2012年大学生英语竞赛C类阅读题翻译

第一篇：2012年大学生英语竞赛C类阅读题翻译

Section A

“文化撞击”这一术语最早出现于1985年，人们用这一术语来描述人在进入全新的环境之后所产生的焦虑。这种焦虑表现为：处于新环境之中不知道该做什么事，也不知道如何做事。可以说，“文化撞击”是人们在进入一个不同于以往的新环境时所经历的精神与身体上的不适应的感觉。

通常情况下，新环境中的人们并不接受新成员原来的生活习惯，人们认为那些生活习惯是奇怪的。所以对于新成员来说，一切都是新的，如：新的语言，不知道怎么使用的取款机，还有不会用的电话，等等。

在很多时候人们都会表现出“文化撞击”的症状。虽然人们可能由于“文化撞击”而感受到真实的痛楚，但这也是成长和学习的机会，它可以帮助人更好地了解自己，并激发人们的创造力。

“文化撞击”可以分为许多阶段，有些阶段是彼此相连的，而有的阶段则是间隔开来，而且只在特定的时间表现出来。第一阶段，又叫做“蜜月阶段”。在这个阶段中，人们初次接触这个新的环境，这种体验让他们觉得很快乐。随之而来的是第二个阶段，人们有可能会在日常生活中遇到一些困难，例如：交流上的障碍，其他人有可能无法听懂他们的话。在这个阶段，人们有可能会失去耐心，变得忧伤，愤怒起来。这个阶段中，人们从旧的生活方式向新的生活方式转变，而这是一个既耗时又费力的过程。到了第三阶段，人们的一个特点是：他们开始初步了解新环境中的文化了，因此，他们会产生一种愉悦的感觉，还有可能伴随一点幽默感。从心理上说，人们对新旧环境的感觉趋向于一致，这是因为：人们进一步熟悉了新环境并且开始对新环境产生了归属感。此外，人们还会将新的生活方式与原来的生活方式加以对比和评价。在第四阶段，人们认识到新的环境不仅有好的一面也有不好的一面，因此他们会将曾经体验过的两种或者三种文化融合起来。这种融合的一大特点就是：这个过程中人们有一种强烈的归属感。人们对开始对自我有了明确的定位，对生活也有了明确的目标。

第五阶段，又叫“二次撞击阶段”，这一阶段是人们回到原来的国家时经历的一个阶段。人们重归故里，发现那里已经物是人非，比如，从前人们眼里不雅的举动现在已经成为人们普遍认同的习惯。

Section B

有些人可能无法想象，一位20岁的大学生Gabe Henderson 最近作出的关掉MySpace 账户的决定让他找到了自由的感觉。Henderson意识到他的许多网友都是现实生活中的熟人以后，就关掉了账户。他在一篇文章中这样写道：以前的有一种兴奋的感觉，而现在取代这种感觉的是表面的空虚。从某种程度上说，以前的我并不了解友谊的深厚。

新闻界知名人物Michael Bugeja 非常推崇面对面的交流。他看到Henderson在专栏中发表的文章以后声称看到了面对面交流的希望。虽然Bugeja 并不抵制高科技，但是却经常给学生讲解人际交往的智慧，让学生知道什么时候，什么场合下使用高科技交流手段才是恰当的，以及处于何种目的使用高科技手段才是合适的。Michael说他曾经看到在校园里学生们虽然携手而行，但是却在与他人通电话，他也曾经看到在咖啡店里虽然到处都是人，但是有些人还是只是盯着电脑屏幕看。Michael认为真正的朋友应该知道在我们需要的时候他们应该放下博客，穿过校园区来帮助自己。

近来，年轻人们比以往任何时候都要烦躁，都要担忧，这是因为他们不得不去面对越来越多的将让人尴尬的图片发到网上恐吓他人的网络暴徒，此外，他们也意识到：在文件中发送这样的图片将来会影响他们的升学和求职。

社会关系网不仅是向大众发布消息的有效媒介，甚至还可以帮助校园里的学生感受到一样的感觉。人们加入Facebook这一社会关系网的目的就在于结识朋友。然而，社会关系网也存在一些弊端，有趣的网络文件能够让最沉闷的人风趣起来，但是手机短信却并不能让人

