2007考研英语阅读理解真题解析第三篇“中产阶级”
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2007年考研英语阅读理解解析Text 121：The birthday phenomenon found among soccer players is mentioned to “原文提到足球运动员的生日现象的目的是什么？”[A]错在“professional training”，原文对应是第一段，其中根本就没有涉及到“professional training”这个概念。
虽然在末句有这么一个词组“professional ranks”，但根本不是这么个意思。
[B]“spotlight”世界杯上的足球巨星。
通过对第一段的理解，我们知道原文是通过examine世界杯上的足球巨星而得出“生日”现象。
“spotlight世界杯上的足球巨星”就当然不是提到生日现象的目的了。
[C]“引出文章主题，出色表现的原因”，符合中心。
[D]“解释一些足球队比另一些足球队踢得好的原因”，言下之意就是“生日”是决定球员表现的原因。
这是明显的错误，一方面和常理矛盾，另一方面和中心矛盾。
22：“mania”的意思？在原文中的对应句子是第二段倒数第二句“soccer mad pa rents ……at the annual peak of soccer mania” “疯狂的父母……在mania 的足球赛季”，对应的应该是“疯狂的赛季”，选项中只有[B]crazy=原文中的“mad”。
23：[B]和[C]与原文矛盾，很容易排除。
从原文中找对应的句子来看，应该是在原文第四段“In other words ,……by how well each person encodes the information”“记忆力之间的差异能被每个人如何输入信息swamped”。
也就是说，能够很好的输入信息就能培养好的记忆力。
选项[A]符合。
[D]选项中的内容对应的是原文第四段的“deliberate practice”，是对它的解释和进一步说明，而不是直接解释说明“memory”的。
考研英语2007text3
考研英语2007text3During the past generation, the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure has been transformed by economic risk and new realities. Now a pink slip, a bad diagnosis, or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months.In just one generation, millions of mothers have gone to work, transforming basic family economics. Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well. Today’s families have budgeted to the limits of their new two-paycheck status. As a result, they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback-a back-up earner (usually Morn) who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick. This “added-worker effect” could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather bad times. But today, a disruption to family fortunes can no longer be made up with extra income from an otherwise-stay-at-home partner.During the same period.families have been asked to absorb much more risk in their retirement income.Steelworkers, airline employees, and now those in the auto industry are joining millions of families who must worry about interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and the harsh reality that they may outlive their retirement money. For much of the past year, President Bush campaigned to move Social Security to a Savings account model，with retirees trading much or all of their guaranteed payments for payments depending on investment returns.For younger families, the picture is not any better.Both the absolute cost of healthcare and the share of it borne by families have risen and newly fashionable health-savings plans are spreading from legislative halls to Wal-Mart workers, with much higher deductibles and a large new dose of investment risk for families’ future healthcare. Even demographics are working against the middle class family, as the odds of having a weak elderly parent—and all the attendant need for physical and financial assistance have jumped eightfold in just one generation.From the middle class family perspective, much of this, understandably, looks far less like an opportunity to exercise more financial responsibility, and a good deal more like a frightening acceleration of the wholesale shift of financial risk onto their already overburdened shoulders. The financial fallout has begun, and the political fallout may not be far behind.31.Today’s double income families are at greater financial risk in that .A. the safety net they used to enjoy has disappeared.B. their chances of being laid off have greatly increased.C. they are more vulnerable to changes in family economics.D. they are deprived of unemployment or disability insurance.32.As a result of President Bush’s reform，retired people may have .A. a higher sense of security.B. less secured payments.C. less chance to invest.D. a guaranteed future.33.According to the author, health savings plans will .A. help reduce the cost of healthcare.B. popularize among the middle class.C. compensate for the reduced pensions.D. increase the families’ investment risk.34.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .A. financial risks tend to outweigh political risks.B. the middle class may face greater political challenges.C. financial problems may bring about political problems.D. financial responsibility is an indicator of political status.35.Which of the following is the best title for this text?A. The Middle Class on the AlertB. The Middle Class on the CliffC. The Middle Class in ConflictD. The Middle Class in Ruins【答案及解析】[文章解析]文章首段主题句是During the past generation，the American middle.class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure has been transformed by economic risk and new realities.在上一代人中，曾经依靠勤奋工作、公平竞争保持家庭经济安全的美国中产阶级家庭由于经济风险和新的现实而发生了变化。
考研英语2007年真题解析
