1、考研英语(完形填空)-试卷 57 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)_Optimism among the UK“s banks and building societies has soared over the past t
2、hree months as firms grew profits and took on more staff despite falling business volumes, according to results from the latest CBI/PwC survey. The recruitment【C1】_is set to continue over the next quarter with an【C2】_“strong recovery“ in volumes【C3】_falling costs will provide a further boost. CBI di
3、rector of economics Stephen Gifford said: “With profitability growing, this is an【C4】_ quarter for the financial services sector despite a fall in business volumes in banking.“ Firms are expecting positive【C5】_to carry into the next three months【C6】_a strong recovery in business volumes【C7】_will boo
4、st profits further. “Financial services companies are less【C8】_ than they were about a【C9】_lack of demand but dealing with regulation is increasingly【C10】_ plans for business expansion.“ Kevin Burrowes, PwC“s UK financial services leader, added: “We expect the full【C11】_of the UK“s economic recovery
5、 to be reflected in bank【C12】_in the coming months and their solid profitability is【C13】_by predicted cost reductions and increasing【C14】_on growth.“ Financial firms“ improving fortunes are【C15】_across the wider business community, with accountants BDO“s business trends report showing【C16】_improving
6、 for an eighth【C17】_month in September to reach its highest【C18】_since the coalition Government was formed. There was a strong improvement in【C19】_expectations among services and manufacturing sectors, which【C20】_make up the overwhelming majority of Britain“s output.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2.00)A.forc
7、eB.driveC.spiritD.incident(2).【C2】(分数:2.00)A.accomplishedB.authorizedC.anticipatedD.astonished(3).【C3】(分数:2.00)A.whileB.thoughC.butD.so(4).【C4】(分数:2.00)A.enduringB.exhaustingC.encouragingD.embarrassing(5).【C5】(分数:2.00)A.propagandaB.expeditionC.innovationD.momentum(6).【C6】(分数:2.00)A.throughB.alongsid
8、eC.afterD.since(7).【C7】(分数:2.00)A.asB.whoC.whomD.which(8).【C8】(分数:2.00)A.worriedB.objectiveC.prudentD.idealistic(9).【C9】(分数:2.00)A.artificialB.potentialC.universalD.superficial(10).【C10】(分数:2.00)A.moving onB.drawing onC.weighing onD.holding on(11).【C11】(分数:2.00)A.invasionB.effectC.conflictD.exposure
9、(12).【C12】(分数:2.00)A.interestB.transactionC.accountD.performance(13).【C13】(分数:2.00)A.supportedB.underminedC.compromisedD.overtaken(14).【C14】(分数:2.00)A.anxietyB.attemptC.focusD.assault(15).【C15】(分数:2.00)A.benefitedB.mirroredC.distributedD.accumulated(16).【C16】(分数:2.00)A.campaignB.confidenceC.compassi
10、onD.competition(17).【C17】(分数:2.00)A.consistentB.consequentC.constantD.consecutive(18).【C18】(分数:2.00)A.goalB.climaxC.levelD.angle(19).【C19】(分数:2.00)A.exportB.supplyC.turnoverD.import(20).【C20】(分数:2.00)A.respectivelyB.collectivelyC.accordinglyD.converselyWhen asked specifically about the creative proc
11、ess, Dr. Schutz explained that fear is most responsible for blocking the creativity of a person. Fear of not being creative. Some people simply【C1】_their creativity in specific circumstances【C2】_others in more extreme circumstances feel unable to be creative【C3】_. Either way, the creative process【C4
12、】_becomes blocked. If you“re worried about being creative, it“s almost certain to【C5】_problems. For the best creative results【C6】_fear and let the ideas flow. Fear of lacking rationality. In order to best share ideas with others we need to【C7】_them in a logical and rational way. At times, 【C8】_, it“