百分之百地满意。因为，通过手机祝朋友玩的愉快固然很快捷，但是以短信形式取消晚上出去的计划也一样快捷，而且不需要解释理由。Henderson指出：我们这一代人应当从对“面对”和“拒绝”的恐惧中走出来。此外我们还应该对高效的交流予以重视，各种形式的交流都不能忽略。现实生活中的Henderson更喜欢和朋友面对面地坐在一起，而不喜欢总是面对着电脑。他认为他决定关掉社交网络账户的决定是对的。他这样说道：我是不会失去朋友的，因为如果关于朋友，我只是看到过他们的照片，只知道一些基本信息，而且我们的友谊就只是一些聊天的网页的话，那么这样的友谊也没有让我付出什么。

Section C

“五，四，三，二，一，拜拜。”说完这些，25岁的Chance McGuire从600英尺的高空降落下来，准确降落在加利福尼亚州北部的一座大坝上。在他开始降落的第一秒，他降下了15英尺，第二秒下降到60英尺的地方，第三秒下降到130英尺的地方。他的时速为66英里。

McGuire 将他开创的这项运动成为极限运动之王，即：BASE跳跃，其中的四个字母分别代表：Building（建筑物），Antenna（触角），Span（跨度）和Earth（地面，尤指悬崖）。这项运动的死亡率比体育界大多数的运动都要高，在短短的18年中就有46名参与者丧生。然而，这项运动却受到了人们前所未有的欢迎。仅仅在美国，就已经有上千名参与者了，而且每天都有更多的人想要参与进来。这项运动是不允许失误的，一旦降落伞出现故障，就没有必要白费力气寻找备用降落伞了，因为时间是不允许的，一秒的时间都没有。

然而，这项运动却恰恰迎合了时代的需求。美国人知道自己与McGuire 是有共同点的，而且他们也愿意承认这些共同点，而其实，他们与McGuire 的共同点比他们想的还要多。现在全美国的人们都在疯狂地追求刺激和冒险。类似BASE跳跃，滑雪板，冰上攀爬，滑板，翼伞滑翔等极限运动和冒险活动的日益流行正是全美人民的这种追求的最好证明。

极限运动日渐风靡证明了成千上万的美国人迫不及待地想要参与到汇集危险，技能和恐惧的活动之中来。而参与这些元素的汇集使业余选手感受到和专业运动员一样的突破自我的冲动。一家名为“美国体育界数据有限公司”咨询公司提供的数据显示：这种所谓的极限运动的参与者人数呈上升态势，在过去的五年中，参加滑雪板运动的人增加到最初参与者人数的113%，现在已经增长到了550万人。爬山，滑板，（带着水肺）潜水等运动的参与者也在不断增加。这展示的是一个国家的人民对于危险游戏的钟爱。与上面这些运动相反，参与棒球，触身式橄榄球以及有氧运动等活动的人在整个20世纪90年代急剧减少。

越来越多的人开始寻找自己喜欢的运动，这些运动有一个共同点，那就是：人们认为这些极限运动比触身式橄榄球更具有挑战性。每个有手有脚的人都想知道自己能达到的最快的速度，最大的力量以及最高的忍耐力。一位叫做Eric Perlman的登山运动员兼极限运动专访制作人这样说道：我们注定要挑战极限，否则简直是枉来世上走一遭。

Section D

阿尔伯特﹒爱因斯坦是世界著名的伟大思想家之一，他提出了相对论并成功解释了宇宙的本质，算出了闻名于世的等式。大卫﹒贝克汉姆则因其球技精湛，射门精准而成为同时期的足球运动员中颇具天赋的佼佼者。那么爱因斯坦和贝克汉姆相比，谁更加聪明呢？

