1、MBA联考英语-23 及答案解析(总分：105.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section Use of Eng(总题数：1，分数：10.00)There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most (1) held is that it is unlucky to walk under a laddereven if it means (2) the pavement into a busy street!(3) you must pass under a ladder you can (4) bad luck by cr
2、ossing your fingers and (5) them crossed until you have seen a dog. (6) you may lick your finger and (7) a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (8) has dried.Another common (9) is this it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the houseit will either bring (10) to the p
3、erson who opened it or to the whole (11) . Anyone opening an umbrella in fate weather is (12) , as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (13) on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (14) . The worst misfort
4、une that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (15) it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (16) in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (17) witchcra
5、ft. It is (18) lucky if a black cat crosses your pathalthough in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (19) luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never
6、 (20) , touch wood“.（分数：10.00）A.broadlyB.widelyC.quicklyD.speedilyA.running fromB.jumping offC.stepping offD.keeping fromA.IfB.AsC.ThoughD.UnlessA.eraseB.removeC.avoidD.easeA.keepB.keepingC.keptD.to keepA.ConsequentlyB.HoweverC.ComparativelyD.AlternativelyA.makeB.printC.performD.produceA.labelB.symb
7、olC.markD.cutA.argumentB.superstitionC.opinionD.ideaA.lossB.difficultyC.tragedyD.misfortuneA.houseB.householdC.homeD.circleA.unwiseB.unintelligentC.unpopularD.unfortunateA.fallsB.arrivesC.dropsD.happensA.awayB.outdoorsC.indoorsD.farA.whenB.asC.ifD.thoughA.have originatedB.be originatingC.be originat
8、edD.originateA.concerned aboutB.related withC.associated withD.connected inA.especiallyB.speciallyC.frequentlyD.rarelyA.asB.forC.inD.ofA.broken upB.broken ofC.broken awayD.broken down二、Section Reading Co(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Part A(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Text 1Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufac
9、turer, once said, “The business of America is business.“ By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on the values of the business world.Few would argue with Fords statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For exa
10、mple, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it.
11、 Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as “the entertainment industry“ or “show business“
12、.The positive side of Henry Fords statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance because the U.S. e
13、conomic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.The negative side of Henry Fords statement, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big businessreferring to th
14、e biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the right to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizingthe laying
15、 off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits highcreates feelings of insecurity for many.（分数：10.00）(1).The United States is a typical country_.（分数：2.00）A.which encourages free trade at home and abroadB.where peoples chief concern is how to make moneyC.where all businesses are manage
16、d scientificallyD.which normally works according to the federal budget(2).The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that_.（分数：2.00）A.most newspapers are run by big businessesB.even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC.Americans of all professions know how to
17、do businessD.even arts and entertainment are regarded as business(3).According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that_.（分数：2.00）A.they can start profitable businesses thereB.they can be more competitive in businessC.they will make a fortune overnight thereD.they will
18、find better chances of employment(4).Henry Fords statement can be taken negatively because_.（分数：2.00）A.working people are discouraged to fight for their rightsB.there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC.there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD.publ
19、ic services are not run by the federal government(5).A companys efforts to keep expenses low and profits high may result in_.（分数：2.00）A.reduction in the number of employeesB.improvement of working conditionC.fewer disputes between labor and managementD.a rise in workers wagesText 2Probably the harde
20、st part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The first barrier facing most people is the incorrect assumption that goals are only for business people. The reality is everyone sets goals mentally throughout the day. There are always occasions where something has to
21、be done at a particular time or in a particular place. Simple examples could be getting up at a certain time in order to be at work, or to meet with a friend for a leisure activity.The beauty of having goal s is the uniqueness of each one to the goal setter. Whether is personal, financial, business
22、or spiritual, they are all specific to that person and their circumstances.The most important part initially is to write them down. Having goals written down gives you incredible power while helping you to focus on this area.Aim for something that will stretch you while remaining achievable. If you
23、achieve your goal too easily, it is not high enough to make any significant change in your life and needs to be adjusted. On the other hand, if you consistently miss the goals, re-evaluate, and consider setting them a little lower as you will only get discouraged and probably give up. The aim is to
24、keep growing, and moving into a more satisfactory position for your particular circumstances.As you obtain the levels that you have set for yourself, always include a small reward at each point. This might only be a small thing in the early days like a meal out or a weekend vacation.Remember that th
25、ese changes will not happen overnight and there will be a period of time when nothing seems to be happening. This is why the goals need to be detailed and as specific as possible with a consequence and benefit.Allow some time on a daily basis to educate yourself on how to make the necessary adjustme
26、nts in your life. This could include listening to a CD, or reading a book on motivation etc.A simple method to start with could be one goal in the main areas of lire to be achieved in one month, six months, twelve months or five years. Back that down further into a daily, weekly and monthly system.