2007年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题Directions：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)By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become independent nations. The roughly 20 million 1 of these nations looked 2 to the future. Born in the crisis of the old regime and Iberian Colonialism, many of the leaders of independence 3 the ideas of representative government, careers 4 to talent, freedom of commerce and trade, the 5 to private property, and a belief in the individual as the basis of society. 6 there was a belief that the new nations should be sovereign and independent states, large enough to be economically viable and integrated by a 7 set of 1aws.On the issue of 8 of religion and the position of the Church, 9 there was less agreement 10 the leadership. Roman Catholicism had been the state religion and the only one 11 by the Spanish crown. 12 most leaders sought to maintain Catholicism 13 the official religion of the new states, some sought to end the 14 of other faiths. The defense of the Church became a rallying 15 for the conservative forces.The ideals of the early leaders of independence were often egalitarian, valuing equality of everything. Bolivar had received aid from Haiti and had 16 in return to abolish slavery in the areas he liberated. By 1854 slavery had been abolished everywhere except Spain’s 17 colonies. Early promises to end Indian tribute and taxes on people of mixed origin c ame much 18 because the new nations still needed the revenue such policies 19 .Egalitarian sentiments were often tempered by fears that the mass of the population was 20 self-rule and democracy. 1．［A］natives ［B］inhabitants［C］peoples ［D］individuals2．［A］confusedly［B］cheerfully ［C］worriedly［D］hopefully3．［A］shared［B］forgot［C］attained［D］rejected4．［A］related［B］close［C］open［D］devoted5．［A］access［B］succession［C］right［D］return6．［A］Presumably［B］Incidentally［C］Obviously ［D］Generally7．［A］unique［B］common［C］particular［D］typical8．［A］freedom［B］origin［C］impact［D］reform9．［A］therefore［B］however［C］indeed［D］moreover10．［A］with［B］about ［C］among［D］by11．［A］allowed［B］preached［C］granted［D］funded12．［A］Since［B］If［C］Unless［D］While13．［A］as［B］for［C］under［D］against14．［A］spread［B］interference［C］exclusion［D］influence15．［A］support［B］cry［C］plea［D］wish16．［A］urged［B］intended［C］expected［D］promised17．［A］controlling［B］former［C］remaining［D］original18．［A］slower［B］faster［C］easier［D］tougher19．［A］created［B］produced［C］contributed［D］preferred20．［A］puzzled by［B］hostile to ［C］pessimistic about［D］unprepared forSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections：Read the following four texts．Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D．Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1．(40 points)T ext 1If you were to examine the birth certificates of every soccer player in 2006’s World Cup tournament．you would most likely fend a noteworthy quirk：elite soccer players are more likely to have been born in the earlier months of the year than in the later months．If you then examined the European national youth teams that feed the World Cup and professional ranks，you would find this strange phenomenon to be even more pronounced．What might account for this strange phenomenon? Here are a few guesses：a)certain astrological signs confer superior soccer skills；b)winter-born babies tend to have higher oxygen capacity, which increases soccer stamina；c) soccer-mad parents are more likely to conceive children in springtime，at the annual peak of soccer mania；d)none of the above．Anders Ericsson，a 58-year-old psychology professor at Florida State University, says he believes strongly in “none of the above．”Ericsson grew up in Sweden，and studied nuclear engineering until he realized he would have more opportunity to conduct his own research if he switched to psychology．His first experiment，nearly 30 years ago，involved memory：training a person to hear and then repeat a random series of numbers．“W ith the first subject，after about 20 hours of training，his digit span had risen from 7 to 20，” Ericsson recalls．“He kept improving，and after about 200 hours of training he had risen to over 80 numbers．”This success，coupled with later research showing that memory itself is not genetically determined，led Ericsson to conclude that the act of memorizing is more of a cognitive exercise than an intuitive one．In other words，whatever inborn differences two people may exhibit in their abilities to memorize，those differences are swamped by how well each person “encodes”the information．And the best way to learn how to encode information meaningfully, Ericsson determined，was a process known as deliberate practice．Deliberate practice entails more than simply repeating a task．Rather, it involves sexing specific goals，obtaining immediate feedback and concentrating as much on technique as on outcome．Ericsson and his colleagues have thus taken to studying expert performers in a wide range of pursuits，including soccer．They gather all the data they can，not just performance statistics and biographical details but also the results of their own laboratory experiments、^rim high achievers．