考研英语一2023年徐州市贾汪区考前冲刺试题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 great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.Walking up to a department stores cloth counter, a(n) 1 young woman said, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”“Only one 2 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.Not to be taken back by the funny words, the woman said,” Thats fine! Ill take ten yards.”With 3 written all over his face, the clerk 4 measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly, 5 forward to receive his “ 6 .The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and pointed to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she 7 He was no doubt disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 8 when others do not 9 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be dropped. These three particular 10 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:1. Expect too much 11 When others say, “Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be happy. It is a gift!2. Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 12 your joy with others.3. Expect not to be 13 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need 14 them and move on.Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 15 right away!1、AtrickyBattractiveCuglyDgenerous2、AkissBpayCdollarDcent3、AhappinessBenjoymentCexpectationDcourage4、AhurriedlyBslowlyCpatientlyDcuriously5、AsettingBsittingCleaningDtaking6、ArewardBpaymentCbonusDmoney7、AsmiledBbeggedCwavedDthought8、AencouragedBdisappointedCannoyedDsurprised9、Alive up toBgo againstCgo withoutDhope for10、AreasonableBproperCunimportantDunrealistic11、AprofitBkissCappreciationDdisappointment12、AspareBshareCmakeDcontrol13、Aput downBlet downCtaken downDthrown down14、AForgiveBPunishCBlameDPraise15、AhappinessBencouragementCexcitementDprideSection 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 Knowing which of these statements have been proved by SCIENCE and which are MYTHS(谬论) could improve your health. Here are some health facts your doctor wants you to know.Not all heart attacks have a symptom(症状) of chest pain.Truth! A 2012 study of more than 1.1 million heart attack patients found that 31 percent of men and 42 percent of women didnt have any chest pain before being hospitalized. Call 911 for other symptoms, too, including shortness of breath, light headedness, and pain elsewhere in the upper body.You do not need eight glasses of water every day.Truth! There is not any scientific evidence that eight is the magic number. You might need more or less than that, depending on factors(因素) such as climate and body size. To make sure you are getting enough, just drink water throughout the day.You need less sleep as you get older.Myth! Older adults often sleep less as a result of serious conditions that are more common with age as well as the drugs used to treat them. But that doesnt mean they require less sleep. While sleep needs vary from person to person, most adults should get at least seven hours of sleep for health.Reading in dim(昏暗的) light will harm your eyes.Myth! It might tire your eyes in the short term, but theres no evidence that it will do any lasting damage. When reading, position light to shine directly on the page rather than from over your shoulder to reduce unpleasant bright light.1、Which of the following has been proved to be true?AYou are in need of much less sleep as you get older.BReading in dim light does lasting damage to your eyes.CSome heart attacks dont have a symptom of chest pain.DYou must get more than eight glasses of water every day.2、According to the text, what may be the result of using drugs?AHeart attacks.BWeak eyes.CLess sleep.DShortness of breath.3、Whats the purpose of the text?ATo inform.BTo entertain.CTo advertise.DTo praiseText 2 According to official government figures, there are more than twice as many kangaroos as people in Australia, and many Australians consider them pests(有害动物). Landholding farmers say that the countrys estimated 50 million kangaroos damage their crops and compete with livestock for scarce resources. Australias insurance industry says that kangaroos are involved in more than 80 percent of the 20,000-plus vehicle-animal collisions reported each year. In the countrys underpopula