全国大学生英语竞赛D类考试2012年决赛试题及详解【圣才出品】

2012 National English Contest for College Students(Level D—Preliminary)(总分：150分，答题时间：120分钟)Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In 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.Why isn’t Cathy going to the meeting tomorrow ?A.She doesn’t know when it will be.B.She doesn’t have to go.C.She has to go to a party.2.How much will the man pay for the tickets he wants to buy ?A.$35B.$25C.$503.What does Steven think of the lecture ?A.He is doubtful about some of its evidence.B.He has the same opinion as Angela on the lecture.C.He thinks it is quite logical and credible.4.Where’s Joe going to travel this time ?A.ItalyB.DenmarkC.Germany5.What can we infer from the conversation ?A.The woman wondered why the man didn’t return the book.B.The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about .C.The woman forget lending the book to the man.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read once. After each conversation , there will be a one-minute pause , read the five questions, each with the three choices mark 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 centre.Conversation 16.How long will Mr.Solomon stay in the hotel ?A. 2 nightsB. 3 nightsC. 4 nights7.What kind of room will be stay in ?A. A single room with a queen size bed.B. A single room with a good view.C. A suite of two singles.8.When is he going to have dinner ?A. 6:45B. 7:00C. 7:15.9.Who will he have dinner with ?A. His wife.B. His associate.C. His friend.10.Which city is he visiting now ?A. New York.B. Los Angeless.C. Chicago. Cnversation 211.Why does Ellen want some new clothes ?A. For her holiday.B. For her new job.C. For her brother’s weeding.12.Which of the following will Ellen buy ?13.Where will the dress be sent to ?A. 14 Brightwell Avenue, Kent, DA4 7DF.B. 15 Brightwell Avenue, Kent, DA4 7DF.C. 16 Brightwell Avenue, Brighton, BN4 7DF.14.What is Ellen’s mobile number ?A. 03221 7774B. 03221 7775C. 03221 777615.How will Ellen pay for the dress ?A. By cash.B. By credit card.C. By debit cardSection C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will read twice. After the monologue, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five question, each with the 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 centre .16.What Happens in the Night is based on _______.A. a story the director was toldB. the director’s childhood experienceC. a story from a comic book17. The speaker thinks that What Happens in the Night is _________.A. the best horror film of the yearB. difficult to understandC. visually terrifying18. In real life , the stars of Happy as Larry__________.A. didn’t get onB. fell in loveC. are best friends19. The speaker recommends you watch Happy as Larry if __________.A. you are a womanB. you like Sony’s other filmsC. you like romantic films20. What can you learn from the monologue?A. The speaker gives What Happens in the Night five stars.B. If you want to watch a comedy, Happy as Larry is a good choice.C. What Happens in the Night is basically a biack and white film.Section D (10 marks)In this section , you will hear a short passage . The passage will be read twice. There are ten missing words or phases , filling in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear . Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.Today I’d like to talk about what peop le successfully integrate into a new culture. Whereas the reason for migration are nowadays fairly easy to identify and related to(21)___________or political instability , the factors behind being able to(22)___________the new life are (23)__________more complex.Let’s start with an overview of the issue as show on this diagram. Starting on the left , there are two lists of factors : internal and external . It’s important to notice that the internal factors , in other words those based on an individual’s (24)_________, are divided into positive factors –trusting others and acknowledging people are different , and negative factors-being afraid and being(25) ________ . now, you should also notice that external factor are not labeled in this way . It’s much more difficult to know how to(26) _______ of external factors and whether they actually are external or not. The influence of family relationships, climate , (27) ________,and the actually ability to communicate in the language of the new culture have wide-ranging effects which are difficult to measure and can (28)________any research.Now focus on the center of the diagram , and you’ll see this phrase : ” Coping strategies.” This is important because studies have shown that people , who integrate well into a new culture , are those who have eradicated any negativity, and (29)________,and adopted coping strategies such as observing people , and talking time to listen and ask question in order to diminish the effects of(30)________..... Part II vocabulary and structure (15marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part . For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a sheet with a single line through the center.31. It was midday . _______,I Put on the light.A. Even soB. ThoughC. SoD. Even though32. The government is going to _______the old church and build a new one in itsplace.A. abolishB. eliminateC. demolishD. ruin33. Jeff was a ______ opponent , and I respected him for that .A. scaryB. dreadfulC. formidableD. threatening34. If plastic and rubber are burnt , they’ll _______poisonous gases.A. give upB. give inC. give awayD. give off35. You don’t object _______late tonight ,do you ?A. to workB. to workingC. workD. working36. When he realized I ______at him , he _______away.A. looked; was turningB. was looking; turnedC. was looking; was turningD. looked; turned37. Walking under a ladder ______he unlucky.A. supposes toB. shouldC. oughtD. is supposed to38. Terry rarely spends much money _______clothes, _________?A. on; doesn’t sheB. on; does sheC. at; does sheD. at; doesn’t she39. If you come round this evening , I’ll _______.A. thinking the world of youB. put you into pictureC. drop you a lineD. read between the lines40. His last book received excellent _________ in the newspaper.A. reviewsB. previewsC. revisionsD. preludes41. If something happens once in a blue moon. How often does it happen?A. OccasionallyB. Very rarelyC. Only onceD. Often42. ---It turned out she went to the same school as my sister .---Well ! ________A.You live and learn, don’t you?B.It turned out all right ,didn’t it ?C.It’s a small world , isn’t ?D.I wouldn’t bet on it.43. ---OK. First , I have to ask you a question .______---Almost three years now.---Fine . We’ll now fill in this form to apply for you loan.A.How often do you loan from the bank?B.How about a loan for three years?C.How long have you been at your regular job?D.How old is your daughter now?44. ---Good morning! University Language Center . How can I help you?---I’m interested in doing an English course. ________---Yes, of course . Well, we actually offer a number course at different levels. Are you looking for full time or part time ?---Oh, I couldn’t manage full time as I work every day.A.Can you tell me something about the courses?B.How many courses do you have in a week?C.Would you mind giving me some information?D.Do I have to attend the full-time classes、45---Dad, do you have a minute?---Sure, honey .What can I do for you?---________I need some advice.---It’s about time . Where are you planning to apply ?---Wll, I could go to State University and I know it’s cheapest. But I want to go to the Prestige University , because ot its leisure studies program.A.I’m wondering if you could tell me something about college lifeB.Where shall I go for summer olidays?C.When will the movie about college life be onD.I’m trying to make a decision about a collegePart III Cloze ( 10 marks )Read the passage and fill in each bank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using some given letter of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Steven Jobs , co-former chief executive of US technology gaint apple, has died at the age of 56 . Tributes have been made. Apple said he had been “the source of (46)________(count) innovations that enrich and (47) imp ________all of our lives” and had made the world “immeasurably better”. Even US President Barack Obama said the world had “lost a visionary”.In 2004, Mr. Jobs announced that he was (48) su _______from pancreatic cancer.And he had a liver transplant five years later . In January ,2011, he took a medical leave, resigning as CEO in August and handing over his duties to Tim Cook,Who was made Apple’s CEO after Mr.Jobs stood down in August , 2011. In his(49)resi_________ letter , Mr.Jobs said: “I believe Apple’s brightest and most(50)__________(innovate) days are ahead of it . And I look forward to watching and (51) __________(contribution) to its success in a new role .” However , Mr.Jobs stayed on as Apple’s chairperson.As the face of Apple ,Steven Jobs represented its (52) ded_______to high-endtechnology and fashionable design. Mr,Jobs relied on his own instinct for refining (53)________(existence) technologies and developing new products and packing them on a way that people would want to use . So appealing were gadgets such as the iPod , iPhone and iPad (54)_________the public quickly engaged with them. That was due , in no small part , (55)__________Steven Jobs’ ability as a salesman-explaining his products simply in a way that everyone could understand.Please remember sentences from Mr.Job’s commencement address in Stanford U niversity delivered on Jun 12, 2005, “Stay Foolish”.Parrt IV Reading Comprehension ( 40 marks )Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions accrding to the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A ( 10 marks )Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Football is the most popularspectator sport in the world and Brazil isarguably the greatest footballing nationin the world ,having won five times inthe World Cuo. Even people who are notkeen on football may have heard of Pele,who is often considered the world’sgreatest player. However , how manyfootball fans are familiar with CharlesMiller and his contribution to whatcalled “ the beautiful game” ?Know as the father of Brazilian football . Charles Miller was born on 24 Novermber , 1874, in Sao Paulo to a Scottish father and Brazilian mother. In 1884 , he was sent school in England , where he learned to play both football and cricket. Miller became skilled in running with the ball , heading and taking free kicks.In 1894, Miller returned to Brazil Array with two bals and a copy of rules offootball .The Sao Paulo Athletic Club(SPAC) had been formed in 1888 by agroup of British men who piayed mainlycricket. Miller persuaded them to takeup football . he was also instrumental inseeting up the Lisga Paulista , the firstfootball league in Brazil .Over the first20 years of the next century , statechampionships were formed throughBrazil and in 1914 the first national sideplayed against Argentina.Miller was not only a great player ,but also an excellent coach and administrator. In Brazil , he spent a lot of time and effort teaching and coaching Brazilians. After retiring as a player, he continued to be a referee until the age of 50 When football become professional in Brazil in 1933, Miller was disappointed and decided to have no more contact with game . He felt that sportspeople should be amateurs-he didn’t like the introduction of money and business into sport. For Miller , football was a game ,and about participation and doing your best , not money .Charles Miller’s m emory lives on in the skillful individual game which is Brazilian football . It is also kept alive in another way . When the Sao Paulo sports writers association brought out a dictionary of football terms in Portuguese , only one word survived from the vocabulary of the past :the charles or chaleira . Named after Charles Miller , it is a ciever pass with the heel of the foot . the exciting ball skills of al the great Brazil players , including Pele , owe something to the pioneering spirit of Charles Miller and his passion for the game of football.Questions 56-57:Read the questions and the four choices marked A , B, C and D, and decide which is the best choice according to the passage.56. Where was Charles Miller in 1884 ?A. BrazilB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Argentina57. The best title of the passage should be __________A. Charles Miller, the best player in the worldB. A final honor for Charles MillerC. Charles Miller , father ot the beautiful gameD. Charles Miller , who plays only for pleasureQuestions 58-60: Complete the following with information given in the passage in a maximum of two words for each blank.58. _________were set up over Brazil over the first 20 years of the 20th century.59. To Mi ller , football was a game never about money , but about trying one’s best to play and to ___________-60. Charles Miller contributed a lot to the skills of all great Brazilian players withhis________and his strong love for the football game.Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.Are You a Successful Leader ?Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation. At work or at play, you'll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with colleagues, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a day out walking in the mountains, a group of neighbours wanting to make changes. It is now recognised that being able to work successfully with other people is one of the major keys to success, partly because we need to do it so often.In almost every situation where you're in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down. Members of a leaderless group often begin to feel dissatisfied and frustrated. Time is wasted and the tasks are not achieved. There are often arguments and tensions between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear. Some personalities dominate and others disappear. Often group members begin not to come to meetings in order to avoid more disharmony.Some people are natural leaders. The celebrity chef, Antonio Carluccio says, 'True leaders are born and you can spot them in kitchens. They're people who combine toughness, fairness and humour.' Although a lot of people agree that there are some natural-born leaders, most people now recognise that leadership can also be taught. Good leaders don't make people do things in a bossy, controlling way. You can learn how to involve everyone,encouraging the whole group to work towards a common goal.Questions 61-62: Answer the following questions according to the passage.61. Why will there be lots of arguments in a leaderless group?62. What is probably the most important quality of a good leader/Questions 63-65: Read the passage , and then tell whether the following statements are true (T) or false(F).63. Being able to work in a group is one of the major factors of success.64. Groups of people doing social activities generally don’t need leaders.65. Most people agree that leadership is a nature-born talent rather than a learned skill.Section C (10 marks)Question 66-70 are based on the following passage.They Just Can’t Help ItWhat kind of brain do you have ? SimonBaraon-Cohen , who has done intensiveresearch , says there are really bigdifference between male and femalebrains . My theory is that the femalebrain is mainly built for empathy (E),the ability to understand otherpeople ,and that the male brain is mainlyfor understanding and building systems(S). According to this theory ,there arethree brain types : the E-brain ,theS-brain and the “balanced brain” whichhas both abilities-empathy andsystems-thinking (the ability tounderstand how things work) .It is important to stress that not all women have the E-brain，and not all men have the S-brain . But generally , there are clear difference . For example , women tend to choose different things to read on the railway platform or in the airport departure lounge . (69)They are more likely to go for magazines on fashion ,romance , beauty ,conseling and parenting . Men are more likely to choose magazines that feature computers , cars photography , sport and outdoors .You may think that t hese preference are in some way infiuenced by people’s upbringing . However , ther is scientific evidence to suggest that this is not the case .A study carried out in the lab at Cambridge University shows thst newborn girls look longer at a face ,and newborn boys look longer at a mechanical mobile , which suggests that certain differences between male and female brains are biological .(70)It has also been obseverd that baby girls as young as 12 month old respond more strongly to other people’s emotional p roblems . Teenage girls and women spend more time comforting friends who have problems . Women are also more sentive to facical expressions . They are better at noticing subtle signs of changes in other people’s felings , or juding a person’s character .Boys , from an early age onwards , seem to love putting things together , building toy towers or vehicles . Boys also enjoy playing which have clear functions , which have a buttons to press , things that light up , or devices that will cause another to move . You see the same sort of pattern in the adult workplace . People whose jobs are in metal-working or the construction industries are almost entirely male . Mathematics , physic and engineering , which require high levels of systems-thinking , are also largely male-chosen disciplines .Some people may worry that I am suggesting that one gender is better than the other , but this is not the case . The theory says that , on the whole , males and females differ in the kind of things that they are interested in and they find easy , but that both genders have their strengths and weakness . Neither gender is superior overall .Others may worry that a theory like this creates gender stereotypes , which is not true . either . The study simply looks at males and females as two groups , and asks what difference exist , and why they are there .Questions 66-68:Answer the following questions according to the passage.66. Which ability is more related to the “E-brain”?67. Why are some people critical of the theory?68. What evidence suggestions that the differences between male and female brains are not influence by their upbringing?Questions 69-70: Translate the underlined sentences 69 and 70.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71-75 are based on the following passage.Animal Intelligencesort of incredible things . Dogs seem topick up their ears when their ownersmention the walk . Cats have manycreative ways of reminding their ownersto feed them . So exactly how intelligentare animals ？Scientists as pet ownersare interested in the question of animalintelligence .One of the most exciting investigations on the mental abilities of animal looks at their ability to use tools . Through observations of animals in the wild and in zoos , animal researchers know that several animal species apparently use tools . Perhaps the most notable inverstigation of this kind work of Jane Godall in Africa . She observed chimpanzees in their native environment using small sticks to termites. Great apes in zoos have been seen to use tools .Scientists have trained crows to use small sticks to spear insects in the bark of trees .Another aspect of animal cognition is solving problems . Some species of birds ,such as ravens , are particularly clever . Ravens are able to solve many differentproblems , such as untying a knot to get at food . Even pigeons and parrots have showan extraordinary capacity to recognize , count or name different objects .In addition , the ability to learn what they are taught by humans is another marker of animal cognition . For example , dogs are able to learn a wide variety of commands , and then follow them . Orangutans can learn complex tasks , such as washing clothes by hand , after just a few tires . Elephants also remember various behavious that they taught-even playing music and painting .Perhaps one of the most important aspects of animal cognition is self-awareness . An animal that is aware of itself has a high level of cognition ability . For a long time , humans were thought to be the only living beings aware that themselves and their actions . For example , you are aware that you are reading this article or you can recognize yourself in a mirror . Animal researchers have discovered that dolphins and chimpanzees are able to recognize themselves in a mirror . Self-awareness may help highly social animal like these to get along in their social groups .Questions 71-75: Read the passage carefully and then complete each space in the summary in a maximum of three words from the passage .Summary:Scientists and pet owners are quite interested in the question of animal intelligence , the mental abilities of animal , which is also called (71)____________. First of all , the author talks about animals’ ability to use tools . Chimpanzees and great apes mentioned as examples. Then, the ability to (72)_____________ , another mental ability of animals , follows . Ravens are cited with their particular cleverness . In addition , animals are able to learn what are taught . Perhaps , one of the most significant presentations of the mental abilities of animals is that they have their own (73)______________ which might help some animals to get along in their groups . Animals demonstrate this by (74)______________ in a mirror . By integrating all the aspects , animal researchers conclude that some spieces of animals do have (75)____________ intelligence .Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English , using the words given in brackets . Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet .76. 这位善良的母亲给男孩的母亲留下了很好的很好的印象。

