2009年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷(D类)

大学英语教学 12 / 122009 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level D Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension（25 minutes, 30 marks）Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.1. What time was the mans appointment?A. 10:30. B. 11:00. C. 11:40.2.What kind of table does Sally want?A. A small round table. B. A small square table. C. A big round table.3.Which man is the math teacher?A. The man in a dark shirt. B. The man with a hat. C. The man in a nice suit.4.Whats the mans attitude towards the accident?A. He isnt upset about it.B. He decides to give up driving.C. He will drive more carefully in future.5.What did the boy do about the fire?A. He was so afraid that he ran away.B. He managed to put it out.C. He was scared and didnt know what to do.Section B(10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation One6. How long will it take the man to get to Newcastle by train?A. One hour. B.Two hours. C.Three hours.7. How much does a return ticket to Newcastle cost?A. $25. B$40. C. $50.8. What can the man buy on the train for lunch?A. Drinks and sandwiches. B Drinks only. C. Biscuits.9. Whats the address of the travel agency?A. 22 Maleet Street. B. 22 Mallet Street. C. 22 Malet Street.10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a train station. B. In a restaurant. C. At an information booth.Conversation Two11. What ages is the computer game suitable for?A. Eight to thirteen. B.Under eight. C. Over thirteen.12. Where is Blacks PC shop located?A. En Cambridge. B. In London. C. In Peterstown.13. Which of the following postures shows the correct location of the shop?Marsden StreetWalkers Department Walkers Department Walkers Department Hunter RoadHunter RoadMarsden StreetHunter RoadMarsden Street Blacks PC Shop Blacks PC Shop Blacks PC Shop A. B. C.14. What day meet weed is the last day you can get a game free?A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.15. How much did the computer game cost?A. $24. B. $30. C. $48.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read only once. At the end of the monologue, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.16. What can visitors see in the Ford Room?A. Some photos of the old town.B. Some pictures of gardens.C. Some beautiful fresh flowers.17. About how many clocks has the museum collected?A. 150. B.250. C.400.18. Where in the museum is there a clothes display?A. Upstairs on the left.B. Upstairs on the right.C. Downstairs on the right.19. What does the speaker suggest buying?A. Some beautiful clothes.B. Some colored photographs.C. The guide blood dot the museum.20. When does the museum close today?A. Half past five. B. Six oclock. C. Half past six.Section D (10 marks)In this section, there is a short passage which will be read only once. Listen to the passage carefully, and then fill in blanks with words or phrases you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Allow me to give you a little advice about writing _21_ .First, made your characters _22_ . Made site that they behave and talk as _23_ . In real life, everyone is _24_ . If all your characters speak the same way and _25_ to things in the same way, youll lose your readers at the start.Once your readers believe in your characters, you must get them to care. Each reader must be able to _26_ at least one character, to “become” that character in his or her mind. You can do this by developing characters with _27_ human traits, both good and bad. The individuals who populate your story should have human _28_.Now its time to weave your tale, to create a plot. Your readers are part of the story now; they are _29_.One last thing your story must touch its readers _30_. If you can made them laugh and cry along with your characters, you are on the way to becoming a successful writer.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this pare. For each bland, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.31. She is _ newcomer to _ chemistry but she has already made some important discoveries.A. the; the B. the; / C. a; / D. a; the32. Jane was fairly good at English, but in mathematics she could not _ the rest of the students in her class.A. put up with B. do away with C. keep up with D. run away with33. You have to read the manual carefully first, otherwise you _ have difficulty using the cell phone.A. should B. will C. might D. may34. Do you think he spilled the soup _ purpose so that he wouldnt have to eat it?A. for B. will C. by D. on35. Angela told me a while ago that she couldnt wear her _ sweetheart because it doesnt go with anything else she has.A. green comfortable dark B. dark green comfortableC. comfortable dark green D. dark comfortable green36. Id rather you _ anything about the garden until the weather improves.A. dont make B. Arming C. Having armed D. Armed38. When I was in the waiting room at the station yesterday, I read a magazine in order to _ some time.A. To arm B. Arming C. Having armed D. Armed39. She was so _ in her job that she didnt heat anybody knocking at the door.A. attracted B. Ever