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大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
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Part I Background Information（10%）
Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C.and D..Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1.Patty: Hello, could I speak to Mrs.Lee, please? Betty: This is Betty Lee.Patty: Oh, Betty, this is Patty Wong.Bill and I will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and we'd like you to join us.Betty: We'd love to, Patty.________________ Patty: Oh, we're celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary.A．What time do you want us to come? B.What's the occasion? C． Who else are you inviting? D.How long will it be? 2.Edward: How are you feeling? Gail: Much better.Thanks for coming to see me.Please take a seat.Edward: How was the operation? Gail: Everything turned out for the best.It didn't hurt at all, but when the anesthetic wore off, I began to feel some pain.Edward: ________________ A.You may leave the hospital in a couple of days.B.We all mi you.C.You'd better take things easy for a while, be patient.D.Don't worry about it.3.The story of Noah’s Ark comes from ____.A.Koran B.Greco-Roman mythology C.Bible D.Buddhism 4.“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” is a sentence from a famous poem named ____.A.Ode to Nightingale B.Ode to West Wind C.Ode to Autumn D.Ode on Melancholy 5.On which day is Halloween celebrated? A.5 November B.31 October C.17 March D.25 December 6.The New Deal was started by___.A.J.F.Kennedy B.Franklin Roosevelt C.Bill Clinton D.Theodore Roosevelt 7.____ was NOT written by Hemingway.A.The Sun Also Rises B.A Farewell to Arms C.For Whom the Bell Tolls D.Gone with the Wind 8.A historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when ____ delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.A.J.F.Kennedy B.President Johnson
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C.Mark Twain D.Martin Luther King, Jr.9.____ invented the telephone.A.Samuel F.B.Morse B.Thomas Edison C.Alexander Bell D.Albert Einstein 10.It is supposed that ____ wrote the famous poems Iliad and Odyeus which tell the legendary story of the ancient Greek heroes attacking the city of Troy.A.Homer B.Chaucer C.Aristotle D.Shakespeare
Part II Reading Comprehension（40%）
Directions: There are several paages in this part.Each paage is followed by some
questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C.and D..You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following paage: In 1964, the world coined a new word, Beatle-mania.That year the world was introduced to four Englishmen named John, Paul, George, and Ringo.For the next eight years, these four were the number one musical group.Each new album that appeared was a succe, but the 1967 album called Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was a milestone.It indicated a turning point in their music.The music of the Beatles(甲壳虫)from 1964 to 1967 dealt with traditional love themes.All their songs from 1964 tell of happy meetings between boy and girl, the beginning of love.By 1966, the love affair isn't moving smoothly.In the 1966 song “No Reply”, the situation goes like this: “You walked hand in hand with another man in my place.” Yet the unfaithful love is part of the traditional love theme.The Beatles were still concerned almost totally with love in early 1967.Then came the Sgt.Pepper album.From the 1967 Sgt.Pepper album until their final album in 1972, the Beatles experimented with themes other than the traditional love theme.Interest in drugs replaced interest in love, and the very popular song “Revolution”, from 1970, introduces a political theme to the music.The final theme in Beatles' music is almost religious in tone.The Beatles had come far from the traditional theme of love.During their eight years, the Beatles produced fifteen albums and over one hundred songs.The Beatles' music, with its variety of themes, not only reflected the times extremely well but also became a musical force.Their impact is still felt in and out of the music world.11.A suitable title for the paage might be “________”.A.The Number One Musical Group B.The History of Beatles C.The Themes in Beatles' Music D.The Development of Beatles' Music 12.The Sgt.Pepper album was considered to be a milestone in Beatles' music because ________.A.it continued the traditional love themes though it was about unfaithful love B.it introduced new themes into their songs C.it had come far away from the traditional love themes 2
大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
