内容正文:
A young man named Jack once worked in a small factory.He was hard-working
but always felt that he was not 21.in his job.One day,he made a decision to_22.his d
ream of becoming a writer,even though many people around him thought it was a(n)23.i
dea.
At first,Jack faced a lot of 24.times.He had to work part-time to earn money for
his living while spending his 25.time writing.His room was small and 26.and he often went
to bed hungry.However,he never_27..Every morning,he would get up28.to write before
going to work,and every night,he would keep writing until late.He believed that as long
as he_29.his dream,he would succeed one day.
Jack30.his stories to many publishing houses,but most of them31.him.Some even
didn't reply to his letters.This made Jack very 32.but he stil didn't stop writing.He learn
ed from his mistakes and kept 33.his writing skills.
One day,a publishing house finally34.his story.When Jack received the letter,h
e was so 35.that he cried.Soon,his story was published and became very popular.Many pe
ople praised his work,and he became a 56._writer.
Jack's experlence 37.us that no matter 38.difficulties we face,we should never give
up our dreams.As long as we work hard and keep trying,we will 39.our goals in the 40..
21.A.satisfied B.excitedC.surprised D.worried
22.A.look for B.go after C.give up D.put off
23.A.Brilliant B.interesting C.silly D.wonderful
24.Aeasy B.happy C.difficult D.smooth
25.A.day B.night C.spare D.working
2是TnBB器eg巴gPS8 gave out
e ed&looked forward to D.came up with
30.ALent &.sold C.sent D.passed
31.A acceptea B.refused C.welcomed D.praised
332·AsAg以eMeΨrABRSling D.reducing
34.A refused B.accepted Creturned D.threw
35.A.sad B.tired C.excited D.calm
36.A.famous B.poor C.lazy
D.quiet
37.A.suggests
B.tells
C.asksD.promises
38.A.how farB.how long C.how many
D.how much
39.A.get B.achieveC.lose
D.miss
40.A.Start B.end Cmiddle D.process
三、阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)
Passage 1
The Internet has become an important part of our daily life.It has brought us a lot of
convenience,but it also has some disadvantages.One of the biggest problems is Internet a
ddiction.Internet addiction refers to the situation where people spend toc much time on the i
nternet and can't control themselves.
People who are addicted to the Internet often spend hours playing online games,chattin
g with strangers or browsing websites.This not only affects their study and work,but also
harms their health.For example,sitting in front of the computer for a long time can cause
eye problems and back pain.What's more,it may also lead to social problems,as they are
less likely to communicate with people in real life.
To solve the problem of internet addiction,we need to take some measures.First,we s
hould set a reasonable time limit for using the Internet.Second,we should take part in mor
e outdoor activities to relax ourselves.Finally,parents and teachers should pay more attentio
n to children and teenagers,and guide them to use the Internet in a proper way.
41.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The Internet is very important in our life.
B.Internet addiction is a serious problem and we should solve it.
C.We should use the Internet to study and work.
D.Outdoor activities are better than using the Internet.
42.What does "Internet addiction"mean according to the passage?
A.Using the Internet to learn knowledge.
B.Spending too much time on the Internet and losing control.
C.Chatting with friends online for a short time.
全国初中英语竞赛高阶模拟题
考试时间:90分钟满分:100分
一、单项选择(每小题1.5分,共30分)
从A、B、C、D中选出最佳答案
1.-Why did you refuse the invitation to the party:-1attend it,but i had an unexpec
ted exam to prepare for.
A.was supposed to B.am used to C.was afraid to D.am willing to
2 The novelby Mo Yan last month has been translated into five foreign languages already.
A.publishing B.published C.to publish D.was published
3.-Do you know/?-He is a scientist who has made great contributions to space e
xploration.
A.what does he do B.what he does-C.what did he do D.what he did
4.It's reported that the number of endangered animals,increasing if we don't take,immed
iate action.
