考研英语一2023年宜州市点睛提分卷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 couple of years ago, there were billboards about the achievements of Boston Athletic Association. Beside the photos were some 1 words, expressing the reasons for running. Each had different words, but one really 2 . It was simple: “Because I can.”As kids, many tales told us about the spirit of determination, of believing in ourselves. As 3 , we dont always have tales to teach us these valuable lessons. As a result, we start making 4 . “Because I can” removes these excuses. It gives us a lesson to do the things that we think we 5 . And, it enables us to believe in ourselves.Practicing “can” thinking is important to keeping us young, to having a(n) 6 outlook, to staying active and to 7 our goals. Further, it can help us 8 richer and fuller lives. The fact that you have the ability to do something gives you the power to do it, 9 the task might be. How can you use the power of “Because I can”? Here are three ways:Be more active. 10 it is to get to the store or work, or if it is climbing the 11 instead of taking the lift, holding a “Because I can” 12 is an easy way to include more activities in your life. Break the “Im tired” or “It is too hard” or “It is too far” cycle. Increasing your activity level will 13 a lot of benefits.Try something new. It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldnt try new things. Maybe you think it is 14 your comfort zone. Maybe it seems too difficult. Telling 15 that “You can” try something new will help you to 16 past these roadblocks and 17 new things about yourself and possible new interests.Increase your willpower. Saying “No” to our favorite things is not easy. 18 , developing a strong willpower is something that is good for you. 19 time you want to do something you think you might 20 , try telling yourself that you can say no. You have the power.1、Adisappointing Bpuzzling Csatisfying Dencouraging2、Astood out Bturned out Cheld out Dpicked out3、Ateachers Brunners Cadults Daudience4、Adifferences Bexcuses Cadjustments Dpreparations5、Acant Bmustnt Cshouldnt Dneednt6、Asensitive Bpositive Cimaginative Dobjective7、Adeveloping Bmaking Csetting Dreaching8、Aarrange Bbuild Clead Dchange9、Awhichever Bwhenever Cwherever Dwhatever10、AWhether BIf CThough DSince11、Awall Bstairs Cladder Dhill12、Amotto Bactivity Cattitude Dposition13、APreserve Bprovide Cpossess Dprotect14、Abeside Bwithout Cbeyond Dwithin15、Ahim Bhimself Cyou Dyourself16、Amove Bjump Covercome Ddefeat17、Aconsult Binform Cdiscover Dexperience18、AMoreover BHowever CTherefore DOtherwise19、AEvery BEach CLast DNext20、Aregret Brequest Crecommend DremindSection 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 1One of the main decisions you must make when traveling is deciding where to stay. A place to stay can often make or break a holiday. Whether you are looking for a classy hotel or a night under the stars, we can guide you through your different options.Bed and BreakfastAn English invention, bed and breakfasts, offers exactly what they suggest, a bed for the night and breakfast in the morning. “B&Bs”，are usually someones private home, often found in the countryside.HostelsFor those traveling on a tight budget, hostels are the best accommodation option. Informal places usually with a lovely relaxed atmosphere, they offer dormitory beds for rent. Bathrooms are usually down the hall.Remember to check reviews by previous guests online before you book your hostel.Couch SurfingAn unusual but interesting option, couch(沙发) surfing is a growing trend among young internationals. The idea is that you become a member of the online couch-surfing community (www. couchsurfing. com) and then when you travel, look up other members in that country and ask to stay on their couch. Most hosts will suggest sightseeing trips and take you out in the evening, making it a great way to see things that arent in your guidebook. And remember, it may be free but dont forget to offer to buy your host a drink or dinner.CampingSleeping under the stars! For budget travelers staying at camping grounds is the cheapest way to travel. The drawback is having to carry a tent with you. Camping grounds can be found across Europe, America and Australia. However, if you intend on camping in bus