05全國(guó)大學(xué)生英語(yǔ)競(jìng)賽初賽試卷C類(lèi)含答案

1、2005 National English Contest for College Students (Level A - Final)Section A  Dialogues (10 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogue and the question will be read only onc

2、e. 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. A son and two daughters. B. Two sons and two

3、daughters.    C. Two sons and a daughter. D. A son and three daughters. 2. A. Freshman.    B. Sophomore.    C. Junior.     D. Senior. 3. A. To cancel a meeting. B. To arrange a meeting. C. To confirm a meeting. D. To send a fax. 4. A. Colle

4、ge education.   B. Educational psychology.    C. Family education. D. Behavioral psychology. 5. A. They will go skiing. B. They will stay home.    C. They will buy ski equipment. D. They will take ski lessons. 6. A. Tony.       B. Laura. &#

5、160;      C. Megan.       D. Brian. 7. A. He was caught in the rain. B. He just had a shower.    C. He was sick. D. He failed the exam. 8. A. The man's secretary. B. A manager. C. A job applicant. D. A waitress. 9. A. In a butcher&

6、#39;s. B. In a hotel. C. On the plane. D. In a fast food restaurant. 10. A. A manager and a secretary.   B. A lecturer and a student.    C. Two friends. D. A doctor and a patient. Section B News Items (10 points)    Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces

7、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. Young chil

8、dren.   B. Middle-aged people.    C. Old people. 12. A. In Beijing, 2005. B. In New York, 1995.     C. In Beijing, 1995. 13. A. Yes.              B. No.      &#

9、160;             C. Not mentioned in the news. 14. A. China and India. B. China and Iceland.      C. Ukraine and Poland. 15. A. Sri Lankan children who survived the tsunami. B. Indonesian children who survived the e

10、arthquake. C. American children who survived the tornado. 16. A. Lack of support from the government. B. Lack of sports facilities. C. Shortage of transportation facilities. 17. A. Sony.            B. Samsung.      

11、            C. Apple. 18. A. Film stars.      B. Engineers and scientists. C. Film directors. 19. A. Some animals can live longer by reducing food intake.     B. Diabetes can be cured if the patient eats l

12、ess. C. People can increase life spans by eating less meat. 20. A. Pakistan.        B. India.                   C. Palestine. Section C Passages (10 points) Directions: In thi

13、s section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 5 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

14、 Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 21. A. In 1933.    B. In 1960.   C. 33 years ago.   D. 60 years ago. 22. A. He thought that they would enjoy losing money.     B. He thought that they would enjoy pretending to be mill

15、ionaires.     C. He thought that they would enjoy spending time with their families.     D. He thought that they would enjoy buying and selling in the game. 23. A. No, they weren't interestsed in it. B. No, but his friends liked it.     C. Yes, they l

16、oved it. D. Yes, and they became millionaires by playing the game. 24. A. Parker Brothers.   B. Charles Darrow's family.     C. Charles Darrow. D. Charles Darrow's friends. 25. A. Over 100 million.  B. 5,000.    C. 19.    D. Over a milli

17、on. Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A. Bussiness and sports. B. Hollywood and the Internet.     C. Religion and education. D. Sports and marriage. 27. A. Teachers still do not recognize American English as standard English.   

18、  B. British English is chosen by more English learners.     C. Only British English is taught in the classroom.     D. The Internet is the main reason for the wider spread of American English. 28. A. Seventy-five percent of the world's satellite TV programs we

19、re produced in the United States in 1993.     B. European, Asian and South American countries import a great number of Hollywood movies.     C. Americans are more fond of traveling than the British people.     D. The population of the United States is abo

20、ut five times as large as that of Britain. 29. A. In the 18th century. B. In the 19th century.     C. Before World War I. D. After World War II. 30. A. The United States had the greatest educational influence all over the world.     B. The United States had the stronges

21、t political influence in the world.     C. Britain had the greatest commercial influence all over the world.     D. Britain had the strongest political influence in the world. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 incomplete se

22、ntences 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. My husband and I need to _ our investments in order to plan for our ret

23、irement.     A. elevate    B. schedule    C. coordinate    D. prescribe 32. I really _ when I asked him how his wife wasthey got divorced last year!     A. landed on his feet B. got off the wrong foot C. found my feet D. put

24、my foot in it 33. The total of such areas gets divided _ between the total number of flats per floor: the larger the number of flats per floor, the lesser is this area _ gets added to the area of the flat.     A. sufficiently; where B. proportionately; that C. equally; as D. adequatel

