6全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题听力理解录音材料文字稿

2006年全国大学生英语竞赛<A级初赛笔试试卷）听力理解录音材料文字稿<Script for Listening Comprehension）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 6 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, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Man: Was there anything valuable in the bag that was stolen, Madam?Woman: Yes, it had my purse in it and my keys.Man: Anything else?Woman: Well, luckily I was wearing my glasses, so no, nothing else.Q: What was in the woman's bag?2. Man: I'm terribly sorry, mum - I've just broken something.Woman: Oh dear - what was it?Man: Well, I got up too quickly from the table to answer the phone and knocked one of your plates on to the floor - at least, it wasn't your new lamp！Woman: Oh dear - I thought I heard a crash.Q: What was broken?3. Man: Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.Woman: Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat.Q: Where are the man's shoes?4. Boy: Mum, have we got any fruit to take on the picnic? I thought there were some oranges and bananas.Mother: Here are the bananas. Let's take them. Oh...The oranges have all gone. What about taking some grapes or apples as well?Boy: OK, let's take the grapes. That'll be enough.Q: What fruit will they take ?5. Man: Excuse me - what time does this train leave?Woman: This train leaves for Paris at five to three.Man:Paris? Isn't it the Rome train?Woman: No - that goes at twenty five past three.Q: What time does the train to Rome leave?6. Man: Are you and Sarah going straight to the restaurant from work tonight?Woman: Actually, I'm leaving work early because I need to do some shopping in the market, and after that we're going to play tennis at the sports centre before we go to the restaurant.Q: Where will the woman go first after work?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You'll hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Jan: Hi, Steve!Steve: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?Jan: But it'd be cheaper by bus.Steve: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.Jan: That sounds good. How much does it cost?Steve: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.Jan: So how do I get one?Steve: You need two photographs - one for the card and one for the form.Jan: There's a photo machine in the post office.It gives you four photos for three pounds.Steve: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.Jan: I don't have to show my passport or mydriving licence, do I ?Steve: No, Jan, you only need a letter from yourcollege.Jan: OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.Steve: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.Jan: Great, next time you go to London, I'll coming too!Questions 7 to 10 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.7. How much is a six-month travel card?8. How many photos will Jan need to get a travel card?9. Where are the photos much cheaper?10. As well as the photos, what must Jan take with her for the travel card?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. The Amazon is a lifeline for everyone in the river basin, from businessmen in the big city of Manaus to indigenous tribes in remote settlements. When water levels fall, the biggest effect is on transport - ferries and barges are the only way of moving goods and people around an area that spans about half the South American continent. In the last few weeks, the river and its tributaries have become increasingly difficult to navigate, and vital supplies of food, medicine and fuel are now struggling toget through. In an example of the risks, sixteen people were killed last Friday in a ferry accident which the captain blamed on difficult river conditions.Question: How many people were killed last Friday in the ferry accident?12. President Bush has proposed to increase the study of foreign languages in American schools. The new plan is called the National Security Language Initiative. It will involve the departments of State, Education and Defense, and the director of National Intelligence. The plan calls for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as the age of four. It also aims to increase foreign language instruction in college and graduate school. The hope is to bring more foreign language speakers into government service.Question: Why does Bush propose to expand foreign language teaching in American schools?13. Jerusalem's HadassahHospital says the tracheotomy took less than an hour and was successful. Doctors cut a small hole in Mr. Sharon's neck and inserted a tube into his windpipe. The aim is to wean him from a respirator which has helped him breathe since a massive stroke and cerebral hemorrhage early this month. Medical experts say the tracheotomy is another bad sign for the 77-year-old prime minister.Question: How long did the tracheotomy last?14. Fathers for Justice is a small but vocal group of men who campaign in Britain for fathers to be given greater rights of access to children after divorces. Its founder confirmed that the police had told activists to keep away from Mr Blair's home in Downing Street. It follows claims that some campaigners had planned to kidnap five-year old Leo Blair and hold him for a short time to get publicityfor their cause.Question: Why did some members of “Fathers for Justice” want to hold Mr Blair's youngest son?15. Falling ticket prices and rising incomes are leading to rapid growth in global air travel. According to the British government, the number of British air passengers, for example, will more than double in the next quarter of a century. Increases of such an order would mean much more aviation fuel being burned and aviation fuel may be more harmful to the environment than other fuels because the resulting smoke is emitted at high altitudes.Question: Why is there rapid growth in global air travel in the UK?16. The Institute of International Education, based in New York, recently published its yearly report, Open Doors Two Thousand Five. The report says the number of foreign students decreased by about one percent during the school year that began last fall. India sent the most students, more than eighty thousand. That was a one percent increase from the year before. China sent the next highest number, more than sixty two thousand. That was also a one percent increase. South Korea was third, with more than fifty-three thousand students, up two percent. Japan was fourth, with more than forty-two thousand students, an increase of three percent.Question: How many Chinese students went to study in the U.S.A. in 2005?17. Joaquim Chanque May does not remember facing such daunting hurdles when he arrived to Barcelona, as a student from Equatorial Guinea 30 years ago. After completing his university studies, Mr. Chanque May opted to stay on, because he opposed his country's government. Now 57 years old, Mr. Chanque May owns a small business and has Spanishcitizenship. But he says he and his family are not completely welcome in their adopted country.Question: How many years has Joaquim Chanque May been living in Spain?18. As Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Dr. Fred Cerise has had little time to rest since Hurricane Katrina and the catastophic flooding that followed. Dr.Cerise spoke with VOA in the state capital at Baton Rouge while a helicopter waited outside, ready to take him on an inspection tour over a devastated New Orleans. “We actually have a team, a large team, here from the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta that is coming down to help us with our environmental assessment. Even though the water may be running, you have had stagnant water. It can be contaminated.”Question: Where is the team from to help New Orleans people with the environmental assessment?19. Asia-Pacific ministers also drafted another statement for action on wide-ranging issues that affect or threaten global trade. They are vowing to reduce violations of intellectual property rights - such as movie privacy - to make the oil markets more transparent and to actcollectively to fight terrorism and prevent a human epidemic of bird flu.Question: What are Asia-Pacific ministers not vowing to do?20. More than seven thousand activists outside the meeting hall protested that the WTO's trade rules hurt workers and farmers. The activists began the week declaring they wanted to derail the talks and prevent the delegates from reaching any agreement. Despite days of protests, including a brief riot near the conference center on Saturday, the activistsdid little to interfere with the talks.Question: Who did the WTO's trade rules hurt according to the activists?Section DDirections：In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 4 or 6 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneI know a man who loves food. In fact he can eat more food than anyone else I know. His name is Bill, and he is very fat. Bill's problem is that he likes to eat a lot of food, but hedoesn't like to work.One morning Bill was out in the country when he met a farmer.“Are you looking for work?” asked the farmer.“Yes,” said Bill, because he was very hungry and had no money to buy food.“All right,” said the farmer, “you can come and work for me.”“Just a minute,” said Bill. “First, I must have a good lunch.”“Well,” said the farmer, “what would you like?”“Vegetable soup”, said Bill, “to start with.”“Anything else?” asked the farmer.“Yes, I'd like a big steak and green beans and lots of potatoes,” Bill went on hungrily.“Is that all?” asked the farmer.“Almost,” said Bill, “I'd like to finish with a cup of coffee and a big piece of cake.”“Listen,” said the farmer, “you don't need a job - you need a restaurant！”Questions 21 to 24 are based on the psssage you have just heard.21. What does Bill look like?22. Who did Bill meet in the country one day?23. What did Bill want to do first?24. What did Bill want after this?Passage TwoYou will hear part of a local radio programme in which someone is talking about a shopping centre.Presenter: Thank you, David. To finish today's programme, I want to tell you about the Waterside Shopping Centre, near Northport, which I visited last week. It has something for everyone and I would recommend it for a day out. It's taken three years to build and finally opened three weeks ago, two months later than planned.Firstly, getting there。

2020年12月六级听力第一套(解释及听力原文) Section AConversation 1Paul: Good morning, Safehouse Insurance. My name is Paul. How can I help you today?May: Morning. I wouldn’t say that it’s good from where I’m standing. This is Miss Wilson and this is the third time I’ve called this week since receiving your letter about our insurance claim. [1]I’m getting a little fed up with my calls about my claim being completely disregarded.Paul: Miss Wilson, thank you for calling back. Can I take some details to help me look at your claim?May: It’s Miss May Wilson of 15 South Sea Road in Cornwall. [2]And the details are that our village was extensively flooded 2 months ago. The entire ground floor of our cottage was submerged in water and five of us have been living in a caravan ever since. You people are still withholding the money we are entitled to over a bizarre technical detail. And it’s not acceptable, Paul!Paul: Miss Wilson, [3]according to the notes on your account, the bizarre technical detail that you mentioned refers to the fact that you hadn’t paidhouse insurance the month before the incident.May: That money left our account, and now that you should be paying now, you’re suddenly saying that you didn’t receive it on time. I’m really skeptical about this claim.Paul: The contract does say that any missed payment in a year will affect the terms and conditions of the insurance contract and may affect claims. Of course, I can pass you on to my manager to talk to you more about this.May: I’ve already spoken to him and you can tell him [4]I’m furious now and that your company has a lawsuit on its hands. You will be hearing from my lawyer. Goodbye.Q1: What is the woman complaining about?【答案】：C) Her claim has been completely disregarded.【解析】：考察视听一致，选项核心词与文本内容一致，且第一组问答出题，符合顺序原则。

学英语简单吗？肯定会有许多学生说：“难死了”。

为什么有好多学生对英语的学习都感到头疼呢？答案只有一个：“不得法。

” 英语与汉语一样都是语言，为什么你说汉语会如此流利？那是因为你置身于一个汉语环境中，如果你在伦敦呆上半年，准说起英语来会非常流利。

但很多中学生没有很好的英语环境，那么你可以自己设置一个英语环境坚持“多说”、“多听”、“多读”、“多写”，那么你的英语成绩肯定会很出色。

一、多“说”。

自己多创造机会与英语教师多讲英语，见了同学，尤其是和好朋友在一起时尽量用英语去问候，谈情……这时候你需随身携带一个英汉互译小词典，遇到生词时查一下这些生词，也不用刻意去记，的多了，这个单词自然而然就会记住。

千万别把学英语当成负担，始终把它当成一件有趣的事情去做。

或许你有机会碰上外国人，你应大胆地上去跟他打招呼，和他谈天气、谈风景、谈学校……只是别及他的年纪，婚史等私人问题。

尽量用一些你学过的词汇，句子去和他谈天说地。

不久你会发现与外聊天要比你与中国人谈英语容易的多。

因为他和你交谈时会用许多简单词汇，而且不太看重说法你只要发音准确，准能顺利地交流下去。

只是你必须要有信心，敢于表达自己的思想。

如果没有合适的伙伴也没关系，你可以拿过一本书或其它什么东西做假想对象，对它谈你一天的所所闻，谈你的快乐，你的悲伤等等，长此坚持下去你的口语肯定会有较大的提高。

二、多“听”寻找一切可以听英语的机会。

别人用英语交谈时，你应该大胆地去参与，多听听各种各样人的发音男女老少，节奏快的慢的你都应该接触到，如果这样的机会少的话，你可以选择你不知内容的文章听，这将会对你帮助很大，而你去听学过的课文的磁带，那将会对你的语言语调的学习有很大的帮助。

