—No. What terrible weather!
—Yeah. Rain again.
A. Not very nice weather, is it? B. How are you today?
C. What’s the weather like today? D. Is it terrible weather?
II. 阅读理解(Reading comprehension)(共20小题,计30分;51—60小题每题1分, 61—70小题每题2分)
A
Welcome to White Pines Forest. This is one of the most beautiful places in the state. But it can also be dangerous. If you’re planning a hike:
1. Wear comfortable shoes or boots, and take along an extra (额外的) pair of socks. That way you’ll have dry socks to change into if you need them.
2. Wear clothing in layers(多层) that you can put on and take off. As you walk, you’ll probably get warmer. Then you can just take off a layer or two. Don’t forget to carry a
waterproof (防水的) jacket. The weather can change quickly here.
3. Take some lightweight food along. Dried fruits, nuts, and crackers are good energy snacks. Be sure to carry plenty of drinking water. There are no water supplies(供应) along the
trails.
4. There are some poisonous(有毒的) snakes in the forest, but you won’t meet them if you stick to the trails. Remember, the snakes won’t bother you if you don’t disturb them.
5. Allow yourself enough time to get back to the campground(营地) before dark. So that you won’t get lost, make some marks along the way you go. Happy hiking.
阅读短文,根据其内容选择最佳答案完成下列各题。(答案涂在答题纸上)
51. Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Tips for Hikers B. What’s in the Forest?
C. What to Eat D. Watch out for Snakes!
52. What is the best reason for hikers to carry extra socks?
A. They can use the socks as shoes if the weather turns cold.
B. They can always have dry socks to change into.
C. They can use the socks for carrying food.
D. They might get bitten by a snake.
53. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. There are some snakes in the forest but they are not poisonous.
B. You can find clear water along the trail.
C. There is no danger in this beautiful forest.
D. The weather changes quickly in the forest.
54. What do you think “trail” might mean in this passage?
A. 林间小道 B. 脚印 C. 山涧 D. 原始森林
55. The person who wrote these things mainly wants hikers to ________.
A. be careful B. love the forest C. eat plenty of food D. be kind
B
Many high school students in the United States take part in school activities such as sports, bands, math clubs, science clubs, and theater activities. But after-school activities are not just for high school students. Many elementary schools also have after-school programs for students.
Most of the students in elementary after-school programs cannot go home when school ends because both parents work. These students are too young to stay at home alone. So the main purpose (目的) of these programs is just to look after the children until their parents can take them home. And the best part is that many of the activities in elementary schools are free for parents, unlike some daycare centers that are usually very expensive.
The teachers in charge of(负责) the programs want the children to learn while they are there. So the programs may have a special time for children to do their homework. And many schools also keep the school libraries open for students. Students can go to the libraries to read books or to use the libraries’ computers. But after-school programs are not “all work”. There is also plenty of time for children to play in the school’s playground.
A) 阅读上面的短文,选择最佳选项完成56题。 (答案涂在答题纸上)
56. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. After-school activities for elementary school students.
B. Elementary school students and their parents.
C. It is about how parents look after their children.
D. Teachers should not let students work all day.
B) 根据短文内容,从A,B,C,D中选择最恰当的一项补全下列各句。(答案涂在答题纸上)
57. Students usually go to after-school activities...
58. Some after-school activities...
59. Children in after-school programs...
60. Students have lots of time to play...
A. can use libraries and computers freely.
B. because both parents have to work.
C. because they cannot always work.
D. are better than daycare programs.
?
A. can use libraries and computers freely. B. because both parents have to work. C. because they cannot always work. D. are better than daycare programs. C
A Man and Many Wolves
The government(政府) wanted to know more about wolves so they sent Farley to learn about wolves.
They put Farley on a plane and sent him to a place in the far north. There were no houses or people in this place. But there were lots of animals—and lots of wolves.
People tell terrible stories about wolves. They say wolves like to kill and eat people. Farley remembered these stories, and he was afraid. He had his gun (枪) with him all the time.
Then one day, he saw a group of wolves. There was a mother wolf with four baby wolves. A father wolf and another young wolf lived with them.
Farley watched these wolves every day. The mother was a very good mother. She gave milk to her babies. She gave them lessons about life. They learned how to get food. The father wolf got food for the mother. They were a nice and happy family—a wolf family!
Farley watched them for five months. He learned many new things about wolves. Wolves don’t eat people, and they don’t eat many large animals. The large animals they eat are often old or sick.
What do they eat most of the time? Lots of small animals. For example, they eat lots and lots of mice.
Now, Farley did not need his gun any more.
全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛初二年级组试题
