2012年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试卷(C类)word完整版

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2012 National English Contest for

College 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. C. 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.

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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 centre

Conversation One

6. 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.

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 Two

11. Why did Bob make the news last month?

A. Because he criticized traditional jobs

B. 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 Branding Phenomenon‖ help people?

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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.

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 other tests.

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?

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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. 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-adjust to local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the body stay alert, so if you are going somewhere sunny, stay outside.

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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. off B. up C. aside D. in

32. You _________ his words seriously. He was talking nonsense.

A. won’t take B. may not take

C. mustn’t have taken D. needn’t have taken

A. that; where B. who; which C. who; that D. who; where

35. All things _______, I think I’d better take your advice.

A. considering B. to be considered C. considered D. have been considered

36. Twelve European countries ________ over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002.

A. transformed B. switched C. reversed D. altered

37. She isn’t anything ________ unpleasant as people say she is.

A. as like B. like C. as D. like as

38. Stop complaining. You really ________ my nerves.

A. get down B. get along C. get off D. get on

39. There wasn’t _______ truth in what he said.

A. a grain of B. a ray of C. a point of D. a drop of

40. ________ for my savings, I wouldn’t be able to survive these miserable days.

A. Was it not B. Were it not

C. Had it been not D. Hadn’t it been

41. There was a power cut this morning. ________, I couldn’t do anything with my computer.