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2007 National English Contest for College Students (Level C--- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (6 points)1. A. He hasn’t found a suitable one. B. He hasn’t enough money. C. He prefers his old one.2. A. In ten minutes. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In twenty minutes.3. A. Have dinner with Mary. B. See a film with Mary. C. Do his homework.4. A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.5. A. He has to go to the bank. B. He has missed the train. C. His train has been delayed.6. A. £315 B. £350 C. £375Section B (4 points) Long Conversation7. What office is the student looking for? A. Accounting. B. Economic history. C. Economics.8. When was the orientation meeting held? A. Yesterday. B. Last Friday. C. A week ago.9. What is the rule about attendance at lectures? A. It is optional. B. It is necessary. C. It is difficult to enforce.10. How often does the student have to attend tutorials? A. Once every other week. B. Three times a week. C. Once a week. Section C News (10 points)11. When did the bomb go off in a popular market in central Baghdad?A. Late in the evening.B. At mid-morning.C. Late in the afternoon.12. What’s the purpose of the Amber Alert program?A. To report the number of children missing in the U.S .every year.B. To help find the children who are believed to have been abducted.C. To find out the reasons why children are kidnapped in the U.S.13. How many villages have been involved in the inter-communal fighting in Chad?A. Fewer than 8.B. About 10.C. Over 20.14. What is the best tactic when you’re caught up by a rolling wave of snow?A. To create space around you.B. To outrun the avalanche.C. To leave the ski resort instantly.15. What’s the news item mainly talking about?A. Development of medical technology.B. Health care in California.C. Health insurance in the U.S.16. How many people did bird flu kill in Indonesia in two weeks? A.5. B.2. C.35.17. What’s the function of the new drug produced by Pfizer?A. Reducing dogs’ weight.B. Increasing dogs’ appetite.C. Controlling dogs’ population.18. What will soon begin in the southern Senegalese towns?A. Planting new agricultural crops.B. Biofuel production.C. Fuel recycling.19. When did Ponti begin making films? A. In1913. B. In1931. C. In1938.20. What’s the main reason Democrats could regain control of Congress after 12 years?A. Nancy Pelosi has become their leader.B. Americans are dissatisfied with the Iraq war.C. They support sending more troops to Iraq.Section D (10 points) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Every traveler has a tale to tell about bad driving. These are usually exaggerated (21) ___________ of life on the main streets of cities where the motorists are crazy and traffic lights are treated as colorful (22)___________.It all happened on a Sunday April morning. I (23) _______ my intention to turn left into a side road and paused as the oncoming traffic cleared. But as I drove across the road, an elderly man driving a battered Renault 12 chose to overtake me (24) ___________ pass on the inside. There was a fearful bang and my car was pushed sideways. I felt groggy and bruised and was taken to hospital in the back seat of a police car. There my spleen was removed. Fortunately, though, my recovery was steady and (25) _________.But that’s not the end of the tale. Yes, I had taken out insurance and it covered my medical expenses, (26) _________________ while I recovered and my flights home. However, as always, there was a catch to it. I had (27) ________ hired my car from a backstreet firm called Kavis that had been recommended by the hotel front desk. I was assured that I had full insurance cover, but Kavis (28) _________ my credit card £800 on the day of the accident. My solicitor took advice on theform I had signed. Being in a hurry at the time, I hadn’t (29) __________ to get it translated. “Mr. Balmer was stupid to sign this document,” it read. I (30) ________ with a smile. After all, I am still alive!2008 National English Contest for College Students (Level C--- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 points)1. A. To buy a newspaper. B. To find a chemist. C. To post a letter.2. A. Their billing system has been efficient.B. Their old billing system is outdated.C. He’s unimpressed with the new billing system.3. A. She’s been on vacation. B. She’s been at the grocery store.C. She’s been on a business trip.4. A. To go to the market. B. To have coffee. C. To have a discussion.5. A. Changing a flight reservation. B. Canceling a hotel reservation. C. Reserving an extra hotel room.Section B (10 points) Long Conversation 16. What’s Tania’s phone number? A. 506-6178 B. 501-6678 C. 501-66877. Who is going shopping at Harrods? A. Tania. B. Karl. C. Karl’s mother.8. How is Tania going to get to Harrods? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By tube.9. Which street plan shows the way from the station? (因为是图片，没法打，请见谅)A. B. C.10. What kind of wine does Karl want? A. Red Merlot. B. White Bordeaux. C. Rose Chianti.Long Conversation 211. Which drawing shows the position of the handle? (因为是图片，没法打，请见谅)A. B. C.12. What other product features are included?A. A range of handle sizes.B. A variety of color combinations.C. A set of rings for different-sized tins.13. What’s the purpose of the V-clip?A. To hold the paint brush so it drips in the can.B. To prevent paint from getting onto the painted surfaces.C. To prevent the brush drying out if the painter is interrupted.14. Who will probably use the can-holder? A. Artists. B. Decorators. C. Soldiers.15. How much does the product cost? A. £4. B. £5. C. $4.Section C News (5 points)16. What has prompted the new administration to review the Australia’s citizenship test?A. It’s out of date.B. Higher immigration rates.C. Many applicants failing it.17. Which train provides the easiest way to see Mount Fuji?A. From Tokyo to Yokohama.B. From Osaka to Yokohama.C. From Tokyo to Osaka.18. How many U.N. employees were killed in 2007? A. 17. B. 42. C. 59.19. What have studies found out about severe pneumonia treatment?A. No medication works in developing countries.B. It can be effectively treated at home with oral antibiotics.C. It can only be treated in the hospital with injectable antibiotics.20. What was the bar’s business like before the smoking ban?A. Almost empty every day.B. Usually crowded at midday.C. Empty on Wednesdays.Section D (10 points) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Crime isn’t rising because the laws are not strict enough, or because the (21) ________ are not tough enough, o r simply because there aren’t enough policemen on the beat. It is rising because the agencies and individuals who can have a (22) _______ effect on crime are not pulling together or in the same (23) ______. The police are one of those agencies, of course. But crime prevention is also a matter for (24) ______ who are content to see mass (25) _______ turn into a way of life, for councils who prefer to shout yah-boo at the police, (26) _____ getting on with making life safer for local people, for architects wh o design exposed and indefensible buildings, for parents who don’t take enough interest in what their teenage children are getting up to and for (27) ______ who sit inside and moan (28) ______ do anything about the state of the neighborhood or thestreet. Crime prevention has been neglected for too many by too many. Over the last ten years it has been willfully neglected in defiance of mounting (29) _______ that it is the central hope of (30) ________ action against crime.2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C--- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 marks)1. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In an engine room. B. In a car. C. In a factory.2. Who is the man talking to? A. A lifeguard. B. A travel agent C. A gymnasium manager3. How will the correct price be determined?A. By calling the company.B. By asking the sales representative.C. By looking at the price list.4. Why is Sue upset according to the conversation?A. someone broke into her car.B. She had to pay too much for parking.C. She was given a ticket.5. What do the two speakers probably do for a living? A. office clerks. B. Printers C. Architects.Section B (10 marks) Long Conversation 16. Why did the man watch the video?A. it was required by Professor Stephen.B. He wanted to learn about heart attacks.C. He had to take part in a discussion.7. In the man’s opinion, what is the video about? A. Men’s health. B. Stress. C. Health car for women8. What did the man learn from the video?A. Women are under more stress than men.B. Women have more heart attacks than men.C. Women who have hart attacks get less care than men.9. At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack? A. 40 to 45. B. 60 to 65. C. 45 to 6010. What does the woman think about the video? A. It sounds puzzling. B. it sounds very interesting. C. it sounds very dull. Long Conversation 211. How long did the man wait before his call was answered? A. 20 minutes B. 12 minutes. C. 24 minutes.12. Why did the man phone Interserve Customer Service?A. He wanted to know what the recorded message means.B. He didn’t know which button to choose.C. He wanted to know if he can use his email address while overseas.13. What does the man think about the menu of options?A. its meaning isn’t ambiguous.B. it is far form clear.C. it is satisfactory.14. Which department would the man have spoken to if he had chosen button 2?A. Accounts and Billing. C. General Enquiries. C. Accounts and Service.15. What will the operator do next?A. Make an official complaint.B. Improve the menu of options.C. Make a note of the man’s complaint.Section C. News16. How does rotational grazing reduce the need for pesticide treatments?A. By increasing the use of natural fertilizer.B. By limiting the need for chemical fertilizers.C. By reducing the growth of weeds.17. Which news agency votes for the top ten news stories? A. Renters. B. The Associated Press. C. United Press International.18. Which countries spent billions of dollars to develop new oil fields?A. Syria, Brazil and Russia.B. Brazil, Iran and Saudi Arabia.C. Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia.19. Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years?A. Because they are dying from travelling too far.B. Because they are short of food.C. Because they are infected with a disease.20 What is a symptom of multiple sclerosis?A. Loss of the ability to hear.B. Loss of the ability to see well.C. Loss of ability to speak clearly.Section D (10 points) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.The fourth component of the Swedish social system is that its policies ensure full employment and increase the mobility of labor – that is, the ability to change jobs without (21) ______ income. Swedes have a strong work ethic. This, combined with state-funded programs that (22) ______ unemployment, results in a policy of subsidized employment, which Sweden prefers tohigh employment rates and large welfare (23) ______. So, there are a large number of (24) ______ training programs that employers pay for (25) ______ to workers in jobs that have become unnecessary. There are also subsidies for workers who must change jobs because of changes in the labor market.Sweden introduced the fifth and final component of its social system at the end of the 20th century. This component corrects some of the problems created by the four (26) ______ mentioned components. It includes new rules that are designed to improve job stability, such as training programs to help employees learn new skills as their jobs change and become more (27) ______. Also, the government has reduced social (28) ______ and welfare payments.So, in conclusion, the Swedes are happy with their system. Sweden has achieved more in terms of social equality, economic (29) ______ than many other economics. As a result, most Swedes aren’t interested in any more reform of the economic system. However, because it is (30) ______ in international markets, Sweden must continue to manage its social policies so that it remains competitive in the international marketplace.2010 National English Contest for College Students (Level C--- Preliminary)Section A. Short conversations (5 marks)1.What is the woman probably doing now? A. writing an essay. B. studying for a test. C. shopping for shoes.2.How did the woman feel according to the conversation? A. relaxed B. pleased C. disappointed3. What does the woman say about her presentation?A. It’s far from being ready.B. She got a lot of information from the internet.C. She needs another week to get it ready.4. Where will the company probably hold the staff party?5. Which picture shows the corrections to the man’s name?Section B (10 marks) Long Conversation 16. What does the man want to talk to Ann about?A. A holiday trip to Yellowstone Park.B. A research project in Yellowstone Park.C. A lecture by a professor who visited Yellowstone Park.7. According to the man, why is the buffalo population increasing in Yellowstone Park?A. A lot of buffalo have come from neighboring areas.B. Fewer buffalo are dying of disease.C. It is easier now for the buffalo to find food in winter.8. Why does the man think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone?A. She has been studying animal diseases.B. She is eager to visit Yellowstone Park.C. She needs the money to continue her studies.9. What did the woman plan to do in July?A. Work on her thesis.B. Have a holidayC. Study the buffalo population.10. Where will the woman most probably spend the coming summer?A. At the University Wyoming.B. At Yellowstone National Park.C. At their friend’s home in Wyoming.Long Conversation 211. What was Matt Ryan’s first job?A. Doing holiday relief work at a television channel.B. Working part-time as a mode.C. Taking pictures for a television station.12. What did Matt find interesting about the sixties?A. The increasing number of comic books.B. The rapid advances in technology.C. The American space programme.13. Why were Matt’s models once used on the news?A. They presented better images than the real pictures.B. The spacecraft camera got damaged and failed to take any pictures.C. The television studio was trying some new ideas.14. What was the name of the program that marked the beginning of Matt’s TV career?A. Strange Creatures.B. Time Traveler.C. Bright Star.15. What did Matt do for the program?A. He made models.B. He acted the part of a monster.C. He filmed it.Section C News (5 marks)16. How many times has the National Hokey League allowed its players to take part in the Winter Olympics?A. 5 timesB. 3 timesC. twice17. Where was the Africa Cup of Nations held?A. In Togo.B. In South Africa.C. In Angola.18. What has cause a large number of people to flee their homes in northern Yemen?A. An armed conflict.B. Lack of food.C. Freezing temperatures.19. Who is Emtiaz Sooliman?A. A search and rescue specialist.B. Head of a South Africa foundation.C. Leader of a local civic group.20. What did the second stimulus bill passed by the House of Representatives aim at?A. Promoting international trade.B. Boosting employment.C. Expanding the private sector.Section D. Children’s Toys (10 marks) Fill the blanks with no more than three words.Most popular wooden toy: (21) __________The wooden toy is for (22) __________Output per (23) __________:4000 itemsAverage (24) __________ time per box: (25) __________ minutes.The number of boxes in (26) __________: 1,000Date of the coming dispatch: (27) __________Current number of (28) __________: 20Number of staff working on the (29) __________: 40 staffAll staff do: (30) __________ work2011 National English Contest for College students (Level C-Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 marks)1. What does the man want to do?A. Get something to eat now.B. Find a quiet place that shows games.C. Watch the next game with the woman.2. Why does not the man have a MySpace account?A. He is not skilled at using computer.B. All of the instruction are in EnglishC. The woman won not teach him.3. How long does the woman plan to try teleworking A. For a few days. B. For a few weeks. C. For a few months.4. What does the man hope will happen?A. The price of cell phone novels will go down.B. The novel’s author will writer longer stories.C. The woman will tell him ho the story ends.5. What is the woman going to do next?A. turn on her computer.B. Go for a walk with peter.C. Visit her new neighbors.Section B (10 marks) Long Conversation 16. What did Jack do over the summer?A. He studied very hard.B. He took a summer class.C. He visited one of his teachers.7. What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher? A. Easy-going. B. Tough. C. Interesting.8. Why is Ms Wellington’s class hard?A. Her exams are difficult.B. She does not give students the help they need.C. She makes do lots of work.Long Conversation 29. Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located?A. He is on holiday.B. He’s on a business trip.C. He is going to a conference.10. How many times has Mrs. Griffin stayed at the Sunrise Hotel? A. Twice. B. Once. C. Three times11. Where is Mrs. Griffin from? A. Canada. B. New Zealand. C. Australia.12. What is Mrs. Griffin’s passport number? A. 87647489 B. 87637289 C.8763748913. What kind of room does Mrs. Griffin want?A. A single room for two nights.B. A double room for two nights.C. A single room for one night.14. When will Mrs. Griffin arrive at Sunrise Hotel? A. at 9:15 pm B. at 9:35 pm C. at 10:00 pm15. What food will be put into Mrs. Griffin’s room? A. a sandwich with fries. B. a cheese sandwich. C. a burger with chips. Section C News (5 Marks)16. What does the Associated Press ask editor and news directors to do?A. vote for the top stories of the year.B. describe the oil spill in the Gulf of MexicoC. writes about the 11 workers killed in the explosion17. Where are the doctors and technology experts from? A. New York. B. London C. Tokyo18. For how long does President Obama agree to extend the tax cuts? A. for four years B. for three years C. for two years.19. How many people in the world don’t hav e enough to eat according to the report?A. more than one billion.B. some six hundred million .C. nearly nine hundred million20. What have astronomers recently discovered?A. there are unknown plants in older galaxies.B. there are many galaxies in the universeC. there are a lot more red dwarf in older galaxiesSection D (10 marks) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.What do you do if you don’t get your first choice university? This (21). ___________ faces thousands of British every year. Many such (22). ___________ turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If they don’t have the marks to get into their (23). __________________________, Clearing tells them about places available at other university, though they might have to read a difficult subject.This year has seen a record number of people applying to university. This, combined with the (24). _______________, an uncertain job market, and budget cuts at university, product even more of a scramble for places than usual. Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining (25). _______________________ placeThe British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost 190000 people-have not been admitted into a (26). _______________________. That is an increase of over 46000 students from last year.Faced with these figure, some British students might consider an interesting alternative: (27). _____________________. The University of Nottingham for is offering place at its campuses in Ningbo, near Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Students at these institutions can earn University of Nottingham degrees, according, engineering and English. Similarly, the University of Bolton says it has unlimited places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates.To deal with these problems, the UK’s Higher Education Minister, David Willet’s, is encouraging students who have not made the grade to consider alternatives to university, such as (28). _____________________ and studying at home.“There are arrange of options available, “he says. “people can reapply next year, so they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs. Getting (29). _____________________or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.” Some commentators say, though that rising university costs, poor long-term (30). ____________________, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this the worst time to be a university student in the UK.。