Their work makes a rather startling assertion：the trait we commonly call talent is highly overrated．Or，put another way, expert performers—whether in memory or surgery, ballet or computer programming—are nearly always made，not born．21．The birthday phenomenon found among soccer players is mentioned to____.A. stress the importance of professional training．B. spotlight the soccer superstars in the World Cup．C. introduce the topic of what makes expert performance．D. explain why some soccer teams play better than others．22．The word “mania”(Line 4：Paragraph 2) most probably means____.A. funB. crazeC. hysteriaD. excitement23．According to Ericsson，good memory____.A. depends on meaningful processing of information．B. results from intuitive rather than cognitive exercises．C. is determined by genetic rather than psychological factors．D. requires immediate feedback and a high degree of concentration．24．Ericsson and his colleagues believe that____.A. talent is a dominating factor for professional success．B. biographical data provide the key to excellent performance．C. the role of talent tends to be overlooked．D. high achievers owe their Success mostly to nurture．25．Which of the following proverbs is closest to the message the text tries to convey?A. “Faith will move mountains．”B. “One reaps what one sows．”C. “Practice makes perf ect．”D. “Like father，like son．”T ext 2For the past several years，the Sunday newspaper supplement Parade has featured a column called “Ask Marilyn．”People are invited to query Marilyn VOS Savant．Who at age 10 had tested at a mental level of someone about 23 years old；that gave her an IQ of 228-the highest score ever recorded．IQ tests ask you to complete verbal and visual analogies，to envision paper after it has been folded and cut，and to deduce numerical sequences．among other similar tasks．So it is a bit confusing when V os Savant fields such queries from the average Joe(whose IQ is 100) as，What’s the difference between love and fondness? Or what is the nature of luck and coincidence? It’s not obvious how the capacity to visualize objects and to figure out numerical patterns suits one to answer questions that have eluded some of the best poets and philosophers．Clearly, intelligence encompasses more that a score on a test. Just what does it mean to be smart? How much of intelligence can be specified，and how much can we learn about it from neurology, genetics, computer science and other fields?The defining term of intelligence in humans still seems to be the IQ score，even though IQ tests are not given as often as they used to be．The test comes primarily in two forms：the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales (both come in adult and children’s version)．Generally costing several hundred dollars．they are usually given only by psychologists，although variations of them populate bookstores and the Wide Web．Superhigh scores 1ike V os Savant’s are no longer possible，because scoring is now based on a statistical population distribution among age peers，rather than simply dividing the mental age by the chronological age and multiplying by 100．Other standardized tests，such as the Scholastic Assessment Test (SA T)and the Graduate Record Exam(GRE)，capture the main aspects of IQ tests．Such standardized tests may not assess all the important elements necessary to succeed in school and in life．argues Robert J．Sternberg．In his article “How Intelligent Is Intelligence Testing?”，Sternberg notes that traditional tests best assess analytical and verbal skills but fail to measure creativity and practical knowledge，components also critical to problem solving and life success．Moreover, IQ tests do not necessarily predict so well once populations or situations change．Research has found that IQ predicted leadership skills when the tests were given underlow stress conditions，but under high stress conditions，IQ was negatively correlated with leadership—that is, it predicted the opposite．Anyone who has toiled through SA T will testify that test taking skill also matters，whether it’s knowing when to guess or what questions to skip．26．Which of the following may be required in an intelligence test?A. Answering philosophical questions．B. Folding or cutting paper into different shapes．C. Telling the differences between certain concepts．D. Choosing words or graphs similar to the given ones．27．What can be inferred about intelligence testing from Paragraph 3?A. People no longer use IQ scores as an indicator of intelligence．B. More versions of IQ tests are now available on the Internet．C. The test contents and formats for adults and children may be different．D. Scientists have defined the important elements of human intelligence．28．People nowadays can no longer achieve IQ scores as high as Vos Savant’s because____.A. the scores are obtained through different computational procedures．B. creativity rather than analytical skills is emphasized now．C. V os Savant’s case is an extreme one that will not repeat．