Cloze ReadingThe third section, called cloze reading, assesses candidates' ability to understand the overall meaning and context of a passage. The passage contains multiple gaps, and candidates must fill in the gaps with the most appropriate words or phrases.For instance, the 2014 exam included a passage about climate change. Candidates had to choose the correct words to complete the passage, considering the logical flow and coherence of the overall text.Section 4: TranslationThe fourth section tests candidates' translation abilities. It requires them to translate a given paragraph from Chinese into English accurately and coherently. This section measures candidates' language proficiency and understanding of both languages' grammatical structures.An example from the exam required candidates to translate a paragraph discussing the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence. Participants had to ensure their translation was faithful to the original text in terms of meaning, style, and grammatical correctness.Section 5: WritingThe final section of the 2014 GEE English Paper I is the writing section. Candidates are provided with a topic and are required to write an essay showcasing their ability to organize ideas logically, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.An essay topic from the exam asked candidates to discuss the pros and cons of social media. Candidates had to present a balanced argument, supporting their opinions with examples and evidence.Conclusion:The 2014 GEE English Paper I was a comprehensive examination that evaluated candidates' reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar proficiency, translation skills, and overall written English abilities. This article provided an overview of the exam's sections, formats, and types of questions, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation for prospective candidates.。
2014考研英语真题及答案解析(详细)
2014考研真题及答案解析Section I Use of LanguageDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(S) for each numbered blank and mark A, B ,C or D on ANSWER SHEET. (10 Points)As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can't remember 1 we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain 2 , we refer to these occurrences as "senior moments." 3 seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a(an) 4 impact on our professional, social, and personal 5 .Neuroscientists, experts who study the nervous system, are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done. It 6 out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental 7 can significantly improve our basic cognitive 8 . Thinking is essentially a 9 of making connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to 10 in making the connections that drive intelligence is inherited. 11 , because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate 12 mental effort.Now, a new Web-based company has taken it a step 13 and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental 14 .The Web-based program 15 you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps 16 of your progress and provides detailed feedback 17 your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it 18 modifies and enhances the games you play to 19 on the strengths you are developing--much like a(n) 20 exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.1.[A]where [B]when [C]that [D]why2.[A]improves [B]fades [C]recovers [D]collapses3.[A]If [B]Unless [C]Once [D]While4.[A]uneven [B]limited [C]damaging [D]obscure5.[A]wellbeing [B]environment [C]relationship [D]outlook6.[A]turns [B]finds [C]points [D]figures7.[A]roundabouts [B]responses [C]workouts [D]associations8.[A]genre [B]functions [C]circumstances [D]criterion9.[A]channel [B]condition [C]sequence [D]process10.[A]persist [B]believe [C]excel [D]feature11.[A]Therefore [B]Moreover [C]Otherwise [D]However12.[A]according to [B]regardless of [C]apart from [D]instead of13.[A]back [B]further [C]aside [D]around14.[A]sharpness [B]stability [C]framework [D]flexibility15.[A]forces [B]reminds [C]hurries [D]allows16.[A]hold [B]track [C]order [D]pace17.[A] to [B]with [C]for [D]on18.[A]irregularly [B]habitually [C]constantly [D]unusually19.[A]carry [B]put [C]build [D]take20.[A]risky [B]effective [C]idle [D]familiar答案：1-5 ABDCA6-10 ACBDC11-15 DABAD16-20 BDCCB1. [标准答案] [A][考点分析] 上下文语义和连词辨析[选项分析] 本题考查连词。
2014考研英语一真题完整版及答案详解
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文章将分为四个部分，分别是阅读理解、完形填空、翻译和写作，以保持整洁美观的排版。
]第一部分：阅读理解[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的阅读理解部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：阅读理解一[解析：这里是对第一篇阅读理解的题目进行解析。
