宁波市第十届中学英语教坛新秀评比专业知识教学理论测试

1、第十届中学英语教坛新秀评比专业知识、教学理论测试（2008.1.18 下午）考试时间 100 分钟（ 13:30-15:10 ）I单项填空： （ 20%）1. Fifty-six _ twenty-seven makes eighty-three.A. plus B. minusC. times D. divided by2. Every means _ tried, yet no result _encouraging up to now.A. have been .is B. has been.has beenC. have .has been D. has.is3. Peter was

2、_ to come to school this morning.A. a second B. the secondC. a No. twoD. the two4. Tom with his friends _ volleyball since three o'clock.A. has been playing B. is playingC. have been playingD. have played5. All that can be said _.A. has been said B. have been saidC. is said D. are to be said6. M

3、any a school and many a hospital _ since 1949.A. have set up B. has set upC. have been set upD. has been set up7. Two kilograms _ too heavy for a sick man.A. is B. are C. was D. were8. A group of children _ hide and seek in the garden.A. is playing B. are playingC. has been playing D. was playing9.

4、All but one _ here just now.A. is B. was C. have been D. were10. The police _ for the lost child everywhere.A. is looking B. has lookedC. are looking D. are looked11. Both bread and butter _ on sale in this shop.A. is B. are C. have D. has12. The parents as well as the baby _ in high spirits.A. are

5、B. is C. has been D. have got13. He is one of those who _ very hard.A. works B. work C. is D. are14. Hold the book _ please, for I can't see the words in it clearly.A. more closer B. more closelyC. closelyD. closer15. Alice is a kind girl. She is _ willing to help me study in English.A. very B.

6、so C. such D. too16. What is the _ news?A. late B. later C. latest D. latter17. Which do you think is _, wealth or health?A. better B. the better C. best D. the best18. I cannot thank you _ much of your kindness.I owe my success to you.A. so B. very C. too D. as19. It is _ for anyone to choose good

7、friends.A. the most important B. too important thingC. a most important D.most important20. Li Pin is the _ man I want to see. A. last B. laster C. latest D. latterII 完型填空： （ 20%）We ve heard it before- we ve heard it on the news, from teachers, from parents-children andteenagers today are growing up

8、 too fast. There are not too many people that will21with thatstatement. Teenagers are faced with serious problems and decisions at an early 22. In fact mostteenagers daily schedules（日程表） are as23 as those of an adult s.I have been working since I was thirteen, and always in24in which I was working w

9、ithadults (成年人 ). I have had to learn to think and25like an adult to be taken seriously. So, Icount myself as one who has grown up too fast. I just graduated from high school, and haverecently spent some time reflecting( 反思 )on the 26eighteen years-thinkingabout myself,what I have gained, and what27

10、I have yet to achieve.We are expected to work hard, get excellent28, be in a good relationship, and know whatwe want to do 29. The list goes on and on. But the30is clear: We live in a society today thatis31 our childhood.We no longer have many years to be careless and fancy-free. We areexpected to 3

11、2 the strict school rules and to excel （擅长） in everything we do.I veknown these things for a long time, and knew that they33me. But, I never really admitted it until last night, when I learned a34lesson, taught to me by my boss where I work.We had finished a job at a remote（遥远的）site. It was about 11

12、:30 at night, and we had35to his house. We were talking about the36he had been making to his home. One of the things he said was “37I my basketball hoop( 篮圈 ). ” Then he threw a basketball to me.I hadn 38ta basketball in five years.We proceeded to shoot hoops for about 40 minutes. Both of us were te

13、rribly bad at it, but we spent the whole time39like children. Then I realized something: I am still a child. Oh, thelaw says I m an adult. But, we are still really and truly children. We all need to have40 once ina while.21.A. argueB. disagreeC. satisfyD. discuss22.A. ageB. stageC. yearD. grade23.A.

