全国大学生英语竞赛历年选择题及其答案.doc

全国大学生英语竞赛历年选择题及其答案Directions:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence 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 center. 31. Twenty years ago in an interview,I faced three men_my age armed with a hundred reasons as to why I was the woman for the job. A.two times B.twice C.older than D.as old as 32. I had done my research.Not only that,but having already worked for the company,I naively believed they knew me and_I was capable of. A.which B.it C.that D.what 33. So their first question floored me.“Tell me,Christa,”said the smug one,“what would you do if one of the children fell ill and you_at home?” A.are hoped B.should stay C.were needed D.be wished 34. I remember_something about having a husband who was very flexible and a nanny,a mother and a motherinlaw who could step in at short notice A.muttering B.said C.answer D.had uttered 35. But from_,you could forget my carefully prepared speech about the future of the company and my role in it. A.the time B.that moment on C.the instant D.that day 36. If the question were asked of me today I would_the idiot who asked it by saying:“Tell me,as a parent,what would you do if yourachild were ill? A.be against B.go to ask C.turn it back on D.like to make 37. Youd explain to what I would hope is a caring company and be told to leave the office and_for your family.” A.be there B.go to C. arrive D.be available 38. But I was_that brave nor that bolshy in those days. A.so B.also C.either D.neither 39. _,I got the jobprobably because,as a woman,I was cheaper. A.Surprisingly B.Obviously C.As a result D.Therefore 40. Needless to say,none of the other male_was asked the same question. A.collegues B.candidates C.workmates D.participants 41. I mention it only because I am_about the Governments plan to bring in new laws which would give parents the right to ask for childfriendly working hours,not because its not right and proper A.worried B.curious C.eager D.uneasy 42. but because_it will give firms the excuse to discriminate from the word go. A.it is seemingly B.it is likely C.it seems to me D.it likes me 43. _,which was supposed to herald the right to flexible workingaand childfriendly hours now also gives bosses the right to say no if they believe it will damage business. A.This watereddown new version of a law B.This new,watereddown version of a law C.This new version watereddown law D.This law of new version watereddown 44. So who will win,nine times out of 10?Those paying the wages,thats who:theyre doing the recruiting.Male and single_female with childrenguess wholl get the job? A.and B.or C.but D.nor 45. It could set back equality in the workplace_,and there will be few who will be in a position to take their complaint to tribunal. A.by decades B.for tens of years C.in a century D.for a long time 46. Like parttime policewoman Michelle Chew,awarded compensation when bosses refused to change her_to allow the single mother to look after her children. Result? A.normal B.everyday C.routine D.shift 48. But this is not just a male_female issue,although the danger is thats what it will become. A.versus B.against C.opposite D.and 49. _is the British firm which is said to be refusing to bring home an executive from New York A.What a pity B.How heartless C.So indifferent D.What a shame 50. whos worried about his son waking up screaming in the night after he was at school near the World Trade Center_the hijackers struck? A.at the time B.on the day C.in the instant D.by the moment 3135 BDCAB 3640 CADAB 4145 DCBBA 4650 DCABB31. Never_the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a persons life. A. underestimate B. overvalue C. misuse D. dismiss 32. Scientists have warned that penguins in the Antarctic could be very_to changes in climate and could be threatened by any long-term temperature shifts. A. superstitious B. acceptable C. suspicious D. susceptible 33. Since settling in Scotland I _ golf as a hobby. A. have taken up B. took up C. have taken in D. took in 34. She often thinks that her six years in Italy were wasted, _she_ that time learning more Italian. A. but that; might have taken B. for that; should have found C. in that; could have spent D. with that; would have used 35. He constantly_his proposal that_of the budget surplus be used to offer a voluntary prescription drug benefit to seniors. A. views; many B. reiterates; a part C. complains; a great amount D. thinks; lots 36. _Alans amazement, the passport office was closed when he arrived. A. With B. For C. To D. Of 37. I was asked the other day whether high and low pressure systems were_the central pressure. A. maintained to B. determined by C. generated within D. preserved to 38. Bob: What are you reading, Frank? Tom: Its this weeks New Scientist, why? Bob: I was just wondering_, but Ive never actually read it myself. Is it aimed at real scientists or can ordinary people like me understand it? A. its for anyone really B. where I can buy it C. it seems very expensive D. it looks interesting 39. Girl: Hi Paullooking forward to your holiday? Boy: Oh, yeahits going to be great. Though Im a bit worried that Ive packed the wrong clothes. I dont think the weathers going to be as good as I hoped. Girl:_ Boy: Thats rightmy first flight. A. Everything will be OK, isnt it? B. Youre flying on Saturday, arent you? C. Its far from here, as everybody knows. D. Thats a good idea, anyway. 