内容正文:
阶段过关检测卷(一)
(满分:120分 时间:100分钟)
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。
A
Essay Competition
The aim of this contest is to encourage great student writers and to give them a legup in their studies.
Prizes
One Grand Prize winner will receive:$1,000 in cash;the essay published in our magazine’s May 2024 issue;an interview with our magazine’s author.
Ten First Place winners will receive:$500 in cash;their names and essay titles listed in our magazine’s May 2024 issue.
Fifty Honorable Mention winners will receive: a $50 gift card to our online shop.
Requirements
*The length of the essay should be between 500-700 words.
*Write an essay on the topic of: How Food Affects Our Mood.
*Please write about three reasons for believing in your thesis (论点) statement in the form of body paragraphs and back up your reasons with practical evidence from respected sources.
*Do not write about yourself and don’t explain why you deserve to win the prizes.
Deadlines
Earlybird Deadline: May 4, 2023—Free for the entry.
Deadline: June 5, 2023—$5 for the entry.
Extended Deadline:July 22, 2023—$10 for the entry.
语篇解读:本文是应用文。文章就举办论文比赛的有关事项进行了说明。
1.What will the First Place winners be rewarded with?
A.Getting their essays published in the magazine.
B.Having their essay titles listed in the magazine.
C.Receiving a gift card to the particular online shop.
D.Gaining an opportunity to meet the magazine’s author.
解析:选B。细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中“Ten First Place winners will receive...listed in our magazine’s May 2024 issue.”可知,10位一等奖获得者的文章标题将列在杂志的2024年5月刊上。故选B项。
2.Which of the following meets the requirements?
A.Writing an essay of more than 800 words.
B.Submitting an essay about food nutrition.
C.Expressing your strong desire to get the award.
D.Supporting your reasons with credible evidence.
解析:选D。细节理解题。根据Requirements部分中“Please write about three reasons...from respected sources.”可知,论文要求要用可信的证据来支持你的理由。 故选D项。
3.When can you submit your essay for free?
A.April 30, 2023.