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1、2006年全国中学生英语实力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛高三年级组试题(总分：150分 答题时间：120分钟)听力局部(共四大题，计30分)I. 句子理解(Statements) (共5小题；每小题1分，计5分)请听句子，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个与你所听到的句子意思一样或相近的答案。每个句子只读一遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)1. A. Jeans are on sale at the department store. B. Fred and Jean are going shopping tomorrow. C. Theres a job in the sales department.

2、 D. Theres a big store being built on the corner.2. A. Anyone who touches objects you have handled can catch your cold. B. If you have a cold, try not to spread your germs around when you cough. C. Even the healthiest people get colds from time to time. D. Colds are not serious, but they can lead to

3、 other illnesses.3. 4. A. Swimming is not permitted where people are diving. B. You must not dive into the pool where the water is shallow. C. The water is not deep enough in this pool for you to dive. D. People are not swimming and diving at the same pool.5. A. The number of visitors to forests at

4、one time should be limited. B. Some environmentalists think that visitors should value our forests. C. The forests are in better shape now than when they were created. D. The peace and quiet of forests is broken by tourists.II. 问句应答(Responses) (共5小题；每小题1分，计5分)请听问句，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以恰当答复你所听到的句子的最佳

5、答案。每个句子只读一遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)6. A. Im sure Ive seen the bag before. B. Yes. It had my purse and keys in it. C. Well, you put the washing powder in the machine. D. Sorry, I decided to enjoy myself for a change.7. A. Oh, yesits going to be great. B. Thats rightwell, my first flight. C. FineIll see you later

6、in the week then. D. Certainlywhat you have to do is a waste of time.8. A. Very nice, if you like that location. B. I know you hate spending money on your health. C. You have to make people look as if theyre alive. D. You get an image and start off and thats all.9. A. Oh, yes. Please wait in the dep

7、arture lounge until you are called. B. Yes, this is an announcement for all passengers on the flight to Shenyang. C. Luckily, he offered me a lift, because he works near here. D. No, Ive booked tickets on the coach, actually.10. A. Theyre quite proud and happy about it. B. The people are very imagin

8、ative and open to new ideas. C. They play really very important roles in our lives. D. What you actually do is a pleasant surprise for them.III. 对话理解(Dialogues)(共10小题；每小题1分，计10分)A) 请听下面五组小对话，每组对话后有一个问题，依据你所听到的对话内容，选择能答复所提问题的最佳答案。每组对话和问题均读两遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)11. A At around 6:30 pm. B After 7:00 pm. C Late

9、at night. D. Early in the morning.12. A. Riding a bicycle with friends. B. Travelling in the country. C. Reading alone. D. Window shopping.13. 14. A. Life is less expensive in the city. B. Jobs are easier to find in the city. C. Her husband wants to live there. D. She works in the city.15. A. The wo

10、man hasnt finished the task. B. The woman made a mistake in the design. C. The conference will be delayed again. D. He was not allowed to attend the meeting.B) 请听下面一段长对话，然后依据你所听到的对话内容，选择能答复下列问题的最佳答案。对话读两遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)16. When did Jane Goodall begin studying chimpanzees A. 30 years ago. B. 26 years ago

11、. C. In 1960. D. In 1986.17. What special training did Jane have A. Working with animals. B. No special training. C. Living in wild places. D. Learning animal languages.18. Where did Jane go to study chimpanzees A. Tanzania. B. Twenty-five countries in Africa. C. Britain. D. The East National Park o

12、f America.19. What did Jane Goodall do to learn about chimpanzees A. She read a lot of books on animals. B. She spent all her time with them, watching them. C. She set up centres to help chimpanzees. D. She looked after baby chimpanzees.20. How would you describe Jane Goodalls study now A. Its now f

13、inished because she is too old. B. Its becoming a centre to help chimpanzees. C. Its helping young people learn more about the environment. D. Its the longest continual study of animals in the wild.IV. 短文理解 (Passages) (共10小题；每小题1分，计10分)A) 请听下面一段材料，依据你所听到的内容，选择能答复下列问题的最佳答案。材料读两遍。(答案涂在答题纸上)21. What wi

