初中英语竞赛试题附答题卷和答案

1、初中英语竞赛试题注意事项： 1. 本试题共分两卷，总分110分，考试时间90分钟； 2. 所有题目必须在答题卷上作答，否则不予计分。第I卷（共70分）第一节 单项选择 (共20小题，每小题1分，满分20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。1. In order to find _ better job, he made up his mind to study _ second foreign language.A. the; a B. a; aC. the; theD. a; the2. I like this house with a beautiful gard

2、en in front, but I dont have enough money to buy_.A. oneB. itC. thisD. that3. The chemical factory is far away in the mountains. It is nearly _ ride from the city. A. a six-hourB. a six hoursC. six hoursD. six hour 4. David promised to come round to have supper with us today. But he _. Ive been alon

3、e for half an hour. A. wontB. hadntC. hasntD. doesnt 5. This morning I went to school in such a hurry that I _ the key to the classroom at home. A. forgotB. leftC. missedD. lost 6. I wonder if we could go skiing on the weekend. _ good.A. SoundB. SoundedC. SoundingD. Sounds 7. Mary spent her universi

4、ty life in London, where she _ law for about four years. A. has studied B. would study C. is studying D. studied 8. How about your journey to Mount Huangshan? Everything was wonderful except that our car _. A. slowed downB. broke downC. got downD. put down9. The water _ cool when I jumped into the p

5、ool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is felt C. feltD. feels10. If it is quite _ to you, Ill visit you next Tuesday. A. convenient B. fair C. easyD. comfortable 11.Joe has joined the club _ I was once trained in. A. whereB. whichC. whatD. when 12. It is very hot today, isnt it? Yes, _. A. so it wa

6、s yesterdayB. it was yesterday C. so was it yesterdayD. neither was it yesterday 13. Could you be so kind as to close the window? . A. With pleasureB. My pleasureC. Yes, pleaseD. That's OK14.The good chance that the young man has been looking forward to _ at last.A. coming B. comes C. come D. ha

7、ving come15. How much          she looked without her glasses!A. wellB. goodC. bestD. better16. Can the project be finished by the weekend? Sure, _ it in time, well work two more hours a day. A. completesB. to completeC. completingD. complete17. What do y

8、ou mean, there are only ten tickets? There be twelve.A. shouldB. wouldC. willD. shall18. The soldiers are sending _ is badly needed to the earthquake-hit area by road. A. asB. thatC. whichD. what19. Peter was so excited _ he received an invitation from his friend to visit the 2010 Shanghai Expo. A.

9、whereB. thatC. whyD. when20. The English teacher is very popular among his students as he always tries to make them _ in his lectures.A. interestedB. interestingC. interestD. to interest第二节 完形填空 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was in the seventh grade, I was a

10、volunteer in a hospital. I spent most of the time there with Mr. Gillespie. He never had any 21 and nobody seemed to care about his life. I spent many days holding his hand, talking to him and 22 anything that needed to be done. He became my close friend even though he only responded (反应) with a wea

11、k smile. I left for a week to visit my parents. And when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was 23 . I didnt have the 24 to ask the nurses where he was. I was afraid that they might 25 me that he had died. Several 26 later, I became a college student. One day, I noticed a familiar face at a gas station. Whe

12、n I 27 who it was, my eyes were filled with tears. He was 28 . He was Mr. Gillespie. With an uncertain look 29 his face, he replied “yes”. I 30 how I knew him, and that I had spent many hours talking with him in the hospital. His eyes were full of tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever 31

13、.He began to tell me that 32 he lay there unconsciously (无意识地), he could hear me talking to him and could 33 me holding his hand all the time. He thought it was an angel, not a person, who was there with him.Mr. Gillespie 34 believed that it was my voice and touch that had kept him alive.Although I

14、havent seen him after that, it fills my heart with 35 every day. I know that I made a difference between life and death and, more importantly, he made me an angel.21. A. visitors B. relativesC. patientsD. doctors22. A. talkingabout B. looking afterC. pointing outD. helping with23. A. killedB. lostC.

15、 goneD. changed24. A. energyB. chanceC. courageD. time25. A. cheatB. tellC. remindD. warn26. A. daysB. weeksC. monthsD. years27. A. recognized B. wonderedC. heardD. asked28. A.wellB.aliveC.silentD.alone29. A.atB.onC. behindD. in30. A.apologizedB.rememberedC. explainedD. understood 31. A.dreamedB. se

16、enC. wantedD. received32. A.becauseB. ifC. unlessD. although33. A.notice B. feelC. imagineD. watch34. A.hardly B.quickly C. stronglyD. nearly35. A.joyB. regretC. respectD. sorrow第三节 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afte

17、rnoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time about eight hours after you wake up your body temperature goes down. This is wh

18、at makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern (模式). They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In

19、many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and min

20、d and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.Many working people, unluckily, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers(雇主) do not allow it! If you do have the cha

21、nce, however, here are a few tips about making use of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not hav

22、e enough time, try a short nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.36. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text? A. They eat too much for lunch. B. They sleep too little at night. C. Their body temperature becomes lower. D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.37. If y

23、ou get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap? A. About 12:30 pm. B. About 1:30 pm. C. About 2:30 pm D. About 3:30 pm38. What would be the best title for the text? A. Just for a Rest B. All for a Nap C. A Special Sleep Pattern. D.Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.BIn high school, Geo

24、rge Lucas didnt do much work because he spent all his time dreaming about racing cars.Just a few days before graduation, George was driving home from the library in his Fiat; he prepared for a left turn by glancing in the mirror. But as he started the turn, he heard the sound of another car, a blowi

