考研英语一2023年启东市高分冲刺试卷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)1. 完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I believe that small acts of kindness have the biggest influence on our lives. While on a vacation in Mexico with my family, I learned this valuable 36 . Our room was on the 8th floor of our hotel, so we would 37 the elevator every day. 38 other people use it ,too.One afternoon I rode it alone. The bellboy greeted me and 39 the button for my floor.I smiled and took the elevator in 40 . The elevator stopped at the next floor, and an elderly maid41 in with a large bundle of clean towels. I could tell she was 42 to carry the large load and was probably 43 from having worked all morning. I felt it was not my place to interfere（干涉）, so I 44 to do something to help. The bellboy, also sensing her 45 , took the heavy bundle from her arms.The maid looked at the boy with 46 and then smiled gratefully to his 47 . They then began to speak in Spanish to each other. 48 I couldnt understand what they were saying , I could tell by their 49 that the boys act of kindness had made her day. He could have ridden in silence like me. It wasnt his 50 to help her ,but he did 51 After I came out of the elevator ,guilt overcame me as I 52 what I should have done in that situation. Why didnt I take the towels? The boy wasnt 53 of how his actions would affect all the people 54 his thoughtful deed. He probably doesnt even 55 helping the woman in the elevator. To me , his small act of kindness made my day as well.2171 AlessonBviewCattitudeDnews2172 AholdBdriveCuseDtry2173AMore or lessBOne by oneCSooner or laterDNow and then2174AcountedBpushedCannouncedDchecked2175AsilenceBpeaceCdarknessDcoldness2176AcaughtBcalledCsteppedDturned2177ApreparingBstrugglingCentertainingDpretending2178AabsentBsickCseparateDtired2179AhesitatedBdoubtedCpromisedDagreed2180AabilityBageCsmileDburden2181AsadnessBsurpiseCloninessDanger2182AloyaltyBbusinessChelpDduty2183AsinceBasCwhileDif2184AdescriptionBintroductionCexplanationDexpression2185AproblemBinfluenceCjobDpurpose2186AanywhereBanywayCsomewhereDsomeway2187Athought ofBbrought aboutCcarried onDinsisted on2188AafraidBawareCfondDfree2189ArepeatingBimprovingCrecognisingDwitnessing2190AsuggestBrememberCimagineDenjoySection 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 Safe Personal Alarm MOST EFFECTIVE DEFENSELoud: 125dB ear-piercing (刺耳的) panic alarm that scares away attackersProven to be more effective than pepper spray as a defense toolAlso commonly used by seniors to call for help in case of fallingSUPER EASY TO USESimply pull the pin, and this ear-piercing alarm will work for up to a half hour of continuous soundPlug the pin back in to stop the alarm(Can be re-used over and over again)Easily attaches to keys, purses, backpacks or beltsWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING“Extremely pleased with my personal alarm system I feel much safer in my everyday life having it in my pocket or handbagA friend recently had an unsettling experience in an outdoor parking lot of a grocery store, so I ordered this product for herShe was delighted to receive it and to have the added protection and peace of mind it offers.”Jillian Thompson from Chicago, IL “Oh my WORD! This is SO loud! Its perfect to call attention to an unwanted situation or to call attention to anything where you may need assistanceI got myself one and one for each of my kidsThe pin releases easily BUT it doesnt seem to just fall out either so you can carry with ease and wont have to worry about setting it offBut if you do, its easy to slip it right back inHaha! A little pull will give you a real good idea what its capable of, I promise.”Angela Kelley from Palo Alto, CA “Bought three for the young women in our family They were all very happy with the ease of use and how LOUD it isWould definitely buy again.”Billy Perkins from Indianapolis, IN Are you ready to protect yourself and your loved ones from the bad guys?1、How does the safe personal alarm work?ALoud and continuous noise gives warning or calls for help when someone is in dangerBIt can be used as a sharp knife to drive away attackers and effectively protect its userCIn times of danger, it can go off automatically and last until assistance is successfully givenDA pull can help its user to avoid an unwanted situation or warn it