2023年昆明市呈贡县考研《英语一》统考试题含解析.docx

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1、2023年昆明市呈贡县考研英语一统考试题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)Recently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still mean a lot. My home is onthe Big Island of Hawai

2、i. About amonth ago, when I 36 my car and was about to drive off, I37 at the roadside. A piece of paper 38 my eye. I picked it up and read it 39 . Instantly, I was grateful that I had done that.The form turned out to be a receipt from the State Motor Vehicle Division, documenting theowners940 of the

3、irVehicles Registration fees. Quickly, I put myself in their shoes and 141: no one would throw this away, especially 42 it was current. I also looked over the form forcontact or any personal 43 , perhaps a license tag or telephone number.But that seemed 244 .The form had been blown by the wind, so 4

4、5 would I find the owners? Had it beenlyingthere for a few minutes or a week? So I checked the date and 46 the names of the owners , whomust47 in our town. I believed that the best and easiest step to take was to put the form in a (n) 48 addressed to the couple and mail it by post. Further, I imagin

5、ed that if I had posted the receipt to a wrong 49, how frantic 。慌舌L 的)Id be. But it was much50 to attempt to return it than to leave them angry, upset, etc. over the 51, so I did as I thought. My hunch (预/威)was right. On the weekend, a happy couple 52 my house and brought me a big gift. They said th

6、ey had panicked (恐慌)that at first glance seemed minor.and 53 the receipt madly everywhere before giving up. Without it they would have to 54 another 8,000. It felt great1、 A. foundB startedC boughtD parked2、. A. laydown B. flewdown C. glanceddownD. jumpeddownC. kept3、 . A. suddenlyD. coveredB. gladl

7、yC. formallyD. carefully4、 . A. applicationB.paymentC. permissionD. achievement5、 A. decidedB plannedC. calculatedD . thought6、 A. ifB becauseC. whenD. though7、 A. opinionsB newsC. dataD. matters8、 . A. possibleB importantC. usefulD. unlikely9、 A. whyB. howC. what D. which10、 A. notedB recalledC. ca

8、lledD. changed11、 . A. waitB. liveC. stop D. studyto know Id helped someone avoida major trouble by doing 551817. . A. caughtB. blocked1、1. B2. C3. A4. D5. B6. D7. A8. C9. D10. B11. A12. B13. C14. A15. B16. D17. A18. B19. D20. CSection II Reading Comprehension2、1. B2. A3. C4. D3、1. C2. D3. D4. A4、1.

9、 B2. C5、1. C2. C3. A6、 1. better2. have spread3. . whatever/what/anything4. is owned5. as6. collection7. but/though/yet8. totally9. a10. Consuming7、1. expressed2. the3. calls4. to prevent5. safety6. Actually7. what8. , more9. from10. ourselvesSection III Translation8、1. F2. B3. A4. G5. E9、1. A2. G4.

10、 C5. E12、.A. bag B.pocket C. envelopeD. dustbin13、A. placeB , countryC- wayD , station14、.A. sadderB - betterC worseD- faster15、A. luckB painC.mistake D. loss16、.A. calledatB. touredaroundC. rantowardsD. returned to17、A tookawayB searchedforC. lookedatD askedaboutC borrowD. spend18、.A. anythingB , n

11、othingC. somethingD. everythingSection II Reading Comprehension1833. A. earn B. savePart 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 1When the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris （巴黎圣母【院

12、）was on fire, it seemed as if the nation had lost a piece of itssoul. A similar tragedy took place in 19th century Russia. And the rebuilding effort of the Russians might offer some inspiration for the French.Standing in the heart of the Russian capital, with 60,000 square meters of floor space and

13、1,500 rooms, the Winter Palace was among the worlds grandest building. On Dec. 17, 1837, a fire broke out at the Winter Palace. By the morning of Dec. 19, only the structures framework remained.For the czar （沙皇）,the fire presented a political challenge. Fearing that Russias enemies would cast the fi

14、re as a blow to the czarist orders, the czars supporters quickly worked together to shape the description of the fire in Russia and abroad. They wanted the country to appear united. And they certainly didnt want despair to become the story.The first full account of the fire was written in French by

15、the poet Petr Viazemskii. A Russian translation appeared two months later. That text and others painted a highly idealized picture of the response to the tragedy. The accounts noted that the czar forcefully directed the fires containment. Soldiers were selfless to save the palace. The Russian people

