1、12008 National English Contest for College Students(Level C- Preliminary)Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversati
2、on and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, read 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 center.1. A. To buy a newspap
3、er. B. To find a chemist. C. To post a letter.2. A. Their billing system has been efficient. B. Their old billing system is outdated.C. Hes unimpressed with the new billing system.3. A. Shes been on vacation. B. Shes been at the grocery store.C. Shes been on a business trip.4. A. To go to the market
4、. B. To have coffee. C. To have a discussion.5. A. Changing a flight reservation. B. Canceling a hotel reservation.C. Reserving an extra hotel room.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, th
5、ere will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with 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 center.Conversation one6. Whats Tanias phone number?A. 506-
6、6178 B. 501-6678 C. 501-66877. Who is going shopping at Harrods?A. Tania. B. Karl. C. Karls mother.8. How is Tania going to get to Harrods?A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By tube.9. Which street plan shows the way from the station?A. B. C.10. What kind of wine does Karl want?A. Red Merlot. B. White Borde
7、aux. C. Rose Chianti.Conversation Two11. Which drawing shows the position of the handle?2A. B. C.12. What other product features are included?A. A range of handle sizes. B. A variety of color combinations.C. A set of rings for different-sized tins.13. Whats the purpose of the V-clip?A. To hold the p
8、aint brush so it drips in the can.B. To prevent paint from getting onto the painted surfaces.C. To prevent the brush drying out if the painter is interrupted.14. Who will probably use the can-holder?A. Artists. B. Decorators. C. Soldiers.15. How much does the product cost?A. 4. B. 5. C. $4.Section C
9、 (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news item. Each item will be read only once. After each item, 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
10、Sheet with a single line through the center.16. What has prompted the new administration to review the Australias citizenship test?A. Its out of date. B. Higher immigration rates. C. Many applicants failing it.17. Which train provides the easiest way to see Mount Fuji?A. From Tokyo to Yokohama. B. F
11、rom Osaka to Yokohama.C. From Tokyo to Osaka.18. How many U.N. employees were killed in 2007?A. 17. B. 42. C. 59.19. What have studies found out about severe pneumonia treatment?A. No medication works in developing countries.B. It can be effectively treated at home with oral antibiotics.C. It can on
12、ly be treated in the hospital with injectable antibiotics.20. What was the bars business like before the smoking ban?A. Almost empty every day. B. Usually crowded at midday.C. Empty on Wednesdays.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phras
13、es. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Crime isnt rising because the laws are not strict enough, or because the (21) _ are not tough enough, or simply because there arent enough policemen on the beat. It is rising because t
14、he agencies and individuals who can have a (22) _ effect on crime are not pulling together or in the same (23) _. The police are one of those agencies, of course. But crime prevention is also a matter for (24) _ who are content to see mass (25) _ turn into a way of life, for councils who prefer to s
15、hout yah-boo at the police, (26) _ getting on with making life safer for local people, for architects who design exposed and indefensible buildings, for parents who dont take enough interest in what their teenage children are getting up to and for (27) _ who sit inside and moan (28) _ do anything ab
16、out the state of the neighborhood or the street. Crime prevention has been neglected for too many by too many. Over the last ten years it has been willfully neglected in defiance of mounting (29) _ that it is the central hope of (30) _ action against crime.3Part II Vocabulary and Structures (10 minu
17、tes, 15 marks)There are 15 incomplete 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 single line through the center.31. They are looking for _ man with
18、_ long dark hair. He is armed and dangerous.A. a; a B. the; a C. a; / D. /; the32. It was unfortunate, but she had no _ but to act as she did.A. chance. B. opportunity C. option D. solution33. The _ driver thinks that accidents only happen to other people.A. general B. usual C. common D. average34.
