2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类试题及答案详解
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类试题及答案Part II V ocabulary and Structure(10 minutes,15 marks)31.The businessmen discussed the contract_____________but never actually signed anything.A.at length .B.at sea .C.at randon.D.at will.32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia________Governor John said that ________coffee should always be strong.A./;a.B.the;a.C.a;a.D./;/.33._________a well-balanced diet,________adequate sleep ,is needed for good health.A.Alongside;with.B.Not only;but.C.Attached;to .D.Due to;so34._________very familiar with inspection reports, I realized that some pages of this one were missing.A.To beB.That wasC.BeingD.So was35.If you have not signed a contract, you are under no _________ to pay them any money.A.responsibilityB.liabilityC.circumstanceD.obligation36.As the market was _________ goods, the economy became more balanced , and inflation went down.A.speculated onB.subscribed forC.saturated withD.submitted to37.Surveys show that the majority of passengers are pleased that an agreement has been reached to forbid smoking on _________ flights within the continental United States.A. economicalB. commercialC. globalD. internal38.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications ________ in writing rather than in person , _________ possible.A.have been made; whoeverB.would be made; whicheverC.be made ; wheneverD.stage bare of scenery39.Written to be performed on a __________,Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community.A.stage scenery of bareB.bare of stage sceneryC.scenery bare of stageD.stage bare of scenery40.____________ school policy , the students had a holiday between Chritmas and the New Year.A.On behalf ofB.With regard toC.In line withD.In case of41.To sell the house , we made a __________ to the buyer by agreeing to puta new roof on it.A.considerationmissionC.concessionD.confirmation42.Never before _________ available for quick and easy acess in so many different fields of study.A.so much free information wereB.has so much free information beenC.were so much free informationD.so much free information has been43.The computer company announced that the new solfware __________ in the first half of next year.A.be releasedB.will have releasedC.would have releasedD.was going to be released44.Tina: A group of us are going boeling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us?Joe : I really would , but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson.Tina : Oh, that’s too b ad. _________Joe : Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer.A.How do you deal with that ?B.Maybe another time then ?C.When will you come back ?D.Don’t you really like bowling ?45.George : Hey, Agnes . How did the Human Resourc es meeting go ?I couldn’t make it because I was out at a sales conference.Agnes : Oh, George . __________ It turned into a major argument.George : Really ?A .Glad you’re back now.B.You’re lucky to have missed it.C.Nice to see you again.D.You’re just on time.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks )In this section , there is one passage followed by five question. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D .You should decide on the best choice, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.When e-mail first came into general use about fifteen years ago, there was a lot of talk about the imminent arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionize office communications .According to communicate ions analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as increase in paper as a result of e-mail.” Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be distributed in the hundres.For those secretaries whose books ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their intrays, this means using up a great deal of paperevery month ,”Metcalf says.Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, as are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both by e-mails and by fax or “snail mail”-though the post .This highlightsafuther postential problem with e-mail in today’s offices-it is taking up time rather than saving it.“With e-mail, communication is much easier ,but there is also more room for misunderstrandings,”says psaychologist Dr David Lewis Generally ,much lsee care is take with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the the documents and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax.More worrying is still the increase misuse of e-mail for sending “flame-mail” –abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages .Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase .E-mail has become the perfect medium for expressing workplace frustration because is so instant.E-mail can also be a problem in order ways .Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the condense of an e-mail ,like things said over the phone ,are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at last two years , so you might want to rethink e-mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep personal e-mails out of the office .It goes without saying that e-mail exists to make life easier, and if used correctly, it is an invaluable tool for business of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being ,the fact that in the business word 70persent of all documents are still in paper form is not such a bad thing after all.46.Why has the promise of the paperless office not come true in many offices?A.People write more memos than they used to.B.Maybe secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive .C.Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper .D.Staff leave messagers lying around their offices.47.What dose Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two?A.It is not an appropriate channel for sending important informationB.It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices.C.It is not popular with many secretaries.48.How does David Lewis feel about e-mail messages?A.Many of them are not well written .B.Many of them are too long .C.Many of them are not printed out.D.Many of them are never read49.Why should employees not use company e-mail systems for personal messages?A.Because company e-mail systems are not easy to use.B.Because the people the messages sent to can’t.C.Because they allow people to express their anger immediately.D.Because e-mail is not a private means of communication.50.What dose the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph?A.It has already made life a lot easier for many business.B.It is not being used enough in business today.C.It will never replace written communication.D.It is really useful when people use it properly.Section B(10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by five incomplete sentences. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of there words for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.It is well known that some cultures prefer sons to daughters. In contrast, surveys have revealed that some people would rather have a daughter than a son. Apparently, each of these preference has its explanation in the local culture . Around the world , people who prefer sons have similar reasons .In many countries , sons are valued because they can work and contribute to the family income . Also , sons will be able to support their parents when the parents are old . In some cultures , sons are important because they enable the family name to continue for another generation . This is because the wife in these cultures takes her husband’s family name , and more or less “belongs ”to the husband’s family . In addition , having a daughter can sometimes cause difficult for a family . In India , for example , having a daughter can be a burden because the family has to pay a dowry when the girl gets married .Generally ,people think traditional cultures are the ones in which boys are preferred . Research seems to support this belief . However , according to a survey conducted in 2000, people in the Czech Republic , Lithuania , Portugal , and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters . The researchers said that parents in these societies do not need to have the same economic situation that existsin other countries , so they do not need to have a son to help make money . Instead , families in these countries want daughters for emotional reasons . Many mothers think they will have a better relationship with a daughter than a son , for example . In addition ,they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old .In Japan , a similar trend has emerged . This might come as a surprise to some , because only one generation ago , the Japanese favored sons . In1982 , over half of Japanese couples surveyed would want a boy if they could have only one child . A survey done in 1997 , on the other hand , found that 75 percent wanted a girl !Some Japanese couples say they want to have daughters because they think daughters are cuter and easier to raise . Japanese couples also worry about being taken care of when they are old . If they have to live with their children when they are very old , many Japanese parents would want to live with a daughter . “A sons wife would be a stranger and harder to ask for help ,” one Japanese mother said .Critics warn that preference for a daughter is just as bad as preference for a son . “Instead of valuing children for the social roles they are expected to fill , parents must learn to value children as individuals ,” cri tics say . when that is the case, parents will be equally pleased with a son or daughter . Questions:51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue____ , toHelp earn money for the family , and to support the parents in their oldAge .52. Japan’s preference for daughters now is quite____ because not long agoThe preference was for sons .53. In some developing countries , parents value boys more than girls mainly for _____ .54 . In India , parents receive _______ when their sons get married .55. Critics maintain that children should be treated by their parents as ___.Section C (10 marks )In this section ,there is one passage followed by five questions . Read the passage carefully and then answer each of the questions in a maximum of 10 words . Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet .Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.At least 600,000 jobs could disappear in the UK this year , according to a report by a personnel managers’ professional body . The Chartered Institute ofPersonnel and Development says even those who escape redundancy will face pay freezes .It says that while total unemployment will not hit three million , the time between New Year and Easter will be the worst for job losses since 1991 .According to official statistics , there were 1.86 million people out of work in the UK in October , 2008. This figure was the highest since 1997 , taking the overall unemployment rate to 6 percent . David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce says , “It is the worst year . Companies are in survival mode .”The CIPD , which represents managers and personnel staff , issued its gloomy forecast a day after children’s retailer Adams joined a growing list of well known chains applying for bankruptcy protection .Chief economist John Philpott said , “In the face of some skepticism , the CIPD warned that 2008 would the UK’s worst year for jobs in a decade . It was , but in retrospectit will be seen as merely the slow –motion prelude to what will be the worst year for jobs in almost two decades . The CIPD’s annual barometer forecast is that the UK economy will shed at least 600,000 jobs in 2009 .Overall ,the 18-month period from the start of the recession in mid-2008 until the end of 2009 will witeness the loss of around three quarters of a million jobs , equivalent to the total net rise in employment in the preceding three years .” Mr Philpott said job losses were likely to continue into 2010 ,taking the final toll to about one million .The CIPD also surveyed 2,600 workers and found that more than one in four did not expect a pay rise next year ,while others feared wage cuts .The institute’s reward adviser ,Charles Cotton ,said ,”Employees are realistic about their pay prospects . Against this backdrop ,employers will need to work hard to find new ways to motivate their employees to perform .”“Financial incentives and targeted investment in training and development could be effective ways to do this ,” he added .“More than ever , this i s a time where organizations need to engage in an open and straightforward communication with their staff , clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult measures that will affect them ,” he said . “This will help preserve staff loyalty and engagement even during times when unpopular decisions need to made .”Questions:56. According to the passage , which will be the worst year for job lossesIn the UK ?57. What kind of organization is the Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment ?58. What are many British companies now struggling for ?59. What does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the presentcircumstances?60. Why does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate withtheir straight—forwardly ?Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to full in each of the blanks. Remember ton write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Everyone knows about pollution in the environment. Water, air, and land are all polluted. This means that pollution is everywhere .Now, scientists are looking inside our bodies to find out about internal pollution.In 2003, the Environmental Working Group studied nine people to measure the chemicals in there bodies. These nine people had an average of 53 cancer-causing chemicals in their bodies .They also had average of 62 chemicals that can harm babies in pregnant women .Even though a lot of chemicals were found in human bodies , the chemicals were found in small amounts .The amounts were small enough that they were probably not hurting the people . However, scientists are worried because most of these chemicals were created by humans. Most of these chemicals did not exist 75b years ago. This proves that we have not only polluted the world – we have polluted our own babies!How dose this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals everyday .for example, everyone use soap, skin lotion, and shampoo. However, few people know that these products contain harmful chemicals, some of which may cause memory loss. Chemicals known as DEA(diethanolamine) and TEA(triethanolamine) may seep into the skin and stop us from absorbing a helpful nutrient called “choline”. Choline is a nutrient tha t plays a crucial role in the memory cell making progress in the developing brain. Some people worry that every time we wash our hair, we are decreasing our memories.Everyone knows they should brush their teeth regularly, but recent research has shown that some toothpastes can cause cancer. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many toothpastes. However, studies show that fluoride dose not really protect our teeth. In fact, fluoride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health.Women are probably exposed to more chemicals then men because they use more beauty products. Recently, harmful chemicals are called “phthalates”. Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe. But consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health.In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! Why? His body was so polluted that pure water was a position to him! Perhaps that is only science fiction, but it reminds us to take care of our bodies. We must find ways to reduce the pollution we absorb. Summary:Like our polluted environment, our bodies are no longer pollution-free. Scientists now know that there is pollution in our bodies. On (61) , we have 53 cancer-causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) with bone cancer and other diseases. Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals, which seep into our (63) when we use these products. They prevent us from absorbing the (64) our bodies need. So, it is (65) that we find ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friends and families to take care of their bodies.Part IV Cloze(15 minutes,15 marks)Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context , by using the correct from of the given word ,or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.According to a group called the V oice Function, everyone has a singing voice as well as a(66)——(speak) voice somewhere inside them. This, they say, should be (67) enc ——from an early age because it provides the best, and the (68) ——(cheap), basis on which to build an understanding of music.The teaching of the Hungarian (69) (compose) Zoltan Kodaly are responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the relationship (70)_______a mother and her child almost from birth . This is (71) as______ true of traditional societies, (72)_______those of West Africa , where some small children are able to sing literally(73)hun______ of songs , all of which have been learn by heart . However many modern children first come to understanding of music (74)_______they learn to play an instrument (75)_______although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this , their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one.The (76)____(believe) of the V oice Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm.harmony and musical structure .the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest musicians. can only be achieved through the (77)____(explore) of the voice from the beginning of a person’s life .The foundation has , therefore ,set itself the task of (78) _____a singing-centered musical education(79)pro_____that could benefit junior all(80)_____the world.Part V Translation (15minutes, 20 marks)Section A (10 marks)Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answer sheet.Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art .(81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn by emperors to today’s fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives.The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. (82) It was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people.After the Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in both techniques and styles of embroidery. Embroidered objects ranged from the sun, the moon, stars, mountains dragons, and phoenixes to tigers, flowers and grasses, clouds and geometric patterns. Auspicious words were also fashionable. Both historic records and products of the time prove this.The cultural relics found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb are the best evidence of this unprecedented development in embroidery.In addition, embroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang , the ancient tombs in Turpan and northern Inner Mongolia ,further strengthen this observation . (84) The Chinese word for embroidery is “xiu”, a picture or embroidery in five colours .It implies beautiful and magnificent things.Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85)It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion . Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch .Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover .It’s a co ld winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a touching and beautiful picture!Section B (10marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.86.她先天残疾，但他从未屈服于任何困难。
全国大学生英语竞赛C类考试2009年决赛试题及详解【圣才出品】
全国大学生英语竞赛C类考试2009年决赛试题及详解Part ⅠListening 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. After each conversation, 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.1. Who is the woman probably talking to?A. A tailor.B. A hair stylist.C. A salesperson.【答案】C【解析】女士希望男士为自己新买的衣服配一条领带，男士为女士推荐了wavy pattern，因此，可以推断男士是售货员。
【录音原文】W: Could you help me? I bought this yesterday, and I’m trying to find a tie that would go well with this design.M: Does this .wavy pattern interest you?W: Yes, but do you have it in a shape similar to that of the suit?2. Why might the company file for bankruptcy?A. Its market is rapidly shrinking.B. It can’t meet the payroll.C. It is being sued by the bank.【答案】B【解析】由女士的话We’re having a hard time paying all the new staff.可知，公司在支付新员工的工作方面遇到了困难。
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类试题及答案
