2014年全国大学生英语竞赛样题(D)类

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)D类模拟试卷15(题后含答案及解析)

大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）D类模拟试卷15(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comperhension 2. V ocabulary and Structure 3. Cloze 4. Reading Comperhension 5. Error Correction 6. Translation 7. IQ Test 8. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：W: I’ve just heard that I’ve got to go to a conference in London this weekend.M: How will you get to the airport? Do you want me to order a taxi or will you go by train? W: I prefer to go by train.1．How will the woman get to the airport?A．By train.B．By bus.C．By underground.D．By taxi.正确答案：A解析：录音最后女士说到她更喜欢坐火车去机场。

因此选A项。

听力原文：M: Hello, Arts Centre. Peter speaking. How can I help you?W: Listen, actually I wanted to buy five tickets for tomorrow’s show, but after ten minutes’waiting, I got disconnected. M: I’m sorry, madam. We’re having problems with the line.2．Why did the woman get disconnected?A．Because the tickets were all sold out.B．Because there were no people working there.C．Because she asked too many questions.D．Because there was something wrong with the line.正确答案：D解析：录音中两人在谈论买票的事情，女士说她想买票，可是等了10分钟后，她掉线了，男士则说线路出了问题。

全国大学英语竞赛D类

④要求考生根据所读材料的内容，然后补全含有空缺的对所给材料的摘要，即summary题型；
出题形式：
⑤要求考生根据所读材料的内容，对题目给出的句子判断正误或判断是否提及，即Yes／：No／Not given 题型；
⑥给出4个段落标题，要求考生根据每段所讲述的内容从这4个标题中找出哪个与之相对应，即Choosing from the headings题型。
✓ 要增加词汇积累，关注专用名词，专业术语和习惯用语。
✓ 掌握必要的翻译技巧，采用适当的翻译方法。例如：増词法，减词法，词类转换法，分译法，合译法等。
从句的翻译应遵循以下原则：
1）对主语从句或宾语从句，应该先拆开再译。 2）注意状语从句在汉语中的位置与在英语中的位置不同。 3）同位语从句因为是对前面名词的解释，所以可以用破折号表示。
Section D (Note taking-听写填空题)
题型解读：
信息填空题，考生补全信息（一般为一个词，却多为实词，个别为短语，简易或短小。听两遍。）
答题策略：
浏览全文，熟悉生僻词语，了解大意，注意空格前后词语，把握他们之间的意义和搭配关系。
听不懂立即放弃，听写时间来不及，可用符号或字母替代，整理时在将词语补充完整。
第二部分: 词汇和语法结构
共15题, 共计10分, 答题时间为5分钟。
题型：12道语法和词汇，3道情景会话题。
答题策略：
词汇和语法结构测试都有一些无须研读或分析就能正确选出答案，如：词汇，词语搭配，固定短语，固定句型题。不能选出正确答案时，可根据句子结构或句意排除错误信息，确定正确答案。对于情景对话，根据对话内容所提供的信息，回忆，归纳该交流项目常用表达形式或特有的表达形式，排除干扰选项。

2014年大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)D类初赛真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2014年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）D类初赛真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comperhension 2. V ocabulary and Structure 3. Cloze 4. Reading Comperhension 5. Error Correction 6. Translation 7. IQ Test 8. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：F: You mean you study extra after school?M: Actually, I get up at 6 a. m. every morning and spend an hour on it. F: Wow, you’re really working hard. Maybe I should try doing that, too.1．How long does the man study English in the morning?A．For half an hour.B．For an hour.C．For two hours.D．For six hours.正确答案：B解析：录音中女士向对方确认是否“study extra after school”，男士回答说自己早上6点起床，然后“spend an hour on it”，由此可知男士每天早上学习一个小时的英语。

故答案选B。

听力原文：M: We’re going to France tomorrow.F: Really? What’re you going to do there, James?M: We’re going to Provence. I’m really looking forward to it.F: Why?M: Because it’s famous for its grape yards. I hear that there are many of them.F: That sounds nice. Have a good time.2．Why does James want to go to France? He wants to visit______A．B．C．D．正确答案：B解析：对话中男士表示自己十分想去法国的Provence，在女士的追问下，男士说这个地方因葡萄园(grape yards)而出名，并且听说葡萄园数目很多。

大学生英语竞赛D类词汇语法专项强化真题试卷12(题后含答案及解析)

大学生英语竞赛D类词汇语法专项强化真题试卷12(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1.1．Leisure time is a______commodity for most professors. Still, ______manage to curl up with a good book when they have the chance.A．usual; fewB．cheap; manyC．regular; lessD．scarce; a few正确答案：D解析：休闲时间对于大多数教授来说是一件稀有物品，一些教授一有机会就会蜷缩起来看书。

scarce缺乏的，不足的；稀有的。

a few少许，少数。

curl up 蜷缩。

2．Sandy: “Beats me”? What do you mean by that? Ruby; “ I don’t know.Sandy: You don’t? ______Ruby; Well, that’s not what I meant. “Beats me” means “I don’t know”.A．Did you say you beat someone?B．You meant to beat me?C．Who do you think meant it?D．How come you said it then?正确答案：D解析：Sandy对“Beats me”不太理解，因而就问Ruby，从Ruby最后的回答可知Sandy的问话应该是“…那你说话的意思是?”所以D选项符合题意。

3．I was not quite______with the coat, particularly its sleeves. So I asked the______to make the sleeves a bit shorter.A．pleased; sailorB．satisfied; tailorC．happy; carpenterD．surprised; barber正确答案：B解析：我对这件外套不是很满意，尤其是它的袖子，因而我请裁缝帮我把袖子裁短了一点。

2014全国大学生英语竞赛真题试卷(C类(含完整图片)

2014 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.why does Carl meet the woman?A.he is going to interview her on media matters.B.They are going to start a new company together.C.He will help her cope with an interview.D.He wants to recommend a new product to her.2.what is the man worrying about most?A.he can‘t afford what the woman may recommend to him.B.The designer may charge him more than he should pay.C.There is no appropriate design for him in the Armani shopD.The woman may spend too much on new clothes.3.what is the woman suggesting by accepting that they can‘t cutthe mustard?A.she does‘t have a knife so they can‘t have mustard.B.She does‘t know how to cook mustard without a recipe.C.They have to face the imperfect reality at the moment,D.The man needs to calm down or he may get hurt by a knife.4.Why did the man take up golf ?A. He enjoyed the sport when he was a child.B. He thought golf was useful in his career.C. It could help improve his health.D. It was part of his New York project.5.When did the man quit smoking this time?A.Less than two weeks ago.B.About two months ago.C.Some four years ago.D.More than ten years ago.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation one6.Why did Jane phone Matt?A.she asked for a project record in Matt‘s company.B,she invited him to participate in a project release in her Company,C.she had some questions about an investment project.D.she wanted to place a new project advertisement through him .7.how did tane get to know Matt‘s project?A. She got a copy of the investment proposal.B.she got the information from another company.C. She was informed by one of his colleagues.D. Matt recommended the project to her before.8.when did Matt‘s company find problems of the previous deal?。

2014年全国大学生英语竞赛A类决赛试题及详解-148页

Part V Translation (15 marks) Section A a paragraph English to Chinese Section B 5 sentences Chinese to English Part VI Error Correction (10 marks) Part VII IQ Test (5 mห้องสมุดไป่ตู้rks) Part VIII Writing (30 marks) I write a report II write an essay
1. What does the man say about the park Isla Beata? A. It’s convenient to get to. B. It’s famous for the world’s smallest lizard. C. It’s provides natural protection for the Jaragua lizard. D. It’s situated in the center of the city.
【听力原文】 W: How do you dispose of the waste in your factory? M: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive
because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste. W: But doesn't burning waste produce carbon monoxide? M: Yes, it does. But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill.

2014年全国大学生英语竞赛复赛A类笔试真题答案

2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level A-Final)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5CADCBSection B(10marks)6—8BDC9—10CA11—15CBDABSection C(5marks)16—20CBCDASection D(10marks)21.Admissions22.the best predictor23.East and West24.multiple-choice test 25.the best students26.A valid connection27.Rocky Mountain regions28.from either test 29.researchers30.proper coursesPart II Vocabulary,Grammar&Cultures(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35ADBCA36—40DCBBDSection B(5marks)41—45DBDBCPart III Cloze(10marks)46.to47.world48.top49.cast50.nor51.prevented52.stunned53.scarcely54.around55.funPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60FTFTFSection B(10marks)61—65FCDGASection C(10marks)ughter is primarily a social vocalization that binds people together.ughter was thirty times more frequent in social than solitary situations.ughter occurs almost exclusively at phrase breaks in speech.And speech has priority over laughter.69.To separate the effects of laughter from those of humor;to allow for the possibility that presumed effects of laughter or humor may come from the playful settings associated with these behaviors;to evaluate the uniqueness of laughter by contrasting it with other vocalizations.70.The root,the purpose(nature),and the meaning of laughter.Section D (10marks)71.response 72.mitigation measures 73.curb natural disasters 74.Human-made changes 75.wrongheaded policies Part V Translation (15marks)Section A (5marks)76.也许是因为我自小就熟悉的缘故吧，我最喜欢的乡间是约克郡山谷。

全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷(D类)

