全國中學生英語能力競賽(NEPCS)高三年級組樣題及答案

1、.全國中學生英語能力競賽(NEPCS)高三年級組樣題及答案聽力部分(共三大題，計30分)(略)筆試部分(共七大題，計120分)I.Multiple-choice(選擇填空)(共15小題；每小題1分，計15分)Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices, marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.(從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入句中空白處的最佳選項。)31.-Can you play _ musica

2、l instrument?-Yes, I can play _ violin.A.a; theB.a;(不填)C.(不填);theD.the; a32.Though she tried hard to pull the fish _ her, she was pulled deeper into the riverA.byB.withC.after D.towards33.A week is too long. Try to be back in a _ of days.A.numberB.dozen C.coupleD.score34.-Can I come and get my glass

3、es this afternoon?-In fact, it will take only half an hour.-Then I'll wait here for _.A.you B.itC.themD.that35.Jim didn't want to eat in the hotel dining-room, so he had a meal _ up to his room.A.comingB.sentC.to pick D.for bringing36.The reason _ she gives for not coming to the party is tha

4、t her mother won't let her.A.whatB.why C.asD.which37.I wanted to be the first to tell you the news, but I was too late. Someone _ you.A.would phone B.had toleC.will surprise D.has written to38.She won't leave the computer game _ her husband is waiting for his supper.A.as though B.even though

5、 C.whether D.whenever39.-May I tell this to my close friend?-No, you _. Never let anybody else know.A.needn't B.shouldn't C.mustn't D.can't40.Sue doesn't remember how many years ago _ her parents began to argue with each other.A.it was that B.it was when C.was it that D.was it wh

6、en41.I'm sure you'd rather she returned home, _?A.wouldn't youB.shouldn't you C.didn't sheD.couldn't42.-Does the medicine make you feel better?-No, the more _, _ I feel.A.medicine I take; the worseB.I take medicine; the worseC.medicine I take; the betterD.I take medicine; the

7、 more43.Last night Kate came across the man _ you think is pleasant to _.A.who; get alongB.who; talkC.who; work withD.whom; get along44.-I went to the beach and got plenty of rest.-_ You looked tired last time I saw you.A.I had hoped so. B.I'm glad you did.C.Really? D.That sounds a good idea.45.

8、-I would like to get a haircut, but I don't have an appointment.-_. Take the third seat over there. I'll take your coat for you.-_.A.You're welcome; See you B.Neither have I; ThanksC.Never mind; You're so beautiful D.No problem; Thank youII.Cloze(完形填空)(共10小題；每小題1分，計10分)Read the follo

9、wing passage and fill in each blank with one word in three ways：according to the context, using the correct form of the words, according to the first letters of the words.(閱讀下面的短文，用三種形式完成短文填空：根據(jù)上下文填空；用所給單詞的正確形式填空；根據(jù)單詞所給首字母填空。每空一詞。)One of the top ranked students in this year's national college en

10、trance exams stunned(使目瞪口呆)people all the more when it turned out the star is nobody else but an eleven-year-old boy, according to the Guangzhou Daily. Gong Min scored 639 and earned (46)_ (him) a place at Zhongshan University, one of China's top national universities, at an age (47)_ ordinary b

11、oys are still studying in elementary schools. The whiz kid's teacher attributed his (48)s_ to a regulated life and a stressfree environment in addition to his exceptional talent. The boy goes to sleep at 10:30 pm and gets up at 8:00 am every day even in the days before the (49)_ competitive fate

12、-changing college entrance exams that came up in early June. Gong never attended at kindergarten or elementary schools at all, but was (50)e_ by his grandparents instead. He (51)_(study) in middle school at the age of six and senior middle school at age nine. Though Gong is still at a tender age, hi

13、s teachers and classmates, who are (52)m_ older than him, never treat for his age. Mr.Qian, his head teacher, regards him very highly, (54)_(say) he is hardworking and considerate in daily life. Inevitably, the whiz kid does show his age in some ways. When asked what kind of (55)a_ he wanted after g