]题目1答案：B[解析：答案为B。
]题目2：阅读理解二[解析：这里是对第二篇阅读理解的题目进行解析。
]题目2答案：C[解析：答案为C。
]第二部分：完形填空[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的完形填空部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：完形填空一[解析：这里是对第一篇完形填空的题目进行解析。
]题目1答案：D[解析：答案为D。
]题目2：完形填空二[解析：这里是对第二篇完形填空的题目进行解析。
]题目2答案：A[解析：答案为A。
]第三部分：翻译[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的翻译部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：翻译一[解析：这里是对第一道翻译题目进行解析。
]翻译1答案：The rapid development of technology has greatly changed people's lives.[解析：正确答案为：技术的迅猛发展极大地改变了人们的生活。
]题目2：翻译二[解析：这里是对第二道翻译题目进行解析。
]翻译2答案：In recent years, China's economy has achieved remarkable growth.[解析：正确答案为：近年来，中国的经济取得了显著增长。
]第四部分：写作[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的写作部分进行分析和解答。
]题目：写作[解析：这里是对写作题目的解析。
]写作答案：As the world becomes more interconnected, it is importantfor individuals to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills.[解析：正确答案为：随着世界变得更加互联互通，个人提升跨文化交流技巧变得越来越重要。
2014年考研英语一真题完整版答案解析
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2014年考研英语(一)真题及参考答案
2014年考研英语（一）真题及答案解析（网络版）Section I Use of LanguageDirections：Read the following text．Choose the best word（S）for each numbered blank and mark A，B ，C or D on ANSWER SHEET．（10 Points）As many people hit middle age，they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be．We suddenly can't remember 1 we put the keys just a moment ago，or an old acquaintance's name，or the name of an old band we used to love．As the brain 2 ，we refer to these occurrences as "senior moments．" 3 seemingly innocent，this loss of mental focus can potentially have a（an）4 impact on our professional，social，and personal 5 ．Neuroscientists，experts who study the nervous system，are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done．It 6 out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do，and the right mental 7 can significantly improve our basic cognitive 8 ．Thinking is essentially a 9 of making connections in the brain．To a certain extent，our ability to 10 in making the connections that drive intelligence is inherited．11 ，because these connections are made through effort and practice，scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate 12 mental effort．Now，a new Web－based company has taken it a step 13 and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental 14 ．The Web－based program 15 you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills．The program keeps 16 of your progress and provides detailed feedback 17 your performance and improvement．Most importantly，it 18 modifies and enhances the games you play to 19 on the strengths you are developing－－much like a（n）20 exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use．1．[A]where [B]when [C]that [D]why2．[A]improves [B]fades [C]recovers [D]collapses3．[A]If [B]Unless [C]Once [D]While4．[A]uneven [B]limited [C]damaging [D]obscure5．[A]wellbeing [B]environment [C]relationship [D]outlook6．[A]turns [B]finds [C]points [D]figures7．[A]roundabouts [B]responses [C]workouts [D]associations8．[A]genre [B]functions [C]circumstances [D]criterion9．[A]channel [B]condition [C]sequence [D]process10．[A]persist [B]believe [C]excel [D]feature11．[A]Therefore [B]Moreover [C]Otherwise [D]However12．[A]according to [B]regardless of [C]apart from [D]instead of13．[A]back [B]further [C]aside [D]around14．[A]sharpness [B]stability [C]framework [D]flexibility15．[A]forces [B]reminds [C]hurries [D]allows16．[A]hold [B]track [C]order [D]pace17．[A] to [B]with [C]for [D]on18．[A]irregularly [B]habitually [C]constantly [D]unusually19．[A]carry [B]put [C]build [D]take20．[A]risky [B]effective [C]idle [D]familiar答案：1－5 ABDCA6－10 ACBDC11－15 DABAD16－20 BDCCB1．[标准答案] [A][考点分析] 上下文语义和连词辨析[选项分析] 本题考查连词。
2014考研英语（一）真题及答案
Section I Use of Language Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(S) for each numbered blank and mark A, B ,C or D on ANSWER SHEET.(10 Points) As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can't remember 1 we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain 2 , we refer to these occurrences as "senior moments." 3 seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a(an) 4 impact on our professional, social, and personal 5 . Neuroscientists, experts who study the nervous system, are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done. It 6 out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental 7 can significantly improve our basic cognitive 8 . Thinking is essentially a 9 of making connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to 10 in making the connections that drive intelligence is inherited. 