14年度 研究生入学测试英语(一)真题及试题答案(完整版).pdfVIP

2014年研究生入学考试英语(一)真题及答案 (完整版) Sectio I Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D o the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points) As many people hit middle age, they ofte start to notice that theirmemory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly ca ’t remember ___1___ we put the keys just a moment ago, or a old acquaintance’s name, or the name of a old band we used to love. As the brai ___2___, we refer to these occurrences as senior moments. ___3___ seemingly i ocent, this loss of mental focus ca potentially have a (n)___4___ impact o our professional, social, and personal ___5___. Neuroscientists, expertswho studythenervous system,are increasinglyshowing that there’s actually a lot that ca be done. It___6___ out that the brai needs exercise i much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental ___7___ ca significantlyimproveourbasiccognitive___8___.Thinking isessentiallya___9___ of making co ections i the brain. To a certai extent, our ability to ___10___ i making the co ections that drive intelligence is inherited.___11___, because these co ections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence ca expand and fluctuate ___12___ mental effort. Now,anewWeb-based companyhastake itastep___13___anddevelopedthefirst brai training program designed to actually help people improveand regai their mental ___14___. The Web-based program ___15___ you to systematically improve your memory and attentio skills.Theprogramkeeps___16___ of yourprogress andprovides detailed feedback ___17___ your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it ___18___modifies and enhances the games you play to ___19___ o the strengths you are developing—much like a(n) ___20___exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use. 1. [A]where [B]whe [C]that [D]why 2. [A]