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“Write All About It”

Centerville High School Essay(论文)Contest

Rules

1. Students are asked to submit essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified.

2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.

3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.

Essay-Writing Tips

1. Catch your readers’ interest-Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an anecdote, quotation, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this.

2. Create a picture-Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.

3. Have a purpose-Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint, they also communicate a message.

4.Check for mistakes-Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you’ve overlooked.

5. Format your essay-Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.

Prizes

Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.

First Prize:      $ 50 savings bond

Second Prize:    Dictionary and reference book

Third Prize:      Pen set and journal

1.Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

A.Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.

B.Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper.

C.Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.

D.The students winning second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.

2.Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

A.Drawing a picture to go with the essay.

B.Trying to communicate an important idea to readers.

C.Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found.

D.Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest.

3.The article is written to ____. 

A.convince the students of the prizes available

B.explain how to write a good essay

C.inform the students of the essay contest

D.show how to organize an essay contest

 

【答案】

 

1.B

2.B

3.C

【解析】

试题分析:本文是关于Centerville High School Essay(论文)Contest论文大赛的规则,建议,奖品等具体的信息的说明

1.B 细节题。根据Rules的第二条 Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.说明个人信息要另外附纸,故B正确。

2.B 推理题。根据Tips的第三条 Have a purpose-Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint, they also communicate a message.说明这样的文章要能够传递信息,故B项正确。

3.C 主旨大意题。本文是关于Centerville High School Essay(论文)Contest论文大赛的规则,建议,奖品等具体的信息的说明,主要目的就是通知学生具体情况,故C项正确。

考点:考查信息筛选类短文

点评:信息筛选类短文是高考中常见的考查类型,文本所给信息非常丰富,要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时,考生可以先阅读题目和选项,了解具体要求,然后再仔细阅读文章,认真筛选甄别,这样的阅读就有的放矢,可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。

 

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There are stories about two U.S . presidents,Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren,which attempt to explain the American English term OK.We don’t know if either story is true,but they are both interesting.
The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education.In fact,he had difficulty reading and writing.When important papers came to Jackson,he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said.If he approved of a paper, he would write “all correct”on it.The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell.So what he really wrote was “ol korekt”.After a while,he shortened that term to “OK”.
The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born,Kinderhook,New York.Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President .They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club,and anyone who supported Van Buren was called“OK”.
【小题1】.The author  __________.

A.believes both of the stories
B.doesn’t believe a word of the stories
C.is not sure whether the stories are true
D.is telling the stories just for fun
【小题2】According to the passage,President Jackson_____________.    
A.couldn’t draw up any documents at all
B.didn’t like to read important papers by himself
C.often had his assistants sign documents for him
D.wasn’t good at reading,writing or spelling
【小题3】.According to the first story, the term “OK”_______________.  
A.was approved of by President Jackson
B.was the title of some Official documents
C.was first used by President Jackson
D.was an old way to spell “all correct”
【小题4】 .According to the second story,the term “K”_____________.  
A.was the short way to say“ld Kinderhook Club”
B.meant the place where President Van Buren was born
C.was the name of Van Buren’s club
D.was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election
【小题5】.According to the second story, the term “OK” was first used ______________
A.by Van Buren
B.in a presidential election
C.to organize the Old Kinderhook Club
D.by the members of the “ld Kinderhook Club”

Centerville High School Essay Contest  “Write All About It”
Calling All Aspiring Authors—Centerville High School Essay Contest
◇Rules
1.Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified(取消资格).
2.Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced,with the student's name,address,and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3.Essays must be turned in by 4∶00 p.m. on November 30.They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Rom 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
◇Essay-Writing Tips
1.Catch your readers' interests—Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an story,quotation,or surprising statement is a good way to do this.
2.Create a picture—Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered”,paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3.Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint,and they also communicate a message.
4.Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.
5.Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3∶15 to 4∶45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
◇Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Every contestant(选手)will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year.
First Prize:   $150
Second Prize:    Dictionary and thesaurus
Third Prize:     Pen set and journal
Special thanks to the Centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants.
【小题1】The first writing tip given is mostly about________.

