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大学生英语竞赛c类试 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 及答案,, 2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C – Preliminary)\ t 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. Where does this conversation probably take place? A.In an engine room . B .in a car. C.In a factory. 2.Who is the man talking to ? A.A lifeguard . B.A travel agent . C.A gymnasium manager. 3.How will the correct price be determined ? A. By calling the 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.Archiects. Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the three choices 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 Conversation One 6.Why did the man watch the video ? A.It was required by Professor Stephen. B.He wanted to learn about heart attacks. C.He had to 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 50 . B.60 to 65 . C.45 to 60. 10.What does the woman think about the video? A.It sounds puzzling. B.It sounds very interesting . C.It sounds very dull. Conversation Two 11.How 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 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 five short news items .Each item will be read only once. After each item ,there will be a pause ,During the pause ,read the question and the three choices marked A,B and C, and decide which is the best 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.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 counties spent billions of dollars to develop new oil fields ? A. Syria, Brazil and Russia. B.Brazil,Iran and Saudi Arabia . C.Saudi Arabie ,Brazil and Russia. 19.Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years? A.Because they are dying from traveling too far . B.Because they are short of food. C.Because they are infected with a disease. 20.What is a symptom of multiple sclerosis? A.Loss of the ability to hear. B.Loss of the ability to see 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 policies 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 programmers that(22)_______unemployment, which Sweden prefers to high unemployment rates and large welfare (23)______.So, there are a large number of (24)_______training programmes that unemployers par for (25)___________to 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) 31.The businessmen discussed the contract_____________but never actually signed anything. A.at length . B.at sea . C.at randon. D.at will. 32.Accustomed to the coffee from Columbia________Governor John said that ________coffee should always be strong. A./;a. B.the;a. C.a;a. D./;/. 33._________a well-balanced diet,________adequate sleep ,is needed for good health. A.Alongside;with. B.Not only;but. C.Attached;to . D.Due to;so 34._________very familiar with inspection reports, I realized that some pages of this one were missing. A.To be B.That was C.Being D.So was 35.If you have not signed a contract, you are under no _________ to pay them any money. A.responsibility B.liability C.circumstance D.obligation 36.As the 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.stage bare of scenery 39.Written to be performed on a __________,Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town depicts life in a small New England community. A.stage scenery of bare B.bare of stage scenery C.scenery bare of stage D.stage bare of scenery 40.____________ school policy , the students had a holiday between Chritmas and the New Year. A.On behalf of B.With regard to C.In line with D.In case of 41.To sell the house , we made a __________ to the buyer by agreeing to put a new roof on it. A.consideration B.commission C.concession D.confirmation 42.Never before _________ available for quick and easy acess in so many different fields of study. A.so much free information were B.has so much free information been C.were so much free information D.so much free information has been 43.The computer company announced that the new solfware __________ in the first half of next year. A.be released B.will have released C.would have released D.was going to be released 44.Tina: A group of us are going boeling on Tuesday night. Would you like to join us? Joe : I really would , but unfortunately I have a tennis lesson. Tina : Oh, that’s too bad. _________ Joe : Yes, for sure. Thanks for the offer. A.How do you deal with that ? B.Maybe another time 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 question. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D .You should decide on the best choice, and then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 46 to 50 are 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 revolutionize office communications .According to communicate ions analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as increase in paper as a result of e-mail.‖ Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be distributed in the hundres.For those secretaries whose books ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their intrays, this means using up a great deal of paper every month ,‖Metcalf says. Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, as are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both by e-mails and by fax or ―snail mail‖-though the post .This highlightsafuther postential problem with e-mail in today’s offices-it is taking up time rather than saving it. ―With e-mail, communication is much easier ,but there is also more room for misunderstrandings,‖says psaychologist Dr David Lewis Generally ,much lsee care is take with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the the documents and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax. More worrying is still the increase misuse of e-mail for sending ―flame-mail‖ –abusive or inappropriate e-mail messages .Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase .E-mail has become the perfect medium for expressing workplace frustration because is so instant. E-mail can also be a problem in order ways .Staff all too often make the mistake of thinking that the condense of an e-mail ,like things said over the phone ,are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at last two years , so you might want to rethink e-mailing your frustrations about your job to your friends. The advice is to keep 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 business of all sizes. But perhaps, for the time being ,the fact that in the business word 70persent 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.Maybe secretaries keep paper copies of everything their bosses send and receive . C.Many managers prefer to read their messages on paper . D.Staff leave messagers lying around their offices. 47.What dose Richard Metcalf say about e-mail in Paragraph Two? A.It is not an appropriate channel for sending important information B.It increases the amount of paperwork done in offices. C.It is not popular with many secretaries. 48.How does David Lewis feel about e-mail messages? A.Many of them are not well written . B.Many of them are too long . C.Many of them 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 sent to can’t. C.Because they allow people to express their anger immediately. D.Because e-mail is not a private means of communication. 50.What dose the writer conclude about e-mail in the last paragraph? A.It has already made life a lot easier for many business. B.It is not being used enough in business today. C.It will never replace written communication. D.It is really useful when people use it properly. Section B(10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by five incomplete sentences. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the sentences in a maximum of there words for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage. It is well known that some cultures prefer sons to daughters. In contrast, surveys have revealed that some people would rather have a daughter than a son. Apparently, each of these preference has its explanation in the local culture . Around the world , people who prefer sons have similar reasons .In many countries , sons are valued because they can work and contribute to the family income . Also , sons will be able to support their parents when the parents are old . In some cultures , sons are important because they enable the family name to continue for another generation . This is because the wife in these cultures takes her husband’s family name , and more or less ―belongs ‖to the husband’s family . In addition , having a daughter can sometimes cause difficult for a family . In India , for example , having a daughter can be a burden 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 need to 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 daughters for emotional reasons . Many mothers think they will have a better relationship with a daughter than a son , for example . In addition ,they think daughters will take better care of them when they are old . In Japan , a similar trend has emerged . This might come as a surprise to some , because only one generation ago , the Japanese favored sons . In 1982 , over half of Japanese couples surveyed would want a boy if they could have only one child . A survey done in 1997 , on the other hand , found that 75 percent wanted a girl ! Some Japanese couples say they want to have daughters because they think daughters are cuter and easier to raise . Japanese couples also worry about being taken care of 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 sons wife would be 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 money for the family , and to support the parents in their old Age . 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 . 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 . According to official statistics , there were 1.86 million people out of work in the UK in October , 2008. This figure was the highest since 1997 , taking the overall unemployment rate to 6 percent . 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 joined a growing list of well known chains applying for bankruptcy protection .Chief economist John Philpott said , ―In the face of some skepticism , the CIPD warned that 2008 would 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 witeness 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 organizations need to engage in an open and straightforward communication with their staff , clearly explaining the reasons for any difficult measures that will affect them ,‖ he said . ―This will help preserve staff loyalty and engagement even during times when unpopular decisions need to made .‖ Questions: 56. According to the passage , which will be the worst year for job losses In the UK ? 57. What kind of organization is the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ? 