2020年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)高三组样卷 新课标 人教版

2020年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)高三组样卷

(时间：120分钟总分：150分)

听力部分 (共四大题，计30分)略

笔试部分 (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选项。

31. It was not until yesterday ________ I got an email from Kate ________ I realized what I had done to her.

A. that; what

B. that; who

C. when; who

D. when; that

32. With the college entrance exam ________ near, Eric has to work really harder than before.

A. approached

B. move

C. to come

D. drawing

33. There are altogether thirteen students who did well in the English competition, ________ seven are from the countryside.

A. whose

B. of which

C. of whose

D. of whom

34. —Shall I pick you up after work this afternoon?

— ________ , if it's convenient to you.

A. With pleasure

B. Come along

C. Couldn't be better

D. Go ahead

35. ________ , the 29th Olympic Games are to be held in Beijing, China on August 8, 2020.

A. It is known

B. As is known

C. It is known that

D. As we all know that

36. Donna intended to borrow a camera from friends of ________ , but unfortunately ________ happened to have none with them.

A. her; one

B. hers; they

C. their; who

D. theirs; it

37. It's a good idea. But who's going to ________ the plan, I mean, who's going to put it into practice?

A. work out

B. bring out

C. carry out

D. put out

38. —Is the work finished yet?

— ________ . We need no less than one hour.

A. Far from it

B. Exactly

C. Not a little

D. No wonder

39. Time is precious. You ________ too much of your time in playing online games.

A. had spent

B. have been saved

C. have wasted

D. were taking

40. It's obvious that some books are read for knowledge, ________ amusement.

A. or with

B. not for

C. not with

D. but for

41. Jane's intention is to make more people realize the importance of animal protection, ________ ?

A. is she

B. isn't she

C. isn't it

D. is there

42. When he was young, he was told to ________ the carpenter and tried to copy the way he made stools.

A. glance

B. mind

C. notice

D. watch

43. The old mother was ________ to see her son off at the train station.

A. more than a little sad

B. sad more than a little

C. a little more than sad

D. a little more sad than

44. Since starting Senior Three we have been busy reviewing lessons—________ Sunday, when we could otherwise have a day off.

A. even

B. but

C. only

D. included

45. You should always try to get a good night's sleep ________ much work you have to do.

A. whatever

B. no matter

C. even if

D. however

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) 阅读下面的短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。A

Most Americans agree that the workplace and the home are very different from the way they were thirty years ago. The world of work is no longer a man's world. Between 1970 and 1995, the percentage of women who worked outside the home went from 50 percent to 76 percent. In the year 2000, of the more than 55 million married couples in the United States, 10.5 million women were making more money than their husbands, and 2 million men were stay-at-home dads.

Author, husband, and father Mark Wertman writes about being a stay-at-home dad in his book True Confessions of a Real Mr. Mom. His story will help others who are learning how to live with the changing gender roles in our society. Mark and his wife, Georgine, were a two-income couple, but things changed when their first baby was born. Georgine wanted to continue her work as a lawyer, but someone needed to stay home to take care of the baby. Georgine had the higher paying job, so she became the provider. They had more children. Mark stayed home to raise the children. In his book he tells many stories about his role in the family.

At first, it was difficult to change roles. The Wertman kids often went to Mark first to talk about their problems. Georgine was jealous of the time the children spent with their father. Mark had some hard times, too. People often asked him, "When are you going to get a real job?" Even in the 21st century, society respects the role of provider more than the role of child raiser. Mark found out all about this.

Mark and Georgine learned that it is very important to talk about their problems. In the beginning, Mark thought Georgine had the easy job, and Georgine thought that Mark had it easy. Later they talked it over and discovered that both jobs were difficult and rewarding. Georgine and Mark

agree that talking things over and making decisions together helps their relationship.

The Wertmans are happy with the results of their decision. Their children are ready for a world where men and women can choose their roles. Wertman's book is enjoyable and educational, especially for couples who want to switch roles. As Mark Wertman says,"We are society. We make the changes one by one. People have to decide on what's best for them and their families."

