2016年全国大学生英语竞赛样题（D级）2016National English Competition for College Students(Level D-Sample)（Total:150marks Time:120minutes）Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)In this section,you will hear five short conversations.Each conversation will be read only once.A t 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.What should the man do at72nd Street?A.Park the car.B.Turn right.C.Go straight.D.Turn left.2.What is on show in the National Museum?A.The16th century European paintings.B.The16th century Asian paintings.C.Classical paintings.D.Modern paintings.3.Where is the dining room?A.On the first floor.B.On the second floor.C.On the third floor.D.On the fourth floor.4.Why is Mr.Harkins talking to Ms.White?A.To ask about her experience as a freshman.B.To decide which classes would be best to take next term.C.To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.D.To get advice about transferring to a different university.5.Which of the following symptoms hasn蒺t James suffered?A.A runny nose.B.Watery eyes.C.A headache.D.Sore throat.Section B(10marks)In this section,you will hear two long conversations.Each conversation will be read only once.A t the end of each conversation,there will be a one-minute pause.During the pause,read the questions 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--Conversation One6.Where was Adam born?A.In Geneva.B.In Japan.C.In Argentina.D.In Germany.7.When did Adam leave Argentina?A.When he was one year old.B.When he was eleven years old.C.After he worked in Berlin.D.After he travelled to Japan.8.Why did Adam go to Japan?A.Visit one of his friends.B.Travel for pleasure.C.Work for the BBC.D.Interview local business leaders.9.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Travel agent and customer.C.Employer and employee.D.Journalist and interviewee.10.What can we infer from the conversation?A.Adam will work in Geneva.B.Adam has worked for the BBC in Argentina.C.Thailand is one of the countries Adam has travelled to.D.Intertec is located in Japan.Conversation Two11.What did the man do last night?A.He went out to eat Italian food.B.He watched a video at home.C.He went to cinema.D.He joined a jazz club.12.What is the two brothers’nationality?A.Italian.B.American.C.Portuguese.D.Japanese.13.What is the big problem the two brothers face?A.They couldn’t provide the best Italian food.B.The customers didn’t like spaghetti and meatballs.C.They had no enough money to support their business.D.There were no customers having dinner in their restaurant.14.Who is Louie Prima?A.He is Pascal’s brother.B.He is a jazz musician.C.He is the owner of Paradise.D.He is an advertiser.15.Which of the following about the film is NOT true?A.The story took place in the1950s.B.The two brothers lived in New York.C.The food Paradise served was wonderful.D.Pascal invited Louie Prima to dinner in his restaurant.2--Section C(5marks)In this section,you will hear a monologue.The monologue will be read twice.After the monologue,there will be a one-minute pause.During the pause,read the questions and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16.What does the company CyberEdit aim to do?A.Provide computer editing services forstudents.B.Write essays for students.C.Edit documents for Wired magazine.D.Supply funding for businesses.17.How much did Mark earn in the first year?A.$400.B.$4,000.C.$40,000.D.$400,000.18.How many employees did Mark hire at first?A.Four.B.Five.C.Forty.D.Fifty.19.Why do some interested investors invest moneyin CyberEdit?A.Because Mark has emailed them for help.B.Because Wired magazine has called on them to do this.C.Because it has made money and employed some college students.D.Because Wired magazine and ABC News has given it great publicity.20.When is it the best time for someone to develop a business according to the passage?A.After they graduate from college.B.When they are young.C.When they get enough money.D.When they have enough real-world experience.Section D(10marks)In this section,you will hear a short passage.There are10missing 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.The British monarchy(君主政体)is an enormouslypopular institution.This is largely(21)the factthat it does not actually ernment is the task ofministers,who are(22)the House of Commons,which is elected by the people.Although the Sovereign(君主)has very wide(23),they are seldom used.TheQueen is really a figurehead(24)the country.Sheand her family are a symbol that people can(25).3--The British public is obsessed with the details of royal family life,and when people feel that the Queen has problems with her children or her sister,they see her as a“real person”with the same(26)as themselves.The Queen