1、模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！12017 年 Text 11- First two hours, now three hours this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight, at least at some major U.S. airports with increasingly massive security lines.2- Americans are willing to tolerate tim
2、e-consuming security protocols in return for increased safety. The crash of EgyptAir Flight 804, which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea, provides another tragic reminder of why. But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little security in return undermines public
3、support for the process. And it should: Wasted time is a drag on Americans economic and private lives, not to mention infuriating.3- Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons both fake and real past ai
4、rport security nearly every time they tried. Enhanced security measures since then, combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving economy and low oil prices, have resulted in long waits at major airports such as Chicagos OHare International. It is not yet clear how much more effective
5、airline security has become but the lines are obvious.4- Part of the issue is that the government did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel, so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line. Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes. Anothe
6、r factor may be that more people are trying to overpack their carry-on bags to avoid checked-baggage fees, though the airlines strongly dispute this.5- There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodelling airports or rushing to hire: Enroll more people in the PreCheck program. Pre
7、Check is supposed to be a win-win for travelers and the TSA. Passengers who pass a background check are eligible to use expedited screening lanes. This allows the TSA to focus on travelers who are higher risk, saving time for everyone involved. TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck.6- It
8、 has not gotten anywhere close to that, and one big reason is sticker shock: Passengers must pay $85 every five years to process their background checks. Since the beginning, this price tag has been PreChecks fatal flaw. Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level. But Congress
9、 should look into doing so directly, by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways.7- The TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the travelling public suffers in unnecessary lines. It is long past time to make the program work.21
10、. The crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 is mentioned toA explain Americans tolerance of current security checks.模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！2B stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide.C highlight the necessity of upgrading major U.S. airports.D emphasize the importance of privacy protecti
11、on.22. Which of the following contributes to long waits at major airports?A New restrictions on carry-on bags.B The declining efficiency of the TSA.C An increase in the number of travellers.D Frequent unexpected secret checks.23. The word “expedited” (Liner 4, Para. 5) is closet in meaning toA quiet
12、er. B cheaper. C wider. D faster.24. One problem with the PreCheck program isA a dramatic reduction of its scale.B its wrongly-directed implementation.C the governments reluctance to back it.D an unreasonable price for enrollment.25. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A Less
13、 Screening for More SafetyB PreCheck a Belated SolutionC Getting Stuck in Security LinesD Underused PreCheck Lanes2017年 Text 21- “The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers,” wrote Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaiis last reigning monarch, in 1897. Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian
14、society. Sadly, all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today. Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanitys view of the cosmos.2- At issue is the TMTs planned location on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano worshi
15、ped by some Hawaiians as the piko, that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens. But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the worlds most powerful telescopes. Rested in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Keas peak rises above the bulk of our planets dense atmosphere, where conditions allow telescopes to obt
16、ain images of unsurpassed clarity. 3- Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new. A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environmentalists have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation. 模糊阅读或词汇课程
17、请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！34- Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers. In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes, they forgot that science is not the only way of understanding the world. They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Keas fragile ecosystems or its hol
18、iness to the islands inhabitants. Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past; it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance today.5- Yet science has a cultural history, too, with roots going back to the dawn of civilization. The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first broug
19、ht early Polynesians to Hawaiis shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens. Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are, where we come from
20、and where we are going. Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies, as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes. 6- The astronomy community is making compromises to change its use of Mauna Kea. The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescopes visibility aro
21、und the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact. To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea, old ones will be removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state. There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cu
22、ltural heritage and to study the stars.26. Queen Liliuokalanis remark in Paragraph 1 indicatesA her conservative view on the historical role of astronomy.B the importance of astronomy in ancient Hawaiian society.C the regrettable decline of astronomy in ancient times.D her appreciation of star watch
23、ers feats in her time.27. Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due toA its geographical features.B its protective surroundings.C its religious implications.D its existing infrastructure.28. The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly becauseA it may risk ruining their i
