2023年江西考研英语考试模拟卷.docx

2023年江西考研英语考试模拟卷本卷共分为1大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.Text 4Everyday some 16m barrels of oil leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. That is enough to fill a soft drink can for everyone on earth, or to power every motor vehicle on the planet for 25 miles (40km). Gulf oil accounts for 40% of global trade in the sticky stuff. More important, it makes up two-thirds of known deposits. Whereas at present production rates the rest of the world’s oil reserves will last for a mere 25 years, the Gulf’s will last for 100 years. In other words, the region’s strategic importance is set to grow and grow.Or at least so goes the conventional wisdom, which is usually rounded out with scary talk of unstable, spendthrift regimes and a looming fundamentalist menace. Yet all those numbers come with caveats. A great deal of oil is consumed by the countries that produce it rather than traded, so in reality the Gulf accounts for less than a quarter of the world’s daily consumption. As for reserves, the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert. The most comprehensive research available, conducted by the US Geological Survey, refers to an expected total volume for global hydrocarbon deposits that is about double current known reserves. Using that figure, and throwing in natural gas along with oil, it appears that the Gulf contains a more moderate 30% or so of the planet’s future fossil-fuel supplies. Leaving out the two Gulf states that are not covered in this survey-Iran and Iraq the remaining six between them hold something like 20% of world hydrocarbon reserves, not much more than Russia.All the same, it is still a hefty chunk; enough, you might think, to keep the people living atop the wells in comfort for the foreseeable future. But you might be wrong. At present, the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council have a combined national income roughly equal to Switzerland’s, but a population which, at around 30m, is more than four times as big. It is also the fastest-growing on earth, having increased at nine times the Swiss rate over the past quarter-century. Meanwhile the region’s share of world oil trade has fallen, as has the average price per barrel.As a result, the income per person generated by GCC oil exports has been diminishing since the 1970s. True, surging demand from ’America and Asia has recently boosted the Gulf’s share of trade, but the medium-term outlook for oil pries remains weak. Combined with continued growth in oil consumption, this should create sustained upward pressure on prices. And high oil prices will speed the search for alternatives. Who knows, in 20 years’ time fuel cells and hydrogen power may have started to become commercial propositions.Why does the author not think that "it is still a hefty chunk"（）AThe people in the Gulf would not benefit in certain ways.BThe Gulf countries are incomparable to the county Swiss.CContinued oil consumption will create high price pressures.DOil reserves will continue to be a supply of resources.2.Text 4Everyday some 16m barrels of oil leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. That is enough to fill a soft drink can for everyone on earth, or to power every motor vehicle on the planet for 25 miles (40km). Gulf oil accounts for 40% of global trade in the sticky stuff. More important, it makes up two-thirds of known deposits. Whereas at present production rates the rest of the world’s oil reserves will last for a mere 25 years, the Gulf’s will last for 100 years. In other words, the region’s strategic importance is set to grow and grow.Or at least so goes the conventional wisdom, which is usually rounded out with scary talk of unstable, spendthrift regimes and a looming fundamentalist menace. Yet all those numbers come with caveats. A great deal of oil is consumed by the countries that produce it rather than traded, so in reality the Gulf accounts for less than a quarter of the world’s daily consumption. As for reserves, the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert. The most comprehensive research available, conducted by the US Geological Survey, refers to an expected total volume for global hydrocarbon deposits that is about double current known reserves. Using that figure, and throwing in natural gas along with oil, it appears that the Gulf contains a more moderate 30% or so of the planet’s future fossil-fuel supplies. Leaving out the two Gulf states that are not covered in this survey-Iran and Iraq the remaining six between them hold something like 20% of world hydrocarbon reserves, not much more than Russia.All the same, it is still a hefty chunk; enough, you might think, to keep the people living atop the wells in comfort for the foreseeable future. But you might be wrong. At present, the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council have a combined national income