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1、南充高中2014年素质技能邀请赛英 语 试 题（考试时间：100分钟 试卷总分：150分）第一部分：单项选择题（每小题1.5分，共20题，满分30分）1. How happy we are! The holiday we have been looking forward _ at last.A. to have come B. to has comeC. to having come D. has come2. We should prevent such a man as him _ like that.A. from making fun ofB.to make fun ofC.from
2、 being made fun ofD.to be made fun of3. _ word came that Change-3 landed on the moon successfully. Yes. Its really _ inspiring news for all Chinese.A. The;anB. /;/C.A;anD.The; /4. What a table! Ive never seen such a thing before. It is _ it is long.A. half not as wide as B.wide not as half asC.not h
3、alf as wide asD.as wide as not half5. He is unfit for the job, which _ patience and creativeness.A. calls in B.calls of C.calls for D.calls up6. Memories of her staying with the host family in China of ten _ to the mind of the Italian exchange students.A. come back B.call back C.hold backD.bring up7
4、. I cant say which wine is best - its a(n) _ of personal taste.A. affairB.eventC.matterD.variety8. I have a book, _ is blue.A. the cover of itB.the cover of whichC.the cover of thatD.the cover of whose9. You say he works hard, _ and _ .A. so he does; so you doB.so he does; so do youC.so does he; so
5、do youD.so does he; so you do10. Would she mind playing against her former teammates? _ She is willing to play against any tough players.A. I think so.B. Im not surprised.C. Of course.D. Not likely.11. The father as well as his three children _ skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in w
6、inter.A. is goingB.goC.goesD.are going12. He is very popular among his students as he always tries to make them _ in his lectures.A. interestedB.interestingC.interestD.to interest13. _ all his followers dead, the captain was taken by his enemy.A. For B. As C. Because of D. With 14. The cloth _ soft,
7、 so it _ well.A. is felt; is soldB.feels; sellsC.is felt; has been sold D.is feeling; is selling15. What made you so delighted at Christmas? _ A. I received much more presents than others.B. Because my parents promised me a new car.C. As there was an unusual celebration.D. My uncles coming back from
8、 abroad.16. She seems _ English before.A. to studyB.studiedC.to have studied D.to be studying17. Who would you like to _ your mother with her housework?A. have helped B.has helpedC.have helpD.has help18. Who _ it be that hasnt handed in his homework? It _ be Tom. He handed it in yesterday.A. can; ca
9、ntB.can; mustntC.must; can D.may; must19. Can you tell the difference _ the twins? Sorry, I cant tell this twin _ that one.A. from; awayB.in; out of C.by; forD.between; from20. Young people may grow quickly in some ways and more slowly in_ .A. the otherB.some otherC.othersD.these others第二部分：完形填空（每小题
10、1.5分，共20小题，满分30分） Like every Sunday morning I got up early this morning and carried a big bag of dirty clothes to the laundry (洗衣店)I was standing there folding my clothes 21 a young lady about my age came up to me and asked if I had a little 22 .I said yes.Then she asked me where she could 23 baby c
11、lothes for the 24month size.I told her to go to Target because they usually have baby clothes，or Childrens Orchard，a secondhand store for 24 . She then told me that last Sunday，she came here to wash some clothes.But 25 ，when she was busy with her task，someone 26 all of her little girls clothes.After
12、 hearing what she said，I felt very sorry and that made my heart 27 ！ Then，I 28 somewhere in my house I had a bag full of my daughters 29 clothes.I told her that if she 30 me next weekend I would give her my daughters old clothes.They were just sitting there 31 space.She was so 32 and wrote down my n
13、umber.I always 33 my daughters clothes just in case I come across someone who really needs them.I have never 34 them to secondhand stores，because I would rather give them to someone 35 . In the present economic crisis，most of us are short of 36 .I really feel that we all should 37 each other out，eve
14、n if it is as 38 as giving clothes to people who really 39 them.Anyway，when we fight against 40 ，we should all cross a river in the same boat.In this way，we can all be safe and happy.21A.beforeB.if C.when D.until22A.boy B.bag C.girl D.soap23A.design B.get C.borrow D.take24A.kids B.adultsC.students D
15、.teens25A.occasionally B.honestlyC.unusually D.unfortunately26A.stole B.bought C.lost D.washed27A.strike B.sink C.beatD.cry28A.proved B.admittedC.realizedD.imagined29A.fashionable B.oldC.suitableD.large30A.visited B.paid C.praised D.called31A.taking up B.putting upC.picking up D.giving up32A.shocked
16、 B.smart C.thankful D.peaceful33A.select B.observe C.change D.save34A.posted B.sold C.thrown D.lent35A.for free B.at once C.in return D.on time36A.land B.energy C.money D.food37A.helpB.spreadC.let D.count38A.importantB.traditionalC.usefulD.small39A.needB.wear C.repairD.gather40A.accidents B.difficul
17、tiesC.wars D.diseases第三部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共20题，满分40分）ACoolest Hotels in the World Ariau Aragon Towers The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large e
18、nough for a big family. Youll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways. Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite. For more information, visit the website: http:/www
19、. The Ice Hotel Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited todesignandproduceworks of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. Youll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will
20、be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience. Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one. For more information, visit the website: Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by
21、a German artist Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. Youll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes. Prices: starting at jus
22、t $91 a night, and anadditional(另外) person for only 20 extra dollars. For more information, visit the website:http:/www.propeller- For information about other cool hotels In the world, visit the website:http:/www. bahamabeachclub. com41.What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?A.You can s
23、leep in the tree houses.B.You can choose any of the towers.C.It is designed for big families.D.Every room has a walkway.42.For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at leastA.$111 B.$182C.$600 D.$63643.Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether the
24、re exists a hotel under the sea?A. B.C. D.htlp:/44.Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?A.PropellerIslandCity Lodge. B.Ariau Amazon Towers.C.The Ice Hotel. D.Bahama Beach ClubB Tracey Morley lives with her husband, Kevin, and their two children in Reigate Surrey. She graduated
