2005年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛赛卷(A级)及答案解析.doc

1、2005 年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛赛卷(A 级)及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Part I Listening Com(总题数：10，分数：10.00)A.The man got the wrong window.B.The womans window will not be open until 3:00.C.The man didnt make a reservation.D.Theres no postal order at present.A.On Monday.B.On Tuesday.C.On WednesdayD.On Thursday.A.Mana

2、ger and staff memberB.Sales Manager and customer.C.Salesman and customerD.Teacher and student.A.PleasantB.Unhappy.C.IndifferenD.Hesitating.A.Its going to snow.B.Its going to rain.C.Its going to be windy.D.It will be sunny.A.At 3:00.B.At 3:30.C At 4:00D.At 4:30.A.They use up too much energy.B.They ar

3、e not efficient.C.They are too expensive.D.She doesnt believe what it says on the box.A.She is offended by the front cover.B.The magazine is too expensive.C.Her friend wants to cancel it.D.She has no time to read it.A.Restaurant foodB.Home-cooked food.C.Takeaway food.D.Snack food.A.They will go Dutc

4、h.B.The man will pay for the bill.C.The woman will pay for the bill.D.The woman will cook for them.二、Section B News Items(总题数：10，分数：10.00)A.Russia and Germany.B.China and Japan.C.China and Russia.A.Ukraine government.B.Members of Parliament from the opposition.C.President of Ukraine.A.library.B.A pa

5、rk.C.An underground museum.A.$8 million.B.$18 million.C.$80 million.A.In the USA.B.In Uganda.C.In the Sudan.A.Because some bacteria are drug-resistant.B.Because the infection is untreatable.C.Because some bacteria can be spread by physical contact.A.WashingtonB Baghdad.C.Pennsylvania.A.The Airbus A3

6、80 can offer more seats than the Boeing 747.B.The Airbus has to change the traffic movements a lot to enable more passengers to travel.C.The Airbus company is exercising the most influence in air travel now.A.North Africa.B.South America.C.Hong Kong.A.Oil prices got lower.B.Oil prices got higher.C.M

7、ore than 24.5 million barrels will be produced every day.三、Section C Passages (总题数：2，分数：10.00)Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the first passage you have just heard. （分数：5.00）A.A lot of things remind them of their home country.B.They can have new experiences.C.They will make a lot of frie

8、nds there.D.They already know a lot about the foreign country.A.It makes people feel uncomfortable.B.It makes people become more open to new experiences.C.They will not visit the country again.D.They will go back to their own countries immediately.A.When they first arrive in a new country.B.When the

9、y have been used to a new country.C.After a few weeks or months.D.After a friendly talk with a trained staff of the health center.A.Having more sleep.B.Eating less.C.Trying to put on weight.D.Seeing a doctor.A.They will feel pain all over.B.They may think about killing themselves.C.They will not go

10、to school or work.D.No one can help these people.Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the second passage you have just heard. （分数：5.00）A.People waste a lot of time watching it everyday.B.It encourages people to possess guns and knives through advertisements.C.It shows violence, which influenc

11、es younger people especially.D.People will be willing to put up with violence.A.The influence of passive viewing of TV on the development of Childrens brain.B.The subject matter it shows to parentsC.The active way of living it promotes.D.The possible harm TV viewing has on the health of old people.A

12、.By allowing no time for the family to spend togetherB.By preventing children from having contact with their parents.C.By encouraging children to depend on their parents.D.By taking over an essential part of the parents work.A.Recognize the educational merits of the medium.B.Ban TV advertising aimed

13、 at younger people.C.Prohibit teenagers from watching TV.D.Help older people survive the “television experience”.A.It should be done because TV shows too much violence.B.It is neither necessary nor possible.C.It might not be workable, but we should not overlook the danger of TV.D.It should be done a

14、s soon as possible.四、Part II Vocabulary a(总题数：10，分数：10.00)21. Everyone knew that _ the project would be completed and wed all have to return to our own separate departments. （分数：1.00）A.primarilyB.ultimatelyC.eventfullyD.precisely22.The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but _ we still had

15、a good time. （分数：1.00）A.on the contraryB.by the same tokenC.on top of all thatD.for all that23.Its freezing outside; youd better _ black ice when you drive home. （分数：1.00）A.look down onB.check up onC.watch out forD.keep out24. At that time no ones even studied the problem, _ tried to do anything abo

16、ut it. （分数：1.00）A.not to sayB.far moreC.in no wayD.much less25. It was odd that you _ for Margies address. I just got a letter from herthe first one since her family moved on August 1 1983. （分数：1.00）A.should have askedB.would have askedC.shall askD.might ask26.The women ran down to assist them in br

