考研《英语一》2023年河南省郑州市金水区点睛提分卷含解析.doc

考研《英语一》2023年河南省郑州市金水区点睛提分卷 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) 完形填空 The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history. It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School. I was rather shy back then, content to 1 around with my few friends and to concentrate on my 2 I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough 3 to go to college. But my good record soon became a 4 to my well-being. In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office. He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation. I looked at him, my heart 5 fast. This was the 6 for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office. I was 7 about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise. I wasn’t the only speaker — I would 8 the honor with five other students. Still, it was doubtful whether the task was 9 me. How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people? Graduation day soon arrived and, as 10 , I was nervous. I’d been practicing my speech for days, and I had it________. But I had never been so 11 in my life. The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my 12 came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the platform without falling down. But within minutes, I finished my speech, 13 back to my seat and feeling unsatisfied with my performance. Now I still have the 14 of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but 56 it was clear and strong. I’m proud of that tape. I achieved something I’d never 15 — I spoke in front of hundreds of people 16 I didn’t realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the 17 to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my