【考研类试卷】考研英语二（完形填空）-试卷71及答案解析.doc

1、考研英语二（完形填空）-试卷 71 及答案解析(总分：120.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Use of English(总题数：3，分数：120.00)1.Section I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D.（分数：40.00）_As if they needed any more excuse, new research suggests men need their sleep

2、if they“re to live a long life. Women, on the other hand, can live long lives【C1】_poor sleep habits as long as they eat a diverse diet that includes vitamin B6 and plenty of vegetables. Vitamin B6 can be found in food such as meat, bananas and nuts.【C2】_other things, it allows the body to use and【C3

3、】_energy from protein and carbohydrates. The findings come from a study led by Professor Mark Wahlqvist from Monash University which looked at how diet【C4】_sleep quality and mortality among elderly men and women. Professor Wahlqvist said sleep played a more【C5】_role in men“s mortality than women“s.

4、“Poor sleep has been associated with increased disease rate and mortality. We found that for both【C6】_poor sleep was strongly【C7】_poor appetite and poor perceived health.“ But the researchers also found a【C8】_relationship between a diverse diet and sleep,【C9】_in women. “For women, good sleep only en

5、sures a survival advantage【C10】_they had a diverse diet,“ said Professor Walhqvist. The study found women were almost twice as likely as men to sleep【C11】_Women who were poor sleepers had a lower intake of vitamin B6 from food than those whose sleep was【C12】_“fair“ or “good“. Fair sleepers had lower

6、 iron intakes than good sleepers. Both men and women could improve their【C13】_by eating a more【C14】_diet, the research said “Sufficient dietary diversity in men could【C15】_the adverse effect on mortality of poor sleep【C16】_women need to make sure they are eating foods high in vitamin B6,“ said Profe

7、ssor Walhqvist. Participants in the study who did not sleep well were also less able to chew, had poor appetites, and did less physical activity. “These characteristics could lead to lower overall dietary quality and food and nutrition intake, especially for vegetables, protein-rich foods, and vitam

8、in B6. They may also result in the【C17】_of death. Intervention【C18】_on education on healthy dietary【C19】_in elderly people could improve sleep duration and【C20】_more stable levels of health.“（分数：40.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.withoutB.despiteC.forD.by(2).【C2】（分数：2.00）A.BetweenB.WithinC.DuringD.Among(3).【C

9、3】（分数：2.00）A.storeB.renewC.saveD.sustain(4).【C4】（分数：2.00）A.involved inB.contributed toC.resulted fromD.consisted of(5).【C5】（分数：2.00）A.activeB.leadingC.importantD.dual(6).【C6】（分数：2.00）A.reasonsB.casesC.diseasesD.genders(7).【C7】（分数：2.00）A.correlated withB.confronted withC.concerned aboutD.motivated by

10、(8).【C8】（分数：2.00）A.stableB.uncertainC.significantD.fragile(9).【C9】（分数：2.00）A.singlyB.particularlyC.absolutelyD.partly(10).【C10】（分数：2.00）A.whetherB.thoughC.ifD.because(11).【C11】（分数：2.00）A.badlyB.lateC.wellD.soundly(12).【C12】（分数：2.00）A.diagnosedB.expectedC.estimatedD.rated(13).【C13】（分数：2.00）A.efficien

11、cyB.outlookC.dietD.performance(14).【C14】（分数：2.00）A.variedB.moderateC.differentD.wholesome(15).【C15】（分数：2.00）A.exertB.retainC.offsetD.magnify(16).【C16】（分数：2.00）A.asB.whileC.soD.although(17).【C17】（分数：2.00）A.causeB.fearC.riskD.fact(18).【C18】（分数：2.00）A.relyingB.callingC.agreeingD.focusing(19).【C19】（分数：2

12、.00）A.requirementsB.guidelinesC.restrictionsD.practices(20).【C20】（分数：2.00）A.highlightB.provideC.undermineD.confinePeople used to think that learning two languages created confusion in the mind. Far【C1】_it was thought, to get one right than bother with two. An even more extreme and【C2】_view was that

13、learning two languages caused a kind of mental illness or dual personality. Some studies did seem to【C3】_the idea that learning two languages could be problematic; early researchers noted that bilingual people tended to have smaller vocabularies and slower access to words. But these myths and【C4】_di

14、sadvantages have now been overshadowed by a【C5】_of new research showing the【C6】_psychological benefits of learning another language. And these extend way【C7】_being able to order a cup of coffee abroad or ask directions to your hotel. First, Language centers in the brain actually grow as a result of

