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1、 2011 考研英语(一)真题试卷考研英语(一)真题试卷Section 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)Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as “a bodily exercise precious to health.” But _1_some claims
2、 to the contrary, laughing probably has little influence on physical fitness Laughter does _2_short-term changes in the function of the heart and its blood vessels, _3_ heart rate and oxygen consumption But because hard laughter is difficult to _4_, a good laugh is unlikely to have _5_ benefits the
3、way, say, walking or jogging does._6_, instead of straining muscles to build them, as exercise does, laughter apparently accomplishes the _7_, studies dating back to the 1930s indicate that laughter_8_ muscles, decreasing muscle tone for up to 45 minutes after the laugh dies down.Such bodily reactio
4、n might conceivably help _9_the effects of psychological stress. Anyway, the act of laughing probably does produce other types of _10_ feedback, that improve an individuals emotional state. _11_one classical theory of emotion, our feelings are partially rooted _12_ physical reactions. It was argued
5、at the end of the 19th century that humans do not cry _13_they are sad but they become sad when the tears begin to flow.Although sadness also _14_ tears, evidence suggests that emotions can flow _15_ muscular responses. In an experiment published in 1988,social psychologist Fritz Strack of the Unive
6、rsity of wrzburg in Germany asked volunteers to _16_ a pen either with their teeth-thereby creating an artificial smile or with their lips, which would produce a(n) _17_ expression. Those forced to exercise their enthusiastically to funny catoons than did those whose months were contracted in a frow
7、n, _19_ that expressions may influence emotions rather than just the other way around _20_ , the physical act of laughter could improve mood.1. A among B except Cdespite D like 2. A reflect Bdemend Cindicate Dproduce 3. A stabilizing B boostingC impairing D determining 4. A transmit Bsustain C evalu
8、ate D observe 5. A measurable Bmanageable Caffordable Drenewable 6. A In turn B In fact C In addition D In brief 7. A opposite Bimpossible Caverage D expected 8. A hardens B weakens C tightens Drelaxes 9. A aggravate B generate C morderate D enhance 10. A physical B mental C subconsciousDintermal 11
9、. A Except for B According toC Due to D As for 12. A with B on C in Dat 13. A unless B until C if D because 14. A exhausts B follows C precedes D supresses 15. A into Bform C towards D beyond 16. A fecth B form C pick D hold 17. A disappointed B excited C joyful D indifferent 18. A adapted B catered
10、 C turned D reacted 19. A suggestingB requiring C mentioning D supposing 20. A Eventually B Consequently C SimilatlyD ConverselySection Reading Comprehension2Part A Directions: Reading the following fours texts. Answer the question below each text by Choosing A,B,C or D. Mark your answer on ANSWER S
11、HEET1.(40points) Text 1The decision of the New York philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk of the classical-music world ever since the sudden announcement of his appointment in 2009. For the most part, the response has been favorable, to say the least “Hooray!
12、 A t last!” wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sober-sided classical-music criticOne of the reason why the appiontment came as such a surprise, however, is that Gilber is commparatively little known Even Tommasini, who had advocated Gilberts appointment in the Times, calls him “an unpretentious musician wit
13、h no air of the formidable conductor about him.”As a description of the next music director of an orchestra that has hitherto been led by musicians like Gustav Mahler and Pierre Boulez, that semms likely to have struck at least some Times readers as faint prwise For my part, I have no idea whether G
14、ilbert is a great conductor or even a good one. To be sure, be performs an impressive variety of interesting composition, but it is not necessary for me to visit Avery Fisher Hall, or anywhere else, to hear interesting orchestral music. All I have to do is to go to my CD shelf, or boot up my compute
15、r amd download still more recorded music form iTumesDevoted concertgoers who reply that recording are no substitute for live performance are missing the point. For the time, attention, and money of the art-loving public, classical instrumentalists must compete not only with opera houses, dance troup
16、es , theeater companies, and museums, but also with the recorsed performances of the great classical musicians of the 20th century. There recording are cheap, available everwhere, and very often much higher in artistic quality than todays choosing. The widespread availabilyty of such recording has t
17、hus brought about a ctisis in the institution of the traditional classical councert One possible reponse is for classical performers to program attravtive new music that is not yet available on recors. Gilberts own interest in new music has been widely noted: Alex Ross , a classical- music critic, h
18、as described him as a man who is capable of turning the Phiharmonic into “a markedly different, more vibrant organization” But what will be the nature of that difference? Merely, expanding the orchestras repertorre will not be enough. If Gilbert and thr Philharmonic are to succeed, they must first c
19、hange the relationship between Americaa olderest orchestra and the new audience it hops to attract. 21.We learn from Para 1 that Gilberts appointment has_ Aincured criticism Braised suspicion Craceived acclaim Daround curiousity 22.Tommasini regards Gilbert as an artist who is _ Ainfluential Bmodest
20、 Crespectable Dtalented 23. The author believes that the devoted concertgoers _ Aignore the expense of live performance Breject most kinds of recorded performance Cexaggerate the variety of live performanc Doverestimate the variety of live performance 24.According to the text, which of the following
21、 is true of recordings? AThey are often interror to live concerts in quality BThey are easily accessible to the genral public CThey help improve the quality of music DThey have only convered masterpieces 25.Regarding Gilberts role in revitalixing the Philharmonic, the authir feels_ Adoubtful Benthus
22、isastic Cconfident Dpuzzled Text 2When Liam McGee departed as president of Bank of America in August,his expanation was surprisingly straight up. Rather than cloaking his exit in the usual vague excuses, he came right out and said he was leaving to presue my goal of running a company, broadcasting h
23、is ambition “was very much my decision,“ McGee says. Within two weeks, he was talking for the first time with the board of Hartford Financial Services Group, which named him CEO and chairman on September 29.MaGee says leaving without a position lined up gave him time to refect on what kind of compan
24、y he wanted to run. It also sent a clear message to the outside world about his aspirations. And McGee isnt alone. In recent weeks the NO.2 executives Avon and American Express quit with the explanation that they were looking for a CEO post. As boards scrutinize succession plans in response business
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