2009 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level D – Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension（25 minutes, 30 marks）Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.1.What time was the man’s appointment?A. 10:30.B. 11:00.C. 11:40.2.What kind of table does Sally want?A. A small round table.B. A small square table.C. A big round table.3.Which man is the math teacher?A. The man in a dark shirt.B. The man with a hat.C. The man in a nice suit.4.What’s the man’sA. He isn’t upset about it.B. He decides to give up driving.C. He will drive more carefully in future.5.What did the boy do about the fire?A. He was so afraid that he ran away.B. He managed to put it out.C. He was scared and didn’t know what to do.Section B(10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation One6. How long will it take the man to get to Newcastle by train?A. One hour.B.Two hours.C.Three hours.7. How much does a return ticket to Newcastle cost?A. $25. B$40. C. $50.8. What can the man buy on the train for lunch?A. Drinks and sandwiches. B Drinks only. C. Biscuits.9. What’s the address of the travel agency?A. 22 Maleet Street.B. 22 Mallet Street.C. 22 Malet Street.10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a train station.B. In a restaurant.C. At an information booth.Conversation Two11. What ages is the computer game suitable for?A. Eight to thirteen.B.Under eight.C. Over thirteen.12. Where is Black’s PC shop located?A. En Cambridge.B. In London.C. In Peterstown.13. Which of the following postures shows the correct location of the shop?’s DepartmentA. B. C.14. What day meet weed is the last day you can get a game free?A. Monday. C. Friday.15. How much did the computer game cost?A. $24.B. $30.C. $48.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read only once. At the end of the monologue, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with three choices marked A,B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.16. What can visitors see in the Ford Room?A. Some photos of the old town.B. Some pictures of gardens.C. Some beautiful fresh flowers.17. About how many clocks has the museum collected?A. 150.B.250.C.400.18. Where in the museum is there a clothes display?A. Upstairs on the left.B. Upstairs on the right.C. Downstairs on the right.19. What does the speaker suggest buying?A. Some beautiful clothes.B. Some colored photographs.C. The guide blood dot the museum.20. When does the museum close today?A. Half past five.B. Six o’clock.C. Half past six.Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is a short passage which will be read only once. Listen to the passage carefully, and then fill in blanks with words or phrases you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Allow me to give you a little advice about writing _21___ .First, made your characters _22___ . Made site that they behave and talk as _23___ . In real life, everyone is _24___ . If all your characters speak the same way and _25___ to things in the same way, you’ll lose your readers at the start.Once your readers believe in your characters, you must get them to care. Each reader must be able to _26___ at least one character, to “become” that character in his or her mind. You can do this by developing characters with _27___ human traits, both good and bad. The individuals who populate your story should have human _28___.Now it’s time to weave your tale, to create a plot. Your readers are part of the story now; they are _29___.One last thing… your story must touch its readers’ _30___. If you can made them laugh and cry along with your characters, you are on the way to becoming a successful writer.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)There are 15incomplete sentences in this pare. For each bland, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the31. She is ____ newcomer to ____ chemistry but she has already made some important discoveries.A. the; theB. the; /C. a; /D. a; the32. Jane was fairly good at English, but in mathematics she could not ____ the rest of the students in her class.A. put up withB. do away withC. keep up withD. run away with33. You have to read the manual carefully first, otherwise you ____ have difficulty using the cell phone.A. shouldB. willC. mightD. may34. Do you think he spilled the soup ____ purpose so that he wouldn’t have to eat it?A. forB. willC. byD. on35. Angela told me a while ago that she couldn’t wear her ____ sweetheart because it doesn’t go with anything else she has.A. green comfortable darkB. dark green comfortableC. comfortable dark greenD. dark comfortable green36. I’d rather you ____ anything about the garden until the weather improves.A. don’t makeB. ArmingC. Having armedD. Armed38. When I was in the waiting room at the station yesterday, I read a magazine in order to ____ some time.A. To armB. ArmingC. Having armedD. Armed39. She was so ____ in her job that she didn’t heat anybody knocking at the door.A. attractedB. Ever sinceC. So thatD. Now that41. Experiments in the photography of moving objects ____ in both the United States and Europe well before 1900.A. As soonB. Ever sinceC. So thatD. Now that42. They thought they could ____ for another week with more food.A. keepB. lastC. maintainD. retain43.—Was the driving pleasant when you vacationed in Canada last summer?A. was rainingB. would be rainingC. had been rainingD. rained44.Karen: Can you tell me if any proposal was accepted?Mitchell: ____ But, you can come see me if you have any better ideas.A. That’s very good.B. It’s very kind of you.C. I’m glad you did thatD. It was turned down45. Betty: What were you upset about?Smith: It’s a private matter.Betty: Why won’t you tell me?Smith: ______Betty: Well, I hope you can.A. Don’t worry.B. I don’t want to say it.C. You can’t be interested in it.D. I can deal with it myself.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)There is one passage in this section with five questions .For each of them ,there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You decide the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.The opening of your presentation is your first opportunity to meet the prospect face .It isthe most important part of your presentation because if you do not it effectively, the first 30 seconds are the most critical because you are setting the stage for what is to follow.When you walk into the prospect’s office ,he is tropically in middle in the middle of doing something else .You must direct his attention and interest away from this activity to what you have to say .You must also establish an immediate rapport（友好关系) with the prospect and answer the question on every buyer’s mind: “What’s in this meeting for me?”Finally, you must gather information about the prospect so you can tailor the body of the presentation around his current situation.You should mark certain assumptions concerning the prospect:1.You are calling on one person , not a group, and you have never met the prospect before .The prospect has never done business with your firm.2.You called the prospect on the telephone a week ago and set up this appointment.3.When you talked to him then ,you were able to qualify him as a potential prospect. Heis the primary decision maker and has a potential need for your product or service.46. In the passage the word “prospect” refers to_________A . your future bossB .an employerC .an explorerD .a possible customer47 .The first 30 second are the most critical because________A. you have to make your complete sales presentation in that timeB. the prospect may not have enough time to talk to youC. if you don’t have a good beginning your chances of failure are higherD. you may be nervous when you meet the prospect48. When you enter the prospect’s office you must________A. walk straight up to himB. greet him as warmly as possibleC. draw his attention to what you have to sayD. be ready to answer whatever questions he may have49. You must tailor the body of the presentation around the prospect’s current situation so that_______.A. it meets his present or potential needsB. you can set up an appointment with himC. you can convince him your products are very cheapD. he can make a decision on the spot50. The passage tells us how to_______.A. make a sales presentationB. make friends with a prospectC. present ourselves to a prospectD. make an appointment with a prospectSection B (10 marks)in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.BOOK REVIEW Mark Wertman’sTrue Confessions of a Real Mr.MomMost Americans agree that the workplace an the home are very different from the way they were thirty years ago. The world of work is no longer a man’s world. Between 1970 an 1995, the percentage of women who worker outside the home went from 50 percent to 76 percent. In the year 2000,of the more than 55 million married couples in the United State,10.5 million women were making more money than their husbands, and 2 million men were stay-at-home dads.Author, husband, and father Mark Wertman writes about being a stay-at-home dad in his book True Confessions of a Real Mr. Mom. His story will help other people who are learning how to live with the changing gender roles in our society.Mark and his wife, Georgine, were a two-income couple, but things changed when their first baby was born. Georgine wanted to continue her work as a lawyer, but someone had to stay at home to take care of the baby. Georgine had the higher paying job, so she became the provider. They had more children. Mark stayed at home to raise the children. In his book he tells many Stories about his role in the family.At first, it was difficult to change roles. The Wertman kids often went to Mrak first to talk about their problems .Georgine was jealous of the time the children spent with their father. Mark had some hard times, too. People often asked him,” When are you going to get a real job?” Even in the 21ST century, society respects the role of provider more than the role of child raiser. Mark found out all about this.Mark an Georgine learned that it is very important to talk about their problems. In the beginning , Mark thought Gergine had the easy job, and Georgine thought that Mark had it easy. Later they talked it over an making decisions together helps their relationship.The Wertmans are happy with the results of their decision. Their children are ready for a world where men an women can choose their roles. Wertman’s book is enjoyable an educational, especially for couples who want to switch roles. As Mark Wertman says, “We are society. We make the changes one by one. People ha ve to decide on what’s best for them and their families.”Questions:51.Why is the workplace no longer a man’s world?52.Wat is Mark Wertman’s book about?53.Why is Georgine the provider in the family?54.How do the Wertmans work out their problems?55.What does Mrak Wertman think about family roles?Section C (10 mark)Read the following advertisement and application letter carefully and answer questions 56 to 60. Complete each question in no more than five words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following advertisement and application letter.Section D(10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed be a summary. For questions 61 to 65, please read the passage carefully and complete each space in the summary, using a maximum of three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote many plays and poem s which are known the world over. If you think the words of an Elizabethan playwright are not important today, well, think again. Shakespeare’s works have survived the years and then some! For example, Romeo and Juliet hs not only been performed again and again in theaters around the world, but it has also been made into a very popular movie twice!How did this famous writer start out in the theater? During the late 1500s, Shakespeare’s plays were a large Globe used very few props because the audience. Were always interesting and exciting partly because the audience yelled at , cheered, and talked with the performers.The Globe was a great success. However, in 1613 during a performance of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, a cannon was fired on stage, setting off fire. The fie completely destroyed he theater. The Globe was rebuilt a year later, but it did not stay open long. The theater was closed by the Puritans, who did not approve of entertainment .The Globe never opened again. and the building was finally torn down in 1644.Theater lovers in England never forgot the Globe, and in 1970 a decision was made to rebuild it as closely to the original design as possible. Imagine how people felt when, in 1989, hose working on the new Globe came across part of the original building only about 100 meters from the new theater. They were building the new theater almost in the original Globe’s location! The new Globe opened in 1999. and has since won many awards as one of the best tourist attractions in Europe. Since the new theater opened, hundreds of thousands of people have attended Shakespearean performances such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and Henry V Shakespeare, where air you now? At the Globe, of course.Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)There is an email and a more formal letter in this part. Read these two passages and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following the ways: according to the context. By using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.TO:From: Dave@We are sorry that our computer ordering system broke(66)____last week. The system is now up and (67) _____(run) again, but we think the goods you ordered will arrive two or three days late. I think the goods you’ve just ordered should arrive (68) are _____Thursday. Thanks a lot for telling us about the problem with the ZP200. You’ll be (69) plea ____ to know? The problem’s been put right now.Regarding the exhibition you’re organizing It seems you want to return bathe goods you don’t sell we’re certainly interested, but could I ask for more (70) dot ______ before I let you know? Finally, just (71) _____ tell you, as of May 1, our warehouse will be open 24 hours a day.Dear Ms Roberts:We would like to (72) _____ for the failure of our computer ordering system last week. Please be reassured that the goods ordered will only be (73) ________ by two or three working days. The estimated arrival time for your (74) _________ (late) order is Thursday.We are (75) gradually __________ to you for reporting the defect in the ZP200 modelwe are happy to announce that the defect has now been remedied.You meeting th e (76) ________(possible) of taking goods from us on a “sale or return” basis at an exhibition you are organizing. We can certainly (77) con __________our interest, but we would like to request (78) ________(far) information before we commit ourselves to a (79) _____.Please be advised (80) _________ as of May 1 our warehouse will be open 24 hours a day.Yours sincerely,David Smith Part V Translation (15 minutes,20 marks)Section A (10 marks)Translate the underlined sentences in the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.(81) I will avoid gossip, jealousy, and negative thinking. Most people don’t think about what they think about. (82) Today, I will make a conscious effort to hold lovingand positive thoughts in my mind.I will write down my priorities, thinking of my loved ones and my responsibilities. (83) I may not get everything done, but I will do the most productivething possible at every given moment.(84)I Will strive to humble myself before others, controlling my ego (自我) and making other people feel important.I will spend time studying and, learn how to serve my fellow men better. (85) Iknow my growth in all areas will be in direct proportion to the service I give to others.I will not take rejection personally. I am first and foremost in the people business and, thus, realize they can only reject my proposal and not me. I will continue to persevere.Section B (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.86. 有些在语言学习上很有成就的人，在其他领域常常无所作为。