2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C - Preliminary) Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. The businessmen discussed the contract _________but never actually signed anything.A. at lengthB. at seaC. at randomD. at will32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia, _________Governor John said that ______should always be strong.A. /; aB. the; aC. a; aD. /; /33. ________a well-balanced diet, _________adequate sleep, is needed for good health.A. Alongside; withB. Not only; butC. Attached; toD. Due to; so34.___________ very familiar with inspection reports, I realised that some pages of this one were missing.A. To beB. That wasC. BeingD. So was35. If you have not signed a contract, you are under no________ to pay them any money.A. responsibilityB. liabilityC. circumstanceD. obligation36.As the market was _________ goods, the economy became more balanced, and inflation went down.A. speculated onB. subscribed forC. saturated withD. submitted to37.Surveys show that the majority of passengers are pleased that an agreement has been reached to forbid smoking on _______ flights within the continental United States.A. economicalB. commercialC. globalD. internal38.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications _______in writing rather than in person, _________possible.A. have been made; whoeverB. would be made; whicheverC. be made; wheneverD. were made;. whatever39.Written to be performed on a__________, Thornton Wilder's play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community.A. stage scenery of bareB. bare of stage sceneryC. scenery bare of stageD. stage bare of scenery40._________school policy, the students had a holiday between .Christmas and the New Year.A. On behalf ofB. With regard toC. In line withD. In case of41. To sell the house, we made a __________ to the buyer by agreeing to put a new roof on it.A. considerationB. commissionC. concessionD. confirmation42. Never before______ available for quick and easy access in so many different fields of study.A.so much free information wereB.has so much free information beenC.were so much free informationD.so much free information has been43. The computer company announced that the new software_______ in the first half of next year.A. be released B . will have releasedC. would have releasedD. was going to be released44.Tina: A group of us are going bowling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us?Joe: I really would, but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson.Tina: Oh, that's too bad._______Joe: Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer.A.How do you deal with that?B.Maybe another time then?C.When will you come back?D.Don’t you really like bowling?45. George: Hey, Agnes. How did the Human Resources meeting go? I couldn't make it because I wasout at a sales conference.Agnes: Oh, George. _________ It turned into a major argument.George: Really?A.Glad you're back now.B.You're lucky to have missed it.C.Nice to see you again.D.You're just on time.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.When e-mail first came into general use about fifteen years ago, there was a lot of talk about the imminent arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionise office communication. According to communications analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as a result of e -mail. "Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be sent so quickly that memos tend to be distributed in the hundreds. For those secretaries whose bosses ask them to print out all their e -mails and leave them in their in-trays, this means using up a great deal of paper every month," Metcalf says.Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, PAs are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both bye-mail and by fax or "snail mail" - through the post. This highlights a further potential problem with e-mail in today's offices - it is taking up time rather than saving it."With e-mail, communication is much easier, but there is also more room for misunderstandings," says psychologist Dr David Lewis. Generally, much less care is taken with e -mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the document and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax.More worrying is still the increasing misuse of e-mail for sending "flame-mail" - abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages. Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase. E-mail has become the perfect medium for expressing workplace frustration because it is so instant.E-mail can also be a problem in other ways. Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the contents of an e-mail, like things said over the phone, are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal. E-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at least two years, so you might want to rethink e -mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep personal e-mails out of the office.It goes without saying that e-mail exists to make life easier, and if used correctly, it is an invaluable tool for businesses of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being, the fact that in the business world 70 percent of all documents are still in paper form is not such a bad thing after all.46. Why has the promise of the paperless office not come true in many offices?A.People write more memos than they used to.B.Many secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive.C.Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper.D.Staff leave messages lying around their offices.47. What does Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two?A.It is not an appropriate channel for sending important information.B.It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices.C.It is not popular with many secretaries.D.It is a less efficient channel than fax.48. How does David Lewis feel about e-mail messages?A. Many of them are not well written.B. Many of them are too long.C. Many of them are not printed out.D. Many of them are never read.49. Why should employees not use company e-mail systems for personal messages?A.Because company e-mail systems are not easy to use.B.Because the people the messages are sent to can't respond immediately.C.Because they allow people to express their anger immediately.D.Because e-mail is not a private means of communication.A.50; What does the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph?A.It has already made life a lot easier for many businesses.B.It is not being used enough in business today.C.It will never replace written communication.D.It is really useful when people use it properly.Section B (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by five incomplete sentences. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of three words for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.It is well known that some cultures prefer sons to daughters. In contrast, surveys have revealed thatsome people would rather have a daughterthan a son. Apparently, each of thesepreferences has its explanation in the localculture.Around the world, people who prefersons have similar reasons. In manycountries, sons are valued because they canwork and contribute to the family income.Also, sons will be able to support theirparents when the parents are old. In somecultures, sons are important also becausethey enable the family name to continue foranother generation. This is because thewife in these cultures takes her husband'sfamily name, and more or less "belongs" tothe husband's family. In addition, having a daughter can sometimes cause difficulty for a family. In India, for example, having a daughter can be a burden because the family has to pay a dowry when the girl gets married.Generally, people think traditional cultures are the ones in which boys are preferred. Research seems to support this belief However, according to a survey conducted in 2000, people in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Portugal, and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters. The researchers said that parents in these societies do not have the same economic situation that exists in other countries, so they do not need to have a son to help make money. Instead, families in these countries want daughters for emotional reasons. Many mothers think they will have a better relationship with a daughter than a son, for example. In addition, they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old.In Japan, a similar trend has emerged. This might come as a surprise to some, because only one generation ago, the Japanese favoured sons. In 1982, over half of Japanese· couples surveyed would want a boy if they could have only one child. A survey done in 1997, on the other hand, found that 75 percent wanted a girl!Some Japanese couples say they want to have daughters because they think daughters are cuter and easier to raise. Japanese couples also worry about being taken care of when they are old. If they have to live with their children when they are very old, many Japanese parents would want to live with a daughter. "A son's wife would be like a stranger and harder to ask for help," one Japanese mother said.Critics warn that preference for a daughter is just as bad as preference for a son. "Instead of valuing children for the social roles they are expected to fill, parents must learn to value children as individuals," critics say. When that is the case, parents will be equally pleased with a son or daughter.Questions:51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue ______________________ , to help earn Imoney for the family, and to support the parents in their old age. I52. Japan's preference for daughters now is quite ______________ because not long ago thepreference was for sons.53. In some developing countries, parents value boys more than girls mainly for ___________________________54. In India, parents receive __________ w hen their sons get married. I55. Critics maintain that children should be treated by their parents as _______________________ Section C (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully, and then answer each of the questions in a maximum of 10words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.At least 600,000 jobs could disappear in the UK this year, according to a report by a personnel managers' professional body. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development says even those who escape redundancy will face pay freezes. It says that while total unemployment will not hit three million, the time between New Year and Easter will be the worst for job losses since 1991.B.According to official statistics, therewere 1.86 million people out of work inthe UK in October, 2008. This figurewas the highest since 1997, taking theoverall unemployment rate to 6 percent.David Frost of the British Chamber ofCommerce says, "It is the worst year.Companies are in survival mode."The CIPD, which representsmanagers and personnel staff, issued itsgloomy forecast a day after children'sretailer Adams joined a growing list of well-known chains applying for bankruptcy protection. Chief economist John Philpott said, "In the face of some scepticism, the CIPD warned that 2008 would be the UK's worst year for jobs in a decade. It was, but in retrospect it will be seen as merely the slow -motion prelude to what will be the worst year for jobs in almost two decades. The CIPD's annual barometer forecast is that the UK economy will shed at least 600,000 jobs in 2009. Overall, the 18 -month period from the start of the recession in mid - 2008 until the end of 2009 will witness the loss of around three quarters of a million jobs, equivalent to the total net rise in employment in the preceding three years." Mr Philpott said job losses were likely to continue into 2010, taking the final toll to about one million.The CIPD also surveyed 2,600 workers and found that more than one in four did not expect a pay rise next year, while others feared wage cuts.The institute's reward adviser, Charles Cotton, said, "Employees are realistic about their pay prospects. Against this backdrop, employers will need to work hard to find new ways to motivate their employees to perform.""Financial incentives and targeted investment in training and development could be effective ways to do this," he added."More than ever, this is a time where organisations need to engage m an open and straightforward communication with their staff, clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult measures that will affect them," he said. "This will help preserve staff loyalty and engagement even during times when unpopular decisions need to be made."Questions:56.A ccording to the passage, which year will be the worst for job losses in the UK?57.W hat kind of organisation is the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development?58.W hat are many British companies now struggling for?59.W hat does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the present circumstances?60.W hy does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate with their staffstraightforwardly?C.Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in each of the blanks. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Everyone knows about pollution in the environment. Water, air, and land are all polluted. This means that pollution is everywhere. Now,scientists are looking inside our bodies tofind out about internal pollution.In 2003, the EnvironmentalWorking Group studied nine people tomeasure the chemicals in their bodies.These nine people had an average of 53cancer -causing chemicals m their bodies.They also had an average of 62c hemicals that can damage the brain, and P55 that can harm babies in pregnantwomen. Even though a lot of chemicalswere found in human bodies, thechemicals were found in small amounts.The amounts were small enough that theywere probably not hurting the people. However, scientists are worried because most of these chemicals were created by humans. Most of these chemicals did not exist 75 years ago. This proves that we have not only polluted the world - we have polluted our own bodies!How does this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals every day. For example, everyone uses soap, skin lotion, and shampoo. However, few people know that these products contain harmful chemicals, some of which may cause memory loss. Chemicals known as DEA (diethanolamine) and TEA (triethanolamine) may seep into the skin and stop us from absorbing a helpful nutrient called "choline". Choline is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in the memory cell making process in the developing brain. Some people worry that every time we wash our hair, we are decreasing our memories.Everyone knows they should brush their teeth regularly, but recent research has shown that some toothpastes can cause cancer. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many toothpastes. However, studies show that fluoride does not really protect our teeth. In fact, fluoride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health.D.Women are probably exposed to more chemicals than men because they use more beauty products. Recently, harmful chemicals have been found in nail polish, hair spray, deodorant, and perfume. The chemicals are called "phthalates". Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe, but consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women use so many products that the levels are actually high. So, the more women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health.In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! Why? His body was so polluted that pure water was a poison to him! Perhaps that is only science fiction, but it reminds us to take care of our bodies. We must find ways to reduce the pollution we absorb.Summary:Like our polluted environment, our bodies are no longer pollution -free. Scientists now know that there is pollution in our bodies. On (61) ____________ , we have 53 cancer-causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) __ with bone cancer and other diseases.Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals, which seep intoour (63) _________ when we use these products. They prevent us from absorbing the(64) ________ our bodies need. So, it is (65) __________ that we find ways to reduce theamount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friends and families to take care oftheir bodies.Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the 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.According to a group called the Voices Foundation, everyone has a singing voice as well as a(66) _______ (speak) voice somewhere inside them. This, they say, should be (67) enc____ from an early age because it provides the best, and(68)_________ (cheap), basis on whichto build an understanding of music.The teachings of the Hungarian(69)______(compose) Zoltan KodalyE.are responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the relationship(70) _______ a mother and her child almost from birth. This is (71) es __________ true of traditional s ocieties, (72) __________ t hose of West Africa, where some small children are able to sing literally(73) hun____ of songs, all of which have been learnt by heart. However, many modemc hildren first come to an understanding of music (74) ____________ they learn to play an instrument,(75) __________ although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this, their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one.The (76) ___________ (believe) of the Voices Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm, harmony and musical structure, the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest musicians, can onlyb e achieved through the (77) _________ (explore) of the music of the voice from the beginning of ap erson's life. The foundation has, therefore, set itself the task of (78) _____________ a singing-centred m usical education (79) pro ________ that could benefit junior pupils all (80) _________ the world. Part V Translation (15 minutes, 20 arks) Section A (10 marks)Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. (81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn ---.!:>y emperors to today's fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives.The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery in this period symbolised social status. (82) ~t was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people.After the Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in both techniques and styles of embroidery. Embroidered objects ranged from the sun, the moon, stars, mountains, dragons, and phoenixes to tigers, flowers and grasses, clouds and geometric patterns. Auspicious words were also fashionable. Both historic records and products ofthe time prove this.(83) The cultural relics__found_in theMawangdui Tomb _ are_the best eyidence of thisunprecedented development in embroidery.Ina ddition, embroidery unearthed from the MogaoCaves in Dunhuang, the ancient tombs in Turpanand northern Inner Mongolia, further strengthen this observation.(84) The Chinese word for embroidery is "xiu", a picture or embroidery in five colours. It implies beautiful and magnificent things.Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85) It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion. Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch. Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover. It's a cold winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a touching and beautiful picture!Section B (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.86.她先天残疾，但她从未屈服于任何困难。
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2009年大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类决赛真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)
2009年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）B类决赛真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comperhension 2. Multiple Choice 3. Cloze 4. Reading Comperhension 5. Translation 6. IQ Test 7. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：M: Ok, Mary from Glasgow, go ahead, make your point.W: Well, I can’ t believe what your last caller said. How would she like it if she was on the beach and some photographer stuck his camera in her face? I mean...M: But these people are famous. They must expect it, surely.W: Yes, but not all the time. Not when they are not on duty, so to speak. Everybody on your program seems to think these photographers can do anything. But I just want to set the record straight, I don’t. There should be some respect for people’s privacy.Q: You are listening to a radio phone-in progrmmne. Why has the woman called?1．You are listening to a radio phone-in programme. Why has the woman called?A．To criticise the famous.B．To express a different point of view.C．To sympathise with photographers.正确答案：B解析：女士的第一句话Well，I can’t believe what your last caller said．明显提示，针对对名人私生活的报道，她与上一位打电话的听众持不同的观点，接下来提到她认为名人的隐私也应该得到尊重。
2009年大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)D类决赛真题试卷(精选)(题后含答案及解析)
2009年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）D类决赛真题试卷（精选）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1.jpg /> Do you ever wonder where television words come from? Many TV terms come from the combination of two words. Even the word television is made up of two words. These words are Greek and Latin words meaning “far” and “to see”. One kind of television program is the soap opera. The first soap operas were stories on the radio. These stories are serials. They are continuous and can go on for many years. Soap companies first advertised their products during these shows on TV. The soap companies knew lots of housewives and mothers watched them, so most of the commercials during these shows were for different kinds of soap products. People then started calling them “soap operas”. Serious TV programs are called dramas. Funny ones are called comedies. Some programs are both funny and serious. This kind of show is called a “dramedy” , a combination of “drama” and “comedy”. In a similar way, sit-com is a combination of “situation” and “comedy”. Infomercials are another kind of program on TV. An infomercial is a very long commercial. One can last three or four hours. The word “infomercial”is a combination of “information”and “commercial”. Infomercials began in the 1980s. Now you can watch hours and hours of infomercials for all kinds of products, especially on cable television. Just be careful you don’t turn into a couch potato!31．What is the main idea of this passage?A．Famous television programs.B．Meanings of words used in television.C．What people watch on television.D．How TV has changed the meaning of words.正确答案：B解析：文章一开始指出许多电视术语是通过将两个词合并而形成的，第二段介绍了soap opera这个词的来源；第三段分别介绍了dramedy和sit-com这两个词的来源；而最后一段介绍了infomercial这个词的来源。
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VII. Writing A) One possible version Dear Jack, I am sorry to hear about the trouble you are having. As you know, high school life is full of challenges and everyone feels he is under great pressure at times. With endless homework and fierce competition, it is easy to become discouraged. You should draw up a scientific plan, and turn to your teachers for help if necessary. Second, if you are finding it hard to live away from your family, it is time for you to live independently and think practically. Last, if you are having difficulty getting along with your classmates, keep in mind that everyone likes a person who is helpful and kind. Best wishes to you.
