1、 2016年永春一中高中自主招生英语科练习卷（二）二 完形填空（每小题1.5分 满分30分）Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look every strong and fast. _21_ one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.Some sportsmen can reach great goals_22_ the achievement of an Olympic gold medal while
2、 others_23_live up to their promise. What kind of _24_ before a race or other event makes the _25_?Everyone knows that sportsmen work out to strengthen（加强） their _26_. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as _27_. Careful study shows that the best sportsmen win _28_ because the
3、y think they can win.Thinking positive(乐观的) thoughts seems to give possibility for _29_ in sports. People who say to themselves over and over, “I know I can do this,” often find they have the _30_ to win. On the other hand, people who think “I cant win” often _31_.One procedure（步骤）that helps many sp
4、ortsmen is creating _32_ in the mind. They are told to think of each _33_ they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to _34_ a star bursting inside her, _35_ her with energy. Another sportsman who wanted to feel _36_ pictured himself as a _37_ floating(漂浮) in t
5、he air.Next time you want to do something well, try training your _38_ to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see _39_ in what you _40_ can do. Positive thinking and picture created in your mind can help
6、you win!21A. Therefore B. And C. ButD. While22A. for exampleB. so on C. in all D. such as23A. alwaysB. never C. sometimesD. not24.A. preparationB. picture C. planD. working25A. same B. difference C. mostD. best26A. mindB. thought C. bodiesD. legs27A. important B. interesting C. possibleD. correct28A
7、. mostlyB. almost C. partly D. nearly29A. success B. goals C. winD. failure 30A. disadvantageB. advantage C. luck D. hope31A. fail B. succeed C. win D. pass32A. ideas B. pictures C. thoughts D. movements33 A. moveB. step C. jump D. place34A. think B. imagineC. hopeD. wish35A. giving B. helping C.fil
8、ling D.supporting36A. calmB. excitedC. encouragedD. happy37A. fish B. bird C. cat D. horse38A. body B. mind C. thoughts D. imagination39A. improvementB. advantage C. chance D. winning40A. usually B. really C. possibly D. mostly三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计40分）第一节：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。 AThe arts, espec
9、ially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making musi
10、c also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy
11、listening to their childrens music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and
12、 success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.Once again, music is important because it can make children better students
13、, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.41.According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _.A. improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB. improving their classroom skills a
14、nd imaginationC. improving their attention, direction and imaginationD. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas42.What does the underlined phrase glued to in the second paragraph mean?A. unwilling to turn onB. always lookingC. unwilling to leaveD. always playing43.The third parag
15、raph mainly tells us that music could _.A. give children self-expression and self-confidenceB. bring to children achievement and successC. give children something to be proud ofD. develop childrens self-confidence44Whats the best title of this passage？A. Music is a must as a course at schoolB. Music
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21、ence.CIn the United States, 30 percent of the people have a “weight problem”. To many people the cause is obvious (明显的): they eat too much. But scientific evidence (证据) does little to support this idea. Going back to America of 1910, we find that people were thinner than today, yet they ate more foo
22、d. In those days people worked harder physically, walked more, used machines much less, and didnt watch television. Several modern studies, moreover, have shown that fatter people dont eat more on average than thinner people. A 1979 study of 3,545 London office workers showed that fat people eat les
23、s than slim (苗条的) people.Studies also show that slim people are more active than fat people. A study by a research group at Stanford University found the following interesting facts:The more the man ran, the greater loss of the body fat.The more they ran, the greater increase in food intake.Thus, th
24、ose who ran the most ate the most, yet lost the greatest amount of body fat.49 Nowadays many Americans have the problem that _.A. they are too slim B. they work too hardC. they are too fatD. they lose too much body fat50 According to the passage, how many people in 900 Americans have a “weight probl
25、em”?A. 150.B. 300.C. 600.D. 270.51Is there any scientific evidence to support the idea that eating too much is the cause of a “weight problem”?A. Yes, there is plenty of evidence.B. Of course, there is some evidence to support this.C. There is hardly any scientific evidence to support this.D. We are