D. the defining characteristic of IQ tests has changed．29．We can conclude from the last paragraph that____.A. test scores may not be reliable indicator s of one’s ability．B. IQ scores and SA T results are highly correlated．C. testing involves a lot of guesswork．D. traditional tests are out of date．30．What is the author’s attitude towards IQ tests?A. SupportiveB. SkepticalC. ImpartialD. BiasedT ext 3During the past generation，the American middle．class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure has been transformed by economic risk and new realities．Now a pink slip，a bad diagnosis，or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months．In just one generation，millions of mothers have gone to work，transforming basic family economics．Scholars，policymakers，and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications Of these changes．but few have looked at the side effect：family risk has risen as well．Today’s families have budgeted to the limits of their new two．paycheck status．As a result，they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback-a back．up earner(usually Morn)who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick．This “added worker effect” could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather。
2007年考研英语真题Text3解析
guarantee
payment
investment return
investment
invest
investigate
运动，活动
社会保险，社会保障
储蓄账户模式
账目，叙述，说明
会计人员，会计师
退休人员
贸易，交易
商标，特征
保证金
保证，担保，保证书
支付，付款
投资收益，投资回报
预算，做预算，安排
到最大极限，到最大
双收入的，双职工的
支票，总收入
地位，状况
As a result , they have lost the parachute
they once had in times of financial setback-
a back-up earner（usually Mom）who could go into the workforce
economics
改变，转变
经济学，经济状况
Scholars，policymakers，and critics of all stripes
have debated the social implications of these changes，
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save
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legislative
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2007年考研英语试题答案解析
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2007年考研英语试题答案解析SectionⅠUseofEnglish1.[答案][B][分析]词义辨析题，A.natives本地人；B.inhabitant居民；C.peoples 民族；D.individuals个体。
本文首句指出：到了1830年，原来的西班牙和葡萄牙殖民地变成了独立国家。
本句解释了这些居住在摆脱殖民地地位而独立的国家的人们对于未来的态度。
这里的这里没有限定范围是“本地人”，也没有提及不同的民族，更没有强调个体差异，因此排除其他选项。
2.[答案][D][分析]词汇辨析题。
A.confusedly困惑地；B.cheerfully高兴的；C.wor ried担心的；D.hopefully充满期待地从首句已知这些国家的居民摆脱了西班牙和葡萄牙的殖民统治，虽然文中没有提到独立的过程，但是历史告诉我们，殖民地人们要求独立的愿望是一直存在的，是迫切的，由此可以判断，成立独立国家是殖民地人们的愿望，因此居民们对未来充满了期待，故选择hopefully合适。
3.[答案][A][分析]逻辑关系题。
A.shared共有；B.forgot忘记；C.attained获得；D. rejected拒绝。
本题所在的句子介绍了这些新独立国家的领导人们的治国理念。
首先提到了许多领导人们在治国理念中达成共识的部分，这由本句和下一句的内容及第二段首句中的less agreement得到印证，先指出领导人之间理念上的相同之处，再指出他们之间存在的分歧，shared the ideas符合上下文逻辑关系，故为答案。
4.[答案][C][分析]语义辨析题。
A.related相关的；B.close接近的；C.open开着的；D.devoted投入的。
本句提到的新国家领导人共同的治国理念包括议会制政府等。
由这里的representative government，freedom of commerce and trade可以看出，这些都是先进的民主的治国方略，故此处的careers应为“向人才开放的职业”，这样才能让人们人尽其才，发挥自己的作用。
考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--2007年part3
考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--2007年part3Text 3During the past generation, the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure had been transformed by economic risk and new realties. Now a pink slip, a bad diagnosis, or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months.In just one generation, millions of mothers have gone to work, transforming basic family economics. Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well. Today's families have budgeted to the limits of theirs new two-paycheck status. As a result, they have lost the parachuted they once had in times of financial setback - a back-up earner （usually Mom）who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick. This "added-worker effect" could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather bad times. But today, a disruption to family fortunes can no longer be made up with extra income from an otherwise-stay-at-home partner.During the same period, families have been asked to absorb much more risk in their retirement income. Steelworkers, airline employees, and now those in the auto industry are joining millions of families who must worry about interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and the harsh reality that they may outlive their retirement money. For much of the past year, President Bush campaigned to move Social Security to a saving-account model, with retirees trading much or all of their guaranteed payments for payments depending on investment returns. For younger families the picture isnot any better. Both the absolute cost of healthcare and the share of it borne by families have risen - and newly fashionable health-saving plans are spreading from legislative halls to Wal-Mart workers, with much higher deductibles and a large new dose of investment risk for families' future healthcare. Even demographics are working against the middle class family, as the odds of having a weak elderly parent - and all the attendant need for physical and financial assistance - have jumped eightfold in just one generation.From the middle-class family perspective, much of this, understandably, looks far less like an opportunity to exercise more financial responsibility, and a good deal more like a frightening acceleration of the wholesale shift of financial risk onto their already overburdened shoulders. The financial fallout has begun, and the political fallout may not be far behind.11. Today's double-income families are at greater financial risk in that[A] the safety net they used to enjoy has disappeared.