2012年全国大学生英语竞赛真题

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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 possible C. To find alternative energy.

2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

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 centre

Conversation One

6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?

A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.

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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 Two

11. Why did Bob make the news last month?

12. In which way do the bestsellers like ‖ and ―The Personal Branding Phenomenon‖ 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.

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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 other tests.

B. The radiation level given by other tests is smaller than that given by Tokyo Electric.

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.

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