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 their straight—forwardly ? Section D (10 marks) In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully, and then complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to full in each of the blanks. Remember ton write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Everyone knows about pollution in the environment. Water, air, and land are all polluted. This means that pollution is everywhere .Now, scientists are looking inside our bodies to find out about internal pollution. In 2003, the Environmental Working Group studied nine people to measure the chemicals in there bodies. These nine people had an average of 53 cancer-causing chemicals in their bodies .They also had average of 62 chemicals that can harm babies in pregnant women .Even though a lot of chemicals were found in human bodies , the chemicals were found in small amounts .The amounts were small enough that they were probably not hurting the people . However, scientists are worried because most of these chemicals were created by humans. Most of these chemicals did not exist 75b years ago. This proves that we have not only polluted the world – we have polluted our own babies! How dose this pollution get into our bodies? We come into contact with many chemicals everyday .for example, everyone use 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 progress 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 dose not really protect our teeth. In fact, fluoride has been connected with bone cancer and other diseases. While we are trying to save our smiles, we could be damaging our health. Women are probably exposed to more chemicals then men because they use more beauty products. Recently, harmful 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 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! Why? His body was so polluted that pure water was a position to him! Perhaps that is only science fiction, but it reminds us to take care of our bodies. We must find ways to reduce the pollution we absorb. Summary: Like our polluted environment, our bodies are no longer pollution-free. Scientists now know that there is pollution in our bodies. On (61) , we have 53 cancer-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 friends 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 from 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 Voice Function, everyone has a singing voice as well as a(66)——(speak) voice somewhere inside them. This, they say, should be (67) enc ——from an early age because it provides the best, and the (68) ——(cheap), basis on which to build an understanding of music. The teaching of the Hungarian (69) (compose) Zoltan Kodaly 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) as______ true of traditional societies, (72)_______those of West Africa , where some small children are able to sing literally(73)hun______ of songs , all of which have been learn by heart . However many modern children first come to understanding of music (74)_______they learn to 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 Voice Foundation is that a natural feeling for rhythm. harmony and musical structure .the very qualities we appreciate in the greatest musicians. can only be achieved through the (77)____(explore) of the voice from the beginning of a person’s life .The foundation has , therefore ,set itself the task of (78) _____a singing-centered musical education(79)pro_____that could benefit junior all(80)_____the world. Part V Translation (15minutes, 20 marks) Section A (10 marks) Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answer sheet. Embroidery (刺绣) is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art .(81) From the magnificent Dragon Robes worn by 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. Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. (82) It was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidery entered the lives of the common people. After the Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in both techniques and styles of embroidery. Embroidered objects ranged from the sun, the moon, stars, mountains dragons, and phoenixes to tigers, flowers and grasses, clouds and geometric patterns. Auspicious words were also fashionable. Both historic records and products of the time prove this. The cultural relics found in the Mawangdui Han Tomb are the best evidence of this unprecedented development in embroidery. In addition, embroidery unearthed from the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang , the ancient tombs in Turpan 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 touching and beautiful picture! Section B (10marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or structures required in the brackets .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. 86.她先天残疾，但他从未屈服于任何困难。(倒装句) 87.无论什么时候说什么事情，你至少要让别人听得懂。(whenever) 88.对于一个公司来说，能跟上市场的发展的变化是很重要的。(keep pace with) 89.如果你通过旅行社预定你的行程，你可能会得到很大的折扣 。(discount) 90(当初要是投资电信业，我们现在会很富有。(虚拟语气) 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 the alphabet were written out backwards ,which would be the next but one letter after the third vowel? 92. The top two scales are in perfect balance. How many spades (黑桃) will be needed to balance the bottom set? 93. If FRTZZ is the code for ESSAY ,what is the code for PAPER, 94. A, B, C,D ,E and F are six seaside resorts. A,C and F have a fun pair and a caravan park ,whereas C has a caravan park only .The others have neither .There are amusements at all the resorts except B and C. Which resort without a caravan park has amusements but no promenade, On the left are some shapes and the codes that go with them .You must decide how the code letters go with the shapes. Which code should replace the question mark on the right? XM YN ? ZM Part VII Writing (30 minutes, 30 marks) Task I (10 marks) You must organize 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 it by e-mail tomorrow , 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 You should write no fewer than 80 words on the answer sheet. Task II (20 marks) You have received this letter from English –speaking Penfield .Read the letter and write your report about fashion industries. We’re doing a project at college on fashion industries in different countries .It would be nice to include a first-hand report form someone living abroad .The report should describe how fashions for young people have changed recent years. You should write no fewer than 120 words on the answer sheet. 