浙江省温州市第二外国语学校2014-2015学年高一下学期知识竞赛英语试题 Word版含答案

温州二外2014学年第二学期学科知识竞赛

英语试题

本卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），满分100分。考试时间100分钟。

第I 卷（选择题,三部分,共80分）

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分）

第一节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman doing?

A. Ordering.

B. Buying apples.

C. Making a salad.

2. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In the woman's home.

B. In the man’s home.

C. In a restaurant.

3. How does the woman want to lose weight?

A. By eating less.

B. By running.

C. By swimming.

4. What season is it now?

A. Spring.

B. Autumn.

C. Winter.

5. What present has the man bought?

A. A book.

B. Some flowers.

C. A pair of gloves.

第二节

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6. What are the speakers doing?

A. Interviewing a champion.

B. Reporting a match live.

C. Talking about a new world record.

7. What do we know about Paul Timmons?

A. He breaks a world record.

B. He is talented in competing.

C. He isn’t in the lead all the time.

听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。

8. What is the woman probably?

A. A writer.

B. A reporter.

C. A tour guide.

9. What is on the man’s right?

A. A statue.

B. A park.

C. A palace.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。

10. When did the man buy the T-shirt?

A. Yesterday.

B. A couple of days ago.

C. A few weeks ago.

11. Why does the man want to change the T-shirt?

A. He wants a bigger size.

B. He doesn’t like the style.

C. He prefers another color.

12. What will the woman do next?

A. Change the T-shirt for the man.

B. Have a word with her manager.

C. Give the man’s m oney back.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15题。

13. What does the speaker say about the Grand Palace?

A. Its outside walls were damaged last year.

B. It sells gifts in the entrance hall.

C. Its roof still needs repairing.

14.What can visitors do in the music room?

A. Take a picture of the old furniture.

B. Enjoy the beautiful ceiling.

C. Eat home-made cakes.

15.How much does a family of 2 adults and 2 children pay for the ticket?

A.￡13.50

B. ￡18.

C. ￡22

第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

16. ----Take part in the marathon! Are you kidding?

--- _____. Come on. We can make it.

A. I don’t mind

B. Forget it

C. I’m serious

D. Go ahead

17. He is said to have written and sung the song ______ his wife who died from skin cancer 2

years ago.

A. in memory of

B. in need of

C. in honour of

D. in support of

18. Special attention should be paid ____ our earth from ____.

A. to prevent; being polluted

B. to prevent; polluting

C. to preventing; being polluted

D. to preventing; polluted

19. This summer was exciting for many people on the planet—the World Cup ______ in Brazil from June 12 to July 13.

A. turned up

B. took place

C. set off

D. broke up

20. I would describe tough girls(女汉子)as handsome ______ beautiful, who usually think independently and are able to solve problems by themselves.

A. other than

B. rather than

C. more than

D. less than

21. On the dark street, there were no people around _____ she could turn for help.

A. to whom

B. with whom

C. by whom

D. for whom

22. I had planned to get the work finished ahead of time, but I __________too busy.

A. was

B. had been

C. have been

D. am

23. It is ______ for newcomers to get used to the local customs if they are to survive in a totally

new country.

A.impressive

B. puzzling

C. fundamental

D. unbelievable

24.—What did you say to your sister? I saw her crying in the room.

— It my fault. I just said hello to her when I met her, nothing else.

A. must have been

B. can’t have been

C. oughtn’t to be

D. should have been

25. Only after Daiyu and Liu Qian travelled across Canada by train ______ how vast and empty

the country is.

A. had they realize

B. they realized

C. they had realized

D. did they realize

26. Damage caused by flooding in the country __________ by a government official, and the total

loss will be reported next Monday.

A. is inspected

B. is being inspected

C. had inspected

D. had been

inspected

27. I really appreciate _________ to drive me home, but I’m afraid I have to finish my work first.

A. you to offer

B. you offer

C. your offering

D. that you are

offering

28. _______ makes the book so excellent is the creative imagination of the writer.

A. That

B. What

C. Who

D. Which

29. ________ on a true story, the film Huo Yuanjia is popular with many people.

A. Base on

B. Based on

C. Basing on

D. To base on

30. The invention of spaceships makes _____ human beings to travel to the moon.

A. that possible for

B. that possible of

C. it possible for

D. it possible of

第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a 31 city, with more people living in it than in my whole country. We rented a flat in a guarded community, but there was a favela(贫民窟) quite 32 .

