2015“外研社杯全国英语阅读大赛”样题一、2015年“外研社杯全国英语阅读大赛”比赛内容包含四个环节：PartRead and Know（读以明己）PartRead and Reason（读以察世）Part Read and Question（读以启思）Part Read and Create（读以言志）二、 比赛样题仅为2015年阅读大赛赛题的内容和形式样例，并非完整试卷。三、 大赛的模拟赛、复赛和决赛都将包含样题的四个环节，但各环节的赛题内容和形式会根据不同阶段比赛有所变化。四、 大赛的初赛由参赛学校参考样题内容自行命题，组委会不做硬性规定。五、 “PartRead and Know（读以明己）”部分不计成绩，根据参赛选手打听情况给予个性化反馈。六、 “Part Read and Create（读以言志）”部分，组委会将在赛前公布大赛推荐阅读书单。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 on the 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-specialistD.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 e