三、多“读”。

“读”可以分为两种。

一种是“默读”。

每天给予一定时间的练习将会对你提高阅读速度有很大的好处读的内容可以是你的课本，但最好是一些有趣的小读物，因为现在的英语高考越来越重视阅读量和读速度。

每道题的得分都与你的理解程度有很大关系，所以经过高中三年阅读的训练后，你必定会高考中胜券在握。

2010年4月全国大学生英语竞赛D类初赛听力文稿Section AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and three choices marked A,B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.1.A: Hello, Jack. Are you having a good holiday?B: Hi, Mum. Not really. It’s rained everyday since I got here.B: That’s a pity. It’s been nice and sunny here. When will you be home?A: In two days’ time.I hope it doesn’t snow before then.2. A: Would you like to book another driving lessons for Saturday Rob?B: I’ll be a way then. It’s Friday, any good?A: Let me check. I’m sorry. I’m not free then. What about Monday?B: Fine. Perhaps that would let me practice in his car on Sunday.3.A: Can I help you?B: Yes. I want this woman’s sports socks? I know it’s usually 5 pounds, but are they half price in the sale?A: 2 pounds 50, you mean? Sorry, they are cheaper this week, but the sale price is 3 pounds 99.B: Ok, here is 5 pounds.4.A: Mum, it’s Colin. I won’t be home until 7, I’m afraid. I’m on the busnow.B: Were you playing football with your friends after school again?You’ve got lots of homework to do.A: I know. That’s what I was doing at John’s house.B: Ok, well, there’s no traffic now, so the bus should be quick.5.A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the fish market, please? B: Sure. You go down the second road and left, and it’s on the right.A: Is it far from here?B: No, not far. It’s at the other end of the road beside the river.Section BIn 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 the three choices markde A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the correspngding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 1A: Hi, Tom. I haven’t seen Pan for a few days.B: Haven’t you heard? She had an accident yesterday.A: I’m sorry to hear that. Not on the horse.B: She doesn’t ride it now. Sailing’s her latest hobby. She fell off her bicycle going to the boat club.A: I hope she wasn’t badly hurt.B: Her arms is ok, but she’s broken something in her foot. So the doctor is keeping her in hospital until tomorrow.A: Will she go home when she leaves hospital?B: Mum and Dad are on holiday and my flat’s too small. So she’s still at Ann’s house.A: That’s good, can I visit her at any time today?B: After 2 o’clock. The hospital doesn’t let visitors in until after lunch. A: I’ll go this afternoon.B: I think she would be very happy to see you.Coversation 2A: Hi, Jane. Can I ask you about your last holiday in Scotland?B: Sure.A: Did you go in July?B: August, actually. But I’d rather have gone.A: what was the weather like?B: We had 2 sunny days but there was rains for almost 2 weeks. One day it was windy,and I was ill on the boat trip to the island of Sarfa.A: Oh, dear. How much did that trip cost?B: My husband and I paid 20 pounds each and the child’s ticket was 12pounds. I bought a book for 15 pounds too. So it was an expensive day. A: Where did you stay?B: We didn’t take a tent. hotels cost a lot. So we went to a guest-house and stayed there.A: Where is it?B: It’s in the small village with a nice friendly pub and near the shop is at Columbians way and it is the splendid center in the next town.A: Thank you very much.B: You’re welcome.Section CIn this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read only once. At the end of the monologue, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.Hello, my name is George Weekes. I’m a writer who writes poems and books for all age groups. My parents move to Manchester from Jamaica just before I was born. But East London has been my home for many years now. Tourists never come here. This part of the city has problems but there are also many good things about it. People of many nationalities live in this area, so there are shops with Jamaican bread, Africanvegetables, Chinese buses and lots of other interesting things. The shop my wife likes best is the one that sells beautiful Indian dresses. The local bookshop is much more friendly than the big store and I’m always happy to talk to the customers about my books. Sometimes I go for a run along the bank of the river. There are flowers and animals and even some cows there, so it’s like being in the country. I live and work in the city but inside I am still a country person.Section DIn this section,there is a short passage which will be read twice. Listen to the passage carefully,and the blanks with the words or phrases you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Exercise is essential for mind, body and(21)spirit. It’s one of the best ways to (22)maintain a perfect balance when all around you everything seems more and more unbalanced and the world becomes ever more fast and(23)furious.(强烈的, 激烈的；猛烈的；高速的；盛怒的)Don’t groan because this is yet another article about(24)fitness.The reason why there are so many is that it is (25)seriously good for you.There are plenty of reasons why you should exercise and very few –for most of us-why you shou ld’t.Exercise improves muscle(26) tone and provides quick changes in(27) body shape.It provides muscle power and promotes good posture-the way in which you hold your body when sittingor standing.It helps(28)prevent muscle imbalances which can lead to injuries.It provides quick improvement in(29) specific problem areas such as spines,stomach and upper arms.It improves the condition of the heart and lungs and(30) blood circulation.。

全国大学生英语竞赛试题一、听力理解（共四题，每题10分，共40分）Question 1Script:You will hear a conversation between a student and a librarian. Listen carefully and answer the following question. #### Question: What does the student want to know from the librarian?Question 2Script:You will hear a weather forecast. Listen carefully and answer the following question. #### Question: What will the weather be like tomorrow?Question 3Script:You will hear a talk on the topic of stress management. Listen carefully and answer the following question. #### Question: What is NOT mentioned in the talk as a way to relieve stress?Question 4Script:You will hear an interview with a famous writer. Listen carefully and answer the following question. #### Question: What inspired the writer to write his latest novel?二、阅读理解（共四题，每题10分，共40分）Question 1Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete each sentence.Passage:Many people believe that regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. Exercise helps to strengthen the heart, increase lung capacity, and improve circulation. In addition, it can reduce stress, improve sleep patterns, and boost self-confidence. Regular exercise is also important for weight management. People who exercise regularly are generally more fit and are less likely to become overweight or obese. Furthermore, exercise is great for mental health. Physical activity has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Question:1.Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health because it______. A. strengthens the heart B. increases lung capacity C. improvescirculation D. all of the aboveQuestion 2Read the following passage and answer the question.Passage:The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natur al wonders. Located off the coast of northeastern Australia, it is the largest coral reef system on Earth. Spanning over 2,300 kilometers, it is visible from space and is even considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Its colorful coral reefs and diverse marine life attract millions of tourists each year, making it a popular destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat tours.Question:What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?Question 3Read the following passage and answer the question.Passage:In recent years, the popularity of online shopping has been increasing rapidly. With the convenience of shopping from home and access to a wider range of products, many people find online shopping to be a preferable option. However, there are still some concerns surrounding online shopping, such as the security of personal and financial information, as well as the inability to physically examine products before purchase.Question:What is one of the concerns associated with online shopping?Question 4Read the following passage and answer the question.Passage:A healthy diet is an important part of maintaining good health. Eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins is essential for getting all the necessary nutrients. Additionally, it is important to limit the intake of sugary beverages, processed foods, and foods high in sodium and saturated fats. By maintaining a healthy diet, you can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.Question:What is one of the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet?三、写作（共1题，30分）写作题目：Write a short essay (about 200 words) on the topic:。

大学生英语竞赛试题一、听力理解（一）短对话理解1. A: What's the weather like today?B: It's sunny with a slight breeze.2. A: Have you finished your term paper yet?B: Not yet, I need a few more sources to support my argument.（二）长对话理解场景描述：两位大学生在图书馆讨论即将到来的英语演讲比赛。

A: I heard you're participating in the upcoming English speech contest.B: Yes, I am. I'm a bit nervous but also excited about it. A: What's your topic?B: I'll be speaking on the importance of cultural diversity in the global workplace.A: That's a timely issue. Good luck with your preparation!（三）短文理解In recent years, the popularity of studying abroad has surged among college students. Many seek to broaden their horizons and enhance their language skills by immersing themselves in a foreign culture. However, the experience also comes with challenges such as adapting to a new environment and dealing with homesickness.二、阅读理解（一）快速阅读Passage 1:The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries. From healthcare to finance, AI is being utilized to improve efficiency and accuracy. As AI continues to evolve, it is expected to play an even more significant role in shaping the future of work.Passage 2:Environmental conservation is a critical issue in today's world. Governments and organizations are taking steps to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices.Individual actions, such as recycling and conserving energy, can also make a difference in protecting our planet.（二）深度阅读Passage 3:The impact of social media on society is a topic of much debate. While it has revolutionized communication and information sharing, it has also raised concerns about privacy and the spread of misinformation. It is essential for users to be aware of these issues and use social media responsibly.三、写作任务（一）小作文请根据以下提示，写一封建议信给你的大学图书馆管理员。

2023年全国大学生英语竞赛C级样题听力录音原文及参考答案录音原文Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 6 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, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. W: Good evening, sir. Here is the menu. Would you like to order now?M: Yes, but I’m in a rush. Can I be served and out of here in half an hour?Q: Where are the speakers?2. M: Could you tell me the timetable of the school bus?W: Well, the bus leaves here for school every two hours from 6:00 am. But on Saturdays it starts half an hour later.Q: When does the bus leave on Saturdays?3. M: I hope that the post office will be open now.W: The sign says 9 am to 5 pm weekdays, 9 am to 12 noon Saturdays.Q: When will the post office be open on a weekend?4. M: Can you recommend something a girl will really like?W: I’d suggest this lipstick of face powder, sir. It’s an excellent brand.Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?5. M: Didn’t you go shopping today? Where’s the tobacco you promised to bring me? W: I planned to, but the car was out of order so I did some sewing instead.Q: What did the woman do today?6. W: Could you tell me how many of your employees are women?M: Yes, certainly. We have very high percentage of female staff. We employ about 160women, which is eighty percent of all our staff.Q: How many of the employees in this organization are men?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end of the conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, you must read the four 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.M: Do you still see the people we went to school with?W: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really. M: Yeah, I’ve lost touch with most people as w ell, but I still see Mary occasionally. W: Oh, yes, how’s she getting on?M: Okay I suppose, but she’s had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced. W: What, from Peter?M: Oh, of course. You knew him, didn’t you?W: They seemed very close. What happened?M: Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn’t want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work.W: Didn’t she like being at ho me?M: I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children.W: So what happened?M: It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later.W: Did he take the children?M: No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them. W: Does Mary work?M: Oh, yes, she has to ...Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must 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.11. Sydney—Australian Prime Minister John Howard refused yesterday to bow to hungerstriking demonstrators who have sewn their lips shut and tried to hang themselves in protes t at his government’s hard line on refugees.12. London—Hamid Karzai, chairman of the Afghan interim administration, was in London yesterday for talks with Prime Minister Tony Blair and said his people wanted more foreign troops in their country.13. Washington—A survey said 37 reporters were killed as a direct result of their work last year, a huge increase from 2023 when 24 died. Eight journalists were killed while covering the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan.14. Nanterre, France—A lone gunman went mad at a town council meeting in northwest Paris on Wednesday, March 27, killing eight and wounding 30 - less than a month before the presidential election.15. Before he set off in November, there were fears that Francis Joyon would be unable to control his huge boat, named IDEC. With its three hulls slicing through the waterand a massive rotating mast that reached 30 metres into the sky, the boat was built in 1986 for a crew of ten.16. A United Nations assessment team arrives in Haiti Wednesday to prepare for peacekeeping operations due to begin in June. From UN Headquarters Peter Heinlein reports security in the Haitian capital remains a critical concern.17. Norway’s oil production is vast, making the country the third largest oil exporter after Saudi Arabia and Russia. New areas for oil exploration are under constant consideration to keep production on a high level.18. The World Health Organization says that every year more than 1.7 million people die as a result of unsafe drinking water, making it the leading cause of death and disease around the world. Most of the victims are young children, the vast majority of whom die of illnesses caused by organisms that thrive in water sources contaminated by raw sewage.19. Scientists have known for some time that a severely reduced food intake makes some animals live longer. Now, researchers are getting closer to understanding why. They say the finding may also lead to a similar understanding in people, and a treatment for diseases like diabetes.20. A new report says the cost of studies at public colleges in the United Statesincreased fourteen percent this year. This is the biggest increase in tuition in thirty years. But the study also found that the average student pays a lot less than the published costs of a college education, because of grants. And it points out that American students received a record amount of financial aid last year.Section DDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words in it. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.There can be (21) hardly anyone who has not heard of yoga, and, whether you are 16 or 60, you can reap the (22) benefits of taking it up as a hobby. Yoga has been (23) developed by Hinduism and is a system of training the body and the mind. Its goal is to make it easier for people to remove all (24) distractions which hinder reaching that state of mind and body by which they can live a life of the spirit in union with their maker.Reaching this state is (25) considerably more difficult than might be imagined. For this reason, the training is (26) divided into stages, which become gradually harder and harder.The aim of taking part in the physical training is to bring the body under (27) complete control in such areas as the regulation of breathing and the (28) flexibility of muscles, both of which play an important part in controlling our overall movements. The stress of mental training, as well as physical body (29) behaviour, make undisturbed concentration possible. Anyone trained in this way is called a yogi. So what are we waiting for? Maybe it’s time we all headed for the nearest yoga class and started (30) training now!参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points)Section A (6 points)1. C2.C3. B4.B5. A6. CSection B (4 points)7. C 8. A 9. C 10. BSection C (10 points)11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. CSection D (10 points)21. hardly 22. benefits 23. developed 24. distractions 25. considerably 26. divided 27. complete 28. flexibility 29. behaviour 30. trainingPart II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 points)31. C 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. D 40. C 41. B42. D 43. A 44. C 45. DPart III IQ Test（5 minutes, 5 points）46. B 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. CPart IV Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points)Section A（6 points）51. A 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D 56. ASection B（7 points）57. N 58. Y 59. NG 60. Y 61. Y 62. Y 63. NSection C（7 points）64. E 65. D 66. B 67. F 68. H 69. A 70. GSection D（10 points）71. Out-of-town shopping malls.72. Charity shops.73. A sexy top, fancy accessory, plates, knives, forks, candles, wallhangings.（写出任意三个即可）74. People with a little more money.75. Meet people and make friends and help your favourite cause.Section E（10 points）76. employs 77. services 78. branch 79. different 80. impressionPart V Cloze（10 minutes, 10 points）81. headlines 82. unavoidably 83. alarmingly 84. disappeared 85. insignificant 86. abundant 87. extraordinary 88. destruction 89. relisation 90. unfortunatelyPart VI Translation（15 minutes, 20 points）Section A（10 points）91. 很也许刚刚试写几字便用干耗尽；也也许足以完毕一部或几部杰作，永存于世，使世事为之大变。