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2012 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A. To make full use of oil.B. To use as little oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an insurance company.B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3. According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about?A. Janice.B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4. What does the woman say about the man’s report for the meeting?A. He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B. He has done well enough.C. He has enough time to prepare it.5. How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor?A. Some 5.8 billion.B. Nearly 7 billion.C. Over 8.5 billion.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centreConversation One6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.B. They look for life and intelligence on other planets.C. They study stars that have planets orbiting around them.7. Why does the organization search for radio signals from space?A. Their presence may prove the existence of aliens.B. They may help scientists find out how the universe started.C. They convey messages about life on the earth.8. Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet?A. No, he doesn’t believe them at all.B. Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study.C. Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence.9. Which of the following factor is considered to be important in forming life according to the passage?A. Gravity.B. Minerals.C. Water.10. When did the “big bang” occur?A. No one knows.B. 12 billion years ago.C. 20 billion year ago.Conversation Two11. Why did Bob make the news last month?A. Because he criticized traditional jobsB. Because he earned a lot of money.C. Because he tried new strategies in finding a job.12. In which way do the bestsellers like “The Brand Called You”and “The Personal Branding Phenomenon” help people?A. They advise people to promote themselves as brands.B. They teach people how to be a perfect partner.C. They give people tips for job interview.13. When did Bob come up with the idea of using the internet to find a job?A. Ten years ago when he was a college student.B. When he began to do research between jobs.C. After he launched the campaign “Give Bob a Job”.14. What was the purpose of Bob’s making the video?A. To fulfill his ambition as a director.B. To sell his products like Teddy bears and T-shirts.C. To advertise his skills and talents.15. How can the internet help Bob in his job search exactly?A. By helping him make friends.B. By passing on the video he made.C. By providing job information for him.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet witha single line through the centre.16. How many troops are going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of next year?A. 43,000.B. 10,000.C. 33,000.17. What is the finding of the study?A. Low-calorie foods may lead to more weight.B. High-calorie foods may lead to more weight.C. High-calorie foods may lead to less weight.18. What do the conflicting reports show about radiation?A. The radiation level given by Tokyo Electric is much smaller than that given by other tests.B. The radiation level given by other tests is smaller than that given by Tokyo Electric.C. The radiation level is close to 10,000 times the normal level.19. Why are Caribbean Service and Europe Today shut down by BBC?A. Because of their outdated services.B. Because of cuts in government funding.C. Because of lack of target audience.20. What’s the cause of demonstrations in cities and towns across Syria?A. They are calling for more freedom.B. Workers demand higher pay.C. Some thirty people were killed by the police.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Recovery from jetlag can take as long as a day for every time zone crossed. So if you’re flying east-west for your holiday or on business, it is likely to mean a few days of feeling tired or even unwell.Jetlag is the (21)__________ of the body’s natural cycle and some factors make it worse. The artificial atmosphere inside a plane can affect the body in a number of ways and add to the effects of jetlag.Exercising before flights helps to offset the effects on the body of reduced (22) _________, and aerobic exercise afterwards helps to reoxygenate it. Drink plenty of water. Children may need more. Drinking carrot juice before flying overcomes oxygen deficiency.Eat light, frequent meals. Heavy meals (23) __________ the blood circulation, which can lead to dizziness and fainting. For two weeks before you fly, eat plenty of food containing vitamins A and E; they will build up your (24) __________ and help to keep you fit. Sleep as much as you can before the flight and on it. On board, wear earplugs and eye pads because darkness (25) __________ secretion of the hormones that enhance sleep.Avoid alcohol, which restricts the brain’s oxygen intake. Like tea and coffee, alcohol increases the dehydration effect of flying. If you need to drink to relax, (26) __________ that the cabin environment intensifies the effect of alcohol.Wear loose, comfortable, warm clothes and limber up during flight. Sitting down for several hours slows down the (27) _________, leading to local stiffness, cramps and dizziness. Re-adjust to local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the body stay alert, so if you are going somewhere sunny, stay outside.Do not smoke before or during the flight since smoking (28) ___________ the blood oxygen level. If you need to calm your nerves, try aromatherapy oils which have a sedative effect. (29) _________ your doctor before flying if you are on medication. The effects of some drugs are strengthened at high altitudes and some may produce (30) _________.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. What we all work for is to free ________ time for the things we really want to do.A. offB. upC. asideD. in32. You _________ his words seriously. He was talking nonsense.A. won’t takeB. may not takeC. mustn’t have takenD. needn’t have taken33. Never hesitate to _________ the first opportunity that comes along.A. seizeB. drawC. who; thatD. obtain34. His mother ________ hated city life longed to return to the village in _______she grew up.A. that; whereB. who; whichC. who; thatD. who; where35. All things _______, I think I’d better take your advice.A. consideringB. to be consideredC. consideredD. have been considered36. Twelve European countries ________ over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002.A. transformedB. switchedC. reversedD. altered37. She isn’t anything ________ unpleasant as people say she is.A. as likeB. likeC. asD. like as38. Stop complaining. You really ________ my nerves.A. get downB. get alongC. get offD. get on39. There wasn’t _______ truth in what he said.A. a grain ofB. a ray ofC. a point ofD.a drop of40. ________ for my savings, I wouldn’t be able to survive these miserable days.A. Was it notB. Were it notC. Had it been notD. Hadn’t it been41. There was a power cut this morning. ________, I couldn’t do anything with my computer.A. SupposedlyB. PresumablyC. ConsequentlyD. Essentially42. Alarm clocks needlessly wake ______ households. I want to design something targeted at the individual sleeper.A. wholeB. totalC. fullD. high43. _______ both parties agree on these issues will a contract be signed soon.A. If onlyB. UnlessC. ShouldD. Only if44.—I’ve run out of cash. Could you lend me a few pounds this evening?—_____ I’ll just have to find time to get to the bank and make a withdrawal.A.I can lend you some now.B. I’m not sure I’ve got any either.C. Sorry, I haven’t got a penny in my account.D. My credit card must be left home.45. —We’re all going to the New Skyline Restaurant for our end-of-year get-together. Can we count you in?—Oh, thanks, Sara, but _____A. I didn’t find you then.B. I’ve been to the restaurant once.C. I’ll pass this time.D. I’ll meet you there at 5:00. Part III Cloze (10 marks)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Did you know that for every 20,000 novels written, only one gets published? So the (46) ____ (likely) that I’ll ever fulfill my ambition of becoming a professional mystery writer doesn’t seem very high. But the prospect of turning my lifelong passion into my livelihood and achieving fame and (47) for ______ at the same time is just too exciting for me to be put off by dull statistics.So what does it (48) t_______ to become a writer? Reading is important—all writers need to research their genre thoroughly to familiarize themselves (49) _______ its codes and conventions. My bookshelves at home are stacked with the novels of all the great mystery writers, which I’ve read and in many cases, re-read, despite (50) _______ (know) all the time “who’d done it”.Of course, being a writer requires imagination. You have to develop your own personal style rather than simply copy the work of “the greats”. I’ve turned out (51) d________ of short crime stories for my university student magazine—some have been published, some not, but I’ve always aimed to produce original and imaginative material.Last but not (52) ________, successful writers possess enormous self-discipline. I’ve often sacrificed my social life in order to devote the necessary time and effort to producing a good quality story. And more than once that has meant (53) _______ the midnight oil.We’ve got a novel inside us. Getting it out in anywhere near publishable form is no (54) ______ task, but with imagination and determination, and the help of an expert on “master class”, who could possibly fail to (55) re_______ their ambition?Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Each passage is followed byseveral questions. Respond to the questions usinginformation from the passage. Remember to write theanswers on the answer sheet.Section A (10 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage.The term culture shock was introduced for the first timein 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a personmoves to a completely new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment. We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort a person suffers when coming to live in a place different from the place of origin.Often, the way that we live before is not accepted or considered as normal in the new place. Everything is different, for example, not speaking the language, not knowing how to use banking machines, not knowing how to use telephones, and so forth.The symptoms of culture shock can appear at different times. Although a person can experience real pain from culture shock, it is also an opportunity for growing and learning new perspectives. Culture shock can help people develop a better understanding of themselves and stimulate personal creativity.Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can be ongoing, or appear only at certain times. In the first stage, the new arrival may feel very happy about all of the new experience. This time is called the honeymoon stage. Afterward, the second stage presents itself. A person may encounter some difficulties in daily life. For example, communication difficulties may occur, such as not being understood. In this stage, there may be feelings of impatience, anger and sadness. Transition between the old methods and those of the new country is a difficult process and takes time to complete. The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture. A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced. A person may start to feel a psychological balance. The individual is more familiar with the environment and wants to belong. This starts an evaluation of the old ways versus those of the new. In the fourth stage, the person realizes that the new culture has good and bad things to offer. This stage can be one of double integration or triple integration, depending on the number of cultures that the person has to process. This integration is characterized by a more solid feeling of belonging. The person starts to define himself or herself and establish goals for living. The fifth stage is the stage that is called the reentry shock. This occurs when a person returns to the newly acquired customs are considered improper in the old culture.Questions 56—60Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.Introduced in 1958, culture shock is a term used to (56) __________ physical and emotional discomfort people experience when they come to or live in a new place. Although many people suffer a lot from culture shock, it is an (57) _________ for personal improvement. The five stages of culture shock may last for a long time or show up once in a while. In the first stage, the (58) __________ stage, the new arrival might be OK with everything. Afterward, (59) ________ from old methods to the new one calls for time and energy. During the third and fourth stage, people may gain more understanding of the new culture and possess objective views. The double or triple integration is (60) __________ by a feeling of belonging. The last stage, called reentry shock, refers to the feeling people have when returning to their home country.Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.For some people, it would be unthinkable. But Gabe Henderson is finding freedom in a recent decision; he canceled his MySpace account. The 26 years old graduate student stopped his accountafter realizing that a lot of his online friends were really just acquaintances. “The superficial emptiness clouded the excitement I had once felt,” Henderson wrote in an article. “It seems we have lost, to some degree, the special depth that true friendship is about.”Journalism professor Michael Bugeja, who is a strong supporter of face-to-face communication, read Henderson’s column and saw it was a sign of hope. Though he’s not anti-technology, Bugeja often lectures students about “interpersonal intelligence”—knowing when, where, and for what purpose technology is most appropriate. He points out the students he’s seen walking across campus, holding hands with each other while talking on cell phones to someone else He’s also seen them in coffee shops, surrounded by people, but staring instead at a computer screen. “True friends,” he says, “need to learn when to stop blogging and go across campus to help a friend.”These days, young people are more wired than ever—but they’re also getting more worried. Increasingly, they’ve had to deal with online bullies, who are posting anything from embarrassing photos to online threats. And increasingly, young people also are realizing that things they post on their profiles can come back to hurt them when applying for schools or jobs.Social networking can be an “extremely effective” way to publicize events to large groups. It can even help build a sense of community on campus. People joined Facebook as a way to meet others. However, it has limitations. A good Internet profile could make even the most boring person seem some what interesting. People are also not always happy with text messages on the cell phones. Cell phones can be a quick way to say “have a good day”. But friends can also cancel a night out with a text message to avoid having to explain. “Our generation needs to get over this fear of confrontation and rejection.” Henderson says. “The focus needs to be on quality communication, in all ways.”Back in his life, Henderson is enjoying spending more face-to-face time with his friends and less with his computer. He says his decision to quit his social-networking Internet accounts was a good one. “I’m not sacrificing friends,” he says, “because if a picture, some basic information about their life and a Web page is all my friendship has become, then there was nothing to sacrifice to begin with.”Questions 61—63Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.61. Although Henderson quit MySpace, most of his online friends are actually close friends.62. According to Bugeja, young people should know when to use technology and when to stop using it.63. Social networking helps build a sense of communitybut has a negative effect on young people’s life if it isused inappropriately.Questions 64—65Answer the following questions briefly according to thepassage.64. What does Henderson lose by using social networkingwebsites like Myspace?65. What do young people need to overcome in order tofocus on quality communication?Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage.“Five …Four …Three …Two …One …Seeya! ”and Chance McGuire, twenty-five, is airborne off a 600 –foot concrete dam in Northern California. In one second he falls 15 feet, in two seconds 60 feet, and after three seconds and 130 feet, he is flying at 66 miles an hour.McGuire is a practitioner of what he calls the king of all extreme sports. BASE—an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—jumping has one of the sporting world’s highest fatality rates: in its 18-year history, forty –six participants have been killed. Yet the sport has never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the United States, and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, don’t bother researching for a reserve—there isn’t time. There are no second chances.Still, the sport may be a perfect fit with the times. Americans may have more in common with McGuire than they know or care to admit. America has embarked on a national orgy of thrill seeking and risk taking. The rise of adventure and extreme sports such as BASE jumping, snowboarding, ice climbing, skateboarding, and paragliding is merely the most vivid manifestation of this new national behavior.The rising popularity of extreme sports speaks of an eagerness on the part of millions of Americans to participate in activities closer to the edge, where danger, skill, and fear combine to give weekend warriors and professional athletes alike a sense of pushing out personal boundaries. According to American Sports Data Inc., a consulting firm, participation in so-called extreme sports is way up. Snowboarding has grown 113 percent in five years and now boasts nearly 5.5 million participants. Mountain hiking, skateboarding, scuba diving—their growth curves reveal a nation that loves to play with danger. Contrast that with activities such as baseball, touch football, and aerobics, all of which were in steady decline throughout the 1990s.The pursuits that are becoming more popular have one thing in common: the perception that they are somehow more challenging than a game of touch football. “Every human being with two legs and two arms is going to wonder how fast, how strong, how enduring he or she is,”says Eric Perlman, a mountaineer and film maker specializing in extreme sports. “We are designed to experience or die.”Questions 66—68Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 4 words for each blank.66. _______ rates doesn’t stop people from getting into BASE jumping every day.67. The rise of extreme sports manifests the national behavior of _______ and ________.68. The combination of fear, skill and danger gives both amateurs and professionals a sense of ______.Questions 69—70Choose the best answer according to the passage.69. Which of the following activities reveals a nation that loves to play activities closer to the edge?A. Touch football.B. Baseball.C. Scuba diving.D. Aerobics.70. What does Eric mean by saying “We are designed to experience or die”?A. Life with great challenges is a meaningful one.B. Life without great experiences is very common.C. People may die while doing extreme sports.D. Extreme sports are essential parts of human life.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. He formulated theories of relativity, successfully described the nature of the universe and came up with the most famous equation in the world. David Beckham is the footballer whose skills and precision have made him one of the most gifted sportsmen of his generation. Who is more intelligent?How Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI) dares us to put these two men on neighboring pedestals. Instead of regarding intelligence as a single quantity measurable by pen-and-paper tests, Gardner, an education professor at Harvard University, divides human intelligence into no fewer than eight separate categories ranging from mathematical to musical competence. (74)His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence. Gardner’s point is that quantity measures only one capacity, the sort of mental agility that is valued in academic achievement, and that this single number does not do justice to human potential. So he has created his own spheres of achievement. Some categories are easily reconcilable with general perceptions about IQ. For example, “linguistic” intelligence confers a mastery of language, and is the preserve of such people as poets, writers and linguists. “Logical mathematical”intelligence marks out people who take a reasoning approach to physical things, and seek underlying principles. Einstein is the standard –bearer of this group, which also includes philosophers. These two categories are the main components of what we generally think of as “intelligence”.“Musical” intelligence characterizes musicians, composers and conductors. “Spatial” intelligence is about being able to picture perspective, to visualize a world in one’s head with great accuracy. Chess players, artists and architects would rate highly in this category. Dancers, athletes and actors are lumped under the “bodily-kinesthetic”heading; these individual, like Beckham, are able to control their bodies and movements very carefully.Then come two types of “personal”intelligence-intrapersonal, the ability to gauge one’s own mood, feelings and mental states, and interpersonal, being able to gauge it in others and use the information. These two categories could be interpreted as emotional intelligence. Psychiatrists are particularly adept at the former, while religious leaders and politicians are seen as people who can exploit the latter.Charles Darwin is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the eighth intelligence –“naturalist”. This label describes people with a deep understanding of the natural world and its objects. Zoologists and botanists can count themselves among this group.(75)These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant. But are these really intelligences, or could these competences be more accurately described as gifts or talents?Questions 71—73Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.71. What are the main components of “intelligence” we generally think of?72. What kind of abilities does emotional intelligence involve?73. Which intelligences are represented by Einstein and Beckham respectively?Questions 74—75Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.74. His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence.75. These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant.Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76. 既然没有退路了，我们不妨试试他的方法。

2011年全国大学生英语竞赛B类初赛赛卷-附听力材料与答案

2011 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level B – Preliminary)(总分:150分时间:120分钟)Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 points)Section A (5 points)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 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. The man thinks the movie was very _____.A. excitingB. funnyC. romantic2. How much does it cost for a couple with two children to get into the castle?A. £15.B. £10.50.C. £12.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a railway station.B. At a travel agency.C. At an airport.4. Why did the woman come to Finland?A. She wanted to study literature there.B. She wanted to take a summer course there.C. She was offered a job in Finland.5. What was the story in the newspaper about?A. A car which had an accident getting onto a ferry.B. A driver who fell asleep at the wheel.C. A man who lost his way driving to a ferry.Section B (10 points)In this section, you will hear two interviews. Each interview will be read only once. At the end of each interview, 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 answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Interview One6. What first inspired Martin Middleton‘s interest in travelling?A. Living abroad in the 1960s.B. Something he read as a child.C. A television film about Africa.7. Wildlife filming is _____ than it was in the early 1960s.A. more relaxedC. more organised8. What does Martin do when he takes a holiday?A. He relaxes by the sea.B. He stays in comfortable surroundings.C. He travels for a particular reason.9. What did Martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic?A. They were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine.B. They were not taking advantage of the opportunity they had.C. They were a very interesting bunch of people.10. What is Martin‘s opinion of tourism?A. It is not good for the environment.B. It should be well managed.C. It should be further promoted.Interview Two11. Why did Sean Fitzpatrick go to America?A. It was his childhood dream.B. He got a job as a bartender there.C. There were troubles in Ireland.12. What does he miss most about Northern Ireland?A. The social life.B. His family and friends.C. The sport.13. Why is life in New York more exciting?A. There are parties every night.B. There are more things to do in New York.C. The lifestyle is much faster.14. What does Fitzpatrick dislike about New York?A. There are no real pubs.B. People are not very friendly.C. It‘s a dangerous place to live.15. How has living in New York changed Fitzpatrick?A. He has calmed down a lot since he went to New York.B. He is better able to defend himself.C. He has got used to listening to people talking nonsense.Section C (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be read only once. After each item, 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 answer letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16. Will Russia change the clock to winter time this autumn?A. Yes, clocks will go back one hour.B. Yes, clocks will go forward one hour.C. No, clocks will remain unchanged.17. Who first introduced the concept of practical wisdom?A. Aristotle.B. Barry Schwartz.C. Kenneth Sharpe.A. Genetic modification.B. Vaccinations.C.Special protection.19. What is the news mainly about?A. The economics in developing countries.B. Life in poor countries.C. Energy consumption.20. Why will the Spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting?A. The broadcaster RTVE thinks bullfighting is cruel.B. Some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting.C. Bullfighting could cause anxiety in children.Section D (10 points)In this section, you will hear a professional footballer, Guy Moreno, talking about his life and work. This passage will be read twice. For questions 21–30, complete the notes in three words or fewer for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Guy Moreno — Professional FootballerFavourite interest at school: ________ (21)Date of birth: ________ (22)Winning a prize: after taking part in a ________ (23) one summerFirst football club: English club called ________ (24)Most difficult time: when he had to do ________ (25) four hours a dayCritics of his performance as a footballer:often his ________ (26)How he hopes people see him: as someone who always ________ (27)Preferred way to relax:by playing ________ (28)His career in football: makes him feel ________ (29)Future plans: would like to ________ (30)Part II: Multiple Choice (15 points)Section A (10 points)In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public face of most major cities, these cities also have amass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below _____ which keep everything working.A. landB. groundC. soilD. earth32. During the winter time, we sometimes get _____ six or seven tourist groups a week.A. as little asB. a great deal ofC. as few asD. a number of33. Since 2000, Hispanics have _____ more than half (50.5%) of the overall population growth in the United States—asignificant new demographic milestone for the nation‘s largest minority group.A. consisted ofB. composed ofC. amounted toD. accounted for34. Homer Simpson _____ the greatest character created for television and films in the past 20 years.A. had been namedB. would have namedC. has been namedD. had named35. It wasn‘t until recently, when we celebrated a family birthday with my parents at a fancy restaurant, _____ I found out thatin some cultures it‘s considered rude to lick your plate.A. thatB. whenC. sinceD. because36. A solution to this problem won‘t be easy, but we‘ll see what we manage to _____.A. come roundB. come in forC. come up withD. come through37. — Tom and Tina don‘t seem very happy recently.— Haven‘t you heard? She‘s _____ their engagement.A. broken downB. broken offC. broken outD. broken away38. I was doing a crossword puzzle, _____ my morning cup of jasmine tea, and _____ my day in a lazy, peaceful sort of waywhen I heard the first knock on the door.A. enjoyed; plannedB. enjoying; planningC. enjoyed; planningD. enjoying; planned39. — How long do you think the meeting will last?— _____— Shall we get started early?— OK. Shall we say eight?A. From time to time.B. At about nine.C. In the middle of the day.D. Probably all day.40. — How do you feel about soaps?— Soap operas! _____ I watch them all. I‘ve just finished watching Desperate Housewives.— Oh really? So what happened this week then?A. Brilliant! It‘s one of my favourites.B. I think they‘re rubbish.C. They‘re really not my taste.D. I love them.Section B (5 points)In this section, there are five incomplete statements or questions about English speaking countries. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the most suitable answer from the given choices. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.41. Romanticism reached full bloom in the year 1789 when William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge jointly published_____.A. The PreludeB. The Lyrical BalladsC. Descriptive SketchesD. Lines Composed a Few Miles42. In which city would you find the Golden GateBridge?A. San Francisco.B. Dallas.C. Houston.D. Los Angeles.43. The Pulitzer Prizes for American writing are awarded each year by the trustees of _____.A. ColumbiaUniversityB. Yale UniversityC. CaliforniaUniversityD. HarvardUniversity44. There is a _____ in the upper left corner of the Australian national flag.A. kangarooB. koalaC. tiny British flagD. star45. Dairy farms and _____ farming for meat and wool are the most important industries in New Zealand.A. cowB. horseC. pigD. sheepPart III: Cloze (15 points)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word using one of the following three methods : according to the context , using the correct form of the word given , or using the first letter (s ) of the word . Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet .When I was a child, my family used to go on holiday every year to visit our relatives in the north-east of England. One of the most exciting thingsyou can do in that part of the world (46) _____ to visit the Farne Islands, where you can see many different kinds of birds and other sea creatures,ranging (47) _____ puffins to seals.One summer, we booked a trip to an island (48) _____ there was a lighthouse. Before the boat was (49) d_____ to leave, we wandered (50) al_____ the quayside watching some children (51) _____ (dive) into the water at the end of the pier. Soon it was time to (52) b_____ the small boat which would take us to our (53) _____ (destine). As we headed toward the island, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind (54) _____ (spring) up. We soon found ourselves in an (55) _____ (extreme) rough sea. ‗If this is what happens in summer, what ‘s the weather like in winter?‘ asked one of the other (56) p_____.A member of crew, who was standing next to the woman passenger, told her not to worry. He (57) _____ (sure) her that the storm would pass as quickly as (58) _____ had come. And he was right! Within half an hour, the sky was bright and the wind had dropped. When we landed on the island, the sea was calm. The wildlife we saw was so amazing (59) _____ we decided to make the trip a regular feature of future holidays — (60) wha_____ the weather!Part IV: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A (10 points)In this section , there is one passage followed by five questions . For two questions , there are four choices marked A , B , C and D . You should decide on the best choice . Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre . For the other three questions , you should complete each sentence in a maximum of 10 words using information from the passage . Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet . Questions 61–65 are based on the following passage .The decision about where to live while studying at the tertiary level can have a major influence on a student ‘s chances of success. It is important that particular needs, such as security, a quiet place to study, and a convenient location, are taken into consideration before a choice is made. Various options available to students are discussed below:1. Private Rental Accommodation.A single student can either move into an existing household or establish one with friends or acquaintances. Rent and expenses such as bonds, electricity, gas, and the telephone are shared equally among the people living in the household. Buying food and cooking is done either individually or on a group basis. Each person is expected to help clean and tidy the shared living space, that is, the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Each is responsible for cleaning his or her own room and doing the washing.The best place to start looking is on noticeboards around universities and colleges, or in the windows of nearby coffee shops. Students often advertise for housemates, and those seeking accommodation should advertise their situation too. Local real estate agents often provide a share service, although there is usually a significant fee for this. A last resort would be the ‗To Let ‘ or ‗Share Accommodation ‖ sections of the weekend newspaper.A small number of flats and houses are available through the university or college housing offices, but most are found through local real estate agents.Unfortunately, there is no cheap way to move into a house or flat. When renting, a person is usually required to sign a six-month lease, and pay rent in advance plus a refundable bond. Remember to make allowances for these establishment costs, and include the purchase price of furniture and equipment. Starting from scratch means a rental bond, rent in advance, a telephone bond and connection fee, electricity or gas connection fees, furniture, utensils, appliances, and so on. Even moving into an established house can cost more money than most students expect. You should find out about all the extra costs before signing a lease and committing yourself. Moving our before the end of the lease period requires the rent to be paid until a suitable new tenant is found.2. Lodgings.Lodgings refers to a furnished room in a private home (of a family or elderly person) with use of facilities such as kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Sometimes cooking facilities and bathroom are separate, but are usually shared. No meals are provided.Students buy their own food, do their own cooking, clean their rooms, and do their own washing. Use of the telephone in the home is an extra cost, but electricity is usually included in the rent. Rooms for lodgers are always available in suburbs around universities and colleges, but there is an increased demand as institutions begin their first intake of new students.3. Homestays.Homestays are a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home (of a family or elderly person), with dinner and breakfast provided. Some, but not all, provide lunches, bed linen, laundry service, and weekly room cleaning. It is difficult to find full board accommodation because the number of places listed is limited. A room with use of facilities (own cooking) is easier to find in suburbs close to university and college campuses. The cost for full board is about a third as much again as for property rental arrangements.In summary, finding accommodation while you study is a difficult business, and it is recommended that service be sought wherever possible. Do not underestimate the costs involved; students invariably complain that they overspend. Nonetheless, in the long run, it is probably wise to pay a little extra in order to ensure comfort and ease while engaged in an all-important study programme.61. The main difference between homestay accommodation and lodgings is that _____.A. homestays cost moreB. food is not provided in lodgingsC. students usually have to share their food in lodgingsD. students can do their own cooking in homestays62. Full board in homestays costs _____.A. about 30% less than rentalB. about one third as much as rentalC. less than lodgingsD. about 30% more than rental63. Rent and expenses in private accommodation arrangements are __________ with friends and acquaintances.64. If you rent accommodation using a real estate agent, you are expected to live in the house or flat for a minimum period of__________.65. Before making a commitment to a real estate agent, it is sensible to find out about ________.Section B (10 points)In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. You should answer each question in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 66–70 are based on the following passage.The QUIK–FRY™ Electronic Wok™WokcleaningIt is most important that you read this instruction booklet carefully before first using the Quik–Fry™wok. Until you become familiar with the product, we advise that you can keep the booklet handy and refer to it when required.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIn order to prevent the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the cord or the probe in water or any other liquid.Whenever the wok is used near children, it is essential that close supervision takes place. Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.Before disassembling the wok for cleaning, SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG from the power source.DO NOT USE THE Quik–Fry™ WOK OUTDOORS.Avoid touching hot surfaces; instead use the heat-resistant handles on the wok or the heat-resistant plastic knob on top of the glass lid.DO NOT COVER the Quik–Fry™wok with the lid while using it to deep fry foods. Failure to comply will cause condensation to drip onto the oil and cause splattering.DO NOT OPERATE NEAR HOT SURFACES such as electric hotplates, gas burners or in a heated oven.DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR of the Quik–Fry™wok. If the cord becomes damaged, or if the appliance is malfunctioning, do not operate. Return the appliance to the nearest authorised service centre for repair. DO NOT OPEN THE BASE OR TOUCH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INSIDE. Tampering with the base will void the warranty.Manufactured for operation only from a standard domestic power source.How to Use the Quik–Fry™ Electronic Wok:Be sure to season the wok before using it for the first time. Assemble the wok and heat to the highest setting. Rub the non-stick inner surface of the wok with 1 tablespoon of oil. Use thick paper toweling, and be very careful to avoid touching the hot surface.Cooking Methods:Questions:67. What will happen if you open the base?68. Which cooking methods require pieces of food ready for cooking to be of similar size?69. Why shouldn‘t the lid cover the food when you do deep frying in the wok?70. What makes the Quik–Fry™ wok ideal for deep frying?Section C (10 points)In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. You should complete the summary below using no more than three words for each blank from the passage. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.Questions 71–75 are based on the following passage.One student skipped a class and then sent the professor an email message asking for copies of the teaching notes. Another didn‘t like her grade and sent a petulant message to the professor. Another explained that she was late for a Monday class because she was recovering from a party. One professor received a message from a student, saying, ‗I‘m not sure how to shop for school supplies. Should I buy a binder or a subject notebook? Please tell me what you recommend.‘At colleges and universities, email has made professors more approachable, but many say it has made them too accessible. They say that students seem to view them as available round the clock, and send a steady stream of email messages — from ten a week to ten after every class —that are too informal or simply inappropriate. Michael J. Kessler, a lecturer at GeorgetownUniversity, says, ‗The tone that some of them take in an email is pretty astounding. ―I need to know this and you need to tell me right now.‖It‘s a fine balance to accommodate what they need and at the same time maintain a level of legitimacy as an instructor. We are authorised to make demands on them, and not the other way round.‘Professor Patricia Ewick of Clark University, Massachusetts, said ten students emailed her drafts of their papers days before they were due, seeking comments. Ewick says, ‗It‘s all different levels of presumption. One is that I‘ll be able to drop everything and read 250 pages two days before I‘m going to get fifty of these.‘ Robert B. Ahdieh, an associate professor of law, said he had received emails with messages such as, ‗You‘re covering the material too fast,‘ or, ‗I don‘t think we‘re using what we read as much as we could in class,‘ or, ‗I think it would be helpful if you would summarise what we‘ve covered at the end of a class in case we missed anything.‘While once professors expected deference, their expertise seems to have become just another service that students, as consumers, are buying. So students may have no fear of giving offence or imposing on the professor‘s time. Many professors say they are uncertain how to react to these emails. For example, the professor who was asked about buying the notebook said she debated whether to tell the student that this was not a query that should be directed to her, but worried that, ‗Such a message could be pretty scary,‘ and decided not to respond at all.Most professors, however, emphasised that instant feedback is sometimes invaluable. One professor said that questions about a lecture or discussion could indicate ‗a blind spot‘— something that a students obviously didn‘t understand. Others have probably hit on the best solution by making rules for email: telling students how quickly the professor will respond, how messages should be drafted and what type of messages they will answer. Meg Worley, an assistant professor of English, tells students that they must say thank you after receiving a professor‘s response to an email. ‗The less powerful person always has to write back,‘ she said.SummaryIn higher education, professors are now more (71) _____ than they used to be because ofemail. The problem is that some students either write too many emails or write emails that are(72) _____ (too informal or stupid). Kessler says he doesn‘t like the (73) _____ of the emails hereceives. Ewick thinks that students these days expect too much, and seem to think their teachershave lots of free time. Ahdieh received criticisms of his classes by email. A lot of professors are(74) _____ about how to respond to these emails. Some professors have solved the problem bymaking (75) _____ about the email students send them.Section D (10 points)In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 76–80 are based on the following passage.Pierre Omidyar, the son of French-Iranian immigrants, was already a millionaire before helaunched eBay. Omidyar‘s electronics site, e-shop, was bought out by Microsoft in 1996, makinghim a millionaire before he‘d turned thirty. With this money, he set up an online auction companywhich allowed people to show items they wished to sell; other users then made bids. Omidyarwanted to name the site Echo Bay Technology Group, but this name was already owned by aCanadian mining company, so he shortened the name to eBay, and a legend was born. Almostimmediately eBay made a profit. The site sold goods ranging from computers to posters to underwear. The growth of eBay was phenomenal. (79) It is now the world‘s most successfulonline business and its users consider themselves part of a distinct community. One hundred andfifty million registered users buy and sell goods worth $1,050 every second. The website is usedby big companies such as Vodaphone and IBM to sell off excess stock, but the majority of goodsstill sell for less than $50.In the early 90s, the Internet boom was just beginning, and Jeff Bezos wanted to be a part ofthisbrave,new,forward-thinkingcommunity.AfterleavinghisjobonWallStreet,Bezosdecided to setup an online book selling business. Using his garage in Seattle as an office, Bezos created. The idea was to make the buying of books cheap and easy, and give customersmore choice than traditional bookshops could provide. (80) The site had a number of featureswhich made it attractive to potential users: fast service, search capabilities, low costs for users,tools for comparing prices of books, and personalisation in the form of customer-written bookreviews. As a twenty-four hour virtual bookshop, Amazon was convenient, cheap and reliable.Gradually,throughword-of-mouth,thecompanygrewinpopularity.Bezoshadoriginallyhandledcustomer orders himself, but soon he realised that the company was growing too fast for one man.By 1998 the net sales were $540 million and a whole generation of book buyers was hooked.Ernst Malmsten, an events organiser, and Kajsa Leander, a supermodel, grew up in Lund,Sweden. In the late 90s, they decided to launch , a website that would create a globalfashion community by selling designer clothes all over the world.From the beginning there were difficulties. Clothing companies didn‘t trust the Internet andwere reluctant to sell online. Also, no one was sure that people would buy clothes without tryingthem on first. On 3rd November 1999, the day was launched, the website had 25,000hits, but these resulted in only eight actual orders for clothes. Worse, a well-known journalistwrote a negative article about , explaining how it had taken him eight-one minutes toorder a product. Other problems included viruses and a fraud detection system that rejectedcustomers‘ orders. By March 2000, half of ‘s workforce had lost their jobs. While mostInternet start-ups are run from garages or bedrooms, had luxurious offices in six of theworld‘s most glamorous and expensive cities. Fresh fruit and flowers were delivered daily.Malmsten and Leander, who always travelled first-class, claimed that companies in the fashionindustry needed this image, but was spending faster than it was earning, and thecompany was doomed.For questions 76–78, markY(for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.76. The founder of eBay was very poor before launching the website.77. Users of Amazon can post their opinions of the things being sold.78. The type of goods for sale on was ideal for online shopping.Translate the underlined sentences of the passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.79. ___________________________________________________________________________80. ___________________________________________________________________________Part V: Translation (10 points)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write your answers on the answer sheet.81. 根据一项新的研究，常常跟自己父母聊天的孩子要比那些不常聊天的更幸福。