roughly equal to Switzerland’s, but a population which, at around 30m, is more than four times as big. It is also the fastest-growing on earth, having increased at nine times the Swiss rate over the past quarter-century. Meanwhile the region’s share of world oil trade has fallen, as has the average price per barrel.As a result, the income per person generated by GCC oil exports has been diminishing since the 1970s. True, surging demand from ’America and Asia has recently boosted the Gulf’s share of trade, but the medium-term outlook for oil pries remains weak. Combined with continued growth in oil consumption, this should create sustained upward pressure on prices. And high oil prices will speed the search for alternatives. Who knows, in 20 years’ time fuel cells and hydrogen power may have started to become commercial propositions.To which of the following is the author likely to agree（）ASome of the world's bothersome hotspots are near the Gulf.BOil is big, but it is not the only reason to take the Gulf seriously.CWhile the oil price keeps rising, the Gulf is attractive to traders.DTighten thrift regimes on oil consumption, the single remedy.3.Text 4Everyday some 16m barrels of oil leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. That is enough to fill a soft drink can for everyone on earth, or to power every motor vehicle on the planet for 25 miles (40km). Gulf oil accounts for 40% of global trade in the sticky stuff. More important, it makes up two-thirds of known deposits. Whereas at present production rates the rest of the world’s oil reserves will last for a mere 25 years, the Gulf’s will last for 100 years. In other words, the region’s strategic importance is set to grow and grow.Or at least so goes the conventional wisdom, which is usually rounded out with scary talk of unstable, spendthrift regimes and a looming fundamentalist menace. Yet all those numbers come with caveats. A great deal of oil is consumed by the countries that produce it rather than traded, so in reality the Gulf accounts for less than a quarter of the world’s daily consumption. As for reserves, the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert. The most comprehensive research available, conducted by the US Geological Survey, refers to an expected total volume for global hydrocarbon deposits that is about double current known reserves. Using that figure, and throwing in natural gas along with oil, it appears that the Gulf contains a more moderate 30% or so of the planet’s future fossil-fuel supplies. Leaving out the two Gulf states that are not covered in this survey-Iran and Iraq the remaining six between them hold something like 20% of world hydrocarbon reserves, not much more than Russia.All the same, it is still a hefty chunk; enough, you might think, to keep the people living atop the wells in comfort for the foreseeable future. But you might be wrong. At present, the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council have a combined national income roughly equal to Switzerland’s, but a population which, at around 30m, is more than four times as big. It is also the fastest-growing on earth, having increased at nine times the Swiss rate over the past quarter-century. Meanwhile the region’s share of world oil trade has fallen, as has the average price per barrel.As a result, the income per person generated by GCC oil exports has been diminishing since the 1970s. True, surging demand from ’America and Asia has recently boosted the Gulf’s share of trade, but the medium-term outlook for oil pries remains weak. Combined with continued growth in oil consumption, this should create sustained upward pressure on prices. And high oil prices will speed the search for alternatives. Who knows, in 20 years’ time fuel cells and hydrogen power may have started to become commercial propositions.By mentioning "the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert", the author is talking about （）Athe wealthy people who live atop the wells in the Gulf.Bthe planet's future fossil-fuel supplies.Cthe inconsistent estimates on oil deposits in the Gulf.Dthe oil traded in the international markets.4.Text 4Everyday some 16m barrels of oil leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. That is enough to fill a soft drink can for everyone on earth, or to power every motor vehicle on the planet for 25 miles (40km). Gulf oil accounts for 40% of global trade in the sticky stuff. More important, it makes up two-thirds of known deposits. Whereas at present production rates the rest of the world’s oil reserves will last for a mere 25 years, the Gulf’s will last for 100 years. In other words, the region’s strategic importance is set to grow and grow.Or at least so goes the conventional wisdom, which is usually rounded out with scary talk of unstable, spendthrift regimes and a looming fundamentalist menace. Yet all those numbers come with caveats. A great deal of oil