24、ntellectual life.B it reminds them of a humiliating history.C their culture will lose a chance of revival.D they fear losing control of Mauna Kea.29. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in todays astronomy A is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiians.B helps spread Hawaiian culture
25、across the world.C may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture.D will eventually soften Hawaiians hostility.模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！430. The authors attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one ofA severe criticism.B passive acceptance.C slight hesitancy.D full approval.2017年 Te
26、xt 31- Robert F. Kennedy once said that a countrys GDP measures “everything except that which makes life worthwhile.” With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.2- The question of GDP an
27、d its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a flawed concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UKs GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figure
28、s. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their countrys economic prospects? 3- A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question. Acro
29、ss the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been meas
30、ured to get a more rounded assessment of how countries are performing.4- While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of consistent themes. Yes, there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and edu
31、cation, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isnt the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, income equality and environment. 5- This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is n
32、o longer regarded as the sole measure of a countrys success, the world looks very different.6- So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important facto
33、rs such as environmental quality or education outcomes all things that contribute to a persons sense of well-being.7- The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline 模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！5in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being an
34、d for growth. But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress. 31. Robert F. Kennedy is cited because heA praised the UK for its GDP.B identified GDP with happiness.C misinterpreted t
35、he role of GDP.D had a low opinion of GDP.32. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 thatA the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern.B the UK will contribute less to the world economy.C GDP as the measure of success is widely defied in the UK.D policymakers in the UK are paying less attention
36、to GDP.33. Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?A It excludes GDP as an indicator.B It is sponsored by 163 countries.C Its criteria are questionable.D Its results are enlightening.34. In the last two paragraphs, the author suggests thatA the UK is preparing for an economic bo
37、om.B high GDP foreshadows an economic decline.C it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP.D it requires caution to handle economic issues.35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A High GDP But Inadequate Well-being, a UK lessonB GDP figures, a Window on Global Economic HealthC
38、 Robert F. Kennedy, a Terminator of GDPD Brexit, the UKs Gateway to Well-being2017年 Text 41- In a rare unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell. But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct, w
39、hich included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government.模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！62- The high courts decision said the judge in Mr. McDonnells trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his “official acts,” or the fo
40、rmer governors decisions on “specific” and “unsettled” issues related to his duties. 3- Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials, unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials, is not corruption, the justices found.4- The court did suggest that accepting favors in retur
41、n for opening doors is “distasteful” and “nasty.” But under anti-bribery laws, proof must be made of concrete benefits, such as approval of a contract or regulation. Simply arranging a meeting, making a phone call, or hosting an event is not an “official act.”5- The courts ruling is legally sound in
42、 defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal. Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery. “The basic compact underlying representative government,” wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court, “assumes that publ
43、ic officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.”6- But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives, not the courts, to ensure equality of access to government. Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in a
44、rranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift. This type of integrity requires will-enforced laws in government transparency, such as records of official meetings, rules on lobbying, and information about each elected leaders source of wealth
45、.7- Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption. But it is not always corruption. Rather officials must avoid double standards, or different types of access for average people and the wealthy. If connections can be bought, a basic premise of democratic society that all are
46、 equal in treatment by government- is undermined. Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.8- The courts ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.36. The underlined sentence (Para.1) most probably shows that th
47、e courtA avoided defining the extent of McDonnells duties.B made no compromise in convicting McDonnell.C was contemptuous of McDonnells conduct.D refused to comment on McDonnells ethics.37. According to Paragraph 4, an official act is deemed corruptive only if it involvesA concrete returns for gift-
48、givers.B sizable gains in the form of gifts.C leaking secrets intentionally.模糊阅读或词汇课程请关注微博 新浪微博：李剑考研阅读 模糊大法好！7D breaking contracts officially.38. The courts ruling is based on the assumption that public officials areA allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters.B qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues.C justified in addressing the needs of their constituents.D exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism.39. Well-enforced laws in government transparency are needed toA awaken the conscience of officials.B guarantee fair pl
