2023年赣州市考研《英语一》全真模拟试卷含解析.doc

2023年赣州市考研《英语一》全真模拟试卷 Section I Use of English Directions: 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) It’s a tradition for Ann Sutton to seek help for one or two families around Christmas. The Suttons’ dinner conversation often turned to local families 1 This year, the youngest daughter Kate was 2 that Santa Claus would make a special visit 3 a 22-year-old single mother named Ashley. One Sunday, the 4 rang. A representative from a local organization was calling to say the 5 Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing. Ann saw the cheer 6 from her children’s faces at the news. Without a word, Kate ran into her room. Soon, Kate returned with her piggy bank, her face set with 7 And now she 8 the coins and dollar bills out, one by one, onto the kitchen table: $3.30. “Mom,” she told Ann, “I know it’s not much. 9 maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” 10 everyone was reaching into pockets and purses. Soon, the money 11 on the kitchen table. The total: $130. The next morning, Ann told her coworkers about her daughter’s latest project. Throughout the day, more coworkers 12 with contributions. Each time a little money came in, Ann called home. And with each 13 from her mother, Kate would scream into the phone and do a little dance of victory. With the story of Kate’s gift 14 beyond Ann’s office, she received more contributions. By the end of the day, the total was now $500—plenty of a Christmas for Ashley’s family. That evening, Kate went with her mother to 15 the money. They bought plenty of household necessities. They 16 had enough to buy food for a Christmas dinner. On Christmas Eve, Ann 17 through the pouring rain to where the family lived. When Ashley opened the door, Ann stood under her umbrella and wished the 18 woman a Merry Christmas. Then Ann began to unload the