让我们敢于将这两个人物加以对比的是Gardener 的多重智力理论。Gardener是哈佛大学的教育学教授。他认为仅仅用试卷是无法检测出智力的准确值的。他将智力划分为八类：包括数学智力，音乐智力等。他的观点一经提出就引起了人们对于“如何定义智力”这一议题的热议。Gardener认为某一个数值只能反映人在某一个特定方面的能力。思维敏捷与否主要是通过学习成绩来体现，而成绩这个单一的数值并不能客观地表现出一个人的潜力。所以，他在（学生的）考试表现方面提出了自己独到的见解。其中的一些概念与大家普遍认同的对智商（IQ)的理解是一致的。例如：语言智力使人能够精通语言，诗人，作家以及语言

学家通常具有这种智力；数学逻辑智力较高的人通常用推理的方法来研究客观事物并探索深层的原理，这是他们的一大特点。爱因斯坦就是具备这种智力的人的代表。当然这类人还包括哲学家。语言智力和逻辑数学智力构成了我们通常认为的智力的主要组成部分。

音乐智力显然是音乐家，作曲家以及乐队指挥的专利；空间智力是只能够在大脑中形成对景色以及世界的清晰影像的能力。最有可能具有这种智力的人是象棋手，艺术家和建筑师。而舞蹈演员，运动员和演员则更应具备肢体运动感觉能力，这些人，包括贝克汉姆，能够非常小心地控制肢体进行运动。

接下来要介绍的就是两种个人智力：一种是自身智力，即调整心情，感觉和精神状态的能力；另一种是人际智力，即改变他人的心情，感觉和精神状态，并利用这些信息（即他人的心情，感觉和精神状态）的能力。我们也可以将这两种智力理解为情感智力。精神病医生的自身智力当然就比较高了，而教派领导人和政客的人际智力则要更高一些。

查尔斯﹒达尔文或许是这八种智力都最高的人了，人们将达尔文称为自然主义者，这表明，他对大自然和万事万物有着深刻的见解。当然动物学家和植物学家也可以自诩具背这种智力。

当然，将人的智力划分为上面的八类说明：在这些领域里，人们的能力是参差不齐的，有的人愚不可及，而有的人则聪颖过人。但是，这些智力就是真正的智慧么？还是我们只能将这些能力说成是天赋异禀呢？

第二篇：2014年大学生英语竞赛B类翻译题及答案

Translation(15 marks)

I(5 marks)

Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.How do you wish for good luck every December 31? Check out these New Year’s ritual from around the world.Brazilians celebrate by dressing in all white on New Year’s Eve to symbolize peace and spend their evening partying on the beach.When the clock strikes midnight, they run to the ocean and serve various offerings upon the goddess of the sea, so that she may open up paths in their lives.II(10 marks)

Translate the following sentences into English by using given in brackets.1.他们的友谊建立在多年相互开放沟通的基础上。（be based on）

2.我们应该积极参加社区服务，这可以丰富我们的生活。（enrich）

3.即使这工作要花掉我六个星期的时间，我仍决心要完成。(even if;determined)

4.消防员没有多考虑个人的安慰，像平常一样将困在大火中的人员援救出来。(think little of)

5.在毒奶粉丑闻曝光后，家长们为该给孩子们吃什么而忧虑。（expose;be concerned about）

Part V Translation(15 marks)

I(5 marks)

你在每年的 12月 31日是怎样来祈求好运的呢？来看看世界各地的这些新年传统。巴西人这么庆祝新年的：在除夕穿上寓意和平的全白色衣服，在海滩上举办晚会。当午夜钟声敲响时，他们就冲向大海，向海洋女神奉献各种各样的供品，祈求她为他们的生活开辟新道路。II(10 marks)

76.Their relationship is based on years of open communication with each other.77.We should take an active part in community service, which can enrich our life.78.Even if the work takes me six weeks, I am determined to finish it.79.The firefighters thought little of their personal safety and as usual rescued the people who were trapped in the fire.80.After the poisonous milk powder scandal was exposed to the public, parents were concerned about what their children could eat.Writing

I(10 marks)Please write a plan of 80-100 words for the next summer holiday on the answer sheet, include the following information:

Find a part-time job;

Do more music or sports practice.Go on a trip with friends.II(20 marks)