[B] their chances of being laid off have greatly increased.[C] they are more vulnerable to changes in family economics.[D] they are deprived of unemployment or disability insurance.12. As a result of President Bush's reform, retired people may have[A] a higher sense of security. [B] less secured payments.[C] less chance to invest. [D] a guaranteed future.13. According to the author, health-savings plans will[A] help reduce the cost of healthcare. [B] popularize among the middle class.[C] compensate for the reduced pensions. [D] increase the families' investment risk.14. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that[A] financial risks tend to outweigh political risks.[B] the middle class may face greater political challenges.[C] financial problems may bring about political problems.[D] financial responsibility is an indicator of political status.15. Which of the following is the best title for this text?[A] The Middle Class on the Alert [B] The Middle Class on the Cliff[C] The Middle Class in Conflict [D] The Middle Class in RuinsUnit 14（2007）Part3试题解析：11.。
2007年考研英语真题及解析
2007年考研英语真题及解析Section I Use of English【文章综述】本短文源于2001年由朗文出版公司出版的World Civilization: The Global Experiernce, Third Edition(《全球文明史（第三版）》)第31章The Consolidation of Latin America,1830~1920(《拉丁美洲的稳固：1830~1920》)。
此文题材为社会生活类【考频6次】。
文中主要介绍殖民地国家独立后所面临的各种问题。
【试题连线】…………………………【选项分析】……………………………By 1830 the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had become independent nations. The roughly 20 millionto the future. Born in the crisis of the old regime andIberian Colonialism, m any of the leaders ofcommerce and trade, the5 to private property , and a belief in the individual as basis of society. 6 there was a belief that the new nations should be sovereign and independent states, large enough to be economically viable and integrated by a7 set of laws.On the issue of 8 of religion and the position of the church，9 , there was less agreement 10 the leadership. Roman Catholicism had been the state religion and the only one 11 by the Spanish crown，12 most leaders sought to maintain Catholicism 13 the official religion of the new states，some sought to end the14 of other faiths. The defense of the Church became a rallying15 for the conservative forces.The ideals of the early leaders of independence were often egalitarian，valuing equality of everything. Bolivar had received aid from Haiti and had16 in return to abolish slavery in the areas he liberated. By 1854 slavery had been abolished everywhere except Spain's 17 colonies. Early promises to end Indian tribute and taxes on people of mixed origin came much 18 because the new nations still needed the revenue such policies19 . Egalitarian sentiments were often tempered by fears that the mass of the population was 20 self-rule and democracy. 1. [A] natives（本国人，当地人）[B] inhabitants (居民)[C] peoples（民族，种族）[D] individuals（个人，个体）2 [A] confusedly（迷惑地）[B] cheerfully（欢快地，兴高采烈地）[C] worriedly（焦虑地, 担忧地）[D] hopefully（满怀希望地）3. [A] shared（共享）[B] forgot （忘记）[C] attained（获得）[D] rejected（拒绝，抛弃）4. [A] related（与···相关的）[B] close（在附近，接近的）[C] open（对··开放，未决定的）[D] devoted （投入的，忠诚的）5. [A] access（途径，机会）[B] succession（继承）[C] right（···的权利）[D] return (返回到···）6. [A] Presumably（据推测，大概地）[B] Incidentally（顺便提及）[C] Obviously（显然；明显地）[D] Generally （普遍地,广泛地）7. [A] unique（独一无二的,独特的）[B] common(共同的, 普通的) [C] particular（特别的，特殊的）[D] typical（典型的,有代表性的）8. [A] freedom（自由）[B] origin（来源, 起源）[C] impact（影响）[D] reform （改革，改良）9. [A] therefore（因此, 表因果）[B] however（然而, 表转折）[C] indeed（的确, 表强调）[D] moreover （此外, 表递进）10. [A] with（和……一起）[B] about（有关···对于）[C] among (在··之间)[D] by（通过··）11. [A] allowed(许可，允许)[B] preached（布道，宣传）[C] granted（承认, 授予）[D] funded（资助，拨款）. 12. [A] Since（因为，表因果关系；自··以来，表时间关系）[B] If（如果，表假设关系）[C] Unless（除非，表示条件关系）[D] While（然而，表示对比关系）13. [A] as（作为，被看作）[B] for（为了，支持）[C] under（在···之下，受……领导）[D] against（反对···,靠着）14. [A] spread（传播;展开;蔓延）[B] interference（干涉; 阻挠）[C] exclusion（排斥，拒绝）[D] influence（影响; 作用）15. [A] support（支持, 支援）[B] cry（口号，呼吁）[C] plea（请求，恳求，借口，托辞）[D] wish（愿望, 希望）16. [A] urged（敦促，力劝，强烈要求）[B] intended（意欲，打算;计划）[C] expected（期待, 盼望）[D] promised （承诺, 保证）17. [A] controlling（操纵的，控制的）[B] former（以前的）[C] remaining（现存的, 残留的）[D] original （最初的,原始的）18. [A] slower（较慢，更缓地）[B] faster（较快地）[C] easier （较容易）[D] tougher（较难，更粗暴地，更强硬地）19. [A] created（创造，产生）[B] produced（生产，导致[C]contributed（捐赠；促成）[D] preferred（更喜欢，偏爱）20.[A] puzzled by (被……迷惑的，困惑)[B] hostile to（对…敌对，敌意的）[C]pessimistic about（对…悲观的）[D] unprepared for （对··未准备好的）【核心词汇】regime［rei'ʒi:m］n.政体; 政权；生活饮食规律，养生法sovereign［'sɔvrin］a.独立的，有主权的；拥有最高统治权的n.君主，国王，统治者（sove=super超级的+reign统治→最高统治→国王）conservative[ kən'sə:vətiv]adj.保守的，守旧的；n.保守主义者value[vælju:]n.价值，实用性vt.评价，评估，尊重abolish[ə'bɔliʃ]vt废除（法律，习惯等），取消tribute['tribju:t]n贡品，颂词，称赞，表示称赞的礼物revenue['revinju:]n财政收入，税收sentiment['sentimənt]n感情，柔情，看法，感觉temper['tempə]n.脾气，韧度vt.调和,使…..缓和；使……回火【超纲词汇】colonialism[kə'ləunjəlizəm] n.殖民主义viable['vaiəbl]adj.切实可行的the crown[kraun]n.王位，王权egalitarian[i,gæli'tɛəriən]adj.平等主义的【常用词组】in turn作为回报【答案与详解】1.答案→B 考点→名词用法及辨析【考频34次】解题技巧→选项给出的均为名词，且都是“……人”，由此可知此处需要填入表示“人”的名词。
