[D] haven?t seen the weakness of the market.
38. Involuntary part-time employment is the US_____. [A] is harder to acquire than one year ago. [B] shows a general tendency of decline. [C] satisfies the real need of the jobless. [D] is lower than before the recession.
39. It can be learned that with Obamacare,_____.
[A] it is no longer easy for part-timers to get insurance
[B] employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance [C] it is still challenging to get insurance for family members [D] full-time employment is still essential for insurance 40. The text mainly discusses_______.
[A] employment in the US [B] part-timer classification [C] insurance though Medicaid [D] Obamacare?s trouble
Part B Directions:
In the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 41-45, choose the most suitable one from the list [A]-[G] to fit into each of the numbered blank. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the gaps. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)
[A] You are not alone
[B] Don?t fear responsibility for your life [C] Pave your own unique path [D] Most of your fears are unreal [E] Think about the present moment [F] Experience helps you grow
[G] There are many things to be grateful for
Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won?t last forever.
When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these ten old truths I?ve learned along the way. 41._____________________________
Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination. 42_____________________________
If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment
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from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present. 43______________________________
Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something. 44________________________________
No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.
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Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.
Section III Translation
Directions:
Translate the following text from English into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)
Think about driving a route that?s very familiar. It could be your commute to work, a trip into town or the way home. Whichever it is, you know every twist and turn like the back of your hand. On these sorts of trips it?s easy to zone out from the actual driving and pay little attention to the passing scenery. The consequence is that you perceive that the trip has taken less time than it actually has.
This is the well-travelled road effect: people tend to underestimate the time it takes to travel a familiar route.
The effect is caused by the way we allocate our attention. When we travel down a well-known route, because we don?t have to concentrate much, time seems to flow more quickly. And afterwards, when we come to think back on it, we can?t remember the journey well because we didn?t pay much attention to it. So we assume it was shorter.
想想在一条你非常熟悉的路线上开车是什么感觉。这路线可能是你上下班、进城或者回家的路线。但不管是哪种路线，你对这条路上的每一个弯曲处和转弯处都了如指掌。在这样的车途中，人们很容易在开车时注意力不集中，并且不太关注车所经过的风景。结果是，你觉得车途时间比实际的要少。
这就是\熟路效应\：人们往往会低估在熟悉的路线上开车所花的时间。
这种效应是由我们分配注意力的方式导致的。当我们沿着一条熟悉的路开车，时间似乎过得很快，因为我们不用太集中精力。当我们随后来回顾这段车程时，我们却不太记得了，因为我们当时并没有太注意。所以我们觉得车途时间要比实际的短些。
Section IV Writing
Part A
47. Directions:
Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a notice to 1) briefly introduce the camp activities, and 2) call for volunteers.
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You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your name or the name of your university. Do not write your address. (10 points)
Notice
The Students? Union is arranging a summer camp for high school students to broaden their horizon and experience different life. The camp is scheduled on July 15th and will end on July 22nd.That is to say, it will last for about one week and the theme is Loving Your Country, Loving the World.
Different kinds of activities are included during the camp, like knowledge competition, patriotic songs contest, drama contest and so on. As some foreign students will also attend the camp, some volunteers are needed. Volunteers should be those who are good at oral Enlgish and also take an active part in activities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. the Students? Union
Part B
48. Directions:
Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should 1) interpret the chart, and 2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
The pie chart provides some interesting data regarding the family expense of urban residents during Spring Festival in our country. As is shown above, the family expense during the holiday is mainly used for gifts by accounting for 40 percent, followed by transportations and get-together which both takes up 20%.
Obviously, there are three reasons down to the most expense used for buying presents. To begin with, Chinese people are changing their lifestyle and more likely to enjoy a lifestyle of communication during holidays, which may add more flavor to their routine life. What?s more, in many people?s eyes, giving others gifts is a necessary way for emotional expression. In addition, there is no denying that the major factor responsible for the phenomenon is that urban people posses more money available for gifts thanks to the growth of urban economy.
Taking above-mentioned analysis into account, we can naturally arrive at the conclusion: as the society further develops, the trend mirrored by the table is bound to continue in the years to come.
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2015年考研英语二真题及答案（word打印版）
