1、2007 National English Contest for College Students (Level C- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (6 points)1. A. He hasnt found a suitable one. B. He hasnt enough money. C. He prefers his old one.2. A. In ten minutes.B. In fifteen minutes. C. In twenty minutes.3.A. Have dinner with Mary. B. Se

2、e a film with Mary.C. Do his homework.4. A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.5. A. He has to go to the bank. B. He has missed the train. C. His train has been delayed.6. A. £315B. £350C. £375Section B (4 points) Long Conversation7. What office is the student looking for? A. Accounting. B. Eco

3、nomic history. C. Economics.8. When was the orientation meeting held? A. Yesterday. B. Last Friday. C. A week ago.9. What is the rule about attendance at lectures? A. It is optional. B. It is necessary. C. It is difficult to enforce.10. How often does the student have to attend tutorials? A. Once ev

4、ery other week. B. Three times a week. C. Once a week.Section C News (10 points)11. When did the bomb go off in a popular market in central Baghdad?A. Late in the evening. B. At mid-morning. C. Late in the afternoon.12. Whats the purpose of the Amber Alert program?A. To report the number of children

5、 missing in the U.S .every year.B. To help find the children who are believed to have been abducted.C. To find out the reasons why children are kidnapped in the U.S.13. How many villages have been involved in the inter-communal fighting in Chad?A. Fewer than 8. B. About 10. C. Over 20.14. What is th

6、e best tactic when youre caught up by a rolling wave of snow?A. To create space around you. B. To outrun the avalanche. C. To leave the ski resort instantly.15. Whats the news item mainly talking about?A. Development of medical technology.B. Health care in California.C. Health insurance in the U.S.1

7、6. How many people did bird flu kill in Indonesia in two weeks? A.5. B.2. C.35.17. Whats the function of the new drug produced by Pfizer?A. Reducing dogs weight. B. Increasing dogs appetite. C. Controlling dogs population.18. What will soon begin in the southern Senegalese towns?A. Planting new agri

8、cultural crops. B. Biofuel production. C. Fuel recycling.19. When did Ponti begin making films? A. In1913. B. In1931. C. In1938.20. Whats the main reason Democrats could regain control of Congress after 12 years?A. Nancy Pelosi has become their leader.B. Americans are dissatisfied with the Iraq war.

9、C. They support sending more troops to Iraq.Section D (10 points) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Every traveler has a tale to tell about bad driving. These are usually exaggerated (21) _ of life on the main streets of cities where the motorists are crazy and traffic ligh

10、ts are treated as colorful (22)_. It all happened on a Sunday April morning. I (23) _ my intention to turn left into a side road and paused as the oncoming traffic cleared. But as I drove across the road, an elderly man driving a battered Renault 12 chose to overtake me (24) _ pass on the inside. Th

11、ere was a fearful bang and my car was pushed sideways. I felt groggy and bruised and was taken to hospital in the back seat of a police car. There my spleen was removed. Fortunately, though, my recovery was steady and (25) _.But thats not the end of the tale. Yes, I had taken out insurance and it co

12、vered my medical expenses, (26) _ while I recovered and my flights home. However, as always, there was a catch to it. I had (27) _ hired my car from a backstreet firm called Kavis that had been recommended by the hotel front desk. I was assured that I had full insurance cover, but Kavis (28) _ my cr

13、edit card £800 on the day of the accident. My solicitor took advice on the form I had signed. Being in a hurry at the time, I hadnt (29) _ to get it translated. “Mr. Balmer was stupid to sign this document,” it read. I (30) _ with a smile. After all, I am still alive!2008 National English Conte

14、st for College Students (Level C- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 points)1. A. To buy a newspaper. 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 b

15、een on vacation. B. Shes been at the grocery store.C. Shes been on a business trip.4. A. To go to the market. 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 points) Long Conversation 16.

16、Whats Tanias phone number? A. 506-6178B. 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? (因為是圖片，沒法打，請見諒) A. B. C.10. What kind o

17、f wine does Karl want? A. Red Merlot. B. White Bordeaux. C. Rose Chianti.Long Conversation 211. Which drawing shows the position of the handle? (因為是圖片，沒法打，請見諒) A. 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

18、different-sized tins.13. Whats the purpose of the V-clip?A. To hold the paint 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.

