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高中英语竞赛练习题阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AWhat can help you make a fortune in the future? Graduating from a top university might not be enough. A new study from the University of Essex in Britain has shown that the more friends you have in school, the more money you'll earn later.The idea that popularity could have a serious impact on one's earning potential shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. The researchers noted that if you want to get ahead in life, social skills and networking are easily as powerful as talent and hard work.“If a person has lots of friends, it means that he or she has the ability to get along with others in all kinds of different situations," said Xu Yanchun, 17, from Nantou High School in Shenzhen, who totally agreed with the recent finding. "Also, friends always help each other. They not only create wider social circles for you but lift your mood when you occasionally feel depressed," said Xu. She believed that all this helps you "earn a higher salary”.Maybe that's why some people think the younger generations are in the age of Friendalholism (交友狂症). A woman even complained that the networking website Facebook's 5,000-friend limit was too low for her large reserve of social contacts.But what does a friend mean? Should friends be regarded as a form of currency?“Call me uncool, but I think of a friend as an actual person with whom I have an actual history and whom I enjoy actually seeing. It seems, however, that this is no longer the definition (定义) of …friend',”said Meghan Daum, who works with TheLos Angeles Times in the US.1.The new study from the University of Essex in Britain shows that _________.A. if you have more friends you will not live happily.B. the more friends you have in school, the more money you'll earn in your late life.C. the less friends you have, the poor lives you will live.D. friends can make more money for you.2. According to Xu Yanchun, when you have lots of friends, it means_____A. You have the ability to earn more money.B. You will not feel lonely.C .You are quite content with your life.D. You have the ability to get along with others in various situations.3. What‟s the main idea of the passage ?A. The passage mainly tells us something about the friendship.B. Friends plays an more important part in our daily life than anything else.C. Friends are currency.D. Friends give you success.4. We can learn from the passage that _________.A. If you have more friends, you can make a fortune in the future.B. Graduating from college means that you can make a fortune in the future.C. Friends means a form of currency.D. Friends can make you wider social circle and make you feel better when you feeldepressed.BWhen you consider what subject to study in college, chances are that you and your parents will think about what you can make out of it after graduation. You will1likely ask the question: “Can I find a well-paid job or simply a job with a degree in this in the future?”This consideration also influences students when they come to choose between studying science or humanities (人文学科) at college. People generally believe that the humanities, which include literature , history, cultural studies and philosophy, do not prepare students for a specific vocation (职业). Science subjects, however, are considered vocational courses that produce scientists, engineers and economists (经济学家).“I've decided to take finance as my college major. My parents and I think this subject will help me get a good job or start a business,” said Huachen Yueru, 17, a science student at Wuxi No. 1 High School.Even those who choose a liberal arts (文科) education often pick the humanities subject which they think will best help them later find a job.“I'm going to study Spanish in college, which I believe will open doors to a high-paying job for me,” said Liu Chao, 18, a Senior 2 student at Dalian No 20 High School. He said few of his classmates show interest in subjects like philosophy and history, which are seen as “less promising” in job markets.The popularity of liberal arts subjects among college students has also been decreasing in the United States. American scholars (学者) and universities are concerned that in the ongoing economic crisis (经济危机) liberal arts subjects will be hit hardest. As money tightens (紧缩), they worry that the humanities may become “a great luxury (奢侈品) that many cannot afford”, according to the New York Times.5. When you consider what to study in college, what does you and your parents usually think about ?A. whether you are interested in the