2018考研的复习已经能到了攻坚阶段，对于英语的学习来说，此时最重要的任务就是历年考研英语阅读真题的精析。考生必须将每一道题目的解题思路分析清楚，尤其是对于一些难点题目。因为考研英语的学习是一项精细化的工程，必须吃透文章和题目。今天我们要分析的题目来自于2004年的阅读第三篇。为了帮助大家解析，文都考研老师将定位句和题目对应给出，方便精析。

　　31. By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet”, the author means _______.

　　[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business

　　[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work

　　[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit

　　[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation

　　定位句：When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn’t cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she’d like to, either. 当遇到经济疲软期时，Ellen Spero并没有咬她的指甲。但是这个47岁的美甲师所做的指甲确实不如想象的那么多了。两句话之间是转折相反关系，下文说她的生意大不如前了，所以前面的意思应该是生意还可以说的过去。所以答案选择[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation她并没有处在绝望的境地。

　　32. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?

　　[A] Optimistic [B] Confused [C] Carefree [D] Panicked

　　定位句：Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy’s long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.消费者只是有一点担忧，并没有恐惧，甚至很多人还说他们对经济的长期前景保持乐观态度，即使他们开始采取了一些节约措施。由此也可以判定35题的答案应该是[C] Caution all right, panic not.谨慎一点可以，但是不需要害怕。

　　33. When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range” the author is talking about ________.

　　[A] gold market [B] real estate [C] stock exchange [D] venture investment

　　定位句：In Manhattan, “there’s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range。这是一道典型的例证题，要按照例证的原则去找论点，也就是前一句话：Home prices are holding steady in most regions。房价在很多地区依然是稳定的，所以下文的这个例子也是在谈房价的问题。答案选择[B] real estate房地产。

　　34. Why can many people see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?

　　[A] They would benefit in certain ways.

　　[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.

　　[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.

　　[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.

　　定位句：Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown.很多人在经济下滑中看到了silver linings。那么这是个什么东西呢?根据下文Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates.潜在的购房者为了低利率而欢呼，雇主们也不会介意就业市场上有更少的泡沫。总得来看，这些人都看到了一种好的前景。所以silver linings应该是指的好的前景，希望。答案选择[A] They would benefit in certain ways.他们都会通过某些途径受益。

　　以上便是2004年考研英语真题第三篇阅读真题的难点解析，通过定位和分析，相信同学们会对解题思路和过程把握的更加清楚。做题时一定要严格的按照定位的原则，找到问题的出处，再根据定位句核心信息匹配正确选项。

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