考研英语一2023年莘县高分冲刺试卷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)Chinese tennis is entering a golden time. In recent years there has been an explosion of 1 female tennis players bursting onto the global scene. And this couldnt have come at a 2 time with the 2008 Beijing Olympics .These young girls have 3 strong will and talent. 4 the way is Li Na, who may have the 5 name in womens tennis, but she has a big reputation. Li Na is Chinas top ranked player and the first to have 6 into the worlds top 20.After 7 nearly six months of the season with a serious injury, the 25-year-old 8 an impressive comeback by winning the Australian Womens Hardcourt Tennis Championships.In the world of professional tennis, Lis refreshing sense of humor proved to be a hit both on and 9 the court.“My husband said he had a special gift for me 10 I won,” Li Na said after lifting the prize cup. “Thats 11 I tried so hard today. I wanted a special gift.”The Wuhan girl 12 tennis at the age of eight after being discovered by a coach who had 13 her playing badminton. After years of hard training, Li Na turned 14 in 1999 and has become one of the most successful Chinese tennis players.With her solid groundstroke and aggressive mindset, she 15 the first Chinese tennis player to win a WTA Tour 16 Then two years later, she was the first Chinese to make 17 into the last 16 of Wimbledon, which led to her being 18 number 16 in the world last January.Li is now looking forward to winning a 19 at the Olympics. “The Olympics are very important for us, ” she said. “I am more motivated after my recovery 20 I feel my desire for the Olympics is bigger than ever before.”1、.ApleasedBtalentedCexcitedDinterested2、.20080801200808012008050520080505AgoodBbetterCbestDwell3、.AmuchBeitherCbothDsome4、.AKnowingBLeadingCShowingDFinding5、.AbiggestBlongestCsmallestDshortest6、.AbrokenBwalkedCdroppedDchanged7、.AplayingBwastingCsparingDmissing8、.AreturnedBmadeCkeptDbrought9、.AoverBoffCinDaround10、.AunlessBifCwhetherDthat11、.AwhatBhowCbecauseDwhy12、.Awent onBmet withCtook upDset out13、.AspottedBheardCmindedDpersuaded14、.AcompetitorBplayerCprofessionalDcoach15、.AfoundBbecameCgotDhelped16、.AeventBteamCprojectDrace17、.AoneBthisCthatDit18、.ApraisedBrankedCreceivedDannounced19、.ArewardBscoreCgoldDprize20、.AandBorCbutDwhileSection 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 1When it comes to gifts, its not easy to shop for someone when youre not sure what theyre into. Thankfully, Crate and Barrels sister store the modern, fancy version CB2 has a gift collection that is just as beautiful as it is practical. Theyre known for their modern designs. Weve edited a list of some of our favorite gift ideas from CB2 so youll know just what to get.Galactic Jewelry Box ($21)This jewelry box is not only a place to store your jewels, but it looks like one itself. “Designed by UK-based Seascape Curiosities, the jewelry box brings deep space to your room. Open storage space lined with light grey cotton velvet holds most-precious possessions,” CB2 states. The best part? Its under $25.Flamingo Catchall ($29.95)Designed by the British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, this flamingo catchall is a pop of color in every room and offers a secure place to store some of your favorite rings, earrings, or little items. Not only is it an awesome addition to just about any home, its also a great conversation starter at dinner parties.Heritage Navy Leather Activity Ball ($49)Its a great gift for the man in your life who loves sports. Crafted with design and function in mind, handmade activity ball (think of it as a smaller basketball) stands up to years of play and even gets better looking with age. Its a super addition to any bookshelf.Black Nickel Cocktail Shaker ($24.95)This cocktail shaker starts off with a smoky black finish and fades into grey. Its fashionable, functional, and above all easy to clean.1、Which of the following gifts would you like to choose if your brother loves football?AGalactic Jewelry Box. BFlamingo Catchall.CHeritage Navy Leather Activity Ball. DBlack Nickel Cocktail Shaker.2、What can we learn about the four gifts?AGalactic Jewelry Box is easy to clean.BFlamingo Catchall can inspire people to start a topic.CMade by hand, Leather Activity Ball is fragile.DBlack Nickel Cocktail Shaker is the cheapest.3、Wh