考研英语一信阳市固始县2023年模拟预测试卷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) Life is colorful. Sometimes its just like potato salad; when its shared, it became a picnic.With three young children to bring up, my husband John and I were very 1 . Can we go on a picnic, Mom? my six-year-old daughter, Becky 2 . Please. I had said no so many times in 3 months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores could 4 . To her 5 , I agreed.I prepared a few sandwiches and 6 a cooler with ice and drinks and called John 7 .My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some 8 time together as a family.About the time I got the lunch 9 out on the table, John arrived on the 10 . That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was full of 11 . We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school responsibilities for so many months. John and the boys 12 rocks into the lake, Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table, 13 God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks. It 14 me what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest 15 could become a picnic when its shared with the ones you 16 . Even though kids have now grown up and 17 from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.Maybe today would be a good time to 18 potato salad, call all of my 19 kids, feed some hungry ducks and skipped a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, lets make it a 20 .1、ApatientBoldCoccupiedDpoor2、AbeggedBdoubtedCaskedDwondered3、AcomingBrecentCfollowingDlate4、AlastBapproachCrelaxDwait5、AdisappointmentBsadnessCsurpriseDembarrassment6、AsuppliedBfilledCprovideDcompared7、Aat workBoff workCon businessDat home8、AunhappyBquantityCqualityDunfortunate9、AcookedBspreadCtakenDmade10、AsceneBsightCviewDscenery11、AcommunicationBexpectationChopeDlaughter12、AmissedBtookCskippedDleft13、AtrustingBthankingCpraisingDpraying14、ArefreshedBquestionedCbeatDhit15、AlifestyleBtimeCworldDoccupation16、AloveBenjoyCownDhave17、Aleft aloneBleft behindCmoved awayDran away18、AwatchBappreciateCplantDcook19、AhandsomeByoungCmatureDgrown20、ApicnicBsaladClifeDpurposeSection 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 1When it comes to gifts, its not easy to shop for someone when youre not sure what theyre into. Thankfully, Crate and Barrels sister store the modern, fancy version CB2 has a gift collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. Theyre known for their modern designs. Weve edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so youll know just what to get.Galactic Jewelry Box ($21)This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewels, but it looks like one itself. “Designed by UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage space lined with light grey cotton velvet holds most-precious possessions,” CB2 states. The best part? Its under $25.Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rings, earrings, or little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, its also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)Its a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age. Its a super addition to any bookshelf.Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($24.95)This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. Its fashionable, functional, and above all easy to clean.1、Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?AGalactic Jewelry Box. BFlamingo Catchall.CHeritage Navy Leather Activity Ball. DBlack Nickel Cocktail Shaker.2、What can we learn about the four gifts?AGalactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean.BFlamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a topic.CMade by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile.DBlack Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the cheapest.3、What is the purpose of the passage