1、1金榜教育 2019 屆入學考試英語試題（本試卷共12頁。時間：120分鐘 總分：150分）第二部閱讀理解（共兩節，滿分 40 分）第一節（共 15 題;每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C 和 D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。ASummer ActivitiesStude nts should read the list with their pare nts/carers, and select two activities they wouldlike to do. Forms will be available in school

2、 and on li ne for them to in dicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are fin alised, pare nts/ carers will be asked to sig n to con firm theirchildre ns choices.ActivityDescripti onMember ofstaffCostOutdoorAdve nture（OUT）Take yourself out of your comfort zone for aweek, discover ne

3、w personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild campingon Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as ateam, and enjoy the great outdoor en vironment.Mr.Cleme ns140WWIBattlefields andParis（WBP）On Mon day we travel to London. Aft

4、er stayi ngovernight in London, we travel on Day 2 tonorthern France to visit the World WarIbattlefields. On day 3 we cross into Belgium.Thursday sees us make the short journey toParis where we will visit Disn eyla nd Paris park,stayi ng un til late to see the parade and thefireworks. Our final day,

5、 Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the mai n sights.Mrs.Wilso n425Crafty foxes（CRF）Four days of product design centred aroundtextiles. Making lovely objects using recycledand made materials. Bags, cushion anddecorations -Learn skills and leave with modern and unu sual textiles.Mrs. Goode

6、30Potty aboutPotter（POT）Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buypicnic, stay overnight in an approved YouthHostel in Streatly-on-Thames, guided tour ofOxford to see the film locations, picnic lunchoutside Oxfords Christchurch, boating on theRiver Cherwell through the University Parks,before head i

7、ng back to Exeter.Miss Drake 15021. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A. OUT.B. WBP.C. CRF.D.POT.22. What will the stude nts do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wils on?A. Travel to LondonB. see a parade and fireworks.C. Tour central Paris.D. Visit the WWI battlefields.23. How long does P

8、otty about Potter last?A. Two days.B. Four daysC. Five daysD. One week.BMany of us love July because it s the month when nature s berries and stonefruits are in abundacolorful and sweet jewels from British Columbia s fields are little powerhouses ofnutritional protection.Of the com mon berries, stra

9、wberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of theirseeds, raspberries con tai n a little more protei n （蛋白質） ,iron and zi nc（not that fruits have muchprotei n）. Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants （抗氧化物質）.The yellow and orangestone fruits such as peaches are high in the carot

10、e no ids we turn into Vitamin A and which are antioxida nts. As for cherries（櫻桃）,they are so delicious who care? However, they are rich inVitamin C.When combined with berries or slices of other fruits, frozen bananasmake an excellent basefor thick, cooling fruits shakes and low fat“ ice cream ” . Fo

11、r this purpose, select ripebananas for freezing as theysweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, asqueeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will preve nt them tur ning brow n. Froze n bananaswill last several weeks, depe nding on their ripe ness

12、 and the temperature of the freezer.2If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit.Out comes a“ So-feerve ” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrenfeeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine

13、and watching the ice cream comeout below.24. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein.B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste.D. They are rich in antioxidants.25. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better.B. To

14、keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening.D. To improve their nutrition.26. What is “a juicer ” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert. B. A drink. C. A container. D. A machine.27. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook.B. A health magazine.C. A research paper.C. A travel broc

15、hure.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common SenseMedia report published Monday.30. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality.B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health.D. E-readers are expensive.31. How

16、should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role models for them.B. Ask them to write book reports.C. Set up reading groups for them.D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DWeve been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airpla ne, surrounded by people whoare, like us,

17、 deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortablesilence.What sthe problem? It is possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.It msore likely that none of us start a conversation because it s awkward and challenging, orwe think itWhile the declin

18、e over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talkis worth the trouble. remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more

19、readEinxgp.erts say its an invaluable social practircestuhltast in big benefits.Accord ing to the report s key findin gs,“ （hie 例 rOpOwbisay they hardly ever read for fun haDismiss ing small talk as uni mporta nt is easy, but we can t forgetthat deep relati on ships would ngone from 8 percent of 13-

20、year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27percent respectively today. ”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remainlargely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session had declined, from closerto an hour or more

21、 to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel （建議） parentslooking for data about the effect of e-readersand tablets on reading. It does point out that manyparents still limit electronic reading mainly due to concerns about increased

22、screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving asexamples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids andteens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home,more books purchas

23、ed for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time forthem to read.At the end of school approaches, and school vacatio n read ing lists loom（逼近）ahead, parents might take the chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family tripto the library or booksto

24、re.28. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Children s reading habits.B. Quality of children s books.C. Children s a-fctlearss activities.D. Parent-child relationships.29. Where can you find the data that best supports“children are reading a? lotless for funA. In paragraph 2 B. In

25、 paragraph 3 C. In paragraph 4 D. In paragraph 5if it were n t for casual con versati on. Small talk is the gr 潤滑劑）for social com muni cati on,says Bern ardoCarducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indian University Southeast.“Almost evstory and each big bus in ess deal beg ins with s

26、mall talk, he expla ins. “ Thecey to successful3small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people ontheir way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction（互

