2023年揭西县考研《英语一》考前冲刺试题含解析.docx

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1、2023年揭西县考研英语一考前冲刺试题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 ANSWERSHEET. (10 points)Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciti

2、ng.Salomes 1 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so 2 that I decided to write an article about her.I 3 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essecemagazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She 4 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I

3、 was scared out of my mind. I 5 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadnt even written a grocery list.I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 6 taking notes and asking questions that all began with, Can you tell me.” I soon realized that 7 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing

4、a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The 8 was almost unbearable. I struggled for days 9 draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿)into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.It didnt take long. My manuscript10 How stupid of me! I thought. How could I 11 in a world o

5、f professionalwriters? Knowing I couldnt 12the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.Five years later, I was moving to California. While 13 my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editors letter in 14:Ms. Profit,Your story on Salo

6、me Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some more relevant materials. Please15 those and return the article immediately. We would like to16 your story soon.Shocked, it took me a long time to 17 Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and the chance of having my article appear

7、 in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of 18 writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. 19 this experience, Ive learned a very important lesson: You cant 20 to doubt yourself.1、 A. voice B. joy C. smile D. speech2 A. proudB , movedC. satisfied D. active3、 A. visited B. emailed C

8、. interviewed D. phoned4、 A. refused B. agreed C. hesitated D. paused5、 A. explained B. discovered C. knew D. replied6、 A. seriously B. nervously C. patiently D. quietly7、 A. fooling B. blaming C. inviting D. urging8、 A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressureSection II Reading Comprehension2、1.

9、C2. A3. B3、1. B2. D3. C4. A4、1. C2. B3. A4. D5、Other Chinese companies are looking to enter the high-end smartphone market 由C 选项 Optimistic帚关键词 enter the high-end smartphone market6、1. discussion2. researches3. . compared4. an5. for6. who7. their8. actually9. making10. became7、1. have collected/have

10、 been collecting2. useful3. who/that4. offered5. . Their6. with7. an8. surprisingly9. . performance10. to letSection III Translation8、1. F2. B3. D4. A5. C9、L G2. B3. F4. E5. C9、 A. on B. by C. with D. in10 A. disappeared B. improved C. spread D. returned11 A. compareB. survive C. compete D. struggle

11、12 、 A. faceB. deliver C. ignore D. receive13、A. decoratingB. repairing C. leaving D. cleaning14、A. anxietyB. disbeliefC. horror D. trouble15、A. increaseB replace16、A. broadcastB createC. add D. mixC. assess D. publishC. escapeD. recoverC. typicalD. endless17、 A. concentrate B. prepare18、 A. energet

12、ic B. enjoyable 19 A. Holding on to B. Dating back to C. Looking back on D. Dropping in on 20 A. afford B. attempt C. expect D. pretendSection 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 t

13、he ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1Youve probably visited the Tiananmen Gatetower-the landmark building of Beijing, but you may not have heardof Kuai Xiang. Along with him, the following remarkable architects all took the center stage at their times.Kuai Xiang(13991481)Tiananmen Gatetower is universa

14、lly considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang. By following in the footsteps of ancient homebuilders, he successfully presented the Emperor Judy with a grand wooden structure which has stood the test of time for almost 600 years. Visitors are also hooked on its delicate paintings.leob Ming Pei (1917-p

15、resent)His motto is： Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums. He is always struggling with innovation. Although under grilling from French conservative critics, he still planted a glass pyramid into the courtyard of the Louvre. His other works include John F. Kennedy Library, Beijing F

16、ragrant Hill Hotel and Suzhou Museum.Zaha Hadid( 1950-2016)In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel Prize fbr architecture. She used tricks to maximize available space. Her fluid-style works pioneer the concept of micro-living. The curves(曲线)of GuangzhouO

17、pera House perfectly match the rise and fall of its surrounding buildings, forming a unique view.Meng Fanchao (1959-present)Many people dismissed the building of a mega bridge as a pipe dream, but Meng Fanchao turned this into reality by building Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. This longest cross-sea

18、 bridge, when viewed afar, looks like a dynamic dragon braving the rolling waves of Lingding Sea.1、What can we infer about Kuai Xiang?A. He never follows traditions.B. He lacks financial support.C. He is a successful architect.D. He likes delicate hooks.2、Whats Ieoh Ming Peis attitude towards creati

19、on?A.Positive.B.Uncaring.C.Subjective.D.Disapproving.3、What do Zaha Hadid and Meng Fanchao have in common?A.They emphasize theuse of space.B.They set a remarkablerecord.C.They like followingotherspinions.D.their works meetwithaboycottText 2Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every indu

20、strialized country in the world. In theUnited States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.Television, although not essential, has become an important part of most peoples lives. It alters peoples ways of seeing the world; in many ways, it support

21、s and sustains （维持）modern life.Television has become a baby-sitter, an introducer of conversations, the major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of tradition. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer; the