is probably the(27)woman in the world,most of the money coming from family investments(28)the state.In recent years the Queen has become a roving (流动的)ambassador for Britain,and if we calculate the increase in trade after a royal visit abroad,the nation probably(29)from her activities,and that does not(30)the income from tourism in Britain and great state eventssuch as royal weddings.Part II Vocabulary,Grammar and Culture(15marks)There are15incomplete 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.Section A Vocabulary and Grammar(10marks)31.You must get there within an hour.There should be no in sending this information to him.A.delayB.problemC.quarrelD.question32.It isn’t socially for parents to leave children unattended at that age.A.accessibleB.availableC.adaptableD.acceptable33.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.A.whichB.thatC.whereD.it34.Don’t worry,just stay calm!The bomb won’t until it is touched.A.go onB.go offC.go outD.go over35.After the exchange of greetings,the two men could not find anything else to say to the conversation.A.make;goB.make;goingC.keep;to goD.keep;going36.He another career but,at the time,he just wanted to earn more money to support his sister in university.A.might have chosenB.might chooseC.had to chooseD.must have chosen37.a reply from the boss,he decided to write again.A.Not receivingB.Receiving notC.Not having receivedD.Having not received38.In ancient times,people rarely travelled long distances and most farmers only travelled the local market.A.more thanB.longer thanC.as much asD.as far as4--39.—Hi,Jane.What are you up to this weekend?—I have to finish my project on the history of American Literature.What about you?—If it’s fine,we’ll go camping.Would you like to join us?—I’d like to,but the deadline for my project is next Monday.A.Never mind.B.Don’t mention it.C.Any other suggestions?D.It depends on the weather.40.—I can’t believe it.I got an“A”in my Economics test!—That’s great!Congratulations!——I know you did.You deserve it.A.Don’t mention it.It’s a piece of cake for me.B.Thank you!How about your test?C.Thanks.I’m so excited.I worked really hard for that.D.You’re so kind!Congratulations to you,too.Section B Culture(5marks)41.I was so nervous when I went for the interview for that job.I.A.got cold feetB.went through the roofC.turned my headD.earned my bread42.China and America established diplomatic relations in January.A.1972B.1976C.1978D.197943.Which of the following is not Jane Austen’s work?A.Pride and PrejudiceB.EmmaC.Sense and SensibilityD.A Tale of Two Cities44.The capital of New Zealand is.A.OttawaB.WellingtonC.MelbourneD.Toronto45.is a private Ivy League research university,which is considered as the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.A.Stanford UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.Harvard UniversityD.Princeton UniversityPart III Cloze(10marks)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 letter(s)of the word.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.5--Today is the first day of spring.It蒺s5:30andthe sun has not yet(46)(rise).Mistextends on the fields and the grass is wetunderfoot.As the light grows stronger,I canmake out shapes:small birds(47)(sing)their hearts out from rooftops and branches.Butthe dawn chorus is becoming more and moresilent because the numbers of so many songbirds have been(48)(drastic)reduced.There are many reasons for this.One is modern farming methods:fields are sprayed,fertilized and ploughed up by machines for (49)maxi output.Hedgerows(灌木丛),(50)wildlife flourishes,were destroyed because,at the time,no one really knew the effects of pulling them down.The result is that there is nowhere for the birds to nest.So what are we going to do for it?Government officials say there is going to be(51)(increase)funding in this area.We still expect of the countryside as(52)(be)full of natural beauty,of footpaths,woods and fields.But (53)the proper protection,these will gradually disappear.Naturally,we all want jobs, enough to eat,and somewhere to live.