25、y; when 34. Therefore, whoever tells a lie, however well intentioned he might be, _ the consequences, however unforeseeable they were, and pay the penalty for them even in a civil tribunal.     A. will step into B. shall run into C. have to abide by D. must answer for 35. Our enthusia

26、sm differs from that of young men only _ it is less demonstrativestill, we would have its existence acknowledged.     A. but that B. so that C. in that D. provided that 36. Despite the _ hope that she could pass on her wisdom and her story posthumously, as Mammy and Lowly have done wi

27、th her, still Ella seems to find no substitution for children, _ through the novel with her inability to reproduce.     A. essential; scrabbling B. obtainable; suffered     C. potential; struggling   D. claimable; anguished 37. Though the movie purports to be a sat

28、irical examination of capitalism (as was the original 1974 version), its vague discussion of money and power _ very little.     A. adds up to B. comes up with  C. puts up with D. makes up for 38. _ it seems that there is a discrepancy between your expectations and his behaviour.

29、    A. Whatever be the reason   B. Whatever reason is     C. The reason be such D. Such to be the reason 39. “I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner _ me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.” Pietro Aretino quotes.   &

30、#160; A. made you dislike   B. to let you admire     C. have you hate D. you distaste for 40. There had been windows on the westerly side of the school, but they appeared to have been built up for a long time _ of the workmanship on the outside.     A. estimated in

31、 the outlook B. to presume upon the clue     C. to be detected in the trace D. judging from the appearance Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 incomplete dialogues in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choo

32、se the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. Frank: You'll never believe what I saw on the train today!     Peter: What?     Frank: Some guy got on with a monkey on his

33、 shoulder!     Peter: You're kidding! _     Frank: He had it on a chain, but yeah, I think it is.        A. I don't think so. B. That will be expensive.        C. It must be plastic. D. I don't agre

34、e with you. 42. Nancy: I'd like to withdraw some money, but I've never used a bank machine.     Roger: OK. _     Nancy: Thanks. That would be nice.     Roger: First, you put your card in here. Next, .       A. Remembe

35、r to turn to the policeman. B. Let me show you how it works.       C. Why don't you borrow some money? D. Do you mind me taking you to the bank? 43. Nadia: Welcome to Shanghai Hotel!     Brown: My name is Brown. _     Nadia: Yes, Mr Brown. Y

36、ou reserved a single room for three nights.     Brown: Yes, that's right.       A. I need a confirmation number. B. Mr Smith just took the last one.       C. I'd like to ask about my reservations.   D. I would like to make

37、 a reservation. 44. Bellboy: Come this way, please. Let's take the elevator.     Guest: Oh my! It's a glassed elevator!     Bellboy: Don't be frightened, Miss. Enjoy the view!     Guest: It's beautiful. _ So many people are enjoying the su

38、n.       A. I really feel at ease working here. B. What's the name of that street?       C. Can you see the wall of the next building? D. You can see the whole beach. 45. Mike: You know, I'm a little uncomfortable with speaking English to for

39、eigners.    Jane: Why? How're you ever going to become fluent if you don't try to use the language?    Mike: _    Jane: Don't worry. You can become good at English if you learn to be a little more active.      A. But I always feel that pe

40、ople are watching me!      B. You must develop a feeling of being more comfortable.      C. I will try to practice pronunciation more.      D. I want to visit my English teacher. 46. Flora: Billy, would you like to join our ride-sharing gro

41、up to and from work?      Billy: Why not? It'll save me some money, and the company would welcome it.      Flora: _      Billy: I'll be waiting, and thanks.        A. Well, let me know why you gave me a

42、 call.        B. We'll pick you up tomorrow morning at your place at seven.        C. I'll be back later today to find out your decision.        D. Come by later and I'll show you which are the best

43、 trains to take. 47. Boss: Would you mind working morning shift next month?     Ella: Oh, I just hate getting up early. I know I'll come in late.     Boss: Yes, I do remember now. Last year, you were always late in the mornings.     Ella: _  

44、0;  Boss: The problem is I'm really shorthanded now.     Ella: Could you ask somebody else?      A. I'm sorry I always forgot to do something. B. I have to work second shift next year.      C. But you will have to pay for the extra

45、salary. D. That's why I switched to the afternoon shift. 48. Kerry: Good morning! I'd like to book a cheap spring tour._     Joann: There's a splendid tour in Paris.     Kerry: But I prefer to go in April.     Joann: Well, April

46、 in Paris is beautiful. But it's very popular. Most package tours in April are fully booked.     Kerry: Alright, I'll think about it and come back tomorrow.       A. Which sort of tour interests you? B. Why don't you give me a brochure?  