40. John: What plastic products do you have in mind that are easy to recycle? Tom: Shampoo bottles, detergent bottles, medicine bottles, food containers, etc. They are all easily collectable and reusable. John: _, but actually I think you are missing the point of recycling. It doesnt just mean using old bottles again and again for the same purpose. What it means these days is melting the plastics down and building them up again into some completely new product. A. Not too bad B. Something is wrong C. Youre right there D. Its a new idea 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. B 40. C 31. My husband and I need to _ our investments in order to plan for our retirement. A. elevate B. schedule C. coordinate D. prescribe 32. I really _ when I asked him how his wife wasthey got divorced last year! A. landed on his feet B. got off the wrong foot C. found my feet D. put my foot in it 33. The total of such areas gets divided _ between the total number of flats per floor: the larger the number of flats per floor, the lesser is this area _ gets added to the area of the flat. A. sufficiently; where B. proportionately; that C. equally; as D. adequately; when 34. Therefore, whoever tells a lie, however well intentioned he might be, _ the consequences, however unforeseeable they were, and pay the penalty for them even in a civil tribunal.A. will step into B. shall run into C. have to abide by D. must answer for 35. Our enthusiasm differs from that of young men only _ it is less demonstrativestill, we would have its existence acknowledged. A. but that B. so that C. in that D. provided that 36. Despite the _ hope that she could pass on her wisdom and her story posthumously, as Mammy and Lowly have done with her, still Ella seems to find no substitution for children, _ through the novel with her inability to reproduce. A. essential; scrabbling B. obtainable; suffered C. potential; struggling D. claimable; anguished 37. Though the movie purports to be a satirical examination of capitalism (as was the original 1974 version), its vague discussion of money and power _ very little. A. adds up to B. comes up with C. puts up with D. makes up for 38. _ it seems that there is a discrepancy between your expectations and his behaviour. A. Whatever be the reason B. Whatever reason is C. The reason be such D. Such to be the reason 39. “I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner _ me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.” Pietro Aretino quotes. A. made you dislike B. to let you admire C. have you hate D. you distaste for 40. There had been windows on the westerly side of the school, but they appeared to have been built up for a long time _ of the workmanship on the outside. A. estimated in the outlook B. to presume upon the clue C. to be detected in the trace D. judging from the appearance 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. C 37. A 38. A 39. C 40. D31. It might be the worlds most widely distributed email client, but Microsoft has confirmed that it has no _ of further developing Outlook Express. A. willingness B. readiness C. intention D. demonstration 32. Leisure time is a _ commodity for most professors; still, _ manage to curl up with a good book when they have the chance. A. usual; few B. cheap; many C. regular; less D. scarce; a few 33. Its unfair that she was overlooked and didnt get _ for her accomplishments. A. credit B. identification C. account D. validity 34. Instead, Ill _ on the differences between the two versions; unfortunately most of the differences took away from the original film, _ I think is truly excellent. A. explain; that B. comment; which C. analyse; as D. remark; what 35. It took several days to _ the courage to call, but through the encouragement of my parents I called the church where she worked. A. build on B. make out C. work up D. bring forward 36. They are essentially unionistic, and seek union in harmony of spirit, life, and worship, _ in a logical statement of doctrine. A. other than B. better than C. rather than D. less than 37. _, Edward couldnt help but resent how insignificant his mother made him feel. A. Warm-hearted as he was B. That he was warm-hearted C. Though warm-hearted he was D. Warm-hearted although he was 38. _ the little girl with blue saucer eyes had waken before her mother and simply _ off.A. Noticeably; set B. Distinctly; stepped C. Apparently; wandered D. Notably; trodden 39. I marvel that he _, it having been said he had taken his final departure for Portugal. A. was not here now B. should now be here C. had been away D. hasnt left 40. It can be painful for parents when their children feel out of sync with others, but it is unwise _ on the importance of fitting in; children get enough of that message in the outside world. A. laying a lot of importance B. to put too much emphasis C. to give a large amount of concern D. throwing a great deal of anxiety 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. B31. They are looking for _ man with _ long dark hair. He is armed and dangerous. A. a; a B. the; a