2014全国大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类初赛试题答案

2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level A-Preliminary)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BACCASection B(10marks)6—8CCD9—10CB11—15ADBCASection C(5marks)16—20BDCDASection D(10marks)munication22.surrounding a message23.directly24.implied25.very different meanings26.Low27.message itself28.explicit29.External factors30.the same wayPart II Vocabulary,Grammar&Cultures(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35ABCCB36—40CCDACSection B(5marks)41—45CAABBPart III Cloze(10marks)46.for47.hono(u)r48.which49.feasibility50.replacement51.original52.auditorium53.theatrical54.also55.formerlyPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60TTFTTSection B(10marks)61—65EDAFBSection C(10marks)66.They are used to buy things with“loyalty points”people haven’t earned yet,but which then have to be repaid with increased customer loyalty.67.To achieve different aspects of local sustainability.68.People in the community are willing to help others and they get paid with Time dollars in turn.69.New ways to pay and how they change people’s life.70.Money issued by supermarkets and airlines,like frequent-flier miles and incentive cards;LETS money; local currencies,like Time dollars and Hours.Section D(10marks)71.media cultural exports73.flow of information74.promote multiculturalism75.difficult to resistPart V Translation(15marks)Section A(5marks)76.海洋覆盖地球表面的四分之三，地球上维持生命的氧气，90%来自海洋，整个天气系统变化的动力也是海洋。

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2014National English Competitionfor College Students(Level D-Final)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BDCADSection B(10marks)6—10ABCCD11—15ABDCBSection C(5marks)16—20DACBDSection D(10marks)21.increasingly22.shutting themselves away23.individualistic24.would rather 25.retreated to26.socialize/socialise27.phenomenon28.spacious 29.prosperity30.contributed toPart II Vocabulary,Grammar and Culture(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35ACABD36—40CDBBASection B(5marks)41—45DCABCPart III Cloze(10marks)46.noticeable47.weather48.of49.other50.contributing51.but52.mysterious53.like54.national55.interconnectionPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60TTFFFSection B(10marks)61—65CEGBASection C(10marks)66.How plagiarism has been changed by the Internet.67.A lot of information can be found easily on the Internet.68.It reminds us that the words inside it belong to someone else.69.Because there is so much work on the Internet.70.You will know if the work you submit is really yours.Section D(10marks)71.deserts72.dried-up73.clean drinking water74.Green Belt75.ecological stress1--Part V Translation (15marks)I (5marks)瑞典和瑞士这两个欧洲国家常常被中国人搞混淆了。