17、inging up their seals; but no sooner _ the house than a voice was heard in the passage, and a man entered. （分数：1.00）A.after they re-enterB.had they re-enteredC.were they to re-enterD.when they had re-entered27. Several of the administrative participants recognized the support and leadership from the

18、ir institutions chief executive officers as a serious motivating factor at those moments _. （分数：1.00）A.if the problem was challengingB.as the situation became seriousC.when the challenges seemed overwhelmingD.which the counterpart grew manipulating28. Well, really _ now is start learning what to do

19、with this software and read a lot of tutorials, learn and practice _ you can. （分数：1.00）A.what you should do; as much asB.that you need do; whateverC.how you should start; the mostD.as should you do; the longest hours29. _, and members of the congregation having returned, this church too will start o

20、ut with _ effort in the work that lies before them, which will be taken up by the different departments. （分数：1.00）A.The summer vacation is over; greatB.The summer vacation being over; renewedC.As the summer vacation over; refreshingD.Had the summer vacation been over; sacred30.Although there is some

21、 truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of the Redmond companys demise are, _, premature. （分数：1.00）A.saying the mostB.to say the mostC.to say the leastD.to the least degree五、Part III Situational(总题数：10，分数：10.00)31. Simon: Im a reporter from the Hendon Standard._ Celi

22、a: Yes, I was standing at the end of Elm Avenue, by the park. Simon: What happened? Celia: There was a red van traveling west, and several cars and vans behind it. （分数：1.00）A.Were you present when the accident happened?B.Would you tell me what you have seen?C.What a surprise to see you here!D.Did yo

23、u do anything special just now?32.Stan: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my little girls life. John: _ Stan: I cant tell you how much I appreciate what youve done. John: Im just happy I could help. （分数：1.00）A.Theres nothing to be afraid of.B.This is a wonderful day.C.Anybody would ha

24、ve done the same.D.I am glad to save her.33. Harry: I hear you are going to get married soon. Ron: Thats right, next June. June 21st. Can you come to the wedding? Harry: Oh! _ Thats when were away on vacation. Ron: Never mind, well send you some wedding cake. （分数：1.00）A.Thats great!B.What a pity！C.Y

25、ou have my deepest sympathy.D.You certainly can.34.Mother: Youre watching too much TV, Emily. Emily: Oh, come on, Mom. Mother: _ And youre eating too many snacks. Emily: I only had some popcorn and some potato chips. （分数：1.00）A.I mean it.B.Youre excused.C.Wheres your radio?D.I dont want to know it.3

26、5.Karen: Im not optimistic about finding a job after I finish college. Joseph: Oh? Why not? Karen: The economy is going downhill-fast. Joseph: I know. _ Its getting to the point where even a degree wont help you anymore. Karen: Thats right. And Ill be lucky to even move out of my parents house. （分数：

27、1.00）A.My friend could offer me a job.B.I am not sure whether I agree or not.C.How do you feel about the economy?D.What is this world coming to?36. Ivan: I brought you the new Groove People CD. Dale: What good is a CD if I havent got a CD player? Ivan: I can bring you a CD player. Dale: What good is

28、 a CD player if I dont even have electricity? Ivan: _ Dale: What good is calling the Electric Company if I havent got a house? （分数：1.00）A.Why do you have so many questions?B.What are you going to buy tomorrow?C.Why dont you call the Electric Company?D.Where did you buy the new CD?37.Doreen: Weve bee

29、n waiting for an hour and a half. Trevor: Say your aunt is very ill. A doctor ought to see her at once. Doreen: There isnt a doctor available. Theyre all busy. Trevor: _ Doreen: Ive asked her over and over again. The more I ask, the longer I wait. （分数：1.00）A.Youre starting to calm down now.B.Ask the

30、 receptionist to hurry up.C.There will be a difficult period for your aunt.D.Im sorry to hear that.38.Bruce: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you? Mandy: Yes, I hope so. Im interested in a short holiday soon. Id like some information. Bruce: Yes, certainly. _ Mandy: S

31、omewhere with some sunshine. Bruce: Heres a Supervacation brochure. It gives information about lots of holidays. Mandy: Thanks for the information. I expect Ill see you soon. （分数：1.00）A.What about New York?B.Will you be traveling alone?C.What sort of holiday interests you?D.How are things going with

32、 you?39.Mavis: Did you see how close that finish was? It took my breath away! Roger: Wait, theyre announcing the winner now. Its Don Jensen! Mavis: What a surprise! Hes never won a major race before. Roger: Im just astounded to see how much hes improved. Mavis: _ Roger: Im just floored that my best

