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【编者按】 由国际英语外语教师协会中国分会和国家基础教育实验中心外语教育研究中心联合主办、英语辅导报社和考试与评价杂志社承办的2007年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)将于2007年11月份(初赛)和12月份(决赛)举行。
2007年全国中学生英语能力竞赛是一个全国性的以学习成绩测试为主的统一考试,分年级命题。高一年级组初赛试题命题范围是以2007年11月份之前所学的内容为主,约占60%;本学期之前学过的内容占40%。试题命制所遵循的原则是“依纲(标)靠本”,即依据现行的“中学英语教学大纲”和正在试用的“中学英语课程标准”,同时兼顾正在使用的几种主要英语教材,重点是课本内容,注重英语基础知识和基本技能的考查,不出偏题和怪题。在考试方法上以非选择题为主,约占70%,注重考查学生主动运用英语的能力;选择题约占30%。全国中学生英语能力竞赛除了初、决赛的听力和笔试之外,决赛还将进行口试。“说”是英语学习的一项重要技能。英语的“听、说、读、写、译”各项技能是相辅相成的,加强“说”的能力的培养有助于其他技能的发展,有助于英语综合运用能力的提高。全国中学生英语能力竞赛进行口试,意义重大,对于中学英语教学具有积极的导向作用。
全国中学生英语能力竞赛试题的命制体现“稳定中求发展”的特点,与往年试题具有承接性和延续性。2007年全国中学生英语能力竞赛试题的主要变化是:听力部分去掉句子理解,增加对话理解;完形填空部分增加考查构词法的题目等。
《英语辅导报》是大赛主办单位指定的权威发布竞赛样题的报纸,为使广大高一参赛师生及时了解2007年高一竞赛试卷的特点和变化,竞赛组委会特在此公布2007年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)高一年级组样题,供广大参赛师生参考。
2007年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)高一年级组样题
(全国中学生英语能力竞赛组委会办公室 供稿)(总分:150分 答题时间:120分钟)
听力部分(共三大题,计30分)(略)
笔试部分(共七大题,计120分)
I. 选择填空(Multiple-choice)(共15小题;每小题1分,计15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.)
31. Alice is fond of playing ________ piano while Harry is interested in listening to ________ music.
A. /; the B. /; a C. the; / D. the; a
32. —Look at the black clouds. It ________ soon.
—Sure. If only we ________ out.
A. is raining; didn't come
B. is to rain; won't start
C. will rain; haven't started
D. is going to rain; hadn't come
33. I have been wanting to get a better understanding of your family affairs ________ I left.
A. ever since B. as usual
C. right away D. as though
34. The designs of the new tools should be ________ carefully, so that we can pick out the one that suits our work.
A. experimented B. examined
C. exercised D. tried
35. —You've won the football game. Congratulations!
—________
A. Thanks. It's nice of you to see us play.
B. We are really lucky.
C. No one else could do it.
D. Oh, really?
36. Somehow the news ________ that Liu Xiang was in the hotel, and a crowd gathered outside in the hope of seeing him.
A. took off B. went down
C. put on D. got out
37. No one can be sure ________ in a million years.
A. what man will look like
B. what will man look like
C. man will look like what
D. what look will man like
38. —You've left the light on.
—Oh, ________. I'll go and turn it off.
A. so do I B. so I have
C. so have I D. so I do
39. Was ________ Bill, ________ played basketball very well, ________ helped you repair your bike?
A. this; that; who B. it; that; it
C. it; who; that D. this; who; who
40. —Shall Tom go and play football?
—Not ________ he has finished his homework.
A. when B. if C. unless D. once
41. —Well, it's getting late. I must be going. Thank you again for inviting me to the party.
—________
A. Oh, it's already so late?
B. Thank you for coming.
C. Oh, sorry you could't come.
D. I really had a happy time.
42. Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas, wind and other forms of ________.
A. energy B. source C. force D. material
43. Learning a foreign language well takes a long time, ________?
A. doesn't this B. does this
C. doesn't it D. does it
44. —Look!The boy is doing some washing.
