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1、2007 National English Contestfor College Students(Level C - Preliminary)Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 points) Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Th

2、en mark the corresponding letter 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. againstB. withC. forD. about 32. I dont think _ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.A. thisB. thatC. its D. it 33.

3、Does brain power _ as we get older? Scientists now have some surprising answers.A. descend B. declineC. reduceD. collapse 34. I dont believe in Browns adventure at all. It sounds so _.A. incredible B. credible C. incredulousD. credulous 35. Well never get to the station on time _ we run as fast as w

4、e can.A. in caseB. 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. individuallyC. independently D. respectively37. The shipping authorities followed the _ of the unidentified submarine on their radar screen

5、s.A. channel B. way C. courseD. direction38. I set off as soon as I got the news about my grandpas illness. Unfortunately, he _ at the hospital before I _.A. has died; went thereB. had died; arrived C. died; had been thereD. was dying; had gone39. The committee has made rules _ all its members are s

6、upposed to work.A. by which B. so thatC. now that D. for which 40. They were married for fifteen years but have now _ up and live apart.A. split B. divided C. divorced D. separated 41. We wouldnt have missed the train if we _ to the station.A. didnt walkB. wouldnt runC. hadnt walked D. werent runnin

7、g 42. 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 control 43.Did you get any information from Peter?He _ an expert, but he doesnt seem to know much.A

8、. believes to be B. is supposed to be C. thought to be D. is claimed being 44.The radios terribly loud. Could you turn it down a little?Sorry! _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 matc

9、h was broadcast live on it.D. Could you repeat what you said? 45.Can I book a room from now until Friday?_ Whats the price? $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

10、 33, overlooking the sea. Part III IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points) Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.46.Which figure completes the sequence? 47.

11、A man has 29 socks in his drawer, 9 identical blue, 8 identical grey and 12 identical black. The lights have fused and he is completely in the dark. How many socks must he take out to make certain that he has a pair of each colour?A. 21 B. 14 C. 23 D. 24 48.Which comes next?A, 1A, 111A, 311A,?A. 131

12、2AB. 13211A C. 1231A D. 11231A 49. Find the weight to balance the scales. A. 2kg B. 4kg C. 3kg D. 5kg 50. What is the missing number?A. 748 B. 754 C. 745 D. 784 Part IV Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points) Section A (6 points) Directions: There is one passage in this section with 6 question

13、s. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 51-56 are based on the following passage. “A Unique Experience in Indian Cuisine”Opening ni

14、ght at the Gandhi Restaurant brought cries of praise and delight from customers when they sampled the unique cuisine on Monday night.Opened by County Councillor, Mr. Tony Peaston, the Gandhi offers the discerning diner authentic Indian dishes, many available for the first time in Hampshire.The secre

15、t lies in the preparation - only authentic Indian herbs and spices are used to individually prepare each special dish, following ancient recipes, many handed down through generations of Indian chefs.High Standard“Ive travelled extensively and dined at many Indian restaurants throughout the country,

16、but rarely have I tasted Indian food of such a high standard,” extolled Councillor Peaston.“Whilst Gandhi himself was a leader of men, the Gandhi Restaurant could be considered the leader of a new breed of Indian cuisine in Hampshire,” he added.“By far the best curry we have had in the Portsmouth ar

17、ea,” was the comment of Havant diners, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cairns of Denvilles.“We enjoyed the different menu and found the advice of the staff, explaining how each dish was prepared, very helpful for deciding our choice of menu,” they said.Such glowing comments reflect the exclusive nature of the dish

18、es available at the Gandhi Restaurant.Original RecipesYou can choose from a menu which offers curries and tandoories, knowing each one is specially cooked for you, with individual care and attention, according to strict original recipes, by a top London chef, formerly of Covent Garden.And after you

19、have sampled the spicy delights of your main course, you can select from a choice of original Indian sweets to temper your palate.Relaxing in the comfortable surroundings of the restaurant, you can have a hot towel to freshen yourself or clean your fingers between courses - another touch of Indian l

20、iving.The Gandhi Restaurant, situated at 139 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, is fully licensed and open seven days a week.You can pop in for a traditional Indian lunch between 12 and 2:30 pm or enjoy a languid evening meal, when the restaurant is open from 6 pm to midnight.But take care to book in advanc

21、e, as demand for this cuisine is expected to be high, so avoid disappointment by telephoning Portsmouth 811966.As proof of confidence in your enjoyment, the Gandhi is offering a 10 per cent discount on the cost of your meal, when you produce this advertisement within three months of the opening.The