13、s best for the creative process to not worry too much about being logical. Trust your ability to come up with a rational【C9】_when your ideas are put into practice and don“t let worrying about logic【C10】_the flow of ideas early on. Fear of humiliation and embarrassment. A fear of feeling inadequate w
14、ill【C11】_your creativity. When we“re【C12】_worried about other“s opinions, the creative ideas will be 【C13】_by our own anxieties. There is a time to worry about other“【C14】_, but that time is not during the early creative【C15】_ . Fear of rejection. People can be very concerned that their idea will be
15、【C16】_completely. Creativity will not【C17】_if a person is worried about a negative outcome. These fears are【C18】_if a person is working outside of what“s【C19】_considered practical, feasible or possible. The【C20】_ is that this is where some of the best creative ideas come from.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2
16、.00)A.trustB.denyC.refuteD.doubt(2).【C2】(分数:2.00)A.henceB.whileC.becauseD.though(3).【C3】(分数:2.00)A.indefinitelyB.particularlyC.considerablyD.incidentally(4).【C4】(分数:2.00)A.deliberatelyB.hardlyC.naturallyD.luckily(5).【C5】(分数:2.00)A.raiseB.addressC.clarifyD.cause(6).【C6】(分数:2.00)A.induceB.exposeC.expe
17、lD.foresee(7).【C7】(分数:2.00)A.presentB.preserveC.observeD.persuade(8).【C8】(分数:2.00)A.thereforeB.furthermoreC.althoughD.however(9).【C9】(分数:2.00)A.predictionB.explanationC.suggestionD.comparison(10).【C10】(分数:2.00)A.hammerB.hastenC.hamperD.handle(11).【C11】(分数:2.00)A.confrontB.compromiseC.confuseD.compel
18、(12).【C12】(分数:2.00)A.neverB.scarcelyC.onceD.constantly(13).【C13】(分数:2.00)A.betrayedB.improvedC.buriedD.blamed(14).【C14】(分数:2.00)A.reflectionsB.recognitionsC.retrospectsD.reactions(15).【C15】(分数:2.00)A.stagesB.levelsC.pointsD.angles(16).【C16】(分数:2.00)A.broken downB.shot downC.gotten downD.cut down(17)
19、.【C17】(分数:2.00)A.tolerateB.surpassC.thriveD.suppress(18).【C18】(分数:2.00)A.magnifiedB.simplifiedC.specifiedD.classified(19).【C19】(分数:2.00)A.economicallyB.traditionallyC.legallyD.politically(20).【C20】(分数:2.00)A.resultB.reasonC.ironyD.hope考研英语(完形填空)-试卷 57 答案解析(总分:120.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Use of English(总题数:3
20、,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:Optimism among the UK“s banks and building societies has soared over the past three months as firms grew profits and took on more staff despit
21、e falling business volumes, according to results from the latest CBI/PwC survey. The recruitment【C1】_is set to continue over the next quarter with an【C2】_“strong recovery“ in volumes【C3】_falling costs will provide a further boost. CBI director of economics Stephen Gifford said: “With profitability g
22、rowing, this is an【C4】_ quarter for the financial services sector despite a fall in business volumes in banking.“ Firms are expecting positive【C5】_to carry into the next three months【C6】_a strong recovery in business volumes【C7】_will boost profits further. “Financial services companies are less【C8】_
23、 than they were about a【C9】_lack of demand but dealing with regulation is increasingly【C10】_ plans for business expansion.“ Kevin Burrowes, PwC“s UK financial services leader, added: “We expect the full【C11】_of the UK“s economic recovery to be reflected in bank【C12】_in the coming months and their so
24、lid profitability is【C13】_by predicted cost reductions and increasing【C14】_on growth.“ Financial firms“ improving fortunes are【C15】_across the wider business community, with accountants BDO“s business trends report showing【C16】_improving for an eighth【C17】_month in September to reach its highest【C18