D.it introduced drug and political themes into their songs 13.We may infer from the paage that ________.A.the Beatles' music deals with different themes to show different interests at different times B.the Beatles' music used to have a great influence on musicians and play persons C.the Beatles' succe lies in ever-changing themes in their songs D.with the Sgt.Pepper album, the Beatles became famous all over the world 14.Using context and word-part clues, we may figure out that Beatle-mania means ________.A.the music produced by Beatles B.the themes of Beatles' music C.extreme enthusiasm for Beatles' music D.the nickname for the Beatles music group 15.From this paage we know that _________.A.one reason why the Beatles' songs are well received is that they tell us much about the times B.as time went on, the Beatles became more and more interested in politics C.the Beatles became a strong musical force just because of their nice love songs D.the Beatles' music came to its peak when they began to deal with the religious theme
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following paage: As a result of the recent oil crisis, 9.9 million of California's 15 million motorists were subjected to an odd-even plan of gas rationing.The governor signed a bill forcing motorists with license plates ending in odd numbers to buy gas only on odd-numbered days, and those ending in even numbers on even-numbered days.Those whose plates were all letters or specially printed had to follow the odd-numbered plan.Exceptions were made only for emergencies and out-of-state drivers.Those who could not get gas were forced to walk, bike, or skate to work.This plan was expected to eliminate the long lines at many service stations.Those who tried to purchase more than twenty gallons of gas or tried to fill a more than half-filled tank would be fined and poibly imprisoned.16.All of the following are true EXCEPT ______.A.officials hoped that this plan would get rid of long gas lines B.a gas limit was enforced C.California has 9.9 million drivers D.the governor signed the bill concerning gas rationing 17.The gas rationing plan was not binding on _____.A.even-numbered license plates B.odd-numbered license plates C.all-letter license plates D.out-of-state license plates 18.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the gas rationing plan?
大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
A.Drivers from other states might buy gas any day.B.Every driver in the state was allowed to buy gas only once every two days.C.It was unlawful for a driver to fill his car tank more than half full.D.A car with its license plate ending in 9 might fill its tank on July 9.19.Those who violated the rationing program _______.A.were forced to walk, bike, or skate to work B.would be fined and poibly arrested C.had to wait in long lines D.were forced to buy gas on odd-numbered days 20.California was forced to adopt this plan because _____.A.a recent oil crisis neceitated it B.too many drivers were filling their tanks with more than twenty gallons C.people were not getting enough exercise and needed to walk, bike, or skate D.too many motorists had odd-numbered plates
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following paage: The Brooklyn Bridge that spans the river between Manhattan and Brooklyn is simply an engineering miracle.In 1883, a creative engineer, John Roebling, was inspired by an idea for this spectacular bridge project.However, bridge building experts told him to forget it.It just was not poible.Roebling convinced his son, Washington, an up-and-coming engineer, that the bridge could be built.The two of them conceived the concept of how it could be accomplished and how to overcome the obstacles.Somehow they convinced bankers to finance energy.They hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.The project was only a few months under way when a tragic on-site accident killed John Roebling and severely injured his son.Washington was severely brain-damaged, unable to talk or walk.Everyone thought the project would have to be scrapped, since the Roeblings were the only ones who understood how the bridge could be built.Though Washington Roebling was unable to move or talk, his mind was as sharp as ever.One day as he lay in his hospital bed, an idea flashed in his mind as to how to develop a communication code.All he could move was one finger, so he touched the arm of his wife with that finger.He tapped out the code to communicate to her what she was to tell the engineers who continued building the bridge.For 13 years, Washington tapped out his instructions with one finger until the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge was finally completed.21.When was the Brooklyn Bridge completed? A.In 1883.B.In 1885.C.In 1890.D.In 1896.22.Where was John Roebling killed? A.In Washington.B.On his way to work.C.At home.大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