15、successful language learning. The better you learn, the more those【C8】_areas of the brain grow. Second, bilingualism【C9】_Alzheimer“s disease in susceptible people by as much as five years. Seems unbelievable,【C10】_the studies are continuing to support this result. Third, being bilingual can lead to【

16、C11】_listening skills, since the brain has to work harder to recognize different types of sounds in two or more languages. Fourth, you may become more language 【C12】_. Infants in bilingual households can distinguish languages they“ve never even【C13】_before. Just being 【C14】_the different sounds in,

17、for example, Spanish and Catalan, helps them tell the difference between English and French. Fifth, it can【C15】_your memory. Babies brought up in a bilingual environment have stronger working memories than those brought up【C16】_only one language. Sixth, bilingual people can【C17】_from one task to ano

18、ther more quickly. Seventh, bilinguals have stronger control over their【C18】_and are better able to limit distractions. Furthermore, it can help develop new ways of seeing and improve your first language etc. These are all quite apart from the benefits of【C19】_yourself in another culture, and of see

19、ing your own culture from the【C20】_of another. You may well get something like “ a second soul“ from learning another language.（分数：40.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.worseB.betterC.beyondD.away(2).【C2】（分数：2.00）A.absurdB.abruptC.prevailingD.pessimistic(3).【C3】（分数：2.00）A.apply toB.argue againstC.stir upD.back u

20、p(4).【C4】（分数：2.00）A.minorB.delicateC.severeD.major(5).【C5】（分数：2.00）A.rollB.waveC.stackD.sheet(6).【C6】（分数：2.00）A.additionalB.intricateC.incredibleD.potential(7).【C7】（分数：2.00）A.outsideB.besideC.beyondD.from(8).【C8】（分数：2.00）A.fatalB.vitalC.commonD.subtle(9).【C9】（分数：2.00）A.extendsB.combatsC.curesD.delay

21、s(10).【C10】（分数：2.00）A.butB.ifC.whenD.since(11).【C11】（分数：2.00）A.concentratedB.improvedC.mendedD.focused(12).【C12】（分数：2.00）A.eccentricB.sensibleC.addictiveD.sensitive(13).【C13】（分数：2.00）A.heardB.seenC.writtenD.taught(14).【C14】（分数：2.00）A.focused onB.interested inC.exposed toD.confined to(15).【C15】（分数：2.

22、00）A.boostB.refreshC.formD.delete(16).【C16】（分数：2.00）A.forB.withC.intoD.from(17).【C17】（分数：2.00）A.modifyB.switchC.divertD.range(18).【C18】（分数：2.00）A.feelingB.activityC.attentionD.mind(19).【C19】（分数：2.00）A.pressingB.interpretingC.dippingD.immersing(20).【C20】（分数：2.00）A.beginningB.heightC.genreD.perspectiv

23、e考研英语二（完形填空）-试卷 71 答案解析(总分：120.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Use of English(总题数：3，分数：120.00)1.Section I Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D.（分数：40.00）_解析：As if they needed any more excuse, new research suggests men need their sle

24、ep if they“re to live a long life. Women, on the other hand, can live long lives【C1】_poor sleep habits as long as they eat a diverse diet that includes vitamin B6 and plenty of vegetables. Vitamin B6 can be found in food such as meat, bananas and nuts.【C2】_other things, it allows the body to use and

25、【C3】_energy from protein and carbohydrates. The findings come from a study led by Professor Mark Wahlqvist from Monash University which looked at how diet【C4】_sleep quality and mortality among elderly men and women. Professor Wahlqvist said sleep played a more【C5】_role in men“s mortality than women“

26、s. “Poor sleep has been associated with increased disease rate and mortality. We found that for both【C6】_poor sleep was strongly【C7】_poor appetite and poor perceived health.“ But the researchers also found a【C8】_relationship between a diverse diet and sleep,【C9】_in women. “For women, good sleep only

27、 ensures a survival advantage【C10】_they had a diverse diet,“ said Professor Walhqvist. The study found women were almost twice as likely as men to sleep【C11】_Women who were poor sleepers had a lower intake of vitamin B6 from food than those whose sleep was【C12】_“fair“ or “good“. Fair sleepers had lo

28、wer iron intakes than good sleepers. Both men and women could improve their【C13】_by eating a more【C14】_diet, the research said “Sufficient dietary diversity in men could【C15】_the adverse effect on mortality of poor sleep【C16】_women need to make sure they are eating foods high in vitamin B6,“ said Pr

