全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛 初二年级组试题 (总分:150分 答题时间:120分钟) 笔试部分(共七大题,计120分)

I. 单项选择 (Vocabulary and structure) (共20小题,计20分) A) 选择能够替换划线部分的最佳选项。(答案涂在答题纸上) 31. His sister is much older than he.

A. so B. well C. very D. far 32. Louise is nearly as tall as her mother.

A. about B. almost C. next to D. near 33. She lay down on her bed and shut her eyes.

A. opened B. closed C. turned off D. rested 34. Sorry, I can’t stop, I’m in a hurry.

A. in a rush B. hurry up C. walking quickly D. running 35. In many countries people share a common language.

A. a not good B. a different C. the same D. an interesting B) 选出下列各题的最佳选项。(答案涂在答题纸上

36. This is the ________ time in ________ days he has made the same mistake. A. second; third B. two; three C. two; third D. second; three 37. Helen goes to visit his friends in town ________ she can.

A. as often as B. as more often as C. often D. very often 38. I’ll eat a piece of cake to ________ until dinner time.

A. feel hungry B. keep me going C. make me fill D. letting me full 39. An ________ cupboard stood ________ the window.

A. orange small; in the front of B. empty new; at the front of C. old wooden; in front of D. big black; in front

40. He ________ catch up with the top students all by himself, and he ________. A. can’t; needn’t help B. must; doesn’t need to help C. mustn’t; needn’t to help D. can; doesn’t need any help

41. The south should be ________, but everywhere else will have ________ rain. A. rainy; big B. wet; many C. sunny; large D. dry; heavy 42. The boy is busy ________ tomorrow’s lesson.

A. worked on B. preparing for C. to work for D. getting preparing to 43. This is ________ the time to discuss ________ problems.

A. hardly; such B. not; so C. good; these D. almost; that 44. ________ a successful party ________ a lot of energy.

A. To have; taking B. Holding; takes C. Take; take D. Gave; is taking

45. I like this room so much. It’s clean and comfortable, and ________ of all, it’s very cheap. A. worst B. better C. best D. worse C) 情景会话。(答案涂在答题纸上) 46. —What’s the matter with you? —________

—Oh, dear! Have you called the police?

A. I lost my purse. B. Nothing serious. C. I missed the train. D. I broke my leg. 47. —Could you take your coat off, please?

—________

—No, just roll up your sleeve (袖子).

A. Shall I take my coat off, Doctor Wilson? B. Where is my coat, Doctor Wilson

C. Would you like me to take my shirt off, too? D. My coat is very beautiful, isn’t it? 48. —Where is Qiangqiang?

—Forget him. His teacher is making him copy the text one hundred times. —________ —Yeah.

A. We are strong. B. Qiangqiang is a good teacher. C. His pen is nice. D. Poor boy. 49. —I met David Beckham yesterday. —________

—Of course I am.

A. Does he look good? B. Are you sure it’s Beck? C. What’s the matter? D. What’s his name? 50. —________

—No. What terrible weather! —Yeah. Rain again.

A. Not very nice weather, is it? B. How are you today? C. What’s the weather like today? D. Is it terrible weather?

II. 阅读理解(Reading comprehension)(共20小题,计30分;51—60小题每题1分, 61—70小题每题2分 A

Welcome to White Pines Forest. This is one of the most beautiful places in the state. But it can also be dangerous. If you’re planning a hike:

1. Wear comfortable shoes or boots, and take along an extra (额外的) pair of socks. That way you’ll have dry socks to change into if you need them.

2. Wear clothing in layers(多层) that you can put on and take off. As you walk, you’ll probably get warmer. Then you can just take off a layer or two. Don’t forget to carry a waterproof (防水的) jacket. The weather can

change quickly here.

3. Take some lightweight food along. Dried fruits, nuts, and crackers are good energy snacks. Be sure to carry plenty of drinking water. There are no water

supplies(供应) along the trails.

4. There are some poisonous(有毒的) snakes in the forest, but you won’t meet them if you stick to the trails. Remember, the snakes won’t bother you if you don’t disturb them.

5. Allow yourself enough time to get back to the campground(营地) before dark. So that you won’t get lost, make some marks along the way you go. Happy hiking.

阅读短文,根据其内容选择最佳答案完成下列各题。(答案涂在答题纸上) 51. Which would be the best title for this passage? A. Tips for Hikers B. What’s in the Forest? C. What to Eat D. Watch out for Snakes!

52. What is the best reason for hikers to carry extra socks? A. They can use the socks as shoes if the weather turns cold. B. They can always have dry socks to change into. C. They can use the socks for carrying food. D. They might get bitten by a snake.

53. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. There are some snakes in the forest but they are not poisonous. B. You can find clear water along the trail. C. There is no danger in this beautiful forest. D. The weather changes quickly in the forest.

54. What do you think “trail” might mean in this passage?

A. 林间小道 B. 脚印 C. 山涧 D. 原始森林 55. The person who wrote these things mainly wants hikers to ________. A. be careful B. love the forest C. eat plenty of food D. be kind

Many high school students in the United States take part in school activities such as sports, bands, math clubs, science clubs, and theater activities. But after-school activities are not just for high school students. Many elementary schools also have after-school programs for students.

Most of the students in elementary after-school programs cannot go home when school ends because both parents work. These students are too young to stay at home alone. So the main purpose (目的) of these programs is just to look after the children until their parents can take them home. And the best part is that many of the activities in elementary schools are free for parents, unlike some daycare centers that are usually very expensive.

The teachers in charge of(负责) the programs want the children to learn while they are there. So the programs may have a special time for children to do their homework. And many schools also keep the school libraries open for students. Students can go to the libraries to read books or to use the libraries’ computers. But after-school programs are not “all work”. There is also plenty of time for children to play in the school’s playground.

A) 阅读上面的短文,选择最佳选项完成56题。 (答案涂在答题纸上) 56. What’s the passage mainly about?

A. After-school activities for elementary school students. B. Elementary school students and their parents. C. It is about how parents look after their children. D. Teachers should not let students work all day.

B) 根据短文内容,从A,B,C,D中选择最恰当的一项补全下列各句。(答案涂在答题纸上)