2012年全国统考高考英语（新课标卷Ⅱ）真题及详解第Ⅰ卷第一部分英语知识运用（满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C1. theaterA. treasureB. wheatC. seasonD. realize【答案】D【解析】所给单词划线部分的发音为/iə/，四个选项划线部分的发音分别为/e/，/iː/，/i/，/iə/。

2. persuadeA. usualB. insistC. sugarD. trousers【答案】B【解析】所给单词划线部分的发音为/s/，四个选项划线部分的发音分别为/ʒ/，/s/，/ʃ/，/z/。

3. companyA. aloneB. carrotC. moneyD. knock【答案】C【解析】所给单词划线部分的发音为/ʌ/，四个选项划线部分的发音分别为/o/，/ə/，/ʌ/，/ɑ/。

4. oppositeA. serviceB. outsideC. pioneerD. police【答案】A【解析】所给单词划线部分的发音为/ɪ/，四个选项划线部分的发音分别为/ɪ/，/aɪ/，/aɪ/，/i:/。

5. societyA. officialB. recentC. chocolateD. difficult【答案】B【解析】所给单词划线部分的发音为/s/，四个选项划线部分的发音分别为/ʃ/，/s/，/k/，/k/。

第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _____ he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever答案是B6. — What shall we do tonight then?—_____, —whatever you want.A. Help yourselfB. It’s a dealC. No problemD. It’s up to you【答案】D【解析】句意：——我们今晚做什么呢？——由你来定，你想做什么就做什么。