29、ofessor Walhqvist. Participants in the study who did not sleep well were also less able to chew, had poor appetites, and did less physical activity. “These characteristics could lead to lower overall dietary quality and food and nutrition intake, especially for vegetables, protein-rich foods, and vi

30、tamin B6. They may also result in the【C17】_of death. Intervention【C18】_on education on healthy dietary【C19】_in elderly people could improve sleep duration and【C20】_more stable levels of health.“（分数：40.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.withoutB.despite C.forD.by解析：解析：上句提到男性要想长寿，就得有充足的睡眠，而本句提到女性长寿的条件是饮食多样化，吃含有维生素

31、 B6 的食物和大量蔬菜。由此可以推断即便睡眠不好，女性仍能长寿，存在让步关系，选 B 项despite“尽管，不管”。(2).【C2】（分数：2.00）A.BetweenB.WithinC.DuringD.Among 解析：解析：上半句说到维生素 B6 的来源，空格后则说维生素 B6 能让身体从蛋白质和碳水化合物中吸收。among other things 为固定搭配，意为“除此之外”，符合语义逻辑，故选 D 项 Among。(3).【C3】（分数：2.00）A.store B.renewC.saveD.sustain解析：解析：空格词和前面的 use 构成并列关系，说明蛋白质和碳水化合物和

32、能量的关系。A 项 store 意为“储存”，说明蛋白质和碳水化合物能在体内产生营养素并储存在体内，语义符合。(4).【C4】（分数：2.00）A.involved inB.contributed to C.resulted fromD.consisted of解析：解析：上文提到女性吃含维生素 B6 的食物和大量蔬菜就会长寿，可见饮食和寿命有关，推断该项研究关注饮食对寿命的影响。B 项 contributed to“促成，作用于”语义符合。(5).【C5】（分数：2.00）A.activeB.leadingC.important D.dual解析：解析：文章第一句提到男性要想长寿，就得有充足

33、的睡眠，可见睡眠的重要性，因此空格处应能体现出睡眠的重要性。C 项 important“重要的”语义符合。(6).【C6】（分数：2.00）A.reasonsB.casesC.diseasesD.genders 解析：解析：从前文得知研究关注的人群是中老年男性和女性，因此此处讨论的应该是两者的情况。D 项genders 意为“性别”，与前面提到的 men 和 women 呼应。(7).【C7】（分数：2.00）A.correlated with B.confronted withC.concerned aboutD.motivated by解析：解析：上句提到睡眠质量差一直以来都与增高的发病率

34、和死亡率有关(associated with increaseddisease rate and mortality)，说明睡眠与健康密切相关。本句语义与之对应，因此空格词语义应和 associated with 相近，故选 A 项 correlated with“和相关”。(8).【C8】（分数：2.00）A.stableB.uncertainC.significant D.fragile解析：解析：下文提到睡眠不好的女性从食物中摄取的维生素 B6 比较低，说明睡眠质量与饮食有很大的联系。C 项 significant 意为“重要的”，符合此处的语境。(9).【C9】（分数：2.00）A.s

35、inglyB.particularly C.absolutelyD.partly解析：解析：在本段中，本句之后的所有句子都是讨论女性，如 For womenThe study foundwomen以及 Women who可见此处特别讨论女性的情况。B 项 particularly 意为“尤其，格外”，符合语义逻辑。(10).【C10】（分数：2.00）A.whetherB.thoughC.if D.because解析：解析：文章开头提到女性长寿的条件是饮食多样化，而本句提到对于女性而言良好的睡眠只是保障生存优势而已(survival advantage)，说明对于女性来说，良好的睡眠作用在饮食

36、多样化的条件下并不凸显。C 项 if 表示条件，符合语义逻辑。(11).【C11】（分数：2.00）A.badly B.lateC.wellD.soundly解析：解析：下旬讨论的是睡眠不好的女性(Women who were poor sleepers)，可见是回指本句所提到的女性，她们应睡眠不佳。A 项 badly“差地，恶劣地”符合语义。(12).【C12】（分数：2.00）A.diagnosedB.expectedC.estimatedD.rated 解析：解析：由句中的 lowerthan可知本句对比两种人的维生素 B6 摄入情况。前一种人是 women who were poor

