宁南县2023年考研英语一考前冲刺预测试卷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)A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.Walking up to a department stores cloth counter, a(n) 1 young woman said, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”“Only one 2 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.Not to be taken back by the funny words, the woman said,” Thats fine! Ill take ten yards.”With 3 written all over his face, the clerk 4 measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly, 5 forward to receive his “ 6 .The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and pointed to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she 7 He was no doubt disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 8 when others do not 9 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be dropped. These three particular 10 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:1. Expect too much 11 When others say, “Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be happy. It is a gift!2. Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 12 your joy with others.3. Expect not to be 13 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need 14 them and move on.Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 15 right away!1、AtrickyBattractiveCuglyDgenerous2、AkissBpayCdollarDcent3、AhappinessBenjoymentCexpectationDcourage4、AhurriedlyBslowlyCpatientlyDcuriously5、AsettingBsittingCleaningDtaking6、ArewardBpaymentCbonusDmoney7、AsmiledBbeggedCwavedDthought8、AencouragedBdisappointedCannoyedDsurprised9、Alive up toBgo againstCgo withoutDhope for10、AreasonableBproperCunimportantDunrealistic11、AprofitBkissCappreciationDdisappointment12、AspareBshareCmakeDcontrol13、Aput downBlet downCtaken downDthrown down14、AForgiveBPunishCBlameDPraise15、AhappinessBencouragementCexcitementDprideSection 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 1Waiting For YouHarvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street Cambridge MAArt Study Center Open HoursThrough December 21, the Art Study Center will hold special open hours on Mondays, from 1pm to 4pm. The Art Study Center is located on Level 4. Please be prepared to present a photo ID The workers will charge you 25 cents for access. Level 4 will check bags, coats, umbrellas, and any food or drink. Do remember to put things in the lockers on Level 1.Student Guide TourThese tours, designed and led by Harvard students from a range of scientific groups, focus on animals and plant life. They provide visitors a unique view into learning about creatures. Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Free with museums admission. Tours are limited to 15 people; no registration required. Tours are offered every Tuesday and Friday at 2pm, and every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. Note that there will be no tours on Friday, November 27 or Saturday, November 28, because of the Thanksgiving break.（3）Art Study CenterThe public is welcome to visit the museums Art Study Center. However, you need to show the tickets. The tickets details:$15 Adults$13 Seniors (65+)$10 Non-Harvard students (18+)Free Harvard faculty, students, and staff (plus one guest)Free Youth under 18Free Cambridge residents (proof of residency required)1、What should the visitors know about the activities?AAny adult needs a $15 ticket to visit the Art Study Center.BVisitors can join the Student Guide Tour on Sunday mornings.CAny Harvard staff can visit the Art Study Center with a friend for free.DA group of 20 visitors should gather together to join the Student Guide Tour.2、Which information can be found in the text?AOne can take hotdogs to Level 4.BNo ticket is required for the Student Guide Tour.CThe Art Study Center needs registration.DThe Art Study Center will hold special tours on Tuesday and Friday at 2pm.3、The Student Guide Tour might be led by students good at _.Aart Bscience Cliterature DpoliticsText 2 Judy Wright and her husband decided to move closer to their son, Chris, who lived in Georgia. About a month after the move, Judy fell ill, suffering from her ongoing (不间断的) battle against Parkinson disease.Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home. The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last