2022考研英语（二）
Section 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 on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)
Harlan Coben believes that if you' re a writer, you' ll find the time; and that if you can't find the time, then writing isn't a priority and you' re not a writer. For him writing is a (1) job—a job like any other. He has (2) it with plumbing, pointing out that a plumber doesn't wake up and say that he can't work with pipes today.
(3) . like most writers these days, you' re holding down a job to pay the bills. it's not (4) to find the time to write But it's not impossible It requires determination and single-mindedness.
(5) that most bestselling authors began writing when they were doing other things to earn a living And today, even writers who are fairly (6) often have to do other work to (7) their writing income.
As Harlan Coben has suggested it's a (8) of priorities. To make writing a priority, you' ll have to (9) some of your day-to-day-activities and some things you really enjoy Depending on your (10) and your life style, that might mean spending less time watching television or listening to music. though some people can wr
ite (11) they listen to music. You might have to (12) the amount of exercise or sport you do. You' ll have to make social media an (13) activity rather than a daily time-consuming (14) There "ll probably have to be less socializing with your friends an less time with your family Its a (15) learning curve. and it won't always make you popular.
There's just one thing you should try to keep at least some time for, (16) your writing-and that's reading. And writer needs to read as much and as widely as they can: it's the one (17) supporter-something you can't do without.
Time is finite. The older you get, the (18) it seems to go. We need to use it as carefully and as (19) as we can, that means prioritising out activities so that we spend most time on the things we really want to do. Ifyou' re a writer, that means— (20) —writing
1.A.al C.steady D.pleasant
2.Abined fronted
3.A.if    B.Through C.Once D.Unless
ugh B.strange C.wrong D.easy
5.A.Accpect B.Explain C.Remember D.Suppose
6.A.well-known B.well-advised C.well-informed D.well-chosen
7.A.ate C.supplement D.calculate
8.A.cause B.purpose C.questio dition
9.A.highlight B.plore
lations B.interests C. memories D.skills
11.A.until B.because C.while D.before
12.A.put up with B.make up of C.hang on to D.cut down on
13.A.asional C.ional
14.A.habit    B.test C.decision D.plan
le C.rapid D.funny
16.A.in place of B.in charge of C.in response to D.in addition to
17.A.indispensable B.innovative C.invisible D.instant
18.A. duller B.harder C.quieter D.quicker
19.A.usly C.atefully
20.A.at most B.in average D.above all
Section II Reading Comprehension PartA
Directions:: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A. B. C. or D.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)
Text 1
On a recent sunny day13.000 chickens roam over Larry Brown's 40 windswept acres in Shiner Texas. Some rest in the shade of a parked car Others drink water with the cows. This all seems random. but it's by design, part of what the $6.1 billion US. egg industry bets will be its next big thing: climate-friendly eggs.
These eggs. which are making their debut now on shelves for as much asS8adozen. are still labeled organic and animal-friendly. but they' re also from birds that live on farms using regenerative agriculture-special techniques to cultivate rich soils that can trap green house gases. Such eggs could be marketed as helping to fight climate change.
I'm excited about our progress"says Brown, who is adding more cover crops that draw worms. and crickets for the chickens to eat. The birds' waste then fertilizes fields. Such improvements" allow our hens to forage for higher-quality natural feed that will
be good for the land, the hens, and the eggs that we supply to our customers.
The egg industry's push is the first major test of whether animal products from regenerative farms can become the next premium offering. in barely more than a decade, organic eggs went from being dismissed as a niche product in natural foods stores to being sold at Walmart. More recently there were similar doubts about probiotics and plant-based meats. but both have exploded into major supermarket categories. If the sustainable-egg roll out is successful. it could open the floodgates for regenerative beef. broccoli, and beyond
Regenerative products could be a hard sell because the concept is tough to define quickly. says Julie
Stanton, associate professor of agricultural economics at Pennsylvania State University Brandy wine. Such farming also brings minimal, if any. improvement to the food products (though some producers say their eggs have more protein).
