金华市2011年初中英语八年级阅读竞赛试题
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第一部分：阅读理解（共15题，每题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。
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Restaurants in Europe, the United States and Japan are testing technology to let diners order their food direct from a screen at their table instead of depending on a fellow human being to note their choice.
Besides cutting costs, companies that sell the “e-menus” argue the bytes-for-bites (点击) way has a new value that can attract younger customers, and different photographs of steaks and desserts attract diners to order more. It also could attract the TV dinner. How about a computer game dinner?
“It’s about impulse-buying,” said Adi Chitayat, Conceptic’s CEO. “If a person starts looking at pictures of chocolate cake, the chances are that he’ll order it.” Frame, a restaurant in Tel Aviv with the system, is said to have its sales on tables with the e-menu increased. Customers often call ahead to book seats with screens, manager Natalie Edry told Reporters.
At one of the e-menu tables, IT worker Gil Uriel and his young family felt interested and excited as they checked out pictures of the dishes on offer and argue over desserts. “It’s more visual (直观),” says Uriel, as his children could have their own choices of dishes. “We can still choose, we can still argue —but it’s much easier when we can all see it.”
1. The following are the advantages（益处）of “restaurants with e-menus” EXCEPT that .
A. eating in them is more comfortable B. the restaurants can save a lot of money
C. they can attract more youngsters to the restaurants D. customers can see the pictures of their ordered foods
2. The underlined word “impulse-buying” in the 3rd paragraph means . A. having no idea in buying things B. losing interest in buying things C. having no patience in buying things D. being encouraged in buying things 3. According to the last sentence, we know that . A. customers feel little interest in the e-menus
B. e-menus only attract a small number of customers C. it still takes time for e-menus to be widely accepted
D. more restaurants of this kind will surely be opened very soon 4. The best title of this passage can be “ ”.
A. Computers in restaurants B. Restaurants try e-menus C. Modern restaurants D. Great changes in restaurants 5. This passage might be taken from . A. a food guide B. a website C. a traveling magazine D. a textbook
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B
My wife and I used to feel that it was impossible to be a true friend to someone whose name we didn’t know. How wrong we were! Years of Sunday-morning bus trips through the city with the same group of “nameless” people have changed our thinking.
Before the bus takes off, we all join in a conversation: where’s the silent woman who sits at the front and never replies to our cheery greetings? Here she comes. Her worn clothing suggests she doesn’t come from a rich family, but she always takes an extra cup of coffee for the driver.
We get smiles from a Mexican couple as they get on the bus hand in hand. When they get off, they’re still holding hands. The woman was pregnant late last year, and one day her change of shape showed that she’d given birth to the child. We even felt a little proud at the thought of our extended family.
For many months, our only sadness lay in our being unable to establish the same friendship with the silent woman at the front of the bus. Then, one evening, we went to a fish restaurant. We were shown to a table alongside someone sitting alone. It was the woman from the bus.
We greeted her with friendly familiarity we’d shown all year, but this time her face softened, then a shy smile. When she spoke, the words came out of her lips with difficulty. All at once we realized why she hadn’t spoken to us before. Talking was hard for her.
Over dinner, we learned the stay of a single mother with a disabled son who was receiving special care away from home. She missed him very much, she explained.
“I love him… and he loves me, even though he doesn’t express it very well,” she spoke in a low voice. “Lots of us have that problem, don’t we? We don’t say what we want to say, what we should be saying. And that’s not good enough.”
The candles lighted up on our tables. Our fish had never tasted better. But the air grew pleasant, and when we parted as friends—we shared names. 6. Which of the following might be the best title of this passage? A. Friends of the Road B. The Silent Woman on the Bus C. Going to Work by Bus D. Different Kinds of Friendship 7. All the following statements can describe the woman EXCEPT ______. A. poor B. warm- hearted C. silent D. cold
8. The underlined word “establish” in paragraph 4 probably has the same meaning as _________.
A. keep B. discover C. set up D. accept 9. Why did the woman usually keep silence while taking the bus? A. She was worried about her disabled son.
B. She was sad to see the happy Mexican couple as a single mother. C. She had difficulty in expressing herself. D. She was only interested in the bus driver.
10. The woman had the same problem with her son in the way that ______. A. they both disabled people B. they both had some difficulty in expressing C. they both liked bus travel D. they both brought interest to the passengers
C
You either have it, or you don’t --- a sense of direction. But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street? Scientists say we’re all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it
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works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don’t use it, we lose it. “Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, Research Director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.” Jim Marland also said that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions: ·If you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing. ·If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree. Note landmarks on the route (路线) as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route. · Simplify the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are. 11. Scientists believe that ________.
A. some babies are born with a sense of direction
B. people learn a sense of direction as they grow older C. people never lose their sense of direction D. everybody has a sense of direction from birth
12. What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage? A. They never have a sense of direction without maps.
B. They should never be allowed out alone if they don’t have a sense of direction. C. They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.
D. They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car. 13. If you leave your bike in a strange place, you should ______. A. tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen B. draw a map of the route to help remember where it is C. not take the same route when you come back to it D. remember something easily recognizable on the route
14. According to the passage, the best way to find your way around is to ______. A. ask policemen for directions
B. use walls, streams, and streets to guide yourself
C. remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs D. count the number of landmarks that you see 15. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Children have a better sense of direction.
B. Children have the ability to find their way around.
C. The sense of direction can be improved in several ways.
D. Everyone is born with a sense of direction and it can be improved. 第二部分：完形填空（共30题，每题1分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。
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People usually do not remember most of the things that were taught by their teachers when young at school. But this story is one such lesson that I will never forget.
