大学英语竞赛样题.doc

1. 本次竞赛的评奖方式是按照各位参赛选手在本校的竞赛成绩排名来决出国家级、省级、一二三等奖和优秀奖，以及校级一二三等奖和优秀奖。一般情况下，竞赛成绩在比赛结束后12天左右公布，具体时间比赛当天会有通知，请各位同学及时关注本网站的竞赛信息！2. 竞赛题目难度和题型与本套样题基本相当！本套试题主要是让大家了解一下考试的题型和把握一下竞赛的难度！祝各位参赛同学在本次比赛中取得优异的成绩！3. 请大家注意比赛时间：4月10上午9：0011：00 2010 National English Contest for College StudentsPart I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points) Section A Short Conversations (6 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. It really has good service.B. It really has good food. C. The food arrives quickly. D. The food doesnt taste good.2. A. To cancel a tennis game. B. To arrange a dinner party. C. To request some help. D. To make an appointment.3. A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow. C. Next week. D. Not mentioned.4. A. She was delighted. B. She was relieved. C. She was disappointed. D. She was surprised.5. A. Cold and cloudy.B. Cold and rainy.C. Cold and snowy.D. Cold and windy. 6. A. Outside a swimming pool. B. Outside a football ground. C. Outside a sports field. D. Outside a skating area.Section B Long Conversation (4 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.7. A. At the train station. B. At the airport. C. At the coach station. D. At a travel agency.8. A. Suddenly, she fell ill. B. Her flight was overbooked. C. Her ticket was not valid. D. The weather was bad.9. A. A few days ago. B. A month ago. C. At 16.40. D. An hour ago.10. A. Because she forgot the flight time. B. Because she attended a meeting.C. Because she didnt confirm her booking.D. Because she got stuck in a traffic jam.Section C News Items (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short 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. To encourage poor people to take to the streets. B. To remove trade obstacles in Hong Kong. C. To find ways of dealing with anti-globlization activists.12 A. 35 hours. B. Over 46 hours. C. 45 hours.13 A. They will remain open.B. They will be closed.C. They will be cancelled.14 A. Health officials in Asia. B. Health officials in Europe. C. Health officials in America.15 A. 115 thousand.B. 50 thousand.C. 150 thousand.16 A. Late in the the morning. B. Early in the afternoon. C. Towards evening.17 A. Because New Orleans was unable to get enough funds. B. Because they kept demanding higher pay. C. Because what they had done made the Mayor extremely sad.18 A. From their photographic evidence. B. From their appearance on the shore. C. From the remains of dead specimens.19 A. Around 40.B. Around 20.C. Around 30.20 A. Northeast of the island of Bermuda. B. Southeast of their upturned boat. C. Southeast of the island of Bermuda.Section D Passages (10 points) Directions：In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4 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 One Questions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. A. Complain about bad winter driving.B. Give information about winter weather. C. Warn people against driving in winter.D. Advise people on safe driving in winter.22. A. To explain the importance of smooth movements when driving. B. Because he thinks coffe drinking is important for drivers.C. Because he wants drivers to be more relaxed when driving.D. To show how you can avoid spilling it when driving in winter.23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text? A. B. C. D.Passage Two Questions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard. 24.A. Some famous television programs. B. Meanings of some television words.C. What people watch on television. D. How TV changed the meanings of words.25.A. Yes, they were stories on TV. B. No, they were stories on the radio.C. The speaker didnt mention this point. D. The speaker isnt sure about this point.26.A. Funny.B. Serious.C. Both funny and serious.D. Neither funny nor serious. Passage ThreeQuestions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.27.A. Women want to make much more money.B. Women hate the mens world very much.C. Women are doing their best to be equal to men.D. Women can do the same kind of work as men.28.A. Because they cant get the same pay as men.B. Because the heads of most unions are men.C. Because they are not treated as equally as men.D. Because they cant serve as ministers or priests.29.A. Persuading women to join womens rights groups.B. Explaining why a drive for womens rights has started.C. Explaining how it feels to be a woman in a mans world.D. Helping more women to realise their dreams.30.A. Women dont like to be treated as second-class citizens.B. Women make the same amount of money as men for the same kind of work.C. Men make political decisions in most places.D. Women have started their own newspapers and written books for equal rights.