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2014年考研真题及答案(英语一)
Section I Use of Language
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word(S) for each numbered blank and mark A, B ,C or D on ANSWER SHEET. (10 Points)
As many people hit middle age, they often start to notice that their memory and mental clarity are not what they used to be. We suddenly can't remember1we put the keys just a moment ago, or an old acquaintance's name, or the name of an old band we used to love. As the brain2, we refer to these occurrences as "senior moments."3seemingly innocent, this loss of mental focus can potentially have a(an)4impact on our professional, social, and personal5.
Neuroscientists, experts who study the nervous system, are increasingly showing that there's actually a lot that can be done. It6out that the brain needs exercise in much the same way our muscles do, and the right mental7can significantly improve our basic cognitive8. Thinking is essentially a9of making connections in the brain. To a certain extent, our ability to10in making the connections that drive intelligence is , because these connections are made through effort and practice, scientists believe that intelligence can expand and fluctuate12mental effort.
Now, a new Webbased company has taken it a step13and developed the first "brain training program" designed to actually help people improve and regain their mental14.
The Webbased program15you to systematically improve your memory and attention skills. The program keeps16of your progress and provides detailed feedback17your performance and improvement. Most importantly, it18modifies and enhances the games you play to19on the strengths you are developingmuch like a(n)20exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.
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1.[A]where[B]when[C]that[D]why
2.[A]improves[B]fades[C]recovers[D]collapses
3.[A]If[B]Unless[C]Once[D]While
4.[A]uneven[B]limited[C]damaging[D]obscure
5.[A]well