全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷C类含答案

1、2005 National English Contest for College Students(Level A - Final)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

2、 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. A son and two daughters. B. Two sons and two daughters

3、.C. Two sons and a daughter. D. A son and three daughters.2. A. Freshman. B. Sophomore. C. Junior. D. Senior.3. A. To cancel a meeting. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To confirm a meeting. D. To send a fax.4. A. College education. B. Educational psychology.C. Family education. D. Behavioral psychology.

4、5. A. They will go skiing. B. They will stay home.C. They will buy ski equipment. D. They will take ski lessons.6. A. Tony. B. Laura. C. Megan. D. Brian.7. A. He was caught in the rain. B. He just had a shower.C. He was sick. D. He failed the exam.8. A. The man's secretary. B. A manager. C. A jo

5、b applicant. D. A waitress.9. A. In a butcher's. B. In a hotel. C. On the plane. D. In a fast food restaurant.10. A. A manager and a secretary. B. A lecturer and a student.C. Two friends. D. A doctor and a patient.Section B News Items (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 shor

6、t pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read 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.11. A. Yo

7、ung children. B. Middle-aged people. C. Old people.12. A. In Beijing, 2005. B. In New York, 1995. C. In Beijing, 1995.13. A. Yes.B. No.C. Not mentioned in thenews.14. A. China and India. B. China and Iceland. C. Ukraine and Poland.15. A. Sri Lankan children who survived the tsunami.B. Indonesian chi

8、ldren who survived the earthquake.C. American children who survived the tornado.16. A. Lack of support from the government. B. Lack of sports facilities.C. Shortage of transportation facilities.17. A. Sony. B. Samsung.C. Apple.18. A. Film stars. B. Engineers and scientists. C. Film directors.19. A.

9、Some animals can live longer by reducing food intake.B. Diabetes can be cured if the patient eats less. C. People canincrease life spans by eating less meat.20. A. Pakistan. B. India.C. Palestine.Section C Passages (10 points)Directions : In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each

10、 passage, you will hear 5 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have jus

11、t heard.21. A. In 1933. B. In 1960. C. 33 years ago. D. 60 years ago.22. A. He thought that they would enjoy losing money.B. He thought that they would enjoy pretending to be millionaires.C. He thought that they would enjoy spending time with theirfamilies.D. He thought that they would enjoy buying

12、and selling in thegame.23. A. No, they weren't interestsed in it. B. No, but his friends liked it.C. Yes, they loved it. D. Yes, and they became millionaires by playing the game.24. A. Parker Brothers. B. Charles Darrow's family.C. Charles Darrow. D. Charles Darrow's friends.25. A. Over

13、100 million. B. 5,000. C. 19. D. Over a million.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. Bussiness and sports. B. Hollywood and the Internet.C. Religion and education. D. Sports and marriage.27. A. Teachers still do not recognize American English as standard

14、English.B. British English is chosen by more English learners.C. Only British English is taught in the classroom.D. The Internet is the main reason for the wider spread of American English.28. A. Seventy-five percent of the world's satellite TV programs were produced in the United States in 1993

15、.B. European, Asian and South American countries import a great number of Hollywood movies.C. Americans are more fond of traveling than the British people.D. The population of the United States is about five times as large as that of Britain.29. A. In the 18th century. B. In the 19th century.C. Befo

16、re World War I. D. After World War II.30. A. The United States had the greatest educational influence all over the world.B. The United States had the strongest political influence in the world.C. Britain had the greatest commercial influence all over theworld.D. Britain had the strongest political i

17、nfluence in the world.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet

18、 with a single line through the centre.31. My husband and I need to our investments in orderto plan for our retirement.A. elevate B. schedule C. coordinate D. prescribe32. I really when I asked him how his wife was theygot divorced last year!A. landed on his feet B. got off the wrong foot C. found m

19、y feet D. put my foot in it33. The total of such areas gets divided between thetotal number of flats per floor: the larger the number of flats per floor, the lesser is this area gets added to the area of the flat.A. sufficiently; where B. proportionately; that C. equally; asD. adequately; when34. Th

20、erefore, whoever tells a lie, however well intentioned he might be, the consequences, however unforeseeable theywere, and pay the penalty for them even in a civil tribunal.A. will step into B. shall run into C. have to abide by D. must answer for35. Our enthusiasm differs from that of young men only

21、 it is less demonstrative still, we would have its existence acknowledged.A. but that B. so that C. in that D. provided that36. Despite the hope that she could pass on her wisdomand her story posthumously, as Mammy and Lowly have done with her, still Ella seems to find no substitution for children,