2004年全国大学生英语竞赛听力理解录音材料文字稿（Script for Listening Comprehension）Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 6 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, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Man: Was there anything valuable in the bag that was stolen, Madam?Woman: Yes, it had my purse in it and my keys.Man: Anything else?Woman: Well, luckily I was wearing my glasses, so no, nothing else.Q: What was in the woman's bag?2. Man: I'm terribly sorry, mum - I've just broken something.Woman: Oh dear - what was it?Man: Well, I got up too quickly from the table to answer the phone and knocked one of your plates on to the floor - at least, it wasn't your new lamp！Woman: Oh dear - I thought I heard a crash.Q: What was broken?3. Man:Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.Woman: Not any more! They're by the door with the other rubbish. I've been tidying the flat.Q: Where are the man's shoes?4. Boy: Mum, have we got any fruit to take on the picnic? I thought there were some oranges and bananas.Mother:Here are the bananas. Let's take them. Oh...The oranges have all gone. What about taking some grapes or apples as well?Boy: OK, let's take the grapes. That'll be enough.Q: What fruit will they take ?5. Man: Excuse me - what time does this train leave?Woman: This train leaves for Paris at five to three.Man: Paris? Isn't it the Rome train?Woman: No - that goes at twenty five past three.Q: What time does the train to Rome leave?6. Man: Are you and Sarah going straight to the restaurant from work tonight?Woman: Actually, I'm leaving work early because I need to do some shopping in the market, and after that we're going to play tennis at the sports centre before we go to the restaurant.Q: Where will the woman go first after work?Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You'll hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Jan: Hi, Steve!Steve: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?Jan:But it'd be cheaper by bus.Steve: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.Jan: That sounds good. How much does it cost?Steve: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.Jan:So how do I get one?Steve: You need two photographs - one for the card and one for the form.Jan:There's a photo machine in the post office. It gives you four photos for three pounds.Steve: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.Jan:I don't have to show my passport or my driving licence, do I ?Steve: No, Jan, you only need a letter from your college.Jan:OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.Steve: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.Jan:Great, next time you go to London, I'll coming too!Questions 7 to 10 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.7. How much is a six-month travel card?8. How many photos will Jan need to get a travel card?9. Where are the photos much cheaper?10. As well as the photos, what must Jan take with her for the travel card?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. The Amazon is a lifeline for everyone in the river basin, from businessmen in the big city of Manaus to indigenous tribes in remote settlements. When water levels fall, the biggest effect is on transport - ferries and barges are the only way of moving goods and people around an area that spans about half the South American continent. In the last few weeks, the river and its tributaries have become increasingly difficult to navigate, and vital supplies of food, medicine and fuel are now struggling to get through. In an example of the risks, sixteen people were killed last Friday in a ferry accident which the captain blamed on difficult river conditions.Question:How many people were killed last Friday in the ferry accident? 12. President Bush has proposed to increase the study of foreign languages in Americanschools. The new plan is called the National Security Language Initiative. It will involve the departments of State, Education and Defense, and the director of National Intelligence. The plan calls for teaching foreign languages to more children, as early as the age of four. It also aims to increase foreign language instruction in college and graduate school. The hope is to bring more foreign language speakers into government service.Question:Why does Bush propose to expand foreign language teaching in American schools?13. Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital says the tracheotomy took less than an hour and was successful. Doctors cut a small hole in Mr. Sharon's neck and inserted a tube into his windpipe. The aim is to wean him from a respirator which has helped him breathe since a massive stroke and cerebral hemorrhage early this month. Medical experts say the tracheotomy is another bad sign for the 77-year-old prime minister.Question: How long did the tracheotomy last?14. Fathers for Justice is a small but vocal group of men who campaign in Britain for fathers to be given greater rights of access to children after divorces. Its founder confirmed that the police had told activists to keep away from Mr Blair's home in Downing Street. It follows claims that some campaigners had planned to kidnap five-year old Leo Blair and hold him for a short time to get publicity for their cause.Question:Why did some members of “Fathers for Justice” want to hold Mr Blair's youngest son?15. Falling ticket prices and rising incomes are leading to rapid growth in global air travel. According to the British government, the number of British air passengers, for example, will more than double in the next quarter of a century. Increases of such an order would mean much more aviation fuel being burned and aviation fuel may be moreharmful to the environment than other fuels because the resulting smoke is emitted at high altitudes.Question: Why is there rapid growth in global air travel in the UK?16. The Institute of International Education, based in New York, recently published its yearly report, Open Doors Two Thousand Five. The report says the number of foreign students decreased by about one percent during the school year that began last fall. India sent the most students, more than eighty thousand. That was a one percent increase from the year before. China sent the next highest number, more than sixty two thousand. That was also a one percent increase. South Korea was third, with more than fifty-three thousand students, up two percent. Japan was fourth, with more than forty-two thousand students, an increase of three percent.Question: How many Chinese students went to study in the U.S.A. in 2005?17. Joaquim Chanque May does not remember facing such daunting hurdles when he arrived to Barcelona, as a student from Equatorial Guinea 30 years ago. After completing his university studies, Mr. Chanque May opted to stay on, because he opposed his country's government. Now 57 years old, Mr. Chanque May owns a small business and has Spanish citizenship. But he says he and his family are not completely welcome in their adopted country.Question: How many years has Joaquim Chanque May been living in Spain?18. As Secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Dr. Fred Cerise has had little time to rest since Hurricane Katrina and the catastophic flooding that followed. Dr.Cerise spoke with VOA in the state capital at Baton Rouge while a helicopter waited outside, ready to take him on an inspection tour over a devastated New Orleans. “We actually have a team, a large team, here from the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta that is coming down to help us with our environmental assessment.Even though the water may be running, you have had stagnant water. It can be contaminated.”Question:Where is the team from to help New Orleans people with the environmental assessment? 19. Asia-Pacific ministers also drafted another statement for action on wide-ranging issues that affect or threaten global trade. They are vowing to reduce violations of intellectual property rights - such as movie privacy - to make the oil markets more transparent and to act collectively to fight terrorism and prevent a human epidemic of bird flu.Question: What are Asia-Pacific ministers not vowing to do?20. More than seven thousand activists outside the meeting hall protested that the WTO's trade rules hurt workers and farmers. The activists began the week declaring they wanted to derail the talks and prevent the delegates from reaching any agreement. Despite days of protests, including a brief riot near the conference center on Saturday, the activists did little to interfere with the talks.Question: Who did the WTO's trade rules hurt according to the activists?Section DDirections：In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 4 or 6 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneI know a man who loves food. In fact he can eat more food than anyone else I know. His name is Bill, and he is very fat. Bill's problem is that he likes to eat a lot of food, but hedoesn't like to work.One morning Bill was out in the country when he met a farmer.“Are you looking for work?” asked the farmer.“Yes,” said Bill, because he was very hungry and had no money to buy food.“All right,” said the farmer, “you can come and work for me.”“Just a minute,” said Bill. “First, I must have a good lunch.”“Well,” said the farmer, “what would you like?”“Vegetable soup”, said Bill, “to start with.”“Anything else?” asked the farmer.“Yes, I'd like a big steak and green beans and lots of potatoes,” Bill went on hungrily.“Is that all?” asked the farmer.“Almost,” said Bill, “I'd like to finish with a cup of coffee and a big piece of cake.”“Listen,” said the farmer, “you don't need a job - you need a restaurant！”Questions 21 to 24 are based on the psssage you have just heard.21. What does Bill look like?22. Who did Bill meet in the country one day?23. What did Bill want to do first?24. What did Bill want after this?Passage TwoYou will hear part of a local radio programme in which someone is talking about a shopping centre.Presenter: Thank you, David. To finish today's programme, I want to tell you about the Waterside Shopping Centre, near Northport, which I visited last week. It has something for everyone and I would recommend it for a day out. It's taken three years to build and finally opened three weeks ago, two months later than planned.Firstly, getting there; there are organized coach trips from most towns in the area but they leave early and come home very late, so I drove. There are 12,000 free parking spaces, so parking is no problem. You can also get there by train, but the station is 15 minutes from Waterside by bus, and the buses are really crowded, so you sometimes have a long wait.One thing to remember is that the shops don't open till 10.00 in the morning except on Saturday when they open at 9.00. So don't get there too early on a weekday. They close at 8 o'clock every day except Friday when they're open until 9 pm.The shopping centre is arranged on three levels. You'll find all your favourites here. In fact if you want to buy a pair of shoes there are 15 different shops to choose from on levels one and two. When you run out of money there are seven different banks, but collect your money before you get to the third level as there aren't any banks up there. On that level, however, there are several restaurants, as well as a cinema with seven screens. And don't get lost like I did, go to the information desk on the first level and get a map.Before you go back to your car or the bus - and in fact it might be better to do this before you go shopping and have too much to carry - go and see the lake. Take a walk or have a go at fishing, sailing or windsurfing if you have time. Or you can rest your tired feet and watch the birds and ducks, but you are asked not to feed them.Although I had a good day, I would complain about one thing, but not the usual thing - the service in the shops was good and I had an excellent lunch in a café. No, the silly thing was that everywhere was quite clean but people were dropping their fastfood boxes and empty drink cans on the ground because there wasn't anywhere else to throw them. Apart from that, I would recommend it. And so that's all for today's programme...Questions 25 to 30 are based on the psssage you have just heard.25. When was the shopping center opened?26. What is the best way of traveling to Waterside?27. During which period are the shops open on Fridays?28. What can you do on the third level?29. Apart from shopping, what else can you do at Waterside?30. What did the speaker complain about?。

1. 卷中原文：This is an introduction to the program. This program is about famous landmarks. You'll hear the name of a landmark and a brief introduction to it. You'll hear each piece only once, so listen carefully. Let's begin with question number 1.2. 题目1： Which country is mentioned in the listening passage? 原文：This is an introduction to the program. This program is about famous landmarks. You'll hear the name of a landmark and a brief introduction to it.3. 题目2： What is the program about?原文：You'll hear each piece only once, so listen carefully. Let's begin with question number 1.4. 分析：这段原文是一段听力的开场白，首先介绍了本次节目的主题是著名地标，然后提醒听众每个信息只能听一遍，需要仔细聆听。

第一个问题是关于听力材料提到了哪个国家，第二个问题是节目的主题是什么。

5. 题目1的答案是：famous landmarks6. 题目2的答案是：The program is about famous landmarks.7. 原文：First, we'll hear about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower was named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel. It waspleted in 1889 and has be the symbol of Paris.8. 题目3： Who was the Eiffel Tower named after?原文：First, we'll hear about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower was named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel.9. 题目4： When was the Eiffel Towerpleted?原文：It waspleted in 1889.10. 题目3的答案是：Gustave Eiffel11. 题目4的答案是：188912. 原文：Next, we'll go to Egypt and learn about the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramidplex. It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.13. 题目5： Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza located?原文：Next, we'll go to Egypt and learn about the Great Pyramid of Giza.14. 题目6： What was the purpose of building the Great Pyramid of Giza?原文：It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.15. 题目5的答案是：Egypt16. 题目6的答案是：It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.17. 原文：Now, we'll move on to India and talk about the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.18. 题目7： Who built the Taj Mahal?原文：Now, we'll move on to India and talk about the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.19. 题目8： What is the Taj Mahal made of?原文：The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum.20. 题目9： What is the Taj Mahal considered?原文：It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.21. 题目7的答案是：Shah Jahan22. 题目8的答案是：white marble23. 题目9的答案是：one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.24. 原文：Finally, we'll hear about the Sydney Opera House in Australia. The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.25. 题目10： Where is the Sydney Opera House located?原文：Finally, we'll hear about the Sydney Opera House in Australia.26. 题目11： What is the Sydney Opera House considered?原文：It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.27. 题目10的答案是：Australia28. 题目11的答案是：one of the 20th century's most famousand distinctive buildings.29. 分数和评分标准：30. 题目1~题目11每题1分，共11分。

