2023年定襄县考研《英语一》深度预测试题含解析.docx

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1、2023年定襄县考研英语一深度预测试题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 ANSWERSHEET. （10 points）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。This is a real life story of the engineers building the Brooklyn Bridge in

2、 New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years. In 1869, a creative engineer named John Roebling was 1 by an idea to build a spectacular bridge 2 New York with the Long Island. 3 bridge-building experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roe

3、bling to forget the idea.Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he 4 to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge 5 could be built. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway

4、, a tragic accident took the life of John Roebling. Washington was also injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which 6 him not being able to talk or walk.7 his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning 8 to complete the bridge and his mind was still as 9 as

5、ever. He didnt want to 10 Suddenly an idea 11 him. All he could do was move one 12 and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he 13 developed a code of communication with his wife. For 13 years Washington tapped out his 14 with his finger on his wifes arm, until the bridge was finall

6、y completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands for his determination not to be 15 by circumstances. It stands too as a monument to the love and 16 of his wife who for 13 years long 17 decoded（解码）the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do.Perhaps this is one of the best

7、examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves a（n） 18 goal. Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles（障碍）seem very small in comparison to whatmany others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us that 19 that seem impossible can

8、 be realized with determination and persistence（坚持）,no matter what the 20 are.1、A. inspiredB. promotedC. awardedD. presented2、A. collectingB , connectingC. contactingD. combining3、A. ThereforeB. InsteadC. HoweverD. So4、A. triedB. persuadedC. managedD. demanded5、A. in factB. in turnC in needD. in gen

9、eral6、A. brought inB. resulted inC. put inD. took in7、A. In case ofB. Because ofC. In terms ofD. In spite of参考答案Section I Use of English1、1. A2. B3. C4. C5. A6. B7. D8. A9. B10. C11. A12. C13. A14. C15. B16. B17. A18. D19. C20. ASection II Reading Comprehension2、1. C2. D3. A4. B3、1. C2. D3. A4. B2.

10、B3. D4. C5、1. A2. D3. C4. B6、1. realized2. harmful3. even4. kinds5. . of/from6. after7. who8. especially9. If10. and7、 1. struggling2. at3. truth4. families5. . where6. a7. physically8. to act9. their10. has receivedSection III Translation8、1. G2. C3. E5. B9、1. E2. A3. C4. D5. B8、 A. desireB. emotio

11、nC. feelingD. impression9、A. enthusiasticB. sharpC. eagerD. aware10 A. break downB. make outC. give upD. take up11、 A. hitB. beatC. knockedD. patted12、A. handB. armC. fingerD. foot13、A. slowlyB. swiftlyC. quicklyD. gently14、A. descriptionsB. introductionsC. instructionsD. explanations15 A. controlle

12、dB. affectedC , harmedD. hurt16、 A. contributionB. devotionC. responsibilityD. attention17、A. patientlyB. hopefullyC. thankfullyD. occasionally18 A. practicalB. beneficialC. particularD. impossible19、A. ideasB. choicesC. dreamsD. challenges20、A. difficultiesB. conditionsC. situationsD. positionsSect

13、ion 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 1It was late August when I got a call from a grandmother. She lives in Seeley Lake, Montana, and she has h

14、eard we have air purifiers （7争化器）with high-efficiency particulate air （HEPA） air-cleaners that can help with smoke. She needs one for the babys room. I explained we didnt have any and told her how to purchase one.She coughed and went silent with disappointment before asking how much they cost. Almos

15、t every person I talk to in Seeley Lake has this cough. The family doesnt have much money,“ she said, but she promised to order a filter for the child. Small filtersones that can clean a bedroom of up to 75 square feet-cost about $70 each.The next day, the wildfire that had been burning for weeks in

16、 the Lolo National Forest, northeast of town, moved closer to the womans neighborhood, and the county sheriffs office evacuated （疏散）the area. I wondered whether the air-cleaner would be there when the family returned home. I knew the smoke would be.As an air-quality specialist with the Missoula City

17、-County Health Department in Montana, my job is to understand air pollution, control it as much as possible, and help people protect themselves from its effects. I focus on smoke management: issuing permits for outdoor burns and updating residents about what to expect from the smoke when wildfires s

18、end it our way.Never had we seen so many wildfires so close to home for so many weeks. There are six classes on the Environmental Protection Agencys Air Quality Index （指数）：good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy, and dangerous. Seeley Lakes air reached dangerous cla

19、ss in 18 days last summer.Last year was troubled by wildfires around the country. The fires that struck Northern California alone killed 44 people and caused more than $9 billion in damage. But this isnt just a recent problem, nor is it limited to the West. Wildfires hit 49 states in 2017, including

20、 a swath from Florida to Virginia. More than 9 million acres burned nationwide, compared with the yearly average of 6.5 million acres.1、Why did the grandmother make a call to the author?A To prevent the wildfire.B. To help her make a move.C , To ask for an air purifier.D. To get information about ai

21、r pollution.2、How did the woman feel about the authors reply?A. Angry.B. Hopeful.C. Excited.D. Disappointed.3、Whats the authors purpose of writing paragraph 5?A. To add some background information.B. To summarize the previous paragraphs.C. To introduce a new topic for discussion.D. To make the reade