25、】_since the coalition Government was formed. There was a strong improvement in【C19】_expectations among services and manufacturing sectors, which【C20】_make up the overwhelming majority of Britain“s output.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2.00)A.forceB.drive C.spiritD.incident解析:解析:空格前面的 recruitment 对应文章第 1 段第 l
26、 句的 took on more staff,即招聘新员工的活动。所以答案选 B 项 drive,drive 作名词用时,可表示“(招募等)运动、热潮”。(2).【C2】(分数:2.00)A.accomplishedB.authorizedC.anticipated D.astonished解析:解析:第 1 段第 l 句提到“在过去三个月,尽管营业额下降,随着公司盈利增加,招募更多员工”,所以根据利好的经济形势,可预测接下来的三个月营业额的 strong recovery,故选 C 项anticipated“预期的,预测的”。(3).【C3】(分数:2.00)A.while B.though
27、C.butD.so解析:解析:空格前面的句子说到招募工作将继续开展,后面的句子说的是下降的成本将进一步促进经济发展,前后两个句子表述的是所描述事情的同时发生,故选 A 项 while“当的时候”。(4).【C4】(分数:2.00)A.enduringB.exhaustingC.encouraging D.embarrassing解析:解析:空格所在的这句直接引语可对应文章第 1 句的内容,根据文章第 1 句所说的 Optimismhas soared 和本段的 With profitability growing,可推断此处选 C 项 encouraging“鼓舞人心的”。(5).【C5】(分
28、数:2.00)A.propagandaB.expeditionC.innovationD.momentum 解析:解析:此空需填入的名词由 positive 限定,空格后面 carry into 表示“延续到”,可推知此处是指公司积极的发展形势即上文提到的 firms grew profits and took on more staff 延续到下一个季度,所以空格处选 D 项 momentum“势头,冲力”。(6).【C6】(分数:2.00)A.throughB.alongside C.afterD.since解析:解析:该空格可对照第 2 段的 with an“strong recover
29、y”in volumes,此处应选择一个与with 同义的介词,所以 B 项 alongside“伴随着”为正确答案。(7).【C7】(分数:2.00)A.asB.whoC.whomD.which 解析:解析:空格前面是主谓句,空格后面义存在谓语结构,说明此处需填入一词作引导词引导定语从句,该词在从句中充当主语,限定前面的 a strong recovery in business volumes。所选 D 项 which。(8).【C8】(分数:2.00)A.worried B.objectiveC.prudentD.idealistic解析:解析:从上文的 Optimism among t
30、he UKs banks and building societies has soared,Firms are expecting positive等处来判断,金融服务公司应该对行业发展保持乐观、积极的态度,此处用到表示否定的比较级 less 来限定,所以推断空格处选 A 项 worried, less worried 与上文的 optimism 和 positive 相呼应。(9).【C9】(分数:2.00)A.artificialB.potential C.universalD.superficial解析:解析:上一段话预测了公司未来三个月营业额的强劲复苏,也就是说,市场需求在增长,不存
31、在潜在的需求缺乏,所以空格处选 B 项 potential“潜在的”。(10).【C10】(分数:2.00)A.moving onB.drawing onC.weighing on D.holding on解析:解析:从上文的分析我们可推知金融服务业对未来三个月的营业额增长保持乐观,空格前用到 but作为语义转折,可推测但是随着营业额的增加和招募更多的员工,监管(dealing with regulation)即将成为一个重大的考验,空格后跟介词 on,可从语义搭配上选择 C 项 weighing on“重压于”。(11).【C11】(分数:2.00)A.invasionB.effect C.
32、conflictD.exposure解析:解析:四个选项中,能与 of the UK“s economic recovery 搭配,形成合乎逻辑语义的只有 B 项effect“影响,效应”,表示“英国经济复苏的影响”。(12).【C12】(分数:2.00)A.interestB.transactionC.accountD.performance 解析:解析:银行业复苏可以反映出经济复苏,而银行业的复苏可以从盈利增加、员工增加和营业额的反弹等方面体现,这些都属于银行的业绩表现,所以可推断此处选 D 项 performance“表现,绩效”。(13).【C13】(分数:2.00)A.support
33、ed B.underminedC.compromisedD.overtaken解析:解析:从文章第 2 段的 falling costs will provide a further boost(下降的成本将进一步促进经济发展)可知,空格所在的被动句的主语 profitability 和 by 后面的宾语 cost reductions 之间存在一定的因果促进的关系,所以选 A 项 supported“得到支持”。(14).【C14】(分数:2.00)A.anxietyB.attemptC.focus D.assault解析:解析:此处的 and 提示 predicted cost reduc
34、tions 和空格处的名词短语为并列关系,从文章第 2段可知,成本下降会进一步促进经济的发展,从第 5 段的 plans for business expansion 和第 6 段的 We expectUK“s economic recovery 可推知人们对经济发展的不断关注,故选 C 项 focus“焦点,关注”。(15).【C15】(分数:2.00)A.benefitedB.mirrored C.distributedD.accumulated解析:解析:第 6 段用 to be reflected 分析金融业的发展态势可反映出整个英国经济的复苏,对照空格所在句的语义逻辑,可推测此处需要
35、一个跟 reflect 同义或近义的词,故选 B 项 mirrored“反映”。(16).【C16】(分数:2.00)A.campaignB.confidence C.compassionD.competition解析:解析:根据上文对于未来三个月利好的金融行情乃至整个英国经济的预测,business trends report 应该体现出这种积极乐观的态度 to reach its highest,所以空格处选择 B 项 confidence“信心”。(17).【C17】(分数:2.00)A.consistentB.consequentC.constantD.consecutive 解析:解
36、析:根据空格前后已知信息,空格前有表示序数的修饰词 an eighth,商业趋势报告显示,第八个月到九月份达到最高,从语义逻辑上可判断此处应选 D 项 consecutive“连续不断的”。(18).【C18】(分数:2.00)A.goalB.climaxC.level D.angle解析:解析:its 指代 improving(增长),适合于描述增长程度。能表示增长情况的只有 C 项 level“水平”,代入表示“增长达到最高水平”。(19).【C19】(分数:2.00)A.exportB.supplyC.turnover D.import解析:解析:上文第 2 段和第 3 段提到了人们对营