考研英语2007第三篇阅读
考研英语2007第三篇阅读In the pursuit of higher education, the 2007 English exam for postgraduate studies posed a unique set of challenges. The third reading passage, in particular, delved into the complexities of academic research.The passage highlighted the importance ofinterdisciplinary approaches, illustrating how theintegration of different fields can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. It emphasized the need for scholars to step beyond the confines of their own disciplines.Furthermore, the text underscored the role of critical thinking in the research process. It argued that the ability to question and analyze information is essential for scholars to contribute meaningfully to their fields.Another key point made in the passage was thesignificance of collaboration. It pointed out that working with others, regardless of their expertise, can foster innovation and lead to more comprehensive understanding.The passage also addressed the issue of information overload, noting that the vast amount of data available today can be both a blessing and a curse for researchers. It called for the development of effective strategies to manage and synthesize this information.Additionally, the text touched on the ethical considerations in research, reminding scholars of their responsibility to conduct studies with integrity and respect for all involved.Finally, the 2007 reading passage served as a reminder of the evolving nature of academia. It encouraged students to embrace change and adapt to the shifting landscape of knowledge and discovery.。
考研英语2007真题答案
考研英语2007真题答案考研英语2007真题答案考研英语作为研究生入学考试的一部分，一直备受考生们的关注和重视。
2007年的考研英语真题是很多考生备考的重要参考资料之一。
本文将对2007年考研英语真题进行分析，并给出相应的答案。
第一部分：阅读理解阅读理解是考研英语中的重点部分，也是考生们备考过程中最需要花费时间和精力的部分。
2007年考研英语真题中的阅读理解部分包括了三篇文章，分别是《The Role of Women in the 19th Century》、《The Origin of the Species》和《The Industrial Revolution》。
首先，我们来看第一篇文章《The Role of Women in the 19th Century》。
这篇文章主要讲述了19世纪女性在社会中的地位和角色。
根据文章内容，我们可以得出以下答案：1. The author's attitude towards women in the 19th century is most likely to be _______.答案：positive2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for women's limited access to education in the 19th century?答案：lack of interest in education3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?答案：Women were expected to focus on domestic duties and child-rearing.接下来，我们来看第二篇文章《The Origin of the Species》。
2007年全国研究生考试英语真题【3】
2007年全国研究生考试英语真题【3】29. We can conclude from the last paragraph that[A] test scores may not be reliable indicators of one’s ability.[B] IQ scores and SAT results are highly correlated.[C] testing involves a lot of guesswork.[D] traditional test are out of date.30. What is the author’s attitude towards IQ tests?[A] Supportive.[B] Skeptical.[C] Impartial.[D] Biased.Text 3During the past generation, the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure had been transformed by economic risk and new realities. Now a pink slip, a bad diagnosis, or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months.In just one generation, millions of mothers have gone to work, transforming basic family economics. Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well. Today’s families have budgeted to the limits of their new two-paycheck status. As a result, they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback – a back-up earner (usually Mom) who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick. This “added-worker effect” could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance tohelp families weather bad times. But today, a disruption to family fortunes can no longer be made up with extra income from an otherwise-stay-at-home partner.During the same period, families have been asked to absorb much more risk in their retirement income. Steelworkers, airline employees, and now those in the auto industry are joining millions of families who must worry about interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and the harsh reality that they may outlive their retirement money. For much of the past year, President Bush campaigned to move Social Security to a saving-account model, with retirees trading much or all of their guaranteed payments for payments depending on investment returns. For younger families, the picture is not any better. Both the