【2009年】全國大學生英語競賽初賽試卷及答案

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1、【精品文檔】如有侵權(quán)，請聯(lián)系網(wǎng)站刪除，僅供學習與交流 【2009年】全國大學生英語競賽初賽試卷及答案 .....精品文檔...... 2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C – Preliminary) Part I listening Comprehension (25 minutes,30 marks) Section A (5 marks) In this section, you will hear five short conversations.

2、Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, 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 answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. 1

3、. Where does this conversation probably take place? A.In an engine room . B .in a car. C.In a factory. 2.Who is the man talking to ? A.A lifeguard . B.A travel agent . C.A gymnasium manager. 3.How will the correct price be determined ? A. By calling the compa

4、ny. B.By asking the sales representative. C.By looking at the price list. 4.Why is Sue upset according to the conversation? A.Someone broke into her car. B.She had to pay too much for parking. C.She was given a ticket . 5.What do the two speakers probably do for a living. A.Off

5、ice clerks. B.Printers. C.Archiects. Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the three choices m

6、arked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre Conversation One 6.Why did the man watch the video ? A.It was required by Professor Stephen. B.He wanted to learn about heart attacks. C.He had to

7、take part in a discussion. 7.In the man’s opinion, what is the video about? A. Men’s health. B.Stress. C.Health care for women . 8.What did the man learn from the video? A.Women are under more stress than men . B.Women have more heart attacks than men . C.Women who have heart a

8、ttacks get less care than men . 9.At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack? A.40 to 50 . B.60 to 65 . C.45 to 60. 10.What does the woman think about the video? A.It sounds puzzling. B.It sounds very interesting . C.It sounds very dull. Conversation Two 11.How l

9、ong did the man wait before his call was answered? A.Twenty minutes. B.Twelve minutes . C.Twenty-four minutes . 12.Why did the man phone Interserve Customer Service? A.He wanted to know what the recorded message means . B.He didn’t know which button to choose. C.He wanted to

10、 know if he can use his e-mail address while overseas. 13.What does the man think about the menu of options? A.Its meaning isn’t ambiguous. B.It is far from clear . C.It is satisfactory. 14.Which department would the man have spoken to if had chosen button two? A.Accounts and

11、 Billing. B.General Enquiries. C.Accounts and Service. 15.What will the operator do next ? A.Make an official complaint. B.Improve the menu of options. C.Make a note of the man’s complaint. Section C (5 marks ) In this section, you will hear five short news items .Ea

12、ch 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 answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. 16

13、.How does rotational grazing reduce the need for pesticide treatments? A.By increasing the use of natural fertilizer. B.By limiting the need for chemical fertilizers. C.By reducing the growth of weeds. 17.Which news agency votes for the top ten news stories? A.Reuters.

14、 B.The Associated Press C.United Press International. 18.Which counties spent billions of dollars to develop new oil fields ? A. Syria, Brazil and Russia. B.Brazil,Iran and Saudi Arabia . C.Saudi Arabie ,Brazil and Russia. 19.Why has the number of camels in India been

15、 decreasing in recent years? A.Because they are dying from traveling too far . B.Because they are short of food. C.Because they are infected with a disease. 20.What is a symptom of multiple sclerosis? A.Loss of the ability to hear. B.Loss of the ability to see w

16、ell. C.Loss of the ability to speak clearly. Section D(10 marks) In this section, you will hear a short passage which will be read only once. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear on the tape

17、 .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet . The fourth component of the Swedish social system is that its policies ensure full employment and increase the mobility of labour-that is ,the ability to change jobs without (21)______income. Swedes have a st

18、rong work ethic .This ,combined with state-funded programmers that(22)_______unemployment, which Sweden prefers to high unemployment rates and large welfare (23)______.So, there are a large number of (24)_______training programmes that unemployers par for (25)___________to w

19、orkers in jobs that have become unnecessary. There are also subsidies for workers who must change jobs because of changes in the labour market . Sweden introduced the fifth and final component of its social system at the end of the 20th century. This compo

20、nent corrects some of the problems created by the four (26)________mentioned components. It includes new rules that are designed to improve job stability , such as training programmes to help employees learn new skills as their jobs chang

