2006年历年考研英语真题

Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank andmark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.(10 points)The homeless make up a growing percentage of America's population.1,homelessness has reached such proportions that local governments can'tpossibly 2.To help homeless people 3 independence,the federalgovernment must support job training programs,4 the minimum wage,and fundmore low-cost housing.5 everyone agrees on the number of Americans who are homeless.Estimates6 anywhere from 600,000 to 3 million.7 the figure may vary,analysts doagree on another matter:that the number of the homeless is 8.One of the federalgovernment's studies 9 that the number of the homeless will reach nearly 19million by the end of this decade.Finding ways to 10 this growing homeless population has become increasinglydifficult.11 when homeless individuals manage to find a 12 that will givethem three meals a day and a place to sleep at night,a good number still spend thebulk of each day 13 the street.Part of the problem is that many homeless adultsare addicted to alcohol or drugs.And a significant number of the homeless haveserious mental disorders.Many others,14 not addicted or mentally ill,simplylack the everyday 15 skills needed to turn their lives 16.Boston Globe reporterChris Reidy notes that the situation will improve only when there are_17 programs that address the many needs of the homeless.18 Edward Zlotkowski,director of community service at Bentley College inMassachusetts,19 it,"There has to be 20 of programs.What's needed is apackage deal."1.[A]Indeed[B]Likewise[C]Therefore[D]Furthermore2.[A]stand[B]cope[C]approve[D]retain3.[A]in[B]for[C]with[D]toward4.[A]raise[B]add[C]take[D]keep英语试题.1」(共14页)