14、aining his amazing score, the boy replied:“Chocolates!”III.Reading comprehension(閱讀理解)(共20小題；每小題2分，計40分)Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions according to the passage.(閱讀下列短文，然后根據(jù)短文后的要求答題。)AAt the summer camp the students all gave speech

15、es or told stories. Many students spoke about protecting the environment, protecting wild animals and preventing pollution. Mostly they said how the government should do something about these problems, but I kept thinking that we should do our part, too. Each of us can protect the environment and wi

16、ld animals by doing some everyday ordinary things, like putting trash in the proper receptacles(trash cans, trash bins, garbage can) rather than throw it on the ground. We can also avoid getting plastic bags from shops by carrying our own reuseable shopping bag. When we buy something in a shop that

17、we are going to eat or use right away, we don't need a bag, either carry it out of the store or put it in our book bags. Instead of having mom or dad take us to school by car or motorcycle we can walk or use a bicycle-this is good exercise for us and lessens air pollution.Did you know all those

18、plastic bags and plastic bottles are harmful to the environment, especially wild animals? Those plastic bags blowing around the streets and tourist sites get into the trees, grass and rivers. The bags may be eaten by animals such as large fish, the bags may cover the ground preventing plant growth,

19、or the bags may be used by animals to make nests that become too hot or too cold for the young. In addition, all that trash and garbage on the side of the streets and roads attract insects that carry diseases besides making the environment ugly. What's more, food plants cannot grow well because

20、of the pollution. We can do our part to protect the environment by putting trash where it belongs.Questions 56-57: Choose the answer that fits each question best according to the passage.56.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.Large animals may eat plastic bags.B.Not only th

21、e government but also each of us should protect the environment.C.Plastic bags make good material for birds' nests.D.Walking to school is a good way to reduce air pollution.57.What is a good title for this passage?A.Plastic bags are bad for the environmentB.What the government should do to prote

22、ct wild animalsC.Put trash where it belongsD.Doing our part to protect the environmentQuestions 58-60: Complete the passage with no more than three words for each blank, according to the passage above.Plastic bags and trash attract insects which may carry diseases and they can stop (58)_ from growin

23、g well. To protect the environment, we should shop with (59)_. What's more, rather than have someone take us to school, we could walk or (60)_ for exercise and reducing air pollution.BIf you use a mobile phone, no doubt you are familiar with Nokia, a famous mobile phone brand. Although many peop

24、le may know Nokia, few know that it comes from Finland.Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious country of northern Europe. About three-fourths of its land mass(337,009km2) is covered with thick forest, amongst which are 187,888 lakes larger than 500 square meters. The northern part of t

25、he country, called Lapland, is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees or plants grow because of the cold climate. The Sami people who live in this area used to raise reindeer for transportation, food and clothing. The coastal area that borders the gulfs of Bothnia and Finland consists of mo

26、st of the arable land and cities. Between the coast area and Lapland is a vast forest region. Helsinki is now the capital and largest city. The total population of Finland is only 5,291,517.Finland has been occupied for more than 8,500 years by ancestors of the Finnish people. In the Middle Ages its

27、 western neithbor Sweden gained control of the nation (1154-1809) and was later replaced by Russia (1809-1917). In 1917, the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. After a short but bitter civil war, Finland became a republic and elected its first president in 1919.Although Fi

28、nland has no coal or oil, the nation's natural resources lie in wood from its forests which supply raw materials for paper and furniture, and its water resources produce electric power. The era after World War II was a period of economic growth, increasing wealth and stability. The war weary agr

29、icultural country was transformed in technologically advanced market economy. Today Nokia mobile phone is a symbol of the high technology of Finland.Questions 61-63: Answer the questions briefly according to the passage.61.Where do the Sami people of Finland live?62.How much (What percentage) of Fin