27、Stay focused and disciplined to achieve all that you desire.（分数：10.00）(1).The simple examples in Paragraph 1 convey the message that_.（分数：2.00）A.goals are set mostly for important thingsB.most people know when it is time to set goalsC.people set goals to get things done all the timeD.it is necessary
28、 to set goals occasionally(2).The charm of having goals is that each goal is_.（分数：2.00）A.importantB.motivatedC.specialD.spiritual(3).A good goal is one that_.（分数：2.00）A.keeps growing all the timeB.is high enough yet attainableC.moves one into a satisfactory positionD.is evaluated from time to time(4
29、).Goals have to be detailed so that people_.（分数：2.00）A.can know their achievements at each stageB.will eventually reach the levels set for themselvesC.may get small rewards such as a meal outD.can adjust them on various occasions(5).For a goal to be achieved, one has to_.（分数：2.00）A.believe in what h
30、e is doingB.adapt oneself to new changesC.divert from routine sometimesD.concentrate on it until it is attainedText 3The way to keep love alive in a committed relationship is to replace the excitement of insecurity and longing with the more profound thrill of a journey of discovery. As life unfolds,
31、 you and your partner change and grow in different ways. Be aware of your own development, and stay in tune with your partners thoughts and emotions. Talk about the way you see yourselves and each other, and plumb your deepest fears and longings. Get close: ask and tell. Take the risk of discovering
32、 less than comfortable feelings in your quest for knowledge. So many couples jog along in predictable and companionable routines because it is too difficultor frighteningto explore the depths of their personalities. They picture themselves as contentedly “side by side“. This is a perfectly adequate
33、arrangement for offering comfort and support, but it ignores intimacy, the whole world of riches that commitment has to offer.Emotional intimacy requires active engagement and cannot be achieved by partners who run on parallel lines. True knowledge of your partnerpartly through developing intuition
34、and awareness, partly through asking and tellingis the most exciting and fulfilling of the riches that committed love has to offer. To truly know someone is to penetrate his or her personality, to accept what you find there, good and not so good, and to love that person. To allow someone to penetrat
35、e your own personality is to be open and vulnerable to them, to trust them with the parts of yourself you find difficult to fathom and to give yourself in love. This two-way process is renewed every time your conversation with your partner breaks new ground.Novelist Alice Walker once said that altho
36、ugh we think we fall in love because of sexual attraction, what we are really looking for is someone who is “able to hear us“. And there is a true story of a man who sat for a woman painter. Day after day she studied him intently, transferring what she learned about him through her eyes to the canva
37、s. The man was deeply moved by being looked at so minutely, so searching, and when he saw the portrait he was amazed by the perceptiveness of her interpretation of his character. During the sittings he had fallen in love with the painter, and now, overwhelmed, he took her in his arms.These show that
38、 the key ingredient in deep erotic love is knowledge achieved by listening and looking, by paying close attention. This kind of knowledge is an ongoing process with active participation and deepens with the years. The couple who interact, who pay attention, who really listen and really look at one a
39、nother, kindle deep erotic love through layer upon layer of creative understanding and acceptance.（分数：10.00）(1).From the first paragraph we can conclude that_.（分数：2.00）A.couples should try to find more profound thrill by going travelingB.the best way to keep love alive is to jog along in predictable
40、 and companionable routinesC.it is reasonable for couples to describe themselves as contentedly “side by side“D.emotional intimacy is a most important factor to keep love alive(2).The word “plumb“ (Line 5, Para.1)most probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.pickB.exploreC.enterD.eliminate(3).According to the aut
41、hor, emotional intimacy can only be achieved by_.（分数：2.00）A.running on parallel linesB.breaking new groundsC.talking about something interestingD.trying actively to know each other truly(4).The story of a man who sat for a woman painter is told to show that_.（分数：2.00）A.people usually fall in love be
42、cause of sexual attractionB.people will fall in love when they study each other intentlyC.love usually results from knowledge achieved by penetrating each others personalityD.deep erotic love is the result of looking at each other minutely(5).The authors purpose of writing the passage is to_.（分数：2.0
43、0）A.show why people fall in loveB.explain what love really meansC.show how difficult it is for couples to explore the depths of their personalitiesD.explain how to keep love alive in a committed relationshipText 4The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those that satisfy
44、wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In todays prosperous societies the distinction has become blurred because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legitimate needs for the task. But the work can be done
45、 more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want.In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main categories are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types
46、are specialty goods and unsought goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) may be a specialty good in the United States.Pe
47、ople do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, razor blades, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Som
48、etimes convenience products are bought on impulse: someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before maki
49、ng a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way. Shopping goods fall into two classes: those that are perceived as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as inherently different include clothing, furniture,
