考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--2004年part1
Hunting for a job late last year, lawyer Gant Redmon stumbled across Career Builder, a job database on the Internet. He searched it with no success but was attracted by the site's “personal search agent”. It's an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database. Redmon chose the keywords legal, intellectual property, and Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, he got his first notification of an opening. “I struck gold,” says Redmon, who E-mailed his resume to the employer and won a position as in-house counsel for a company.
With thousands of career-related sites on the Internet, finding promising openings can be time-consuming and inefficient. Search agents reduce the need for repeated visits to the databases. But although a search agent worked for Redmon, career experts see drawbacks. Narrowing your criteria, for example, may work against you: “Every time you answer a question you eliminate a possibility.” says one expert.
For any job search, you should start with a narrow concept — what you think you want to do — then broaden it. “None of these programs do that,” says another expert. “There's no career counseling implicit in all of this.” Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again. “I would not rely on agents for finding everything that is added to a database that might interest me,” says the author of a job-searching guide.
Some sites design their agents to tempt job hunters to return. When Career Site's agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs — those it considers the best matches. There may be more matches in the database; job hunters will have to visit the site again to find them — and they do. “On the day after we send our messages, we see a sharp increase in our traffic,” says Seth Peets, vice president of marketing for Career Site.
Even those who aren't hunting for jobs may find search agents worthwhile. Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise. Although happily employed, Redmon maintains his agent at Career Builder. “You always keep your eyes open,” he says. Working with a personal search agent means having another set of eyes looking out for you.
1. How did Redmon find his job?
[A] By searching openings in a job database. [B] By posting a matching position in a database. [C] By using a special service of a database. [D] By E-mailing his resume to a database.
2. Which of the following can be a disadvantage of search agents?
[A] Lack of counseling. [B] Limited number of visits.
[C] Lower efficiency. [D] Fewer successful matches.
3. The expression “tip service” （Line 4, Paragraph 3）most probably means ________.
[A] advisory. [B] compensation. [C] interaction. [D] reminder.
4. Why does Career Site's agent offer each job hunter only three job options?
[A] To focus on better job matches. [B] To attract more returning visits.
[C] To reserve space for more messages. [D] To increase the rate of success.
5. Which of the following is true according to the text?
[A] Personal search agents are indispensable to job-hunters.
[B] Some sites keep E-mailing job seekers to trace their demands.
[C] Personal search agents are also helpful to those already employed.
[D] Some agents stop sending information to people once they are employed.
Unit 11 （2004） Part 1
重点词汇：
1. stumble across （无意间碰到，偶然发现） Police investingating tax fraud stumbled a cross a durgs ring.警方在调查瞒税案件时意外地发现了一个贩毒团伙 Stumble 跌跌撞撞地走 stumble about 步履蹒跚
2. database（数据库＝databank） 即data 数据+base 基地
3. key in 键入
4. notification（通知，告示） There have been no more notifications of SARS case in the last week.上星期已没有SARS病例的报告 动词：notify 通知 通告
5. opening （空缺，机会） a business opening经商的好机会 opening words 开场白
6. drawback缺点，障碍；退款） 即draw=拉，拖+back。Complancency is a drawback to progresss. 自满是进步的障碍 duty drawback关税退税
7. eliminate （排除，消除；淘汰） eliminate trade barriers 破除贸易壁垒 eliminate the losing team from the compentition 淘汰输队出竞赛
8. counseling （建议；劝告；协商）vocational counseling 职业辅导 动词：counsel
9. implicit（内含的，含蓄的） implict acceptance 默认 implicit obedience 盲从 obligations which are implicit in the contract.合同中未直接载明的责任
10. keep abreast of 与…齐头并进；了解…的最新情况 keep abreast of what is going on by reading the newspapers.阅读报纸了解形势的发展
11. tempt（诱惑，吸引） He was tempted into a life of crime by greed and laziness. 他受贪婪和懒惰的驱使步入了罪恶的一生 T
12. compensation（补偿，赔偿）Age has its compensations.人到老年有所失亦有所得compensation trade补偿贸易 unemployment compensation 失业救济补助金
难句分析：
① It's an interactive feature that lets visitors key in job criteria such as location, title, and salary, then E-mails them when a matching position is posted in the database.
该强调句的主干是：It is （an interactive feature）that （lets…then… E-mails…），强调主语an interactive feature。That 后面连接的是两个谓语动词结构：let sb. Do sth。和名词活用为动词的E-mail。Such as…结构举例说明job criteria。When引导的时间状语从句修饰整个句子
需要注意的是key在句中作动词充当visitors的宾语补足语。
② Instead, the best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service to keep abreast of jobs in a Particular database; when you get E-mail, consider it a reminder to check the database again.
