2006-2011年全国大学生英语竞赛C类真题(4)

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expenses, (26) __________ while I recovered and my flights home. However, as always, there was a catch to it. I had (27) __________ hired my car from a backstreet firm called Kavis that had been recommended by the hotel front desk. I was assured that I had full insurance cover, but Kavis (28) __________ my credit card £800 on the day of the accident. My solicitor took advice on the form I had signed. Being in a hurry at the time, I hadn’t (29) __________ to get it translated. “Mr. Balmer was stupid to sign this document,” it read. I (30) __________ with a smile. After all, I am still alive! 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. Then 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. against

B. with

C. for

D. about

32. I don’t think ______ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.

A. this

B. that

C. its

D. it

33. Does brain power ______ as we get older? Scientists now have some surprising answers.

A. descend

B. decline

C. reduce

D. collapse

34. I don’t believe in Brown’s adventure at all. It sounds so ______.

A. incredible

B. credible

C. incredulous

D. credulous

35. We’ll never get to the station on time ______ we run as fast as we can.

A. in case

B. even if

C. provided that

D. if only

36. Oil sales volume in local urban and rural areas rose by 24% and 50% ______, over July 2006.

A. separately

B. individually

C. independently

D. respectively

37. The shipping authorities followed the ______ of the unidentified submarine on their radar screens.

A. channel

B. way

C. course

D. direction

38. I set off as soon as I got the news about my grandpa’s illness. Unfortunately, he ______ at the hospital before I ______.

A. has died; went there

B. had died; arrived

C. died; had been there

D. was dying; had gone

39. The committee has made rules ______ all its members are supposed to work.

A. by which

B. so that

C. 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 wouldn’t have missed the train if we ______ to the station.

A. didn’t walk

B. wouldn’t run

C. hadn’t walked

D. weren’t running

42. No matter what measure they took, in no way ______.

A. could the outflowing tide be controlled

B. the outflowing tide could be controlled

C. could the outflowing tide control

D. the outflowing tide could control

43. —Did you get any information from Peter?

—He ______ an expert, but he doesn’t seem to know much.

A. believes to be

B. is supposed to be

C. thought to be

D. is claimed being

44. —The radio’s terribly loud. Could you turn it down a little?

—Sorry! ______

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—Yes, and something else - wouldn’t 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 match was broadcast live on it.

D. Could you repeat what you said?

45. —Can I book a room from now until Friday?

—_________________

—What’s 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 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. 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. 1312A

B. 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?

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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 questions. 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 night 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 secret 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.

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