2023年西宁市城中区考研《英语一》最后冲刺试题含解析.doc

2023年西宁市城中区考研《英语一》最后冲刺试题 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) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 My grandparents built and lived in a small 600-square-foot cottage for most of their adult lives. They actively practiced living a 1 life. Saving and avoiding overspending was their life 2 for their whole life. 3 seeking satisfaction through material items, they chose to spend 4 time together, with family, and in nature. Over the years my grandparents noticed 5 changes in their community. Every year more farmland was 6 to build larger and larger homes. With houses’ prices 7 , many of their neighbors sold their little homes and lands. 8 only their small house was still on the block, surrounded by a sea of tall buildings. Countless family members 9 my grandparents to expand their home. But they didn’t want a bigger place and were 10 with what they had. In many ways, I’ve modeled my life after my grandparents. Through their example I learned an important 11 : It is absolutely possible to live a small and fulfilling life. My grandparents lived in a small home, but they owned a(n) 12 garden. They loved gardening deeply because it not only 13 their grocery bill, but also improved their health and gave them a(n) 14 to be outside. They said, “ 15 you live in a small home or an apartment, you don’t have to give up gardening.” My grandparents avoided lifestyle creep(攀比) by paying for their own home in cash and building it themselves. They also recycled and 16 everything. For instance, they drove the same car for over 15 years and didn’t buy anything new until their stuff was 17 worn out. My grandparents taught me that living well on 18 isn’t about feeling bad for myself. 19 , it’s about giving yourself the time, freedom, and money to seek your dreams. You