2014全国大学生英语竞赛(C类)真题试卷及答案

2014 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.why does Carl meet the woman?A.he is going to interview her on media matters.B.They are going to start a new company together.C.He will help her cope with an interview.D.He wants to recommend a new product to her.2.what is the man worrying about most?A.he can’t afford what the woman may recommend to him.B.The designer may charge him more than he should pay.C.There is no appropriate design for him in the Armani shopD.The woman may spend too much on new clothes.3.what is the woman suggesting by accepting that they can’t cut the mustard?A.she does’t have a knife so they can’t have mustard.B.She does’t know how to cook mustard without a recipe.C.They have to face the imperfect reality at the moment,D.The man needs to calm down or he may get hurt by a knife.4.Why did the man take up golf ?A. He enjoyed the sport when he was a child.B. He thought golf was useful in his career.C. It could help improve his health.D. It was part of his New York project.5.When did the man quit smoking this time?A.Less than two weeks ago.B.About two months ago.C.Some four years ago.D.More than ten years ago.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read thequestions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation one6.Why did Jane phone Matt?A.she asked for a project record in Matt’s company.B,she invited him to participate in a project release in her Company,C.she had some questions about an investment project.D.she wanted to place a new project advertisement through him .7.how did tane get to know Matt’s project?A. She got a copy of the investment proposal.B.she got the information from another company.C. She was informed by one of his colleagues.D. Matt recommended the project to her before.8.when did Matt’s company find problems of the previous deal?A.before they signed the contract.B.shortly after they started the deal.C.when they completed the project.D.soon after they paid the deposit.9.Why did the deal fall through?A.Matt’s company changed its investment policy.B.Matt’s company was slow in delivering the money.C.the client company broke its promise.D.the client company had financial problems.10.what is tane going to do before she makes a decision on the project?A.discuss with her partners.B.submit the proposal to emma.C.call some other investment companies.D.visit Matt’s company in person.Conversation two11.what is Hilary Kingsley.A.A newspaper reporter.B.a TV columnist.C. A soap opera direct .D.a radio commentator.12.How did Hilary define a soap opera?A. It is a continuing story about things that happen among family members and colleagues.B. It is a fiction story that describes the life of people living on a special.C. It is a never-ending story telling about women selling soap powders.D. It is a TV series that concentrates on men coping with difficulties.13.When did soap operas get stated according to the passage?A. Since the 1920s and 1930s.B. Since the 1930s and 1940s.C.since the 1950s and 1960s.D.since 1960s and 1970s.14.why was the programme given the name “soap opera”?A.Because the first soap opera was about a women selling soap businesses.B.Because it was broadcast mainly to promote the sale of soap powders.C.Because it was broadcast mainly to promote the sale of soap factory.D.Because the first soap opera was soap operas differ from other dramas?15.In what way does Hilary think soap operas differ from other dramas?A.They always show how people deal with everyday problems.B.They have changed quite a lot since they got started.C.They have more female characters than male ones.D.They mainly focus on men’s never-ending pursuits in career.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, 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 is the main finding about carbon dioxide in roger’s report?A.carbon dioxide is firstly found in human history.B.Carbon dioxide is an important factor in global warming.C.Carbon dioxide is found reaching a quite high level.D.Measurement of carbon dioxide is symbolic in human history.17.How did the woman survive from the disaster?A.She was in a hospital when the collapse happened.B.She found water and food before she was saved.C.She got help from a colleague who died the later on .D.She was fortunately stronger than the others.18.Why did the government drop leaflets over the town?A.To express the concern over a build-up of troops.B.To warn the rebels the preparing attack on Qusair.C.To make the people aware of the danger and leave.D.To advertise for the government to collect more money.19.How many megawatts will the solar capacity reach in morocco by 2020?A. B. C. D.20.What did the survey by the American institute of CPAs mainly find?A.Student loans are rising because of the huge amounts of borrowers.B.Student loan debtors tend to borrow more money to live happily.C.60 percent of student loan are regretful about the survey.D.Student loans may have a negative influence on the borrowers’life.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing 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.Doctors often patients to take a certain kind of medicine in order to 21._________an illness. For example ,a patient may need medicine because his or her shoulder hurts. The doctor may tell the patient that there is a brand name medicine which will help him or her. This brand name medicine is made by a famous company. However,there may be also a generic type of the name medicine.Generic medicine are 22.________by some people because they are usually less expensive ,yet they have the name ingredients as brand new medicines. If the generic medicine has the same ingredients, this means that the medicine should have 23._______on the person as the brand name medicines.If the ingredients in the generic and brand name medicines are a little different ,then the generic type cannot 24. _______the same as the brand name medicine.Generic medicine are almost aways cheaper than brand name medicines. Why is this? Making any kind of medicine takes a lot of money and a lot of time.This is because a company has to pay doctors and scientists to study and illness.Then,it takes more money and more time for the company to test the medicine to 25.________it is safe and that it works.Once a company is ready to sell its product to people,the company usually sets the price of the medicine very high. The company 26._______a lot of money in order to get back all of the money that it spent making the medicine .Generic medicine makers,on the other hand,copy some kind of medicine that has already been developed and tested .For this reason,they do not have to spend as much money to develop the medicine.Generic medicines are usually not sold27.______Companies that make generic medicines must wait a certain28. ______before they can make the same medicine.But once the generic medicine is on the market,doctors are usually quick to offer it to their patients.This is because the price of medicine is very expensive.Taking a generic medicine can save a patient,or his or her 29._____,a lot of money.Generic medicines are just as good as brand name medicine.Therefore,doctors 30._____having their patients take these medicines.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete 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.They finally____a conclusion that the company’s failure has been attributed to_____bad management.A.get;fullB.draw;sheerC.reach;wholeD.make;total32.----Most young people want to_____more about environment problems.--------Yes.but everyone knows about pollution problem,not many people have_____any solutions.A.look up;looked intoB.find out;come up withC.deal with;got round toD.make out;thought over33.I knew ______at the party ,but Monica knew_____people,nearly everybody in fact.A.hardly anybody;plenty ofB.rarely somebody;fewC.barely everybody;a fewD.scarcely nobody;many34.She hastened to______me that the report contained no critical comments on my department performance.A.ensureB.insureC.assureD.make sure35.______for his broken leg in the earlier part of the season,he_____in the England team to play Poland last may.A.Except ; would have playedB.But; might have beenC.Only; could not playD.If it’s not ;was able to be36._______before we depart next Thursday, we should have a wonderful together,A.had they arrivedB.Would they arriveC.Were they arrivingD.Were they to arrive37.please remember that Jeanie hasn’t been well recently,so please_____for her if she seems a bit slow,A.Make allowances forB.Make an observation aboutC.Provide the opportunity forD.Have your own way.38.Great as Einstein was ,many of his ideas ____today and are being modified by the seems a bit slow .A.Are to be challengedB.May be challengedC.Have been challengedD.Are challenged39.-----oh. I can speak only a few words of french ,i’m no good at languages! --------Come on !______we know you can speak five languages!A.are you pulling my leg?B.Keep your chip up!C.Stop fishing for compliment!D.A leopard can’t change its sports!40.------- Frances, do you think you could fix up a staff meeting for me ?-------yes,I’ll do that. _____--------well.let’s arranged it for Friday morning and see whether everyone else is free then.A.what’re you going to talk aboutB.Do you think they all will come?C.At what time do you stop working?D.When were you thinking of?Section B Cultures(5 marks)41. In his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address,_____extolled virtues for the listeners(and the nation) to ensure the survival of America's representative democracy, that "government of the people, by the people. for the people, shall not perish from the earth."A. B. C. D.42. The Wars of the _____ were a series of dynastic wars fought between supporters of tworival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England. They were fought in several sporadic episodes between 1455 and 1485, although there was related fighting both before and after this period.A. LiliesB. RosesC. TulipsD. Mayflower43.Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories.He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608，including Hamlet ,king lear,_____,and Macbeth ,considered some of the finest works in the English language .A.merchant of VeniceB.A midsummer night's dreamC.OthelloD.The taming of the shrew44._____is awarded the 2013 Nobel prize in literature for her work as "master of the modern short story ".and the 2009 man Booker international prize for her lifetime body of work .A.Alice MunroB.Helen KellerC.J.K.RowlingD.Anne Frank45._____is a collegiate research university located in England ,united kingdom .although its exact date of foundation is unclear ,there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096，making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world ,and the second -oldest surviving university in the world ,after the university of Bologna .A.the university of CambridgeB.the university of OxfordC.the university of walesD.the university of EdinburghPart III Cloze (10 marks)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 letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Birds are warm blooded animals.though their feathers help to keep them warm ,some birds such as ducks,46.( )(goose),and swans still can't endure harsh winter temperatures .for these reasons ,birdseed from cold climates fly to warmer climates 47.()the winter .this seasonal movement of birdseed is called migration .birds migrate to warmer places ,often hundreds of milestone away ,where they can have the best chance of 48.sur( ).Birds migrate naturally .certain clues form the environment cause hormone changes in the bird's body .as the days get 49.( )(short),for example ,these hormones tell the bird's body to store fat .this is because migrating Takes an 50.en( )energy .birds don't have a lot of time to eat while migrating ,so they rely on stores of fat .when bird migrate ,they fly as a group .to minimize the energy needed to fly long distances ,a group of birds51.( )(fly )together in a V-shape .the bird at the front of the "V"uses the most energy because the wind often blows 52.( )him.every so often ,the birds change positions site that each bird has a turn at the front ,and everyone gets a rest .53.Nav( )is also an important part of the journey .birds find where they are going birds using visual clues ,such as Rivers coastlines,and mountain ranges.In addition ,they use the sun and the star for guidance .54.( )(amaze),they also use the earth's invisible magnetic force for direction.this gives them a natural sense of north and south ,like a kind of internal compass . Many studies indicate that migratory birds fly along the same course every year .researchers decide to test this using "bird banding ".they first capture a migratory bird and attach a tag to its foot .this tag has an ID number on it ,55.( )is stored in a database .they then set the bird free and track its movement .bird banding has shown that many birds follow the same route year after year .Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)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 answersheet.Section A (5 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage.WHERE TO GO WHAT TO GOFridayClint blackOne of the hot new artists on the country music scene ,clint black ,will perform with one of country music's legends merle haggard and up-and-comer Lorrie Morgan at red Rocks amphitheater .for ticket information ,call Ticketmaster at 290-8497.Time:7：30 p.m. tickets:$19.542nd street‘42nd street' will be presented through Sunday at the Denver auditorium theatre .the comedy includes songs by Irving Berlin ,Jerome Kern ,ColePorter .call 893-4100 for tickets or for more information .Time :8 p.m.tonight and Saturday ;7 p.m.Sunday .tickets :$25-$38Bluegrass artistsHome on the Grande concert series presents top bluegrass artists including the bluegrass patriots and Peter and Joan Wernick performing at Grange hall in Niwot .for more information call 444-4537Time:8：30tonight and Saturday . tickets :$6SaturdayRiff performanceRiff will perform with ll cool j at Arnold hall theater at the u.s air force academy .call 1-719-472 for ticket information .Time:8p.m. ticket :$18，$15，$10Train ridesThe Georgetown loop historic mining and railroad park is open on weekends through may .passengers may board in either Georgetown or silver plume .the train will running daily beginning memorial day and continuing through labor day call 670-1686.Time :9：20a.m.-3:55p.m. tickets:$5-$12.5SundayMorning concertThe Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra will perform at the Denver first church of the Nazarene ,3800 E.Hampden ave.the 150-member choir will perform a variety of classical and popular songs .A free continental breakfast will be offered before the concert .call 761-8370.When :8：45a.m.breakfast ,9：45a.m.concert . Tickets:free-will offering .Help for kidsColorado Kpids Care And Funplex are teaming up to help homeless children by accepting donations of baby items including clothing ,formula and diapers at Funplex ,located at south Kipling street and west coal mine avenue in Littleton .each person who brings a donation will receive a free activity pass to Funplex .for more information ,call 934-0277.Time:11a.m.-6p.m.origamiThe Boulder public library's Sunday specials program is presenting an origami workshop in the convent garden at the library ,1000canyon Blvd .participants will learn to make birds ,boats and other objects using the age-old paper folding techniques .call 441-3100.Time:3p.m tickets :freeAuto exhibitThe either annual concours d’Elegance auto exhibit will be held in the north parking lot at university Hillsborough mall ,2700s.Colorado Blvd .Rare Porsches ,Maseratis ,jaguars and racing Carson will be featured .all proceeds benefit Denver 's united cerebral palsy association .call 355-7337 for more information .Time:9 a.m.-4p.m. Tickets :$5Questions 56—60Decide the following statements are TRUE or FALSE according to the passage .56.Only those WHO bring donations to homeless children can attend the activity at Funplex .57.if you are interested in gardening ,you won't want to mission the "bluegrass artists "Friday night in Niwot .58.if you are interested in buying a used car ,you won 't find any useful information in this page of weekend .59.in the Sunday morning concert at the Denver first church of the Nazarene ,free breakfast and performance will be provided .60.participants can watch and learn paper folding technique rather than do handset -on activities in the origami workshop .Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.One of the hardest things for any sportsperson to do is to know when to retire .do you retire when you are at your physical peak or do you wait untilyour body (or your coach )tells you that it's time to go ?but even harder is finding the answer to the question "what am i going to do with the rest of my life ?"61( )"there 's a high risk of depression and people often find adjusting to a new way of life difficult ",says Ian Cockerill ,a sports psychologist ."for sport people ,There's an extra trauma -the loss of the glamour .that 's the hardest part ."as Eddie Araro ,the us jockey says ,"when a jockey retires ,he becomes just another little man ."62( )perhaps they just can 't stand life without the "high "of playing professional sport .Michael Jordan ,the greatest basketball player of all time ,retired three timeshare .he retired once from the Chicago bulls,made a successful comeback with the bulls,then retired again .his second comeback with an inferior team ended in failure and he retired for ever at the age of 38.Jordan said ,"there will never be anything in do that will fulfill me as much as competing did ."63( )Muhammad Alice needed the money ,but his comeback fight ,at the age of 39，against Trevor Berbick ,was one of the saddest spectacles in modern sport .after losing to Berbick ,Alice retired permanently .three years later he developed Parkinson 's disease .64( )as Jimmy greaves ,an ex-England international footballer said ,"I think that a lot of players would prefer to be shot once their career is over ."many of them spend their retirement in a continual battle against depression,alcohol ,or drugs.65( )Franz Beckenbauer is a classic example of a footballer WHO won everything with his club ,Bayern Munich .after retiring he became a successful coach with Bayern and finally president of the club .John McEnroe ,the infamous "bad boy "of tennis ,is now a highly respected and highly paid TV commentator .another good example is world famous Chinese table tennis player -Deng Yaping.after retiring at the end of the 1997season ,Deng served on the international Olympic committee's ethics and athletes commissions.she is also a member of the elite Laureus World Sportswear academy ,and a member of the Chinese people 's political consultative conference .Deng Yaping becomes deputy secretary of China communist youth league Beijing committee later .but sadly ,for most sportspeople these cases are the exceptions .\A.for some people the pain of saying goodbye never leaves them .B.others can 't resist the chance of one last "pay day ".C.however ,some famous sports persons are much easier to develop some typical psychological disease .D.but for the lucky few ,retirement can mean a successful new career .E.when you hear the final whistle you have to leave as soon as possible .F.retirement for people in general is traumatic .G.some sportspeople go on playing too long .Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage.There are two reasons why I wanted to come to southern Germany to study .I wanted to be at the centre of Europe ,within easier reach of other countries ,and cities such as Paris and Prague .the other reason was that is was finding it very difficult to find a place to study medicinein Norway ,where there are ONL Y three medical schools .I spent my last two years at a boarding school ,where I made lots of friends and learned to look after myself and integrate with other people .I was 19 when I left ,and those two years had changed me ;I knew I could cope with student life in another country .First I had to learn German .I went Munich in September ,a month before the term started ,and spent three weeks on a language with them .nobody spoke Norwegian ,of course ,so it was a great he;[ to find that there were other students from Norway at the university .I made friend with some of them and we were able to help one another during the Firestone few weeks in a new city .after sic months in moved into my own apartment ;there is a wonderful mix of cultures and is have made many friend form different places .for three years I had a Norwegian boy friend WHO was also studying to be a doctor ,but that ended when he left .I would recommend studying abroad to anyone .you get a chance to learn another language and to understand the culture and traditions of another country .Munich is a fantastic city for students ,especially as beer is the favourite drink of student everywhere .I didn't like beer before ,but if you live in Munich ,there really is no alternative ,and now i have acquired the taste .In winter i prefer to visit cafes and talk with friends,but in summer my favourite place is the Englisher Garten ,with its lake and park and lots of barstool .the city's beer halls are generally full of students and tourists .At weekends I often go skiing in the Australian Alps with friends. we pile into a couple of Carson and rent an apartment .this all costs money ,and ,like most students ,I am living on a loan from the government ,by the time i take my final exams i shall have serious problems .I hope to get a job in a hospital near Oslo .I worked there last summer ,while earning the money to go to Nepal ,Thailand and Vietnam fore three months .we are a medical family .My mother and elder sisters are nurses ,but my father is the odd one out :he runs a hairdressing salon .Questions 66—70Answers the following question according to the passage.66.why did Marianne go to Germany to study besides her desire to be in the centre of Europe ?67.how long did Marianne live in a Germany family after she reached Munich ?68.what does Marianne want to be after her graduation ?69.what makeshift Marianne be accustomed to drinking beer ?70.how did Marianne get the money for her three months’ travelling to other countries ? Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Would you believe that your diet can make a big difference in keeping a youthful appearance ?It seems strange to think that the food we take in could result in fewer wrinkles .wouldn't it be betterto put things on our skin rather than in our mouths ?well ,according to one scientific theory ,our bodies start aging because of oxidation .this means the certain oxygen -containing molecules in our cells ,called free radicals ,have the capability to attach to and damage parts of our cells ,including our DNA .our bodies can repair this damage ,but as we get older ,these repair mechanisms start to break down ,resulting in the signs of aging .free radicals are actually reduced by our bodies ,but their numbers can also increase because of the food we eat .Besides avoiding foodstuff which could potentially produce more free radicals ,eating foodstuff which contain certain vitamins and micro -nutritious can also contribute to keep useful looking young .these vitamins help produce molecules called antioxidants ,which actually help reduce the production of free radicals .even better ,foodstuff containing antioxidant are not rare .common antioxidants,like vitamins A and E,can be found in many dark-coloured vegetables .for example ,carrots ,seaweed,spinach ,and broccoli are excellent sources of these helpful vitamins .also ,you can eat orange-coloured fruits like apricots and peaches .vitamins A and E are particularly good for helping your skin remain young -looking .these nutrients strengthen your skin and make it soft .however ,if you really want to stock up quickly on nutrients that benefit your skin ,you should eat cow's liver .one small piece of cooked cow 'sliver contains twice a much vitamin A as half a cup of cooked carrots .More recently ,green tea has also been tentatively added to the list of youth -promoting substances .although research about green tea 's effects on our bodies is at an Early stage ,scientists certainly believe that it is good for useful .scientists ,however ,are still cautious about predicting its capability to keep useful looking youthful .but from recent experiments ,itsantioxidant properties seem to be able to repair cell damage already sustained as well as prevent damage in the future .In fact ,green tea workshop even better if you apply it directly to your skin as an ingredient in facial cream ."You are what you eat /"this old proverb certainly seems to be TRUE there more we find out about how our body works .think about that the next time you sit down at the table .Question 71-75Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.people use cosmetic surgery ,facial 71_____and cosmetics to look younger .maybe the best way to fight wrinkles is really just to eat foodstuff with the right vitamins and nutrients in them .some foodstuff we eat have the capability of 72_____our cells in that these foods can increase harmful molecules in our bodies called free radicals .but if we take in foods with vitamins A and E,for example ,we can 73_____the production of free radicals in our bodies .other foods that seem to have healthy 74_____of antioxidant include cow's liver and green tea .moreover ,green tea is proved to be more helpful in repairing sustained damage and even preventing future damage if it is75_____properly and directly .Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76.distance learning is a formal educational process that breaks the traditional mode of classroom teaching .there are two key differences between traditional education and distance learning .distance learning adds flexibility and availability ,regardless of time ,place ,regardless pace of learning .here an instructor teaches ,and somewhere else a student learns ,regardless of barriers of time or place .distance learning reaches out to non -traditional students WHO must fit their studies around workplace ,family responsibilities ,and geographical barriers ,etc .Section B (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints gives in brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.77.体育运动可以防止发胖，增强体质，使我们保持身体健康。

