英语考试作文-2004年考研英语作文题目及范文
英语考试作文
2004年考研英语作文题目及范文
2004年考研英语作文真题解说
Directions：
Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should
1) describe the drawing
2) interpret its meaning, and
3) support your view with examples
You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)
2004年考研写作考查了图画作文。
按照题目这篇作文应该包括三点：第一点是描述图画中的内容；第二点是阐述其含义；第三点是用若干例子来支持自己的观点。
本题的写作步骤：
1. 认真审题
考生首先要看懂图片包含的内容，根据题目的要求考虑是否需要给出标题。
本题中并没有要求写标题，考生可以根据自己是否
有把握来选择是否要写标题，一个好的标题可以起到画龙点睛的作用，但如果没有把握就不要写，避免画蛇添足。
通过审题，我们知道主人公是个正跑到终点线上的小男孩，他头上冒着汗，嘴角却带着笑，地上一个箭头写着终点，而另一个却又写着起点。
下面的一行字写着“终点又是新起点”。
2. 理解画面的含义
这是写作最重要的部分。
考生可以根据自己对人类社会、对日常生活的观察或自身的亲身感受来做出不同的解释。
比如考生可以用辩证的观点，说明世上的任何事物都是向前发展的，不断更替的。
就像长跑比赛一样有终点，一旦到达终点，又有一个新的起点。
也可以理解为人类的历史就是这样不断奋勇向前的。
3. 用若干具体事例支持自己的观点
其实这样的实例是很多的。
比如说，人类对某一自然现象的理解取得了突破性进展(如基因的发现解答了生物遗传之谜，同时又标志着动物克隆的一个新起点；我国神州五号飞船胜利返航到达终点，同时也意味着我国太空探索领域的新起点)。
再近一点，经过4年的紧张学习，我们的大学时代即将到达终点；而从另一方面看，无论我们考上研究生还是投身于社会，未来的岁月对我们来说都是一个新的起点等。
4. 列出提纲和主题句，围绕提纲完成全文。
经典范文赏析
Stopping for a New Start
In the picture presented to us, we can see a runner who is dashing to the finishing line, dripping with sweat all over the forehead. Apparently, he is very happy at the final victory of the race after a long running. However, as an arrow marked “End”points to the finishing line, there immediately follows another arrow marked with “Beginning”.
Though this picture only describing a runner who is going to start a new run after reaching the finishing line, yet it demonstrates a universal law that governs the development of mankind. Judging from the title “Finishing Line Leads to Another Starting Point”, we get to know the artist s real intention: he tries to indicate that there is no end on the way of making progress.
This drawing reminds me a lot of phenomena in the world. The most obvious example is the discovery of gene, which is the final solution to the mystery of the life. But on the other hand, it is a staring point that triggers off the study of cloning. Another example is the safe return of Shenzhou V spaceship, which marks the triumphant end of the launch. At the same time, it begins a new era for China s space exploration. A third example concerns something about ourselves. Four years college life is now approaching to the
end and each of us is going to stand at a new starting point, either as a postgraduate or a member of the society. In this sense, we are stopping for a new start. Only when we are well prepared for it, can we meet the challenge in the future and be the winner of the new era.
译文
迎接新起点
从所给的图中，我们可以看到一个运动员正跑向终点，他的头上冒着汗。
显然，跑了这么长终于达到终点他非常高兴。
但是，一个箭头指向终点线的同时，另一个箭头上却写着起点。
尽管这个图片只描述了一个运动员到达终点后又要准备新的起跑的事情，但它却揭示了一个有关人类发展的永恒规律。
从题目“终点又是新起点”中我们不难看出作者的真正目的是要告诉我们在人类进步的路途上永远都没有终点
这幅图使我想起了世界上很多事情。
最明显的就是基因的发现，虽然解答了生物遗传之谜，但也标志着动物克隆的一个新起点。
另我国神州五号飞船胜利返航到达终点也意味着我国太空探索领域的新起点。
最后一个例子和我们的生活息息相关。
经过4年的紧张学习，我们的大学时代即将到达终点；而从另一方面看，无论我们考上研究生还是投身于社会，未来的岁月对我们来说都是一个新的起点。
只有我们做好准备才能迎接未来的挑战，做新时代的胜利者。
黄金句型
In the picture presented to us, we can see...
从所给的图中，我们可以看到……
Though this picture only describes..., yet it demonstrates a universal law that...
尽管这幅图片只描述了……，但它却揭示了一个关于……的普遍规律。
Judging from..., we get to know...
从……的判断，我们知道……
This drawing reminds me...
这幅画使我想起……
Only when... can we ...
