全国大学生英语竞赛 B级 样题及答案——赛才网

1、2006年全国大学生英语竞赛样题（B 级）Part 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

2、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. Doctor and patient. B. M

3、anager and clerk. C. Father and daughter.D. Teacher and student. 2. A. Yesterday morning. B. During the weekend. C. Tomorrow afternoon. D. On Friday afternoon. 3. A. He visited New York. B. He went to a hospital. C. He attended a meeting. D. He stayed at home. 4. A. The woman enjoyed it, but her hus

4、band didnt. B. Both the man and the woman enjoyed it. C. Neither the man nor the woman enjoyed it. D. The woman didnt enjoy it, but her husband did. 5. A. Because she has to attend another party. B. Because she has to type her paper. C. Because she has to go over her lessons. D. Because she has to c

5、orrect her essay. 6. A. The man. B. The woman. C. Both. D. Neither. Section B Long Conversation (4 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 1 conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken

6、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. Eggs. B. Diets. C. Protein. D. Exercise

7、s.8. A. One; Two; One. B. Two; One; One. C. One; One; Two. D. Two; One; Two. 9. A. Because she believed eggs were not very expensive and also contained a lot of protein. B. Because she thought her heart was strong and eating too much protein could not hurt her heart. C. Because she had been told tha

8、t eating eggs could help her to have a fine figure. D. Because she liked eggs so much that she could not stand if she didnt eat eggs every day. 10. A. One week. B. One month. C. Two days. D. Three days. Section C News Items (10 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of ne

9、ws 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. Commerce. B. Ed

10、ucation. C. Industry. 12. A. By observing the oldest stars in the universe. B. By studying the nearest stars that can be seen. C. By fixing the age of the oldest stars in the Galaxy. 13. A. They were asking for the right to stay in Paris. B. They were not allowed to enter it legally. C. They were af

11、raid of being taken to a hospital. 14. A. One hundred.   B. Only one.   C. Four hundred. 15. A. 15 million dollars.  B. 50 million dollars.   C. 5 million dollars. 16. A. In February. B. In March.  C. In April. 17. A. Under the age of four. B. Under the age of

12、 five. C. Under the age of six. 18. A. No. B. Yes. C. Not mentioned. 19. A. In outer space. B. In the Amazon basin. C. In the vehicle factory. 20. A. Norway. B. Saudi Arabia. C. Russia. Section D Passages (10 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each pas

13、sage, you will hear some 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 24 are based on the passage you have ju

14、st heard. 21. A. A school teacher. B. A bus driver.C. A kind presenter. D. A tourist guide. 22. A. A house visiting. B. Some pictures taken. C. Visiting the sights. D. A bird watching. 23. A. On a bus. B. On a plane. C. On a ship. D. On a train. 24. A. In three minutes. B. In twenty minutes. C. In t

15、hirteen minutes. D. In thirty minutes. Passage Two Questions 25 to 27 are based on the passage you have just heard. 25. A. A medical conference. B. A job interview.C. A business negotiation. D. A celebration. 26. A. No, he didnt. B. Not mentioned. C. Not sure yet. D. Yes, he did. 27. A. Because he w

16、as a white man. B. Because he was inexperienced. C. Because he was too lazy. D. Because he was a black man. Questions 28 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard. 28. A. Three particular groups of learners. B. The importance of business English. C. English for specific purposes. D. Feature

17、s of English for varied purposes. 29. A. English learning Beginners. B. Intermediate English learners. C. Learners of special English. D. English majors in colleges. 30. A. Professionals. B. College students. C. Beginners. D. Intermediate learners. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 poi

18、nts) 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. It takes a _ time for me to p

19、repare for the dinner,but the results are so good that its worth the_. A. short; force B. long; effort C. many; labor D. much; pains 32. Rage, shame, and grief _ in her breast. Under this circumstance, she needs to stay in control of her emotions. A. differ B. divert C. alternate D. alter 33. Her pe

20、rformance in the last scene was _ . A. fairly describable B. quite remarkable C. rather notable D. very noticeable 34. I promised to _ her daughter next week when shes on business. A. take off B. look for C. look after D. take after 35. He wouldnt want _ of his parents to know that he has a girlfrie

