2020考研英语一真题.doc

2020考研英语一真题

Section I Use of English
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each num-
bered blank and mark [A], [B], [C], or [D] on the ANSWER SHEET.
(10 points)
Even if families don't sit down to eat together as frequently as
before, millions of Britons will nonetheless have got a share this
weekend of one of that nation's great traditions: the Sunday roast. 1 a
cold winter's day, few culinary pleasures can 2 it. Yet as we report
now. The food police are determined our health. That this 3 should be
rendered yet another quality pleasure 4 to damage our health.
The Food Standards Authority (FSA) has 5 a public worming
about the risks of a compound called acrylamide that forms in some
foods cooked 6 high temperatures. This means that people should 7
crisping their roast potatoes, reject thin—crust pizzas and only 8 toast
their bread. But where is the evidence to support such alarmist advice?
9 studies have shown that acrylamide can cause neurological damage
in mice, there is no 10 evidence that it causes cancer in humans.
Scientists say the compound is 11 to cause cancer but have no
hard scientific proof 12 the precautionary principle it could be argued
that it is 13 to follow the FSA advice. 14, it was rumoured that smok-
ing caused cancer for years before the evidence was found to prove a
15.
Doubtless a piece of boiled beef can always be 16 up on Sunday
alongside some steamed vegetables, without the Yorkshire pudding
and no wine. But would life be worth living? 17, the FSA says it is
not telling people to cut out roast foods 18, but reduce their lifetime
intake. However its 19 risks coming a cross as being pushy and over-
protective. Constant health scares just 20 with one listening.
1. [A] In [B] Towards [C] On [D] Till
2. [A] match [B] express [C] satisfy [D] influence
3. [A] patience [B] enjoyment [C] surprise [D] concern
4 .[A] intensif