25、ng horn(喇叭), and then a speeding Ford hit the driver side of his car. The little Fiat turned four or five complete flips(空翻)before it stopped by a big tree. Luckily, George did not die in the accident, but his recovery was slow and he needed months of physical treatment. He would never be able to ra

26、ce cars now.The accident really changed Georges life. He thought there must be some reason why he survived, and made up his mind to get his act together and make something out of his life. He decided to go to university and he developed an interest in reading and writing. He did quite well in his st

27、udies. He didnt quite forget about racing cars. At that time instead of driving racing cars, he began filming them.You may have seen one or all of George Lucas most famous films from the Star Wars series to the Indiana Jones Trilogy(三部曲). Not only has George produced great movies, but also he has he

28、lped invent and develop new technologies to modernize the movie industy.Today, George Lucas is one of the American film industrys most successful directors and producers, with a net worth of about 3.0 billion.39. What do we know about George Lucas when he was in high school?A. He was the worst car r

29、acer in his school.B. He showed a great interest in making movies.C. He was not so interested in studying.D. He was hated by all his teachers.40. We can infer from this passage that .A. George was seriously injured in the accident B. The accident was by GeorgeC. Georges Fiat was not seriously damage

30、dD. the driver of the Ford was not injured41. After the car accident, George Lucas .A. lost interest in racing carsB. lost interest in reading and writing C. lost heart and didnt want to do anything D. decided to achieve something in the future42. We can infer that as a film director and producer, G

31、eorge Lucas .A. doesnt know how to make money out of making films B. played an important role in modernizing the movie industry C. hasnt made any films about racing cars D. has made the most movies in AmericaCHi, everybody!Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!Now let me introduce to

32、 you some of the new film books in our store.Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as

33、 Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, an

34、d so on.Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film i

35、ndustry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures.In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian fi

36、lms.Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!43. The speaker of the passage is most probably _.A. the author of 25 New Takes B. a tourist in the cinema bookstoreC. the manager of the cinema bookstore D. a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema44. How many Asian

37、countries does the speaker mention when he talks about the film books?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Nine.45. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？A. Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.B. The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.C. Crouchi

38、ng Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.D. The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.46. The purpose of the speaker is_.A. to satisfy the customers' different kinds of tastesB. to keep the authors in the cinema bookstoreC. to offer the tourists chances to

39、meet the film starsD. to develop the readers into film producersDSome people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes

40、 and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know? Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a che

41、ap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbooks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep

42、 a book for ever and read it many times. Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject.

43、Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.47. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. TV pr

44、ograms are a chief provider of knowledgeB. cinemas are the best choice in getting informationC. reading is a cheap way of learning and having funD. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself 48. What does the sentences “Television has not killed reading, however ” underlined in the second para

45、graph suggest?A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is still necessary today.C. Reading is more fun than television. D. Watching television doesnt help reading. 49. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph? A. Types of books. B. Kinds of dictionaries. C. Lists of hi

46、story books. D. Collections of stories. 50. What can we learn from the passage?A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books.B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home.C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbooks.D. More people like TV programs about famous men. 第四节 信息匹配（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）请阅

47、读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。(在答题卷上写字母序号)首先请阅读下列产品的广告语介绍：A. “Good to the last drop.”Maxwell House Advertising Slogan(广告语). Relax yourself? Have a good mood? You want to drink it for the rest of your life after you drink Maxwell House coffee once.B. “Tastes great, less filling.”Miller Lite Advertising Sloga

48、n. Drink Miller Lite beer and enjoy yourself every day.C. “We try harder.”Avis Advertising Slogan. Do you want to have an exciting driving experience with a car? Just call us and enjoy it.D. “Breakfast of champions.”Wheaties Advertising Slogan. Do you find it difficult to make your children eat brea

49、kfast? Choose Wheaties!E. “When it rains it pours.”Morton Salt Advertising Slogan. Have a special taste with Morton salt in your dishes.F. “Diamonds are forever.”DeBeers Advertising Slogan. You find a diamond world in DeBeers.阅读下面五个购买者的信息，然后将购买者的数字序号与其对应的广告语的字母顺序介绍匹配起来。51. Abraham will buy some beer

50、 for his birthday party next week. He does not know what he can choose from many types of beer.52. Powell and his family will go to London to spend their holiday. They do not have their own car, so they want to rent one.53. Romeo is a mother of three children. Her children do not like eating breakfa

51、st. She is worried about it.54. Spencer drinks coffee after supper every day. He has used up his coffee. Can you give him some advice on it?55. Tennyson will get married with her future wife, Linda. He wants to send her a diamond ring as a gift. What advice will you give him?第卷（共40分）第一节 短文填空（共10小题，每

52、小题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，按照句子的语法结构和行文逻辑，在空格处填入适当的词语；或根据首字母提示写出该单词（注意正确形式）；或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。 Years ago, I worked with the Notco Company as the head of the designing d 1 . One of the 2 (good) designers was called Steve King, 3 was clever and hardworking. We didnt know his career 4 one day when he had an a 5

53、. His legs were 6 (bad) hurt and he was taken to hospital. When the doctor wanted to e 7 his legs, he refused 8 (remove) his trousers. Then he told the doctor his secret that he was a woman. She had pretended to be a man to get a job she liked. That night when I went to visit her, I found her secret

54、. The next day the company held a meeting about the problem of Ms King. Although the company had never had women working, we finally d 9 to let her stay. From then on, more women workers 10 (employ) by the Notco Company. 第二节 阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。Almost everybody in America wil

55、l spend a part of his or her life behind a shopping cart（购物手推车）. They will, in a lifetime, push the chrome-plated contraptions many miles. But few will knowor even think to askwho invented them.Sylvan N. Goldman invented the shopping cart in 1937. At that time he was in the supermarket business. Every day he would see shoppers lugging（吃力地携带）groceries around