With the improvement of living standards, the have become more and more complicated and exaggerated, thus is common around us, such as the Mid-autumn moon cakes.What factors contribute to this phenomenon? What is your opinion on this phenomenon? Write an article of at least 120 words on the answer sheet.作文评分标准

一、评分原则：

1.本题满分为 I10分；II20分，按四个档次给分。

2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整本档次，最后给分。

3.I词数少于 80或多于 100的，II词数少于 120或多于 160的，从总分中减去 2分。

4.如书写较差，以致影响阅卷，将分数降低一档。

二、各档次给分范围和要求：

第四档（很好）：I 9-10分；II 16-20 分 完全符合写作格式的要求，覆盖所有内容要点，表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性很好，基本上无词汇和语法错误。

第三档（好）：I 6-8 分；II 11-15 分

基本符合写作格式的要求，有个别地方表达思想不够清楚，文字基本通顺、连贯，有少量词汇和语法错误。

第二档（一般）：I 3-5 分；II 6-10分

未恰当完成写作格式的要求，漏掉内容要点，表达思想不清楚，文字多处出现词汇和语法错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。

第一档（差）：I 1-2 分；II 1-5 分

未完成写作格式的要求，明显遗漏主要内容，表达思想紊乱，有较多词汇和语法的重大错误，未能将信息传达给读者。

0分

白卷；作文与题目毫不相关；内容太少，无法评判；所写内容无法看清。

第三篇：全国大学生英语竞赛 2007 C类答案

2007年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛赛题(C类)参考答案

Part I Listening Comprehension(25 minutes, 30 points)

Section A(6 points)

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.B

5.C

6.B

Section B(4 points)

7.C

8.A

9.B

10.C

Section C(10 points)

11.B

12.B

13.C

14.A

15.B

16.A

17.A

18.B

19.C

20.B

Section D(10 points)

21.accounts 22.decorations 23.signalled 24.rather than 25.complete 26.accommodation 27.foolishly 28.charged 29.bothered 30.paid up

Part II Vocabulary and Structure(10 minutes, 15 points)

31.B

32.D

33.B

34.A

35.B

36.D

37.C

38.B

39.A

40.A 41.C

42.A

43.B

44.A

45.D

Part III IQ Test(5 minutes, 5 points)

46.B

47.C 48.B 49.A 50.B

Part IV Reading Comprehension(25 minutes, 40 points)

Section A(6 points)

51.B 52.C 53.D

54.A 55.D 56.A

Section B(7 points)

57.N

58.NG 59.Y 60.Y 61.Y 62.N 63.NG

Section C(7 points)

64.B

65.F

66.A

67.G

68.D

69.H

70.C

Section D(10 points)

71.Lying./ Not acting, but lying.72.Nicolas Cage.73.They thought its script was weak.74.Three.75.His good looks and “bad boy” image.Section E(10 points)

76.low levels

77.best-selling periodicals

78.inferior cultural form

79.represent the interests

80.cultural and media

Part V Cloze(10 minutes, 10 points)

81.whether

82.suggestion

83.especially

84.instruction 85.forms 86.applied to

87.both

88.greater

89.strength

90.which

Part VI Translation(15 minutes, 20 points)

Section A(10 points)

91.两位著名的神经专家认为，积极的生活方式和健康的、富含鱼类的饮食不仅对心脏有好处，还有助于攻克由衰老引起的记忆力减退。

92.他告诉记者说：“对我们肌体正常运转构成最大威胁的是我们的大脑。”

93.那些身体健康、不为压力困扰、享受多姿多彩生活的人，在上了年纪后，思维更能保持敏锐。

94.他说：“尽管60岁已不再算老, 但如果你60岁就开始认为自己老了，那么你的举止就会像老人一样。”

95.林奇说最新的研究显示：鱼油能降低细胞炎症，而细胞炎症正是会导致记忆力衰退。

Section B(10 points)

96.This is by no means the best way to solve the population problem.This is by no means the best solution to the population problem.By no means is this the best way to solve the population problem.97.First(of all), I'd like to thank all those who have worked hard to bring about the result.98.More and more new energy resources have been exploited to replace coal and oil.99.It is necessary to make people fully aware of the danger of violating traffic rules / regulations.100.What a delight it is for us to see ancient life perfectly preserved!