2023年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷(附答案详解)第一部分：听力请回答以下问题：1. What is the main topic of the conversation?Answer: The topic is about planning a vacation.2. What does the man suggest about the hotel?Answer: The man suggests that the hotel might be fully booked.3. What does the woman say she will do tomorrow?Answer: The woman says she will start packing tomorrow.4. How does the woman feel about taking a city tour?Answer: The woman is interested in taking a city tour.5. What does the woman mean?Answer: The woman means that she wants to use all her vacation days.第二部分：阅读理解请回答以下问题：1. What is the main topic of the passage?Answer: The main topic of the passage is about the benefits of exercise.2. According to the passage, how does exercise benefit the brain?Answer: Exercise helps improve memory and cognitive function.3. What does the passage imply about exercise and sleep?Answer: The passage implies that exercise can help regulate sleep patterns.4. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of exercise?Answer: Weight loss is not mentioned as a benefit of exercise.第三部分：写作请写一篇100字以上的短文，回答以下问题："你认为大学生是否应该参加寒暑假实？为什么？"参考答案：我认为大学生应该参加寒暑假实。

2006年全国大学生英语竞赛（B级初赛笔试试题）听力理解录音材料文字稿（Script for Listening Comprehension）Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there wil pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. M: What do you think of the new restaurant in town? I may be going there this weekend.W: Fortunately, we weren't in a hurry because it took ages for the food to arrive. But when it finally did I h say that it certainly was worth waiting for.Q: What does the woman think of the new restaurant?2. M: Hi, Betty.W: Hi, Dave. I hope you're not going to cancel our tennis game.M:Ah, well, I'm sorry but some friends of mine have just called and they're coming down to see me tomorrow. I mean t helped me a lot. I'd like to return the favour by cooking dinner for them. So I'll be busy tomorrow.Q: Why is the man calling to the woman?3. W: You must come to our party. Allan'll really be disappointed if you don't.M: But I've got my exams all next week. And also we don't have a car. It's too far away.W: Come on, just one night. Don't worry about the car. My brother said I can borrow his car ...as long as I get i to him first thing tomorrow.Q: When is the party?4. W: So there I was in my best clothes, and I'd arrived extra early to make a good impression.M: What's your new boss like?W: I can't stand him, he's awful. It's going to be really dreadful working under him. I was so looking forward to a new boss as well.Q: How did the woman feel about her boss after she met him?5. M: How was your holiday, Mike?W: We had a good time, but the weather was awful. We didn't have one sunny day!M: Oh dear, a week of rain, poor you!W: Well, that's the funny thing. It never actually rained, it was just freezing cold and cloudy. We thought it even snow.Q: What was the weather like on Mike's holiday?6. M: Alice, can you tell us what's happening there now?W: Well, I'm here outside now and there is quite a crowd beginning to build up behind the fence. They are hoping in to see what the new changing rooms and the new diving area are like. And now here's the Mayor arriving to atte opening ceremony.Q: Where is the woman now?Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there w a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.M: Can I have your ticket, madam? And your passport? Ah, I'm sorry, madam, but I'm afraid your flight is fully bW: But that's not possible. I confirmed the booking a few days ago.M: I'm very sorry, madam, but the flight has been overbooked. We can offer you a place on a later flight, if you There's one at 16.30.W: But this is outrageous. You can't do this. I've got to get on that flight. I booked the ticket months ago, confirmed last week.M: It's just that you're a little late, madam. You've only arrived half an hour before the plane leaves.W:I was stuck in a traffic jam! Now you listen to me. I've got to get on that flight because I have to attend an imp international meeting tomorrow in Los Angeles. You'll have to do something.M: I really understand you, but I'm afraid I can't do anything.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the conversation you have just heard.7. Where do you think this conversation took place?8. What prevented the woman from leaving on time?9. When did the woman confirm her booking?10. Why was the woman late?Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answe mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. The 149 members of the World Trade Organization have opened talks in Hong Kong aimed at cutting global trade ba and lifting millions of people out of poverty. The talks got underway as thousands of anti-globalization activist to the streets.Question: What was the aim of the talks that opened in Hong Kong?12. Asians work longer hours than just about everyone else in the world. South Koreans, for example, spend more t hours a week on their jobs—10 more than Australians or New Zealanders. They are outdone by Singaporeans and Indian work more than 46 hours a week on average.Question: How many hours a week do Australians usually work?13. Brazilians went to the polls to answer a simple question: should the sale of guns and ammunition be banned? The urged to vote ‘yes' by the government, the Catholic church and the Unite d Nations. But instead, by close to two t they voted ‘no'. which means gun shops will remain open and, as now, anyone over twenty-five will be able to buy a fi subject to background checks.Question: According to the polls, what will happen to gun shops in Brazil?14. The latest research shows some birds will head towards the Mediterranean and southern Europe. Other flocks will towards Germany, Britain and Ireland. It's possible they could carry the bird flu virus with them: and the ornithol say health officials in Europe should be monitoring the wild birds and preparing to deal with any outbreaks of di because if bird flu infects humans, it is in many cases fatal.Question: Who should be monitoring the wild birds and preparing to tackle disease outbreaks?15. Since then the Glastonbury Festival has gone from strength to strength—in 2004 one hundred and fifty thousan attended, paying ￡112 for tickets to the three-day event. Tickets for the event sold out within three hours.Question: How many fans attended the Glastonbury Festival in 2004?16. The accident occurred towards the end of the morning rush hour in a suburb of Osaka, and the train was crowdenearly 600 people on board. Japan's well rehearsed emergency services were called into action, erecting special m tents alongside the crash site within minutes.Question: When did the accident occur?17. Mayor Ray Nagin said it was with great sadness that he was forced to sack three thousand people who worked for the New Orleans was not able to obtain sufficient funds, the official statement said, pointing out that the request for had been put into the state and the federal government.Question: Why were 3000 people in New Orleans fired?18. Until now there's been no photographic evidence of living giant squids. But scientists have known of their exi from the remains of dead specimens that have been washed up onto the shore. The largest of these have measured 18 across!Question: How have scientists known of the existence of living giant squids?19. The firefighters, many in their early twenties, had gone out in two groups to battle the blaze but their effort hampered by strong winds and summer temperatures of up to forty degrees Celsius. The local authorities in the cen Guadalajara Province say three people are still missing.Question: How old are many of the firefighters?20. The men were rescued more than two thousand kilometres southeast of the island of Bermuda from a life-raft whi floating beside their upturned boat. They were saved by the crew on board a huge Spanish tanker, who answered their di call and hauled the men on board in heavy seas and high winds.Question: Where were the men saved?Section DDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4questions. you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresp letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWinter driving is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so e Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may su slide across the road.Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can suddenly make a car very dif to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gent slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wo spill it.Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road yo to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking.Remember that you may be driving more quickly than youIn general, double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and eve on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. What do you think the speaker is trying to do?22. Why does the speaker talk about a cup of coffee?23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?Passage TwoDo you ever wonder where television words came from? Many TV terms come from the combination of two words. Ev word television is made up of two words. These words are Greek and Latin words meaning “far” and “to see”.One kind of television program is a soap opera. The first soap operas were stories on the radio. These stories are se They are continuous and can go on for many years. Soap companies first advertised their products during these shows The soap companies knew lots of wives and mothers watched these shows. And in fact, for some of the programs all commercials during the shows were for different kinds of soap. People then started calling these shows “soap opeSerious TV programs are called dramas. Funny ones are called comedies. Some programs are both funny and serious kind of show is called “dramedy”, a combination of “drama” and “comedy”. In a similar way, sit-com is the combi of “situation” and “comedy”.Questions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard.24. What is the speaker mainly talking about?25. According to the speaker, were the first soap operas stories on TV?26. What is a “dramedy” like?Passage ThreeIt's a man's world, and many American women complain that they don't like it. The women say they are treated as second citizens and therefore feel that their anger is reasonable. Women everywhere, they say, earn less money than men f same kind of work. Women have less power in their communities than men, and in most cities and towns the political dec are made by men. There are few women mayors or city officials. The same thing is true in labor unions, businesses, and rel groups. Even in unions where the members are almost all women, the heads are men. The presidents of almost all th corporations in the country are men. There are few women ministers and no women priests.Many women have been aware of these inequalities for a long time. Only recently, however, has a drive for women'smade many women and men, too, interested in fair treatment of women. Groups have formed to demand equal pay for equal changes in abortion laws, and round-the-clock day-care centers for children. Women have even started their own news to fight for their cause. They have written books and marched in parades against their second-class place in sociQuestions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.27. What's the main idea of this passage?28. Why are women not satisfied with the society?29. What's the speaker's purpose of talking about women's rights?30. Which of the following statements is not true?。

全国大学生英语竞赛b类初赛试题及答案全国大学生英语竞赛B类初赛试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。

A) 5:00B) 5:30C) 6:00D) 6:30[答案：B]2. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。

A) 去图书馆B) 去电影院C) 去公园D) 去超市[答案：A]3. 听下面对话，选择正确答案。

A) 同意B) 不同意C) 不确定D) 反对[答案：B]二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 阅读以下短文，选择正确答案。

A) 作者认为城市生活比乡村生活更好。

B) 作者认为乡村生活比城市生活更好。

C) 作者认为城市生活和乡村生活各有利弊。

D) 作者没有明确表达对城市生活和乡村生活的看法。

[答案：C]2. 阅读以下短文，选择正确答案。

A) 研究表明人们在冬天比夏天更健康。

B) 研究表明人们在夏天比冬天更健康。

C) 研究表明季节对人们的健康没有影响。

D) 研究表明季节对人们的健康有影响，但无法确定具体影响。

[答案：D]3. 阅读以下短文，选择正确答案。

A) 作者支持使用公共交通。

B) 作者反对使用公共交通。

C) 作者认为公共交通有优点也有缺点。

D) 作者没有对公共交通发表意见。

[答案：C]三、完形填空（共15分）1. 根据上下文，选择正确答案。

A) HoweverB) ThereforeC) MoreoverD) Nevertheless[答案：A]2. 根据上下文，选择正确答案。

A) AlthoughB) BecauseC) SinceD) If[答案：B]3. 根据上下文，选择正确答案。

A) thatB) whichC) whoD) whose[答案：C]四、翻译（共15分）1. 将以下句子从英语翻译成中文。

"The company is committed to providing excellent customer service."[答案：该公司致力于提供卓越的客户服务。