我们只有……才能……。
2004年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语(一)试题(完整版)及参考答案
2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section I Listening ComprehensionDirections:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections:For questions 1-5, you will hear a talk about the geography of Belgium. While you listen, fillout the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points)Geography of BelgiumThree main regions coastal plaincentral plateau1Highest altitude of the coastal plain ________m 2Climate near the sea HumidParticularly rainy months of the years April4Average temperatures in July inBrusselslow 13℃high ________℃5Part BDirections:For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with Mr. Saffo from the Institute for the Future. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentencesand questions below. (5 points)What is Saffo according to himself?1672004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题58The Institute for the Future provides services to private companies and ________.The Institute believes that to think systematically about the long-range future is________.To succeed in anything, one should be flexible, curious and________.What does Saffo consider to be essential to the work of a team?67910Part CDirections:You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will havetime to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing [A], [B], [C] or [D]. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will heareach piece once only. (10 points)Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about naming newborns. You now have 15 secondsto read Questions 11-13.11. What do we often do with the things we love?[A] Ask for their names.[B] Name babies after them.[C] Put down their names.[D] Choose names for them.12. The unpleasant meaning of an old family name is often overlooked if ________.[A] the family tree is fairly limited[B] the family tie is strong enough[C] the name is commonly used[D] nobody in the family complains13. Several months after a baby’s birth, its name will ________.[A] show the beauty of its own[B] develop more associations[C] lose the original meaning[D] help form the baby’s personalityQuestions 14-16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.1682004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题5914. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career?[A] 90[B] 108[C] 180[D] 66815. In 1964, Bobby Moore was made ________.[A] England’s footballer of the year[B] a soccer coach in West Germany[C] a medalist for his sportsmanship[D] a number of the Order of the British Empire16. After Moore retired from playing, the first thing he did was ________.[A] editing Sunday Sport[B] working for Capital Radio[C] managing professional soccer teams[D] developing a sports marketing companyQuestions 17-20 are based on the following talk on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.17. Belfast has long been famous for its ________.[A] oil refinery[B] linen textiles[C] food products[D] deepwater port18. Which of the following does Belfast chiefly export?[A] Soap[B] Grain[C] Steel[D] Tobacco19. When was Belfast founded?[A] In 1177[B] In 1315[C] In the 16th century[D] In the 17th century20. What happened in Belfast in the late 18th century?[A] French refugees arrived.[B] The harbor was destroyed.1692004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题60[C] Shipbuilding began to flourish.[D] The city was taken by the English.You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.Section II Use of EnglishDirections: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)Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories 大21 家on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior大22 家they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through 大23 家with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in 大24 家to their failure to rise above theirsocioeconomic status, 大25 家as a rejection of middle-class values.Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families,大26 家the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes 大27家lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative andare 大28 家to criticism.Changes in the social structure may indirectly 大29家juvenile crime rates. For example,changes in the economy that 大30 家to fewer job opportunities for youth and risingunemployment 大31家make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resultingdiscontent may in 大32 家lead more youths into criminal behavior.Families have also 大33 家changes these years. More families consist of one-parenthouseholds or two working parents; 大34 家, children are likely to have less supervision at home 大35家was common in the traditional family 大36家. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other 大37 家causes of offensive actsinclude frustration or failure in school, the increased 大38 家of drugs and alcohol, and1702004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题61the growing 大39 家of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increasethe probability of a child committing a criminal act, 大40 家a direct causal relationshiphas not yet been established.21. [A] acting[B] relying[C] centering[D] commenting22. [A] before[B] unless[C] until[D] because23. [A] interaction[B] assimilation[D] consultation24. [A] return[B] reply[C] reference[D] response25. [A] or[B] but rather[C] but[D] or else26. [A] considering[B] ignoring[C] highlighting[D] discarding27. [A] on[B] in[C] for[D] with28. [A] immune[B] resistant1712004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题62[D] subject29. [A] affect[B] reduce[C] check[D] reflect30. [A] point[B] lead[C] come[D] amount31. [A] in general[B] on average[C] by contrast[D] at length32. [A] case[B] short[C] turn[D] essence33. [A] survived[B] noticed[C] undertaken[D] experienced34. [A] contrarily[B] consequently[C] similarly[D] simultaneously35. [A] than[B] that[C] which[D] as36. [A] system[B] structure[C] concept[D] heritage1722004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题6337. [A] assessable[B] identifiable[C] negligible[D] incredible38. [A] expense[B] restriction[C] allocation[D] availability39. [A] incidence[B] awareness[C] exposure[D] popularity40. [A] provided[B] since[C] although[D] supposingSection III 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)Text 1Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across CareerBuilder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site’s “personal sear ch agent.” It’s an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteriasuch as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted inthe database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property, and Washington, D.C. Threeweeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. “I struck gold,” says Redmon, whoE-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company. With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can betime-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, may work agai nst you: “Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility.” says one expert.For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept—what you think you want to do-- then broaden it. “None of these programs do that,” says another expert. “There’s no career counseling implicit in all of this.” Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kindof tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider1732004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题64it a reminder to check the database again. “I would not rely on agents for finding everythingthat is added to a database that might interest me,” says the author of a job-searching guide. Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. When CareerSite’s age ntsends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs -- those it considers the best matches. There may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them -- and they do. “On theday after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic,” says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for CareerSite.Even those who aren’t hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. Some use themto keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensationto arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at CareerBuilder. “You always keep your eyes open,” he says. W orking with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.41. How did Redmon find his job?[A] By searching openings in a job database.[B] By posting a matching position in a database.[C] By using a special service of a database.[D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.42. Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[A] Lack of counseling.[B] Limited number of visits.[C] Lower efficiency.[D] Fewer successful matches.43. The expression “tip service” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means ________.[A] advisory[B] compensation[C] interaction[D] reminder44. Why does CareerSite’s agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[A] To focus on better job matches.[B] To attract more returning visits.[C] To reserve space for more messages.[D] To increase the rate of success.45. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.1742004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题65Text 2Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. But one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. This, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.It has long been known that a taxi firm called AAAA cars has a big advantage over Zodiaccars when customers thumb through their phone directories. Less well known is the advantage that Adam Abbott has in life over Zoë Zysman. English names are fairly evenly spread betweenthe halves of the alphabet. Yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginningwith letters between A and K.Thus the American president and vice-president have surnames starting with B and Cres pectively; and 26 of George Bush’s predecessors (including his father) had surnames in the first half of the alphabet against just 16 in the second half. Even more striking, six of theseven heads of government of the G7 rich countries are alphabetically advantaged (Berlusconi, Blair, Bush, Chirac, Chrétien and Koizumi). The world’s three top central bankers (Greenspan, Duisenberg and Hayami) are all close to the top of the alphabet, even if one of them reallyuses Japanese characters. As are the world’s five richest men (Gates, Buffett, Allen, Ellisonand Albrecht).Can this merely be coincidence? One theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. At the start of the first yearin infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. So short-sighted Zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. At the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. Yet the result may be worsequalifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence inspeaking publicly.The humiliation continues. At university graduation ceremonies, the ABCs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the Zysmans most people are literally having a ZZZ. Shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.46. What does the author intend to illustrate with AAA A cars and Zodiac cars?[A] A kind of overlooked inequality.[B] A type of conspicuous bias.[C] A type of personal prejudice.[D] A kind of brand discrimination.47. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?[A] In both East and West, names are essential to success.[B] The alphabet is to blame for the failure of Zoë Zysman.[C] Customers often pay a lot of attention to companies’ names.[D] Some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.48. The 4th paragraph suggests that ________.1752004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题66[A] questions are often put to the more intelligent students[B] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape from class[C] teachers should pay attention to all of their students[D] students should be seated according to their eyesight49. What does the author mean by “most people are literally having a ZZZ” (Lines 2-3, Paragraph5)?[A] They are getting impatient.[B] They are noisily dozing off.[C] They are feeling humiliated.[D] They are busy with word puzzles.50. Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] People with surnames beginning with N to Z are often ill-treated.[B] VIPs in the Western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.[C] The campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.[D] Putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.Text 3When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet. Butthe 47-year-old manicurist isn’t cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she’d liketo, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the softening economy. “I’m a good economic indicator,” she says. “I provide a service that people can do without when they’re concerned about saving some dollars.” So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard’s department store near her suburban Cleveland home, instead of Neiman Marcus. “I don’t know if other clients are going to abandon me, too.” she says.Even before Alan Greenspa n’s admission that America’s red-hot economy is cooling, lotsof working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year’s pace. But don’t sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy’s long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.Consumers say they’re not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, “there’s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fedby Wall Street bonuses,” says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. “Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get twoor three,” says John Tealdi, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn’t mind a little fewer bubbles inthe job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary 1762004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题67ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too. Getting a table at Manhattan’s hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.51. By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet” (Lines 1-2, Paragraph 1), the authormeans ________.[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation52. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A] Optimistic.[B] Confused.[C] Carefree.[D] Panicked.53. When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range” (Lines 3-4, Paragraph 3) the authoris talking about ________.[A] gold market[B] real estate[C] stock exchange[D] venture investment54. Why can many people see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?