25、 in Social Sciences and now works in a school for children with special educational needs. She has always loved books and language and believes that the more imaginative the text is, the better the story will be. Kevin is a computer system developer but he also finds the time to work as a part-time
26、illustrator(插图画家). He often works in pen and ink-as with the beautifully detailed illustrations in this book- and takes his sources from the natural world around him.The Unravellers by Tracey Morley is an adventure story. This is Traceys first book for her students. It begins with two children, Sam
27、and Danny, who go on a trip to visit their aunt in the village of Travin Cove. They are on a secret task to hunt for a mysterious object discovered by their granddad, Bob, many years ago, so as to bring the village back to life. The only thing Sam and Danny have are a puzzling letter form their gran
28、ddad and they key to a dusty old box at their aunts home.As the story moves on, these two children at one stage lose the key while on a trip to the beach. They accidentally meet Winkle, who has set himself on a terrifying journey of survival to the mysterious world of the Beachcombers. The lives of
29、Danny, Sam and Winkle are soon interwoven(交织) as they become partners to solve the riddles and prophecies(预言) of Wiseweed, leader of the Beachcombers.Through Sams creative plans, Dannys clear logic and Winkles knowledge of Weed World, the children change the world of the Beachcombers and bring the v
30、illage back to life. Beautifully described, the plot puts the readers into a world of imagination and the illustrators artwork shows the creatures of the mysterious world.45. What can be known from the passage about Tracey Morley?A. She is also the illustrator of the book The Unravellers.B. Her book
31、 The Unravellers is based on real life.C. Writing is not her full-time job.D. She often works in pen and ink.46. The book The Unravellers was most probably written for _.A. Traceys two children.B. students in Social SciencesC. a computer system developerD. students in a special-education school47. S
32、am and Danny make a trip to the village mainly to _.A. find their lost auntB. bring the village back to lifeC. give a secret letter to their auntD. find the lost key to a dusty old box48. From the story, we may NOT know_.A. when and where Sam and Dannys granddad diedB. how Sam and Danny meet WinkleC
33、. how the children solve the riddlesD. how Sam and Danny lose the keyC The best reporters I know are bright, persistent, honest, personable, curious and courageous, etc. If you ask them to explain their success, this is what they might say:A good reporter is a generalist, able to deal with a number
34、of topics and talk with a variety of people. He knows how to handle various issues in many fields. He can think through all the possibilities and find the important parts in a large amount of information.A good reporter is curious. He takes pleasure in the new, and in the old, in the history or prec
35、edent(先例) that got us where we are. He enjoys reading and appreciates the details.A good reporter is pleasant. He adopts a friendly nature with those he meets. He is a grateful guest, with a belief in the basic goodness of people. He must be a good listener, even though he does not like them or what
36、 they stand for._ He seeks the truth and acts independently. As a news provider, he has the power to influence decisions and plays a big role in forming public opinions. So, he must be responsible. He should take all the time that he needs to verify(核实) the data he has gathered. He must make sure th
37、at all of them are based on facts.The good reporter is courageous. He approaches strangers. He is willing to make a mistake and willing to write something that may hurt someone. As Jon Franklin said, “Back when I first started my work , I thought intelligence was the most important quality. I have s
38、ince changed my mind. You do have to be intelligent, but the biggest thing is courage- courage to stand corrected and to take criticism, courage to accept what you dont understand, and most of all, courage to see what is there and not what you want to think is there.”49. According to the passage, a
39、good listener is someone who_.A. always listens to the truthB. Never interrupts a conversationC. Listens to the most important parts of what people sayD. Listens to people carefully although he doesnt like them50. Which of the following sentences is the most suitable for the blank in the fifth parag
40、raph?A. A good reporters is honest.B. A good reporter is confident.C. A good reporter is intelligent.D. A good reporter is humorous.51. According to the passage, a good reporter _.A. has to avoid hurting those who are not friendlyB. has to learn whatever he doesnt understandC. has to write about wha
41、t he thinks is rightD. has a great sense of responsibility52. Jon Franklin would agree that_.A. intelligence is required but is not the most important quality of a reporter.B. courage is as important as intelligenceC.courage makes it easier for a reporter to succeedD.the more intelligent you are, th
42、e more you gain52. What is the best title for the passage?A. Ways to Develop Reporting SkillsB. Try to Be a Better News ReporterC. Qualities of a Successful ReporterD. Tips on How to Become a ReporterD My daughter has been in karate(空手道) since the first grade, and has been in high honor and gifted c
43、lasses her whole life. She is always a joy, and at 15, though people tell me we should be fighting and she should be hanging out at malls and chasing boys, she is none of that. My 11-year-old son, Tom, for years would fight with me over everything. If I said the sky was blue,he would say it was blac
44、k. For years he was failing several subjects. We took games away and then TV; we tried a reward program, but nothing worked long. He would bring a grade up to get his stuff back, and then go back to where he had been. My daughter told me one day to bring him to her karate class, and maybe life in th
45、e martial arts (武术）would help him turn around. At first he didnt like it because he had to ask permission to do anything, and he had to say “yes, sir” and “no, sir” for everything. He even had to respect his sister, because she was of a high rank. So he wanted to stop. However, my husband told our son, “ If I can do this at 40-something years old, so can you.” And then I would take my whole family three or four times a week to lear
