考研英语一2023年甘南藏族自治州合作市临考冲刺试题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)Two years ago, Shirley, wife, mother and doctor, found herself worn out. She got up earlier, and went to bed later, just to meet everyday _， but lacked _ for the things that mattered most.She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to _ their lives. “We had to decide what was really _，” says Shirley. They knew they wanted more time to _ with their three-year-old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive _ such as reading, cooking and going to the park.Then Shirley _ her job and began working part time. She printed business cards that _ “At your service, buy _ a little time” and helped clients (客户) with personal tasks like shopping, paying bills and _ parties. “I still work hard, but being able to control my hours makes a _，” she says, “I can spare time to take my son to the _ or play basketball with him. My stress and headaches are _.”Shirley and her husband are _ alone in wanting to _ and live a satisfying life. A survey found that 54 percent of parents say they have little time with their children, and 47 percent of married couples _ that they lack time together. _ does the time go?For most people, _ and commuting (通勤) take up most of the day. Simplifying means becoming _ of the ways we use money, time and energy, and finding ways to make things easier. Then we have to gain _ over life and have time for the pleasures.1、AactivitiesBservicesCdemandsDexercises2、AtimeBstrengthCmoneyDability3、AleadBsimplifyCadaptDconsider4、AcomfortableBinterestingCimportantDhard5、AstudyBhelpCmeetDplay6、ApleasuresBplacesCtasksDgoods7、AfoundBreceivedCtookDquit8、AreadBwroteCshowedDtold9、AusByourselfCchildrenDherself10、AattendingBorganizingChavingDgoing11、AlifeBresultCbalanceDdifference12、AofficeBhospitalCparkDschool13、AgoneBbetterCstrongDobvious14、Aa bitBfar fromCmuch tooDmore than15、Akeep paceBsettle downCtake offDslow down16、AexpectBdoubtCcomplainDimagine17、AHowBWhenCWhereDWhy18、AtravelingBreadingCshoppingDworking19、AawareBafraidCproudDsure20、AvalueBcontrolCsuccessDexperienceSection 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 1Today tropical rainforests are disappearing from the face of the globe. Despite growing international concern, rainforests continue to be destroyed at a pace over 80,000 acres per day. World rainforest cover now stands at around 2.5million square miles. Human activities have had an effect on much of this remaining area.Deforestation(森林滥伐) of tropical rainforests has a global effect through species extinction, the loss of important ecosystem services and renewable resources, and the reduction of carbon sinks. However, this destruction can be slowed, stopped, and in some cases even reversed(逆转). Most people agree that the problem must be solved, but the means are not as simple as building fences around the remaining rainforests or banning the wood trade. Economic, political, and social pressures will not allow rainforests to continue to exist if they are completely closed off from use and development.So, what should be done? The solution must be based on what is practical, not completely idealistic and depends on developing a conservation approach built on the principle of sustainable(可持续的) use and development of rainforests. Beyond the responsible development of rainforests, efforts to restore damaged forest lands along with the establishment of protected areas are key to securing rainforests for the long-term benefits they can provide for mankind.Historic approaches to rainforest conservation have failed, as shown by the increased rate of deforestation. In many regions, closing off forests as untouchable parks and reserves has neither improved the quality of living or economic opportunities for the rural poor, nor stopped forest clearing by illegal woodcutters and developers.The problem with this traditional approach to preserving wildlands in developing countries is that it fails to develop proper economic motives for preserving the forest. Local people and the government itself must see financial returns to prove the costs of maintaining parks from economic activities.1、What has caused some species extinction in the tropical rainforests?AHumans de