2008-2012全国大学生英语竞赛c类初赛及答案

2008-2012全国大学生英语竞赛c类初赛及 答案 八年级地理上册填图题岩土工程勘察试题省略号的作用及举例应急救援安全知识车间5s试题及答案 2008 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. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, 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 center. 1. A. To buy a newspaper. B. To find a chemist. C. To post a letter. 2. A. Their billing system has been efficient. B. Their old billing system is outdated. C. He’s unimpressed with the new billing system. 3. A. She’s been on vacation. B. She’s been at the grocery store. C. She’s been on a business trip. 4. A. To go to the market. B. To have coffee. C. To have a discussion. 5. A. Changing a flight reservation. B. Canceling a hotel reservation. C. Reserving an extra hotel room. Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute 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 center. Conversation one 6. What’s Tania’s phone number? A. 506-6178 B. 501-6678 C. 501-6687 7. Who is going shopping at Harrods? A. Tania. B. Karl. C. Karl’s mother. 8. How is Tania going to get to Harrods? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By tube. 9. Which street plan shows the way from the station? A. B. C. 10. What kind of wine does Karl want? A. Red Merlot. B. White Bordeaux. C. Rose Chianti. Conversation Two 11. Which drawing shows the position of the handle? A. B. C. 12. What other product features are included? A. A range of handle sizes. B. A variety of color combinations. C. A set of rings for different-sized tins. 13. What’s the purpose of the V-clip? A. To hold the paint brush so it drips in the can. 1 B. To prevent paint from getting onto the painted surfaces. C. To prevent the brush drying out if the painter is interrupted. 14. Who will probably use the can-holder? A. Artists. B. Decorators. C. Soldiers. 15. How much does the product cost? 5. C. $4. A. ,4. B. , Section C (5 marks) In this section, you will hear five short news item. 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 answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 16. What has prompted the new administration to review the Australia’s citizenship test? A. It’s out of date. B. Higher immigration rates. C. Many applicants failing it. 17. Which train provides the easiest way to see Mount Fuji? A. From Tokyo to Yokohama. B. From Osaka to Yokohama. C. From Tokyo to Osaka. 18. How many U.N. employees were killed in 2007? A. 17. B. 42. C. 59. 19. What have studies found out about severe pneumonia treatment? A. No medication works in developing countries. B. It can be effectively treated at home with oral antibiotics. C. It can only be treated in the hospital with injectable antibiotics. 20. What was the bar’s business like before the smoking ban? A. Almost empty every day. B. Usually crowded at midday. C. Empty on Wednesdays. Section D (10 marks) In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Crime isn’t rising because the laws are not strict enough, or because the (21) ________ are not tough enough, or simply because there aren’t enough policemen on the beat. It is rising because the agencies and individuals who can have a (22) _______ effect on crime are not pulling together or in the same (23) ______. The police are one of those agencies, of course. But crime prevention is also a matter for (24) ______ who are content to see mass (25) _______ turn into a way of life, for councils who prefer to shout yah-boo at the police, (26) _____ getting on with making life safer for local people, for architects who design exposed and indefensible buildings, for parents who don’t take enough interest in what their teenage children are getting up to and for (27) ______ who sit inside and moan (28) ______ do anything about the state of the neighborhood or the street. Crime prevention has been neglected for too many by too many. Over the last ten years it has been willfully neglected in defiance of mounting (29) _______ that it is the central hope of (30) ________ action against crime. Part II Vocabulary and Structures (10 minutes, 15 marks) There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices, marked A, B 2 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 center. 31. They are looking for _______ man with _______ long dark hair. He is armed and dangerous. A. a; a B. the; a C. a; / D. /; the 32. It was unfortunate, but she had no _____ but to act as she did. A. chance. B. opportunity C. option D. solution 33. The _____ driver thinks that accidents only happen to other people. A. general B. usual C. common D. average 34. How did they manage to steal the Van Gogh? It was right ____ the security guard’s nose. A. below B. before C. under D. beside 35. The student ______ continuing his studies when he had to return to his home country unexpectedly. A. is considering B. was considering C. should consider D. has considered 36. My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot _______. A. in similar B. in particular C. in common D. in accordance 37. Our planned visit to the United States _______ because we were unable to get the visas. A. fell over B. fell down C. fell through D. fell on 38. Lest anyone _____ it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true. A. thought B. should think C. had thought D. thinking 39. When Sally ______ the criminal ______ her house, she screamed at the top of her voice because she didn’t want ______. A. saw; enter; killed B. saw; enter; to be killed C. sees; entering; be killed D. sees; enter; killing 40. Tina’s children, _____ all live nearby, organized a big party for her eightieth birthday. A. who B. that C. which D. as 41. Sometimes it is necessary to be careful _______ the right date to sit for a test. A. when choosing B. when you will choose C. when you have chosen D. when you chose 42. Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed hard to believe at the time _______. A. when he first introduced B. that he first introduced it C. he first introduced D. which he first introduced it 43. ________ really. I like both public transport and driving. A. On second thoughts B. I could go either way C. I will never learn to drive D. But then again 44. _____ I’m getting married! B. Well I never! A. Can you keep a secret? C. Many happy returns. D. Congratulations! 45. --- So, do you know where you’d like to go? --- Actually, I’ve heard that it’s very expensive and it’s cold all the time. A. I beg your pardon? B. Yeah, but it’s not very good. C. Do you know any good hotels? D. Do you have any suggestions? Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks) Section A (4 marks) There is one passage in this section with 4 questions. For each question, there are four choices 3 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 center. Questions 46-49 are based on the following passage. Most sore throats are caused by an infection which treatment with antibiotics cannot cure. But with simple remedies the patient normally gets better in 4 or 5 days. Tonsillitis, however, usually starts with a sore throat which causes pain on swallowing. With children and some adults there may be a fever and the patient is obviously not feeling well. It may be possible to see white spots on the back of the throat. The neck may also swell, both of which are the normal response to infection. Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold, and with influenza there may be dryness of the throat, pain on coughing and loss of voice. TREATMENT Aspirin: To help relieve the pain on swallowing and (if there is one) the fever, use aspirin tablets dissolved in water, so that the patient can gargle before swallowing. Repeat the treatment every 4 hours. Drink: Encourage the patient to drink plenty of liquids. Food: Food should not be forced on a patient who does not want to eat. Steam: If there is pain in the throat on coughing, breathing in steam may help. CHILDREN Young children, who may not be able to gargle, should be given aspirin dissolved in water every 4 hours at the right dose for their age. At one year: a single junior aspirin. At five years: half an adult aspirin. At eight years: one whole adult aspirin. WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR If the sore throat is still getting worse after 2 days. If the patient complains of earache. If the patient or parent is very worried. 46. According to the passage, it would appear that most sore throats _________. A. require an immediate visit to a doctor B. respond quickly to treatment with an antibiotic C. rarely turn out to be symptoms of serious illness D. result in tonsillitis even when treated 47. In order to treat a sore throat one should ________. A. prevent the patient from eating too much B. give the patient up to 4 aspirin tablets every day C. advise the patient to drink large amounts of liquids D. make the patient gargle with hot liquids 48. You should call the doctor in if _________. A. swelling occurs in the region of the ears B. the patient’s condition worsens after 2 days C. the patient’s throat is still sore after a week D. the disease spreads to another member of the family 49. What difference is there in the way adults and young children should be treated with aspirin? 4 A. Young children should not be allowed to gargle with it. B. Adults should be given tablets to swallow whole. C. Young children should be given aspirin more often than adults. D. Adults should be given larger doses of aspirin than children. Section B (14 marks) There is one passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 50-55, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 56-59, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. In 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized the United Nations (often called the UN). World War II had just ended. Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere. People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization. The United Nations has four main goals and purposes: 1. To work together for international peace and to solve international problems; 2. To develop friendly relations among nations; 3. To work together for human rights for everyone of all races, religions, and of both sexes; 4. To build a center where nations can work together for these goals. Today almost every country in the world is a member of the UN. Each country has signed an agreement that says: 1. All members are equal. 2. All members promise to solve international problems in a peaceful way. 3. No member will use force against another member. 4. All members will help the UN in its actions. 5.The UN will not try to solve problems within countries except to enforce international peace. Obviously, the United Nations has not been completely successful in its goals. There have been several wars since 1945. However, the organization has helped bring peace to some countries that were at war. It has helped people who left their countries because of wars. It has helped bring independence to colonies. The main United Nations organization is in New York City, but the UN has a “family” of other related organizations all over the world. These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone. One example is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other services for poor children wherever they live. Another example is the World Health Organization, which develops medical programs all over the world. There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries. They work as planners to increase production in farming and industry. They provide medical services, improve education programs, and spread scientific information. They develop programs that provide jobs and better living conditions. They help countries control their population growth. The United Nations also holds large international conferences, where people meet to discuss 5 important world issues. One conference was about the uses and ownership of oceans. Another was about women. There are also International Years. In these special years, people work together to improve situations and solve problems. One year was the International Year of the Child. For centuries countries have fought each other, and powerful countries have taken control of weaker ones. It is very difficult to persuade nations to live together in peace. Nevertheless, the United Nations is attempting to do this. It is the only organization that unites the world in the search for peace. 50. The United Nations was organized at a meeting in California in 1945. 51. The United Nations works for international peace. 52. Kuwait is a member of the UNICEF. 53. The United Nations has its main organization in San Francisco. 54. The United Nations helped Algeria become independent. 55. UNICEF is an organization that helps save wildlife. 56. Each country in the UN has signed an agreement that says no member ______ against another member. 57. Despite its effort, the United Nations hasn’t been ______ in its goals. 58. People meet to discuss important world issues in ______ held by the United Nations. 59. The United Nations is ______ nations to live together in peace, though it is difficult. Section C (10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions in as few words as possible (not more than 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 60-64 are based on the following passage. A language is a system of sounds, gestures, or characters used by humans to communicate their ideas and feelings. There are about 4,000 spoken languages in the world. Some are spoken by millions of people. Other languages have only a few speakers. All languages have rules for forming words and for ordering those words in sentences. In written languages, meaning is expressed through a system of characters and rules for combining those characters. In spoken languages, meaning is expressed through a system of sounds and rules for combining those sounds. Many deaf people use sign languages, in which gestures do the work of the sound system of spoken languages. Word order is more important in English than it is in some other languages, such as Russian. The sound system is very important in Chinese and in many languages spoken in West Africa. Languages are always changing, but they change very slowly. People invent new words for their language, borrow words from other languages, and change the meanings of words as needed. For was invented by computer specialists in 1959. the English word example, the English word byte tomato was borrowed from Nahuatl, and American Indian language spoken in Mexico. The English word meat once referred to food in general. There are several major language families in the world. The languages in each family are related, and scientists think they came from the same parent family. Language families come in different sizes. The Austronesian family contains at least 500 languages, including Pilipino, Malay, and Maori. The Basque language, spoken in northern Spain, is the only member of its language 6 family. The Indo-European language family contains 55 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi. Another language family is Sino-Tibetan, which includes Chinese, Burmese, and Tibetan. The Afro-Asiatic family includes Arabic, Hebrew, and Amharic. There are about 150 American Indian languages spoken today. These languages have many differences and have been divided into more than 50 language families. People learn languages by listening, copying what they hear, and using the language. Most children learn their first languages easily, and sometimes other languages as well. Adults often must work harder at learning a second language. Questions: 60. How many languages are spoken all over the world? 