大学英语综合知识竞赛测试题.doc

大学英语综合知识竞赛（2006年4月）Test paperPart I Background Information （10%）Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Patty: Hello, could I speak to Mrs. Lee, please? Betty: This is Betty Lee. Patty: Oh, Betty, this is Patty Wong. Bill and I will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and wed like you to join us. Betty: Wed love to, Patty. _ Patty: Oh, were celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary. AWhat time do you want us to come? B. Whats the occasion? C Who else are you inviting? D. How long will it be?2. Edward: How are you feeling? Gail: Much better. Thanks for coming to see me. Please take a seat. Edward: How was the operation? Gail: Everything turned out for the best. It didnt hurt at all, but when the anesthetic wore off, I began to feel some pain. Edward: _ A. You may leave the hospital in a couple of days. B. We all miss you.C. Youd better take things easy for a while, be patient.D. Dont worry about it. 3. The story of Noahs Ark comes from _.A. Koran B. Greco-Roman mythology C. Bible D. Buddhism4.“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” is a sentence from a famous poem named _. A. Ode to Nightingale B. Ode to West WindC. Ode to Autumn D. Ode on Melancholy 5. On which day is Halloween celebrated? A. 5 November B. 31 October C. 17 March D. 25 December 6. The New Deal was started by_. A. J.F. Kennedy B. Franklin RooseveltC. Bill Clinton D. Theodore Roosevelt 7. _ was NOT written by Hemingway. A. The Sun Also Rises B. A Farewell to Arms C. For Whom the Bell Tolls D. Gone with the Wind 8. A historic moment of the civil rights movement was the March on Washington of August 28, 1963 when _ delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. A. J.F. Kennedy B. President Johnson C. Mark Twain D. Martin Luther King, Jr. 9. _ invented the telephone. A. Samuel F.B. Morse B. Thomas EdisonC. Alexander Bell D. Albert Einstein10. It is supposed that _ wrote the famous poems Iliad and Odysseus which tell the legendary story of the ancient Greek heroes attacking the city of Troy. A. Homer B. Chaucer C. Aristotle D. ShakespearePart II Reading Comprehension（40%）Directions: There are several passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centreQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: In 1964, the world coined a new word, Beatle-mania. That year the world was introduced to four Englishmen named John, Paul, George, and Ringo. For the next eight years, these four were the number one musical group. Each new album that appeared was a success, but the 1967 album called Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band was a milestone. It indicated a turning point in their music.The music of the Beatles (甲壳虫) from 1964 to 1967 dealt with traditional love themes. All their songs from 1964 tell of happy meetings between boy and girl, the beginning of love. By 1966, the love affair isnt moving smoothly. In the 1966 song No Reply, the situation goes like this: You walked hand in hand with another man in my place. Yet the unfaithful love is part of the traditional love theme. The Beatles were still concerned almost totally with love in early 1967. Then came the Sgt. Pepper album.From the 1967 Sgt. Pepper album until their final album in 1972, the Beatles experimented with themes other than the traditional love theme. Interest in drugs replaced interest in love, and the very popular song Revolution, from 1970, introduces a political theme to the music. The final theme in Beatles music is almost religious in tone. The Beatles had come far from the traditional theme of love.During their eight years, the Beatles produced fifteen albums and over one hundred songs. The Beatles music, with its variety of themes, not only reflected the times extremely well but also became a musical force. Their impact is still felt in and out of the music world.11.A suitable title for the passage might be _. A. The Number One Musical Group B. The History of BeatlesC. The Themes in Beatles Music D. The Development of Beatles Music12. The Sgt. Pepper album was considered to be a milestone in Beatles music because _. A. it continued the traditional love themes though it was about unfaithful love B. it introduced new themes into their songs C. it had come far away from the traditional love themes D. it introduced drug and political themes into their songs13. We may infer from the passage that _. A. the Beatles music deals with different themes to show different interests at different times B. the Beatles music used to have a great influence on musicians and play persons C. the Beatles success lies in ever-changing themes in their songs D. with the Sgt. Pepper album, the Beatles became famous all over the world14. Using context and word-part clues, we may figure out that Beatle-mania means _.A. the music produced by Beatles B. the themes of Beatles music C. extreme enthusiasm for Beatles music D. the nickname for the Beatles music group15. From this passage we know that _. A. one reason why the Beatles songs are well received is that they tell us much about the times B. as time went on, the Beatles became more and more interested in politics C. the Beatles became a strong musical force just because of their nice love songs D. the Beatles music came to its peak when they began to deal with the religious themeQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: As a result of the recent oil crisis, 9.9 million of Californias 15 million motorists were subjected to an odd-even plan of gas rationing. The governor signed a bill forcing motorists with license plates ending in odd numbers to buy gas only on odd-numbered days, and those ending in even numbers on even-numbered days. Those whose plates were all letters or specially printed had to follow the odd-numbered plan. Exceptions were made only for emergencies and out-of-state drivers. Those who could not get gas were forced to walk, bike, or skate to work.This plan was expected to eliminate the long lines at many service stations. Those who tried to purchase more than twenty gallons of gas or tried to fill a more than half-filled tank would be fined and possiblyimprisoned. 