37、sleepers，因此第二种人应该是与之相反情况的人群，即后一句中的 Fair sleepers 和good sleepers。rated as 有“被评为”之意，能描述第二种人的情况，符合语义逻辑，故选 D 项rated。(13).【C13】（分数：2.00）A.efficiencyB.outlook C.dietD.performance解析：解析：从 improve(改善)推断，空格处所填单词应与本文讨论的主题(寿命)有关。B 项outlook“前景”。一个人的寿命长短可以说是一个人的前景，符合语境。(14).【C14】（分数：2.00）A.varied B.moderateC.diff

38、erentD.wholesome解析：解析：从 improve 推断，后面修饰 diet 的形容词应含有褒义，并与上一段提到的 diversediet(多样化的饮食)及下一句提到的 Sufficient dietary diversity(饮食充分多样)呼应。A 项 varied，意为“各式各样的，多样化的”，语义符合。(15).【C15】（分数：2.00）A.exertB.retainC.offset D.magnify解析：解析：本句提到的 Sufficient dietary diversity(饮食充分多样)是好的饮食习惯，因此对adverse effect(不利影响)应有一定的抑制作

39、用。C 项 offset“抵消”符合。(16).【C16】（分数：2.00）A.asB.while C.soD.although解析：解析：前半句讨论的是男性需要饮食多样化，后半句讨论的是女性需要吃富含维生素 B6 的食物。前后形成对比。B 项 while 有“然而”之意，表示对比。(17).【C17】（分数：2.00）A.causeB.fearC.risk D.fact解析：解析：上一句提到整体饮食质量、食物以及营养摄人降低等情况都威胁健康，故选 C 项 risk“风险”。此处指会导致死亡的风险。(18).【C18】（分数：2.00）A.relyingB.callingC.agreeingD

40、.focusing 解析：解析：education on healthy dietary(健康饮食)是 Intervention(干预)的定语，表明是一种什么样的干预。D 项 focusing 与 on 搭配后表示“集中于，聚焦于”，指着重对老年人的健康饮食进行教育干预，符合本题要求。(19).【C19】（分数：2.00）A.requirementsB.guidelinesC.restrictionsD.practices 解析：解析：填入的名词与 healthy dietary 构成短语，且能够表明对老年人睡眠的改善情况(improvesleep duration)。故选 D 项 pract

41、ices“行为，做法”，代入后指健康的饮食行为。(20).【C20】（分数：2.00）A.highlightB.provide C.undermineD.confine解析：解析：and 连接并列的成分，因此 more stable levels of health 的谓语动词和宾语搭配后应和前面的 improve 一样，具有积极的肯定意义，故选 B 项 provide“提供”。People used to think that learning two languages created confusion in the mind. Far【C1】_it was thought, to ge

42、t one right than bother with two. An even more extreme and【C2】_view was that learning two languages caused a kind of mental illness or dual personality. Some studies did seem to【C3】_the idea that learning two languages could be problematic; early researchers noted that bilingual people tended to hav

43、e smaller vocabularies and slower access to words. But these myths and【C4】_disadvantages have now been overshadowed by a【C5】_of new research showing the【C6】_psychological benefits of learning another language. And these extend way【C7】_being able to order a cup of coffee abroad or ask directions to y

44、our hotel. First, Language centers in the brain actually grow as a result of successful language learning. The better you learn, the more those【C8】_areas of the brain grow. Second, bilingualism【C9】_Alzheimer“s disease in susceptible people by as much as five years. Seems unbelievable,【C10】_the studi

45、es are continuing to support this result. Third, being bilingual can lead to【C11】_listening skills, since the brain has to work harder to recognize different types of sounds in two or more languages. Fourth, you may become more language 【C12】_. Infants in bilingual households can distinguish languag

46、es they“ve never even【C13】_before. Just being 【C14】_the different sounds in, for example, Spanish and Catalan, helps them tell the difference between English and French. Fifth, it can【C15】_your memory. Babies brought up in a bilingual environment have stronger working memories than those brought up【

47、C16】_only one language. Sixth, bilingual people can【C17】_from one task to another more quickly. Seventh, bilinguals have stronger control over their【C18】_and are better able to limit distractions. Furthermore, it can help develop new ways of seeing and improve your first language etc. These are all quite apart from the benefits of【C19】_yourself in another culture, and of seeing your own culture from the【C20】_of another. You may well get something like “ a second soul“ from learning another language.（分数：40.00）(1).【C1】（分数：2.00）A.worseB.better C.beyondD.away解析：解析：文章一开始谈到，人们过去认为学习两