22、throughthe novel with her inability to reproduce.A. essential; scrabbling B. obtainable; sufferedC. potential; struggling D. claimable; anguished37. Though the movie purports to be a satirical examination of capitalism (as was the original 1974 version), its vague discussion of money and power very

23、little.A. adds up to B. comes up with C. puts up with D. makes upfor38. it seems that there is a discrepancy between yourexpectations and his behaviour.A. Whatever be the reason B. Whatever reason isC. The reason be such D. Such to be the reason39. “ I love you, and because I love you, I would soone

24、r me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.Aretino quotes.A. made you dislike B. to let you admireC. have you hate D. you distaste for40. There had been windows on the westerly side of the school, but they appeared to have been built up for a long time of theworkmanship on the

25、 outside.A. estimated in the outlook B. to presume upon the clueC. to be detected in the trace D. judging from the appearancePart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 10 points)Directions : There are 10 incomplete dialogues in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. C

26、hoose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. Frank : You'll never believe what I saw on the train today!Peter: What?Frank: Some guy got on with a monkey on his shoulder!Peter: You're kidding!

27、Frank: He had it on a chain, but yeah, I think it is.A. I don't think so. B. That will be expensive.C. It must be plastic. D. I don't agree with you.42. Nancy: I'd like to withdraw some money, but I've never used a bank machine.Roger: OK. Nancy: Thanks. That would be nice.Roger: Firs

28、t, you put your card in here. Next, .A. Remember to turn to the policeman. B. Let me show you how it works.C. Why don't you borrow some money? D. Do you mind me taking you to the bank?43. Nadia : Welcome to Shanghai Hotel!Brown : My name is Brown. Nadia: Yes, Mr Brown. You reserved a single room

29、 for three nights.Brown: Yes, that's right.A. I need a confirmation number. B. Mr Smith just took the last one.C. I'd like to ask about my reservations. D. I would like to make a reservation.44. Bellboy : Come this way, please. Let's take the elevator.Guest: Oh my! It's a glassed ele

30、vator!Bellboy : Don't be frightened, Miss. Enjoy the view!Guest: It's beautiful. So many people areenjoying the sun.A. I really feel at ease working here. B. What's the name of that street?C. Can you see the wall of the next building? D. You can see the whole beach.45. Mike : You know, I

31、'm a little uncomfortable with speaking English to foreigners.Jane: Why? How're you ever going to become fluent if you don't try to use the language?Mike: Jane: Don't worry. You can become good at English if you learn to be a little more active.A. But I always feel that people are wa

32、tching me!B. You must develop a feeling of being more comfortable.C. I will try to practice pronunciation more.D. I want to visit my English teacher.46. Flora: Billy, would you like to join our ride-sharing group to and from work?Billy: Why not? It'll save me some money, and the company would we

33、lcome it.Flora: Billy: I'll be waiting, and thanks.A. Well, let me know why you gave me a call.B. We'll pick you up tomorrow morning at your place at seven.C. I'll be back later today to find out your decision.D. Come by later and I'll show you which are the best trains to take.47. B

34、oss: Would you mind working morning shift next month?Ella : Oh, I just hate getting up early. I know I'll come in late.Boss: Yes, I do remember now. Last year, you were always late in the mornings.Ella: Boss: The problem is I'm really shorthanded now.Ella: Could you ask somebody else?A. I

35、9;m sorry I always forgot to do something. B. I have to work second shift next year.C. But you will have to pay for the extra salary. D. That's why I switched to the afternoon shift.48. Kerry : Good morning! I'd like to book a cheap spring tour.Joann: There's a splendid tour in Paris.Ker

36、ry : But I prefer to go in April.Joann: Well, April in Paris is beautiful. But it's very popular.Most package tours in April are fully booked.Kerry: Alright, I'll think about it and come back tomorrow.A. Which sort of tour interests you? B. Why don't you give me a brochure?C. What packag

37、e tours are available? D. What other tours would you suggest?49. Kerry : Hi, Joanne. How's it going?Joanne: Terrible. I just found out I have a chemistry test tomorrow.Kerry : Your professor didn't tell you until now?Joanne: He told us I just didn't hear it.Kerry: What're you going t

38、o do?Joanne: I'll have to, because I also have an exam in French tomorrow.A. Don't be nervous. B. Pull an all-nighter?C. Want to go bowling tonight? D. You look really out of it.50. Steve: Excuse me. Could you help me, please? I have a problem with this disc player. I bought it here last nig

39、ht.Clerk : Let me check the batteries. No, they're all right. There must be something wrong inside. I'll have to send it back to the manufacturer. I'm very sorry. Would you like a replacement model?Steve: Yes, I would.Clerk: OK. Please wait here a moment and I'll get you anotherone.S

40、teve: Yes, I do. Here it is.A. You will be able to get a new disc player. B. Do you still have the original receipt?C. I hope you are satisfied with this new one. D. Is there anything wrong with your disc player?Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points)Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this p

41、art. For each question there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.51. Since my birth I have had a birthday cake with candles, one for each year of my birthdays.lllllllTo date, I have had 325 candles. How old am I?A. 23. B.