一：听力（略）二：单项选择。

（共15小题，每小题1分）21 --I feel ____bit thirsty.--I’ll get you ____drink of water.A. a; 不填B. a; theC. 不填; aD. a; a22-- You've left the lights on.-- Oh, I have. ________ and turn it off.A. I'll goB. I've goneC. I goD. I'm going23 A Tale of Two Cities is ____a novel. It helps us to understand the history of England and French of that time.A more thanB not more thanC no more thanD less than24 Having checked the doors were closed, and ____all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom.A whyB thatC whenD where25 ____ at my classmates’ faces, I read the same excitement in their eyes.A LookingB LookC To lookD Looked26 I’m calling to enquire(询问) about the position____ in yes terday’s China Daily.A advertisedB to be advertisedC advertisingD having advertised27 Children who are not active or ____ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.A whatB whoseC whichD that28 ---The weather has been very hot and dry.--- Yes, if it had rained even a drop, things would be much better now! And my vegetables ____.A wouldn’t dieB didn’t dieC hadn’t diedD wouldn’t have died29 As a child , Jack studied in a village school, ___ is named after his grandfather.A whichB whereC whatD that30 Listen! Do you hear someone___ for help?A callingB callC to callD called31This coastal area ____a national wildlife reserve(保护区) last year.A was namedB namedC is namedD names32 We _____ on the project for four hours. Let’s have a rest.A are workingB have been workingC workedD had worked33 He as well as I _____ responsible for it.A isB areC amD be34 With his work _____, Daniel gladly accepted the invitation to the party.A finishedB finishingC having finishedD to finish35 If we would throw ourselves, heart and soul, _______ our studies, we should eventually get good result.A. out ofB. outC. intoD. on三：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2012 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A. To make full use of oil.B. To use as little oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an insurance company.B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3. According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about?A. Janice.B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4. What does the woman say about the man’s report for the meeting?A. He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B. He has done well enough.C. He has enough time to prepare it.5. How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor?A. Some 5.8 billion.B. Nearly 7 billion.C. Over 8.5 billion.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centreConversation One6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.B. They look for life and intelligence on other planets.C. They study stars that have planets orbiting around them.7. Why does the organization search for radio signals from space?A. Their presence may prove the existence of aliens.B. They may help scientists find out how the universe started.C. They convey messages about life on the earth.8. Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet?A. No, he doesn’t believe them at all.B. Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study.C. Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence.9. Which of the following factor is considered to be important in forming life according to the passage?A. Gravity.B. Minerals.C. Water.10. When did the “big bang” occur?A. No one knows.B. 12 billion years ago.C. 20 billion year ago.Conversation Two11. Why did Bob make the news last month?A. Because he criticized traditional jobsB. Because he earned a lot of money.C. Because he tried new strategies in finding a job.12. In which way do the bestsellers like “The Brand Called You” and “The Personal BrandingPhenomenon” help people?A. They advise people to promote themselves as brands.B. They teach people how to be a perfect partner.C. They give people tips for job interview.13. When did Bob come up with the idea of using the internet to find a job?A. Ten years ago when he was a college student.B. When he began to do research between jobs.C. After he launched the campaign “Give Bob a Job”.14. What was the purpose of Bob’s making the video?A. To fulfill his ambition as a director.B. To sell his products like Teddy bears and T-shirts.C. To advertise his skills and talents.15. How can the internet help Bob in his job search exactly?A. By helping him make friends.B. By passing on the video he made.C. By providing job information for him.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16. How many troops are going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of next year?A. 43,000.B. 10,000.C. 33,000.17. What is the finding of the study?A. Low-calorie foods may lead to more weight.B. High-calorie foods may lead to more weight.C. High-calorie foods may lead to less weight.18. What do the conflicting reports show about radiation?A. The radiation level given by Tokyo Electric is much smaller than that given by othertests.B. The radiation level given by other tests is smaller than that given by Tokyo Electric.C. The radiation level is close to 10,000 times the normal level.19. Why are Caribbean Service and Europe Today shut down by BBC?A. Because of their outdated services.B. Because of cuts in government funding.C. Because of lack of target audience.20. What’s the cause of demonstrations in cities and towns across Syria?A. They are calling for more freedom.B. Workers demand higher pay.C. Some thirty people were killed by the police.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Recovery from jetlag can take as long as a day for every time zone crossed. So if you’re flying east-west for your holiday or on business, it is likely to mean a few days of feeling tired or even unwell.Jetlag is the (21)__________ of the body’s natural cycle and some factors make it worse. The artificial atmosphere inside a plane can affect the body in a number of ways and add to the effects of jetlag.Exercising before flights helps to offset the effects on the body of reduced (22) _________, and aerobic exercise afterwards helps to reoxygenate it. Drink plenty of water. Children may need more. Drinking carrot juice before flying overcomes oxygen deficiency.Eat light, frequent meals. Heavy meals (23) __________ the blood circulation, which can lead to dizziness and fainting. For two weeks before you fly, eat plenty of food containing vitamins A and E; they will build up your (24) __________ and help to keep you fit. Sleep as much as you can before the flight and on it. On board, wear earplugs and eye pads because darkness (25) __________ secretion of the hormones that enhance sleep.Avoid alcohol, which restricts the brain’s oxygen intake. Like tea and coffee, alcohol increases the dehydration effect of flying. If you need to drink to relax, (26) __________ that the cabin environment intensifies the effect of alcohol.Wear loose, comfortable, warm clothes and limber up during flight. Sitting down for several hours slows down the (27) _________, leading to local stiffness, cramps and dizziness. Re-adjustto local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the body stay alert, so if you are going somewhere sunny, stay outside.Do not smoke before or during the flight since smoking (28) ___________ the blood oxygen level. If you need to calm your nerves, try aromatherapy oils which have a sedative effect.(29) _________ your doctor before flying if you are on medication. The effects of some drugs are strengthened at high altitudes and some may produce (30) _________.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.31. What we all work for is to free ________ time for the things we really want to do.A. offB. upC. asideD. in32. You _________ his words seriously. He was talking nonsense.A. won’t takeB. may not takeC. mustn’t have takenD. needn’t have taken33. Never hesitate to _________ the first opportunity that comes along.A. seizeB. drawC. who; thatD. obtain34. His mother ________ hated city life longed to return to the village in _______she grew up.A. that; whereB. who; whichC. who; thatD. who; where35. All things _______, I think I’d better take your advice.A. consideringB. to be consideredC. consideredD. have been considered36. Twelve European countries ________ over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002.A. transformedB. switchedC. reversedD. altered37. She isn’t anything ________ unpleasant as people say she is.A. as likeB. likeC. asD. like as38. Stop complaining. You really ________ my nerves.A. get downB. get alongC. get offD. get on39. There wasn’t _______ truth in what he said.A. a grain ofB. a ray ofC. a point ofD. a drop of40. ________ for my savings, I wouldn’t be able to survive these miserable days.A. Was it notB. Were it notC. Had it been notD. Hadn’t it been41. There was a power cut this morning. ________, I couldn’t do anything with my computer.A. SupposedlyB. PresumablyC. ConsequentlyD. Essentially42. Alarm clocks needlessly wake ______ households. I want to design something targeted atthe individual sleeper.A. wholeB. totalC. fullD. high43. _______ both parties agree on these issues will a contract be signed soon.A. If onlyB. UnlessC. ShouldD. Only if44.—I’ve run out of cash. Could you lend me a few pounds this evening?—_____ I’ll just have to find time to get to the bank and make a withdrawal.A.I can lend you some now.B. I’m not sure I’ve got any either.C. Sorry, I haven’t got a penny in my account.D. My credit card must be left home.45. —We’re all going to the New Skyline Restaurant for our end-of-year get-together. Canwe count you in?—Oh, thanks, Sara, but _____A. I didn’t find you then.B. I’ve been to the restaurant once.C. I’ll pass this time.D. I’ll meet you there at 5:00.Part III Cloze (10 marks)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Did you know that for every 20,000 novels written, only one gets published? So the (46) ____ (likely) that I’ll ever fulfill my ambition of becoming a professional mystery writer doesn’t seem very high. But the prospect of turning my lifelong passion into my livelihood and achieving fame and (47) for ______ at the same time is just too exciting for me to be put off by dull statistics.So what does it (48) t_______ to become a writer? Reading is important—all writers need to research their genre thoroughly to familiarize themselves (49) _______ its codes and conventions. My bookshelves at home are stacked with the novels of all the great mystery writers, which I’ve read and in many cases, re-read, despite (50) _______ (know) all the time “who’d done it”.Of course, being a writer requires imagination. You have to develop your own personal style rather than simply copy the work of “the greats”. I’ve turned out (51) d________ of short crime stories for my university student magazine—some have been published, some not, but I’ve always aimed to produce original and imaginative material.Last but not (52) ________, successful writers possess enormous self-discipline. I’ve often sacrificed my social life in order to devote the necessary time and effort to producing a good quality story. And more than once that has meant (53) _______ the midnight oil.We’ve got a novel inside us. Getting it out in anywhere near publishable form is no (54) ______ task, but with imagination and determination, and the help of an expert on “master class”, who could possibly fail to (55) re_______ their ambition?Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A (10 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage.The term culture shock was introduced forthe first time in 1958 to describe the anxietyproduced when a person moves to a completelynew environment. This term expresses thefeeling of not knowing what to do or how to dothings in a new environment. This termexpresses the feeling of not knowing what todo or how to do things in a new environment. We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort a person suffers when coming to live in a place different from the place of origin.Often, the way that we live before is not accepted or considered as normal in the new place. Everything is different, for example, not speaking the language, not knowing how to use banking machines, not knowing how to use telephones, and so forth.The symptoms of culture shock can appear at different times. Although a person can experience real pain from culture shock, it is also an opportunity for growing and learning new perspectives. Culture shock can help people develop a better understanding of themselves and stimulate personal creativity.Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can be ongoing, or appear only at certain times. In the first stage, the new arrival may feel very happy about all of the new experience. This time is called the honeymoon stage. Afterward, the second stage presents itself. A person may encounter some difficulties in daily life. For example, communication difficulties may occur, such as not being understood. In this stage, there may be feelings of impatience, anger and sadness. Transition between the old methods and those of the new country is a difficult process and takes time to complete. The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture. A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced. A person may start to feel a psychological balance. The individual is more familiar with the environment and wants to belong. This starts an evaluation of the old ways versus those of the new. In the fourth stage, the person realizes that the new culture has goodand bad things to offer. This stage can be one of double integration or triple integration, depending on the number of cultures that the person has to process. This integration is characterized by a more solid feeling of belonging. The person starts to define himself or herself and establish goals for living. The fifth stage is the stage that is called the reentry shock. This occurs when a person returns to the newly acquired customs are considered improper in the old culture.Questions 56—60Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.Introduced in 1958, culture shock is a term used to (56) __________ physical and emotional discomfort people experience when they come to or live in a new place. Although many people suffer a lot from culture shock, it is an (57) _________ for personal improvement. The five stages of culture shock may last for a long time or show up once in a while. In the first stage, the (58) __________ stage, the new arrival might be OK with everything. Afterward, (59) ________ from old methods to the new one calls for time and energy. During the third and fourth stage, people may gain more understanding of the new culture and possess objective views. The double or triple integration is (60) __________ by a feeling of belonging. The last stage, called reentry shock, refers to the feeling people have when returning to their home country.Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.For some people, it would be unthinkable. But Gabe Henderson is finding freedom in a recent decision; he canceled his MySpace account. The 26 years old graduate student stopped his account after realizing that a lot of his online friends were really just acquaintances. “The superficial emptiness clouded the excitement I had once felt,” Henderson wrote in an article. “It seems we have lost, to some degree, the special depth that true friendship is about.”Journalism professor Michael Bugeja, who is a strong supporter of face-to-face communication, read Henderson’s column and saw it was a sign of hope. Though he’s not anti-technology, Bugeja often lectures students about “interpersonal intelligence”—knowing when, where, and for what purpose technology is most appropriate. He points out the studentshe’s seen walking across campus, holding hands with each other while talking on cell phones to someone else He’s also seen them in coffee shops, surrounded by people, but staring instead at a computer screen. “True friends,” he says, “need to learn when to stop blogging and go across campus to help a friend.”These days, young people are more wired than ever—but they’re also getting more worried. Increasingly, they’ve had to deal with online bullies, who are posting anything from embarrassing photos to online threats. And increasingly, young people also are realizing that things they post on their profiles can come back to hurt them when applying for schools or jobs.Social networking can be an “extremely effective”way to publicize events to large groups. It can even help build a sense of community on campus. People joined Facebook as a way to meet others. However, it has limitations. A good Internet pro make even the most boring person seem some what interesting. People are also not always happy with text messages on the cell phones. Cell phones can be a quick way to say “have a good day”. But friends can also cancel a night out with a text message to avoid having to explain. “Our generation needs to get over this fear of confrontation and rejection.” Henderson says. “The focus needs to be on quality communication, in all ways.”Back in his life, Henderson is enjoying spending more face-to-face time with his friends and less with his computer. He says his decision to quit his social-networking Internet accounts was a good one. “I’m not sacrificing friends,” he says, “because if a picture, some basic information about their life and a Web page is all my friendship has become, then there was nothing to sacrifice to begin with.”Questions 61—63Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.61. Although Henderson quit MySpace, most of his online friends are actually close friends.62. According to Bugeja, young people should know when to use technology and when to stop using it.63. Social networking helps build a sense of community but has a negative effect on young people’s life if it is used inappropriately.Questions 64—65Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.64. What does Henderson lose by using social networking websites like Myspace?65. What do young people need to overcome in order to focus on quality communication?Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage.“Five …Four …Three …Two …One …See ya! ”and Chance McGuire,twenty-five, is airborne off a 600 –footconcrete dam in Northern California. Inone second he falls 15 feet, in two seconds60 feet, and after three seconds and 130feet, he is flying at 66 miles an hour.McGuire is a practitioner of what hecalls the king of all extreme sports. BASE—an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—jumping has one of the sporting world’s highest fatality rates: inits 18-year history, forty –six participants have been killed. Yet the sport has never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the United States, and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, don’t bother researching for a reserve—there isn’t time. There are no second chances.Still, the sport may be a perfect fit with the times. Americans may have more in common with McGuire than they know or care to admit. America has embarked on a national orgy of thrill seeking and risk taking. The rise of adventure and extreme sports such as BASE jumping, snowboarding, ice climbing, skateboarding, and paragliding is merely the most vivid manifestation of this new national behavior.The rising popularity of extreme sports speaks of an eagerness on the part of millions of Americans to participate in activities closer to the edge, where danger, skill, and fear combine to give weekend warriors and professional athletes alike a sense of pushing out personal boundaries. According to American Sports Data Inc., a consulting firm, participation in so-called extreme sports is way up. Snowboarding has grown 113 percent in five years and now boasts nearly 5.5 million participants. Mountain hiking, skateboarding, scuba diving—their growth curves reveal a nation that loves to play with danger. Contrast that with activities such as baseball, touch football, and aerobics, all of which were in steady decline throughout the 1990s.The pursuits that are becoming more popular have one thing in common: the perception that they are somehow more challenging than a game of touch football. “Every human being with two legs and two arms is going to wonder how fast, how strong, how enduring he or she is,” says Eric Perlman, a mountaineer and film maker specializing in extreme sports. “We are designed to experience or die.”Questions 66—68Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 4 words for each blank.66. _______ rates doesn’t stop people from getting into BASE jumping every day.67. The rise of extreme sports manifests the national behavior of _______ and ________.68. The combination of fear, skill and danger gives both amateurs and professionals a sense of______.Questions 69—70Choose the best answer according to the passage.69. Which of the following activities reveals a nation that loves to play activities closer to the edge?A. Touch football.B. Baseball.C. Scuba diving.D. Aerobics.70. What does Eric mean by saying “We are designed to experience or die”?A. Life with great challenges is a meaningful one.B. Life without great experiences is very common.C. People may die while doing extreme sports.D. Extreme sports are essential parts of human life.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. He formulated theories of relativity, successfully described the nature of the universe and came up with the most famous equation in the world. David Beckham is the footballer whose skills and precision have made him one of the most gifted sportsmen of his generation. Who is more intelligent?How Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI) dares us to put these two men on neighboring pedestals. Instead of regarding intelligence as a single quantity measurable by pen-and-paper tests, Gardner, an education professor at Harvard University, divides human intelligence into no fewer than eight separate categories ranging from mathematical tomusical competence. (74)His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence. Gardner’s point is that quantity measures only one capacity, the sort of mental agility that is valued in academic achievement, and that this single number does not do justice to human potential. So he has created his own spheres of achievement. Some categories are easily reconcilable with general perceptions about IQ. For example, “linguistic” intelligence confers a mastery of language, and is the preserve of such people as poets, writers and linguists. “Logical mathematical”intelligence marks out people who take a reasoning approach to physical things, and seek underlying principles. Einstein is the standard –bearer of this group, which also includes philosophers. These two categories are the main components of what we generally think of as “intelligence”.“Musical”intelligence characterizes musicians, composers and conductors. “Spatial”intelligence is about being able to picture perspective, to visualize a world in one’s head with great accuracy. Chess players, artists and architects would rate highly in this category. Dancers, athletes and actors are lumped under the “bodily-kinesthetic”heading; these individual, like Beckham, are able to control their bodies and movements very carefully.Then come two types of “personal” intelligence-intrapersonal, the ability to gauge one’s own mood, feelings and mental states, and interpersonal, being able to gauge it in others and use the information. These two categories could be interpreted as emotional intelligence. Psychiatrists are particularly adept at the former, while religious leaders and politicians are seen as people who can exploit the latter.Charles Darwin is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the eighth intelligence –“naturalist”. This label describes people with a deep understanding of the natural world and its objects. Zoologists and botanists can count themselves among this group.(75)These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant. But are these really intelligences, or could these competences be more accurately described as gifts or talents?Questions 71—73Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.71. What are the main components of “intelligence” we generally think of?72. What kind of abilities does emotional intelligence involve?73. Which intelligences are represented by Einstein and Beckham respectively?Questions 74—75Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.74. His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence.75. These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant.Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76. 既然没有退路了，我们不妨试试他的方法。