46. Why is the workplace no longer a man's world?

A. More women are jealous.

B. Men are not strong.

C. Fewer men are stay-at-home dads.

D. More women are in the workplace.

47. What is Mark Wertman's book about?

A. His writing job.

B. His life as a stay-at-home dad.

C. His first baby.

D. His wife's job.

48. Why is Georgine the provider in the family?

A. Mark does not want to be the provider.

B. Mark lost his job when their first baby was born.

C. She had the higher paying job when their first baby was born.

D. The child went to the dad for help first.

49. How do the Wertmans work out their problems?

A. They make their jobs easier.

B. They talk and make decisions together.

C. They change jobs.

D. They help their children.

50. How do the Wertmans feel about their decision?

A. They're happy because their children are ready for the modern world.

B. They're happy because they're enjoying it.

C. They're unhappy because they want to change jobs.

D. They're unhappy because people don't respect Mark.

B)阅读下列短文，然后按文后的要求完成所给出的题目。

B

Welcome to the Olympic Information Web site, which answers your most frequently-asked questions about the Olympic Games.

When were the Olympic Games first held?

The first evidence of the ancient Olympic Games dates back to 900 BC. However, historians believe that the Games may have started as long ago as the 13th century BC.

How often were the Games held?

The ancient Games were held every four years.

Where were the Games held?

The Games were held in Greece.

How did the ancient Games differ from the modern Games?

The ancient Games had far fewer events than the modern Games, with competitions mainly in running, wrestling, and chariot racing. Musical competitions were included as well. Women were not allowed to enter the competiton, or even watch it, perhaps because the athletes competed completely naked!

When did the ancient Games die out?

The ancient Games eventually died out in the fourth century AD, over a thousand years after they started. By that time, many athletes were cheating and paying the judges to let them win. The Roman

Emperor Theodosius I banned the Games in 393 AD, and before long they were completely forgotten.

When were the first modern Olympic Games held?

The first modern Olympics were held in 1896, after a Frenchman, Baron de Coubertin, decided to revive the idea of the ancient Games. Two hundred and eleven competitors from 14 different countries took part in these Games. What were the first modern Games like?

The first modern Games were rather informal. One French runner insisted on wearing gloves during his race, because he was running in front of royalty! Other athletes entered the competition privately, because they were on vacation in Greece at the time and felt like joining in. One of these vacationers even won two gold medals for playing tennis.

How often are the modern Games held?

Since 1896, the Games have been held every four years in different countries around the world, with only three Games missed because of the two World Wars.

How many athletes take part in the Games today?

Today's Games are a huge event. Nearly 10,000 athletes compete in the Summer Games, while around 2,000 take part in the Winter Games. Thanks to television, they are watched by millions of viewers all around the world.

Questions 51—53: Scan the passage to complete the table with no more than three words.

Question 54: Answer the following question briefly according to the passage above.

Why have three Olympic Games been missed since 1896?

C

John Hunter(JH): Good afternoon, everyone,

and welcome to Health Matters, Radio Four's

weekly looks at what's new in the world of

medicine. My first guest this afternoon is Dr Helen Gao,

who works in a medical practice here in London. Welcome to

the program, Dr Gao.

Helen Gao(HG): Thank you very much, John.

JH: Now,

doctors are saying that they may have fou

nd a cure for many of the health problems people have

today. What is this amazing new wonder drug, Dr Gao?

HG: Well, John, it may be a wonder drug, but it's certainly not new! It's just a simple drink of water.

JH: A simple drink of water?

HG: Yes, that's right. Doctors now believe that many of the illnesses and health problems people suffer from are simply caused by dehydration, or (55) ________________________ . Most people are dehydrated at least some of the time, although they're probably not aware of it. In fact, if you feel thirsty at all, you're ready suffering from the first stages of dehydration! We really should be drinking long before we feel thirsty. Dehydration is even more of a problem for the elderly, because our sense of thirst becomes less effective as we get older. This means that, although they may not realize it, many old people are dehydrated most of the time.

JH: What are some of the health problems that might be caused by dehydration? HG: There's a long list, John. Headaches, high blood pressure, asthma, and arthritis are some of the most common. Doctors also believe that dehydration may be one of the factors which cause people to eat too much and become overweight. Often, people think that they're hungry, when they are really just thirsty. If they had a drink of water more often, they would eat much less.

JH: Is drinking more water the solution for everyone?

