2023年河南省信阳市新县考研英语一临考冲刺试题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)Last night my husband and I were taking a walk. Then we saw a man 1 over on the ground, crushing(砸碎) something with rock. He was completely 2 his task and didnt look up at anyone 3 . We kept noticing him. I thought he was crushing stones to make 4 , but why would he do that?Finally we decided to go up and 5 to him. He was crushing pieces of left-over bread to make feed for the birds that 6 there early morning. The large pieces of hard bread would be 7 for the birds to eat so he crushes them into a fine powder.Hes been doing this every night, by himself, for the last 3 to4 years. What 8 us more was that he was surprised we were even taking an 9 in this, since for him it wasnt a big deal. Every night, after 10 so his accommodation from his job as a tailor, he goes around 11 left-over bread from all his housemates. He 12 eats a quick meal and comes here, and spends the next 1 to 2 hours. 13 crushing each piece and makes a neat pile for the birds, which he says will be 14 by next evening. He also leaves grains on top of the pile, which he 15 every month from his wages.When we asked him what 16 him to do this simple, small but devoted act of 17 , he shrugged his shoulders and said. Its just something 18 I do: so that the left-over bread doesnt go into the rubbish and the birds get 19 .” We shared his story and perhaps it might inspire someone to start something 20 in their own area,1、Alooking Bbending Cgoing Dwatching2、Atired of Binterested in Cfocused on Daddicted to3、Apassing by Bsending off Crunning away Ddropping in4、Asoil Bfun Cmud Dsand5、Areply Bturn Cspeak Dpoint6、Aleave Bcome Cremain Dlive7、Aconvenient Bdangerous Ceasy Ddifficult8、Amoved Bbenefited Cfrightened Ddisappointed9、Aeffect Binterest Caction Dattempt10、Achanging Bimproving Creaching Dcleaning11、Acollecting Bchoosing Cbegging Deating12、Astill Bfinally Cever Dthen13、Asincerely Bcarefully Ceventually Dexactly14、Agone Bdeserted Cdelicious Dbad15、Agrows Bborrows Cbuys Darranges16、Areminds Bforces Cwarns Dinspires17、Aservice Bcuriosity Cpatience Dhappiness18、Agreat Bimportant Csmall Dpleasant19、Arest Bfood Ccomfort Dprotection20、Astrange Bequal Csimple DSimilarSection 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 L.S. Lowry ExhibitionSome 30 oil paintings and artworks on paper by British artist, L.S. Lowry (1887-1976), are on display at the Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts. Its the first-ever solo exhibition of the artists work outside the UK. Lowry is one of Britains most famous artists, and was a close observer of his countrys social life in the era of industrialization and modernization. His works mainly depict (描绘) ordinary people on streets, in factories, parks and football fields. It has been said that the depiction of modern life by Lowrys works was permeated (洋溢) with an atmosphere of sadness and loneliness, but also with respect and a sense of humor.Date: November 15 to December 16, 9 am to 7 pm (closed on Mondays)Venue: Art Museum of Nanjing University of the ArtsAddress: 15 Huju Road North, Gulou District, NanjingAdmission: FreeCall 025-8349-8693 for detailsGolden Songs of Teresa Teng ConcertTeresa Teng (1953-1995) was an influential Chinese pop singer from Taiwan who was known for her folk songs and romantic ballads. Her voice and songs are instantly recognizable throughout the whole of Asia and in areas with large Asian populations. Chen Yajuan, a Japanese-Chinese female singer, will perform Tengs classic songs, including Moon Represents My Heart and When Will You Come Back Again?Date: December 20, 7:30 pmVenue: Shanghai Oriental Art CenterAddress: 425 Dingxiang RoadTickets: 80 yuan to 580 yuanCall 021-6132-6586 for detailsThe 20th Anniversary of RiverdanceThis year welcomes the 20th anniversary of Riverdance, which is being marked with a world tour. This 20th anniversary version will have a new stage setting, and when it tours in China it will add some local elements like taking traditional Chinese folk songs, Love Song of Kangding and My Motherland, as accompaniments.Date: January 13 to 18, 7:30 pmVenue: Shanghai Culture SquareAddress: 597 Fuxing Road MiddleTickets: 80 yuan to 800 yuanCall 021-6472-9000 for d