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) Section A (5 marks) 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. complex 28. 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，它暗示着美丽壮观的事物。 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一种很好的消遣。 Section 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. Part VII Writing 白卷;作文与题目毫不相关; 内容 财务内部控制制度的内容财务内部控制制度的内容人员招聘与配置的内容项目成本控制的内容消防安全演练内容 太少，无法评判;所写内容无法看清。 2010 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. What is the woman probably doing now? 1. She is writing an essay. 2. She is studying for a test. 3. She is shopping for shoes. 2. How did the woman feel according to the conversation? 1. She was relaxed 2. She was pleased 3. She was disappointed 3. What does the woman say about her presentation? 1. It’s far from being ready 2. She go to lot of information from the internet 3. She needs another week to get it ready 4. Where will the company probably hold the stuff party? 5. Which picture shows the corrections to the man’s name? 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 does the man want to talk to Ann about? A.A holiday trip to Yellowstone Park B.A research project in Yellowstone Park C.A lecture by a professor who visited Yellowstone Park 7. According to the man, why is the buffalo population increasing in Yellowstone Park? A. a lot of buffalo have come from neighbouring areas. A. B. Fewer buffalo are dying of disease B. C. It is easier now for the buffalo to find food in winter. 8. Why does the man think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone ? A. She has been studying animal diseases B. She is easier to visit Yellowstone Park C. She needs the money to continue her studies 9. What did the woman plan to do in July? A. Work on her thesis B. Have a holiday C. Study the buffalo population 10. Where will the woman most probably spend the coming summer? A. At the University of Wyoming B. At Yellowstone National Park C. At her friend’s home in Wyoming. Conversation Two 11. What was Matt Ryan’s first job? A. Doing holiday relief work at a television channel B. Working part-time as a model C. Taking pictures for a television station 12. What did Matt find interesting about the sixties? A. The increasing number of comic books B. The rapid advances in technology C. The American space programme 13. Why were Matt’s models once used on news? A. They presented better images than the real pictures B. The spacecraft camera got damaged and failed to take any picture C. The television studio was trying some new ideas 14. What was the name of the programme that marked the beginning of Matt’s TV career? A. Strange Creatures. B. Time Traveller. C. Bright Star. 15. What did Matt do for the programme? A. He made models. B. He acted the part of a monster. C. He filmed it. 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. How many times has the National Hockey League allowed its players to take part in the Winter Olympics? A. Five times. B. Three times. C. Twice. 17. Where was the Africa Cup of National held? A. In Togo. B. In South Africa. C. In Angola. 18. What has caused a large number of people to flee their homes in northern Yemen? A. An armed conflict. B. Lack of food. C. Freezing temperatures. 19. Who is Emtiaz Sooliman? A. A search and rescue specialist. B. Head of a South African foundation. C. Leader of a local civic group. 20. What did the second stimulus bill passed by the House of Representatives aim at? A. Promoting international trade. B. Boosting employment. C. Expanding the private sector. Section D (10 marks) In this section, you are required to fill 10 blanks, each with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS after listening to a short passage. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Children’s Toys , Most popular wooden toy: (21) , The wooden toy is for (22) , Output per (23) :4,000 items , Average (24) time per box (25) minutes , The number of boxes in (26) :1,000 , Date of the coming dispatch (27) , Current number of (28) :20 , Number of staff working on the (29) :40 staff , All staff do: (30) work Part II Vocabulary and Structures ( 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, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 31. When Ian was injured, Harry was chosen as last-minute for the rugby team. A. preference B. diversification C. alternative D. replacement 32.—Hello, Mr. Brown, I’m ringing about our component delivery. It’s not arrived yet and it’s already three o’clock in the afternoon. —Let’s see...it’s reach you on Tuesday afternoon. A. owing to B. likely to C. due to D. subject to 33. Among the last groups of people to accept the new model were religious groups, who still the idea that the earth was the center of universe. A. clung to B. applied to C. adapted to D. contributed to 34. Although apparently rigid, bones exhibit a degree of elasticity that enables the skeleton to considerable impact. A. escape B. overwhelm C. withstand D. suppress 35.