absolute cost of healthcare and the share of it borne by families have risen – and newly fashionable health-savings plans are spreading from legislative halls to Wal-Mart workers, with much higher deductibles and a large new dose of investment risk for families’ future healthcare. Even demographics are working against the middle class family, as the odds of having a weak elderly parent – and all the attendant need for physical and financial assistance – have jumped eightfold in just one generation.From the middle-class family perspective, much of this, understandably, looks far less like an opportunity to exercise more financial responsibility, and a good deal more like a frightening acceleration of the wholesale shift of financial risk onto their already overburdened shoulders. The financial fallout has begun, and the political fallout may not be far behind.31. Today’s double-income families are at greater financial risk in that[A] the safety net they used to enjoy has disappeared.[B] their chances of being laid off have greatly increased.[C] they are more vulnerable to changes in family economics.[D] they are deprived of unemployment or disability insurance.32. As a result of President Bush’s reform, retired people may have[A] a higher sense of security.[B] less secured payments.[C] less chance to invest.[D] a guaranteed future.33. According to the author, health-savings plans will[A] help reduce the cost of healthcare.[B] popularize among the middle class.[C] compensate for the reduced pensions.[D] increase the families’ investment risk.34. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that[A] financial risks tend to outweigh political risks.[B] the middle class may face greater political challenges.[C] financial problems may bring about political problems.[D] financial responsibility is an indicator of political status.35. Which of the following is the best title for this text?[A] The Middle Class on the Alert[B] The Middle Class on the Cliff[C] The Middle Class in Conflict[D] The Middle Class in RuinsText 4It never rains but it pours. Just as bosses and boards have finally sorted out their worst accounting and compliance troubles, and improved their feeble corporation governance, a new problem threatens to earn them – especially in America – the sortof nasty headlines that inevitably lead to heads rolling in the executive suite: data insecurity. Left, until now, to odd, low-level IT staff to put right, and seen as a concern only of data-rich industries such as banking, telecoms and air travel, information protection is now high on the bos s’s agenda in businesses of every variety.Several massive leakages of customer and employee data this year –from organizations as diverse as Time Warner, the American defense contractor Science Applications International Corp and even the University of California, Berkeley – have left managers hurriedly peering into their intricate IT systems and business processes in search of potential vulnerabilities.“Data is becoming an asset which needs to be guarded as much as any other asset,” says Haim Mendelson of Stanford University’s business school. “The ability to guard customer data is the key to market value, which the board is responsible for on behalf of shareholders.” Indeed, just as there is the concept of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), perhaps it is time for GASP, Generally Accepted Security Practices, suggested Eli Noam of New York’s Columbia Business School. “Setting the proper investment level for security, redundancy, and recovery is a management issue, not a technical one,” he says.The mystery is that this should come as a surprise to any boss. Surely it should be obvious to the dimmest executive that trust, that most valuable of economic assets, is easily destroyed and hugely expensive to restore – and that few things are more likely to destroy trust than a company letting sensitive personal data get into the wrong hands.The current state of affairs may have been encouraged –though not justified – by the lack of legal penalty (in America, but not Europe) for data leakage. Until California recently passed a law, American firms did not have to tell anyone, even the victim, when data went astray. That may change fast: lots of proposed data-security legislation is now doing the rounds in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, the theft of information about some 40 million credit-card accounts in America, disclosed on June 17th, overshadowed a hugely important decision a day earlier by America’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that puts corporate America on notice that regulators will act if firms fail to provide adequate data security.36. The statement “It never rains but it pours” is used to introduce[A] the fierce business competition.[B] the feeble boss-board relations.[C] the threat from news reports.