1、考研英语（阅读）模拟试卷 369 及答案与解析Part ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. (40 points)0 Some time ago, a highly charged argument was set in motion. It pitted evolution against the Creation. One side of this debate relies on scientific inqui
2、ry, and the other relies on ancient mythological texts. Thats my view. Thats what I intend to teach my children.Yet I have no interest in foisting this curriculum on your kids. Nor am I particularly distressed that a creationist theory may collide one day with the tiny eardrums of my precocious offs
3、pring. Which brings me to the Texas Board of Education s recent landmark compromise between evolutionary science and related religious concerns in public-school textbooks. The board cautiously crafted an arrangement that requires teachers to allow students to scrutinize “all sides“ of the issue. Thi
4、s decision is widely seen as a win for pro-creationistsor wait, are they called anti-evolutionists?“Texas has sent a clear message that evolution should be taught as a scientific theory open to critical scrutiny, not as a sacred dogma that cant be questioned,“ explained John West, who is a senior fe
5、llow at the Discovery Institute, which argued that students in Texas should have a right to review “all of the evidence“.What damage is there in challenging assumptions and “dogma“? None, of course. We should be fostering critical thinking in our youth. Allowing an inquiry into evolution, I believe,
6、 will almost certainly confirm its existence in the minds of millions of children.I wish everyone believed in the overwhelming evidence of evolution, but thats not the case.Not long ago, board members in Texas removed a textbook reference asserting that the universe is about 14 billion years old, be
7、cause the boards chairman believes that God created the universe less than 10,000 years ago(based, no doubt, on faith alone). On the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwins birth, Gallup conducted a poll that showed only 39 percent of Americans say they “believe in the theory of evolution“, while 25 pe
8、rcent of Americans say they do not believe in the theory. Thirty-six percent dont have an opinion.The most sensible solution, of course, would be to permit parents a choice so that they can send their kids to schools that cater to any brand of nonsense they desireoutside of three core subjects.The l
9、eft never will allow any genuine choice in our school systems. So it seems highly disagreeable and political to trap kids in public schools and, at the same time, decide where schools fall on controversial issues. To scrutinize “all sides“ is no sin. And in the decidedly collective school systems we
10、ve set up for our diverse population, its the best solution we could hope for.1 The author believes that the theory of evolution_.（A）is not a match for the theory of Creation（B） has been challenged by scientific inquiry（C） set a highly charged argument in motion（D）is supported by ample scientific ev
11、idence2 The author suggests that the theory of Creation_.（A）be included in the courses of public schools（B） is likely to appear in public-school textbooks（C） become a necessary part of school curriculum（D）be excluded from the courses of public schools3 The Texas Board of Education_.（A）regards evolut
12、ion as a theory open to questioning（B） is forced to make some concession in curriculum（C） sympathizes with pro-creationists to certain extent（D）allows students to scrutinize the theory of Creation4 The author calls on students to_.（A）believe in the existence of evolution（B） review all the evidence o
13、f any theory（C） develop the ability of critical thinking（D）examine the evidence of a sacred dogma5 The author asserts that our school systems _.（A）have the right to decide their position on controversial issues（B） have to avoid adopting clear position on the issue of evolution（C） have to cater to bo
14、th parents and students on important issues（D）have developed an intelligent solution to the issue of evolution5 The question of what we find attractive in others and what we can do to enhance our own best assets is a major preoccupation during at least some part of our lives. Sadly, the ideal lovers
15、 of sexual fantasies are usually completely unrealistic because our relationship to them is over-simplistic, lacking intimacy, bonding, or emotional commitment. A principal pleasure in imagining seducing or being seduced by your fantasy lover is his or her unavailability in real life. Understanding
16、the secrets of attraction will enable you to relate to others in a more fulfilling way.Of course people do grow to love people over time, while “love at first sight“ is sometimes lost. Nothing in life is concrete; we change in our tastes all the time. What and who we find attractive is highly fluidw
17、e are all friends with at least one person whom we did not like when we first met them. In the same way that first impressions about people can be completely wrong, our feelings of attraction are sometimes unreliable.The surer you are of your own likes and dislikes the more attractive you are to oth