全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题Part I Listening Comprehension（30 minutes，30 points）Section A Dialogues（10 points）Directions：In this section ，you will hear 10 short dialogues．At the end of each dialogue，a question will be asked about what was said．Both the dialogue and the question will be read onlyonce．After each question there will be a pause．during the pause，you must read thefour choices marked A，B，C and D，and decide which is the best answer．Then m arkthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center．1．A．A sales clerk．B．A police officer．C．A tailor．D．A nurse．2．A．By train．B．She walks．C．By car．D．By bus．3．A．Fish is the only dish left．B．Chicken is the only dish left．C．Vegetarian meals are not offered．D．There aren't any vegetarian meals left．4．A．He starts work next weekend．B．He'll be away．C．He'll be in the mountains．D．He's moving to Florida．5．A．In an elevator．B．At a dress store．C．On the seventh floor．D．At a department store．6．A．They felt it was disorganized．B．They were pleased with its Asian content．C．They felt it lacked Asian content．D．They felt it ignored recent events．7．A．He doesn't have enough time．B．He doesn't have a watch．C．The library doesn't have the articles he wants．D．He can't find the library．8．A．He wants the woman to dine out with them．B．He wants to work tomorrow．C．He wants the woman to finish dinner first．D．He wants to pay for the dinner．9．A．Twice a day．B．Twice a week．C．Once a week．D．Daily．10．A．At two o'clock．B．At four o'clock．C．At three thirty．D．At eight o'clock．Section B News Items（10 points）Directions：In this section，you will hear 10 pieces of short news from BBC or VOA．There will bea question following each piece of news．Write down the answer to each question in nomore than 15 words．11．_______________________________________12．_______________________________________13．_______________________________________14．_______________________________________15．_______________________________________16．_______________________________________17．_______________________________________18．_______________________________________19．_______________________________________20．_______________________________________Section C Compound Dictation（10 points）Directions：In this section，you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea．Then listen to the passageagain．When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from 21 to 28 with the exact words you have just heard．For blanksnumbered from 29 to 30，you are required to fill in the missing information．You caneither use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in yourown words．Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check whatyou have written and rewrite the correct answers on the Answer Sheet．Although general Motors and General Electric are large multinational companies with operations around the globe，there are numerous smaller companies that engage in internationaltrade．Because 95percent of the world's population and two-thirds of its (21)_____ power are located outside the United States，it is important for American (22)_____to be present in foreign markets．However，before we explain the different methods by which a company may (23)_____in international trade，we might first consider some important (24)_____that U.S．companies often fail to study before they sell products in a foreign country．These factors are (25)_____with differences in language，in values and attitudes，and in political (26)_____．When (27)_____Coca-Cola into the Chinese market in 1920，the company used a group of Chinese symbols that，when spoken，sounded like Coca-Cola．However，when read，these symbols meant，“a female horse fattened with wax”．Upon reentering the Chinese market in the 1970s，Coca-Cola used a series of Chinese (28)_____that translates into“happiness in the mouth”．(29)_________________________．Culture is the total pattern of human behavior that is practiced by a particular group of people．(30)_________________________．Part II Vocabulary and Structure（15 minutes，30 points）Section A Multiple Choice（20 points）Directions：Questions 31-50 constitute a complete passage．There are 20blanks in the passage．For each blank there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that bestcompletes the sentence．Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the centre．31．Senior Metropolitan police officers tried to dismiss the Noting Hill race riots which raged for five nights over the August bank holiday in 1958 as the work of“ruffians ，both colored and white”hell-bent on hooliganism ，according to _____ official files．A．recent revealed B．newly releasedC．previous disclosing D．earlier exposing32．But police eyewitness reports in the secret papers_____ that they were overwhelmingly the work of a white working class mob out to get the“niggers”．A．contain B．convinceC．consist D．confirm33．The ferocity of the Noting Hill“racial riots”，as the press called them at the time，shocked Britain into_____ for the first time that it was not above the kind of racial conflict then being played out in the American deep south．A．realizing B．witnessingC．watching D．identifying34．The carnival，which will_____ the streets of west London _____more than 1.5 million people this weekend，was started in 1959 as a direct response to the riots．A．crowd；of B．pour；forC．fill；with D．emerge；in35．While senior officers tried to play down the racial aspects of the riots，the internal Metropolitan police files released this month at the public record office confirm that the disturbances were overwhelmingly _____ by 300 to 400 strong“Keep Britain White”mobs ，many of them Teddy boys armed with iron bars ，butcher's knives and weighted leather belts，who went “nigger-hunting”among the West Indian residents of Noting Hill and Noting Dale．A．erupted B．commencedC．triggered D．inaugurated36．The first night left five black men _____ on the pavements of Noting Hill．A．lying unconscious B．there diedC．feel faint D．serious hurt37．The battles raged over the bank holiday weekend as the black _____responded in kind with counterattacks by large groups of“men of color”similarly armed．A．column B．armyC．brigade D．community38．Thomas Williams was stopped by the police as he came out of Bluey's Club on Talbot Road，Noting Hill．He _____a piece of iron down his left trouser leg，a petrol bomb in his right pocket and a razor blade in his inside breast pocket：“I have to protect myself，”he told the arresting officer．A．found to have B．was found to haveC．found having D．was found having39．The _____ files，which were sealed under the 75-year rule but have been released early，show that senior officers tried to convince the then home secretary，“Rab”Butler，that there was nota racial element to the rioting．A．forbidden B．confidentialC．incredible D．strict40．In his official report，Detective Sergeant M.Walters of the Notting Hill police said the national press had been wrong to portray the“widespread series of street disturbances”as“racial”riots：“Whereas there certainly was some _____ feeling between white and colored residents in this area，it is abundantly clear much of the trouble was caused by ruffians，both colored and white，who seized on this opportunity to indulge in hooliganism ．”A．ill B．sickC．painful D．hurt41．But the police witness statements and private statistics _____ ．A．told differently B．interpreted in a different wayC．existed m any differences D．told a different story42．The Met com missioner was told that _____ the 108people who were charged with offences ranging from grievous bodily harm to affray and riot and possessing offensive weapons，72 were white and 36 were “colored”．A．for B．fromC．of D．in43．It is popularly believed that the riot began on the night of Saturday，August 20，when a 400-strong crowd of white men，_____“Teds”，attacked houses occupied by West Indians．A．they are all B．many of themC．some were D．most of them belong to44．Among the _____ was Majbritt Morrison ，a young white Swedish bride of a Jamaican．A．offenders B．riotersC．victims D．residents45．She was pelted with stones，glass and wood，and _____ in the back with an iron bar as she tried to get home．A．bruised B．struckC．patted D．scratched46．The internal police witness statements provide graphic evidence of the motives of the mobs—at one point crowds several thousand strong roamed the streets of Notting Hill，_____ homes and attacking any West Indian they could find．A．plunging into B．breaking intoC．seeking for D．searching for47．PC Richard Bedford said he had seen a mob of 300 to 400 white people in Bramley Road _____：“We will kill all black bastards．Why don't you send them home？”A．shouting B．to cryC．utter D．announced48．PC Ian McQueen on the same night said he was told：“Mind your own _____，cops．Keep out of it．We will settle these niggers our way．We'll murder the bastards．”A．matters B．affairC．things D．business49．The disturbances continued night after night until they finally petered out on September 5．At the Old Bailey Judge Salmon later handed down exemplary _____ of four years each on nine white youths who had gone“nigger hunting”．A．decisions B．statementsC．trials D．sentences50．While those dealt with by the courts were overwhelmingly white ，the large number of black people also arrested and the official _____ there had not been a racial motive ensured a legacy of black mistrust of the Metropolitan police that has never really been eradicated．A．persistence B．perseveranceC．insistence D．instanceSection B Error Correction（10points）Directions：The following passage contains 9 errors．In each case only one word is involved．You should proofread the passage on the Answer Sheet and correct it in the following way：EXAMPLEOne night，quite late，I was still awake in the room I am shared with 1.my husband．I was lying on my right side and can hear a child crying． 2. couldGetting up，I went ∧see if our son was all right． 3. to He was sleeping soundly，breathing deeply and gently． 4. √The ZipperWhatever did we do before the invention of the zipper？In 1893 the world's first zipper was produced in Chicago．Although the inventor claimed that it was a reliable fasteningfor clothing，this was not the case．The Chicago zipper sprang 51．______ open without warning，or jammed shut，and it swiftly lost popularity．Twenty years ago a Swedish-born engineer called 52．______ Sundback solved the problem．He attached tiny cups to thebacks of the interlocked teeth，and this meant that the teeth 53．______ could be enmeshed more firmly and reliably．At first zippers were made of metal．They were heavy，andif they got stuck it was difficult to free．Then came nylon 54．______ zippers which were lighter and easier to use，and had smallerteeth．The fashion industry liked the new zippers far betterbecause they didn’t distort the line of the garment or weighing 55．______ down light fabrics．They were also easier for the machiniststo fit into the garment．Meanwhile a new fastening agent made its appearance atthe end of the twenty century: velcro. Velcro is another product 56．______ made from nylon．Nylon is a very tough synthetic fibre firstdeveloped in the 1930s，and bearing a name to mind the wearer 57．______ of the two places where it was developed：NY for New York andLON for London．Velcro is made with very small nylon hooks onone side of the fastening which caught tiny looped whiskers on the 58．______ other side of the fastening．It is strong and durable．Velcro is used on clothing，luggages and footwear．It is quick 59．______ and easy to fasten and unfasten，and has taken a large part ofthe zipper's share of the market．It is also used in ways a zippercannot be used—for instance as an easily changed fastening onplaster casts，and to hold furnishing fabrics in a position．60．______Part III Situational Dialogues（5 minutes，10 points）Directions：Complete the following dialogues by choosing the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre．61．Rob：Hey Jill，you're looking great．Jill：Thanks，Rob．____________Rob：Well，you did it．How？Jill：I jog every morning，and I go to aerobics every other day．A．I bought this dress yesterday．Really smart．B．You are looking fine too．C．I'm recovering my strength after the flu．D．My New Year's resolution was to get in shape．62．Bob：Hi Jane．How are you？Jane：____________I didn't sleep a wink last night．The people next door were making a lot of noise again till very late at night．A．I'm feeling a bit out of sorts this morning．B．Fine，thank you．And you？C．I slept like a log and didn't want to get out of bed．D．It seems a bit unusual，you know．63．Ann ：Aah！He's gorgeous！Look at those big，golden paws．When did you get him？Roger：Yesterday．____________Ann ：Oh，right．What kind is she？Roger：A Labrador．A．Susan's got a more beautiful one．B．What's up？C．It's a she actually．D．Isn't it right？64．Tina：Wow，look at all the things on sale．____________Andrew：Yes，look，this shirt is 50 ％off．Tina：And look at these shoes．They are 30 ％off the normal price．A．I'd like to buy a skirt．B．There are some real bargains．C．Are the prices reasonable？D．These shoes are the same as mine．65．Woman：Have you finished the packaging？Man ：____________Woman：Good．Because the truck will be coming soon，this is a rush job．A．Don't hurry m or I'll break the glass．B．Almost．I just have to wrap the glass and put it into boxes．C．No，I haven't．Why didn't you help me with it？D．Yes，I have．What else can I do for you？66．Customs Officer ：________________________Mrs．John son ：No，nothing at all．Customs Officer ：No perfume，alcohol or cigarettes？Mrs．John son ：Well，I have 200 cigarettes；that's all．A．Do you have anything in the bag，ma'am？B．Do you have anything to declare，ma'am？C．Do you want to buy something，ma'am？D．Is there anything I can do for you，ma'am？67．Linda：Hello．I'd like to send this package，please．Clerk：____________________________________Linda：First class．How long will that take？Clerk：About three days．A．How would you like to send it？B．Which class are you in？C．Where do you want to send it to？D．Which class is it in？68．Assistant：Can I help you？Colin ：Yes，it's about this sports shirt．I washed it the other day．The colour ran and it shrank．Assistant：Oh dear，I see．________________________Colin ：I'm afraid not．Assistant：I'm sorry，but I'm not allowed to change anything without a receipt．A．Did you buy it here？B．Would you want to change it？C．Do you have the receipt？D．Could you tell me who sold it to you？69．James：Could I have my bill，please？Can I pay by credit card or eurocheque？Receptionist：____________James：I'll pay by credit card，then．Receptionist：That's fine．I hope you enjoyed your stay here．A．Here's your bill．B．Sorry，we don't take credit card．C．You can pay by eurocheque．D．Yes，we take both．70．Husband：When is our anniversary？Wife：________________________Husband：No，it's just that I bought these flowers for you and I was hoping today was the day．A．Hmm ．．．I can't remember either．Why？B．Hey，are these flowers for me？C．Who cares？Do you want to give me a surprise？D．Are you joking？Have you really forgotten again？Part IV Reading Comprehension（25 minutes，40 points）Section A Multiple Choice（10 points）Directions：There is one reading passage in this part．The passage is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C andD．You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre．Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage：Taking a peep at what's going on in your headCARL Filer，18，a star salesman at a B＆Q hardware store in the UK，was called up for promotion within one week of starting work．But，instead of being made supervisor，he was sacked —after his employers saw the results of his psychometric test．You might think that anyone who answers that he“strongly disagrees he is an over-achiever is asking for trouble，but Mr Filer already thought he had proved himself more than capable．This year，nearly half of UK firms—46 percent—will use psychometric tests to select trainees，compared with just 17 percent in 2000，according to a report for GTI，a publisher of graduate career guides．These tests，which rate candidates’ ability and gauge their personality，have been used in the UK since the 1980s．But assorted studies have shown most people—graduates in particular—are wholly cynical about the idea of their personality being“measured．“People tend to see them as either too silly or too clever，says Clive Fletcher，professor of occupational psychology at University of London．“But all the evidence indicates the tests do have some value．The first personality test as we know it，was developed by the American army in 1917 to filter out weak recruits．But it was not until the 1980s that the tests became popular in Britain．With a rising number of graduates going for a decreasing number of jobs，organizations began to see psychometric testing as a cheap，reliable alternative to the expensive，time-consuming interview．But today the tests are becoming alarmingly sophisticated and are edging towards probing the “dark side：pathology and personality disorders．Increasingly，tests are being used to try to detect promising young graduates who may，later in life，fly off the rails（go crazy）；or to stop psychopaths （having mental disorder）getting recruited．In the future，interviewees could even be given a mouth swab to reveal the genetic and biological markers of personality．“We are heading for the era of genetic screening，”warns Carolyn Jones，of the Institute for Employment Rights．“I think these tests are very flawed．And there are other problems with the tests．For starters，it is possible to fake it—even the test producers agree on this．But they have made it as hard as possible．For example，look at whether you agree or disagree with the following two statements：“New ideas come easily to me and“I find generating new concepts difficult．How long did it take you to realize they both could mean the same thing？The main argument，however，is that the tests are invalid and cannot quantify（put a numerical value on）something as changeable as personality．The golden rule is then，that a psychometric test should never be used as the sole basis of selection，but should always be followed by interviews．71．Most people's attitude towards the psychometric test is ______．A．contemptuous B．favorable C．tolerant D．confounded72．Which of the following is one of the reasons why psychometric testing wins an advantage over interviews？A．It doesn't cost any money．B．It requires no equipment．C．It is time-saving．D．It can be done within seconds．73．Which of the following statements is the author's idea？A．Psychometric tests are defective．B．Psychometric tests should not be the only way to recruit promising young graduates．C．Psychometric tests are invalid and cannot quantify something changeable as personality．D．Psychometric tests are golden rules．74．The test producers make the tests very complicated to ______．A．avoid cheating B．improve genetic screeningC．find out the best ideas D．generate new concepts75．Which of the following is not true according to the passage？A．The American army developed the first personality test to screen out weak recruits．B．In the future，interviewers could give a mouth swab to reveal interviewees’ symptoms．C．There are possibilities for starters to cheat in the psychometric tests．D．Interviews still play an important role in evaluating interviewees．Section B Short Answer Questions（30 points）Directions：In this part there are 3 passages with 15 questions or incomplete statements．Read the passages carefully．Then answer the questions in the fewest possible words（notexceeding 10 words）．Remember to rewrite the answers on the Answer Sheet．Questions 76 to 80 are based on the following passage：The 8 Steps of Social Invention1．Get ready to play．Like other types of creativity，social inventiveness flourishes when you begin thinking outside conventional boundaries．Charlie Girsch，a St．Paul，Minnesota-based creativity consultant，suggeststhat you start by playing with obviously absurd explanations for everyday events．“If traffic is slow，you'll be tem pted to say，‘Hmm．Must be an accident up ahead．’Instead，try saying，‘Must be a family of turtles crossing the highway’or‘I expect there's some kind of alien abduction going on．’You'll be amazed how soon you will be looking at familiar problems in new ways．”Girsch's book，Fanning the Creative Spirit（Creativity Central，1999）has scores of other exercises for limbering up the inventive part of your brain．2．Generate a zillion far-fetched ideas．Concerned about the homeless in your neighborhood？Imagine a Homeless Parliament，a Homeless Circus，homeless families forming an orchestra，a homeless museum ．．．and on and on．Generate like mad with no regard for feasibility in order，as social invention pioneer Nicholas Albery advises，to“overcome e worthy-but-dull ideas．”Eventually the two or three best ideas will begin to stand out．3．Take your wildest idea and bring it down to earth．How about that Homeless Circus？Could it turn into a forum for homeless people to display their creative talents？A performance series about homelessness？A neighborhood carnival with the homeless as guests of honor？Your flakiest idea may have a germ of brilliance that actually makes it more attractive，and thus more feasible（and fundable），than its worthy-but-dull cousins．4．Look for in venations that solve more than one problem．The Slow Food Movement，born in Italy，boosts local farmers and regional cuisine traditions and restaurateurs and the same time that it“feeds”our hunger for authentic tastes，healthy eating，and a more leisurely，saner style of life．5．Accentuate the positive．“A very common question that I get when I work with people in communities is‘Why doesn't anybody care about our problems？’”notes M chael Patterson，a social inventor and activist in Massachusetts．“What a worthless question．‘Why’？questions are for philosophers．Ask‘How’？and‘What’？questions—they are a lot more practical．”For instance，Patterson asks，“What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail？”6．Give it a rest．Walk away from your favorite idea for a while，forget about it，let it sleep．With your conscious mind out of the way，your subconscious gets to fiddle with the concept for a while，and you just might have an unexpected insight or breakthrough．7．Practice“yes and”in stead of“yes but”．No matter how tempted you are to say“Yes，but this will be hard because，”or“Yes，but a million other people are doing this，”shift the conjunction to“and”and see what sort of positive refinement or change emerges．“Yes，and we could concentrate on immigrants．”“Yes，and we can make it open to all ages．”8．Get your idea into the world．This is the tough part．You might seek out the help of activists who will take a shine to your ideas．Or become an organizer yourself．Paul Glove，a New York social inventor，coun-sels：“If you have an idea you believe in，write a pamphlet with your phone number on it and post it in Laundromats and bookstores．If three people call you，have lunch with them and call yourselves an organization．If five people call，meet with them and issue a press release．”Presto，you're launched．76．To generate far-fetched ideas helps to ______．77．Michael Patterson wants us to come up with“How”？and“What”？instead of“Why”？questions because he considers they are more practical than ______．78．The purpose to practice“yes and”instead of“yes but”is to make yourself more ______．79．According to the article，when one has difficulty developing his favorite idea，he should ______．80．One should not only generate far-fetched ideas but also ______ because the latter step is the nearest to reality．Questions 81 to 85 are based on the following passage：Thin Slice of TV Has Big MarketIt is too early to write an obituary for bulky picture tubes，which will remain the most affordable TV sets for years to come．But，analysts and industry executives insist that thin screens already have started to become the dominant format for TV sets in the digital era．Sharp price cuts have brought plasma sets and other thin，flat televisions out of high-end electronic boutiques and into thousands of mass-market outlets such as Cosco，a wholesale buying club in the US，best known for offering members bulk items and big discounts．The least expensive plasma sets still cost a hefty US ＄3，000or more ，yet sales are growing so rapidly that many manufacturers are racing to boost production．That increase，combined with expanding production capacity and improved technology，could push the price of plasma sets down by one-third next year，according to analyst Richard Doherty of Envisioneering Group，a US research firm．But manufacturers are not just competing with each other；they are also trying to fend off challenges from competing thin-screen technologies，such as liquid crystal displays（LCD）．The demand for thin screens is fuelled in part by the advent of DVDs and digital TV broadcasts，which offer more detailed pictures and more lifelike colors than conventional analog TV signals．To see the difference，consumers need a set that can pack more information onto the screen than their current TVs can．This sharpness is most vivid on screens that are 40inches diagonal or larger．At that size，however，traditional direct view and projection TVs are so bulky that many consumers have trouble finding a place for them at home．Hence the interest in thin screens—models slender and light enough to hang on a wall．The glass panels at the heart of plasma and LCD sets come mainly from about a dozen companies with factories in Japan，South Korea and，increasingly，China．About 800，000 plasma panels will be shipped this year around the world，analysts say．That is a tiny amount compared with the overall market for TVs，which was about 140 million sets last year．But，industry experts said 2003would be a“breakout year” or plasma because shipments should double．Helping drive the growth are new or expanded manufacturing facilities．For example，Japanese electronics giant NEC last year doubled the capacity of its Japanese factory—reaching 300，000to 400，000 plasma panels．And it plans to double it again in 2003，officials said．As competition has heated up during the last four years，prices have fallen more than 50 percent．According to“NPD Tec world”，the average price of a plasma display sold in the US dropped from US ＄12，700in January 1999 to US ＄6，100in October 2002．The best markets for plasma screens have been in Asia，and about half of the sets have gone to businesses instead of homes．LCD TVs carry a premium price—they can be 10 times as expensive as a comparabletube-driven television—that knocks them out of most buyers’ budgets．But LCD panels are quickly taking over the market for computer monitors，and the tens of millions of panels being produced for that segment will help push down prices for LCD TVs，analysts predicted．Sharp Electronics，for one，is betting heavily on LCDs．Its chairman，Toshiaki Urushisako，has predicted that Sharp will switch completely from conventional tube sets to LCD TVs in Japan by 2005．Flat-panel refers to wafer-thin（3 inches or less）TVs，whereas flat-screen may actually describe traditional cathode-ray-tube sets（CRTs）whose glass front lacks the distorting curve that TVs have had for 50 years．Be aware of two things：One，flat-panel technology may not be high-definition TV；for eventual HDTV reception，some of these sets will require a separate HD tuner．Two，some flat-panel TVs are just the panel and lack speakers and sometimes a built-in tuner．Price range：US ＄700－2，000LCD vs plasmaIn general，LCD technology is used for smaller screens because of the enormous number of transistors needed to turn the glasslike liquid crystals into color images．The larger the display，the more transistors，the more chance of failed connections．A plasma screen is found in TV sets larger than 20 inches．Color is comparable to anLCD's．LCDs do not deteriorate over time，while a plasma display averages 30，000 hours（a traditional TV screen can go for 20，000），after which it fades over a period of years．Earlier problems with the quality of plasma's contrast have been addressed，and current screens are cleaner and better defined．Price range：US ＄600－2，800HDTVSimply put，high-definition TV is 10 times as sharp as traditional TV，and the sound is digital，like CD sound，not FM ，which is what traditional TV provides．HD technology achieves its visual clarity with more immage lines on the screen．Where analog TVs have 480 horizontal lines，HDTV has 720 or 1，080lines．Be aware ：m any HDTV sets being sold now are in fact only HDTV。