2011-2012-11级竞赛题A

1河南理工大学2011-2012-2 大学英语竞赛(2011级)试题注意事项1.考试时间：100分钟2.听力播放频率: FM 813.本次考试全为客观题4.答案涂在答题卡上；答题卡上必填涂内容：（1）要写清楚姓名，专业，班级，不要超出姓名方框线。

（2）试卷类型：A ; 准考证号为本人学号的后9位数; 考试科目：外语。

I. Understanding Short ConversationsDirections: In this section you'll hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear. (20 points)1.A. Scientists.B. The public.C. Politicians.D. Agencies.2. A. Mother and son. B. Father and daughter. C. Brother and sister. D. Boyfriend and girlfriend.3. A. Working wouldn ’t cause a problem. B. Being in the hospital caused problems. C. Working would help her feel sure of herself. D. Being among people would be helpful.4. A. Animals are dying. B. Animals can care too. C. People depend on animals. D. People are failing.5. A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. D. Mother and son.6. A. In a post office. B. In a bank. C. In a shop. D. In a school.7.A. He started a new program.B. He stopped exercising.C. He feels very tired.D. He was ill last month.8.A. In Seattle.B. In Los Angeles.C. In Chicago.D. In Detroit.专业班级：姓名：学号：…………………………密………………………………封………………………………线…………………………9. A. The man thinks science is causing people to lose faith.B. The man thinks flying cars will be provided.C. The man thinks science is useful.D. The man thinks science will be advanced.10. A. A person.B. A dog.C. A bird.D. A monkey.11. A. The speakers don’t like their president.B. The man is happy with the president.C. The president is a symbol.D. The president will be elected soon.12. A. He was able to exercise every day after work.B. He cannot count the ways his life has changed.C. Others have asked him how he’s gotten healthy.D. People have changed their attitude toward him.13. A. Failing to get the painting job.B. Living with his parents again.C. Starting a new family in the city.D. Moving into the city to find a job.14. A. The pants don’t fit him.B. The pants fit him.C. The pants look lovely on him.D. The pants are expensive.15. A. Reading. B. Walking.C. Studying.D. Planting trees.16. A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Brother and sister.D. Boyfriend and girlfriend.17. A. The man doesn’t like laughing.B. The man is trying to slow down.C. The man is running too slowly.D. The man is running too fast.18. A. Husband and wife.B. Boyfriend and girlfriend.C. Mother and son.D. Daughter and father.19. A. Begin swimming.B. Start weight lifting.C. Look at herself differently.D. Eat better to lose weight.20. A. The woman wants to date the man.B. The woman has no time on Saturday.C. The woman has wanted to ask the man a question.D. The woman isn’t sure that the man is serious.II. Understanding Long ConversationsDirections: In this section you'll hear a long conversation or conversations. Listencarefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear. (20 points)Conversation 121. A. A book that they read about loving one’s family.B. A special occasion that is coming up soon.C. The ways they want to act toward their own families.2D. The gratitude they have for their family members.22. A. Student and teacher.B. Brother and sister.C. Mother and son.D. Father and daughter.23. A. She works two jobs.B. She is only too happy to help others.C. She can be silly sometimes.D. She knows all about love.24. A. She thinks her family is much too silly to love.B. She thinks her family taught her a lot about love.C. She thinks the man is silly because of what he says.D. She thinks the man loves his family more than others.25. A. Write a book. B. Give a gift.C. Send a letter.D. Give a party.Conversation 226. A. A letter to the man’s parents.B. A dying frog.C. The inner workings of the body.D. An experiment.27. A. Teacher and student.B. Employer and employee.C. Doctor and patient.D. Mother and son.28. A. Kill the man’s frog.B. Write a letter.C. Meet the man’s father.D. Kill other animals.29. A. The man thinks the woman is too cowardly.B. The man thinks he should try the woman’s patience.C. The man thinks he is braver than his classmates.D. The man thinks the woman shouldn’t ever tell him what to do.30. A. She feels that the man is cowardly.B. She feels she is losing her ability to tolerate the man.C. She feels that the man should stand up for his beliefs.D. She feels she should let the man do what he wants to do.Conversation 331. A. In a place for feeding the poor.B. In a classroom at school.C. In a gymnasium for physical exercise.D. Just outside of a classroom.32. A. The poor and hungry people.B. The man’s brother.C. People who are very handsome.D. Exercises that improve strength.33. A. She believes he is a good man.B. She knows he cares about others.C. She likes that he has a good heart.D. She thinks he is good looking.34. A. His brother has a kind and loving heart.B. His brother goes without food so he can feed others.C. His brother has a handsome appearance.D. His brother likes to build his strength.35. A. He thinks it’s something she should only daydream about.B. He thinks it’s something interesting to kid about.C. He thinks it’s a bad idea, because she’d ruin his brother.D. He thinks it’s a good idea, because his brother is sweet.3Conversation 436. A. In a game production center.B. In an office at Microsoft.C. At Bill Gates’ home.D. At Paul Allen’s home.37. A. In 1981. B. In 1975. C. In 1976. D. In 1977.38. A. Marketing.B. Production.C. Developing.D. Programming.39. A. He can learn quickly.B. He has a good background.C. He has worked with games before.D. He knows about Microsoft’s early years.40. A. The man has never played a game.B. The man has a background in programming.C. The man has learned quickly about gaming.D. The man has gotten the job at last.III. Understanding PassagesPassage 141. A. Growing as a person by learning the piano.B. Choosing a teacher when learning the piano.C. The problems of learning the piano.D. Reducing the costs of learning the piano.42. A. Some teachers aren’t committed.B. Piano learning can take a lot of money.C. Some teachers don’t offer benefits.D. Competition support is expensive.43. A. $20. B. $50. C. $15. D. $150.44. A. A teacher. B. Books.C. A piano.D. A learning fee.45. A. Put more money into learning piano-playing.B. Learn the basics of piano-playing.C. Invest in buying a piano.D. Learn more about the piano.Passage 246. A. Earthquakes in California.B. Mexico’s earthquake warning system.C. The Richter scale.D. American engineers.47. A. They want to improve their own.B. They want to help Mexicans.C. They want to get a grant.D. They want to make warnings more common.48. A. Mexico City. B. California.C. Flores and Gibbson.D. The National Science Foundation.49 A. 305. B. 3. C. 12. D. 50,000.50. A. Public speakers watch the monitors.B. The monitors can send out electronic signals to computers.C. Mexico City has good computers.D. City residents listen to the radio.II. Cloze (with choices provided)4Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. (20 points)Passage 1Getaways (外出换换环境) are often the easiest way to spend some quality time reconnecting with your partner. In a weekly survey, we asked people where their favorite romantic getaway (51)_______ was. Their answers (52)________ from staying at home to going abroad. Below are the (53)_______ responses.Staying in a home on a lake is a common (54)_______. (55)_______ the outdoors! Plan a day of fishing, (56)_______, or just watching the birds. When you need a (57)_______ departure from your busy daily life, this getaway might be perfect! You can make it even (58)_______ romantic. Do this by bringing candles and relaxing (59)_______.Romantic hotel getaways are also fun to (60)________. Our lives are often (61)_______ with work. However, that doesn't mean you should miss the chance to get away once (62)________! Find a hotel in your area that looks (63)_______. And make sure it has a deck with a(n) (64)_______ view. Enjoy yourself and get some (65)________. To do this, it'll be necessary to find a (66)________ place. So make sure the hotel doesn't have any interruptions such as Internet (67)________.A mountain getaway might be the thing for you, (68)________. This getaway is a perfect escape that's hard to (69)________. You can spend your time (70)________ skiing down the mountainside and enjoying the warmth of the fire inside. This sounds great to me!51. A. reservation B. determination C. indication D. destination52. A. extended B. changed C. altered D. ranged53. A. top B. head C. example D. alternative54. A. choice B. range C. pick D. request55. A. Escape from B. Escape to C. Run after D. Run past56. A. quieting B. calming C. relaxing D. easing57. A. complete B. whole C. full D. compact58. A. better B. most C. more D. much59. A. sound B. tune C. notes D. music60. A. bring B. take C. carry D. handle61. A. covered B. engaged C. involved D. occupied62. A. in a while B. in a moment C. in a minute D. in forever63. A. creative B. ornamental C. fancy D. flowery64. A. tedious B. spectacular C. enormous D. numerous65. A. peace of mind B. piece of mind C. peak of mind D. appeal of mind66. A. quiet B. silent C. reserved D. still67. A. success B. process C. assess D. access68. A. wherever B. however C. whatever D. whenever69. A. defy B. oppose C. refuse D. resist70. A. among B. between C. amid D. besideIII. Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A, B, C and D. (40 points)Passage 1Culture shock might be called an expected disease of people who have suddenly moved to some foreign countries. Like most diseases, it has its own symptoms and cure.Culture shock is started by the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and sights of social activities. Those signs or cues (提示) include the thousand and one ways in which we find our place in the situation of daily life: when to shake hands and what to say when we meet people, when and how to give tips, how to make purchases, when to accept and when to refuse invitations, when to take statements seriously and when5not. These cues, which may be words, gestures, expressions with the face, customs, or norms, are acquired by all of us in the course of growing up and are as much a part of our culture as the language we speak or the beliefs we accept. All of us depend for our peace of mind and our efficiency on hundreds of these cues, most of which we do not carry on the level of conscious awareness.Now when an individual enters a strange culture, all or most of these familiar cues are removed. He or she is like a fish out of water. No matter how broad-minded or full of goodwill you may be, a number of supports have been knocked out from under you followed by a feeling of frustration and anxiety. People respond to the frustration in much the same way. First they reject the environment which causes the discomfort. "The ways of the host country are bad because they make me feel bad." When foreigners in a strange land get together to complain about the host country and its people, you can be sure they are suffering from culture shock. Another stage of culture shock is regression. The home country suddenly assumes a great importance. To the foreigner everything becomes much greater than it really is. All the difficulties and problems are forgotten and only the good things back home are remembered. It usually takes a trip home to bring one back to reality.71. According to the passage, culture shock is _________________.A. an expected disease of foreign peopleB. may lead to very serious symptomsC. actually not a diseaseD. something that can't be changed72. According to the passage, culture shock results from ________________.A. the sudden loss of our own signs and sights of social activitiesB. the sudden change of our daily habitsC. the sudden change of the social situation and customsD. the discomfort that we feel when faced with a foreigner73. Which one of the following may NOT be the symptoms of culture shock?A. You don't know how to express your thanks.B. You don't know how to greet other people.C. You suddenly forget what a word means.D. You don't understand why a foreigner acts in a certain way.74. How would a person who stays abroad most probably act when he is frustrated by theculture shock according to the passage?A. He is most likely to refuse to absorb the strange environment at first.B. He may begin to hate the people or things around him.C. He is ready to accept the change and change himself to the new environment.D. Although he takes the cultural differences to be regular, he still doesn't know whatto do with them.75. This passage is most likely taken from ______________.A. a news reportB. a grammar bookC. a book on medicine and psychologyD. an essay on human customsPassage 2Stare at the clock.Make silly drawings.Stare at the clock again.Complain about the weather.The clock? It's still there, ticking even more slowly.No, none of this was planned for the meeting.You'd love to get your work done, but instead you spend half your day in a meeting room.Office workers spend an average of 23 hours a week in meetings, according to the Wharton Center for Applied Research in the US. And, these workers consider only 58 percent of that time useful.It doesn't have to be this way. Here are a few guidelines for you to use meetings6effectively, not eat up your productivity.1)Know what you want. "Know precisely why the meeting is being held and deciderealistically what you intend to accomplish," says Gayle Brickman, a US communication instructor. "If you cannot write these two things down, the meeting should not take place."2)Figure out whether a face-to-face meeting is necessary. Would a group email beenough? A couple of phone calls? These ways would probably be more efficient with fellow workers you know well.3)Pick the right times. If possible, avoid planning meetings during your mostproductive hours. If everyone runs to the break room for coffee at 10:30 am, that would be an excellent time to have informal staff meetings.4)Be prepared. Read the plan for what needs to be done. Study the numbers on theproject you're putting forward. If there are papers to be discussed, hand them out the day before to those who will attend the meeting.5)Keep track of the time for them. Set apart a certain amount of time each week forthe meetings, and keep to it.If you still find yourself caught in meeting after meeting, don't feel bad. At least your organization obviously thinks your physical presence is valuable.76. A worker who is in a meeting that he doesn't want to take part in is likely to___________.A.draw funny picturesB. change the clockC. check the weatherD. plan another meeting77. Office workers think that _________ the time used in meetings is wasted.A. more than half ofB. almost all ofC. less than half ofD. none of78. In this passage, we are advised to follow some principles in order to __________.A. learn guidelinesB. eat up productivityC. make the most of meetingsD. increase production79. To decide whether a meeting is necessary, we may ask the following questions except"___________".A. Can I solve the problem by email or phone call?B. Will my fellow workers like to have this meeting?C. What is the purpose of this meeting?D. What do I intend to get from the meeting?80. It is a good time to have informal staff meetings ___________.A. when you and your coworkers are most productiveB. when all the staff are having a coffee breakC. before you hand out the information to be discussedB. when you can keep track of the timePassage 3You will be surprised how often people simply want to get things off their chests. All you have to do is just listen. Keep on listening. Don't answer back, and in nine cases out of ten, your staff will leave your room perfectly happy and satisfied.Even ordinary things should be noticed and appreciated. That's what the smart boss does. So you shouldn't just praise once and forget about it. If someone has done a good job, you should mention it again and again and again, because for most of us the desire for appreciation is never satisfied.Moreover, a good supervisor (监管者) certainly notices the changes in all members of his staff and asks about them. When a staff member is back from leave, the good7supervisor asks the staff member how he enjoyed his time off. He welcomes him back with a cheerful smile. It is just these small touches that make all the difference between a pleasant and unpleasant working environment.It is a fact that anyone loves being given attention, and you have to recognize it if you want good results when dealing with people. People crave (渴求) attention. And they will get it one way or another. If they can't get it by being constructive (建设性的), they will get it by being destructive (破坏性的). Don't ignore people. Even a few seconds of attention periodically (周期性地) can make all the difference.As a boss, before you yourself eat or look after your own needs, you must see to the needs of your people. You should also keep yourself in touch with the habits and ways of the people who work for you. Give them plenty of chances to say what they think. Encourage them to do so. This is one of the best ways to keep open the lines of communication. Do this often. Talk to your people. Get to know what's on their minds. Then you will be able to anticipate their needs and even stop trouble well before a matter becomes serious.81. It may be surprising that people in general just ___________________.A. feel happy and satisfied oftenB. wish to reveal their innermost feelingsC. listen to what others have to sayD. want to answer back when told something82. To be a smart boss, you should ____________________.A. only praise your staff members for a good job sometimesB. show your craving (渴求) for appreciation again and againC. take notice of ordinary things and show your appreciationD. do a good job and expect your staff members to praise you83. We can guess that these small touches of your care __________________.A. enhance the pleasant feelings at workB. urge your staff members to come backC. enable yourself to go on workingD. keep your staff members working hard84. It is a general fact that people _______________________.A. want good results in their workB. want to work without being botheredC. would become constructive (建设性的) when neglectedD. have a strong desire for attention85. The passage is mainly about _____________________.A. praise being better than criticismB. how to be a smart bossC. listening to your staffD. making a differencePassage 4Tonga is made up of about 150 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. There are three main groups of islands—Vava'u in the north, Ha'apai in the middle, and Tongatapu in the south. Most of the eastern islands are made up of dead animal remains. The higher islands in the west were formed by a process of mountain building. Large areas on these islands are too mountainous to be used for crops. Some of the mountains are still active—which means that they can be dangerous. Many of the smaller islands do not have any people on them. There are only two large towns—Nukualofa, the capital, and Neiafu.These towns are Tonga's chief ports.Tonga has few natural resources. The most important resources are a pleasant sunny climate and natural beauty, which attract growing numbers of tourists. Because of its location, Tonga is sometimes hit by storms. One such storm, in 1982, caused high winds and huge waves that destroyed many homes, including almost all of the buildings in Nuku'alofa.Tonga was a British protected state from 1900 until 1970, when it became fully free from foreign rule again. Britain was responsible for Tonga's foreign affairs, but the Tongan8nobles still controlled local matters. For most of this period, Tonga was ruled by Queen Salote Tupou III. During the time of her leadership, education and health care were expanded and women were given the right to help choose the leaders. The Tongan government is a mixture of Polynesian tradition and Western methods. The government, in part, is made up of a seven-member body appointed by the king, seven nobles chosen by the nobles, and seven persons chosen by all adult citizens.Tonga's small size, lack of resources, and growing population have created problems. But the country is well governed, and sound plans for the future are being made.86. According to the passage, Tonga is ________.A. a small country to the North of the United StatesB. a country with very rich natural resourcesC. is a country made up of more than a hundred small islandsD. is a country whose government depends totally on Britain87. Which of the following statements about Tonga is NOT true?A. Tonga attracts large numbers of tourists every year.B. Tonga is subject to natural disasters because of it location.C. The islands in Tonga are quite fit for growing crops.D. Tonga doesn't have many large cities.88. What is true about Tonga's political status?A. Tonga's foreign affairs are still controlled by the British.B. Tonga became free from the UK over thirty years ago.C. Tonga is not governed well because women have power.D. Tongan women have very high social status.89. Which of the following is the problem that Tonga is facing now?A. The lack of natural resources and its small size.B. Hunger of its people because of crop problems.C. Failure of health care and education systems.D. Social problems and disorders since 1970.90. This passage is most probably taken from _________.A. a textbook on different places in the worldB. a book on human civilizationC. a book on the world economyD. a book on environmental protection9。

2003-2011年全国大学生英语竞赛C类初赛、决赛真题及答案

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

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)(总分：150.00，做题时间：120分钟)一、Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 points) Section A (5 points) 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 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.(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.What is the man going to do?（分数：1.00）A.Meet his boss.B.Leave his home for work.C.Have an interview. √解析：2.How long has Mr. Potter been doing his job?（分数：1.00）A.Twenty-five years.B.Eighteen years.C.Twenty-one years. √解析：3.What business is the woman in?（分数：1.00）A.Hiring out boats. √B.Building marinas.C.Building boats.解析：4.How did the man feel about winning?（分数：1.00）A.He found it disappointing.B.He didn‘t have a chance to celebrate.√C.He was too tired to care.解析：5.How will the man‘s life change in the future?（分数：1.00）A.He will have less time for what he is doing now. √B.and his family will be living among strangers.C.He will spend a year or so travelling with his family.解析：二、Section B (10 points) In this section, you will hear two interviews. Each interview will be read only once. At the end of each interview, 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 answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.(总题数：2，分数：10.00) Interview One （分数：5.00）(1).How did Douglas feel when he booked the weekend? （分数：1.00）A.He was sure that he would enjoy training for it.B.He was uncertain if it was a good idea for him. √C.He was surprised that such activities were organised.解析：(2).In what way did Douglas think the activity would help him? （分数：1.00）A.Meet people with similar interests.B.Improve his physical fitness.C.Discover his psychological limits. √解析：(3).What did Douglas and the other participants plan to do after their trip? （分数：1.00）A.Send each other postcards.B.Take a different sort of trip together. √C.Go on another climbing trip together.解析：(4).In what way did Douglas change as a result of the trip? （分数：1.00）A.He developed more interest in people.B.He became more ambitious.C.He became more observant. √解析：(5).Why are Douglas‘ boots still muddy? （分数：1.00）A.He wants to be reminded of what he has achieved. √B.He wants them to warn him not to go climbing again.C.He wants them to show other people what he has done.解析：Interview Two（分数：5.00）(1).What does Steve show his audience on his TV programme? （分数：1.00）A.The process of cooking. √B.Amusing incidents.C.Attractively presented dishes.解析：(2).Why was Steve given his own TV series? （分数：1.00）A.He cooked for a TV company.B.He caught the attention of a TV producer while cooking. √C.He had been recommended to a TV producer.解析：(3).Why did Steve start cooking when he was a child? （分数：1.00）A.His parents expected him to help in the restaurant.B.He felt it was the best way to earn money. √C.His father wanted to teach him to cook.解析：(4).How did Steve feel once he got into college? （分数：1.00）A.He found academic work rather boring.B.He regretted not studying harder at school.C.He felt confident when it came to actual cooking. √解析：(5).What does Steve say about the cooks who work for him? （分数：1.00）A.He is sometimes unfair to them.B.He demands a lot from them. √C.He trains them all by himself.解析：三、Section C (5 points) In this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be read only once. After each item, 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.(总题数：5，分数：5.00)6.What is Anthony Horowitz famous for?（分数：1.00）A.His ch ildren‘s series.√B.His management of Arthur Conan Doyle‘s estate.C.His detective skills.解析：7.What is the main difficulty Qatar faces in hosting the 2022 World Cup?（分数：1.00）A.Financial difficulties.B.Very high temperatures. √C.The disapproval of the AFC.解析：8.What is the result of rising temperatures in the Assam region in India?（分数：1.00）A.Tea production has declined. √B.The number of tea plantations has risen.C.The quality of the tea is better.解析：9.How many people in Somalia need food aid?（分数：1.00）A.Fifteen thousand.B.Two million. √C.Five million.解析：10.What is delaying the reconstruction work in Haiti, according to the news item?（分数：1.00）ck of cooperation among international organizations.B.Poor leadership of Oxfam International.C.Weak function of the Haitian government. √解析：四、Section D (10 points) In this section, you will hear Karen Davies, a journalist, talking about people who paint or draw graffiti (words and pictures) on buildings and in public places. This passage will be read twice. For questions 21–30, completethe notes in three words or fewer for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Graffiti Writers Serious graffiti writers regard what they do as a kind of 1 (21). Almost all graffiti writers use their skills on a(n) 2 (22) at some time or another. Graffiti writers are attracted to 3 (23) surfaces. Some local authorities have made graffiti writing 4 (24). Writers don‘t seem to be afraid of 5 (25). Graffiti writing on a(n) 6 (26) window is annoying. Graffiti writers are very fond of 7 (27), which are easy to work in. Graffiti writing on 8 (28) sometimes causes accidents. Local authorities would rather spend money on facilities like 9 (29) than removing graffiti. One local authority suggested holding a(n) 10 (30) for writers in an old building.（分数：10.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：job）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：high building）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：flat）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：illegal / against the law）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：heights）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：train）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：subways）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：motorway bridges）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：libraries）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：(art) competition）解析：五、Part II: Multiple Choice (15 points) Section A (10 points) In this section, there are ten incomplete sentences. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.(总题数：10，分数：10.00)12.Julie always thought of herself as an easy-going and _____ person, who put up with people‘s peculiarities.（分数：1.00）A.tolerant √B.helpfulC.quarrelsomeD.indifferent解析：句意：朱丽叶总觉得自己是个易相处且宽容的人，能够忍受别人的怪癖。

