sokaoti.com
2016年考研英语（二）真题（解析卷）
According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?
A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down.
B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science.
C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future.
D. People will work more actively to put science under control.
Cleaners and farmers do ______scientists do.
A. the same work as
B. less important work than
C. more work than
D. as important work as
47．答案为D 此题为推断题。从第三段中句子We can live without education，but we die if we have no food．和If no one cleaned our streets...we would have terrible diseases in our towns．我们可以推断出清洁工、农民和教授的工作同等重要。
Do you think it is _________ to expect people to work more than 60 hours a week?
A adequate
B reasonable
C attractive
D comfortable
More and more people in modern societies get()due to the huge work pressure.
A、excited
B、happy
C、depression
D、high
A、women-scientists
B、women-scientist
C、woman-scientists
D、woman-scientist
12016 年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语（二）试题年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语（二）试题Section 1 Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D onANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)Happy people work differently. Theyre more productive, more creative, and willing to take greater risks. Andnew research suggests that happiness might influence_1_firms work, too.Companies located in places with happier people invest more, according to a recent research paper._2_,firms in happy places spend more on R&D (research and development). Thats because happiness is linked to thekind of longer-term thinking_3_for making investments for the future.The researchers wanted to know if the_4_and inclination for risk-taking that come with happinesswould_5_the way companies invested. So they compared U.S. cities average happiness_6_by Gallup pollingwith the investment activity of publicly traded firms in those areas._7_enough, firms investment and R&D intensity were correlated with the happiness of the area in whichthey were_8_.But is it really happiness thats linked to investment, or could something else about happiercities_9_why firms there spend more on R&D? To find out, the researchers controlled for various_10_thatmight make firms more likely to invest like size, industry, and sales and for indicators that a place was_11_tolive in, like growth in wages or population. The link between happiness and investment generally_12_even afteraccounting for these things.The correlation between happiness and investment was particularly strong for younger firms, which theauthors_13_to “less codified decision making process” and the possible presence of “younger andless_14_managers who are more likely to be influenced by sentiment.” The relationship was_15_stronger inplaces where happiness was spread more_16_.Firms seem to invest more in places where most people arerelatively happy, rather than in places with happiness inequality._17_ this doesnt prove that happiness causes firms to invest more or to take a longer-term view, the authorsbelieve it at least_18_at that possibility. Its not hard to imagine that local culture and sentiment wouldhelp_19_how executives think about the future. “It surely seems plausible that happy people would be moreforward-thinking and creative and_20_R&D more than the average,” said one researcher.1. A whyB whereC howD when2. A In returnB In particularC In contrastD In conclusion3. A sufficientB famousC perfectD necessary4. A individualismB modernismC optimismD realism5. A echoB missC spoilD change6. A imaginedB measuredC inventedD assumed全国硕士研究生入学考试英语（二）真题第 1 页，共 27 页27. A SureB OddC UnfortunateD Often8. A advertisedB dividedC overtaxedD headquartered9. A explainB overstateC summarizeD emphasize10. A stagesB factorsC levelsD methods11. A desirableB sociableC reputableD reliable12. A resumedB heldCemergedD broke13. A attributeB assignC transferDcompare14. A seriousB civilizedC ambitiousDexperienced15. A thusB insteadC alsoD never16. A rapidlyB regularlyC directlyD equally17. A AfterB UntilC WhileD Since18. A arrivesB jumpsC hintsD strikes19.A shapeB rediscoverC simplifyD share20. A pray forB lean towardsC give awayD send outSection Reading ComprehensionPartADirections：Read the following four texts. Answer the questions after each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark youranswers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1Its true that high-school coding classes arent essential for learning computer science in college. Studentswithout experience can catch up after a few introductory courses, said Tom Cortina, the assistant dean at CarnegieMellons School of Computer Science.However, Cortina said, early exposure is beneficial. When younger kids learn computer science, they learnthat its not just a confusing, endless string of letters and numbers but a tool to build apps, or create artwork, ortest hypotheses. Its not as hard for them to transform their thought processes as it is for older students. Breakingdown problems into bite-sized chunks and using code to solve them becomes normal. Giving more children thistraining could increase the number of people interested in the field and help fill the jobs gap, Cortina said.Students also benefit from learning something about coding before they get to college, where introductorycomputer-science classes are packed to the brim, which can drive the less-experienced or-determined studentsaway.The Flatiron School, where people pay to learn programming, started as one of the、 many coding bootcampsthats become popular for adults looking for a career change. The high-schoolers get the same curriculum, but “we全国硕士研究生入学考试英语（二）真题第 2 页，共 27 页3try to gear lessons toward things theyre interested in,” said Victoria Friedman, an instructor. For instance, one ofthe apps the students are developing suggests movies based on your mood.The students in the Flatiron class probably wont drop out of high school and build the next Facebook.Programming languages have a quick turnover, s