61. What are the language rules for? 62. How is meaning expressed in sign language? 63. What is more important in English compared with other languages? 64. Which language is the only member of its language family? Section D (12 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in each of the spaces, 65-70. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 65-70 are based on the following passage. Welcome to “Software World” --- bringing you the very latest information on what is currently available on CD-ROM. Are you a director or producer looking for an unusual actor to play a part in a new movie project, or with that special look for a new commercial on TV? OK. The usual procedure would be to contact a theatrical agency, who would try and sell you the idea of using one of the actors listed on their books. Books? Too old-fashioned for you? Then get yourself a copy of this latest electronic database called “The Electronic Curtain”. The brainchild of casting agent Fred Harkney of the Better Talent Agency, he says he got the idea of an actor’s directory from his son playing computer games. Noting that junior had to type in the details of the characters in his favorite game, he realized he could do the same for the actors he represents. Eventually, he came to include information on nearly three quarters of the approximately 34,000 actors registered and looking for work in Britain. With some theatrical agencies boasting that they represent over 500 performers, the need for this product is not hard to fathom. It can be a nightmare trying to remember just which actor has done what, or just what an actor can do. The database lists details of over 5,500 actors: TV shows they have appeared in, special skills they possess --- everything down to the color of their eyes and other distinguishing physical features. By entering the details of the type of person you are looking for, the database quickly locates only those persons with the particular qualities requested. One problem though, is that many actors feel it is too impersonal, and they could be missing out on much needed auditions for parts in theatrical shows. On the other hand, it might just get them that elusive job. The days of nervous nail-biting while waiting around to give an audition could well and truly be over. And all because of a small plastic disk. For product details ring this 7 number now: 0171-379-60000. Summary: An electronic database giving information on nearly (65) ______ the 34,000 actors registered and looking for work in Britain, is now available on CD-ROM. Some (66) ______ have over 500 actors on their books and it is difficult to remember all their details. The database lists information on over 5,500 actors and can be searched for details such as past (67) ______ they have appeared in, special skills they might have, and even the color of their eyes. The database can quickly locate persons with (68) _____ and, although some actors feel it is (69) ______ to be of much use, it is certain to change the way actors are chosen for parts in films, plays and shows. Ring the following telephone number for further (70) : 0171-379-6000. Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (5 marks) There are 5 blanks in the passage. Use the word given on the right-hand side to form a word that fits in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Interviews are an (71) ______ method of choosing the best people for perfect jobs, yet human beings like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of (72) ______, as it is commonly practiced, is that the forms select filled in by applicants often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are unsuccessful at the next stage ---the interview. (73) _____, in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequate similar from may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have (74) _____ in your confident ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself into someone else --- a person you have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and (75) _______ are definitely the best approach. honest Section B (10 marks) There are 10 blanks in the passage. For each blank, one or more letters of the word have been given (not exceeding 3 letters). Read the passage below and decide which word best fits each blank, using only one word in each word in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting into an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (76) mi_______ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (77) te_____ of quality and effect. Regardless of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alertness, yet, at the same (78) t______, passive awareness, in which our bodies are (79) a________ rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (80) Be_____ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, (81) W______ 8 needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With this in (85) m______ we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes, however deep-seated. Part V Translation (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (8 marks) Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. After my mother passed away, my dad tried even harder to stay healthy and active. Every morning, until the weather turned too cold, he swam in the turquoise pool in the complex where he lived. (86) Each day, no matter how he felt, he swam one more lap than the previous day, just to prove there was always room for improvement. Every few days he reported the new number of laps to me, pride edging his voice. By his late seventies, in spite of swimming and working six days a week, my dad had noticeably dwindled in strength and energy. By age eighty-one he was in poor health and had to retire. (87) He pretended he didn’t need to lean heavily on me for support as we walked slowly, and I pretended not to notice. His mind was clear, but congestive heart problems and disabling arthritis had worn him down. One day he said, “In case of an emergency, I do not wish to be kept alive by any extraordinary means. I’ve signed an official paper to this effect.” He smiled his wonderful, broad grin and said, “I’ve been blessed to have had your mother as my wife and you as my only child, and I’m ready to go.” Less than a month later he had a heart attack. In the emergency room, he again reminded his doctor and me of his wishes, but I couldn’t imagine, in spite of this latest crisis, that he wouldn’t always be saying, “Have I told you yet today that I adore you?” (88) He was miserable in intensive care; tubes seemed to come from every opening. But my dad still had his sense of humor, asking me, “Does this mean we can’t keep our lunch date tomorrow?” His voice faltered. “I’ll be here to pick you up and we’ll go someplace special,” I answered, a lump in my throat. (89) Dad refused to look at me for the first time in his life and turned toward the blank green wall next to his hospital bed. There was a painful silence between us. He said, “I don’t want you to remember me like this. Promise me you won’t, darling! And please go now --- I’m so miserable. Section B (7 marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. 90. 她在阳光下只晒了一会儿，脸就开始变红了。(exposure) 我情愿你没有对任何人提及此事。(would rather) 91. 9 92. 采纳新规则的建议是主席提出的。(suggestion, 同 ) Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 位语从句 There are 5 IQ questions in this part. Write the answers on the Answer Sheet. 93. Find the missing number. 7 9 8 10 9 ? 94. Find a nine-letter word by moving from letter to letter in any direction. Each letter must only be used once. A N I D K B R U O C L D Z M T E Clue: OK to drink. 95. Complete the sequence. A C A E A G A K A M A ? 96. How may different arrangements can you make of all the seven letters in the word COMBINE? 97. Change just one letter in each word to find a familiar phrase. MALE FOOD Part VII Writing (30 minutes, 30 marks) Task I (10 marks) You are planning to take a computer course with a friend who has sent you a letter with a school advertisement. Read the letter and the advertisement, together with the notes. Then write to the school, asking for the information which your friend suggests and adding any relevant questions of your own. I think this may be just the kind of course we want. Could you write to the school for more details? I’ve made some notes and maybe you can think of other points. See you when I come back from holiday! 10 BENTON COMPUTER STUDIES Would you like to improve your computer skills? ?beginners? We have the course for you! ? Prices from ,100 a month ? Discounts for students ?how much? ? Four-week courses throughout the year ?hours a week? ? INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSES ? begin? ? Use of school computers free ? We provide all study materials ? COURSES RECONGNIZED ?certificates? Write a letter of between 80 and 100 words in an appropriate style on the Answer Sheet. Do not write any address. Task II (20 marks) Write about the following topic: College students are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write between 100 and 120 words on the Answer Sheet. 2008 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - Preliminary) 参考答案及作文评分 标准 excel标准偏差excel标准偏差函数exl标准差函数国标检验抽样标准表免费下载红头文件格式标准下载 Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks) Section A (5 marks) 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C Section B (10 marks) 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A Section C (5 marks) 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B Section D (10 marks) 21. sentences 22. preventative 23. direction 24. governments 25. unemployment 26. instead of 27. householders 28. rather than 29. evidence 30. effective Part II Vocabulary and Structures (10 minutes, 15 marks) 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. A 41. A 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. D Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks) Section A (4 marks) 11 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. D Section B (14 marks) (注,50-55 题 快递公司问题件快递公司问题件货款处理关于圆的周长面积重点题型关于解方程组的题及答案关于南海问题 ,每题 1 分,56-59 题,每题 2 分。) 50. Y 51. Y 52. NG 53. N 54. NG 55. N 56. will use force 57. completely successful 58. large international conferences 59. attempting to persuade Section C (10 marks) 60. About 4,000. 61. For forming words and for ordering those words in sentences. 62. By gestures. 63. Word order. 64. The Basque language. Section D (12 marks) 65. three quarters of 66. theatrical agencies 67. TV shows 69. too impersonal 70. product details Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (5 marks) 71. imperfect 72. selection 73. Similarly 74. confidence Section B (10 marks) 76. might 77. terms 78. time 79. at 80. Being 81. so 84. What 85. mind Part V Translation (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (8 marks) 86. 不论感觉怎样,他每天都比前一天多游一圈,以此证明每次都有提高的余地。 87. 一起慢走时父亲装出一副不十分需要我搀扶的样子,而我也佯装不见。 88. 重病房内他十分痛苦,皮管几乎插遍每个出气的地方。 89. 父亲今生第一次不愿看我,他把脸转向病床边空 Section B (7 marks) 荡荡的绿墙。 (注,90-91 题,每题 2 分,92 题,3 分。) 90. After only a short exposure to sunlight her face began to turn red. 91. I would rather you didn't mention this matter to anyone else. 92. The suggestion that the new rule be adopted came from the chairman. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 93. 11 94. DRINKABLE 95. Q 96. 5040 97. MAKE GOOD 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. 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. 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? C. A gymnasium manager. A. A lifeguard. B. A travel agent. 3. How will the correct price be determined? A. By calling the company. 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. Office clerks. B. Printers. C. Architects. 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 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. 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 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 attacks get less care than men. 9. At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack? A. 40 to 45. 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 long 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 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 he had chosen button two? A. Accounts and 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 jive 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, 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. 16. 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.e. By reducing the growth of weeds. 17. Which news agency votes for the top ten news stories? A. Reuters. B. The Associated Press. C. United Press International. 18. Which countries spent billions of dollars to develop new oil fields? A. Syria, Brazil and Russia. B.Brazil, Iran and Saudi Arabia. C..Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia. 19. Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years? A. Because they are dying from travelling 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 well. 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. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. The fourth component of the Swedish social system is that its politics ensure full employment and increase the mobility of labour - that is, the ability to change jobs without (21) ________ income. Swedes have a strong work ethic. This, combined with state -funded programmes that (22)________unemployment, results in a policy of subsidised employment, which Sweden prefers to high unemployment rates and large welfare (23)_____ So, there are a large number of (24) ________ training programmes that employers pay for (25)_______to workers 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 component 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 change 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. As 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 marketplace. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) There are 15 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, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. 31. The businessmen discussed the contract _________but never actually signed anything. A. at length B. at sea C. at random D. at will 32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia, _________Governor John said that ______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 inspection reports, I realised 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 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 smoking 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. would be made; whichever C. be made; whenever D. were made;. whatever 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 stage D. stage bare of scenery 40._________school policy, the students had a holiday between .Christmas 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 a new roof on it. A. consideration B. commission C. concession D. confirmation 42. Never before______ available for quick and easy access in so many different fields of study. A.so much free information were B.has so much free information been C.were so much free information D.so much free information has been 43. The computer company announced that the new software_______ 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 going bowling 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 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. George: 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 followed by five questions. 