16、 felt the loss just as deeply as the czar.To erase the shame of the fire, the czar set a nearly impossible goal: rebuild the palace within 15 months, and he ordered that rebuilt palace look exactly as it had before.Thousands of workers labored on the construction site. They made rapid progress. On M

17、atch 25, 1839, the czar celebrated the rebirth of the Winter Palace.Outwardly identical to the old version, the new palace featured more iron and brick in its structures-and less wood. It was far less fire-prone than the original.Notre Dame hasnt experienced the same level of destruction as the Wint

18、er Palace, if the Russian phoenix of 1839 is any indication, there is hope that a renewed Notre Dame will once again grace the banks of the Seine.1、What do we know about the fire in the Winter Palace?A. It burnt down 60,000 roomsB. It lasted more than 24 hoursC. It was set by Russias enemiesD. It co

19、mpletely destroyed the palace2、Why did the czar decide to rebuild the palace in a short time?A. To secure his powerB. To challenge his enemiesC. To unite French peopleD. To celebrate his birthday3、What did Viazemskii and others stress in their accounts?A , The scene of the fireB. The selflessness of

20、 the czarC. The Russians9 joint effort to fight the fireD. The ideal result achieved by the Russians.4、Whafs the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To describe a fire at the Winter PalaceB. To praise the renewal of the Winter PalaceC. We express sympathy for the Notre DameD. To inspire confid

21、ence in rebuilding the Notre Dame.Text 2Teary-Eyed Stories from StrangersThe Man at the MarketWhen the supermarket clerk summed up my groceries, it was $12 over what I had on me. I began to remove items from the bags, when another shopper handed me a $20 bill. Please dont put yourself out J I told h

22、im.“Let me tell you a story,“ he said. My mother is in hospital with cancer. I visit her every day and bring her flowers. I went this morning, and she got mad at me for spending my money on more flowers. She demanded that I do something else with that money. So, here, please accept this. It is my mo

23、thers flowers.A Family s Food AngelSince my mother lost her job, our family troubled new worries: no income, the same bills, and no way to afford groceries.It was around this time that she started finding boxes of food outside our door every morning. This went on for months, until she was able to la

24、nd a job. We never did find out who it was and who left the groceries for us, but they truly saved our lives.Seven Miles For MeLeaving a store, I returned to my car only to find that Id locked my keys and cell phone inside. A teenager riding his bike saw me kick a tire and say a few choice words. Wh

25、afs wrong?” he asked.I explained my situation. But even if I could call my wife/91 said, “she cant bring me her car key, since this is our only car. He handed me his cell phone. Call your wife and tell her Im coming to get her key.”“Thats seven miles round trip.“Dont worry about it.”An hour later, h

26、e returned with the key. I offered him some money, but he refused. Lets just say I needed the exercise,“ he said. Then, like a cowboy in the movies, he rode off into the sunset.Breaking BreadLast December, before work, I stopped at a deli （熟食店）and ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese. It wa

27、s toasty warm, and I couldnt wait to dig in. But as I left the store, I noticed an older indigent gentleman sitting at the bus stop. Knowing it would probably be his only warm meal of the day, I gave him the bagel.But all was not lost for me. Another customer from the deli offered me half of her bag

28、el. I was so delighted because I realized that in one way or another, we are all looked after.1、To story 1, why did The Man at the Market hand me a $20 bill?A. He was a millionaire and wanted to show off before me.B. He thought I was extremely poor and lacked money.C. He tried to do something good f

29、or his kind mother.D He expected me to share the groceries with him.2、In story 3, by saying Lets just say I needed the exercise”，the boy means that.A. he enjoyed riding in the sunset freelyB. he thought it easy to ride seven milesC. he thought it a good way to do exerciseD , he wanted to refuse the

30、money3、In which story did the teller himself or herself offer to help others?A. Seven Miles For MeB. The Man at the MarketC A Family s Food AngelD. Breaking Bread4、What can we infer about the strangers mentioned in the stories?A. They are the kind and warm people around us.B. They are the common guy

31、s having nothing to do with.C. They are the highly-educated people with wealth.D. They are the simple and mindless ones hanging around.Text 3Feelingsoftenrun high where insects are concerned,with many people even sick when seeing them, let alone touch or swallow them.And yet insects present a huge n