22、rs realize the situation.4、 Compared with the yearly average, the burned acres nationwide in 2017 rose by.A. about 49%B. about 38%C. about 72%D. about 52%Text 2Paulie received a remote control car, some clothes, and a collection of action figures for his birthday. But what he really wanted was this

23、video game he had been asking fbr. Only Granddads present was to come, so, with two fingers on each hand crossed tightly, he hoped.“Here you go you little whippersnapper.,“Thanks J said Paulie, ripping the wrapping clean off the present.His face dropped; all he got was a drawing pad, and an old, use

24、d, wooden pencil.“Now that there is a magic pencil J said Granddad.Paulie looked sceptical.“It brings imagination to life/5 said Granddad, prodding （戳一下）his nose secretly.Later that night, Paulie was sent to bed. But he couldnt sleep. He wished he had his game to play, but he didnt. So he got up, to

25、ok out his pad and “magic“ pencil, and started to draw.Paulie drew a monster. He then drew a castle for the monster to attack, and he added a princess, as they are always in castles. Paulie figured the monster wanted to eat the princess as her dress made her look like a birthday cake.Then he drew a

26、knight （骑士） , as knights always rescue princesses.Then something magical happened. Paulie was sucked into this paper world.Paulie now stood looking down at the castle. A knight was charging at him. So, with his mighty （有劲儿的）arm, he hit the knight right hard out of the picture. Then he ate the prince

27、ss.Paulie soon found himself back in his bedroom. He looked at the paper; on it was a drawing of the monster. It was licking （舔）its finger, with a big smile. Paulie smiled back.Paulie didnt want his game anymore. He realised this short but thick pencil and paper could take him anywhere.1、When Paulie

28、 opened his grandpas present, he felt .A. puzzled B. excitedC. disappointed D. angry2、 Paulie couldn fall asleep because he .A. was still expecting his birthday presentB. was too excited with his birthday presentC. didnt know how to enjoy his birthday presentD. didnt get the gift he had been expecti

29、ng3、Paulie got up and .A. drew a magic fairy world with the pad and penB. ate the princess after fighting against the knightC. imagined himself the knight protecting the princessD. made friends with the monster in the castle4、In the end, Paulie .A. changed his opinion on a fairy storyB. fell in love

30、 with his granddads presentC. understood why he didnt like his presentsD. went anywhere with his pad and penText 3Generally speaking, people like those who have a good sense of humor.Sometimes a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffi

31、c jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum （最后通牒）about being late on the job. Although there was a good reason fbr Brians being late-serious illness at home-he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer. His boss was probably already pacing up and down prepar

32、ing a dismissal speech.Yes, the boss was, as Brian entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room （更衣室）：everyone was hard at work. Brians boss came up to him. Suddenly, Brian forced a smile and stretched out his hand. How do you do!” he said. “Im Brian. Tm applying fbr a job, wh

33、ich, I understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. Doesnt the early bird get the worm?”The room exploded in laughter. The boss clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. Brian had saved his job, with the only tool that could win-a laugh.Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglect

34、ed means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no，criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, its the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sen

35、sitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance （忍受力）than people in any other forum.1 Brian was late for his job because.A. he got up lateB. he was seriously illC he was caught in a traffic

36、 jamD. he was busy applying for a new job2、What can we infer about humor?A. It is the early bird.B. It is important in our lives.C. Brian often saved his job with humor.D. It can solve racial discriminations.3、What does the underlined phrase “clamped off in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. chargeB. tried to

37、setC , gave upD. tried to hold back4、What can we learn from the text?A. Many people lack in a sense of humor.B. Brian was supposed to arrive at his office at 8: 30.C. It wasnt the first time that Brian came late for work.D. Humor is the most interesting way of solving problems.Text 4There is no deny

38、ing that some people live to be older than others. Followed arc the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity （长寿）？ Are there any kinds of personalities contributing to longer lives? A new study in

39、the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at these questions by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.According to the study, those who live the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic（神经质的）than other people.

40、 Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you I would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough

41、 times.Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relat

42、ionship to Jong life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their way.Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to b

43、e as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mothers personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhe

44、althy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when were adults, which may mean that kids depressed moms end up dying younger.Personality isnt destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isnt just a matter of your physical he

45、alth but of your mental health.1、The purpose of the study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is.A. to see whether peoples personality affects their life span B. to find out if ones lifestyle has any effect on their health C to investigate the role of exercise in living a long life D.

46、to examine all the factors contributing to longevity 2、What does the author imply about outgoing and sympathetic people? A. They have a good understanding of evolution.B. They are better at negotiating an agreement.C. They generally appear more resourceful.D. They are more likely to get over hardshi

47、p.3、What finding of the study might prove somewhat out of our expectation?A. Easy-going people can also live a relatively long life.B. Advantageous personality characteristics actually vary with times.C. Such characteristics as self-discipline have no effect on longevity.D. Readiness to accept new i

48、deas helps one enjoy longevity.4、What is the main idea of this passage?A. Anxiety and depression cut one*s life span short.B. Longevity results from mental and physical health.C. Personality plays a decisive role in longevity.D. Health is in large part related to ones life style.Part BDirections:Read t