22、 poor quality of programming does not elevate （提高）people into greater understanding, but rather maintains and encourages the life as it exists.The primary reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV programming development and the economics of TV. Telev

23、ision in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship which the advertisers had with radio programs became the system for American TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually pr

24、oduced the programs. Thus, in American society, television is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society rather than experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible. To do so requires that the programs beentertaining rather than educati

25、onal, attractive rather than challenging.Television in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization andstandards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for further development and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system. 1、According

26、to the author, American television is poor in quality because.A. it is controlled by radio companiesB. the programs have to be developed partly for economic reasonsC. advertisers are interested in experimenting with new ideasD. it is still at an early stage of development, compared with the radio2、I

27、n the authors view, American TV should.A. be entertaining and attractiveB , reflect society and attract societyC. maintain and encourage the life as it existsD. change with the development of society3、Based on the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. TV has become a must in the Amer

28、icans life.B , One can expect to improve his understanding significantly from watching TV.C. American TV is important to most people as it affects their life in many ways.D. American TV nowadays has some different standards from the past.4、The authors attitude towards American television is.A. negat

29、iveB. positiveC. indifferentD. sympatheticText 3The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are among the most famous awards for student achievement in the literary and visual arts. Past winners include such short story masters as Donald Barthel me, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King.The contest offers sev

30、eral categories connected with short story writers: short story, flash fiction, science fiction, humor, and writing portfolio (档案袋)(graduating seniors only).Who can enter? The contest is open to students in grades 7-12 (including homeschoolers) in the U.S., Canada, or American schools abroad.What do

31、 winners receive? The contest offers a variety of scholarships (some as high as $ 10, 000) and cash awards (some as high as $1,000) at both the regional level and the national level. Winners may also receive certificates of recognition and opportunities for publication.How are entries judged? The aw

32、ards cite three judging criteria: Originality, technical skill, and the emergence (呈现)of a personal vision or voice. Be sure to read past winners to get an idea of whafs been successful. The judges change every year, but they always include people who are highly accomplished in their field.When is t

33、he deadline? Competition guidelines are updated in September, and submissions are usually accepted from September through early January. Regional Gold Key winners will automatically advance to the national competition.How do I enter? All students begin by entering a regional competition based on the

34、ir ZIP code. See the guidelines for additional information.1、Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King are mentioned to show that.A. many famous writers and artists enter the competitionB. awards will be given to many different kinds of writingC. the award winners would become successful

35、 in the futureD. the competition has not been very popular among students2、can enter the competition.A , Students all over the worldB. A student in an American school in ChinaC An American college studentD. A student in a Canadian school in Africa3、 The underlined word cite in Paragraph 4 most proba

36、bly means A. followB. improveC. neglectD. decide4、According to the passage which of the following is true?A. All the winners9 writing will surely be published.B Students can directly enter the national competition.C. The competition is open for entries all the year round.D. Reading past winners can

37、help know what is appreciated.Text 4Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors9 mobile phones can do many of the same things for less money.The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in

38、smart phones from Chinas Huawei and Oppo, and Koreas Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $ 1,000 for its high-end model, some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.At one time, Chinese manufacturers copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they hav

39、e now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.Media MarktSaturn is Europes biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson fbr the store told Reuters that JHuawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price

40、points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.Chinese manufacturers9 fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of

41、 their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment company CLSA.Huawei is currently the worlds third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research company Canalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to secon

42、d-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.Other Chinese companies are looking to enter t

43、he high-end smart phone market.1、What is the text mainly about?A. Smart phones manufacturers. B. Apple smart phones features.C Asian phone makers fast growth. D. Competition among Asian phone makers.2、Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?A. TCL. B. Samsung.C. Apple. D. Huawei.3、Wha

44、t do we know from the text?A. Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.B Chinese makers phones with high-end features cost less.C. The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.D. 40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now.4、What is the writers attitude towards Asian pho

45、ne makers?A. Doubtful. B. Concerned.C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.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 a

46、nswers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Chopsticks and forks, as the two kinds of tableware best representing the eastern and western dietary cultures, deservedeeper comparison and 1(discuss)Lots of 2(research) have been done on the origin of Chinas chopsticks 3(compare) to the knife and fork in the

47、West Some people say China was 4, agricultural society and relied on vegetables for food Chopsticks were very convenient 5-eating However, the knife and fork were more practical for the Westerners,6_ loved on meat Others believe that China did not have much industry, and therefore people used chopst

48、icks The West was an industrial society, so their eating tools were made of metal Whatever the reasons, it is a result of 7. (they) own culturesThe appearance of chopsticks can probably date back to the Shang dynasty, more than 4,000 years ago Their lasting popularity may 8、(actual) be linked to Chinese cooking methods: before stir-frying, the food is cut into tiny pieces,9、(make) them easy to manipulate(操作)with