大学生英语竞赛B类英语专业-完形填空(一)及答案解析.doc

1、大学生英语竞赛 B类英语专业-完形填空(一)及答案解析(总分：55.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、完形填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：5，分数：45.00)Flu and How Not to Catch ItThis winter, in offices and workplaces throughout the country, people are at risk of becoming a health danger to their colleagues. These are the people who, carrying flu viruses

2、, have dragged themselves in to work in sp (1) of the high temperature, headache, sore throat and cough they are su (2) from. Most experts agree that people with flu ought to stay at home, certainly in the case of those (3) jobs involve public safety-airline pilots, air traffic (4) (control) and tra

3、in drivers.A diet rich in ve (5) and fruit and regular exercise may help people avoid the illness. Experts are (6) (doubt)whether taking lots of vitamin C will (7) any difference, but reducing stress levels may help. Basic hygiene is certainly important, as well, especially in the office. We know th

4、at the illness can be passed on f (8) cups and saucers, so do more than simply rinse them under the tap with all the others. Wash them properly with hot water and use disinfectants to clean surfaces. Remember to wash your hands reg (9) and dont touch your face, as flu enters the body through the eye

5、s, nose and mouth. Other tips on prevention include (10) rid of cloth handkerchiefs, which provide a home for germs. Change to paper tissues and throw them away afterwards.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_The Continuing Popularity of the Fountain PenThe

6、 fountain pen is still a very attractive and practical object, even in these days of cheap, (1) (dispose)ball-point and felt-tip pens. Few owners are (2) (differ) to it. Emotions range from a casual attraction to absolute passion. However, though the reasons for such profound (3) (attach) to the pen

7、 are many, the way people feel is (4) (universe).What exactly is it then about this small cylindrical object that provokes such (5) (intense) of feeling? The most likely answer to this question is that (6) (base)the fountain pen is far more than a mere writing instrument. It is often seen as an (7)

8、(assert) of the owners social standing. For some, the ornamentation is where its undoubted (8) (attract) lies. It can be adorned with gold, with diamonds or inlaid with floral or geometric designs.A fountain pen should only be loaned out in (9) (except)circumstances, since in no time at all it will

9、be altered by the second users hand. This is one of the (10) (distinct) characteristics of the instrument, which makes each one unique and personal to its owner.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_An Important English TownThe site of the town of Winchester

10、 was a natural place for a settlement at the point where a river cut through the chalk of the southern hillsides. A simple camp at St Catherines Hill was the (1) ear known use of the site. This was followed by an Iron Age hill-fort, but this was left uninhabited by 100 BC. It was the Romans who fina

11、lly established the town and sur (2) it with a defensive wall for the protection of their people and trade.With the bu (3) of its first cathedral in the seventh century, the town became an important religious centre. Later, King Alfred, who had suc (4) pushed back the invading Danes, moved his palac

12、e to Winchester. The town then experienced rapid dev (5) and its central role in English history was underlined in 1066, when the conquering Normans, under King Alfred the great, made Winchester their capital.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_Greyhound racing is the sixth most p (46) spect

13、ator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of racers have been (47) to spend their retirement household pets, once their racing careers are over.Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are ava (48) Actually, even cha

14、mpion racers only work until they are about threeand-a half years old. Because greyhounds usually live to be 12 to 15years old, their retirement is much (49) than their racing careers.People worry that a greyhound will be more (50) (nerve) and active than other breeds and will need a large sp (51) t

15、o run. These are false Impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are (52) . (sufficiency) exercised with a few daily laps around a fenced-in backyard.Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, (53) the

16、y are very good with children, get along well with other dogs(and usually cats as well), and are (54) (affection)and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A re (55) racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_

17、填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_There is no doubt that the environment is in trouble. Factories burn fos (46) fuels which produce acid rain, and this kills trees. At the same time, greenhouse gases rise into the air and con (47) to global warming, which threatens to melt the polar i

18、ce cap. Meanwhile, far (48) clear huge areas of rain forest in places such as the Amazon to produce feeding land for cattle or produce wood for building. Rivers and oc (49) are so heavily contaminated by industrial waste. Cars pump out poisonous gases which we all have to breathe in.Poaching and ove