考试与评价·高校英语教研版Part I Listening ComprehensionSection AIn this section,you will hear five short conversations.Each conversation will be read only once .At the end of each conversation,one question will be asked,and you have fifteen seconds to read the four choices marked A ,B ,C and D ,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.W:I feel horrible.What can I do for my cold?M:Take two aspirins and drink a lot of water.W:And some chicken soup ...and rest.Thanks a lot.Question:What is the man ’s occupation?2.M:Hi,Bella.I ’m leaving work now.W:Great,so you ’ll be home for dinner at 7:00?M:Yes,I ’ll pick up the kids from school and come straight home.Question:Who are the speakers?3.M:Can you tell me how to get to the post office,please?W:Certainly.Just go straight ahead for five blocks,turn left,go down two blocks and you ’ll see it on the corner,next to the bank.M:Thank you.Do you know if there ’s a parking lot near there?Question:Where does the man want to go?4.W:Sir,it ’s very good of you to spare some time to come and talk with us about Shakespeare.He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon,wasn ’t he?M:Yes,on April 23rd in the year 1564.It ’s a lovely town —you can still visit the places he lived in.People from all over the world go there to visit his tomb.W:Did he have much of an education in his childhood?M:Well,his family was fairly well-off.He wasn ’t a very good student,but he learned some Latin and read as much as he could.Question:Why do many people visit Stratford-upon-Avon?5.M:I ’d like to welcome someone special to our programme this evening to tell us about chimpanzees.We ’ve discovered a lot about chimpanzees over the last 30years,and this is mostly because of the work of one person,Jane Goodall.Good evening,Jane.2022National English Competition for College Students (Type A -Preliminary)听力录音原文115··W:Good evening,Steve,and thank you for inviting me to your show.M:When did you first become interested in chimpanzees,Jane?W:I began studying their behaviour in1960,when I was26.M:And now,more than40years later,you’re still studying the chimpanzees in Tanzania?W:Yes,I believe it’s the longest continual study of any animal in the wild ever conducted. Question:How would you describe Jane Goodall’s study now?Section BIn 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.Conversation OneListen to the conversation.Then read the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer according to what you hear.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.M:Have you found a place to live yet?W:Yes,Dad.I think I have at last.M:Wonderful!W:I’m excited,because I’m tired of looking.M:It hasn’t been easy for you.I suppose it’s the beginning of the new term and all the new students are looking for places as well.W:Yes,that’s one reason.But this place is also full of new technology companies and there’re lots of young people looking for somewhere to live.And you know what that means?M:Higher rents,of course.W:Yes.Much higher.M:Well,tell me how much it is.W:It isn’t cheap for this area.It’s400pounds a month.M:That’s much more than you had expected.W:Yes,it is,but I can’t go on looking any more.I want a place where I can put my things,instead of living out of a suitcase.I don’t want to stay in this hotel any longer.M:I guess not.So what’s the new place like?W:Oh,it’s really,really nice.It’s in a very quiet street.It’s a second-floor flat with one double room,a large living-room,a kitchen,a toilet and a bathroom.Conversation TwoListen to the conversation.Then complete the following sentences with one word or one letter according to what you hear.Write the answers on the answer sheet.116··Testing and Evaluation(Tertiary English Teaching&Research)W:Hello.May I help you?M:Hello.Is this the right place for me to register to learn foreign languages?W:Yes,it is.May I have your name,please?M:Geoff Thompson.And my family name is Thompson.W:Geoff Thompson.Okay.Do you have a telephone number?M:Yeah.9092467.W:Thank you.Now,which language would you like to learn?We offer French,Italian,Japanese,Spanish and Portuguese.M:Ah.I’d like to learn Spanish,please.W:Okay.Our classes are conducted in lots of different places.We have classrooms in the city and here in this building...M:What’s this building called?W:This building is Building A.M:I work near here,so it’d be best to study in Building A.W:What time do you want to come to lessons?They go on for three hours,and they start at10:00am,4:00 pm and6:00pm.M:I would like to come to the daytime lessons but I can’t,so6:00pm,please.W:That’s our most popular time,of course.Umm.Have you ever learned Spanish before?M:No,I haven’t.W:We describe our classes by level and number.Your class is called“Elementary One”.M:Okay.When will classes start?W:Elementary One begins—ah—just a minute—ah—it begins on August10th.M:Thank you very much.Bye-bye.Section CIn this section,you will hear five short news items.Each item will be read only once.After each item,there will be a fifteen-second pause.During the pause,read the question and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16.Mayflower and Company,the area’s newest and largest department store,will be celebrating its grand opening next Saturday.Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event.Take advantage of deep discounts on items in all store departments—home furnishings,office supplies,garden supplies,clothing,and more! This event will be held rain or shine,from8:00in the morning until8:00in the evening.Mayflower and Company is just10minutes from downtown next to City Mall.17.The heavy rains this month have caused flooding throughout the region.In Woodsville last night,the Green River overflowed its banks,sending water rushing through the main streets of the town.Streets are still under water this morning,and most of the downtown area has been closed off by the police.People are asked to stay away from downtown until the streets have been reopened.Local flooding and mudslides117··考试与评价·高校英语教研版have caused hazardous driving conditions throughout the area,so drive with caution.Clear skies are predicted for the next few days,and the floods should recede by the weekend.18.The Clear Sound Communications takeover of local telephone service,which was originally welcomed with great optimism,now seems to be heading down the road toward disaster.Ever since Clear Sound bought out the FreeTel Company just under six months ago,it has experienced loss of income,loss of customers, and,perhaps worst of all,loss of its reputation as a company that delivers on its promises.19.This is your early-morning traffic update.Traffic is moving smoothly throughout the region with the exception of Highway10near the approach to the White River Bridge.Because of repairs,the bridge is closed and all traffic is being rerouted down Park Avenue to the City Tunnel.Expect delays in this area of up to20minutes during the morning rush hour.20.The National Airport Workers Union threatened a strike today following the announcement by Blue Sky Airlines that there will be a salary freeze for all airport workers effective immediately.This is because of the financial difficulties and the decrease in the number of passengers the airline has been suffering over the past few months.Airport workers had been expecting a salary increase next month.Blue Sky claims that they are acting within the terms of their contract with the airport workers.Union leaders disagree and plan to strike next week.Section DIn this section,you will hear two short passages.The passages will be read only once.After each passage, there will be a one-minute pause.DictationListen to the passage.Then fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Write the answers on the answer sheet.Wushu,which means martial arts in Chinese,has grown in popularity throughout Turkey.In a sports center located on the outskirts of Ankara,the Turkish capital,young athletes are training strenuously.“We are committed to martial arts and there is a real interest in wushu,which incorporates different techniques.Our athletes are ambitious,”Serkan Bakir,a well-known martial arts instructor and competitor, says.Bakir explains that amid the global health crisis,wushu,which emphasizes quickness,power and relaxed movement,provides an excellent opportunity for people who wish to strengthen their immune and cardiovascular systems.“There are many variations of Chinese martial arts.Taichi,for example,can be performed by a toddler or someone who is85years old.It can help people stay in good shape.Everyone can benefit from it,especially when we have to stay fit to fend off the coronavirus,”he notes.Standard wushu training concentrates on a core curriculum of eight major styles,whereas modern wushu consists of a variety of styles which can be divided into bare-handed and weapon play. 118··Testing and Evaluation(Tertiary English Teaching&Research)The team consists of bare-handed style athletes and most of them have won a local,national or an international title as part of the Turkish national team.Beyzanur Karakaya,a22-year-old woman,is currently seeking a master’s degree in sports education at university in Ankara.Her goal is to improve in her field and eventually travel to China to master the art of wushu,which she has practiced for about10years.“I have never been to China or competed against a Chinese athlete,but if I have the opportunity,I would love to go there and train with masters.That would be wonderful,”she says.SummaryListen to the passage,and complete the table with no more than three words for each blank according to what you hear.Write the answers on the answer sheet.Some people believe that women are better drivers than men.However,others think that women make worse drivers.In one survey of3,000male drivers in the UK,most felt they were better drivers than women in their lives.The idea that women make worse drivers is a stereotype.It comes from a time when women drove less than men,and driving was seen as a man’s responsibility.There are certainly different views on this controversial question,although there are a number of reasons why a woman’s personality makes her a more competent driver.Firstly,women are more patient and polite towards other road users,such as pedestrians and cyclists.In stressful situations they are more likely to stay calm,and less likely to be involved in“road rage”incidents. Secondly,female drivers are more cautious and therefore take fewer risks,for instance,when overtaking. Thirdly,they are more responsible,so they tend not to drive when tired or after drinking alcohol.On the other hand,many people argue that women cause accidents because they can be indecisive or react slowly because they lack confidence.In addition,they are easily distracted,for example,by children in the car,scenery or other drivers.Research also shows that women find map reading more difficult than men, and can have problems with the difference between left and right.Despite the fact that women have more accidents,insurance is often cheaper for them because the accidents tend to be minor.In particular,women have more accidents when parking.This is because women often have poor spatial awareness.In contrast,men tend to have more serious accidents.To sum up,women make safer drivers than men because of their personality.This is supported by the fact that women have fewer serious accidents and pay lower insurance premiums than men.Overall,it is clear that women are less competitive and aggressive than men behind the wheel and therefore better drivers.This is the end of the listening part.Please transfer your answers to the answer sheet.119··考试与评价·高校英语教研版。

