【解析版】广东省仲元中学、中山一中、南海中学等七校2013-2014学年高二2月联考试题（英语）.doc

【解析版】广东省仲元中学、中山一中、南海中学等七校2013-2014学年高二2月联考试题（英语） 第一部分　完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1－15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Sports are by nature competitive. But recently, the over-competitive nature youth sports seem to have taken on has led to cause for __1__. Those who are strongly against competition point out that in a competition, only one wins while the rest __2__. They argue that competition leads children to define themselves by the outcome, tying their self-esteem(自尊心) up with their ability to __3__ others. They further argue that competition causes anxiety, affects learning and causes children to view others as__4__ to their success. Competition restricts participation and __5__ success. A “win-at-all-costs” mentality can cause children to pay little attention to honesty and fair play. On the opposite side of the debate are those who view competition as a __6__ part of American society. They argue that placing kids in a competitive situation such as sports helps prepare them for a(n) __7__ life in our society that is full of competition. __8__ is a normal part of human nature and part of everyday life. Other arguments __9__ competitive sports are that they provide challenges, help kids develop skills, and teach them how to get along with others. The third side of this debate says that a little competition can’t be that __10__, as long as competition does not get out of hand and take on a “win-at-all-costs” mentality. They claim that competition in itself is not bad and it can serve as a __11__ of social comparison, necessary for adolescents to see how __12__ they are. Their advice is to introduce competition __13__ while focusing more on mastery and cooperation during childhood. The gradual shift toward competition will allow children to build skills, participate fully, and focus on __14__ rather than winning. It is important that you consider all of the possible __15__ of competition before you put your child in a competitive situ