(54),we also want to hear the nightingale sing and the swallows coming home for spring.So unless we take action now,we will be putting our countryside at(55)dang.Part IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)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(5marks)Questions56—60are based on the following passage.Camberwell College of Arts has one50m(Olympic sized)poll with a constant depth of2m throughout,and one25m pool with a1m shallow end and a4m deep end.Both pools may be used by the general public at certain times.50m PoolThe pool is often used for classes,but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times.Monday:6:30-11:30and19:00-21:00Tuesday:6:30-11:30and18:00-21:00Wednesday:6:30-13:30and17:30-21:30Thursday:6:30-13:30Friday:6:30-13:30Weekends:9:00-17:006--Children under the age of14must beaccompanied by an adult.Please note thatduring college holidays,these times will vary.Contact the swimming pool on0483*******for up-to-date information.25m PoolThe25m pool is available for recreational(non-lane)swimming from7:00-09:00and12:30-13:30on weekdays,and10:00-16:00on Saturdays.Children aged12and under must be accompanied.We regret that the25m pool will be closed for refurbishment(整修)between21st July and 18th August.The men’s changing rooms will be closed for the week beginning18th August,and the women’s changing rooms will be closed the following week.Alternative changing facilities will be made available.We apologize for any disruption this may cause.Read the passage,and then tell whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).56.The general public can only use the50m pool for lane swimming.57.The50m pool can be used by the general public on Sundays.58.Men will be able to use the25m pool on the18th August.59.The25m pool is available to the public during recreational swimming hours on Sunday.60.The50m pool is open during college holidays.Section B(10marks)Questions61—65are based on the following passage.On25October,1881,a baby boy was born in Malaga,Spain.It was a difficult birth and to help him breathe,cigar smoke was blown into his nose!This baby grewup to be one of the twentieth century’s greatestpainters—Pablo Picasso.(61)His first word waslapiz(Spanish for pencil)and he could draw before hecould talk.He was the only son in the family,so he wasthoroughly spoiled.He hated school and often refused togo unless he was allowed to take one of his father’s petpigeons with him!(62)When in1891his father got a job as an art teacher,Pablo went with him to work and watched him paint.Sometimes he was allowed to help.One evening, his father was painting a picture of their pigeons when he had to leave the room.When he7--returned,Pablo had completed thepicture.It was so beautiful andlifelike that he gave his son hispalette and brushes and neverpainted again.Pablo was justthirteen.(63)He is probably best known for hisCubist pictures.His portraits of people were often made up of triangles and squares with their features in the wrong places.One of his most famous portraits was of the American writer Gertrude Stein,who he met after he’d moved to Paris in1994.(64)Guernica(below),which he painted in1937,records the bombing of that small Basque town during the Spanish Civil War,and is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of modern painting.(65)Today,a Picasso costs millions of pounds.Once,when the French Minister of Culture was visiting Picasso,the artist accidentally spilled some paint on the Minister’s trousers.Picasso apologized and wanted to pay for them to be cleaned,but the Minister said,“Non!Please,Monsieur Picasso,just sign my trousers!”Fill in each blank with one of the following statements,two of which are useless.Put the letters A,B,C,D,E,F or G in each blank according to the theme development.A.Picasso created over6,000paintings,drawings,and sculptures.B.Picasso’s work changed ideas about art around the world.And to millions of people, modern art means the work of Picasso.C.Apart from pigeons,his great love was art.D.His genius as an artist was soon recognized by many people,but others were shocked by his strange and powerful paintings.E.Picasso was the first living artist to be shown in the Louvre.F.Picasso showed his genius from a very young age.G.Picasso died of heart failure during an attack of flu in1973.Section C(10marks)Questions66—70are based on the following passage.So you thought the hamburger was the world’s most popular fast food?After all,McDonald’s Golden Arches span the globe.But no,there is another truly universal fast food,the ultimate fast food.It’s easy to make,easy to serve,much more varied than the hamburger,can be eaten8--with the hands,and it’s delivered to your front door or served in fancy restaurants.It’s been one of America’s favourite foods for over50years.It is,of course,the pizza.The pizza gradually evolved over the years,but one thing’s for certain—it’s been around fora very long time.The idea of using pieces offlat,round bread as plates came from theGreeks.They called them“plakuntos”and atethem with various simple toppings such as oil,garlic,onions,and herbs.The Romans enjoyedeating something similar and called it“picea”.By about1000A.D.in the city of Naples,“picea”had become“pizza”and people were experimenting with more toppings:cheese,ham,anchovies(凤尾鱼),and finally the