2011年-2013年《全国大学生英语竞赛》C类试题(含答案)

2011National English Contest for College students(Level C-Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks).0In this section,you will hear five short conversations.Each conversations will be read only once. At the end of each conversation,there will be a twenty-second pause,read the question and the there 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.What does the man want to do?A.Get something to eat now.B.Find a quiet place that shows games.C.Watch the next game with the woman.2.Why does not the man have a MySpace account?A.He is not skilled at using computer.B.All of the instruction are in EnglishC.The woman won not teach him.3.How long does the woman plan to try teleworkingA.For a few days.B.For a few weeks.C.For a few months.4.What does the man hope will happen?A.The price of cell phone novels will go down.B.The novel’s author will writer longer stories.C.The woman will tell him ho the story ends.5.what is the woman going to do next?A.turn on her computer.B.Go for a walk with peter.C.Visit her new neighbors.Section B(10marks)In this section,you will hear two long conversations.Each conversation will be read only once. At the end each conversation,there will be a one minute pause.During the pause,read the questions,each 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. Conversation one6.What did Jack do over the summer?A.He studied very hard.B.He took a summer class.C.He visited one of his teachers.7.What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher?A.Easy-going.B.Tough.C.Interesting.8.Why is Ms Wellington’s class hard?A.Her exams are difficult.B.She does not give students the help they need.C.She makes do lots of work.Conversation two9.Why is Mrs.Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located?A.He is on holiday.B.He’s on a business tripC.He is going to a conference.10.How many times has Mrs.Griffin stayed at the Sunrise Hotel?A.Twice.B.Once.C.Three times.11.Where is Mrs.Griffin form?A.Canada.B.New Zealand.C.Australia.12.What is Mrs.Griffin’s passport number?A.87647489B.87637289C.8763748913.What kind of room does Mrs.Griffin want?A.A single room for two nights.B.A double room for two nights.C.A single room for one night.14.When will Mrs.Griffin arrive at Sunrise Hotel?A.at9:15pmB.at9:35pmC.at10:00pm15.What food will be put into Mrs.Griffin’s room?A.a sandwich with fries.B.a cheese sandwich.C.a burger with chips.Section C(5Marks)16.What does the Associated Press ask editor and news directors to do?A.vote for the top stories of the year.B.describe the oil spill in the Gulf of MexicoC.writes about the11workers killed in the explosion17.Where are the doctors and technology experts from?A.New York.B.LondonC.Tokyo18.For how long does President Obama agree to extend the tax cuts?A.for four yearsB.for three yearsC.for two years.19.How many people in the world don’t have enough to eat,according to the report?A.more than one billion.B.some six hundred million.C.nearly nine hundred million20.What have astronomers recently discovered?A.there are unknown plants in older galaxies.B.there are many galaxies in the universeC.there are a lot more red dwarf in older galaxiesSection D(10marks)In the section,you will hear a short passage.There are10missing words phrases.Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Remember to write the answer on the answer sheetWhat do you do if you don’t get your first choice university?This____faces thousands of British every year.Many such_____turn to Clearing,a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment.If they don’t have the marks to get into their____,Clearing tells them about places available at other university,though they might have to read a difficult subject.This year has seen a record number of people applying to university.This,combined with the_____________________,an uncertain job market,and budget cuts at university,product even more of a scramble for places than usual.Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining___________________________placeThe British University Admissions Service,UCAS,says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost190000people-have not been admitted intoa____________________________.That is an increase of over46000students from last year.Faced with these figure,some British students might consider an interesting alternative:_____________________________.The University of Nottingham for is offering place at its campuses in Ningbo,near Shanghai,and Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.Students at these institutions can earn University of Nottingham degrees,according,engineering and English. Similarly,the University of Bolton says it has unlimited places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates.To deal with these problems,the UK’s Higher Education Minister,David Willet’s,is encouraging students who have not made the grade to consider alternatives to university,such as_______________________and studying at home.“There are arrange of options available,“he says.“people can reapply next year,so they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs.Getting_____________________or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.”Some commentators say,though that rising university costs,poor long-term_______________________, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this the worst time to be a university student in the UK.Part Two Vocabulary and Structure(15marks)There are15incomplete sentences in this section.For each blank there are four choices marked A, B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31.After four days of talks,we are glad to announce that the union and management have reached an______.The agreement is fair and benefits both sides.A.accordB.accomplishmentC.identityD.undertaking32.As the clerk______prepared my milk shake,I wondered how long she had been working there,mindlessly making ice cream treats in a set order of steps.A.logicallyB.methodicallyC.graphicallyD.synthetically33.As a boy he wanted to be a fireman.As a high school student,he thought he'd like to become a teacher.Now he______to be nothing more than a janitor.A.AssumesB.PrescribesC.AspiresD.Presumes34.Regardless of what caused it,I an grateful that have finally reached a point in my life_______I can appreciate my strengths,accept my weaknesses and try to be comfortable with everything in between.A.WhyB.WhereC.WhichD.What35.______information provided by members of the public,the police would have a much move difficult job.A.SupposingB.Provided theC.If it were not forD.On condition that36.Peter Brown was a painstaking writer;______,he once spent half a day on the composition ofa single sentence.A.On the other handB.NeverthelessC.MoreoverD.For example37.----What an I going to do about a present for Carol?----You______some flowers.A.Might have sent herB.Must have sent herC.Could send herD.Would send her38.Without the air holding in some of the sun's heat,the earth______cold at night,too cold for us to live on.A.Will be freezingB.Would be freezingC.An be frozenD.Would be frozen39.The students in our university each______an English dictionary.That is to say,each of the students in our university______an English dictionary.A.Have;hasB.Have;haveC.Has;haveD.Has;has40.Here's your kitchen.I hope you enjoy cooking here.Is there______else that you need?A.SomethingB.AnythingC.NothingD.Everything41.David______his business partner over plans to reduce the workforce.A.Came down toB.Broke down toC.Fell out withD.Went along with42.______is this piece of equipment to be removed from the building.A.On no accountB.AbsolutelyC.ScarcelyD.Not at all43.Helen's parents were______that she was still on the job.,but she had resigned.A.In doubtB.Of the opinionC.Under the impressionD.With suspicion44.----I don't think I will ever,in my life,win a lottery of five million dollars.----Well,______.Anything can happen.A.You made itB.You're kiddingC.What you sayD.You can never tell45.-----How did you find the concert in the Grand Theatre last night?-----______but the conductor was perfect.A.I couldn't agree moreB.I didn't think much of itC.I was crazy about itD.I really liked itPart Three Cloze(15marks)I have been reading a lot on my iPad recently,and I have some(46)_____(complain)not aboutthe iPad itself but about the state of digital reading generally.Reading is a subtle thing,and its subtleties are artifacts of a venerable medium:words printed in ink on paper.Glass and pixels aren't the same.When I read a physical book,I don't have to look anywhere else to find out how much I've read. The iPad e---reader,iBooks tries to create the(47)illu_____of a physical book.The pages seem to turn,and I can the edges of those that remain,but it's fake.There are always exactly six unturned pages,no matter(48)_____I am in the book.Also,there is a larger problem.Books in their digital format look vastly less"finished",or less genuine than real books.You can vary their font and type size,but this only makes them (49)_____(resemble)word---processed---no matter how(50)_____(wretch)or wonderful they are---will never look as good as Robert Hass's poems in the print edition of The Apple Trees at Olema.But your poems can look almost exactly as ugly---as"e---book---like"---as the Kindle version of that collection.All the e---book I've read have been ugly---books by Chang---rae Lee,Alvin Kernan,and Stieg Larsson---though the texts have been wonderful.I didn't grow up reading texts.I grew up reading books,and this(51)_____(differ)is important.When it comes to digital editions,the(52)_____(assume)seems to be that allbooks(53)are_____(create)equal.However,nothing could be further from the truth.In the mass migration from print to digital,we're seeing a profusion of digital books---many of them out of copyright---that look new and even"HD,"but which may well have been supplanted by more accurate editions and better translations.We need a digital readers'guide---a place where readers can find(54)_____whether the book they're about to download is the best available edition. (55)Fi_____,two related problems.I already have a personal library,but most of the books I've read have come from(56)_____(lend)libraries.Barnes&Noble has released an e---reader that allows short---term(57)_____(borrow)of some books.The entire idea behind Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks assumes that you cannot read a book unless you own it first and that only you can read it unless you want to give your reading device to someone else.This goes against the social value of reading,the collective knowledge and(58)_____(collaborate)discourse that comes from access to(59)_____or our culture in general.Part Four Reading Comprehension(40marks).Section A(10marks).Questions61to65are based on the following passage.Not keen on reading?Do you have trouble finding a novel that arouses your interest?Why not follow Ammon Shea's example and start reading a dictionary?Mr Shea owns over1,000dictionaries and he reads them for fun.He recently spent a year reading all20volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary.The dictionary contains more than 20,000pages and over59million words.As he read from A to Z,he noted down interesting words in a ledger.This includes words such as"happify,"meaning to make someone happy and"tripudiate",which means to dance,skip or leap for joy.Mr Shea also kept a diary about this experience,which has since become abest---selling book.Why did he do this?He claims it was fun."I've always enjoyed reading dictionaries.They are far more interesting than people give then credit for,"he said.It appears that it was not his goal to sound more intelligent by using longer and more complex words."I'm not against long,fancy or obscure words,but I'm opposed to using then for their own sake,"he said.In fact,as a result of reading so many new words,Mr Shea often forgot everyday vocabulary. He wrote,"My head was so full of words that I often had trouble forming simple sentences."Mr Shea is not alone in his love of reading dictionaries.Elaine Higgleton,a representative of Collins Cbuild dictionaries,explained that thousands of crossword puzzle and Srabble fans read dictionaries for fun and to improve their games.Ms Higgleton did however note that,"It's probably not the best way to learn English,and you'd learn more than you need."It is not known how many of the59million words Ms Shea remembers,but he has certainly made history with his eccentric hobby.Questions61to65.Decide whether the following statements are True or False.61.Mr Shea has read1.000dictionaries.62.Mr Shea spent one month reading the Oxford English Dictionary.63.In Mr Shea's opinion,people don't give dictionaries enough credit for being interesting.64.Mr Shea thinks it is important t be able to use long and complicated words in everyday conversation.65.Elaine Higgleton thinks that reading a dictionary is the best way to learn English.Section B(10marks)Questions66to70are based on the following passage.Surfing is something people often get hooked on after trying it a few times.For many surfers it is much more than a hobby---they would probably agree with the American professional surfer Kelly Slater when he said,"Once you're in,you're in.There's no getting out.""Surfing",of course,refers to riding on ocean waves using a surfboard.Many surfers stand up on their boards,which requires god balance and is therefore difficult for most beginners to learn, but some lie down and"bodyboard"The history of surfing probably began with the Polynesian people of the Pacific Islands.One of the first white people to see anyone surfing was the British explorer Captain Gook,when his ship arrived in Hawaii in1779.He watched many Hawaiians riding waves on large pieces of wood, and reported that,"Surfing seems to give them a feeling of great pleasure."When surfing started to become very popular in the United States in the1950's and60s,surfers used large wooden boards(often more than three metres long)that were quite heavy.Boards today are shorter and also much lighter,because they are made of artificial materials instead of wood. For anyone who wants to try surfing.The only essentials are waves and a board.There are a few other things,however,that most surfers find important;a cord t attach one of their ankles to the board and therefore stop it from being carried a long way away when they fall off';wax,which they put on the surface of the board to help their feet stick to it;and a wetsuit to help them keep warm in cold water.The south---west of English is an example of a place where surfers usually need wetsuits,even in summer.Surfing has been a professional sport for many yeara and the very best surfers are able to make a living from it.Most of the best professional surfers in the last30years,both men and women,have been American or Australian,but surfers from Brazil,Peru and South Africa have also won important competitions.Questions66to70Answer the following questions with the information given in the assage in a maximum of10 words for each question.66.Why do most beginners find it difficult t stand up on a surfboard?67.In what part of the world did surfing probably begin?68.When did surfing start to become very popular in the United States?69.What do surfers use wax for?70.According to the passage,in what part of the world do surfers usually need wetsuits? Section C(10marks)Questions71to75are based on the following passage.The latest human development report from the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP)contains some good news,but also a very serious warning about the threat posed y climate change.The report,published annually since1990,seeks to asses“human development”around the world,and calculates a“Human Development Index(HDI)for169counties.The HDI is based on average income,life expectancy and level of education in a country.Not surprisingly,rich counties tend to have higher HDIs than poor counties,but there are interesting variations in human development among countries with similar levels of economic development,because some have better health and education systems than others.According to the2010report,the county with the highest level of human development is Norway,followed by Australia,New Zealand,the United States and Ireland.Most of the lowest HDIs belong to counties in sub-Saharan Africa.Almost all counties around the worlds have higher HDIs now than in1990,despite the fact that since the2008financial crisis,the total number of people living in extreme poverty has increased.The report concludes that most people are healthier,live longer,are better educated and have access to more goods and services.Even in countries with severe economic problems, people’s level of health and education as generally improved.Although sub-Saharan African countries are at the bottom of the pile in terms of human development,some of them have madesignificant progress since1990.The report is critical,however,of the fact economic inequality has increased significantly in the last twenty years,both within and between countries.The greatest threat to improving HDIs in the future,according to the report,is climate change.Economic growth increases average incomes in a country through increasing production and consumption.However,if this leads to greater emissions of greenhouse gases,as has always been the case in the past,global warning will probably accelerate,and cause severe environmental problems in some parts of the world hat will threaten the livelihoods of huge numbers f people. The progress of the last twenty years,therefore,might not be sustainable.The only solution,according to the report,I to break the link between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions-which,needless to say,is easier,said than done.Questions71to75Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of10 words for each blank.71.The concept of“human development”is based on the following three factors:_______,_____________and_____________.72.Some countries with similar levels of economic development have quite different HDIs because they have_____________.73._________________has caused the number of people living in extreme poverty to increase since2008.74.The report says that______________is the greatest threat to increasing HDIs in the future.75.The report says the link between____________and____________needs to be broken. Section D(10marks)Questions76to80are based on the following passageIt is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstanding between them.They have always complained,more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways;that they are possessive and dominant;that they do not trust their children to deal with crises:that they talk too much about certain problems-and that they have no sense o humor,at least parent-child relationships.I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young.Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes,hairstyles, entertainers and music.This is not their motive.They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted,so they create a culture and society and their own.Then,if it turns out that their music,entertainers,vocabulary,clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents,this gives them additional enjoyment.They feel they are superior,at least in a small way,and that they are leaders in style and taste.Sometimes teenagers are resistant and proud because they do not want their parents to approve of what they do.If they did approve,it looks as if the teenager is betraying his own age group.All this is assuming that the teenager is the underdog:he can not win but at least he can keep his honor.This is a passive way of looking at things.It is natural enough after years of childhood,when children were completely under their parent’s control,but it ignores the fact that when they become teenagers,children are beginning to be responsible for themselves.If you plan to control your life,co-operation should be a part of that plan.You can charm other people,especially your parents,into doing things the way you want.You can also impress people with your of responsibility and your initiative,so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.Questions76to78Choose the best answer according to the passage.76the first paragraph is mainly about_____________.A teenagers’criticism of their parentsB misunderstanding between teenagers and their parentsC the dominance of parents over their childrenD teenagers’ability to deal with crises77teenagers have strange clothes and hairstyles because they___________A have a strong desire to be leaders in style and tasteB want to prove their existence by creating a culture of their ownC have no other way to enjoy themselvesD want to irritate their parent78teenagers do not want their parents to approve of what they do because they_______________.A have already been accepted into adult worldB feel that they are superior to adult worldC want to win adults over to their cultureD don’t want to appear to be disloyal to their own age groupQuestion79to80Translate the sentences in the passage into Chinese79I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young80You can charm other people,especially your parents,into doing things the way you want. Part V translate(10mark)Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given brackets.Remember to write your answer on the answer sheet.81他以牺牲健康为代价获得财富。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年

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全国大学生英语竞赛C类(2011到2013真题以及答案)

Conversation two
9.Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located?
A.He is on holiday.
B.He’s on a business trip
C.He is going to a conference.
The British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost 190000 people-have not been admitted into a____________________________. That is an increase of over 46000 students from last year.
What do you do if you don’t get your first choice university? This ____ faces thousands of British every year. Many such_____ turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If they don’t have the marks to get into their____, Clearing tells them about places available at other university, though they might have to read a difficult subject.

全国大学生英语竞赛C类(2011到2013真题以及答案)