该句子分句前后是两个分句，后一分句对前一分句作进一步解释。前一分句的主干是the best strategy is to use the agent，as…介词短语结构意为“当做…”。不定式结构“to keep…”表示目的。
注意该句中的词组tip servicee 的意思是“小提示服务”
③ When CareerSite's agent sends out messages to those who have signed up for its service, for example, it includes only three potential jobs — those it considers the best matches.
该句子的主干是：it includes only three potential jobs。When引导时间状语从句。破折号后是potential jobs的同位语，中心词是those，后面接定语从句，句子中的it回指CareerSite's agent
For example 点明了这个句子和前一句之间的关系；举例说明前面一句话。
④ Some use them to keep a close watch on the demand for their line of work or gather information on compensation to arm themselves when negotiating for a raise.
该句子的主干是Some use them，两个并列的不定式结构 to keep…or gather…在句子中做目的状语。在第二个目的状语中又含有一个表示目的的不定式短语 to arm…
注意：ame oneself 是一个动词词组，意为“把自己武装起来”
试题解析：
本文的主题是关于网络求职的个人搜寻代理 （personal search agent）。作者开篇列举Gant Redmon律师利用个人搜寻代理找到了工作的例子引出主题，说明了个人搜寻代理的好处。接着谈论了个人搜寻代理的不足之处。随后阐述建立网络职业的个人搜寻代理的目的是为了吸引求职者的再次访问，从而提高网站的访问率。最后提出个人搜寻代理对那些有职业的人来说也同样有作用。
1. 【正确答案】[C]
题干问：“Redmon是如何找到工作的？” 本题可以定位在第1自然段，归纳该段的话题可知，他通过了“personal search agent”，选项［Ｃ］正确，“使用资料库的一项特殊服务”是原文话题信息的同义转述。选项［A］“通过在工作资料库搜寻工作机会”，选项［B］“通过在资料库刊登一个合适的职位”和选项［D］“通过给资料库发送个人简历的电子邮件”，三个选项是原文片语表达断章取义的表述。？
2. 【正确答案】 [A]
题干问：“下面哪项可能是搜寻代理的劣势？” 注意题干中含有情态动词“can”，询问的是某种判断，需要对第3自然段的信息进行归纳，该段第1句中的“a narrow concept”与下文“no career counseling”构成了重复和照应关系。因此选项［A］“缺乏建议”可推理为正确选项。选项［B］“访问数量有限”不能认为是“劣势”，选项［Ｃ］“较低的效率”为原文“time-consuming and inefficient”的曲解，而且不符合题干的要求。选项［D］“成功的匹配较少”中“matches”虽然在文中反复出现，但不符合题干的要求。？
3. 【正确答案】［D］。
题干问：“在第3段第3行，‘tip service’的含义最可能是 ……”。题干中短语的位置出现在原文第3自然段中，根据原文“tip service”与下文的“reminder”构成了概念的重复和照应关系。所以应该选择选项［D］“提示”。而选项［A］“咨询”，［B］“酬金”，和［C］“互动”都无法构成这种最佳的概念性的重复和衔接关系。？
4. 【正确答案】 [B]
题干问：“为什么职业网站代理给每个求职者只提供三个工作选择？” 本题可定位在第4自然段，该段的话题是“job hunters to return”。其实，就返回的观点在第2段第2句中已经给出了暗示（repeated visits）。选项［B］“为了吸引更多回访”正确。选项［A］“为了集中于更好的工作匹配”不能认为是题干要求的原因，选项［Ｃ］“为了留出空间储存更多的信息”与选项［D］“为了增加成功的速度”皆为原文片语信息的断章取义。？
5. 【正确答案】 [C]
