考研《英语一》2023年娄烦县临考冲刺试卷含解析.docVIP

考研《英语一》2023年娄烦县临考冲刺试卷 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) How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there. 1 about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my 2 zone. Around 7 p.m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had 3 in my seat. I woke up with a(n) 4 to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut. 5 unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a 6 for myself here? I’m new to the place,” I heard myself ask 7 . “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We 8 to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a 9 tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile 10 me. “I’m Sawant, from the next town. The bus 11 there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don’t you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his 12 . By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great 13 to make my stay comfortable. I was 14 with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot 15 and a comfortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to 16 me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was 17 dark. I made it 18 the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I 19 him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the ki