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It was a normal Monday morning, and my teacher was teaching us on 16 things in life and about devoting ourselves to 17 is important to us. This is how the story went: An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would wake up every morning and go to Central London, and then sit at the street corner and 18 . He would do this every single day of his life. He sat at 19 street corner and begged for almost 20 years.
His 20 was dirty, and a stench (恶臭) came out and it smelled terrible. The neighbors could not stand the smell any more, so they called for the police officers to clear the place. The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house. There were small bags of 21 all over the house that he had collected over the years.
The police counted the money, and they soon found out that the old man was a millionaire (百万富翁). They waited outside his house expecting to 22 the good news with him. When the old man arrived home that evening, one of the officers told him that there was no need for him to beg any more as he was a millionaire.
But the old man said 23 ; he went into his house and locked the door. The next morning he woke up 24 , went to the subway, sat at the street corner and continued to beg.
Clearly, this old man had no great plans, 25 or anything significant (有意义的) for his life. We learn nothing from this story other than staying focused on the things we enjoy doing.
16. A. interesting B. special C. important D. necessary 17. A. what B. that C. how D. where 18. A. sing B. sleep C. think D. beg 19. A. a different B. another C. the same D. a strange 20. A. house B. coat C. cap D. bag 21. A. food B. money C. books D. clothes 22. A. tell B. share C. cover D. discuss 23. A. thanks B. something C. nothing D. much 24. A. much later B. much earlier C. so quickly D. as usual 25. A. friends B. jobs C. chances D. dreams
B
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __26 _ the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! __27__ on earth was he going to get the __28__ of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was __29_ to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no __30_ asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to __31 _.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to _32__ it. He would have to find a job. __33 _ who would hire (雇佣) him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had __34 _ on most things.
“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”
That was the __35 _ of James’s odd-job(零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the __36 _ jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and repaired books. He lost count of the _37__ of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the __38__
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increased and he knew that he would soon have __39 _ for the bicycle he longed for.
The day _40_ came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He __41__ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode 42__ home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard _43__ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more _44 _ he had bought it with his own money. He had _45_what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
26. A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked 27. A. How B. Why C. Who D. What 28. A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest 29. A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair 30. A. use B. reason C. result D. right 31. A. split B. spend C. spare D. save 32. A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect 33. A. Or B. So C. For D. But 34. A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge 35. A. beginning B. introduction C. requirement D. opening 36. A. similar B. wonderful C. right D. different 37. A. brand B. number C. size D. type 38. A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble 39. A. all B. enough C. much D. some 40. A. finally B. instantly C. normally D. regularly 41. A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted 42. A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly 43. A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working 44. A. since B. if C. than D. though 45. A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned 第三部分：阅读填空（共10题，每题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A—G七个选项中选出能填入空白处的五个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。
A
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. ____46____ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kid to learn to plan their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in block of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. __47___ Ideal (理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner .
Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. __48__
You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
___49__ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair. _50__ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study
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periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable. A. Pick a place where your children can study properly. B. Hold them to the plan they make for themselves. C. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying. D. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too. E. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed. F. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
G. One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a plan that they
keep to.
B
Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only express 7%. So, while your mouth is closed, what is your body saying?
Arms. 51 If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. 52 If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy.
Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are monitor in
class, you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. 53 Legs. Your legs will move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still.
Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. 54 This makes breathing more difficult, which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.
Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse (皱拢) your lips. You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don’t wish to show. 55
A. If you are feeling down, you usually don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. B. If you are pleased, you usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this.
C. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.
D. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. E. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased.
F. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little to one side.
G. Don’t say too much when you’re happy.
第四部分：阅读填词 (共10题，每题2分，满分20分)
阅读下列短文，在57—65题的空白处填入适当的词语使短文通顺、连贯，并将答案写在答题纸上。
Monday morning always seems to come too soon. Just when you’re getting used to the ___56____, it’s already finished. For many of us, Monday is what we hate, ___57____ have no chance to get away.
So take a deep breath and get your spirits up. If you find it hard, here are four ___58___ to drive the Monday blues away.
Just get out. The best thing to do on a Monday morning is to get some __ 59___. Just find a green place to have a walk, or ____60____ just sit there. Fresh air, sunshine and green plants can put you in a better mood.
Turn the music on. When you’re back from your walk, nothing ___61____ better than
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listening to some music. Get your favorite, and let the music set the tone for the day.
____62____ your best. Make Mondays your look-my-best day. Instead of grays and blacks, go for ______63___ colors. Some of that sunshine yellow or red will drive the blue away.
Eat happy. You say you’re losing your weight? Then make Monday your 64 day. Food is the best way to ______65___ the blues.
Remember, the next weekend is just five days away!
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金华市2011年初中英语八年级阅读竞赛试题参考答案
I. 阅读理解（共15题，每题2分，共30分） 1-5 ADCBB 6-10 ADCCB 11-15 DCDBD II. 完形填空（共30题，每题1分，共30分） 16-20 CADCA 21-25 BBCBD
26-30 CADBA 31-35 CBDCA 36-40 DBCBA 41-45 DBDAC III. 阅读填空（共10题，每题2分，共20分） 46-50 GBEAC 51-55 DCFAE
IV. 阅读填词(共10题，每题2分，共20分)
56. weekend 57. but 58. ways/tips/things 59. exercise 60. even 61. works/is/seems 62. Wear 63. bright 64. free 65. beat
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金华市2011八年级英语竞赛试题