subject.B. if you can lead a happy life.C. what you can make out of it after graduation.D .How much you can learn in the college.6.Why do students show little interest in the subjects, like philosophy or history ?A .Because they are not interested in them.B. Because they think these subjects are useless.C. Because they see these subjects as less-promising in job market.D. Because they like the science subjects.7. What can we infer from the passage ?A. Humanities are becoming less and less popular with the students.B. Studying science subjects is sure to find a well-paid job.C. The humanities in college should be cancelled.D. The writer thinks those who choose the liberal arts education will choose theirfavorite subjects.8. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the first paragraph ?A. the subject you study in collegeB. scienceC. humanitiesD. liberal arts七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
⾼中英语竞赛试题（含答案）⾼中英语竞赛试题(含答案)第⼀卷（三部分，共115分）第⼀部分：听⼒（共两节，满分20分）第⼀节（共5⼩题；每⼩题1分，满分5分）听下⾯5段对话。
每段对话后有⼀个⼩题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关⼩题和阅读下⼀⼩题。
每段对话只读⼀遍。
1.What caused the fire?A. A careless smoker.B. A broken wire line.C. Some unknown cause.2.What does the woman mean?A. The man should be the one to speak to Paul.B. The man should repair the radio himself.C. There is no need for him to say “sorry”.3.Where are the two speakers having the dialogue?A. In the street.B. On a busC. At the bus stop.4.What does the woman mean?A. The old house should be turned into stores.B. The shop center is quite old.C. New shopping center are very common.5.Where does the woman prefer to live?A. In the countryside.B. In the city.C. In the small town.第⼆节（共15⼩题；每⼩题1分，满分1 5分）听下⾯5段对话或独⽩。
每段对话或独⽩后有⼏个⼩题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
高中英语基础知识竞赛试题及答案【一】一.单项选择题1. 大家都知道,如果路边的小屋上写有W.C.的字样,那大概就是一个可以方便的地方。
请问W.C.的完整英语形式是怎样的? CA. Washing RoomB. Washing CaseC. Water Closet2. 许多同学都有自己的电子邮箱,如168@sina, pgbook@163, hifriend998@126等。
请问其中的@表示什么意思,该怎么读? CA. @ 的意思是“电脑”,读作“a 外一个圈”。
B. @ 的意思是“邮箱”,读作“圈内一个 a”。
C. @ 的意思是“在”,读音与介词 at 相同。
3. 英国人和中国人都喜欢喝茶,但英国人通常将中国人说的“红茶”,说成______ tea。
CA. redB. whiteC. black4. 北京奥运会的英文口号是 _______. AA. One world, One dreamB. New Beijing, Great OlympicsC. Faster, Higher, Stronger5. He is a fat catBA 它是一只肥胖的猫B 他是一个大亨C 他爱说大话6. I don‘t like going after?the dog AA 背后议人B 无事生非 C滔滔不绝7. He is the black sheep of thefamily AA害群之马B 黑马 C领头羊8. Usually, we called a big apple city is ______AA. New York cityB. OttawaC. Mexico city9. Mr. White has two sons, and each of them has a sister. How many children does he have? CA. two??B. fourC. three10. 英语字母的用途很广泛,字母可表示“注册商标”,字母组合可表示长度单位厘米。
高中外语竞赛试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?A. seperateB. seperatedC. seprateD. separate答案：D2. The teacher asked the students to ________ the sentences into English.A. translateB. transferC. transformD. transport答案：A3. The book was so interesting that he read it ________.A. for all nightB. all night longC. all nightD. all night's答案：B4. She is always ________ her work to her colleagues.A. comparingB. competingC. contrastingD. conforming答案：A5. The ________ of the building is very impressive.A. architectureB. architectC. constructionD. contractor答案：A6. The ________ of the new bridge will be completed by the end of this year.A. constructionB. deconstructionC. reconstructionD. destruction答案：A7. He is ________ to be the manager of the company.A. qualifiedB. eligibleC. capableD. suitable答案：A8. The ________ of the city is very beautiful, especially at night.A. sceneryB. viewC. perspectiveD. landscape答案：B9. The ________ of the meeting was to discuss the new project.A. purposeB. goalC. targetD. objective答案：A10. She has a ________ memory and can remember everything she has read.A. photographicB. pictorialC. illustrativeD. descriptive答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）11. The ________ of the experiment was to test the new drug's effectiveness.答案：purpose12. The ________ of the company has been growing steadilyover the past few years.答案：revenue13. The ________ of the building was completed in 2010.答案：construction14. He has a ________ for languages and can speak several fluently.答案：talent15. The ________ of the project was delayed due to bad weather.答案：completion16. The ________ of the book is very important for understanding the story.答案：context17. She has a ________ for art and often visits museums and galleries.答案：passion18. The ________ of the company is to provide high-quality products to customers.答案：mission19. The ________ of the painting was attributed to a famous artist.答案：creation20. The ________ of the new policy will be announced at the next meeting.答案：implementation三、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）阅读下面的短文，然后回答21-30题。