since C. So that D. Now that41. Experiments in the photography of moving objects _ in both the United States and Europe well before 1900.A. As soon B. Ever since C. So that D. Now that42. They thought they could _ for another week with more food.A. keep B. last C. maintain D. retain43.Was the driving pleasant when you vacationed in Canada last summer?A. was raining B. would be raining C. had been raining D. rained44.Karen: Can you tell me if any proposal was accepted? Mitchell: _ But, you can come see me if you have any better ideas.A. Thats very good. B. Its very kind of you. C. Im glad you did that D. It was turned down 45. Betty: What were you upset about? Smith: Its a private matter. Betty: Why wont you tell me? Smith: _ Betty: Well, I hope you can.A. Dont worry. B. I dont want to say it.C. You cant be interested in it. D. I can deal with it myself.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)Section A (5 marks)There is one passage in this section with five questions .For each of them ,there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.The opening of your presentation is your first opportunity to meet the prospect face .It is the most important part of your presentation because if you do not it effectively, the first 30 seconds are the most critical because you are setting the stage for what is to follow.When you walk into the prospects office ,he is tropically in middle in the middle of doing something else .You must direct his attention and interest away from this activity to what you have to say .You must also establish an immediate rapport（友好关系) with the prospect and answer the question on every buyers mind: “Whats in this meeting for me?” Finally, you must gather information about the prospect so you can tailor the body of the presentation around his current situation.You should mark certain assumptions concerning the prospect:1. You are calling on one person , not a group, and you have never met the prospect before . The prospect has never done business with your firm.2. You called the prospect on the telephone a week ago and set up this appointment.3. When you talked to him then ,you were able to qualify him as a potential prospect. He is the primary decision maker and has a potential need for your product or service.46. In the passage the word “prospect” refers to_ A . your future boss B .an employer C .an explorer D .a possible customer47 .The first 30 second are the most critical because_A. you have to make your complete sales presentation in that time B. the prospect may not have enough time to talk to you C. if you dont have a good beginning your chances of failure are higherD. you may be nervous when you meet the prospect48. When you enter the prospects office you must_A. walk straight up to him B. greet him as warmly as possible C. draw his attention to what you have to sayD. be ready to answer whatever questions he may have49. You must tailor the body of the presentation around the prospects current situation so that_.A. it meets his present or potential needsB. you can set up an appointment with himC. you can convince him your products are very cheapD. he can make a decision on the spot50. The passage tells us how to_.A. make a sales presentationB. make friends with a prospectC. present ourselves to a prospectD. make an appointment with a prospectSection B (10 marks) Read the passage carefully and answer questions 51 to 55.Answer each of the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.BOOK REVIEW Mark Wertmans True Confessions of a Real Mr.Mom Most Americans agree that the workplace an the home are very different from the way they were thirty years ago. The world of work is no longer a mans world. Between 1970 an 1995, the percentage of women who worker outside the home went from 50 percent to 76 percent. In the year 2000,of the more than 55 million married couples in the United State,10.5 million women were making more money than their husbands, and 2 million men were stay-at-home dads. Author, husband, and father Mark Wertman writes about being a stay-at-home dad in his book True Confessions of a Real Mr. Mom. His story will help other people who are learning how to live with the changing gender roles in our society. Mark and his wife, Georgine, were a two-income couple, but things changed when their first baby was born. Georgine wanted to continue her work as a lawyer, but someone had to stay at home to take care of the baby. Georgine had the higher paying job, so she became the provider. They had more children. Mark stayed at home to raise the children. In his book he tells many Stories about his role in the family.At first, it was difficult to change roles. The Wertman kids often went to Mrak first to talk about their problems .Georgine was jealous of the time the children spent with their father. Mark had some hard times, too. People often asked him,” When are you going to get a real job?” Even in the 21ST century, society respects the role of provider more than the role of child raiser. Mark found out all about this.Mark an Georgine learned that it is very important to talk about their