1、2010 National English Contest for College Students(Level C - SamplePart 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 thr

2、ee 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 hea

3、rdsuch 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 was

4、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 getthis post?W: Well, first of all,

5、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, what about t

6、his 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. During the paus

7、e, 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 the first c

8、lass.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 banks open?W: Th

9、e 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, whats the weather l

10、ike 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?W: No, nothing I can

11、 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 diligent in any projects

12、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 qualify me for this part

13、icular 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 leading them to work

14、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 manner in order to get my

15、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 be a pause. During the p

16、ause, 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

17、d gas, among the worst hit.17. Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could beprevented. They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programmes are needed to urge healthy eating and

18、 more physical activity.18. The University Boat Race is a uniquely British institution but its taken on a distinctlyinternational character. It dates back to 1829 and is now broadcast on television in more than a hundred countries. And of the sixteen rowers in the two boats, only five were British t

19、his year.It was the first time a French rower had taken part for at least a century. There were also four Americans, three Germans, two Canadians and an Australian.19. The website Friends Reunited was started for fun in 1999 by a couple who were interested toknow what their old school friends were d

20、oing. The project snowballed and by 2005, the site had 12 million members. One extraordinary fact is that Friends Reunited has never advertised, its success is entirely due to word-of-mouth.20. Foucht is one of an estimated 60 million Americans who regularly suffer from insomnia, either because they

21、 are taking medication, or experiencing pain, or not eating right. Or according to Russell Rosenberg, who directs the Sleep Medicine Institute in Atlanta, Georgiasimply because they are living in the modern world.Section DIn this section, you will hear a letter from Customer Service Duty Manager, Br

22、itish Airway which will be read twice. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear on the tape.I am sorry for the disruption to your journey today. Your flight is BA0059 to Cape Town on 27th August. When flying over Morocco, your aircraft diverted to Barcelona with a medical emergenc

23、y. Consequently the cabin crew are legally out of flying hours to continue on to Cape Town. The service has therefore returned to Heathrow to allow for a change of crew.Your new departure time will be 6:00 pm on 28th August, arriving in Cape Town at 6:40 am on 29th August.We have arranged accommodat

24、ion for you at the Renaissance Hotel. Breakfast, lunch and a three-minute telephone call will also be provided for you.We suggest that you take your hold luggage with you when you go to the hotel. For your transport to the hotel, you will need to make your way to bus stop 15. This is located outside

25、 the main Terminal building.Transport back to Heathrow Terminal 4 has been arranged for 2:15 pm. Please ensure you and your personal items are ready in the hotel lobby.Check-in will be available on Zone A from 3:00 pm. Passengers travelling in First or Club World may check-in at Zone D or the First

26、check-in zone immediately adjacent.I dont underestimate the inconvenience and frustration you have been caused. I can assure you we are doing our best to make your wait as comfortable and brief as possible. Thank you very much for your understanding.Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A15 CBACASec

27、tion B610 ACBAC 1115 CBCAASection C1620 ACAACSection D21. delayed 22. on 29th August 23. accommodation 24. three-minute telephone call 25. your hold luggage 26. bus stop 15 27. in the hotel lobby 28. available 29. Zone D 30. adjacentPart II V ocabulary and Structure3135 CCABA 3640 DBBBA 4145 DBABCPart III Cloze46. definition 47. unassuming 48. which 49. weariness 50. intellectually 51. commercial 52. assessment 53. specialize 54. with 55. meansPart IV Reading ComprehensionSection A56. modestly and appropriately 57. a positive impression 58. at a moderate pac