2023年广西壮族河池市巴马瑶族自治县考研《英语一》临考冲刺试题含解析.docx

2023年广西壮族河池市巴马瑶族自治县考研英语一临考冲刺试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)How did you do it, Dad? How have you managed not to take a drink for almost 20 years? It took me almost 20 yearsto have the to even ask my father this very personal question. When Dad first 2 drinking, the whole family was on pins and needles every time he got into a 3 that, in the past, would have started him 4 again. For a few years we were 5 to bring it up for fear that the drinking would begin again.“I had this little poem that I would recite to myself at least four to five times a day,“ was Dad's 6 to my18-year-old unasked question. "The words were a constant 7 to me that things were 8 so hard that I could not deal with them J Dad said. Then he 9 the poem with me. The poem's 10, yet profound words immediatelybecame 11 of my daily routine as well.About a month after this 12 with my father, I received a gift in the mail from a friend of mine. It was a book of daily sayings of wisdom with one 13 for each day of the year.It has been my 14 that when you get something with days of the year on it, you naturally turn to the page that Hsts your own 15.I 16 opened the book to November 10 to see 17 words of wisdom this book had in store for me. I was 18 when I looked at the page, and then tears of disbelief and appreciation 19 down my face. There, on my birthday, was the exact same poem that had 20 my father for all these years! It is called the Serenity (平静)Prayer.God grant methe serenity to accept the things I cannot change;the courage to change the things I can;and the wisdom to know the difference.1、A.chanceB.courageC.abilityD.right2、A.gave upB.took upC.went onD.carried on3、A.wayB.habitc.situationD.house4、A.recitingB.askingc.smokingD.drinking5、A.sureB.uncertainc.afraidD.eager6、A.replyB.wordsc.excuseD.explanation7、A.fearB.imaginationc.thoughtD.reminder8、A.neverB.seldomc.alwaysD.ever2. A3. C4. D5. C6. A7. D8. A9. B10. C11. D12. A13. A14. B15. B16. D17. C18. B19. C20. DSection II Reading Comprehension2、1. D2. B3. B4. A3、1. D2. C4、1. C2. D3. A5、1. D2. C3. A 6、1. endless2. hurriedly3. who4. an5. . from6. but7. before/ until/till8. him9. . puzzled10. had cheated7、1. to2. remaining3. it4. silence5. but6. no7. tightly8. would react9. . Later10. whoSection III Translation8、1. C2. G3. B4. F5. D9、1. D2. G3. E4. A9、A.discussedB.sharedC.offeredD.talked10、A.wonderfulB.longC.simpleD.boring11、A.allB.thatc.anyD.part12、A.talkB.quarrelc.tripD.lesson13、A.listedB.includedc.readD.said14、A.methodB.experiencec.wealthD.message15、A.characterB.birthdayc.qualitiesD.favorites16、A.doubtfullyB.carefullyc.happilyD.hurriedly17、A.whereB.whetherc.whatD.how18、A.excitedB.astonishedc.disappointedD.frightened19、A.hungB.pulledc.rolledD.pushed20、A.troubledB.disturbedc.pleasedD.helpedSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1For Pei Shiyou, this year's Lunar New year's Eve was among the few he ha spent with his extended family.“It's one of the benefits of starting a business in my hometown/, said Pei, who was born and raised in Hefei, Anhui province, and will soon turn 60. His wish for the Year of the Dog is to see smart glass the product his team has been developing since 2016go into production.Starting a business with a creative research team and receiving government support have given him a strong sense of pride, a feeling he says he often lacked during his 25 years working in the United States, he said.He was among Chinas first students to travel to the US for postgraduate stud After that, he landed his first job at Amoco Corp and later moved to California eventually becoming head of product research and development at KLA-Tencor, a global capital equipment company in Silicon Villey. Yet Pei said he still felt unfulfilled and unsatisfied.“It seemed there was an invisible ceiling for me when I pursued my career in the US. I felt like it was unlikely for me to achieve any higher sense of achievement or recognition.He returned to China in 2017, and nine years later established a smart-glass company in Hefei with two other US-trained engineers.The company's product is suitable for low-temperature, flexible smart-film manufacturing and is able to self-adjust its level of transparency based on temperature changes and sunlight conditions, according to Pei, who said it has the potential to reduce the need for air conditioning and make curtains abandoned.Between 2007 and 2016, Pei lived and worked in several Chinese cities. "What attracts me to Hefei is that it is easy to gather tech talents here due to the city's rapid development in recent years, and also because it has several universities,he said. Support from the local government has been one of the best attractions that convinced Pei to locate his company in the eastern Chinese city.In January last year, Hefei was approved as the site of a national-level science center, the second of its kind after an earlier one was built in Shanghai. The center, now under construction, will focus on areas including information technology, energy and health.1、Why did Pei Shiyou start a business in China?A. Because of his unsuccessful business in America.B. Because his career was blocked by something invisible.C. Because his family desperately wants him to chase roots.D. Because of a sense of accomplishment from his creative team and official support.2、Whafs one of the functions of the smart glass?A. To be filmed as a high tech model.B. To adjust transparency according to the surrounding temperature.C. To replace the use of air conditioners.D. To be used as a kind of new curtain.3、According to Pei, which is a reason why Pei chose his hometown to set up his company?A. He has lived and worked in several Chinese cities.B. His hometowns great progress can attract genius in technology.C. He can update his technology in the nearby universities.D. He has the support from the local government of the US.4、What is the best title for the text?A. Glass businessman happy to be homeB. Glass entrepreneur and his great influenceC. smart-glass coming into our lifeD. The development of an amazing technologyText 2DINERSTONY SOPRANO'S LAST MEALBetween 1912 and the 1990s, New Jersey State was home to more than 20 diner manufacturers who made probably 95 percent of the diners in the U.S, says Katie Zavoski, who is helping hold a diner exhibit. What makes a diner a diner? (And