—He is only eight years old, but he is very ________.
A. lonely B. separate
C. responsible D. independent
45. —Could I borrow your digital camera, please?
—Yes, of course you ________.
A. might B. will C. can D. should
II. 阅读理解(Reading comprehension)(共20小题;选择题5小题,每小题1分;非选择题15小题,每小题2分,计35分)
A) 选择题:阅读下面的短文,根据文意从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳选项。(Read the following passage which is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the passage.)
Mexic Past and Present
Hundreds of years ago, Native-American tribes lived in Mexico. The Aztecs built beautiful cities. They had a calendar (历法) and a written language. However, the Spanish destroyed the Aztecs in 1521. For the next 300 years, Spain ruled over Mexico. That's why Mexicans speak Spanish.
Every September 16 the Mexican people hold a celebration in Mexico City, their country's capital. It is their Independence Day. On that date in 1821 they told Spain they would no longer be ruled.
Breaking free from Spain caused a war. When it was over, the Mexicans had their own government. They made their own laws.
Today America and Mexico are friends, but it wasn't always that way. President James Polk wanted America to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He tried to buy what is now the American southwest from Mexico. Mexico would not sell. So from 1846 to 1848 Mexico and America fought a war to ascertain where their borders would be. When the war ended, Mexico had lost a lot of land. Now the Rio Grande River forms the border between the two nations. America is on the north side of the river. Mexico is on the south side.
Mexico has mountains and a hot, dry climate. Crops can grow on only a small part of the land. Still, Mexicans grow much of the coffee, oranges, and sugar used in the US. Mexicans have influenced building styles in southwestern US and added words such as patio and canton to American English. Americans also enjoy eating many Mexican foods like burritos, tacos, tortillas, and tamales.
46. According to the passage, what happened second on a historical timeline?
A. Mexicans declared their independence from Spain.
B. The Spanish ruled Mexico.
C. The Aztecs lived in Mexico.
D. Americans fought a war with Mexico.
47. The passage says that President Polk wanted ________.
A. the US to expand its borders to the Pacific Ocean
B. Mexico to change its Independence Day to July 4th
C. Mexico to become one of the states of the Union
D. Americans to adopt the Mexican language
48. Another word for the underlined word “ascertain” is ________.
A. inspect B. discover C. change D. determine
49. Mexicans have the following influences on America EXCEPT ________.
A. building styles B. vocabulary
C. clothes D. food
50. Before the Aztecs were conquered, these Native Americans probably ________.
A. didn't speak Spanish
B. couldn't read or write any language
C. didn't have tools
D. didn't understand the concept of time
B) 非选择题:阅读下列材料,然后按要求完成所给出的题目。(Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions according to the passage.)
A
Billy: I am usually very hungry by 5:30 when school is over, so I go to the nearest food shop to buy some snacks. Then I go home and do my homework. Because the workload is very heavy, I need four or even five hours to finish it. On weekends, I usually go walking in the park. There is a small mountain in the park and I often do some climbing there. That's on Sunday, but on Saturday I have to spend the day at school.
Grace: I like walking, too. I prefer going to one of the islands on weekends. During the week, like Billy, I need to deal with my lessons. But on Tuesdays I always go swimming at the local indoor pool after school. After that, I meet some friends in TV games center in Star Club. We girls like playing games as much as the boys. I go to the Internet bar to chat with some net friends on Sunday evening. I find it fantastic.
Jenny: I never go to these centers or clubs. Nearly every day I go home on time. I never chat with strangers on the Internet. I never have time for sports. I seldom watch TV at home. The only two things I do at home are studying and sleeping. After a day's work, I always feel tired. One thing I almost forget is that on Sunday evening I go to a restaurant with my parents. In a word, my life is dull and uninteresting.
Questions 51—55:Please fill in the blanks with no more than five words in each blank.

B
London - Police are monitoring social networking sites popular with teenagers such as Bebo, Facebook and MySpace after claims that they are being used to organize mass brawls (对骂).