tomato, brought to Italy from Mexico and Peru in the sixteen century.Naples became the pizza capital of the world.In1889,King Umberto I and Queen Margherita heard about pizza and asked to try it. They invited pizza maker,Raffaele Esposito,to make it for them.He decided to make the pizza like the Italian flag,so he used red tomatoes,white mozzarella cheese,and green basil leaves. The Queen loved it and the new pizza was named“pizza Margherita”in her honour. Pizza migrated to America with the Italians at the end of the nineteenth century.The first pizzeria in the United States was opened in1905at531/2Spring Street,New York City.But the popularity of pizza really exploded when American soldiers returned from Italy after World War II.Answer the following questions according to the passage.66.What is the world’s most popular fast food?67.What are the similarities and differences between the hamburger and the pizza?68.Who thought of the idea of using pieces of flat,round bread as plates?69.Why are Mexico and Peru important in the development of pizza?70.When did pizza become really popular in the United States?Section D(10marks)Questions71—75are based on the following passage.Robots are useful in exploring space because they can work in the conditions which exist in space.Such robots usually look like boxes with wheels.Though these robots are useful,however, they are extremely expensive—they break easily and they cannot do many tasks.Because of these problems,scientists have been working on a new and unusual kind of robot.These new robots will look and move like snakes,so they have been given the name“snakebots”. The way a snake is shaped allows it to do special things,such as getting into very small spaces,like cracks in rocks.Snakes can also push themselves underground,and climb up9--different kinds of objects,like rocks and trees.Such abilities account for the usefulness of robots designed like snakes,because they will be able to do these things,too.Such robots would be much more effective than regular robots with wheels.Wheeled robots easily get stuck and fall over,but snakebots would not have these problems.They could go almost anywhere and so would be useful for exploring the different environments of other planets.Since they can carry tools,snakebots would be able to work in space,as well.They could,for example,help repair the International Space Station.How do you make a robot shaped like a snake?Asnakebot is put together like a chain, made of about thirty parts,or modules.Each module is basically the same—they all contain a computer and wheel to aid movement.The computer in the“head”of the snake makes the module work together.If one module fails,another can easily take its place.Snakebot modules can also carry different kinds of tools,as well as cameras.Since each module is actually a robot in itself,it can work apart from the rest if necessary.The snakebot design ismuch simpler than that ofmuch common robots.Thus,snakebots will be much lessexpensive to build.One of therobots sent to Mars cost over ahundred million dollars to build.However,snakebots cost as little as a few hundred dollars to make and could therefore save enormous amounts of money on future space missions.With their versatility and affordability(可购性),snakebots will be the way of the future.Read the passage carefully and then complete each blank in the summary in a maximum of three words from the passage.10--Part V Translation(15marks)I(5marks)Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.76.Travelling on the London underground presents few difficulties for visitors because of the clear colour-coded maps.It is always useful to have plenty of spare change with you because there are often long queues at the large stations.If you have enough change you can buy your ticket from a machine.You will find signs which list the stations in alphabetical order,with the correct fares,near the machines.There are automatic barriers which are operated by the tickets.You should keep the ticket,because it is checked at the destination.II(10marks)Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.77.我们应不断地使自己的思想适应变化的情况。
