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English reading contest for senior 2 December 15th, 2013Full marks: 100 Duration: 60 Setter: 陈尚琢Part 1 Directions: Look at the text in each question. What does it say? For questions 1-4, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (8%)1. _WARNING TO ALL PATRONSAny recording devices found active in the movie theater will be CONFISCATED and persons using them will be removed and detained. I.D will be obtained and Police informed. A. No cameras are permitted in the theatre. B. Police will arrest anyone making a copy of the film C. Anyone filming this movie will be taken out of the theatre D. All above are right.2. _Make you own glue.Mix 1 cup of flour into 1 cup of water until the mixture is thin and runny. Stir into 4 cups of boiling water. Stir for about 3 minutes, then cool.A. It takes 3 minutes to make the glue.B. Equal amounts of flour and water are used.C. Glue must be boiled before it is made.D. Five cups of water are needed.CAUTION3. _A. This medicine must be taken once every year.B. Failure to take this medicine will cause heart diseaseC. People taking this medicine must have a check-up every yearD. Refill this medicine may lead to fatal heart disease. 4._A. No visitors are permitted into the buildingB. Adults should first go to the office when they arrive.C. Parents must fill in a report before entering the buildingD. Every student must report to the office when visitors arrivePart 2Directions: Read the text and questions below. For questions 5-8, mark the correct letter A, B , Cor D on your answer sheet. (8%)CWe observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as well as change for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forbears (ancestors) prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forbears fought are still at issue around the globe, the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs（继承人）of that first revolution.Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe (enemy) alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge (promise solemnly) and more.In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility. I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.And so, my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the Freedom of Man.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth Gods work must truly be our own.5. What should friends and foes know?A. That the United States is powerful.B. That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.C. That the United States is governed by liberals.D. The rights of man come from the hand of God.6. What is Kennedys promise to the world? A. To support liberty.B. To abolish all forms of human poverty.C. To visit each country at least once.D. To support and friend.7. What should citizens of the world ask of America? A. How America can help them.B. If America plans to invade their country.C. What they can do for freedom.D. What they can do for America.8. Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.B. We should remember we are the first revolution.C. Our nation has always been committed to human rights.D. We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.Part 3Directions: The reading passage How New York Became Americas Largest City has 8 sections numbered 1-8. Choose the most suitable heading for each section from the list of headings below. Write the appropriate numbers (A-H). (16%)How New York Became Americas Largest CitySection 1In the 18th century New York was smaller than Philadelphia and Boston. Today it is the largest city in America. How can the change in its size and importance be explained? To answer this question we must consider certain facts about geography, history, and economics. Together these three will explain the huge growth of Americas most famous city.Section 2The map of the Northeast shows that four of the most heavily populated areas in this region are around seaports. At these points materials from across the sea enter the United States, and the products of the land are sent there for export across the sea.Section 3Economists know that places where transportation lines meet are good places for making raw materials into finished goods. That is why seaports often have cities nearby. But cities like New York needed more than their geographical location in order to become great industrial centers. Their development did not happen simply by chance.Section 4About 1815, when many Americans from the east coast had already moved toward the west, trade routes from the ports to the central regions of the country began to be a serious problem. The slow wagons of that time, drawn by horses or oxen, were too expensive for moving heavy freight very far. Americans had long admired Europes canals. In New York State a canal seemed the best solution to the transportation problem. From the eastern end of Lake Erie all the way across the state to the Hudson River there is a long strip of low land. Here the Erie Canal was constructed. After several years of work it