英语竞赛高中试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. What does the man suggest they do?A. Go to the beach.B. Visit a museum.C. Watch a movie.D. Stay at home.2. How much will the woman pay for the tickets?A. $10.B. $15.C. $20.D. $25.3. Why is the man late?A. He got stuck in traffic.B. He forgot the time.C. He had to work overtime.D. He lost his way.4. What is the woman's opinion about the play?A. It was boring.B. It was interesting.C. It was too long.D. It was disappointing.5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Boss and employee.C. Friends.D. Strangers.听力理解答案：1. B2. C3. A4. B5. C二、阅读理解（共30分）AThe Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Australia. It is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, making it an incredibly diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reef is home to a wide variety of marine life, including more than 1,500 species of fish and 400 types of coral.6. What is the Great Barrier Reef?A. A coral reef system.B. A group of islands.C. A marine life sanctuary.D. A coastal city in Australia.7. How long is the Great Barrier Reef?A. 2,300 meters.B. 2,300 kilometers.C. 2,900 kilometers.D. 1,500 kilometers.BThe invention of the telephone revolutionized communicationin the late 19th century. Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876. His invention allowed people to talk to each other over long distances for thefirst time, which greatly facilitated business, personal relationships, and emergency services.8. Who is considered the inventor of the telephone?A. Thomas Edison.B. Alexander Graham Bell.C. Nikola Tesla.D. The Wright brothers.9. What year was the telephone invented?A. 1867.B. 1876.C. 1886.D. 1896.阅读理解答案：6. A7. B8. B9. B三、完形填空（共20分）The story of the tortoise and the hare is a well-known fable. The hare, confident in his speed, 10 a race with the tortoise. The tortoise, slow but steady, won the race because the hare 11 and took a long nap.10. A. acceptedB. rejectedC. suggestedD. ignored11. A. hesitatedB. boastedC. racedD. slept完形填空答案：10. C 11. D四、语法填空（共15分）The Internet has changed the way we live and work. It 12 a platform for people to communicate and share information. With the help of the Internet, we can 13 (easy) find information and 14 (quick) communicate with others.12. A. providedB. requiredC. demandedD. supplied13. A. easilyB. easyC. easynessD. ease14. A. quicklyB. quickC. quicknessD. quicken语法填空答案：12. A 13. A 14. A五、短文改错（共15分）There are many ways to keep healthy. First of all, you should have a healthy lifestyle. For example, you should eat more vegetables and fruit. You also should do exercise every day. Besides, you should keep a good mood. It is important to have a good rest, too.短文改错答案：1. "There" 改为 "There're"2. "you should eat" 改为 "you should eat"3. "and fruit" 后加 "and"4. "You also should" 改为 "You should also"5. "do exercise" 改为 "exercise"6. "Besides" 改为 "In addition"7. "keep a good mood" 改为 "keep a good mood"8. "It is important" 改为 "It's important"9. "have a good rest" 改为 "have a good。
高中英语基础知识竞赛试题及答案【共六套】High School English Basic Knowledge Quiz ns and Answers [1]1.Everyone knows that if there is a sign that says W.C。
on a roadside cabin。
it XXX place。
What is the complete English form of W.C。
C。
Water Closet.2.Many students have their own email addresses。
such as 168@sina。
**********************@126.etc。
What does "@" mean and how do you read it。
C。
"@" means "at" and is pronounced the same as the XXX "at".3.Both British and Chinese people like to drink tea。
but the British usually call what the Chinese call "red tea" ______ XXX.4.The English slogan for the Beijing Olympics is _______。
A。
One world。
One dream.5.He is a fat cat。
6.I don't like going after the dog。
7.He is the black sheep of the family。
ually。
we call a big apple city _______。
A。
New York City.9.Mr。
高三英语奥赛试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。
A. He is going to the library.B. He is going to the post office.C. He is going to the bank.[答案：A]2. 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。
What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of environmental protection.B. The benefits of technology.C. The impact of globalization.[答案：C]二、阅读理解（共30分）阅读下列短文，然后回答后面的问题。
