考研英语阅读理解试题及名师解析(24)
Do you rememberall tho years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but thedoubters insisted that we didn’t know for sure? That the evidence was inconclusive, the scienceuncertain? That the antismoking lobby was out to destroy our way of life andthe government should stay out of the way? Lots of Americans bought thatnonn, and over three decades, some 10 million smokers went to early graves。amino
There are uptting parallels today, as scientists in one waveafter another try to awaken us to the growing threat of global warming. Thelatest was a panel from the National Academy of Sciences, enlisted by the WhiteHou, to tell us that the Earth’s atmosphere is definitely warming and that the problem is largelyman-made. The clear message is that we should get moving to protest ourlves.The president of the National Academy, Bruce Alberts, added this key point inthe preface to the panel’s report: “Science never has all the answers。” But science doesprovide us with the best available guide to the future, and it is critical thatour nation and the world ba important policies on the best judgments thatscience can provide concerning the future conquences of prent actions。
Just as on smoking, voices now come from many quarters insistingthat the science about global warming is incomplete, that it’s OK to keeppouring fumes into the air until we know for sure. This is a
dangerous game: bythe time 100 percent of the evidence is in, it may be too late. With the risksobvious and growing, a prudent people would take out an insurance policy now。
Fortunately, the White Hou is starting to pay attention. But it’s obviousthat a majority of the president’s advirs still don’t take global warming riously. Instead of a plan of action, theycontinue to press for more rearch—a classic ca of “paralysis byanalysis。”
To rve as responsible stewards of the planet, we must pressforward on deeper atmospheric and oceanic rearch. But rearch alone isinadequate. If the Administration won’t take thelegislative initiative, Congress should help to begin fashioning conrvationmeasures. A bill by Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, whichwould offer financial incentives for private industry, is a promising start.Many e that the country is getting ready to build lots of new power plants tomeet our energy needs. If we are ever going to protect the atmosphere, it iscrucial that tho new plants be environmentally sound。
difficult是什么意思26. An argument made by supporters of smoking was that
[A] there was no scientific evidence of the correlation betweensmoking and death。
[B] the number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades wasinsignificant。
[C] people had the freedom to choo their own way of life。
[D] antismoking people were usually talking nonn。
27. According to Bruce Alberts, science can rve as
[A] a protector。
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[B] a judge。
[C] a critic。
[D] a guide。
28. What does the author mean by “paralysis byanalysis” (Last line, Paragraph 4)?
[A] Endless studies kill action。
[B] Careful investigation reveals truth。
[C] Prudent planning hinders progress。
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[D] Extensive rearch helps decision-making。
29. According to the author, what should the Administration doabout global warming?
[A] Offer aid to build cleaner power plants。
[B] Rai public awareness of conrvation。
[C] Press for further scientific rearch。
[D] Take some legislative measures。
30. The author associates the issue of global warming with that ofsmoking becau
[A] they both suffered from the government’s negligence。
[B] a lesson from the latter is applicable to the former。
[C] the outcome of the latter aggravates the former。
[D] both of them have turned from bad to wor。
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名师解析
26. An argument made by supporters of smoking was that
吸烟的支持者提出的观点是
[A] there was no scientific evidence of the correlation betweensmoking and death。
没有科学证据证明吸烟和死亡之间存在相互联系。
[B] the number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades wasinsignificant。
在过去的几十年中过早死亡的吸烟者人数不多。
大连职业培训[C] people had the freedom to choo their own way of life。
lwip人们有选择自己生活方式的自由。
[D] antismoking people were usually talking nonn。
反对吸烟的人通常一派胡言。
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【答案】C
【考点】事实细节题。
【分析】从第一段可以看出，其实支持吸烟的人的理由不止一个，比如证据不够充分，科学也不能确定，反对吸烟的游说是为了毁掉我们的生活方式等等。[A]选项是出题人故意扩大范围，夸大选项，故意绝对化，原文只是证据不足，而不是没有证据。[B]选项说死亡人数不多，而原文提到的“1,000万”可不是小数字。[D]选项不符合的原
平面设计师要求因是作者说支持吸烟的人的话是“nonn”(一派胡言)，而不是反对吸烟的人的话。
27. According to Bruce Alberts, science can rve as
根据布鲁斯·阿尔伯特的观点，科学能充当
[A] a protector. 保护人。
[B] a judge. 评判人、法官。
[C] a critic. 批评者。
[D] a guide. 向导。
【答案】D
【考点】事实细节题。
【分析】文章第二段第四句中有这样的话“科学从来都不能够提供所有的答案，但是科学却能够为我们提供通向未来的引导”。
28. What does the author mean by “paralysis byanalysis” (Last line, Paragraph 4)?
作者通过“分析性瘫痪症”(第四段最后一行)表达什么意思?
[A] Endless studies kill action. 无穷尽的研究遏制了行动。
[B] Careful investigation reveals truth. 详细的研究揭示了真理。tryagain
[C] Prudent planning hinders. 谨慎的计划阻碍了进展。
[D] Extensive rearch helps decision-making. 广泛的研究帮助决策。
【答案】A
【考点】上下文暗示题。