14、ll be available after the concert in the library A. Photos and cards. B. Food and drinks. C. CDs and videos. D. Newspapers and magazines.22. What will the money from the concert be used for A. Books for the school library. B. A school trip to London. C. New computers for the children. D. Some new sc

15、hool sports equipment.23. Where will the Walking Club meet A. In the market square. B. At the bus station. C. Near the airport. D. In the car park by the lake.24. Who is going to give a talk on Saturday evening A. A local writer. B. A library assistant. C. A bookshop manager. D. A famous publisher.2

16、5. What will the talk be about A. A famous actor in the speakers eyes. B. Interesting stories about the university. C. A recent journey the speaker has made. D. A wonderful career experience.B) 非选择题：请听下面一段材料，依据你所听到的内容，补全空白处所缺的信息，每空一词。材料读两遍。(答案写在答题纸上) SUNNINGTON SPORTS CAMP Choice of afternoon activi

17、tySign list outside the (26)_ roomClothesWear track suit, but also bring (27)_ and a T-shirt 2 pairs of sports shoesFood Lunch served in canteen every half hour between 12:15 and (28)_ p.m. Snack bar sells drinks, chocolate and (29)_CertificateMarks given forattitude: effort and team-work performanc

18、e: strength, (30)_ and skill笔试局部(共七大题，计120分)I. 选择填空(Vocabulary and structure) (共15小题；每小题1分，计15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。(答案涂在答题纸上)31. _ is human nature, that many people dont value the things they possess until they have lost them. A. Such B. So C. As D. How 32. What _ us was not what the littl

19、e girl said but _ she said it. A. surprised; the way B. surprising; in the way C. surprise; in the way that D. has been surprised; the way which33. Every object _ a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present powerful images _ us. A. tells; from B. tells; to C. told; to D. was telling; from34

20、_ the danger from enemy action, people had to deal with a severe shortage of food,clothing, fuel, and almost everything. A. As soon as B. As long as C. As far as D. As well as35. Some reading material is too strange for anyone to believe; others are frightening stories of something _. A. very good B

21、. even better C. still worse D. more important36. The secretary must be away from the office. _ when I phoned, nobody answered it. A. Whatever B. No matter C. In spite of D. Though37. _ you think out your own strategies for getting high marks, everything _ up to you. A. Before; looks B. Unless; turn

22、s C. Once; opens D. While; brings38. It was not rare in _ that people in _ fifties were going to university for_ education. A. 90; the; / B. the 90s; /; more C. 90s; their; farther D. the 90s; their; further39. The editor-in-chief asked me to write another article for them, _ about how to prevent bi

23、rd flu. A. that B. one C. it D. what40. Would you like me to make these calls for you Id really appreciate it. I _ made them a while ago, but I have been at meetings all day. A. must have B. have had C. should have D. had had 41. You may be admitted to a well-known college or win a scholarship, _ ga

24、ining the admiration of your teachers and parents. A. do not mention B. not mentioning C. having never mentioned D. not to mention42. The students all agreed that it was the best use that could _ of the time. A. make B. made C. be made D. be making43. When I try to understand _ that prevents so many

25、 Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes. A. why it is B. what it is C. why it does D. what it does44. Diana: Jenny, thank you for the invitation _, but I will need to speak with Jack to see if he is free that day Jenny: Ill serve dinner at about 8

26、:00 pm Does that time suit you both Diana: 8:00 sounds fine A. I am afraid Ill be busy that day B. I will call you to make sure of that C I would enjoy meeting your friends D. I will give you my address and direction45. Geoff: Lets stop here for a cup of coffee. Heather: Sounds great, but to tell yo

27、u the truth, I didnt bring any money. Geoff: _ Heather: Thanks. Next time its my turn. A. No problem. I did. B. Thats OK. Ill bargain with them. C. Thats too bad. How about tea D. Well, lets have something else.II. 阅读理解(Reading comprehension) (共20小题；选择题5小题，每小题1分；非选择题15小题，每小题2分，计35分)A) 选择题：阅读下面短文，从A、