2014全国大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类初赛试题答案

2014National English Competition forCollege Students(Level B-Preliminary)参考答案及评分标准Part I.Listening Comprehension（30marks）Section A(5marks)1—5BBABDSection B(10marks)6—10CABBD11—15ACBCDSection C(5marks)16—20DBCBASection D(10marks)21.acquaintances22.awkward23.show-off24.alternative25.domestic lifestyle 26.split the cost27.line-up28.partnerless29.politics and philosophy30.a disasterPart II.Vocabulary,Grammar and CulturesSection A(10marks)31—35CCDDA36—40ACCADSection B(5marks)41—45DBDABPart III.Cloze(10marks)46.behavio(u)r47.which48.impressive49.distance50.survivalmunicative54.summer55.softensPart IV.Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56—60FTFFFSection B(10marks)61—65ECGADSection C(10marks)66.During the rush hours.67.It is created by the effect of sunlight on smog.68.Traffic fumes.69.They include irritation of the lungs and a reduced resistance to infection.70.The number of cars will rise to1.5billion.1--Section D(10marks)71.single72.antique lifeboat73.vertical voyage74.marine adventure75.motivatedPart V.Translation(10marks)Section A(5marks)76.一次做一件事情。

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本竞赛是全国性大学英语学科竞赛。

旨在贯彻落实教育部关于大学英语教学改革精神，促进大学生英语水平的全面提高，激发学生学习英语的兴趣，鼓励英语学习成绩优秀的大学生。

这项竞赛活动，既可以展示各高校大学英语教学改革的成果，又可以有助于学生打好英语基础，提高综合运用英语的能力，推动全国大学英语教学上一个新台阶。

本竞赛内容主要包括大学英语学习阶段应掌握的英语基础知识和读、听、说、写、译五方面的技能，特别是英语综合运用能力。

从2007年开始竞赛分A、B、c、D四个类别，全国各高校的研究生及本、专科所有年级学生均可自愿报名参赛。

A类考试适用于研究生参加；B类考试适用于英语专业本、专科的学生参加；c类考试适用于非英语专业的本科生参加；D类考试适用于体育类和艺术类的本科生和高职高专类的学生参加。

本竞赛面向大多数学生，提倡“重在参与”的奥林匹克精神，坚持自愿报名参加的原则，避免仅仅选拔“尖子”参加竞赛，而把大多数学生排除在竞赛之外的做法。

全国大学生英语竞赛B类考试的初赛和决赛赛题的命题将依据《高等学校英语专业英语教学大纲》等文件，并借鉴国内外最新的测试理论和命题技术、方法，既要参考现行各种大学英语教材，又不依据任何一种教材；既要贴近当代大学生的学习和生活，又要有利于检测出参赛大学生的实际英语水平。