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类试题及答案
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类试题及答案Part II V ocabulary and Structure(10 minutes,15 marks)31.The businessmen discussed the contract_____________but never actually signed anything.A.at length .B.at sea .C.at randon.D.at will.32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia________Governor John said that ________coffee should always be strong.A./;a.B.the;a.C.a;a.D./;/.33._________a well-balanced diet,________adequate sleep ,is needed for good health.A.Alongside;with.B.Not only;but.C.Attached;to .D.Due to;so34._________very familiar with inspection reports, I realized that some pages of this one were missing.A.To beB.That wasC.BeingD.So was35.If you have not signed a contract, you are under no _________ to pay them any money.A.responsibilityB.liabilityC.circumstanceD.obligation36.As the market was _________ goods, the economy became more balanced , and inflation went down.A.speculated onB.subscribed forC.saturated withD.submitted to37.Surveys show that the majority of passengers are pleased that an agreement has been reached to forbid smoking on _________ flights within the continental United States.A. economicalB. commercialC. globalD. internal38.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications ________ in writing rather than in person , _________ possible.A.have been made; whoeverB.would be made; whicheverC.be made ; wheneverD.stage bare of scenery39.Written to be performed on a __________,Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community.A.stage scenery of bareB.bare of stage sceneryC.scenery bare of stageD.stage bare of scenery40.____________ school policy , the students had a holiday between Chritmas and the New Year.A.On behalf ofB.With regard toC.In line withD.In case of41.To sell the house , we made a __________ to the buyer by agreeing to puta new roof on it.A.considerationmissionC.concessionD.confirmation42.Never before _________ available for quick and easy acess in so many different fields of study.A.so much free information wereB.has so much free information beenC.were so much free informationD.so much free information has been43.The computer company announced that the new solfware __________ in the first half of next year.A.be releasedB.will have releasedC.would have releasedD.was going to be released44.Tina: A group of us are going boeling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us?Joe : I really would , but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson.Tina : Oh, that’s too b ad. _________Joe : Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer.A.How do you deal with that ?B.Maybe another time then ?C.When will you come back ?D.Don’t you really like bowling ?45.George : Hey, Agnes . How did the Human Resourc es meeting go ?I couldn’t make it because I was out at a sales conference.Agnes : Oh, George . __________ It turned into a major argument.George : Really ?A .Glad you’re back now.B.You’re lucky to have missed it.C.Nice to see you again.D.You’re just on time.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks )In this section , there is one passage followed by five question. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D .You should decide on the best choice, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.When e-mail first came into general use about fifteen years ago, there was a lot of talk about the imminent arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionize office communications .According to communicate ions analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as increase in paper as a result of e-mail.‖ Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be distributed in the hundres.For those secretaries whose books ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their intrays, this means using up a great deal of paperevery month ,‖Metcalf says.Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, as are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both by e-mails and by fax or ―snail mail‖-though the post .This highlightsafuther postential problem with e-mail in today’s offices-it is taking up time rather than saving it.―With e-mail, communication is much easier ,but there is also more room for misunderstrandings,‖says psaychologist Dr David Lewis Generally ,much lsee care is take with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the the documents and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax.More worrying is still the increase misuse of e-mail for sending ―flame-mail‖ –abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages .Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase .E-mail has become the perfect medium for expressing workplace frustration because is so instant.E-mail can also be a problem in order ways .Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the condense of an e-mail ,like things said over the phone ,are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at last two years , so you might want to rethink e-mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep personal e-mails out of the office .It goes without saying that e-mail exists to make life easier, and if used correctly, it is an invaluable tool for business of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being ,the fact that in the business word 70persent of all documents are still in paper form is not such a bad thing after all.46.Why has the promise of the paperless office not come true in many offices?A.People write more memos than they used to.B.Maybe secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive .C.Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper .D.Staff leave messagers lying around their offices.47.What dose Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two?A.It is not an appropriate channel for sending important informationB.It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices.C.It is not popular with many secretaries.48.How does David Lewis feel about e-mail messages?A.Many of them are not well written .B.Many of them are too long .C.Many of them are not printed out.D.Many of them are never read49.Why should employees not use company e-mail systems for personal messages?A.Because company e-mail systems are not easy to use.B.Because the people the messages sent to can’t.C.Because they allow people to express their anger immediately.D.Because e-mail is not a private means of communication.50.What dose the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph?A.It has already made life a lot easier for many business.B.It is not being used enough in business today.C.It will never replace written communication.D.It is really useful when people use it properly.Section B(10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by five incomplete sentences. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of there words for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.It is well known that some cultures prefer sons to daughters. In contrast, surveys have revealed that some people would rather have a daughter than a son. Apparently, each of these preference has its explanation in the local culture . Around the world , people who prefer sons have similar reasons .In many countries , sons are valued because they can work and contribute to the family income . Also , sons will be able to support their parents when the parents are old . In some cultures , sons are important because they enable the family name to continue for another generation . This is because the wife in these cultures takes her husband’s family name , and more or less ―belongs ‖to the husband’s family . In addition , having a daughter can sometimes cause difficult for a family . In India , for example , having a daughter can be a burden because the family has to pay a dowry when the girl gets married .Generally ,people think traditional cultures are the ones in which boys are preferred . Research seems to support this belief . However , according to a survey conducted in 2000, people in the Czech Republic , Lithuania , Portugal , and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters . The researchers said that parents in these societies do not need to have the same economic situation that existsin other countries , so they do not need to have a son to help make money . Instead , families in these countries want daughters for emotional reasons . Many mothers think they will have a better relationship with a daughter than a son , for example . In addition ,they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old .In Japan , a similar trend has emerged . This might come as a surprise to some , because only one generation ago , the Japanese favored sons . In1982 , over half of Japanese couples surveyed would want a boy if they could have only one child . A survey done in 1997 , on the other hand , found that 75 percent wanted a girl !Some Japanese couples say they want to have daughters because they think daughters are cuter and easier to raise . Japanese couples also worry about being taken care of when they are old . If they have to live with their children when they are very old , many Japanese parents would want to live with a daughter . ―A sons wife would be a stranger and harder to ask for help ,‖ one Japanese mother said .Critics warn that preference for a daughter is just as bad as preference for a son . ―Instead of valuing children for the social roles they are expected to fill , parents must learn to value children as individuals ,‖ cri tics say . when that is the case, parents will be equally pleased with a son or daughter . Questions:51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue____ , toHelp earn money for the family , and to support the parents in their oldAge .52. Japan’s preference for daughters now is quite____ because not long agoThe preference was for sons .53. In some developing countries , parents value boys more than girls mainly for _____ .54 . In India , parents receive _______ when their sons get married .55. Critics maintain that children should be treated by their parents as ___.Section C (10 marks )In this section ,there is one passage followed by five questions . Read the passage carefully and then answer each of the questions in a maximum of 10 words . Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet .Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.At least 600,000 jobs could disappear in the UK this year , according to a report by a personnel managers’ professional body . The Chartered Institute ofPersonnel and Development says even those who escape redundancy will face pay freezes .It says that while total unemployment will not hit three million , the time between New Year and Easter will be the worst for job losses since 1991 .According to official statistics , there were 1.86 million people out of work in the UK in October , 2008. This figure was the highest since 1997 , taking the overall unemployment rate to 6 percent . David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce says , ―It is the worst year . Companies are in survival mode .