18、ers, because self-confidence is usually rated as being attractive. But remember that being a good listener, together with showing sensitivity to the feelings of those around you, can be equally attractive. Your aesthetic intuition counts for a lot. Be careful how much you let your intrusive intellec
19、t muscle in on territory best dominated by your gut feelings. Tune in to your own body language as you come close to someone of the opposite sex.Continually reminding yourself that you are able to change your mind about other people and what attracts you to them is a way of escaping the limitations
20、in life that we all too often construct around us. As you enhance your love of variety and your love affair with life, so your love of yourself will grow. By trying to be optimistic and positive you can obtain a much greater level of contentment in your life, and develop an understanding that a wide
21、r scope of what is attractive to you in other people will greatly enhance the likelihood of your meeting someone to whom you are very attracted and who is attracted to you. We all have expectations of people s characters and personalities and we base these on physical appearance. Research shows thes
22、e expectations are usually inaccurate. We are continually bombarded with mass-media-conceived images of what is attractive, yet most of us fail to match these images.6 In the authors opinion,_is the secret of attraction.（A）what we can do to enhance our own attraction（B） what we find attractive in th
23、e people we like（C） the pleasure of being seduced by ones lover（D）the unavailability of ideal lovers in real life7 The author argues that_.（A）love at first sight is no more than a fiction（B） ones feelings of attraction change over time（C） one usually dislikes the person he first meets（D）ones first i
24、mpressions about others are illusive8 According to the text, what can help one enhance his attraction includes his _:.（A）self-assurance（B） selflessness（C） enthusiasm（D）integrity9 The phrase “gut feelings“(Line 2, Paragraph 4)most probably means_.（A）instinct（B） perception（C） intelligence（D）comprehens
25、ion10 The author contends that if one wants to find his ideal lover, he should_.（A）be more optimistic and positive（B） escape the limitations in his life（C） develop a wider notion of attraction（D）be free from the influence of mass-media10 Insurance policies that cover disrupted holidays have been saf
26、eguarding peoples vacation investments for years, but in todays stormy times, Americans are increasingly willing to pay for the privilege, experts say. “People are more aware of what can get between you and a good vacation,“ said Jon Ansell, president of the Travel Insurance Association.But while th
27、ese travel policies can protect consumers from losing non-refundable deposits, a failure to shop wisely can lead to confusion, misunderstandingand one very expensive week spent sitting at home. The policies are usually purchased on a per-trip basis, and typically offer reimbursements for three types
28、 of riskfinancial losses due to postponement, delay, interruption or cancellation of the trip; medical care; and loss, theft or damage of personal property. Policy costs are based on total amount insured and usually range from 4% to 8% of the cost of your vacation.Most of the time, policies offer se
29、emingly broad coverage; 80% of the policies bought by U. S. travelers typically cover cancellation, interruption and delay, along with medical expenses, according to the U. S. Travel Insurance Association. Yet for some travelers, that peace of mind is undermined by a failure to read the fine print.A
30、 policy that covers “unforeseen circumstances“ such as jury duty or an accident on the way to the airport, for example, may not cover the equally unforeseen circumstance of being called into work. Policies that promise “cancel for any reason“ coverage may offer just 75% in refunds.Such intricacies b
31、ecome more crucial as the American public increasingly turns to these policies in an age where vacations can be turned upside down by terror attacks and hurricanes. Before the 2001 terror attacks, roughly 11% of travelers bought insurance. Today, its well over 30% , according to the Travel Insurance
32、 Association.“And they should,“ said Catherine L. Rossi, spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “A cruise is going to cost you a significant amount of money. Maybe youve saved a lifetime for that. “Sometimes, peoples own assumptions can get in the way as well, experts said. Dont assume your credit card o
33、r homeowners policy will cover cancellations, or that the cruise lines “cancellation waiver“ will solve the problem. Such fees can be less expensive than insurance, but also come without its assurances, said Matt Denn, Delawares insurance commissioner.“Make sure that you know how much effort you nee