[A] They would benefit in certain ways.[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.55. To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A] A new boom, on the horizon.[B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.[C] Caution all right, panic not.[D] The more ventures, the more chances.Text 4Americans today don’t place a very high value on intellect. Our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars. Even our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education -- not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. Symptoms of pervasive anti-intellectualism in our schools aren’t difficult to find.“Schools have always been in a society where practical is more important than intellectual,” says education writer Diane Ravitch. “Schools could be a counterbalance.”1772004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题68Ravitch’s latest book, Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms, traces the roots ofanti-intellectualism in our schools, concluding they are anything but a counterbalance to the American distaste for intellectual pursuits.But they could and should be. Encouraging kids to reject the life of the mind leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and control. Without the ability to think critically, to defend their ideas and understand the ideas of others, they cannot fully participate in our democracy. Continuing along this path, says writer Earl Shorris, “We will become a second-rate country. We will have a less civil society.”“Intell ect is resented as a form of power or privilege,” writes historian and professorRichard Hofstadter in Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, a Pulitzer-Prize winning book on the roots of anti-intellectualism in US politics, religion, and education. From the beginningof our history, says Hofstadter, our democratic and populist urges have driven us to reject anything that smells of elitism. Practicality, common sense, and native intelligence have been considered more noble qualities than anything you could learn from a book.Ralph Waldo Emerson and other Transcendentalist philosophers thought schooling and rigorousbook learning put unnatural restraints on children: “We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for 10 or 15 years and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.” Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn exemplified American anti-intellectualism. Its hero avoids being civilized -- going to school and learning to read -- so he can preserve his innate goodness.Intellect, according to Hofstadter, is different from native intelligence, a quality we reluctantly admire. Intellect is the critical, creative, and contemplative side of the mind. Intelligence seeks to grasp, manipulate, re-order, and adjust, while intellect examines, ponders, wonders, theorizes, criticizes and imagines.School remains a place where intellect is mistrusted. Hofstadter says our country’s educational system is in the grips of people who “joyfully and militantly proclaim their hostility to intellect and their eagerness to identify with children who show the least intellectual promise.”56. What do American parents expect their children to acquire in school?[A] The habit of thinking independently.[B] Profound knowledge of the world.[C] Practical abilities for future career.[D] The confidence in intellectual pursuits.57. We can learn from the text that Americans have a history of ________.[A] undervaluing intellect[B] favoring intellectualism[C] supporting school reform[D] suppressing native intelligence58. The views of Ravitch and Emerson on schooling are ________.[A] identical[B] similar[C] complementary1782004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题69[D] opposite59. Emerson, according to the text, is probably ________.[A] a pioneer of education reform[B] an opponent of intellectualism[C] a scholar in favor of intellect[D] an advocate of regular schooling60. What does the author think of intellect?[A] It is second to intelligence.[B] It evolves from common sense.[C] It is to be pursued.[D] It underlies power.Part BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (10 points)The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. 61) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought,which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be.Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very differentfrom their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of thetwentieth century. 62) We are obliged to them because some of these languages have since vanished,as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from “exotic” language, were not always so grateful. 63) The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages.Sapir’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. 64)Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea thatthe structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language,the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. 65) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism.61. ________1792004 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题7062. ________63. ________64. ________65. ________Section IV Writing66. Directions:Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the drawing,2) interpret its meaning, and3) support your view with examples.You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points) 1802004 年考研英语真题答案712004 年考研英语真题答案Section I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Part A (5 points)1. highlands2. 203. mild4. November5. 22Part B (5 points)6. A (technology) forecaster;7. government agencies;8. (A) meaningful (exercise);9. open to change;10. Trust and cooperation.Part C (10 points)11. [D] 12. [B] 13. [C] 14. [D] 15. [A]16. [C] 17. [B] 18. [A] 19. [A] 20. [C]Section II: Use of English (10 points)21. [C] 22. [D] 23. [A] 24. [D] 25. [A]26. [B] 27. [C] 28. [D] 29. [A] 30. [B]31. [A] 32. [C] 33. [D] 34. [B] 35. [A]36. [B] 37. [B] 38. [D] 39. [A] 40. [C]Section III: Reading Comprehension (50 points)Part A (40 points)41. [C] 42. [A] 43. [D] 44. [B] 45. [C]46. [A] 47. [D] 48. [C] 49. [B] 50. [D]51. [D] 52. [A] 53. [B] 54. [A] 55. [C]56. [C] 57. [A] 58. [D] 59. [B] 60. [C]Part B (10 points)61. 希腊人认为, 语言结构与思维过程之间存在着某种联系。
2004年考研英语一真题讲解
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2004年考研英语一真题讲解
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• 第一段：描述图画(a boy is dashing to the finish line) • 第二段：阐述图画意图 • 1，生活就像上图中的比赛，是一个没有终点的旅程，我们应该 不断努力，绝不停止前进的脚步(life, like the running race described in the drawing, is a journey with no end, during which we should make constant efforts and never stop progressing.) • 2, 只有不断进取，个人才能不断赢得成功，获得成就感，同时也 能够为社会做出更大的贡献。（only by making progress constantly can we achieve one sucess after another, thus gaining a sense of achievement and making a greater contribution to society) • 3, 只有国家不断发展，才能解决所面临的种种困难，使人们过上 更好的生活（only through continuous development can our nation solve the problems facing us, and thus people can live better lives)
2004-2013年考研英语大作文范文