28、B、C、D四个选项中，选出能答复所提问题的最佳答案。(答案涂在答题纸上)An Earthship is a home that is built of materials such as old tires and aluminum cans. It is the idea of a man named Michael Reynolds. Many Earthships are more or less self-sufficient because they provide their own heat, air and water. They often have gardens wate

29、red and fed by wastewater. They are comfortable and ecologically friendly.The main material used in building Earthships is tires. Tires are plentiful and cant be recycled like paper, plastic, and metal. While building supplies for most houses can be very expensive, old used tires are free. First, th

30、e tires are packed tightly with dirt. Each full tire weighs as much as 400 pounds. The tires are then stacked like bricks. The walls are extremely strong. They also help keep an even temperature in the house (between 60 and 70 degrees) without heating and cooling systems.The walls inside the Earthsh

31、ip are made of aluminum cans that are held together by cement. Then they are coated with adobe or stucco.The roofs of Earthships are sloped so that rain and snow run into large tanks. These tanks hold all the water for the house, and pumps push the water through the pipes. Sometimes, water flows in

32、certain areas of the house as waterfalls!Water that has been used is pumped out into the gardens where owners grow much of their own food.In most of these houses, the southern side has huge windows that take in winter sunlight as a source of heat. Summer sun does not come in through the south window

33、s, so it doesnt get too hot in the summer. The house also has solar panels that gather energy for lights and hot water and cooking. The Earthships have all the comforts of a regular house without the high cost of electric bills!In a time when we are running out of energy resources, pollution is bad,

34、 and waste is piling up, Earthships are the best places to live in. For people who truly care about the environment, Earthships provide a great alternative to traditional houses. You wont be giving up any comforts, and the styles are attractive. We all hope that more and more people will build Earth

35、ships and take a huge step toward helping the environment and saving our planet.46. What is the main idea of this passage A. Earthships are a good way to live and protect the environment. B. Tanks hold water collected from rain and snow. C. Its important to grow your own food in a vegetable garden.

36、D. People who live in Earthships usually live in the desert.47. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to A. Earthships. B. Tires. C. Bricks. D. Walls.48. Which sentence states an opinion A. Earthships are made out of tires and cans. B. Tanks collect water for use in Earthships. C

37、. Earthships can help save our planet. D. Tires cant be recycled but bottles and paper can.49. Which evidence best supports the idea that Earthships are environmentally friendly A. They were invented by Michael Reynolds. B. Water that has been used is pumped out into the garden. C. Summer sun does n

38、ot come in through the south windows. D. This saying is becoming a reality.50. Which statement is an example of propaganda (宣扬) A. The house also has solar panels that gather energy for lights and hot water. B. Earthships provide a great advantage over traditional houses. C. The walls are then coate

39、d with adobe or stucco. D. The construction of houses made of recycled materials has been growing.B) 非选择题：阅读下列材料，然后按要求完成所给出的题目。(答案写在答题纸上)AQuestions 5154: Compare the two travel packages by completing the chart below.BCalifornians remember the devastating earthquake that struck 100 years ago. (55) At

40、 5:12 Tuesday morning, sirens sounded through the city of San Francisco. Residents were marking the moment a century ago when a powerful earthquake shook the city. On April 18, 1906, the“Great Quake” killed between 3,000 and 7,000 people, destroyed some 28,000 buildings and sparked fires that burned

41、 for three days. Nearly half of the citys residents were left homeless. Thousands of people came out to observe the 100-year anniversary of the quake. The spectators included 11 people who survived the quake. Those people are more than 100 years old!One resident marked the anniversary in an unusual

42、way. At the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco, an artist sculpted a trembling San Francisco neighbourhood out of Jell-O.One Hundred Years Ago Today(56) When the quake struck 100 years ago, most of the citys 400,000 residents were still sleeping, so many residents were reportedly shaken f

43、rom their beds. Buildings were flattened and gas and water pipes were cracked. In the days following the quake, fires spread throughout the city as residents scrambled through the rubble to find safety.Scientists say the quake would measure a magnitude of 7.8 on todays Richter scale. The quake was so strong that its force was felt throughout the San