11 , because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate 12 mental effort. Now, a new Web-based company has taken it a step 13 and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental 14 . The Web-based program 15 you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps 16 of your progress and provides detailed feedback 17 your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it 18 modifies and enhances the games you play to 19 on the strengths you are developing--much like a(n) 20 exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use. 1.[A]where [B]when [C]that [D]why 2.[A]improves [B]fades [C]recovers [D]collapses 3.[A]If [B]Unless [C]Once [D]While 4.[A]uneven [B]limited [C]damaging [D]obscure 5.[A]wellbeing [B]environment [C]relationship [D]outlook 6.[A]turns [B]finds [C]points [D]figures 7.[A]roundabouts [B]responses [C]workouts [D]associations 8.[A]genre [B]functions [C]circumstances [D]criterion 9.[A]channel [B]condition [C]sequence [D]process 10.[A]persist [B]believe [C]excel [D]feature 11.[A]Therefore [B]Moreover [C]Otherwise [D]However 12.[A]according to [B]regardless of [C]apart from [D]instead of 13.[A]back [B]further [C]aside [D]around 14.[A]sharpness [B]stability [C]framework [D]flexibility 15.[A]forces [B]reminds [C]hurries [D]allows 16.[A]hold [B]track [C]order [D]pace 17.[A] to [B]with [C]for [D]on 18.[A]irregularly [B]habitually [C]constantly [D]unusually 19.[A]carry [B]put [C]build [D]take 20.[A]risky [B]effective [C]idle [D]familiar 答案：1-5 ABDCA 6-10 ACBDC 11-15 DABAD 16-20 BDCCB Section II Reading Comprehension Part A Directions: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C, D. Mark your choice on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points) Text 1 In order to “change lives for the better” and reduce “dependency,” George Orbome, Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced the “upfront work search” scheme. Only if the jobless arrive at the jobcentre with a CV register for online job search, and start looking for work will they be eligible for benefit-and then they should report weekly rather than fortnightly. What could be more reasonable? More apparent reasonableness followed. There will now be a seven-day wait for the jobseeker’s allowance. “Those first few days should be spent looking for work, not looking to sign on.” he claimed. “We’re doing these things because we know they help people say off benefits and help those on benefits get into work faster” Help? Really? On first hearing, this was the socially concerned chancellor, trying to change lives for the better, complete with “reforms” to an obviously indulgent system that demands too little effort from the newly unemployed to find work, and subsides laziness. What motivated him, we were to understand, was his zeal for “fundamental fairness”-protecting the taxpayer, controlling spending and ensuring that only the most deserving claimants received their benefits. Losing a job is hurting: you don’t skip down to the jobcentre with a song in your heart, delighted at the prospect of doubling your income from the generous state. It is financially terrifying, psychologically embarrassing and you know that support is minimal and extraordinarily hard to get. You are now not wanted; you support is minimal and extraordinarily hard to get. You are now not wanted; you are now excluded from the work environment that offers purpose and structure in your life. Worse, the crucial income to feed yourself and your family and pay the bills has disappeared. Ask anyone newly unemployed what they want and the answer is always: a job. But in Osborneland, your first instinct is to fall into dependency —permanent dependency if you can get it — supported by a state only too ready to indulge your falsehood. It is as though 20 years of ever-tougher reforms of the job search and benefit administration system never happened. The principle of British welfare is no longer that you can insure yourself against the risk of unemployment and receive unconditional payments if the disaster happens. Even the very phrase “jobseeker’s allowance” — invented in 1996 — is about redefining the unemployed as a “jobseeker” who had no mandatory right to a benefit he or she has earned through making national insurance contributions.Instead, the claimant receives a time-limited “allowance,” conditional on actively seeking a job; no entitlement and no insurance, at ￡71.70 a week, one of the least generous in the EU. 真题解析：⽂章概括：政府⼤⾂Grorge Osbome提出了⼀个项⽬帮助失业的⼈找⼯作。
2014年考研英语一真题及答案