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34、ings.54Which hotel offers facilities for childrens activities?A. Clarion HotelSuites Downtown MontrealB. Best Western Cairn Croft HotelC. Aava Whistler HotelD. Delta Bow Valley Hotel55If you want to check in to a hotel at three oclock in the morning you can stay at _.A. Aava Whistler HotelB. Best We
35、stern Cairn Croft HotelC. Clarion HotelSuites Downtown MontrealD. Delta Bow Valley Hotel E根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A“Gap Year”is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to universityIt is often spent travelling or working56The advantages of taking a gap year are as
36、 follows： 57Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years，most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroadYou are able to work out who you are and what you are forThe experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessonsFace Challenges and Have FunA gap year is not on
37、ly a time to take a vacation，but also a time to face challengesGap year students usually work，volunteer or take service projectsYou have to learn how to get along in the real worldThis process isnt always easy，but it is an important part of growing up58 Save Money and Improve Your College Admission
38、ChancesTheres a common thought that gap years are only for rich students，but it isnt true59Gap year students often take a part-time jobBesides，at the end of a gap year，students are much more likely to know what to study in collegeClear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of was
39、ting time and money playingImagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two studentsBoth of them are excellent and have high gradesHowever，one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation60AMake full preparations for the gap yearBOnly in this way can you
40、enjoy life and have funCActually，taking a gap year can save your moneyDWho do you think the admission officer will choose?EIt can give young people useful learning experiences and new skillsFChallenges always come first before funGLearn about the World and Yourself.56_57_58_59_60._四、单句语法填空。（每题1.5分，共
41、15分）注意：在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。1 graduating from college, we got the chance to travel abroad.2.When the war in Iraq broke out, they were concerned about their son was working there.3Earthquake is one of the most terrible (disaster).4A (determine)person always tries to finish the job, no matter
42、how hard it is.5Do you know how many provinces the Yellow River (flow)through?6. The time I arrived was late at night.7I hope that the problem will (settle) in a peaceful way.8The United States of America (found)on July 4, 1776.9I prefer swimming to (run)because staying in cool water is much more fu
43、n. 10There was a hot (discuss)because they each had different opinion.五、单句改错。（共10分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改均限一词；1The rescue workers final arrived at the end of last week.2Million of Chinese people are learning English as a foreign language.3
44、I want to offer my sincere congratulation to you on your exam results.4Workers built shelters for survivors which homes had been destroyed.5As matter of fact, those books are of high quality.6We are amazing to find that no one got injured in the accident.7All of them want to get a closely look at th
45、e picture. 8Bill was standing by the car, talking to two men which were helping him to repair it.9Thousands of people go to the seaside in every year.10My grandma was the best cook in the world but could make the most delicious dishes.六写作（满分25分)请用英语为China Daily写一篇关于保护野生动物的短文。内容应包含：1许多野生动物濒临灭绝，保护野生动物
46、势在必行。2分析造成野生动物濒临灭绝的原因，如：森林遭到破坏，环境被污染，人类大量捕杀等。3至少提出两条保护野生动植物的措施。注意：不要逐条翻译，词数100词左右。_22016年永春一中高中自主招生英语科练习卷（二）答案二、完型填空（每小题1.5分，共计30分）2125CDBAB2630CACAB3135ABABC3640ABBAB三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计40分）（A）BCDA（B）BCDA（C）CDCA（D）DBA（E）EGBCD四、单句语法填空。（每题1.5分，共15分）1After2.who3.disasters4.determined5.flows6.when7.be settl
47、ed8.was founded9.runing10.discussion五、单句改错。（共10分）1.final改为 finally2.Million改为 Millions3.congratulaltion改为 congatulations4.whoch改为 whose5.As 后加a6.amazing 改为 amazed7.closely改为 close8.which改为 who9.去掉in10.but 改为 and参考范文：Dear editor,As we know, the number of wild animal is becoming smaller and smaller. S
48、ome of them are even dying out. The reasons are as follows:To start with, people have been cutting down tress for building, causing some animals to lose their habitats. Besides, farmers use too much pesticide, which endangers the lives of some animals. In addition, to make money, some people have be
49、en killing rare wild animals.In my opinion, its time we took immediate measures to change the situation. We shouldnt cut down trees without permission. Instead, we are supposed to plant more trees to protect the animals living conditions. At the same time, more nature reserves are expected to be set up. I believe as long as we take action immediately, we will live in harmony with animals and life will become better. Yours Li Hua