2006年全国大学生英语竞赛<A级决赛赛卷）参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points>Section A Short Conversations (6 points>1. C2. C3. B4. B5. A6. CSection B Long Conversation (4 points>7. B 8. C 9. B 10. ASection C News Items (10 points>11. A 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B16. C 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. ASection D Passages (10 points>Passage One21. C 22. B 23. D 24. APassage Two25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. CPart II Vocabulary and Structure <5 minutes, 10 points）b5E2RGbCAP31. D 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. C36. D 37. B 38. B 39. C 40. APart III Situational Dialogues <5 minutes, 5 points）p1EanqFDPw41. A 42. C 43. D 44. D 45. APart IV IQ Test <5 minutes, 5 points）46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. APart V Reading Comprehension <25 minutes, 40 points）DXDiTa9E3dSection A Multiple Choice <5 points）51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. CSection B Yes / No / Not Given ( 5 points >56. NG 57. N 58. N 59. Y 60. YSection C Short Answer Questions <20 points）61. allows the students to develop their own interestsRTCrpUDGiT62. worry about grades or rules a lot63. Because there are too few rules.64. They don't believe in open education.65. The advantages and disadvantages of open education5PCzVD7HxA66. acceptable67. uncomfortable68. More formal.69. Teachers are in a higher position and should be respected.jLBHrnAILg70. They tolerate it (rather than approve>.Section D Summary <10 points）71. seal 72. proper 73. screw tops 74. mold 75. stick toxHAQX74J0XPart VI Cloze <10 minutes, 15 points）76. acid 77. warming 78. wood 79. swimmingLDAYtRyKfE80. endangered 81. destroyed 82.recycle 83. supermarketsZzz6ZB2Ltk84. genetically 85. organic 86.harmful 87. environmentalistsdvzfvkwMI188. making 89. oppose 90. whateverPart VII Translation <15 minutes, 15 points）Section A English-Chinese Translation <10 points）91. 在20世纪中叶，人类已经处于将太空旅行的梦想变为现实的旅程的中途.92. 随着具有令人难以置信能力的可有效地将人造物体送入太空的火箭推进器的诞生，这两个大国都力求在星际间谋得一席之地，并努力获得此重大成就将带来的极高的国际声望.rqyn14ZNXI93. 美国感觉到了自己在“太空竞赛”中处于劣势，便着手实现<或决心进军）当时最具挑战性的目标——将人送上月球.EmxvxOtOco94. 几年之后，所有的努力都没有白费，美国人尼尔·阿姆斯特朗成为第一个在月球上行走的人.95. 目前，一个国际太空站正在环绕地球运行，人们甚至计划将行星变为人类的“殖民地”，将昨日的梦想和幻想变成今天的现实.SixE2yXPq5Section B Chinese-English Translation (5 points>96. Travel not only makes one feel delighted / happy, but (also> widens one's scope of knowledge / enriches one's mind.6ewMyirQFL97. What impressed me most was her determination to pursue her goal.kavU42VRUs98. Since / As people have different interests and hobbies, the TV programs they like vary.y6v3ALoS8999. If you want your dreams to come true / want to turn your dreams into reality, health will be the most important guarantee for your success.M2ub6vSTnP100. My house is next to the cinema, just one block from the university.0YujCfmUCwPart VIII Writing <30 minutes, 30 points）Task I 应用文评分标准一、评分原则：1．本题满分为10分.2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整本档次，最后给分.eUts8ZQVRd3．词数少于100或多于150的，从总分中减去2分.4．如书写较差，以致影响阅卷，将分数降低一个档次.二、各档次的给分范围和要求：第四档：8—10分完全符合写作格式的要求，覆盖所有内容要点，表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性很好，基本上无词汇和语法错误. sQsAEJkW5T第三档：6—7分基本符合写作格式的要求，有个别地方表达思想不够清楚，文字基本通顺、连贯，有少量词汇和语法错误.第二档：3—5分未恰当完成写作格式的要求，漏掉内容要点，表达思想不清楚，文字多处出现词汇和语法错误，影响了对写作内容的理解.GMsIasNXkA第一档：1—2分未完成写作格式的要求，明显遗漏主要内容，表达思想紊乱，有较多词汇和语法的重大错误，未能将信息传达给读者.TIrRGchYzg0分白卷；作文与题目毫不相关；内容太少，无法评判；所写内容无法看清.三、说明：1．内容要点可用不同方式表达.2．对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分.3．漏掉每个要点扣1-2分.Task II 议论文评分标准一、评分原则：1．本题满分为20分.2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整本档次，最后给分.7EqZcWLZNX3．词数少于130或多于170的，从总分中减去2分.4．如书写较差，以致影响交流，将分数降低一个档次.二、各档次的给分范围和要求：第四档：16-20分完全符合写作格式的要求，覆盖所有内容要点，表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性很好，基本上无词汇和语法错误. lzq7IGf02E第三档：11-15分基本符合写作格式的要求，有个别地方表达思想不够清楚，文字基本通顺、连贯，有少量词汇和语法错误.第二档：6-10分未恰当完成写作格式的要求，漏掉内容要点，表达思想不清楚，文字多处出现词汇和语法错误，影响了对写作内容的理解.zvpgeqJ1hk第一档：1-5分未完成写作格式的要求，明显遗漏主要内容，表达思想紊乱，有较多词汇和语法的重大错误，未能将信息传达给读者.NrpoJac3v10分白卷；作文与题目毫不相关；内容太少，无法评判；所写内容无法看清.三、说明：1．内容要点可用不同方式表达.2．对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分.3．漏掉每个要点扣1-2分.2006年全国大学生英语竞赛<A级决赛赛卷）听力理解录音材料文字稿<Script for Listening Comprehension）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 6 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 eachquestion, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1nowfTG4KI1. Mary: Could you help me paint my flat this weekend, David?fjnFLDa5ZoDavid: Oh, sorry, I'm going sailing. I've decided to enjoy myself for a change. I spent last weekend helping my mum do her garden and I need to repair the car next weekend.tfnNhnE6e5Q: What is David going to do this weekend?2. Woman: Dr. Brown's Clinic. Can I help you?Man: Yes. Can I have an appointment to see the doctor, please?HbmVN777sLWoman: Well, he's free at a quarter past eleven today or tomorrow at a quarter past ten or five to two.V7l4jRB8Hs Man: I'll come tomorrow afternoon.Q: What time is the appointment?3. Man: Are you going to take the train up toEdinburgh?83lcPA59W9Woman: We've booked tickets on the coach, actually. We wanted to drive up there, but we've been having problems with the car and we can't afford to fly.mZkklkzaaP Q: How will they travel to Edinburgh?4. Man: Can you tell me how much it is for a ticket for Saturday's performance of Macbeth?AVktR43bpwWoman: The front stalls and the circle are the most expensive at $ 16.50. The middle seats in the stalls cost $ 15 and the back three rows cost $ 12.50, but the viewisn't so good. All seats are $ 10 for students.ORjBnOwcEd Man: I'll have one in the middle, please. I'm not a student. I've got my credit card here.2MiJTy0dTTQ: How much is the man's ticket?5. Woman: Hi!Have you had a busy day at theoffice?gIiSpiue7AMan: Yes, sorry I'm late. I didn't get the bus because John offered me a lift. We didn't realize the motorway was closed because of a lorry accident, so it took much longer than usual. I'll be even later tomorrow with the train strike.uEh0U1YfmhQ: Why was the man late home?6. Woman: It's a bit crowded isn't it... worse than a football match!Can you see well enough fromhere?IAg9qLsgBXMan: It doesn't matter - as long as I can hear and get down the important points of what he says, it'sOK.WwghWvVhPEWoman: I'm going to the library after this. I want to get this report finished so that I can go to the cinema later. asfpsfpi4kQ: Where are the man and the woman talking?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.ooeyYZTjj1Mark: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?Jenny: Hello, Mark!This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now - we're not sure what to do after that.BkeGuInkxIMark: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.PgdO0sRlMoJenny: Oh? What time is it at?Mark: It starts at two and finishes at three thirty. It's only a quarter past one now. Do you think Sarah would like that?3cdXwckm15Jenny: How much is a ticket?Mark: Well, it's one pound fifty for adults and seventy-five pence for children. Programmes are twenty-five pence.h8c52WOngMJenny: And does your library run a reading course in the holidays?v4bdyGiousMark: Yes, and if children under ten, like Sarah, read four books in six weeks, we give them something to takehome.J0bm4qMpJ9Jenny: What, like a book?Mark: Well, this year it's a pen, but sometimes it's a book or a school bag. Meet me after the show and I'll give you more detail.XVauA9grYPJenny: Thanks. See you later then.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.bR9C6TJscw7. When will the show begin?8. How much is a child's ticket?9. How long is the holiday reading course?10. What free gifts can children get from the library this year?pN9LBDdtrdSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.DJ8T7nHuGT11. President Obasanjo said about 148 billion 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.QF81D7bvUAQuestion: Approximately how much was lost each year asa result of corruption? 4B7a9QFw9h12. The University Boat Race is a uniquely Britishinstitution but it's taken on a distinctly international character. It dates back to 1829 and is now broadcast on television in more than a hundred countries. And of the sixteen rowers in the two boats, only five were Britishthis 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. ix6iFA8xoX Question: How many British students joined the University Boat Race? wt6qbkCyDE13. In Romania, to the east, and Slovakia and the Czech Republic, to the north, populations in low-lying areas have been put on alert. In the Czech Republic, several people have died, and anti-flood barriers on the river Vltava have been raised. Czech officials have declared a state of emergency in several areas, and in the historic city of Olomouc, 250 kilometers east of Prague, thousands of people had to be evacuated. Kp5zH46zRkQuestion: In which country have several people died because of the flood?Yl4HdOAA6114. I was so touched by the way the people in London took to that animal and cheered it on. I just feel bitterly disappointed that we couldn't give them the result that they wanted. I feel that perhaps we got the result, hopefully, that the whale needed, and that's probably more important. ch4PJx4BlIQuestion: What animal was the man talking about?15. Steven Spielberg's ‘Munich' and Ang Lee's ‘Brokeback Mountain' are likely to be the big winners at the Oscar ceremony in five weeks' time. Spielberg's highly controversial drama about the 1972 Olympic massacre, and what happened after it, is one of the five nominations for Best Picture. Some have speculated opposition to the movie and its theme might harm its Oscar chances, but that hasn't happened. Spielberg's also nominated as Best Director.qd3YfhxCzoQuestion: Who won the nomination as Best Director according to the speaker? E836L11DO516. Ukrainian politicians claim there are political motives behind the price rise originally demanded by the Russian energy giant Gazprom. They say Russia is offering much more favourable terms to other former Soviet Republics. Russianofficials insist it's a purely commercial matter.S42ehLvE3MQuestion: Which countries are having talks over gas prices?501nNvZFis17. Britain's Labour government is having a difficult week. The government wants to ban smoking in indoor public places, including restaurants and other places of entertainment. This is partly because it wants to discourage people from smoking, since smoking causes so much illness, but also to protect the health of the staff who work there, and who got no choice about breathing in second hand smoke. jW1viftGw9Question: What does the British government want to do?xS0DOYWHLP18. A crowd of some 35,000, including U.S. First Lady Laura Bush and Italian film legend Sophia Loren, filled the Olympic Stadium. More than 4,700 performers, includingfast-moving skaters with fiery rocket packs, dancers and even dancing cows opened the festivities. Some 2,600 athletes from more than 80 countries and territories marched into the stadium accompanied by American pop music from the 1970s and 1980s. LOZMkIqI0wQuestion: How many performers joined the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?ZKZUQsUJed19. Governments from Singapore to South Korea are increasingly lifting restrictions on gambling. But gamblers do not have to wait for new casinos to open to place their bets: they can just use their mobile phones. Europe is the largest market for mobile gambling, but telecommunications analysts predict that Asia will catch up soon. dGY2mcoKtT Question: What is the passage mainly talkingabout?rCYbSWRLIA20. The United States National Weather Service says that this huge winter storm has dumped some 68.3 centimetres of snow in Central Park, making it the worst blizzard to hit New York City since records began in 1869. To add to the problems facing the entire north-eastern seaboard, winds across the region have been gusting at up to 96 kilometres an hour, causing serious localised drifting. FyXjoFlMWh Question: Which part of the United States was attacked by snowstorm? TuWrUpPObXSection DDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 4 or 6questions.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.7qWAq9jPqEPassage OneI have four small children, three girls and one boy.I don't go out very much because it's hard for me to find someone to look after them. Any time I do go out, I have to find a baby sitter. It's not easy for me to find a baby sitter because we have just moved here. Since we're new in town, I don't know very many people yet.llVIWTNQFkWell, one Friday morning I looked in my purse and found that I had only two dollars left. I still had to do that week's grocery shopping. There was nothing else I could do。

