赛马不相马
敢为天下先
2006年全国大学生英语竞赛样题（A级）
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
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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.
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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.
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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. （Script for Listening Comprehension） Section A
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. M: Did you see the new film last night? W: I’ve been in hospital for a few days. Q: Why didn’t the woman see the new film? 2. W: Lots of people enjoy dancing, do you?
M: Believe it or not, that is the last thing I ever want to do. Q: What does the man mean?
3. W: Bob, are you going straight home after school today?
M: No, I have a class until one o’clock, and after that I’m going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home. Q: When is Bob going home this afternoon?
4. W: The broadcast says there’s going to be a thunderstorm today. M: I don’t believe it. Look, the sun is out. Q: What are they discussing?
5. W: Hello, David. Fancy meeting you here in the zoo. M: Hello, Jane. Nice to see you. Are these your kids? Q: What can you infer from the conversation?
6. W: I’m really angry at John. He never listens to me. M: Take it easy, Mary. Things will work out. Q: What does the man advise the woman to do? Section B
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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.
M: Hello, National Express Courier Company, Customer Service Department.
W: Hello, I have some questions about a package I’m going to send, can you help me?
M: Yes, ma’am. What would you like to know?
W: I have a box of homemade candy. And I want to send it to my sister, it’s a birthday present. Do you have any special rules about delivering food? M: No, not in this case, ma’ma. If you were sending fruit or vegetables, they would have to be packed specially. But there are no rules about sending candy.
W: OK, I have another question. I’m very concerned about the package reaching my sister on time. Can you make it sure that it will be there by her birthday on Saturday?
M: Where does it have to go?
W: California.
M: Hmm. Saturday’s only four days away. We have a priority service that would guarantee delivery in three days but it’s more expensive than our regular rate.
W: Well, I don’t want to waste money, but it’s more important that the package be there on time.
M: OK. Bring your package to the office, and we’ll send it by priority service.
W: OK. I’ll do that.
Questions 7 to 10 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.
7. Why is the woman calling the delivery company? 8. What is the woman sending to her sister? 9. When is her sister’s birthday?
10. Which method will the woman probably use to send her package? Section C
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
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