2005年全国中学生英语能力竞赛 (NEPCS) 初赛
初三年级组试题
听力部分 (共四大题，计30分)
从下列各组单词中选出所听句子里含有的那个选项。每句只读一遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)
1. A. flag B. flat C. bright D. glad
2. A. eleven B. evening C. even D. event
3. A. thought B. taught C. bought D. though
4. A. whether B. either C. neither D. feather
5. A. affordable B. comfortable C. changeable D. noticeable
II. 句子理解 (Sentences) (共5小题，计5分)
从下列各组句子中选出与你所听到的句子所表达的意思相同或相近的选项。每句只读一遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)
6.
D.
7. A. I was so glad that I caught an earlier bus.
B. I made up my mind to catch a slow bus so that I can have a rest.
C. I wasn’t tired at all so I can take any bus.
D. I wanted to catch an earlier bus because I was tired.
8. A. I called you but nobody answered.
B. I phoned you but your line was busy.
C. I did call you, but your phone was power off.
D. I didn’t ring you because your phone was broken.
9. A. Mr Robert Brown is at the help desk right now.
B.
C.
D.
10. A. The store will close at
B. The store will not open until
C. The store will be open for eight hours a day next month.
D. Next month the store will close at an earlier time every day.
III. 对话理解 (Dialogues) (共10小题，计10分)
A) 你将分别听到五段小对话，针对每段对话将提出一个问题，从下面各组图片中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。对话及问题只读一遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)
B) 你将听到一段对话，请根据对话选择下面各题的最佳答案。对话将读两遍。
16. How does the girl feel about moving abroad?
A. Tired. B. Nervous. C. Sad. D. Bad.
17. What will the boy do after the girl moves abroad?
A. Move to
C. Find a job in
18. Where does the girl’s family want to buy their house?
A. In the north. B. Not far away from downtown.
C. Near the sea. D. Twenty minutes from the city centre.
19. Why do the girl’s parents want to move to
A. Because they always like the idea of living abroad.
B. Because the girl and her brother are too young.
C. Because they can afford it.
D. Because Spain is near the sea.
20. Which one of the following is NOT true?
A. The girl will go to college in
B. The girl’s brother is younger than she.
C. The girl’s brother studies in
D. The girl and her brother are both students.
IV. 短文理解 (Passages) (共10小题，计10分)
A) 根据所听短文的内容，选择下列各题的最佳答案。短文将读两遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)
21. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. How is the Ice Hotel built?
B. What makes the Ice Hotel different?
C. Why is the Ice Hotel made of ice?
D. What is the temperature of the Ice Hotel?
22. How many hotel rooms are there in the Ice Hotel?
A. 32. B. 80. C. 22. D. 52.
23. What can you do in the hotel?
A. Watch a movie. B. Get married.
C. Swim in the pool. D. Both A and B.
24. Why is sleeping NOT a problem at the hotel?
A. Because the rooms are warm. B. Because the temperature is
C. Because the sleeping bags are warm. D. Because the walls are warm.
25. What may happen to this hotel in the spring?
A. It freezes. B. It disappears. C. It stays open. D. It moves.
B) 你将听到一篇短文，请根据短文内容选择下面各题的最佳答案。短文将读两遍。
26. When is the school office open during the holidays?
A.
C. Monday and Thursday mornings. D.
27. What number can you call if you have an emergency (紧急情况)?
A. 978 5423. B. 987 5243. C. 978 4523. D. 978 2453.
28. What kind of facilities (设施) does the Learning Centre have?
A. 5,000 library books and 15 computers.
B. 50,000 library books, 50 computers and the Internet.
C. 50 computers without the Internet.
D. 50,000 library books only.
29. Where can you go if you want to have a hot meal?
A. The Hungry Café. B. The bookshop.
C. The first floor. D. The Food Hall.
30. What can you buy from the machines around the school?
A. Books and CDs. B. Clothes and flowers.
C. Crisps, chocolate and drinks. D. Pencils and paper.
笔试部分 (共七大题，计120分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。(答案涂在答题纸上)
31. Something _________ terrible around here.
A. smells B. that is a smell C. smelling D. smell
32. When I was _________ high school, I had a part-time job _________
A. in; inside B. from; in C. on; at D. in; at
33. I don’t enjoy computer games now, but I _________ like them when I was younger.
A. was used to B. used to C. would D. shall
34. —Hi! You look tired.