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 based 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 revolutionise office communication. According to communications analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an 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 sent so quickly that memos tend to be distributed in the hundreds. For those secretaries whose bosses ask them to print out all their e -mails and leave them in their in-trays, 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, PAs are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both bye-mail and by fax or "snail mail" - through the post. This highlights a further potential 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 misunderstandings," says psychologist Dr David Lewis. Generally, much less care is taken with e -mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the document and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax. More worrying is still the increasing misuse of e-mail for sending "flame-mail" - abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages. Recent research in several companies suggests that communications like this are on the increase. E-mail has become the perfect aggressive medium for expressing workplace frustration because it is so instant. E-mail can also be a problem in other ways. Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the contents of an e-mail, like things said over the phone, are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal. E-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at least two years, so you might want to rethink e -mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep personal 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 businesses of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being, the fact that in the business world 70 percent of all 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. Many secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive. C. Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper. D. Staff leave messages lying around their offices. 47. What does Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two? A. It is not an appropriate channel for sending important information. B. It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices. C. It is not popular with many secretaries. D. It is a less efficient channel than fax. 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 are 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 are sent to can't respond immediately. C. Because they allow people to express their anger immediately. D. Because e-mail is not a private means of communication. D. 50; What does the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph? A. It has already made life a lot easier for many businesses. B. It is not being used enoug 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 carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of three 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 w ell known t hat some cu ltures r sons to da ughters. In contrast, sur veys have r evealed tha t prefe some pe ople would rather hav e a daughte r than a son. Appa rently, eac h of thes e preferen ces has its explanation in the loca l culture. Ar ound the w orld, people who prefe r sons h ave simila r reasons. In many countrie s, sons are valued beca use they can work an d contribut e to the fam ily income Also, s ons will be able to s upport thei r parents when the p arents are o ld. In som e cultures , sons are important a lso becaus e they ena ble the fam ily name to continue fo r another generation . This is because th e wife in these cultu res takes h r husband' s family n ame, and m ore or less "belongs" to the husb and's famil y. In additi on, having a a family. In India, for ex ample, hav ing a daugh ter can be daughter ca n sometime s cause diff iculty for a burden because 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 Czech Republic, Lithuania, Portugal, and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters. The researchers said that parents in these societies do not have the same economic situation that exists in other countries, so they do not need to have a son to help make money. Instead, families in these countries want daughterrs for emoti nal reasons Many mothers think they will have a better relationship wit a daughter than a son, for example. In addition, they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old. In Japan, a similar trend has emerged. This might come as a surprise to some, because only one generation ago, the Japanese favoured sons. In 1982, over half of Japanese? couples surveyed would want a boy wanted if they could have only one child. A survey done in 1997, on the other hand, found that 75 percent 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 when 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 son's wife would be like a stranger and harder to ask for help," one Japanese mother said. Critics warn that preference 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 pleased with a son or daughter. Questions: 51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue _____________________ , to help earn I money for the family, and to support the parents in their old age. I 52. Japan's preference for daughters now is quite ______________ 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. I 55. Critics maintain that 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 the 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 and 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. E. 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 overa l unemploy ment rate to 6 percent David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce says, "It is the worst year Companies are in survival mode." The CIPD , which represents managers and personnel staff, issued its gloomy forecast a day after children's retailer Adams jo ined a growing list of well-known chains applying for bankruptcy protection. Chief economist John Philpott said, "In the face of some scepticism, the CIPD warned that 2008 would be the UK's worst year for jobs in a decade. It was, but in retrospect it will be seen as merely the slow motion prelude to what will be the worst year for jobs in almost two decades. The CIPD's annual barometer forecast is that the UK economy will shed at least 600,000 jobs in 2009. Overall, the 18 -month period from the start of the recession in mid - 2008 until the end of 2009 will witness the loss of around three quarters of a million jobs, equivalent to the total net rise in employment in the preceding three years." Mr Philpott said job losses were likely to continue into 2010, taking the final toll to about one million. The CIPD also surveyed 2,600 workers and found that more than one in four did not expect a pay rise next year, while others feared wage cuts. The institute's reward adviser, Charles Cotton, said, "Employees are realistic about their pay prospects. Against this backdrop, employers will need to work hard to find new ways to motivate their employees to perform." "Financial incentives and targeted investment in training and development could be effective ways to do this," he added. "More than ever, this is a time where organisations need to engage m an o pen and straightforward communication with their staff, clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult m easures that will affect them," he s aid. "This w ill help pre erve staff l oyalty and engagement even durin g times whe n unpopula r decisions ne ed to be ma de." Questi ons: 56. Ac cording to t he passage, which year will be the worst for jo b losses in t he UK? 57. W hat kind of organisation is the Char tered Institu te of Perso nnel and De velopment? 58. What are many British companies now struggling for? 59. What does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the present circumstances? 60. Why does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate with theiir staff straight- forwardly? F. Section D (10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by a ummary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in each of the blanks. Remember to write the answ rs on the answer sheet. Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Every one knows about pollu tion in the nt. Water, a ir, and lan d are all po lluted. Thi s environme means that pollution is everywher e. Now, scientists a re looking i nside our b odies to find out abo ut internal pollution. In 2003, the Environ mental Working G roup studi ed nine pe ople to measure th e chemica ls in their bodies. These nine people ha d an averag e of 53 cancer -cau sing chemi cals m their bodies. P They also h ad an avera ge of 62 chemicals t hat can dam age the brai n, and 55 that c an harm b abies in pregnant women. Ev en though a lot of c hemicals were found in human b odies, the c hemicals worried be cause most of these ch emicals wer e created b y were found in small am ounts. The amounts were small enough that they were probably not hurting the people. However, s cientists are humans. Most of these chemicals id not exist 75 years ago. This pr ves that we have not only polluted the world - we have polluted our own bodies! How does this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals every day For example, everyone uses soap, skin lotion, and shampoo. However, few people know that these products contain harmful chemicals, some of which may cause memory loss. Chemicals known as DEA (diethanolamine) and TEA (triethanolamine) may seep into the skin and stop us from absorbing a helpful nutrient called "choline". Choline is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in the memory cell making process in the developing brain. Some people worry that every time we wash our hair, we are decreasing our memories. Everyone knows they should brush their teeth regularly, but recent research has shown that some toothpastes can cause cancer. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many toothpastes. However, studies show that fluoride does not really protect our teeth. In fact, flu ride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health. G. Women are probably exposed to more chemicals than men because they use more beauty products Recently, harmful chemicals have been found in nail polish, hair spray, deodo rant, and perfume. The chemicals are called "phthalates". Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe, but consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women use so many products that the levels are actually high. So, the more women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health. In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! hy? His body was so polluted that pure water was a poison to him! Perhaps th at is only s cience ficti on, but it re minds us t o take care of our es. We mu t find way s bodi to reduce t he pollution we absorb Summ ary: Scientists L ike our poll uted enviro nment, our b odies are n o longer pol lution have 53 can cer- -free. now k now that the re is polluti on in our bo dies. On (6 1) _____ , we causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) __ with bone cancer and other diseases. Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals, which seep into our (63) ___ when we use these products. They prevent us from absorbing the (64) ________ our bodies need. So, it is (65) __________ that we find ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friend and families to take care of their bodies. Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. According to a group called the Voices Foundation, everyone has a singing v oice as well as a (66) ______ (sp eak) voice somewhere inside them . This, they say, shoul d be (67) en c____ from an early ag e because i t provides t he best, and (68)_____ ____ (cheap ), basis on which to build an understand ing of musi c. The teachi ngs of the H ungarian (69)_____ _(compose) Zoltan Kod aly H. are responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the relationship (70) ________ a mother and her child almost from birth. This is (71) es ____ true of traditional societies, (72) ____ those of West Africa, where some small hildren are able to sing literally (73) hun____ of songs, all of which have been learnt by heart. However, many modem children first come to an understanding of music (74) __ they learn tto play an instrument, (75) __________ although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this, their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one. The (76) ______(believe) of the Voices Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm, harmony and musical structure, the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest m usicians, can only be achieved through the (77) _________ (explore) of the music of the voice from the beginning of a person's life . The found ation has, t herefore, se t itself the t ask of (78) ___ a singi ng-centred musical edu cation (79) pro _____ __ that cou ld benefit j unior pupils all (80) __ _______ th e world. Part V Tr anslation (15 minu tes, 20 ark s) Sectio n A (10 m arks) Transl ate the unde rlined sente nces of the f ollowing pas sage into C inese. mber to wri te the Reme answers on the answer s heet. Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. (81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn ---.!:>y emperors to today's fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives. The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. E mbroidery in this period symbolised social status. (82) ~t was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people. After the Zhou Dynasty, th e Han Dyn asty witnes sed a leap in chniques a nd styles o f both te ountains, d ragons, an d embroidery . Embroide red objects ranged fr om the sun , the moo n, icious word s were als o stars, m phoenixes t o tigers, fl owers and rasses, clo uds and ge ometric pat erns. Ausp fashionable . Both hist oric records and produ cts of the time pro ve this. (83) The cult ural relics __found_in the Mawangdui Tomb _ a re_the best eyidence of this unpreceden ted develo pment in embroider y. In addition, e mbroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in D unhuang, th e ancient to mbs in Turp an and northern Inner Mongolia, further strengthen this observation. (84) The Chinese word for embroidery is "xiu", a picture or embroidery in five colours. It implies beautiful and magnificent things. Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85) It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion. Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch. Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover. It's a cold winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a to ching and b eautiful picture! Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. 她先天残疾,但她从未屈服于任何困难。(倒装句) 86. 无论什么时候说什么事情,你至少要让别人听得懂。(whenever) 87. 对于一个公司来说,能跟上市场的发展变化是很重要的。