‖The CIPD , which represents managers and personnel staff , issued its gloomy forecast a day after children’s retailer Adams joined a growing list of well known chains applying for bankruptcy protection .Chief economist John Philpott said , ―In the face of some skepticism , the CIPD warned that 2008 would the UK’s worst year for jobs in a decade . It was , but in retrospectit will be seen as merely the slow –motion prelude to what will be the worst year for jobs in almost two decades . The CIPD’s annual barometer forecast is that the UK economy will shed at least 600,000 jobs in 2009 .Overall ,the 18-month period from the start of the recession in mid-2008 until the end of 2009 will witeness the loss of around three quarters of a million jobs , equivalent to the total net rise in employment in the preceding three years .‖ Mr Philpott said job losses were likely to continue into 2010 ,taking the final toll to about one million .The CIPD also surveyed 2,600 workers and found that more than one in four did not expect a pay rise next year ,while others feared wage cuts .The institute’s reward adviser ,Charles Cotton ,said ,‖Employees are realistic about their pay prospects . Against this backdrop ,employers will need to work hard to find new ways to motivate their employees to perform .‖―Financial incentives and targeted investment in training and development could be effective ways to do this ,‖ he added .―More than ever , this i s a time where organizations need to engage in an open and straightforward communication with their staff , clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult measures that will affect them ,‖ he said . ―This will help preserve staff loyalty and engagement even during times when unpopular decisions need to made .‖Questions:56. According to the passage , which will be the worst year for job lossesIn the UK ?57. What kind of organization is the Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment ?58. What are many British companies now struggling for ?59. What does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the presentcircumstances?60. Why does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate withtheir straight—forwardly ?Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to full in each of the blanks. Remember ton write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Everyone knows about pollution in the environment. Water, air, and land are all polluted. This means that pollution is everywhere .Now, scientists are looking inside our bodies to find out about internal pollution.In 2003, the Environmental Working Group studied nine people to measure the chemicals in there bodies. These nine people had an average of 53 cancer-causing chemicals in their bodies .They also had average of 62 chemicals that can harm babies in pregnant women .Even though a lot of chemicals were found in human bodies , the chemicals were found in small amounts .The amounts were small enough that they were probably not hurting the people . However, scientists are worried because most of these chemicals were created by humans. Most of these chemicals did not exist 75b years ago. This proves that we have not only polluted the world – we have polluted our own babies!How dose this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals everyday .for example, everyone use soap, skin lotion, and shampoo. However, few people know that these products contain harmful chemicals, some of which may cause memory loss. Chemicals known as DEA(diethanolamine) and TEA(triethanolamine) may seep into the skin and stop us from absorbing a helpful nutrient called ―choline‖. Choline is a nutrient tha t plays a crucial role in the memory cell making progress in the developing brain. Some people worry that every time we wash our hair, we are decreasing our memories.Everyone knows they should brush their teeth regularly, but recent research has shown that some toothpastes can cause cancer. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many toothpastes. However, studies show that fluoride dose not really protect our teeth. In fact, fluoride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health.Women are probably exposed to more chemicals then men because they use more beauty products. Recently, harmful chemicals are called ―phthalates‖. Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe. But consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health.In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! Why? His body was so polluted that pure water was a position to him! Perhaps that is only science fiction, but it reminds us to take care of our bodies. We must find ways to reduce the pollution we absorb. Summary:Like our polluted environment, our bodies are no longer pollution-free. Scientists now know that there is pollution in our bodies. On (61) , we have 53 cancer-causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) with bone cancer and other diseases. Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals, which seep into our (63) when we use these products. They prevent us from absorbing the (64) our bodies need. So, it is (65) that we find ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friends and families to take care of their bodies.Part IV Cloze(15 minutes,15 marks)Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context , by using the correct from of the given word ,or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.According to a group called the V oice Function, everyone has a singing voice as well as a(66)——(speak) voice somewhere inside them. This, they say, should be (67) enc ——from an early age because it provides the best, and the (68) ——(cheap), basis on which to build an understanding of music.The teaching of the Hungarian (69) (compose) Zoltan Kodaly are responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the relationship (70)_______a mother and her child almost from birth . This is (71) as______ true of traditional societies, (72)_______those of West Africa , where some small children are able to sing literally(73)hun______ of songs , all of which have been learn by heart . However many modern children first come to understanding of music (74)_______they learn to play an instrument (75)_______although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this , their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one.The (76)____(believe) of the V oice Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm.harmony and musical structure .the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest musicians. can only be achieved through the (77)____(explore) of the voice from the beginning of a person’s life .The foundation has , therefore ,set itself the task of (78) _____a singing-centered musical education(79)pro_____that could benefit junior all(80)_____the world.Part V Translation (15minutes, 20 marks)Section A (10 marks)Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answer sheet.Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art .(81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn by emperors to today’s fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives.The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. (82) It was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people.After the Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in both techniques and styles of embroidery. Embroidered objects ranged from the sun, the moon, stars, mountains dragons, and phoenixes to tigers, flowers and grasses, clouds and geometric patterns. Auspicious words were also fashionable. Both historic records and products of the time prove this.The cultural relics found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb are the best evidence of this unprecedented development in embroidery.In addition, embroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang , the ancient tombs in Turpan and northern Inner Mongolia ,further strengthen this observation . (84) The Chinese word for embroidery is ―xiu‖, a picture or embroidery in five colours .It implies beautiful and magnificent things.Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85)It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion . Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch .Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover .It’s a co ld winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a touching and beautiful picture!Section B (10marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.86.她先天残疾，但他从未屈服于任何困难。
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案
全国大学生英语竞赛C类考试2009年决赛试题PartⅡ Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one thatbest completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letteron the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Although be has no education, he is one of the ______ businessmen in the company, which was established by Mr. Smith three years ago.A. sternestB. shrewdestC. nastiestD. laziest32. The people who had been injured in the explosion lay ______ in agony.A. screechedB. groanedC. screamingD. to shriek33. I think being alone is never really a bad thing, ______ you’ve got something positive to do.A. but forB. provided thatC. in thatD. in case34. In 1979 it became clear that the amendment would not go into effect,and that the new government would ______ not continue to support it.A. neverthelessB. hithertoC. otherwiseD. therefore35. The outbreak is spreading ______ usual for want of transport to takevictims to hospital, and basic medicines for those who do manage to get there.A. as four times faster asB. four times faster thanC. as fast as four timesD. four times more faster than36. In some speech communities, two languages are used side by side with each having a different role to play. Being able to speak two languages is known as ______.A. bilingualismB. mixtureC. paroleD. blend37. The concept of television, ______ images over distances, had intriguedscientists even before the invention of moving pictures or radio.A. the transmission ofB. transmitted byC. transmission intoD. the transmitting for38. An employer has to pay for your glasses if they are prescribed specifically ______ you view the screen, but not if you use these glasses in other situations too.A. for the distance at whichB. at the distance for whichC. for which at the distanceD. at which the distance for39. Although the Earth’s chemical composition had been studied for years, only toward the end of the nineteenth century ______ as a discipline in its own right.A. when geochemistry was recognisedB. was geochemistry reeognisedC. then recognised geochemistryD. as geochemistry was recognized40. I ______ to be present at your birthday party, but business interfered.I hope you will forgive me.A. am to have intendedB. was to intendC. was to have intendedD. ought to intend Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)Directions:In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A,B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and then markthe corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Long distance travel is now a routine part of many workers’ lives, yet what was once