東莞東華學(xué)校“成長杯”英語學(xué)科思維能力大賽

1、東莞東華學(xué)校“成長杯”學(xué)科思維能力大賽(英語019年12月)(共100分 考試時間:80分鐘)一、選擇填空(15分)1根據(jù)句意,選擇與劃線局部意思最接近的選項，并在答題卷選擇題答題區(qū)將相應(yīng)的字母編號 涂黑.供8小題,每題1分)I.- Do you know the boy who is making a speech?-He is Mike. - He is very confident. - He has a gift for public speakingA) future; B)present; C)talent.-Chinese martial arts novels Jin Yong

2、 died at 94. He was a celebrated writer, wasnt he?Yes. He was. His novels are popular all over the worldA.well-known B. hard- working; c) well-rounded. She must be annoyed with me. She hasnt talked to me for a week.-I think youd better say sorry to herA)disappointed B)angry with C)satisfied with.-Do

3、nt you want to state the reason of the failure of your experiment?Well. Its hard to say, and need to think it overA. accuse B. discover C. explain.-Katrina, the cakes your baked are very delicious. How did you do that?-I am prepared to teach you if you have timeA.would be glad B. am planning. C.get

4、ready.Rita has just heard from her cousin Linda from Boston. She is so happy-Yes. I hear she will take part in the MUN in Harvard University during the winter holiday A. got a gift from B )got a letter from C)received a call from.-The 41st president of the United States, George W Bush passed away in

5、 November, 2018-What a pity! American people regarded him as a great mindA. careful idea B. wise thought C.great person.-Danny, you swam in the river this afternoon. Mom will punish you Hh! Mom doesnt know that yet, so please dont let the cat out of the bag A. play with the cat B tell the secret C.

6、tell her about the cat 2)從下面每題的A、B、C三個選項中選出最正確答案，并在答題卷選擇題答題區(qū)將相應(yīng)的字 母編號涂黑.(共7小題,每題1分).- Whats your?Are you really going to America for study?-No. I plan to go to BeijingA. suggestion B)decision C)agreementfried food. Its bad for our health. Thats why you have got a sore throat-Thanks for your advice.

7、Then what about dairy products?A. Be close to B. Pay attention to C) Stay away from.-l had a fight with my mother, but I doing that now-Thats too bad. Maybe you should say sorry to herA)feel ashamed of B. am unaware of C. am surprised at. You have your computer for hours, Jerry. You should begin you

8、r studies-sorry Mum, but till finish my duty report soonA. looked carefully afterB. thought about C) had your eyes fixed on.-Do you know the young lady over there?Yes, she is a famous writer. She has written many novels Sunshine! A)under the name of B)that is called C)known as. Daniels classmates of

9、ten the shortest boy and never help each other.-what a shame. And thats why Daniel feels they are awfulA) laugh at the jokes of B)make jokes about C)tell jokes to.- Archimedes was a really wise man. He could easily the kings problemYes, so he was. And he was also a great scientist who had a lot ofA)

10、 reduce: adventures B) beat: decisions C)Solve; achievements;二、語法選擇(15分)When I was in second grade, my friend Resi and I walked to school together every morning. We should(16)to a certain comer because it would be much (17)for us. Most mornings we did as we(18)by our parents, but sometimes we took s

11、hortcuts(捷徑).One day on one of those roads, we saw a young man, a stranger, in front of(19) House. He was cutting wood. We stopped and wondered (20)he was. The young man looked up from his woodpile (21):hi to us with a smile. Was he talking to us? We wondered. What did he say? We had no ideas. We di

12、dnt know(22)English. So we ran away.Every morning when we(23)by, the young man waved and repeated his Hibye -bye Resi and I waved back said Hibye bye (24) return. We became quite comfortable with this morning routine. Sometimes he would be singing,(25)we would stand, listening to the strange languag

13、e, “you are my sunshine.” he sang over and over slowly, (26) we could repeat it.We learned one line after another, and soon we could sing the whole songs, not knowing the meaning and not caring. One day, the young man suddenly disappeared. He left Resi and (27)a wonder gift: our first English lesson

14、 and many happy memories.Years later, at a picnic, someone started(28). “you are my sunshine，“of course I rememberedthe words, and l(29)joined in. And to this day, I remember him whenever I hear the song(30)he taught us.16. A. walkB. walkedC. walkingD.walks17. A. safeB. safetyC.saferD. safestB. were