(keep pace with) 88. 如果你通过旅行社预订你的行程,你可能会得到很大的折扣。(discount) 89. 当初要是投资电信业,我们现在会很富有。(虚拟语气) 90. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) There are five IQ questions in this part. Write the answers on the answer sheet. 91. If all the letters of t he alphabet were written out backwards, which would be t he next but one letter after the third vowe l? J. 92. The top two scales are III perfect balance How m any spades ( 黑桃) will be need ed to balan ce the bottom set? 93. If FRTZZ is the code for ESSA , what is the code for PAPER? 94. A, B, C, D, E and F are six seaside resorts. A, C and F have promenades, but the others do not. nly. The oth ers have B, D an d F have a f un fair and a caravan pa rk, whereas C has a car avan park o neither. There are a musements at all the re sorts except Band C. Which resort witho ut a caravan park has a musements but no prom enade? how the co de letters go 95. On the left are som e shapes and the codes t hat go with them. You must decide with the shapes. W hich code sh ould replac e the questi on mark on he right? Part VII Writing ( 30 minute s, 30 marks) Ta sk I (10 marks) You must organise a two-day debating contest which will take place on May 1-2. Write an e-mail to your classmate Tom: ?informing him that you're working on a schedule for the contest and that you will send i by e-mail tomorro w ?asking him to get in touch with some teachers to act as judges - you need to know their names by Friday ?asking him to come up with some ideas by tomorrow morning. Yo u should write no fe wer than 8 0 words o n the answ er sheet. L. Task II (20 marks) You have received this letter from an English-speaking penfriend. Read the letter aru1 write your report about fashion industries. You sh ould write no fewer than words on th e answer sh et. 2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C - Preliminary) 参考答案及作文评分标准 Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Sectiomarks) 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C Section B (10 marks) 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C Section C (5 marks) 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C Section D (10 marks) 21. losing 22. minimise 23. expenditures 24. vocational 25. available 26. previously 27. complex28. insurance 29. security and freedom 30. heavily involved Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. B Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks) Section A (5 marks) 46. B 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. D Section B (10 marks) 51. the family name 52. surprising 53. economic reasons 54. dowries 55. individuals Section C (10 marks) 56 2009. 57. It’s a professional body representing managers and personnel staff. 58. Survival. 59. Find new ways to motivate their employees to perform. 60. To help preserve staff loyalty and engagement. Section D (10 marks) 61. average 62. has been connected / is connected 63. skin 64. nutrients 65. crucial Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) 66. speaking 67. encouraged 68. cheapest 69. composer 70. between 71. especially 72. like / including 73. hundreds 74. when 75. and 76. belief 77. exploration 78. developing / designing 79. program(me) 80. over Part V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks) Section A (10 marks) 81. 从皇帝身上华丽的龙袍到当今的时装,刺绣给我们的文化和生活增添了许多乐趣。 82. 直到后来,随着国家经济的发展,刺绣才进入平常百姓的生活。 83. 马王堆汉墓出土的文物是这个时期刺绣空前发展的最好见证。 84. 汉语“刺绣”一词中的“绣”,意思是由五种颜色组成的图画或刺绣, 观的事物。 它暗示着美丽壮85. 倾注了智慧和热情,刺绣确实是大家闺秀用来打发时间的 Section B (10 marks) 一种很好的消遣。 86. She was disabled from birth, but never did she give in to any difficulty. 87. Whenever you say anything, you must at least make yourself understood. 88. It is important for a business to keep pace with changes in the market. 89. If you book your trip through a travel agency, you’re likely to get a big discount. 90. Had we invested in the telecommunications industry, we would be quite rich by now. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 91. G. 92. Four spades. 93. QZQDS. 94. E resort. 95. ZN. 2008 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. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, 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 center. 1. A. To buy a newspaper. B. To find a chemist. C. To post a letter. 2. A. Their billing system has been efficient. B. Their old billing system is outdated. C. He’s unimpressed with the new billing system. 3. A. She’s been on vacation. B. She’s been at the grocery store. C. She’s been on a business trip. 4. A. To go to the market. B. To have coffee. C. To have a discussion. 5. A. Changing a flight reservation. B. Canceling a hotel reservation. C. Reserving an extra hotel room. Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute 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 center. Conversation one 6. What’s Tania’s phone number? A. 506-6178 B. 501-6678 C. 501-6687 7. Who is going shopping at Harrods? A. Tania. B. Karl. C. Karl’s mother. 8. How is Tania going to get to Harrods? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By tube. 9. Which street plan shows the way from the station? A. B. C. 10. What kind of wine does Karl want? A. Red Merlot. B. White Bordeaux. C. Rose Chianti. Conversation Two 11. Which drawing shows the position of the handle? A. B. C. 12. What other product features are included? A. A range of handle sizes. B. A variety of color combinations. C. A set of rings for different-sized tins. 13. What’s the purpose of the V-clip? A. To hold the paint brush so it drips in the can. 1 B. To prevent paint from getting onto the painted surfaces. C. To prevent the brush drying out if the painter is interrupted. 14. Who will probably use the can-holder? A. Artists. B. Decorators. C. Soldiers. 15. How much does the product cost? 5. C. $4. A. ,4. B. , Section C (5 marks) In this section, you will hear five short news item. 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 answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 16. What has prompted the new administration to review the Australia’s citizenship test? A. It’s out of date. B. Higher immigration rates. C. Many applicants failing it. 17. Which train provides the easiest way to see Mount Fuji? A. From Tokyo to Yokohama. B. From Osaka to Yokohama. C. From Tokyo to Osaka. 18. How many U.N. employees were killed in 2007? A. 17. B. 42. C. 59. 19. What have studies found out about severe pneumonia treatment? A. No medication works in developing countries. B. It can be effectively treated at home with oral antibiotics. C. It can only be treated in the hospital with injectable antibiotics. 20. What was the bar’s business like before the smoking ban? A. Almost empty every day. B. Usually crowded at midday. C. Empty on Wednesdays. Section D (10 marks) In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Crime isn’t rising because the laws are not strict enough, or because the (21) ________ are not tough enough, or simply because there aren’t enough policemen on the beat. It is rising because the agencies and individuals who can have a (22) _______ effect on crime are not pulling together or in the same (23) ______. The police are one of those agencies, of course. But crime prevention is also a matter for (24) ______ who are content to see mass (25) _______ turn into a way of life, for councils who prefer to shout yah-boo at the police, (26) _____ getting on with making life safer for local people, for architects who design exposed and indefensible buildings, for parents who don’t take enough interest in what their teenage children are getting up to and for (27) ______ who sit inside and moan (28) ______ do anything about the state of the neighborhood or the street. Crime prevention has been neglected for too many by too many. Over the last ten years it has been willfully neglected in defiance of mounting (29) _______ that it is the central hope of (30) ________ action against crime. Part II Vocabulary and Structures (10 minutes, 15 marks) There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices, marked A, B 2 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 center. 31. They are looking for _______ man with _______ long dark hair. He is armed and dangerous. A. a; a B. the; a C. a; / D. /; the 32. It was unfortunate, but she had no _____ but to act as she did. A. chance. B. opportunity C. option D. solution 33. The _____ driver thinks that accidents only happen to other people. A. general B. usual C. common D. average 34. How did they manage to steal the Van Gogh? It was right ____ the security guard’s nose. A. below B. before C. under D. beside 35. The student ______ continuing his studies when he had to return to his home country unexpectedly. A. is considering B. was considering C. should consider D. has considered 36. My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot _______. A. in similar B. in particular C. in common D. in accordance 37. Our planned visit to the United States _______ because we were unable to get the visas. A. fell over B. fell down C. fell through D. fell on 38. Lest anyone _____ it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true. A. thought B. should think C. had thought D. thinking 39. When Sally ______ the criminal ______ her house, she screamed at the top of her voice because she didn’t want ______. A. saw; enter; killed B. saw; enter; to be killed C. sees; entering; be killed D. sees; enter; killing 40. Tina’s children, _____ all live nearby, organized a big party for her eightieth birthday. A. who B. that C. which D. as 41. Sometimes it is necessary to be careful _______ the right date to sit for a test. A. when choosing B. when you will choose C. when you have chosen D. when you chose 42. Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed hard to believe at the time _______. A. when he first introduced B. that he first introduced it C. he first introduced D. which he first introduced it 43. ________ really. I like both public transport and driving. A. On second thoughts B. I could go either way C. I will never learn to drive D. But then again 44. _____ I’m getting married! B. Well I never! A. Can you keep a secret? C. Many happy returns. D. Congratulations! 45. --- So, do you know where you’d like to go? --- Actually, I’ve heard that it’s very expensive and it’s cold all the time. A. I beg your pardon? B. Yeah, but it’s not very good. C. Do you know any good hotels? D. Do you have any suggestions? Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks) Section A (4 marks) There is one passage in this section with 4 questions. For each question, there are four choices 3 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 center. Questions 46-49 are based on the following passage. Most sore throats are caused by an infection which treatment with antibiotics cannot cure. But with simple remedies the patient normally gets better in 4 or 5 days. Tonsillitis, however, usually starts with a sore throat which causes pain on swallowing. With children and some adults there may be a fever and the patient is obviously not feeling well. It may be possible to see white spots on the back of the throat. The neck may also swell, both of which are the normal response to infection. Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold, and with influenza there may be dryness of the throat, pain on coughing and loss of voice. TREATMENT Aspirin: To help relieve the pain on swallowing and (if there is one) the fever, use aspirin tablets dissolved in water, so that the patient can gargle before swallowing. Repeat the treatment every 4 hours. Drink: Encourage the patient to drink plenty of liquids. Food: Food should not be forced on a patient who does not want to eat. Steam: If there is pain in the throat on coughing, breathing in steam may help. CHILDREN Young children, who may not be able to gargle, should be given aspirin dissolved in water every 4 hours at the right dose for their age. At one year: a single junior aspirin. At five years: half an adult aspirin. At eight years: one whole adult aspirin. WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR If the sore throat is still getting worse after 2 days. If the patient complains of earache. If the patient or parent is very worried. 46. According to the passage, it would appear that most sore throats _________. A. require an immediate visit to a doctor B. respond quickly to treatment with an antibiotic C. rarely turn out to be symptoms of serious illness D. result in tonsillitis even when treated 47. In order to treat a sore throat one should ________. A. prevent the patient from eating too much B. give the patient up to 4 aspirin tablets every day C. advise the patient to drink large amounts of liquids D. make the patient gargle with hot liquids 48. You should call the doctor in if _________. A. swelling occurs in the region of the ears B. the patient’s condition worsens after 2 days C. the patient’s throat is still sore after a week D. the disease spreads to another member of the family 49. What difference is there in the way adults and young children should be treated with aspirin? 4 A. Young children should not be allowed to gargle with it. B. Adults should be given tablets to swallow whole. C. Young children should be given aspirin more often than adults. D. Adults should be given larger doses of aspirin than children. Section B (14 marks) There is one passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 50-55, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 56-59, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. In 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized the United Nations (often called the UN). World War II had just ended. Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere. People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization. The United Nations has four main goals and purposes: 1. To work together for international peace and to solve international problems; 2. To develop friendly relations among nations; 3. To work together for human rights for everyone of all races, religions, and of both sexes; 4. To build a center where nations can work together for these goals. Today almost every country in the world is a member of the UN. Each country has signed an agreement that says: 1. All members are equal. 2. All members promise to solve international problems in a peaceful way. 3. No member will use force against another member. 4. All members will help the UN in its actions. 