全国大学生英语竞赛C类初赛试题及答案2007年-2012年.pdf

2007 National English Contest for College StudentsPart I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes,30 points)Section A(6 points)1.A.He hasnt found a suitable one.B.He hasnt enough money.C.He prefers his old one.2.A.In ten minutes.B.In fifteen minutes.C.In twenty minutes.3.A.Have dinner with Mary.B.See a film with Mary.C.Do his homework.4.5.6.A.Rainy.B.Sunny.A.He has to go to the bank.C.His train has been delayed.A.315.B.350.C.Cloudy.B.He has missed the train.C.375.Section B(4 points)7.What office is the student looking for?A.Accounting.B.Economic History.8.When was the orientation meeting held?A.Yesterday.B.Last Friday.9.What is the rule about attendance at lectures?C.Economics.C.A week ago.A.It is optional.B.It is necessary.C.It is difficult to enforce.10.How often does the student have to attend tutorials?A.Once every other week.B.Three times a week.C.Once a week.Section C(10 points)11.When did the bomb go off in a popular market in central Baghdad?A.Late in the evening.B.At mid-morning.C.Late in the afternoon.12.Whats the purpose of the Amber Alert program?A.To report the number of children missing in the U.S.every year.B.To help find the children who are believed to have been abducted.C.To find out the reasons why children are kidnapped in the U.S.13.How many villages have been involved in the inter-communal fighting in Chad?A.Fewer than 8.B.About 10.C.Over 20.14.What is the best tactic when youre caught up by a rolling wave of snow?A.To create space around you.B.To outrun the avalanche.C.To leave the ski resort instantly.15.Whats the news item mainly talking about?A.Development of medical technology.B.Health care in California.C.Health insurance in the U.S.16.How many people did bird flu kill in Indonesia in two weeks?A.5.B.2.C.35.17.Whats the function of the new drug produced by Pfizer?A.Reducing dogs weight.B.Increasing dogs appetite.C.Controlling dogs population.18.What will soon begin in the southern Senegalese towns?A.Planting new agricultural crops.B.Biofuel production.C.Fuel recycling.19.When did Ponti begin making films?A.In 1913.B.In 1931.C.In 1938.20.Whats the main reason Democrats could regain control of Congress after 12 years?A.Nancy Pelosi has become their leader.B.Americans are dissatisfied with the Iraq war.C.They support sending more troops to Iraq.Section D(10 points)Directions:In this section,you will hear a short passage.There are ten missing words or phrases in it.Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape.Remember to write the answers on theAnswer Sheet.Every traveller has a tale to tell about bad driving.These are usually exaggerated(21)of life on the main streets of cities where the motorists are crazy and traffic lights aretreated as colourful(22).It all happened on a Sunday April morning.I(23)my intention to turn left into aside road and paused as the oncoming traffic cleared.But as I drove across the road,an elderly mandriving a battered Renault 12 chose to overtake me(24)pass on the inside.There was afearful bang and my car was pushed sideways.I felt groggy and bruised and was taken to hospital inthe back seat of a police car.There my spleen was removed.Fortunately,though,my recovery wassteady and(25).But thats not the end of the tale.Yes,I had taken out insurance and it covered my medicalexpenses,(26)while I recovered and my flights home.However,as always,there was acatch to it.I had(27)hired my car from a backstreet firm called Kavis that had beenrecommended by the hotel front desk.I was assured that I had full insurance cover,but Kavis(28)my credit card 800 on the day of the accident.My solicitor took advice on the form Ihad signed.Being in a hurry at the time,I hadnt(29)to get it translated.Mr.Balmerwas stupid to sign this document,it read.I(30)with a smile.After all,I am still alive!Part II Vocabulary and Structure(10 minutes,15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part.For each blank there are four choicesmarked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31.If I lose my new watch my parents will be very annoyed me.A.against B.with C.for D.about3 2.1 dont think possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.A.this B.that C.its D.it33.Does brain power as we get older?Scientists now have some surprising answers.A.descend B.decline C.reduce D.collapse34.1 dont believe in Browns adventure at all.It sounds so.A.incredible B.credible C.incredulous D.credulous35.Well never get to the station on time we run as fast as we can.A.in case B.even if C.provided that D.if only36.Oil sales volume in local urban and rural areas rose by 24%and 50%,over July 2006.A.separately B.individually C.independently D.respectively37.The shipping authorities followed the of the unidentified submarine on their radar screens.A.channelB.wayC.courseD.direction38.I set off as soon as I got the news about my grandpas illness.Unfortunately,h e at thehospital before I.A.has died;went thereC.died;had been there39.The committee has made rulesB.had died;anivedD.was dying;had goneall its members are supposed to work.A.by whichB.so thatC.now thatD.for which40.They were married for fifteen years but have now up and live apart.A.split B.divided C.divorced D.separated41.We wouldnt have missed the train if we to the station.A.didnt walk B.wouldnt run C.hadnt walked D.werent running42.No matter what measure they took,in no way.A.could the outflowing tide be controlledB.the outflowing tide could be controlledC.could the outflowing tide controlD.the outflowing tide could control43.Did you get any information from Peter?