2016年全国大学生英语竞赛D类决赛试题及详解Part ⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In 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 twenty-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.1. How will David go to the interview?A. By underground.B. On foot.C. By car.D. By train.【答案】D【解析】录音中David提到“I hope the trains are running on time.”，由此可知，他要乘坐火车，故答案为D项。

【录音原文】W: Bye, David! Good luck with the interview!M: Thanks, I’ll need it. I hope the trains are running on time. If I’m late for the interview, I’ll be furious with myself.W: Just stay calm. Call me when you can.2. Why was Johnson absent from work?A. He was caught in a traffic jam.B. He had a headache.C. His car broke down.D. He got injured by a car.【答案】D【解析】录音中女士提到“He was walking to work yesterday when a car knocked him over.”，可知，Johnson没有来上班是因为昨天被车撞了，故答案为D项。

2012 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C — Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A.To make full use of oil.B. To use as little oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.In an insurance company.B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3.According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about?A.Janice.B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4.What does the woman say about the man's report for the meeting?A.He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B.He has done well enough.C.He has enough time to prepare it.5.How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor?A. Some 5.8 billion.B.Nearly 7 billion.a Web page is all my friendship has become, then there was nothing to sacrifice to beginQuestions 61—63Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.61.Although Henderson quit MySpace, most of his online friends are actually close friends.62.According to Bugcja, young people should know when to use technology and when to stop using it.63.Social networking helps build a sense of community but has a negative effect on young people's life if it is used inappropriately.Questions 64—65Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.64.What does Henderson lose by using social networking websites like Myspace?65.What do young people need to overcome in order to focus on quality communication? Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage."Five ... Four ... Three ... Two ...One ... See ya! " and Chance McGuire,twenty-five, is airborne off a 600 -footconcrete dam in Northern California. Inone second he falls 15 feet, in two seconds60 feet, and after three seconds and 13()feet, he is flying at 66 miles an hour.McGuire is a practitioner of what hecalls the king of all extreme sports. BASE—an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—umping has one of the sporting world's highest fatality rates: in its 18-year history, forty -six participants have been killed. Yet the sport has never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the United States, and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, doirt bother researching for a reserve—there isn't time. There are no second chances.Still, the sport may be a perfect fit with the times. Americans may have more in common with McGuire than they know or care to admit. America has embarked on a national orgy of thrill seeking and risk taking. The rise of adventure and extreme sports such as BASEjumping, snowboarding, ice climbing, skateboarding, and paragliding is merely the most vivid manifestation of this new national behavior.The rising popularity of extreme sports speaks of an eagerness on the part of millions of Americans to participate in activities closer to the edge, where danger, skill, and fear combine to give weekend warriors and professional athletes alike a sense of pushing out personal boundaries. According to American Sports Data Inc., a consulting firm, participation in so- called extreme sports is way up. Snowboarding has grown 113 percent in five years and now boasts nearly 5.5 million participants. Mountain hiking, skateboarding, scuba diving—their growth curves reveal a nation that loves to play with danger. Contrast that with activities such as baseball, touch football, and aerobics, all of which were in steady decline throughout the 1990s.The pursuits that are becoming more popular have one thing in common: the perception that they are somehow more challenging than a game of touch football. u Every human being with two legs and two arms is going to wonder how fast, how strong, how enduring he or she is," says Eric Perlman, a mountaineer and film maker specializing in extreme sports. "Wc are designed to experience or die."Questions 66—68Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 4 words for each blank.66. ______rates doesn't stop people from getting into BASE jumping every day.67.The rise of extreme sports manifests the national behavior of ________ and _________ .68.The combination of fear, skill and danger gives both amateurs and professionals a sense ofQuestions 69—70Choose the best answer according to the passage.69.Which of the following activities reveals a nation that loves to play activities closer to the edge?A. Touch football.B. Baseball.C.Scuba diving.D. Aerobics.70.What does Eric mean by saying “We are designed to experience or die"?A.Life with great challenges is a meaningful one.B.Life without great experiences is very common.C.People may die while doing extreme sports.D.Extreme sports are essential parts of human life.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71一75 are based on the following passage.Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. He formulated theories of relativity, successfully described the nature of the universe and came up with the most famous equation in the world. David Beckham is the footballer whose skills and precision have made him one of the most gifted sportsmen of his generation. Who is more intelligent?How Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) dares us to put these two men on neighboring pedestals. Instead of regarding intelligence as a single quantity measurable by pen-and-paper tests, Gardner, an education professor at Harvard University, divides human intelligence into no fewer than eight separate categories ranging from mathematical to musical competence. (74)His ideas have Drovoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence. Gardner's point is that quantity measures only one capacity, the sort of mental agility that is valued in academic achievement, and that this single number does not do justice to human potential. So he has created his own spheres of achievement. Some categories are easily reconcilable with general perceptions about IQ. For example, 4t linguistic M intelligence confers a mastery of language, and is the preserve of such people as poets, writers and linguists. "Logical mathematical" intelligence marks out people who take a reasoning approach to physical things, and seek underlying principles. Einstein is the standard -bearer of this group, which also includes philosophers. These two categories are the main components of what we general ly think of as "intelligence”."Musical" intelligence characterizes musicians, composers and conductors, "Spatial" intelligence is about being able to picture perspective, to visualize a world in one's head with great accuracy. Chess players, artists and architects would rate highly in this category. Dancers, athletes and actors are lumped under the “bodily-kinesthetic" heading; these individual, like Beckham, are able to control their bodies and movements very carefully.Then come two types of u personar,intelligence-intrapersonaL the ability to gauge one's own mood, feelings and mental states, and interpersonal, being able to gauge it in others and use the information. These two categories could be interpreted as emotional intelligence.Psychiatrists are particularly adept at the former, while religious leaders and politicians are seen as people who can exploit the latter.Charles Darwin is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the eighth intelligence 一"naturalist". This label describes people with a deep understanding of the natural world and its objects. Zoologists and botanists can count themselves among this group.(75)These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant. But are these really intelligences, or could these competences be more accurately described as gifts or talents?Questions 71—73Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.71.What arc the main components of “intelligence” w c generally think of?72.What kind of abilities does emotional intelligence involve?73.Which intelligences are represented by Einstein and Beckham respectively?Questions 74—75Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.74.His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence.75.These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant.Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, usin^ the hints given in brackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76.既然没有退路了，我们不妨试试他的方法。