—Would you like me to go to the dentist you? —No, you with me. A. need not to go B. need not go C. do not need go D. not need go 36. Lance returned to cycling and training only five months after he was diagnosed with cancer. A. aggressively B. drastically C. exactly D. initially 37. Great minds generally look at life in a way to themselves. A. peculiar B. confined C. similar D. unusual 38. They called in an electrician he could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit. A. to hope B. to be hoping C. hoping D. to have hoped 39. The resistance experienced when one body moves over another, it is in contact, is called frictional force. A. to which B. where C. with which D. while 40. Above all, they want to study a question: Are humans actually aware of the world they live in? A. contrary B. fundamental C. solemn D. progressive 41.—Tina, I hear you had a good journey to the Maldives last week, How was it? —I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, but the hotel was satisfactory. A. not anything B. nothing from C. nothing but D. anything but 42.At the beginning of the 20th century, people made coffee a cloth bag full of coffee grounds into boiling water. A. by dumping B. to dump C. for dumping D. that dumped 43. If you Susan recently, you’d think the photograph on the right was strange. A. shouldn’t contact B. hadn’t contact C. weren’t to contact D. didn’t contact 44. Beata: I’ve put the job advertisement in the newspaper, Mr. Trim. Trim: Good. Beata: Well, it was a bit more than the ,10 that they quoted us. Trim: As long as it wasn’t ,10 a day. A. How to schedule it? B. How much was it? B. C. How often was it put there? D. How about the newspaper? 45. Woman: Who is Jackie Tow? I have a parcel here for him. Jackie: That’s me. Woman: Yes, put your name here. Jackie: Thank you. It must be the new pair of shoes I bought online. A. That is the receipt for it. B. Do you have the sender’s address? C. I have to check the package D. Do I have to sign for it? Part III Cloze (10 marks) Read the following 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. Where The Wild Thing Are ―I didn’t set out to a children’s movie,‖ says Being john Malkovich director spike jonze , ―I set out to make a movie about children.‖ Indeed, like the recent alternative children’s book (46) adapt , Fantastic Mr Fox, this is more like an adult film (47) children’s clothing ,or rather in Jim Henson monster suits. When rambunctious (无法无天) nine year old Max feels (48) ig by his busy single mum and her new boyfriend, and runs away (49) home , he finds himself on an island populated by huge, hairy, scary Wild Things. Here, he gets himself crowned king, and he and the monsters fight and play, and throw mud at each other (which the younger viewers will love). They return home. That’s it .And that’s your problem. As a film , I can’t (50) de it’s disappointing. Despite whimsical (异想天开) imaginative and heart-tugging moments, Jonze and co-writer Dave Eggers inevitably lose the wonderful subtlety (精妙之处) of Maurice sendak’s well-loved 338-word picture book just by (51) (spin) it out into a full-length feature. Enough already! We get this dysfunctional group of neurotic Wild Things (52) rep Max’s child’s eye view of grown-ups as comprehensible giants, both terrifying and loving. (53) , even the repetitive action and non-subtleties (54) ,make this feel more like family therapy than a fairy (55)t can’t destroy the film’s haunting magic. Part IV Reading Comprehension (40marks) Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Section A (10 marks) HOLDAYS IN WALES 1. Rhos –Ddu Country Cottages Ynys, Criccieth LL532 OPB Delightful hideaway cottages with private fishing. Comfortably furnished with antiques, old oakbeams, log fires, giving the aura thand grace of a bygone age, but with all the essential of the 20 century –sauna, Jacuzzi , four poster bed ,snooker table… A holiday venue one rarely finds –but often dreams of. For Enquiries contact: Mrs A Jones Rhandir, Boduan, Pwllheli Gwynedd, LL53 8UA 2. Five Star Cottage Falhenbont hall, Talhenbont, Criccieth, Gwynedd Enq: Roger & Gillian Good Loving restored stone cottage and hunting lodge in 70 acre wooded country estate with river. A luxurious and carefree holiday for the discerning. Available throughout the year. Woodland walks and wildlife .Free tennis, riding fishing .One mile from coast, five miles Snowdonia . Under the personal supervision owers. 3.Windsor Flats 12 Marine Terrace, Criccieth,Gwynedd,LL52 OEF On sea front close to Criccieth Castle.Comfortable, clean,fully equipped,completely private flats,in picturesque village central for Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninula. Climbing, sailing, fishing walking, tennis and golf closeby. Colour TV,payphone.Bed linen supplied. Short breaks available out of season.Write or phone for brochure. 4.Dwyach Cottages Cticciech, Gwynedd Enquiries: Mrs S Edwards Pen-y-Bryn, Chwilog, Pwllheli, Gwyhedd,LL53 6SX Enjoy a peaceful holiday in beautifully situated farmhouse or single storey cottage. This is an area of unrivalleed natural beauty, the haunt of buzzards and woodpeckers. Cottages are superbly equipped to make your holiday relaxed and memorable. Dishwasher , washer/dryer, microwave, linen, children’s play area, barbecue and farm trail. 5.Bron Afon Self Catering Borth-y-Gest, Phorthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9TU Situated only minutes from the beach with fabulous views of garden, sea and mountains. The accommodation is quiet and private. An ideal base for touring , walking, climbing, fishing, the slate mines, castles, Portmeirion, Porthmadog leisure centre or just relaxing on the beach. Bed & Breakfast also available. Question 56 to 58: Decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F) according to the advertisements. 