1、大学生英语竞赛 D 类专科生英语决赛真题 2008 年及答案解析(总分：90.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Section D(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.To my surprise, Mr. Kurth and his secretary arrived at the hotel with
2、 only_（分数：1.00）A.a little luggageB.few luggagesC.a few luggagesD.little luggage2.Will you please stop saying that? Do you think I“ll be _ to believe what you say?（分数：1.00）A.fool enoughB.a fool enoughC.a enough foolD.enough fool3.Lucia had been preparing for the party for a long time, so she felt rat
3、her disappointed when her guests _ late.（分数：1.00）A.came upB.turned upC.looked upD.put up4.I was not thirsty despite such a long walk because I _ some milk before leaving.（分数：1.00）A.drunkB.have just drunkC.just drankD.had drunk5.I don“t mind _ waiting for a few minutes because I know he is quite busy
4、.（分数：1.00）A.to be keptB.keepingC.being keptD.being6.Betty is in no mood to accompany me to the park. Actually she“d rather watch television,_？（分数：1.00）A.didn“t sheB.hadn“t sheC.shouldn“t sheD.wouldn“t she7.I suggested that Helen _ him if she does need to get out of her present mess.（分数：1.00）A.visits
5、B.visitedC.should visitD.would visit8.There“s no point _ her-she never comes to parties.（分数：1.00）A.inviteB.to inviteC.invitingD.with inviting9.The mother often warned her children _ the road because of the heavy traffic.（分数：1.00）A.not crossingB.to crossC.not crossD.not to cross10.Actually I bought m
6、y car quite a while before you bought yours, but yours seems in _ condition than mine.（分数：1.00）A.worseB.worstC.badD.badly11.I told the policeman _ had happened when I was taken to the police station as a witness.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.whoC.whatD.that12.That“s the businessman _ company is bankrupt and who
7、 owes the bank a great deal of money.（分数：1.00）A.whoseB.who“sC.whoD.which13.You are coughing so badly, and I really think you _ go and see a doctor. But it“s up to you.（分数：1.00）A.shouldB.canC.wouldD.will14.-Looking back on it. I can see now I shouldn“t have done it. -Oh, well._ -With hindsight. I rea
8、lise that maybe I should“ve tried to help her a bit more.（分数：1.00）A.It sounded great!B.You would“ve enjoyed it.C.I won“t forget, I promise.D.You live and learn, don“t you?15.-I“m going to try and do a German course this year. -Oh. really? _ I won“t see as much of you if you do.（分数：1.00）A.That“s poss
9、ible!B.That“s a shame!C.What a good idea!D.It“s all my fault!七、Part Reading Compe(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. According to some research, it seems that exercise can
10、make blood vessels, including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physical
11、ly active. Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician, believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. In studies with seniors, research has shown that exercise helps ol
12、der people as well. The exercise does not have to be very difficult. The main goal is just to increase the heart rate. And especially when learning new movements, such as yoga or tai-chi, it appears that new memory paths open up in the brain. This can improve people“s short term memory.（分数：10.00）(1)
13、.What is the main idea of this passage?（分数：2.00）A.How to take exercise.B.How exercise helps the brain.C.How to enjoy music.D.How the brain can change.(2).According to the passage, how does exercise affect the brain?（分数：2.00）A.It helps people think more clearly.B.It improves long-term memory.C.It mak
14、es babies more intelligent.D.It strengthens blood vessels.(3).According to Margaret Barnes, what causes many learning problems that children have in school?（分数：2.00）A.Low intelligence.B.A lack of exercise when very young.C.Social problems.D.Difficult relationships with teachers.(4).Why is yoga recom
15、mended for seniors?（分数：2.00）A.It helps them learn new movements.B.It can be done in groups.C.It slows down their heart rate.D.It is good for joints.(5).What type of patients does a pediatrician probably treat?（分数：2.00）A.People with mental problems.B.People with physical problems.C.Children.D.Old peo
16、ple.九、Section B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Addicted to the MallWhat do you do for recreation? Do you swim, dance, play cards, garden, or read? Many people today prefer to spend their free time shopping. These people are called recreational shoppers. Recreational shoppers do not always buy something. They really
17、 enjoy the shopping experience. Of course, many people like going to indoor malls. However, for recreational shoppers, the mall is more than stores. For them, the mall represents happiness and fulfillment. For these people, a visit to the mall is an adventure. In fact, for many recreational shoppers