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Part A Text 1Just a few years ago, the news that a Californian fruit-packing company was turning awayjob seekers who had not mastered basic math sparked a national debate. How could a high school diploma,or even a college degree, not ensure a worker’s competence in arithmetic?The answer is simple: American education is in a sorry state of affairs. In 2012, the Organisationfor Economic Cooperation and Development administered basic math and literacy tests to thousands ofadults in 24 countries. The United States ranked second to last in math. More than 20 percent of the USadults scored at the lowest level on the test, compared with only 9 percent of adults in Japan and 5 percentin Finland.The state of American education did not happen by chance, nor is it an isolated problem. Fromhistoric underfunding to today’s emphasis on hard skills over critical thinking, the United States haslong failed to prioritize education. If we want to keep pace with international competitors and prepareour students for 21st-century careers, we must finally start investing in education.In the years following World War II, the United States dominated the world economy. Americanswere well educated and the states and federalgovernment invested heavily in expanding access toeducation. But as the United States began losing its competitive edge, factors including changingdemographics, the economy, and technological advances prompted officials to pull back on governmen\tfunding for education.The implications of that disinvestment are clear. The US high school dropout rate remains high,at around 17 percent, and has shown little improvement in recent years. College is even less accessible.Plus, the cost of going to college has skyrocketed, putting it out of reach for many low-income students,at least without burdening themselves with massive debt. As a result, American workers lag behindtheir global peers in the skills that are increasingly demanded in today’s economy.So how can we fix our education system? The answer is complex, and there is no one-size-fitsall solution. However, there are several key areas that need to be addressed if we want to makeprogress.First and foremost, we must invest more money in education. Money alone will not solve theproblem, but it is certainly a necessary starting point. Adequate funding is needed to attract and retainhigh-quality teachers, provide modern resources and infrastructure, and support innovative programs.High-performing countries, such as Finland and South Korea, understand this and consistently investheavily in education.Secondly, we must shift our focus from standardized testing to a more well-rounded approachto education. Standardized tests have their place, but they should not be the sole measure of a student’sability or a teacher’s effectiveness. We need to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solvingskills, rather than teaching to the test.Additionally, it is crucial that we improve the professional development and support provided toteachers. Teachers are the backbone of our education system, and they need ongoing training and supportto stay effective in the classroom. Investing in teachers means investing in our students.Finally, we must address the disparities in education that exist among different regions and socioeconomic groups. Education should not be a privilege reserved for the wealthy or those lucky enoughto live in well-funded school districts. Every child, no matter their background, deserves access to ahigh-quality education.In conclusion, the state of American education is in dire need of improvement. It is time for usto recognize the significance of education and invest in its future. By putting money towards education,shifting our focus to a more well-rounded approach, supporting and training our teachers, and ensuringequal access to education for all students, we can begin to turn the tide and provide our students withthe skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.Part A Text 1 Source: Adapted from The New York Times, September 13, 2014Part A Text 1 Questions:1. Why were fruit-packing companies turning away job applicants a few years ago?2. What does the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development study revealabout the competence of American adults in basic math and literacy?3. What is the main reason for the sorry state of American education according to the text?4. What consequences does the disinvestment in education in the United States bring about?5. What does the author suggest about how to improve the current education system in theUnited States?Part A Text 1 Answers:1. A Californian fruit-packing company was turning away job seekers who had not mastered basicmath because American education is in a sorry state and workers lack competence in arithmetic.2. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development study reveals that the UnitedStates ranked second to last in math and more than 20 percent of American adults scored at thelowest level in the basic math and literacy tests.3. The main reason for the sorry state of American education is a historic underfunding of and the lackof priority given to education in the United States.4. The consequences of disinvestment in education in the United States include a high high schooldropout rate, limited access to college, and American workers lagging behind their global peers inthe skills demanded in today’s economy.5. The author suggests that the education system in the United States can be improved by investingmore money in education, shifting focus fromstandardized testing to a more well-rounded approach,supporting and training teachers, and ensuring equal access to education for all students.。
2014考研英语一真题及参考答案
2014考研英语一真题及参考答案来源：考研教育网2014年考研英语一真题：完形填空As many people hit middle age， they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be .We suddenly can't remember ___we put the keys just a moment ago ，or an old acquaintance's name， or the name of an old band we used to love .As the brain ___，we refer to these occurrences an “senior moments.” ___ seemingly innocent ， this loss of mental focus can potentially have a（n） ___impact on our professional， social ， and personal___.Neuroscientists ，experts who study the nervous system ，are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done .It ___out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do ，and the right mental ___can significantly improve our basic cognitive ___.Thinking is ___essentially a ___of making connections in the brain .To a certain extent ，our ability to ___in marking the connections that drive intelligence is inherited . ability to ___in making the connections are made through effort and practice ，___，because these connections are made through effort and practice ， scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate ___ mental effort .Now ， a new Web-based company has taken it a step ___and developed the first “ brain training program ” designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental ___.The Web-based program ___ you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills . The program keeps ___of your progress and provides detailed feedback ___ your performance and improvement .Most importantly， it ___modifies and enhances the games you play to ___ on the strengths you are developing - much like a（n） ___ exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use .1.[A]where [B]when [C]that [D]why2. [A]improves [B]fades [C]recovers [D]collapses3. [A]If [B]Unless [C]Once [D]While4. [A]uneven [B]limited [C]damaging [D]obsucure5. [A]wellbeing [B]envirenment [C]relationahip [D]outlook6. [A]turns [B]finds [C]points [D]figures7. [A]roundabouts [B]responses [C]workouts [D]associations8. [A]genre [B]functions [C]cicumstances [D]criterion9. [A]channel [B]condition [C]sequence [D]process10. [A]persist [B]believe [C]excel [D]feature11. [A]Therefore [B]Moreover [C]Otherwise [D]However12. [A]according to [B]regardless of [C]apart from [D]instead of13. [A]back [B]further [C]aside [D]around14. [A]sharpness [B]stability [C]framework [D]flexibility15. [A]forces [B]reminds [C]hurries [D]allows16. [A]hold [B]track [C]order [D]pace17. [A]to [B]with [C]for [D]on18. [A]irregularly [B]habitually [C]constantly [D]unusually19. [A]carry [B]put [C]build [D]take20. [A]risky [B]effective [C]idle [D]familiar2014年考研英语一真题：翻译Music means different things to different people and sometimes even different things to the same person at different moments of his life. It might be poetic，philosophical， sensual， or mathematical， but in any case it must， in my view，have something to do with the soul of the human being. Hence it is metaphysical；but the means of expression is purely and exclusively physical： sound. I believe it is precisely this permanent coexistence of metaphysical message through physical means that is the strength of music.