广西壮族来宾市忻城县2023年考研英语一预测试卷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) Always wished the Earth had a second moon? Then you will be 1 to hear that the Chengdu Aerospace Science Institute has plans to launch multiple mini moons over the next few years.Similar to our 2 satellite, the light of the artificial orb (球体) will be obtained from the sun and 3 to Earth by its mirror-like coating. According to its designers, the 4 of light being reflected can be controlled from Earth and the light can even be 5 , if necessary.While the multiple mini moons will certainly appear picturesque, their main purpose is to conserve 6 The Chengdu Aerospace experts claim the mini moons dusk-like glow will allow the government to eventually 7 costly streetlights in cities. They estimate that using the artificial satellite to light up Chengdus streets at night will 8 the city 1.2 billion yuan anally. Since the orbs location can be 9 moved, it could also be used to shine light over disaster-struck areas that have lost 10 Once the first mini moon is 11 successfully, the experts plan to launch three 12 ones. Together, the satellites, which will take turns depending on their 13 in relation to the sun, are expected to 14 an area of 3,600 to 6,400 square kilometers. While the orbs will be 15 through a telescope from anywhere on the globe, their real beauty will only be seen by visiting Chengdu. Officials, 16 , believe they will be a huge tourist attraction, helping improve the citys 17 .As is often the case with major 18 , some experts are concerned. They 19 that the moons will impact on the sleep patterns of humans and animals. However, officials believe the satellites will cause little, if any, 20 .1、ApleasedBsurprisedCalarmedDrelieved2、AtraditionalBuniqueCnaturalDfamous3、AcarriedBreflectedCintroducedDtransformed4、AcolourBspeedCsourceDamount5、Asent outBswitched offCgiven awayDturned down6、AresourcesBanimalsCfarmlandDspace7、ArebuildBexpandCimproveDremove8、AbringBleaveCsaveDcost9、AhardlyBeasilyCfrequentlyDnormally10、AmoneyBhomeCcontactDpower11、AtravellingBappearingCworkingDsignaling12、AadditionalBspecialCbrightDcolourful13、AsizeBimportanceCpositionDfunction14、Apick upBtake upChold upDlight up15、AreliableBvisibleCavailableDtestable16、AthereforeBhoweverCotherwiseDmoreover17、ApopulationBeducationCevolutionDconflict18、AdrawbackBbreakthroughsCtechnologyDeconomy19、AdoubtBconcludeCworryDagree20、AdisturbanceBdestructionCsatisfactionDdiscussionSection 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 1Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon.The carFourteen-year-old Terrys parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their all-too-frequent arguments，Terry isnt exactly eager for them to come home.On his own，he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesnt know much about driving，he gets behind the wheel and heads west，with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.Its an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way，he learns a lot about people，about Americaand most importantly，about himself.The Running DreamJessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢)and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessicas heart.With the support of family，friends，a coach，and her teammates，Jessica is able to run again.But thats not enough for her now.She doesnt just want to cross finish lines herselfshe wants to take Rosa with her.Have a New Teenager by FridayDo you know this person?His bedroom looks like a garbage dump.She changes clothes three times before breakfast.It seems that heshe never agrees with you.Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home.But you neednt feel helpless.In fact，youre just five days away from your teenager asking.“What can I do to help?”Internationally recognized family expert Dr.Kevin Leman will help you get real resultsreally fast.Boy RobotSeventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin:a governmentmade human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other Robots can only find protection from the Undergrounda secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nat