18、 the art of looking for and buying something is more fun than owning it. Recently, psychologists discovered through a study that recreational shoppers were usually younger, had less self-control, and were more often female. The recreational shoppers also went shopping when they felt worried, angry,
19、or depressed. Ordinary shoppers didn“t. Most of the recreational shoppers said buying something helped them feel better-it made them happy. Their negative feelings went away. Many recreational shoppers also did something unusual while they were shopping. They pretended that they were different peopl
20、e with different lives. Of course, shopping is an important part of our contemporary consumer society. We spend a lot of time in malls. A recent study found that people spend most of their time at home, at work, and in school. Shopping malls ranked fourth. However, in the future, will we think of re
21、creational shopping as an addiction like smoking or drinking?（分数：10.00）(1).All people who shop are recreational shoppers.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Recreational shoppers go shopping for fun.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Recreational shoppers love to own things.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Recreational shoppers go shopping
22、 when they are sad.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).People spend more time in shopping malls than they do at work.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误十、Section C(总题数：1，分数：16.00)In the United States today, many people want a college education. However, almost haft of the people who go to college now do not attend a four-year colle
23、ge. Instead, they go to a community college. The community college offers a two-year course of study in a wide range of subjects. It prepares some young people to go on to a four-year college. It trains others for jobs in business, government, or industry. Some people choose a community college beca
24、use of cost. The tuition for a semester at a community college can be less than half the cost of a semester at a four-year college. Also, since these colleges are located in large communities, their students can save money by living at home. Community colleges are also useful for people who have job
25、s and who do not have time for a traditional four-year college. Some of these people take night courses at community colleges. Others complete long-distance courses, in which they stay at home and use video-tapes, audiotapes, and the Internet. Community colleges also serve high school graduates who
26、only achieved low grades. Many of these students would not be admitted to a four-year college. If they do well, they may go on to a four-year college. Today, the country“s 1,500 community colleges have more than I0 million students. These colleges are making it possible for more and more people to c
27、ontinue their education.（分数：16.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）(2).What does they in paragraph 1 refer to?（分数：2.00）(3).In which fields does a community college provide job training?（分数：2.00）(4).Why do people often prefer to go to a community college?（分数：2.00）(5).What does the word t
28、uition in paragraph 3 mean?（分数：2.00）(6).How do some people complete long-distance courses?（分数：2.00）(7).What is the word in paragraph 5 that means people who complete a course of study?（分数：2.00）(8).How many students in America attend community colleges today?（分数：2.00）十一、Section D(总题数：1，分数：14.00)Alask
29、a is disappearing slowly but surely. Since the 1950s, it is estimated that as much as 15 percent of Alaska“s area has disappeared. But how can a whole state be disappearing? One reason for Alaska“s gradual disappearance is the melting of its glaciers. According to one geologist at the US Geological
30、Survey, about 98% of Alaska“s glaciers are either unmoving or diminishing. This diminishing seems mainly due to the increase in global temperatures. Since the 1960s, the average year-round temperature has increased by 5F. Additionally, the average winter temperature has increased by 8F. Presently, a
31、n estimated 24 cubic miles of ice is disappearing from Alaskan glaciers every year. It may be even more in the near future, as some scientists predict that the average world temperature could go up 2.5 to 10 F by the year 2100. Another problem contributing to Alaska“s gradual disappearance is its me
32、lting permafrost. Much of the land in Alaska was permanently frozen, or frozen for most of the year. This maintained its stability. Now, the melting permafrost is causing a number of problems on land. Roads and utility poles are collapsing. Also, the hard permafrost, which originally prevented beach
