焦岱中学2015--2016学年高二英语竞赛试题答案

　　焦岱中学2015--2016学年高二英语竞赛试题

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　　PART ONE LISTENING(DELETE)

　　PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)

　　SECTION A (15 marks)

　　Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

　　21. As a monitor, he thinks ____________ his duty to serve the classmates heart and soul.

　　A. it B. this C. one D. that

　　22. I am not interested in playing computer games, and nor ____________ my daughter to have access to them.

　　A. I want B. did I want C. do I want D. I wanted

　　23. It is announced that ____________ gets the highest mark in the exam will be given a chance to go to America for further study.

　　A. whatever B. wherever C. whoever D. however

　　24. What makes them happy is that they ____________ 300 trees by the end of next week.

　　A. will plant B. will be planting C. have planted D. will have planted

　　25. Jack has never been to China, but he talks about it ____________ he had been there many times.

　　A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if

　　26. With the high-speed rail ____________, LiLing has a quicker link with other cities, which is good for the development of its economy.

　　A. come into use B. put into use C. putting into use D. came into use

　　27. Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji is said ____________ nearly 40 million yuan of all of his book's royalty(版税) income over the past two years.

　　A. to donate B. to be donating C. to have donated D. donating

　　28. Most Chinese families stay up late on the eve of the Spring Festival, ____________ they watch the annual TV gala(春晚).

　　A. when B. where C. which D. as

　　29. A man, ____________18 years ago, was found not guilty, which amazed many people.

　　A. sentencing to death B. to sentence to death

　　C. being sentenced to death D. sentenced to death

　　30. Since “Happy Camp” was broadcast, it ____________ popularity among people, especially the young.

　　A. has been gaining B. has been gained C. had gained D. gained

　　31. --What do you think of the film “Cherish Wonderful Years”?

　　--I ____________.

　　A. had never seen so better one B. have never seen a so good one

　　C. have never seen a better one D. had never seen such a good one

　　32. It is the high cost of raising children ____________ makes the majority of the Chinese young couples give up their plan to have a second child.

　　A. that B. because C. which D. what

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　　33. ____________ some corrupt officials (贪官) arrested, the Chinese public feel happy and strongly support the policies put forward by Xi Jinping.

　　A. See B. Seeing C. To see D. Seen 34. If he ____________ his work, he would have gone to Beijing to see the musical “The Sound of Music” on Dec 10.

　　A. had finished B. finish C. would finish D. has finished 35. In many schools students ____________wear school uniforms every day. Anyone who disobeys the rule will be punished.

　　A. will B. can C. may D. shall

　　SECTION B

　　Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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.

　　Just the other day, a little girl walked past me as I stood at the bus stop. Her

　　eyes were just scanning everywhere. I was amused and my eyes started following her. She kept find. Then, she ran away.

　　My eyes kept following her. She walked to a scrap (废品the bag in front of the scrap shop owner. With a disgusted look he threw a five-rupee coin at her, but she still kept smiling. of this little girl.

　　What I saw next was truly touching. She ran to a flower vendor (小贩some flowers from him. I couldn’t help my curiosity any more. So I rushed to her before she could run away again . She smiled at me and told me that they were her mother’s

　　birthday?” I asked. She said, “My mother loves me and takes care of me and my brother. I get night taking care of the family, so I buy these flowers for her every day, to bring a little fragrance (香气)

　　into her life that will

　　make her feel good and say thank you to her for loving us without

　　36. A. requiring 38. A. cleaned 39. A. image 40. A. borrowed 41. A. hand

　　42. A. memorable 43. A. nothing 44. A. situations 45. A. approached 46. A. hope

　　B. searching B. bringing up B. abandoned B. spirit B. bought B. handbag B. necessary B. anything B. questions B. disappeared B. concern

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　　C. demanding C. taking up C. emptied C. experience C. took C. pocket C. special C. something C. conditions C. turned C. life

　　D. marking D. making up D. covered D. humor D. brought D. wallet D. favorite D. everything D. solutions D. changed D. thought

　　47. A. appreciate B. apply C. recommend D. grasp

　　SECTION C Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word for each blank that best fits the context.

　　When you meet people from different cultures, it is important to understand 48. _________ you can and cannot do. If we are not aware of these differences, some unusual things might happen. For example, if you are from India, you may not eat beef because 49._________ your religion, and it is rude to shake hands 50._________ give someone something with your left hand. In North America and the UK, people greet each 51._________by shaking hands. In Thailand and other parts of South-East Asia, the normal greeting is 52._________slight bow with the hands pressed together. Japanese people may bow and even give out their business cards to greet others. They dislike it when people do 53._________look at the cards, so remember not to just put them in your pocket without looking.

　　54._________ these different forms of greetings and customs seem strange to you, remember that what you consider normal 55._________ seem unusual to others.

　　PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)

　　Directions: Read the following three 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. A

　　President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket．

　　I just miss - I miss being anonymous (无名的), he said I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk.

　　His dream, he said, was to go through Central Park and watch folks passing by---spend the day watching people --- I miss that.

　　Faced with angry criticism for playing more golf than most previous presidents of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from the pressure. It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours. he told Hearst magazines.

　　Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed to change, such as the kabuki dance(日本歌舞)among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as evidence by critics who have accused him of appearing too indifferent（漠然）, and being slow to engage in important issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.