33、friend won such an important race. （分数：1.00）A.Why cant he improve quickly?B.What happened to him in the past two years?C.Im going to take a break. Im so tired!D.Lets go down on the track and congratulate him.40. Careth: Good afternoon. Ive just joined the library. How many books can I take out? Euni

34、ce: You can take two books, and keep them for ten days. If you havent finished, you can renew them. Careth: How do I do that? _ Eunice: No, you can telephone. Tell us the titles of the books, and the date they are due for return. Careth: Splendid. I would be A Tale of Two Cities, or David Copperfiel

35、d. Eunice: These two books have been lended. （分数：1.00）A.Why cant I keep them for a longer time?B.Must I visit the library?C.How much could I be fined?D.Can I lend them to my friends?六、Part IV IQ Test （5 m(总题数：5，分数：5.00)41. A postman delivers mail round a housing estate. He does not want to visit the

36、 same street more than once, but can pass over the same street corners. On which housing estate is this possible? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.42. Here is a riddle. I am suspended in the air, I touch nothing, and I am surrounded by lights. Now I dress myself afresh, and now I am naked, and I am in the heat and

37、the cold, by night and by day. Everyone amuses himself by tramping upon me, even the animals abuse and scorn me, and yet I have such treasures hidden in my bosom that he who finds them I can make full of happiness. What is the answer to the riddle? （分数：1.00）A.The SunB.The Moon.C.The Earth.D.The Sky.

38、43. Which of the following numbers should replace the question mark? （分数：1.00）A.417B.926C.138D.172.44. （分数：1.00）A.2 children are 125 cm tall or less.B.8 children are at least 140 cm tall, but less than 145 cm tall.C.8 children are more than 144 cm tall, but less than 150 cm tall.D.No children are ta

39、ller than 158 cm.45. （分数：1.00）A.FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN LEFT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 2.B.FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 3, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 3.C.FORWARD 3, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 3, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 2.D

40、.FORWARD 3, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 3, TURN LEFT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 2.七、Part V Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. New Findings in Archaeology South America and Madagascar were joined 70 million years ago （分数：5.00）(1). By which means c

41、ould the scientists tell the age of fossils they have found? （分数：1.00）A.The bones of the fossils.B.The place where they were found.C.The history of humans.D.Identifying the rock layers of the fossils.(2). How many years older has our species become by the new discovery? （分数：1.00）A.130,000.B.40,000.C

42、.195,000.D.Between 154,000 and 160,000.(3).Where were the Omo I and II found? （分数：1.00）A.Near Herto.B.Along the Omo RiverC.Near Kibish.D.In Australia.(4).What does the word “ homo sapiens” mean in this passage? （分数：1.00）A.Human being.B.A sample of fossils.C.A riverD.A country.(5).Which of the follow

43、ing statements are NOT true according to the passage? （分数：1.00）A.The discovery of an old crocodile skeleton in Brazil makes people believe that South America and Madagascar were joined 70 million years ago.B.Prof Ian McDougall thought Omo I and II were the oldest human fossils discovered.C.Prof Ian

44、McDougall discovered that Omo I and II were not the same age.D.Omo I and II were discovered in southern Ethiopia.八、Section B Short Answ(总题数：2，分数：20.00)Questions 61 to 63 are based on the following passage. King James Before the last shot of Michael Jordans final game with the Chicago Bulls, he left

45、behind a moment that will hang in the minds of sports fans the way he did in the air. His quick crossover dribble, with the help of a tiny shove, sent Utah Jazz defender Byron Russell to the floor. Wide open, Jordan nailed the game-winning jump shot, and he and the Bulls clinched their sixthand Jord

46、ans lastNBA title. At the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore., last Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, 20, became the youngest player to reach one of the toughest performance milestones in basketball, the “triple double” (double digits in points, rebounds and assists in a single gameh

47、e did it again three nights later). During one play, his quick crossover dribble, sans shove, sent a Portland defender veering to the sideline. Wide open, James shot a three pointer. Swish. Nothing but Mike. Ever since Jordans first retirement a dozen years ago, the NBA has searched from Chi-town to

48、 China for a star as dominant and marketable as His Airness. The race to replace Jordan may end without a winner, but LeBron James, in just his second year out of St. VincentSt. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, is already far ahead of the pretenders. His game is spectacular. James combines Jordans ease at filling up the box score (and the stands) with a ruthless instinct to win, a trait that Hill, a gentleman, and Carter, a diffident performer, surely lack. And like Jordan, James knows he cant do it alone. In fact, he is a complete team player who loves to pass the ball and make