32、utritional opportunity as an increasing globalpopulation seeks more sources of food and feed.Insects have generally high levels of animal protein and key micronutrients with lower environmentalfootprints than traditional alternatives,and they can be raised on leftovers.But cultural,social and econom

33、icproblems remain,reports an article published today in Nutrition Bulletin.“Insects present a nutritional opportunity,but it is unclear how their nutritional quality is influenced bywhat they are fedsays Daija Dobermann,a researcher at the University of Nottingham.In idealconditions,insects have a s

34、maller environmental impact than most traditional western forms of animal protein; less known is how to raise insect production while maintaining these environmental benefits.Studies overall show that insects could make valuable economic and nutritional contributions to the foodor feed systems,but t

35、here are no clear regulations in place to bring insects into such supply systems withoutthem turning into a more expensive version of poultry （家禽）fbr fbod, says Dobermann.The article highlights how insects have been a source of food for hundreds of years in more than lOOcountries with over 2,000 spe

36、cies that can be eaten; in central Africa,up to 50% of dietary protein has comefrom insects,with their market value higher than many alternative sources of animal protein.Insects need to be large enough to make the effort of catching them worthwhile and easy to locate,preferably in predictably large

37、 quantities.They are consumed at various life stages,as raw,fried,boiled, roasted or ground food.1、Which of the following is the advantage of raising insects for food?A. It will offer people work opportunities.B. It is environmentally friendly.C. It will replace traditional food.D. It will result in

38、 less leftovers 2、What can be inferred from Dobermanns words?A. Raising insects for food has become popular.B , Raising insects cant solve food problems.C. More should be done to raise insects for food.D. More money can be made by raising insects.3、What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 stand

39、for?A. Insects.C. Feed systems.B. Regulations.D. Supply systems.4、Which is the possible title of this passage?A. How to Raise InsectsB. Raising Insects for MoneyD. A New Source of FoodC , Insects Seem No Longer UglyText 4Every man dreams of having a good car. With luxury cars, like Bentley, Lamborgh

40、ini and Rolls-Royce, going into theworld of SUVs, if you have deep pockets, you will be spoilt for choice. Lamborghini Aventador SVJUsing a new aerodynamic system allows it to set a car lap record of 6: 44 97 at Nurburgring, one of the longest and most challenging circuits in the world. Plus, carbon

41、 fiber can be seen everywhere, which makes the car strong and lightweight. There9re only 900 being built and you511 need to cough up $517, 770 to buy one. Aston Martin DBXThe DBX is Aston Martins maiden SUV product. It features a choice of two gas enginesa 4.0-liter V8 from Mercedes and a 5.2-liter

42、V12 from its own. The price is predicted to be around $250, 000. Audi E-tronBeing an eco-friendly motoring, it is an all-electric SUV that makes up for its rather ordinary appearance with design, luxury and technology. At the front and back are electric motors which insure progress is rapid. In addi

43、tion to plenty of storage space, the Audi E-tron provides side cameras instead of side mirrors and air suspension that adapts to the terrain （土也 形）.Hand over $74, 800 and its yours.Tesla RoadsterTesla Roadster will turn most heads. Zero to 60 in 1.9 seconds means it will leave most cars for dust. Th

44、e top speed is 250 mph, which is also unheard of for most cars-let alone an al 1-electric one. Having advanced autonomous driving systems and a huge touchscreen for surfing the Internet, it wont make you regret fbr paying $200, 000.1、Whats special about Lamborghini Aventador SVJ?A. It offers two gas

45、 engines.B. It is an all-electric SUV.C. It uses lightweight materials.D. It has the most challenging circuit.2、Which car is suitable if you want one with adaptable air suspension?A.Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.B.Aston Martin DBX.C.Audi E-tron.D.Tesla Roadster3、Which of the following does Tesla Roadste

46、r provide?A.Self-driving systems.B.A gas-saving engine.C.Side cameras.D.Much storage spacePart 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

47、not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Do you Douyin?Got a moment - or, perhaps, 15 seconds? In the age of fragmented (碎片化的)time, Douyin, which is a massive hit in China right now, can perfectly fill in the gaps when people have nothing 1(good) to do between two events; its daily plays 2 (spread) over one billion in the past few years The Meipai(美拍)-like app allows users to produce creative short videos that combine music with mouth shapes or body moves They can dance, sing, cook or do 3.