—Yes, I’m busy _________ for my English exam tomorrow.
A. written B. do C. preparing D. to work
35. If you don’t know the meaning of a word, _________ it _________ in a dictionary.
A. look; out B. find; out C. look; up D. watch; out
36. Our teacher _________ happy because no one _________
A. isn’t; besides; bringing B. can’t; only; taking
C. won’t; but; to take D. wasn’t; except; to bring
37. “Sir, can you please drive faster? I have to get to the station as soon as possible. My train _________ in 20 minutes.”
A. started B. leaves C. going D. come
38. He told me that he preferred at home rather than out for a walk.
A. to stay; go B. to sleep; walking C. live; to come D. sat; to be
39. —Why is your leg in plaster (石膏)?
—That’s a silly question. I _________ it, of course.
—Someone _________ “Time for a break” on the plaster.
A. break; writes B. will break; writing
C. have broken; has written D. broke; written
40. —Are you going to the picnic with us tonight?
—Yes.
—You won’t be late, _________?
A. should you B. will you C. don’t you D. can you
41. —Do you like that picture on display?
—It’s wonderful. I’ve never seen _________ picture before.
A. a so fine B. so beautiful C. such a nice D. a such pretty
42. “Show me your paper, please. This is impossible! It _________ be the answer.”
A. shall not B. can’t C. needn’t D. doesn’t have to
43. The Klumps _________ one of the funniest movies I _________ seen.
A. is; have B. are; have C. is; has D. are; has
44. _________ years ago, very large animals called dinosaurs _________ in certain areas of the world.
A. Many million; have been living B. Million; had lived
C. Several millions of; are alive D. Millions of; lived
45. Which sign means “Be careful when the floor is wet”？
46. —It’s very hot in here. _________
—Of course.
—Thank you.
A. What’s the weather like today? B. Could you open the window?
C. How old are you? D. Where are you from?
47. —I feel really hungry. Have you got anything to eat?
—_________
—Yes, please.
A. Do you like these flowers? B. Why not?
C. What are you doing? D. Would you like some cake?
48. —Hi Marry!
—Hi Nick! Can I have a quick word with you?
—Sure.
—Can you come to the dance tomorrow night?
—_________
A. Sorry, I’m playing basketball. B. Yes, you can.
C. Oh, I’m stupid. D. You’re welcome.
49. —What are your plans for the summer?
—_________
—Oh, it must be very exciting.
A. I won’t see you then.
B. I’m going to spend a month in the mountains.
C. You’re wrong.
D. I’ve been to the Great Wall.
50. —I’ve got to see the dentist. _________
—Have you brought a note from your parents?
—Yes.
—Can I have a look at it?
A. Shall I leave school early? B. Do you like shopping?
C. What’s wrong with you? D. Must I have breakfast early?
II. 阅读理解 (Reading comprehension) (共20小题，计30分)
阅读下列短文或图表，然后完成文后各题。(51—60小题为选择题，每题1分且只有一个最佳答案；61—70小题为非选择题，请回答问题或完成句子，每空词数不限，每题2分)(答案涂写在答题纸上)
A
Hayao Miyazaki was born in
One of
All of
51. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The movie My Neighbour Totoro. B. The early life of Hayao Miyazaki.