Passage 1In recent years, the number of people who prefer to work from home has increased significantly. This trend has been driven by the advancement of technology and the desire for a better work-life balance.1. Why has the number of people working from home increased?A. Because of the pandemic.B. Due to the advancement of technology.C. Because of the desire for a better work-life balance.[答案：B]2. What is the main topic of this passage?A. The benefits of working from home.B. The reasons for the increase in remote work.C. The impact of technology on the workplace.[答案：B]Passage 2The article discusses the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise for maintaining good health.1. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To promote a healthy lifestyle.B. To sell dietary supplements.C. To criticize unhealthy eating habits.[答案：A]2. According to the article, what contributes to good health?A. A balanced diet.B. Regular exercise.C. Both A and B.[答案：C]三、完形填空（共20分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.In today's fast-paced world, it is important to find ways to relax and relieve stress. One effective method is to practice mindfulness meditation. This involves focusing your attention on the present moment and becoming aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.1. A. quickly B. slowly C. calmly[答案：A]2. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover[答案：B]四、语法填空（共15分）Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets.The ancient city, with its rich history and culture, has attracted numerous visitors from all over the world. (visit)1. The city has been ________ by many people.[答案：visited]2. ________ to the city, the tourists were amazed by its beauty.[答案：Visiting]五、翻译（共15分）Translate the following sentences from English to Chinese.1. Success is the result of hard work and dedication.[答案：成功是辛勤工作和奉献的结果。
中学英语词汇竞赛试卷满分100分，时间40分钟一、将下列英语单词和词组翻译成相应的汉语。
（共50题；每小题0.5分，满分25分）1. straight adj. ________________2. amuse v. ________________3. convince v. ________________4. command v. ________________5. upset adj. ________________6. deliberately adv. ________________7. transport n. ________________8. decent adj. ________________9. abandon v. ________________ 10. reliable adj. ________________ 11. trap n. ________________ 12. certificate n. ________________ 13. bury v. ________________ 14. attack v. ________________ 15. reward n. ________________ 16. equal adj. ________________ 17. loose adj. ________________ 18. exactly adv. ________________ 19. compulsory adj. ________________ 20. flow v. ________________ 21.determined adj. ________________ 22. insurance n. ________________ 23. distinguish v. ________________ 24. selfless adj. ________________ 25. peaceful adj. ________________ 26. vote n. ________________ 27. receipt n. ________________ 28. swap v. ________________ 29. frequent adj. ________________ 30. judge v. ________________ 31. be concerned about ________________ 32. set down ________________ 33. get tired of ________________ 34. out of respect ________________ 35. at present ________________ 36. be aware of ________________ 37.change one’s mind ________________ 38. as usual ________________ 39. at an end ________________ 40. insist on ________________ 41. make fun of ________________ 42. be occupied with ________________ 43. so as to ________________ 44. pack sth. up ________________ 45. come to power ________________ 46. ever since ________________47. lose heart ________________ 48. turn to ________________49. in favor of ________________ 50. be strict with ________________二、将下列汉语翻译成相应的英语单词和词组（51~80为单词，81~100为词组）。
英语竞赛高中试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?A. seperateB. separateC. seprateD. seporate2. The teacher asked the students to ________ the sentences into English.A. translateB. transplateC. transferD. transform3. The ________ of the book is very attractive.A. coverB. covererC. covorD. covre4. She is ________ to win the prize.A. possibleB. probableC. likelyD. probable5. The ________ of the meeting was to discuss the new project.A. purposeB. proposeC. proposeD. propose6. He is ________ to be a good teacher.A. qualifiedB. qualifyC. qualifyingD. qualification7. The ________ of the company is very important.A. successB. successfulC. successfullyD. succeed8. The ________ of the book is very interesting.A. contentB. contentsC. contextD. context9. The ________ of the house is very beautiful.A. outsideB. outsidesC. outsiderD. outside10. The ________ of the movie is very exciting.A. plotB. plotC. plotsD. plot二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The ________ (重要的) of the meeting was to discuss the new project.2. She is ________ (可能的) to win the prize.3. The ________ (封面) of the book is very attractive.4. He is ________ (有资格的) to be a good teacher.5. The ________ (成功) of the company is very important.6. The ________ (内容) of the book is very interesting.7. The ________ (外观) of the house is very beautiful.8. The ________ (情节) of the movie is very exciting.9. The ________ (翻译) of the sentences into English is not easy.10. The ________ (目的) of the meeting was to discuss the new project.三、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）阅读下面的短文，然后回答问题。