is consumed by the countries that produce it rather than traded, so in reality the Gulf accounts for less than a quarter of the world’s daily consumption. As for reserves, the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert. The most comprehensive research available, conducted by the US Geological Survey, refers to an expected total volume for global hydrocarbon deposits that is about double current known reserves. Using that figure, and throwing in natural gas along with oil, it appears that the Gulf contains a more moderate 30% or so of the planet’s future fossil-fuel supplies. Leaving out the two Gulf states that are not covered in this survey-Iran and Iraq the remaining six between them hold something like 20% of world hydrocarbon reserves, not much more than Russia.All the same, it is still a hefty chunk; enough, you might think, to keep the people living atop the wells in comfort for the foreseeable future. But you might be wrong. At present, the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council have a combined national income roughly equal to Switzerland’s, but a population which, at around 30m, is more than four times as big. It is also the fastest-growing on earth, having increased at nine times the Swiss rate over the past quarter-century. Meanwhile the region’s share of world oil trade has fallen, as has the average price per barrel.As a result, the income per person generated by GCC oil exports has been diminishing since the 1970s. True, surging demand from ’America and Asia has recently boosted the Gulf’s share of trade, but the medium-term outlook for oil pries remains weak. Combined with continued growth in oil consumption, this should create sustained upward pressure on prices. And high oil prices will speed the search for alternatives. Who knows, in 20 years’ time fuel cells and hydrogen power may have started to become commercial propositions.In the eyes of the author, conventional opinion on the strategic importance of the Gulf oil is （）Aunclear.Bconstructive.Creasonable.Dexaggerated.5.At the moment the second plane was slamming into the south tower, President Bush was (1) to the second-graders of Emma E. Booker Elementary in Sarasota FTA. When he arrived at the school he had been whisked (2) a holding room: National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice needed to (3) to him. But he soon appeared in the classroom and listened (4) as the children went through their reading drill. As he was getting ready to pose (5) pictures with the teachers and kids, chief of staff Andy Card entered the room, walked (6) to the President and whispered in Ms right ear. The President’s face became (7) tense and serious. (8) nodded, Card left and for several minutes the President seemed distracted and somber but then he (9) his interaction with the class. Really good readers, whew ! he told (10) These must be six-graders !Meanwhile, in the room (11) Bush was scheduled to give his remarks, about 200 ,people, (12) local officials, school personnel and students, waited under the hot lights. , Word of the crash began to (13) reporters called their editors, but details were sparse until someone (14) there was a TV in a nearby office. The President finally entered, about 35 minutes later, and (15) his brief comments. This is a (16) time for America, he began. He ordered a massive (17) to hunt down the folks (18) committed this act. Meanwhile the bomb dogs took a few extra passes through Air Force One, and an extra fighter escort was added. (19) the President too was going to have trouble (20) home.1（）Atraced backBrememberedCmemorizedDconceived6.At the moment the second plane was slamming into the south tower, President Bush was (1) to the second-graders of Emma E. Booker Elementary in Sarasota FTA. When he arrived at the school he had been whisked (2) a holding room: National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice needed to (3) to him. But he soon appeared in the classroom and listened (4) as the children went through their reading drill. As he was getting ready to pose (5) pictures with the teachers and kids, chief of staff Andy Card entered the room, walked (6) to the President and whispered in Ms right ear. The President’s face became (7) tense and serious. (8) nodded, Card left and for several minutes the President seemed distracted and somber but then he (9) his interaction with the class. Really good readers, whew ! he told (10) These must be six-graders !Meanwhile, in the room (11) Bush was scheduled to give his remarks, about 200 ,people, (12) local officials, school personnel and students, waited under the hot lights. , Word of the crash began to (13) reporters called their editors, but details were sparse until someone (14) there was a TV in a nearby office. The President finally entered, about 35 minutes later, and (15) his brief comments. This is a (16) time for America, he began. He ordered a m