2016年考研英语一真题(试题).docx

2016年考研英语一真题 Directions Section I Use of English Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (lOpoints) In Cambodia, the choice of a spouse is a complex one for the young male. It may involve not only his parents and his friends, 1 those of the young woman, but also a matchmaker. A young man can 2 a likely spouse on his own and then ask his parents to 3 the marriage negotiations, or the young mans parents may make the choice of a spouse, giving the child little to say in the selection. 4 a girl may veto the spouse her parents have chosen. 5 a spouse has been selected, each family investigates the other to make sure its child is marrymg 6 a good family. The traditional wedding is a long and colorful affair. Formerly it lasted three days, _7_ by the 1980s it more commonly lasted a day and a half. Buddhist priests offer a short sermon and 8 prayers of blessing. Parts of the ceremony involve ritual hair cutting, 9 cotton threads soaked in holy water around the brides and grooms wrists, and married and respected couples to bless the in with the wifes parents and may 12 can build a new house nearby. 10 a candle around a circle of happily 11 . Newlyweds traditionally move with them up to a year, 13 they Divorce is legal and easy to 14 but not common. Divorced persons are .Ll__ with some disapproval. Each spouse retains 16 property he or she 17 into the marriage, and jointly-acquired property is 18 equally. Divorced persons may remarry, but a gender prejudice 19 up The divorced male doesnt have a waiting period before he can remarry 20 the woman must wait ten months. 1 [A] as well as [B] by way of [C] on behalf of [D] with regard to [A] adapt to [B] provide for [C] compete with [D] decide on [A] renew [B] close [C] arrange [D] postpone [A] In theory [B] In time [C] Above all [D] For example [A] Although [B] Les