2006年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题(B级)(共14页)

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上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 will be r

2、ead 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. &

3、#160;  B. It really has good food.C. The food arrives quickly.      D. The food doesn't taste good.2. A. To cancel a tennis game.       B. To arrange a dinner party.C. To request some help.        

4、;  D. To make an appointment.3. A. Tonight.                       B. Tomorrow.C. Next week.               

5、0;     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 rain

6、y. 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

7、 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 a

8、nd 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

9、station.                 D. At a travel agency.8.  A. Suddenly, she fell ill.               B. Her flight was overbooked.C. Her ticket was not va

10、lid.             D. The weather was bad.9.  A. A few days ago.                       B. A month ago.C. At 16.40.  &

11、#160;                          D. An hour ago.10. A. Because she forgot the flight time.   B. Because she attended a meeting.C. Because she didn't confirm her bo

12、oking. 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

13、 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.&#

14、160;             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. He

15、alth 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. Bec

16、ause 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 t

17、heir 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

18、 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 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

19、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

20、.23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?   A.                                      

21、 B.C.                                           D.Passage TwoQuestions 24 to 26 are based

22、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 storie

23、s on TV.           B. No, they were stories on the radio.C. The speaker didn't mention this point.  D. The speaker isn't sure about this point.26. A. Funny.             

24、60;                    B. Serious.C. Both funny and serious.                 D. Neither funny nor serious.Passage ThreeQuesti

25、ons 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 men's 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 can't get the

26、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 can't serve as ministers or priests.29. A. Persuading women to join women's rights groups.B. Explaining why a drive for women's rights has started.C. Explaining h

27、ow it feels to be a woman in a man's world.D. Helping more women to realise their dreams.30. A. Women don't 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

28、 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 corres

29、ponding 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; sailor  B. satisfied; tailor  C. happy; carpenter D. surprised; barber32. It usually _ in a

30、utumn, but the day _ bright today and the sun _ in the blue and cloudless sky.A. rain; is; shone             B. rains; is; is shining C. is raining; is; shines      D. rain; does; shine33. I was very hungry thi

31、s morning and I wanted to eat a piece of bread. However, the bread I have is _. A. very rough   B. quite strong     C. rather stale       D. extremely weak34.  I have no idea _. Somebody has left it _. A. who's candle is

32、this; burning   B whose candle is this; burntC. who's 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.both    B. each

33、0;   C. every    D. either36. We still haven't made a decision _ to the new engineering project. It's really a hard choice.A. on account      B. in view   C. with regard  D. by contrast37. Now I'd like you to spend five min

34、utes talking about the topic: What _ you do if you _ President?A. will; became           B. would; became  C. would; have become     D. will; have become38. _ turn up late at the meeting, he _ forgot his relevant documen

35、ts.A. Not only did he; also     B. No sooner did he; thanC. As soon as he did; /      D. As long as he did; never39. It was _ she was sick _ she didn't come to attend the farewell party.A. because; why  B. why; that   C. since; that

36、0;  D. 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; beyond      B. run down; withoutC. run away; off         D. run off; beyond&

37、#160;Part 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 lin

38、e through the centre.41. Jessica: How are the children?Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But _ - nothing serious but he's got a  cold.Jessica: Oh dear!A. Mary isn't feeling very well   B. William is a bit under the weather C. he looks rather pale   &

39、#160;       D. I don't think so42. Veronica: I've just bought this silk shirt. _, but it's nicer than hers.Tom: You've already got a silk shirt, haven't you?Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!A. It's too old-fashioned &

40、#160;         B. And it is for the eveningC. It's a bit like your sister's    D. It's not smart enough43. Sue: Brr! It's really freezing outside.Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.Sue: Chilly? _ My nose almost dropped off. I don't

41、understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.A. It's so cold.      B. It was scorching.C. It was warm.       D. It's so hot.44. Helen: Hey, _Nigel: I didn't know you&#

42、39;d 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. I've been offered a job.   D. I'd have to move.45. Linda: _ What time does it leave?Nile: It departs at 9.27, madam.Linda: And

43、 when does it arrive?Nile: It depends which station you want, madam. London is a big place.A. I'd like to go shopping with you on Sunday. B. I'd like to catch the next train to London.C. I'd like to get off at Piccadilly station.  D. I'd like to get off at the city cen

44、tre.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. &

45、#160; 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. 

46、;   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 Fahrenh

47、eit 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.

48、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

49、, 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 Englis

50、h 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 whale's blow lifted the boat into the air and capsized it. Sailors in another boat captured the whale, and the o

51、verturned 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 whale'

52、s 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

53、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 downC. broke into pieces      D. sank into the sea52. According to the passage, Bart

54、ley became unconscious because of _.A. the whale's sticky passage      B. the whale's stomach liquidC. the sharp pain in his stomach   D. the heat inside the whale's body53. The story suggests that _.A. Bartley had swum away to the nearby bank B. B

55、artley had been attacked by pirates   C. Bartley had been swallowed by the whaleD. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship54. It can be learned from the passage that _. A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartley's ship   B. the whale was killed by BartleyC.

56、 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 1800s   B. A Sailor's Whaling DreamC. A Young English Sailor        D. In

57、 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, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (f

58、or 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 boyfr

59、iend and girlfriend. Andy is one year older than Becky.58. Charlie is Ronnie's best friend. He likes Ronnie very much. 59. Tom is fond of computers and his ambition is to become a computer expert.60. Charlie's parents are from Turkey, and he's inherited their good looks.  

60、 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.Questi

61、ons 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 ?63. According to the chart, which aspects do the tutors consider when they mark a student's assignment?64. From the information in the char

62、t, 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: Di

63、ane 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

64、 teacher in her 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 isn't so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by

65、posting Sarah's 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

66、 even brings along a dog for their walk in the park (though he doesn't 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, Sarah's widowed father, Bill (Christopher Plummer), decides to give Internet dating a try, and lands himself a new