考研英语一山西省忻州市神池县2023年高分冲刺试卷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)I dont remember her name and would not recognize her if I were to pass her on the street. But I do 1 the kindness given by a stranger and the difference it has made in my life.One Sunday, I was told to dress in my best clothes for I was going to 2 She smiled brightly as I got into her car, the car of a 3 I did not even know her name, but here I was , along with four others I 4 from our low-income neighborhood, on our way to church.As we 5 into the parking lot, I remember how beautiful the old stone building was with its tall steeple(尖塔)and stained glass windows. The 6 seemed long, and not accustomed to the rituals(仪式)of the Catholic Church, I felt out of place. Once the service had ended, I 7 to be taken home, but 8 we headed in the opposite direction. We were taken to a small 9 with the furnishings that portrayed a simple lifestyle. Two tables were set up with large boxes 10 puzzles. As she made us hot chocolate, we were 11 to begin working the puzzles. It was a quiet and happy time.I came to 12 Sundays，to hot chocolate, to puzzles that 13 where we had left off the week before, and to the love I felt whenever she 14 at me .Once our 1,000-piece puzzles had been completed, she no longer came to 15 us up on Sundays .I was told she was 16 and no longer able to travel. However, I 17 if perhaps it was time for her to “rescue” the next group of children. To give them hope that kindness still 18 and can be found within those we call strangers.I am forty-four years old now and often show 19 to strangers when given the chance. I know she may not move amongst us now, but I hope she smiles when she sees that her efforts to reach out to those less fortunate 20 1、AforgetBunderstandCrememberDsee2、AschoolBcollegeChospitalDchurch3、AfriendBstrangerCteacherDleader4、ArecognizedBdescribedCrealizedDoffered5、ApulledBpushedCbrokeDstopped6、AserviceBholidayCcureDceremony7、AimaginedBrecommendedCexpectedDexpressed8、AbesidesBexceptCinsteadDstill9、AparkBapartmentCfieldDpath10、AconsistingBconcludingCincludingDcontaining11、AinstructedBexploredCconvincedDdetermined12、Apay attention toBdevote toClook forward toDlead to13、AcoveredBreplacedCchangedDremained14、AstaredBsmiledCthrewDglared15、AmakeBpickCtakeDbring16、AlostBgoneCillDold17、AwonderedBwanderedChopedDinsisted18、AgathersBexistsCdropsDmoves19、ArespectBguidanceCsignsDkindness20、AappearBfadeCcontinueDcreateSection 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 Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, theres a food festival to match -no matter how specialized.MeatopiaThis three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lovers paradise. In addition to a range of meat products, from burgers to steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery shows, and attend informal meat-based workshops.VegfestIf you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest fest is for you. This vegan-friendly event takes place several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegetables, learn cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plant-based search.The Marmalade FestivalHeld in Cumbria, this festival has been running for 13 years. It includes a competition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe.The Ginger (姜) and spice FestivalThe Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its towns historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of spices from mild to hot.The National Honey showIt started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind. This three-day event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional competition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.While peoples tastes are different from each other, the UK has something to offer most people. From large-scale festivities, to the smaller gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be strange to someone, when food is given that much attention, its unlikely to leave a bad