2011年全國大學(xué)生英語競(jìng)賽B類初賽賽卷 聽力材料與答案

1、2011 national english contest forcollege students(level b preliminary)(總分: 150分 時(shí)間: 120分鐘)part i: listening comprehension (30 points)section a (5 points)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

2、 pause. during the pause, read the question and 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.1.the man thinks the movie was very _.a.excitingb.funnyc.romantic2.how much does it c

3、ost for a couple with two children to get into the castle?a.15.b.10.50.c.12.3.where does the conversation probably take place?a.at a railway station.b.at a travel agency.c.at an airport.4.why did the woman come to finland?a.she wanted to study literature there.b.she wanted to take a summer course th

4、ere.c.she was offered a job in finland.5.what was the story in the newspaper about?a.a car which had an accident getting onto a ferry.b.a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.c.a man who lost his way driving to a ferry.section b (10 points)in this section, you will hear two interviews. each interview

5、 will be read only once. at the end of each interview, 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 answer. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.interv

6、iew one6.what first inspired martin middletons interest in travelling?a.living abroad in the 1960s.b.something he read as a child.c.a television film about africa.7.wildlife filming is _ than it was in the early 1960s.a.more relaxedb.more creativec.more organised8.what does martin do when he takes a

7、 holiday?a.he relaxes by the sea.b.he stays in comfortable surroundings.c.he travels for a particular reason.9.what did martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the dominican republic?a.they were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine.b.they were not taking advantage of

8、 the opportunity they had.c.they were a very interesting bunch of people.10.what is martins opinion of tourism?a.it is not good for the environment.b.it should be well managed.c.it should be further promoted.interview two11.why did sean fitzpatrick go to america?a.it was his childhood dream.b.he got

9、 a job as a bartender there.c.there were troubles in ireland.12.what does he miss most about northern ireland?a.the social life.b.his family and friends.c.the sport.13.why is life in new york more exciting?a.there are parties every night.b.there are more things to do in new york.c.the lifestyle is m

10、uch faster.14.what does fitzpatrick dislike about new york?a.there are no real pubs.b.people are not very friendly.c.its a dangerous place to live.15.how has living in new york changed fitzpatrick?a.he has calmed down a lot since he went to new york.b.he is better able to defend himself.c.he has got

11、 used to listening to people talking nonsense.section c (5 points)in this section, you will hear five short news items. each item will be read only once. after each item, there will be a pause. during the pause, read the question and the three choices marked a, b and c, and decide which is the best

12、answer. then mark the corresponding answer letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16.will russia change the clock to winter time this autumn?a.yes, clocks will go back one hour.b.yes, clocks will go forward one hour.c.no, clocks will remain unchanged.17.who first introduced

13、 the concept of practical wisdom?a.aristotle.b.barry schwartz.c.kenneth sharpe.18.what makes the chickens created by british scientists immune from bird flu?a.genetic modification.b.vaccinations.c.special protection.19.what is the news mainly about?a.the economics in developing countries.b.life in p

14、oor countries.c.energy consumption.20.why will the spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting?a.the broadcaster rtve thinks bullfighting is cruel.b.some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting.c.bullfighting could cause anxiety in children.section d (10 points)in this s

15、ection, you will hear a professional footballer, guy moreno, talking about his life and work. this passage will be read twice. for questions 2130, complete the notes in three words or fewer for each blank. remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.guy moreno professional footballerfavourite

16、interest at school:_ (21)date of birth:_ (22)winning a prize:after taking part in a _ (23) one summerfirst football club:english club called _ (24)most difficult time:when he had to do _ (25) four hours a daycritics of his performance as a footballer:often his _ (26)how he hopes people see him:as so

17、meone who always _ (27)preferred way to relax:by playing _ (28)his career in football:makes him feel _ (29)future plans:would like to _ (30)part ii: multiple choice (15 points)section a (10 points)in this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. for each blank there are four choices marked a, b,

18、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.while skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public face of most major cities, these cities also have a mass of secret tunnels

19、 and hidden pipes below _ which keep everything working.a. landb. groundc. soild. earth32.during the winter time, we sometimes get _ six or seven tourist groups a week.a. as little asb. a great deal ofc. as few asd. a number of33.since 2000, hispanics have _ more than half (50.5%) of the overall pop

