考研完形 PC016・【英一】真题精练 2022–2026
逐篇逐空 · 原文逐字 + 20题×4选项 + 逐空原创解析
The idea that plants have some degree of consciousness first took root in the early 2000s; the term “plant neurobiology” was 1 around the notion that some aspects of plant behavior could be 2 to intelligence in animals. 3 plants lack brains, the firing of electrical signals in their stems and leaves nonetheless triggered responses that 4 consciousness, researchers previously reported.
But such an idea is untrue, according to a new opinion article. Plant biology is complex and fascinating, but it 5 so greatly from that of animals that so-called 6 of plants’ intelligence is inconclusive, the authors wrote.
Beginning in 2006, some scientists have 7 that plants possess neuron-like cells that interact with hormones and neurotransmitters, 8 “a plant nervous system, 9 to that in animals,” said lead study author Lincoln Taiz. “They 10 claimed that plants have ‘brain-like command centers’ at their root tips.”
This 11 makes sense if you simplify the workings of a complex brain, 12 it to an array of electrical pulses; cells in plants also communicate through electrical signals. 13 , the signaling in a plant is only 14 similar to the firing in a complex animal brain, which is more than “a mass of cells that communicate by electricity,” Taiz said.
“For consciousness to evolve, a brain with a threshold 15 of complexity and capacity is required,” he 16 . “Since plants don’t have nervous systems, the 17 that they have consciousness are effectively zero.”
And what’s so great about consciousness, anyway? Plants can’t run away from 18 , so investing energy in a body system which 19 a threat and can feel pain would be a very 20 evolutionary strategy, according to the article.
20 题 · 四选项(逐字)
| 空 | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | coined | discovered | collected | issued |
| 2 | attributed | directed | compared | confined |
| 3 | Unless | When | Once | Though |
| 4 | coped with | consisted of | hinted at | extended to |
| 5 | suffers | benefits | develops | differs |
| 6 | acceptance | evidence | cultivation | creation |
| 7 | doubted | denied | argued | requested |
| 8 | adapting | forming | repairing | testing |
| 9 | analogous | essential | suitable | sensitive |
| 10 | just | ever | still | even |
| 11 | restriction | experiment | perspective | demand |
| 12 | attaching | reducing | returning | exposing |
| 13 | However | Moreover | Therefore | Otherwise |
| 14 | temporarily | literally | superficially | imaginarily |
| 15 | list | level | label | load |
| 16 | recalled | agreed | questioned | added |
| 17 | chances | risks | excuses | assumptions |
| 18 | danger | failure | warning | control |
| 19 | represents | includes | reveals | recognizes |
| 20 | humble | poor | practical | easy |
逐空原创解析
本篇核心词 / 搭配
- coin a term 创造术语
- be compared to 被比作
- though 尽管
- hint at 暗示
- differ from 与……不同
- evidence is inconclusive 证据无定论
- argue that 主张
- analogous to 与……类似
- reduce A to B 把A简化为B
- superficially similar 表面相似
- threshold level 阈值水平
- chances are zero 几率为零
- run away from danger 逃离危险
- recognize a threat 识别威胁
- a poor strategy 糟糕策略
There’s nothing more welcoming than a door opening for you. 1 the need to be touched to open or close, automatic doors are essential in 2 disabled access to buildings and helping provide general 3 to commercial buildings.
Self-sliding doors began to emerge as a commercial product in 1960 after being invented six years 4 by Americans Dee Horton and Lew Hewitt. They 5 as a novelty feature, but as their use has grown, their 6 have extended within our technologically advanced world. Particularly 7 in busy locations or during times of emergency, the doors 8 crowd management by reducing the obstacles put in peoples’ way.
9 making access both in and out of buildings easier for people, the difference in the way many of these doors open helps reduce the total area 10 by them. Automatic doors often open to the side, with the panels sliding across one another. Replacing swing doors, these 11 smaller buildings to maximise the usable space inside without having to 12 the way for a large, sticking-out door. There are many different types of automatic door, with each 13 specific signals to tell them when to open. 14 these methods differ, the main 15 remain the same.
Each automatic door system 16 the light, sound, weight or movement in their vicinity as a signal to open. Sensor types are chosen to 17 the different environments they are needed in. 18 , a busy street might not 19 a motion-sensored door, as it would constantly be opening for passers-by. A pressure-sensitive mat would be more 20 to limit the surveyed area.