21、e and become more (27)______,Also ,the government has reduced social(28)_________and welfare payments . So, in conclusion, the Swedes are happy with their system. Sweden has achieved more in terms of social equality, economic(29)________than many other economies. A

22、s a result ,most Swedes aren’t interested in any more reform of the economic system .However, because it is (30)_________in international markets, Sweden must continue to manage its social policies so that it remains competitive in the international ma

23、rketplace. Part II Vocabulary and Structure(10 minutes,15 marks) 31.The businessmen discussed the contract_____________but never actually signed anything. A.at length . B.at sea . C.at randon. D.at will. 32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia________Governor

24、John said that ________coffee should always be strong. A./;a. B.the;a. C.a;a. D./;/. 33._________a well-balanced diet,________adequate sleep ,is needed for good health. A.Alongside;with. B.Not only;but. C.Attached;to . D.Due to;so 34._________very familiar with inspec

25、tion reports, I realized that some pages of this one were missing. A.To be B.That was C.Being D.So was 35.If you have not signed a contract, you are under no _________ to pay them any money. A.responsibility B.liability C.circumstance D.obligation 36.As the

26、market was _________ goods, the economy became more balanced , and inflation went down. A.speculated on B.subscribed for C.saturated with D.submitted to 37.Surveys show that the majority of passengers are pleased that an agreement has been reached to forbid smok

27、ing on _________ flights within the continental United States. A. economical B. commercial C. global D. internal 38.The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications ________ in writing rather than in person , _________ possible. A.have been made; whoever B.wou

28、ld be made; whichever C.be made ; whenever D.stage bare of scenery 39.Written to be performed on a __________,Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community. A.stage scenery of bare B.bare of stage scenery C.scenery bare of stag

29、e D.stage bare of scenery 40.____________ school policy , the students had a holiday between Chritmas and the New Year. A.On behalf of B.With regard to C.In line with D.In case of 41.To sell the house , we made a __________ to the buyer by agreeing to put

30、 a new roof on it. A.consideration B.commission C.concession D.confirmation 42.Never before _________ available for quick and easy acess in so many different fields of study. A.so much free information were B.has so much free information been C.were so much fre

31、e information D.so much free information has been 43.The computer company announced that the new solfware __________ in the first half of next year. A.be released B.will have released C.would have released D.was going to be released 44.Tina: A group of us are

32、 going boeling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us? Joe : I really would , but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson. Tina : Oh, that’s too bad. _________ Joe : Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer. A.How do you deal with that ? B.Maybe another time

33、then ? C.When will you come back ? D.Don’t you really like bowling ? 45.George : Hey, Agnes . How did the Human Resources meeting go ?I couldn’t make it because I was out at a sales conference. Agnes : Oh, George . __________ It turned into a major argument. Geor

34、ge : Really ? A .Glad you’re back now. B.You’re lucky to have missed it. C.Nice to see you again. D.You’re just on time. Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks) Section A (5 marks ) In this section , there is one passage

35、 followed by five question. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D .You should decide on the best choice, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 46 to 50 are ba

36、sed on the following passage. When e-mail first came into general use about fifteen years ago, there was a lot of talk about the imminent arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionize office communications .A

37、ccording to communicate ions analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as increase in paper as a result of e-mail.” Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be distributed in the hundres.For those

38、 secretaries whose books ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their intrays, this means using up a great deal of paper every month ,”Metcalf says. Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, as are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagu

39、es to send all important documents both by e-mails and by fax or “snail mail”-though the post .This highlightsafuther postential problem with e-mail in today’s offices-it is taking up time rather than saving it. “With e-mail, communication is much easier ,but there is also more room for misunderst

40、randings,”says psaychologist Dr David Lewis Generally ,much lsee care is take with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the the documents and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax. More worrying is still th

41、e increase misuse of e-mail for sending “flame-mail” –abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages .Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase .E-mail has become the perfect medium for expressing workplace f

42、rustration because is so instant. E-mail can also be a problem in order ways .Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the condense of an e-mail ,like things said over the phone ,are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an em

43、ployer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at last two years , so you might want to rethink e-mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep p

