2010National English Contest for College Students
(Level C-Sample)
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A
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.
1.M:The school’s English club is having a party on Saturday night.Can you come?
W:I would like to,but I work at a restaurant on weekends.
2.W:Michael,did you go to the lecture on the French Revolution last night?I have never heard
such an interesting history lecture before.
M:Yes,wasn’t it marvelous?I’ve heard that the lecturer is a self-taught man with no university education.
3.W:So,did you have a good trip back from Bangkok,Kenny?
M:Yeah,not bad.The plane left on time for a change,but the stopover in Singapore was left an hour longer than scheduled,and then we took a long time to land...Actually,I would walk out of customs two hours ago.
W:En...,I thought you were only an hour late!
4.M:Now,I’m going to start off by asking you a difficult question.Why would you like to get
this post?
W:Well,first of all,I know your firm has a very good reputation.I’ve also heard that you offer good opportunities for promotion to the right person.
5.W:Now,I should have failed it yesterday,but it doesn’t seem to be here in“paid invoices”
and that’s the right file.I don’t understand...it’s been paid.
M:Ah,what about this envelope on your chair?
W:Oh here it is!It’s in the right place but it’s attached to the receipt so I couldn’t see it.
Section B
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 three choices marked A,B and C,and decide which is the best answer.
Conversation One
M:Mm...,where do you recommend I stay?What’s the Holiday Inn like?
W:It’s nice there.It’s in the city centre and has all the usual business facilities.The service is the first class.
M:Oh,good.So I’ll get a room there.Now,what’s the best way to get to the hotel from the airport?
Should I take a taxi?
W:Well,you can,but you don’t have to.The subway system is very good.
M:Mm...,can you tell me something about business hours there?I mean,what time are the banks open?
W:The banks?They open at half past eight and close at four thirty.
M:I see.And are they open on Saturdays,too?
W:I’m afraid not,and the shops close early on Saturdays,too.During the week they’re open until half past six,but on Saturdays they close at four.
M:At four!Right.Now,what’s the weather like at this time of year?
W:Well,it’s usually warm,but sometimes it turns cold and wet.So don’t forget to take some warm clothes and a raincoat.When are you going on this trip?
M:Oh,not until the middle of the month.The fifteenth,I think.Do you have any other advice for me?
W:No,nothing I can think of at the moment.It’s a nice country,peaceful and calm,and people are friendly.I’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay there.
Conversation Two
W:Can you sell yourself in two minutes?Go for it.
M:I have good qualifications and plenty of experiences.I am also responsible and diligent in any projects I undertake.
W:Why did you leave your last job?
M:I felt there was no opportunity for advancement there,and I’m hoping to get a better position. W:What makes you think you would be successful in this position?
M:My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job.I am sure I will be successful at it.
W:What personality traits do you admire?
M:I admire an honest,flexible and easy-going person who possesses the“can-do”spirit.
W:What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrator?
M:I’m good at motivating people and leading them to work together as a team.
W:What do you find frustrating in a work situation?
M:Sometimes narrow-minded people who are not receptive to new ideas make me feel frustrated. W:How do you handle conflict with your colleagues?
M:I try to present my new ideas in a clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. W:We will let you know what we decide probably next Wednesday.I hope to give you a positive reply.
M:OK,thank you very much.Goodbye.
Section C
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.
16.President Obasanjo said about148billion dollars were lost each year as a result of corruption.
He described the loss as“monumental”and“preventable”,with extractive industries,such as oil and gas,among the worst hit.
17.Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people.Also,more programmes are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.
18.The University Boat Race is a uniquely British institution but it’s taken on a distinctly
international character.It dates back to1829and is now broadcast on television in more than a hundred countries.And of the sixteen rowers in the two boats,only five were British this year.
It was the first time a French rower had taken part for at least a century.There were also four Americans,three Germans,two Canadians and an Australian.
19.The website Friends Reunited was started for fun in1999by a couple who were interested to
know what their old school friends were doing.The project snowballed and by2005,the site had12million members.One extraordinary fact is that Friends Reunited has never advertised, its success is entirely due to word-of-mouth.
20.Foucht is one of an estimated60million Americans who regularly suffer from insomnia,either because they are taking medication,or experiencing pain,or not eating right.Or according to Russell Rosenberg,who directs the Sleep Medicine Institute in Atlanta,Georgia—simply because they are living in the modern world.
Section D
In this section,you will hear a letter from Customer Service Duty Manager,British Airway which will be read twice.Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear on the tape.
I am sorry for the disruption to your journey today.Your flight is BA0059to Cape Town on27th August.When flying over Morocco,your aircraft diverted to Barcelona with a medical emergency. Consequently the cabin crew are legally out of flying hours to continue on to Cape Town.The service has therefore returned to Heathrow to allow for a change of crew.
Your new departure time will be6:00pm on28th August,arriving in Cape Town at6:40am on 29th August.
We have arranged accommodation for you at the Renaissance Hotel.Breakfast,lunch and a three-minute telephone call will also be provided for you.
We suggest that you take your hold luggage with you when you go to the hotel.For your transport to the hotel,you will need to make your way to bus stop15.This is located outside the main Terminal building.
Transport back to Heathrow Terminal4has been arranged for2:15pm.Please ensure you and your personal items are ready in the hotel lobby.
Check-in will be available on Zone A from3:00pm.Passengers travelling in First or Club World may check-in at Zone D or the First check-in zone immediately adjacent.
I don’t underestimate the inconvenience and frustration you have been caused.I can assure you we are doing our best to make your wait as comfortable and brief as possible.Thank you very much for your understanding.
Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A
1—5CBACA
Section B
6—10ACBAC11—15CBCAA
Section C
16—20ACAAC
Section D
21.delayed22.on29th August23.accommodation24.three-minute telephone call25.your hold luggage26.bus stop1527.in the hotel lobby28.available29.Zone D30.adjacent
Part II Vocabulary and Structure
31—35CCABA36—40DBBBA41—45DBABC
Part III Cloze
https://www.doczj.com/doc/6d2331393.html,mercial52. assessment53.specialize54.with55.means
Part IV Reading Comprehension
Section A
56.modestly and appropriately57.a positive impression58.at a moderate pace59.Chime in with 60.proper etiquette
Section B
61.T62.F63.F64.Nicky Ryan.65.Fourteen countries.
Section C
66.restless or irritable67.mental disorder68.help families69.A70.D
Section D
71.yellow72.silver73.grey74.blue75.green
Part V Translation
Section A
76.贸易商人解释说，这些珍贵的艺术品是在一个叫“昌南”的小镇制造的，由此人们便开始逐渐把这个地方念成“China”。
77.中国瓷器出现于2000多年前，当时的昌南还是一个村庄。
78.从那时起，“昌南”这个名字便逐渐被遗忘，但“景德镇”，即“Jingde Town”却成为了陶瓷之都。
79.传统的景德镇瓷器艺术可以分为四大类，其中包括最有名的“青花瓷”。
80.如今，面对来自欧洲和亚洲其他地区家用瓷器的挑战，景德镇当地制瓷业呼吁优先发展艺术陶瓷。
Section B
81.By the time you arrive in London,we will have been in Europe for two weeks.
82.But for your help,I wouldn’t have acquired this job.
83.Under no circumstances will we yield to difficulties.
84.More than2.5million families have been lifted out of poverty.
85.It is necessary for us to know how to convert energy.
Part VI IQ Test
86.■87.Train B.88.In1983.89.172.90.12.
Part VII Writing
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