C. a; / D. /; the32. It was unfortunate, but she had no _ but to act as she did.A. chance.B. opportunityC. option D. solution33. The _ driver thinks that accidents only happen to other people.A. generalB. usualC. commonD. average34. How did they manage to steal the Van Gogh? It was right _ the security guards nose.A. belowB. beforeC. underD. beside35. The student _ continuing his studies when he had to return to his home country unexpectedly.A. is consideringB. was consideringC. should considerD. has considered36. My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot _.A. in similarB. in particularC. in common D. in accordance37. Our planned visit to the United States _ because we were unable to get the visas.A. fell overB. fell downC. fell throughD. fell on38. Lest anyone _ it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true.A. thoughtB. should thinkC. had thoughtD. thinking39. When Sally _ the criminal _ her house, she screamed at the top of her voice because she didnt want _.A. saw; enter; killedB. saw; enter; to be killedC. sees; entering; be killedD. sees; enter; killing40. Tinas children, _ all live nearby, organized a big party for her eightieth birthday.A. whoB. thatC. whichD. as41. Sometimes it is necessary to be careful _ the right date to sit for a test.A. when choosingB. when you will chooseC. when you have chosenD. when you chose42. Einsteins theory of relativity seemed hard to believe at the time _.A. when he first introducedB. that he first introduced itC. he first introducedD. which he first introduced it43. _ really. I like both public transport and driving.A. On second thoughtsB. I could go either wayC. I will never learn to driveD. But then again44. _ Im getting married!A. Can you keep a secret?B. Well I never!C. Many happy returns.D. Congratulations!45. - So, do you know where youd like to go? - Actually, Ive heard that its very expensive and its cold all the time.A. I beg your pardon?B. Yeah, but its not very good.C. Do you know any good hotels?D. Do you have any suggestions?31. C 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. A41. A 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. D31.The businessmen discussed the contract_but never actually signed anything.A.at length . B.at sea . C.at randon. D.at will.32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia_Governor John said that _coffee should always be strong.A./;a. B.the;a. C.a;a. D./;/.33._a well-balanced diet,_adequate sleep ,is needed for good health.A.Alongside;with. B.Not only;but. C.Attached;to . D.Due to;so34._very familiar with inspection reports, I realized that some pages of this one were missing.A.To be B.That was C.Being D.So was35.If you have not signed a contract, you are under no _ to pay them any money.A.responsibility B.liability C.circumstance D.obligation36.As the market was _ goods, the economy became more balanced , and inflation went down.A.speculated on B.subscribed forC.saturated with D.submitted to37.Surveys show that the majority of passengers are pleased that an agreement has been reached to forbid smoking on _ flights within the continental United States.A. economical B. commercial C. global D. internal 38.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications _ in writing rather than in person , _ possible.A.have been made; whoever B.would be made; whicheverC.be made ; whenever D.stage bare of scenery39.Written to be performed on a _,Thornton Wilders play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community.A.stage scenery of bare B.bare of stage sceneryC.scenery bare of stage D.stage bare of scenery40._ school policy , the students had a holiday between Chritmas and the New Year.A.On behalf of B.With regard toC.In line with D.In case of41.To sell the house , we made a _ to the buyer by agreeing to put a new roof on it.A.consideration B.commissionC.concession D.confirmation42.Never before _ available for quick and easy acess in so many different fields of study.A.so much free information wereB.has so much free information beenC.were so much free informationD.so much free information has been43.The computer company announced that the new solfware _ in the first half of next year.A.be released B.will have releasedC.would have released D.was going to be released44.Tina: A group of us are going boeling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us?Joe : I really would , but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson.Tina : Oh, thats too bad. _Joe : Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer.A.How do you deal with that ? B.Maybe another time then ?C.When will you come back ? D.Dont you really like bowling ?45.George : Hey, Agnes . How did the Human Resources meeting go ?I couldnt make it because I was out at a sales conference.Agnes : Oh, George . _ It turned into a major argument.George : Really ? A .Glad youre back now. B.Youre lucky to have missed it. C.Nice to see you again. D.Youre just on time.31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. B 31. When Ian was injured, Harry was chosen as last-minute _ for the rugby team.A. preference B. diversification C. alternative D. eplacement32.Hello, Mr. Brown, Im ringing about our component delivery. Its not arrived yet