附件1第四届全国高职高专英语写作大赛公共英语组赛区选拔赛样题The 4th National English Writing ContestFor Vocational College Students〔Semifinal〕〔两局部，100分，120分钟，共1页〕Part I (40 points)Directions: Write a MEMO based on the following information. Write more than 100 words.Suppose that you are Kevin Green, the general manager of CSW Electric Co. You will write a memo to David Smith, the manager of the R&D Department. The memo should cover the following issues:1) The sales of our TV sets have decreased greatly in the first two quarters of this year.2) In order to maintain our market share, we have to develop new products.3) You (David Smith) should prepare a developmentreport to be discussed in the next board meeting.Part II (60 points)Directions: Write a report based on the following information. Write more than 350 words.The line chart shows the number of vehicles sold in the U.S and China markets from 1980 to 2021. Analyze the chart and offer reasons for your conclusions.第四届全国高职高专英语写作大赛英语专业组赛区选拔赛样题The 4th National English Writing ContestFor Vocational College Students〔Semifinal〕〔两局部，100分，120分钟，共1页〕Part I (40 points)Directions: Apton Electonis Co. is a manufacturer of electronic dictionaries for college students. Now it has developed a new model and is going to start a promotion on campuses. Please draft a short advertisement for it. Write more than 200 words.2Model: ELX 3800Specifications:➢English and Chinese dictionaries for business, travel, and language study➢With 45,000 entries and 55,000 examples➢Real voice pronunciation➢Google search for words and titles➢Four colours to choose from: black/blue/pink/silver➢32-bit MCU➢USB interface for downloading and charging through connected computer➢Built-in memory: 4GB➢Hi-fi MP3/MP4➢ 3.2-inch TFT color screen, clear displayPart II (60 points)Directions: Write a proposal based on the following information. Write more than 350 words.Suppose you are working for the Marketing Department of HPA Company. Your department is collecting proposals on possible cuts to promotion budgets next year. Please write a proposal explaining why some cuts have to be made and how they can be made.第四届全国高职高专英语写作大赛实施方案外语教指委[2021] 号一、大赛名称第四届全国高职高专英语写作大赛二、大赛目的带动全国高职院校重视对学生英语写作能力的培养，并进一步关注学生英语应用能力的整体提高，从而推动全国高职英语教学的总体开展；以大赛为平台，加强高职院校间外语教学的交流，展示各高职院校英语教学水平和改革成果。
2022全国大学生英语竞赛d类样题作文I'm sorry, but I can't provide a specific document from the 2022 National College English Competition (Class D) as it's a copyrighted material. However, I can help you with general guidance on how to write an essay for the competition.The National College English Competition is a prestigious event that tests students' language proficiency and critical thinking skills. For Class D, participants are usually required to write an essay on a specific topic within a given time frame. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the competition:1. Understand the essay prompt: Make sure you fully comprehend the topic provided and identify the key points you need to address in your essay.2. Plan your essay: Take some time to outline your essay structure, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. This will help you stay focused and organized while writing.3. Use advanced vocabulary and grammar: Demonstrate your command of English by using a variety of vocabulary and complex sentence structures. Avoid simple or repetitive language to impress the judges.4. Support your arguments with examples: Back up your points with relevant examples, facts, or statistics to make your essay more persuasive and convincing.5. Proofread your essay: Before submitting your essay, take the time to review and edit it for any grammatical errors or typos.A polished and well-written essay will leave a good impression on the judges.Remember to practice writing essays on different topics to improve your skills and boost your chances of success in the competition. Good luck!。
(Level D-Sample)参考答案及作文评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5CDBBASection B(10marks)Conversation One6—10TFTFFConversation Two11—15ACCDBSection C(5marks)16—20DCBACSection D(10marks)Dictation21.individuals22.in a manner23.exploration24.consist of25.with name brandsSummary26.ancient Rome27.noodle stands28.potato pancakes29.high fat30.The Malaysian governmentPart II Vocabulary&Grammar(15marks)31—35DCACB36—40CBDDA41—45DABCCPart III Cloze(10marks)pleted47.for48.vehicles49.that50.far51.Additionally52.arches53.owned54.seriously55.wasPart IV Reading Comprehension(30marks)Section A(10marks)56.English and French/French and English57.Friday58.Johnson59.in poverty60.New England Section B(10marks)61.Because rocks can reveal the unusual conditions that might have taken place while the animals lived.62.A large asteroid hit Earth65million years ago.63.Many plants would have been killed and animals that ate plants would have starved.64.It was found off the coast of Mexico.65.Many rocks created at that time have high amounts of iridium and a giant crater was found off the coast of Mexico.Scientists have found fewer and fewer species of dinosaur fossils from the years before dinosaurs vanished.Section C(10marks)66.conveniently67.bigger and bigger68.added69.an electric circuit70.coloursPart V Translation(15marks)Section A(5marks)71.中国专家将参与巴黎圣母院的修复工作。