19、rfishing are killing off millions of animals, including whales, elephants and other endangered species. In fact, our finely balanced ecosystem is being (50) (system) destroyed by human greed and thoughtlessness.There is a lot we can all do, however, to help prevent this. The easiest thing, of course

20、, is to (51) waste material such as paper and glass so that we can use it again. We should also check that the things we buy from supermarkets are packaged in biodegradable packaging which (52) (compose) easily. At the same time, we should make a conscious effort to avoid foods which are (53) (gene)

21、 modified (at least until someone proves that they are safe both for us and for the environment). Finally, of course, a small car and unleaded petrol should be used, which are less harmful to the environment or, even better, make more use of p (54) transport.We cannot all be as committed as environm

22、entalists, but we can at least do our own little bit at grass roots level. We, as humans, have (55) (inhabitant) the earth, but that doesnt mean we can do whatever we like with it.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、Section B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The ABC of Co

23、okingIts a marvellous idea for children to do some cooking at an early age. Generally (1) (SPEAK), most children cant wait to help in the kitchen and love getting involved in the (2) (PREPARE) of their meals. They should be (3) (ENCOURAGE) to do so, and care should be taken to (4) (SURE)they enjoy t

24、he experience. It is important to show them how to do things (5) (CORRECT) but they shouldnt be criticized too much. Although the finished result may not be quite to your (6) (LIKE), the young cook will undoubtedly find it quite the (7) (TASTY) food he or she has ever eaten. Kitchens can, of course,

25、 be (8) (DANGER) places and so the absolute (9) (IMPORTANT)of keeping an eye on children at all times cannot be emphasized too (10) (HEAVY). Sharp knives, for example, should be avoided until children are old enough to handle them safely.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项

26、 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_大学生英语竞赛 B类英语专业-完形填空(一)答案解析(总分：55.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、完形填空(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：5，分数：45.00)Flu and How Not to Catch ItThis winter, in offices and workplaces throughout the country, people are at risk of becoming a health danger to their colleagues. These are the people who, car

27、rying flu viruses, have dragged themselves in to work in sp (1) of the high temperature, headache, sore throat and cough they are su (2) from. Most experts agree that people with flu ought to stay at home, certainly in the case of those (3) jobs involve public safety-airline pilots, air traffic (4)

28、(control) and train drivers.A diet rich in ve (5) and fruit and regular exercise may help people avoid the illness. Experts are (6) (doubt)whether taking lots of vitamin C will (7) any difference, but reducing stress levels may help. Basic hygiene is certainly important, as well, especially in the o

29、ffice. We know that the illness can be passed on f (8) cups and saucers, so do more than simply rinse them under the tap with all the others. Wash them properly with hot water and use disinfectants to clean surfaces. Remember to wash your hands reg (9) and dont touch your face, as flu enters the bod

30、y through the eyes, nose and mouth. Other tips on prevention include (10) rid of cloth handkerchiefs, which provide a home for germs. Change to paper tissues and throw them away afterwards.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：spite）解析：考点 让步状语的短语表达法解析 短语 in spite of意为“虽然，尽管”，引导让步状语。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：suffering）解析：考点 常

31、用动词表达法解析 suffel-from 患(某种病)；受(某种病痛)折磨。这里需要用现在分词一 ing形式。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：whose）解析：考点 限定性后置定语从句用法解析 关系代词 whose引导后置定语从句，修饰 those，并在从句中作 jobs的定语。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Controllers）解析：考点 词性转化解析 此处应填一个表示职业的名词，故使用 control的名词形式，且需用复数形式。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：vegetables）解析：考点 生活常识解析 有助于人们预防疾病的当然是蔬菜水果和日常锻炼。vegetable 是可数名词，故为复数形式。

32、填空项 1:_ （正确答案：doubtful）解析：考点 形容词词性转化解析 空缺处需要填人一个形容词作表语，答案为 doubtful。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：make）解析：考点 常用动宾搭配解析 动词短语 make any difference有影响，有作用。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：from）解析：考点 介词短语搭配解析 pass on from 通过传递。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：regularly）解析：考点 词性变化解析 本空应填 regular的副词形式。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：getting）解析：考点 习惯搭配和词性变化解析 习惯搭配 get rid of除掉，去