历年考研英语作文真题(2004-2013)(描述图片) As is vividly described in the picture, a group of graduates is facing various choices at the crossroads, such as: hunting for jobs, pursuing further study, going abroad and starting a business . The picture intends to convey to us this message: As adults, college students have to make decisions about their future life.(主题句) A graduate need to have an accurate self-assessment / self-evaluation in order to make the right decision for his future life. For those who are eager to become economically independent and to put into practice what they have learned in college, taking a job or doing pioneering work will be both satisfying and rewarding. Getting established as a bread-winner after graduation is their main desire. By contrast, those who want to take advantage of the favorable conditions in college will try to enroll in graduate programs. For them, a Master‘s degree or even a Doctoral degree represents a much more ambitious goal than a bachelor’s degree. In the same way, their lifetime success and interest lies more in academic achievements than in making money.(提出建议) In conclusion, in order to choose the right way, a college graduate must be both realistic and self-aware. Moreover, once having made a decision, he should work hard and persevere whenever he come to anything difficult in order to achieve his goal.(描述图片)As is revealed in the picture above, a bottle rolled across the table, dropping onto the floor, and the water inside gushed out. Tow men react in absolutely different ways the the same event. One is saying with a smile that “luckily there is still some water left”, whereas the other says in desperation that “Everything screwed up!”(分析图片) The scene in the picture indicates that with the same obstacles or difficulties, attitude may completely differ among different people, namely, being optimistic or pessimistic. In the face of challenges, instead of taking them as something bad, an optimistic person may choose to be positive and brave or regard them as precious chance to develop his talent or improve his capability. On the contrary, a pessimistic person may be distressed and come to complain. As a result, those who are optimistic will finally achieve success by treating everything from the positive perspective, while pessimists eill be defeated by difficulties for magnifying them subjectively.(表明观点) I’m strongly convinced that only when we are equipped with optimism andfull of self-confidence canwe make greater progress and achieve more success.(描述图片) As is vividly depicted in the drawing above,sitting on the boat and enjoying their sightseeing, a couple of youngsters are throwing rubbish into the sea, with manydead fishes floating on the surface. What is conveyed in thepicture is both realistic and thought-provoking.(分析原因)The implied meaning of the given picture can be explained in terms of environmental protection and public manners.On the one hand, along with the development of the economy and society, people tend to attach great importance to personal and economic interests, ignoring ecological balance. As a consequence, the environment has been polluted so seriously that environmental protection should be put on the agenda immediately. On the other hand, the inappropriate public manners such as littering and spitting are also one of the major factors causing environmental problems. If we let it go as it is, the nature will take revenge on human beings sooner or later.(解决问题)To serve as responsible individuals of the society, we must promote the sense of environmental protection.For one thing, laws and regulations should be issued to change the practice of sacrificing long-term environmental health for short-term rapid economic development. For another, some educational campaign should be launched among the public, especially the young, to raise the awareness of public morality. (展望未来) Only in these ways can we achieve sustainable development and live in a harmonious society.作文地带导读：有话说，一个人总要走陌生的路，看陌生的风景，听陌生的歌，然后在某个不经意的瞬间，你会发现，原本费尽心机想要忘记的事情真的就这么忘记了.0、2010年考研真题-火锅From 's Directions:Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1) describe the drawing briefly,2) explain its intended meaning, and then3) give your comments。
2004英语2小作文范文
2004英语2小作文范文英文回答：As a responsible global citizen, it is imperative to engage in initiatives that foster global solidarity and cooperation. By bridging cultural and geographic divides, we can create a more inclusive and interconnected world.One effective approach is to participate in cultural exchange programs. These programs provide opportunities for individuals to immerse themselves in different cultures, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation. Through shared experiences, such as language learning, culinary adventures, and artistic collaborations, participants can dismantle stereotypes and build lasting connections.Another avenue for global solidarity is to support organizations that promote social and economic justice worldwide. These organizations work tirelessly to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmentaldegradation. By providing financial support or volunteering our time, we can empower these organizations to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.Education is also a powerful tool for fostering global solidarity. By promoting cross-cultural learning and dialogue in classrooms and educational institutions, we can prepare future generations to be informed and empathetic citizens of the world. Through exchange programs, study abroad opportunities, and collaborative projects, students can develop a global perspective and foster a sense of global responsibility.中文回答：作为一个负责任的地球公民，参与那些促进全球团结与合作的行动至关重要。
2004英语翻译考研真题
2004英语翻译考研真题2004年的英语翻译考研真题是一道典型的翻译题目。
这道题目要求考生翻译一篇英文短文，并在翻译中保持准确、流畅和整洁。
下面我将按照作文的格式来书写这篇翻译文章，以满足题目的要求。
翻译原文：The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy. Many countries have implemented lockdown measures to control the spread of the virus, resulting in disruptions to businesses and supply chains. However, this crisis has also presented new opportunities for growth and innovation.翻译稿：随着COVID-19疫情的全球肆虐，对全球经济造成了重大影响。
许多国家实施了封锁措施以控制病毒的传播，导致企业和供应链遭到了破坏。
然而，这场危机也为增长和创新带来了新的机遇。
The pandemic has forced businesses to adapt to the new normal. Many companies have shifted to remote work arrangements and embraced digital transformation. This has led to increased efficiency and cost savings for businesses. The adoption of remote work has also allowed for a better work-life balance for employees, reducing commuting time and increasing flexibility.疫情迫使企业适应新的常态。
2004年考研英语试题及答案
