考研英语一襄樊市南漳县2023年全真模拟试题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) After my brother died in an accident, my mother was very sad. I was only 4 years old at the time, but I still understood the 1 in my moms attitude toward safety. 2 , everything around us was potentially 3 .I grew up with a lot of 4 and rules that were meant to 5 me. For example, I was not 6 to walk home from school by myself, even though everyone I knew already did. I couldnt 7 evening parties or go to summer camp, 8 what if something happened to me?As I got older, the list of things to 9 got longer. I became a natural 10 . I was concerned about things like getting cancer, losing my wallet, being caught in car accidents and earthquakes 11 big and small, real and 12 .The funny part is that youd never know it by looking at my life, because Im constantly 13 myself to do the things that frighten or worry me. In fact, Ive developed a 14 for myself: If it scares me, then I have to do it 15 once. Ive done lots of things that would have 16 my mom: Ive ridden a motorcycle, Ive traveled alone, and Ive performed stand-up comedy.Courage isnt a natural attribute (品质) of human beings. I believe that we have to practice being courageous. The more 17 I do things that scare me or that make me 18 , the more I realize that I can do a lot more than I originally thought I could do.Even though I inherited (经遗传获得) my mothers cautious 19 , Ive also come to believe that fear can be a good thing, if we 20 it. Believing that has made my world a less scary place.1、AhintBchangeCsceneDlesson2、ASlowlyBLogicallyCFortunatelyDSuddenly3、AimportantBinspiringCconvenientDdangerous4、ArestrictionsBconsiderationsCjudgmentsDcomparisons5、AlimitBhelpCprotectDtrain6、AallowedBencouragedCremindedDadvised7、AarrangeBattendCdecorateDsupport8、AbutBthoughCorDbecause9、AhopeBfearCcountDbear10、AworrierBdreamerCadultDthinker11、AideasBaffairsCactionsDdisasters12、AspecialBcommonCimaginaryDpractical13、AexpectingBwarningCforcingDpromising14、AruleBformCcaseDhobby15、Ain allBat mostCafter allDat least16、AthreatenedBshockedCconfusedDentertained17、ArarelyBquicklyCoftenDfairly18、AconfidentBuncomfortableChappyDgenerous19、AnatureBdulyCworkDtask20、AknowBgetCavoidDfaceSection 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 1The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if youre willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, its cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50000 and hire someone to tend to it while youre awayMexicoAlthough the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, its not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.VietnamVietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest fiat or small home for around $25000 to $50000 if you search in the right areas.1、How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year?AAbout $7000 BAbout $8000CAbout $8400 DAbout $98002、What does Argentina and Vietnam have in common?AThey both have great restaurants.BThe cost of living in them is both expensive.CThe middle-sized homes both cost around $ 139000.DPeople are all fond of travelling to the two countries.3、In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left?AEcuador BMexicoCArgentina DVietnamText 2Early in the Iliad, Homers epic poem（史诗）about the legendary, Trojan War, there occurs a