34、d to make to seek reimbursement,“ he said.11 The word “privilege“ used in the first paragraph most probable means _.（A）benefits resulting from insurance（B） special advantages given to Americans（C） rights and interests travelers usually have（D）the right to do or say something unacceptable12 According
35、 to the text, travel insurance policies_.（A）can lead to unwise shopping（B） can keep consumers fairly confused（C） can be misunderstood by consumers（D）can protect consumers vacation investments13 Most travel policies purchased typically cover_.（A）4 to 8% of the cost of your vacation（B） financial losse
36、s during the trip insured（C） trip cancellation, interruption and delay（D）reimbursements for three common types of risk14 Americans are increasingly willing to buy travel policies because_.（A）they are more aware of the broad coverage most policies offer（B） they are more aware of the higher possibilit
37、y of various catastrophes（C） they are aware that policy costs are only a few percents of the cost of vacation（D）they are aware that a variety of circumstances may cause huge financial losses15 It is implied in the text that_.（A）travel insurance policies are worth buying（B） policies purchased can hel
38、p you save a lifetime（C） less expensive reimbursement service is usually unreliable（D）consumers own assumptions should be taken into account15 Americans have many reasons for gloom. The war in Iraq has yet to turn around, and we can t agree on a solution for illegal immigration. We also have one rea
39、son to be happy: the economy. But right now, were in the middle of a good funk, and we dont want to let any sunshine spoil it.When it comes to the economy, the national mood is a combination of dissatisfaction and fear. A recent Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans think national economic
40、conditions are “only fair“ or “poor“.In the midst of a recession, a depression or our morose outlook would make sense. But at the moment, it seems to have no basis in reality.Unemployment stands at 4. 5 percent, down from the peak rate of 6. 3 percent four years ago. The stock market is near record
41、levels. Economic growth, which slowed in the first quarter, has since rebounded. Inflation is running below 3 percent.Its true that not all the economic news is golden. Some people are out of work or drowning in debt. Gas prices are painfully high. People who expected their home values to keep climb
42、ing, no matter what, are learning the definition of the term “bubble“. Health care and college costs, however, seem permanently immune to the law of gravity.But even in the best of times, some trends fall below average. Taken as a whole, the economy is plenty healthy. So why do we insist on seeing i
43、t as sickly?One reason is that weve gotten so accustomed to prosperity that we take it for granted. From 1971 through 1997, the unemployment rate never once fell to the level we now enjoy. In the 1970s, annual inflation was frequently in double-digits.Another reason for the pessimism is that we mist
44、ake the few bad indicators for a broad trend. When gas prices soar, its tempting to conclude that were on the verge of economic turmoil so awful that we will soon be eating tree bark to stay alive. Never mind that other prices are reasonably stable, and that the national economy has absorbed higher
45、fuel costs without too much strain. In one sector where prices have been dropping, of course, the trend is taken as cause for panic: home sales. But what is bad for home sellers is good for home buyers. Most of us are both, which makes the whole phenomenon pretty much a wash.For a variety of reasons
46、, we just cant be happy with our current prosperity. When things eventually change, trust me: We will really miss the good times.16 By saying “were in the middle of a good funk“ in the first paragraph, the author means that were_.（A）in a bad mood（B） still in high spirits（C） completely at a loss（D）in
47、 a confused state of mind17 It is sensible to have_outlook for the economy.（A）an unhappy and gloomy（B） an optimistic and bright（C） an indifferent and aloof（D）an intellectual and wise18 Which of the following may account for the depression of Americans at present?（A）The fall of inflation rate.（B） Low
48、er unemployment rate.（C） Record levels of stock market.（D）The prospect of the war in Iraq.19 People see the economy as unhealthy because they（A）misunderstand the economic situation（B） worry about the double-digit inflation（C） are on the verge of economic crisis（D）think that the worst might happen20
49、The author argues that_.（A）we should take nothing for granted（B） nothing remains stable permanently（C） we should enjoy the current prosperity（D）prosperity is a temporary phenomenon考研英语（阅读）模拟试卷 369 答案与解析Part ADirections: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. (40 points)【知识模块】 阅读理解1 【正确答案】 D【试题解析】 根据第一段中的“It pitted evolution against the CreationOne side of this debate relies onscientific inquiry，andtexts