56.To have a holiday in a delightful hideaway cottage ,you should contact Mrs S Edwards. 57.In the Cticcieth Five Star Hotel , free tennis ,game fishing, riding and golf are available. 58.Short breaks are available out of season in the Llyn Peninsula. Question 59 to 60 :Answer the following questions briefly according to the advertisements. 59. If you plan to have a holiday with your children, what is the best place? 60.what will you enjoy most in Bron Afon Self Catering? Section B(10 marks) The giant panda, the creature that has become a symbol of conservation ,is facing extinction. The major reason is loss of habitat, which has contitued despite the establishment of 14 panda reserves . Deforestation , mainly carried out by farmers clearing land to make way for fields as they move higher into the mammal’s range. The panda has disappeared from much of central and eastern China, and is now restricted to the eastern flank of the Himalayas. Satellite imagery has shown the seriousness of the situation ; almost half of the panda’s habitat has been cut down or degraded since 1975.Worse ,the surviving panda population has also become fragmented; a combination of satellite imagery and ground surveys reveals panda ―island‖ in patches of forest separated by cleared land. The population of these islands has become isolated because the animals are loath to cross open areas .Just putting a road through panda habitat may be enough to split a population in two. The minuscule size of the panda populations worries conservationists. The smallest groups have too few animals to be viable, and will inevitably die out .The larger populations may be viable in the short term, but will be susceptible to genetic defects as a result of inbreeding. In these circumstances, a more tradition threat to pandas – the cycle of flowering and subsequent withering of the bamboo that is their staple food – can become literally species-threatening. The flowering prompts pandas to move from one area to another, thus preventing inbreeding in otherwise sedentary populations. In pandas, however, bamboo flowering could prove catastrophic(灾难性的)because the pandas are unable emigrate. The latest conservation management plan for the panda, prepared by China’s Ministry of Forestry and the World Wide Fund for Nature, aims primarily at maintaining panda habitats and ensuring that population are linked wherever possible. This plan will change some existing reserve boundaries, establish 14 new reserves and protect or replant corridors-of forest between panda islands. Other measures include better control of poaching, reducing the degradation of habitats outside reserves, and reforestation. The plan is ambitious. Implementation will be expensive and will require participation by individuals ranging from villagers to government officials. Question 61 to 65: Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, only one word for each blank. The survival of the giant panda is seriously (61) .This is largely because the overall size of their habitat has been reduced. As a result, pandas are more prone to problems and are unable to (62) around freely, following the growth cycles of (63) plant. A new plan aims to protect existing panda (64) and to join some of them together. This plan also involves reforestation and the creation of new reserves. To succeed, everyone, (65) both the government and individuals, will have to cooperate. Section C (10 marks) Honda has developed a way to read patterns of electric currents on a person’s scalp as well as changes in cerebral blood flow when a person thinks about four simple movements-moving the right hand, moving the left hand, running and eating. In a video shown at Tokyo headquarters, a person wearing a helmet sat still but thought about moving his right hand – a thought that was picked up by electrodes attached his head inside the helmet. Honda said the technology wasn’t quite ready for a live demonstration because of possible distractions in the person’s thinking. Another problem is that brain patterns differ greatly among individuals, and so about two to three hours of studying them in advance are needed for the technology to work. The company, a leader in robotics, acknowledged the technology was still at a basic research stage, with no immediate practical application in the work. Japan boasts one of the leading robotics industries in the world, and the government is pushing to develop the industry as a road to growth. Research on the brain is being tackled around the world, but Honda said its research was among the most advanced in figuring out ways to read brain patterns without having to hurt the person, such as embedding (植入) sensors into the skin . Honda has made robotics a centerpiece of its image, sending Asimo to events and starring the walking, talking robot in TV ads. ―Our products are for people to use. It is important for us to understand human behavior, ‖ he said.“We think this is the ultimate in making a machine move.‖ Question 66: Choose the best answer according to the passage. 66. What does Honda say about its robot Asimo? A. It can detect a person’s way of thinking. B. It can imitate complex human movements. C. It is still in its experimental stage. D. It is ready for market distribution. Question 67 to 70: Choose the most appropriate of the following paragraphs that fit into questions 67 to 70 in the passage. A. ―I’m talking about dreams today,’’ said Yasuhisa Arai, execute at the Honda Research Institute in Japan, the company’s research unit. ―Practical uses are still way into the future future.