2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section II Use of EnglishDirections: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)Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories 21on the individual suggest that childrenengage in criminal behavior 22they were not sufficiently penalized forprevious misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through 23 with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in 24to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status, 25as a rejection of middle-class values.Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, 26the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes 27lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are 28to criticism.Changes in the social structure may indirectly 29juvenile crime rates.For example, changes in the economy that 30to fewer job opportunities foryouth and rising unemployment 31make gainful employment increasinglydifficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in 32lead more youths into criminal behavior.Families have also 33changes these years. More families consist ofone-parent households or two working parents; 34, children are likely to haveless supervision at home 35was common in the traditional family 36. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other 37causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased 38of drugs and alcohol, and the growing 39of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, 40 a direct causal relationship has not yet been established.21.[A] acting [B] relying [C] centering [D] commenting22.[A] before [B] unless [C] until [D] because23.[A] interaction [B] assimilation [C] cooperation [D] consultation24.[A] return [B] reply [C] reference [D] response25.[A] or [B] but rather [C] but [D] or else26.[A] considering[B] ignoring [C] highlighting [D] discarding27.[A] on [B] in [C] for [D] with28.[A] immune [B] resistant [C] sensitive [D] subject29.[A] affect [B] reduce [C] check [D] reflect30.[A] point [B] lead [C] come [D] amount31.[A] in general [B] on average [C] by contrast [D] at length32.[A] case [B] short [C] turn [D] essence33.[A] survived [B] noticed [C] undertaken [D] experienced34.[A] contrarily [B] consequently [C] similarly [D] simultaneously35.[A] than [B] that [C] which [D] as36.[A] system [B] structure [C] concept [D] heritage37.[A] assessable [B] identifiable [C] negligible [D] incredible38.[A] expense [B] restriction [C] allocation [D] availability39.[A] incidence [B] awareness [C] exposure [D] popularity40.[A] provided [B] since [C] although [D] supposingSection III 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)Text 1Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across CareerBuilder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site’s “personal search agent.” It’s an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property, and Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. “I struck gold,” says Redmon, who E-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company.With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can be time-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, may work against you: “Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility.” says one expert.For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept—what you think you want to do -- then broaden it. “None of these programs do that,” says another expert. “There’s no career counseling implicit in all of this.” Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again. “I would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me,” says the author of a job-searching guide.Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. When CareerSite’s agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs -- those it considers the best matches. There maybe more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them --and they do. “On the day after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic,” says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for CareerSite.Even those who aren’t hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at CareerBuilder. “You always keep your eyes open,” he says. Working with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.41.How did Redmon find his job?[A] By searching openings in a job database.[B] By posting a matching position in a database.[C] By using a special service of a database.[D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.42.Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?[A] Lack of counseling.[B] Limited number of visits.[C] Lower efficiency.[D] Fewer successful matches.43.The expression “tip service” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means________.[A] advisory[B] compensation[C] interaction[D] reminder44.Why does CareerSite’s agent offer each job hunter only three job options?[A] To focus on better job matches.[B] To attract more returning visits.[C] To reserve space for more messages.[D] To increase the rate of success.45.Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.Text 2Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. But one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. This, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.It has long been known that a taxi firm called AAAA cars has a big advantage over Zodiac cars when customers thumb through their phone directories. Less well known is the advantage that Adam Abbott has in life over Zoë Zysman. English names are fairly evenly spread between the halves of the alphabet. Yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginning with letters between A and K.Thus the American president and vice-president have surnames starting with B and C respectively; and 26 of George Bush’s predecessors (including his father) had surnames in the first half of the alphabet against just 16 in the second half. Even more striking, six of the seven heads of government of the G7 rich countries are alphabetically advantaged (Berlusconi, Blair, Bush, Chirac, Chrétien and Koizumi). The world’s three top central bankers (Greenspan, Duisenberg and Hayami) are all close to the top of the alphabet, even if one of them really uses Japanese characters. As are the world’s five richest men (Gates, Buffett, Allen, Ellison and Albrecht).Can this merely be coincidence? One theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. At the start of the first year in infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. So short-sighted Zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. At the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. Yet the result may be worse qualifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence in speaking publicly.The humiliation continues. At university graduation ceremonies, the ABCs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the Zysmans most people are literally having a ZZZ. Shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.46.What does the author intend to illustrate with AAA A cars and Zodiac cars?[A] A kind of overlooked inequality.[B] A type of conspicuous bias.[C] A type of personal prejudice.[D] A kind of brand discrimination.47.What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?[A] In both East and West, names are essential to success.[B] The alphabet is to blame for the failure of Zoë Zysman.[C] Customers often pay a lot of attention to companies’ names.[D] Some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.48.The 4th paragraph suggests that ________.[A] questions are often put to the more intelligent students[B] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape from class[C] teachers should pay attention to all of their students[D] students should be seated according to their eyesight49.What does the author mean by “most people are literally having a ZZZ” (Lines2-3, Paragraph 5)?[A] They are getting impatient.[B] They are noisily dozing off.[C] They are feeling humiliated.[D] They are busy with word puzzles.50.Which of the following is true according to the text?[A] People with surnames beginning with N to Z are often ill-treated.[B] VIPs in the Western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.[C] The campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.