44、ersonal e-mails out of the office . It goes without saying that e-mail exists to make life easier, and if used correctly, it is an invaluable tool for business of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being ,the fact that in the business word 70persent of all

45、 documents are still in paper form is not such a bad thing after all. 46.Why has the promise of the paperless office not come true in many offices? A.People write more memos than they used to. B.Maybe secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses

46、 send and receive . C.Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper . D.Staff leave messagers lying around their offices. 47.What dose Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two? A.It is not an appropriate channel for sending important informa

47、tion B.It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices. C.It is not popular with many secretaries. 48.How does David Lewis feel about e-mail messages? A.Many of them are not well written . B.Many of them are too long . C.Many of them ar

48、e not printed out. D.Many of them are never read 49.Why should employees not use company e-mail systems for personal messages? A.Because company e-mail systems are not easy to use. B.Because the people the messages sent to can’t. C.Because

49、 they allow people to express their anger immediately. D.Because e-mail is not a private means of communication. 50.What dose the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph? A.It has already made life a lot easier for many business. B.It is

50、 not being used enough in business today. C.It will never replace written communication. D.It is really useful when people use it properly. Section B(10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by five incomplete sentences. Read the passage ca

51、refully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of there words for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage. It is well known that some cultures prefer sons to daughters. In

52、contrast, surveys have revealed that some people would rather have a daughter than a son. Apparently, each of these preference has its explanation in the local culture . Around the world , people who prefer sons have similar reasons .In many countries , sons are

53、valued because they can work and contribute to the family income . Also , sons will be able to support their parents when the parents are old . In some cultures , sons are important because they enable the family name to continue for another generation . This is

54、 because the wife in these cultures takes her husband’s family name , and more or less “belongs ”to the husband’s family . In addition , having a daughter can sometimes cause difficult for a family . In India , for example , having a daughter can be a burden bec

55、ause the family has to pay a dowry when the girl gets married . Generally ,people think traditional cultures are the ones in which boys are preferred . Research seems to support this belief . However , according to a survey conducted in 2000, people in the

56、 Czech Republic , Lithuania , Portugal , and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters . The researchers said that parents in these societies do not need to have the same economic situation that exists in other countries , so they do not need to have a son to help

57、make money . Instead , families in these countries want daughters for emotional reasons . Many mothers think they will have a better relationship with a daughter than a son , for example . In addition ,they think daughters will take better care of them when they a

58、re old . In Japan , a similar trend has emerged . This might come as a surprise to some , because only one generation ago , the Japanese favored sons . In 1982 , over half of Japanese couples surveyed would want a boy if they could have only one child . A

59、 survey done in 1997 , on the other hand , found that 75 percent wanted a girl ! Some Japanese couples say they want to have daughters because they think daughters are cuter and easier to raise . Japanese couples also worry about being taken care of wh

60、en they are old . If they have to live with their children when they are very old , many Japanese parents would want to live with a daughter . “A sons wife would be a stranger and harder to ask for help ,” one Japanese mother said . Critics warn that p

61、reference for a daughter is just as bad as preference for a son . “Instead of valuing children for the social roles they are expected to fill , parents must learn to value children as individuals ,” critics say . when that is the case, parents will be equally

62、pleased with a son or daughter . Questions: 51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue____ , to Help earn money for the family , and to support the parents in their old Age . 52. Japan’s preference for daughters now is qu

63、ite____ because not long ago The preference was for sons . 53. In some developing countries , parents value boys more than girls mainly for _____ . 54 . In India , parents receive _______ when their sons get married . 55. Critics maintain that

64、 children should be treated by their parents as ___. Section C (10 marks ) In this section ,there is one passage followed by five questions . Read the passage carefully and then answer each of the questions in a maximum of 10 words . Remember to write t

65、he answers on the answer sheet . Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. At least 600,000 jobs could disappear in the UK this year , according to a report by a personnel managers’ professional body . The Chartered Institute of Personnel an

66、d Development says even those who escape redundancy will face pay freezes .It says that while total unemployment will not hit three million , the time between New Year and Easter will be the worst for job losses since 1991 . According to official statistics , there were 1.86 million people out of work in the UK in October , 2008. This figure was the highest since 1997 , taking the overall unemployment rate to 6 percent . D