20、ulation growth in the united states a significant new demographic milestone for the nations largest minority group.a. consisted ofb. composed ofc. amounted tod. accounted for34.homer simpson _ the greatest character created for television and films in the past 20 years.a. had been namedb. would have

21、 namedc. has been namedd. had named35.it wasnt until recently, when we celebrated a family birthday with my parents at a fancy restaurant, _ i found out that in some cultures its considered rude to lick your plate.a. thatb. whenc. sinced. because36.a solution to this problem wont be easy, but well s

22、ee what we manage to _.a. come roundb. come in forc. come up withd. come through37. tom and tina dont seem very happy recently. havent you heard? shes _ their engagement.a. broken downb. broken offc. broken outd. broken away38.i was doing a crossword puzzle, _ my morning cup of jasmine tea, and _ my

23、 day in a lazy, peaceful sort of way when i heard the first knock on the door.a. enjoyed; plannedb. enjoying; planningc. enjoyed; planningd. enjoying; planned39. how long do you think the meeting will last? _ shall we get started early? ok. shall we say eight?a. from time to time.b. at about nine.c.

24、 in the middle of the day.d. probably all day.40. how do you feel about soaps? soap operas! _ i watch them all. ive just finished watching desperate housewives. oh really? so what happened this week then?a. brilliant! its one of my favourites.b. i think theyre rubbish.c. theyre really not my taste.d

25、. i love them.section b (5 points)in this section, there are five incomplete statements or questions about english speaking countries. for each blank there are four choices marked a, b, c and d. choose the most suitable answer from the given choices. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer

26、sheet with a single line through the centre.41.romanticism reached full bloom in the year 1789 when william wordsworth and samuel coleridge jointly published _.a. the preludeb. the lyrical balladsc. descriptive sketchesd. lines composed a few miles42.in which city would you find the golden gate brid

27、ge?a. san francisco.b. dallas.c. houston.d. los angeles.43.the pulitzer prizes for american writing are awarded each year by the trustees of _.a. columbia universityb. yale universityc. california universityd. harvard university44.there is a _ in the upper left corner of the australian national flag

28、.a. kangaroob. koalac. tiny british flagd. star45.dairy farms and _ farming for meat and wool are the most important industries in new zealand.a. cowb. horsec. pigd. sheeppart iii: cloze (15 points)read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word using one of the following three metho

29、ds: according to the context, using the correct form of the word given, or using the first letter(s) of the word. remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.when i was a child, my family used to go on holiday every year to visit our relatives in the north-east of england. one of the most exci

30、ting things you can do in that part of the world (46) _ to visit the farne islands, where you can see many different kinds of birds and other sea creatures, ranging (47) _ puffins to seals.one summer, we booked a trip to an island (48) _ there was a lighthouse. before the boat was (49) d_ to leave,

31、we wandered (50) al_ the quayside watching some children (51) _ (dive) into the water at the end of the pier. soon it was time to (52) b_ the small boat which would take us to our (53) _ (destine). as we headed toward the island, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind (54) _ (spring) up. we s

32、oon found ourselves in an (55) _ (extreme) rough sea. if this is what happens in summer, whats the weather like in winter? asked one of the other (56) p_.a member of crew, who was standing next to the woman passenger, told her not to worry. he (57) _ (sure) her that the storm would pass as quickly a

33、s (58) _ had come. and he was right! within half an hour, the sky was bright and the wind had dropped. when we landed on the island, the sea was calm. the wildlife we saw was so amazing (59) _ we decided to make the trip a regular feature of future holidays (60) wha_ the weather!part iv: reading com

34、prehension (40 points)section a (10 points)in this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. for two questions, 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 cen

35、tre. for the other three questions, you should complete each sentence in a maximum of 10 words using information from the passage. remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.questions 6165 are based on the following passage.the decision about where to live while studying at the tertiary level

36、 can have a major influence on a students chances of success. it is important that particular needs, such as security, a quiet place to study, and a convenient location, are taken into consideration before a choice is made. various options available to students are discussed below:1. private rental

37、accommodation.a single student can either move into an existing household or establish one with friends or acquaintances. rent and expenses such as bonds, electricity, gas, and the telephone are shared equally among the people living in the household. buying food and cooking is done either individua

38、lly or on a group basis. each person is expected to help clean and tidy the shared living space, that is, the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. each is responsible for cleaning his or her own room and doing the washing.the best place to start looking is on noticeboards around universities and coll

