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1、 大学英语教学 20 / 202009 National English Contest forCollege 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. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a pau
2、se. 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. Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In an engine room . B .in a car. C.
3、In a factory.2.Who is the man talking to ? A.A lifeguard . B.A travel agent . C.A gymnasium manager.3.How will the correct price be determined ? A. By calling the company.B.By asking the sales representative.C.By looking at the price list.4.Why is Sue upset according to the conversation? A.Someone b
4、roke into her car. B.She had to pay too much for parking. C.She was given a ticket .5.What do the two speakers probably do for a living. A.Office clerks. B.Printers. C.Archiects.Section B (10 marks) In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. Afte
5、r each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with 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 centreConversation One 6.Why did
6、the man watch the video ?A.It was required by Professor Stephen.B.He wanted to learn about heart attacks.C.He had to take part in a discussion.7.In the mans opinion, what is the video about?A. Mens health. B.Stress. C.Health care for women .8.What did the man learn from the video?A.Women are under m
7、ore stress than men .B.Women have more heart attacks than men .C.Women who have heart attacks get less care than men .9.At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack?A.40 to 50 . B.60 to 65 . C.45 to 60.10.What does the woman think about the video?A.It sounds puzzling.B.It sounds very in
8、teresting .C.It sounds very dull.Conversation Two11.How long did the man wait before his call was answered?A.Twenty minutes. B.Twelve minutes . C.Twenty-four minutes . 12.Why did the man phone Interserve Customer Service?A.He wanted to know what the recorded message means .B.He didnt know which butt
9、on to choose.C.He wanted to know if he can use his e-mail address while overseas.13.What does the man think about the menu of options?A.Its meaning isnt ambiguous.B.It is far from clear .C.It is satisfactory.14.Which department would the man have spoken to if had chosen button two?A.Accounts and Bil
10、ling.B.General Enquiries.C.Accounts and Service.15.What will the operator do next ?A.Make an official complaint.B.Improve the menu of options.C.Make a note of the mans complaint.Section C (5 marks ) In this section, you will hear five short news items .Each item will be read only once. After each it
11、em ,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 does rotational grazing reduce the need for pesticide treatm
12、ents?A.By increasing the use of natural fertilizer.B.By limiting the need for chemical fertilizers.C.By reducing the growth of weeds.17.Which news agency votes for the top ten news stories?A.Reuters. B.The Associated PressC.United Press International.18.Which counties spent billions of dollars to de
13、velop new oil fields ?A. Syria, Brazil and Russia.B.Brazil,Iran and Saudi Arabia .C.Saudi Arabie ,Brazil and Russia.19.Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years?A.Because they are dying from traveling too far .B.Because they are short of food.C.Because they are infected w
14、ith a disease.20.What is a symptom of multiple sclerosis?A.Loss of the ability to hear.B.Loss of the ability to see well.C.Loss of the ability to speak clearly.Section D(10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage which will be read only once. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear on the tape .Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet .The fourth component of the Swedish social system is that its policies ensure full employment and increase the mobil