was completed in 1825.Section 5The canal produced an immediate effect. Freight costs were cut to about one-tenth of what they had been. New York City, which had been smaller than Philadelphia and Boston, quickly became the leading city of the coast. In the years that followed, transportation routes on the Great Lakes were joined to routes on the Mississippi River. Then New York City became the end point of a great inland shipping system that extended from the Atlantic Ocean far up the western branches of the Mississippi.Section 6The coming of the railroads made canal shipping less important, but it tied New York even more closely to the central regions of the country. It was easier for people in the central states to ship their goods to New York for export overseas.Section 7Exports from New York were greater than imports. Consequently, shipping companies were eager to fill their ships with passengers on the return trip from Europe. Passengers could come from Europe very cheaply as a result.Section 8Thus New York became the greatest port for receiving people from European countries. Many of these people remained in the city. Others stayed in New York for a few weeks, months, or years, and then moved to other parts of the United States. For these great numbers of new Americans New York had to provide homes, goods, and services. Their labor helped the city become great. A. Then came the train B. Cheap fares from Europe C. Seaports D. Three factors E. Not just because of where it is F. Most popular place to arrive G. Beginning of canal shipping H. Further development of water transport 9._ 10._ 11._ 12._ 13._ 14._ 15._ 16._Part 4Directions: Put the paragraph A-G in the correct order to make an article about The Sherpa People of Nepal (8%)The tallest mountain in the world loomed in front of 16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa. He had always dreamed of climbing Mount Everest. Now all Temba could think about was surviving the 29,035-foot (8,850-meter)climb to the top.A. Tembas courage comes partly from his religious beliefs. As followers of a religion called Tibetan Buddhism, the Sherpa believe in being peaceful, honoring all people, and accepting suffering without complaint.B. One of the youngest people ever to summit Everest, Temba is a Sherpaa member of an ethnic group that lives mainly in the country of Nepal, in the Himalaya mountains. Sherpas exhibit almost superhuman strength climbing at high altitudes, says Everest expert Brot Coburn.C. Living in mountain villages as high as 14,000 feet (4,267 meters), with no roads or cars, Sherpas hike everywhere and lug everything on their backseven TVs and refrigerators. Some kids even climb 1,500-foot (457-meter)slopes to get to school. Thats equal to 150 stories!D. But those feats are nothing compared with climbing Everest. Tembas expedition braved avalanches, subzero temperatures, and deadly crevassescracks in glaciers that can be 100 feet (30 meters) deep.E. Tembas trek continues his peoples history of climbing feats. The tradition began nearly a hundred years ago when Sherpas started carrying supplies forvisiting mountaineers. In 1953, the Sherpa won fame when Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and explorer Edmund Hillary became the first people to summit Everest. Today many Sherpas run trekking companies and lodges.F. Without his heritage, Temba might have given up. As he climbed past 26,000 feet (7925 meters), he had never felt so tired. But finally he took the last step and stood on Everestthe top of the world. I felt like I had won the World Cup! Temba says. He knew his success was a triumph for his people.G. Some fear the tourist boom will change Sherpa culture forever. Satellite phones, video games, and Western-style clothes are becoming popular. But Coburn says the culture remains strong. Sherpas still hike everywhere. And many farm and wear traditional clothes.17181920FG B B 29 30 31 32Part 5Directions: In the following article, some sentences have been removed. For questions 21 to 25, choose the most suitable one from the list AG to fit into each of the numbered gaps. There are TWO which dont fit in any of the gaps. (10%)If you walk into W. Lloyd Jeromes dental surgery (手术) in Glasgow, youll see bright paintings and a fashionable blue couch which patients sit on while he checks their teeth. Jerome says, “Thats because theyre frightened.” 21 “Thats why I dont wear a white coat. I find thats one of the things that people associate with pain. In fact, my philosophy is that dental treatment should take place in an atmosphere of relaxation, interest and, above all, enjoyment.”Which is all highly shocking for anyone who associates dental treatment with pain, or at the very least, formal, clinical visits. He says, “If people are relaxed, entertained and correctly treated, they will forget such previous unpleasant experiences.”Virtual-reality headsets are one of his new relaxation techniques. “ 22 The headsets are used for the first check-up, where the patient sits on the blue couch and watches an underwear film while I look at their teeth. Then the headset switches to a special camera, to give the patient a visual tour around their mouth.”Another key point is that the surgery smells more like a perfume shop than a dentists. Today there is the smell of orange. “When people walk in, I want them to realize with all their senses that its not like going to a dentists. Smell is very important. 