HG: In most developed countries, yes. Water is easily available, and there really is no need for people to be dehydrated. But in many poorer countries, of course, there simply isn't enough water for everyone to drink. Also, pollution and a lack of hygiene mean that drinking a glass of water straight from the tap would probably be more harmful than helpful to your health. And, to make a final point, there are still many illnesses that can't be cured by drinking water—so we shouldn't stop going to see our doctors completely. However, if people made a point of drinking water every day, they might find that they become ill a lot less often.

JH: I see. Well, thank you very much for sharing that very interesting theory with us today, Dr Gao.

HG: You're very welcome.

Questions 55—58: Fill in the blanks according to the passage.

55. The proper words or phrases in the blank in the sixth paragraph should be ________________________ .

56. Elderly people are often dehydrated because their ________________________ is not effective.

57. In some countries, because of ________________________ and a lack of hygiene, water is not safe to drink.

58. The main idea of the passage is ________________________ .

D

(59) Linguists(语言学家)

believe that the languages of

about one-third of the human race

all developed from one

Indo-European language. But who

were the speakers of this ancient

language? Linguistic detective

work offers some clues. It is

sometimes said that you can deduce

a people's history from the words

they use. Study of some fifty

ancient vocabularies has led to a

reconstruction of the lifestyle of

the first Indo-Europeans, a

vanished people. From the words

they used, it seems likely that

they lived a half-settled,

half-nomadic existence. They had

horses, oxen, and sheep. They

plowed, planted, worked leather,

and wove wool. They worshipped

gods who are clear ancestors of

Indian, Mediterranean, and Celtic

deities.

(60) However, exactly who the original Indo-Europeans were and when they lived remains a hotly debated mystery. According to an early theory, they lived in Mesopotamia, but this idea was exploded by nineteenth-century

archaeology. Today, some argue for the Krugan culture of the Russian steppes(干草原), others for the farming culture of the Danube valley. The most widely accepted theory locates the Indo-Europeans in a cold, northern climate where common words for snow and wolf were important. None of these prehistoric languages had a word for the sea. From this, and from our knowledge of nature, it is clear that the Indo-Europeans must have lived somewhere in northern central Europe.

Questions 59—60: Translate the underlined sentences in the paragraph into Chinese.

Questions 61—62: Answer the following questions.

61. According to the author, what helped us understand the lifestyle of the original Indo-Europeans?

62. What do some people think that the Krugan culture might be?

E

Questions 63—65: Answer the following questions according to the TV programmes above.

63. When is "Weakest Link" on BBC2?

64. What will Nina talk to Alison about?

65. Which programme is presented by Kirsty Wark?

III. 完形填空 (Cloze) (共15小题；每小题1分，计15分)

阅读下面的短文，根据首字母的提示在空白处填上适当的单词，使短文语义完整。It was already late when we set out for the next town, which according to the map was about fifteen miles away on the other side of the hills. There we felt s ________ (66) that we would find a bed for the night. Darkness f ________ (67) soon after we left the village, but luckily we met no one as we drove swiftly along the narrow w ________ (68) road that led to the hills.

As we climbed higher, it became colder and rain began to fall, making it d ________ (69) at times to see the road. I asked John, my companion, to drive more s ________ (70).

After we had travelled for about twenty miles, there was still no sign of the town which was m ________ (71) on the map. We were beginning to get w ________ (72). Then, without warning, the car s ________ (73). A quick e ________ (74) showed that we had run out of petrol. Although we had little food with us, only a few biscuits and some chocolate, we decided to s ________ (75) the night in the car.

Our meal was soon over. I tried to go to sleep at once, but John, who was a p ________ (76) sleeper, got out of the car after a few minutes and went for a walk up the hill. Soon he came r ________ (77) back. From the top of the hill he had seen, in the v ________ (78) below, the lights of the town we were looking for. We at once unloaded all our luggage and, with a great effort, managed to p ________ (79) the car to the top of the hill. Then we went back for the luggage, loaded the car again and set off down the hill. In less than a quarter of an hour we were in the town, where we found a hotel quite e ________ (80).

