2023年马龙县考研《英语一》考前冲刺试题含解析.docx

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1、2023年马龙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 ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)These days, people who do manual work often receive far more money than people who work in offices. People who work in

2、offices are frequently referred to as white-collar workers“ fbr the simple reason that they 1 wear a collar and tie to go to work. Such is human nature, that a great many people are often 2 to sacrifice higher pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers. This can give rise to curious situ

3、ations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a (an) 3 for the Ellesmere Corporation.When he got married, Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job. He 4 told her that he worked for the Corporation. Every morning, he left home 5 in a smart black suit. He then c

4、hanged into overalls and 6 the next eight hours as a dustman. Before returning home at night, he took a shower and changed back into his suit. Alf did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his 7 Alfs wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will, for Alf has j

5、ust found 8 job. He will soon be working in an office. He will earn much less than he used to, but he feels that his rise in 9 is well worth the loss of money. From now on, he will wear a suit all day and others will call him Mr. Bloggs,10 If.1、A. eventuallyB occasionallyC. usuallyD. apparently2、A.

6、excitedB. willingC , interestedD. lucky3、A. officialB. managerC. salesmanD. dustman4、A. hopefullyB. probablyC. simplyD. politely5、A. woreB. putC. triedD. dressed6、A. tookB spentC. costD. wasted7、A. mistakeB secretC memoryD. reputation8、A. anotherB. oneC. the otherD. other9、A. statusB . lookC - direc

7、tionD. statue10、 A. in spite ofB. regardless ofC. instead ofD. in case ofSection 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 1A while back I caught a news

8、 report on something called couch surfing II and the network of trusting souls who4. E5. C9、1. F2. A3. D4. C5. BA.Relaxed.B.Disgusted.C.Interested.D.Embarrassed.make this phenomenon possible. They offer to put up travelers free of charge and help them on their ways. At first, it sounded unbelievable

9、. I mean, inviting strangers into ones home fbr one or two nights? Give me a break.However, I was intrigued. I decided to investigate. The only way to truly learn about this phenomenon was to dive in. So 1 planned a trip to Finland, a country Ive always wanted to explore. I would couch surf at every

10、 stop there.If ever any anxiety existed when stepping into the unknown, it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station.Ari looked like my idea of a typical Finn: tall and blue-eyed. Finns were also supposed to be famously reserved （寡言少语的）.Ari was anything but. He was a live wire, givi

11、ng me an enthusiastic welcome and hiking with me to his apartment, where he showed me the sleeper sofa, served me tea, and engaged me in warm conversations. He also handed me a key to come and go asI pleased.If this was what couch surfing was all about trust and friendship then I had gotten off to a

12、 good start. As I boarded my next train to continue my journey, I began to think about this couch-surfing idea. What urged these people to open their homes to strangers? I concluded that there was a desire to lend a hand to like-minded folks who might enrich their own lives.Seven cities in 14 days.

13、Seven hosts. Seven new friends. If couch surfing taught me anything, its this: Most people are good and generous. Where will couch surfing take me next? Who knows? But I cant wait to find out.1、Which of the following best explains intrigued II underlined in the second paragraph?2、A.He was reserved l

14、ike most Finns.B.He talked less but he was friendly.C.He treated the author as a friend.D.He saw off the author at the train station.3、Why did people offer couch surfing to strangers?A.To take an adventure with strangers.B.To exchange houses for a short time.C.To learn more about others family lives

15、.D.To enrich their own lives by helping others.4、What can be the suitable title for the text?A.Travel on Trust and CouchesB.A Free Travel in FinlandC.Experiences in Strangers9 HousesD.A Plan for Couch SurfingWhat can we know about Ari?Text 2A recent trend in California restaurants shows new eating h

16、abits among those out to have an interesting dining experience.Appetizer（开胃品）seem to be the name of the games as diners turn away from the more traditional three-course meal in favor of smaller snacks sampled in various types of restaurants, bars and cafes. In this way, in the course of an evening o

17、ut, you might go to a restaurant for a tasty dish to eat at one end of town, to a bar with some live music at the other end, then for a coffee, and finally back to the restaurant for a further appetizer.Reasons for this trend are the fact that so many different types of restaurants have been set up

18、recently, each with their own particular type of food and special atmosphere, combined with the increased quality in the type of snacks being offered. Gone are the cheese sticks of the old days, when appetizers were not really taken seriously. Some favorite snacks of the moment are slices of hot piz

19、za, creamy fish-based dishes and crispy cakes and so on.Prices for appetizers are not equal to a full meal; however, their new popularity has meant that are by no means as cheap as they used to be. Certainly, for that special occasion, a meal in a nice restaurant, complete with the piano performance

20、, is hard to beat. However, if we see that this trend fbr butterfly eating” moving around several different places in one evening-continues, then all the traditional style restaurants may well have to provide their own appetizer bars as well!1、Which of the following could best reflect the change of

21、California peoples eating habits?A. People love more interesting restaurants.B. Most people eat less than they used to.C - A full restaurant meal is losing popularity.D. Food is combined with sports and games.2、What can we learn from Paragraph 2 that.A. appetizers used to be relatively importantB ,

22、the quality of snacks has been improvedC , restaurants have to cater for different customersD. new-style appetizers fueled the boom of catering business3、Diners who prefer appetizers of new types.A. will be charged moreB. will be served betterC. can enjoy music performanceD. can eat in their neighbo