19、C. Soldiers.15. How much does the product cost? A. £4. B. £5. C. $4.Section C News (5 points)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 ea

20、siest way to see Mount Fuji?A. From Tokyo to Yokohama. B. From 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 ef

21、fectively treated at home with oral antibiotics.C. It can only 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 points) Fill in the blanks w

22、ith the exact words or phrases you hear.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 the agencies and individuals who can have a (22) _ effect on crime are not pu

23、lling 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 shout yah-boo at the police, (26) _ getting on with making life safer for loc

24、al 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 about the state of the neighborhood or the street. Crime prevention has been n

25、eglected 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.2009 National English Contest for College Students (Level C- Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 marks)1. Wher

26、e does this conversation probably take place? A. In an engine room. B. In a car. C. In a factory.2. Who is the man talking to? A. A lifeguard. B. A travel agent C. A gymnasium manager3. How will the correct price be determined? A. By calling the company. B. By asking the sales representative. C. By

27、looking at the price list.4. Why is Sue upset according to the conversation? A. someone broke 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. Architects.Section B (10 marks) Long Co

28、nversation 16. Why did 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 car for women8. What did the man learn from

29、 the video? A. Women are under more stress than men. B. Women have more heart attacks than men. C. Women who have hart attacks get less care than men.9. At what ages are women most likely to have a heart attack? A. 40 to 45. B. 60 to 65. C. 45 to 6010. What does the woman think about the video? A. I

30、t sounds puzzling. B. it sounds very interesting. C. it sounds very dull.Long Conversation 2 11. How long did the man wait before his call was answered? A. 20 minutes B. 12 minutes. C. 24 minutes.12. Why did the man phone Interserve Customer Service? A. He wanted to know what the recorded message me

31、ans. B. He didnt know which button to choose. C. He wanted to know if he can use his email address while overseas.13. What does the man think about the menu of options? A. its meaning isnt ambiguous. B. it is far form clear. C. it is satisfactory.14. Which department would the man have spoken to if

32、he had chosen button 2?A. Accounts and Billing. C. 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. News16. How does rotational grazing reduce the need for pes

33、ticide treatments? 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. Renters. B. The Associated Press. C. United Press International.18. Which countries spe

34、nt billions of dollars to develop new oil fields? A. Syria, Brazil and Russia. B. Brazil, Iran and Saudi Arabia. C. Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia.19. Why has the number of camels in India been decreasing in recent years? A. Because they are dying from travelling too far. B. Because they are short

35、of food. C. Because they are infected with 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 ability to speak clearly.Section D (10 points) Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.The fourth compon

36、ent of the Swedish social system is that its policies ensure full employment and increase the mobility of labor that is, the ability to change jobs without (21) _ income. Swedes have a strong work ethic. This, combined with state-funded programs that (22) _ unemployment, results in a policy of subsi

37、dized employment, which Sweden prefers to high employment rates and large welfare (23) _. So, there are a large number of (24) _ training programs that employers pay for (25) _ to workers in jobs that have become unnecessary. There are also subsidies for workers who must change jobs because of chang

38、es in the labor market.Sweden introduced the fifth and final component of its social system at the end of the 20th century. This component corrects some of the problems created by the four (26) _ mentioned components. It includes new rules that are designed to improve job stability, such as training

39、 programs to help employees learn new skills as their jobs change and become more (27) _. Also, the government has reduced social (28) _ and welfare payments.So, in conclusion, the Swedes are happy with their system. Sweden has achieved more in terms of social equality, economic (29) _ than many oth

40、er economics. As a result, most Swedes arent interested in any more reform of the economic system. However, because it is (30) _ in international markets, Sweden must continue to manage its social policies so that it remains competitive in the international marketplace.2010 National English Contest

41、for College Students (Level C- Preliminary)Section A. Short conversations (5 marks)1. What is the woman probably doing now? A. writing an essay. B. studying for a test. C. shopping for shoes.2. How did the woman feel according to the conversation? A. relaxed B. pleased C. disappointed3. What does th