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 with a single line through the centre.31. I was not quite _ with the coat, particularly its sleeves. So I asked the _ to make the sleeves a bit shorter. A. pleased; sailorB. satisfied; tailorC. happy; carpenterD. surprised; barber32. It usually _ in autumn, but the day _ bright today and the sun _ in the blue and cloudless sky.A. rain; is; shone B. rains; is; is shiningC. is raining; is; shinesD. rain; does; shine33. I was very hungry this morning and I wanted to eat a piece of bread. However, the bread I have is _. A. very roughB. quite strong C. rather stale D. extremely weak34. I have no idea _. Somebody has left it _. A. whos candle is this; burningB whose candle is this; burntC. whos candle this is; burn D. whose candle this is; burning35. It was a stroke of luck that she had always been able to write with _ hand, which sometimes helped her a lot.A.bothB. eachC. everyD. either36. We still havent made a decision _ to the new engineering project. Its really a hard choice.A. on account B. in viewC. with regardD. by contrast37. Now Id like you to spend five minutes talking about the topic: What _ you do if you _ President?A. will; became B. would; becameC. would; have becomeD. will; have become38. _ turn up late at the meeting, he _ forgot his relevant documents.A. Not only did he; alsoB. No sooner did he; thanC. As soon as he did; / D. As long as he did; never39. It was _ she was sick _ she didnt come to attend the farewell party.A. because; whyB. why; thatC. since; thatD. because; that40. The old woman has just been _ by the car. A moment ago she was still very much alive. It is _ my understanding. A. run over; beyondB. run down; withoutC. run away; off D. run off; beyondPart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points) Directions: There are 5 incomplete dialogues in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.Jessica: How are the children?Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But _ - nothing serious but hes got a cold.Jessica: Oh dear!A. Mary isnt feeling very well B. William is a bit under the weather C. he looks rather pale D. I dont think so42.Veronica: Ive just bought this silk shirt. _, but its nicer than hers.Tom: Youve already got a silk shirt, havent you?Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!A. Its too old-fashioned B. And it is for the eveningC. Its a bit like your sisters D. Its not smart enough43.Sue: Brr! Its really freezing outside.Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.Sue: Chilly? _ My nose almost dropped off. I dont understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.A.Its so cold.B.It was scorching.C.It was warm. D.Its so hot. 44.Helen: Hey, _Nigel: I didnt know youd applied for one.Helen: Yes. I had an interview last week and they want me.A. I am hunting for a job. B. I have got promoted. C. Ive been offered a job.D. Id have to move.45.Linda: _ What time does it leave?Nile: It departs at 9.27, madam.Linda: And when does it arrive?Nile: It depends which station you want, madam. London is a big place.A. Id like to go shopping with you on Sunday.B. Id like to catch the next train to London. C. Id like to get off at Piccadilly station. D. Id like to get off at the city centre.Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points) Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 46. Which die is different from the other three?47. A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.D. Friday.48. At the eating contest the winner ate an average of 15 hot dogs at the first 20 sittings. After a further 20 sittings the average increased to 20 hot dogs. What was the average for the last 20 sittings?A.15.B. 20.C. 25.D. 30.49. A ball bearing is to be dropped into each of these beakers. In which experiment will the ball travel the slowest? A. Experiment 1, because water at 20 degrees Fahrenheit is ice! B. Experiment 2, because milk at 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ice! C. Experiment 3, because oil at 60 degrees Fahrenheit is ice! D. Experiment 4, because tar at 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!50. Tanya can swim faster than Jack but slower than Sally. Harry usually swims faster than Jack, sometimes swims faster than Tanya, but never swims faster than Sally. Who is the slowest swimmer? A. Tanya.B. Sally.C. Harry.D. Jack.Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points) Section A Multiple Choice (5 points) Directions: There is one passage in this part with 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are 4 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. Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage. Could someone be swallowed by a whale and live? In 1891, a young English sailor named James Bartley was, and he did. Bartley was a crew member on the whaling ship Star of the East. As his boat closed in on a whale, the animal lashed out with its tail. The whales blow lifted the boat into the air and capsized it. Sailors in another boat captured the whale, and the overturned boat was turned upright, but Bartley was missing. The next morning, as sailors were cutting up the dead whale, they noticed a movement in its stomach. When it was opened, Bartley was found inside it! He was unconscious, and his face, neck, and hands had been bleached white by the whales stomach juices. Other than that, he seemed unhurt. Later, when Bartley recovered, he described his experience. He had been aware of being in the water. Then he was in darkness, sliding along a slimy passageway. The heat was so great that it made him pass out. When he woke, he was back on board the ship!Questions:51. We may infer from the context that the word “capsized” in the second paragraph means “_”. A. caught hold of B. turned upside down C. broke into piecesD. sank into the sea52. According to the passage, Bartley became unconscious because of _. A. the whales sticky passage B. the whales stomach liquid C. the sharp pain in his stomachD. the heat inside the whales body53. The story suggests that _. A. Bartley had swum away to the nearby bank B. Bartley had been attacked by pirates C. Bartley had been swallowed by the whale D. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship54. It can be learned from the passage that _. A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartleys ship B. the whale was killed by Bartley C. the whale escaped from sailors D. the whale was caught by sailors on another ship55. A suitable title for the passage might be _. A. A Whaling Ship in the 1800sB. A Sailors Whaling Dream C. A Young English Sailor D. In the Belly of the WhaleSection B Yes / No / Not Given (5 points) Directions: In this part, you will have 5 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 56 - 60, 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; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Statements: 56. It is an American series which is about school life in New York. 57. Andy and Becky are boyfriend and girlfriend. Andy is one year older than Becky. 58. Charlie is Ronnies best friend. He likes Ronnie very much. 59. Tom is fond of computers and his ambition is to become a computer expert. 60. Charlies parents are from Turkey, and hes inherited their good looks. Section C Short Answer Questions (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are one chart and one passage followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following chart.61. For what option do you think this assignment feedback sheet is?62. Who marked this assignment for Student 0454986?63. According to the chart, which aspects do the tutors consider when they mark a students assignment?64. From the information in the chart, we can see there is a close connection between _ theory and the actual _ _.65. According to the context, explain the meaning of the word “explicitly” in the analysis column? It means “_ and _”. Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage. Must Love DogsGenre: Comedy and RomanceStarring: Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth PerkinsDirected By: Gary David GoldbergReleased By: Warner Bros.Run Time: 98 mins.Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: A woman finds herself drafted into the battle of finding the perfect man in this romantic comedy. Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane) is a kindergarten teacherinher mid-thirties who is still dealing with the emotional aftermath of her divorce eight months ago. While her sisters, Christine (Ali Hillis) and Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), both think Sarah needs to start dating again, Sarah herself isnt so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by posting Sarahs photo and profile on an Internet dating site, and soon a number of seemingly eligible bachelors are sending her e-mails in hopes of a date. However, nearly every man she meets turns out to be a loser, with the exception of Jake (John Cusack), who is smart, good looking, and even brings along a dog for their walk in the park (though he doesnt tell her the pooch was borrowed for the occasion). However, Sarah also makes the acquaintance of Bob (Dermot Mulroney), the divorced father of one of her students, and she finds herself having to choose between two potentially worthwhile men. Meanwhile, Sarahs widowed father, Bill (Christopher Plummer), decides to give Internet dating a try, and lands himself a new s