[D] Putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.Text 3When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn’t cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she’d like to, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the softening economy. “I’m a good economic indicator,” she says. “I provide a service that people can do without when they’re concerned about saving some dollars.” So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard’s department store near her suburban Cleveland home, instead of Neiman Marcus. “I don’t know if other clients are going to abandon me, too.” she says.Even before Alan Greenspan’s admission that America’s red-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year’s pace. But don’t sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only mildly concerned, notpanicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy’s long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.Consumers say they’re not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, “there’s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses,” says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. “Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three,” says John Tealdi, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn’t mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too. Getting a table at Manhattan’s hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.51.By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet” (Lines 1-2, Paragraph 1), theauthor means ________.[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation52.How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A] Optimistic.[B] Confused.[C] Carefree.[D] Panicked.53.When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range” (Lines 3-4, Paragraph 3)the author is talking about ________.[A] gold market[B] real estate[C] stock exchange[D] venture investment54.Why can many people see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?[A] They would benefit in certain ways.[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.55.To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A] A new boom, on the horizon.[B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.[C] Caution all right, panic not.[D] The more ventures, the more chances.Text 4Americans today don’t place a very high value on intellect. Our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars. Even our schools are where we send our children to get a practical education -- not to pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. Symptoms of pervasive anti-intellectualism in our schools aren’t difficult to find.“Schools have always been in a society where practical is more important than intellectual,” says education writer Diane Ravitch. “Schools could be a counterbalance.” Ravitch’s latest book, Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms, traces the roots of anti-intellectualism in our schools, concluding they are anything but a counterbalance to the American distaste for intellectual pursuits.But they could and should be. Encouraging kids to reject the life of the mind leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and control. Without the ability to think critically, to defend their ideas and understand the ideas of others, they cannot fully participate in our democracy. Continuing along this path, says writer Earl Shorris, “We will become a second-rate country. We will have a less civil society.”“Intellect is resented as a form of power or privilege,” writes historian and professor Richard Hofstadter in Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, a Pulitzer-Prize winning book on the roots of anti-intellectualism in US politics, religion, and education. From the beginning of our history, says Hofstadter, our democratic and populist urges have driven us to reject anything that smells of elitism. Practicality, common sense, and native intelligence have been considered more noble qualities than anything you could learn from a book.Ralph Waldo Emerson and other Transcendentalist philosophers thought schooling and rigorous book learning put unnatural restraints on children: “We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for 10 or 15 years and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.” Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn exemplified American anti-intellectualism. Its hero avoids being civilized --going to school and learning to read -- so he can preserve his innate goodness.Intellect, according to Hofstadter, is different from native intelligence, a quality we reluctantly admire. Intellect is the critical, creative, and contemplative side of themind. Intelligence seeks to grasp, manipulate, re-order, and adjust, while intellect examines, ponders, wonders, theorizes, criticizes and imagines.School remains a place where intellect is mistrusted. Hofstadter says our country’s educational system is in the grips of people who “joyfully and militantly proclaim their hostility to intellect and their eagerness to identify with children who show the least intellectual promise.”56.What do American parents expect their children to acquire in school?[A] The habit of thinking independently.[B] Profound knowledge of the world.[C] Practical abilities for future career.[D] The confidence in intellectual pursuits.57.We can learn from the text that Americans have a history of ________.[A] undervaluing intellect[B] favoring intellectualism[C] supporting school reform[D] suppressing native intelligence58.The views of Ravitch and Emerson on schooling are ________.[A] identical[B] similar[C] complementary[D] opposite59.Emerson, according to the text, is probably ________.[A] a pioneer of education reform[B] an opponent of intellectualism[C] a scholar in favor of intellect[D] an advocate of regular schooling60.What does the author think of intellect?[A] It is second to intelligence.[B] It evolves from common sense.[C] It is to be pursued.[D] It underlies power.Part BDirections:Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (10 points)The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. 61) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be.Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very different from their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of the twentieth century. 62) We are obliged to them because some of these languages have since vanished, as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from “exotic” language, were not always so grateful. 63) The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages.Sapir’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. 64) Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea that the structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language, the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. 65) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism.61.________62.________63.________64.________65.________Section IV Writing66.Directions:Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the drawing,2) interpret its meaning, and3) support your view with examples.You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)2004年考研英语真题答案Section I: Listening Comprehension (20 points)Part A (5 points)Part B (5 points)6. A (technology) forecaster;ernment agencies;8.(A) meaningful (exercise);9.open to change;10.Trust and cooperation.Part C (10 points)Section II: Use of English (10 points)Section III: Reading Comprehension (50 points)Part A (40 points)Part B (10 points)61.希腊人认为, 语言结构与思维过程之间存在着某种联系。
2004年考研英语第一篇