30、land is not covered with forests?63.How long was Finland under foreign control?Questions 64-65: Choose the answer that fits each question best according to the passage.64.The northern part of Finland _.A.is covered with large forests and a few lakesB.is a cold land with a few or no plants or animals

31、C.has many lakes and extensive forestsD.is home to Nokia Mobile Phone Company65.On what is Finland's economy based?A.Its limited natural resources.B.The Nokia mobile phone.C.The large lakes inside the Arctic Circle.D.Reindeer, paper and furniture.CGTW Legato 2.0 Ladies Road BikeClean, smooth and

32、 wonderfully comfortable, the Legato is a ride that's hard to forget. It blends together the speed of a road bike with the comfort and upright positioning of a hybrid, to give you a ride that's fun, fast and friendly to your body. Just seat yourself on the comfy saddle, grab the gel grips on

33、 the flatbar and then count on the lightwight frame and Shimano 18-speeds to prople you into a new way of cycling.·Hydroformed Kinesis aluminum frame and fork is super-lightweight and responsive on the road·Women's Specific Geometry is shaped with a taller head tube, steeper seat tube

34、angle and shorter top tube length for a customized fitPremium TrikeWe know that little girl or boy of yours will be awfully excited to ride around on their very first 3-wheeler! Its stable, colorful frame with matching wheels, chrome handlebars and non-slip wood deck will have your youngster learnin

35、g the basics of pedaling and steering with fun and ease. Double butted aluminum construction with a low center of gravity keeps your little one safe and stable as they learn to ride.·Soft and shiny seat is padded for tiny tushes·Colorful wheels are not only cute, they're built for what

36、ever adventure lies in their path Tiger 12Kid's Bike12 Hi-Ten steel, step-thru Balance Beam frame provides the perfect fit for 2-4 year olds. So your little angel suddenly became a wildcat overnight? No need to fear, this bike has everything s/he needs to go roaring through the neihborhood like

37、the red-blooded animal s/he is. Tough steel construction, assorted colors.·Full length steel chain guard, stem pad, bar pad and fenders add stylish protection·Detachable training wheels make learning to balance a piece of cake·Handlebar streamers add colorf flairQuestions 66-69: Answe

38、r the questions briefly according to the ads above.66.What does the underlined phrase “count on”in the first ad mean?67.Which vehicle is intended for very small children?68.What has been adapted for women according to the first ad?69.What are the fafe guards on the Tiger bicycle?DOnce I quit a job,

39、my stress level almost disappeared. (70)Quitting a job might be the best for reducing stress, but not everyone can do it, unless s/he can afford to. However, here are some suggestions which can help you reduce stress in your life. Doing some interesting and relaxing activities such as travelling, ga

40、rdening or baking are good ways to reduce stress.Travelling is an effective way to reduce many kinds of stress. Planning a trip can give a person an excited, active mood. By escaping from work and home, his/her mind will be refreshed and re-energized. Therefore, by travelling, a person acquires a ne

41、w outlook on life.Gardening is another good way to reduce stress because it removes a person both mentally and physically from stressful situations. As you know, flowers may have a wonderful effect on a person's moods bringing a peaceful and cheerful feeling. Likewise, gardening in the sunshine

42、strenthens the body to resist stress and improves health. For these reasons, gardening is a valuable means to lesson stress.If a person has much stress outside of the home, baking can provide a great felief. Kneading bread dough is especially effective when angry. By punching, rolling, and beating t

43、he dough can life depression and / or stress. Baking gives a person immediate feedback, s/he can create and sample the results almost as soon as it is finished. And the act of creating builds a person's self confidence and self respect.Spending time on holidays, gardening and baking, are reliabl

44、e ways to help a person improve his / her existence. At this time in history, a person has excessive amounts of daily worries and stress. (71)To reduce stress a person ought to make use of the simple ways available around him / her.Questions 70-71: Tronslate the underlined sentences in the passage i