27、動）with its waiter;the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with theirserver reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience.“Its not that talking to the waiter is better thyour husband, ” say Dunn. “But interactionesriwpih

28、therpal （邊緣的） members of our socialnetwork matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who research out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense ofbelonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belongnig starts withsmall talk.“Small talk the basis of

29、good manners, ” he says.32. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.33. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci

30、?”A. Showing good manners.B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic.D. Making business deals.34. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relati on ships.B. It raises people s con fide nee.C. It matters as much as a formal talk.D. It makes people feel g

31、ood.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Con versati on CountsB. Ways of Maki ng Small TalkC. Ben efits of Small TalkD. Un comfortable Sile nee第二節（共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，共 10 分）根據短文內容，從短文后的七個選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。If you are already maki ng the time to exercise, it is good in deed! With such bus

32、y lives, it canbe hard to try and find the time to work out. 36Work ing out in the morning provides additi onalben efits bey ond beingphysically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercis ing makes you more awake and readyto handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37Your metabolism （新陳代謝）gets a

33、 head start. 38 If you work out inthe mornin gs, the n you will be gett ing the calorie 卡路里） bur ning ben efits for the whole day, notin your sleep.39Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better tha n thosewho exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more d

34、ifficult to relax and have apeaceful sleep when you are very excited.40If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick tohealthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eati ngjunk food? You will want to continue to focus on pos

35、itive choices.There are a lot of ben efits to worki ng out, especially in the mornin gs. Set your alarm clockan hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel en ergized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.D.

36、There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E. You can keep you head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you re doing it now, thenlisten up.第三部分英語知識運用（共兩節，滿分 45 分）第一節

37、 完形填空（共 20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C 和 D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選he wan ted to come to visit me.I was 43! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 44 . The bay was 45in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m off the shore. Getting a little 46 , Irealized o

38、ne kayak （皮筏艇）was in 47 .“ Something nots 48 ! ” I took off myT-shirt and 49 into the water. Isaw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 50violently. Linkingarms with one of the instructors, I helped51the young man out of water. He was uneon scious and as Ilook

39、ed at his face, someth ing52 to me. Those brow n eyes were very53“ What s his name? ” 1 askedthe in structor.“ Ben,he replied, and immed54ely That stranger was my son.The in structors called for an ambula nee. 55, after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well eno ugh to beallowed to 56 and later the

40、family met upfor dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben 57to me. “ 1 just want to say tha nk you,” he5said. my lifetou”I still can t believe what59it was. I m just so glad I was there to help my son.441. A. alsoB. oftenC. evenD. last42. A. delightB. reliefC.angerD. worry43. A. scaredB. sho

41、ckedC. thrilledD. ashamed44. A. talkB. stayC. meetD. settle45. A. bathedB. clea nC.deepD. formed46. A. fasterB. closerC. heavierD. wiser47. A. troubleB. advaneeC. questi onD. battle48. A. realB. rightC. fairD. fit49. A. staredB.sankC. divedD. fell50. A. argu ingB. fighti ngC. shouti ngD. shak ing51.

42、 A. leadB. persuadeC. carryD.keep52. A. happe nedB. occurredC. appliedD. appealed53. A. sharpB. pleasa ntC. attractiveD. familiar54.A. agreedB. hesitatedC. doubtedD. knew55. A. Fortu natelyB. Fran klyC. SadlyD. Sudde nly56. A. returnB. relaxC.speakD. leave57. A. jokedB. returnedC. liste nedD. poin t

43、ed58. A. createdB. honoredC. savedD. guided59. A. coin cideneeB. changeC. pityD. pai n60. A. on boardB. i n timeC. for sureD. on purpose項。Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch. Hethree and it had bee n 13 years since I 41seeah him. So imagi ne my 42 whe n he emailed me say ingd moved to E

44、n gla nd with his mum whe n he was5第二節（共 10 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 15 分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（1 個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。Diets have cha nged in Chin a-a nd so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country61（grow）more corn tha n rice. Corn producti on has jumped n early 125 perce nt over 62 past 25 years, while rice ha

45、s in creased only 7 perce nt.A taste for meat is 63 （actual） behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feedchickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corn rise: The government encouragesfarmers togrow corn in stead of rice 64 （improve） water quality. Corn uses less water 65 ric

46、e and creates lessfertilizer （化月肥）runoff. This switch has decreased 66 （pollute） in the country major lakes andreservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total 67 （globe） fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agri

47、culture finds that between 2005-when the government_68 （start） a soil-testing program 69 gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers - and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 millio n tons. That preve nted the emissi on（ 排放） of 51.8 million tons of carb on dioxide. China approach to protect

48、ing its environment while 70 （feed） its citizens “ offersuseful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide,” says the bank s Juergen Voegele.第四部分寫作（共兩節，滿分 35 分）第一節 短文改錯（共 10 小題；每小題 1 分，滿分 10 分）Stude nt Union請改正下面短文中的錯誤。文中共有 10 處語言錯誤，每句中最多有三處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（人），并在其下面寫出該加的詞；刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉； 修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2.只允許修改 10 處，多者（從第 11 處起）不計分。When I was little, Friday s night was our family game night. After supper, we would play card games of allsort in the sitting room. As the kid, I loved to