33、掉。此处需要填入现在分词形式，作 include的宾语。The Continuing Popularity of the Fountain PenThe fountain pen is still a very attractive and practical object, even in these days of cheap, (1) (dispose)ball-point and felt-tip pens. Few owners are (2) (differ) to it. Emotions range from a casual attraction to absolute pa

34、ssion. However, though the reasons for such profound (3) (attach) to the pen are many, the way people feel is (4) (universe).What exactly is it then about this small cylindrical object that provokes such (5) (intense) of feeling? The most likely answer to this question is that (6) (base)the fountain

35、 pen is far more than a mere writing instrument. It is often seen as an (7) (assert) of the owners social standing. For some, the ornamentation is where its undoubted (8) (attract) lies. It can be adorned with gold, with diamonds or inlaid with floral or geometric designs.A fountain pen should only

36、be loaned out in (9) (except)circumstances, since in no time at all it will be altered by the second users hand. This is one of the (10) (distinct) characteristics of the instrument, which makes each one unique and personal to its owner.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：disposable）解析：解析 本空应填 dispose的形容词形式 dis

37、posable，意为“一次性的，可丢弃的”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：indifferent）解析：解析 本空应填 differ的形容词形式，且为否定意义，与句中的 few构成双重否定句。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：attachment）解析：解析 本空应填 attach的名词形式 attachment，意为“爱慕”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：universal）解析：解析 本空应填 universe的形容词形式 universal，意为“普遍存在的，共同的”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：intensity）解析：解析 本空应填 intense的名词形式 intensity，意为“强度，强

38、烈”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：basically）解析：解析 本句成分完整，须用 basic的副词形式。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：assertion）解析：解析 本空应填 assert的名词形式 assertion，意为“断言，认可”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：attraction）解析：解析 本句缺少主语成分，应填 attract的名词形式 attraction。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：exceptional）解析：解析 本空修饰名词 circumstances，故用 except的形容词形式 exceptional，意为“反常的，例外的”。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：disti

39、nctive）解析：解析 本空修饰名词 characteristics，故用 distinct的形容词形式 distinctive，意为“与众不同的”。An Important English TownThe site of the town of Winchester was a natural place for a settlement at the point where a river cut through the chalk of the southern hillsides. A simple camp at St Catherines Hill was the (1) ear

40、 known use of the site. This was followed by an Iron Age hill-fort, but this was left uninhabited by 100 BC. It was the Romans who finally established the town and sur (2) it with a defensive wall for the protection of their people and trade.With the bu (3) of its first cathedral in the seventh cent

41、ury, the town became an important religious centre. Later, King Alfred, who had suc (4) pushed back the invading Danes, moved his palace to Winchester. The town then experienced rapid dev (5) and its central role in English history was underlined in 1066, when the conquering Normans, under King Alfr

42、ed the great, made Winchester their capital.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：earliest）解析：解析 根据上下文的表示时间先后顺序的词汇 followed by和 finally可知本空答案。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：surrounded）解析：解析 防御墙理应环城而建。surround 意为“环绕”，符合题意。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：building）解析：解析 build 意为“建造”。在介词 with之后，应使用动名词形式。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：successfully）解析：解析 阿尔弗雷德国王将宫殿迁至温彻斯特

43、(Winchester)，显然是成功击退了丹麦人的进攻。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：development）解析：解析 阿尔弗雷德国王曾将温彻斯特(Winchester)定为首都，足见其发展(development)之成熟。Greyhound racing is the sixth most p (46) spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of racers have been (47) to spend their retirement household pets, on

44、ce their racing careers are over.Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are ava (48) Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about threeand-a half years old. Because greyhounds usually live to be 12 to 15years old, their retirem

45、ent is much (49) than their racing careers.People worry that a greyhound will be more (50) (nerve) and active than other breeds and will need a large sp (51) to run. These are false Impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are (52) . (sufficiency) exer