22、staff at the Gandhi look forward to serving you with your first taste of truly authentic Indian cuisine in this area- and they know you will come back again and again.51. “A Unique Experience in Indian Cuisine” here means that the Gandhi restaurant _.A. is the only genuine Indian restaurant in Hamps

23、hireB. offers customers its own special style of cookingC. makes special food for native Indian customersD. is trying out Indian recipes for the first time 52. How does the food preparation contribute to the unique, experience?A. It varies from customer to customer, depending on the price.B. The met

24、hods 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 th

25、e 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 Restaura

26、nt use to work?A. In London.B. In Hampshire. C. In Denvilles.D. In Portsmouth. 55. Hot towels are provided _.A. because customers feel coldB. to make customers feel more relaxedC. mainly for hygienic reasonsD. to give customers the true feel of Indian life 56. Customers can obtain a cheaper meal by

27、_.A. bringing the advertisement with themB. making a phone call to the restaurantC. providing proof of their enjoymentD. contributing to the cost of advertising Section B (7 points) Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by 7 statements. Go over the passage quickly and mark the a

28、nswers on the Answer Sheet. For questions 57- 63, mark Y (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 b

29、ased on the following passage. Eleven days ago, as he felt himself being crushed from head to toe, Andrew Jepson was certain he was about to die.Yesterday the 26-year-old construction worker was able to stroll around his parents home and tell for the first time how he survived being run over by a fo

30、ur-ton road roller.The accident happened as Mr. Jepson worked at a building site at Heathrow and the roller was reversing at 4 mph.“I was looking away and then I just felt it go over my leg”, he said. “I fell to the floor and felt this amazing pain in my leg as it was being crushed.”“When I felt it

31、running over me I thought this is it, Im dead. Nobody can survive this.”“There was absolutely nothing I could do. The pain was horrendous and all the air was being crushed 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 M

32、r. 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, cushioned much of the weight of the roller and saved him.“Afterwards I tried to get straight up,” h

33、e said. “I was fully conscious. I was in shock but for some reason I thought, If I stay down, I will die.”“Luckily a labourer ran over and kept me down so that I would not do any more injury to myself.”“The driver rushed over. He was really upset. I said, You are not to blame, it was just an acciden

34、t.”Mr. Jepson, a site engineer, suffered crushed ribs, bruising, cuts and a collapsed left lung but escaped 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 near Spalding, Lincolnshire.“It

35、 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 breathe again is the most wonderful thing in the world.”Mr. Jepsons 62-year-old father, John, said, “When we heard he had been

36、under a roller I feared the 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

37、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

38、 lasted for almost two years. Section C (7 points) Directions: You are going to read a magazine article about sand. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (64-70). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Mark

39、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 it gets 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 geologi

40、cal past and a history 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. And it is a major element in manufactured products too - concrete is largely sand, while glass is made of little else. Well,

41、 it is larger than fine dust and smaller than shingle. In fact, according to the most generally accepted scheme of measurement, grains can be called sand if their diameter is greater than 0.06 of a millimetre and less than 0.6 of a millimetre.Depending on its age and origin, a particular sand can co

42、nsist of tiny stones or porous grains through which water can pass. They have come from the breaking down of rocks, or from the dead bodies of sea creatures, which collect on the bottom of the oceans, or even from volcanic eruptions. If it is a dazzling white, its grains may come from nearby coral,

43、from crystalline quartz rocks or from gypsum, like the white sand of New Mexico. On Pacific Islands, jet black sands form from volcanic minerals. Other black beaches are magnetic and are mined for iron ore. It washes rock into streams and rivers and down to the sea, leaving be- hind softer materials

44、. By the time it reaches the sea, the hardest rocks remain but every- thing else has been broken into tiny particles of 0.02 millimetre diameter or less. The largest pieces fall to the bottom quickly, while smaller particles float and settle only slowly in deeper water, which is why the sandy beach

45、on the shoreline so often turns to mud further out. If the individual fragments still have sharp edges, you can be sure they were formed fairly recently. This is the case on the island of Kamoama in Hawaii, where a beach was created after a volcanic eruption in 1990. Molten lava spilled into the sea

46、 and exploded into glassy droplets.It seems that when the poet William Blake saw infinity in a grain of sand he was not far wrong. Sand is an irreplaceable industrial ingredient which has many uses. Sand cushions our land from the force of the sea, and geologists say it often does a better job prote

47、cting our shores than the most advanced coastal technology.A. These may have the shape of stars or spirals, their edges rough or smooth. B. It is one of the most common substances on earth. C. In addition, it has one vital function which you might never even notice. D. Rain is an important force in the creation of beaches. E. In the great slow cycle of the earth, sand that was once rock can turn to rock again. F. What exactly is sand? G. Colour is another clue to the origins of sand. H. It can be difficu