　　Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr. Obama has already racked up 60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years. In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr. Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.

　　56. What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us?

　　A. Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures.

　　B. Obama used to spend most of his time with his family.

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　　C. Obama likes living a busy life.

　　D. He used to wash his car himself.

　　57. According to Obama, he plays golf to ____________.

　　A. release his pressure B. keep fit

　　C. balance his work D. show his ability

　　58. We can infer from the passage that Obama is ____________ kabuki dance.

　　A. curious about B. interested in C. tired of D. content with

　　59. Which of the following statements is from the critics?

　　A. The president lost lots of privacy, but he loves the life in the White House

　　B. There are always unnecessary procedures among political parties.

　　C. The president seems to be indifferent towards some really important issues.

　　D. The president is really a great golf player.

　　60. What is the passage mainly about?

　　A. Obama's favorite pastime.

　　B. Obama’s regrets for being the U.S. president.

　　C. The public's criticism of Obama.

　　D. Obama’s complaints about lack of privacy as president.

　　B

　　Sundance Film Festival

　　The Sundance Film Festival is held in January of each year in Park City, Utah. This exciting festival is the biggest of its kind in the U.S. It focuses on independent films and it is a platform for new up-and-coming directors to show their creations. The Sundance Festival includes many different categories, from documentary to dramatic, and domestic to international. Both short and full-length pictures are now allowed.

　　Academy Awards

　　The Academy Awards ceremony has come a long way from its 1929 beginning as a small, private ceremony to its present-day status as the red carpet event of the year. While the Oscar is the Academy’s best known award, it is not the only one awarded by the Academy. In fact, the Academy’s Board of Governors also gives out Science and Technical Awards, Honorary Awards and Special Achievement Awards.

　　Cannes International Film Festival

　　The Cannes International Film Festival is held in Cannes, France. It is an annual event which nowadays takes place during May. The concept of the festival dates back to 1932. Some French film-makers demanded that the French government support a film festival where films could be judged on merit(价值), rather than in a political context. The choice of venue was between Biarritz and Cannes, and the latter was chosen because it was the only place willing to fund the festival. Berlin International Film Festival

　　One of the most awaited film festivals of the year is the Berlin International Film Festival. It has been held annually since 1951 every February. This is where the best and the brightest of the stars from across the globe gather to witness a grand ceremony of films. It is also one of the most formal and highly intellectual film festivals in the world.

　　61. From the passage, we know that the Sundance Film Festival _________

　　A. is held in February of each year in America

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　　B. focuses on independent films

　　C. is a platform for famous directors

　　D. only allows full-length pictures

　　62. Which of the following awards is NOT awarded by the Academy’s Board of Governors?

　　A. Science and Technical Awards B. Honorary Awards

　　C. Independent Spirit Awards D. Special Achievement Awards

　　63. Cannes was chosen as the location of the film festival because ____________.

　　A. its location is wonderful

　　B. it is a big, famous city

　　C. many famous director and actors lived there

　　D. it was the only place willing to fund the festival.

　　64. The ___________ is a highly intellectual film festival.

　　A. Sundance Film Festival B. Academy Awards ceremony

　　C. Cannes International Film Festival D. Berlin International Film Festival

　　65. We are most likely to find the passage in the _________ section of a newspaper.

　　A. health and family B. art and life

　　C. exploration and discovery D. electronics research

　　C

　　Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there is no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. You only have to share your children’s curiosity. Firstly, listen to their questions. I once visited a classroom of seven–year-olds to talk about science as a job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one another in science. Finally I said,” Now that we’ve finished with your questions of your own about science?”

　　After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, “have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢) eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?”

　　This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours.

　　Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that. After asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical, complete and creative answers.

　　Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don’t jump in with “That’s right” or “very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior. But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That’s interesting” or “I’d never thought of it that way before”, or coming up with more questions or ideas.

　　Never push a child to “think”. It doesn’t make sense; children are always thinking, without your telling them to. What’s more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a small target for your disagreement.

　　Lastly, show; don’t tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a - 5 -

　　magnifying glass, and they’ll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates(蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.

　　66. According to the passage, children are natural scientist, and to raise their interest, the most important thing for adults to do is______.

　　A. to share the children’s curiosity

　　B. to let them see the world around

　　C. to explain difficult phrases about science

　　D. to supply the children with lab equipment

　　67. In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word “list” could best be replaced by______.

　　A. any problems B. questions from the textbooks

　　C. any questions D. any number of questions

　　68. According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults______.

　　A. ask them to answer quickly

　　B. wait for one or two seconds after a question

　　C. wait at least for three seconds after a question

　　D. tell them to answer the next day

　　69. In which of the following paragraph (s) does the author tell us what to say to encourage children in a science discussion?

　　A. The second and third B. The fifth

　　C. The fifth and sixth D. The fourth and fifth

　　70. The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children’s curiosity EXCEPT that adults should______.

　　A. encourage their children to ask questions of their own

　　B. offer their children chances to see things for themselves

　　C. be patient enough when their children answer questions

　　D. tell their children stories instead of reciting (背诵) facts

　　PART FOUR WRITING (25 marks)

　　Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 请以Thank you, My Friend!为题，写一篇不少于120词的短文。

　　要求：

　　1. 描述你与朋友之间发生的一件事。

　　2. 谈谈此事带给你的启示。

　　注意：不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

　　Thank you, my friend!

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