15、 toldC.were tellingD. tellB. theC.an.D./20.A. thatB. whichC.whoD.Why21. A. sayB. SaysC. SaidD,to say22. A. someB.anyC. everyD.all23. A. passB.have passed.C.were passing.D. were passedA. ForA. butA. untilA.IA.singA.happyA.WhatA. ForA. butA. untilA.IA.singA.happyA.WhatB. toB.ifB.lfB.meB.sangB.happilyB

16、.WhoC.on C.or.C.yet C.myself C.sung C.happiness C.WhichD. in D.and D.after D.mine D.singing D.happier D.When三、完形填空。(10分)通讀下面短文掌握其大意然后在各小題所給的四個選項中選出一個最正確答案并將答題卡上對 應(yīng)題目所選的選項涂黑。I first began experiencing anxiety(焦慮)at the age of 14, after being hurt at school for years. While at first anxiety would come

17、 and go, it(31)became a part of my life. I was so (32)that I hoped to find a way to get rid of my anxiety. I tried everything I read about in books, and advice given by doctors. But it didnt quite work.But one afternoon, I saw a good (33)in a magazine, talking about how dogs were able to help people

18、 with anxiety. The next day, I decided to get a dog. When I brought my little dog, Buddy, home, I didnt (34) how much he would change my life. It didnt happen right away, howeverOnce the puppy excitement went away, my anxiety come back (35)；One morning. I woke up with those (36) feelings again. I di

19、dnt want to get out of bed. Suddenly, Buddy started to (37) all over me, letting me know that it was time to go outside. And for the first time in life, on a day when my anxiety was strong, I got out of bed. I put on my winter clothes and went for a (38) in the snow with my new friend. I realized at

20、 that moment walking down the street in winter, my life was changing. I really was a new(39).This was my new beginning. Its been more than a year since that day, and Ive never spent another morning unable to get out of bed. Sure, I still have days when I feel anxious. But with Buddy by my side, Ive

21、learned how to (40) these feelings and emotions31. A finallyB.usuallyC. hopefullyD.clearly32. A. honestB. pleasedC. braveD. worried33.A. emailB. articleC. albumD notice34. A careB.realizeC. understandD. explain35 A.as usualB.all the timeC. in this wayD. for a second36.A. strangeB. pleasantC.strongD.

22、secret37.A. wash.B. attackC. blowD.jump38. A. restB. showerC.walkD. holiday39. A.personB. friendC. customerD.dog-keeper40 A. shareB controlC. protectD. finish四、閱讀理解（共30分）閱讀A、B、C三篇短文，從每題所給的四個選項中,選出能回答所提問題或完成所給句子的最 佳答案，并將答題卡上對應(yīng)的選項涂黑。 youthnews s:/ Youthnews/yourviewYOUTHNEWS News School Life SportShou

23、ld Museum Entry Be Free?With International Museum Day coming up, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know your view.CommentsMuseums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums nee

24、d a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for it. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrongKrista Chen (US)- Age 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are

25、difficult or costly to get museums should require regular visitors to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them moreFred Smith (New Zealand)- Age 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be availab

26、le to everyone, rich or poor people should never be asked to pay an entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)Age 17There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open. But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a social r

27、esponsibility tooAmber White (UK)- Age 16I think museums and art galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying openLi Mishao China)- Age 15How many readers support the idea of free mu

28、seums?A.2B.3C.4D.5Who suggests museums should regularly hold special events to collect money?A. Krista Chen B. Fred Smith C. Rob Sanchez D. Li MishaoWhy does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students?A. Students will then study harder B. Museums will attract mor

29、e visitorsC. Museums can make themselves more famousD. These students can better appreciate museumsWhich of the following does Amber White agree with?A. Businesses should offer museums more help B. People should only pay what they can affordC. Free entry doesnt encourage visitors to museumsD. Everyb

30、ody should have a chance to visit museumsWhat can we know about the website?A. Its quite a new websiteB. It was started in AustraliaC. Its generally for young readersD. It mainly discusses scientific topicsThey say that travel is the best teacher! and there is no better example of this idea than the

31、 Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake(1587-1641). His book The Travel Notes of Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the countrys land and geographyBorn into a wealthy Jiangyin family, Xu became interest