2011 National English Contest for College students(Level C-Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversations will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause, read the question and the there 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.What does the man want to do?A.Get something to eat now.B.Find a quiet place that shows games.C.Watch the next game with the woman.2.Why does not the man have a MySpace account?A.He is not skilled at using computer.B.All of the instruction are in EnglishC.The woman won not teach him.3.How long does the woman plan to try teleworkingA.For a few days.B.For a few weeks.C.For a few months.4.What does the man hope will happen?A.The price of cell phone novels will go down.B.The novel’s author will writer longer stories.C.The woman will tell him ho the story ends.5.what is the woman going to do next?A.turn on her computer.B.Go for a walk with peter.C.Visit her new neighbors.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once.At the end each conversation, there will be a one minute pause. During the pause, read the questions, each 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. Conversation one6.What did Jack do over the summer?A.He studied very hard.B.He took a summer class.C.He visited one of his teachers.7.What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher?A.Easy-going.B.Tough.C.Interesting.8.Why is Ms Wellington’s class hard?A.Her exams are difficult.B.She does not give students the help they need.C.She makes do lots of work.Conversation two9.Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located?A.He is on holiday.B.He’s on a business tripC.He is going to a conference.10. How many times has Mrs. Griffin stayed at the Sunrise Hotel?A. Twice.B. Once.C. Three times.11. Where is Mrs. Griffin form?A. Canada.B. New Zealand.C. Australia.12. What is Mrs. Griffin’s passport number?A.87647489B.87637289C.8763748913. What kind of room does Mrs. Griffin want?A. A single room for two nights.B. A double room for two nights.C. A single room for one night.14. When will Mrs. Griffin arrive at Sunrise Hotel?A. at 9:15 pmB. at 9:35 pmC. at 10:00 pm15. What food will be put into Mrs. Griffin’s room?A. a sandwich with fries.B. a cheese sandwich.C. a burger with chips.Section C (5Marks)16. What does the Associated Press ask editor and news directors to do?A. vote for the top stories of the year.B. describe the oil spill in the Gulf of MexicoC. writes about the 11 workers killed in the explosion17. Where are the doctors and technology experts from?A. New York.B. LondonC. Tokyo18. For how long does President Obama agree to extend the tax cuts?A. for four yearsB. for three yearsC. for two years.19. How many people in the world don’t have enough to eat,according to the report?A. more than one billion.B. some six hundred million.C. nearly nine hundred million20. What have astronomers recently discovered?A. there are unknown plants in older galaxies.B. there are many galaxies in the universeC. there are a lot more red dwarf in older galaxiesSection D (10 marks)In the section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheetWhat do you do if you don’t get your first choice university? This ____ faces thousands of British every year. Many such_____ turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If they don’t have the marks to get into their____, Clearing tells them about places available at other university, though they might have to read a difficult subject.This year has seen a record number of people applying to university. This, combined with the _____________________,an uncertain job market, and budget cuts at university, product even more of a scramble for places than usual. Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining___________________________ placeThe British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost 190000 people-have not been admitted intoa____________________________. That is an increase of over 46000 students from last year.Faced with these figure, some British students might consider an interesting alternative:_____________________________. The University of Nottingham for is offering place at its campuses in Ningbo, near Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Students at these institutions can earn University of Nottingham degrees, according, engineering and English. Similarly, the University of Bolton says it has unlimited places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates.To deal with these problems, the UK’s Higher Education Minister, David Willet’s, is encouraging students who have not made the grade to consider alternatives to university, such as _______________________and studying at home.―There are arrange of options available, ―he says. ―people can reapply next year, s o they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs. Getting_____________________or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.‖ Some commentators say, though that rising university costs, poor long-term_______________________, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this the worst time to be a university student in the UK.Part Two Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks )There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31.After four days of talks, we are glad to announce that the union and management have reached an______. The agreement is fair and benefits both sides.A.accordB. accomplishmentC. identityD. undertaking32.As the clerk______prepared my milk shake, I wondered how long she had been working there ,mindlessly making ice cream treats in a set order of steps.A.logicallyB. methodicallyC. graphicallyD. synthetically33. As a boy he wanted to be a fireman. As a high school student, he thought he'd like to become a teacher. Now he______to be nothing more than a janitor.A.AssumesB. PrescribesC. AspiresD. Presumes34. Regardless of what caused it, I an grateful that have finally reached a point in my life_______I can appreciate my strengths, accept my weaknesses and try to be comfortable with everything in between.A.WhyB. WhereC. WhichD. What35. ______information provided by members of the public, the police would have a much move difficult job.A.SupposingB. Provided theC. If it were not forD. On condition that36.Peter Brown was a painstaking writer;______, he once spent half a day on the composition ofa single sentence.A.On the other handB. NeverthelessC. MoreoverD. For example37.----What an I going to do about a present for Carol?----You______some flowers.A.Might have sent herB. Must have sent herC. Could send herD. Would send her38.Without the air holding in some of the sun's heat, the earth______cold at night, too cold for us to live on.A.Will be freezingB. Would be freezingC. An be frozenD. Would be frozen39.The students in our university each______an English dictionary. That is to say, each of the students in our university______an English dictionary.A.Have; hasB. Have; haveC. Has; haveD. Has; has40.Here's your kitchen. I hope you enjoy cooking here. Is there______else that you need?A.SomethingB. AnythingC. NothingD. Everything41.David______his business partner over plans to reduce the workforce.A.Came down toB. Broke down toC. Fell out withD. Went along with42.______is this piece of equipment to be removed from the building.A.On no accountB. AbsolutelyC. ScarcelyD. Not at all43.Helen' s parents were______that she was still on the job., but she had resigned.A.In doubtB. Of the opinionC. Under the impressionD. With suspicion44.----I don't think I will ever, in my life, win a lottery of five million dollars.----Well, ______. Anything can happen.A.You made itB. You're kiddingC. What you sayD. You can never tell45.-----How did you find the concert in the Grand Theatre last night?-----______ but the conductor was perfect.A.I couldn't agree moreB. I didn't think much of itC. I was crazy about itD. I really liked itPart Three Cloze(15 marks )I have been reading a lot on my iPad recently, and I have some (46)_____ (complain) not about the iPad itself but about the state of digital reading generally. Reading is a subtle thing, and itssubtleties are artifacts of a venerable medium: words printed in ink on paper. Glass and pixels aren't the same.When I read a physical book, I don't have to look anywhere else to find out how much I've read. The iPad e---reader, iBooks tries to create the (47) illu_____ of a physical book. The pages seem to turn, and I can the edges of those that remain, but it's fake. There are always exactly six unturned pages, no matter (48)_____ I am in the book.Also, there is a larger problem. Books in their digital format look vastly less "finished", or less genuine than real books. You can vary their font and type size, but this only makes them(49)_____(resemble) word---processed---no matter how (50)_____(wretch) or wonderful they are---will never look as good as Robert Hass's poems in the print edition of The Apple Trees at Olema. But your poems can look almost exactly as ugly---as "e---book---like" ---as the Kindle version of that collection.All the e---book I've read have been ugly---books by Chang---rae Lee, Alvin Kernan, and Stieg Larsson---though the texts have been wonderful. I didn't grow up reading texts. I grew up reading books, and this(51)_____(differ) is important.When it comes to digital editions, the(52)_____(assume) seems to be that allbooks(53)are_____(create) equal. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In the mass migration from print to digital, we're seeing a profusion of digital books---many of them out of copyright---that look new and even "HD," but which may well have been supplanted by more accurate editions and better translations. We need a digital readers' guide---a place where readers can find(54)_____ whether the book they're about to download is the best available edition. (55)Fi_____, two related problems. I already have a personal library, but most of the books I've read have come from(56)_____(lend) libraries. Barnes & Noble has released an e---reader that allows short---term (57) _____(borrow) of some books. The entire idea behind Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks assumes that you cannot read a book unless you own it first and that only you can read it unless you want to give your reading device to someone else.This goes against the social value of reading, the collective knowledge and(58)_____(collaborate) discourse that comes from access to (59)_____or our culture in general. Part Four Reading Comprehension (40 marks).Section A (10 marks ).Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Not keen on reading? Do you have trouble finding a novel that arouses your interest? Why not follow Ammon Shea's example and start reading a dictionary?Mr Shea owns over 1,000 dictionaries and he reads them for fun. He recently spent a year reading all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary. The dictionary contains more than20,000 pages and over 59 million words.As he read from A to Z, he noted down interesting words in a ledger. This includes words such as "happify," meaning to make someone happy and "tripudiate", which means to dance, skip or leap for joy. Mr Shea also kept a diary about this experience, which has since become abest---selling book.Why did he do this? He claims it was fun. "I've always enjoyed reading dictionaries . They are far more interesting than people give then credit for," he said.It appears that it was not his goal to sound more intelligent by using longer and more complex words. "I'm not against long, fancy or obscure words, but I'm opposed to using then for their own sake," he said.In fact ,as a result of reading so many new words , Mr Shea often forgot everyday vocabulary. He wrote, "My head was so full of words that I often had trouble forming simple sentences."Mr Shea is not alone in his love of reading dictionaries.Elaine Higgleton, a representative of Collins Cbuild dictionaries, explained that thousands of crossword puzzle and Srabble fans read dictionaries for fun and to improve their games. Ms Higgleton did however note that, "It's probably not the best way to learn English ,and you'd learn more than you need." It is not known how many of the 59 million words Ms Shea remembers, but he has certainly made history with his eccentric hobby.Questions 61 to 65.Decide whether the following statements are True or False.61.Mr Shea has read 1.000 dictionaries.62.Mr Shea spent one month reading the Oxford English Dictionary.63.In Mr Shea's opinion,people don't give dictionaries enough credit for being interesting.64.Mr Shea thinks it is important t be able to use long and complicated words in everyday conversation.65.Elaine Higgleton thinks that reading a dictionary is the best way to learn English.Section B (10 marks)Questions 66 to 70are based on the following passage.Surfing is something people often get hooked on after trying it a few times. For many surfers it is much more than a hobby---they would probably agree with the American professional surfer Kelly Slater when he said,"Once you're in, you're in. There's no getting out.""Surfing", of course, refers to riding on ocean waves using a surfboard. Many surfers stand up on their boards, which requires god balance and is therefore difficult for most beginners to learn, but some lie down and "bodyboard"The history of surfing probably began with the Polynesian people of the Pacific Islands. One of the first white people to see anyone surfing was the British explorer Captain Gook, when his ship arrived in Hawaii in 1779. He watched many Hawaiians riding waves on large pieces of wood, and reported that, "Surfing seems to give them a feeling of great pleasure. "When surfing started to become very popular in the United States in the 1950's and 60s, surfers used large wooden boards (often more than three metres long) that were quite heavy. Boards today are shorter and also much lighter, because they are made of artificial materials instead of wood. For anyone who wants to try surfing. The only essentials are waves and a board. There are a few other things, however, that most surfers find important; a cord t attach one of their ankles to the board and therefore stop it from being carried a long way away when they fall off'; wax, which they put on the surface of the board to help their feet stick to it; and a wetsuit to help them keep warm in cold water. The south---west of English is an example of a place where surfers usually need wetsuits, even in summer.Surfing has been a professional sport for many yeara and the very best surfers are able to make a living from it. Most of the best professional surfers in the last 30 years, both men and women, have been American or Australian, but surfers from Brazil, Peru and South Africa have also wonimportant competitions.Questions 66 to 70Answer the following questions with the information given in the assage in a maximum of 10 words for each question.66.Why do most beginners find it difficult t stand up on a surfboard?67.In what part of the world did surfing probably begin?68.When did surfing start to become very popular in the United States?69.What do surfers use wax for?70.According to the passage, in what part of the world do surfers usually need wetsuits? Section C (10 marks)Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.The latest human development report from the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP) contains some good news, but also a very serious warning about the threat posed y climate change.The report, publish ed annually since 1990, seeks to asses ―human development‖ around the world, and calculates a ―Human Development Index (HDI) for 169 counties. The HDI is based on average income, life expectancy and level of education in a country. Not surprisingly, rich counties tend to have higher HDIs than poor counties, but there are interesting variations in human development among countries with similar levels of economic development, because some have better health and education systems than others.According to the 2010 report, the county with the highest level of human development is Norway, followed by Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Ireland. Most of the lowest HDIs belong to counties in sub-Saharan Africa.Almost all counties around the worlds have higher HDIs now than in 1990, despite the fact that since the 2008 financial crisis, the total number of people living in extreme poverty has increased. The report concludes that most people are healthier, live longer, are better educated and have access to more goods and services. Even in countries with severe economic problems, people’s level of health and education as generally improved. Although sub-Saharan African countries are at the bottom of the pile in terms of human development, some of them have made significant progress since 1990. The report is critical, however, of the fact economic inequality hasincreased significantly in the last twenty years, both within and between countries.The greatest threat to improving HDIs in the future, according to the report, is climate change. Economic growth increases average incomes in a country through increasing production and consumption. However , if this leads to greater emissions of greenhouse gases, as has always been the case in the past, global warning will probably accelerate, and cause severe environmental problems in some parts of the world hat will threaten the livelihoods of huge numbers f people. The progress of the last twenty years, therefore, might not be sustainable.The only solution, according to the report, I to break the link between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions-which, needless to say, is easier, said than done.Questions 71 to 75Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 10 words for each blank.71. The concept of ―human development‖ is based on the following three factors: _______,_____________and_____________.72. Some countries with similar levels of economic development have quite different HDIs because they have_____________.73._________________has caused the number of people living in extreme poverty to increase since 2008.74. The report says that ______________ is the greatest threat to increasing HDIs in the future.75. The report says the link between____________ and ____________needs to be broken. Section D (10 marks)Questions 76 to 80 are based on the following passageIt is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstanding between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises: that they talk too much about certain problems-and that they have no sense o humor, at least parent-child relationships.I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young.Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes, hairstyles,entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted, so they create a culture and society and their own. Then, if it turns out that their music, entertainers, vocabulary, clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.Sometimes teenagers are resistant and proud because they do not want their parents to approve of what they do. If they did approve, it looks as if the teenager is betraying his own age group. All this is assuming that the teenager is the underdog: he can not win but at least he can keep his honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after years of childhood, when children were completely under their parent’s control, but it ignores the fact that when they become teenagers, children are beginning to be responsible for themselves.If you plan to control your life, co-operation should be a part of that plan. You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can also impress people with your of responsibility and your initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.Questions 76 to 78Choose the best answer according to the passage.76 the first paragraph is mainly about_____________.A teenagers’ criticism of their parentsB misunderstanding between teenagers and their parentsC the dominance of parents over their childrenD teenagers’ ability to deal with crises77 teenagers have strange clothes and hairstyles because they___________A have a strong desire to be leaders in style and tasteB want to prove their existence by creating a culture of their ownC have no other way to enjoy themselvesD want to irritate their parent78 teenagers do not want their parents to approve of what they do because they_______________.A have already been accepted into adult worldB feel that they are superior to adult worldC want to win adults over to their cultureD don’t want to appear to be disloyal to their own age groupQuestion 79 to 80Translate the sentences in the passage into Chinese79 I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young80 You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want.Part V translate (10 mark)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given brackets. Remember to write your answer on the answer sheet.81 他以牺牲健康为代价获得财富。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年Part Ⅰ Listening Comperhension略Part Ⅱ Multiple ChoiceSection AIn this section, there are ten incomplete sentences. For each blank there are four, choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31、 Julie always thought of herself as an easy-going and ______ person, who put up with people' s peculiarities.A. tolerantB. helpfulC. quarrelsomeD. indifferent32、 ______ had I bought the computer ______ I regretted spending so much money on it.A. After; thatB. Not only ; butC. As soon as; andD. No sooner; than33、 I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little ______ that, by the end of the trip, I would have made such lasting friendships.A. wonderedB. suspectedC. doubtedD. judged34、 It ______ Sam who called and didn't leave a message on the answering machine. He said he wanted to get together with us this weekend.A. might have beenB. should have beenC. ought to beD. ought to have been35、 The fact is ______ , after years of experimenting, the music industry still hasn' t found a way of making significant money out of the Internet.A. whenB. thatC. becauseD. however36、 Perhaps one of the most tragic masters of art, Van Gogh, yearned ______ recognition during his lifetime, but was denied it until after his death.A. onB. toC. forD. up37、—My boss at work is a real bully.—In that case, make sure you don' t ______ to her, and whateverhappens, don' t be tempted to your notice.A. give up; hand inB. give in; hand overC. give up; hand downD. give in; hand in38、 I wish Peter ______ so far away from the town centre. We'll have to take a taxi.A. doesn' t liveB. didn' t liveC. wouldn' t liveD. shouldn' t live39、—Didn' t you just love that film?—As a matter of fact, ______—It was kind of long, wasn' t it?—Long? I fell asleep at least twice. It was endless.A. I' m a big fan of it.B. I' m really into the director' s work.C. I' ve always liked comedies.D. I found it rather boring.40、—Do you want to see my holiday snaps of Greece and Turkey?—Sure.—That' s me in the foreground. Behind me is the Acropolis. This one' s a bit out of focus.You can' t see it very clearly.—Send me a postcard next time you go.—I would, but ______.A. I only go there once in a blue moonB. most of these are great picturesC. I don't have any accessories like a tripod or anythingD. the flight was delayedSection BIn this section, there are five incomplete statements or questions about English speaking countries. For-each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the most suitable answer from the given choices. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.41、 The Lake Poets' such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge and ______ were connected with the Lake District.A. Lord ByronB. Percy Ｂ.ShellyC. Pobert SoutheyD. John Keats42、 Which American state is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean?A. Alaska.B. Hawaii.C. Florida.D. California.43、 San Francisco is located on the central part of the California shoreline. It is a principal gate ______.A. to the EastB. to the WestC. to the NorthD. to the South44、 ______ is situated on the border separating Ontario, Canada, from New York State, in the U. S.A. The Hudson RiverB. Lake SuperiorC. VancouverD. Niagara Falls45、 The capital of New Zealand is on ______ Island.A. NorthB. SouthC. ChathamD. CookPart Ⅲ ClozeRead the following passage and fill in each blank with one word using one of the following three methods: according to the context, using the correct form of the word given, Or using the first letter (s) of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.I' ve never been to a professional fashion show but my sister is studying clothes design at college, and her class put on an end-of-term fashion show to (46) I was invited. I didn' t really want to go because I expected the whole thing to be a (47) (disaster) failure, so I rather unwillingly agreed to go along. Theintroduction (48) the show was very (49) (press) indeed—with all the models performing handstands and cartwheels. It looked a bit too athletic for me—but this certainly succeeded (50) getting the attention of the audience. I had expected all the models to be f (51) , but surprisingly enough, there were quite a few males modeling the clothes, (52) They say there' s never anything totally new in fashion but the show proved this to be (53) (true). Everything that the students had created looked new and attractive. As I lookedar (54) the audience, I could see (55) I suspected might be people looking for new talent. What better place to look for new talent t (56) a student fashion show? To make the whole thingmore (57) (entertain), the young designers had asked the audience to judge their success and award a(n) (58) , second and third prizes for the designs. There were so many (59) (style) designs to choose from that we had a(n) h (60) time. In the end, a design of my sister' s won the second prize, so I was incredibly pleased for her!Part Ⅳ Reading ComprehensionSection AIn this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For two questions, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. For the other three questions, you should complete each sentence in a maximum of ten words using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Honey—Food or Medicine?What do we know about honey.'? It's sweet and sticky, it tastes great on bread and in hot drinks, and it' s a pleasant alternative to sugar. However, there' s a lot more to honey than meets the eye, and one day it may replace many of" the items in our medicine cabinets.Doctors throughout history have appreciated the medicinal properties of honey. In Ancient Egypt it was used to treat cuts and bums. The Ancient Romans used it to help people with sleeping disorders and the Ancient Greek used it to cure skin diseases, ulcers and sores. More recently, German doctors mixed it with cod "liver oil to treat battle wounds during WWI, and opera singers have been known to use it to boost their energy and soothe their throats.Today, as homeopathic medicine is becoming more popular, honey has been rediscovered as a natural remedy and is being used successfully to treat many ailments such as anaemia, arthritis, colds and stomach ulcers. It is particularly effective in the treatment of burns and wounds. Honey aerosol sprays have even been used to treat chronic bronchitis.The beauty industry has also recognized the natural benefits of honey and there are many cosmetic companies which use honey-based products. These include creams, lotions, soaps and face masks which claim to help heal blemishes, reduce the appearance of scars, moisturise the skin, soften, wrinkles and make skin look younger and healthier. There are also a number of honey-based hair care products which clam to strengthen hair and make it softer, shinier and healthier.Honey and products containing honey have always been popular items in health food shops. Honey is sold in various forms as a remedy for sore throats, stomach ulcers and as a gentle, natural laxative.What is it then that makes honey such an effective natural remedy? Well, after many years of research, biochemists still can't say certain. They have however, managed to identify some of the healing properties in honey. Firstly, honey contains low levels of hydrogen peroxide, a chemicalwhich kills bacteria. Secondly, it creates a moist environment when spread onto a wound which speeds up the natural healing process. Scientists have also found that certain types of honey act as antibiotics. In fact, honey is actually more effective than some of our current antibiotics because it works on certain microbes and bacteria that have developed a resistance to current antibiotic treatment. However, researchers have also found some types of honey are more beneficial than others. For example, honey containing nectar from the Australian jelly bush and the New Zealand tea tree plant have been found to possess more medicinal properties than other varieties.Medical researchers are still working on identifying the role that honey could play in future medical practices, but they all agree that we should not be using the honey in our kitchen cupboards to treat ourselves. This is because many commercial brands of honey actually contain bacteria which could contaminate an open wound. They also agree, unfortunately, that simply eating honey has minimal health benefits.61、Researchers are not sure ______.A. about how sweet honey isB. that honey has any medicinal propertiesC. about the levels of hydrogen peroxide in honeyD. how effective honey is as an antibiotic62、Commercial brands of honey ______.A. should be kept in kitchen cupboardsB. may contain bacteriaC. can be used for home treatmentsD. don't get contaminated easily63、 Honey was once used by ______ to treat battle wounds.64、 Honey is used today as ______ by homeopaths.65、Nectar from the Australian jelly bush and the New Zealand tea tree plant makes honey have more ______.Section BIn this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. You should answer each question in a maximum of ten words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.ATTENTION, ALL NEW STUDENTSWelcome to West Lakes Institute of Technology. You are strongly advised to adhere to the following three basic rules on this, your first day, of the second semester:1. Wear your pre-admission student number on your lapel at all times.2. Do not enter any classrooms where classes are already in progress.3. When asked to produce basic information about yourself, be ready to show your green enrollment acceptance advice slip.· Students who have repaid the enrollment feeFrom 9:00 am to 10:00 am (no later) you should visit the foyer of the Old Chapel building to receive your new student information kit. Once you have your kit, you are not required until 10:30 am, so you can relax in the Student Centre until you are called over the PA system.· Students who are yet to pay the enrollment feeGo directly to the Admissions Centre and be prepared to pay your enrollment fee ($150—cash only) to the New Admissions Officer. You will be asked for your address and your preadmission student number (the number on your green enrollment acceptance advice slip). Note that this is NOT the number which is later displayed on your student card. Once you have paid your enrollment fee, follow the instructions above for students who have prepaid their fee.· Student CardsStudent cards will not be issued until Thursday. Photographs, however, will be taken on Monday afternoon. Make your way to the Library at the following times:1:00 pro—Film and Photographic Arts 3:15 pm—Hotel & Hospitality1:45 pro—Marketing 4:00 pro—Fashion & Design2:30 pro—Travel & Tourism 4:45 pro—all other Art studentsPhotographs of students in all other courses will be taken Tuesday afternoon.· Welcome AddressThe Director of the college will address all new students in the Main Hall at around 10:45 am. When you hear the announcement that directs you to assemble in the Main Hall, make your way swiftly past the canteen area, through the courtyard and into the Hall. No food or drinks are allowed in the Main Hall.· LunchThe canteen is situated on the ground floor of the student building. Since the canteen is also used by members of the public, you will be asked to produce your enrollment acceptance advice slip. Failure to do this will result in all purchases being charged for at nondiscount prices.Cooked lunches are served only between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm.· Student Information KitsThe latest student information kit contains a 52-page booklet which tells you where you should go in the afternoon. Look on page three to find the course you have enrolled in, and follow the instructions given. Areas designated for the various group tutorial sessions for each course are listed on pages 4 to 6. If you are required to have your photograph taken during a group tutorial session, quietly excuse yourself, and return to the session as soon as possible.Questions:66、 Where must students who have not paid their enrollment fees go first?67、 Where must students display their preadmission student number?68、 When will Marketing students get their student cards?69、 What are students forbidden to do in the Main Hall.?70、 What do the student information' kits help students to find?Section CIn this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. You should complete the summary below using no more than three words for each blank front the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.The Dog with the Golden NoseJiggs, the chimpanzee that starred in over fifteen Tarzan films in the 1930s, was paid thousands of pounds. The owner of Bart, an Alaskan brown bear, was paid a million dollars for letting Bart appear in the film The Edge. A racehorse called Rock of Gibraltar is worth an estimated ￡ 100 million. Now there is Keela, a dog doing a great job and getting well remunerated for it.Keela, a 16-month-old springer spaniel, has become such an asset to the South Yorkshire Police that she now earns more than the chief constable.Her sense of smell, so keen that she can find traces of blood on weapons that have been scrubbed ' clean' , has her so much in demand by forces up and down the country that she is hired out at ￡ 530 a day, plus expenses.Thought to be the only one of her kind, this ' crime scene dog' earns nearly ￡ 200, 000 a year. Her daily rate, ten times that of ordinary police dogs, pay her more than the chief constable, Meredydd Hughes, who picks up ￡ 129, 963.Keela's considerable talent in uncovering minute pieces of evidencethat can later be confirmed by forensic tests has put her in the forefront of detective work across Britain. She was drafted in to help after the stabbing of the young mother, Abigail Witchalls, in Surrey, and has been involved in highprofile cases across 17 forces, from Devon and Cornwall to Strathclyde.PC John Ellis, her handler, said that the police send for Keela when the scenes of crime squads fail to find what they are looking for. ' She can detect minute quantities of blood that cannot be seen with the human eye, ' he said.' She is used at scenes where someone has cleaned up. If blood has seeped into the tiles behind a bath which contained a body, she can find it. 'The spaniel can sniff out blood in clothes' after they have been washed repeatedly in biological washing powder, and can detect microscopic amounts on weapons that have been scrubbed and washed.When faced with a ' clean' crime scene, Mr Ellis and PC Martin Grimes, Keela' s other handler, will first send in Frankie, a border collie, and Eddie, another Springer spaniel, to pick up any general scent. Then they wheel in the big gun.' We take Keela in and she will find the minutest traces of blood, ' Mr Ellis said.' It' s not like looking for a needle in a haystack any more. The other two dogs will find the haystack and Keela will find the needle. 'While the other dogs bark, Keela has been trained to freeze and pinpoint the area with her nose.Mr Ellis said Keela' s ' perfect temperament' and enthusiasm make her a great asset.' We thought we would get one or two deployments a year, but things have just snowballed. Obviously when we are called in by other forces they are charged a fee and it' s quite funny to think she earns more than the chief constable, ' commented Mr Ellis.Mr Hughes says there are no hard feelings.' Keela ' s training gives the force an edge when it comes to forensic investigation which we should recognize and use more often. 'Mr Ellis and Mr Grimes came up with a special training regime to focus on Keela' s remarkable skills. It has proved so successful that the FBI has inquired about it. 'The FBI is very interested in how we work because they don' t have this sort of facility in-house and they are looking at setting up their own unit, ' Mr Ellis said.Paul Puffell, of K9 Solutions, a security firm specialising in dog units, said he was amazed at Keela' s abilities.' I' ve been working in this business for 25 years and I' ve never heard anything like it, ' he said.SummaryKeela may not be a(n) (71) like other highly, paid animals, but she is similarly in demand. She has an incredible (72) she can detect blood on clothes, even after they have been washed in washing powder. This makes her especially useful at a(n) (73) Once her handlers realized she was so exceptional, they invented a special (74) for her. She now makes more money than the (75) of the police force !Section DIn this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.' Slow Movement' Encourages Less Stressful LivingCarl Honore, a recovered ' speedaholie' , had an epiphany that caused him to slow down the hectic pace of his life. A journalist based in London, Honore read a newspaper article on time-sav-ing tips which mentioned a book of one-minute bedtime stories. (79) He found this an appealing idea since he' d already got into the habit of speed-reading stories to his son. ' My first reaction was, "Yes, one-minute bedtime stories," ' he said. ' My next thought, was, "Whoa, has it really come to this?" That was really when a light bulb went off in my head. '(80) Honore realised he had become so anxious to rush through this nightly ritual that he' d rather read seven or even eight stories in less time than it would take a normal person to read one. He wasn' t making the most of this ' quality time' with his son.As a result, Honore embarked on finding a way to address the issue of ' time poverty' , the constant fast-forward motion in which many over-scheduled, stressed-out people rush towards their next task—whether it is work, meals, or family time—rather than saving what they consider to be most important.Honore' s book, In Praise of Sloumess: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed, has made him the unofficial godfather of a growing cultural shift towards slowing down.' [ There' s a ] backlash against the mainstream dictate that faster is always better, and puts quantity always ahead of quality,' he said. People all across the West are waking up to the folly of that. ' For advocates of the ' Slow Movement, it' s not about rejecting technology or changing modern life corn-pletely, but rather about keeping it, it all in balance. This means not talking on the phone while driving and checking a BlackBerry, while heading to the drive—through before the next meeting.' I love technology. I love speed. You need some things to be fast—ice hockey, squash, a fast Internet connection, ' Honore said. ' But, ' he said, ' my passion for speed had become an addiction. I was doingeverything faster. 'How to Slow DownTo make the transition to a slower life, Honore has several suggestions: don' t schedule something in every free moment of your day—prioritise activities, cut from the bottom of the list, and keep an eye on your ' personal speedometer' so you can gauge when you are rushing for speed' s sake rather than necessity.Don' t expect to change immediately—or even naturally.' You don' t slow down by snapping your fingers and saying, "Now I' m slow" ' , said Honore, who got a speeding ticket on his way to a Slow Food dinner while doing research for his book. ' That happens, ' he said. ' My life has been transformed, but sometimes I still feel that old itch. 'For questions 76-78, markY (.for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage on the answer skeet with a single line through the centre.76、 Carl initially thought that one-minute bedtime stories were a good idea, and regularly read them to his son.77、 According to the passage, people are stressed because they fail to think ahead of the next task.78、 People who join the Slow Movement do not use computers, travel in cars, or watch television.For questions 79-80, translate the underlined sentences of the passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.79、 ______80、 ______Part Ⅴ TranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.Remember to write your answers on the answer sheet.81、他们摆好会议的坐椅，每排十把椅子。

