“外研社杯”全國英語閱讀大賽樣題.pdf.doc

2015“外研社杯全國英語閱讀大賽”樣題一、2015 年“外研社杯全國英語閱讀大賽”比賽內(nèi)容包含四個環(huán)節(jié)：PartRead and Know（讀以明己）PartRead and Reason（讀以察世）Part Read and Question（讀以啟思）Part Read and Create（讀以言志）二、比賽樣題僅為 2015 年閱讀大賽賽題的內(nèi)容和形式樣例，并非完整試卷。三、大賽的模擬賽、復(fù)賽和決賽都將包含樣題的四個環(huán)節(jié)，但各環(huán)節(jié)的賽題內(nèi)容和形式會根據(jù)不 同階段比賽有所變化。四、大賽的初賽由參賽學(xué)校參考樣題內(nèi)容自行命題，組委會不做硬性規(guī)定。五、“PartRead and Know（讀以明己）”部分不計成績，根據(jù)參賽選手打聽情況給予個性化反 饋。六、“Part Read and Create（讀以言志）”部分，組委會將在賽前公布大賽推薦閱讀書單。Part I Read and KnowIn this part, you will read some questions about your abilities or personalities. Read as fast as you can and choose the answer that you think best describes yourself.Are You Charismatic?Charisma is the magnetic power that attracts people to you. It wont affect the quality of your work or provide you with wonderful original ideas, but it remains one of the most vital talents if you want to make it big in life. If people who dont even understand what youre talking about believe that you are a genius, you will have made it. The following test will decide whether youve got what it takes.1) Do people find themselves attracted to you?A. Yes, it can be embarrassing sometimes.B. No, no more than other people.C. I suppose they do a bit.2) Do you find that people agree with you regardless of the quality of your arguments?A. No, never.B. Not that often.C. All the time.3) Would you find it easy to attract followers?A. No, not at all.B. Not very easy.C. Yes, its really no problem.4) Do you find casual acquaintances open up and tell you their life stories in intimate detail?A. Occasionally.B. Never.C. Happens all the time. Sometimes I just cant get away.Part II Read and ReasonIn this part, you will read texts of different forms and genres. Read the instructions carefully and answer the questions based on your comprehension, analysis and inferences of the texts.1. Among the four statements below, one statement is the main point, and the other three are specific support for the point. Identify the main point with P and the specific support with S._A. Hungry bears searching for food often threaten hikers._B. Hiking on that mountain trail can be very dangerous._C. Severe weather develops quickly, leaving hikers exposed to storms and cold._D. When it rains, the trail, which is very steep at some points, becomes slippery.2. Read the following cartoon. Put a tick by the three statements that are most logically based onthe information suggested by the cartoon._A. Lucy has just criticized the boy, Linus._B. Linus feels Lucys criticism is valid._C. Lucy feels very guilty that Linus has taken her criticism badly._D. Lucy doesnt seem to realize that people may accept constructive criticism but reject destructive criticism._E. The cartoonist believes we should never criticize others._F. The cartoonist believes its best to criticize others in a constructive way.3. Read an extract of an advertisement. Choose the answer which you think fits each question best according to the text.Young Environmental Journalist CompetitionHow to Enter: If youre aged 16-25, were looking for original articles of 1,000 words (or less) with an environmental or conservation theme. The closing date for entries is 30 December, 2015. Your article should show proof of investigative research, rather than relying solely on information from the Internet and phone interviews. You dont have to go far. A report on pollution in a local stream would be as valid as a piece about the remotest rain forest. Your article should show you are passionate and knowledgeable about environmental issues. It should also be objective and accurate, while being creative enough to hold the readers interest. We are not looking for “think pieces” or opinion columns. Your aim should be to advance understanding and awareness of environmental issues. You should be able to convey complex ideas of readers of this general interest magazine in an engaging and authoritative manner. Facts or information contained in short-listed articles will be checked. Read the rules carefully.1) Before entering for the competition, young people must have_.A. conducted some relevant research in their local areaB. gained a qualification in experimental researchC. uncovered some of the evidence in the research by themselvesD. consulted a number of specialists on the subject under research2) The articles submitted must_.A. focus on straightforward conceptsB. include a range of viewsC. be accessible to non-specialist D. reveal the writers standpoint4. Read the passage below. Then choose the best answer to each question that follows.(1) Johnny Appleseed, one of the gentlest and most beloved of American folk heroes, was born in 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts. (2) His real name was John Chapman. (3) Chapmans early life was full of misfortune. (4) First, his father left home to fight in the Revolutionary War. (5) Then Johns mother and baby brother died before Johns second birthday. (6) However, Johns fortunes improved when his father returned and remarried, and by the time John was in his teens, he had ten brothers and sisters.(7) As a young man, John began traveling west on foot, stopping to clear land and plant the apple seeds he always carried with him. (8) Settlers who followed Johns path were delighted to find young apple orchards dotting the landscape.(9) John was a friendly fellow who often stopped to visit with families along his way, entertaining them with stories of his travels. (10) Tales of his exploits followed him through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. (11) Many of the stories were true. (12) For instance, John rea