A.the use of quotations and stories in an essay
B.using active verbs and lively adjectives
C.how a student should begin an essay
D.how to submit your essays
【小题2】Information in the passage suggests that________.
A.the essay contest has been carefully planned
B.the students of the school are all athletic lovers
C.most essay contestants have published their work previously
D.Mr. Markham is an English teacher at Centerville High School
【小题3】The prize section of the poster is included in order to________.
A.show organizations how to donate prizes
B.inform teachers of the prizes available
C.persuade students to enter the essay contest
D.convince students to buy the local newspaper
【小题4】Thanks are given to the Centerville Writers' Association because it has________.
A.offered to judge the contest
B.prepared the essay-writing tips
C.organized the essay contest
D.donated prizes for the contest
【小题5】What do we know by inference from the passage?
A.The computer lab usually closes at 4∶15 p.m. each day.
B.Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times.
C.Every contestant will benefit from the essay contest.
D.The essay contest is held annually at Centerville High School.

There are stories about two U.S . presidents,Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren,which attempt to explain the American English term OK.We don’t know if either story is true,but they are both interesting.

The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education.In fact,he had difficulty reading and writing.When important papers came to Jackson,he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said.If he approved of a paper, he would write “all correct”on it.The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell.So what he really wrote was “ol korekt”.After a while,he shortened that term to “OK”.

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born,Kinderhook,New York.Van Buren’s friends organized a club to help him become President .They called the club the Old Kinderhook Club,and anyone who supported Van Buren was called“OK”.

1..The author  __________.

A.believes both of the stories

B.doesn’t believe a word of the stories

C.is not sure whether the stories are true

D.is telling the stories just for fun

2.According to the passage,President Jackson_____________.    

A.couldn’t draw up any documents at all

B.didn’t like to read important papers by himself

C.often had his assistants sign documents for him

D.wasn’t good at reading,writing or spelling

3..According to the first story, the term “OK”_______________.  

A.was approved of by President Jackson

B.was the title of some Official documents

C.was first used by President Jackson

D.was an old way to spell “all correct”

4. .According to the second story,the term “K”_____________.  

A.was the short way to say“ld Kinderhook Club”

B.meant the place where President Van Buren was born

C.was the name of Van Buren’s club

D.was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election

5..According to the second story, the term “OK” was first used ______________

A.by Van Buren

B.in a presidential election

C.to organize the Old Kinderhook Club

D.by the members of the “ld Kinderhook Club”

 

 

第二节完形填空(20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)

      阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Some years ago when I was in my first year in college.I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time.The moment was exciting.Salome’s 36 filled the room and brought the theater to life.1 was so 37 that I decided to write all article about her.

I 38 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine,and that I wanted to meet her to talk her career.She 39 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday.When I hung up,1 was scared out of my mind.I 40 I was lying.I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.

I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday.I sat there 41, taking notes and asking questions that all began with,“Can you tell me…”I soon realized that 42 Salome Bey was one thing,but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible.The 43 was almost unbearable.I struggled for days 44 draft after draft.Finally I put my manuscript(手稿)into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.

It didn’t take long.My manuscript 45.How stupid of me! I thought.How could I 46 in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 47 the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.

Five years later.I was moving to California.While 48 my apartment I came across the unopened envelope.This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 49 :

Dear Ms Profit,

Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic.Yet we need some 50 materials.Please add those and return the article immediately.We would like to 51 your story soon.

Shocked,it took me a long time to 52.Fear of rejection cost me dearly.I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in major magazine.More importantly, I lost years of 53 writing.Today, I have become a full-time writer.Looking back on this 54, I learned a very important lesson:You can’t 55 to doubt yourself.

