1、给力英语网 给力英语 成就未来 http:/2012 National English Contest for College Students(Level DPreliminary)(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 conversati
2、on, 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 isnt Cathy going to the meeting tomorrow ? A.She doesnt know when
3、 it will be. B.She doesnt 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.$35 B.$25 C.$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 qu
4、ite logical and credible.4.Wheres Joe going to travel this time ? A.Italy B.Denmark C.Germany5.What can we infer from the conversation ? A.The woman wondered why the man didnt return the book. B.The woman doesnt seem to know what the book is about . C.The woman forget lending the book to the man.Sec
5、tion 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 correspo
6、nding 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 nights B. 3 nights C. 4 nights 7.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 s
7、ingles.8.When is he going to have dinner ? A. 6:45 B. 7:00 C. 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 2 11.Why does Ellen want some new clothes ?A. For her holiday.B. Fo
8、r her new job.C. For her brothers 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 Ellens mobile number ? A. 03221 7774 B. 0322
9、1 7775 C. 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
10、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 told B. the directors childhood experience C. a story from a
11、comic book17. The speaker thinks that What Happens in the Night is _. A. the best horror film of the year B. difficult to understand C. visually terrifying18. In real life , the stars of Happy as Larry_. A. didnt get on B. fell in love C. are best friends19. The speaker recommends you watch Happy as
12、 Larry if _. A. you are a woman B. you like Sonys other films C. 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
13、 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 Id like to talk
14、 about what people 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.Lets start with an overview of the issue as show
15、 on this diagram. Starting on the left , there are two lists of factors : internal and external . Its important to notice that the internal factors , in other words those based on an individuals (24)_, are divided into positive factors trusting others and acknowledging people are different , and neg
16、ative factors-being afraid and being(25) _ . now, you should also notice that external factor are not labeled in this way . Its 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
17、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 youll see this phrase : ” Coping strategies.” This is important because studies have shown that people ,
18、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 incomp
19、lete 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 so B
20、. Though C. So D. Even though32. The government is going to _the old church and build a new one in its place. A. abolish B. eliminate C. demolish D. ruin33. Jeff was a _ opponent , and I respected him for that . A. scary B. dreadful C. formidable D. threatening34. If plastic and rubber are burnt , t
21、heyll _poisonous gases. A. give up B. give in C. give away D. give off35. You dont object _late tonight ,do you ? A. to work B. to working C. work D. working36. When he realized I _at him , he _away. A. looked; was turning B. was looking; turned C. was looking; was turning D. looked; turned37. Walki
22、ng under a ladder _he unlucky. A. supposes to B. should C. ought D. is supposed to 38. Terry rarely spends much money _clothes, _? A. on; doesnt she B. on; does she C. at; does she D. at; doesnt she39. If you come round this evening , Ill _. A. thinking the world of you B. put you into picture C. dr
23、op you a line D. read between the lines40. His last book received excellent _ in the newspaper. A. reviews B. previews C. revisions D. preludes41. If something happens once in a blue moon. How often does it happen? A. Occasionally B. Very rarely C. Only once D. Often42. -It turned out she went to th
24、e same school as my sister . -Well ! _A. You live and learn, dont you?B. It turned out all right ,didnt it ?C. Its a small world , isnt ?D. I wouldnt bet on it.43. -OK. First , I have to ask you a question ._ -Almost three years now. -Fine . Well now fill in this form to apply for you loan.A. How of
25、ten 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? -Im interested in doing an English course. _ -Yes, of course . Well, we actually offer a
26、 number course at different levels. Are you looking for full time or part time ? -Oh, I couldnt 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-t
27、ime classes、45-Dad, do you have a minute? -Sure, honey .What can I do for you? -_I need some advice. -Its about time . Where are you planning to apply ? -Wll, I could go to State University and I know its cheapest. But I want to go to the Prestige University , because ot its leisure studies program.
28、A. Im 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 on D. Im trying to make a decision about a college Part III Cloze ( 10 marks )Read the passage and fill in each bank with one word. Choose the word in
29、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 . Tribu
30、tes 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 panc
31、reatic 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 Apples CEO after Mr.Jobs stood down in August , 2011. In his (49)resi_ letter , Mr.Jobs said: “I believe Apples b
32、rightest 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 Apples chairperson.As the face of Apple ,Steven Jobs represented its (52) ded_to high-end technology and fashionable design.
33、 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
34、 , (55)_Steven Jobs ability as a salesman-explaining his products simply in a way that everyone could understand.Please remember sentences from Mr.Jobs commencement address in Stanford University delivered on Jun 12, 2005, “Stay Foolish”. Parrt IV Reading Comprehension ( 40 marks )Read the following
35、 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 popular spectator sport in the world and Brazil
36、is arguably the greatest footballing nation in the world ,having won five times in the World Cuo. Even people who are not keen on football may have heard of Pele, who is often considered the worlds greatest player. However , how many football fans are familiar with Charles Miller and his contributio
37、n to what called “ 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 skill
38、ed in running with the ball , heading and taking free kicks.In 1894, Miller returned to Brazil with two bals and a copy of rules of football .The Sao Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC) had been formed in 1888 by a group of British men who piayed mainly cricket. Miller persuaded them to take up football . he
39、 was also instrumental in seeting up the Lisga Paulista , the first football league in Brazil .Over the first 20 years of the next century , state championships were formed through Brazil and in 1914 the first national side played against Argentina.Miller was not only a great player ,but also an exc
40、ellent 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 50When football become professional in Brazil in 1933, Miller was disappointed and decided to have no more contact
41、 with game . He felt that sportspeople should be amateurs-he didnt 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 Millers memory lives on in the skillful individual game which is Brazilian foo
42、tball . 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
43、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 a
44、ccording to the passage.56. Where was Charles Miller in 1884 ? A. Brazil B. England C. Scotland D. Argentina57. The best title of the passage should be _ A. Charles Miller, the best player in the world B. A final honor for Charles Miller C. Charles Miller , father ot the beautiful game D. Charles Mi
45、ller , 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 Miller , football was a game never about money , but about trying on
