1、1英语限时练一第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)BThe Childrens Bookshow Competition is a chance for young readers to be writers.Reading, it seems, is coming back into fashion, if a survey by the famous National Literacy Trust(the NLT) is true. It shows that the percentage of children who admit enjoying reading h
2、as grown for the first time in the past 8 years.So its a good time to launch a competition that includes a load of new books for schools as prizes. The Childrens Bookshow Competition, backed by The Independent, is taking to the roads again from the start of next term, with a nationwide tour of 15 bi
3、g cities, featuring a lineup of a dozen childre ns writers and illustrators(插图画家) aiming to persuade pupils to follow their footsteps.The competition, launched by the childrens writer and illustrator Jessica Souhami, has two categories: the undernines and nine to 13yearolds.Children are asked to cho
4、ose their favorite fairy or folk tale and set it in an extraordinary place.Then they are to retell it with the aid of drawings and writingswhether it is set at sea, on a distant planet, in the future or in the past. T he closing date for the competition is November 30.“Tell your tale in pictures and
5、 in words， ”say s the organizers of the competition. “It can be in a picture book or comic book format.”The winner of each competition will receive a signed copy of a book by each of the 12 authors involved in this years tour, plus 150 worth of books for their schools. The runnersup will receive a s
6、igned copy of Souhamis new book.25What can we know about the Bookshow Competition?AIt will be held by the famous NLT. BIt will be held in different cities.CIt has never be en organized before. DChildren of all ages will join in it.26The underlined word “backed” in Paragraph 3 means“_”Astarted B prom
7、oted Csupported Dreported27What will be offered as a prize to schools?APictures and comic books. BBooks worth 150 in all.CBooks signed by 12 authors. DJessica Souhamis new books.28The authors purpose of writing this passage is to_.Aencourage young readers to become writers Bpersuade all children to
8、join in the competitionCpromote childrens books by famous writers Dintroduce a bookshow competition to childrenCMostly, only a single answer is correct to a question. But there is one question that has numberless correct answers. That question is“Whats your name？”Everyone gives a different answer, b
9、ut everyone is correct.Have you ever wondered about peoples names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?Peoples first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Some times the name of a grandparent or other members of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a wellknown per
10、son. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means“bright”； Beatrice means“one who gives happiness”；Donald means“world ruler” ；Leonard means“as brave as a lion”2The earliest last names,
11、or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near a brook; someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.Other early surnames came from peoples occupations. The most comm
12、on occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, Smiths were very important work ers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Cartera person who owns or drives a cart; Pottera person who makes pots and pans.The ancestor
13、s of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenters greatgreatgreatgrandfather probably built houses and furniture.Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men wh
14、o were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John who was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.Some family names were made by addin
15、g something to the fathers name. Englishspeaking people added s or son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts familys ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the ODonnells are descendants of the same Donne
16、ll.29Which of the following is NOT covered in the surnames of the passage?APeoples characters. BPeoples occupations.CPlaces where people lived. DTalents that people possessed.30According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably_.Aowned or drove a cart Bmade things with me tal
17、sCbuilt houses and furniture Dmade kitchen tools or containers31Suppose an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their newborn son to become a world leader, the baby might be named_.ABeatrice Smith BLeonard Carter CDonald Greenwood DGeorge Longstreet32The underlined word “d
18、escendants” in the last paragraph means a persons_.Aancestors Blater generations Cfriends and relatives Dcolleagues and partnersDDear Sara, As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Co
19、lumbia College shows what a great wellrounded student you are. Your academic, artistic, and social skills have truly blossomed in the last few years. Whether it is getting the highest grade in mathematics, completing your elegant fashion design, successfully selling your painted running shoes, or be
20、coming one of the top speakers in Model United Nations, you have become a talented and accomplished young woman. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.College will be the most important years in your life. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about. This will be the
21、period where you go from teachertaught to masterinspired, after which you must become a selflearner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isnt critical for your life, the skills of learning will be important to you forever.Follow your passion in college. Take courses you thi
22、nk you will enjoy. Dont be trapped in what others think or say. 3Do your best in classes, but dont let pressure get to you. Your mother and I have no expectations for your grades. If you graduate and learn something in your four years, we would feel happy. So please dont give yourself pressure.I tol
23、d your mom Im writing this letter, and asked what she wanted me to say. She thought a nd said, “Just ask her to take care of herself.” Please listen to your mother and take care of yourself.So please treasure your college years, make the best of your free time, and become an independent thinker; lea
24、rn and grow through your successes and challenges.33Saras performance in the last few years makes his parents _.Aannoyed Bproud Cupset Dconcerned34Wh at did Father mainly write about in Paragraph 2?ALearning skills. BCollege courses. CLearning attitude. DWays of selflearning.35What do we know about
25、Mom and Dad from the letter?AThey expect too much of Sara. BThey put lots of pressure on Sara.CThey love their daughter very much. DThey advise Sara to make more friends.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Tips on buying outdoor solar lightsAs solar lighting is becoming useful for homes, many different such
26、outdoor lights can now be found in supermarkets. Here are some helpful tips for customers.Does your area receive enough direct lighting?36_So you shouldnt even give it a thought if you live in an area that doesnt get much sunlight. These lights need direct sunlight, or they just wont work very well.
27、37_The expensive one usually means good quality. Choosing the cheapest ones w ill result in many problems. For once, its best to buy more expensive lights of high quality.38._At least you should know the difference between a MYM 10 light and a MYM 45 light.Buy lights that require less installation(安
28、装)Most solar lights are simply driven into the ground. Therefore, you shouldnt deal with the difficulty in installing a system that involves anything more than that.39._You dont need to buy lights that require half an hour each to plant into the ground because thats just a waste of time.来源: 学科网 ZXXK
29、Make sure the lights can store enough energy.Different solar lights can store different amounts of energy.40._Therefore, you should choose lights that are able to store enough energy to last for a few hours or more, at least those that will last from nightfall throughout most of the night and part o
30、f the morning.AWithout sunlight, solar lighting is useless.BBuy many solar lights instead of just one or two.CIt means some will stay lit longer than the others.DChoose something a bit more expensive for once.ESolar lights are becoming more and more popular.FThat doesnt mean you have to spend all yo
31、ur money.GThey should take a few minutes each to get into the ground.第三节 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)Love，Dad( I still respect them, but now I dont show my feelings through words.41A.avoid Brespect Cobey Drefuse42A.led to Bstuck to Cswitched to Dturned to43A.customer Bboss Cwaite r Dbuilder44A.sl
32、owly Bcoldly Cwarmly Dquickly45A.heard of Bmade sure Clearned from Dgiven up46A.happiness Bdispleasure Cbelief Ddoubt47A.know Btell Clike Dhear48A.so Bhow Csuch Dwhat49A.young Bfat Cold Dthin50A.showed Bsang Capologized Dsaid51A.cultural Bphysical Cmental Dunderstanding52A.proud Bdisappointed Csad Dmoved 来源: 学科网 ZXXK53A.a height Ba weight Ca position Dan age54A.Old BRich CYoung DPoor 来源: 学科网 ZXXK55A.why Bwho Chow Dbecause56A.problem Bquestion Cchance Dway57A.what B/ Cwhich Dthat58A.hating Bgrowing Cwanting Dfeeling59A.managed Btried Cfailed Dwanted60A.mind Bplan Cway Didea
