考研英语二阅读理解答题技巧

考研英语二阅读理解答题技巧

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下面带着大家一起来整理下考研英语（二）阅读的答题技巧。

技巧1：与众不同者往往是答案。

真题2014年Text 1：

These two academics use an array of behavioral research to show that the most rewarding ways to spend money can be counterintuitive. Fantasies of great wealth often involve visions of fancy cars and extravagant homes. Yet satisfaction with these material purchases wears off fairly quickly. What was once exciting and new becomes old-hat；regret creeps in. It is far better to spend money on experiences, say Ms Dunn and Mr Norton, like interesting trips, unique meals or even going to the cinema. These purchases often become more valuable with time—as stories or memories—particularly if they involve feeling more connected to others.

21. According to Dunn and Norton, which of the following is the most rewarding purchase?

A. A big house.

B. A special tour.

C. A stylish car.

D. A rich meal.

真题2008年Text 1：

Last weekend Kyle MacDonald in Montreal threw a party to celebrate the fact that he got his new home in exchange for a red paper clip. Starting a year ago, MacDonald bartered the clip for increasingly valuable stuff, including a camp stove and free rent in a Phoenix flat. Having announced his aim (the house) in advance, MacDonald likely got a boost from techies eager to see the Internet pass this daring test of its networking power. “My whole motto(座右铭)was ‘Start small, think big, and have fun’, ”says MacDonald, 26, “I really kept my effort on the creative side rather than the business side. ”

41. The word “techies”(Line 4, Para 1) probably refers to those who are ＿＿＿.

A. afraid of technology

B. skilled in technology

C. ignorant of technology

D. incompetent in technology

真题2008年Text 2：

Some are skeptical .Steve Malanga of the conservative Manhattan Institute notes that Newark has deep social problems: over 60% of children are in homes without fathers. The school system, taken over by the state in 1995, is a mess. But there is also some cause for hope. Since Mr. Booker was elected, there has been a rise in investment and re-zoning for development. Only around 7% of nearby Newark airport workers used to come from Newark; now, a year, the figure is 30%.Mr Booker has launched a New York-style war on crime. So far this year, crime has fallen 11% and shootings are down 30 %( through the murder rate looks likely to match last year’s high).

49. Mayor Booker’s effort against crime seem to be ______

A. idealistic

B. impractical

C. effective

D. fruitless

技巧2：对比的选项中有一个为答案。

真题2007年Text 4：

Why is learning less important than a higher grade-point average(GPA)? When we’re threatened or sick, we make conditional promises. “If you let me pass math I will ….”“Lord, if you get me over this before the big homecoming game I’ll….”Once the situation is behind us, so