2016年全国大学生英语竞赛D类样题

2016年全国大学生英语竞赛样题（D级）2016National English Competition for College Students
(Level D-Sample)
（Total:150marks Time:120minutes）
Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)
Section A(5marks)
In this section,you will hear five short conversations.Each conversation will be read only once.
A t the end of each conversation,there will be a twenty-second pause.During the pause,read the question and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.
1.What should the man do at72nd Street?
A.Park the car.
B.Turn right.
C.Go straight.
D.Turn left.
2.What is on show in the National Museum?
A.The16th century European paintings.
B.The16th century Asian paintings.
C.Classical paintings.
D.Modern paintings.
3.Where is the dining room?
A.On the first floor.
B.On the second floor.
C.On the third floor.
D.On the fourth floor.
4.Why is Mr.Harkins talking to Ms.White?
A.To ask about her experience as a freshman.
B.To decide which classes would be best to take next term.
C.To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.
D.To get advice about transferring to a different university.
5.Which of the following symptoms hasn蒺t James suffered?
A.A runny nose.
B.Watery eyes.
C.A headache.
D.Sore throat.
Section B(10marks)
In this section,you will hear two long conversations.Each conversation will be read only once.
A t the end of each conversation,there will be a one-minute pause.During the pause,read the questions and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.
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Conversation One
6.Where was Adam born?
A.In Geneva.
B.In Japan.
C.In Argentina.
D.In Germany.
7.When did Adam leave Argentina?
A.When he was one year old.
B.When he was eleven years old.
C.After he worked in Berlin.
D.After he travelled to Japan.
8.Why did Adam go to Japan?
A.Visit one of his friends.
B.Travel for pleasure.
C.Work for the BBC.
D.Interview local business leaders.
9.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A.Teacher and student.
B.Travel agent and customer.
C.Employer and employee.
D.Journalist and interviewee.
10.What can we infer from the conversation?
A.Adam will work in Geneva.
B.Adam has worked for the BBC in Argentina.
C.Thailand is one of the countries Adam has travelled to.
D.Intertec is located in Japan.
Conversation Two
11.What did the man do last night?
A.He went out to eat Italian food.
B.He watched a video at home.
C.He went to cinema.
D.He joined a jazz club.
12.What is the two brothers’nationality?
A.Italian.
B.American.
C.Portuguese.
D.Japanese.
13.What is the big problem the two brothers face?
A.They couldn’t provide the best Italian food.
B.The customers didn’t like spaghetti and meatballs.
C.They had no enough money to support their business.
D.There were no customers having dinner in their restaurant.
14.Who is Louie Prima?
A.He is Pascal’s brother.
B.He is a jazz musician.
C.He is the owner of Paradise.
D.He is an advertiser.
15.Which of the following about the film is NOT true?
A.The story took place in the1950s.
B.The two brothers lived in New York.
C.The food Paradise served was wonderful.
D.Pascal invited Louie Prima to dinner in his restaurant.
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Section C(5marks)
In this section,you will hear a monologue.The monologue will be read twice.After the monologue,there will be a one-minute pause.During the pause,read the questions and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.
16.What does the company CyberEdit aim to do?
A.Provide computer editing services forstudents.
B.Write essays for students.
C.Edit documents for Wired magazine.
D.Supply funding for businesses.
17.How much did Mark earn in the first year?
A.$400.
B.$4,000.
C.$40,000.
D.$400,000.
18.How many employees did Mark hire at first?
A.Four.
B.Five.
C.Forty.
D.Fifty.
19.Why do some interested investors invest moneyin CyberEdit?
A.Because Mark has emailed them for help.
B.Because Wired magazine has called on them to do this.
C.Because it has made money and employed some college students.
D.Because Wired magazine and ABC News has given it great publicity.
20.When is it the best time for someone to develop a business according to the passage?
A.After they graduate from college.
B.When they are young.
C.When they get enough money.
D.When they have enough real-world experience.
Section D(10marks)
In this section,you will hear a short passage.There are10missing words or phrases.Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.The passage will be read twice.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
The British monarchy(君主政体)is an enormously
popular institution.This is largely(21)the fact
that it does not actually ernment is the task of
ministers,who are(22)the House of Commons,
which is elected by the people.Although the Sovereign(君
主)has very wide(23),they are seldom used.The
Queen is really a figurehead(24)the country.She
and her family are a symbol that people can(25).
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The British public is obsessed with the details of royal family life,and when people feel that the Queen has problems with her children or her sister,they see her as a“real person”with the same(26)as themselves.