Kent Police believe that teenagers have been using the Internet to arrange “fight club” contests watched by up to 100 spectators in a public park.
At least six organized fights have taken place in Brenchley Gardens in Maidstone, Kent, according to one teenage blogger. (59) During one of the fights a 14-year-old boy was arrested for carrying a hunting knife. Kent Police have now ordered specialist officers to monitor sites such as Bebo.
Chief Inspector Ian Hall said: “(60) We are aware of attempts to organize fights using technology such as websites and mobile phones. Pupils from some schools in the area may be involved in this type of anti-social behavior and we are working with schools to eradicate (根除) the problem.”
According to one blogger the fights usually take place on Saturday nights. The contests are named after the Hollywood film Fight Club starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. The central characters fight for the adrenaline rush but the film has an ironic twist (歪曲) apparently lost on some of its audience.
This week police in Macclesfield, Cheshire, arrested six teenagers on suspicion of public order offences after an investigation into a series of assaults (袭击). The youths, aged 16 and 17, were released on police bail (保释). The officers discovered that attacks had been discussed and possibly even prearranged using the Bebo websites.
In Collumpton, Devon, last weekend police intercepted (阻止) 30 pupils going to a mass brawl carrying metal bars, pieces of wood and chain.
Questions 56—58: Answer the following questions briefly.
56. What is the main idea of the passage?
57. What does the underlined word “monitoring” mean?
58. Please find a sentence in the passage which can replace the following one.
It is likely that the teenagers had used the Bebo websites to discuss and even plan the attack.
Questions 59—60: Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.
C
1992 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY (保修)
General Motors Corporation will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the warranty in accordance with the following terms, conditions and limitations.
WHAT IS COVERED
REPAIRS COVERED
This warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle defect (缺陷) related to materials or workmanship noted during the warranty period. New or remanufactured parts will be used.
WARRANTY PERIOD
The WARRANTY PERIOD for all coverages begins on the date the vehicle is first delivered or put in use and ends at the expiration (满期) of the COVERAGES shown below.
BATTERY COVERAGE
If battery replacement is required during the first year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date of first delivery, it will be free of charge. Replacement after the first year or 12,000 miles, but before 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, shall be subject to a prorated (按比例分配的) charge.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT COVERAGE (Air Bag)
The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) is covered for 3 years, regardless of mileage.
CORROSION (RUST-THROUGH) COVERAGE
Any body sheet metal panel (面板) that rusts-through due to corrosion (腐蚀) is covered for 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Sheet metal panels may be repaired or replaced.
OBTAINING REPAIRS
To obtain warranty repairs, take the car to a Buick dealership within the WARRANTY PERIOD and request the needed repairs. A reasonable time must be allowed for the dealership to perform necessary repairs.
TOWING
TOWING is covered to the nearest Buick dealership, if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted defect.
NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs, including TOWING, parts and labor, will be made at NO CHARGE.
WARRANTY APPLIES
This warranty is for GM cars registered in the United States and normally operated in the United States or Canada, and is provided to the original and any subsequent (后来的) owners of the car during the WARRANTY PERIOD.
Questions 61—65: Answer the following questions or complete the sentences.
61. General Motors Corporation will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the warranty period, with certain ________.
62. When does the warranty period for all coverages begin?
63. During which time the replacement of battery is charged free?
64. According to the warranty repairs will be made by ________.
65. What kinds of GM cars is this warranty for?
III. 完形填空(Cloze) (共15小题;每小题1分,计15分)
A) 阅读下面的短文,结合文意用右边所给单词的适当形式填空。(For questions 66—70, read the passage below. Use the word given in bold at the end of the line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.)
Sharon Sexton
She throws Sean Penn over her shoulder and she asked Andrew Ridgeley to be quiet. She's slim, (66) ________ 【attract】and 1.75 meters tall. Sharon Sexton is not what most of us (67) ________ 【image】a bouncer (保镖) to look like but that's just what she is at the London club, Xenon.