题干问：“根据本文，下面哪项是正确的？” 本题可定位在第5自然段，该段再次重申了求职代理对求职者的好处，其中包括了已经就业者。选项［Ｃ］“个人搜寻代理对那些有职业的人来说也同样有作用”正确。其实，在本文的第1自然段就已经暗示出了这一观点。选项［A］“个人搜寻代理对求职者是必不可少”的表述太绝对化。选项［B］“某些网站一直给求职者发送电子邮件为了跟踪他们的需要” 为原文片语信息的断章取义，而选项［D］“一旦人们求职成功，某些代理不再给他们提供信息”与原文信息相反。？
全文翻译：
去年年末，甘特？雷德曼律师在找工作时偶然在网上发现职业资料库“职业建筑师”。他找来找去并没有找到什么工作，但被这个网址上的“个人搜索代理”所吸引。它的特点是互动，允许访问者自定求职要求诸如工作地点、职位和薪水，当资料库里出现与个人要求相匹配的工作岗位时它就会通过电子邮件通知求职者。雷德曼选择关键词“法律”、“知识产权”和“华盛顿特区”。过了三个星期，雷德曼接到第一份有职位空缺的通知。他说：“我掘到了金子。”他把个人简历用电子邮件寄给了雇主，接着就得到了一份驻公司顾问的职务。
因特网上与求职相关的网址数以千计，寻找可能的职业空缺费时效率又低。有了搜索代理，就没那么多必要反复访问资料库了。不过，虽然有一个搜索代理成功地为雷德曼找到了工作，就业专家却还是认为搜索代理并不如人意。比如缩小你的要求条件就有可能对你不利。一位专家说：“你每回答一次问题你就丧失一次机会。”
寻找任何职业，你都要从一个狭窄的概念开始，即你想干什么工作，然后再加以扩展。有一位专家说：“任何这些程序中都没有那种扩展功能。”“所有这一切都不包含职业咨询。”相反，最佳的策略是把代理当作一种提示服务来及时跟踪某一资料库里的工作岗位信息。当你收到电子邮件时，你就把它当作一种提醒再去查一查资料库。一位职业搜索指南的作者说：“我不会依赖代理在数据库增加的每一项内容里去逐一寻找可能令我感兴趣的东西。”
一些网络谋划让代理诱惑寻职者成为回头客。比如，当求职网代理向注册服务的用户发送信息时，它只提供三个它认为最可能匹配的岗位。可能，在资料库里还有更多的匹配项；求职者于是只好再次访问这个网址来寻找一求职者的确会一而再、再而三地来上网寻找。求职网销售副总裁塞思？皮茨说：“我们发送这些信息的当天访问量就急剧增长。”
即使非求职的人士也会发现搜索代理值得一览。有些人利用搜索代理密切观察对于本行业的需求或搜集有关加薪的信息以备增薪谈判时胸有成竹。雷德曼虽然已愉快就职，但他与“职业建筑师”网代理的联系依旧保持着。他说：“你要永远睁大眼睛。”使用个人搜索代理等于多一双眼睛替你在观察。
考研英语历年阅读理解真题精析--2004年part1的延伸阅读——复习英语要讲究技巧
一，重视单词。
从第一天开始复习到考试的前一天，考试大纲词汇就应不离手，因为这是一切的基础。考试大纲是命题专家出题的依据、基础，所以考生一定要重视。背单词时，可以总结同义词、一词多义以及包含“高级”短语的句子，然后跟同桌的研友们对话，或者“厚颜无耻”地主动向他们“炫耀”，同时也坚持参加英语辩论活动，把自己最新积累的词句一一“亮”出，这样考生会感觉记得特别牢固。
二，日积月累。
作为一门语言，充满了繁琐与细节的，想一口吃成大胖子是不太现实的，必须耐心地积累“量变”以求“质变”。学习英语的时间安排也是有规律可循的，如果你一天安排3个小时学英语，那么与其一鼓作气学3个小时倒不如改成上下午各1.5小时。持续学习、及时复习才能收到较为理想的效果。可以参照着名的“艾宾浩斯遗忘曲线”来合理安排时间，最大限度地降低遗忘率，以获得较好的学习效果。
三，研读真题。
历年考研英语全真试题是了解考研水平的最快途径，也是熟悉命题规律的唯一途径。所以要在老师的指导下分阶段复习考研英语真题。找一个安静的环境，先用一周的时间做一套真题，做完后，对自己的错题先看一下怎么错的，错在哪里，能不能解决。剩下的时间要分析题型，也就是看这些题目是属于细节题、推理题，还是主旨大意题……当复习完十年的真题，建议考生放20天左右的时间，重新再做真题，分析自己的做题思路，考前一个月适当做些高质量的模拟题练练手。另外，希望考生真题至少看三遍。第一遍先做，做完之后归纳总结错题的原因。第二遍主要精读文章解决单词句子翻译。第三遍前两遍的内容都要看。
四，增加课外阅读。
课外阅读在考研英语复习中占有重要地位，对提高成绩有很大作用，建议大家订一份《英语世界》杂志，阅读上面的文章，也会有不少收获。如果有条件，看看自己学校图书馆是否有这本书，有的话坚持看，肯定会有收获的！
希望以上的介绍对2013的考研同学有所帮助，另外，大家在学习英语学习方法时，要从自身实际出发，选择真正适合自己的复习方法。 | 