23 ”Known as Glasgows most fashionable dentist, Jerome is keen to point out that he takes his work very seriously. “ 24 ”For example, Jerome uses a special instrument which sprays warm water on the teeth to clean them, rather than scraping them. “It feels a bit strange, but as long as people are relaxed, its not painful.” 25 “One of the things I found out there was that when you make it easier for the patient, you make it easier for yourself.” He sees his patient-centred attitude as the start of a gradual movement towards less formality in the conservative British dentistry profession.At that moment, a patient arrives. Jerome rushes over, offers him a cup of tea, asks him what video hed like to watch and leads him gently towards the chair. A. Five years ago, Jerome went to the United States to do research. B. He has tried to create an environment where people are not afraid. C. The relaxation techniques are important but the quality of the treatment is the most important thing.D. We were the first practice in Britain to introduce them. E. Now they look forward to their visits here.F. That dental smell of surgical spirit can get the heart racing in minutes if youre frightened of dentists. G. Fifty percent of the population only go to the dentist when theyre in pain. 21._ 22._ 23._ 24._ 25._Part 6Directions: Please first read the following information about TV programs from A to G and some personal information from 26 to 30; then match them. There is ONE TV program which does not fit in any of them.(10%)Some information about TV programsA. Groovy MoviesTune in every Friday night at 7 p. m. and Sunday at 6 p. m. for fun-filled successful movies that the whole family can enjoy!B. Ready or NotFollow the ups and downs of life with best friends Amanda Zimm and Busy Ramone as they deal with adolescence, boys, family, school and friends. The series began with the girls in the seventh grade but later progressed to the eighth and the ninth grades.C. Are You Afraid of the Dark?A group of kids calling themselves “The Midnight Society” sit around a campfire sharing scary stories. Creepy, but never excessively frightening, common subjects include haunted houses(鬼屋), what goes on behind the neighbors walls, and other things that go bump at night.D. The Secret ShowThe Secret Show is about secret people doing secret things. Special agents Victor Volt and Anita Kningt work for U. Z. Z, protecting the world against the evil forces of T. H. E. M. Victor and Anita manage to save the worldor large part of it.E. Serious AmazonSerious Amazon follows eight young adventurers as they face the dangers of the Peruvian Amazon, exploring the habitat and meeting the inhabitants who rely on the river for their survival. Living with the local tribes, they help with various projects, including building an enclosure for rare red uakari monkeys(红秃猴).F. Mr. BeanAnimate Mr. Bean, one of the worlds most popular comedy characters, is back, but this time hes a cartoon hero, appearing in a new series of animated adventures! Rowan Atkinson provides his voice for these happy animated adventures.Some personal information26. Tom is a brave young boy. He loves to watch horrible movies in his spare time. Now its summer holiday and he wants to watch one of this kind of programs which can somewhat scare other people.27. Mary is 14 years old this year. She likes watching shows on TV. Because she is now passing into adolescence, her mother asks her to watch some TV programs which can help her deal with problems girls at her age will meet.28. Mike dreams to be an adventurer when he grows up, so he is fond of watching programs from which he can learn some skills and knowledge on how to explore a new place. Since he has no classes this weekend, he decides to watch such a program.29. George likes watching programs about secret agents. He feels excited when the agents achieve their goals at last. So every week, he is sure to watch one of these kinds of program.30. Jane likes watching comedies in her spare time. She is crazy about the characters that are lively and funny. When she is watching her favorite TV programs, nothing can tear her away from the sofa 26._ 27._ 28._ 29._ 30._Part 7Directions: Read following passage. Fill in each blank the most suitable word in the form according to the information given in the passage. Only one word for each blank. (20%)Parents can help their seventh and eighth grade students stand out in and out of their English classroom by introducing them to newspapers. Newspapers not only offer information on current events, but they can also be used to test your childs knowledg