The Queen is probably the(27)woman in the world,most of the money coming from family investments(28)the state.In recent years the Queen has become a roving (流动的)ambassador for Britain,and if we calculate the increase in trade after a royal visit abroad,the nation probably(29)from her activities,and that does not(30)the income from tourism in Britain and great state eventssuch as royal weddings.
Part II Vocabulary,Grammar and Culture(15marks)
There are15incomplete sentences in this section.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.
Section A Vocabulary and Grammar(10marks)
31.You must get there within an hour.There should be no in sending this information to him.
A.delay
B.problem
C.quarrel
D.question
32.It isn’t socially for parents to leave children unattended at that age.
A.accessible
B.available
C.adaptable
D.acceptable
33.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.
A.which
B.that
C.where
D.it
34.Don’t worry,just stay calm!The bomb won’t until it is touched.
A.go on
B.go off
C.go out
D.go over
35.After the exchange of greetings,the two men could not find anything else to say to the conversation.
A.make;go
B.make;going
C.keep;to go
D.keep;going
36.He another career but,at the time,he just wanted to earn more money to support his sister in university.
A.might have chosen
B.might choose
C.had to choose
D.must have chosen
37.a reply from the boss,he decided to write again.
A.Not receiving
B.Receiving not
C.Not having received
D.Having not received
38.In ancient times,people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled the local market.
A.more than
B.longer than
C.as much as
D.as far as
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39.—Hi,Jane.What are you up to this weekend?
—I have to finish my project on the history of American Literature.What about you?
—If it’s fine,we’ll go camping.Would you like to join us?
—I’d like to,but the deadline for my project is next Monday.
A.Never mind.
B.Don’t mention it.
C.Any other suggestions?
D.It depends on the weather.
40.—I can’t believe it.I got an“A”in my Economics test!
—That’s great!Congratulations!
—
—I know you did.You deserve it.
A.Don’t mention it.It’s a piece of cake for me.
B.Thank you!How about your test?
C.Thanks.I’m so excited.I worked really hard for that.
D.You’re so kind!Congratulations to you,too.
Section B Culture(5marks)
41.I was so nervous when I went for the interview for that job.I.
A.got cold feet
B.went through the roof
C.turned my head
D.earned my bread
42.China and America established diplomatic relations in January.
A.1972
B.1976
C.1978
D.1979
43.Which of the following is not Jane Austen’s work?
A.Pride and Prejudice
B.Emma
C.Sense and Sensibility
D.A Tale of Two Cities
44.The capital of New Zealand is.
A.Ottawa
B.Wellington
C.Melbourne
D.Toronto
45.is a private Ivy League research university,which is considered as the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
A.Stanford University
B.Yale University
C.Harvard University
D.Princeton University
Part III Cloze(10marks)
Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word.Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways:according to the context,by using the correct form of the given word,or by using the given letter(s)of the word.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
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Today is the first day of spring.It蒺s5:30and
the sun has not yet(46)(rise).Mist
extends on the fields and the grass is wet
underfoot.As the light grows stronger,I can
make out shapes:small birds(47)(sing)
their hearts out from rooftops and branches.But
the dawn chorus is becoming more and more
silent because the numbers of so many songbirds have been(48)(drastic)reduced.There are many reasons for this.One is modern farming methods:fields are sprayed,fertilized and ploughed up by machines for (49)maxi output.Hedgerows(灌木丛),(50)wildlife flourishes,were destroyed because,at the time,no one really knew the effects of pulling them down.The result is that there is nowhere for the birds to nest.So what are we going to do for it?Government officials say there is going to be(51)(increase)funding in this area.We still expect of the countryside as(52)(be)full of natural beauty,of footpaths,woods and fields.But (53)the proper protection,these will gradually disappear.Naturally,we all want jobs, enough to eat,and somewhere to live.(54),we also want to hear the nightingale sing and the swallows coming home for spring.So unless we take action now,we will be putting our countryside at(55)dang.
Part IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)
Read the following passages.Each passage is followed by several questions.Respond to the questions using information from the passage.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
Section A(5marks)
Questions56—60are based on the following passage.
Camberwell College of Arts has one50m(Olympic sized)poll with a constant depth of2m throughout,and one25m pool with a1m shallow end and a4m deep end.Both pools may be used by the general public at certain times.
50m Pool
The pool is often used for classes,but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times.
Monday:6:30-11:30and19:00-21:00
Tuesday:6:30-11:30and18:00-21:00
Wednesday:6:30-13:30and17:30-21:30
Thursday:6:30-13:30
Friday:6:30-13:30
Weekends:9:00-17:00
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Children under the age of14must be
accompanied by an adult.Please note that
during college holidays,these times will vary.
Contact the swimming pool on0483*******
for up-to-date information.
25m Pool
The25m pool is available for recreational
(non-lane)swimming from7:00-09:00and
12:30-13:30on weekdays,and10:00-16:00on Saturdays.
