2015希望之星高中组试卷.doc

中央电视台希望之星英语风采大赛 资格赛试卷（高中） 本试卷满分80分，考试时间30分钟。考生注意事项：1. 答题前，务必在答题卷装订线内填写自己的姓名、联系方式、就读学校班级等相关信息。2. 答题时，务必在题号指示的答题区作答，超过答题区域书写的答案无效，在草稿纸上答题无效。要求字体工整、字迹清晰。3. 考试结束后，立即停止答卷，并将试卷上交。12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 答题表：SECTION A （20 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.1. Ive lived in New York and Chicago, but dont like _ of them very much.A. either B. any C. each D. another2. It was _ cold winter night and the moon was shining brightly across_ night sky.A. 不填;a B. a; the C. the; a D. the; 不填3.- How far can you run without stopping? - _. Ive never tried.A. Dont mention it B. Thats all rightC. I have no idea D. Go ahead4. I didnt think I d like the movie, but actually it_ pretty good.A. has been B. was C. had been D. would been5. The room is empty except for a bookshelf_ in one corner.A. standing B. to stand C. stands D. stood6. Mark needs to learn Chinese _ his company is opening a branch in Beijing.A. unless B. until C. although D. since7. -Oh no! Were too late. The train_. -Thats OK. Well catch the next train to London.A. was leaving B. had left C. has left D. has been leaving8. _ I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whoever D. However9. I stopped the car_ a short break as I was feeling tired.A. take B. taking C. to take D. taken10. Its good to know_ the dogs will be well cared for while were away.A. what B. whose C. which D. thatSECTION B （30 marks）Directions: Read the following passage. The 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.On August 5 10:31 p.m. PST, a rover（探测器）named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.My name is Clara, and when I was in Grade 6, I won the essay contest（征文比赛）NASA held to name its next Mars rover. The essay I wrote was not even 250 words long, but somehow it was enough to change my life.I still remember that cold December day, sitting in a science class. Id finished a worksheet early and decided to get a Time for Kids magazine off Mrs. Estevezs bookshelf. It was the 2008 Invention Issue, but that wasnt the only thing that caught my eye. In the magazine, there was an article about a girl who named the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The article also talked about the essay contest NASA was holding to name its next Mars rover. Before I even knew anything else about it, a single word flooded my 11-year-old mind: Curiosity.I couldnt wait for the bell to ring so I could get started on my essay. That afternoon, I raced home from the bus stop, sat down at the computer, and typed until my fingers ached. It turned out that I was just in time. A few days later, and the contest would have closed.Five months later, shortly after I had turned 12, I was watching a National Geographic special on mammoths when the phone rang. My mom answered, and immediately, a wide smile spread across her face. When she told me that I had won, I was happier than I could ever remember being. I screamed and ran up and down that stairs and all around the house. I completely forgot about the mammoths and did not even remember to turn off the TV until it was really late.Curiosity is such an important part of who I am. I have always been fascinated by the stars, the planets, the sky and the universe. I remember as a little girl, my grandfather and I would sit together in the backyard for hours. Hed tell me stories and point out the stars. My grandfather lived in China, thousands of miles away from my home in Kansas. I loved the stars because they kept us together even when we were apart. They were always there, yet there was so much I didnt know about them. Thats what I love so much about space. No matter how much we learn, it will always possess some mystery.In the past, space exploration may have been a competition to see who got somewhere first or the fastest. But now, it is one of the few things that bring people together. Science is a language that needs no translation. It doesnt matter where youre from or what you look like -you just have to have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning in order to succeed.People often ask me why we go to faraway places like Mars. Why do we explore? My answer to that is simple: because we can; because were curious; because we as human beings do not just stay holed up in one place. We are constantly wondering and trying to find out whats over the hill and beyond the horizon.The Curiosity rover is more than just a robot. It is more than just a titanium body and aluminum wheels. Curiosity represents the hard work, passion, love and commitment of thousands of people from all over the world who were brought together by science. Science is so awesome. It is breathtaking and mind-blowing; and sometimes, its just a little bit crazy. The discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. They move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.This December it will be four years of my life that have been tied to Curiosity in some way. Ive met so many amazing people through this experience, form scientists to engineers to administrators to volunteers. Their devotion and enthusiasm inspire me greatly. My journey with Curiosity and the MSL mission team has shaped the person that I am today, as well as the person I would one day like to become.I am deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible for me to have this amazing adventure.And to you, I hope your curiosity take you far.( )11. The method the writer uses to begin the passage is _. A. telling a story B. giving an example C. offering an explanationD. describing a scene( )12. Why did the writer hurry home to finish the essay for the contest NASA held? A. She had just gathered enough information from Time for Kids. B. She wanted to write down what flashed through her mind in time. C. She knew from Mrs. Estevez the deadline for the contest was approaching. D. She was afraid she might miss the chance to compete with the former winner.( )13. The writer mentions her grandfather in order to show that _. A. she missed him very much B. he knew a great deal about space C. he influenced her to love the stars D. she treasured their happy moments( )14. Which of the following serves as a summary of Paragraph II? A. The writer was inspired to be a volunteer by the people she met. B. The writer owed her success to her team members encouragement. C. The writer met many difficulties in her four-year life with Curiosity. D. The writer has benefited a lot from her experience tied to Curiosity.( )15. Which best describes the writers tone in the passage? A. SharpB. ProudC. AggressiveD. Enthusiastic( )16. What is conveyed in the passage? A. Curiosity is important to human beings. B. A thirst for knowledge helps one grow up. C. Entering a contest is a way to achieve success. D. Curiosity changes peoples attitude toward science.SECTION C （30 marks） Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meetingI was looking forward to a quiet view of the splendid artwork A young _17_ viewing the paintings ahead of me _18_ nonstop between themselvesI watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talkingI admired the mans_19_ for putting up with her_20_stream of words_21_ by their noise, I moved on I met them several times as I moved to the various rooms of artEach time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away_22_. I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase when the couple approached the_23_.Before they left, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white objectHe lengthened it into a long stick and then_24_ his way into the coatroom to get his wifes jacket Hes a_25_ man, the clerk at the counter said Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young ageDuring his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldnt changeSo, as before, he and his wife come in_26_ there is a new art show But what does he get out of the art? I askedHe cant see Cant see! Youre_27_He sees a lotMore than you a