1、考研英语一真题及答案word版00012 0 16 考研英语真题& 答案【完整版】新东方在线Section I Use of EnglishDirecti ons:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A , B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points)In Cambodia, the choice of a spouse is a complex one for the youngmale. It may involve not
2、only his parents and his friends, _1_ those of the young woman, but also a matchmaker. A young man can _2_ a likely spouse on his own andthen ask his parents to 3 the marriage n egotiati ons, or the young man spare nts may make the choice of aspouse, giv ing the child little to say in theselecti on.
3、 4, a girl may veto the spouse her parents have chosen. 5aspouse has been selected, each family in vestigates the other to make sure its child is marryi ng 6 a goodfamily.The traditional wedding is a long and colorful affair. Formerly it lasted three days, _ 7_y the 1980s it more com mon ly lasted a
4、 day and a half. Buddhist priests offer a short serm on and _ 8 _ prayers of bless ing. Parts of the ceremony the bride s and groom s wrists, and 10 a candlearound a circle of happily in with the wife s parents and may 12 withDivorce is legal and easy to 14 , but not com mon. Divorcedpersons are 15
5、with some disapproval. Each sprouse retains _16 property he or she 17 into the marriage, and jointly-acquired property is 18 equally. Divorced pers ons may remarry, but a gen der prejudice 19 up: The divorced male doesn t have a waiting period before he can remarry 20 the woma n must wait ten mon th
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8、atedDdivided19. ?Abreaks?Bwarms?Cshows?Dclears20. Aso?Bwhile?Co nce?Di n?that?Text 1France, which prides itself as the global innovator of fashion, hasdecided its fashion industry has lost an absolute right to define physical beauty for wome n. Its lawmakers gave prelim inary approval last week toa
9、law that wouldmake it a crime to employultra-th inmodels onrun aways.The parliamentalso agreed to banwebsitesthatin citeexcessive thinn ess ”by promoti ng extreme dieti ng.Such measureshavea couple of upliftingmotives.Theysuggestbeauty should not be defi ned by looks that end up imp inging on health
10、.That s a start. And the ban on ultra-thin models seems to go beyondprotecting models from starving themselves to death-as some havedone. It tells the fashion industry that it must take responsibility for thesignal it sends women, especially teenage girls, about the socialtape-measure they must use
11、to determ ine their in dividual worth.The ban s, if fully en forced,would suggest to wome n (and many men)that they should not let others be arbiters of their beauty. And perhapsfaintly,they hint that people should look to intangible qualities like character and intellect rather than dieting their w
12、ay to size zero orwasp-waist physiques.The French measures, however, rely too much on severe punishment to change a culture that still regards beauty as skin-deep-and bone-showing. Under the law, using a fashion model that does not meet a government-defined index of body mass could result in a $85,0
13、00 fine and six months in prison.The fashion industry knows it has an inherent problem in focusing on material adornment and idealized body types. In Denmark, the United States, and a few other countries, it is trying to set voluntary standards for models and fashion images that rely more on peer pr
14、essure for enforcement.In contrast to France s actions, Denmark s fashion industry agreed last month on rules and sanctions regarding the age, health, and other characteristics of models. The newly revised Danish Fashion Ethical Charter clearly states: “ We are aware of and take responsibility for t
15、heimpact the fashion industry has on body ideals, especially on young people. ” The charter s main tool of enforcement is to deny access for designers and modeling agencies to Copenhagen Fashion Week (CFW), which is run by the Danish Fashion Institute. But in general it relies on a name-and-shame me
16、thod of compliance.Relying on ethical persuasion rather than law to address the misuse of body ideals may be the best step. Even better would be to help elevate notions of beauty beyond the material standards of a particular industry.21. According to the first paragraph, what would happen in France?
17、A New runways would be constructed.B Physical beauty would be redefined.C Websites about dieting would thrive.D The fashion industry would decline.22. The phrase “ impinging on ” (Line2, Para.2) is closest in meaning toA heightening the value of.B indicating the state of.C losing faith in.D doing ha
18、rm to.23. Which of the following is true of the fashion industry?A New standards are being set in Denmark.B The French measures have already failed.C Models are no longer under peer pressure.D Its inherent problems are getting worse.24. A designer is most likely to be rejected by CFW forA pursuing p
19、erfect physical conditions.B caring too much about models character.C showing little concern for health factors.D setting a high age threshold for models.25. Which of the following may be the best title of the text?A A Challenge to the Fashion Industry s Body IdealsB A Dilemma for the Starving Model
20、s in FranceC Just Another Round of Struggle for BeautyD The Great Threats to the Fashion IndustryText 2For the first time in history more people live in towns than in the country. In Britain this has had a curious result. While polls show Britons rate “the countryside ” alongside the royal family, S
21、hakespeare and the National Health Service (NHS) as what makes them proudest of their country, this has limited political support.A century ago Octavia Hill launched the National Trust not to rescue stylish houses but to save “the beauty of natural places for everyone forever. ” It was specifically
22、to provide city dwellers with spaces for leisure where they could experience “a refreshing air. ” Hill s pressureslater led to the creation of national parks and green belts. They don tmake countryside any more, and every year concrete consumes more of it. It needs constant guardianship.At the next
23、election none of the big parties seem likely to endorse this sentiment. The Conservatives planning reform explicitly gives rural development priority over conservation, even authorizing “ off-plan ” building where local people might object. The concept of sustainable development has been defined as
24、profitable. Labour likewise wants to discontinue local planning where councils oppose development. The Liberal Democrats are silent. Only Ukip, sensing its chance, has sided with those pleading for a more considered approach to using green land.Its Campaign to Protect Rural England struck terror int
25、o many local Conservative parties.The sensible place to build new houses, factories and offices is where people are, in cities and towns where infrastructure is in place. The London agents StirlingAckroyd recently identified enough sites for half a million houses in the London area alone, with no in
26、trusion on green belt. What is true of London is even truer of the provinces.The idea that “housing crisis ” equals “ concreted meadows ” is pure lobby talk. The issue is not the need for more houses but, as always, where to put them. Under lobby pressure, George Osborne favours rural new-build agai
27、nst urban renovation and renewal. He favours out-of-town shopping sites against high streets. This is not a free market but a biased one. Rural towns and villages have grown and will always grow. They do so best where building sticks to their edges and respects their character. We do not ruin urban
28、conservation areas. Why ruin rural ones?Development should be planned, not let rip. After the Netherlands, Britain is Europe s most crowded country. Half a century of town and country planning has enabled it to retain an enviable rural coherence, while still permitting low-density urban living. Ther
29、e is no doubt of the alternative the corrupted landscapes of southern Portugal, Spain or Ireland. Avoiding this rather than promoting it should unite the left and right of the political spectrum.26. Britain s public sentiment about the countryside A didn tstart till the Shakespearean age.B has broug
30、ht much benefit to the NHS.C is fully backed by the royal family.D is not well reflected in politics.27. According to Paragraph 2, the achievements of the National Trust are now being A gradually destroyed.B effectively reinforced.C largely overshadowed.D properly protected.28. Which of the followin
31、g can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A Labour is under attack for opposing development.B The Conservatives may abandon “off-plan ” building.C The Liberal Democrats are losing political influence.D Ukip may gain from its support for rural conservation.29. The author holds that George Osborne s preference A highlights his firm stand against lobby pressure.B shows his disregard for the cha
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