Children aged12and under must be accompanied.
We regret that the25m pool will be closed for refurbishment(整修)between21st July and 18th August.The men’s changing rooms will be closed for the week beginning18th August,and the women’s changing rooms will be closed the following week.Alternative changing facilities will be made available.We apologize for any disruption this may cause.
Read the passage,and then tell whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).
56.The general public can only use the50m pool for lane swimming.
57.The50m pool can be used by the general public on Sundays.
58.Men will be able to use the25m pool on the18th August.
59.The25m pool is available to the public during recreational swimming hours on Sunday.
60.The50m pool is open during college holidays.
Section B(10marks)
Questions61—65are based on the following passage.
On25October,1881,a baby boy was born in Malaga,
Spain.It was a difficult birth and to help him breathe,
cigar smoke was blown into his nose!This baby grew
up to be one of the twentieth century’s greatest
painters—Pablo Picasso.
(61)His first word was
lapiz(Spanish for pencil)and he could draw before he
could talk.He was the only son in the family,so he was
thoroughly spoiled.He hated school and often refused to
go unless he was allowed to take one of his father’s pet
pigeons with him!
(62)When in1891his father got a job as an art teacher,Pablo went with him to work and watched him paint.Sometimes he was allowed to help.One evening, his father was painting a picture of their pigeons when he had to leave the room.When he
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returned,Pablo had completed the
picture.It was so beautiful and
lifelike that he gave his son his
palette and brushes and never
painted again.Pablo was just
thirteen.
(63)
He is probably best known for his
Cubist pictures.His portraits of people were often made up of triangles and squares with their features in the wrong places.One of his most famous portraits was of the American writer Gertrude Stein,who he met after he’d moved to Paris in1994.
(64)Guernica(below),which he painted in1937,records the bombing of that small Basque town during the Spanish Civil War,and is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of modern painting.
(65)Today,a Picasso costs millions of pounds.Once,when the French Minister of Culture was visiting Picasso,the artist accidentally spilled some paint on the Minister’s trousers.Picasso apologized and wanted to pay for them to be cleaned,but the Minister said,“Non!Please,Monsieur Picasso,just sign my trousers!”
Fill in each blank with one of the following statements,two of which are useless.Put the letters A,B,C,D,E,F or G in each blank according to the theme development.
A.Picasso created over6,000paintings,drawings,and sculptures.
B.Picasso’s work changed ideas about art around the world.And to millions of people, modern art means the work of Picasso.
C.Apart from pigeons,his great love was art.
D.His genius as an artist was soon recognized by many people,but others were shocked by his strange and powerful paintings.
E.Picasso was the first living artist to be shown in the Louvre.
F.Picasso showed his genius from a very young age.
G.Picasso died of heart failure during an attack of flu in1973.
Section C(10marks)
Questions66—70are based on the following passage.
So you thought the hamburger was the world’s most popular fast food?After all,McDonald’s Golden Arches span the globe.But no,there is another truly universal fast food,the ultimate fast food.It’s easy to make,easy to serve,much more varied than the hamburger,can be eaten
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with the hands,and it’s delivered to your front door or served in fancy restaurants.It’s been one of America’s favourite foods for over50years.It is,of course,the pizza.
The pizza gradually evolved over the years,
but one thing’s for certain—it’s been around for
a very long time.The idea of using pieces of
flat,round bread as plates came from the
Greeks.They called them“plakuntos”and ate
them with various simple toppings such as oil,
garlic,onions,and herbs.The Romans enjoyed
eating something similar and called it“picea”.
By about1000A.D.in the city of Naples,“picea”had become“pizza”and people were experimenting with more toppings:cheese,ham,anchovies(凤尾鱼),and finally the tomato, brought to Italy from Mexico and Peru in the sixteen century.Naples became the pizza capital of the world.In1889,King Umberto I and Queen Margherita heard about pizza and asked to try it. They invited pizza maker,Raffaele Esposito,to make it for them.He decided to make the pizza like the Italian flag,so he used red tomatoes,white mozzarella cheese,and green basil leaves. The Queen loved it and the new pizza was named“pizza Margherita”in her honour. Pizza migrated to America with the Italians at the end of the nineteenth century.The first pizzeria in the United States was opened in1905at531/2Spring Street,New York City.But the popularity of pizza really exploded when American soldiers returned from Italy after World War II.
Answer the following questions according to the passage.
66.What is the world’s most popular fast food?
67.What are the similarities and differences between the hamburger and the pizza?
68.Who thought of the idea of using pieces of flat,round bread as plates?
69.Why are Mexico and Peru important in the development of pizza?