How delighted we are to see ancient life so well preserved!

How happy we are to see ancient life preserved so well!

Part VII Writing(30 minutes, 30 points)

Task I(10 points)

参考范文略

Task II(20 points)

第四篇：全国大学生英语竞赛C类写作

2008年初赛：

Task I(10 marks)

Directions: You are required to write a Notice in about 100 words to inform the students and English teachers of a lecture on American Liberal Education by Prof.Gilbert in the English Department Hall.Please wri on the Answer Sheet.Task II(20 marks)

Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition on The Anti-Addiction System.You should write at least 120 words and please write it on the Answer Sheet.Now in China the anti-addiction system and a “real name checking” system have been adopted in Cyber cafes to prevent players under 18 from becoming addicted to online games.What do students think about this system? What is your opinion about this?

Part VII Writing

Task I

NOTICE

We are very honored to have Prof.Richard Gilbert from Harvard University to give us a lecture on American Liberal Education.Prof.Gilbert, who graduated from Standford in 1979 and received his Ph.D.in Education from Harvard in 1984, has been conducting research and teaching international students in Harvard for more than 20 years.He has become a leading expert in this field and has published several books and numerous papers on liberal education and education policy.His humorous and thought provoking speech will surely benefit all the audience.The lecture will be given in the English Department Conference Hall from 2:30 to 4:30.p.m., Friday afternoon, November 16, 2007.All the teachers and students are welcome.English Department

Task II

The Anti-Addiction System

Now in China, the adoption of the anti-addiction system and a “real name checking” system in netbars has led to a heated debate among students.Some say that students' self-discipline is very limited and now at least 14 percent of the urban teenage players are addicted to the Internet and some children even repeatedly disappear from home to spend their nights at local Internet cafes, and play truant from school also.Therefore, they have failed quite a few school exams.In this sense, the new policy can prevent minors developing online addiction.Others claim that the anti-addiction system is only a means to an end and cannot remove the root of the online addiction completely and they believe the

key is to guide the minors to improve their self-control and balance their work and play.In my opinion, the latter point hits home for me because it cuts to the chase.However, education is a long process and takes time, which means before education produces effects on children, some supplementary measures should also be taken to speed up the process and the anti-addiction system is one of them.参考资料：08C类

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2009年初赛

Task I

Dear Tom,As youknow ,I’m organizing a two—day debating contest which is to be held on May 1-2, I am working on a schedule for it now and I will have to send it by E-mail tomorrow.I need some new ideas urgently.Please help me out and give me some fresh ideas by tomorrow morning.Meanwhile, would you please contact some of our teachers and invite them to be judge? Let me know their names by Friday.Thank you.Task II

Report on the Changes of Fashion for Young People in Recent Years in China Introduction

This report sets out to present how fashions for young people have changed in recent years in China.Findings

According to my survey, I have found the following three points:

1、Nowadays, the young are seeking for individuality instead of uniformity in the old days and they want the clothes to be unique.2、Thanks to the mass data, the young people are deeply influenced by the fashion trend throughout the word.The North Korean style in hugely popular among them in recent five or six years.3、The general trend is to be casual and simple.Conclusion

Therefore, it can be concluded that the young people in China now are looking for individuality, casualness and they would like to follow the fashion abroad.2009年决赛

Task I

To: the Personnel Director and the Training Manager

From: assistant to the Customer Service Director

Date: 23 June 2009

Subject: decreasing sales

As requested by the Customers Service Director , I have done a survey concerning our decreasing sales.This survey shows that our staff are not interested in helping customers and they are unhappy in their jobs.Therefore, our sales have been decreasing for several months.I think we should give bonuses to the best seller every month to improve our staff’s enthusiasm.What’s more, we should have some special offer every day to attract more customers.Task II

