考研英语一山东省烟台市福山区2023年高分冲刺试题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)A very little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. He had with him a plastic pail (桶) and a shiny, red plastic shovel (铲). In the 1 of creating roads and tunnels in the sand, he 2 a large rock in the middle of the sandbox.The boy dug around the rock, 3 to move it off the dirt. At first, he wanted to carry it out of the sandbox with his hands; however, it was too heavy. Later, with much 4 , he pushed the rock across the sandbox by 5 his hands. When the boy got the rock to the 6 of the sandbox, he found that he couldnt roll it up and 7 the little wall. 8 , the little boy pushed, but every time he thought he had made some 9 , the rock tipped (翻滚) and then fell back into the sandbox. The little boy pushed and pushed, but his only 10 was to have the rock roll back.Finally he 11 tears. All this time the boys father watched from his living room window 12 the drama was unfolded. The moment the tears fell, a large 13 appeared across the sandbox. It was the boys father. Gently but 14 , he said, “Son, why didnt you use all the strength that you had?”Defeated, the boy 15 back, “I did! I did! I used all the strength that I had!”“No, you didnt. You didnt ask me for help.” The father 16 down, picked up the rock and dropped it off the sandbox.Do you have “rocks” in your life that need to be 17 ? Are you discovering that you dont have 18 it takes to lift them? There is someone who is willing to give us the 19 we need. Maybe, its sometimes a good idea to ask others for 20 when we meet difficulties we cant overcome.1、AmethodBstepCpracticeDprocess2、AcreatedBsetCdiscoveredDbrought3、AtryingBmanagingCdecidingDcompeting4、AthoughtBstruggleCmovementDworry5、AtouchingBshakingCusingDcontrolling6、AbottomBcenterCedgeDfront7、AoverBdownCthroughDinto8、ADoubtedBSurprisedCPleasedDDetermined9、AattemptBprogressCeffortDdecision10、AhopeBrewardCpointDpurpose11、Amade outBbroke outCburst intoDrushed into12、AsoBasCuntilDbefore13、ArockBpictureCfigureDshade14、AsurprisinglyBdoubtfullyCkindlyDfirmly15、AshoutedBsmiledCcalledDasked16、AreachedBlookedCfellDput17、ApushedBdroppedCcarriedDremoved18、AwhoBwhatCwhichDwhere19、AmindsBspiritsCforceDstrength20、AhelpBtipsCadviceDideasSection 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 The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are among the most famous awards for student achievement in the literary and visual arts. Past winners include such short story masters as Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King.The contest offers several categories connected with short story writers: short story, flash fiction, science fiction, humor, and writing portfolio (档案袋) (graduating seniors only).Who can enter? The contest is open to students in grades 7-12 (including homeschoolers) in the U.S., Canada, or American schools abroad.What do winners receive? The contest offers a variety of scholarships (some as high as $10, 000) and cash awards (some as high as $1, 000) at both the regional level and the national level. Winners may also receive certificates of recognition and opportunities for publication.How are entries judged? The awards cite three judging criteria: “Originality, technical skill, and the emergence (呈现) of a personal vision or voice.” Be sure to read past winners to get an idea of whats been successful. The judges change every year, but they always include people who are highly accomplished in their field.When is the deadline? Competition guidelines are updated in September, and submissions are usually accepted from September through early January. Regional Gold Key winners will automatically advance to the national competition.How do I enter? All students begin by entering a regional competition based on their ZIP code. See the guidelines for additional information.1、Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King are mentioned to show that _.Amany famous writers and artists enter the competitionBawards will be given to many different kinds of writingCthe award winners would become successful in the futureDthe competition has not been very popular among students2、_ can enter the competition.AStudents all over the worldBA student in an American school in ChinaCAn American college studentDA student in a Canadian school in Africa3、The underlined word “cite” in Paragraph 4 most probably means “_”.AfollowBimprove