初中英语竞赛2015.docx

2015年“世外”杯上海市初中英语竞赛初赛试卷考生注意：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, WALLE 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 wasnt programmed to understand romance, it was romance that pulsed through his circuits. It was the same strange impulse that made WALLE _3_ up at the few stars visible through the polluted haze and wish _4_ someone to share his world. 1. A. himB. thatC. itD. them2. A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. SinceD. As3. A. to gazeB. gazingC. gazeD. gazed4. A. atB. withC. byD. 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. olderB. the olderC. oldestD. the oldest6.A. will turnB. have turnedC. turnedD. has turned7.A. heB. whoC. whomD. that(C)Ive 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 doctors office wasnt so tedious for me it was just another opportunity _10_. I loved libraries and bookstores, anywhere that I could find books.8.A. usedB. used toC. was used toD. got used to9.A. no matter whyB. no matter whenC. no matter howD. no matter what10.A. to readB. to be readC. readingD. 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. wentB. goesC. goingD. gone12. A. played B. had been playedC. was playingD. had played13. A. ButB. SoC. ThereforeD. Thus14. A. thoughtB. to thinkC. thinkD. 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 Mouses residence late at night. “Youll 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. somethingB. nothingC. noneD. all16. A. such B. soC. such a D. so a 17. A. whichB. howC. whatD. where18. A. whenB. whileC. thanD. as19. A. beforeB. afterC. duringD. on20. A. WhatB. HowC. WhenD. 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 dont 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 dont want anything to _27_ this years 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_ Georges 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. explanationsB. excusesC. reservationsD. invitations22. A. flat B. faintC. plainD. wounded23. A. enableB. enforceC. encounter D. ensure24. A. cleanB. giantC. specialD spare25. A. get offB. run out C. put outD. turn down26. A. storingB. consumingC. purchasingD. spreading27. A. repayB. reserveC. riskD. ruin28. A. except forB. apart fromC. along with D. out of29. A. trackB. watchC. check D. concern30. A. suggests B. complainsC. pretendsD. convincesIII. 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 applications 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 Create Java book option from the down right corner of the applications window. After the JAR file has 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 disks. 31. A. persuade B. shameC. talkD. convert32. A. so thatB. even ifC. as thoughD. in that33. A. informedB. consistingC. composingD. reminded34. A. LocateB. ReadC. EnterD. Delete35. A. open upB. call upC. back upD. bring up36. A. desiredB. wantedC. predictedD. designed37. A. stockedB. reservedC. preservedD. stored38. A. immediatelyB. simplyC. easilyD. plainly39. A. containsB. includesC. maintainsD. supports40. A. decidesB. impliesC. meansD. shows(B)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.Its fine to be _44_. Youre from a different country with a different culture. Your _45_ may sometimes appear strange to Americans, but dont 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.Dont _47_ home too much. When youre homesick, its _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 dont _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 schools 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 theyre 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. Youll have a great time broadening your horizons while improving your English at the same time. 41. A. teachersB. classmatesC. friendsD. parents42. A. averageB. majorityC. traditionD. relatives43. A. fulfillingB. demandingC. pushingD. depressing44. A. ChineseB. differentC. shyD. traditional45. A. hairsB. colorC. habitsD. clothes46. A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Instead47. A. goB. missC. phoneD. need48. A. hardB. temptingC. interestingD. honorable49. A. work outB. carry outC. turn outD. miss out50. A. CherishB. PursueC. MindD. Shift51. A. boredB. awardedC. involvedD. rewarded52. A. writeB. inventC. tryD. expect53. A. surrounded B. praisedC. challengedD. changed54. A. dangerB. comfort C. timeD. sleep55. A. WatchB. ImagineC. GuessD. RecordSection 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)l Friday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. for Summer Zoo Weekendsl Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. dailyCheck out our Calendar of Events for details on whats happening on the days you plan to visit.Holiday Hours & Early Closingsl Labor Day, September 1, 2014Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.l November 27, 2014 Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.l December 24, 2014 Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.l December 25, 2014 Closedl December 31, 2014 Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.l January 1, 2015 Zoo closedAttraction FeesAdmission 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. Childrens 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. Safari Tours are $5 per person.Visitor TipAnimal buildings typically open beginning the first hour of operation (9-10 a.m. in off-season; 8-9 a.m. in summer). Our keepers work very hard to have animals in outdoor displays by 9 a.m. Due to husbandry concerns beyond our control, there may be times certain animals are not on display or certain animal buildings are closed to the public. You may occasionally see keepers working in an animal habitat. This is a great opportunity to ask our keepers about their work and the animals in their care!56. Where would you probably read this passage?A. In a science magazine. B. On a website.C. On a Reading Club noticeboard.D. In a school report. 57. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. In summer visitors are allowed to stay in the zoo later than 8 p.m.B. People can visit the zoo on New Years Eve and New Years Day.C. The zoo is not open during the whole Christmas Season.D. The zoo is not open until 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.58. If Mr. and Mrs. Smith together with their 10-year-old son and 14-month-old baby girl visit Childrens Zoo at 8:30 am on Labor Day, how much should they pay?A. Nothing.B. $8.C. $12.D. $16.59. The purpose of the passage is to _.A. teach us how to run a zoo wellB. offer us some tips on getting along with animalsC. provide basic information about a zooD. call on us to protect the wildlife(B)There was once a Prince who wished to marry a Princess; but then she must be a real Princess. He travelled all over the world in hopes of finding such a lady; but there was always something wrong. Princesses he found in plenty; but whether they were real Princesses it was impossible for him to decide, for now one thing, now another, seemed to him not quite right about the ladies. At last, he returned to his palace quite cast down, because he wished so much to have a real Princess for his wife.On a stormy night, there came a princess standing outside the palace door. What with the rain and the wind, she was in a sad condition; the water dripped down from her hair, and her clothes clung to her body. She said she was a real Princess.“Ah, we shall soon see that!” thought the old Queen-mother; however, she said not a word of what she was going to do; but went quietly into the bedroom, took all the bed-clothes off the bed, and put three little peas (豌豆) on the bedstead. She then laid twenty mattresses (床垫) on upon another over the three peas, and put twenty feather beds over the mattresses.Upon this bed the Princess was to pass the night.The next morning she was asked how she had slept. “Oh, very badly indeed!” she replied. “I have scarcely closed my eyes the whole night through. I do not know what was in my bed, but I had something hard under me, and am all over black and blue. It has hurt me so much!”Now it was plain that the lady must be a real Princess, since she had been able to feel the three little peas through the twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds. None but a real Princess could have had such a delicate sense of feeling.The Prince accordingly made her his wife; being now convinced that he had found a real Princess. The three peas were however put into the cabinet of curiosities, where they are still to be seen, provided they are not lost.60. What does the underlined phrase “cast down” in paragraph 2 mean?A. anxiousB. tiredC. brokenD. sad61. Which of the following statements about the Princes travel in search of his Princess is true?A. He couldnt find his real Princess.B. He didnt find even a single Princess.C. He was considered unsuitable by the ladies.D. He found the princesses kept making mistakes.62. The princess appearing at the Princes palace proved to be a real one because _.A. she slept the whole night throughB. she had such a delicate sense of feelingC. she managed to sleep on the bed of 40 layersD. she found three peas hidden under her mattresses63. Which of the following sentences best finishes the whole passage?A. What a beautiful princess!B. What a great royal couple!C. Wasnt this a lady of real delicacy?D. Wasnt the prince such a lucky one?(C)You visit a friend who has been involved in a motor accident. The friend, Tom, has h