一He an expert,but he doesnt seem to know much.A.believes to be B.is supposed to be C.thought to be D.is claimed being4 4.The radios terribly loud.Could you turn it down a little?一Yes,and something else-wouldnt it be an idea to buy your own soap?A.Is it disturbing you?B.I forgot where I put my soap this morning.C.A football match was broadcast live on it.D.Could you repeat what you said?45.Can I book a room from now until Friday?一Whats the price?一$128.75 not counting the service.A.Definitely.Go see it yourself.B.Yes,our hotel is quite near to the station.C.Of course.Would you like to follow me?D.You can have Room 33,overlooking the sea.Part IV Reading Comprehension(25 minutes,40 points)Section A(6 points)Questions 51-56 are based on the following passage.GANDHI INDIANRESTAURANTA Unique Experiencein Indian CuisineA“A Unique Experience in IndianCuisine”Opening night at the Gandhi Restaurantbrought cries of praise and delight fromcustomers when they sampled the unique cuisineon Monday night.Opened by County Councillor,Mr.TonyPeaston,the Gandhi offers the discerning dinerauthentic Indian dishes,many available for thefirst time in Hampshire.The secret lies in the preparation-onlyauthentic Indian herbs and spices are used toindividually prepare each special dish,followingancient recipes,many handed down throughgenerations of Indian chefs.High StandardTve travelled extensively and dined atmany Indian restaurants throughout the country,but rarely have I tasted Indian food of such ahigh standard,extolled Councillor Peaston.“Whilst Gandhi himself was a leader ofmen,the Gandhi Restaurant could be consideredthe leader of a new breed of Indian cuisine inHampshire,he added.“By far the best curry we have had in thePortsmouth area,“was the comment of Havantdiners,Mr.and Mrs.Jim Cainis of Denvilles.“We enjoyed the different menu and foundthe advice of the staff,explaining how each dishwas prepared,very helpful for deciding ourchoice of menu,“they said.Such glowing comments reflect theexclusive nature of the dishes available at theGandhi Restaurant.Original RecipesYou can choose from a menu which offerscurries and tandoories,knowing each one isspecially cooked for you,with individual careand attention,according to strict original recipes,by a top London chef,formerly of CoventGarden.And after you have sampled the spicydelights of your main course,you can selectfrom a choice of original Indian sweets totemper your palate.Relaxing in the comfortable surroundingsof the restaurant,you can have a hot towel tofreshen yourself or clean your fingers betweencourses-another touch of Indian living.The Gandhi Restaurant,situated at 139Kingston Road,Portsmouth,is fully licensedand open seven days a week.You can pop in for a traditional Indianlunch between 12 and 2:30 pm or enjoy alanguid evening meal,when the restaurant isopen from 6 pm to midnight.But take care to book in advance,asdemand for this cuisine is expected to be high,so avoid disappointment by telephoningPortsmouth 811966.advertisement within three months of theopening.The staff at the Gandhi look forward toserving you with your first taste of trulyauthentic Indian cuisine in this area-and theyknow you will come back again and again.As proof of confidence in your enjoyment,the Gandhi is offering a 10 per cent discount onthe cost of your meal,when you produce this51.“A Unique Experience in Indian Cuisine here means that the Gandhi r e s t a u r a n t.A.is the only genuine Indian restaurant in HampshireB.offers customers its own special style of cookingC.makes special food for native Indian customersD.is trying out Indian recipes for the first time52.How does the food preparation contribute to the unique,experience?A.It varies from customer to customer,depending on the price.B.The methods used are secret and known only to the chef.C.It uses genuine Indian ingredients and follows ancient recipes.D.It follows methods described by traditional Indian authors.53.According to the article,in what way does the restaurant live up to its name?A.It will soon be as famous throughout the world as Gandhi himself.B.The owner considers himself to be a leader of the local Indian community.C.It has had a considerable influence on other Hampshire restaurants.D.It sets new standards of excellence for other Indian restaurants to follow.54.Where did the top