42、24. C. 25. D. 26.52. Some tin cans have lost their labels. 3 contain soup, 4 contain beans, and 1 contains peas.If you pick a can at random, in which one of the following are both statements true?A. You have an even chance of picking beans.You have a greater than even chance of picking soup.B. You h

43、ave an even chance of picking soup.You have a less than even chance of picking peas.C. You have a less than even chance of picking peas.You have an even chance of picking soup.D. You have an even chance of picking beans.You have a less than even chance of picking soup.53. In the big square on the le

44、ft below one of the small squares has been left empty. One of the four figures on the right should fill the empty square. Find this figure.ExampleAnswer DNow do the question below.54. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZThe alphabet is here to help you with these questions.You need to work out a different cod

45、e for each question.Choose the correct answer.ExampleIf the code for FOOT is ENNS, what is the code for TOE ?Answer SNDIf the code for ORANGE is RUDQJH , what does SLQN mean?A. OHMJ B. PINK C. QJOL D. POKE55. How many circles contain a black dot?A. 12. B. 13. C. 14. D. 15.Part V Reading Comprehensio

46、n (25 minutes, 35 points)Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)Directions: In this section, there is 1 passage with 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answe

47、r Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.18 / 168Federal Express is a company that specializes in rapid overnight delivery of high-priority packages. The first company of its type, Federal Express was founded by the youthful Fred Smith in 19

48、71, when he was only 28 years old. Smith had actually developed the idea for the rapid delivery service in a term paper for an economics class when he was a student at Yale University. The term paper reputedly received a less-than-stellar grade because of the infeasibility of the project that Smith

49、had outlined. The model that Smith proposed had never been tried; it was a model that was efficient to operate but at the same time was very difficult to institute.Smith achieved efficiency in his model by designing a system that was separate from the passenger system and could, therefore, focus on

50、how to deliver packages most efficiently. His strategy was to have his own planes so that he could create his own schedules and to ship all packages through the centralized hub city of Memphis, a set-up which resembles the spokes on the wheel of a bicycle. With this combination of his own planes and

51、 hub set-up, he could get packages anywhere in the United States overnight.What made Smith's idea difficult to institute was the fact that theentire system had to be created before the company could beginoperations. He needed a fleet of aircraft to collect packages fromairports every night and d

52、eliver them to Memphis, where they were20 / 168immediately sorted and flown out to their new destinations; he needed a fleet of trucks to deliver packages to and from the various airports; he needed facilities and trained staff all in place to handle the operation. Smith had a $4 million inheritance

53、 from his father, and he managed to raise an additional 91 million dollars from venture capitalists to get the company operating.Questions:56. The most appropriate title for this passage is .A. The Problems and Frustrations of a Business Student B.The Importance of Business StudiesC. The Capitalizat

54、ion of Federal Express D. The Implementation of a Successful Business57. What is stated in the passage about Smith's term paper?A. Smith submitted it through a delivery service. B. It was written by a student of Smith's.C. The grade was not quite satisfactory. D. The professor thought it had

55、 great potential.58. What was Smith's key idea?A. That he should focus on passenger service.B. That package delivery should be separate from passenger service.C. That packages could be delivered on other companies' planes.D. That passenger service had to be efficient.59. Which of the followi

56、ng drawings most closely resembles a hub?IV60. It can be inferred from the passage that Smith selected Memphis as his hub city because it.A. was near the middle of the country B. had a large number of passenger aircraftC. already had a large package delivery service D. was afavorite passenger airpor

57、tSection B Short Answer Questions (20 points)Directions: In this section, there are 2 passages followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passages carefully, and answer the questions in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer S

58、heet.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.A call home can cost £ 1.37 a minBRITISH tourists are still ripped off by mobile phone firms charging over the odds for“ roaming ” services, the EuropeanCommission has found.Calls made or received on mobiles while abroad cost up to £ 1.37 a minute or 19 times as much as domestic calls, a study revealed.32 / 168r MOBILEMaking « callRcceivir>2 a call Tqx U i>9AtfsfraJla797535Cost of uMaq rrwMe 1o caff UK trwn: 代nee per e EuropeMaking & call R*ceivi»9 a callTextirvgMa