江苏英语高中竞赛试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听对话，选择最佳答案。
（每题2分，共10分）- 例题：What is the man going to do this weekend?A. Go to the library.B. Visit his grandparents.C. Stay at home.- 答案：B2. 听短文，回答以下问题。
（每题3分，共10分）- 例题：What is the main topic of the passage?- 答案：The main topic is the importance of environmental protection.二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读下列短文，选择最佳答案。
（每题3分，共15分）- 例题：What does the author think about the role of technology in education?A. It is essential.B. It is overrated.C. It is not necessary.- 答案：A2. 阅读短文，回答问题。
（每题5分，共15分）- 例题：What is the author's suggestion for improving students' reading habits?- 答案：The author suggests setting aside specific times for reading and choosing books that interest the students.三、完形填空（共20分）1. 阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出最佳答案填入空白处。
（每题2分，共20分）- 例题：The boy was very _______ to his teacher for the gift.A. gratefulB. angryC. sad- 答案：A四、语法填空（共10分）1. 根据所给句子的语法结构，填入适当的词。
高中英语竞赛试题(含答案)第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话只读一遍。
1.What caused the fire?A. A careless smoker.B. A broken wire line.C. Some unknown cause.2.What does the woman mean?A. The man should be the one to speak to Paul.B. The man should repair the radio himself.C. There is no need for him to say “sorry”.3.Where are the two speakers having the dialogue?A. In the street.B. On a busC. At the bus stop.4.What does the woman mean?A. The old house should be turned into stores.B. The shop center is quite old.C. New shopping center are very common.5.Where does the woman prefer to live?A. In the countryside.B. In the city.C. In the small town.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分1 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将会有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，你有5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话只读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7两个小题。
6.Where does the conversation take place?A. At the ticket office.B. On the plane.C. At the check in counter.7.What will the woman have to carry to reduce the weight of her luggage?A. The shoulder bag.B. The dictionary.C. The hand bag.听第7段材料，回答第8至10三个小题。
8.What tickets does the man want to buy?A. For the pop star sport.B. For pop music concerts.C. For the music conference.9.On which day will the man g to the concert?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Sunday10.Which of the following does the man least care about?A. The date of the ticket.B. The price of the ticket.C. Whether the seats are together or not.听第8段材料，回答第11至13三个小题。
11.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a cafeteria（自助食堂）B. In a café.C. In a bar.12.What WON’T the man have for the meal?A. Steak.B. Fried eggs.C. Coffee.13.Why do they choose this place to have meal?A. Because they can sit by the window.B. Because they can do some of the work.C. Because they can save some money.听第9段材料，回答第14至16三个小题。
14.Whom is the conversation going between?A. The manager and his secretary.B. The secretary and his wife.C. The husband and his wife.15.What’s the matter with the man?A. He has got a cold.B. He has got a cold and a headache.C. He has smoked too heavily.16.Which of the following statements is true?A. The man doesn’t want to go to work very much.B. The woman is a doctor.C. The man got a terrible cold and couldn’t go to work.听第10段材料，回答第17至20四个小题。
17.Where did the story happen?A. At a restaurant.B. At the speaker’s home.C. At the speaker’s friend’s home.18.How many friends did he invite to lunch?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.19.How much did the writer pay for the meal in all?A. 1,000 yuan.B. 1260 yuan.C. 200 yuan for each person.20.Why does the writer say the experience was not so bad?A. Because they had a good lunch at a quiet place.B. The experience made him wiser.C. Both A and B.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题一分，满分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。