not, say, a coffee shop?) Traditionally, a diner is built in a factory and then delivered to its own town or city rather than constructed on-site. Zavoski credits New Jersey's location as the key to its mastery of the form. "It was just the perfect place to manufacture the diners J she says. “We would ship them wherever we needed to by sea.”VISIT “Icons of American Culture: History of New Jersey Diners/5 running through June 2017 at The Cornelius House/Middlesex County Museum in Piscataway, New JerseyGOOD FOOD, GOOD TUNESSuzanne Xfega's 1987 song “Tom's Diner is probably best known for its frequently sampled “doo doo doo doo“ melody rather than its diner-related lyrics. Technically, it's not even really about a diner - the setting is New York City's Tom's Restaurant, which fega frequented when she was studying at Barnard. fega used the word “diner“ instead because it “sings better that way,“ she told The New York Times. November 18 has since been called Tom's Diner Day, because on that day in 1981, the New York Posts front page was a story about the death of actor William Holden. In her song fega sings: "I Open /Up the paper7There's a story /Of an actor /Who had died/While he was drinking.LISTEN “Tom's Diner" by Suzanne fegaMEET THE DINER ANTHROPOLOGISTRichard J.S. Gutman has been called the “Jane Goodall of diners (he even consulted on Barry Levinson's 1982 film, Diner). His book, American Diner: Then Now, traces the evolution of the "night lunch wagon J set up by Walter Scott in 1872, to the early 1920s, when the diner got its name (adapted from “dining car"), and on through the 1980s.Gutman has his own diner facilities (floor plans, classic white mugs, a cashier booth); 250 of these items are part of an exhibit in Rhode Island.READ American Diner: Then & Now (John Hopkins University Press)VISIT “Diners: Still Cooking in the 21st Century/9 currently running at the Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island1、In what way is a diner different from a coffee shop?A. Its location. B. Its management.C. From what it is built. D. Where it is constructed.2、What do we know about Xbga's 1987 song “Tom's Diner"?A. It warns people not to drink. B. It was inspired by Tom's Diner Day.C. Its melody is preferred to its lyrics. D. Its original title was Tom's Restaurant.Text 3The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $300 and hire someone to tend to it while you're away MexicoAlthough the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, ifs not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.VetnamVietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest fiat or small home for around $230 to $300 if you search in the right areas.1、How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year?A. About $7000B. About $8000C. About $8400D. About $98002、What does Argentina and Xetnam have in common?A. They both have great restaurants.B. The cost of living in them is both expensive.C. The middle-sized homes both cost around $ 139000.D. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries.3、In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left?A. Ecuador B. MexicoC. Argentina D. MetnamText 4To help you travel well in Argentina, we've put together some exciting activities, courses and tours that you can add to your schedule. These are not only designed to be fun, but also to enable you to learn and expand your personal and professional development.Walking Tour of La BocaThe 5-hour tour, moderate（适度的）walking, departs at 11 am in Monserrat and finishes at 4:30 pm, Tuesdays and Fridays.Price: £15 per personTour the beautiful cobble stone （鹅卵石）streets of Le Boca, the heart of Buenos Aires and the birth place of Tango. This fascinating walking tour is a must if you want to explore the rich history of Buenos Aires.Photography Courses6 hours of lessons per weekPrice: £295 for two weeksStudy photography with an experienced private tutor who will tailor your lessons to your individual needs. Classes include practical teaching, analysis of your work, theory and history and regular opportunities to explore the city by yourself to photograph landscapes of the city.Graffiti Tour of Buenos AiresThe 3-hour tour departs at 3 pm in Colegiales and finishes at 6 pm in Palermo, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays.Price: £35 per personExperience the world of urban art through this wonderful tour of Buenos Aires. You can travel both on foot and by air-conditioned minibus. The tour finishes in Post Bar in Palermo, home to the unique street art gallery Hollywood and Cambodia.Spanish Courses1 - Week Intensive Course with private lessons, before starting your Main ProjectPrice: £590 per weekWeekly Lessons: 10 hours of lessons per week running concurrent with your Main ProjectPrice: £195 per week ,Use your time in Ai'gentina to learn Spanish. Ybu can either do a 1 -week intensive course or take lessons at the same time as doing your main project.1、Which activity or course will enable you to learn the history of Buenos Aires?A. Photography Courses. B. Graffiti Tour of Buenos Aires.C. Spanish Courses. D. Walking Tour of La Boca.2、What can you do in Palermo?B. Do a 1-week intensive course.A. Explore the rich history of Argentina.C. Enjoy the unique street art. D. Photograph landscapes.3、Which of the following words can't be used to describe the courses and activities?A. Adventurous. B. EducationalC. Fun. D. Exciting.Part BDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A -G for each numbered paragraph (41 - 45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)It happened at a weekend in the 1970*s Mum gave me two tickets for a film, telling me she was too busy to go togetherwith me with the 1. (end)housework She told me to keep the money if I could sell the extra ticket I was very happy At thattime, a ticket cost only 20 fen But to me, a little girl of twelve, 20 fen seemed quite a lotI reached the cinema 2. (hurry). Holding the ticket in my hand, I began to look for a buyer Just then a handsome youngman, 3. noticed me and the ticket, came towards me with a big smile, “You've got 4. extra ticket?”"Yes, "I nodded“That's great Say how much?"“20 fen”“Oh, " he thought for a while and then took out a ten-yuan note 5. his wallet"I'm terribly sorry, 63I've only got this note“ Seeing I was confused, he added, “Then how about waiting for a while 7Ihave ch