5.The UN will not try to solve problems within countries except to enforce international peace. Obviously, the United Nations has not been completely successful in its goals. There have been several wars since 1945. However, the organization has helped bring peace to some countries that were at war. It has helped people who left their countries because of wars. It has helped bring independence to colonies. The main United Nations organization is in New York City, but the UN has a “family” of other related organizations all over the world. These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone. One example is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other services for poor children wherever they live. Another example is the World Health Organization, which develops medical programs all over the world. There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries. They work as planners to increase production in farming and industry. They provide medical services, improve education programs, and spread scientific information. They develop programs that provide jobs and better living conditions. They help countries control their population growth. The United Nations also holds large international conferences, where people meet to discuss 5 important world issues. One conference was about the uses and ownership of oceans. Another was about women. There are also International Years. In these special years, people work together to improve situations and solve problems. One year was the International Year of the Child. For centuries countries have fought each other, and powerful countries have taken control of weaker ones. It is very difficult to persuade nations to live together in peace. Nevertheless, the United Nations is attempting to do this. It is the only organization that unites the world in the search for peace. 50. The United Nations was organized at a meeting in California in 1945. 51. The United Nations works for international peace. 52. Kuwait is a member of the UNICEF. 53. The United Nations has its main organization in San Francisco. 54. The United Nations helped Algeria become independent. 55. UNICEF is an organization that helps save wildlife. 56. Each country in the UN has signed an agreement that says no member ______ against another member. 57. Despite its effort, the United Nations hasn’t been ______ in its goals. 58. People meet to discuss important world issues in ______ held by the United Nations. 59. The United Nations is ______ nations to live together in peace, though it is difficult. Section C (10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions in as few words as possible (not more than 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 60-64 are based on the following passage. A language is a system of sounds, gestures, or characters used by humans to communicate their ideas and feelings. There are about 4,000 spoken languages in the world. Some are spoken by millions of people. Other languages have only a few speakers. All languages have rules for forming words and for ordering those words in sentences. In written languages, meaning is expressed through a system of characters and rules for combining those characters. In spoken languages, meaning is expressed through a system of sounds and rules for combining those sounds. Many deaf people use sign languages, in which gestures do the work of the sound system of spoken languages. Word order is more important in English than it is in some other languages, such as Russian. The sound system is very important in Chinese and in many languages spoken in West Africa. Languages are always changing, but they change very slowly. People invent new words for their language, borrow words from other languages, and change the meanings of words as needed. For was invented by computer specialists in 1959. the English word example, the English word byte tomato was borrowed from Nahuatl, and American Indian language spoken in Mexico. The English word meat once referred to food in general. There are several major language families in the world. The languages in each family are related, and scientists think they came from the same parent family. Language families come in different sizes. The Austronesian family contains at least 500 languages, including Pilipino, Malay, and Maori. The Basque language, spoken in northern Spain, is the only member of its language 6 family. The Indo-European language family contains 55 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi. Another language family is Sino-Tibetan, which includes Chinese, Burmese, and Tibetan. The Afro-Asiatic family includes Arabic, Hebrew, and Amharic. There are about 150 American Indian languages spoken today. These languages have many differences and have been divided into more than 50 language families. People learn languages by listening, copying what they hear, and using the language. Most children learn their first languages easily, and sometimes other languages as well. Adults often must work harder at learning a second language. Questions: 60. How many languages are spoken all over the world? 61. What are the language rules for? 62. How is meaning expressed in sign language? 63. What is more important in English compared with other languages? 64. Which language is the only member of its language family? Section D (12 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in each of the spaces, 65-70. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Questions 65-70 are based on the following passage. Welcome to “Software World” --- bringing you the very latest information on what is currently available on CD-ROM. Are you a director or producer looking for an unusual actor to play a part in a new movie project, or with that special look for a new commercial on TV? OK. The usual procedure would be to contact a theatrical agency, who would try and sell you the idea of using one of the actors listed on their books. Books? Too old-fashioned for you? Then get yourself a copy of this latest electronic database called “The Electronic Curtain”. The brainchild of casting agent Fred Harkney of the Better Talent Agency, he says he got the idea of an actor’s directory from his son playing computer games. Noting that junior had to type in the details of the characters in his favorite game, he realized he could do the same for the actors he represents. Eventually, he came to include information on nearly three quarters of the approximately 34,000 actors registered and looking for work in Britain. With some theatrical agencies boasting that they represent over 500 performers, the need for this product is not hard to fathom. It can be a nightmare trying to remember just which actor has done what, or just what an actor can do. The database lists details of over 5,500 actors: TV shows they have appeared in, special skills they possess --- everything down to the color of their eyes and other distinguishing physical features. By entering the details of the type of person you are looking for, the database quickly locates only those persons with the particular qualities requested. One problem though, is that many actors feel it is too impersonal, and they could be missing out on much needed auditions for parts in theatrical shows. On the other hand, it might just get them that elusive job. The days of nervous nail-biting while waiting around to give an audition could well and truly be over. And all because of a small plastic disk. For product details ring this 7 number now: 0171-379-60000. Summary: An electronic database giving information on nearly (65) ______ the 34,000 actors registered and looking for work in Britain, is now available on CD-ROM. Some (66) ______ have over 500 actors on their books and it is difficult to remember all their details. The database lists information on over 5,500 actors and can be searched for details such as past (67) ______ they have appeared in, special skills they might have, and even the color of their eyes. The database can quickly locate persons with (68) _____ and, although some actors feel it is (69) ______ to be of much use, it is certain to change the way actors are chosen for parts in films, plays and shows. Ring the following telephone number for further (70) : 0171-379-6000. Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (5 marks) There are 5 blanks in the passage. Use the word given on the right-hand side to form a word that fits in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Interviews are an (71) ______ method of choosing the best people for perfect jobs, yet human beings like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of (72) ______, as it is commonly practiced, is that the forms select filled in by applicants often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are unsuccessful at the next stage ---the interview. (73) _____, in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequate similar from may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have (74) _____ in your confident ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself into someone else --- a person you have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and (75) _______ are definitely the best approach. honest Section B (10 marks) There are 10 blanks in the passage. For each blank, one or more letters of the word have been given (not exceeding 3 letters). Read the passage below and decide which word best fits each blank, using only one word in each word in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. True relaxation is most certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting into an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness (76) mi_______ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in (77) te_____ of quality and effect. Regardless of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alertness, yet, at the same (78) t______, passive awareness, in which our bodies are (79) a________ rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting. (80) Be_____ relaxed in action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do, (81) W______ 8 needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With this in (85) m______ we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes, however deep-seated. Part V Translation (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (8 marks) Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. After my mother passed away, my dad tried even harder to stay healthy and active. Every morning, until the weather turned too cold, he swam in the turquoise pool in the complex where he lived. (86) Each day, no matter how he felt, he swam one more lap than the previous day, just to prove there was always room for improvement. Every few days he reported the new number of laps to me, pride edging his voice. By his late seventies, in spite of swimming and working six days a week, my dad had noticeably dwindled in strength and energy. By age eighty-one he was in poor health and had to retire. (87) He pretended he didn’t need to lean heavily on me for support as we walked slowly, and I pretended not to notice. His mind was clear, but congestive heart problems and disabling arthritis had worn him down. One day he said, “In case of an emergency, I do not wish to be kept alive by any extraordinary means. I’ve signed an official paper to this effect.” He smiled his wonderful, broad grin and said, “I’ve been blessed to have had your mother as my wife and you as my only child, and I’m ready to go.” Less than a month later he had a heart attack. In the emergency room, he again reminded his doctor and me of his wishes, but I couldn’t imagine, in spite of this latest crisis, that he wouldn’t always be saying, “Have I told you yet today that I adore you?” (88) He was miserable in intensive care; tubes seemed to come from every opening. But my dad still had his sense of humor, asking me, “Does this mean we can’t keep our lunch date tomorrow?” His voice faltered. “I’ll be here to pick you up and we’ll go someplace special,” I answered, a lump in my throat. (89) Dad refused to look at me for the first time in his life and turned toward the blank green wall next to his hospital bed. There was a painful silence between us. He said, “I don’t want you to remember me like this. Promise me you won’t, darling! And please go now --- I’m so miserable. Section B (7 marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. 90. 她在阳光下只晒了一会儿，脸就开始变红了。(exposure) 我情愿你没有对任何人提及此事。(would rather) 91. 9 92. 采纳新规则的建议是主席提出的。(suggestion, 同 ) Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 位语从句 There are 5 IQ questions in this part. Write the answers on the Answer Sheet. 93. Find the missing number. 7 9 8 10 9 ? 94. Find a nine-letter word by moving from letter to letter in any direction. Each letter must only be used once. A N I D K B R U O C L D Z M T E Clue: OK to drink. 95. Complete the sequence. A C A E A G A K A M A ? 96. How may different arrangements can you make of all the seven letters in the word COMBINE? 97. Change just one letter in each word to find a familiar phrase. MALE FOOD Part VII Writing (30 minutes, 30 marks) Task I (10 marks) You are planning to take a computer course with a friend who has sent you a letter with a school advertisement. Read the letter and the advertisement, together with the notes. Then write to the school, asking for the information which your friend suggests and adding any relevant questions of your own. I think this may be just the kind of course we want. Could you write to the school for more details? I’ve made some notes and maybe you can think of other points. See you when I come back from holiday! 10 BENTON COMPUTER STUDIES Would you like to improve your computer skills? ?beginners? We have the course for you! ? Prices from ,100 a month ? Discounts for students ?how much? ? Four-week courses throughout the year ?hours a week? ? INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSES ? begin? ? Use of school computers free ? We provide all study materials ? COURSES RECONGNIZED ?certificates? Write a letter of between 80 and 100 words in an appropriate style on the Answer Sheet. Do not write any address. Task II (20 marks) Write about the following topic: College students are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write between 100 and 120 words on the Answer Sheet. 2008 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - Preliminary) 参考答案及作文评分标准 Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks) Section A (5 marks) 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C Section B (10 marks) 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A Section C (5 marks) 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B Section D (10 marks) 21. sentences 22. preventative 23. direction 24. governments 25. unemployment 26. instead of 27. householders 28. rather than 29. evidence 30. effective Part II Vocabulary and Structures (10 minutes, 15 marks) 31. C 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. A 41. A 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. D Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks) Section A (4 marks) 11 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. D Section B (14 marks) (注,50-55 题,每题 1 分,56-59 题,每题 2 分。) 50. Y 51. Y 52. NG 53. N 54. NG 55. N 56. will use force 57. completely successful 58. large international conferences 59. attempting to persuade Section C (10 marks) 60. About 4,000. 61. For forming words and for ordering those words in sentences. 62. By gestures. 63. Word order. 64. The Basque language. Section D (12 marks) 65. three quarters of 66. theatrical agencies 67. TV shows 69. too impersonal 70. product details Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (5 marks) 71. imperfect 72. selection 73. Similarly 74. confidence Section B (10 marks) 76. might 77. terms 78. time 79. at 80. Being 81. so 84. What 85. mind Part V Translation (15 minutes, 15 marks) Section A (8 marks) 86. 不论感觉怎样,他每天都比前一天多游一圈,以此证明每次都有提高的余地。 87. 一起慢走时父亲装出一副不十分需要我搀扶的样子,而我也佯装不见。 88. 重病房内他十分痛苦,皮管几乎插遍每个出气的地方。 89. 父亲今生第一次不愿看我,他把脸转向病床边空 Section B (7 marks) 荡荡的绿墙。 (注,90-91 题,每题 2 分,92 题,3 分。) 90. After only a short exposure to sunlight her face began to turn red. 91. I would rather you didn't mention this matter to anyone else. 92. The suggestion that the new rule be adopted came from the chairman. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 93. 11 94. DRINKABLE 95. Q 96. 5040 97. MAKE GOOD 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. 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. 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? C. A gymnasium manager. A. A lifeguard. B. A travel agent. 3. How will the correct price be determined? A. By calling the company. 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. Office clerks. B. Printers. C. Architects. 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 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. 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 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 attacks get less care than men. 9. At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack? A. 40 to 45. 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 long 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 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 he had chosen button two? A. Accounts and 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 jive 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, 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. 16. 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.e. By reducing the growth of weeds. 17. Which news agency votes for the top ten news stories? A. Reuters. B. The Associated Press. C. United Press International. 18. Which countries spent billions of dollars to develop new oil fields? A. Syria, Brazil and Russia. B.Brazil, Iran and Saudi Arabia. C..Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia. 19. Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years? A. Because they are dying from travelling 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 well. 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. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. The fourth component of the Swedish social system is that its politics ensure full employment and increase the mobility of labour - that is, the ability to change jobs without (21) ________ income. Swedes have a strong work ethic. This, combined with state -funded programmes that (22)________unemployment, results in a policy of subsidised employment, which Sweden prefers to high unemployment rates and large welfare (23)_____ So, there are a large number of (24) ________ training programmes that employers pay for (25)_______to workers 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 component 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 change 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. As 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 marketplace. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) There are 15 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, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. 31. The businessmen discussed the contract _________but never actually signed anything. A. at length B. at sea C. at random D. at will 32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia, _________Governor John said that ______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 inspection reports, I realised 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 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 smoking 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. would be made; whichever C. be made; whenever D. were made;. whatever 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 stage D. stage bare of scenery 40._________school policy, the students had a holiday between .Christmas 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 a new roof on it. A. consideration B. commission C. concession D. confirmation 42. Never before______ available for quick and easy access in so many different fields of study. A.so much free information were B.has so much free information been C.were so much free information D.so much free information has been 43. The computer company announced that the new software_______ 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 going bowling 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 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. George: 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 followed by five questions. 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 based 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 revolutionise office communication. According to communications analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an 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 sent so quickly that memos tend to be distributed in the hundreds. For those secretaries whose bosses ask them to print out all their e -mails and leave them in their in-trays, 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, PAs are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both bye-mail and by fax or "snail mail" - through the post. This highlights a further potential 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 misunderstandings," says psychologist Dr David Lewis. Generally, much less care is taken with e -mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the document and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax. More worrying is still the increasing misuse of e-mail for sending "flame-mail" - abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages. Recent research in several companies suggests that communications like this are on the increase. E-mail has become the perfect aggressive medium for expressing workplace frustration because it is so instant. E-mail can also be a problem in other ways. Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the contents of an e-mail, like things said over the phone, are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal. E-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at least two years, so you might want to rethink e -mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep personal 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 businesses of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being, the fact that in the business world 70 percent of all 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. Many secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive. C. Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper. D. Staff leave messages lying around their offices. 47. What does Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two? A. It is not an appropriate channel for sending important information. B. It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices. C. It is not popular with many secretaries. D. It is a less efficient channel than fax. 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 are 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 are sent to can't respond immediately. C. Because they allow people to express their anger immediately. D. Because e-mail is not a private means of communication. D. 50; What does the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph? A. It has already made life a lot easier for many businesses. B. It is not being used enoug 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 carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of three 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 w ell known t hat some cu ltures r sons to da ughters. In contrast, sur veys have r evealed tha t prefe some pe ople would rather hav e a daughte r than a son. Appa rently, eac h of thes e preferen ces has its explanation in the loca l culture. Ar ound the w orld, people who prefe r sons h ave simila r reasons. In many countrie s, sons are valued beca use they can work an d contribut e to the fam ily income Also, s ons will be able to s upport thei r parents when the p arents are o ld. In som e cultures , sons are important a lso becaus e they ena ble the fam ily name to continue fo r another generation . This is because th e wife in these cultu res takes h r husband' s family n ame, and m ore or less "belongs" to the husb and's famil y. In additi on, having a a family. In India, for ex ample, hav ing a daugh ter can be daughter ca n sometime s cause diff iculty for a burden because 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 Czech Republic, Lithuania, Portugal, and the Caribbean prefer to have daughters. The researchers said that parents in these societies do not have the same economic situation that exists in other countries, so they do not need to have a son to help make money. Instead, families in these countries want daughterrs for emoti nal reasons Many mothers think they will have a better relationship wit a daughter than a son, for example. In addition, they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old. In Japan, a similar trend has emerged. This might come as a surprise to some, because only one generation ago, the Japanese favoured sons. In 1982, over half of Japanese? couples surveyed would want a boy wanted if they could have only one child. A survey done in 1997, on the other hand, found that 75 percent 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 when 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 son's wife would be like a stranger and harder to ask for help," one Japanese mother said. Critics warn that preference 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 pleased with a son or daughter. Questions: 51. The reasons that parents prefer to have sons are to continue _____________________ , to help earn I money for the family, and to support the parents in their old age. I 52. Japan's preference for daughters now is quite ______________ 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. I 55. Critics maintain that 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 the 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 and 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. E. 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 overa l unemploy ment rate to 6 percent David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce says, "It is the worst year Companies are in survival mode." The CIPD , which represents managers and personnel staff, issued its gloomy forecast a day after children's retailer Adams jo ined a growing list of well-known chains applying for bankruptcy protection. Chief economist John Philpott said, "In the face of some scepticism, the CIPD warned that 2008 would be the UK's worst year for jobs in a decade. It was, but in retrospect it will be seen as merely the slow motion prelude to what will be the worst year for jobs in almost two decades. The CIPD's annual barometer forecast is that the UK economy will shed at least 600,000 jobs in 2009. Overall, the 18 -month period from the start of the recession in mid - 2008 until the end of 2009 will witness the loss of around three quarters of a million jobs, equivalent to the total net rise in employment in the preceding three years." Mr Philpott said job losses were likely to continue into 2010, taking the final toll to about one million. The CIPD also surveyed 2,600 workers and found that more than one in four did not expect a pay rise next year, while others feared wage cuts. The institute's reward adviser, Charles Cotton, said, "Employees are realistic about their pay prospects. Against this backdrop, employers will need to work hard to find new ways to motivate their employees to perform." "Financial incentives and targeted investment in training and development could be effective ways to do this," he added. "More than ever, this is a time where organisations need to engage m an o pen and straightforward communication with their staff, clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult m easures that will affect them," he s aid. "This w ill help pre erve staff l oyalty and engagement even durin g times whe n unpopula r decisions ne ed to be ma de." Questi ons: 56. Ac cording to t he passage, which year will be the worst for jo b losses in t he UK? 57. W hat kind of organisation is the Char tered Institu te of Perso nnel and De velopment? 58. What are many British companies now struggling for? 59. What does the CIPD advise British employers to do under the present circumstances? 60. Why does Charles Cotton suggest that employers communicate with theiir staff straight- forwardly? F. Section D (10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by a ummary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in each of the blanks. Remember to write the answ rs on the answer sheet. Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Every one knows about pollu tion in the nt. Water, a ir, and lan d are all po lluted. Thi s environme means that pollution is everywher e. Now, scientists a re looking i nside our b odies to find out abo ut internal pollution. In 2003, the Environ mental Working G roup studi ed nine pe ople to measure th e chemica ls in their bodies. These nine people ha d an averag e of 53 cancer -cau sing chemi cals m their bodies. P They also h ad an avera ge of 62 chemicals t hat can dam age the brai n, and 55 that c an harm b abies in pregnant women. Ev en though a lot of c hemicals were found in human b odies, the c hemicals worried be cause most of these ch emicals wer e created b y were found in small am ounts. The amounts were small enough that they were probably not hurting the people. However, s cientists are humans. Most of these chemicals id not exist 75 years ago. This pr ves that we have not only polluted the world - we have polluted our own bodies! How does this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals every day For example, everyone uses soap, skin lotion, and shampoo. However, few people know that these products contain harmful chemicals, some of which may cause memory loss. Chemicals known as DEA (diethanolamine) and TEA (triethanolamine) may seep into the skin and stop us from absorbing a helpful nutrient called "choline". Choline is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in the memory cell making process in the developing brain. Some people worry that every time we wash our hair, we are decreasing our memories. Everyone knows they should brush their teeth regularly, but recent research has shown that some toothpastes can cause cancer. Fluoride is a key ingredient in many toothpastes. However, studies show that fluoride does not really protect our teeth. In fact, flu ride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health. G. Women are probably exposed to more chemicals than men because they use more beauty products Recently, harmful chemicals have been found in nail polish, hair spray, deodo rant, and perfume. The chemicals are called "phthalates". Studies on animals have shown that phthalates can damage the liver, the kidneys, and the lungs. Cosmetic companies say the amounts of phthalates in their products are safe, but consumer protection groups disagree. They say some women use so many products that the levels are actually high. So, the more women try to look beautiful, the more they could be harming their health. In a futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, a man found a pristine stream on a new planet. When he drank from the stream, he died! hy? His body was so polluted that pure water was a poison to him! Perhaps th at is only s cience ficti on, but it re minds us t o take care of our es. We mu t find way s bodi to reduce t he pollution we absorb Summ ary: Scientists L ike our poll uted enviro nment, our b odies are n o longer pol lution have 53 can cer- -free. now k now that the re is polluti on in our bo dies. On (6 1) _____ , we causing chemicals in our bodies. Even fluoride (62) __ with bone cancer and other diseases. Some common cosmetics contain small amounts of chemicals, which seep into our (63) ___ when we use these products. They prevent us from absorbing the (64) ________ our bodies need. So, it is (65) __________ that we find ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in our bodies. We should remind our friend and families to take care of their bodies. Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) Read the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. According to a group called the Voices Foundation, everyone has a singing v oice as well as a (66) ______ (sp eak) voice somewhere inside them . This, they say, shoul d be (67) en c____ from an early ag e because i t provides t he best, and (68)_____ ____ (cheap ), basis on which to build an understand ing of musi c. The teachi ngs of the H ungarian (69)_____ _(compose) Zoltan Kod aly H. are responsible for this idea. He observed that songs can become a key part of the relationship (70) ________ a mother and her child almost from birth. This is (71) es ____ true of traditional societies, (72) ____ those of West Africa, where some small hildren are able to sing literally (73) hun____ of songs, all of which have been learnt by heart. However, many modem children first come to an understanding of music (74) __ they learn tto play an instrument, (75) __________ although some teaching of the theory of music is usually a part of this, their relationship with the music on the page is often a mechanical one. The (76) ______(believe) of the Voices Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm, harmony and musical structure, the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest m usicians, can only be achieved through the (77) _________ (explore) of the music of the voice from the beginning of a person's life . The found ation has, t herefore, se t itself the t ask of (78) ___ a singi ng-centred musical edu cation (79) pro _____ __ that cou ld benefit j unior pupils all (80) __ _______ th e world. Part V Tr anslation (15 minu tes, 20 ark s) Sectio n A (10 m arks) Transl ate the unde rlined sente nces of the f ollowing pas sage into C inese. mber to wri te the Reme answers on the answer s heet. Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. (81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn ---.!:>y emperors to today's fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our lives. The oldest embroidery on record in China dates from the Shang Dynasty. E mbroidery in this period symbolised social status. (82) ~t was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people. After the Zhou Dynasty, th e Han Dyn asty witnes sed a leap in chniques a nd styles o f both te ountains, d ragons, an d embroidery . Embroide red objects ranged fr om the sun , the moo n, icious word s were als o stars, m phoenixes t o tigers, fl owers and rasses, clo uds and ge ometric pat erns. Ausp fashionable . Both hist oric records and produ cts of the time pro ve this. (83) The cult ural relics __found_in the Mawangdui Tomb _ a re_the best eyidence of this unpreceden ted develo pment in embroider y. In addition, e mbroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in D unhuang, th e ancient to mbs in Turp an and northern Inner Mongolia, further strengthen this observation. (84) The Chinese word for embroidery is "xiu", a picture or embroidery in five colours. It implies beautiful and magnificent things. Embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. (85) It was a good pastime to which they could devote their intelligence and passion. Imagine a beautiful young lady embroidering a dainty pouch. Stitch by stitch, she embroiders a pair of love birds for her lover. It's a cold winter day and the room is filled with the aroma of incense. What a to ching and b eautiful picture! Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. 她先天残疾,但她从未屈服于任何困难。(倒装句) 86. 无论什么时候说什么事情,你至少要让别人听得懂。(whenever) 87. 对于一个公司来说,能跟上市场的发展变化是很重要的。(keep pace with) 88. 如果你通过旅行社预订你的行程,你可能会得到很大的折扣。(discount) 89. 当初要是投资电信业,我们现在会很富有。(虚拟语气) 90. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) There are five IQ questions in this part. Write the answers on the answer sheet. 91. If all the letters of t he alphabet were written out backwards, which would be t he next but one letter after the third vowe l? J. 92. The top two scales are III perfect balance How m any spades ( 黑桃) will be need ed to balan ce the bottom set? 93. If FRTZZ is the code for ESSA , what is the code for PAPER? 94. A, B, C, D, E and F are six seaside resorts. A, C and F have promenades, but the others do not. nly. The oth ers have B, D an d F have a f un fair and a caravan pa rk, whereas C has a car avan park o neither. There are a musements at all the re sorts except Band C. Which resort witho ut a caravan park has a musements but no prom enade? how the co de letters go 95. On the left are som e shapes and the codes t hat go with them. You must decide with the shapes. W hich code sh ould replac e the questi on mark on he right? Part VII Writing ( 30 minute s, 30 marks) Ta sk I (10 marks) You must organise a two-day debating contest which will take place on May 1-2. Write an e-mail to your classmate Tom: ?informing him that you're working on a schedule for the contest and that you will send i by e-mail tomorro w ?asking him to get in touch with some teachers to act as judges - you need to know their names by Friday ?asking him to come up with some ideas by tomorrow morning. Yo u should write no fe wer than 8 0 words o n the answ er sheet. L. Task II (20 marks) You have received this letter from an English-speaking penfriend. Read the letter aru1 write your report about fashion industries. You sh ould write no fewer than words on th e answer sh et. 2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C - Preliminary) 参考答案及作文评分标准 Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Sectiomarks) 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C Section B (10 marks) 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C Section C (5 marks) 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C Section D (10 marks) 21. losing 22. minimise 23. expenditures 24. vocational 25. available 26. previously 27. complex28. insurance 29. security and freedom 30. heavily involved Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks) 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. B Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks) Section A (5 marks) 46. B 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. D Section B (10 marks) 51. the family name 52. surprising 53. economic reasons 54. dowries 55. individuals Section C (10 marks) 56 2009. 57. It’s a professional body representing managers and personnel staff. 58. Survival. 59. Find new ways to motivate their employees to perform. 60. To help preserve staff loyalty and engagement. Section D (10 marks) 61. average 62. has been connected / is connected 63. skin 64. nutrients 65. crucial Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks) 66. speaking 67. encouraged 68. cheapest 69. composer 70. between 71. especially 72. like / including 73. hundreds 74. when 75. and 76. belief 77. exploration 78. developing / designing 79. program(me) 80. over Part V Translation (15 minutes, 20 marks) Section A (10 marks) 81. 从皇帝身上华丽的龙袍到当今的时装,刺绣给我们的文化和 生活增添了许多乐趣。 82. 直到后来,随着国家经济的发展,刺绣才进入平常百姓的生 活。 83. 马王堆汉墓出土的文物是这个时期刺绣空前发展的最好见 证。 84. 汉语“刺绣”一词中的“绣”,意思 是由五种颜色组成的图画或刺绣,它 观的事物。 暗示着美丽壮85. 倾注了智慧和热情,刺绣 确实是大家闺秀用来打发时 Section 间的一种很好的消遣。B (10 marks) 86. She was disabled from birth, but never did she give in to any difficulty. 87. Whenever you say anything, you must at least make yourself understood. 88. It is important for a business to keep pace with changes in the market. 89. If you book your trip through a travel agency, you’re likely to get a big discount. 90. Had we invested in the telecommunications industry, we would be quite rich by now. Part VI IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 marks) 91. G. 92. Four spades. 93. QZQDS. 94. E resort. 95. ZN. 2011 National English Contest for College students (Level C-Preliminary) Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) Section A (5 marks) In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversations will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause, read the question and the there 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. What does the man want to do? A. Get something to eat now. B. Find a quiet place that shows games. C. Watch the next game with the woman. 2. Why does not the man have a MySpace account? A. He is not skilled at using computer. B. All of the instruction are in English C. The woman won not teach him. 3. How long does the woman plan to try teleworking A. For a few days. B. For a few weeks. C. For a few months. 4. What does the man hope will happen? A. The price of cell phone novels will go down. B. The novel’s author will writer longer stories. C. The woman will tell him ho the story ends. 5. what is the woman going to do next? A. turn on her computer. B. Go for a walk with peter. C. Visit her new neighbors. Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end each conversation, there will be a one minute pause. During the pause, read the 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. Conversation one 6. What did Jack do over the summer? A. He studied very hard. B. He took a summer class. C. He visited one of his teachers. 7. What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher? A. Easy-going. B. Tough. C. Interesting. 8. Why is Ms Wellington’s class hard? A. Her exams are difficult. B. She does not give students the help they need. C. She makes do lots of work. Conversation two 9. Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located? A. He is on holiday. B. He’s on a business trip C. He is going to a conference. 10. How many times has Mrs. Griffin stayed at the Sunrise Hotel? A. Twice. B. Once. C. Three times. 11. Where is Mrs. Griffin form? A. Canada. B. New Zealand. C. Australia. 12. What is Mrs. Griffin’s passport number? A.87647489 B.87637289 C.87637489 13. What kind of room does Mrs. Griffin want? A. A single room for two nights. B. A double room for two nights. C. A single room for one night. 14. When will Mrs. Griffin arrive at Sunrise Hotel? A. at 9:15 pm B. at 9:35 pm C. at 10:00 pm 15. What food will be put into Mrs. Griffin’s room? A. a sandwich with fries. B. a cheese sandwich. C. a burger with chips. Section C (5Marks) 16. What does the Associated Press ask editor and news directors to do? A. vote for the top stories of the year. B. describe the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico C. writes about the 11 workers killed in the explosion 17. Where are the doctors and technology experts from? A. New York. B. London C. Tokyo 18. For how long does President Obama agree to extend the tax cuts? A. for four years B. for three years C. for two years. 19. How many people in the world don’t have enough to eat,according to the report? A. more than one billion. B. some six hundred million. C. nearly nine hundred million 20. What have astronomers recently discovered? A. there are unknown plants in older galaxies. B. there are many galaxies in the universe C. there are a lot more red dwarf in older galaxies Section D (10 marks) In the section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet What do you do if you don’t get your first choice university? This ____ faces thousands of British every year. Many such_____ turn to Clearing, a service that helps find university places for students at the last moment. If they don’t have the marks to get into their____, Clearing tells them about places available at other university, though they might have to read a difficult subject. This year has seen a record number of people applying to university. This, combined with the _____________________,an uncertain job market, and budget cuts at university, product even more of a scramble for places than usual. Some sources say six students have applied for each remaining___________________________ place The British University Admissions Service, UCAS, says up to a quarter of this year’s university applicants-almost 190000 people-have not been admitted into a____________________________. That is an increase of over 46000 students from last year. Faced with these figure, some British students might consider an interesting alternative:_____________________________. The University of Nottingham for is offering place at its campuses in Ningbo, near Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Students at these institutions can earn University of Nottingham degrees, according, engineering and English. Similarly, the University of Bolton says it has unlimited places at its campus in the United Arab Emirates. To deal with these problems, the UK’s Higher Education Minister, David Willet’s, is encouraging students who have not made the grade to consider alternatives to university, such as _______________________and studying at home. “There are arrange of options available, “he says. “people can reapply next year, so they should consider spending this year in a way that will add positively to their CVs. Getting _____________________or other skills will strengthen their chances next year.” Some commentators say, though that rising university costs, poor long-term_______________________, and a drop in graduate recruitment mean this the worst time to be a university student in the UK. Part Two Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks ) There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. 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. After four days of talks, we are glad to announce that the union and management have reached an______. The agreement is fair and benefits both sides. A. accord B. accomplishment C. identity D. undertaking 32. As the clerk______prepared my milk shake, I wondered how long she had been working there ,mindlessly making ice cream treats in a set order of steps. A. logically B. methodically C. graphically D. synthetically 33. As a boy he wanted to be a fireman. As a high school student, he thought he'd like to become a teacher. Now he______to be nothing more than a janitor. A. Assumes B. Prescribes C. Aspires D. Presumes 34. Regardless of what caused it, I an grateful that have finally reached a point in my life_______I can appreciate my strengths, accept my weaknesses and try to be comfortable with everything in between. A. Why B. Where C. Which D. What 35. ______information provided by members of the public, the police would have a much move difficult job. A. Supposing B. Provided the C. If it were not for D. On condition that 36. Peter Brown was a painstaking writer;______, he once spent half a day on the composition of a single sentence. A. On the other hand B. Nevertheless C. Moreover D. For example 37.