（46）It is also the reason why when we try to describe music with words，all we can do is articulate our reactions to it， and not grasp music itself.Beethoven's importance in music has been principally defined by the revolutionary nature of his compositions. He freed music from hitherto prevailing conventions of harmony and structure. Sometimes I feel in his late works a will to break all signs of continuity. The music is abrupt and seemingly disconnected，as in the last piano sonata. In musical expression， he did not feel restrained by the weight of convention.（47）By all accounts he was a freethinking person， and a courageous one，and I find courage an essential quality for the understanding， let alone the performance， of his works.This courageous attitude in fact becomes a requirement for the performers of Beethoven's music. His compositions demand the performer to show courage， for example in the use of dynamics.（48）Beethoven's habit of increasing the volume with an intense crescendo and then abruptly following it with a sudden soft passage was only rarely used by composers before him.Beethoven was a deeply political man in the broadest sense of the word. He was not interested in daily politics， but concerned with questions of moral behavior and the larger questions of right and wrong affecting the entire society.（49）Especially significant was his view of freedom， which， for him， was associated with the rights and responsibilities of the individual： he advocated freedom of thought and of personal expression.Beethoven's music tends to move from chaos to order as if order were an imperative of human existence. For him， order does not result from forgetting or ignoring the disorders that plague our existence； order is a necessary development， an improvement that may lead to the Greek ideal of spiritual elevation. It is not by chance that the Funeral March is not the last movement of the Eroica Symphony，but the second， so that suffering does not have the last word.2014年考研英语一真题：小作文Write a letter of about 100 words to the president of your university， suggesting how to improve students' physical condition.You should include the details you think necessary.You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead.Do not write the address. （10 points）2014年考研英语一真题：大作文2014年考研英语一答案：完型填空真题解析2014年考研英语一答案：翻译题真题解析46. It is also the reason why when we try to describe music with words， all we can do is articulate our reactions to it and not grasp music itself.这就是为什么当我们尝试用语言来描述音乐时，我们能清楚的表达对音乐的反应，但并没有领会音乐的精髓。
2014年考研英语一真题完整版答案解析[1]
2014年考研英语一真题完整版答案解析[1]2014年全国硕士研究生英语(一)试题Section Ⅰ Use of EnglishaDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can't remember 1 we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain 2 , we refer to these occurrences as "senior moments." 3 seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a(an) 4 impact on our professional, social, and personal 5 .Neuroscientists, experts who study the nervous system, are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done. It 6 out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental 7 can significantly improve our basic cognitive 8 . Thinking is essentially a 9 of making connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to 10 in making the connections that drive intelligence is inherited. 11 , because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate 12 mental effort.Now, a new Web-based company has taken it a step 13 and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental 14 .The Web-based program 15 you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps 16 of yourprogress and provides detailed feedback 17 your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it 18 modifies and enhances the games you play to 19 on the strengths you are developing--much like a(n) 20 exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.1.[A]where[B]when[C]that[D]why2.[A]improves[B]fades[C]recovers[D]collapses3.[A]If[B]Unless[C]Once[D]While4.[A]uneven[B]limited[C]damaging[D]obscure5.[A]wellbeing[B]environment[C]relationship[D]outlook6.[A]turns[B]finds[C]points[D]figures7.[A]roundabouts[B]responses[C]workouts[D]associations8.[A]genre[B]functions[C]circumstances[D]criterion9.[A]channel[B]condition[C]sequence[D]process10.[A]persist[B]believe[C]excel[D]feature11.[A]Therefore[B]Moreover[C]Otherwise[D]However12.[A]according to[B]regardless of[C]apart from[D]instead of13.[A]back[B]further[C]aside[D]around14.[A]sharpness[B]stability[C]framework[D]flexibility15.[A]forces[B]reminds[C]hurries[D]allows16.[A]hold[B]track[C]order[D]pace17.[A] to[B]with[C]for[D]on18.[A]irregularly[B]habitually[C]constantly[D]unusually19.[A]carry[B]put[C]build[D]take20.[A]risky[B]effective[C]idle[D]familiar答案：1-5 ABDCA 6-10 ACBDC 11-15 DABAD 16-20 BDCCB 答案解析：1. [标准答案] [A][考点分析] 上下文语义和连词辨析[选项分析] 本题考查连词。