Sharon says: “The aim is not to be noticed. I have to move around and mix in with the crowds. I'm here to make sure no trouble starts. If anyone looks (68) ________ 【anger】I just go and ask them to keep calm. Most men are so surprised at being spoken to by a woman bouncer that they don't argue. I only very (69) ________ 【occasion】have to use force.”
Sharon has also worked as a (70) “________”【mind】 for Madonna and for Al Pacino. She spends a lot time practicing Wing Chun, a method of self-defense designed for women.
B) 阅读下面的短文,根据首字母的提示在空白处填上适当的单词,使短文意义完整。(For questions 71—80, read the passage below. Complete it by filling in each blank one word. The first letter of each word is provided.)
The Home of the Future
When Dan Green comes home from work, he doesn't need a key to open his front door. As he walks up to the front of his house, the (71)d________ opens. The lights turn on inside. His favorite music starts to play. His dinner is (72)r________ in the oven. (73)B________ no one is home. What's happening? This is the home of the future! Right now, Dan Green is the only person (74)w________ has a home like this. He is a scientist. But in about 25 years, many people (75)w________ have homes like Dan's. His home does not look different on the (76)o________. But inside it is very different.
Computers control this house of the future. For (77)e________, Dan is watching television (78)w the doorbell rings. The TV is a computer. When Dan presses a button on the TV remote control, he can see a picture of his (79)v________ on the screen. He can also use the remote control to open or close the door. Dan can watch TV and answer the door at the same (80)t________.
IV. 翻译(Translation) (共5小题;每小题2分,计10分)
用括号中所给的提示将下列句子译成英语。 (Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in the brackets.)
81. 我们认为听听老师和家长的意见是有必要的。(it)
82. 他病得很厉害,什么都吐出来了。(bring up)
83. 史密斯先生是他在中国认识的唯一的一个外国人。(定语从句)
84. 根据我们的记录,你借的书应该还给图书馆了。(according to)
85. 政府已经答应采取措施来帮助失业者。(take measures)
V. 短文改错(Error correction) (共10小题;每小题1分,计10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误,在该行右边的横线上画一个勾(√);如有错误(每行只有一个错误),则按下列情况改正:
该行多一个词:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉,在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线( \ )划掉。
该行缺一个词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词:在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意:原行没有错的不要改。
Dear Ming,
Nice to get your letter. I'm sorry to hear of you have 86. ________
some problem. I have some advice for you. You should 87. ________
be more outgoing and friendly. You should too take part in 88. ________
more after-class activities with your classmates and make 89. ________
friends with them. As for your studies, you should listen 90. ________
your teachers carefully in class and you have any questions, 91. ________
you should ask your teachers for help. You say that you 92. ________
didn't understand that your English teacher said in class, 93. ________
you can tell her the problem, it is sure she can help you, 94. ________
or you can get a tutor on weekends. I wish everything will be OK. 95. ________
Yours,
Hong
VI. 智力测试(IQ) (共5小题;每小题1分,计5分)
回答下列问题。(Answer the following questions.)
96. What number should replace the question mark?
21, 20, 18, 15, 11, ?
97. Have a look at these strange watches. By cracking the logic which connects them you should be able to work out what time should be shown on the face of the fifth watch.

98. Spell out a 7-letter word by using each letter only once.

99. Four girls have a basket with four apples in it. How can you divide the apples so that each girl gets a whole apple and one still remains in the basket?
100. What is that which has a mouth, but never speaks, and a bed, but never sleeps in it?
VII. 写作(Writing) (共2题;A题满分10分,B题满分20分,计30分)
A) Suppose you are Sally. You borrowed from Sophie a travel guide-book which you are now returning. Please write a thankful letter of about 80 words, in addition to those given. Use your imagination in creating details.
| Dear Sophie,
Thank you for the guide-book you lent me six months ago. With the help of this book I was able to visit many places.
Yours,
Sally | B) Nowadays many middle school students are pursuing pop stars as their idols. How do you think of it? Please give your opinion in about 120 words.
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