The industry is betting that the same consumers paying more for premium attributes such as free-range. non-GMO. and pasture-raised eggs will embrace sustainability. Surveys show that younger generations are more concerned about climate change. and some of the success of plant-based meat can be chalked up to shoppers wanting to signal their desire to protect environment. Young adults "really care about the pla says John Brunnquell, president of Eggs Innovations"are absolutely altering the food chain beyond what It hink even they understand what they' re doing. The industry is betting that the same consumers paying more for premium attributes such as free-ra non-GMO, and pasture-raised eggs will embsustainability. Surveys show that younger generations more concerned about climate change. and some ot success of plant-based meat can be chalked u shoppers wanting to signal their desire to protect environment. Young adults "really care about the plasays John Brumnquell. president of Egg Innovations"are absolutely altering the food chain beyond what It think even they understand what they' re doing.
21. the climate - friendly eggs are producted .
[A] at a considerably low cost
[B] at the demand of regular shoppers
[C] as a replacement for organic eggs
[D] on specially designed farms
22. larry Brown is excited about his progress in .
[A] reducting the damage of
[B] accelaratiny the disposal of uest
[C]. Creatinya sustainable system
[D] Attratiny customers to his products
23. the example of organic eggs is used in the paragragh if to suggest .
[A] the doubts to over natural feeds
[B] the set breaks in the eggs industry
[C] the potential of regenerative products
[D] the promotional success of super markets
24. It can be learned from paragraph that young people .
[A] are reluctant to change their diet
[B] are likely to buy climate fiendly eggs
[C] are curious about new food
[D] are amazed at agruculoure advorces
25 John Brungvel would disagree with Julie Stanton overegenerative products .
[A]A markets prospects
[B] standard definition
考研时间2022[C] market prospect
[D] moricl implication
Text 2
More Americans are opting to work well into retirement, a growing trend that threatens to upend the old workforce model.
One in three Americans who are at least 40 have or plan to have a job in retirement to prepare for a longer life, according to a survey conducted by Harris Poll for TD Ameritrade. Even more surprising is that more than half of "unretirees"-those who plan to work in retirement or wentback to work after retiring -said they would be employed in their later years even if they had enough money to settle down. the survey showed.
Financial needs aren't the only culprit for the "unretirement"trend. Other reasons, according to the study. include personal fulfillment such as staying mentally fit, preventing boredom or avoiding depression. About 72% of "unretiree"respondents said that they would return to work once retired to keep mentally fit while 59% said it would be tied to making ends meet.
"The concept of retirement is evolving."said Christine Russell, senior manager of retirement at TD Ameritrade. "It's not just about finances. The value of work is also
driving folks to continue working past retirement."
One reason for the change in retirement patterns: Americans are living longer. Older Americans are also the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce, and boomers are expected to live longer than previous generations. The percentage of retirement-age people in the labor force has doubled over the past three decades. About 20% of people 65 and older were in the workforce in February, up from an all-time low of 10% in January 1985, according to money manager United Income.
Because of longer life spans. Americans are also boosting their savings to preserve their nest eggs, the TD Ameritrade study showed, which surveved 2,000 adults between 40 to 79. Six in 10 "unretirees"are increasing their savings in anticipation of a longer life. according to the survey. Among the most popular ways they are doing this, the company said, is by reducing their overall expenses, securing life insurance or maximizing their contributions to retirement accounts.
Unfortunately, many people who are opting to work in retirement are preparing to do so because they are worried about making ends meet in their later years, said Brent Weiss, a co-founder at Baltimore-b
ased financial-planning firm Facet Wealth. He suggested that preretirees should speak with a financial adviser to set long-term financial goals.
The most challenging moments in life are getting married, starting a family and ultimately retiring."Weiss said. "It's not just a financial decision, but an emotional one. Many people believe they can't retire.
26.The survey conducted by Haris Poll indicates that .
A.over half of the retirees are physically fit for work
B.the old workforce is as active as the younger one dose
< in three Americans enjoy earlier retirement
D. more Americans are willing to work in retirement
27. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that Americans tend to think that .
A. retirement may cause problems for them
B. boredom can be relieved after retirement
C. the mental health of retirees is overlooked
D. "unretirement" contributes to the economy
28. Retirement patterns are changing partly due to .
A. labor shortage
B. population growth