考研英语一试题及参考答案打印版.docx

1、考研英语一试题及参考答案打印版2011年考研英语一试题及参考答案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 viewed laughter as “a bolidy eercise preicious to heath.”But 1 some claims to the co

2、ntrary ,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 consummption ,But because hard laughter is difficult to 4 ,a good laugh is unlikely to have 5 benefits the ,say,walking o

3、t jogging does 6 ,instead of straining muscles to bulid 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 reaction might conceivably help

4、 9 the effects of psychological stress.Anyway, the act og laughing probably does 11 one classical theory of emtion, our feelings are partially rooted 12 physical reactions. It was argued at the end of 19th centry that humens do not cry 13 they are sad but they become sad when the tears begins to flo

5、wAlthiugh sadness also 14 tears ,evidence suggests that emotions can flow 15 muscular responses. In an experimemt published in 1988, social psychologist Fritz Strack of the University of wiirzburg in Germany asked volunteers to 16 a pen eigher with their teeth-thereby creating an artificial smile-or

6、 with their lips, which would produce a(n) 17 expression. Those forced to exercise thrie enthusiastically to funny catoons than did those whose months were contracted in a frown, 19 that expression may influence emotions rather than just the other way around 20 ,the physical act of laughter could im

7、prove mood1. A among B except Cdespite D like 2. A reflect Bdemend Cindicate Dproduce 3. A stabilizing B boosting C impairing D determining 4. A transmit Bsustain C evaluate D observe 5. A measurable Bmanageable Caffordable Drenewable 6. A In turn B In fact C In addition D In brief 7. A opposite Bim

8、possible 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 subcinscious Dintermal11. A Except for B According to C 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 foll

9、ows 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 C turned D reacted 19. A suggesting B requiring C mentioning D supposing 20. A Eventually B Consequently C Similatly D Conversel

10、ySection Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Reading the following fours texts. Answer the question below each text by Choosing A,B,C or D. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET1.(40points)Text 1The decision of the New York philharmonic to hire Alan Gilbert as its next music director has been the talk

11、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! A t last!” wrote Anthony Tommasini, a sober-sided classical-music criticOne of the reason why the appiontment came as such a surpr

12、ise, however, is that Gilber is commparatively little known Even Tommasini, who had advocated Gilberts appointment in the Times, calls him “an unpretentious musician with no air of the formidable conductor about him.”As a description of the next music director of an orchestra that has hitherto been

13、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 Gilbert is a great conductor or even a good one. To be sure, be performs an impressive variety of interesting composition, but it is

14、 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 computer amd download still more recorded music form iTumesDevoted concertgoers who reply that recording are no substitute for live perfor

15、mance 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 troupes , theeater companies, and museums, but also with the recorsed performances of the great classical musicians of the 20th century.

16、 There recording are cheap, available everwhere, and very often much higher in artistic quality than todays choosing. The widespread availabilyty of such recording has thus brought about a ctisis in the institution of the traditional classical councert One possible reponse is for classical performer

17、s 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, has described him as a man who is capable of turning the Phiharmonic into “a markedly different, more vibrant organization” But what

18、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 change the relationship between Americaa olderest orchestra and the new audience it hops to attract.21.We learn from Para 1 that Gilb

19、erts appointment has Aincured criticismBraised suspicionCraceived acclaimDaround curiousity22.Tommasini regards Gilbert as an artist who is AinfluentialBmodestCrespectableDtalented23. The auther believes that the devoted concertgoers Aingore the expense of live performance Breject most kinds of reco

20、rded performanceCexaggerate the variety of live performancDoverestimate the variety of live performance24.According to the text, which of the following is true of recordings?AThey are often interror to live concerts in quality BThey are easily accessible to the genral publicCThey help improve the qu

21、ality of musicDThey have only convered masterpieces25.Regarding Gilberts role in revitalixing the Philharmonic, the authir feelsAdoubtfulBenthusisasticCconfidentDpuzzledText 2When Liam McGee departed as president of Bank of America in August,his expanation was surprisingly straight up. Rather than c

22、loaking 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 his 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, whi

23、ch 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 company 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 A

24、merican Express quit with the explanation that they were looking for a CEO post. As boards scrutinize succession plans in response business environment also has senior managers cautious of letting vague pronouncements cloud their reputations.As the first signs of recovery begin to take hold, deputy

25、chiefs may be more willing to make the jump without a net. In the third quarter, CEo turnover was down 23% from a year ago as nervous boards stuck with the leaders they had, according to Liberum Research. As the economy picks up, opportunities will abound for aspiring leaders.The decision to quit a

26、senior position to look for a better one is unconventional. For years executives and headhunters have adhered to the rule that the most attractive CEO candidates are the ones who must be poached. Says Krn Ferry senior partner Dennis Carey, I cant think of a single search Ive done where a board has n

27、ot instructed me to look at sitting CEOs first.Those who jumped without a job havent always landed in top positions quickly. Ellen Marram quit as chief of Tropicana a decade age, saying she wanted to be a CEO. It was a year before she became head of a tiny Internet-based commoditied exchange. Robert

28、 Willumstad left CItigroup in 2005 with ambitions to be a CEO. He finally took that post at a major financial institurion three years later. Many recruiters say the old disgrace is fading for top performers. The financial crisis has made it more acceptable to be between jobs or to leave a bad on. Th

29、e traditional rule was its safer to stay where you are, bu thats been fundamentally inverted, says one headhunter. The people whove been hurt the worst are those whove stayed too long26. When McGee announced his departure, his manner can best be described as being( )A. Arrogant B. frank C. self-cent

30、ered D. impulsive 27. According to Paragraph 2, senior executives quitting may be spurred by ( )A. their expectation of better financial status B. their need to reflect on their private life C. their strained relations with the boardsD. their pursuit of new career goals28. The word poached (Line3, P

31、aragraph 4) most probably means ( )A. approved of B. attended to C.hunted for D. guarded against29. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ( )A. top performers used to cling to their postsB. loyalty of top performers is getting out-datedC. top performers care more about reputationsD. its safer to stick to the traditional rules.30. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. CEOs: where to GO?B. CEOs: All the Way Up?C. Top managers Jump without a NetD. The Only way out for Top PerformersText 3The rough guide to marketing success used to be that y