19、How did they manage to steal the Van Gogh? It was right _ the security guards nose.A. below B. before C. under D. beside35. The student _ continuing his studies when he had to return to his home country unexpectedly.A. is considering B. was considering C. should consider D. has considered36. My frie
20、nds and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot _.A. in similar B. in particular C. in common D. in accordance37. Our planned visit to the United States _ because we were unable to get the visas.A. fell over B. fell down C. fell through D. fell on38. Lest anyone _ it st
21、range, let me assure you that it is quite true.A. thought B. should think C. had thought D. thinking39. When Sally _ the criminal _ her house, she screamed at the top of her voice because she didnt want _.A. saw; enter; killed B. saw; enter; to be killedC. sees; entering; be killed D. sees; enter; k
22、illing40. Tinas children, _ all live nearby, organized a big party for her eightieth birthday.A. who B. that C. which D. as41. Sometimes it is necessary to be careful _ the right date to sit for a test.A. when choosing B. when you will chooseC. when you have chosen D. when you chose42. Einsteins the
23、ory of relativity seemed hard to believe at the time _.A. when he first introduced B. that he first introduced itC. he first introduced D. which he first introduced it43. _ really. I like both public transport and driving.A. On second thoughts B. I could go either wayC. I will never learn to drive D
24、. But then again44. _ Im getting married!A. Can you keep a secret? B. Well I never!C. Many happy returns. D. Congratulations!45. - So, do you know where youd like to go?- Actually, Ive heard that its very expensive and its cold all the time.A. I beg your pardon? B. Yeah, but its not very good.C. Do
25、you know any good hotels? D. Do you have any suggestions?Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks)Section A (4 marks)There is one passage in this section with 4 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B C and D. You should decide on the best choice, then mark the c
26、orresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.4Questions 46-49 are based on the following passage.Most sore throats are caused by an infection which treatment with antibiotics cannot cure. But with simple remedies the patient normally gets better in 4 or 5 days.Tonsil
27、litis, however, usually starts with a sore throat which causes pain on swallowing. With children and some adults there may be a fever and the patient is obviously not feeling well. It may be possible to see white spots on the back of the throat. The neck may also swell, both of which are the normal
28、response to infection.Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold, and with influenza there may be dryness of the throat, pain on coughing and loss of voice.TREATMENTAspirin: To help relieve the pain on swallowing and (if there is one) the fever, use aspirin tablets dissolved in water, so
29、 that the patient can gargle before swallowing. Repeat the treatment every 4 hours.Drink: Encourage the patient to drink plenty of liquids.Food: Food should not be forced on a patient who does not want to eat.Steam: If there is pain in the throat on coughing, breathing in steam may help.CHILDRENYoun
30、g children, who may not be able to gargle, should be given aspirin dissolved in water every 4 hours at the right dose for their age.At one year: a single junior aspirin.At five years: half an adult aspirin.At eight years: one whole adult aspirin.WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTORIf the sore throat is still gett
31、ing worse after 2 days.If the patient complains of earache.If the patient or parent is very worried.46. According to the passage, it would appear that most sore throats _.A. require an immediate visit to a doctorB. respond quickly to treatment with an antibioticC. rarely turn out to be symptoms of s
32、erious illnessD. result in tonsillitis even when treated47. In order to treat a sore throat one should _.A. prevent the patient from eating too muchB. give the patient up to 4 aspirin tablets every dayC. advise the patient to drink large amounts of liquidsD. make the patient gargle with hot liquids4
33、8. You should call the doctor in if _.A. swelling occurs in the region of the earsB. the patients condition worsens after 2 daysC. the patients throat is still sore after a weekD. the disease spreads to another member of the family49. What difference is there in the way adults and young children sho
34、uld be treated with aspirin?A. Young children should not be allowed to gargle with it.B. Adults should be given tablets to swallow whole.C. Young children should be given aspirin more often than adults.D. Adults should be given larger doses of aspirin than children.5Section B (14 marks)There is one
35、passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet.For questions 50-55, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (
36、for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 56-59, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.In 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized the United Nations (often called the UN). World War II had just ended.
37、 Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere. People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization.The United Nations has four main goals and purposes:1. To work together for international peace and to solve international problems;2. To develop fr
38、iendly relations among nations;3. To work together for human rights for everyone of all races, religions, and of both sexes;4. To build a center where nations can work together for these goals.Today almost every country in the world is a member of the UN. Each country has signed an agreement that sa
39、ys:1. All members are equal.2. All members promise to solve international problems in a peaceful way.3. No member will use force against another member.4. All members will help the UN in its actions.5.The UN will not try to solve problems within countries except to enforce international peace.Obviou
40、sly, the United Nations has not been completely successful in its goals. There have been several wars since 1945. However, the organization has helped bring peace to some countries that were at war. It has helped people who left their countries because of wars. It has helped bring independence to co
41、lonies.The main United Nations organization is in New York City, but the UN has a “family” of other related organizations all over the world. These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone. One example is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other service
42、s for poor children wherever they live. Another example is the World Health Organization, which develops medical programs all over the world.There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries. They work as planners to increase production in farming and industry. They provide medical services,
43、 improve education programs, and spread scientific information. They develop programs that provide jobs and better living conditions. They help countries control their population growth.The United Nations also holds large international conferences, where people meet to discuss important world issues
44、. One conference was about the uses and ownership of oceans. Another was about women. There are also International Years. In these special years, people work together to improve situations and solve problems. One year was the International Year of the Child.For centuries countries have fought each o
45、ther, and powerful countries have taken control of weaker ones. It is very difficult to persuade nations to live together in peace. Nevertheless, the United Nations is attempting to do this. It is the only organization that unites the world in the search for peace.50. The United Nations was organize
46、d at a meeting in California in 1945.51. The United Nations works for international peace.52. Kuwait is a member of the UNICEF.53. The United Nations has its main organization in San Francisco.54. The United Nations helped Algeria become independent.55. UNICEF is an organization that helps save wild
47、life.56. Each country in the UN has signed an agreement that says no member _ against another member.57. Despite its effort, the United Nations hasnt been _ in its goals.58. People meet to discuss important world issues in _ held by the United Nations.59. The United Nations is _ nations to live toge
48、ther in peace, though it is difficult.6Section C (10 marks)In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions in as few words as possible (not more than 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 60-64
49、are based on the following passage.A language is a system of sounds, gestures, or characters used by humans to communicate their ideas and feelings. There are about 4,000 spoken languages in the world. Some are spoken by millions of people. Other languages have only a few speakers.All languages have rules for forming words and for ordering those word