For several months I didn’t have a car, 33 three times a week, I took buses to go to the city centre. During these 34 , I would ride with the people who took the same bus from the favela to go to work. When I got on the bus, all the seats were already 35 . But when people saw that my bag was 36 , they offered to hold it on their legs to make me feel lighter 37 . At first, I was 38 . Then I realized that these people had absolutely no 39 to steal from me: they only wanted to 40 .

Once, on my way back, I had to 41 a long time at a bus stop. I was 42 , except for a woman who was 43 very poor. She carried a small paper bag of popcorn and nothing else.

While we were waiting, she walked over and 44 me some popcorn. I 45 her, but didn’t want to help myself to it. She then repeated ly 46 that I take from what was clearly her 47 food.

That was the first time I had thought about how people who have almost nothing are sometimes able to 48 the little they have more “ 49 ” than those who own a lot. I wonder if it’s true that the more you have, the bigger the burden and the difficulty to share anything with others. I was so moved by that woman’s simple 50 that day. I clearly had more than she did, but she naturally and joyfully shared what little she had with me.

31. A. small B. beautiful C. huge D. warm

32. A. near B. similar C. quiet D. noisy

33. A. because B. so C. but D. or

34. A. visits B. trips C. holidays D. weekends

35. A. checked B. reserved C. taken D. emptied

36. A. light B. big C. worn D. heavy

37. A. sitting B. standing C. walking D. carrying

38. A. disappointed B. doubtful C. appreciated D. satisfied

39. A. intention B. patience C. chance D. application

40. A. help B. meet C. greet D. change

41. A. look for B. ask for C. wait for D. sit for

42. A. nervous B. hungry C. scared D. alone

43. A. obviously B. really C. probably D. especially

44. A. bought B. offered C. sold D. made

45. A. thanked B. refused C. doubted D. promised

46. A. argued B. ordered C. insisted D. pretended

47. A. delicious B. special C. sweet D. only

48. A. share B. provide C. sell D. present

49. A. anxiously B. commonly C. skillfully D. easily

50. A. respect B. generosity C. confidence D. encouragement

第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Ashlyn Blocker could break her arm and not know it. That’s because Ashlyn, 13, can’t feel pain. That might sound like a cool superpower. But without pain, everyday activities can be hazardous for Ashlyn. In fact, they could kill her.

When Ashlyn was born, no one knew that she couldn’t feel pain. But soon there was hints(迹象)that something was wrong. When Ashlyn’s teeth grew in, she almost chewed off part on her tongue. Ashlyn’s parents took her to doctor for tests. The doctors discovered that Ashlyn couldn’t feel pain, a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain(CIPA). Fewer than 100 people in the United States have it. There is no cure.(治疗方法).

“Sometimes it’s frustrating,” she admits.

But Ashlyn doesn’t let anything stop her from doing things she wants to do. “I just have to be careful,” she says.

For years, Ashlyn didn’t know anyone else who had CIPA. That made it harder to deal with her condition. “I felt alone,” she says.

One night she dreamed that there was a camp for kids like her. In 2011, Ashly’s mom made the dream come true. She started Camp Painless But Hopeless.

The camp is for children who have CIPA. Every November, they and their families spend four days together.

The campers get to do daring activities like rock climbing—wearing safety equipment. Someday, Ashlyn wants to be a director at the camp so she can help others who can’t feel pain. In fact, Ashlyn is already helping others. Since 2004, she has let scientists study her to learn more about her condition. What they are finding out could one day help people who suffer from the same disease. That makes her feel great. “I believe there is a reason for everything, ” she says, “There is a reason for me.”

51. The underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “_______”.

A.interesting

B. dangerous

C. difficult

D. strange

52. What can we learn about Ashlyn’s illness?

A. She was born that way.

B. It is a common disease

C. It is sometimes helpful to her

D. She is getting better and better now.

53. We can learn from the passage that Ashlyn ___________.

A.is optimistic and holds on to hope for life

B.helps run the camp

C.does some research on CIPA

D.wants to be a scientist some day

B

What’s your opinion about gun control in the US?