IV. 翻译 (Translation) (共5小题；每小题2分，计10分)

用括号中所给的词语将下列句子译成英语。

81. 锻炼使他食欲大开。(appetite)

________________________________________________________________________ _____

82. 我已记录下所发生的一切。(set down)

________________________________________________________________________ _____

83. 懒惰的人永远一事无成。(never; accomplish)

________________________________________________________________________ _____

84. 不久，年轻人周围站满了人，人们都被他手中纸上的字吸引了。(surround; attract)

________________________________________________________________________ _____

85. 书是生命的一部分，是生命的表现(manifestation)，正如一棵树、一匹马、一颗星。(just as much as)

________________________________________________________________________ _____

V. 短文改错 (Error correction) (共10小题；每小题1分，计10分)

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线 (\) 划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线 (\) 划掉。

该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意：原行没有错的不要改。

Congratulations on win the tennis match! You must be very pleased, 86. ________

especially since prize is quite a lot of money. What are you going to 87. ________

spend it on? You could even buy a new car with all that money! 88. ________

You should have be in great shape after all the training you have 89. ________

been doing. It must be very hard work, practise all those hours 90. ________

every day, and it is worth in the end, isn't it? Perhaps you are thinking 91. ________

of going at holiday so that you can have a break from tennis and relax. 92. ________

Can you tell me how kind of tennis racquet(球拍) 93. ____ ____

you choose for the match? If I get the same, it might help 94. ________

us to improve my game. Anyway, congratulations on your great victory! 95. ________

VI. 智力测试 (IQ) (共5小题；每小题1分，计5分)

回答下列问题。

96. There was a green house,

Inside the green house there was a white house,

Inside the white house there was a red house,

Inside the red house there were a lot of little black babies.

What is it?

97. If you took three big apples from a basket of ten apples, how many apples would you have?

98. How can you make 1000 out of eight 8's?

99.

100.

VII. 写作 (Writing) (共2小题，计30分)

A) Now read the letter below first.

8/8/06

Dear Stan,

I'm sorry. My plans to come and visit you next weekend have changed. I was really looking forward to seeing you and to having some fun in the big city. Life here can get boring with so many of my friends away at college. Unfortunately, two things have happened to make me change my plans. We're really very busy at work just now. It's coming up to the end of the tax year and, like all accountants, we're short of money and could really use the extra cash. Also, I'd like to help the boss if I can. He's a nice man and has always

treated me in an honest way. It would be difficult to refuse to work when everyone else is going to.

Then, there's a problem with my grandfather. He's not getting any younger and he's been a bit ill recently. Mum was worried about him and so he's come to visit us for a while. Actually, he's not really recovered from my grandmother's death last year. My mother doesn't like leaving him alone in the house and she's agreed to babysit for my sister on Saturday night. Dad's away at a conference that weekend and so it's down to me.

So there it is. With everything, this weekend is not possible and it would be best from my point of view to leave coming up until some other weekend. Hopefully, I can see that the delay will mean I have more money to spend when I do finally get there, thanks to the overtime.

I hope all is well with you. Drop me a note and let me know if there's any weekend that's not suitable for me to come up, or if there's any weekend that's specially suitable. I would give you the news from home, but there isn't any—or, if there is, I'm working so hard that I haven't heard about it! Sorry again about the change of plans. I hope it hasn't messed up any of your arrangements. I'll think of you having fun in the bright lights while I'm watching TV with Granddad.

Cheers

Jeff

Instead of giving detailed reasons, Jeff could have explained to his friend the change of plan in a short email. Write that short email in about 80 words to communicate the main ideas in the letter. (10分)

B) When you were a child, were you a "brat (badly behaved child)" or were you always an "angel"? Can you remember anything bad you did? Write a story about it in 120-150 words. (20分)

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笔试部分

I. 31—35 DDDCB 36—40 BCACB 41—45 CDAAD

II. 46—50 DBCBA

51. in 1896 52. every four years 53. in different countries

54. Because of the two World Wars.

55. a shortage of water in the body 56. sense of thirst

57. pollution 58. drinking water is good for your health

59. 语言学家们认为人类大约三分之一的语言都是从某一个印欧语系的语言发展而来的。

60. 然而，原始的操印欧语系的确切是哪些人，他们生活在什么年代，仍是一个秘密，争论激烈。

61. Studying prehistoric languages.

62. The original Indo-Europeans.

63. 5.15 pm.

64. Formal eating.

65. 10.30 Newsnight.

III. 66. sure 67. fell 68. winding 69. difficult 70. slowly 71. marked 72. worried 73. stopped 74. examination 75. spend 76. poor 77. running 78. valley 79. push 80. easily

IV. 81. The exercise gave him a good appetite.

82. I have set down everything that happened.

83. A lazy man can never accomplish anything.