Take My Advice on How to Control Stress

As the competition between students increases, more and more students feel stressful about their course.As far as I’m concerned , we can take the initiative to reduce the stress.Firstly, make a plan for everyday study.For instance, you keep learning English for two hours every day, and within the two hours, you will learn 10 new words and read 2 articles.This way you can learn more than 1000 words three month later and your reading ability will improve as well.Therefore, you don’t have to stay up late before the English examination.As long as you keep learning every day, you will find you are well prepared for the exams already.Secondly, do something else to divert your mind before exams.For example, if you can play piano, play your favorite songs for one or two hours and you will feel relaxed.To conclude, keep learning regularly and cultivate a hobby and you will find yourself relaxed about your course.参考：?fr=qrl&cid=951&index=2&fr2=query

大学生英语竞赛D类资料

全国大学生英语竞赛B类(英语专业）资料

英语全国竞赛c类试题的答案

第五篇：大学生英语竞赛c类真题及答案

篇一：全国大学生英语竞赛C类2013真题及答案

2013NationalEnglishContestforCollegeStudents

(LevelC-Preliminary)

(总分：150分答题时间：120分钟)

PartIListeningComprehension(30marks)

SectionA(5marks)

Inthissection,youployeesisthattheycatchontonewthingsfast.79.Somepeoplesuggestthattheprojectnotbestarteduntilallthepreparationshavebeenmade.80.Thisbicyclemaybealittleuncomfortabletorideatfirst,butthatfeelingwillsoonwearoff.81.Themoonisacompletelysilentworldwherethereisnosoundatall.PartVIErrorCorrection(10marks)

82the

83when

84正确

85most

86a

87marks

88graduating

89her

90and

91an

PartVIIIQTest(5marks)

92.Inthedictionary.（词典中总能找到“money”这个单词。）

93.A.Curious（其他四个单词起首两个字母在字母表中均为相连字母。）

94.B.thesound（电视一定产生图像；正如收音机一定会发出声音。）

95.别无缘无故生气！

96.D.（本题考察所有图形中找相同特征。所有图形中只有所问图形和第二个图形是五瓣白边，它们共同的特征代表字母为“A”；它又与第三、四个图形相同之处为中心白圆，它们共同的特征代表字母为Y，大学生英语竞赛c类真题篇三：全国大学生英语竞赛C类(2011真题以及答案)

2011NationalEnglishContestforCollegestudents

(LevelC-Preliminary)

PartIListeningComprehension(30marks)

SectionA(5marks)

Inthissection,youwillhearfiveshortconversations.Eachconversationswillbereadonlyonce.Attheendofeachconversation,therewillbeatwenty-secondpause,readthequestionandthetherechoicesmarkedA,BandC,anddecidewhichisthebestanswer.Thenmarkthe

correspondingletterontheanswersheetwithasinglelinethroughthecentre.1.Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?

A.Getsomethingtoeatnow.B.Findaquietplacethatshowsgames.C.Watchthenextgamewiththewoman.2.WhydoesnotthemanhaveaMySpaceaccount?

A.Heisnotskilledatusingcomputer.B.AlloftheinstructionareinEnglish

C.Thewomanwonnotteachhim.3.Howlongdoesthewomanplantotryteleworking

A.Forafewdays.B.Forafewweeks.C.Forafewmonths.4.Whatdoesthemanhopewillhappen?

A.Thepriceofcellphonenovelswillgodown.B.Thenovel’sauthorwillwriterlongerstories.C.Thewomanwilltellhimhothestoryends.5.whatisthewomangoingtodonext?

A.turnonhercomputer.B.Goforawalkwithpeter.C.Visithernewneighbors.SectionB(10marks)

Inthissection,youwillheartwolongconversations.Eachconversationwillbereadonlyonce.Attheendeachconversation,therewillbeaoneminutepause.Duringthepause,readthe

questions,eachwiththreechoicesmarkedA,BandC,anddecidewhichisthebestanswer.Thenmarkthecorrespondingletterontheanswersheetwithasinglelinethroughthecentre.Conversationone

6.WhatdidJackdooverthesummer?

A.Hestudiedveryhard.B.Hetookasummerclass.C.Hevisitedoneofhisteachers.7.WhatdoesJackthinkofMsWellingtonasateacher?

A.Easy-going.B.Tough.C.Interesting.8.WhyisMsWellington’sclasshard?