2004年考研英语第一篇In the journey of life, perseverance is often the key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success. This was never more evident than in my own experience, as I prepared for the challenging exam known as the Postgraduate Entrance Exam (PGEE) in 2004. It was a time of intense preparation, filled with both excitement and trepidation, as I embarked on this momentous journey towards my academic goals.The PGEE, with its rigorous testing of knowledge and skills, required months of meticulous planning and relentless dedication. My days were filled with rigorous study sessions, constant revision, and frequent mock tests. The nights were no less demanding, as I reviewed my notes and prepared for the next day's challenges.Amidst this intense preparation, I encountered numerous challenges. There were moments of doubt and frustration, when the pressure seemed unbearable. However, it was during these trying times that the power of perseverance truly shone. I reminded myself that every struggle and sacrifice was worth it for the dream of achieving a place at my desired university.The support of my family and friends was also crucial in my journey. They were my constant source of encouragement, reminding me that no matter the outcome, the process of striving for my goals was already a valuable experience. This reminder kept me going, even when the going got tough.As the exam day drew nearer, my anxiety grew. However, I channelized this anxiety into positive energy, using it as motivation to prepare even harder. I reminded myselfthat the hard work and dedication I had put in would pay off, and that I was ready to face the challenge head-on.On the day of the exam, I was nervous but determined. I walked into the examination hall with confidence, knowing that I had done my best and was ready to showcase my knowledge and skills. The exam was challenging, but I approached it with a calm and focused mindset, drawing strength from my perseverance and preparation.In the end, the results were worth the effort. I was ecstatic to receive the news that I had been successful in my application to my desired university. This success was not just a matter of grades or scores; it was a testamentto the power of perseverance and the resilience of the human spirit.Looking back on my journey, I realize that the challenges and sacrifices were all part of the learning process. They taught me valuable lessons about resilience, determination, and the importance of staying true to my goals. These lessons are applicable not just in academic pursuits but in all aspects of life.In conclusion, perseverance is the engine that drives us towards our dreams. It is the invisible force that propels us forward, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. My experience preparing for the PGEE in 2004 taught me this valuable lesson, and I carry it with me as I continue to climb the mountains of life, ever ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.**坚持的力量：登顶之旅的启示**在人生的旅途中，坚持往往是克服障碍和实现成功的关键。
2004年考研英语一 text2原文
2004年考研英语一text2原文摘要：1.2000 年2 月5 日CCTV1 节目表的概述2.节目表的具体内容3.当天的特别节目4.对当天节目表的评价正文：2000 年2 月5 日CCTV1 节目表的概述：在2000 年2 月5 日这一天，CCTV1 为我们带来了丰富多彩的电视节目。
作为我国最具影响力的国家电视台，CCTV1 一直以来都以传播正能量、提供优质节目为己任，这一天的节目也不例外。
从早间新闻到晚间电视剧，全天候的节目安排都体现了CCTV1 的用心。
节目表的具体内容：当天的节目表从早晨开始，首先是《新闻联播》，这是全国观众最关注的新闻节目之一。
紧接着是《朝闻天下》，为观众带来全球最新的资讯。
上午的节目还包括了一些科教类节目，如《人与自然》、《百家讲坛》等，旨在传播科学知识，提高观众的文化素养。
中午时段，CCTV1 播放了一些法制类节目，如《今日说法》、《法治在线》等，旨在提高观众的法律意识。
此外，还有《生活》等生活服务类节目，为观众提供实用的生活信息。
下午时段的节目以文艺和娱乐为主，包括了《艺术人生》、《星光大道》等热门节目。
这些节目旨在丰富观众的业余生活，提高观众的文化品味。
晚间时段，CCTV1 播放了黄金档电视剧，这是很多观众最期待的时刻。
当天播出的电视剧是《大明宫词》，这是一部极具历史韵味的古装剧，吸引了很多观众的关注。
当天的特别节目：除了常规节目之外，当天还有一场特别的晚会——春节联欢晚会。
这是一场汇集了全国各地文艺精英的晚会，展示了我国丰富多彩的民间艺术。
每年的春节联欢晚会都是CCTV1 的重头戏，吸引了亿万观众的关注。
对当天节目表的评价：总的来说，2000 年2 月5 日CCTV1 的节目表内容丰富、形式多样。
既有新闻类节目，也有科教、法制、生活服务类节目，还有文艺和娱乐节目。
这样的节目安排充分满足了不同观众的需求，体现了CCTV1 作为国家电视台的责任和担当。
2004年考研英语一
2004年考研英语一In today's fast-paced society, the importance of time management cannot be emphasized enough. With so many commitments and responsibilities competing for our attention, it is crucial to find effective ways to manage our time wisely. In this article, we will discuss the significance of time management and explore strategies to help us make the most of our precious time.First and foremost, time management allows us to prioritize our tasks and allocate our time accordingly. By setting clear goals and objectives, we can determine which activities are most important and focus our efforts on them. For instance, if we have a deadline for a project at work, we need to prioritize it over less urgent tasks, such as checking social media or watching television. By doing so, we can ensure that we meet our deadlines and achieve our desired outcomes.Moreover, effective time management enables us to minimize procrastination and increase productivity. Procrastination is the thief of time, and it often leads to unnecessary stress and anxiety. By implementing time management techniques, such as creating a schedule or using a productivity app, we can overcome the tendency to procrastinate and make the most of our productive hours. By breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks and setting deadlines for each, we can avoid the last-minute rush and complete our work efficiently.Furthermore, time management helps us maintain a healthy work-life balance. In today's hyperconnected world, it is easy to become consumedby work and neglect other aspects of our lives. However, by managing our time effectively, we can ensure that we have time for both work and personal activities. For example, by setting aside specific times for work and leisure, we can avoid burnout and enjoy a fulfilling personal life. In this way, time management enables us to lead a more holistic and satisfying life.In order to improve our time management skills, there are several strategies we can employ. Firstly, it is important to identify our priorities and set clear goals. By aligning our tasks with our overarching objectives, we can ensure that our time is spent onactivities that truly matter. Secondly, it is crucial to create a schedule or a to-do list. This provides a visual representation of our tasks and enables us to allocate time for each activity. Additionally,it is helpful to eliminate or delegate tasks that are not essential, freeing up more time for important activities.Furthermore, it is important to minimize distractions and stay focused. In today's digital age, it is easy to get sidetracked by notifications and social media. By turning off notifications and creating a dedicated work environment, we can increase our concentration and accomplish more in less time. Additionally, it is beneficial to take regular breaks and recharge our minds. By incorporating short breaksinto our schedule, we can maintain our energy levels and prevent burnout.In conclusion, time management is a crucial skill that allows us to make the most of our limited time. By prioritizing our tasks, minimizing procrastination, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we can achieve our goals and lead a fulfilling life. By implementing strategiessuch as goal-setting, scheduling, and minimizing distractions, we can improve our time management skills and become more efficient and productive. Remember, time is a precious resource that cannot be regained, so it is essential to use it wisely.。