21.Mention ____ word recycling and ____ few of us think of cars. But in ____ world of limitedspace and resources, recycling is very important.A. a; a; theB. a; 不填; aC. the; 不填; aD. the; 不填; the22.—Isn’t it just five hundred? Let’s get it, darling.—____, no idea of saving money.A. It’s just like youB. It’s not like youC. I agree with youD. That’s all right23.It was nearly an hour ____ the sleeping pill ____ effect.A. when; tookB. before; tookC. since; tookD.before; would take24.The woman claimed ____ at the supermarket when she was doing shopping yesterday.A. being badly treatedB. having badly treatedC. to be badly treatedD. to have been badly treated25.As far as I know, the writer enjoys at least as much singing Beijing Opera as he ____.A. does writingB. writesC. writingD. does to write26.So ____ that even the UN troops couldn’t control it.A. the situation of Iraq was complicatedB. complicated was the situation of IraqC. was the situation of Iraq complicatedD. complicated the situation of Iraq was27.—I saw Bob carrying baggage for a stranger yesterday.—What a good fellow! He ____ others, especially those in trouble.A. is always helpingB. always helpedC. has always helpedD. had always helped28.—The singer looks very beautiful.—But she was very ugly before she tidied up her appearance（整容）. You ____ believe it!A. shouldn’tB. mustn’tC. wouldn’tD. might not29.When we hurried to the airport, the foreign friends ____ to get off the plane.A. had arrived waitingB. arrived waitingC. were arriving to waitD. had arrived to wait30.—The mobile phone looks nice. Please show ____ to me.—Here you are, Madame.—Oh, wonderful! I’ll get it. My daughter just needs ____.A. that; itB. one; itC. it; oneD. it; it31.The negotiation had ____ without any result. And then came the war instead.A. been broken upB. to be broken offC. break upD. to break off32.On the contrary, I think it is Truman, ____ you, ____ to blame.A. more than; areB. less than; who areC. rather than; that isD. rather than; is33.—Are you going to travel this summer vacation?—No, I’ll have to do some part-time job for my next team study. ____, there’s SARS spreading.A. AlsoB. ThereforeC. HoweverD. Unluckily34.As a Chinese, we should often think ____ we can do more for our country.A. howB. whatC. of whatD. of how35.____ you from taking a hand in that affair, you ____ in prison.A. If I didn’t stop; would have stayedB. Had I stopped; would be stayingC. Shouldn’t I have stopped; would stayD. If I hadn’t stopped; would have stayed第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项Bodybuilding is a world away from high school physical education class, but now teenage boys 36 having muscular bodies just like their 37 .Andy Lau played a 38 monk who helps catch criminals（罪犯）in the film “Running on Karma”. Then 39 bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger 40 the spotlight when he became governor of California, US, 41 that muscle-men have 42 too. People have tried to develop muscular bodies for centuries. But as a sport or form of exercise, bodybuilding is still quite 43 .Briton Eugen Sandow’s 44 at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago is widely seen as the world’s 45 bodybuilding show. Many of his poses（姿势）are 46 used incompetitions today. In 1940, the Mr. America contest became the first world bodybuilding competition, and it was 47 by the Mr. Universe contest in 1950 and the Mr. 48 competition 15 years after that.Some ask whether bodybuilding is really a sport, since the competitions only 49 posing, not any real athletic 50 . Diet, on the other hand, plays a much more important role in bodybuilding than in any other sport.“It’s 51 to believe that all the athletes are close to 52 when they show off their 53 on stage,”said Cao Xinli. She won the women’s championship at the National Bodybuilding Competition last week in Baotou.A coach explained: “The strict controls on diet and the hard training often 54 that bodybuilders are much 55 than they look.” But despite the dangers, young boys will still go to the gym in the hope of developing a better body.36.A. think of B. dream of C. know of D. are aware of37.A. heroes B. parents C. partners D. coaches38.A. physical B. spiritual C. bare-head D. muscular39.A. former B. latter C. earlier . later40.A. made B. entered C. escaped D. controlled41.A. seeing B. finding C. proving D. explaining42.A. perseverance B. achievements C. feelings D. brains43.A. old B. young C. popular D. difficult44.A. appearance B. creation C. performance D. success45.A. first B. latest C. valuable D. unforgettable46.A. widely B. usually C. even D. still47.A. established B. judged C. joined D. stopped48.A. Olympia B. Alps C. Himalayas D. Pacific49.A. arrange B. require C. admit D. cause50.A. performance B. technique C. courage D. effort51.A. necessary B. unnecessary C. hard D. easy52.A. starvation B. victory C. fullness D. failure53.A. talents B. strengths C. muscles D. looks54.A. suggest B. mean C. cause D. indicate55.A. weaker B. stronger C. easier D. harder第四部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（ABC和D）中，选出最佳选项。
