2017年苍南中学自主招生选拔考试
英语试题卷
温馨提示：
1．本试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。满分100分，考试时间90分钟。
2．答题前，必须在答题卷的密封区内填写校名，班级，姓名，准考证考号。
3．所有答案都必须做在答题卷标定的位置上，务必注意试题序号和答题序号相对应。 一、单项选择（20分）
( ) 1. I can't tell you ________ way to the Wilsons' because we don't have ________ Wilson here in the village.
A. the; a B. a; / C. a; the D. the; / ( ) 2. You'd better write down her phone number before you ________ it. A. forget B. are forgetting C. forgot D. will forget ( ) 3. A smile costs ________，but gives much.
A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything ( ) 4. —Is it true that Mike refused an offer from Yale University yesterday?
—Yeah, but I have no idea ________ he did it; that's one of his favourite universities. A. when B. why C. that D. how ( ) 5. It's quite hot today. Do you feel like ________ for a swim?
A. to go B. going C. go D. having gone
( ) 6. Please send us all the information ________ you have about the candidate for the position. A. that B. which C. as D. what
( ) 7. The Scottish girl ____ blue eyes won the first prize in the Fifth Chinese Speech Contest. A. by B. of C. in D. with ( ) 8.—I've prepared all kinds of food for the picnic. —Do you mean we ________ bring anything with us?
A. can't B. mustn't C. shan't D. needn't ( ) 9. Terry, please ________ your cellphone when grandma is talking to you. A. look up from B. look into C. look back on D. look through
( ) 10. In some countries, people eat with chopsticks, while in ________, knives and forks. A．another B．others C．both D．all
( ) 11. I don't really like the writer, ________ I have to admit his books are very exciting. A．although B．unless C．until D．once
( ) 12. Susan made________ clear to me that she wished to make a new life for herself. A．that B．this C．it D．her ( ) 13. Give me a chance, ________ I'll give you a wonderful surprise. A. if B. or C. and D. while ( ) 14. _______ beautiful music it is! A. What B. How C. What a D. How a
( ) 15. Now, everybody, please turn to Page ______ and look at the ______ picture. A. Fifth, five B. Five, fifth C. Fifth, fifth D. Five, five ( ) 16. --- Is the meeting-room _________ to hold 200 people? --- Don’t worry. It can hold more than 250 people.
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A. big enough B. bigger enough C. enough big D. enough bigger ( ) 17. --- Now more people are paying attention to the school bus safety. --- So we believe_______ there will be fewer accidents in future.
A. loudly B. strongly C. lovely D. carefully ( ) 18. --- Could you tell us __________? --- About three weeks.
A. how often are we going to be away B. how often we are going to be away C. how long are we going to be away D. How long we are going to be away ( ) 19. --- Dad, do you like my picture?
--- How wonderful! It’s ________ one I’ve ever seen!
A. nice B. the nice C. nicer D. the nicest ( ) 20. —OK, I'll fix your computer right now. —Oh, take your time. ________．
A. I can't stand it B. I'm in no hurry
C. That's a great idea D. It's not my cup of tea
二、完形填空（15分）
Monty was the son of a horse trainer. When he was in his ninth grade, he was asked to write a 21 about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
That night he wrote a seven-page paper saying that someday he’d 22 a horse ranch (牧场). He wrote about his dream in great detail and he 23 drew a picture of a 200-acre ranch with all the buildings.
He put a great deal of his 24 into the project and the next day he handed it in 25 his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a 26 that read, “See me after class.”
The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, “ 27 did I receive an F?”
The teacher said, “This is an 28 dream for a young boy like you. You come from a poor family. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of 29 . You have to buy the land. You have to pay for other things. There is no 30 you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “ 31 you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.”
The boy went home and thought about 32 long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, “Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important 33 for you.”
Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the 34 paper, making no changes at all. He said to the teacher, “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my 35 .” ( ) 21. A. speech B. paper C. notice D. diary ( ) 22. A. paint B. win C. own D. sell ( ) 23. A. just B. almost C. ever D. even ( ) 24. A. heart B. life C. advice D. trust ( ) 25. A. to B. with C. from D. for ( ) 26. A. word B. letter C. note D. post ( ) 27. A. How B. Why C. When D. Where ( ) 28. A. unusual B. unforgettable C. unimportant D. unrealistic
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( ) 29. A. money ( ) 30. A. wonder ( ) 31. A. Though ( ) 32. A. himself ( ) 33. A. change ( ) 34. A. long ( ) 35. A. grade
三、阅读理解（30分）
B. time B. way B. since B. him B. gift B. thick B. dream C. space C. problem C. Until C. it C. message C. same C. duty D. effort D. matter D. If D. itself D. decision D. correct D. secret
A
Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鹅列队). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach. ●Dress in warm clothes, for the Parade is in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins. Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop. ●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them. ( ) 36. During the Penguin Parade, people________.-
A. are allowed to smoke B had better wear warm clothes. C. have to hand in their bags D. Can take photos of the penguins ( ) 37. Which of the following statements is WRONG? A. The Little Penguins go back home in line. B. The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes. C. People have a chance to touch the penguins. D. The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach. ( ) 38. The passage is written mainly to________. A. help make people's visit more pleasant B. introduce the life of the Little Penguins
C. welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park D. encourage people to protect the Little Penguins
B
When I was a girl of 10, I joined the school cross-country team and practiced twice a week, on the 1,8-km course I'd never really run before and I thought the course would be easy. It was a real shock I ran out of breathe(喘气)within the first few minutes. I never realized how tiring
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