Figures tell a different story: Countries that allow their citizens to carry guns seem to have more killings than those that do not allow them. It’s easy to kill with a gun. The media is filled with violence. People, especially young people, watch television. Having a gun does not cause someone to kill. The problem is within that person’s mind. Controlling guns will not control killing. Changing the mindset will, however.

--- Bobby Walker, U.S.

Guns are deadly to all others who are near or know someone who has one. People don’t understand the danger it holds, and don’t realize what will happen just by cleaning it of if a younger child gets a hold of it. This weapon(武器) is dangerous and we don’t need teens, kids, anyone to have them. Society can get along without guns.

---Ann Miller, U.S

I have a very large farm near Austin, Texas, USA. Because it is far from the city, I need to protect my property(财产) and cattle from thieves and wild dogs. The wildlife, such as coyotes and puma(郊狼和美洲狮), can feed on deer, mice, rabbits—they don’t bother me and I don’t bother them. I lost 45 animals to thieves that cut a fence. This will never happen again. You ask if I would shoot—of course—that’s why I carry a gun.

--- Texas Rancher, U.S Some people think guns are very bad because they lead to violence. In my opinion, when people kill themselves or others, they do not have any feelings because they do not know anything about love, sympathy(同情), and promise. The only way those persons can get these feelings is when they keep close to family, friends and people who matter to them. Now, having a gun is not a problem: the problem is what the people feel when they use one.

---Connie Faille, Colombia

54. Bobby Walker’s attitude towards the media might be ________

A.satisfied

B. unconcerned

C. doubtful

D. negative

55. The relationship between the Texas Rancher and coyotes can be described as _______

A.peaceful

B. difficult

C. dangerous

D. changeable

56. Which of the following may help the gun problem according to Connie Faille?

A. Education about gun safety.

B. Stricter laws against violence.

C. Nice feelings when using guns.

D. close relationships between people.

57. Who is in support of controlling guns?

A.Bobby Walker

B. Ann Miller

C. Texas Rancher

D. Connie Faille

C

How come it seems like every kid today is a winner of something, when we know every kid can’t be a star? These days. Kids are first divided by age, then by achievement, and often by the type of performance.

American culture in general has increasingly accepted prizes and awards. The winner-take-all prize tradition that characterizes American culture started in the early 20th century along with the development of organized American sporting culture. In the second half of the 20th century, the attention on competition, and rankings(等级) in general, grew rapidly. The 1970s had the most prize creations, including the addition of even more prizes to fields such as film and literature. Music competitions, including the introduction of the American Music Awards, saw similar growth in this time period. Since then, prizes have become increasingly fashionable, along with children’s competitive activities.

While awards may help people set goals and practice their activity, awards may also be a business practice. Trophies(奖杯) help make sure that customers return year after year. Keeping kids, parents, teachers and coaches happy with lots of recognition keeps the money flowing to the organizers of the competitions.

Trophies may keep kids coming back, and their parents paying, but research finds that giving kids trophies for doing an activity means lower levels of encouragement. High levels of encouragement are exactly what we want to foster (培养) among kids to help them get long-term

success and take pride in a well-earned achievement. So parents need to be careful when trying to get titles for their young kids, and make sure the honor created is for their kids and not for praise from anyone else in their children’s lives.

58. What does the writer mean by saying” we know every kids can’t be a star” in Paragraph 1?

A. We should encourage kids more

B.We encourage kids in a wrong way

C.We don’t allow kids to be stars.

D.We shouldn’t expect too much of kids.

59. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _____________

A.what prize culture in America means

B.when prize culture in America started

C.how prize culture in America developed

D.why prize culture is so important in America.

60. What does the writer think of the trophies?

A.Businessmen benefit a lot from it.

B.Parents pay too much for it.

C.They help kids get long-term success.

D.They mean nothing at all to kids.

61. In the passage, parents are advised to ___________.

A.choose competitions for kids wisely.

B.stop kids taking part in any competition.

C.invite kids to join in more outdoor activities

D.let kids face violent competition by themselves.

D

Just as they were getting ready to leave the street corner, they noticed a man walking toward them. He was obviously a wealthy man ---- they could tell that from the finely tailored business suit he was wearing and the gold watch chain that decorated his left pocket.

The first beggar whispered to the second with excitement, "He's coming our way!"

The two tried not to look directly at the man as he stepped closer to them, but they couldn't help glaring at him with expectation as he reached into his pocket and took something out.

