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2006 National English Contest for College Students (Level A - Sample) Part I Listening Comprehension ( 25 minutes, 30 points ) Section A Short Conversations ( 6 points ) Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A. She didn’t like it. B. She was ill. C. She visited a friend. D. She had read about it. 2. A. He believes dancing is enjoyable. B. He admires those who can dance. C. He definitely does not like dancing. D. He won’t dance until he’s done his work. 3. A. Around 3:00. B. Around 5:00. C. At 2:00. D. At 1:00. 4. A. The thunderstorm. B. The weather. C. The sun. D. The broadcast. 5. A. They are very good friends. B. They haven’t seen each other for a long time. C. They are fond of animals. D. They don’t expect to meet each other in the zoo. 6. A. Go out to work. B. Listen carefully to John. C. Be calm and patient. D. Do the easiest thing. Section B Long Conversation (4 points ) Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 7. A. She needs some information. B. She wants packing materials. C. She is checking her package. D. She is moving to California. 8. A. Fresh fruit. B. A gift certificate. C. Homemade candy. D. A wedding present. 9. A. The next day. B. On Saturday. C. In three days. D. In one week. 10. A. Regular service. B. Overnight express. C. Same day delivery. D. Priority service. Section C News Items (10 points) Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must 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 centre. 11. A. Young children. B. Middle-aged people. C. Old people. 12. A. In Beijing, 2005. B. In New York, 1995. C. In Beijing, 1995. 13. A. Yes, they were. B. No, they weren’t. C. Not mentioned in the news. 14. A. China and India. B. China and Iceland. C. Ukraine and Poland. 15. A. Sri Lankan children who survived the Tsunami. B. Indonesian children who survived the earthquake. C. American children who survived the tornado. 16. A. Lack of support from the government. B. Lack of funds to build sports facilities. C. Shortage of infrastructure facilities. 17. A. Sony. B. Samsung. C. Apple. 18. A. Popular Film stars. B. Engineers and scientists. C. Popular Film directors. 19. A. Some animals can live longer by reducing food intake. B. Diabetes can be cured if the patient eats less. C. People can increase life spans by eating less meat. 20. A. Pakistan. B. India. C. Palestine. Section D Passages (10 points) Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard. 21. A. Chinese. B. German. C. Roman. D. Not sure yet. 22. A. Chinese. B. Germans. C. Americans. D. Romans. 23. A. Because it means a period of rest from work. B. Because it symbolizes a new life with new hope. C. Because people think it brings us a good life. D. Because people enjoys emboding a happy occasion. Passage Two Questions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard. 24. A. There was a shortage of fuel. B. Most Americans voted for it. C. Large trucks were causing many accidents. D. There was a sudden increase in highway deaths. 25. A. Women. B. Older persons. C. Westerners. D. Young adults. 26. A. Trucks do not use crucial fuel. B. Few trucks are involved in accidents. C. Most trucks don’t transport consumer goods. D. Trucks run better at higher speeds. Passage Three Questions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard. 27. A. 6 miles from Hawaii. B. On an aircraft carrier. C. In the Atlantic Ocean. D. 145 miles from Hawaii. 28. A. 17. B. 70. C. 7. D. 27. 29. A. For two days. B. For fifteen days. C. For twelve days D. For three days. 30. A. Aboard the aircraft carrier. B. In Houston. C. Aboard the helicopter. D. In the space module. Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points) Directions: There are 10 inplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best pletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 31. Although he had looked through all the reference materials on the subject, he still found it hard to understand this point and his tutor’s explanation only ________ to his confusion. A. extended B. amounted C. added D. turned 32. The professor could hardly find sufficient grounds________ his arguments in favour of the new theory. A. on which to base B. which to base on C. to base on D. to be based on 33. These reference books, which you can get at any bookshop in the city, will provide you ________ you need. A. all of information B. all of the informations C. all the informations D. all the information 34. Apart from taking care of her children, she has to take on such heavy ________ housework as carrying water and firewood. A. time-consumed B. timely-consumed C. time-consuming D. timely-consuming 35. The man to whom we handed the forms pointed out that they had not been ________ filled in. A . consequently B. regularly C. prehensively D. properly 36. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to ________ the color of his skin. A. with the exception of B. in the light of C. by virtue of D. regardless of 37. These two areas are similar ________ they both have a high rainfall during this season. A. to that B. besides that C. in that D. except that 38. How close parents are to their children ________ a strong influence on the character of the children. A. have B. has C. having D. to have 39. All trains to Liverpool ________ because of the strike, they decided to go there by coach. A. having canceled B. having been canceled C. were canceled D. have been canceled 40. ________ that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on construction sites by 90 percent. A. So clever are the construction robots B. So clever the construction robots are C. Such construction robots are clever D. Such clever construction robots are Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points) Directions: There are 10 inplete dialogues in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best pletes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. Mary: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my little girl’s life. John: ______________ Mary: I can’t tell you how much I appreciate what you’ve done. John: I’m just happy I could help. A. There’s nothing to be afraid of. B. This is really a wonderful day. C. Anybody would have done the same. D. I am so glad to save her life. 42. Mother: You’re watching too much TV, Emily. Emily: Oh, e on, Mom. Mother: ________ And you’re eating too many snacks. Emily: I only had some popcorn and some potato chips. A. I mean it. B. You’re excused. C. Where’s your radio? D. I don’t want to know it. 43. Kate: I’m not optimistic about finding a job after I finish college. Joseph: Oh? Why not? Kate: The economy is going downhill fast. Joseph: I know. ______________ It’s getting to the point where even a degree won’t help you anymore. Kate: That’s right. And I’ll be lucky to even move out of my parents’ house. A. My friend could offer me a job. B. I am not sure whether I agree or not. C. How do you feel about the economy? D. What is this world ing to? 44. Bruce: Good morning. Wele to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you? Mandy: Yes, I hope so. I’m interested in a short holiday soon. I’d like some information. Bruce: Yes, certainly. ______________ Mandy: Somewhere with some sunshine. Bruce: Here’s a Supervacation brochure. It gives informa tion about lots of holidays. Mandy: Thanks for the information. I expect I’ll see you soon. A. What about New York? B. Will you be traveling alone? C. What sort of holiday interests you? D. How are things going with you? 45. Mark: Good afternoon. I’ve just joined the library. How many books can I take out? Jenny: You can take two books, and keep them for ten days. If you haven’t finished, you can renew them. Mark: How do I do that? ________________ Jenny: No, you can telephone. Tell us the titles of the books, and the date they are due for return. Mark: Splendid. I would like to borrow A Tale of Two Cities, or David Copperfield. Jenny: Those two books have already been borrowed. A. Why can’t I keep them for a lo