2015年“世外”杯上海市初中英语竞赛初赛试卷
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1. 本卷共9页，70小题，满分100分；答题时间90分钟。 2. 请用2B铅笔将答案点涂在答题卡上。
I. Grammar and Vocabulary （30%）
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentences.
(A)
Later that night, when the storm had finally ended, WALL·E rolled outside and turned over his collection box to clean ___1___ out. He pressed the Play button on his chest and listened to the song again. ___2___ the little robot wasn’t programmed to understand romance, it was romance that pulsed through his circuits. It was the same strange impulse that made WALL·E ___3___ up at the few stars visible through the polluted haze and
wish ___4___ someone to share his world. 1. A. him B. that C. it D. them 2. A. Although B. Because C. Since D. As 3. A. to gaze B. gazing C. gaze D. gazed 4. A. at B. with C. by D. for
(B)
The death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, at about age 90, leaves British Queen Elizabeth II as ___5___ living reigning monarch in the world. The queen is 88, and ___6___ 89 on April 21, although her birthday is typically celebrated in June when the weather is better. The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, ___7___ is 93, have cut back on their long-range overseas travels in recent years, but not entirely.
5. A. older B. the older C. oldest D. the oldest 6. A. will turn B. have turned C. turned D. has turned 7. A. he B. who C. whom D. that
(C)
I've been in love with books for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, I ___8___ read in all sorts of places － in a tree in the backyard, up on the roof, on a dock in the lake, and even while I was swimming (holding the book up in the air!). I always read in the car, ___9___ short the trip. Waiting in a doctor's office wasn't so tedious for me － it was just another opportunity ___10___. I loved libraries and bookstores, anywhere that I could find books.
8. A. used B. used to C. was used to D. got used to 9. A. no matter why B. no matter when C. no matter how D. no matter what 10. A. to read B. to be read C. reading D. to reading
(D)
One day a countryman ___11___ to the nest of his Goose found there an egg all yellow and glittering. When he took it up it was as heavy as lead and he was going to throw it away because he thought a trick ___12___ upon him. ___13___ he took it home on second thoughts, and soon found to his delight that it was an egg of pure gold. Every morning the same thing occurred, and he soon became rich by selling his eggs. As he grew rich he grew greedy; and ___14___ to get at once all the gold the Goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing. 11. A. went B. goes C. going D. gone 12. A. played B. had been played C. was playing D. had played 13. A. But B. So C. Therefore D. Thus 14. A. thought B. to think C. think D. thinking
(E)
Now you must know that a Town Mouse once upon a time went on a visit to his cousin in the country. He was rough and ready, this cousin, but he loved his town friend and made him heartily welcome. Beans and bacon, cheese and bread, were ___15___ he had to offer, but he offered them freely. The Town Mouse rather turned up his long nose at this country fare, and said, “I cannot understand, Cousin, how you can put up with ___16___ poor food as this, but of course you
cannot expect anything better in the country; come you with me and I will show you how to live. When you have been in town a week you will wonder ___17___ you could ever have stood a country life.” No sooner said ___18___ done: the two mice set off for the town and arrived at the Town Mouse’s residence late at night. “You’ll want some refreshment ___19___ our long journey,” said the polite Town Mouse, and took his friend into the grand dining-room. There they found the remains of a fine feast, and soon the two mice were eating up cakes and all that was nice. Suddenly, they heard growling and barking. “___20___ is that?” said the Country Mouse. “It is only the dogs of the house,” answered the other. “Only!” said the Country Mouse. “I do not like that music at my dinner.” Just at that moment the door flew open, in came two huge dogs, and two mice had to run off. “Good-bye, Cousin,” said the Country Mouse, “What! Going so soon?” said the other. “Yes,” he replied; “Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes in fear.” 15. A. something B. nothing C. none D. all 16. A. such B. so C. such a D. so a 17. A. which B. how C. what D. where 18. A. when B. while C. than D. as 19. A. before B. after C. during D. on 20. A. What B. How C. When D. Where
(F)
It is the first day of the summer. George and his friend Carlos are planning on going on a camping trip. It is going to be the best camping trip, which will last three days. While Carlos makes ___21___ for their friends, George is going to make a list of activities to do while they are there. Last year, their camping trip was not entirely a success. They got a ___22___ tire on the way to their campsite. They also had a bear take some of their food. They don't want to ___23___ that again.
This year, they plan to go prepared. George is going to take a ___24___ tire and gas, just in case they ___25___. Carlos is going to try and find a better method of ___26___ food without attracting animals to their campsite. They don't want anything to ___27___ this year's trip. On this trip, George and Carlos have invited ten of their friends. Everyone is excited.
They plan to go mountain climbing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and to play a few games of flag football. For night activities, they plan to tell stories, sing songs ___28___ George's guitar, and play some board games. Carlos and his friends have pitched in some money for food. With the list Carlos made, they are going to have food, vegetables, chicken, and fruit juice.