"Thunk" was the only sound they heard as what looked like a piece of hard candy, wrapped doubly in tissue paper, hit each of their waiting hats. The rich man turned and continued on his way, not making a backward glance.

"How disgusting (令人作呕的)!" said the first beggar, as soon as the rich man was out of sound range. “He could have easily left us a few coins or a spare bill, but he tricks us with a piece of rock candy."

He looked at the wrapped offering with disgust. "Who does he think we are ---- children? There's no way we can even eat this ---- we have no teeth."

The beggar picked up the object with the very tips of his fingers and threw it into the gutter（臭水沟）. He watched as it floated a few yards in the stream of smelly water and disappeared at the end of the street. Then, he gathered up his things and walked away.

The second beggar looked down at the candy in his hat, then at his departing friend. His first impulse (冲动) was to throw the donation in the trashcan under the street light. But his second thought made him change his mind.

"I haven't had anything like this for ages," he thought. "I can't chew (咀嚼) it, but I can suck on it for a while, and the sugary juices will stay in my mouth for a long time. How nice of that man to offer me something so sweet."

He eagerly opened the paper outside, then paused as his hands touched the white tissue paper inside. "Maybe I should save it for another time," he thought. "It won't spoil, and I could eat it later when I'm really hungry."

The beggar hesitated for a moment, then declared aloud, "Who cares? He wanted me to have it anyway. I might as well enjoy it now."

With that, he unwrapped the white tissue paper, but to his surprise, there was no hard rock candy inside. Instead, into his fingers fell a shiny white pearl worth thousands of dollars.

62. Why was “thunk” the only sound they heard when the rich man dropped the candy?

A. Because there was no other sound at that time.

B. Because all their attention was focused on the offering.

C. Because the sound was too loud at that time.

D. Because they liked listening to the sound.

63. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence “The beggar picked up the object with the

very tips of his fingers and threw it into the gutter（臭水沟）”?

A. The candy was really too small and hard to pick up.

B. The beggar was unsatisfied with the offering.

C. The beggar thought the candy was so dirty.

D. The candy was spoilt and couldn’t be eaten.

64. What can we learn from the story?

A. Rich people who give offering to the poor deserve more respect.

B. Those who are lazy may miss more opportunities.

C. Things which have no attractive appearance may be more valuable.

D. Those who appreciate what they own are more likely to be rewarded.

65. What is the best title for the passage?

A. A wealthy man

B. Two beggars

C. An expectation

D. An offering

第II卷（非选择题共20分）

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分20分）

第一节单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

66. You can’t take photos here unless you get p______________ from the administrator（管理员）.

67. He looks so f______________ but I can't remember his name at that moment.

68. He a_______________ for being late for the meeting and said sorry.

69. Since you are busy, let me b_______________ tell you what has happened.

70. Great importance should be a____________ to developing students’ ability to solve problems.第二节书面表达（满分15分）

假如你是王凯，你的笔友王维写信建议你参加暑期学习班以提高学习成绩。请给他写一封回信并对他的建议谈一下自己的看法。

写作提示:

1. 表明自己是接受或拒绝参加周末辅导班(weekend classes)的建议

2. 说明自己的理由和关于提高学习成绩的想法

注意：1. 可以适当增添内容，使行文连贯；

2. 格式、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3. 词数：120词左右。

Dear Wang Wei ,

I’m very delighted to hear from you an d

_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________

英语答案

听力1-15 ABBBA BCCAC CBABA

单选16-30 CACBB AACBD BCBAC

完形31-50 CABBC DBBAA CDABA CDADB

阅读51-65 BAA DADB BCAA BBDD

单词拼写

66. permission_ 67. familiar_ 68. apologized__

69. __briefly_ 70. attached___

写作

Dear Wang wei,

I’m very delighted to hear from you and grateful for your advice. As we know, a great many

students have improved their studies by taking part in weekend classes. However, I won’t do so, because I think it’s not suitable for me. Weekend classes often focus on lots of exercises and teachers give lessons at a fast speed. It’s not good for a student like me who hasn’t grasped the basic knowledge. What’s more, it will cost a lot of money if I take par t in weekend classes, which will increase the economic burden of my parents.

As for improving my study, I will change my learning method and pay more attention to the understanding of basic knowledge rather than doing too many exercises in weekend classes. If necessary, I will turn to my classmates and teachers.