20 题 · 四选项(逐字)
| 空 | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Through | Despite | Besides | Without |
| 2 | revealing | demanding | improving | tracing |
| 3 | experience | convenience | guidance | reference |
| 4 | previously | temporarily | successively | eventually |
| 5 | held on | started out | settled down | went by |
| 6 | relations | volumes | benefits | sources |
| 7 | useful | simple | flexible | stable |
| 8 | call for | yield to | insist on | act as |
| 9 | As well as | In terms of | Thanks to | Rather than |
| 10 | connected | shared | represented | occupied |
| 11 | allow | expect | require | direct |
| 12 | adopt | lead | clear | change |
| 13 | adapting to | deriving from | relying on | pointing at |
| 14 | Once | Since | Unless | Although |
| 15 | records | positions | principles | reasons |
| 16 | controls | analyses | produces | mixes |
| 17 | decorate | compare | protect | complement |
| 18 | In conclusion | By contrast | For example | Above all |
| 19 | identify | suit | secure | include |
| 20 | appropriate | obvious | impressive | delicate |
逐空原创解析
本篇核心词 / 搭配
- without the need to 无需
- improve access 改善通行
- provide convenience 提供便利
- previously 此前
- start out as 起初是
- benefits extend 益处扩展
- act as 充当
- as well as 除……外
- occupied by 被……占用
- allow sb to do 使能
- clear the way 清出通道
- rely on 依赖
- although 尽管
- principles remain the same 原理不变
- analyze signals 分析信号
- complement environments 适配环境
- for example 例如
- be appropriate 合适
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing every aspect of human life. The world of AI is buzzing with an exciting potential to improve and enrich our lives. 1 , AI also has the potential hazard of 2 our experiences in ways we might find difficult to control. One such 3 is how we understand and experience beauty.
AI can be a collaborative tool in a wide range of creative endeavors. 4 human creativity and AI algorithms can lead to unique artistic 5 that are beautiful to the human eye. These collaborations are likely to become increasingly common. 6 , as convenient and provocative, AI enables virtual try-on experiences where you can virtually 7 makeup, hairstyles, clothing, and even cosmetic procedures 8 making any physical changes. Individuals can now experiment with different looks and 9 their preferences, potentially expanding the range of beauty ideals.
AI algorithms can 10 facial features and skin conditions to provide personalized beauty recommendations. This 11 approach aims to cater to individual preferences and enhance the concept of beauty tailored to each person’s unique characteristics. 12 , AI can be a fun vehicle for self-discovery.
While AI offers exciting possibilities, it also raises ethical 13 . There is a risk of deepening societal beauty 14 and perpetuating unattainable beauty standards. 15 , AI-powered beauty filters and editing tools can lead to distorted self-perception and 16 body dissatisfaction. As summarized in a recent post on “The Hidden Dangers of Online Beauty Filters”, 17 on this technology for social presentation can cause harm 18 body image issues, lower self-esteem, and social anxiety.
It’s important to note that while AI can enhance our 19 of beauty, it should not 20 the genuine human experience and the emotional connections we derive from seeing the beauty in each other.
20 题 · 四选项(逐字)
| 空 | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still | Therefore | Afterward | Instead |
| 2 | reviewing | narrating | ignoring | dominating |
| 3 | reason | area | clue | belief |
| 4 | Balancing | Distinguishing | Combining | Introducing |
| 5 | prospects | outcomes | ambitions | sentiments |
| 6 | At first | By comparison | For instance | In general |
| 7 | test | copy | link | save |
| 8 | upon | beyond | through | before |
| 9 | explore | recall | simplify | cherish |
| 10 | recover | arrange | reserve | analyze |
| 11 | localized | normalized | randomized | customized |
| 12 | At best | To the contrary | By definition | In this way |
| 13 | divisions | expectations | concerns | values |
| 14 | pressures | mysteries | understandings | suspicions |
| 15 | Approximately | Additionally | Alternatively | Accidentally |
| 16 | deal with | result from | contribute to | focus on |
| 17 | starting | checking | relying | working |
| 18 | apart from | such as | regardless of | prior to |
| 19 | imitation | appreciation | preservation | consumption |
| 20 | replace | seize | share | reflect |
逐空原创解析
本篇核心词 / 搭配
- still 尽管如此
- dominate experiences 主导体验
- an area 一个领域
- combine A and B 结合
- artistic outcomes 艺术成果
- for instance 例如
- virtual try-on 虚拟试用
- before doing 在做……之前
- explore preferences 探索偏好
- analyze features 分析特征
- customized approach 定制化方法
- ethical concerns 伦理担忧
- beauty pressures 审美压力
- additionally 此外
- contribute to 导致
- rely on 依赖
- such as 例如
- appreciation of beauty 对美的欣赏
- replace the genuine experience 取代真实体验
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