The day of the camping trip is getting near. George and Carlos cannot wait. When the day comes, George and Carlos double ___29___ to see if they have their things ready. At the last minute, George suddenly remembers that it is important to bring matches, lanterns, and flashlights. Carlos also ___30___ that they take binoculars for sightseeing. They are ready to go. It is going to be the best trip they have ever made. 21. A. explanations B. excuses C. reservations D. invitations 22. A. flat B. faint C. plain D. wounded 23. A. enable B. enforce C. encounter D. ensure 24. A. clean B. giant C. special D spare 25. A. get off B. run out C. put out D. turn down 26. A. storing B. consuming C. purchasing D. spreading 27. A. repay B. reserve C. risk D. ruin 28. A. except for B. apart from C. along with D. out of 29. A. track B. watch C. check D. concern 30. A. suggests B. complains C. pretends D. convinces
III. Reading Comprehension Section A (25%)
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
(A)
There are few applications that enable users to read e-books on devices that are not running a specific operating system, but are Java compatible（兼容的）. Well, I have just found an excellent piece of software that lets you ___31___ any e-book you have on your computer into a JAR file, ___32___ you can read it even on mid-budget handsets.
Developed by TequilaCat, Book Reader is a free application ___33___ of two parts: TCBR Shell (a program for Windows PC that creates JAR books); JAR Books created by the Shell (each JAR Book contains book text and viewer program for the book).
Download the software archive and unzip it anywhere you want on your PC, but keep the location in mind. ___34___ the unzipped folder and click on the Shell.exe command, which will ___35___ the application's main window, directly on your computer. You will be able to choose your phone model, as well as setup your ___36___ fonts（字体）.
The program requires that you manually add e-books that are already ___37___ on your PC. Do that and then ___38___ choose the \Java book\option from the down right corner of the application's window. After the JAR been created, simply install it on your phone just like any other Java compatible software.
Book Reader offers a wide range of fonts, displays rotated text, auto-scrolls（自动滚动）, ___39___ touchscreen phones, as well as multiple text formats. The application also offers Flash Card
support, which ___40___ that on newer phones, you will only need to install Book Reader once, then read text files or book files off flash card or phone \ 31. A. persuade 32. A. so that 33. A. informed 34. A. Locate 35. A. open up 36. A. desired 37. A. stocked 39. A. contains 40. A. decides
(B)
B. shame B. even if B. Read B. call up B. wanted B. reserved B. simply B. includes B. implies
C. talk
D. convert D. in that D. reminded D. Delete D. bring up D. designed D. stored D. plainly D. supports D. shows
C. as though C. Enter C. back up C. predicted C. preserved C. easily C. maintains C. means
B. consisting C. composing
38. A. immediately
As the U.S. sees an influx (流入) of students from China, surveys have revealed that many Chinese students are struggling to integrate (融入) in American classrooms and dorm rooms. Most of them have no or few American __41__, which could cause them to miss out on a full American college experience.
The good news, according to surveys, is that the __42__ of American students would love to become friends with international students. If you plan to study in America, these easy steps will help you develop a __43__ social life.
It’s fine to be __44__. You’re from a different country with a different culture. Your __45__ may sometimes appear strange to Americans, but don’t be embarrassed about being different. __46__, talk about yourself and help others understand why you do certain things. People will love you for who you are.
Don’t __47__ home too much. When you’re homesick, it’s __48__ to share all new experiences with your family and friends from home. But spending too much time on the phone or email with home could worsen your homesickness, and you will miss the chance to interact with fellow American students. Get busy and don’t __49__ on your American college experience!
__50__ your hobbies and interests. The best way to bond with people is through group activities. Check out your school’s clubs and organizations and get __51__. What do you love doing? Do you play a sport? Or has it always been your dream to join a fraternity or sorority (男生或女生联谊会)? Do it. Sign up for what you enjoy doing or __52__ something new. You will be __53__ by like-minded people who will be easier to bond with.
Be open-minded. Get out of your __54__ zone. International students tend to stick together and do what they know and what they’re used to. Try to do something different. __55__ what American students do and ask them if you can join them. Meet them for meals and try new foods. Let them teach you about the culture and customs. You’ll have a great time broadening your horizons while improving your English at the same time. 41. A. teachers B. classmates C. friends D. parents 42. A. average B. majority C. tradition D. relatives 43. A. fulfilling B. demanding C. pushing D. depressing 44. A. Chinese B. different C. shy D. traditional 45. A. hairs B. color C. habits D. clothes
46. A. However 47. A. go 48. A. hard 49. A. work out 50. A. Cherish 51. A. bored 52. A. write 53. A. surrounded 54. A. danger 55. A. Watch
B. Therefore B. miss B. tempting B. carry out B. Pursue B. awarded B. invent B. praised B. comfort B. Imagine C. Besides C. phone C. interesting C. turn out C. Mind C. involved C. try C. challenged C. time C. Guess
D. Instead D. need
D. honorable D. miss out D. Shift D. rewarded D. expect D. changed D. sleep D. Record
Section B (45%)
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Summer Hours 2014 (May 23 through Sept. 1)
? Friday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. for Summer Zoo Weekends ? Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Check out our Calendar of Events for details on what's happening on the days you plan to visit.
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Holiday Hours & Early Closings
Labor Day, September 1, 2014—Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 27, 2014 — Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 24, 2014 — Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 25, 2014 — Closed
December 31, 2014 — Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. January 1, 2015 — Zoo closed
Attraction Fees
Admission to the Zoo is FREE, although there are fees for some attractions. Attractions are weather dependent and subject to change.
? Sea Lion Show is $4 per person. Children under 2 are free. ? Children's Zoo is $4 per person. Free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under 2 are free.
? Zooline Railroad is $5 per person, per round trip ticket. You may leave the train, visit exhibits and re-board. Children under 2 are free.
? Movie in The Living World is $3 per person. Children under 2 are free.
初中英语竞赛2015