C. The most famous movie in
52. How did the success of Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind help
A. He was able to start his own company.
B. He could sell a comic book.
C. He could join Toei Animation Company.
D. He could work on more movies.
53. Which movie is “Cat Bus” in?
A. Nausicaa. B. My Neighbour Totoro.
C. Puss in Boots. D. Spirited Away.
54. Who likes My Neighbour Totoro?
A. Teenage girls. B. Children. C. Adults. D. All of the above.
55. According to the passage, why are
A. His movies are funny. B. His movies are all about real life.
C. His movies have strange creatures. D. He wants to protect the environment.
B
(台风) in Asia, and hurricanes (飓风) in North and South
to the left. They have wind speeds of 60 kph or more. They can be very destructive (毁灭性的). In the
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an international weather group, decides what names will be used. The WMO makes six lists (列表) of names, using the English alphabet. Each list is used for one year. When a hurricane happens, it gets the next name on the list for that year. For example, the first hurricane of the year might have the name
56. Why should hurricans have names?
A. It sounds interesting.
B. The names help people get information about a hurricane.
C. The names are only for the WMO.
D. It is traditional.
57. _________ decides what names will be used for hurricanes.
A. The Tropical Prediction Centre B. A scientist
C. The WMO D.
58. Which name would a hurricane never have?
59. The Fifth hurricane of 2010 might have the name ________.
60. Asian countries name typhoons after ________.
A. books and buildings B. flowers and animals
C. mountains and rivers D. oceans and rivers
C
DJs (disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in a nightclub. A VJ (video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.
VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV became popular and the audience for music videos increased, different kinds of music video channels started broadcasting. By the 1990s, international music video channels like Channel V in
The VJs for the new international stations had to be chosen carefully. Although some VJs showed mostly local content (本地内容), other VJs presented shows for international viewers (电视观众). These VJs, and the material (素材) they presented, needed to be popular in several different cultures.
One successful international VJ in
When asked what makes a good VJ, many successful VJs have given similar answers. To be a good VJ you need to know a lot about music, you need to be funny, and you can’t be shy.
61. DJs play music _________, while VJs introduce music videos _________.
62. When did VJs first appear on television?
63. VJs for international channels should be chosen carefully because they have to be _________.
64. What kind of people can become good VJs？
D
The map below shows the central part of a town and some of its important buildings. Use the map to answer questions 65—67.
65. The parking garage entrance opens onto _________ Street.
66. In what direction do you walk to the Convention Centre from the bank?
67. The theatre is in a building between the
E
“It’s really cool to have a dad who flies fighter jets (喷气式战斗机),” thought
Living on an Air Force base (空军基地) was not as bad as some people might think. Casey rather enjoyed being around friends who had something in common with each other. They had their own school, bowling area, and movie theatre. She especially loved it when her dad would come home each day and greet her with a new joke and tickles (搔痒).
Today was different, though. When her dad walked into the room, he looked sad for some reason. He just kissed her on the forehead and told her mum that he needed to talk to her. Casey knew something was wrong.
When her mum and dad came out of the other room, mum was crying. Dad sat down and began to explain that he has been told to go to
Soon, the day came. Her dad was leaving. It was hard for Casey to believe that she wouldn’t be seeing her dad for a whole year. They depended on (依赖) him for so many things. Who would fix the broken window? Who would greet her with jokes and tickles at the end of the day? Casey began to cry more than ever.
68. According to the story, one thing Casey enjoyed on the base was that she and her friends _________.
69. How did Casey know that something was wrong when her dad got home?
70. How long would her dad be away?
III. 完形填空 (Cloze) (共20小题，计20分)
A) 阅读下面短文，根据其内容从所给的15个单词或词组中选出最恰当的10个填入空中。(答案写在答题纸上)
become, much, put off, if, famous, opinion, first, shown, idea, decided, already,
need, put away, although, last
The
The Cannes Film Festival is the most (71)_________ film festival in the world. (72)_________ a film is presented(上演)there it is immediately famous. The festival is also where some of the film industry’s most important business takes place and where many actors and directors (73)_________ stars.