A.Is B.are C.was
D.were
My grandmother always tells me that_difficuities we meet,we should never give up.
A.whatever
B.whenever
C.wherever
however
6.-You look tired.What's wrong?-1_on the project for 12 hours without stopping.
A.worked B.have worked C.have been working
D.will work
7.The little girl has such a good memory that she canall the details of the accident
clear
A.remind B.recall C.recognize D.realize
8.-Would you mind my using your computer for a while?
-It's broken and P'm having it
epaired.
A.Never mind B.Of course not C.You'd better notD.Not at all
9.The teacher suggested that we
abiity.
spend B.spent·:.·C.would spend D.had spent
-How long have you.the book?-For two weeks.I must return it to the library
lomorrow.
A borrowed B.lent C.kept D.bought
11.This kind of new technologyto help farmers grow crops more effidently.
12.-I wonderyou'll go to the cinema with me tonight.-I'd love to,but I have to finish my
homework first.
A if B.that C whether D.both A and C
13.The old man_lives next door to us has traveled around the world twice.
A.who B.which C.whose D.whom
14.-I failed the math exam again.-Cheer up!you pract.e,_you will be at it.
A The more;the better B.The more;the worse C.The less;the better D.The less;the worse
15.'t's necessary tor us to the importance of protecting theenvironment in our daily life.
A.realize B.recognize C.understandD.aware
16.-When will your fathercome back from America?-He 1 come back next month,but I'm n
ot sure.
A might B.must C.need D.should
17.The storyread in the newspaper yesterday is about a brave fireman.
A Who B.which C.whose D.whom
18.-Why didn't you answer my call?-1a shower at that time,so didn't hear it.
A take B.took C.was taking D.am taking
19.This dictionary is_useful that Juse it every day when I sttion
A.such B.so C.very D.too
20.-I'm sorry for breaking your cup.-..It's just an old cup.
A.You're welcome B.That's all right c Thank you D.With pleasure
、完形填空(每小题1.5分,关3)
阅读短文,掌握大意,选择最佳答案
51.What is a true friend like according to the passage?
A.Someone who is always busy.B.Someone who will be there for you.
CSomeone who only shares your happiness
D.Someone who never helps you.
52.What is the foundation of friendship?
A.Kindness.B.Helpfulness.C.Honesty.
D.Respect.
53.Which of the following is NOT a wy to make true friends?
A.Being honest.B.Being kina.C.Being selfish.D.Beirng helpful.
54.How can we maintain a friendship?
A.Keep in touch regularly.
B.Never communicate with friends.
C.Ignore misunderstandings.
D.Be busy all the time.
55.What should we do when there is a misunderstanding with friends?
A.Argue with them.
B.Communicate and solve the prcblem.
C.Avoid them.
D.Blame them.
四、智力测试(每小题1分,共10分)
56.I am full of keys but can't open any locks.What am !
A.A keyboard B.A piano C.A mapD.A dictionary
57.Which number comes next in the sequence:3,6,12,24,_
A.36B.48
A.1D.72
S8.What is full of hoies but still holds water?
A.A cup B.A bottle C.A sponge D.A bowl
59.What word is pronounced the same if you remove four of its five letters?
A.Queue B.Appple C.Tune
Due
60.Which month has 28 days?
A.February B.All months C.Janwary D.March
61.What 6-letter wordbecomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
A.Short B.Smail C.Tall D Long
62.What gaes up but never comes down?
A.Age B Rain C.Balloon L Temperature
63.I speak without a mouth ar d hoar without p.a-
in hody,but I come al
ive with wind.What am 1?
A.Echo B.Sound C.Wind D.Voice
64.If you drop a white hat intb the Red Sea,wnat aoes it become?
A.Wet B.Red C.irty D.Broken
65.There are 30 cows in a field and 28 chlckens.How mony cows didn't eot chickens?
A.2_B.10C.28
D.30
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