‖ B. Among the challenges for this technology is making the reading-device smaller so it can be portable, according to Honda. C. After several seconds, Asimo, programmed to respond to these brain signals, lifted its right arm. D. Honda succeed in analyzing these thought patterns, and then relayed them as wireless commands to Asimo, its human-shaped robot. Section D (10marks) Being an introvert is a bad thing, right? Well, a lot of people seem to think so, judging by the number of articles I’ve read about how to ―cure‖ introversion. In response to these articles, I wrote The Introverts Strike Back, in which I argued that introverts can’t become extraverts, and they shouldn’t particularly to. However, I’m not here to debate whether it’s better to be an introvert to an extravert. The fact is, we all have to interact with both types of people every day. Regardless of which type you are, you can greatly improve your relationships by learning to get along better with people of the other type. Here are some tips for getting started. For Introverts: *Indicate to others when you’re busy. When an extravert see you reading, writing, or maybe just thinking, he might assume that the only reason you are doing this is because you don’t have someone to talk to. So he thinks he’s doing you a favor by striking up a conversation, when he’s actually interrupting. To prevent this, be sure to give an indication that you’re in the middle of something and don’t want to socialize right now. This can be a visual sign or verbal. I know one person who tended to get a lot of visitors at work, and while he was actually an extravert, the frequent visits were slowing him down too much. He put a sign on his door saying ―If I don’t make eye contact or respond to you, I apologize. I’m not trying to be rude, I just have a lot of work to do. Thank you for understanding.‖ While I don’t think many people need to go that far, it certainly worked! *Reading that extraverts often need to talk. Because extraverts are more in touch with the external world, for them talking is something as necessary as breathing. They might think out loud by bouncing their thoughts off other people, and they might need to chat in order to boost their energy. For an introvert, this can be the most difficult part of dealing with an extravert. The same conversation that energies the extravert also drains the introvert. However, keeping in mind that the extravert is not being intentionally malicious, the introvert has at least two options for handling this in a polite way. They can patiently participate in the conversation, and then, when it’s over, recharge by being alone. Or they can cut off the conversation early by mentioning something else they need to be doing, or even by saying, ―I’d like to help, but I’m not sure that I’m the right person for you to be talking to.‖ Of course, sometimes a conversation can be very enjoyable for an introvert, in which case this isn’t a problem. *Ask if someone is busy before spending time with them. If someone appears to be lonely, they might not be. Even if they’re just sitting there and don’t seem to be doing anything, they could be deep in thought and not to be interrupted. If you need something, try to ask for it up front. Otherwise, look for clues that they might not feel like talking right now, such as lack of eye contact. If they seem uninterested, don’t take it personally. You just don’t know what you’re interrupting. *Understand what a draining effect a conversation can have on someone. No matter how fabulous a person you are, keep in mind that introverts simply prefer their internal world to the external world. They might start off with a fully changed battery, but while they’re engaged in conversation, that battery is steadily draining. How long it lasts depends on various factors, but be sure to keep an eye out for when they’re out for when they’re starting to lose interest. Be more to the point with introverts, and save most of your chatting for extraverts who will appreciate it more. Questions 71 to 74: Complete each of the following sentences with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS according to the passage. 71. Introverts are advised to to prevent interrupting when they are in the middle of something. 72. For extraverts, having a conversation with people can be as important as 73. An important clue that someone might not feel like talking with you right now is 74. It is necessary to remember that introverts tend to focus more on Question 75: Choose the best answer according to the passage. 