----What an I going to do about a present for Carol? ----You______some flowers. A. Might have sent her B. Must have sent her C. Could send her D. Would send her 38. Without the air holding in some of the sun's heat, the earth______cold at night, too cold for us to live on. A. Will be freezing B. Would be freezing C. An be frozen D. Would be frozen 39. The students in our university each______an English dictionary. That is to say, each of the students in our university______an English dictionary. A. Have; has B. Have; have C. Has; have D. Has; has 40. Here's your kitchen. I hope you enjoy cooking here. Is there______else that you need? A. Something B. Anything C. Nothing D. Everything 41. David______his business partner over plans to reduce the workforce. A. Came down to B. Broke down to C. Fell out with D. Went along with 42. ______is this piece of equipment to be removed from the building. A. On no account B. Absolutely C. Scarcely D. Not at all 43. Helen' s parents were______that she was still on the job., but she had resigned. A. In doubt B. Of the opinion C. Under the impression D. With suspicion 44.----I don't think I will ever, in my life, win a lottery of five million dollars. ----Well, ______. Anything can happen. A. You made it B. You're kidding C. What you say D. You can never tell 45.-----How did you find the concert in the Grand Theatre last night? -----______ but the conductor was perfect. A. I couldn't agree more B. I didn't think much of it C. I was crazy about it D. I really liked it Part Three Cloze(15 marks ) I have been reading a lot on my iPad recently, and I have some (46)_____ (complain) not about the iPad itself but about the state of digital reading generally. Reading is a subtle thing, and its subtleties are artifacts of a venerable medium: words printed in ink on paper. Glass and pixels aren't the same. When I read a physical book, I don't have to look anywhere else to find out how much I've read. The iPad e---reader, iBooks tries to create the (47) illu_____ of a physical book. The pages seem to turn, and I can the edges of those that remain, but it's fake. There are always exactly six unturned pages, no matter (48)_____ I am in the book. Also, there is a larger problem. Books in their digital format look vastly less "finished", or less genuine than real books. You can vary their font and type size, but this only makes them (49)_____(resemble) word---processed---no matter how (50)_____(wretch) or wonderful they are---will never look as good as Robert Hass's poems in the print edition of The Apple Trees at Olema. But your poems can look almost exactly as ugly---as "e---book---like" ---as the Kindle version of that collection. All the e---book I've read have been ugly---books by Chang---rae Lee, Alvin Kernan, and Stieg Larsson---though the texts have been wonderful. I didn't grow up reading texts. I grew up reading books, and this(51)_____(differ) is important. When it comes to digital editions, the(52)_____(assume) seems to be that all books(53)are_____(create) equal. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In the mass migration from print to digital, we're seeing a profusion of digital books---many of them out of copyright---that look new and even "HD," but which may well have been supplanted by more accurate editions and better translations. We need a digital readers' guide---a place where readers can find(54)_____ whether the book they're about to download is the best available edition. (55)Fi_____, two related problems. I already have a personal library, but most of the books I've read have come from(56)_____(lend) libraries. Barnes & Noble has released an e---reader that allows short---term (57) _____(borrow) of some books. The entire idea behind Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks assumes that you cannot read a book unless you own it first and that only you can read it unless you want to give your reading device to someone else. This goes against the social value of reading, the collective knowledge and (58)_____(collaborate) discourse that comes from access to (59)_____or our culture in general. Part Four Reading Comprehension (40 marks). Section A (10 marks ). Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Not keen on reading? Do you have trouble finding a novel that arouses your interest? Why not follow Ammon Shea's example and start reading a dictionary? Mr Shea owns over 1,000 dictionaries and he reads them for fun. He recently spent a year reading all 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary. The dictionary contains more than 20,000 pages and over 59 million words. As he read from A to Z, he noted down interesting words in a ledger. This includes words such as "happify," meaning to make someone happy and "tripudiate", which means to dance, skip or leap for joy. Mr Shea also kept a diary about this experience, which has since become a best---selling book. Why did he do this? He claims it was fun. "I've always enjoyed reading dictionaries . They are far more interesting than people give then credit for," he said. It appears that it was not his goal to sound more intelligent by using longer and more complex words. "I'm not against long, fancy or obscure words, but I'm opposed to using then for their own sake," he said. In fact ,as a result of reading so many new words , Mr Shea often forgot everyday vocabulary. He wrote, "My head was so full of words that I often had trouble forming simple sentences." Mr Shea is not alone in his love of reading dictionaries.Elaine Higgleton, a representative of Collins Cbuild dictionaries, explained that thousands of crossword puzzle and Srabble fans read dictionaries for fun and to improve their games. Ms Higgleton did however note that, "It's probably not the best way to learn English ,and you'd learn more than you need." It is not known how many of the 59 million words Ms Shea remembers, but he has certainly made history with his eccentric hobby. Questions 61 to 65. Decide whether the following statements are True or False. 61. Mr Shea has read 1.000 dictionaries. 62. Mr Shea spent one month reading the Oxford English Dictionary. 63. In Mr Shea's opinion,people don't give dictionaries enough credit for being interesting. 64. Mr Shea thinks it is important t be able to use long and complicated words in everyday conversation. 65. Elaine Higgleton thinks that reading a dictionary is the best way to learn English. Section B (10 marks) Questions 66 to 70are based on the following passage. Surfing is something people often get hooked on after trying it a few times. For many surfers it is much more than a hobby---they would probably agree with the American professional surfer Kelly Slater when he said,"Once you're in, you're in. There's no getting out." "Surfing", of course, refers to riding on ocean waves using a surfboard. Many surfers stand up on their boards, which requires god balance and is therefore difficult for most beginners to learn, but some lie down and "bodyboard" The history of surfing probably began with the Polynesian people of the Pacific Islands. One of the first white people to see anyone surfing was the British explorer Captain Gook, when his ship arrived in Hawaii in 1779. He watched many Hawaiians riding waves on large pieces of wood, and reported that, "Surfing seems to give them a feeling of great pleasure. " When surfing started to become very popular in the United States in the 1950's and 60s, surfers used large wooden boards (often more than three metres long) that were quite heavy. Boards today are shorter and also much lighter, because they are made of artificial materials instead of wood. For anyone who wants to try surfing. The only essentials are waves and a board. There are a few other things, however, that most surfers find important; a cord t attach one of their ankles to the board and therefore stop it from being carried a long way away when they fall off'; wax, which they put on the surface of the board to help their feet stick to it; and a wetsuit to help them keep warm in cold water. The south---west of English is an example of a place where surfers usually need wetsuits, even in summer. Surfing has been a professional sport for many yeara and the very best surfers are able to make a living from it. Most of the best professional surfers in the last 30 years, both men and women, have been American or Australian, but surfers from Brazil, Peru and South Africa have also won important competitions. Questions 66 to 70 Answer the following questions with the information given in the assage in a maximum of 10 words for each question. 66. Why do most beginners find it difficult t stand up on a surfboard? 67. In what part of the world did surfing probably begin? 68. When did surfing start to become very popular in the United States? 69. What do surfers use wax for? 70. According to the passage, in what part of the world do surfers usually need wetsuits? Section C (10 marks) Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage. The latest human development report from the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP) contains some good news, but also a very serious warning about the threat posed y climate change. The report, published annually since 1990, seeks to asses “human development” around the world, and calculates a “Human Development Index (HDI) for 169 counties. The HDI is based on average income, life expectancy and level of education in a country. Not surprisingly, rich counties tend to have higher HDIs than poor counties, but there are interesting variations in human development among countries with similar levels of economic development, because some have better health and education systems than others. According to the 2010 report, the county with the highest level of human development is Norway, followed by Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Ireland. Most of the lowest HDIs belong to counties in sub-Saharan Africa. Almost all counties around the worlds have higher HDIs now than in 1990, despite the fact that since the 2008 financial crisis, the total number of people living in extreme poverty has increased. The report concludes that most people are healthier, live longer, are better educated and have access to more goods and services. Even in countries with severe economic problems, people’s level of health and education as generally improved. Although sub-Saharan African countries are at the bottom of the pile in terms of human development, some of them have made significant progress since 1990. The report is critical, however, of the fact economic inequality has increased significantly in the last twenty years, both within and between countries. The greatest threat to improving HDIs in the future, according to the report, is climate change. Economic growth increases average incomes in a country through increasing production and consumption. However , if this leads to greater emissions of greenhouse gases, as has always been the case in the past, global warning will probably accelerate, and cause severe environmental problems in some parts of the world hat will threaten the livelihoods of huge numbers f people. The progress of the last twenty years, therefore, might not be sustainable. The only solution, according to the report, I to break the link between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions-which, needless to say, is easier, said than done. Questions 71 to 75 Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 10 words for each blank. 71. The concept of “human development” is based on the following three factors: _______, _____________and_____________. 72. Some countries with similar levels of economic development have quite different HDIs because they have_____________. 73._________________has caused the number of people living in extreme poverty to increase since 2008. 74. The report says that ______________ is the greatest threat to increasing HDIs in the future. 75. The report says the link between____________ and ____________needs to be broken. Section D (10 marks) Questions 76 to 80 are based on the following passage It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstanding between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises: that they talk too much about certain problems-and that they have no sense o humor, at least parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young. Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes, hairstyles, entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted, so they create a culture and society and their own. Then, if it turns out that their music, entertainers, vocabulary, clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. Sometimes teenagers are resistant and proud because they do not want their parents to approve of what they do. If they did approve, it looks as if the teenager is betraying his own age group. All this is assuming that the teenager is the underdog: he can not win but at least he can keep his honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after years of childhood, when children were completely under their parent’s control, but it ignores the fact that when they become teenagers, children are beginning to be responsible for themselves. If you plan to control your life, co-operation should be a part of that plan. You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can also impress people with your of responsibility and your initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. Questions 76 to 78 Choose the best answer according to the passage. 76 the first paragraph is mainly about_____________. A teenagers’ criticism of their parents B misunderstanding between teenagers and their parents C the dominance of parents over their children D teenagers’ ability to deal with crises 77 teenagers have strange clothes and hairstyles because they___________ A have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste B want to prove their existence by creating a culture of their own C have no other way to enjoy themselves D want to irritate their parent 78 teenagers do not want their parents to approve of what they do because they _______________. A have already been accepted into adult world B feel that they are superior to adult world C want to win adults over to their culture D don’t want to appear to be disloyal to their own age group Question 79 to 80 Translate the sentences in the passage into Chinese 79 I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they felt themselves when were young 80 You can charm other people, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. Part V translate (10 mark) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given brackets. Remember to write your answer on the answer sheet. 81 他以牺牲健康为代价获得财富。(at the cost of ) 82 我不知道有多少学生涉及到这次事件。(be involved in ) 83 为孤儿捐款，请按以下地址或电话同我们联系。(contact) 84 目前，在韩国和日本， 汉语已成为第二外语，仅次于英语。(second to) 85 要不是下雨，我们的旅行本来是很愉快的。(but for) Part VII writing (30 marks) Task I (10marks) It’s the beginning of a new year. Write describing resolutions you make to try to change your life and why you Li Ming instead Write a note of about 100 words in an appropriate style on the answer sheet. Task II (20marks) Write about the following topic. Success is something most people try to achieve. What does success mean to different people, and what is your view or success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience. Write your article in about 140 words in an appropriate style on the answer sheet.