16. All of the following are true EXCEPT _. A. officials hoped that this plan would get rid of long gas lines B. a gas limit was enforced C. California has 9.9 million drivers D. the governor signed the bill concerning gas rationing 17. The gas rationing plan was not binding on _. A. even-numbered license plates B. odd-numbered license plates C. all-letter license plates D. out-of-state license plates 18. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the gas rationing plan? A. Drivers from other states might buy gas any day. B. Every driver in the state was allowed to buy gas only once every two days. C. It was unlawful for a driver to fill his car tank more than half full. D. A car with its license plate ending in 9 might fill its tank on July 9. 19. Those who violated the rationing program _. A. were forced to walk, bike, or skate to work B. would be fined and possibly arrested C. had to wait in long lines D. were forced to buy gas on odd-numbered days 20. California was forced to adopt this plan because _. A. a recent oil crisis necessitated it B. too many drivers were filling their tanks with more than twenty gallons C. people were not getting enough exercise and needed to walk, bike, or skate D. too many motorists had odd-numbered platesQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: The Brooklyn Bridge that spans the river between Manhattan and Brooklyn is simply an engineering miracle. In 1883, a creative engineer, John Roebling, was inspired by an idea for this spectacular bridge project. However, bridge building experts told him to forget it. It just was not possible. Roebling convinced his son, Washington, an up-and-coming engineer, that the bridge could be built. The two of them conceived the concept of how it could be accomplished and how to overcome the obstacles. Somehow they convinced bankers to finance energy. They hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge. The project was only a few months under way when a tragic on-site accident killed John Roebling and severely injured his son. Washington was severely brain-damaged, unable to talk or walk. Everyone thought the project would have to be scrapped, since the Roeblings were the only ones who understood how the bridge could be built. Though Washington Roebling was unable to move or talk, his mind was as sharp as ever. One day as he lay in his hospital bed, an idea flashed in his mind as to how to develop a communication code. All he could move was one finger, so he touched the arm of his wife with that finger. He tapped out the code to communicate to her what she was to tell the engineers who continued building the bridge. For 13 years, Washington tapped out his instructions with one finger until the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge was finally completed. 21.When was the Brooklyn Bridge completed? A. In 1883. B. In 1885. C. In 1890. D. In 1896. 22.Where was John Roebling killed? A. In Washington. B. On his way to work. C. At home. D. On the construction site. 23.After the accident, Washington Roebling _. A. was unable to talk or walk B. became a vegetable C. lost his sight D. lost his hearing 24.Only _ knew how to build the bridge. A. some experts B. John Roebling C. Washington Roebling D. the Roeblings 25.How did Washington manage to communicate with his wife? A. He wrote down the instructions. B. His wife could read his lips. C. He developed a communication code. D. He taught his wife how to build the bridge.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage: Orienteering involves finding ones way through the countryside, typically bush land, with the aid of a map and compass. You can start with an orienteering course that is a pleasant stroll, either alone or in a group, along bush tracks, and then progress when you wish to the more demanding courses as your skills and fitness improve. Hence, at any orienteering event there is the competitive sporting challenge for the more serious competitor, or an opportunity to enjoy orienteering as a relaxing recreational activity. For the more competitive the aim is to complete the course in the shortest possible time, hence both physical fitness and ability to read maps become important. To complete an orienteering course may take as little as 20 minutes for a short easy course, or up to 3 hours for a longer difficult course. Orienteering can be enjoyed by both young and old, either as a relaxing recreation or as a competitive sport. A feature of orienteering is that you should find your way around your course without help from other orienteers. Competitors on the same course therefore have different start times, mostly at 2 minutes intervals. The course will be closed after the latest start time, and if you do not complete the entire course which you have chosen, always report to the finish so the organisers know that there are no competitors still out in the bush at the conclusion of the course. 26.A beginner in orienteering _. A. participates in competition B. may do it alone C. doesnt use a map and compass D. needs more time to take a break 27.The end of orienteering can be best described as _. A. tough B. easy C. alternative D. flexible 28.The participants of orienteering are _. A. very strong B. young C. adults D. various 29.Orienteerers are not supposed to _. A. use compass B. read maps C. ask for others help D. offer help to others 30.When participating in competition, people usually start _. A. at fixed time B. together C. at intervals D. in the morningPart III Vocabulary and Structure（30%）Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A., B., C. and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 31. _ to hurt her feelings, he did not tell her the truth. A. Not to want B. Not wanting C. To want not D. Wanting not 32. This is much _ to the one I bought last week. A. worse B. lower C. inferior D. equal 33. _ you ought to do is to see a doctor. A. How B. What C. Which D. That 34. He invented a plough _ any other in existence. A. far superior to B. more superior than C. more superior to D. much superior than 35. Things might have been much worse if the mother _ on her right to keep the baby. A. has been insisting B. ha