大学生英语竞赛D类专科生英语决赛真题2012年(总分120,考试时间90分钟)Part Ⅰ Listening ComperhensionSection AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be rend only once. After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the 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 centre.【点此下载音频文件】1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. At a barber's.C. At a tailor's.2. What does Gavin mean?A. They shouldn't change their plan.B. Weather forecasts are not reliable.C. The badminton game won't last long.3. How many times was the amount debited from the man's account?A. Once.B. Two times.C. Three times.4. Why does the man thank the woman?A. She gives him a five-pound bill.B. She leaves the money at the Lost and Found.C. She returns his money.5. What does Jenny's answer imply?A. She isn't interested in this play.B. She can lend her notes to the man.C. She has to study for the exam.Section BIn this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the fivequestions, each with the 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 centre.Conversation One【点此下载音频文件】6. What is the focus of the woman's presentation?A. The cat family.B. Nocturnal animalsC. Mammals.7. One of the disadvantages of the topic is that ______.A. it's hard to narrow downB. it's hard to find materialsC. it's not that interesting8. When will the woman have got everything for the presentation?A. May 10th.B. May 19th.C. May 20th.9. How will the woman introduce the topic she has chosen?A. By choosing one animal from each continent.B. By separating it by different types of animals.C. By talking about it in general.10. What is the professor's advice to the woman?A. To limit the presentation to 20 minutes.B. To choose one animal from each continent.C. To think of questions to ask the audience.Conversation Two【点此下载音频文件】11. Many people who are interviewed for the program______A. say that they had a wonderful childhoodB. find it easier to make money with their looksC. wish that they had been born beautiful12. What does the man find hard to believe?A. Agnetta's mother was beautiful.B. Agnetta was not a beautiful child.C. Agnetta was glad her mother was beautiful.13. Why did Agnetta think she was fortunate to be an ugly child?A. She had to try harder to be loved.B. It made her more loved by her father.C. It helped her cope with being beautiful later on.14. Agnetta believes her mother's departure was a good thing because ______A. her father was much happierB. she didn't feel so ugly any moreC. it made her more determined to succeed15. What does the man think about Agnetta now?A. Her experience has made her famous.B. She perhaps feels ugly and unloved.C. She has not been greatly affected by her loss.Section CIn this section, you will hear a monologue. The monologue will be read twice. After the monologue, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with the 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 centre.【点此下载音频文件】16. The scheme has had the most success in______.A. promoting tourism in the areaB. raising the profiles of the famous peopleC. raising people's historical awareness17. Successful Yellow Plaque nominees should ______.A. have a recommendation of 50 peopleB. be approved by a panel of expertsC. have done something remarkable18. If you want to nominate someone, one of the things you need to provide is ______.A. your contact informationB. the place where that person livedC. four signatures19. The scheme is mainly funded by ______.A. **munityB. the local councilC. the tourist board20. The white plagues are supposed to represent______.A. political figures in the governmentB. charitable figures in **munityC. artists like paintersSection DIn this section, you will hear a short passage. The passage will be read twice. There are ten missing words or phrases, filling in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar withtoday. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.【点此下载音频文件】21. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.22. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocksare (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.23. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.24. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.25. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement intechnology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.26. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.27. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure InternationalAtomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.28. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.29. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were used through the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.30. The subject of this lecture is horology, the science of measuring time. The (21) **e a long way since ancient times. It began with such devices as the sundial, where the position of the sun's shadow marked the hour. Daylight was divided into 12 (22) , which were longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, simply because the amount of daylight changes with the seasons.The earliest sundial we **es from Egypt, which was made of stone. Sundials were usedthrough the classical world, and with time, evolved into (23) that could take into account seasonal changes and (24) and reflect the hours accurately. This was quite an achievement in technology. Today, sundials can be seen as (25) in many gardensIn the llth century, the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks. They were large and expensive, and certainly not (26) . However, this is the type of clocks we are familiar with today. There have been many developments in clocks and watches since then, and they've been greatly improved. However, if your clock or watch makes a (27) sound, then it could well be based on the mechanical movements the Chinese developed a thousand years ago!However, timekeeping has moved on from the mechanical clock. Time has become so important that there is a series of atomic clocks around the world which measure International Atomic Time. Even though many countries have their own calendars, (28) has made it essential that we measure time (29) This standard was set in 1958. Now these atomic clocks are (30) over 70 laboratories all over the world.Part Ⅱ V ocabulary and StructureThere are 15 incomplete sentences in this port. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that **pletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the an. swer sheet with a single line through the center.31. The ability to motivate people is a ______ asset.A. pricelessB. worthlessC. countlessD. valueless32. There seems to be a large ______ between people employed in service industries and those in the primary sector.A. discriminationB. discretionC. discrepancyD. discourse33. The agencies are working together to ______ policies on food safety.A. cooperateB. coordinateC. accompanyD. associate34. I was feeling ______ anxious when Terry didn't arrive on time.A. totallyB. prettyC. utterlyD. blatantly35. Nancy ______ to work harder in order to have more opportunities to find a better job.A. reservedB. restrainedC. resortedD. resolved36. He made a rather ______ attempt at an apology, but he didn't convince anyone.A. faintB. vulnerableC. feebleD. fragile37. I'll be with you in ______.A. one quarter of an hourB. a quarter of one hourC. one quarter of hourD. a quarter of an hour38. He ______ the job because the salary wasn't good enough.A. turned awayB. turned downC. turned upD. turned off39. Steven ______ the wallet.A. admitted stealingB. admitted to stealC. admitted stealD. admitted to have stolen40. ______ is a way of expressing something by comparing it with something else that has similar characteristics.A. MetaphorB. PersonificationC. RhymeD. Synonym41. If I ______ a more reliable car, I ______ to Spain rather than fly.A. would have; would driveB. had; had drivenC. had; would driveD. would have had; would drive42. When I saw the vase in the shop window, I knew it was exactly what I ______.A. look forB. am looking forC. had been looking forD. have looked for43. Miss Vichy can easily be persuaded to give children some money. Which idiom can be used to describe her?A. Miss Vichy is a dark horse.B. Miss Vichy is a snake in the grass.C. Miss Vichy is in a world of her own.D. Miss Vichy is a soft touch.44. -So, what's the matter with you then?-Oh, nothing ______.-Why's that? I thought you were pleased about the new job and going to Paris.-Yes, I am. It's just that I've been here for so long and it's hard to think of anywhere else as home.A. I've been so excited to get the news about moving.B. I'm just a bit fed up really.C. I've just quarreled with one of my colleagues.D. I've had a bad cough recently.45. -Hello. Southern Airlines. Can I help you?-Yes, I'd like to ______ My name is Andy Philips.-Let me check. Please hold on a minute. You are leaving ______ Chicago tomorrow morning?-Right. There aren't any delays, are there?A. book an air ticket; forB. make a reservation for 4 at 7 p.m. tomorrow; fromC. speak to your manager as soon as possible; fromD. reconfirm my flight; forPart Ⅲ ClozeRead the passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word or by using the given letter(s) of the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Graffiti-a dangerous way of life Scrawling graffiti is seen as a crime in the UK, yet in the US it has become a recognized art form.Eight graffiti gang members were con (46) of causing ￡5000 worth of damage on the London Underground. They are among more than 70 hard-core graffiti artists thought to be operating in London today. Most of them are under 20.Graffiti artists, or "grafters", operate in many British towns. They often work at night, covering walls, trains and railway stations with brightly painted murals or scrawls in spray paint and marker pens.Some people r (47) graffiti as a form of vandalism and a menace. London Underground says that rail users find it ugly and of (48) It spends ￡2m a year dealing with graffiti, and has even introduced trains with graffiti-resistant paint. "We don't think it's artistic or cre (49) It's a huge nuisance to our customers. " Serena Holley, a spokeswoman for London Underground said.Graffiti art can also be a dangerous pastime. London Underground says that some teenagers have died in accidents during graffiti "raids" at night.However, others say that graffiti at its best is an art form. Art galleries in London and New York have exhibited works by (50) (increase) famous graffiti artists. "Of course, graffiti is art. There's no question about that," says David Grob, director of the Grob Gallery in London.Even some of those who think graffiti are wrong admit that grafters are talented. "It's just that their artistic talent is channeled (51) the wrong direction," says Barry Kogan, a barrister who represented one of the gang members.Dean Colman, a 24-year-old graffiti artist says, " I'd never spray private property, like someone's house. Some graffiti are (52) (disgust). There's a big difference (53) that andgraffiti which can brighten up grey wails. "Dean makes a living as a graffiti artist. His days of (54) (legal) spraying are behind him. He has exhibited his work at Battersea Arts Center in London, and he has taught graffiti spraying in youth clubs.Dean sees himself as an artist, and thinks that graffiti art does not get due (55) ( recognize). "There's no graffiti art in the Tate Gallery and there should be, "he says. "Graffiti is as valid as any other art form. \46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.Part Ⅳ Reading ComperhensionRead the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions according to the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section AIt is just about impossible to imagine how big the universe is. All we can do is to describe certain things we know about it and hope that these give an idea of the scale of the cosmos.On clear nights, in places where light pollution from cities does not make it too difficult to see the stars, we can see many points of lights in the sky which are like a white cloud of stars. This is。