75. What is the passage mainly about? A. Whether it is better to be an introvert or an extravert. B. How to get along with both introverts and extravert. C. How to avoid embarrassment in conversation. D. Only should be neither an introvert nor an extravert. Part v Translation (20marks) Section A (10 mark) Translate the underlined sentences in the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. A soaring dropout rate is causing the United Stated to lose ground educationally to rivals abroad and is trapping millions of young American at the very margins of the economy. (76)The Obama administration acknowledges the problems in its new budget, which includes a ,50 million prevention programme, but solving this problem will require a lot more money and a comprehensive national strategy. The alarming scope of the dropout crisis is laid out by the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston and the Alternative Schools Network in Chicago. (77)Their study, which examines data from the 12 largest states, finds that 16 percent of the ages of 16 to 24 have dropped out. (78) The problem is especially pronounced among men, who make up more than 60 percent of those who change school nationally. The dropout problem hits minorities really hard. (79) Many of this country’s large urban high schools are rightly called ―dropout factories‖ because more students leave school than graduate. According to the study, state dropout rates are highest in the South, where Gerorgia (22.1 percent), Florida (20.1 percent) and Texas (18.5percent) lead the way. (80) The dropout crisis presents a clear danger to national prosperity, but at the moment, states and localities are struggling to contain it with little help or guidance from the federal government. Congress, which is just waking up to this issue, can improve the situation by the putting its money and muscle behind proven programmes that have been shown to re-engage young people who have dropped out, and that keep at-risk children on track to complete their educations. Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. 81.石油价格的飞速上涨对世界经济产生了很大的影响。( affect ) 82.奥林匹克运动会上最重要的不是取胜而是参与。( not…but…) 83.早知道你没有钥匙，我就不把门锁上了。( would not have) 84.花这么多的时间和精力来安排这样一个活动，值得吗,( worthwhile ) 85.这些邮票由于其独特的艺术设计吸引众多的集邮爱好者。( appeal to ) Part VI IQ Test (5 marks) There are five IQ test questions in this part. Remember to write the answers on the answers sheet. 86. What number comes next? 3.65 4.92 5.3 8.76 6.956.95 6.84 87. When David is twice as old as he is now he will be four times as old as his daughter Jane will be in five years time . If in 1990, he was four times as old as his daughter, in what year was she born? ? 88. The cost of hiring a private rail carriage is shared equally by all the passengers who paid an exact number of pounds which was less than ,100 each. The carriage has seats for 50 passengers and the total bill amount to ,1887. How many seats were not occupied? 89. In how many ways can the word TURN be read? Start at the central letter T and move in any direction. N N R N N R U R N N R U T U R N N R U R N N R N N 90. What is the largest number of regions this ring could be divided into using three straight lines? Part VII Writing ( 30 marks ) Task I (30 marks) You have been asked to organize a special event as part of the school’s English Book Week. Suggestions include a book sale, poetry readings and an opportunity to meet the author of one of your English course books. Write a notice for the school notice board to advertise the event. In your notice: , Describe the kind of event you are planning , State exactly where and when it will be held , Ask for volunteers to help with preparations , Say how you can be contacted You should write no fewer than 100 words on the answer sheet. Task II (20 marks) You are a college student. Recently, a national newspaper has been running a special weekly insert on careers, and you are going to contribute to an article entitled “Key Considerations for the School Leaver”. Please state the most important issues facing young people when they decide on a career path. You should write no fewer than 120 words on the answer sheet. 2010 National English Contest for College Students (Level C - Preliminary) Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) Section A (5 marks) 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. C Section B (10 marks) 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A Section C (5 marks) 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B Section D (10 marks) 21. train sets 22. the under-fives 23. month 24. packaging 25. five 26.storage 27. November 3rd 28. drivers 29. production lines 30. shift Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks) 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. B 41. A 42. A 43. B 44. B 45. D Part III Cloze (10 marks) 46.adaptation 47. in 48. ignored 49. from 50.deny 51. spinning 52. representing 53.However 54. that/which 55. tale Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks) Section A (10 marks) 56. F 57. F 58. T 59. Dwyfach Coggages 60. The beach Section B (10 marks) 61. threatened 62. move 63. bamboo 64. habitats 65. including Section C (10 marks) 66. C 67. D 68. C 69. A 70. B Section D (10 marks) 71. give an indication signal 72. breathing 73. lack of eye contace 74. their internal world 75. B Part V Translation (20 marks) Section A (10 marks) 76. 奥巴马政府在新预算中承认了这个问题，该预算包括了一个五千万美元的预防性 方案 气瓶 现场处置方案 .pdf气瓶 现场处置方案 .doc见习基地管理方案.doc关于群访事件的化解方案建筑工地扬尘治理专项方案下载 .。 77. 他们的研究参照了12个最大的州的调查数据，发现16-24岁的人中有16%的人辍学。 78.这个问题在男性中尤为明显，辍学的人占到了全国转学人数的60%还多。 79.全国各城市内一些大的 高中 高中语文新课程标准高中物理选修31全套教案高中英语研修观课报告高中物理学习方法和技巧高中数学说课稿范文 被恰当地称为 ―辍学工厂‖，因为辍学学生多于毕业学生。 80.辍学危机明显给国民经济造成威胁，但在缺少联邦政府帮助和指导情况下，各州各地现仍在努力遏制这种危机。 Section B (10 marks) 81. The rapid increase in the price of oil has affected the world economy. 82. The mose important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part. 83. If I had known you didn’t have a key, I wouldn’t have locked the door. 84. Is it worthwhile to spend so much time and energy arranging this activity? 85. These astamps appeal to many stamp collectors because of their unique artistic designs. Part VI IQ Test (5 marks) 86. 8.6 (there are two alternate sequences, +1.65 and +1.92) 87. in 1983 88. 13 seats (37 people each paid ,51) 89. 28 90. Nine regions 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.