2011年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛(C类)试卷及答案26316

2011 National English Contest for College students(Level C-Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversations will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause, read the question and the there 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.What does the man want to do?A.Get something to eat now.B.Find a quiet place that shows games.C.Watch the next game with the woman.2.Why does not the man have a MySpace account?A.He is not skilled at using computer.B.All of the instruction are in EnglishC.The woman won not teach him.3.How long does the woman plan to try teleworkingA.For a few days.B.For a few weeks.C.For a few months.4.What does the man hope will happen?A.The price of cell phone novels will go down.B.The novel’s author will writer longer stories.C.The woman will tell him ho the story ends.5.what is the woman going to do next?A.turn on her computer.B.Go for a walk with peter.C.Visit her new neighbors.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end each conversation, there will be a one minute pause. During the pause, read the questions, each 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.Conversation one6.What did Jack do over the summer?A.He studied very hard.B.He took a summer class.C.He visited one of his teachers.7.What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher?A.Easy-going.B.Tough.C.Interesting.8.Why is Ms Wellington’s class har d?A.Her exams are difficult.B.She does not give students the help they need.C.She makes do lots of work.Conversation two9.Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel islocated?A.He is on holiday.B.He’s on a business tripC.He is going to a conference.10. How many times has Mrs. Griffin stayed at the Sunrise Hotel?A. Twice.B. Once.C. Three times.11. Where is Mrs. Griffin form?A. Canada.B. New Zealand.C. Australia.12. What is Mrs. Griffin’s passport number?A.87647489B.87637289C.8763748913. What kind of room does Mrs. Griffin want?A. A single room for two nights.B. A double room for two nights.C. A single room for one night.14. When will Mrs. Griffin arrive at Sunrise Hotel?A. at 9:15 pmB. at 9:35 pmC. at 10:00 pm15. What food will b e put into Mrs. Griffin’s room?A. a sandwich with fries.B. a cheese sandwich.C. a burger with chips.Section C (5Marks)16. What does the Associated Press ask editor and news directors to do?A. vote for the top stories of the year.B. describe the oil spill in the Gulf of MexicoC. writes about the 11 workers killed in the explosion17. Where are the doctors and technology experts from?A. New York.B. LondonC. Tokyo18. For how long does President Obama agree to extend the tax cuts?A. for four yearsB. for three yearsC. for two years.19. How many people in the world don’t have enough to eat,according to the report?A. more than one billion.B. some six hundred million.C. nearly nine hundred million20. What have astronomers recently discovered?A. there are unknown plants in older galaxies.B. there are many galaxies in the universeC. there are a lot more red dwarf in older galaxiesSection D (10 marks)In the section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Remember to write the answer on theanswer sheetWhat do you do if you don’t get your first choice university? This ____ faces thousands of British every year. Manysuch_____ turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If they don’t have the marks to get into their____, Clearing tells them about places available at other university, though they might have to read a difficult subject.This year has seen a record number of people applying to university. This, combined with the_____________________,an uncertain job market, and budget cuts at university, product even more of a scramble for places than usual. Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining___________________________ placeThe British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost 190000 people-have not been admitted intoa____________________________. That is an increase of over 46000 students from last year.Faced with these figure, some British students might consider an interestingalternative:_____________________________. The Universityof Nottingham for is offering place at its campuses in Ningbo, near Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Students at these institutions can earn University of Nottingham degrees, according, engineering and English. Similarly, the University of Bolton says it has unlimited places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates.To deal with t hese problems, the UK’s Higher Education Minister, David Willet’s, is encouraging students who have not made the grade to consider alternatives to university, such as_______________________and studying at home.“There are arrange of options available, “he says. “people can reapply next year, so they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs. Getting _____________________or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.” Some commentators say, though that ri sing university costs, poor long-term_______________________, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this the worst time to be a university student in the UK.Part Two V ocabulary and Structure (15 marks )There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31.After four days of talks, we are glad to announce that the union and management have reached an______. The agreement is fair and benefits both sides.A.accordB. accomplishmentC. identityD. undertaking32.As the clerk______prepared my milk shake, I wondered how long she had been working there ,mindlessly making ice cream treats in a set order of steps.A.logicallyB. methodicallyC. graphicallyD. synthetically33. As a boy he wanted to be a fireman. As a high school student, he thought he'd like to become a teacher. Now he______to be nothing more than a janitor.A.AssumesB. PrescribesC. AspiresD. Presumes34. Regardless of what caused it, I an grateful that have finally reached a point in my life_______I can appreciate my strengths, accept my weaknesses and try to be comfortable with everything in between.A.WhyB. WhereC. WhichD. What35. ______information provided by members of the public, the police would have a much move difficult job.A.SupposingB. Provided theC. If it were not forD. On condition that36.Peter Brown was a painstaking writer;______, he once spent half a day on the composition of a single sentence.A.On the other handB. NeverthelessC. MoreoverD. For example37.----What an I going to do about a present for Carol?----You______some flowers.A.Might have sent herB. Must have sent herC. Could send herD. Would send her38.Without the air holding in some of the sun's heat, theearth______cold at night, too cold for us to live on.A.Will be freezingB. Would be freezingC. An be frozenD. Would be frozen39.The students in our university each______an English dictionary. That is to say, each of the students in our university______an English dictionary.A.Have; hasB. Have; haveC. Has; haveD. Has; has40.Here's your kitchen. I hope you enjoy cooking here. Isthere______else that you need?A.SomethingB. AnythingC. NothingD. Everything41.David______his business partner over plans to reduce the workforce.A.Came down toB. Broke down toC. Fell out withD. Went along with42.______is this piece of equipment to be removed from the building.A.On no accountB. AbsolutelyC. ScarcelyD. Not at all43.Helen' s parents were______that she was still on the job., but she had resigned.A.In doubtB. Of the opinionC. Under the impressionD. With suspicion44.----I don't think I will ever, in my life, win a lottery of five million dollars.----Well, ______. Anything can happen.A.You made itB. You're kiddingC. What you sayD. You can never tell45.-----How did you find the concert in the Grand Theatre last night?-----______ but the conductor was perfect.A.I couldn't agree moreB. I didn't think much of itC. I was crazy about itD. I really liked itPart Three Cloze(15 marks )I have been reading a lot on my iPad recently, and I have some (46)_____ (complain) not about the iPad itself but about the state of digital reading generally. Reading is a subtle thing, and its subtleties are artifacts of a venerable medium: words printed in ink on paper. Glass and pixels aren't the same. When I read a physical book, I don't have to look anywhere else to find out how much I've read. The iPad e---reader, iBooks tries to create the (47) illu_____ of a physical book. The pages seem to turn, and I can the edges of those that remain, but it's fake. There are always exactly six unturned pages, no matter (48)_____ I am in the book.Also, there is a larger problem. Books in their digital format look vastly less "finished", or less genuine than real books. You can vary their font and type size, but this only makes them (49)_____(resemble) word---processed---no matter how(50)_____(wretch) or wonderful they are---will never look as good as Robert Hass's poems in the print edition of The Apple Trees at Olema. But your poems can look almost exactly as ugly---as "e---book---like" ---as the Kindle version of that collection.All the e---book I've read have been ugly---books byChang---rae Lee, Alvin Kernan, and Stieg Larsson---though the texts have been wonderful. I didn't grow up reading texts. I grew up reading books, and this(51)_____(differ) is important. When it comes to digital editions, the(52)_____(assume) seems to be that all books(53)are_____(create) equal. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In the mass migration from print to digital, we're seeing a profusion of digitalbooks---many of them out of copyright---that look new and even "HD," but which may well have been supplanted by more accurate editions and better translations. We need a digital readers' guide---a place where readers can find(54)_____ whether the book they're about to download is the best available edition.(55)Fi_____, two related problems. I already have a personal library, but most of the books I've read have comefrom(56)_____(lend) libraries. Barnes & Noble has released ane---reader that allows short---term (57) _____(borrow) of some books. The entire idea behind Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks assumes that you cannot read a book unless you own it first and that only you can read it unless you want to give your reading device to someone else.This goes against the social value of reading, the collective knowledge and (58)_____(collaborate) discourse that comes from access to (59)_____or our culture in general.Part Four Reading Comprehension (40 marks).Section A (10 marks ).Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Not keen on reading? Do you have trouble finding a novel that arouses your interest? Why not follow Ammon Shea's example and start reading a dictionary?Mr Shea owns over 1,000 dictionaries and he reads them for fun. He recently spent a year reading all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary. The dictionary contains more than 20,000 pages and over 59 million words.As he read from A to Z, he noted down interesting words in aledger. This includes words such as "happify," meaning to make someone happy and "tripudiate", which means to dance, skip or leap for joy. Mr Shea also kept a diary about this experience, which has since become a best---selling book.Why did he do this? He claims it was fun. "I've always enjoyed reading dictionaries . They are far more interesting than people give then credit for," he said.It appears that it was not his goal to sound more intelligent by using longer and more complex words. "I'm not against long, fancy or obscure words, but I'm opposed to using then for their own sake," he said.In fact ,as a result of reading so many new words , Mr Shea often forgot everyday vocabulary. He wrote, "My head was so full of words that I often had trouble forming simple sentences." Mr Shea is not alone in his love of reading dictionaries.Elaine Higgleton, a representative of Collins Cbuild dictionaries, explained that thousands of crossword puzzle and Srabble fans read dictionaries for fun and to improve their games. Ms Higgleton did however note that, "It's probably not the best way to learn English ,and you'd learn more than you need." It is not known how many of the 59 million words Ms Shea remembers, but he has certainly made history with his eccentric hobby.Questions 61 to 65.Decide whether the following statements are True or False.61.Mr Shea has read 1.000 dictionaries.62.Mr Shea spent one month reading the Oxford English Dictionary.63.In Mr Shea's opinion,people don't give dictionaries enough credit for being interesting.64.Mr Shea thinks it is important t be able to use long and complicated words in everyday conversation.65.Elaine Higgleton thinks that reading a dictionary is the best way to learn English.Section B (10 marks)Questions 66 to 70are based on the following passage.Surfing is something people often get hooked on after trying it a few times. For many surfers it is much more than ahobby---they would probably agree with the American professional surfer Kelly Slater when he said,"Once you're in, you're in. There's no getting out.""Surfing", of course, refers to riding on ocean waves using a surfboard. Many surfers stand up on their boards, which requiresgod balance and is therefore difficult for most beginners to learn, but some lie down and "bodyboard"The history of surfing probably began with the Polynesian people of the Pacific Islands. One of the first white people to see anyone surfing was the British explorer Captain Gook, when his ship arrived in Hawaii in 1779. He watched many Hawaiians riding waves on large pieces of wood, and reported that, "Surfing seems to give them a feeling of great pleasure. "When surfing started to become very popular in the United States in the 1950's and 60s, surfers used large wooden boards (often more than three metres long) that were quite heavy. Boards today are shorter and also much lighter, because they are made of artificial materials instead of wood.For anyone who wants to try surfing. The only essentials are waves and a board. There are a few other things, however, that most surfers find important; a cord t attach one of their ankles to the board and therefore stop it from being carried a long way away when they fall off'; wax, which they put on the surface of the board to help their feet stick to it; and a wetsuit to help them keep warm in cold water. The south---west of English is an example of a place where surfers usually need wetsuits, even in summer.Surfing has been a professional sport for many yeara and the very best surfers are able to make a living from it. Most of the best professional surfers in the last 30 years, both men and women, have been American or Australian, but surfers from Brazil, Peru and South Africa have also won important competitions.Questions 66 to 70Answer the following questions with the information given in the assage in a maximum of 10 words for each question.66.Why do most beginners find it difficult t stand up on a surfboard?67.In what part of the world did surfing probably begin?68.When did surfing start to become very popular in the United States?69.What do surfers use wax for?70.According to the passage, in what part of the world do surfers usually need wetsuits?Section C (10 marks)Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.The latest human development report from the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP) contains some good news, but also a very serious warning about the threatposed y climate change.The report, published annually since 1990, seeks to asses “human development” around the world, and calculates a “Human Development Index (HDI) for 169 counties. The HDI is based on average income, life expectancy and level of education in a country. Not surprisingly, rich counties tend to have higher HDIs than poor counties, but there are interesting variations in human development among countries with similar levels of economic development, because some have better health and education systems than others.According to the 2010 report, the county with the highest level of human development is Norway, followed by Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Ireland. Most of the lowest HDIs belong to counties in sub-Saharan Africa.Almost all counties around the worlds have higher HDIs now than in 1990, despite the fact that since the 2008 financial crisis, the total number of people living in extreme poverty has increased. The report concludes that most people are healthier, live longer, are better educated and have access to more goods and services. Even in countries with severe economic problems, people’s level of health and education as generally improved. Although sub-Saharan African countries areat the bottom of the pile in terms of human development, some of them have made significant progress since 1990. The report is critical, however, of the fact economic inequality has increased significantly in the last twenty years, both within and between countries.The greatest threat to improving HDIs in the future, according to the report, is climate change. Economic growth increases average incomes in a country through increasing production and consumption. However , if this leads to greater emissions of greenhouse gases, as has always been the case in the past, global warning will probably accelerate, and cause severe environmental problems in some parts of the world hat will threaten the livelihoods of huge numbers f people. The progress of the last twenty years, therefore, might not be sustainable.The only solution, according to the report, I to break the link between economic growth and greenhouse gasemissions-which, needless to say, is easier, said than done. Questions 71 to 75Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 10 words for each blank.71. The concept of “human development” is based on thefollowing three factors: _______,_____________and_____________.72. Some countries with similar levels of economic development have quite different HDIs because theyhave_____________.73._________________has caused the number of people living in extreme poverty to increase since 2008.74. The report says that ______________ is the greatest threat to increasing HDIs in the future.75. The report says the link between____________ and____________needs to be broken.Section D (10 marks)Questions 76 to 80 are based on the following passage It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstanding between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises: that they talk too much about certain problems-and that they have no sense o humor, at least parent-child relationships.I think it is true that parents often underestimate theirteenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young.Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes, hairstyles, entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted, so they create a culture and society and their own. Then, if it turns out that their music, entertainers, vocabulary, clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.Sometimes teenagers are resistant and proud because they do not want their parents to approve of what they do. If they did approve, it looks as if the teenager is betraying his own age group. All this is assuming that the teenager is the underdog: he can not win but at least he can keep his honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after years of childhood, when children were completely under their parent’s control, but it ignores the fact that when they become teenagers, children are beginning to be responsible for themselves.If you plan to control your life, co-operation should be apart of that plan. You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can also impress people with your of responsibility and your initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. Questions 76 to 78Choose the best answer according to the passage.76 the first paragraph is mainly about_____________.A teenagers’ criticism of the ir parentsB misunderstanding between teenagers and their parentsC the dominance of parents over their childrenD teenagers’ ability to deal with crises77 teenagers have strange clothes and hairstyles becausethey___________A have a strong desire to be leaders in style and tasteB want to prove their existence by creating a culture of their ownC have no other way to enjoy themselvesD want to irritate their parent78 teenagers do not want their parents to approve of what they do because they _______________.A have already been accepted into adult worldB feel that they are superior to adult worldC want to win adults over to their cultureD don’t want to appear to be disloyal to their own age group Question 79 to 80Translate the sentences in the passage into Chinese79 I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young80 You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want.Part V translate (10 mark)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given brackets. Remember to write your answer on the answer sheet.81 他以牺牲健康为代价获得财富。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业初赛真题2011年

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A.Columbia University B.Yale University C.California University D.Harvard University

2011年12月英语B级考试真题及有答案(没有听力)

2011年12月（B级）考试全真卷Part Ⅱ Vocabulary & StructureSection A 答案：（CBCAD,DBDAB）16. We will have to pay them a large _C_____ of money for their service.A. sizeB. setC. amountD. series17. I’d appreciate it if you could tell me how _B____ the machine.A. operateB. to operateC. operatingD. operated18. I’m sorry to tell you that the materials you wanted are __C_____.A. taken offB. put upC. sold outD. got off19. It is obvious that these small businesses are __A____ need of technical support.A. inB. onC. withD. to20. __D______ I am concerned, it is important to get a job first.A. As long asB. As well asC. As soon asD. As far as21. Some companies might not let you rent a car _D______ you have a credit card.A. whereB. becauseC. sinceD. unless22. In his opinion, success in life mainly __B____ on how we get along with other people.A. keepsB. dependsC. insistsD. spends23. We __D______ building the bridge by the end of next month.A. are finishingB. have finishedC. would finishD. will have finished24. Our company’s service is __A_____ in nearly 80 countries around the world.A. availableB. naturalC. relativeD. careful25. It was in Jonson’s hotel _B____ the business meeting was held last year.A. thisB. thatC. whatD. whichSection B答案：(+er,+ly,+ed,+er,前面+will,difference,be tested,+ing,+al,+d)26. To start your own business is usually (cheap) _cheaper_____ than to buy one.27. The foreign professor spoke slowly and (clear) _clearly___ so that we could follow him.28. The money (borrow) __borrowed___ from the bank has already been paid back.29. The (manage) _manager____ said that their company wouldn’t be responsible for the loss of the goods.30. When we get his telephone number, we (tell) _will tell____ you immediately.31. It won’t make any (different) ________ whether he comes to the meeting or not.32. The machine should (test) _________ before it is put to use.33. We look forward to (meet) _______ you and wish you every success in your career.34. My (person) ______ experience suggests that we should contact the customers first.35. After the lecture yesterday, they (realize) _______ how important company culture was.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension答案：(CAABB,BCCBA,)Task 1A car is made up of more than 30,000parts. Each part in a new car is as weak as a baby. So a new car requires proper care and servicing. If you’re unfamiliar with theparts, you have to read through the owner’s instructions carefully.First of all, the brakes（刹车）of your car are important for safety（安全）reasons. Having them checked regularly can reduce the risks of accidents. Another important thing to consider is engine care. Always remember that the life and performance of your car engine depend on the engine oil. Replace the engine oil when recommended. If you feel the engine is very hot especially during summer it is probably because the cooling system doesn’t work well. You’d better get the cooling system serviced before the start of summer.In a word, timely and proper servicing is an important task for car owners. Good servicing can not only extent the life of your newborn baby, but also ensure your safety, and the safety of those who share the road with you.36. To get familiar with the parts of a new car, the owner should _______.A. regard the car as a newborn babyB. have the car serviced before driving itC. read through the instructions carefullyD. examine all of the parts of the new car37. The brakes should be checked regularly ________.A. to avoid accidentsB. to raise speedC. to reduce costD. to save gas38. For a car engine to work long and well, the owner should _______.A. replace the engine oil as recommendedB. reduce the use of the car in summerC. clean the engine parts regularlyD. change the brakes frequently39. It is recommended to have the cooling system checked when ________.A. you buy a new carB. summer is comingC. the engine oil is replacedD. the brakes are out of order40. The last paragraph tells us that the purpose of carefully servicing a car is ______.A. to let you sell your car at a good priceB. to extend its life and ensure safetyC. to reduce the cost of car servicingD. to make the car run fasterTask 2Ticket-booking policiesGeneral policies*Once the flight ticket has been issued, the name on the ticket cannot be changed.*Ticket is non-refundable（不能退款的）.*Please review your itinerary（行程安排）immediately. If any problems arise before or during your trip, you must call our booking offices right away. If you wait until you return, it’s too late.*There are times when we are unable to confirm a booking. in that case we will attempt to reach you by phone and email. You must call us back within 48 hours or we may not be able to offer you the booking price.Change policies*If you change your booking, airlines may charge a fee-$150 to $ 200.*Some tickets do not allow any changes.Need to change or cancel your trip? Visit our website to check the fees and rules before you decide.Cancellation policies*If you cancel our booking you will not receive any money back.*You may apply part of your ticket price towards future travel (for a limited time, usually a year).41. According to the policies, the name on the ticket cannot be changed once the ticket is _______.A. bookedB. issuedC. cancelledD. confirmed42. If you have any problems during a trip, you should _______.A. ask for a refundB. change your itineraryC. call the booking officeD. returen the ticket to the office43. What happens when your ticket booking cannot be confirmed?A. You should make other booking immediately.B. You can change your booking free of charge.C. You will be informed by phone and email.D. You will still enjoy the booking price.44. If you want to change a booking, you may have to pay _______.A. 10% of the booking priceB. a fee of $150 to $200C. half the ticket priceD. a fixed fee45. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the cancellation polices?A. You can use part of the ticket price for future travel.B. You can refund the money from the booking office.C. You can keep the booking effective for one year.D. You cannot cancel your booking in any cases.Task 3答案：(bank account,cheaper,cash machines,UK,pay)If you are staying in the UK for more than 6 months, it may be usefu to open a UK bank account. There are a lot of asvantages of having a UK current (checking) account:Paying billsMany landlords prefer to colect rent directly from a bank account.You may be able to obtain cheaper services if you pay bills directly from a bank account, e.g. telephone/gas/water/electricity.If you are given a chequebook, you can also write cheques as a safe way of paying for things.CashYou can easily obtain money frm cash machines, or pay derectly from your account using a debit card（借记卡）.Saving moneyIt is generally cheaper to use a UK account than it is to pay by credit card（信用卡）or withdraw（提取）cash from a foreign bank.EmploymentIf you work in the UK, some employers require you to have a bank account soTask 4答案：（IP,KA,GO,MF,HB）A ─Employee relationsB ─ Basic saaryC ─Night shiftD ─ Attendance bookE─ Human resources managementF ─ Work permitG ─ Employment injury insuranceH ─ Housing fundI ─ Annual salary J ─ Year-end honusK ─Contract of serviceL ─ Contract of serviceM ─ Sick leaveN ─ Coffee brakO ─ Unemployment insurance P ─Minimjum wageQ─ Quality managementTask 5答案：（10years,Production Engineersl,Assistant Words Manger,responsible,strongly recommed）Dear Mr. Brown,Thank you for your letter of 6 September reagrding Mr. John Green who has been employed by this company for the past 10 years.Mr. Green served his apprenticeship（学徒）with Vichers Tools Ltd. In Manchester, followed by a three-yrear course of engineering for Production Engineersl he is technically well-qualified and for the past five yrear has been our Assistant Works Manageer responsible for production and related the past five years has been our Assistant Works Manager responsible for production and related business in our Sheffield factory. In all his job duties he has shown himself to be hard-working, responbile and in every way a very dependable employee.I can strongly recommend Mr. Green as I feel sure that if he were to be chosen to manage your factory in Nairobi he would bring to his work a true atmosphere of teamwork, which would be found necessary and helpful by all who would work withhim.Sincerery yours,Tom Smith 56. How ong has Mr. Green been employed by the writer’s company?For ____________________________________.57. What kind of course did Mr. Green take?A three-year course in engineering for _______________________________.58. What job position has Mr. Green held in the past five years?________________________________________________________.59. What does the writer think of Mr. Green as an employee?He is hard-working, _______________________ and dependable.60. What is the purpose of this letter?To ________________________ Mr. Green to manage a factory in Nairobi.Part ⅣTranslation-English into Chinese答案：（CDCB）61. With fuel prices going up, car buyers are changing their idea of buying a car.A. 燃料的价格正在随着购车者买车想法的改变而上涨。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业模拟13

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业模拟13Part Ⅰ Listening C o m p e r h e n s i o nSection 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 fifteen-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the f ou r choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best a ns w e r.1. Why has Mary been absent from class?A.She has been ill.B.She has been in Mexico.C.Some relatives have been visiting her.D.She has been in Mexico City.C [听力原文]W: Anne missed class again, didn't she? I wonder why.M: Well. I called her this morning. Her brother and his family have been visiting her. That's all. They live in Mexico.关于Anne缺席的原因，男士的回答是她的家人来看望她了。