45、nto Chinese.Questions 72-75: Complete the table with one or two words for each blank, according to the passage.Dealing with StressSuggestionsActivitiesEffectTravellingPlanningExcited and active mood (72)_ from home and workRefresh and re-energizeGardeningFlowersMoods: peaceful and (73)_ St

46、rengthening bodyResist stress and (74)_(75)_Kneading bread doughRelease stress, immediafe feedbackIV.Translation(翻譯)(共5小題；每小題2分，計10分)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in the brackets.(用括號中給出的提示將下列句子譯成英語。)76.要真正讀懂這本書需要毅力。(involve)77.我們還需要些食品，因為食品不夠這么多人吃的。(inadequat

47、e)78.你應該考慮老年人的特殊需要。(take sth into account)79.我質(zhì)疑擁有的財富是否帶來幸福。(possession)80.中國成功地發(fā)射了載人飛船，證明中國的太空技術(shù)處于世界領(lǐng)先水平。(on level with)V.IQ(智力測試)(共5小題；每小題1分，計5分)Answer the following questions.(回答下列問題。)81.Find an amusing version of a well-known saying.The vowels have been omitted and word boundaries altered(改變).FT

48、FRS TYDNT SCCDG VP82.Which number should replace the question mark?83.In which month does Santa Claus eat the least?84.Find a word which, when placed in front of these words, makes new words. Each dot stands for one letter.85.VI.Error correction(短文改錯)(共10處錯誤；每處錯誤1分，計10分)此題要求修改下面的語作文，文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最

49、多兩處。錯誤涉及一單詞的增加、刪除或修改。請按下列情況在文中改正：增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號()并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限詞；2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處處)不計分。Dear Dave, I'm sorry to learn that you had the bad habit of smoking. Since we've been friends, I think that is my duty to call your attention to

50、such a bad habit, which may be harful to your health and which you may spend much of your money. Yesterday a doctor gave us a lecture in the dangers of smoking. He said,“Tobacco has the element of nicotine which is great harm to the human body. It causes coughing, bronchitis, pneumonia and any other

51、 diseases.”Dear friend, I sincerely hope you to stop smoking. When we meet this summer, I will be very happy if you still will hold a cigarette between your lips. Please consider serious what the doctor said.Yours sincerely,Li HuaVII.Writing(寫作)(共2題；A題滿分10分，B題滿分20分，計30分)A)The following is an outline

52、 of an article titled The history of paper. According to the outline, write this article in not less than 80 words.B)For many years, people have been trying to find the best way to learn a foreign language. Some people insist that the best way to learn English is to stay for a long time in a country

53、 where English is spoken, such as England or the United States. But not all people have the chance to go abroad to learn English. Do you agree? For you, what's the best way to learn English? And why? Write down your opinions and suggestions in about 150 words.參考答案筆試部分I.Multiple-choice(選擇填空)31-35

54、 ADCCB 36-40 DBBCA 41-45 AACBDII.Cloze(完形填空)46.cated51.studied52.much53.as 54.saying55.awardsIII.Reading comprehension(閱讀理解)A)56.C57.D58.(food)plants59.re-useable shopping hags60.ride a bike / use a bicycleB)61.Inside the Arctic Circle / In Lapland / In the north

55、ern part of Finland.62.25%.63.More than 760 years.64.B65.AC)66.Depend on.67.Premium Trike.68.A taller head tube, steeper seat tube angle and shorter top tube length.69.Chain guard, stem pad, bar pad and fenders.D)70.辭去工作也許是減小壓力最佳方法，但并是是每都能做到的，除非他/她承擔得起。71.若要減輕壓力，人還是要利用周圍簡便易行的方法。72.Escaping 73.cheerf

56、ul feeling74.improve health75.BakingIV.Translation(翻譯)76.To really understand this book involves perseverance.77.We need some more food, because the food is inadequate for so many people.78.You must take into account the special needs of old people.79.I doubt whether possessions will bring happiness.80.China has succeeded in sending up a manned spaceship, proving that China is on level with the world's leaders in the space technology.V.IQ(智力測試)81.I