洪湖市2023年考研《英语一》最后冲刺试题含解析.docVIP

洪湖市2023年考研《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) Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows 1 Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have 2 ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. 3 Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies.” Many people think of gypsies as 4 groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real 5 of Roma culture. In fact, not all Roma are 6 Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who 7 in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture 8 among regions. But most speak both the language of the 9 people and their own language, Romany. For centuries, Roma practiced 10 trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any 11 Each Roma settlement developed its own 12 style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound 13 to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music 14 some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other 15 Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles. Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell 16 Their conversations often include brief references 17 tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others 18 Roma traditions. Over the years, the Roma have 19 many challenges. Their neighbors did not 20 them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Ro