因此C项是正确的解释。

2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a department store.B.At a classroom.C.In a school.D.At a hardware store.A [听力原文]M: I bought this recorder last Friday but I have just found out that there's something wrong. So I want to return it.W: Please show me your receipt, and I can exchange it for a new one.男士提及他上周五买的收音机出了问题，想退货。

2011年大学生英语竞赛A级初赛试题

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2011年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷真题(D类)及答案

2011 National English Contest for Collegestudents(Level D-Preliminary)Part 1 Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, reading the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the sheet with a single line through the centre.1.How will the price be determined?A. By calling the company.B. By asking the salesman.C. By looking at the price list.2. Where most probably are the two speakers?A. A t a bus stop.B. On a train.C. In a car.3. What are the two speakers talking about?A. What to have for lunch.B. Whether or not to eat out.C. How to get to the conference.4. Who is the man talking to?A. A baker‟s deliver service.B. An office supply store salesperson.C. A book designer.5. What is Bart concerned about?A. Finishing the report on time.B. Meeting the chairman of the boardC. Convincing Judith to help himSection B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a once-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the there choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the cirr1esponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. Conversation 16. Why dose Ruth call Jackie.A. To invite him to a party.B. To ask him to buy some food.C. To ask him to send some invitations.7. What do you know about Ben‟s new job?A. It is in London.B. His is going to work for a magazineC. His is going to become a teacher8. Where are they going to have the party?A. In a flatB. In a restaurantC. In a public hall9. What is being prepared for the party?A. A danceB. A film showC. Some French food10. When will Jackie meet Ruth?A. At nine o‟clockB. At a quarter to nineC. At ten o‟clockConversation 211. What are they talking about?A. Tony‟s daily scheduleB. Tony;s school lifeC. tony;s job.12. Where dose the man work now?A. At a bank.B. In a hospital.C. At a school.13. When did the man get up when he is a student?A. At 5:30.B. At8:30.C. At lunchtime.14. What dose the man have to wear to work?A. JeansB. A suitC. A T-Shirt.15. What is one advantages of the man‟s job?A. He can use the internet.B. He has long holidays.C. He is paid a good salary.Section C (5 Marks)In this section you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read twice. After 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 centre.16. Where did the thief steal the cars from?A. GardensB. Showrooms.C. Garages17. What was the thief‟s job?A. A salesman.B. A doctor.C. A cleaner18. What did the thief do with the cars that he stole?A. He cleaned them, and then left them at the side of the road.B. He painted them and then kept them.C. He sold them to other people.19. What‟s the punishment for the thief‟s behavior?A. A long jail sentence.B. Cleaning all the cars that he stole.C. A fine of f4000.20. How long was the thief‟s marriage to Mary?A. 36 years.B. 13 years.C. 48 years.Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is a short passage which will be read twice. Listen to the passage carefully, and then fill in the blanks with the words or phrases you hear on the tape. Remember to write down the answers on the answer sheet.In Britain, there are two occasions each year when people usually receive presents: on Christmas day and on their birthdays. In the past, the 21st birthday was (21) _____because it symbolized becoming an adult. People (22) ______received a silver key on that day to symbolize opening the door to the adult world. Today, people in Britain legally become adults at the age of (23) _____so they often have the biggest celebration on that birthday.The customer of giving gifts on 25 December only (24) _____ Victorian times. Before that it was more common for people in Britain to (25)_____presents on New Year‟s eve or Twelfth Night. These days ,on Christmas Eve parents put presents for young children in …stocking‟ and hang them on the end of their presents. Gifts for older children believe that Santa Claus came during the night and (26) _____ them their presents. Gifts for older children and grown-up are (27) _____the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Then, on Christmas morning, everyone sits around the tree and opens their presents.Easter and Mother‟s Day are also important days. Young children usually receive (28) _____at Easter and most people often give presents to their mothers on Mother‟s Day. People also receive gifts on important occasions in their lives. For example, all the guests (29) _____usually bring a gift for the bride and groom. And these days, students sometimes get presents from their parents if they (30) _____their exams!Part 5 V ocabulary and Structure (15)There are 15 incomplete sentences. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. It goes without ____that you‟ll be paid for all this extra time you‟re spending on the project.A. sayingB. tellingC. talkingD. speaking32. We ____the money to your money market account within three working days.A. have been transferredB. will transferC. transferringD. will be transferred33. The colorful illustrations included in the new edition if the book make it ____attractive.A. much moreB. most of allC. the moreD. that most34. The crew worked so hard that they finished eh entire project three days ____ of schedule.A. forwardB. aheadC. soonD. advanced35. Her Olympic experience gave her a bid ____ over the other contestants.A. with whichB. to thatC. withD. to which36. It is useful to be able to predict the extent ____ a price change will affect supply and demands.A. learn aboutB. worthwhileC. valuableD. valuing37. The old lady became worried when she didn‟t ____- her son for a whole month.A. learn aboutB. hear ofC. hear fromD. learn from38. He decided it wasn‟t _____ reading the report as he‟d been informed of all the changes already.A. worthyB. worthwhileC. valuableD. valuing39. They have taken measures to solve the city‟s pollution problem, but it may be some time___ the situation improves.A. give inB. bloomingC. bloomD. bloomed40. Large companies sometimes try to ____smaller companies by buying a majority of the shares.A. give inB. suggestedC. persuadedD. implied41. Using recent developments in science and technology, man can make various flowers ____before their time.A. give inB. get upC. look afterD. take over41. Using recent developments in science and technology, man can make various flowers _____before their time.A. insistedB. suggestedC. persuadedD. implied42. Our neighbours have ______us to buy the same kind of carpeting that they have.A. insistedB. suggestedC. persuadedD. implied43. –excuse me,______?Yes. That‟s one glass of white wine, one mineral water and one sandwich. Ten pounds, please.Thanks, is service includes?No.Ok , here you are.A. can we have the bill, pleaseB. what would you like to have.C. do you have any hamburgersD. could you please get me some water44. Reception , how may I help you?There isn‟t soap in the bathroom!______, sir.Thanks you. Can I have some shower gel, and some shaving cream, too, please?Sorry. We don‟t provide shaving cream, but there‟s some shower gel in the bathroom cabinet.A. You can buy some in the shop.B. I‟ll send some to your room right awayC. I‟m really sorry to hear thatD. That‟s impossible. There must be some.45. Hello. I‟d like to speak to Julie, please.I‟m afraid she isn‟t here right now. _____?Yes. This is her friend M a rk. I‟m calling to ask her if she‟d like to see a movie tomorrow night.Okay. I‟ll give her the message.Thanks.A.would you like to hold on?B.Do you know when she will be backC.Would you like to see a movie tonightD.Can I take a message.Part 3 close(15 marks)Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose he word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form if the given word,or by using the given letter of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.This is Matt Drudge, millionaire founder and owner of the Drudge Report, the first and most successful online…newspaper‟. People have called Drudge the ultimate blogger but he doesn‟t accept this (46)______(describe). He considers the Drudge Report to be a proper newspaper, very different (47 _______the thousands of weblogs which have sprung up on the internet.Drudge‟s fascination for news and gossip stems form a childhood job (48) d_____ papers for The Washington Star, which gave him plenty of time and o_____ to catch up with the latest news. Drudge was (50)______(interest) in school work or sport. However, he developed an obsession (51) ____ rumors and political gossip. At school his only good marks for (52) c____ affairs. Following a series of dead-end jobs Drudge ended up in los angels in the 1990s, just in (53) ____ for the beginning of what was to become the internet.The World Wide Web was a fertile hunting (54) g_____ for Drudge. He spend hours sifting through the newsgroups and websites that then existed, searching (55) _____ rumors and inside stories from the political and entertainment worlds. He launched the Drudge Report website in 1995, (56) ______ has become a daily …rumor bulletin‟expressing his version of the latest and juiciest gossip from Hollywood and Washington. Always managing to be the first with (57) ____ (break) news, Drudge‟s success was assured when he became the first person to publicise the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998.Now with an income of over a million dollars a year and many thousands of (58) _____ (subscribe), the Drudge Report has become a …must see‟ resource for those hungry for the latest news and gossip. Will the ever-increasing availability of news on the internet mean the (59) e____ for its older rival, the conventional newspaper? Drudge doesn‟t think so. He thinks the two working (60) t______.Part 5 reading comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions according to the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A (10 marks)On the evening of his 18th birthday, a teenager from a tiny village in northern Germany clicked …send‟on his computers in hospitals and blanks in Hong Kong, china had crashed, and trains in Australia and the USA and stopped.In court a few months later, the teenager, Sven Jaschan, was charged with criminal damage. He was found guilty of putting the terrible …Sasser‟ computer virus on the internet and received a 21-month suspended sentence. He avoided prison because he was only eighteen when he committed the crime. The virus infected millions of computer systems across the world, and caused millions of dollars damage.Sven admitted his guilt to the detectives who came to his home. He had spent an enormous amount of time creating the Sasser virus on the computer in his bedroom. He often spent ten hours a day in front of his computer but his parents hadn‟t known what he was doing at the time.When he released the virus on the internet, he didn‟t realize it would cause so much damage. He was just delighted that in had worked. ...I felt as if I had written a first-class essay‟, said Sven. (I)told my classmates- they thought it was terrific.‟B ut his feelings changed very quickly. He was terrified when se saw a TV news report about the virus and damage it had caused.Detectives arrested Sven after one of his classmates contacted Microsoft and told them about him. Microsoft had offered a $250,000 reward for information about the virus. However, Sven‟s teachers at school were astonished that Sven had created the virus. They said that he wasn‟t a brilliant computer student. …there are others in the class who are better than him,‟ one teacher said!While he was waiting for his waiting for his trial to start, Sven left school and started work. He now works for a computer company, making …firewalls‟– vital pieces of software that protect computers from viruses!Questions 61-62: read the questions and the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best choice according to the passage.61. What was Sven Jaschan‟s crime?A. He stole a lot of computers.B. He created a computer virus.C. He created a computer virus.D. He robbed a big bank.62. Why wasn‟t Sven sent to prison?A. Because he was too young.B. Because he wasn‟t found guilty.C. Because he admitted his guilty to detectives.D. Because he worked for a big company.Question 63-65: read the passage, and then complete the following statements in no more than four words for each blanks.63. When Sven released the virus on the internet, he was at first _____, then frightened.64. The police caught Sven using information given to Microsoft by____.65. In the last paragraph, the word meaning …very important‟ is ____.Section B (10 MARKS)Esquire1 year, 12 issuesPrice: $ 7.97Esquire is lifestyle magazine aimed at professional men. The goal of the editors is to provide a broad scope of information of interest to this magazine, including business, health, fitness, fashion, sports, entertainment, family life and arts.Boy‟s life1 years, 10 issuesPrice: $ 23.00Boy‟s life is to entertain and educate all boys and to open their eyes to joyous world of reading. It includes a mix of new, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, entertainment, and comics. For boys aged 7 to 14.Nick1 year, 12 issuesPrice: $ 24.00Nick is filled with wonderful entertainment for children, aged 6 to 14. it is wholesome, imaginative and truly from a child‟s point of view. Nick sees the world from your child‟s perspective. Share the award-winning entertainment and humor magazine from NIck with your kids.Seventeen1 year, 12 issuesPrice: $ 12.00Seventeen is the world‟s most popular magazine for today‟s teenage girls! In every issue you‟ll get the latest scoop on style, friends, guys, college, careers, the stars and love, as well as hot tips on beauty, fashion, fitness, entertainments and relationships. Each issue of seventeen has exciting features, including fiction, quizzes, music, videos, trends and so much more. And don‟t forget thereally cool articles, such as the ever-favorite Trauma-Rama. If it‟s important to today‟s young women, it‟s in Seventeen.Questions 66-69: Answer the following questions according to the passage.66. Which magazine is the cheapest according to the advertisements?67.How old are the boys that Boys‟Life aims at?68.If you need to choose a magazine from the above listed for a 7-year-old girl,how much do youNeed to pay a year?69.Who may be the most interested in Seventeen?Questions70:Read the question and the four choices marked A,B,C,and D,and decide which is the best choice according to the passage.70.What information is contained in all the four magazines?A.Career.B.Entertainment.C.College.D.Business.Section C(10 marks)Many doctors know the story of …Mr Wright‟. In 1957 he was diagnosed with cancer, and given only days to live. He heard tumors the size of oranges. He heard that scientists had discovered a new medication,Kerbionzen, which was effective against cancer, and he begged his doctor to give him the drug. His physician, Dr Philip West,finally agreed.Mr Wright was given an injection on a Friday afternoon,the astonished doctor found his pat ients out of his …death bed‟,joking with the nurses the following Monday. …The tumurs,‟ the doctor wrote later, …had melted like snow b alls on a hot stove.‟ Actually, Mr Wright had not been given a drug,just a mix of salt and water.This story has been ignored by doctors for a long time,dismissed as one of those strange tales that medicine cannot explain.The idea that what a patient believes can make a fatal disease go away is regarded as just too strange However, no scientists are discovering that placebo effect is more powerful than anyone had ever thought. They are also beginning to discover how such miraculous results are achieved. (74) Through new techniques in brain imagery, it has been shown that a thought, a belief or a desire can cause chemical processes in the brain which can have powerful effects on the body.Placebos are …lies that heal‟, said Dr Anne Harrington, a scie nce historian at HavardUniversity. …The word placebo is Laitin for “I shall please” or “I shall make you happy” and it is typically a treatment that a doctor gives to anxious patients to please them,‟ she said. …It looks like medication,but has no healing ingredients whatever.‟ Nowadays, doctors have much more deffective medicines to fight disease, but these treatments have not diminished the power of the placebo – quite the opposite. (75)Maybe when scientists fully understand how they work, the powerful healing effects of the human maind will be used more systematically.Questions 71-73:Read the passage, and then say whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).71.Wr Wright was given a new cancer medication which contained healing ingredienes.72.After Dr Philip West gave Mr Wright the injection, Mr Wright got better.73.Scientists are discovering that placebos don‟t have any effect at all.Questions 74-75: Translate the underlined sentences 74 and 75.Section D (10 marks)Robots are useful inexploring space because they can work in the conditions which exist in space. Such robots usually look like boxes with wheels. Though these robots are useful, however, they are extremely expensive-they break easily and they are cannot do very many tasks. Because ofthese problems, scientists have been working on a new and unusual kind of robot. These new robots will look and move like snakes, so they have been given the name …snakebots‟.The way a snake is shaped allows it to do special things, such as getting into very small spaces, like cracks in rocks. Snakes can also push themselves underground, and climb up different kinds of objects, like rocks and trees. Such abilities account for the usefulness of robots designed like snakes, because they will be able to do these things, too. Such robots would be much more effective than regular robots with wheels. Wheeled robots easily get stuck and fall over, but snakebots would not have these problems. They could go almost anywhere and so would be useful for exploringth different environments of other planets. Since they can carry tools, snakebots would be able to work in space, as well. They could, for example, help repair the Internetion Space Station.How do you make a robot shaped like a snake? A snakebot is put together like a chain, made of about thirty parts, or modules. Each module is basically the same-they all containa computer and a wheel to aid movement. The computer in the …head‟ of the snake makes the modules work together. If one module fails, another can easily take its place. Snakebot modules can also carry different kinds of tools, as well as cameras. Since each module is actually a robot in itself,each module can work apart from the restif necessary.The snakebot design is much simpler than of mostcommon robots. Thus, snakebots will be much less expensive to build. One of the robots sent to Mars cost a hundred million dollars to build.However, snakebots cost as little as a few dollars to make and could therefore save . enormous amounts of money on future space missions ,With their versatility and affordability , snakebots will be the way of the future; at least as far as space robots are concerned.Questions 76~80: read the passage carefully and then complete each space in the summary, using a maximum of three words from the passage.Summary:It is much easier to send robots, rather than people, into space, but scientists have found that robots with wheels are not the most (76)_____ ones. This is because there are many problems associated with today‟s robots: they are very expensive, they (77)___ and cannot do many tasks. In fact, for exploring places with lots of obstacles to go over or under, (78)_____ word better than wheeled robots. They are made of separate parts, or (79)_______, each of which is actually a robot in itself. Snakebots can go almost anywhere and do many different kinds of tasks. It books as though robots shaped like snakes will be the way of the future owing to their (80) _____.Part 5 translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write answer on the answer sheet.81. 请复习课堂上讨论过的要点，还有你自己感到混淆不清的地方。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)C类非英语专业决赛真题2011年

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)C类非英语专业决赛真题2011年Part ⅠListeningC o m p r e h e n s i o n(略)Section ASection BSection CSection DPart ⅡVo c abu l a r y andS t r u c t u r eThere are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the a ns w e r sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.and he said we would have to handle all of 1. I asked Charles what sponsoring the conference wouldthe advertising, as well as the set-up and registration.A.embodyB.encounterC.entailD.ensueC 句意：我问了查尔斯会议主办方需要承担的责任。

他说我们要处理所有的广告，还要负责组织和登记工作。

entail必需，使承担。

embody体现，使具体化。

encounter遭遇，偶然相遇。

ensue接着发生。

2. Winter is coming and there is nothing we can do to change that. There is no stopping it. It is as as the approach of death.A.inseparableB.inexorableC.insatiableD.indispensableB 句意：冬天来了，而我们无法改变，无力阻止。

