全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷(C类)及答案

noticeably dwindled in strength and energy. By age eighty-one he was in poor health and had to retire. (87) congestive heart problems and disabling arthritis had worn him down. One day he said, “In case of an emergency, I do not wish to be kept alive by any extraordinary means. I’ve signed an official paper to this effect.” He smiled his wonderful, broad grin and said, “I’ve been blessed to have had your mother as my wife and you as my only child, and I’m ready to go.”

Less than a month later he had a heart attack. In the emergency room, he again reminded his doctor and me of his wishes, but I couldn’t imagine, in spite of this latest crisis, that he wouldn’t always be saying, “Have I told you yet today that I adore you?”

dad still had his sense of humor, asking me, “Does this mean we can’t keep our lunch date tomorrow?” His voice faltered.

“I’ll be here to pick you up and we’ll go someplace special,” I answered, a lump in my throat.

. There was a painful silence between us. He said, “I don’t want you to remember me like this. Promise me you won’t, darling! And please go now --- I’m so miserable. Section B (7 marks)

Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

90. 她在阳光下只晒了一会儿，脸就开始变红了。(exposure)

91. 我情愿你没有对任何人提及此事。(would rather)

92. 采纳新规则的建议是主席提出的。(suggestion, 同位语从句)

Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks)

There are 5 IQ questions in this part. Write the answers on the Answer Sheet.

93. Find the missing number.

7 9 8 10 9 ?

94. Find a nine-letter word by moving from letter to letter in any direction. Each letter must only be used once.