chef of the Gandhi Restaurant use to work?A.In London.B.In Hampshire.C.In Denvilles.D.In Portsmouth.55.Hot towels are pr ovi de d.A.because customers feel coldB.to make customers feel more relaxedC.mainly for hygienic reasonsD.to give customers the true feel of Indian life56.Customers can obtain a cheaper meal by.A.bringing the advertisement with themB.making a phone call to the restaurantC.providing proof of their enjoymentD.contributing to the cost of advertisingSection B(7 points)Directions:In this section,there is one passage followed by 7 statements.Go over the passage quicklyand mark the answers on the Answer Sheet.For questions 57-63,markY(for Yes)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N(for No)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG(for Not Given)if the information is not given in the passage.Questions 57-63 are based on the following passage.Eleven days ago,as he felt himself being crushed from head to toe,Andrew Jepson was certainhe was about to die.Yesterday the 26-year-old construction worker was able to stroll around his parents,home andtell for the first time how he survived being run over by a four-ton road roller.The accident happened as Mr.Jepson worked at a building site atHeathrow and the roller was reversingat 4 mph.“I was looking away and then I justfelt it go over my leg”，he said.“I fell tothe floor and felt this amazing pain inmy leg as it was being crushed.”“When I felt it running over me Ithought this is it,Im dead.Nobody cansurvive this.”ar*R idges in uneven surface takesom e of rollers 4-ton load IW orker is-crushed intobrokengravel/concretebase as rollerreverses over himat 4 m ph.“There was absolutely nothing I could do.The pain was horrendous and all the air was beingcrushed out of my lungs.”“I couldnt breathe.I thought every breath would be my last.”The machine took more than a second to roll over Mr.Jepsons body.“It came over my head but I had my hard hat on which must have blocked most of the pressure,he said.Workmates believed he would be dead but the uneven surface,foundation for a road,cushionedmuch of the weight of the roller and saved him.Afterwards I tried to get straight up,“he said.I was fully conscious.I was in shock but forsome reason I thought,4If I stay down,I will die.“Luckily a labourer ran over and kept me down so that I would not do any more injury tomyself.”“The driver rushed over.He was really upset.I said,You are not to blame,it was just anaccident.Mr.Jepson,a site engineer,suffered crushed ribs,bruising,cuts and a collapsed left lung butescaped permanent injury.An air ambulance arrived and doctors operated at the scene.He spent two days in intensive care but six days later was back at his parents?home nearSpalding,Lincolnshire.“It is like being born again,“said Mr.Jepson,who has amazed doctors with his recovery.“When I came around from the anaesthetic I just cried with joy.Being able to walk and breatheagain is the most wonderful thing in the world.Mr.Jepsons 62-year-old father,John,said,“When we heard he had been under a roller I fearedthe worst.We prayed all the way to the hospital.To see him now is just wonderful.”Mr.Jepsons employer,construction firm Laing,said the accident was still being investigated.Statements:57.The accident happened two weeks ago.58.Mr.Jepson was paving the road when the accident happened.59.The roller was going backwards when it hit Mr.Jepson.60.A workman ran immediately to the scene of the accident.61.An operation was performed at the scene of the accident.62.The company has decided who is responsible for the accident.63.The investigation of the accident lasted for almost two years.Section C(7 points)Directions:You are going to read a magazine article about sand.Seven sentences have been removedfrom the article.Choose from the sentences(A-H)the one which fits each gap(64-70).There is oneextra sentence which you do not need to use.Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet.Sand:as children we play on it and as adults we relax on it.It is something we complain about when itgets in our eyes on a windy beach,and praise when it is made into sand castles.But we dont often look at it.If we did,we would discover an account of a geological past and ahistory of sea life that goes back thousands and,in some cases,mil-lions of years.Sand covers not just seashores,but also ocean beds,deserts and mountains.54 And it isa major element in manufactured products too-concrete is largely sand,while glass is made of littleelse.65 Well,it is larger than fine dust and smaller than shingle.In fact,according to the mostgenerally accepted scheme of measurement,grains can be called sand if their diameter is greater than0.06 of a millimetre and less than 0.6 of a millimetre.Depending on its age and origin,a particular sand can consist of tiny stones or porous grainsthrough which water can pass.66 They have come from the breaking down of rocks,orfrom the dead bodies of sea creatures,which col