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1、2010 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - Sample)Part I Listening ComprehensionSection AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the th
2、ree choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer.1. M: The schools English club is having a party on Saturday night. Can you come? W: I would like to, but I work at a restaurant on weekends.2. W: Michael, did you go to the lecture on the French Revolution last night? I have never h
3、eard such an interesting history lecture before. M: Yes, wasnt it marvelous? Ive heard that the lecturer is a self-taught man with no university education.3. W: So, did you have a good trip back from Bangkok, Kenny? M: Yeah, not bad. The plane left on time for a change, but the stopover in Singapore
4、 was left an hour longer than scheduled, and then we took a long time to land . Actually, I would walk out of customs two hours ago. W: En. , I thought you were only an hour late!4. M: Now, Im going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post? W: Well, first
5、of all, I know your firm has a very good reputation. Ive also heard that you offer good opportunities for promotion to the right person.5. W: Now, I should have failed it yesterday, but it doesnt seem to be here in “paid invoices” and thats the right file. I dont understand. its been paid. M: Ah, wh
6、at about this envelope on your chair? W: Oh here it is! Its in the right place but its attached to the receipt so I couldnt see it.Section BIn this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. After each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. Duri
7、ng the pause, read the five questions, each with three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer.Conversation OneM: Mm., where do you recommend I stay? Whats the Holiday Inn like? W: Its nice there. Its in the city centre and has all the usual business facilities. The service is
8、 the first class. M: Oh, good. So Ill get a room there. Now, whats the best way to get to the hotel from the airport? Should I take a taxi? W: Well, you can, but you dont have to. The subway system is very good. M: Mm., can you tell me something about business hours there? I mean, what time are the
9、banks open? W: The banks? They open at half past eight and close at four thirty. M: I see. And are they open on Saturdays, too? W: Im afraid not, and the shops close early on Saturdays, too. During the week theyre open until half past six, but on Saturdays they close at four.M: At four! Right. Now,
10、whats the weather like at this time of year? W: Well, its usually warm, but sometimes it turns cold and wet. So dont forget to take some warm clothes and a raincoat. When are you going on this trip?M: Oh, not until the middle of the month. The fifteenth, I think. Do you have any other advice for me?
11、W: No, nothing I can think of at the moment. Its a nice country, peaceful and calm, and people are friendly. Im sure youll enjoy your stay there.Conversation TwoW: Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it. M: I have good qualifications and plenty of experiences. I am also responsible and dili
12、gent in any projects I undertake.W: Why did you leave your last job?M: I felt there was no opportunity for advancement there, and Im hoping to get a better position.W: What makes you think you would be successful in this position?M: My graduate school training combined with my internship should qual
13、ify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful at it.W: What personality traits do you admire?M: I admire an honest, flexible and easy-going person who possesses the “can-do” spirit. W: What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrator?M: Im good at motivating people and
14、leading them to work together as a team. W: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?M: Sometimes narrow-minded people who are not receptive to new ideas make me feel frustrated. W: How do you handle conflict with your colleagues?M: I try to present my new ideas in a clear and civilized mann
15、er in order to get my points across. W: We will let you know what we decide probably next Wednesday. I hope to give you a positive reply. M: OK, thank you very much. Goodbye. Section CIn this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be read only once. After each item, there will
16、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.16. President Obasanjo said about 148 billion dollars were lost each year as a result of corruption. He described the loss as “monumental” and “preventable”, with extractive industries, such as oil an