39、eges, or in the windows of nearby coffee shops. students often advertise for housemates, and those seeking accommodation should advertise their situation too. local real estate agents often provide a share service, although there is usually a significant fee for this. a last resort would be the to l

40、et or share accommodation” sections of the weekend newspaper.a small number of flats and houses are available through the university or college housing offices, but most are found through local real estate agents. unfortunately, there is no cheap way to move into a house or flat. when renting, a per

41、son is usually required to sign a six-month lease, and pay rent in advance plus a refundable bond. remember to make allowances for these establishment costs, and include the purchase price of furniture and equipment. starting from scratch means a rental bond, rent in advance, a telephone bond and co

42、nnection fee, electricity or gas connection fees, furniture, utensils, appliances, and so on. even moving into an established house can cost more money than most students expect. you should find out about all the extra costs before signing a lease and committing yourself. moving our before the end o

43、f the lease period requires the rent to be paid until a suitable new tenant is found.2. lodgings.lodgings refers to a furnished room in a private home (of a family or elderly person) with use of facilities such as kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. sometimes cooking facilities and bathroom are separate

44、, but are usually shared. no meals are provided. students buy their own food, do their own cooking, clean their rooms, and do their own washing. use of the telephone in the home is an extra cost, but electricity is usually included in the rent. rooms for lodgers are always available in suburbs aroun

45、d universities and colleges, but there is an increased demand as institutions begin their first intake of new students.3. homestays.homestays are a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home (of a family or elderly person), with dinner and breakfast provided. some, but not all, provide l

46、unches, bed linen, laundry service, and weekly room cleaning. it is difficult to find full board accommodation because the number of places listed is limited. a room with use of facilities (own cooking) is easier to find in suburbs close to university and college campuses. the cost for full board is

47、 about a third as much again as for property rental arrangements.in summary, finding accommodation while you study is a difficult business, and it is recommended that service be sought wherever possible. do not underestimate the costs involved; students invariably complain that they overspend. nonet

48、heless, in the long run, it is probably wise to pay a little extra in order to ensure comfort and ease while engaged in an all-important study programme.61.the main difference between homestay accommodation and lodgings is that _.a.homestays cost moreb.food is not provided in lodgingsc.students usua

49、lly have to share their food in lodgingsd.students can do their own cooking in homestays62.full board in homestays costs _.a.about 30% less than rentalb.about one third as much as rentalc.less than lodgingsd.about 30% more than rental63.rent and expenses in private accommodation arrangements are _ w

50、ith friends and acquaintances.64.if you rent accommodation using a real estate agent, you are expected to live in the house or flat for a minimum period of _.65.before making a commitment to a real estate agent, it is sensible to find out about _.section b (10 points)in this section, there is one pa

51、ssage followed by five questions. you should answer each question in a maximum of 10 words. remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.questions 6670 are based on the following passage.the quikfry electronic wokinstructions for use:it is most important that you read this instruction booklet c

52、arefully before first using the quikfry wok. until you become familiar with the product, we advise that you can keep the booklet handy and refer to it when required.important safeguardsin order to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord or the probe in water or any other liquid.w

53、henever the wok is used near children, it is essential that close supervision takes place. never leave the appliance unattended while in use.before disassembling the wok for cleaning, switch off and remove the plug from the power source.do not use the quikfry wok outdoors.avoid touching hot surfaces

54、; instead use the heat-resistant handles on the wok or the heat-resistant plastic knob on top of the glass lid.do not cover the quikfry wok with the lid while using it to deep fry foods. failure to comply will cause condensation to drip onto the oil and cause splattering.do not operate near hot surf

55、aces such as electric hotplates, gas burners or in a heated oven.do not attempt repair of the quikfry wok. if the cord becomes damaged, or if the appliance is malfunctioning, do not operate. return the appliance to the nearest authorised service centre for repair. do not open the base or touch the e

56、lectrical components inside. tampering with the base will void the warranty.manufactured for operation only from a standard domestic power source.how to use the quikfry electronic wok:be sure to season the wok before using it for the first time. assemble the wok and heat to the highest setting. rub the non-stick inner surface of the wok with 1 tablespoon of oil. use thick paper toweling, and be very careful to avoid touching the hot surface.cooking methods:cooking methodheat requiredfood preparationaction requiredtimestir fryingve