problems. In the beginning , Mark thought Gergine had the easy job, and Georgine thought that Mark had it easy. Later they talked it over an making decisions together helps their relationship.The Wertmans are happy with the results of their decision. Their children are ready for a world where men an women can choose their roles. Wertmans book is enjoyable an educational, especially for couples who want to switch roles. As Mark Wertman says, “We are society. We make the changes one by one. People have to decide on whats best for them and their families.”Questions:51.Why is the workplace no longer a mans world?52.Wat is Mark Wertmans book about?53.Why is Georgine the provider in the family?54.How do the Wertmans work out their problems?55.What does Mrak Wertman think about family roles?Section C (10 mark)Read the following advertisement and application letter carefully and answer questions 56 to 60. Complete each question in no more than five words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following advertisement and application letter.Position AvailableHigh-level secretary needed for a firm located in central Los Angeles. Applicants should have good communication skills, reasonable computer skills and be able to tybe 80 wpm.The bility to speak French and Spanish is an advantage.Applicants must have 3-5 years experience with at least two years as secretary to top management.Applicants should be prepared to work with high-level contacts while presenting a calm and pleasant demeanor.Send resume and cover letter together with two references to RTS International, Box 1244,Los Angeles CA.RTS InternationalBox 1244 Los Angeles CAApril 1,2005Dear sir or Madam:I m writing in reply to your advertisement for a secretarial position which I saw in the Gazette on Monday.After my graduation from secretarial chop, I worked for a number of local companies for around four years, and developed my secretarial skills. I can type 100 wpm, and I speak good Spanish, as well as basic French, which I am keen to improve. For the last two years I have been the personal assistant to the president of QBC, an Internet shipping company. I enjoy my work, but I am looking for more of a challenge. Im sure that your company can provide me with that challenge.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerely, Miriam MasterStatements:Job ApplicationAbout Miriam MastersPositionA high-level secretaryApplying for a secretarial positionRequire-mentsSkillsGood 56 skills, reasonable computer skills and minimum typing speed of 80 wpmLanguages(advantage)French and SpanishGood Spanish and basic French57Two years as a secretary to 5859 years experience as a secretary; now works as the 60 to the president of QBC , an Internet shipping company; has held this position for two yearsSection D (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed be a summary. For questions 61 to 65, please read the passage carefully and complete each space in the summary, using a maximum of three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheetQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote many plays and poem s which are known the world over. If you think the words of an Elizabethan playwright are not important today, well, think again. Shakespeares works have survived the years and then some! For example, Romeo and Juliet hs not only been performed again and again in theaters around the world, but it has also been made into a very popular movie twice!How did this famous writer start out in the theater? During the late 1500s, Shakespeares plays were a large Globe used very few props because the audience. Were always interesting and exciting partly because the audience yelled at , cheered, and talked with the performers. The Globe was a great success. However, in 1613 during a performance of Shakespeares Henry VIII, a cannon was fired on stage, setting off fire. The fie completely destroyed he theater. The Globe was rebuilt a year later, but it did not stay open long. The theater was closed by the Puritans, who did not approve of entertainment .The Globe never opened again. and the building was finally torn down in 1644.Theater lovers in England never forgot the Globe, and in 1970 a decision was made to rebuild it as closely to the original design as possible. Imagine how people felt when, in 1989, hose working on the new Globe came across part of the original building only about 100 meters from the new theater. They were building the new theater almost in the original Globes location! The new Globe opened in 1999. and has since won many awards as one of the best tourist attractions in Europe. Since the new theater opened, hundreds of thousands of people have attended Shakespearean performances such as A Midsummer Nights Dream, As You Like It, and Henry V Shakespeare, where air you now? At the Globe, of course.SummaryAlthough Shakespeare wrote his plays in the late 1500s, they are still 61 today. In fact, audiences all over the world enjoy both plays and films based on Shakespeares works. Maybe the best place to see one of Shakespeares 62 is in the Globe Theater. The original Globe