14、 certainB. busyC. carefulD. perfect24.A. companiesB. placesC. positionsD. offices25.A. studyB. speakC. workD. act26.A. lastB. otherC. restD. coming27.A. purposesB. successC. goalsD. jobs28.A. textbooksB. gradesC. teachersD. schools29.A. in lifeB. in timeC. for agesD. for ever30.A. informationB. mess

15、ageC. noticeD. idea31.A. ruiningB. correctingC. envyingD. shortening32.A. respectB. acceptC. learnD. follow33.A. inspiredB. disappointedC. affectedD. frightened34.A. valuableB. seriousC. importantD. useful35.A. walkedB. flown backC. gone backD. driven36.A. furnitureB. improvements C. equipmentD. arr

16、angements37.A. movedB. fixedC. soldD. broke38.A. playedB. caughtC. touchedD. held39.A. laughingB. shoutingC. runningD. shooting40.A. a restB. a talkC. funD. sportsIII 阅读理解 (共两节 , 40%)：第一节阅读理解 (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 和 D 项中选出最佳选项。ALife in 2060Let us suppose it is now about A

17、.D. 2060. Letbelieves it is more than 50 years from now on.Of course, things have changed and life is very different.Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spo

18、tson the moon, many hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picturewindow. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment of young and old.What are people eating now? Peopl

19、e are still eating food. They haven t yet started to takeheir ( 继承 ) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may someday. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.Since there are several ti

20、mes as many people in the world today as there were a hundred yearsago, most of our planet s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and cropsare no longer destroyed by pests. The harvest is always good.Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work

21、 on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.People are now largely vegetarians ( 素食者 ). You see, as the number of people increases, thenumber of animal decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in o

22、ur minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more.Such would be our life in 2060.41.When was the passage written?A. In about A.D. 2060.B. In about 1960.C. In about 2000.D. In about 2007.42.According to the passage,

23、 what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?A. Many tourists.B. Many other animals.C. Many plants.D. A sea.43.What will people eat then according to the passage?A. Biscuits in pill form.B. Foods in pill form.C. Foods in water form.D. Foods in gas form.44.The passage tells us that in 2060, _ on the

24、earth than now.A. there are fewer populationB. there are more pestsC. there is less waterD. the crops are getting better45. We know from the passage that the following statements are true EXCEPT_.A. voyages to the moon will be easier.B. people D. farming technology will be highly developedBIt was ea

25、rly morning. Peter Corbett helped Mark Wellman out of his wheelchair and onto the ground. They stood before El Capitan, a huge mass of rock almost three-quarters of a mile highin California s beautiful Yosemite Valley. It had been Mark s dream to climb El Capitan for long as he could remember. But h

26、ow could a person without the use of his legs hope to try toclimb it?Mark knew he couldn t finish the climb alone, but his friendPeter, an expert rock climber, would be there to lend a helping hand. He and Mark thought that it would take seven days to reach the top.Peter climbed about 100 feet up an

27、d hammered a piton( 岩钉 ) into the rock. Fastening oneend of a 165-foot rope to the piton, he let one end of the rope fall down. Mark caught the rope and fastened it to his belt with a special instrument. This instrument would allow Mark to move upward, but would prevent him from falling even as much

28、 as a single inch. He next reached above his head and fastened a T-shaped bar to the rope, using the same kind of instrument.Mark took a deep breath, pushed the T-bar up almost as far as his arms could reach, andbegan the first of the 7, 000 pull-ups needed to reach the top. High above, Peter let ou

29、t a cheer.“ You re on your way.”Seven years before, at the age of twenty-one, Mark had fallen while mountain climbing,injuringhis backbone. The fall cost him the use of his legs, but he never lost his loveadventure or his joyful spirit.For the first four days the two men progressed steadily upward w

30、ithout incident. But on thefifth day an unbearably hot wind began to blow, and as time went by, it became stronger andstronger, causing Mark to sway(摇摆 ) violently on hisrope. But Mark kept on determinedlyofpushing up the T-bar and pulling himself up. In spite of that, he had to admit that he felt a

31、 lot better when the wind finally died down and his body touched solid rock again.It took them one day more than they had expected, but on July 26 at 1:45 in the afternoon, the crowd of people waiting on the top went wild with joy as the two heads appeared. Mark Wellman had shown that if you set you

