考研英语一延寿县2023年全真模拟试卷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)Whatever New Yorker Katy Benson wears, other people notice. It might be something she herself has made, or it might be a(n) 1 combination of things she has put together. Her friends may not always 2 her latest creation, but then they just 3 Katys unusual taste and say: “Thats kind of strange, but it looks OK on you.” Other times, though, they cannot wait to 4 her.All over America, clothing manufacturers are creating “cutting-edge” kids like Katy. They know what these 5 young people are wearing today will be worn by millions of others tomorrow.This youth market is a big business. 6 , fashions change quickly, and manufacturers have a 7 job. The right product has to be 8 , produced and shipped to the stores at the right time.To help, they often 9 “edge” kids like Katy to discuss new products and fashions. These teenagers do not have to 10 anything. They are paid good money for their 11 , which are very 12 when a company is deciding directions it should and should not take.“Influencers” are another important group. They do not invent new trends, 13 they are quick to adopt the ones they see in the shops. They have 14 among their friends, who are likely to follow their choices. 15 , the things they do not choose never become mainstream.Sam Oleksi is an influencer. He always looks for things that are 16 , and he shops everywhere. People sometimes 17 his latest clothes, but they may well buy the 18 things a few months later. Like Katy, Sam earns money from his sense of 19 .Edge kids and influencers together make up fewer than one in five of their generation. However, they largely 20 what will soon be worn by the others.1、Adifferent Bstrange Cattractive Dobvious2、Alike Bnotice Cremember Dneed3、Aignore Bavoid Cfollow Daccept4、Apraise Bteach Cpersuade Dcopy5、Asmart Bpretty Ccreative Drich6、AHowever BTherefore CBesides DOtherwise7、Aboring Bdifficult Csatisfying Dcomfortable8、Amade Bsold Cdesigned Dexamined9、Aencourage Btell Cinvite Dagree10、Aprepare Bbuy Cbring Dwear11、Aopinions Bproducts Cphotos Darticles12、Ahonest Bhelpful Cobjective Dspecial13、Aand Bso Cbut Dor14、Areputation Bfaith Csupport Dpower15、AEqually BClearly CSurprisingly DGradually16、Aunusual Bcheap Ccolorful Dnew17、Aput up with Bpay attention to Claugh at Dworry about18、Aright Bsame Cperfect Dnecessary19、Afashion Bbusiness Cdirection Dfreedom20、Aunderstand Bpredict Cexplain DdecideSection 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 1 Whatever holiday you celebrate, one thing is for sureyoull find events for children on Long Island throughout the month of December. From holiday performances to crafts, light shows, Santa breakfasts and more, here are some of our favorites.The Magical Polar ExpressFamilies travel via trolley (有轨电车) to “The North Pole,” a top-secret spot where families can grab hot cocoa and cookies then meet Santa, elves and other characters (for about 30 minutes) before returning to points of departure. Trolley rides feature music and storytelling. Pajama-wearing is encouraged; photo-taking is free. Trolley departs from All-Star Bowling in Riverhead and The Omni Hampton Jitney Terminal in Southampton; 7 p. m. 9:30 p. m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays running through Dec. 23 (additional times may be available; arrive 30 minutes in advance)A Charlie Brown ChristmasCharlie Brown and his friends learn what the true meaning of Christmas is in this touching play. Stay after for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and to make a holiday craft.WHEN | WHERE 3 p. m. Dec. 21, 23 p. m. Dec. 27 at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, WestburyLong Island Festival of TreesThe 28th annual Long Island Festival of Trees takes place at Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd.，Garden City). It features display of designers，decorated trees, gingerbread creations, cookie decorating, costumed characters and vendors from 10 a. m.6 p. m. Nov. 2425 and 10 a. m. 5 p. m. Nov. 26.Imagination Movers Reindeer PartyThe Emmy Award-winning rock band for families is throwing a Reindeer Party for Long Island. Come and listen to their positive hit songs, with a touch of holiday cheer and songs in the mix. Price: $15, $10 for children ages 2 to 12, free ages 1 and youn