32、ed in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, however, Xus father died and so, it seemed did his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60 year-old mother as tradition required.But his mother had different ideas

33、. Understanding her sons love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year; when there was less farm work.So at the age of twenty and with his mothers su

34、pport, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he passed through and recording his experi

35、ences and many discoveries in a diary. This diary, which once had over 500, 000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of XuXiakeAlthough rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research the environment in detail and get a true pict

36、ure of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived. His willingness to face hardships came at a cost however. Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed and beaten during his journeysSadly Xu became s

37、eriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the Southwest of China. He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost. Although incomplete, it still made

38、 Xu a travelling legend around the worldWhat is the passage mainly about?A. The general details of XuXiakes life story B. The difficulties XuXiake faced in his travelsC. The important discoveries made by XuXiakeD. The influence of Xus book The Travel Notes of XuXiakeWhich of the following best descr

39、ibes Xus mother?A. Strict but interestingB. Kind but uneducatedC. Helpful and hardworkingD. Supportive and open-mindedWhy did Xu prefer walking during his travels?It gave him the chance to meet different kinds of peopleIt helped him to save money and travel for a longer timeIt allowed him to see and

40、 study the environment in detailIt was the only way to reach the places he was interested inWhat is true about Xus book The Travel Notes of XuXiake?A. It was only made public after Xu diedB. It made Xu very famous during his lifetimeC. It was the first travel book ever written in ChinaD. It was main

41、ly about the different people of ChinaWhat is the correct order for the following events from Xus life?He went on his first journey.His book was finally printedHe retuned to his hometown for the last timeHe developed an interest in books about other placesHe started managing the family farm after hi

42、s father diedA. a-e-d-c-b B.d-e-a-c-b C. d-e-a-b-c D.e-d-a-b-cWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary School. They became the worlds first kids to be taught by an electronic teacher. This electronic teacher is not a

43、 human- like robot walking around the classroom Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is B川.Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior. He is designed to teach a special program ab

44、out environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2005, used to be taught by human teachers.Just like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students questions and opinions about the topic. Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see an

45、d react to students physical actions. For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he responds by smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students attention. More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when needed.The program has been a grea

46、t success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost. Frost says, What is interesting to me is the childrens reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention. Frost thinks kids dont find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown

47、up in a time of computers and smart phones.It is doubtful, however, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one, his talking heads knowledge base is not large. More importantly, even the smartest computer programs cant guess and react to all the unexpected situations tha

48、t educators face daily. Bills future might be as a personal tutor, providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.What is Bill?A.A Human-like robotB. A kind of computer gameC. A computer recording toolD. A computer-created talking headHow does the two-way exchange help the pro

49、gram developers?A. It lets them correct students mistakesB. It allows Bill to respond more quicklyC. It helps them know how to improve billD. It helps them study students body languageThe underlined word they in Paragraph 4 refers toA. kids. B. older people C. Smart machines D. program developers54.

50、 What is Bill NOT good at doing?Attracting students attentionC. Responding to students questionsUnderstanding body languageD. Dealing with unexpected situationsHow might Bill be used in the future according to the last paragraph?A. To work as human classroom teachers B. To encourage students interes

51、t in computersTo give students personal help with different subjectsTo watch over the behavior of the students in the classroom五、短文填空(25分)21I閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)和上下午連貫要求，在空格處填入一個適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或使用括號 中的詞語的正確形式填空,(不一定一空一詞乂共10分)Jason and Andy are twins. They share a lot of things, including room, food and toysOne Saturd

52、ay, Jason and Andy went out (56)(play) with a toy car. Both of them wanted to be the owner of the car, so they shouted at each other.(57)(They)mother heard the boys arguing. She came out and told them to take turns to play with the toy car, but the twins wouldnt.A few days later, Mother brought (58)

53、pet home. Cant we each have our own pet dog? asked the boys. They were(59)(tire) of sharing everything.No! The dog must (60)( share). Mother said.11 You will have to feed the dog andmake sure it does not get into anything wrong”.Several days later, the dog got into mothers room (61)secret) and made a mess there. Jason saw the dog playing with mothers clothes. He quickly went to find Andy and told him (62)the dog had done.Oh, no! Its our duty to clean up the mess! (63)cry) Andy. The boys picked up the clothes and put them away rapidly.HJust th