1、全国大学生英语竞赛初赛赛卷2005年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛赛卷（A 级） - 2005 National English Contest for College Students (Level A - Preliminary) Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the
2、 one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 31. Everyone knew that _ the project would be completed and wed all have to return to our own separate departments. A. primarily B. ultimately C. eventfully D. precise
3、ly 32. The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but _ we still had a good time. A. on the contrary B. by the same token C. on top of all that D. for all that 33. Its freezing outside; youd better _ black ice when you drive home. A. look down on B. check up on C. watch out for D. keep out 34.
4、 At that time no ones even studied the problem, _ tried to do anything about it. A. not to say B. far more C. in no way D. much less 35. 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. A. should have asked B. would have as
5、ked C. shall ask D. might ask 36. The women ran down to assist them in bringing up their seals; but no sooner _ the house than a voice was heard in the passage, and a man entered. A. after they re-enter B. had they re-entered C. were they to re-enter D. when they had re-entered 37. Several of the ad
6、ministrative participants recognized the support and leadership from their institutions chief executive officers as a serious motivating factor at those moments _. A. if the problem was challenging B. as the situation became serious C. when the challenges seemed overwhelming D. which the counterpart
7、 grew manipulating 38. Well, really _ now is start learning what to do with this software and read a lot of tutorials, learn and practice _ you can. A. what you should do; as much as B. that you need do; whatever C. how you should start; the most D. as should you do; the longest hours 39. _, and mem
8、bers of the congregation having returned, this church too will start out with _ effort in the work that lies before them, which will be taken up by the different departments. A. The summer vacation is over; great B. The summer vacation being over; renewed C. As the summer vacation over; refreshing D
9、. Had the summer vacation been over; sacred 40. Although there is some truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of the Redmond companys demise are, _, premature. A. saying the most B. to say the most C. to say the least D. to the least degree Part III Situational Dialo
10、gues (5 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 incomplete dialogues in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. Simon
11、: Im a reporter from the Hendon Standard._ Celia: 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. A. Were you present when the accident happened? B. Would you tell me what you have seen?
12、C. What a surprise to see you here! D. Did you do anything special just now? 42. 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. A. Theres nothing to be afraid of. B. T
13、his is a wonderful day. C. Anybody would have done the same. D. I am glad to save her. 43. 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
14、cake. A. Thats great! B. What a pity！ C. You have my deepest sympathy. D. You certainly can. 44. 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. A. I mean it. B. Youre excused. C. Wh
15、eres your radio? D. I dont want to know it. 45. 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 lu
16、cky to even move out of my parents house. 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? 46. Ivan: I brought you the new Groove People CD. Dale: What good is a CD if I havent got a CD player? Ivan: I
17、can bring you a CD player. Dale: What good is a CD player if I dont even have electricity? Ivan: _ Dale: What good is calling the Electric Company if I havent got a house? 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
18、 did you buy the new CD? 47. Doreen: Weve been 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. A. Your
19、e starting to calm down now. B. Ask the receptionist to hurry up. C. There will be a difficult period for your aunt. D. Im sorry to hear that. 48. 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 i
20、nformation. Bruce: Yes, certainly. _ Mandy: Somewhere 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. A. What about New York? B. Will you be traveling alone? C. What sort of holiday
21、interests you? D. How are things going with you? 49. 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.
22、Mavis: _ Roger: Im just floored that my best friend won such an important race. 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. 50. Careth: Good afternoon. Ive just joined the
23、library. How many books can I take out? Eunice: 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
24、be A Tale of Two Cities, or David Copperfield. Eunice: These two books have been lended. 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? Part IV IQ Test （5 minutes, 5 points） Directions: There are 5 IQ Test quest
25、ions 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. 51. A postman delivers mail round a housing estate. He does not want to visit the same street more than once, but can pass over the same street c
26、orners. On which housing estate is this possible? 52. 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 the cold, by night and by day. Everyone amuses himself by tramping upon me, even
27、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? A. The Sun. B. The Moon. C. The Earth. D. The Sky. 53. Which of the following numbers should replace the question mark? A. 417. B. 9
28、26. C. 138. D. 172. 54. This bar chart shows the heights of a class of pupils. Which statement must be true? 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 ar
29、e taller than 158 cm. 55. Can you guide the robot along the white squares through this grid? It starts on the square marked Begin and finishes on the square marked End. You can only programme it to move FORWARD, TURN LEFT 90 or TURN RIGHT 90. Which of the instructions below will guide the robot thro
30、ugh the grid? 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. FORWARD 3, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 3, TURN LEFT 90, FORWARD 4, TURN RIGHT 90, FORWARD 2. Part V Readi