2012 National English Contestfor College Students(Level D - Preliminary)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension （30 marks）SectionA (5 marks) 1—5 BCACCSectionB (10 marks)6—10 CACBC 11—15 CBAABSectionC (5 marks) 16—20 BCACCSectionD (10 marks)21. employment opportunities 22. adapt to 23. considerably 24. personality 25. suspicious of 26. measure the effects 27. beliefs and values 28. distort29. made positive choices 30. culture shockPart II V ocabulary and Structure (15 marks)31—35 ACCDB 36—40 BDBBA 41—45 BCCADPart 陨陨陨Cloze (10 marks)46. countless 47. improve 48. suffering 49. resignation 50. innovative51. contributing 52. dedication 53. existing 54. that 55. toPart IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)SectionA (10 marks)56.B 57.C 58. State championships 59. participate 60. pioneering spiritSectionB (10 marks)61. Without a leader, there is nobody to keep the goals clear.62. They should be sensitive, sociable and be able to get on witha wide range of people.63.T 64.F 65.FSectionC (10 marks)66. The ability to understand other people.67. They worry that the theory suggests that one gender is better than the other and a theory like this maycreate gender stereotypes.68. A study carried out in Cambridge University shows that newborn girls look longer at a face, and newbornboys look longer at a mechanical mobile, which suggests that certain differences between male and femalebrains are biological.69. 女性更有可能选择与时尚、浪漫故事、美容、咨询服务和养育子女相关的杂志；而男性则更可能选择以2 - -计算机、汽车、摄影、体育和户外活动为特色的杂志。

2012National English Contestfor College Students(Level B-Final)参考答案及评分标准Part I.Listening Comprehension（30points）1—5CBCAB6—10CBBAC11—15BABCA16—20BCACA21.the nguage25.the telegraph 26.steam27.currency28.Europe29.depression30.relationshipsPart II.Multiple-choiceSection A(10points)31—35ABDAC36—40BDCCASection B(5points)41—45DAACDPart III.Cloze(10points)46.fail47.narrow48.distinguishing49.to50.geographic51.products52.account53.secondary54.capture55.strategiesPart IV.Reading comprehension(40points)Section A(10points)56.B57.C58.reproductive system59.enhance performance60.standard doping testsSection B(10points)61.They only got10%of the profits of the band’s merchandising.62.He used the profits to finance his club.63.Because his recording contract greatly favoured the label’s owner.64.He got less than half what the record company had been expecting to pay.65.He rejected a recording company’s offer to appear on the album and film of the music festival Woodstock. Section C(10points)66.most influential writers67.middle class family/Catholic family68.greatest20th-century novel 69.stream of consciousness70.the short-story collectionSection D(10points)71—73YNY1--74.在漆黑的煤窑里我悄悄地、尽可能近地爬到那两个正在说话的人旁边。

2012National English Contestfor College Students(Level D-Preliminary)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension（30marks）Section A(5marks)1—5BCACCSection B(10marks)6—10CACBC11—15CBAABSection C(5marks)16—20BCACCSection D(10marks)21.employment opportunities22.adapt to23.considerably24.personality25.suspicious of 26.measure the effects27.beliefs and values28.distort29.made positive choices30.culture shockPart II Vocabulary and Structure(15marks)31—35ACCDB36—40BDBBA41—45BCCADPart陨陨陨Cloze(10marks)46.countless47.improve48.suffering49.resignation50.innovative 51.contributing52.dedication53.existing54.that55.toPart IV Reading Comprehension(40marks)Section A(10marks)56.B57.C58.State championships59.participate60.pioneering spiritSection B(10marks)61.Without a leader,there is nobody to keep the goals clear.62.They should be sensitive,sociable and be able to get on with a wide range of people.63.T64.F65.FSection C(10marks)66.The ability to understand other people.67.They worry that the theory suggests that one gender is better than the other and a theory like this may create gender stereotypes.68.A study carried out in Cambridge University shows that newborn girls look longer at a face,and newborn boys look longer at a mechanical mobile,which suggests that certain differences between male and female brains are biological.69.女性更有可能选择与时尚、浪漫故事、美容、咨询服务和养育子女相关的杂志；而男性则更可能选择以1--计算机、汽车、摄影、体育和户外活动为特色的杂志。

全国⼤学⽣英语竞赛C类（本科⽣）章节习题详解（改错）【圣才出品】第六章改错第⼀节命题分析1. 考试要求改错是2012年出现的新题型，要求考⽣能运⽤语法、词汇等语⾔知识识别所给短⽂内容的语病并提出改正⽅法。

2. 试题形式本部分由⼀篇约200～250个单词的短⽂组成，短⽂中有10⾏标有题号。

该10⾏内每⾏最多含有⼀个错误。

要求学⽣根据“增添”“删除”“改变”其中某⼀个单词或“标记该⾏正确”四种⽅法中的⼀种改正语误。

3. 命题特点（1）从题材来看：以考⽣⽐较熟悉的⼈⽂、社会⽣活类题材为主。

（2）从考查内容来看：错误类型可分为语法知识错误、词汇与搭配错误、语意不符错误。

——语法知识错误主要指主谓⼀致、⽐较级、名词单复数、第三⼈称单数等语法规则的误⽤；——词汇与搭配错误主要指近形、近义词等易混词的误⽤以及固定短语搭配的误⽤；——语意不符错误是指该处⽤词与整篇⽂章感情⾊彩或⽂章基调不⼀致。

（3）从出题⽐重和考察频率来看：语法错误在这三类出题形式中占绝对优势，相⽐之下，词汇与搭配错误以及语意不符错误⽐较少。

第⼆节技巧指南⼀、典型错误分类讲解为了能使考⽣较为彻底地把握解决错误、识别语病的钥匙，为了避免“知其然⽽不知其所以然”的现象，我们⾸先从错误类型归类着⼿，介绍易于记忆的、起关键作⽤的要点、标记，并以此作为钥匙去开启识别、改正短⽂的语病之⼤门。

1. 语法错误（1）词法错误词法错误常见的考点有：名词、动词、形容词或副词、介词、连词、冠词等语法规则的误⽤。

◆名词错误①名词数的混淆【例】[2016年C类决赛]Toronto, Canada, is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, with direct flight to most major world cities.【flight→flights。

单复数误⽤。

】②名词与动词、形容词词性的转换【例】[2016年C类决赛]English and French are the office languages in Canada.【office→official。

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