37、业额(business volumes)强劲复苏的预测,空格所在句再次用 strong improvement inexpectations 和第 4 段中的 expectinga strong recovery in business volumes 相呼应,故选 C 项 turnover“营业额”。(20).【C20】(分数:2.00)A.respectivelyB.collectively C.accordinglyD.conversely解析:解析:主语 which 指代 services and manufacturing sectors 两个领域,谓语是 make up(构成),宾
38、语是 overwhelming majority of Britain“s output(英国产业输出的绝大部分),推断此处是“部分构成整体”,四个选项中 B 项 collectively“共同地”符合逻辑。When asked specifically about the creative process, Dr. Schutz explained that fear is most responsible for blocking the creativity of a person. Fear of not being creative. Some people simply【C1】_t
39、heir creativity in specific circumstances【C2】_others in more extreme circumstances feel unable to be creative【C3】_. Either way, the creative process【C4】_becomes blocked. If you“re worried about being creative, it“s almost certain to【C5】_problems. For the best creative results【C6】_fear and let the id
40、eas flow. Fear of lacking rationality. In order to best share ideas with others we need to【C7】_them in a logical and rational way. At times, 【C8】_, it“s best for the creative process to not worry too much about being logical. Trust your ability to come up with a rational【C9】_when your ideas are put
41、into practice and don“t let worrying about logic【C10】_the flow of ideas early on. Fear of humiliation and embarrassment. A fear of feeling inadequate will【C11】_your creativity. When we“re【C12】_worried about other“s opinions, the creative ideas will be 【C13】_by our own anxieties. There is a time to w
42、orry about other“【C14】_, but that time is not during the early creative【C15】_ . Fear of rejection. People can be very concerned that their idea will be【C16】_completely. Creativity will not【C17】_if a person is worried about a negative outcome. These fears are【C18】_if a person is working outside of wh
43、at“s【C19】_considered practical, feasible or possible. The【C20】_ is that this is where some of the best creative ideas come from.(分数:40.00)(1).【C1】(分数:2.00)A.trustB.denyC.refuteD.doubt 解析:解析:文章第 2 段首句提到一种恐惧的心态:害怕没有创造力,这是本段的主题句。空格所在句进一步具体分析在特定情况下,一些人的具体心态(Some people),结合本段主题“害怕没有创造力”,可知选 D 项 doubt“怀疑”
44、。(2).【C2】(分数:2.00)A.henceB.while C.becauseD.though解析:解析:此处用 Some peoplein specific circumstancesothersin more extreme circumstances 比较两种人在不同情况下的恐惧心态,所以空格处应该用表示对比的词,故选 B 项while。(3).【C3】(分数:2.00)A.indefinitely B.particularlyC.considerablyD.incidentally解析:解析:该段的首句 Fear of not being creative 是整个段落的中心句,空
45、格所在句具体分析在不同情况下的恐惧心态,提到有些人在特定的环境下(in specific circumstances),即只是在某些时候,并不是所有时候的恐惧心态;而另一些人在更极端的环境下(in more extreme circumstances),即任何时候都会产生恐惧心态,所以空格处选 A 项 indefinitely“无限地”,与 specific 语义相对。(4).【C4】(分数:2.00)A.deliberatelyB.hardlyC.naturally D.luckily解析:解析:文章首段提出恐惧是个人发挥创造力的最大障碍,空格所在句的 Either way 指的是上一句提到
46、的两种情况下的任何一种恐惧心态,据此可推断此处选 C 项 naturally“自然而然地”。(5).【C5】(分数:2.00)A.raiseB.addressC.clarifyD.cause 解析:解析:上文提到,恐惧阻碍创造力的发挥,下句又用表示原因的连词 for 解释,因为最佳的创意成果会 let the ideas now(让思想飞扬),反言之,担心没有创造力会阻碍思考,即引发问题,所以空格处选 D 项 cause“引发”。(6).【C6】(分数:2.00)A.induceB.exposeC.expel D.foresee解析:解析:上文说到恐惧会使创造过程受阻,空格所在句用 and 连
47、接两个并列谓语,and 后面的谓语是let the ideas flow,故选 C 项 expel“驱逐”,即驱逐了恐惧才能让思想不再受阻,能自由流畅。(7).【C7】(分数:2.00)A.present B.preserveC.observeD.persuade解析:解析:空格后面的 them 指代前面要与人分享的 ideas,该句还用了 in a logical and rational way 来限定谓语动词,要分享的话,首先我们要让别人知道我们的想法,所以得先说出想法,据此可推测空格处选 A 项 present“提出”,即用理性的、合乎逻辑的方式提出想法以便更好地与人分享。(8).【C8】(分数:2.00)A.thereforeB.furthermoreC.althoughD.however 解析:解析:空格上一句提到 in a logical and rational way(用合乎逻辑和理性的方式),空格所在句又说到有时候 not worry too much about being logical(不要太担忧是否符合逻辑),前后两个句子之间存在一定的语义转折,所以空格处选表示转折关系的 D 项 however。(9).【C9】(分数:2.00)A.predictionB.explanation C.suggestio