The (74)_________ began in 1939 when the French government (政府) (75)_________ to have an international festival. They chose
B) 阅读短文，并用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。(答案写在答题纸上)
Dear Anne,
I’ｍ sorry I (81)_________ (not write) to you recently, but I’ve been working hard. When I (82)_________ (receive) your letter I (83)_________ (sing) in a play at school, and when I finished that, I went on holiday with some friends. I meant to send you a postcard, but I (84)_________ (forget) to take your address with me. How are you getting on at college? You (85)_________ (not say) much about this in your letter. I hope you still (86)_________ (like) it. I (87)_________ (do) many things lately. I’ve learned (88)_________ (drive) and my parents sometimes (89)_________ (lend) me their car. Maybe I (90)_________ (go) to
Best wishes,
Andy
IV. 句式转换 (Sentence pattern transformation) (共10小题，计10分)
A) 按要求转换下列句式，每空词数不限。(答案写在答题纸上)
91. I can go skating tomorrow. (改为一般疑问句)
_________ I _________ tomorrow?
92. This cake tastes delicious. (改为否定句)
This cake _________ delicious.
93. Tim and Mark aren’t at this school any more. (改为现在完成时)
Tim and Mark _________ this school.
94. How much does this cost? (改为宾语从句)
Could you tell me _________?
95. Professor Ann Green has discovered new fossils in the
New fossils _________ Professor Ann Greenin the
B) 根据上句完成下句，使两句表达的意思基本相同，每空一词。(答案写在答题纸上)
96. It’s too cold to go for a walk.
It isn’t _________ _________ to go for a walk.
97. Judy is really good at swimming.
Judy _________ _________ really well.
98. That café has better food than any other café in the area.
That café has _________ _________ food in the area.
99. The dark makes me afraid.
I’m _________ _________ the dark.
100. Can you do the shopping tomorrow?
Will you be _________ _________ do the shopping tomorrow?
V. 翻译 (Translation) (共10小题，计10分)
A) 把短文中的划线部分译成汉语。(答案写在答题纸上)
(101) Tonight was football practice night and tomorrow there will be a big match of the inter-schools (校际) competition. Donna got changed and went to the football field. (102) A crowd of boys were hanging around (聚在一起) the field, waiting for Mr Jones, the sports teacher to arrive.
They kicked the ball around and practised shots (射门) at the goal. They had a really good goalkeeper called
Barry was good at scoring penalties (点球). (104) Donna thought he must have studied videos of Michael Owen. If only Barry wasn’t so big-headed (自负的). (105) Of course he was bigger and stronger and faster than everyone else but that didn’t give him a reason to make fun of everyone else. Donna really hated him.
B) 借助所给词语将下列句子译成英语。(答案写在答题纸上)
106. 格林夫妇离开美国已有十多年了。(since)
107. 去年冬天，她不仅在酒吧唱歌还为别人写歌。(not only... but also; pub)
108. 露茜小时候常利用破旧的衣服做布娃娃。(doll)
109. 他们宁愿买辆新车，也不愿修理旧车。(would rather... than)
110. 我很喜欢她，即使她有时有些自私。(even though; selfish)
VI. 智力测试 (IQ) (共5小题，计5分)
完成下列英语智力题。(答案写在答题纸上)
111. Whitney is playing a game with the spinner (旋转盘) shown below. If she spins (使旋转), what number is she most likely to get?
112.
113. A cow came out of its shed (牛棚) and walked ten steps towards the east. She then took two steps to the south and walked four steps backwards. After that she made eight steps to the west. Which direction was the cow’s tail pointing?
114. Look at the example. The word in the middle has been made from the other two words. Complete the set of words in the same way.
Example SOUP SOAK MAKE
GOAT _________ BALL
115. A well-known proverb has been divided into groups of three letters that have then been placed in the wrong order. Find the proverb.
EST HON OBI LTW ONE RDS WIT KIL
VII. 写作 (Writing) (共2小题，计25分。其中A题10分，B题15分)
要求：1. 根据所提供的内容，适当拓展想象空间，灵活地将所提供的信息体现在文章中；
2. 条理清楚，语句通顺，标点正确，书写清晰、规范；
3. 不得少于规定的词数，其中A篇词数50—70，B篇词数80—100。(答案写在答题纸上)
A) You (
●thank her for her invitation
●say when you’re going to arrive
●describe what you hope to do there
B) Life as a student is not easy. We all know that for Chinese students, especially Junior Three and Senior Three students, their life is even harder than grown-ups. They are facing fierce (残酷的) competition and are under great pressure.
Students should be given more free time.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement (说法)？Give reasons for your opinion.
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