36.A.joy        B.voice    C.speech     D.smile

37.A.proud           B.active           C.satisfied         D.moved

38.A.visited          B.mailed    C.phoned    D.interviewed

39.A.agreed    B.refused    C.hesitated         D.paused

40.A.replied         B.discovered      C.explained       D.knew

41.A.seriously        B.patiently         C.nervously       D.quietly

42.A.hardship       B.fooling         C.inviting  D.pressure

43.A.hardship         B.failure     C.comment D.pressure

44.A.with      B.by         C.on  D.in

45.A.disappeared    B.returned         C.spread     D.improved

46.A.compare         B.struggle  C.survive    D.compete

47.A.ignore     B.deliver    C.face        D.receive

48.A.decorating      B.repairing C.cleaning   D.1eaving

49.A.disbelief        B.anxiety    C.horror     D.trouble

50.A.subjective       B.relevant  C.private          D.reliable

51.A.broadcast       B.create      C.publish    D.assess

52.A.recover  B.prepare  C.escape      D.concentrate

53.A.energetic        B.endless    C.typical    D.enjoyable

54.A.experience      B.success    C.benefit      D.accident

55.A.attempt  B.afford           C.expect      D.pretend

 

第二节 完形填空 (共20小题:每小题1.5分,满分30分)

     请阅读西面短文,,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。

Introduction to letters to Sam

Dear Reader,

     Please allow me to tell you something before you read this book. When my     36    ,Sam,was born , my heart was filled with joy . I had been sitting  in a wheelchair for 20 years before then ,and I have been     37     ill many times . So I wondered if I would have the

     38   to tell Sam what I had      39 .

     For years I have been hosting a program on the     40     and writing articles for a  magazine .  Being     41 to move freely , I have learned to sit still and keep my  heart    42   , exchanging thoughts with  thousands of listeners and     43  . So when Sam was born .I

     44   to tell him about school and fridship , romance and work , love and everything else . That how I started to write these     45     , I hope that Sam would     46     them sooner or later .

     However , that expectation     47   when  Sam showed aigns of autism (自闭症) at the age of two , He had actually stopped talking before the discovery of the signs . He    48   to communicate with others , even the family members . That was    49  for me but didn’t stop me writing on . I realized that I even    50  now to tell him . I wanted him to    51     what it means to be “diffenet” from others , and learn how to fight against the misfortune  he’ll    52   

as I myself .. his grandfather ,did ,I just     53  if  I could write all that I wanted to say in the rest of my life .

Now .   54    the book has been pubhshed . I have been given the chance , Every chapter in the book is a letter to Sam: some about my life .and all about what it means to be a     55  .

                                                               Daniel Gottlied

 

36.A.son     B. nephew  C.brother D.grandson

37.A.seriously     B.mentally   C. slightly        D.quictly

38. A.ability       B.time        C.courage          D.reaponsibuty

39. A.writen        B. sulfered   C.observed         D.lost

40. A. radio        B. television   C.stage  D.bed

41. A.ready         B.unable      C.anxious          D.cager

42. A.warm          B.broken      C.closed           D.open

43. A.hosts         B.vistors     C. readers         D.reportets

44. A.boon          B.stopped     C.forgot           D.decided

45.A.letters         B.emunls      C.books            D.diaries

46. A.bad        B. read       C. collecd         D.keep

47. A. decdoped     B.disappeared C. changed         D.arrived

48. A.ined          B.refused     C. regreed         D.hoped

49. A.exciting      B.aeceptable C.strange       D.heartherathing

50. A.less          B.eventhing  C.more             D.nothing

51. A. understand   B.explam      C.believe          D.question

52. A.fear          B.face        C. know            D.cause

53. A.felt          B.guessed     C.saw              D.doubted

54. A. as           B.once        C. thought         D.if

55. A.teacher       B. child      C. man             D.witct

 

 

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