47、     C. What package tours are available? D. What other tours would you suggest? 49. Kerry: Hi, Joanne. How's it going?     Joanne: Terrible. I just found out I have a chemistry test tomorrow.     Kerry: Your professor didn't tell you until n

48、ow?     Joanne: He told usI just didn't hear it.     Kerry: What're you going to do?_     Joanne: I'll have to, because I also have an exam in French tomorrow.       A. Don't be nervous.   B. Pull an all-night

49、er?       C. Want to go bowling tonight? D. You look really out of it. 50. Steve: Excuse me. Could you help me, please? I have a problem with this disc player. I bought it here last night.     Clerk: Let me check the batteries. No, they're all right. There

50、 must be something wrong inside. I'll have to send it back to the manufacturer. I'm very sorry. Would you like a replacement model?    Steve: Yes, I would.    Clerk: OK. Please wait here a moment and I'll get you another one._    Steve: Yes, I do. Here it is

51、.      A. You will be able to get a new disc player. B. Do you still have the original receipt?      C. I hope you are satisfied with this new one. D. Is there anything wrong with your disc player? Part IV IQ Test （5 minutes, 5 points） Directions: There are 5

52、IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 51. Since my birth I have had a birthday cake with candles, one for each year of my birthdays. To date, I have had 325 candles. H

53、ow old am I?     A. 23.     B. 24.     C. 25.    D. 26. 52. Some tin cans have lost their labels. 3 contain soup, 4 contain beans, and 1 contains peas. If you pick a can at random, in which one of the following are both statements

54、 true? A. You have an even chance of picking beans.    You have a greater than even chance of picking soup. B. You have an even chance of picking soup.    You have a less than even chance of picking peas. C. You have a less than even chance of picking peas.    You have

55、an even chance of picking soup. D. You have an even chance of picking beans.    You have a less than even chance of picking soup. 53. In the big square on the left below one of the small squares has been left empty. One of the four figures on the right should fill the empty square. Find th

56、is figure. Example Answer D Now do the question below. 54. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ     The alphabet is here to help you with these questions.     You need to work out a different code for each question.     Choose the correct answer.    

57、 Example     If the code for FOOT is ENNS, what is the code for TOE?     Answer SND    If the code for ORANGE is RUDQJH, what does SLQN mean?        A. OHMJ     B. PINK     C. QJOL 

58、0;   D. POKE 55. How many circles contain a black dot?        A. 12.      B. 13.      C. 14.      D. 15. Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 35 points) Section A Multiple Choice (

59、5 points) Directions: In this section, there is passage with 5 questions or unfinished statements. 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 centre. Questi

60、ons 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. Federal Express is a company that specializes in rapid overnight delivery of high-priority packages. The first company of its type, Federal Express was founded by the youthful Fred Smith in 1971, when he was only 28 years old. Smith had actually devel

61、oped the idea for the rapid delivery service in a term paper for an economics class when he was a student at Yale University. The term paper reputedly received a less-than-stellar grade because of the infeasibility of the project that Smith had outlined. The model that Smith proposed had never been

62、tried; it was a model that was efficient to operate but at the same time was very difficult to institute. Smith achieved efficiency in his model by designing a system that was separate from the passenger system and could, therefore, focus on how to deliver packages most efficiently. His strategy was

63、 to have his own planes so that he could create his own schedules and to ship all packages through the centralized hub city of Memphis, a set-up which resembles the spokes on the wheel of a bicycle. With this combination of his own planes and hub set-up, he could get packages anywhere in the United

64、States overnight. What made Smith's idea difficult to institute was the fact that the entire system had to be created before the company could begin operations. He needed a fleet of aircraft to collect packages from airports every night and deliver them to Memphis, where they were immediately so

65、rted and flown out to their new destinations; he needed a fleet of trucks to deliver packages to and from the various airports; he needed facilities and trained staff all in place to handle the operation. Smith had a $4 million inheritance from his father, and he managed to raise an additional 91 mi

66、llion dollars from venture capitalists to get the company operating. Questions: 56. The most appropriate title for this passage is _ .     A. The Problems and Frustrations of a Business Student B. The Importance of Business Studies     C. The Capitalization of Federal E

67、xpress D. The Implementation of a Successful Business 57. What is stated in the passage about Smith's term paper?     A. Smith submitted it through a delivery service. B. It was written by a student of Smith's.     C. The grade was not quite satisfactory.   D. The professor thought it had great potential. 58. What was Smith's key idea?     A. That he should focus on passenger service.