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)_真题-无答案

大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)(总分150,考试时间120分钟)Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 points) Section A (5 points) 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 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. What is the man going to do?A. Meet his boss.B. Leave his home for work.C. Have an interview.2. How long has Mr. Potter been doing his job?A. Twenty-five years.B. Eighteen years.C. Twenty-one years.3. What business is the woman in?A. Hiring out boats.B. Building marinas.C. Building boats.4. How did the man feel about winning?A. He found it disappointing.B. He didn‘t have a chance to celebrate.C. He was too tired to care.5. How will the man‘s life change in the future?A. He will have less time for what he is doing now.B. and his family will be living among strangers.C. He will spend a year or so travelling with his family.Section B (10 points) In this section, you will hear two interviews. Each interview will be read only once. At the end of each interview, 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 answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. Interview One6. How did Douglas feel when he booked the weekend?A. He was sure that he would enjoy training for it.B. He was uncertain if it was a good idea for him.C. He was surprised that such activities were organised.7. In what way did Douglas think the activity would help him?A. Meet people with similar interests.B. Improve his physical fitness.C. Discover his psychological limits.8. What did Douglas and the other participants plan to do after their trip?A. Send each other postcards.B. Take a different sort of trip together.C. Go on another climbing trip together.9. In what way did Douglas change as a result of the trip?A. He developed more interest in people.B. He became more ambitious.C. He became more observant.10. Why are Douglas‘ boots still muddy?A. He wants to be reminded of what he has achieved.B. He wants them to warn him not to go climbing again.C. He wants them to show other people what he has done.Interview Two11. What does Steve show his audience on his TV programme?A. The process of cooking.B. Amusing incidents.C. Attractively presented dishes.12. Why was Steve given his own TV series?A. He cooked for a TV company.B. He caught the attention of a TV producer while cooking.C. He had been recommended to a TV producer.13. Why did Steve start cooking when he was a child?A. His parents expected him to help in the restaurant.B. He felt it was the best way to earn money.C. His father wanted to teach him to cook.14. How did Steve feel once he got into college?A. He found academic work rather boring.B. He regretted not studying harder at school.C. He felt confident when it came to actual cooking.15. What does Steve say about the cooks who work for him?A. He is sometimes unfair to them.B. He demands a lot from them.C. He trains them all by himself.Section C (5 points) In this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be readonly once. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16. What is Anthony Horowitz famous for?A. His children‘s series.B. His management of Arthur C onan Doyle‘s estate.C. His detective skills.17. What is the main difficulty Qatar faces in hosting the 2022 World Cup?A. Financial difficulties.B. Very high temperatures.C. The disapproval of the AFC.18. What is the result of rising temperatures in the Assam region in India?A. Tea production has declined.B. The number of tea plantations has risen.C. The quality of the tea is better.19. How many people in Somalia need food aid?A. Fifteen thousand.B. Two million.C. Five million.20. What is delaying the reconstruction work in Haiti, according to the news item?A. Lack of cooperation among international organizations.B. Poor leadership of Oxfam International.C. Weak function of the Haitian government.Section D (10 points) In this section, you will hear Karen Davies, a journalist, talking about people who paint or draw graffiti (words and pictures) on buildings and in public places. This passage will be read twice. For questions 21–30, complete the notes in three words or fewer for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Graffiti Writers Serious graffiti writers regard what they do as a kind of _____ (21). Almost all graffiti writers use their skills on a(n) _____ (22) at some time or another. Graffiti writers are attracted to _____ (23) surfaces. Some local authorities have made graffiti writing _____ (24). Writers don‘t seem to be afraid of _____ (25). Graffiti writing on a(n) _____ (26) window is annoying. Graffiti writers are very fond of _____ (27), which are easy to work in. Graffiti writing on _____ (28) sometimes causes accidents. Local authorities would rather spend money on facilities like _____ (29) than removing graffiti. One local authority suggested holding a(n) _____ (30) for writers in an old building.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.Part II: Multiple Choice (15 points) Section A (10 points) In this section, there are ten incomplete sentences. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that **pletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Julie always thought of herself as an easy-going and _____ person, who put up with people‘s peculiarities.A. tolerantB. helpfulC. quarrelsomeD. indifferent32. _____ had I bought **puter _____ I regretted spending so much money on it.A. After…thatB. Not only…butC. As soon as…andD. No sooner…than33. I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little _____ that, by the end of the trip, I would have made such lasting friendships.A. wonderedB. suspectedC. doubtedD. judged34. It _____ Sam who called and didn‘t leave a message on the answering machine. He said he wanted to get together with us this weekend.A. might have beenB. should have beenC. ought to beD. ought to have been35. The fact is _____, after years of experimenting, the music industry still hasn‘t found a way of making significant money out of the Internet.A. whenB. thatC. becauseD. however36. Perhaps one of the most tragic masters of art, Van Gogh, yearned _____ recognition during his lifetime, but was denied it until after his death.A. onB. toC. forD. up37. – My boss at work is a real bully. –In that case, make sure you don‘t _____ to her, and whatever happens, don‘t be tempted to _____ your notice.A. give up…hand inB. gi ve in…hand overC. give up…hand downD. give in…hand in38. I wish Peter _____ so far away from the town centre. We‘ll have to take a taxi.A. doesn‘t liveB. didn‘t liveC. wouldn‘t liveD. shouldn‘t live39. –Didn‘t you just love that fi lm? – As a matter of fact, _____. –It was kind of long, wasn‘t it?– Long? I fell asleep at least twice. It was endless.A. I‘m a big fan of itB. I‘m really into the director‘s workC. I‘ve always **ediesD. I found it rather boring40. – Do you want to see my holiday snaps of Greece and Turkey? – Sure. –That‘s me in the foreground. Behind me is the Acropolis. This one‘s a bit out of focus. You can‘t see it very clearly. – Send me a postcard next time you go. – I would, but _____.A. I only go there once in a blue moonB. most of these are great picturesC. I don‘t have any accessories like a tripod or anythingD. the flight was delayedSection B (5 points) In this section, there are five incomplete statements or questions about English speaking countries. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the most suitable answer from the given choices. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre41. T he Lake Poets‘ such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge and _____ were connected with the Lake District.A. Lord ByronB. Percy ShellyC. Robert SoutheyD. John Keats42. Which American state is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean?A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. FloridaD. California43. San Francisco is located on the central part of the California shoreline. It is a principal gate _____.A. to the EastB. to the WestC. to the NorthD. to the South44. _____ is situated on the border separating Ontario, Canada, from New York State, in the US.A. The Hudson RiverB. Lake SuperiorC. VancouverD. Niagara Falls45. The capital of New Zealand is on _____ Island.A. NorthB. SouthC. ChathamD. CookPart III: Cloze (15 points) Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word using one of the following three methods: according to the context, using the correct form of the word given, or using the first letter(s) of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. I‘ve never been to a professional fashion show but my sister is studying clothes design at college, and her class put on an end-of-term fashion show to (46) _____ I was invited. I didn‘t really want to go because I expected the whole thing to be a (47) _____ (disaster) failure, so I rather unwillingly agreed to go along. The introduction (48) _____ the show was very (49) _____(impress) indeed — with all the models performing handstands and cartwheels. It looked a bit too athletic for me — but this certainly succeeded (50) _____ getting the attention of the audience.I had expected all the models to be (51) f_____ but surprisingly enough, there were quite a few males modelling the clothes, (52) _____. They say there‘s never anything totally new in fashion but the show proved this to be (53) _____ (true). Everything that the students had created looked new and attractive. As I looked (54) ar_____ the audience, I could see (55) _____ I suspected might be people looking for new talent. What better place to look for new talent (56) t_____ a student fashion show? To make the whole thing more (57) _____ (entertain), the young designers had asked the audience to judge their success and award a(n) (58) _____, second and third prizes for the designs. There were so many (59) _____ (style) designs to choose from that we had a(n) (60) h_____ time. In the end, a design of my sister‘s won the second prize, so I was incredibly pleased for her!46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.Part IV: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A (10 points) In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For two questions, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. For the other three questions, you **plete each sentence in a maximum of ten words using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 61–65 are based on the following passage. Honey —Food or Medicine? What do we know about honey? It‘s sweet and sticky, it tastes great on bread and in hot drinks, and it‘s a pleasant alternative to sugar. However, there‘s a lot more to honey than meets the ey e, and one day it may replace many of the items in our medicine cabinets. Doctors throughout history have appreciated the medical properties of honey. In Ancient Egypt it was used to treat cuts and burns. The Ancient Romans used it to help people with sleeping disorders and the Ancient Greeks used it to cure skin diseases, ulcers and sores. More recently, German doctors mixed it with cod liver oil to treat battle wounds during WWI, and opera singers have been known to use it to boost their energy and soothe their throats. Today, as homeopathic medicine is becoming more popular, honey has beenrediscovered as a natural remedy and is being used successfully to treat many ailments such as anaemia, arthritis, colds and stomach ulcers. It is particularly effective in the treatment of burns and wounds. Honey aerosol sprays have ever been used to treat chronic bronchitis. The beauty industry has also recognised the natural benefits of honey and there are many **panies which use honey-based products. These include creams, lotions, soaps and face masks which claim to help heal blemishes, reduce the appearance of scars, moisturise the skin, soften wrinkles and make skin look younger and healthier. There are also a number of honey-based hair care products which claim to strengthen hair and make it softer, shiner and healthier. Honey and products containing honey have always been popular items in health food shops. Honey is sold in various forms as a remedy for sore throats, stomach ulcers and as a gentle, natural laxative. What is it then that makes honey such an effective natural remedy? Well, after many years of research, biochemists still can‘t say for certain. They have, however, managed to identify some of the healing properties in honey. Firstly, honey contains low levels of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical which kills bacteria. Secondly, it creates a moist environment when spread onto a wound which speeds up the natural healing process. Scientists have also found that certain types of honey act as antibiotics. In fact, honey is actually more effective than some of our current antibiotics because it works on certain microbes and bacteria that have developed a resistance to current antibiotic treatment. However, researchers have also found some types of honey are more beneficial than others. For example, honey containing nectar from the Australian jelly bush and the New Zealand tea tree plant have been found to possess more medicinal properties than other varieties. Medical researchers are still working on identifying the role that honey could play in future medical practices, but they all agree that we should not be using the honey in our kitchen cupboards to treat ourselves. This is because **mercial brands of honey actually contain bacteria which could contaminate an open wound. They also agree, unfortunately, that simply eating honey has minimal health benefits.61. Researchers are not sure _____.A. about how sweet honey isB. that honey has any medicinal propertiesC. about the levels of hydrogen peroxide in honeyD. how effective honey is as an antibiotic62. Commercial brands of honey _____.A. should be kept in kitchen cupboardsB. may contain bacteriaC. can be used for home treatmentsD. don‘t get contaminated easily63. Honey was once used by __________ to treat battle wounds.64. Honey is used today as __________ by homeopaths.65. Nectar from the Australian jelly bush and the New Zealand tea tree plant makes honey have more __________.Section B (10 points) In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. You should answer each question in a maximum of ten words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 66–70 are based on the following passage. A TTENTION, ALL NEW STUDENTS Welcome to West Lakes Institute of Technology. You are strongly advised to adhere to the following three basic rules on this, your first day, of the second semester: 1. Wear yourpre-admission student number on your lapel at all times. 2. Do not enter any classrooms where classes are already in progress. 3. When asked to produce basic information about yourself, be ready to show your green enrollment acceptance advice slip. • Students who have pre-paid the enrollment fee From 9:00 am to 10:00 am (no later) you should visit the foyer of the Old Chapel building to receive your new student information kit. Once you have your kit, you are not required until 10:30 am, so you can relax in the Student Centre until you are called over the PA system. • Students who are yet to pay the enrollment fee Go directly to the Admissions Centre and be prepared to pay your enrollment fee ($150 — cash only) to the New Admissions Officer. You will be asked foe your address and your pre-admission student number (the number on your green enrollment acceptance advice slip). Note that this is NOT the number which is later displayed on your student card. Once you have paid your enrollment fee, follow the instructions above for students who have pre-paid their fee. • Student Cards Students cards will not be issued until Thursday. Photographs, however, will be taken on Monday afternoon. Make your way to the Library at the following times: 1:00 pm —Film and Photographic Arts 3:15 pm —Hotel & Hospitality 1:45 pm —Marketing 4:00 pm —Fashion & Design 2:30 pm —Travel & Tourism 4:45 pm — all other Art students Photographs of students in all other courses will be taken Tuesday afternoon. • Welcome Address The Director of the college will address all new students in the Main Hall at around 10:45 am. When you hear the announcement that directs you to assemble in the Main Hall, make your way swiftly past the canteen area, through the courtyard and into the Hall. No food or drinks are allowed in the Main Hall. • Lunch The canteen is situated on the ground floor of the student building. Since the canteen is also used by members of the public, you will be asked to produce your enrollment acceptance advice slip. Failure to do this will result in all purchases being charged for at non-discount prices. Cooked lunches are served only between 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm. • Student Information Kits The latest student information kit contains a 52-page booklet which tells you where you should go in the afternoon. Look on page three to find the course you have enrolled in, and follow the instructions given. Areas designated for the various group tutorial sessions for each course are listed on page 4 to 6. If you are required to have your photograph taken during a group tutorial session, quietly excuse yourself, and return to the session as soon as possible.66. Where must students who have not paid their enrollment fees go first?67. Where must students display their pre-admission student number?68. When will Marketing students get their student cards?69. What are students forbidden to do in the Main Hall?70. What do the student information kits help students to find?Section C (10 points) In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. You **plete the summary below using no more than three words for each blank from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 71–75 are based on the following passage. The Dog with the Golden Nose Jiggs, the chimpanzee that starred in over fifteen Tarzan films in the 1930s, was paid thousands of pounds. The owner of Bart, an Alaskan brown bear, was paid a million dollars for letting Bart appear in the film The Edge. A racehorse called Rock of Gibraltar is worth an estimated £100 million. Now there is Keela, a dog doing a great job and getting well remunerated for it. Keela, a 16-month-old springer spaniel, has become such an asset to the South Yorkshire Police that she now earns more than the chief constable. Her sense of smell, so keen that she can find tra ces of blood on weapons that have been scrubbed ‗clean‘, has her somuch in demand by forces up and down the country that she is hired out at £530 a day, plus expenses. Thought to be the only one of her kind, this ‗crime scene dog‘ earns nearly £200, 000 a year. Her daily rate, ten times that of ordinary police dogs, pay her more than the chief constable, Meredydd Hughes, who picks up £129, 963. Keela‘s considerate talent in uncovering minute pieces of evidence that can later be confirmed by forensic tests has put her in the forefront of detective work across Britain. She was drafted in to help after the stabbing of the young mother, Abigail Witchalls, in Surrey, and has been involved in high-profile cases across 17 forces, from Devon and Cornwall to Strathclyde. PC John Ellis, her handler, said that the police send for Keela when the scenes of crime squads fail to find what they are looking for. ‗She can detect minute quantities of blood that cannot be seen with the human eye,‘ he said. ‗Sh e is used at scenes where someone has cleaned up. If blood has seeped into the tiles behind a bath which contained a body, she can find it.‘ The spaniel can sniff out blood in clothes after they have been washed repeatedly in biological washing powder, and can detect microscopic amounts on weapons that have been scrubbed and washed. When faced with a ‗clean‘ crime scene, Mr. Ellis and PC Martin Grimes, Keela‘s other handler, will first send in Frankie, a border collie, and Eddie, another springer spaniel, to pick up any general scent. Then they wheel in the big gun. ‗We take Keela in and she will find the minutest traces of blood,‘ Mr. Ellis said. ‗It‘s not like looking for a needle in a haystack any more. The other two dogs will find the haystack and Keela will find the needle.‘ While the other dogs bark, Keela has been trained to freeze and pinpoint the area with her nose. Mr. Ellis said Keela‘s ‗perfect temperament‘ and enthusiasm make her a great asset. ‗We thought we would get one or two deployment s a year, but things have just snowballed. Obviously when we are called in by other forces they are charged a fee and it‘s quite funny to think she earns more than the chief constable.‘ Commented Mr. Ellis. Mr. Hughes says there are no hard feelings. ‗Keela‘s training gives the force an edge when it comes to forensic investigation which we should recognise and use more often.‘ Mr. Ellis and Mr. Grimes came up with a special training regime to focus on Keela‘s remarkable skills. It has proved so successful that the FBI has inquired about it. ‗The FBI is very interested in how we work because they don‘t have this sort of facility in-house and they are looking at setting up their own unit,‘ Mr. Ellis said. Paul Ruffell, of K9 Solutions, a security firm specialising in dog units, said he was amazed at Keela‘s abilities. I‘ve been working in this business for 25 years and I‘ve never heard anything like it,‘ he said. Summary Keela may not be a(n) (71) _____ like other highly paid animals, but she is similarly in demand. She has an incredible (72) _____; she can detect blood on clothes, even after they have been washed in washing powder. This makes her especially useful at a(n) (73) _____. Once her handlers realised she was so exceptional, they invented a special (74) _____ for her. She now makes more money than the (75) of the police force!71.72.73.74.75.D (10 points) In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 76–80 a re based on the following passage. ‘Slow Movement’ Encourages Less Stressful Living Carl Honore, a recovered ‗speedaholic‘, had an epiphany that caused him to slow down the hectic pace of his life. A journalist based in London,Honore read a newspaper article on time- saving tips which mentioned a book of one-minute bedtime stories. (79) He found this an appealing idea since he‘d already got into the habit of speed-reading stories to his son. ‗My first reaction was, ―Yes, one-minute bedtime stories,‖‘he said. ‗My next thought, was, ―Whoa, has it **e to this?‖That was really when a light bulb went off in my head.‘ (80) Honore realised he had become so anxious to rush through this naughty ritual that he‘d rather read seven or even eight stories in less ti me than it would take a normal person to read one. He wasn‘t making the most of this ‗quality time‘ with his son. As a result, Honore embarked on finding a way to address the issue of ‗time poverty‘, the constant fast-forward motion in which many over-scheduled, stressed-out people rush towards their next task — whether it is work, meals, or family time —rather than savouring what they consider to be most important. Honore‘s book, In Praise of Slowness: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed, has made him the unofficial godfather of a growing cultural shift towards slowing down. ‗[There‘s a] backlash against the mainstream dictate that faster is always better, and puts quantity always ahead of quality,‘ he said. ‗People all across the W est are waking up to the folly of that.‘ For advocates of the ‗Slow Movement‘, it‘s not about rejecting technology or changing modern **pletely, but rather about keeping it heading to the drive-through before the next meeting. ‗I love technology. I love speed. You need some things to be fast — ice hockey, squash, a fast Internet connection,‘ Honore said. ‗But,‘ he said, ‗my passion for speed had become an addiction. I was doing everything faster.‘ How to Slow Down To make the transition to a slower life, Honore has several suggestions: don‘t schedule something in every free moment of your day —prioritise activities, cut from the bottom of the list and keep an eye on your ‗personal speedometer‘ so you can gauge when you are rushing for speed‘s sake rather than necessity. Don‘t expect to change immediately —or even naturally. ‗You don‘t slow down by snapping your fingers and saying, ―Now I‘m slow‖‘, said Honore, who got a speeding ticket on his way to a Slow Food dinner while doing research for his book. ‗That happens,‘ he said. ‗My life has been transformed, but sometimes I still feel that old itch.‘ For questions 76–78, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. For questions 79–80, translate the underlined sentences of the passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.76. Carl initially thought that one-minute bedtime stories were a good idea, and regularly read them to his son.77. According to the passage, people are stressed because they fail to think ahead of the next task.78. People who join the Slow Movement do not **puters, travel in cars, or watch television79. He found this an appealing idea since he‘d already got into the habit of speed-reading stories to his son.80. Honore realised he had become so anxious to rush through this naughty ritual that he‘d rather read seven or even eight stories in less time than it would take a normal person to read one.Part V: Translation (10 points) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write your answers on the answer sheet.81. 他们摆好会议的座椅，每排十把椅子。

2011年全国大学生英语竞赛C类听力原文

2011年全国大学生英语竞赛C类初赛听力原文Section A (5 marks)1. M: Did you see last night’s game? It was so exciting!W: I know! Some friends and I watched it at a restaurant. It stayed open late to show the game. Everybody clapped and shouted when Manchester United won.M: that sounds like fun. I should watch the next game there with you.2. W: Have you got MySpace account yet? It’s really cool. Y ou can deep a blog. Send messages, and do lots of other things.M: I would like to so I could upload photos but I’m no good wit h computers.W: Trust me, it’s easy. They tell you how to do everything in simple English.3. M: My assistant, Sam,told me you’re doing some work from home.W: Right my department started a teleworking program is April. So far, I like it. I’ll see how thi ngs go for a few months, then I’ll decide whether or not to continue.M: Personally, it’s not for me. I don’t like taking my work home.4: M: Have you received chapter sixteen of Supermarket Kill yet? I think there’s something wrong with my phone.W: Nobody has received it yet. I really want to know what happens. The suspense is killing me !M: Exactly, you know , I think twenty chapters is too short . I hope his next story is thirty chapters long.5. W: Where were you, peter?M: I just went to say hello to our new neighbors. They’re from Tokyo, they don’t speak much English, but I invited them over for a barbecue tomorrow night .W: Oh, that will be interesting . I’ll have to look on the internet to see what kind of food they like. Section B(10 marks)Conversation oneW: Hi, Jack. How was your vacation?M: Hey, Sunny. It was pretty good. I had to study a lot, though.W: Why? Did your teachers give you a lot of summer homework?M: No, it’s not that. Ms Wellington is going to be one of my teachers this year.W: I’ve never been in her class. Is she tough?M: Tough? She’s one of the hardest teachers in school.W: How do you know?M: I had one of her classes last year. She gave us so much work that it was really hard to get it all done.W: So were you studying over the vacation to get a head start?M: That’s exactly right. I just hope I did enough.Conversation TwoBarbara: Sunrise Hotel. Good morning. Barbara speaking.John: Hello. My name’s John Griffin, I’d like to make a booking for tonight , please. Are th ere any rooms still available?Barbara: Y es, there’re a few left. What kind of room do you want?John: Well, I’m on a business trip so I only need a single room.Barbara: I don’t think that will be a problem. Let’s lookY es…there’s one single room left. Shall I book it for you?John: Y es. Please. That would be great.Barbara: Right, then. Let me get a pen. So, what’s your name again, please?John: John Griffin. That’s J-O-H-N G-R-I-F-F-I-N.Barbara: OK. I’ve got that down. Wait a minute. Y ou’ve been here before, haven’t you?John: Y es, that’s right. I’ve stayed in your hotel twice before.Barbara: Well, we should have your details already. Let’s look at the cards. Here we are. So, john griffin…from Sydney, right?John: Y es, that’s right.Barbara: So, t ell me if I’m wrong. John Griffin, passport number 87637489. age 30.John: Y es, that right.Barbara: So, it’s a single room for two nights. Is your credit number the same to confirm the booking?John: Y es, it’s the same, but I’ll want you to forward the bill to my company again, if that’s OK? Barbara: Oh yes, Mr. Griffin. That’s no problem at all. Y our company has always settled very promptly in the past. And, what time can we expect you tonight, Mr. Griffin?John: Well, the plane lands at 9:15 pm, so by t he time I get through the formalities… that restaurant be open then as I’ll be hungry – I hate the on planes!Barbara: I’m afraid it’ll be closed by then, Mr. Griffin, can I arrange to have a snack left in your room? A burger? Fries? A sandwich?John: yes, that would be great. How about a cheese sandwich with fries?Barbara: No problem, sir. I’ll see to that. Oh, the fries might be cold by the time you arrive. John: Ah yes. Just the sandwich then.Barbara: No problem. Anything else, Mr. Griffin?John: No, t hat’s all. Thank you. See you tonight.Barbara: See you tonight, Mr.. Griffin. Goodbye.John: Goodbye.Section C(5 marks)16. at the end of each year, the associated Press releases a list of the top ten news stories of the year. American editors and news directors are asked to vote for what they consider the top stories. This year, the story with the most votes was the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil rigs operated by BP explode in April. The explosion killed eleven works. Close to five million barrels of oil were released into the Gulf until the leak was contained the middle of July.17. Mobile phone technology is quickly changing the way the world operates. Today, we tell about two new projects involving mobile health, also known as m-health. Doctors and technology experts in London are developing a new way to test for sexual indections. The new device uses mobile phones and computers to help people find out if they have been infected with a sexual disease. People will be able to perform the test in the privacy of their own homes.18. President Obama announced an agreement with Congressional Republicans Monday. It would extend for two years the tax cuts put in place by former president George W, Bush. The tax cuts were to end in January. The compromise extends current income tax rates for all Americans for tow years. That includes rates for the richest Americans.19. Despite the number of undernourished people in the world falling between 1990 and 2006,recent years have seen that number creep up, with the data from 2009 showing more than one billion hungry people. The most recent figures form 2010 suggest the number may again be falling, but this data isn’t yet complete.20. Astronomers have assumed that the composition of all galaxies is the same as our own. But using a new , more powerful instrument on the Keck telescope in Hawaii, researchers have discovered that older galaxies contain twenty times more small dim stars, called “red dwarves”, than younger galaxies such as our own. Doctor Marek Kukula of the Royal Greenwich Observatory describes what the view form a planet in an older galaxy might be like.Section D(10 marks)Faces thousands of British students every year. Many such (22) candidates turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If What do you do if you don’t get into your first-choice university? This (21) dilemma they don’t have the marks to get into their (23) institution of first choice, Clearing tells them about places available at other universities, though they might have to read a different subject.This year has seen a record number of people applying to university. This combined with the (24) weak economy, an uncertain job market, and budget cuts at universities, has produced even more of a scramble for places than usual. Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining (25) undergraduate place.The British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants – almost 190000 people –have not been admitted into a (26) degree course. That’s an increase of over 46,000 students from last year.Faced with these figures, some British students might consider an interesting alternative: (27) studying abroad. The university of Nottingham, for example, is offering places at its campuses in Ningbo, near shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Students at these institutions can earn university of Nottingham degrees in business, accounting, engineering and English. Similarly, the university of Bolton says it has “unlimited” places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates.To deal with these problems, the UK’s Higher Education Minister, David Willetts, is encouraging students who haven’t made the grade to consider alternatives to university, such as (28) apprenticeships and studying at home.“There are a range of options available,” he says. “|people can reapply next year, so they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs. Getting (29) practical work ex perience or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.” Some commentators say, though, that rising university costs, poor long-term (30) job prospects, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this is the worst time to be a university student in the UK.。

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大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业初赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)(总分：150.00，做题时间：120分钟)一、Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 points) (总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.The man thinks the movie was very _____.（分数：1.00）A.excitingB.funny √C.romantic解析：2.How much does it cost for a couple with two children to get into the castle?（分数：1.00）A.￡15. √B.￡10.50.C.￡12.解析：3.Where does the conversation probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.At a railway station.B.At a travel agency.C.At an airport. √解析：4.Why did the woman come to Finland?（分数：1.00）A.She wanted to study literature there.B.She wanted to take a summer course there.C.She was offered a job in Finland. √解析：5.What was the story in the newspaper about?（分数：1.00）A.A car which had an accident getting onto a ferry.B.A driver who fell asleep at the wheel.C.A man who lost his way driving to a ferry. √解析：二、Section B (10 points) (总题数：2，分数：10.00)Interview One（分数：5.00）(1).What first inspired Martin Middleton's interest in travelling? （分数：1.00）A.Living abroad in the 1960s.B.Something he read as a child. √C.A television film about Africa.解析：(2).Wildlife filming is _____ than it was in the early 1960s. （分数：1.00）A.more relaxedB.more creativeC.more organised √解析：(3).What does Martin do when he takes a holiday? （分数：1.00）A.He relaxes by the sea.B.He stays in comfortable surroundings.C.He travels for a particular reason. √解析：(4).What did Martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic? （分数：1.00）A.They were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine.B.They were not taking advantage of the opportunity they had. √C.They were a very interesting bunch of people.解析：(5).What is Martin's opinion of tourism? （分数：1.00）A.It is not good for the environment.B.It should be well managed. √C.It should be further promoted.解析：Interview Two（分数：5.00）(1).Why did Sean Fitzpatrick go to America? （分数：1.00）A.It was his childhood dream. √B.He got a job as a bartender there.C.There were troubles in Ireland.解析：(2).What does he miss most about Northern Ireland? （分数：1.00）A.The social life.B.His family and friends. √C.The sport.解析：(3).Why is life in New York more exciting? （分数：1.00）A.There are parties every night.B.There are more things to do in New York.C.The lifestyle is much faster. √解析：(4).What does Fitzpatrick dislike about New York? （分数：1.00）A.There are no real pubs.B.People are not very friendly.C.It's a dangerous place to live. √解析：(5).How has living in New York changed Fitzpatrick? （分数：1.00）A.He has calmed down a lot since he went to New York.B.He is better able to defend himself.C.He has got used to listening to people talking nonsense. √解析：三、Section C (5 points) (总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Will Russia change the clock to winter time this autumn? （分数：1.00）A.Yes, clocks will go back one hour.B.Yes, clocks will go forward one hour.C.No, clocks will remain unchanged. √解析：(2).Who first introduced the concept of practical wisdom? （分数：1.00）A.Aristotle. √B.Barry Schwartz.C.Kenneth Sharpe.解析：(3).What makes the chickens created by British scientists immune from bird flu? （分数：1.00）A.Genetic modification. √B.Vaccinations.C.Special protection.解析：(4).What is the news mainly about? （分数：1.00）A.The economics in developing countries.B.Life in poor countries.C.Energy consumption. √解析：(5).Why will the Spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting? （分数：1.00）A.The broadcaster RTVE thinks bullfighting is cruel.B.Some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting.C.Bullfighting could cause anxiety in children. √解析：四、Section D (10 points) (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Guy Moreno — Professional Footballer Favourite interest at school: 1 (21) Date of birth: 2 (22) Winning a prize: after taking part in a 3 (23) one summer First football club: English club called4 (24) Most difficult time: when he had to do5 (25) four hours a day Critics of his performanceas a footballer: often his 6 (26) How he hopes people see him: as someone who always 7 (27) Preferred way to relax: by playing 8 (28) His career in football: makes him feel 9 (29) Future plans: wouldlike to 10 (30)（分数：10.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：(playing)）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：the）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：piano）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：July）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：15）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：competition）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：(the)）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：Bright）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：Stars）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：training）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：childhood）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：friends）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：does）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：his）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：best）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：golf）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：satisfied）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：get）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：married）解析：10.00)，分数：10总题数：Part II: Multiple Choice (15 points) (五、．7.While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public face of most major cities, these cities also have a mass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below _____ which keep everything working.（分数：1.00）ndB.ground √C.soilD.earth解析：句意：尽管摩天大楼办公室和高雅的公寓街区保持着大城市的市容，城市同样也有大量的地下秘密管道来让一切运转。

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