D.On the construction site.23.After the accident, Washington Roebling ____.A.was unable to talk or walk B.became a vegetable C.lost his sight D.lost his hearing 24.Only ____ knew how to build the bridge.A.some experts B.John Roebling C.Washington Roebling D.the Roeblings 25.How did Washington manage to communicate with his wife? A.He wrote down the instructions.B.His wife could read his lips.C.He developed a communication code.D.He taught his wife how to build the bridge.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following paage:
Orienteering involves finding one's way through the countryside, typically bush land, with the aid of a map and compa.You can start with an orienteering course that is a pleasant stroll, either alone or in a group, along bush tracks, and then progre when you wish to the more demanding courses as your skills and fitne improve.Hence, at any orienteering event there is the competitive sporting challenge for the more serious competitor, or an opportunity to enjoy orienteering as a relaxing recreational activity.For the more competitive the aim is to complete the course in the shortest poible time, hence both physical fitne and ability to read maps become important.To complete an orienteering course may take as little as 20 minutes for a short easy course, or up to 3 hours for a longer difficult course.Orienteering can be enjoyed by both young and old, either as a relaxing recreation or as a competitive sport.A feature of orienteering is that you should find your way around your course without help from other orienteers.Competitors on the same course therefore have different start times, mostly at 2 minutes intervals.The course will be closed after the latest start time, and if you do not complete the entire course which you have chosen, always report to the finish so the organisers know that there are no competitors still out in the bush at the conclusion of the course.26.A beginner in orienteering ____.A.participates in competition B.may do it alone C.doesn't use a map and compa D.needs more time to take a break
大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
27.The end of orienteering can be best described as ____.A.tough B.easy C.alternative D.flexible 28.The participants of orienteering are ____.A.very strong B.young C.adults D.various 29.Orienteerers are not supposed to ____.A.use compa B.read maps C.ask for others' help D.offer help to others 30.When participating in competition, people usually start ____.A.at fixed time B.together C.at intervals D.in the morning
Part III Vocabulary and Structure（30%）
Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence
there are four choices marked A., B., C.and D..Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31.________ to hurt her feelings, he did not tell her the truth.A.Not to want B.Not wanting C.To want not D.Wanting not 32.This is much ________ to the one I bought last week.A.worse B.lower C.inferior D.equal 33.________ you ought to do is to see a doctor.A.How B.What C.Which D.That 34.He invented a plough _____ any other in existence.A.far superior to B.more superior than 6
大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
C.more superior to D.much superior than 35.Things might have been much worse if the mother _______ on her right to keep the baby.A.has been insisting B.had insisted C.would insist D.insisted 36.You will not be _____ about your food in time of great hunger.A.special B.particular C.peculiar D.specific 37.This box is too heavy, ______ give me a hand? A.would you mind B.would you please C.will you like D.will you please to 38.Every picture except these two ______.A.has been sold B.has sold C.have been sold D.have sold 39.The current _________ steady and strong, for the boat kept moving forward smoothly, without meeting any obstacle.A.must be B.should be C.must have been D.should have been 40.___________ the gas shortage, I am going to buy a compact car this year.A.In front of B.In place of C.In terms of D.In view of 41.The speeding car had mied the turn and now lay on its back, wheels _________ in the air.A.having spun B.spun C.were spun D.spinning 42.In the end, the gasoline buses ____________ the trolley buses.A.take away with B.take place of C.take up with 7