阅读下面的句子，根据文章内容进行判断，正确写“T”错误写“F”。
Better Life for All
In today’s society, working people can seldom find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules. They often work overtime because of too much work waiting in queue, which ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problems. However, more people are now aware that relaxation and stress-relief are necessary for life. One’s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard. Indeed, finding time to relax makes people work more efficiently.
Many people plan trips to spend their free time travelling with their loved ones. This may have been a luxury in the past, but it has become more common in recent years. Travelling at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable.
Going jogging and going to the gym have also become more popular, as they are rather convenient ways to exercise and stay fit. Exercising helps relax your body and has been shown, to relieve mental stress as well. This demand for recreation and leisure service has also stimulated the economy, as new businesses are created to meet these needs.
In sum, working hard is important, but having a good quality of life can actually facilitate your success at work. Knowing when and how to relax should be a part of well -balanced lifestyle. Take a walk outdoors, visit the gym, or go jogging. You will find that your time was not wasted, even if it was not spent working in your office.
( ) 21. In today’s society, working people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules.
( ) 22. In the past few people might afford travelling.
( ) 23.the demand for recreation and leisure service has made the economy develop.
( ) 24. Exercising can only help relax your body instead of staying fit.
( ) 25. People should take a balance between work and relaxation.
参考答案：21、F 22、T 23、T 24、F 25、T
A Speech-- Better Lives for All
In today' s society, working people can seldom find time to relax in their busy schedules.They often work over time because of too much work waiting in queue, which ends up causing a lot of physical and mental problems.Fortunately, more and more people are now aware that relaxation and stress-relief are necessary for life.One' s health should never be sacrificed for a need to work hard.Indeed, finding time to relax makes people work more efficiently
Many people plan trips to spend their free time traveling with their loved ones.This may have been a luxury in the past, but it has become more common in recent years.Travel ing at home and abroad has now become convenient and affordable
Going jogging and going to the gym after work have also become more popular, as they are rather convenient ways to exereise and stay fit.Exercising he lps relax your body and has been shown to relieve mental stress as well.This demand for recreation and lei sure service has al so st imulated the economy.as new businesses are created to meet these needs
in sum, working hard is important, hut having a good qunlity of life can actually facilitate your success at work, Knowing when and how to relax should be a part of well-balanced lifestyles.Take a walk outdoors, visit the gym, or go jogging You will find that your time was not wasted, even if it was not spent working in your office.(判断正误)
26.In today' s society, working people can often find time to relax themselves in their busy schedules.()
27.Few people are now aware that relaxation and stress-relief are necessary for life.()
28.Traveling has become more common in recent years.()
29.Exercising can only help relax your body.()
30.People should keep a balance between work and relaxation.()
Many people think that when they become rich and successful, happiness will naturally follow. Let me tell you that nothing is further from the truth. The world is full of very rich people who are as miserable as if they were living in hell. We have read stories about movie stars who committed suicide or died from drugs. Quite clearly, money is not the only answer to all problems. Wealth obtained through dishonest means does not bring happiness. Lottery winnings do not bring happiness. Gambling winnings do not bring happiness. To my mind, the secret to happiness lies in your successful work, in your contribution towards others’ happiness and in your wealth you have earned through your own honest effort. If you obtain wealth through luck or dishonest means, you will know that it is ill-earned money. If you get your money by taking advantage of others or by hurting others, you will not be happy with it. You will think you are a base person. Long-term happiness is based on honesty, productive work, contribution, and self-esteem. Happiness is not an end; it is a process. It is a continuous process of honest, productive work which makes a real contribution to others and makes you feel you are a useful, worthy person. As Dr. Wayne wrote, “There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” There is no use saying “Someday when I achieve these goals, when I get a car, build a house and own my own business, then I will be really happy.” Life just does not work that way. If you wait for certain things to happen and depend on external circumstances of life to make you happy, you will always feel unfulfilled. There will always be something missing.