本竞赛的初、决赛赛题注意信度和效度，内容上体现真实性、实用性、交流性和时代性。

本竞赛分初赛和决赛两个阶段进行。

初赛和决赛均为全国统一命题。

初赛包括笔答和听力两种方式。

决赛分两种方式，各地可任选一种：第一种是只参加笔试，第二种是参加笔试和口试。

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2003年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题2003 National English Contest for College Students（Preliminary）Part I Listening Comprehension（30 minutes，30 points）Section A Dialogues（10 points）Directions：In this section ，you will hear 10 short dialogues．At the end of each dialogue，a question will be asked about what was said．Both the dialogue and the question will be read only once．After each question there will be a pause．during the pause，you must read the four choices marked A，B，C and D，and decide which is the best answer．Then m ark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center．1．A．A sales clerk．B．A police officer．C．A tailor．D．A nurse．2．A．By train．B．She walks．C．By car．D．By bus．3．A．Fish is the only dish left．B．Chicken is the only dish left．C．Vegetarian meals are not offered．D．There aren't any vegetarian meals left．4．A．He starts work next weekend．B．He'll be away．C．He'll be in the mountains．D．He's moving to Florida．5．A．In an elevator．B．At a dress store．C．On the seventh floor．D．At a department store．6．A．They felt it was disorganized．B．They were pleased with its Asian content．C．They felt it lacked Asian content．D．They felt it ignored recent events．7．A．He doesn't have enough time．B．He doesn't have a watch．C．The library doesn't have the articles he wants．D．He can't find the library．8．A．He wants the woman to dine out with them．B．He wants to work tomorrow．C．He wants the woman to finish dinner first．D．He wants to pay for the dinner．9．A．Twice a day．B．Twice a week．C．Once a week．D．Daily．10．A．At two o'clock．B．At four o'clock．C．At three thirty．D．At eight o'clock．Section B News Items（10 points）Directions：In this section，you will hear 10 pieces of short news from BBC or VOA．There will be a question following each piece of news．Write down the answer to each question in no more than 15 words．11．_______________________________________12．_______________________________________13．_______________________________________14．_______________________________________15．_______________________________________16．_______________________________________17．_______________________________________18．_______________________________________19．_______________________________________20．_______________________________________Section C Compound Dictation（10 points）Directions：In this section，you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea．Then listen to the passage again．When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 21 to 28 with the exact words you have just heard．For blanks numbered from 29 to 30，you are required to fill in the missing information．You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words．Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written and rewrite the correct answers on the Answer Sheet．Although general Motors and General Electric are large multinational companies with operations around the globe，there are numerous smaller companies that engage in international trade．Because 95percent of the world's population and two-thirds of its (21)_____ power are located outside the United States，it is important for American (22)_____to be present in foreign markets．However，before we explain the different methods by which a company may (23)_____in international trade，we might first consider some important (24)_____that U.S．companies often fail to study before they sell products in a foreign country．These factors are (25)_____with differences in language，in values and attitudes，and in political (26)_____．When (27)_____Coca-Cola into the Chinese market in 1920，the company used a group of Chinese symbols that，when spoken，sounded like Coca-Cola．However，when read，these symbols meant，“a female horse fattened with wax”．Upon reentering the Chinese market in the 1970s，Coca-Cola used a series of Chinese (28)_____that translates into“happiness in the mouth”．(29)_________________________．Culture is the total pattern of human behavior that is practiced by a particular group of people．(30)_________________________．Part II Vocabulary and Structure（15 minutes，30 points）Section A Multiple Choice（20 points）Directions：Questions 31-50 constitute a complete passage．There are 20blanks in the passage．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．31．Senior Metropolitan police officers tried to dismiss the Noting Hill race riots which raged for five nights over the August bank holiday in 1958 as the work of“ruffians，both colored and white”hell-bent on hooliganism ，according to __B___ official files．A．recent revealed B．newly releasedC．previous disclosing D．earlier exposing32．But police eyewitness reports in the secret papers_D___ that they were overwhelmingly the work of a white working class mob out to get the“niggers”．A．contain B．convinceC．consist D．confirm33．The ferocity of the Noting Hill“racial riots”，as the press called them at the time，shocked Britain into_A_C___ for the first time that it was not above the kind of racial conflict then being played out in the American deep south．A．realizing B．witnessingC．watching D．identifying34．The carnival，which will__C___ the streets of west London _____more than 1.5 million people this weekend，was started in 1959 as a direct response to the riots．A．crowd；of B．pour；forC．fill；with D．emerge；in35．While senior officers tried to play down the racial aspects of the riots，the internal Metropolitan police files released this month at the public record office confirm that the disturbances were overwhelmingly _C__A__ by 300 to 400 strong“Keep Britain White”mobs ，many of them Teddy boys armed with iron bars ，butcher's knives and weighted leather belts，who went“nigger-hunting”among the West Indian residents of Noting Hill and Noting Dale．A．erupted B．commencedC．triggered D．inaugurated36．The first night left five black men _A__D__ on the pavements of Noting Hill．A．lying unconscious B．there diedC．feel faint D．serious hurt37．The battles raged over the bank holiday weekend as the black _D____responded in kind with counterattacks by large groups of“men of color”similarly armed．A．column B．armyC．brigade D．community38．Thomas Williams was stopped by the police as he came out of Bluey's Club on Talbot Road，Noting Hill．He __B___a piece of iron down his left trouser leg，a petrol bomb in his right pocket and a razor blade in his inside breast pocket：“I have to protect myself，”he told the arresting officer．A．found to have B．was found to haveC．found having D．was found having39．The _A_B___ files，which were sealed under the 75-year rule but have been released early，show that senior officers tried to convince the then home secretary，“Rab”Butler，that there was not a racial element to the rioting．A．forbidden B．confidentialC．incredible D．strict40．In his official report，Detective Sergeant M.Walters of the Notting Hill police said the national press had been wrong to portray the“widespread series of street disturbances”as“racial”riots：“Whereas there certainly was some __A___ feeling between white and colored residents in this area，it is abundantly clear much of the trouble was caused by ruffians，both colored and white，who seized on this opportunity to indulge in hooliganism．”A．ill B．sickC．painful D．hurt41．But the police witness statements and private statistics __B_D__ ．A．told differently B．interpreted in a different wayC．existed m any differences D．told a different story42．The Met commissioner was told that _C_D___ the 108people who were charged with offences ranging from grievous bodily harm to affray and riot and possessing offensive weapons，72 were white and 36 were “colored”．A．for B．fromC．of D．in43．It is popularly believed that the riot began on the night of Saturday，August 20，when a 400-strong crowd of white men，_B D____“Teds”，attacked houses occupied by West Indians．A．they are all B．many of themC．some were D．most of them belong to44．Among the __C__ was Majbritt Morrison ，a young white Swedish bride of a Jamaican．A．offenders B．riotersC．victims D．residents45．She was pelted with stones，glass and wood，and _B_D___ in the back with an iron bar as she tried to get home．A．bruised B．struckC．patted D．scratched46．The internal police witness statements provide graphic evidence of the motives of the mobs—at one point crowds several thousand strong roamed the streets of Notting Hill，_B____ homes and attacking any West Indian they could find．A．plunging into B．breaking intoC．seeking for D．searching for47．PC Richard Bedford said he had seen a mob of 300 to 400 white people in Bramley Road _C__A__：“We will kill all black bastards．Why don't you send them home？”A．shouting B．to cryC．utter D．announced48．PC Ian McQueen on the same night said he was told：“Mind your own __D___，cops．Keep out of it．We will settle these niggers our way．We'll murder the bastards．”A．matters B．affairC．things D．business49．The disturbances continued night after night until they finally petered out on September 5．At the Old Bailey Judge Salmon later handed down exemplary __D___ of four years each on nine white youths who had gone“nigger hunting”．A．decisions B．statementsC．trials D．sentences50．While those dealt with by the courts were overwhelmingly white ，the large number of black people also arrested and the official _C____ there had not been a racial motive ensured a legacy of black mistrust of the Metropolitan police that has never really been eradicated．A．persistence B．perseveranceC．insistence D．instanceSection B Error Correction（10points）Directions：The following passage contains 9 errors．In each case only one word is involved．You should proofread the passage on the Answer Sheet and correct it in the following way：EXAMPLEOne night，quite late，I was still awake in the room I am shared with 1. ammy husband．I was lying on my right side and can hear a child crying． 2. couldGetting up，I went ∧see if our son was all right． 3. toHe was sleeping soundly，breathing deeply and gently． 4. √The ZipperWhatever did we do before the invention of the zipper？In 1893 the world's first zipper was produced in Chicago．Although the inventor claimed that it was a reliable fasteningfor clothing，this was not the case．The Chicago zipper sprang 51．______open without warning，or jammed shut，and it swiftly lostpopularity．Twenty years ago a Swedish-born engineer called 52．______Sundback solved the problem．He attached tiny cups to thebacks of the interlocked teeth，and this meant that the teeth 53．______could be enmeshed more firmly and reliably．At first zippers were made of metal．They were heavy，andif they got stuck it was difficult to free．Then came nylon 54．______zippers which were lighter and easier to use，and had smallerteeth．The fashion industry liked the new zippers far betterbecause they didn’t distort the line of the garment or weighing 55．______down light fabrics．They were also easier for the machiniststo fit into the garment．Meanwhile a new fastening agent made its appearance atthe end of the twenty century: velcro. Velcro is another product 56．______made from nylon．Nylon is a very tough synthetic fibre firstdeveloped in the 1930s，and bearing a name to mind the wearer 57．______of the two places where it was developed：NY for New York andLON for London．Velcro is made with very small nylon hooks onone side of the fastening which caught tiny looped whiskers on the 58．______other side of the fastening．It is strong and durable．Velcro is used on clothing，luggages and footwear．It is quick 59．______and easy to fasten and unfasten，and has taken a large part ofthe zipper's share of the market．It is also used in ways a zippercannot be used—for instance as an easily changed fastening onplaster casts，and to hold furnishing fabrics in a position．60．______Part III Situational Dialogues（5 minutes，10 points）Directions：Complete the following dialogues by choosing the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre．61．Rob：Hey Jill，you're looking great．Jill：Thanks，Rob．____________Rob：Well，you did it．How？Jill：I jog every morning，and I go to aerobics every other day．A．I bought this dress yesterday．Really smart．B．You are looking fine too．C．I'm recovering my strength after the flu．D．My New Year's resolution was to get in shape．62．Bob：Hi Jane．How are you？Jane：____________I didn't sleep a wink last night．The people next door were making a lot of noise again till very late at night．A．I'm feeling a bit out of sorts this morning．B．Fine，thank you．And you？C．I slept like a log and didn't want to get out of bed．D．It seems a bit unusual，you know．63．Ann ：Aah！He's gorgeous！Look at those big，golden paws．When did you get him？Roger：Yesterday．____________Ann ：Oh，right．What kind is she？Roger：A Labrador．A．Susan's got a more beautiful one．B．What's up？C．It's a she actually．D．Isn't it right？64．Tina：Wow，look at all the things on sale．____________Andrew：Yes，look，this shirt is 50 ％off．Tina：And look at these shoes．They are 30 ％off the normal price．A．I'd like to buy a skirt．B．There are some real bargains．C．Are the prices reasonable？D．These shoes are the same as mine．65．Woman：Have you finished the packaging？Man ：____________Woman：Good．Because the truck will be coming soon，this is a rush job．A．Don't hurry m or I'll break the glass．B．Almost．I just have to wrap the glass and put it into boxes．C．No，I haven't．Why didn't you help me with it？D．Yes，I have．What else can I do for you？66．Customs Officer ：________________________Mrs．John son ：No，nothing at all．Customs Officer ：No perfume，alcohol or cigarettes？Mrs．John son ：Well，I have 200 cigarettes；that's all．A．Do you have anything in the bag，ma'am？B．Do you have anything to declare，ma'am？C．Do you want to buy something，ma'am？D．Is there anything I can do for you，ma'am？67．Linda：Hello．I'd like to send this package，please．Clerk：____________________________________Linda：First class．How long will that take？Clerk：About three days．A．How would you like to send it？B．Which class are you in？C．Where do you want to send it to？D．Which class is it in？68．Assistant：Can I help you？Colin ：Yes，it's about this sports shirt．I washed it the other day．The colour ran and it shrank．Assistant：Oh dear，I see．________________________Colin ：I'm afraid not．Assistant：I'm sorry，but I'm not allowed to change anything without a receipt．A．Did you buy it here？B．Would you want to change it？C．Do you have the receipt？D．Could you tell me who sold it to you？69．James：Could I have my bill，please？Can I pay by credit card or eurocheque？Receptionist：____________James：I'll pay by credit card，then．Receptionist：That's fine．