全国大学生英语竞赛样题听力录音原文及参考答案全国大学生英语竞赛样题听力录音原文及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes, 30 points)Section A Dialogues (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogue and the question will be read only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. W: Do you know when the library closes?M: At eight o'clock, I think.W: I'd better hurry, then. I've only 15 minutes to return this book or I pay a fine.Q: Why will the woman go to the library?(A)2. M: Where is the stockholder's meeting being held?W: In the executive suite on the eighth floor.M: I thought I was going to take a taxi over to the annex.Q: Where is the stockholder's meeting going to be held?(B)3. M: Look! It's broken. I told you it wasn't working.W: Of course it won't work! See, the ink cartridge indicator is flashing. You have to replace it.M: I'm sorry; I didn't know what it meant.Q: What is wrong with the printer?(B)4. M: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.W: We arrived at the station at 10:50. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it wouldarrive?M: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour.Q: How late will the train most likely be?(C)5. M: Did you hear that David won an award for his reporting?W: No. What was it?M: It's the Press Institute Award for clear writing in journalism.Q: For what did David win an award?(B)6. M: Did you hear about the fire at the Department Store?W: Yes. It's reported the building is in ruins.M: That's right. It went up like a matchbox. There was nothing they could do to save it.Q: What happened to the Department Store? (C)7. M: Excuse me. When does the next bus for Xi'an leave?W: Let's see... There's one leaving in fifteen minutes, and another one in an hour. Both will leave from Gate 5.M: I'd like two tickets on the earlier bus.W: OK. Here you are.Q: When will the man's bus leave?(C)8. W: Did I do something wrong?M: No, not you.W: I wondered what was wrong.M: Well, I just got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.Q: What does the man mean?(B)9. M: What kind of work does your firm do?W: We're a general trading firm. Last year we were number two, but this year we slipped tothe fifth position.M: Selling on the world market is not an easy business.W: Yes. But we will do our best.Q: Which kind of firm does the woman work for?(A)10. M: Next one!Your name is Tom Brown, 27 years old, worked as a secretary for 2 years. Will you please fill a few words in the" Job Application" section?W: OK. But what must be included in the applica tion?M: A description of the skills, experience, and qualifications you have. You know these will be a great help for you to find a job.W: Yes. Is it necessary to write my educational achievements and provide the certificates?M: No, only if it has something to do with the position.W: When will you arrange the interview for me?M: We'll call you in a week.W: Thanks a lot. I am looking forward to your call on my mobile. Please remember it's 130********.M: Not a problem. See you later.W: See you then.Q: Besides skills and experience, what else should also be filled in the"Job Application" Section?(A)Section B News Items (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 pieces of short news from BBC or VOA. After each news and question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. An explosion ripped apart a Moscow metro train car during this morning's rush hour, killing at least 30 people, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. At least 70people were injured. Officials said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear but that terrorism could not be ruled out.Question: How many people were injured in this explosion according to this report?(A)12. The fish story Finding Nemo took top honors Saturday at the animation industry's 31st annual Annie Awards, earning nine awards, including best theatrical feature, best directing and best voice acting.Question: What kind of industry does "Annie Awards" belong to?(B)13. Thousands of students across USA plan to wear white T-shirts toschool Friday, the day before Valentine's Day, to publicly show their commitment to not having sex outside marriage. They're calling their effort the "Day of Purity", and they will distribute pro-abstinence pamphlets to their peers.Question: When did this campaign be held?(C)14. An astrophysicist doubted whether $15 billion a year for 10 years would be enough to set NASA on course to fulfill the moon-and-then-on-to-Mars vision put forth by Bush one month ago. The space agency's annual budget has been around $15 billion in recent years.Question: How much will the commission take for 10 years?(A)15. Snow fell over parts of the Northeast and Texas early Friday, while the rest of the country had mostly clear skies.Question: What does the weather like in the most parts of the USA Friday?(C)16. Fred Jones figures he has seen every slam dunk contest since the NBA revived the event in 1984. The Indiana guard is adunking fan—and yet he wavered when asked to take on two-time champion Jason Richardson on Saturday.Question: How many times has Jason Richardson been the champion of slam dunk?(B)17. Job growth in the education, health, professional and business service industries, meanwhile, is expected to exceed 30 percent. Other service industries projected to have a higher than average job growth include the information, transportation and warehousing, and leisure and hospitality industries.Question: Does the information industry have a higher job growth?(A)18. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King earned 11 Oscar nominations, including best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay.Question: What Oscar nominations did the picture earn?(B)19. China's Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the bird flu outbreaks in Shanghai, the northern city of Tianjin near the capital Beijing, the southwestern province of Yunnan and the southern province of Guangdong.Question: Where has the bird flu broken out according to this report?(B)20. The South Korean parliament has approved sending 3,000 troops to Iraq to help with the reconstruction effort. The vote in the National Assembly was 155 in favor of the deployment and 50 against, with seven members abstaining.Question: How many councilors voted for the deployment?(C) Section C Passages (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 5 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneThe world's first completely automatic railway has been built under the busy streets of London. The railway is called the Victoria Line, and it is part of the complete London underground railway.The new Victoria Line was opened in 1969. This new line was very different from the others.The stations on the other lines need a lot of workers to sell tickets, and to check and to collect them when people leave the trains. This is all different from the Victoria Line. Here a machine checks and collects the tic- kets, and there are no workers on the platforms.On the train, there is only one worker. If necessary, this man can drive the train. But usually he just starts it; it runs and stops by itself. The trains are controlled by electrical signals which are sent by the so-called "command spots". The command spots are the same distance apart. Each sends a certain signal. The train always moves at the speed that the command spots allow. If the command spot sends no signals, the train will stop.Most of the control work is done by computers. The computers also fix the train's speeds, and send the signals to the command spots.Other machines make sure that the trains are always a safe distance apart. If one train stays too long at a station, the other trains will then automatically move slower. So there is no danger of accidents on the line.。