32、r heart and mind on a goal, no wall is too high, no dream impossible.46.What had Mark Wellman long desired to do?A. To finish one of the most difficult rock climbs in the world.B. To be the first to climb El Capitan.C. To climb the highest mountain in California.D. To help his friend Peter climb El

33、Capitan.47. How did Mark climb the mountain?A. He fastened the rope to his wheelchair.B. He hammered in pitons so that he had something to hold on to.C. He held on to the T-bar and Peter pulled him up.D. He pulled himself up using a T-bar and special equipment.48. How did Mark lose the use of his le

34、gs?A. He lost his footing and fell from the side of a mountain.B. He fell during his first attempt on El Capitan.C. His legs were broken by falling rocks.D. While working out in the gym, he injured his backbone.49. What was the worst problem Mark had during the climb?A. He struck against the rock an

35、d hurt his arms.B. A strong wind blew him away from the rock.C. He kept falling several inches.D. While swaying in space, he became terrified.50. How did Mark react to difficulties during the climb?A. He admitted that he was frightened.B. He often worried about his friend's condition.C. He was a

36、ble to remain clam and determined.D. He was joking to cheer himself up.CHundreds of years ago, news was carried from place to place by people on foot or by horse.It took days, weeks and sometimes months for people to receive news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in sec

37、onds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and all over the world every day, either by watching TV or readingnewspapers.Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life since the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different newspapers. How do newspaper e

38、ditors decide which news stories to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?Firstly, it is important to report new stories. TV stations can report news much faster thannewspapers. Yet, newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at th

39、e storyin another way, or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.Secondly, a news story has to be interesting and unusual. People don t want to read sabout everyday life. As a result, many stories are about some kind of danger and seem to be"bad" news. For example, news

40、papers never print stories about planes landing safely; insteadthey print stories about plane accidents.Anotherfactor( 因素 ) is also very importantin many news stories. Manypeople areinterested in news in foreign countries, but more prefer to read stories about people, places and events in their own

41、country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British, French and American newspapers.51.According to the passage, how do people learn about news stories in the world now? A. They carry news stories and tell others from place to place on

42、foot or by horse. B. They tell each other what they have seen with their eyes.C. They watch TV or read newspapers.D. They listen to the radio every day.52. The difference between newspaper stories and TV news reports it that _.A. people can learn more about the same news story from a newspaperB. peo

43、ple can read the news story more quickly in a newspaperC. people can read news stories in other countriesD. people can read news stories about their own country53. To make a good newspaper story, how many factors does the passage talk about?A. Two.B. Three.C. Five.D. Six.54. According to the passage

44、, which of the following can you most possibly watch on TV?A. You often play football with your friends after school.B. Your teacher has got a cold.C. A tiger in the city zoo has run out and hasn t been caught.D. The bike in front of your house is lost.55. Which of the following is NOT true in this

45、passage?A. News stories on the front page of every country are always the same.B. People like to read interesting and unusual news.C. Not only TV but also newspapers can help people to learn what is happening around theworld.D. Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life for more than th

46、ree hundred years.第二节信息匹配 ( 共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分)首先请阅读下列文章及相关信息:A. Needed ：Full time secretary position. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd. 17 Browning Street.B. Are you lo

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49、eicester Square No. 56.E. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information, contact us by calling 345-674123F. University positions open

50、: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.然后请阅读下列应聘者的信息并匹配应聘者与所拟应聘的

51、职位，请将答案写在答题卷 56-60 的空格上：56. Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.57. Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part-time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only

52、 work in the evenings.58. Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full-time position.59. Peter Florien. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretar

53、ial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.60. Lynne Nagata. Lynne, aged 65, once worked in kindergarten. She is now a housewife, helping her daughter with her housework on weekdays. She is looking for a part-time job.IV 单词拼写 ( 共 20小题 ; 每小题 1 分 ,20%)请根据所给首字母或汉语提示写出正确的单词或短语(70-75) 及形式，使