I hope you enjoyed your stay here．A．Here's your bill．B．Sorry，we don't take credit card．C．You can pay by eurocheque．D．Yes，we take both．70．Husband：When is our anniversary？Wife：________________________Husband：No，it's just that I bought these flowers for you and I was hoping today was the day．A．Hmm ．．．I can't remember either．Why？B．Hey，are these flowers for me？C．Who cares？Do you want to give me a surprise？D．Are you joking？Have you really forgotten again？Part IV Reading Comprehension（25 minutes，40 points）Section A Multiple Choice（10 points）Directions：There is one reading passage in this part．The passage is followed by 5 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 centre．Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage：Taking a peep at what's going on in your headCARL Filer，18，a star salesman at a B＆Q hardware store in the UK，was called up for promotion within one week of starting work．But，instead of being made supervisor，he was sacked—after his employers saw the results of his psychometric test．You might think that anyone who answers that he“strongly disagrees he is an over-achiever is asking for trouble，but Mr Filer already thought he had proved himself more than capable．This year，nearly half of UK firms—46 percent—will use psychometric tests to select trainees，compared with just 17 percent in 2000，according to a report for GTI，a publisher of graduate career guides．These tests，which rate candidates’ability and gauge their personality，have been used in the UK since the 1980s．But assorted studies have shown most people—graduates in particular—are wholly cynicalabout the idea of their personality being“measured．“People tend to see them as either too silly or too clever，says Clive Fletcher，professor of occupational psychology at University of London．“But all the evidence indicates the tests do have some value．The first personality test as we know it，was developed by the American army in 1917 to filter out weak recruits．But it was not until the 1980s that the tests became popular in Britain．With a rising number of graduates going for a decreasing number of jobs，organizations began to see psychometric testing as a cheap，reliable alternative to the expensive，time-consuming interview．But today the tests are becoming alarmingly sophisticated and are edging towards probing the“dark side：pathology and personality disorders．Increasingly，tests are being used to try to detect promising young graduates who may，later in life，fly off the rails（go crazy）；or to stop psychopaths（having mental disorder）getting recruited．In the future，interviewees could even be given a mouth swab to reveal the genetic and biological markers of personality．“We are heading for the era of genetic screening，”warns Carolyn Jones，of the Institute for Employment Rights．“I think these tests are very flawed．And there are other problems with the tests．For starters，it is possible to fake it—even the test producers agree on this．But they have made it as hard as possible．For example，look at whether you agree or disagree with the following two statements：“New ideas come easily to me and“I find generating new concepts difficult．How long did it take you to realize they both could mean the same thing？The main argument，however，is that the tests are invalid and cannot quantify（put a numerical value on）something as changeable as personality．The golden rule is then，that a psychometric test should never be used as the sole basis of selection，but should always be followed by interviews．71．Most people's attitude towards the psychometric test is ______．A．contemptuous B．favorable C．tolerant D．confounded72．Which of the following is one of the reasons why psychometric testing wins an advantage over interviews？A．It doesn't cost any money．B．It requires no equipment．C．It is time-saving．D．It can be done within seconds．73．Which of the following statements is the author's idea？A．Psychometric tests are defective．B．Psychometric tests should not be the only way to recruit promising young graduates．C．Psychometric tests are invalid and cannot quantify something changeable as personality．D．Psychometric tests are golden rules．74．The test producers make the tests very complicated to ______．A．avoid cheating B．improve genetic screeningC．find out the best ideas D．generate new concepts75．Which of the following is not true according to the passage？A．The American army developed the first personality test to screen out weak recruits．B．In the future，interviewers could give a mouth swab to reveal interviewees’symptoms．C．There are possibilities for starters to cheat in the psychometric tests．D．Interviews still play an important role in evaluating interviewees．Section B Short Answer Questions（30 points）Directions：In this part there are 3 passages with 15 questions or incomplete statements．Read the passages carefully．Then answer the questions in the fewest possible words（not exceeding 10 words）．Remember to rewrite the answers on the Answer Sheet．Questions 76 to 80 are based on the following passage：The 8 Steps of Social Invention1．Get ready to play．Like other types of creativity，social inventiveness flourishes when you begin thinking outside conventional boundaries．Charlie Girsch，a St．Paul，Minnesota-based creativity consultant，suggests that you start by playing with obviously absurd explanations for everyday events．“If traffic is slow，you'll be tem pted to say，‘Hmm．Must be an accident up ahead．’Instead，try saying，‘Must be a family of turtles crossing the highway’or‘I expect there's some kind of alien abduction going on．’You'll be amazed how soon you will be looking at familiar problems in new ways．”Girsch's book，Fanning the Creative Spirit（Creativity Central，1999）has scores of other exercises for limbering up the inventive part of your brain．2．Generate a zillion far-fetched ideas．Concerned about the homeless in your neighborhood？Imagine a Homeless Parliament，a Homeless Circus，homeless families forming an orchestra，a homeless museum ．．．and on and on．Generate like mad with no regard for feasibility in order，as social invention pioneer Nicholas Albery advises，to “overcome e worthy-but-dull ideas．”Eventually the two or three best ideas will begin to stand out．3．Take your wildest idea and bring it down to earth．How about that Homeless Circus？Could it turn into a forum for homeless people to display their creative talents？A performance series about homelessness？A neighborhood carnival with the homeless as guests of honor？Your flakiest idea may have a germ of brilliance that actually makes it more attractive，and thus more feasible（and fundable），than its worthy-but-dull cousins．4．Look for in venations that solve more than one problem．The Slow Food Movement，born in Italy，boosts local farmers and regional cuisine traditions and restaurateurs and the same time that it“feeds”our hunger for authentic tastes，healthy eating，and a more leisurely，saner style of life．5．Accentuate the positive．“A very common question that I get when I work with people in communities is‘Why doesn't anybody care about our problems？’”notes M chael Patterson，a social inventor and activist in Massachusetts．“What a worthless question．‘Why’？questions are for philosophers．Ask‘How’？and‘What’？questions—they are a lot more practical．”For instance，Patterson asks，“What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail？”6．Give it a rest．Walk away from your favorite idea for a while，forget about it，let it sleep．With your conscious mind out of the way，your subconscious gets to fiddle with the concept for a while，and you just might have an unexpected insight or breakthrough．7．Practice“yes and”in stead of“yes but”．No matter how tempted you are to say“Yes，but this will be hard because，”or“Yes，but a million other people are doing this，”shift the conjunction to“and”and see what sort of positive refinement or change emerges．“Yes，and we could concentrate on immigrants．”“Yes，and we can make it open to all ages．”8．Get your idea into the world．This is the tough part．You might seek out the help of activists who will take a shine to your ideas．Orbecome an organizer yourself．Paul Glove，a New York social inventor，coun-sels：“If you have an idea you believe in，write a pamphlet with your phone number on it and post it in Laundromats and bookstores．If three people call you，have lunch with them and call yourselves an organization．If five people call，meet with them and issue a press release．”Presto，you're launched．76．To generate far-fetched ideas helps to ______．77．Michael Patterson wants us to come up with“How”？and“What”？instead of“Why”？questions because he considers they are more practical than ______．78．The purpose to practice“yes and”instead of“yes but”is to make yourself more ______．79．According to the article，when one has difficulty developing his favorite idea，he should ______．80．One should not only generate far-fetched ideas but also ______ because the latter step is the nearest to reality．Questions 81 to 85 are based on the following passage：Thin Slice of TV Has Big MarketIt is too early to write an obituary for bulky picture tubes，which will remain the most affordable TV sets for years to come．But，analysts and industry executives insist that thin screens already have started to become the dominant format for TV sets in the digital era．Sharp price cuts have brought plasma sets and other thin，flat televisions out of high-end electronic boutiques and into thousands of mass-market outlets such as Cosco，a wholesale buying club in the US，best known for offering members bulk items and big discounts．The least expensive plasma sets still cost a hefty US ＄3，000or more ，yet sales are growing so rapidly that many manufacturers are racing to boost production．That increase，combined with expanding production capacity and improved technology，could push the price of plasma sets down by one-third next year，according to analyst Richard Doherty of Envisioneering Group，a US research firm．But manufacturers are not just competing with each other；they are also trying to fend off challenges from competing thin-screen technologies，such as liquid crystal displays（LCD）．The demand for thin screens is fuelled in part by the advent of DVDs and digital TV broadcasts，which offer more detailed pictures and more lifelike colors than conventional analog TV signals．To see the difference，consumers need a set that can pack more information onto the screen than their current TVs can．This sharpness is most vivid on screens that are 40inches diagonal or larger．At that size，however，traditional direct view and projection TVs are so bulky that many consumers have trouble finding a place for them at home．Hence the interest in thin screens—models slender and light enough to hang on a wall．The glass panels at the heart of plasma and LCD sets come mainly from about a dozen companies with factories in Japan，South Korea and，increasingly，China．About 800，000 plasma panels will be shipped this year around the world，analysts say．That is a tiny amount compared with the overall market for TVs，which was about 140 million sets last year．But，industry experts said 2003would be a“breakout year”or plasma because shipments should double．Helping drive the growth are new or expanded manufacturing facilities．For example，Japanese electronics giant NEC last year doubled the capacity of its Japanese factory—reaching 300，000to 400，000 plasma panels．And it plans to double it again in 2003，officials said．As competition has heated up during the last four years，prices have fallen more than 50 percent．According to“NPD Tec world”，the average price of a plasma display sold in the US dropped from US ＄12，700in January 1999 to US ＄6，100in October 2002．The best markets for plasma screens have been in Asia，and about half of the sets have gone to businesses instead of homes．LCD TVs carry a premium price—they can be 10 times as expensive as a comparable tube-driven television—that knocks them out of most buyers’budgets．But LCD panels are quickly taking over the market for computer monitors，and the tens of millions of panels being produced for that segment will help push down prices for LCD TVs，analysts predicted．Sharp Electronics，for one，is betting heavily on LCDs．Its chairman，Toshiaki Urushisako，has predicted that Sharp will switch completely from conventional tube sets to LCD TVs in Japan by 2005．Flat-panel refers to wafer-thin（3 inches or less）TVs，whereas flat-screen may actually describe traditional cathode-ray-tube sets（CRTs）whose glass front lacks the distorting curve that TVs have had for 50 years．Be aware of two things：One，flat-panel technology may not be high-definition TV；for eventual HDTV reception，some of these sets will require a separate HD tuner．Two，some flat-panel TVs are just the panel and lack speakers and sometimes a built-in tuner．Price range：US ＄700－2，000LCD vs plasmaIn general，LCD technology is used for smaller screens because of the enormous number of transistors needed to turn the glasslike liquid crystals into color images．The larger the display，the more transistors，the more chance of failed connections．A plasma screen is found in TV sets larger than 20 inches．Color is comparable to an LCD's．LCDs do not deteriorate over time，while a plasma display averages 30，000 hours（a traditional TV screen can go for 20，000），after which it fades over a period of years．Earlier problems with the quality of plasma's contrast have been addressed，and current screens are cleaner and better defined．Price range：US ＄600－2，800HDTVSimply put，high-definition TV is 10 times as sharp as traditional TV，and the sound is digital，like CD sound，not FM ，which is what traditional TV provides．HD technology achieves its visual clarity with more immage lines on the screen．Where analog TVs have 480 horizontal lines，HDTV has 720 or 1，080lines．Be aware ：m any HDTV sets being sold now are in fact only HDTV monitors ，offering a crisp picture ．To receive genuine high-definition television signals，owners must buy a separate HDTV receiver．Price range：US ＄1，000－6，000LOS ANGELEST IMES81．According to the article，TV sets with _____will still be the most popular in the coming years．82．The factors that stimulate the thin screens to be more and more popular include _____，_____，and_____．83．The rapidly expanding market for LCD panels and their large-scale production will help lower _____．84．When a wealthy customer wants to buy a very large TV，he should select _____and _____according to the passage．85．We can infer from the passage that among all kinds of TV sets _____is of the best quality．。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)D类模拟试卷18(题后含答案及解析)