21、nd. A. either B. any C. neither D. none 36. Our boss enjoys swimming, but _ he avoids a crowded pool. A. on the contrary B. on the face of it C. as a rule D. as a result 37. _ you told me earlier, I _ something about it. A. Had; could have done B. Have; can have done C. Had; should have done D. Have

22、; must have done 38. Only after _ five times, _ answer me. A. telling me; she did B. be spoken; did she C. being asked; did she D. saying; did she 39. He has had _ many falls _ hes black and blue all over. A. too; to B. so; that C. quite; that D. as; as 40. What the teacher said was so _ that her st

23、udents were all _. A. interesting; moving B. inspiring; encouraged C. excited; enjoyed D. bored; aspiring Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points) Directions: There are 5 incomplete dialogues in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that be

24、st completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41 Bob: Wow, look, all the things are on sale.Jane: Yes, look here, this shirt is 50% off. _ Bob: And look at these shoes. They are 30% off the normal price. A. Id like to buy a s

25、kirt. B. There are some real bargains. C. Are the prices reasonable? D. These shoes are the same as mine. 42. James: Can I pay by credit card or euro-cheque? Receptionist:_ James: Ill pay by credit card, then. Receptionist: Thats fine. I hope you enjoyed your stay here. A. Heres your bill, please ta

26、ke it. B. Sorry, we dont take euro-cheque. C. You can pay by euro-cheque. D. Yes, we take both of them. 43. Merv: Are these your sons, Jean? I havent seen them for ages. Jean: Yes, that photo was taken a few months ago. Merv: John hasnt changed a bit. Hes the very image of his father, isnt he? Jean:

27、 Yes, he is. _ Thats for sure. A. He takes up with his father. B. He really likes his father. C. He looks after his father. D. He takes after his father. 44. Tom: Which tie shall I wear for the interview? Do you think my blue silk one would look all right? Jane: _ Id wear something with a small patt

28、ern squares or spots, something like that. Tom: _ I think Ill wear the plain one. A. Yes, thats all right.; I agree with you. B. No, I dont think so.; Thats a good idea. C. A bit boring!; Oh, sorry, I dont know. D. Good choice!; Thank you for your advice. 45 Helena: Oh, welcome, come in, please. Jac

29、k: _ And heres a small gift. Let me wish you happy every day. Helena: Thank you. Oh, what a beautiful birthday card! A. Many happy returns. B. Enjoy yourself. C. Hoping youll be well soon! D. I wish you the best of luck! Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points)Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions

30、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 number should replace the question mark?47. The monkey and the weight each weigh the same amount. The monkey begins to climb the rope. Which

31、 of the following will happen? A. The monkey and the weight will reach the pulley wheel at the same time. B. The weight will get the pulley wheel first. C. The monkey will get the pulley wheel first. D. The monkey and the weight will reach the pulley wheel at different times.48. I went into a furnit

32、ure shop in order to buy a picture. The salesman told me “The picture is five times the cost of that ashtray, the chair is 30 times the cost of the ashtray, the table is 4 times the cost of the chair, you can buy the lot for 312.” What was the price of the picture? A. 5. B. 10. C. 15. D. 20. 49. Can

33、 you work out this riddle?A. A scarf. B. A glove. C. A bag. D. A needle.50. Sharon had received a telegram from the Queen to congratulate her on reaching her 100th birthday. Sharons sisters,Marjorie and Norah, are seen in the front-page photo of the local newspaper looking at the telegram. The next

34、day,Sharon noticed something unusual about the headline. Can you spot it out? A. The local newspaper headline was written by the author incorrectly. B. The headline can be read backwards and forwards as the same thing. C. The headline didnt say it was the Queen who sent a telegram to Sharon. D. The

35、editor didnt put Sharons sisters, Marjorie and Norah into the headline. Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points) Section A Multiple Choice (5 points) Directions: There is 1 passage in this part with 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are 4 choices marked A, B,

36、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. The image most people have of President Abraham Lincoln is of a tall, thin, bearded man. Before he was e

37、lected President, however, Lincoln did not wear a beard. He grew his beard as the result of a letter he received from an eleven-year-old girl!In 1860, a clean-shaven Lincoln was running for the presidency. Grace Bedell of Westfield, New York, admired Lincoln very much, but she didnt like the way he