42、e woman say about her presentation? A. Its far from being ready. B. She got a lot of information from the internet. C. She needs another week to get it ready.4. Where will the company probably hold the staff party?5. Which picture shows the corrections to the mans name?Section B (10 marks) Long Conv

43、ersation 16. What does the man want to talk to Ann about? A. A holiday trip to Yellowstone Park. B. A research project in Yellowstone Park. C. A lecture by a professor who visited Yellowstone Park.7. According to the man, why is the buffalo population increasing in Yellowstone Park? A. A lot of buff

44、alo have come from neighboring areas. B. Fewer buffalo are dying of disease. C. It is easier now for the buffalo to find food in winter.8. Why does the man think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone? A. She has been studying animal diseases. B. She is eager to visit Yellowstone Park. C. S

45、he needs the money to continue her studies.9. What did the woman plan to do in July? A. Work on her thesis. B. Have a holiday C. Study the buffalo population.10. Where will the woman most probably spend the coming summer? A. At the University Wyoming. B. At Yellowstone National Park. C. At their fri

46、ends home in Wyoming.Long Conversation 211. What was Matt Ryans first job? A. Doing holiday relief work at a television channel. B. Working part-time as a mode. C. Taking pictures for a television station.12. What did Matt find interesting about the sixties? A. The increasing number of comic books.

47、B. The rapid advances in technology. C. The American space programme.13. Why were Matts models once used on the news? A. They presented better images than the real pictures. B. The spacecraft camera got damaged and failed to take any pictures. C. The television studio was trying some new ideas.14. W

48、hat was the name of the program that marked the beginning of Matts TV career? A. Strange Creatures. B. Time Traveler. C. Bright Star.15. What did Matt do for the program? A. He made models. B. He acted the part of a monster. C. He filmed it.Section C News (5 marks)16. How many times has the National

49、 Hokey League allowed its players to take part in the Winter Olympics? A. 5 times B. 3 times C. twice17. Where was the Africa Cup of Nations held? A. In Togo. B. In South Africa. C. In Angola.18. What has cause a large number of people to flee their homes in northern Yemen? A. An armed conflict. B.

50、Lack of food. C. Freezing temperatures.19. Who is Emtiaz Sooliman? A. A search and rescue specialist. B. Head of a South Africa foundation. C. Leader of a local civic group.20. What did the second stimulus bill passed by the House of Representatives aim at? A. Promoting international trade. B. Boost

51、ing employment. C. Expanding the private sector.Section D. Childrens Toys (10 marks) Fill the blanks with no more than three words.Most popular wooden toy: (21) _The wooden toy is for (22) _Output per (23) _:4000 itemsAverage (24) _ time per box: (25) _ minutes.The number of boxes in (26) _: 1,000Da

52、te of the coming dispatch: (27) _Current number of (28) _: 20Number of staff working on the (29) _: 40 staffAll staff do: (30) _ work2011 National English Contest for College students (Level C-Preliminary)Section A Short conversations (5 marks)1. What does the man want to do?A. Get something to eat

53、now. B. Find a quiet place that shows games. C. Watch the next game with the woman.2. Why does not the man have a MySpace account?A. He is not skilled at using computer. B. All of the instruction are in English C. The woman won not teach him.3. How long does the woman plan to try teleworking A. For

54、a few days. B. For a few weeks. C. For a few months.4. What does the man hope will happen?A. The price of cell phone novels will go down. B. The novels author will writer longer stories.C. The woman will tell him ho the story ends.5. What is the woman going to do next?A. turn on her computer. B. Go

55、for a walk with peter. C. Visit her new neighbors.Section B (10 marks) Long Conversation 16. What did Jack do over the summer?A. He studied very hard. B. He took a summer class. C. He visited one of his teachers.7. What does Jack think of Ms Wellington as a teacher? A. Easy-going. B. Tough. C. Inter

56、esting.8. Why is Ms Wellingtons class hard?A. Her exams are difficult. B. She does not give students the help they need. C. She makes do lots of work.Long Conversation 2 9. Why is Mrs. Griffin going to the city where the hotel is located?A. He is on holiday. B. Hes on a business trip. C. He is going to a conference.10. How many times has Mrs. Griffin stay