大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）D类模拟试卷18(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comperhension 2. V ocabulary and Structure 3. Cloze 4. Reading Comperhension 5. Error Correction 6. Translation 7. IQ Test 8. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：W: Excuse me. I’m afraid I’m a bit lost. I’m looking for the library.M: The library? Let’s see. The best way to get there is to go back to this street in front of the bookstore and turn left. Go two intersections, then take a right at 72nd Street. Question: What should the man do at 72nd Street?1．A．Park the car.B．Turn right.C．Go straight.D．Turn left.正确答案：B解析：对话中提到“then take a fight at 72nd Street”，所以在该处要右转，故选B项。

听力原文：W: There’s an exhibition of the 16th century European paintings in the National Museum. Maybe we should go there.M: But traditional paintings aren’t what I really like. I prefer modern paintings. W: If this is the case, I’ll go there by myself. Question: What is on show in the National Museum?2．A．The 16th century European paintings.B．The 16th century Asian paintings.C．Classical paintings.D．Modern paintings.正确答案：A解析：对话中女士提到“There’s an exhibition of the 16th century European paintings in the National Museum”，所以在国家博物馆要举办16世纪欧洲画展。

大学生英语竞赛D类词汇语法专项强化真题试卷4(题后含答案及解析)

大学生英语竞赛D类词汇语法专项强化真题试卷4(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1.1．It was______she was sick______she didn’t come to attend the farewell party.A．because; whyB．why; thatC．since; thatD．because; that正确答案：D解析：因为她病了，所以她没有来参加这个欢送会。

It was…that为强调句型，强调原因，所以应选D项。

2．Helen’s new boyfriend is not______what I______.A．the same; wantedB．the one; likedC．at all; expectedD．the type; wished正确答案：C解析：海伦的新男朋友和我预想的相差甚远。

not at all一点也不。

expect期待，盼望，预期。

wish希望，愿望。

3．Last night a fire______in that workshop, so the factory suffered a heavy loss.A．broke outB．broke upC．broke offD．broke down正确答案：A解析：昨晚，车间发生了一场大火，这个工厂因此遭受了严重的损失。

break out爆发。

break up打碎，破碎，分裂。

break off中断，折断，突然停止。

break down 打破，损坏。

4．—______ —Yes, yes, I do. I have a coffee machine, and I like to treat myself to fresh coffee at breakfast. —And start off the day well.A．Would you like something to drink?B．Help yourself to some coffee.C．What would like to drink, Coke or Sprite?D．Do you make fresh coffee yourself?正确答案：D解析：根据回答“是的，我有一个咖啡机”可推知这里问的是肘方是否自己煮咖啡。

2016年全国大学生英语竞赛D类样题和答案(附听力原文)

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.1--Conversation One6.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 Two11.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.2--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 enormouslypopular institution.This is largely(21)the factthat it does not actually ernment is the task ofministers,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.TheQueen is really a figurehead(24)the country.Sheand her family are a symbol that people can(25).3--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.delayB.problemC.quarrelD.question32.It isn’t socially for parents to leave children unattended at that age.A.accessibleB.availableC.adaptableD.acceptable33.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.A.whichB.thatC.whereD.it34.Don’t worry,just stay calm!The bomb won’t until it is touched.A.go onB.go offC.go outD.go over35.After the exchange of greetings,the two men could not find anything else to say to the conversation.A.make;goB.make;goingC.keep;to goD.keep;going36.He another career but,at the time,he just wanted to earn more money to support his sister in university.A.might have chosenB.might chooseC.had to chooseD.must have chosen37.a reply from the boss,he decided to write again.A.Not receivingB.Receiving notC.Not having receivedD.Having not received38.In ancient times,people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled the local market.A.more thanB.longer thanC.as much asD.as far as4--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 feetB.went through the roofC.turned my headD.earned my bread42.China and America established diplomatic relations in January.A.1972B.1976C.1978D.197943.Which of the following is not Jane Austen’s work?A.Pride and PrejudiceB.EmmaC.Sense and SensibilityD.A Tale of Two Cities44.The capital of New Zealand is.A.OttawaB.WellingtonC.MelbourneD.Toronto45.is a private Ivy League research university,which is considered as the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.A.Stanford UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.Harvard UniversityD.Princeton UniversityPart 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.5--Today is the first day of spring.It蒺s5:30andthe sun has not yet(46)(rise).Mistextends on the fields and the grass is wetunderfoot.As the light grows stronger,I canmake out shapes:small birds(47)(sing)their hearts out from rooftops and branches.Butthe dawn chorus is becoming more and moresilent 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 PoolThe pool is often used for classes,but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times.Monday:6:30-11:30and19:00-21:00Tuesday:6:30-11:30and18:00-21:00Wednesday:6:30-13:30and17:30-21:30Thursday:6:30-13:30Friday:6:30-13:30Weekends:9:00-17:006--Children under the age of14must beaccompanied by an adult.Please note thatduring college holidays,these times will vary.Contact the swimming pool on0483*******for up-to-date information.25m PoolThe25m pool is available for recreational(non-lane)swimming from7:00-09:00and12:30-13:30on 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 grewup to be one of the twentieth century’s greatestpainters—Pablo Picasso.(61)His first word waslapiz(Spanish for pencil)and he could draw before hecould talk.He was the only son in the family,so he wasthoroughly spoiled.He hated school and often refused togo unless he was allowed to take one of his father’s petpigeons 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 he7--returned,Pablo had completed thepicture.It was so beautiful andlifelike that he gave his son hispalette and brushes and neverpainted again.Pablo was justthirteen.(63)He is probably best known for hisCubist 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 eaten8--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 fora very long time.The idea of using pieces offlat,round bread as plates came from theGreeks.They called them“plakuntos”and atethem with various simple toppings such as oil,garlic,onions,and herbs.The Romans enjoyedeating 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 up9--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 ismuch simpler than that ofmuch common robots.Thus,snakebots will be much lessexpensive to build.One of therobots sent to Mars cost over ahundred 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.10--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。

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.1--Conversation One6.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 Two11.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.2--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 enormouslypopular institution.This is largely(21)the factthat it does not actually ernment is the task ofministers,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.TheQueen is really a figurehead(24)the country.Sheand her family are a symbol that people can(25).3--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.delayB.problemC.quarrelD.question32.It isn’t socially for parents to leave children unattended at that age.A.accessibleB.availableC.adaptableD.acceptable33.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.A.whichB.thatC.whereD.it34.Don’t worry,just stay calm!The bomb won’t until it is touched.A.go onB.go offC.go outD.go over35.After the exchange of greetings,the two men could not find anything else to say to the conversation.A.make;goB.make;goingC.keep;to goD.keep;going36.He another career but,at the time,he just wanted to earn more money to support his sister in university.A.might have chosenB.might chooseC.had to chooseD.must have chosen37.a reply from the boss,he decided to write again.A.Not receivingB.Receiving notC.Not having receivedD.Having not received38.In ancient times,people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled the local market.A.more thanB.longer thanC.as much asD.as far as4--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 feetB.went through the roofC.turned my headD.earned my bread42.China and America established diplomatic relations in January.A.1972B.1976C.1978D.197943.Which of the following is not Jane Austen’s work?A.Pride and PrejudiceB.EmmaC.Sense and SensibilityD.A Tale of Two Cities44.The capital of New Zealand is.A.OttawaB.WellingtonC.MelbourneD.Toronto45.is a private Ivy League research university,which is considered as the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.A.Stanford UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.Harvard UniversityD.Princeton UniversityPart 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.5--Today is the first day of spring.It蒺s5:30andthe sun has not yet(46)(rise).Mistextends on the fields and the grass is wetunderfoot.As the light grows stronger,I canmake out shapes:small birds(47)(sing)their hearts out from rooftops and branches.Butthe dawn chorus is becoming more and moresilent 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 PoolThe pool is often used for classes,but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times.Monday:6:30-11:30and19:00-21:00Tuesday:6:30-11:30and18:00-21:00Wednesday:6:30-13:30and17:30-21:30Thursday:6:30-13:30Friday:6:30-13:30Weekends:9:00-17:006--Children under the age of14must beaccompanied by an adult.Please note thatduring college holidays,these times will vary.Contact the swimming pool on0483*******for up-to-date information.25m PoolThe25m pool is available for recreational(non-lane)swimming from7:00-09:00and12:30-13:30on 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 grewup to be one of the twentieth century’s greatestpainters—Pablo Picasso.(61)His first word waslapiz(Spanish for pencil)and he could draw before hecould talk.He was the only son in the family,so he wasthoroughly spoiled.He hated school and often refused togo unless he was allowed to take one of his father’s petpigeons 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 he7--returned,Pablo had completed thepicture.It was so beautiful andlifelike that he gave his son hispalette and brushes and neverpainted again.Pablo was justthirteen.(63)He is probably best known for hisCubist 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 eaten8--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 fora very long time.The idea of using pieces offlat,round bread as plates came from theGreeks.They called them“plakuntos”and atethem with various simple toppings such as oil,garlic,onions,and herbs.The Romans enjoyedeating 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 up9--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 ismuch simpler than that ofmuch common robots.Thus,snakebots will be much lessexpensive to build.One of therobots sent to Mars cost over ahundred 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.10--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。