considered a perk of the job is now seen as a headache by frequent fliers. Business travel isn’t as exciting as it sounds. The reality for most travelers is that they rarely see anything beyond the airport, the office and the hotel. Even after a long overnight flight in a cramped seat without sleep, staff are frequently expected to be in the office the following morning, ready to do a good day’s work.Despite alternatives such as fax, e-mail and teleconferencing, business travel continues to grow. Many companies have teleconferencing equipment, but they do not know how to use it. In the global economy, increasing numbers of people deal with more and more countries, and are required to travel across the globe for business which has also become much more cost-effective for companies. In the early eighties, an around-the-world ticket was at least $1,250. Now it’s $ 700.Stephen Joy, a marketing director at US toy maker Mattel, has been a frequent traveler during most of his sixteen-year career. He believes business travel has become more stressful. “As your life gets fuller, with children and so on, it becomes a lot more difficult,” he says. “But, it’s not just to do with age. Modem communications mean that the only time you’re truly out of reach is on a plane. When you get to the hotel you log on and get your e-mail. In the past when you were away, you were away. Now you’re expected to take the in-tray with you, and managing your work from afar can be very difficult, especially if you’re in a different time zone.”As the volume of business travel has grown, companies have begun to pay increasing attention to its impact on costs. “Now I don’t travel in as much comfort as I did as a junior years ago,” says Joy. Today, costs are scrutinized and many companies are concerned with anything more than cheap travel.There may also be as many health risks, associated with long distance flights as there are passengers in economy class. Because most airlines re-circulate the air inside planes, mixing half-fresh air withhalf-recycled, air, flu and colds are among the most frequent problems for travelers. New research suggests that jet lag, once seen as a minor inconvenience, may be far more upsetting to travelers’ health and routines than earlier thought. More worryingly, a recent study identified a possible link between long-distance travel and an increased risk of heart attacks, especially amongst older passengers. Is it time for companies to reassess attitudes to travel and show a little more concern for their traveling staff?46. Why are many business travelers unhappy about long distance travel these days?A. It can cause headaches.B. They usually have to fly at night.C. Aircraft have become very uncomfortable.D. They often don’t get time to recover from their journeys.47. According to the writer, why has business travel kept growing?A. Employees are unwilling to use alternative methods of communicating.B. It enables people to do business face to face.C. It broadens business people’s horizons.D. Business has become more globalized.48. Why does Stephen Joy think that business travelers are under more stress these days?A. They have to travel farther than they did.B. They are more concerned about their safety.C. They still have lots of work to do while they are abroad.D. They receive too many phone calls.49. Which of the following is mentioned about long distance air travel according to the passage?A. It leads to breathing problems.B. It’s affordable to anyone who wants to fly.C. It may be dangerous for older people.D. Frequent fliers have serious health problems.50. How are companies dealing with having to travel more on business?A. By keeping travel costs as low as possible.B. By sending fewer staff on business trips.C. By using less comfortable airlines.D. By reducing the number of days employees spend traveling on business.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets. Remember to writethe answers on the answer sheet.86．并不是任何人都允许进入某些政府办公大楼的。
09大学生英语竞赛初赛答案
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题答案2009 National English Contest for College Students(Level A - Preliminary)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A (5 marks)1. A2. C3. B4. C5. BSection B (10 marks)6. A7. C8. B9. C 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. BSection C (5 marks)16. C 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. BSection D (10 marks)21. revival of interest 22. unfashionable 23. collecting information24. healthier indoor alternative 25. superb 26. popularity 27. majority28. obviously 29. relive 30. wealthy middle-aged menPart II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. D 39.C 40.D 41. D 42. A 43. B 44. B 45. CPart III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)46. C 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. BSection B (10 marks)51. residential colleges 52. rent, gas and electricity 53. a residential college54. fully understand it 55. receiptSection C (10 marks)56. The economic crisis.57. make ends meet58. They didn’t want to order starters.59. Construction and building.60. Because there were fewer international tourists.Section D (10 marks)61. habitat 62. genetic 63. protect / maintain 64. new reserves 65. individualsPart IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)66. savings 67. charge 68. up 69. expensive 70. though 71. over72. booking 73. such 74. properties 75. if 76. exist 77. favourite78. compared 79. Both 80. peakPart V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks)Section A (10 marks)81. 出于一种自然的反应，我伸手摸摸口袋，掏出了所有的零钱放到她的手里，连看都没看她一眼。
2009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)
2009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 6. Translation 7. IQ Test 8. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：M: Hello, I have an appointment to see the dentist at 11 : 00.W: Oh, dear. You are very late, that was over half an hour ago. M: What time is it now? W: It’s 11:40.1．What time was the man’s appointment?A．10:30.B．0.458333C．0.486111正确答案：B解析：录音中男士第一句话提到Hello，I’m having an appointment to see the dentist at 11：00，因此答案为B项。
听力原文：M: What are you looking for, Sally? W: A table for my bedroom.M: There are some small round ones here. W: I think I prefer that small square one.2．What kind of table does Sally want?A．A small round table.B．A small square table.C．A big round table.正确答案：B解析：录音中Sally提到I think I prefer that small square one，即，她想要的是一个正方形的小桌子。
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。
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案（C类）
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案（C类）2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案（C类）2009 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - Final)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A (5 marks)1. C2. B3. A4. B5. CSection B (10 marks)6. B7. C8. C9. B 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. BSection C (5 marks)16. B 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. ASection D (10 marks)21. fictional 22. utilitarian function 23. liquids 24. waterproof25. wrapped around26. architecture and sculpture 27. abstract 28. outlined in black 29. reverse30. accidentallyPart II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. A 39. B 40. C 41.B 42.C 43. C 44.D 45. BPart III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)46. D 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. ASection B (10 marks)51. long-lens camera 52. the nose of a helicopter 53. it is expensive / dear / costly54. adapt to the action 55. Mount EverestSection C (10 marks)56. The robots have lasted much longer than expected.57. An abundance of rocks and soils.58. It has to drive backwards.59. Three.60. Because of the high cost / expense.Section D (10 marks)61. future job openings 62. to design 63. access databases 64. experts 65. higherPart IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)66. take 67. result 68. which 69. examples 70. appropriate 71. effective 72. physical 73. flexibility 74. What 75. combined 76. account 77. avoiding 78. such 79. expect 80. if / though Part V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks)Section A (10 marks)81. 20世纪标志着一个时期，这个时期建筑师也许比以往任何时候更注重尝试建筑形式，并从各种各样的资源中获得灵感。
09年英语真题答案及解析
09年英语真题答案及解析近年来，英语学习已经成为了许多人不可忽视的需求。
无论是为了出国留学、职场提升还是个人兴趣，掌握英语已经成为了必备技能之一。
为了更好地备考英语，了解历年真题的答案及解析是非常重要的。
本文将针对2009年的英语真题进行答案分析和解析，帮助读者更好地理解和掌握英语考试技巧。
Part I: Vocabulary and Structure (共40分)本部分是英语考试中的语法部分，考察考生对英语词汇和语法结构的掌握。
下面是2009年英语真题Part I的答案及解析。
Section A: Vocabulary (共10分)1. C，2. A，3. D，4. B，5. C答案解析：这部分主要考察对词汇的理解和应用能力。
可以通过对选项的分析以及句意的理解来进行答题。
在备考过程中，积累和记忆常用的词汇是非常重要的。
Section B: Structure (共10分)1. D，2. B，3. C，4. A，5. D答案解析：这部分考察对英语语法结构的理解和应用能力。
在备考过程中，要重点掌握常用的语法规则，并多做练习题来提高自己的应对能力。
Part II: Reading Comprehension (共60分)本部分是英语考试中的阅读理解部分，考察考生对英语文章的理解和分析能力。
下面是2009年英语真题Part II的答案及解析。
Section A: Multiple Choice (共20分)1. B，2. C，3. A，4. D5. B，6. C，7. D，8. A9. B，10. D答案解析：这部分主要考察对文章整体内容和细节的理解能力。
在备考阅读理解时，要注意抓住文章的关键信息和上下文的逻辑关系。
Section B: True or False (共10分)1. F，2. T，3. T，4. F，5. T答案解析：这部分主要考察对文章细节的理解和判断能力。
在答题时，要仔细阅读文章，并注意正确理解每个句子的含义。
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类参考答案
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛C类参考答案2009 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A (5 marks) 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. CSection B (10 marks) 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. CSection C (5 marks) 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. CSection D (10 marks)21. losing 22. minimise / minimize 23. expenditures 24. vocational 25. available 26. previously 27. complex 28. insurance 29. security and freedom 30. heavily involvedPart II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. BPart III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)46. B 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. DSection B (10 marks)51. the family name 52. surprising 53. economic reasons 54. dowries 55. individualsSection C (10 marks)56. 2009.57. It’s a professional body representing managers and personnel staff.58. Survival.59. Find new ways to motivate their employees to perform.60. To help preserve staff loyalty and engagement.Section D (10 marks)61. average 62. has been connected / is connected 63. skin 64. nutrients 65. crucialPart IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)66. speaking 67. encouraged 68. cheapest 69. composer 70. between 71. especially72. like / including 73. hundreds 74. when 75. and 76. belief 77. exploration78. developing / designing 79. program(me) 80. overPart V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks)Section A (10 marks)81. 从皇帝身上华丽的龙袍到当今的时装，刺绣给我们的文化和生活增添了许多乐趣。
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业初赛真题2009年_真题(含答案与解析)-交互(877)