33、es from eroding during violent storms is now melting. Affected villages are forced to move somewhere else. For villages on small low islands, one terrible storm could wipe out the entire community. Some scientists believe that human activity is linked to the global increase in weather temperature. W
34、hether the rising temperatures are caused by human activity or natural changes, the fact remains that Alaska is warming. Sadly, this could be a preview of what will happen to the rest of the world in the next century. Summary: There is a big problem in Alaska. The 1 are melting. Scientists 2 that 15
35、 percent of Alaska has already melted. They say this change is the result of 3 in the Earth“s 4 The higher temperatures are 5 several problems in Alaska. The ground that was 6 before is now beginning to defrost. This could be a(n) 7 of what will happen to the rest of the world in the next century.（分
36、数：14.00）十二、Part Cloze(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、Section A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Marmalade is a type of jam made from oranges. It is remarkably popular in Britain, where it is traditionally eaten on toast at breakfast. However, although it is an everyday part of life in Britain, it is not British. Marmalade 1 came fr
37、om Portugal and the word comes from origin a Portuguese word. After its arrival in Britain in 1495, marmalade was at first eaten as an after-dinner sweet. It was often moulded into 2 attract shapes and then sliced. It was considered a very desirable delicacy and an ex- cellent gift, and today it is
38、not 3 for people to give special jars common of marmalade as presents. Marmalade was also used as a 4 for treat coughs and it was thought to 5 the heart, strong Today, the basic ingredient of marmalade is the Seville orange, from Spain.（分数：5.00）十四、Section B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The London to Brighton Car
39、RunThe first London to Brighton run took place on November 14th, 1896. It was org 1 to celebrate the passing of a law which made it easier for cars in Britain to be driven on the roads. Before then, the law req 2 a driver and an engineer in the car and a man walking in front of the veh 3 with a red
40、flag warning of its approach. Since then, this annual run has become one of the most popular events on the British motoring calendar, w 4 crowds of over one million lining the route. Only the v 5 oldest cars, constructed during the ten years between 1895 and 1905, are allowed to take part in it. Lov
41、ingly polished by their drivers, who are dressed in the clothing of the period, the cars leave Hyde Park in London at 7:30 am and ar 6 , hopefully, in Brighton some three hours later. The 60-mile run is not a race-there“s an official coffee stop on the way and the cars are restricted to an average s
42、peed of only 30kph. The only rew 7 for finishing is a medal, which is awarded to everyone who r 8 Brighton before 4: 00pro. The run traditionally att 9 participants from all four corners of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Since the youngest car is nearly a hundred years old,
43、 some of them b 10 down of course. But for the owners of the 400-plus vehicles, it“s simply being there that brings the greatest pleasure.（分数：10.00）十五、Part Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、Section A(总题数：1，分数：4.00)(86) Now we were in the territory of the Freedom Fighters. We knew if they recognized the s
44、muggler, they would execute all of us as spies. The Freedom Fighters and the Militia are enemies, and the Freedom Fighters do not trust anyone who is traveling with an agent. (87) At dawn we reached a small teahouse. It consisted of a large, bare room with a dirt floor covered by canvas mats. A few
45、small windows, with plastic in place of glass, let in a bit of light. A smoky wood fire in a tin stove served for heating and boiling water for tea. (88) The owner brought us tea and bread, a soothing sight for restless travelers. We walked on, and soon a signpost got my attention. As I got closer,
46、I was able to read the words: Welcome to Pakistan. (89) I started to cry， walking backwards to get one last glimpse of my beloved country.（分数：4.00）_十七、Section B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)16.不管她有什么借口，她都应该来开会。(no matter what) （分数：1.00）_17.有人强调说科学的范围可分为两个主要领域：自然科学和社会科学。(It is stressed that) （分数：1.00）_18.最近有几项研究表明，
47、适量的饮酒者即每天喝一到两杯者比那些滴酒不沾者患心脏病的可能性要小。(show；be likely to do) （分数：1.00）_十八、Part IQ Test(总题数：5，分数：5.00)19.On glancing through your morning paper you notice that four pages are missing. One of the missing pages is page 8. The back page of this newspaper is 28. What are the other three missing pages? （分数：1.00）20.Each symbol is worth a number. The total of the symbols can be found alongside each row and column. What number should replace the question mark? （分数：1.00）21.What can be measure
