2021年全国大学生英语竞赛B类初赛赛卷及听力材料与答案2021 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level B ❷C Preliminary)(总分：150 分时间：120 分钟)Part I： Listening Comprehension (30 points) Section A (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.The man thinks the movie was very . A. exciting B. funny C. romanticHow much does it cost for a couple with two children to get into the castle? A. £ 15. B. £ 10. 50. C. £ 12.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a railway station. B. At a travel agency. C. At an airport.Why did the woman come to Finland? A. She wanted to study literature there. B. She wanted to take a summer course there. C. She was offered a job in Finland. What was the story in the newspaper about? A. A car which had an accident getting onto a ferry. B. A driver who fell asleep at the wheel. C. A man who lost his way driving to a ferry.Section B (10 points)In this section, you will hear two interviews. Each interview will be read only once. At the end of each interview, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the five questions, each with 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. Interview One 6. 7.8. 9. 10.What first inspired Martin Middleton' s interest in travelling? A. Living abroad in the 1960s. B. Something he read as a child. C. A television film about Africa.Wildlife filming is than it was in the early 1960s. A. more relaxed B. more creative C. more organisedWhat does Martin do when he takes a holiday? A. He relaxes by the sea.B. He stays in comfortable surroundings. C. He travels for a particular reason.What did Martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic? A. They were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine. B. They were not taking advantage of the opportunity they had. C. They were a very interesting bunch of people. What is Martin' s opinion of tourism?0C10CA. It is not good for the environment. B. It should be well managed. C. It should be further promoted.Interview Two 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.Why did Sean Fitzpatrick go to America? A. It was his childhood dream. B. He got a job as a bartender there. C. There were troubles in Ireland.What does he miss most about Northern Ireland? A. The social life. B. His family and friends. C. The sport.Why is life in New York more exciting? A. There are parties every night.B. There are more things to do in New York. C. The lifestyle is much faster.What does Fitzpatrick dislike about New York? A. There are no real pubs. B. People are not very friendly. C. It' s a dangerous place to live.How has living in New York changed Fitzpatrick?A. He has calmed down a lot since he went to New York. B. He is better able to defend himself.C. He has got used to listening to people talking nonsense.Section C (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short news items. 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, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding answer letter on the answer sheetwitha single line through the centre. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.Will Russia change the clock to winter time this autumn? A. Yes, clocks will go back one hour. B. Yes, clocks will go forward one hour. C. No, clocks will remain unchanged.Who first introduced the concept of practical wisdom? A. Aristotle. B. Barry Schwartz. C. Kenneth Sharpe.What makes the chickens created by British scientists immune from bird flu? A. Genetic modification. B. Vaccinations. C. Special protection. What is the news mainly about?A. The economics in developing countries. B. Life in poor countries. C. Energy consumption.Why will the Spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting? A. The broadcaster RTVE thinks bullfighting is cruel.B. Some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting. C. Bullfighting could cause anxiety in children.Section D (10 points)In this section, you will hear a professional footballer, Guy Moreno, talking about his life and work. This passage will be read twice. For questions 21OC30, complete the notes inec2，cthree words or fewer for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Guy Moreno - Professional FootballerFavourite interest at school: Date of birth： Winning a prize: First football club： Most difficult time：Critics of his performance as a footballer： How he hopes people see him： Preferred way to relax： His career in football： Future plans:。