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业初赛真题2009年(总分140, 做题时间90分钟)Part Ⅰ Listening ComperhensionSection AIn 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 with 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.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1.Listen to these people talking about a book. What kind of book are they discussing?AA. A love story.BB. A thriller.CC. A science book.该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 1答案:A[听力原文]M: I thought it was an awful book. Honestly, just because it said in the future doesn't mean it has to be so strange. I mean, for a romance, it was pretty weird. Don't you think?W: No, not really. I enjoyed all the actions around their relationship. I thought it was really exciting.M: Well, may be. But it took you away from what should've been the main point of the story: how they found each other.对话中提到这是一本怪异的romance。
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案、、
2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题(2010-05-04 10:18:59) 全国大学生英语竞赛C类考试2009年决赛试题PartⅡ Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one thatbest completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letteron the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Although be has no education, he is one of the ______ businessmen in the company, which was established by Mr. Smith three years ago.A. sternestB. shrewdestC. nastiestD. laziest32. The people who had been injured in the explosion lay ______ in agony.A. screechedB. groanedC. screamingD. to shriek33. I think bei ng alone is never really a bad thing, ______ you’ve got something positive to do.A. but forB. provided thatC. in thatD. in case34. In 1979 it became clear that the amendment would not go into effect,and that the new government would ______ not continue to support it.A. neverthelessB. hithertoC. otherwiseD. therefore35. The outbreak is spreading ______ usual for want of transport to takevictims to hospital, and basic medicines for those who do manage to get there.A. as four times faster asB. four times faster thanC. as fast as four timesD. four times more faster than36. In some speech communities, two languages are used side by side with each having a different role to play. Being able to speak two languages is known as ______.A. bilingualismB. mixtureC. paroleD. blend37. The concept of television, ______ images over distances, had intriguedscientists even before the invention of moving pictures or radio.A. the transmission ofB. transmitted byC. transmission intoD. the transmitting for38. An employer has to pay for your glasses if they are prescribed specifically ______ you view the screen, but not if you use these glasses in other situations too.A. for the distance at whichB. at the distance for whichC. for which at the distanceD. at which the distance for39. Although the Ea rth’s chemical composition had been studied for years, only toward the end of the nineteenth century ______ as a discipline in its own right.A. when geochemistry was recognisedB. was geochemistry reeognisedC. then recognised geochemistryD. as geochemistry was recognized40. I ______ to be present at your birthday party, but business interfered.I hope you will forgive me.A. am to have intendedB. was to intendC. was to have intendedD. ought to intendPart III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks) Section A (5 marks)Directions:In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A,B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and then markthe corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Long distance travel is now a routine part of many workers’ lives, yet what was once considered a perk of the job is now seen as a headache by frequent fliers. Business travel isn’t as exciting as it sounds. The reality for most travelers is that they rarely see anything beyond the airport, the office and the hotel. Even after a long overnight flight in a cramped seat without sleep, staff are frequently expected to be in the office the following morning, ready to do a good day’s work.Despite alternatives such as fax, e-mail and teleconferencing, business travel continues to grow. Many companies have teleconferencing equipment, but they do not know how to use it. In the global economy, increasing numbers of people deal with more and more countries, and are required to travel across the globe for business which has also become much more cost-effective for companies. In the early eighties, an around-the-world ticket was at least $1,250. Now it’s $ 700.Stephen Joy, a marketing director at US toy maker Mattel, has beena frequent traveler during most of his sixteen-year career. He believesb usiness travel has become more stressful. “As your life gets fuller, with children and so on, it becomes a lot more difficult,” he says. “But, it’s not just to do with age. Modem communications mean that the only time you’re truly out of reach is on a plan e. When you get to the hotel you log on and get your e-mail. In the past when you were away, you were away. Now you’re expected to take the in-tray with you, and managing your work from afar can be very difficult, especially if you’re in a different time z one.”As the volume of business travel has grown, companies have begun to pay increasing attention to its impact on costs. “Now I don’t travel in as much comfort as I did as a junior years ago,” says Joy. Today, costsare scrutinized and many companies are concerned with anything more than cheap travel.There may also be as many health risks, associated with long distance flights as there are passengers in economy class. Because most airlines re-circulate the air inside planes, mixing half-fresh air withhalf-recycled, air, flu and colds are among the most frequent problems for travelers. New research suggests that jet lag, once seen as a minor inconvenience, may be far more upsetting to travelers’ health and routines than earlier thought. More worryingly, a recent study identified a possible link between long-distance travel and an increased risk of heart attacks, especially amongst older passengers. Is it time for companies to reassess attitudes to travel and show a little more concern for their traveling staff?46. Why are many business travelers unhappy about long distance travel these days?A. It can cause headaches.B. They usually have to fly at night.C. Aircraft have become very uncomfortable.D. They often don’t get time to recover from t heir journeys.47. According to the writer, why has business travel kept growing?A. Employees are unwilling to use alternative methods of communicating.B. It enables people to do business face to face.C. It broadens business people’s horizons.D. Business has become more globalized.48. Why does Stephen Joy think that business travelers are under more stress these days?A. They have to travel farther than they did.B. They are more concerned about their safety.C. They still have lots of work to do while they are abroad.D. They receive too many phone calls.49. Which of the following is mentioned about long distance air travel according to the passage?A. It leads to breathing problems.B. It’s affordable to anyone who wants to fly.C. It may be dangerous for older people.D. Frequent fliers have serious health problems.50. How are companies dealing with having to travel more on business?A. By keeping travel costs as low as possible.B. By sending fewer staff on business trips.C. By using less comfortable airlines.D. By reducing the number of days employees spend traveling on business.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets. Remember to writethe answers on the answer sheet.86．并不是任何人都允许进入某些政府办公大楼的。
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2009年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛试题答案（C类）
2009 National English C ontest for C ollege Students
(Level C - Final)
参考答案及作文评分标准
Part I Listening C omprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)
Section A (5 marks)
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
Section B (10 marks)
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. B 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B
Section C (5 marks)
16. B 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. A
Section D (10 marks)
21. fictional 22. utilitarian function 23. liquids 24. waterproof 25. wrapped around
26. architecture and sculpture 27. abstract 28. outlined in black 29. reverse
30. accidentally
Part II V ocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)
31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. A 39. B 40. C 41. B 42. C 43. C 44. D 45. B
Part III Reading C omprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)
Section A (5 marks)
46. D 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. A
Section B (10 marks)
51. long-lens camera 52. the nose of a helicopter 53. it is expensive / dear / costly
54. adapt to the action 55. Mount Everest
Section C (10 marks)
56. The robots have lasted much longer than expected.
57. An abundance of rocks and soils.
58. It has to drive backwards.
59. Three.
60. Because of the high cost / expense.
Section D (10 marks)
61. future job openings 62. to design 63. access databases 64. experts 65. higher
Part IV C loze (15 minutes, 15 marks)
66. take 67. result 68. which 69. examples 70. appropriate 71. effective 72. physical 73. flexibility 74. What 75. combined 76. account 77. avoiding 78. such 79. expect 80. if / though
Part V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks)
Section A (10 marks)
81. 20世纪标志着一个时期，这个时期建筑师也许比以往任何时候更注重尝试建筑形式，并从各种各样的资源中获得灵感。
82. 关于这种象征主义有多种想法：一些人说它是对大海诗意般的憧憬；而另一些人说它是对狂欢节场面的描绘。
83. 然而，更可能的是高迪考虑的一条巨龙，屋顶是龙弯曲的背，考虑到这个主题在他的作品中反复出现过。
84. 这栋建筑有一个与众不同的球茎似的外形，这样就减少了表面积，向外散失的热量少了，因而提高了能源利用率。
85. 这条通道呈现了市政厅内部的景观，并用以象征政府的透明度。
Section B (10 marks)
86. Not anyone is allowed to enter certain government buildings.
87. No matter how I tried to convince him, he insisted that he had done the right thing.
88. Many an illustrator has resigned himself to learning computer graphics.
89. The consultant, who is employed by several firms, is very knowledgeable about financial affairs.
90. Passengers travelling to a foreign country are required to fill out / in an entry form prior to arrival.
Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks)
91. 16。
All the other numbers are divisible by 3.
92. December。
93. 2。
7+8+8=23
94. 17 minutes。
95.
Part VII Writing (30 minutes, 30 marks)
参考范文略。
Task I 应用文评分标准
一、评分原则：
1. 本题满分为10分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整本档次，最后给分。
3. 词数少于80的，从总分中减去2分。
4. 如书写较差，以致影响阅卷，将分数降低一个档次。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求：
第四档：8—10分
完全符合写作格式的要求，覆盖所有内容要点，表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性很好，基本上无词汇和语法错误。
第三档：6—7分
基本符合写作格式的要求，有个别地方表达思想不够清楚，文字基本通顺、连贯，有少量词汇和语法错误。
第二档：3—5分
未恰当完成写作格式的要求，漏掉内容要点，表达思想不清楚，文字多处出现词汇和语法错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
第一档：1—2分
未完成写作格式的要求，明显遗漏主要内容，表达思想紊乱，有较多词汇和语法的重大错误，未能将信息传达给读者。
0分
白卷；作文与题目毫不相关；内容太少，无法评判；所写内容无法看清。
Task II 议论文评分标准
一、评分原则：
1. 本题满分为20分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整本档次，最后给分。
3. 词数少于120的，从总分中减去2分。
4. 如书写较差，以致影响交流，将分数降低一个档次。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求：
第四档：16—20分
完全符合写作格式的要求，覆盖所有内容要点，表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性很好，基本上无词汇和语法错误。
第三档：11—15分
基本符合写作格式的要求，有个别地方表达思想不够清楚，文字基本通顺、连贯，有少量词汇和语法错误。
第二档：6—10分
未恰当完成写作格式的要求，漏掉内容要点，表达思想不清楚，文字多处出现词汇和语法错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
第一档：1—5分
未完成写作格式的要求，明显遗漏主要内容，表达思想紊乱，有较多词汇和语法的重大错误，未能将信息传达给读者。
0分
白卷；作文与题目毫不相关；内容太少，无法评判；所写内容无法看清。