38、looked. Afraid that he might not win the election, Grace wrote him a letter stating that if Lincoln grew a beard, “You would look a great deal better for your face is so thin.” Lincoln wrote back to Grace, saying that if he started growing whiskers now, people might think it was a silly affectation

39、done on purpose. The beardless Lincoln won the electionand he began to grow a beard shortly afterward! The next year, Lincoln visited Grace Bedells hometown and told the citizens that he had grown a beard because of a girl from the town. He asked to see Grace, and, to everyones delight, he gave the

40、surprised girl a kiss! Questions: 51. The word “affectation” in the last paragraph means_ .A. great liking for someone B. a man or a womans hairdo C. thing done for effect D. enjoyment for oneself 52. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Before Abraham Lincoln was elected Pres

41、ident, he did not have a smile. B. Before Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he did not look well. C. Before Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he did not have a beard. D. Before Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he did not look thin. 53. Grace Bedell suggested that Lincoln grow a beard

42、 because she thought it would make him look_. A. much better B. more mature C. much wiser D. more serious 54. From the story, we can learn that_. A. with regard to the election, Lincolns appearance was important B. with regard to the election, Lincolns appearance improved his chances C. with regard

43、to the election, Lincolns appearance made him win D. with regard to the election, Lincolns appearance didnt matter 55. The best title for the passage is _. A. A Successful Presidential Election B. A Girls Letter to the President C. A Story about Abraham Lincoln D. Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard Se

44、ction B Yes/No/Not Given (5 points) Directions: In this part, you will have 5 minutes to go over the following passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 5660, markY (for Yes) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for No) if the statem

45、ent 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.“Cama” is Lulu Skidmores name for the new animal. Dr. Lulu Skidmore is technical director of the Camel Reproduction Centre in

46、 Dubai where Rama, the first cama in the world, was born. Camas mother is a llama from a Dubai zoo, her father is a camel from the Centre. Llamas, one-hump dromedaries or Arabian camels, and two-hump Bactrian camels belong to the Camelidae family. They have a common ancestor but now live in totally

47、different places: camels live in dry hot places in the desert regions of Asia and Northern Africa and can live without water for several days. They have short ears and a short tail. Llamas live in the Andes in South America where temperatures can be -20° Celsius. They have long ears, a long tai

48、l and wool which protects them from the cold. They can walk in the mountains and carry heavy loads for 12 hours. Young Rama has physical characteristics from both parents: the long ears, long tail and prized wool of a llama, and the size of a camel. This is good news: it can give more wool. It is ea

49、rly days and there are many unanswered questions: can it live in mountains or only in deserts? Can it carry heavy loads and live without water for several days? The scientists are optimistic. They hope that it is fertile: that it can reproduce. If it can, the world has a new man-made, or rather woma

50、n-made, species, the cama. 56. Llamas and camels now live in completely different regions. 57. Camas mother is a camel from a Dubai zoo, her father is a llama from the Centre. 58. Camels have short ears and a short tail, llamas have long ears, a long tail and wool. 59. The cama can carry heavy loads

51、 and live without water for several days. 60. Unfortunately, the cama cannot produce more wool. Section C Short Answer Questions (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are 2 passages followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions in the

52、fewest possible words(not exceeding 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following chart. Study the graph showing ticket sales of two low-cost airlines, Quickjet and Fly Now. Then answer the questions below. Questions: 61. What was the val

53、ue of Quickjet sales for the year 1996?62. In which year did Quickjet sales drop sharply? 63. Which was the best year for Fly Now sales? 64. How much was earned from Fly Now sales in 1999? 65. In which year did Quickjet sales exceed those of Fly Now? Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following let

54、ters. There are two business letters here. After reading the letters you should give brief answers to the 5 questions following them.Questions： 66 What products are the two letters talking about?67 What does Mary Smith ask for in her letter? 68 From the first letter we know regular orders can be pla

55、ced if the quality of the bicycles are _ and _. 69 How can Mary Smith get a special discount? 70 What are also included in Mark Stevens letter apart from the catalogue and price list? Section D Summary (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is 1 passage followed with a summary. Read the passage

56、carefully and complete the summ-ary with the appropriate words of the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. There are deserts all over the world. Over half of Africa is desert land. There are deserts in China and Latin America as well. The United States has deserts in the southwest part of the country. In some places, deserts are growing. This is a serious problem. Deserts destroy