1.What does “nothing is further from the truth” mean?
A、 Something. is completely untrue.
B、 Something is completely true.
C、 We can find out the truth.
D、 We cannot find out the truth.
2.What are the secrets to happiness in the author’s mind?
A、 successful work
B、 contribution to other’happiness
C、 honest effort
D、 all of the above.
3.Which of the following is not dishonest means for wealth?
A、 lottery winning
B、 gambling winnings
C、 hard work
D、 taking advantage of others
4.What does the sentence “There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.” mean according to the passage?
A、 Happiness is not an end; it is a process.
B、 People do not know how to get happiness.
C、 It is hard to get happiness.
D、 Happiness is what you feel.
5.What is the meaning of the word “unfulfilled”?
A、 uncontrolable
B、 impolite
C、 dissatisfied
D、 abnormal
Historians of women’s labor focused on factory work as a mote promising area of research than service-sector work because factory work______．
A．involved the payment of higher wages
B．required skill in：detailed tasks
C．was assumed to be less characterized by sex segregation
D．was more readily accepted by women than by men
根据文章第一段第二句，研究妇女劳动的历史学家关注工厂劳动，认为是更有用的领域，而不关注服务行业，是因为factory work“seemed so different from traditional，unpaid‘women’S work’in the home，and because the underlying economic forces of industrialism were presumed to be gender—blind and hence emancipatory in effect”。而A、B和D项文章并未提及。
A proverb from ancient China was widely spread in the West: "If you want to be happy for a few hours, go to get drunk; if you want the happiness to last three years, get married; if you want lifetime happiness, take up gardening." The reason for the last is this: Gardening is not only useful, but it helps you to identify yourself with nature, and thus brings you new joy each day besides improving your health.
A research of a US university that I′ve read gives a definition of happiness as what makes a person feel comfortably pleased. To put it simply, happiness is an active state of mind where one thinks one′ s life is meaningful, satisfactory and comfortable. This should be something lasting rather than transitory.
Lots of people regard it the happiest to be at leisure. But according to a study, it is not a person with plenty of leisure but one at work that feels happy, especially those busy with work having little time for leisure. Happiness does not mean gains one is after but a desire to harvest what one is seeking for. People often do not treasure what they already have but desire what they cannot get. That is somewhat like a man with fond dreams of numerous lovers while unwilling to settle down with the woman beside him.
Happiness is a game balancing between two ends--what one has and what one wishes for, i.e. one′s dream and the possibility to realize it. The study comes to this conclusion: A happy man is one who aims high but never forgets his actual situation; one who meets challenges that develop his ability and potentiality; one who′s proud of his achievements and the recognition given to him. He has self-respect and self-confidence; treasures his own identity and loves freedom. He is sociable and enjoys wide range communication with others; he′s helpful and ready to accept assistance. He knows he is able to bear sufferings and failures; he is sensible enough to get fun from daily work. He is a man capable of love and passion.
The research of the US university found that most people feel happy when they_____________.
B.work as gardeners
C.are at leisure
D.have great leisure