23、rhoodText 3Many people have heard bee populations are declining due to such threats as pesticides（杀虫剂）.And many understand bees are important to plant pollination（授粉）.Yet, according to a study led by Utah State University ecologist Joseph Wilson, few are aware of the wide diversity of bees and other

24、 pollinators beyond such species as honeybees.“The U.S. Postal Service recently put out its Protect Pollinator series, which features only the European honeybee and the monarch butterfly,“ says Wilson, assistant professor of biology at USUs Tooele campus. A social media commenter observed that using

25、 these two species on a campaign to protect pollinators is similar to focusing on chickens to save birds. Ifs a pretty good comparison, actually.”Wilson, with colleagues Matthew Forister of the University of Nevada-Reno, published findings in the Sept. 5, 2017, online edition of Frontiers in Ecology

26、 and the Environment.“In our recent survey, 99 percent of our respondents said bees are important, yet only 14 percent were able to guess within 1,000, the actual number of bee species in the United States,“ he says. Most people guessed around 50 species of bees, while the correct number is about 4,

27、000 known species. Further, when shown images of varied insects, many people were unable to distinguish bees from non-bees.“A challenge with lack of knowledge about bees is you cant protect what youre now aware of J Wilson says. We could be losing species or causing decline and not even know it.”Pub

28、lic education is key to encouraging conservation efforts, he says. Because conservation efforts require substantial public support, its important that the public understand bees and what needs to be done to protect these species J Wilson says. Education is the key to understanding bee declines and p

29、rotecting our pollinators.1、According to the text, bees function as.A. honey-makersB , pest-killersC producersD. pollinators2、What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Wilson is in support of the Protect Pollinator series.B The commenter observed honeybees and butterflies.C. People neglect many other po

30、llinators.D. Protecting chicken can help save birds.3、What does the underlined word substantial“ in the last paragraph mean?A. legal.B , large.C. minimum.D. slim.4、What is the best title for the text?A. Not Only HoneybeesB. Protection of HoneybeesC. Growing Threats to BeesD. Newly Discovered Bee Spe

31、ciesText 4Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals （壁画）have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti （涂鸦）

32、are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program （MAP）. Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphias Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic di

33、rector. When people ask me what our program is about/9 she says, “I answer them with one word: hope”. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community. When a

34、 neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been Safe Streets, Love and Care”, and “Peace Walk”.1、What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to MoralistsB. MAP, a New Company in PhiladelphiaC . Jane, an Exce

35、llent Mural ArtistD. Hope, One Wall at a Time2、What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Helping the young find jobs. B. Protecting the neighborhood.C. Fighting against graffiti. D. Attracting more visitors.3、How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By having discussion

36、s with people in the community.B. By seeking advice from the city government.C. By learning from the young graffiti writers.D. By studying the history of the city.4、Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A. Difficult. B. Dangerous. C. Experimental. D. Successful.Part BDirect

37、ions:Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the listA -G for each numbered paragraph (41 一 45). There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Wolf Warriors II is putting China in

38、 the global spotlight Its also the first film 1二(taste) success both in terms of box office earnings and promoting Chinese valuesSince its release on July 27, it 2. ( earn) an unimaginable 3. 5 billion yuan, 4 (set) a record for domestic movies at the box office The film focuses on a rescue operatio

39、n in Africa, 5, (lead) by former special forces soldier Leng Feng-played by Wu Jing -who helps Chinese workers and local African 6. (flee) a war-torn and plague-ravaged(瘟疫肆虐的)countryWolf Warriors II links art to reality, and reminds people of the massive evacuation(撤离)of Chinese people from Libya 7.

40、 civil war broke out there in 2011, and from Yemen in 2015, as well as the challenges the Ebola virus created in West Africa from 2013 to 8.The film describes 9. the Chinese government aims to protect overseas Chinese citizens Just 10. the message at the end of the film reads, Citizens of the People

41、s Republic of China, when you encounter danger in a foreign land, do not give up! People remember! At your back 11. (stand) a strong motherland,Thanks to Chinas increasing participation in global affairs, the president could be considered as modem Chinese hero 12(hold) up a banner(力箕帜)of peace, frie

42、ndship and responsibility, Wolf Warriors II should be seen as a brave effort to promote Chinese values around the worldThe British have many traditions but there is nothing more typical than taking afternoon teaWe know the British have a love affair with drinking tea, 1 . more than 160 million cups

43、drunk every day,but it was the invention of afternoon tea that turned tea-drinking into 2. popular pastimeThis sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea 3. (comfortable) while eating nice sandwiches and a selection of small cakesAnd,of course,it can only happen in the afternoon! Afternoon te

44、a,4 (design)as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner,dates back to the 1840sIt went on to become a 5, (fashion)social occasion for the upper classesNow there is a resurgence (复苏)in its 6J_(popular)in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it7-it can be enjoyed at home

45、,the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel of cafeBut if youre thinking of visiting such a place 8. (enjoy)a plate of sweet and tasty treats with a steaming hot drink,remember the rules you must follow to avoid 9. (ask)to leaveWriter Henry James once noted thafthere are few hours in life mor

46、e agreeable than the hour devoted to the ceremony known asC6afternoon teaTm sure once you try it,you 10. (agree)Section III TranslationDirections:Translate the following text into Chinese. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)While it is impossible to live completely free of stress

47、, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided. 1、 2y When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you migh

48、t try.Take care of yourself3、If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.Make time fbr yourselfSchedule time for both work and entertainment. Dont forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 4、Go window-s