70.When did pizza become really popular in the United States?
Section D(10marks)
Questions71—75are based on the following passage.
Robots are useful in exploring space because they can work in the conditions which exist in space.Such robots usually look like boxes with wheels.Though these robots are useful,however, they are extremely expensive—they break easily and they cannot do many tasks.Because of these problems,scientists have been working on a new and unusual kind of robot.These new robots will look and move like snakes,so they have been given the name“snakebots”. The way a snake is shaped allows it to do special things,such as getting into very small spaces,like cracks in rocks.Snakes can also push themselves underground,and climb up
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different kinds of objects,like rocks and trees.Such abilities account for the usefulness of robots designed like snakes,because they will be able to do these things,too.Such robots would be much more effective than regular robots with wheels.Wheeled robots easily get stuck and fall over,but snakebots would not have these problems.They could go almost anywhere and so would be useful for exploring the different environments of other planets.Since they can carry tools,snakebots would be able to work in space,as well.They could,for example,help repair the International Space Station.
How do you make a robot shaped like a snake?Asnakebot is put together like a chain, made of about thirty parts,or modules.Each module is basically the same—they all contain a computer and wheel to aid movement.The computer in the“head”of the snake makes the module work together.If one module fails,another can easily take its place.Snakebot modules can also carry different kinds of tools,as well as cameras.Since each module is actually a robot in itself,it can work apart from the rest if necessary.
The snakebot design is
much simpler than that of
much common robots.Thus,
snakebots will be much less
expensive to build.One of the
robots sent to Mars cost over a
hundred million dollars to build.However,snakebots cost as little as a few hundred dollars to make and could therefore save enormous amounts of money on future space missions.With their versatility and affordability(可购性),snakebots will be the way of the future.
Read the passage carefully and then complete each blank in the summary in a maximum of three words from the passage.
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Part V Translation(15marks)
I(5marks)
Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
76.Travelling on the London underground presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour-coded maps.It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the large stations.If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine.You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order,with the correct fares,near the machines.There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets.You should keep the ticket,because it is checked at the destination.
II(10marks)
Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
77.我们应不断地使自己的思想适应变化的情况。

（adapt to）
78.这所大学特别注重学生的全面发展，鼓励他们不断思考。

（attach...importance to）
79.她在纽约生活几年后，日常生活中同美国人交流没有任何困难。

（have no trouble doing）
80.无论你走到哪里，都要记住家永远是最好的。

（wherever）
81.他一点儿也没有意识到父母是多么爱他。

（倒装句）
Part VI Error Correction(10marks)
Proofread the passage as required.Each indicated line contains a maximum of one error. Correct the passage in the following way:for a correct line,put the sign“√”in the corresponding blank;for a wrong word,underline the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank;for a missing word,mark the position of the missing word with the sign“∧”and write the word you believe to be missing in the blank;for an unnecessary word,cross the unnecessary word with the sign“\”and put the word with the sign in the blank.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
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Language experts say it is impossible to make a very reliable estimate of
how many words language has.Historically,English has had a lot of82. contact for and been influenced by speakers of many other languages,83. and thus is probably large in comparison to other languages.The84. Oxford English Dictionary contains over170,000words that are
currently in the use.Add to this current slang and colloquial expressions,85. and the number would be more higher.Don蒺t worry,no one expects you86.
to learning that many words!The average native speaker of English only87. knows a fraction of these,18,000-40,000with some estimates.Some language88. experts suggest that a learner of English needs only around10,000words to89. become an advanced speaker,and even a strong knowledge of just90. the most common2,000-3,000words can be enough for basic,
and effective communication and comprehension.91.
Part VII IQ Test(5marks)
There are five IQ Test questions in this part.Write the answers on the answer sheet. 92.Which code matches the shape or pattern?
A.ZW
B.YW
C.XV
D.ZV Z.XW
93.PEACH is to HCAEP as46251is to.
94.Please write out the word by referring to the given letters.
F I T O
95.What is the phrase represented by the following picture?
STA4NCE
96.Fill in the crosswords so that all the given words are included.You have been given one
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Part VIII Writing(30marks)
I(10marks)
SportingLife is offering a free gym membership for one year for the best article about sport.
Free gym membership for one year
Please write an article about what sport means today of80-100words on the answer sheet, including the details bellow.
▶Is it about teamwork or individual achievement?
▶How are we influenced by sports and sports people?
▶Why are sport and fitness centres so popular?
II(20marks)
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers.They are used in businesses,hospitals, crime detection and even to fly tubes and planes.What things will they be used for in the future?Is this dependence on computers a good thing or a bad thing?
What are your views about this phenomenon?Write an article on the answer sheet in about120words.
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