全国大学生英语知识竟赛.docx

1、全国大学生英语知识竟赛2006 National English Contest for College Students(Level A - Sample)Part I Listening Comprehension ( 25 minutes, 30 points )Section A Short Conversations ( 6 points )Directions: In this section, you will hear6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked

2、about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a si

3、ngle line through the centre.1. A. She didnt like it.B. She was ill. C. She visited a friend. D. She had read about it. 2. A. He believes dancing is enjoyable. B. He admires those who can dance. C. He definitely does not like dancing. D. He wont dance until hes done his work. 3. A. Around 3:00. B. A

4、round 5:00. C. At 2:00. D. At 1:00.4. A. The thunderstorm. B. The weather. C. The sun. D. The broadcast.5. A. They are very good friends. B. They havent seen each other for a long time. C. They are fond of animals. D. They dont expect to meet each other in the zoo. 6. A. Go out to work. B. Listen ca

5、refully to John. C. Be calm and patient. D. Do the easiest thing.Section B Long Conversation (4 points )Directions: In this section, you will hearone long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spok

6、en only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.7. A. She needs some information. B. She w

7、ants packing materials. C. She is checking her package. D. She is moving to California. 8. A. Fresh fruit.B. A gift certificate. C. Homemade candy. D. A wedding present.9. A. The next day.B. On Saturday. C. In three days. D. In one week.10. A. Regular service. B. Overnight express. C. Same day deliv

8、ery. D. Priority service.Section C News Items (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best ans

9、wer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 11. A. Young children. B. Middle-aged people. C. Old people. 12. A. In Beijing, 2005. B. In New York, 1995. C. In Beijing, 1995. 13. A. Yes, they were. B. No, they werent. C. Not mentioned in the news.

10、 14. A. China and India. B. China and Iceland. C. Ukraine and Poland. 15. A. Sri Lankan children who survived the Tsunami. B. Indonesian children who survived the earthquake. C. American children who survived the tornado. 16. A. Lack of support from the government. B. Lack of funds to build sports f

11、acilities. C. Shortage of infrastructure facilities. 17. A. Sony.B. Samsung. C. Apple. 18. A. Popular Film stars. B. Engineers and scientists. C. Popular Film directors. 19. A. Some animals can live longer by reducing food intake. B. Diabetes can be cured if the patient eats less. C. People can incr

12、ease life spans by eating less meat. 20. A. Pakistan. B. India. C. Palestine. Section D Passages (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choi

13、ces marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. A. Chinese. B. German. C. Roman. D. Not sure yet.22. A. Chinese. B. Germans. C. Americans. D. Romans

14、.23. A. Because it means a period of rest from work. B. Because it symbolizes a new life with new hope. C. Because people think it brings us a good life. D. Because people enjoys emboding a happy occasion. Passage TwoQuestions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard.24. A. There was a

15、shortage of fuel. B. Most Americans voted for it. C. Large trucks were causing many accidents. D. There was a sudden increase in highway deaths. 25. A. Women. B. Older persons. C. Westerners. D. Young adults. 26. A. Trucks do not use crucial fuel. B. Few trucks are involved in accidents. C. Most tru

16、cks dont transport consumer goods. D. Trucks run better at higher speeds. Passage ThreeQuestions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.27. A. 6 miles from Hawaii. B. On an aircraft carrier. C. In the Atlantic Ocean. D. 145 miles from Hawaii.28. A. 17. B. 70. C. 7. D. 27. 29. A. For t

17、wo days. B. For fifteen days. C. For twelve days D. For three days.30. A. Aboard the aircraft carrier. B. In Houston. C. Aboard the helicopter. D. In the space module. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank th

18、ere 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. Although he had looked through all the reference materialson the subject, he still found it hard to understand

19、this point and his tutors explanation only _ to his confusion.A. extended B. amounted C. addedD. turned 32. The professor could hardly find sufficient grounds_ his arguments in favour of the new theory. A. on which to baseB. which to base on C. to base on D. to be based on 33. These reference books,

20、 which you can get at any bookshop in the city, will provide you _ you need. A. all of information B. all of the informations C. all the informations D. all the information 34. Apart from taking care of her children, she has to take on such heavy _ housework as carrying water and firewood. A. time-c

21、onsumed B. timely-consumed C. time-consuming D. timely-consuming 35. The man to whom we handed the forms pointed out that they had not been _ filled in. A . consequently B. regularly C. comprehensively D. properly 36. Every man in this country has the right to live where hewants to _ the color of hi

22、s skin. A. with the exception of B. in the light of C. by virtue of D. regardless of 37. These two areas are similar _ they both have a high rainfall during this season. A. to thatB. besides that C. in that D. except that 38. How close parents are to their children _ a strong influence on the charac

23、ter of the children. A. have B. has C. having D. to have 39. All trains to Liverpool _ because of the strike, they decided to go there by coach. A. having canceled B. having been canceled C. were canceled D. have been canceled 40. _ that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on const

24、ruction sites by 90 percent. A. So clever are the construction robots B. So clever the construction robots are C. Such construction robots are clever D. Such clever construction robots are Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points)Directions: There are 10 incomplete dialogues in this part.

25、 For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. Mary: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for savingmy little girls life. John: _ Mary: I c

26、ant tell you how much I appreciate what youvedone. John: Im just happy I could help. A. Theres nothing to be afraid of. B. This is really a wonderful day. C. Anybody would have done the same. D. I am so glad to save her life. 42. Mother: Youre watching too much TV, Emily. Emily: Oh, come on, Mom. Mo

27、ther: _ And youre eating too many snacks. Emily: I only had some popcorn and some potato chips. A. I mean it.B. Youre excused. C. Wheres your radio? D. I dont want to know it. 43. Kate: Im not optimistic about finding a job after I finish college. Joseph: Oh? Why not? Kate: The economy is going down

28、hill fast. Joseph: I know. _ Its getting to the point where even a degree wont help you anymore. Kate: Thats right. And Ill be lucky to even move out of my parents house. A. My friend could offer me a job. B. I am not sure whether I agree or not. C. How do you feel about the economy? D. What is this world coming to? 44. Bruce: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you? Mandy: Yes, I hope so. Im interested in a short holiday soon. Id like some information. Bruce: Yes, certainly. _ Mandy: Somewhere with some sunshine. Bruce: Heres a Supervac