[D] the severity of data leakage.37. According to Paragraph 2, some organizations check their systems to find out[A] whether there is any weak point.[B] what sort of data has been stolen.[C] who is responsible for the leakage.[D] how the potential spies can be located.38. In bringing up the concept of GASP the author is making the point that[A] shareholders’ interests should be properly attended to.[B] information protection should be given due attention.[C] businesses should enhance their level of accounting security.[D] the market value of customer data should be emphasized.39. According to Paragraph 4, what puzzles the author is that some bosses fail to[A] see the link between trust and data protection.[B] perceive the sensitivity of personal data.[C] realize the high cost of data restoration.[D] appreciate the economic value of trust.40. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that[A] data leakage is more severe in Europe.[B] FTC’s decision is essential to data security.[C] California takes the lead in security legislation.[D] legal penalty is a major solution to data leakage.Part B。
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2007 Text 3①During the past generation, the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure had been transformed by economic risk and new realties.Now a pink slip, a bad diagnosis, or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months.在过去的十几年里，美国那些曾经可以依靠辛勤劳动和公平条件以维持其收入稳定的中产阶层家庭被经济风险和新现实改变了。
如今，一份解雇通知书、一个不利的诊断结果或者配偶的去世都可能在几个月之内将一个家庭从稳定的中产阶层家庭降格成为一个新贫困家庭。
middle-class adj.中层社会的, 中产阶级的count on v.依靠, 指望spouse n.配偶(指夫或妻)1、During the past generation, the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure has been transformed by economic risk and new realities.【译文】在过去的一代，美国的中产阶级家庭曾经依靠努力工作和平等公正以保持财政安全，但是却被经济风险和新的现实所改变。
【析句】句子的主干结构是the American middle-class family...has been transformed by economic risk and new realities，family后接一个定语从句。
【讲词】generation指一代人，一般为20年。
count on表示"指望，依靠"，例如：You can count on my help.（你可以指望得到我的帮助。
）fair play原是体育用语，意为"公平比赛"，转义指"公正的待遇"或"公平竞赛的条件"。
secure作形容词表示"安全的,可靠的,放心的,无虑的"。
transform意为"转变；转换；变形"，其名词是transformation。
In just one generation, millions of mothers have gone to work, transforming basic family economics. ②Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well. Today’s families have budgeted to the limits of theirs new two-paycheck status. ③As a result, they have lost the parachuted they once had in times of financial setback – a back-up earner (usually Mom) who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick. ④This “added-worker effect” could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather bad times.But today, a disruption to family fortunes can no longer be made up with extra income from an otherwise-stay-at-home partner.在仅仅一代人的时间里，数百万母亲出去工作，改变了基本的家庭经济状况。
学者、决策者以及各类批评人士对这些变化的社会意义争论不休，但是，很少有人关注这些变化的副作用：家庭的风险增加了。
如今的家庭根据其新的双收入限度安排开支。
因此，它们失去了它们在经济萧条时期曾经有过的缓解举措——一个后备挣钱者（通常是妈妈），如果家庭的主要挣钱者失业了或者病倒了，她可以出去工作。
这种“额外工人效应”可以支撑失业保险或残疾保险提供的安全网，以便帮助家庭渡过难关。
但现在，家庭财产的损失再也不可能通过呆在家里的其他伴侣的额外收入弥补了。
debate v. n.争论, 辩论【巧】debate=de（强调）+ bat（打）+e→辩论【联】combat（v.n.战斗，格斗）←com一起+bat。
【例】Debate is the best catalyst of thought.争论是思想最好的催化implication n.牵连, 含意, 暗示【巧】im + plic（fold）+ation→implication（话没有明着说出来）【例】What’s the implication of the statement.这份声明的含义是什么？parachute n.降落伞setback n.挫折, 退步, 逆流unemployment insurance失业保险disability insurance残废保险disruption n.中断, 瓦解, 破坏【记】disrupt v. 使中断,使瓦解, 使陷于混乱, 破坏【例】market disruption市场混乱；environmental disruption 公害, 环境失调；The state was in disruption.国家处于分崩离析之中。
2、Scholars, policymakers, and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes, but few have looked at the side effect: family risk has risen as well.【译文】学者、政策制定者和各行各业的批评者对这些变化的社会意义进行了辩论，但是几乎没有人关注次要的影响：家庭风险也增加了。
【析句】全句是一个转折句，冒号之后的成分是一个完整的句子，作the side effect的同位语。
【讲词】stripe意为"斑纹,条纹"，all stripes意为all walks（各行各业）。
implication表示"牵连，涉及；含意；暗示"，如：his implication in the crime（他涉及这起罪行）。
It is important to consider the wider implications of making such a decision.（很有必要考虑作出这一决定的深远意义。
）implication的动词是implicate。
side effect通常表示药物等的副作用，在句中表示"次要的影响"。
3、As a result,they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback-a back-up earner (usually Mom) who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick.【译文】因此，他们已经失去了经济困难时曾有的保障，即家中主要的挣钱人一旦失业或生病，预备挣钱人（通常是妈妈）可以加入劳动大军。
【析句】as a result作状语，表示某种结果。
a back-up earner (usually Mom)在句中作the parachute 的同位语，后面接一个定语从句。
【讲词】parachute的字面意思是"降落伞"，但在句中表示"保障"。
setback意为"挫折"，financial setback表示财政或经济上的困难。
primary意为"主要的；首要的"，跟major，main等意思相近。
如要表示"次要的"，英文是secondary。
earner在句中指wage earner，即挣钱人。
workforce指"就业大军；劳动力（工人的总数）"。
lay off意为"失业"。
4、This"added-worker effect" could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather bad times.【译文】这种"附加工人效应"可以支持失业保险或残疾保险所提供的保障制度，以帮助家庭渡过困难时期。
【析句】句子的主干是This"added-worker effect" could support the safety net，过去分词offered 引导的结构作定语修饰the safety net。
【讲词】add意为"增加"，added可以表示"附加的"，如：added value（附加值，净增值）。
safety net指社会保障制度。
unemployment insurance指"失业保险"，disability insurance指"残疾保险"。