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D.take the place of 43.The reason for his succe is ______ he worked hard.A.which B.that C.why D.for 44.If there ______ a fire, ring the number 119.A.is B.were C.should be D.be 45.The workers' demands are ______, they're asking for only a small increase in their wages.A.moderate B.abnormal C.commercial D.complicated 46.Some girls willingly ______ on food and other expenses in order to be able to afford some fashion clothes.A.cut into B.cut off C.cut back D.cut through 47.Vegetables are cheap ______ when they are in season.A.to buy B.to buy them C.to be bought D.buying them 48._____ she realized it was too late to go home.A.No sooner it grew dark than B.Hardly did it grow dark than C.Scarcely had it grown dark than D.It was not until dark that 49.There was so much noise that the speaker couldn't make himself ______.A.heard B.to hear C.hearing D.being heard 50.Work is as neceary for peace of mind, ______ it is for health of body.A.so B.as C.like D.or 51.______ driving around all day looking for somewhere to park, why don't
大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）
you take a bus into town? A.Rather than B.More than C.Anything more than D.No more than 52.The surface of the earth reflects enough of the sun's light onto the face of the moon for us to be able to see the parts of it which ______.A.would otherwise be dark B.were otherwise dark C.will otherwise be dark D.had otherwise been dark 53.She pretended _____ my name.A.to forget B.to have forgotten C.to be forgotten D.to have been forgotten 54.Churches and schools were ____ to the flood victims.A.apartments B.refuges C.cottages D.slums 55.It was due to luck _____ judgment _____ the driver succeeded in avoiding an accident.A.better than / when B.rather than / that C.other than / when D.more than / that 56.The old man _____ his job and would not retire.A.went in for B.got on with C.held on to D.fell back on 57.A “frozen” brain requires only _____ as one with a normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.A.oxygen half as much B.half oxygen as much C.as half much oxygen D.half as much oxygen 58.Because his arguments sound so good, I am ____ to agree with his conclusion.A.declined B.inclined C.implied D.impreed 9
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59.By no means ____ his mistakes.A.one should ignore B.ought one to ignore C.one ought to ignore D.ought one ignore 60.The roads were very busy so traffic ____ along at 10 miles an hour.A.climbed B.dashed C.crawled D.drift
Part IV Cloze（10%）
Directions: There are a number of blanks in the following paage.For each
blank there are four choices marked A., B., C.and D..You should choose the ONE that best fits into the paage.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Man cannot go on(61)his numbers at the present rate.In the(62)30 years man will face a period of crisis.(63)experts believe that there will be a widespread food(64).Other experts think this is(65)peimistic, and that man can prevent things(66)worse than they are now.But(67)that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now.One thing that man can do is to limit(68)of babies born.The need(69)this is obvious, but it is(70)to achieve.People have to(71)to limit their families.In the countries of the population(72), many people like big families.The parents think that this(73)a bigger income for the family and ensures there will be someone in the family who will look(74)them in old age.Several governments have(75)birth control policies in recent years.(76)them are Japan, China, India and Egypt.In some(77)the results have not been(78).Japan has been an exception.The Japanese adopted a birth control policy in 1948.People(79)to limit their families.The birth rate fell from 34.3 per thousand per year to about 17.0 per year(80).61.A.increasing B.to increase C.and increase D.with increasing 62.A.second B.recent C.next D.late 63.A.Any B.Some C.More D.All 10
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64.A.need B.want C.absence D.shortage 65.A.so B.much C.too D.enough 66.A.getting B.from getting C.to get D.get 67.A.remember B.remembering C.to remember D.remembers 68.A.an amount B.a number C.the amount D.the number 69.A.for B.in C.of D.about 70.A.not easy B.no easy C.not easily D.no ease 71.A.persuade B.be persuading C.be persuaded D.persuading 72.A.bursting B.explosion C.raising D.extension 73.A.takes B.brings C.makes D.earns 74.A.upon B.for C.into D.after 11
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75.A.adjusted B.created C.adopted D.presented 76.A.Of B.Among C.Between D.Out of 77.A.exceptions B.examples C.events D.cases 78.A.succe B.succeeded C.succeful D.succeeding 79.A.were encouraged B.encouraged C.are encouraged D.encourage 80.A.presently B.at present C.in time D.on time
Part V Sentence Translation（10%）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English(with the given words or phrases).81.由于天气不好，修路停了下来。工人们都为此感到焦虑。（hold up）
82.从他怒气冲冲的脸色来看，我知道他不相信我的话。（judge by）
83.那天放学后他没有立即回家，而是去帮助简复习功课。（instead of）
84.他的表情说明他对周围正在发生的事情一无所知。（suggest）
85.直到老师来了他们才开始做实验。（not until）