A.Herexamsaredifficult.B.Shedoesnotgivestudentsthehelptheyneed.C.Shemakesdolotsofwork.Conversationtwo

9.WhyisMrs.Griffingoingtothecitywherethehotelislocated?

A.Heisonholiday.B.He’sonabusinesstrip

C.Heisgoingtoaconference.10.HowmanytimeshasMrs.GriffinstayedattheSuiseHotel?

A.Twice.B.Once.C.Threetimes.11.WhereisMrs.Griffinform?

A.Canada.B.NewZealand.C.Australia.12.WhatisMrs.Griffin’spassportnumber?

A.87647489

B.87637289

C.87637489

13.WhatkindofroomdoesMrs.Griffinwant?

A.Asingleroomfortwonights.B.Adoubleroomfortwonights.C.Asingleroomforonenight.14.WhenwillMrs.GriffinarriveatSuiseHotel?

A.at9:15pm

B.at9:35pm

C.at10:00pm

15.WhatfoodwillbeputintoMrs.Griffin’sroom?

A.asandwichwithfries.B.acheesesandwich.C.aburgerwithchips.SectionC(5Marks)

16.WhatdoestheAssociatedPressaskeditorandnewsdirectorstodo?

A.voteforthetopstoriesoftheyear.B.describetheoilspillintheGulfofMexico

C.writesaboutthe11workerskilledintheexplosion

17.Wherearethedoctorsandtechnologyexpertsfrom?

A.NewYork.B.London

C.Tokyo

18.ForhowlongdoesPresidentObamaagreetoextendthetaxcuts?

A.forfouryears

B.forthreeyears

C.fortwoyears.19.Howmanypeopleintheworlddon’thaveenoughtoeat,accordingtothereport?

A.morethanonebillion.B.somesixhundredmillion.C.nearlyninehundredmillion

20.Whathaveastronomersrecentlydiscovered?

A.thereareunknownplantsinoldergalaxies.B.therearemanygalaxiesintheuniverse

C.therearealotmorereddwarfinoldergalaxies

SectionD(10marks)

Inthesection,youwillhearashortpassage.Thereare10missingwordsphrases.Fillintheblankswiththeexactwordsorphrasesyouhear.Remembertowritetheanswerontheanswersheet

Whatdoyoudoifyoudon’tgetyourfirstchoiceuniversity?This____facesthousandsofBritisheveryyear.Manysuch_____turntoClearing,aservicethathelpsfinduniversityplacesforstudentsatthelastmoment.Iftheydon’thavethemarkstogetintotheir____,Clearingtellsthemaboutplacesavailableatotheruniversity,thoughtheymighthavetoreadadifficultsubject.Thisyearhasseenarecordnumberofpeopleapplyingtouniversity.This,combinedwiththe_____________________,anuncertainjobmarket,andbudgetcutsatuniversity,productevenmoreofascrambleforplacesthanusual.Somesourcessaysixstudentshaveappliedforeachremaining___________________________place

TheBritishUniversityAdmissionsService,UCAS,saysuptoaquarterofthisyear’s

universityapplicants-almost190000people-havenotbeenadmittedinto

a____________________________.Thatisanincreaseofover46000studentsfromlastyear.Facedwiththesefigure,someBritishstudentsmightconsideraninteresting

alternative:_____________________________.TheUniversityofNottinghamforisofferingplaceatitscampusesinNingbo,nearShanghai,andKualaLumpur,Malaysia.StudentsattheseinstitutionscanearnUniversityofNottinghamdegrees,according,engineeringandEnglish.Similarly,theUniversityofBoltonsaysithasunlimitedplacesatitscampusintheUnitedArabEmirates.Todealwiththeseproblems,theUK’sHigherEducationMinister,DavidWillet’s,is

encouragingstudentswhohavenotmadethegradetoconsideralternativestouniversity,suchas

_______________________andstudyingathome.“Therearearrangeofoptionsavailable,“hesays.“peoplecanreapplynextyear,sotheyshouldconsiderspendingthisyearinawaythatwilladdpositivelytotheirCVs.Getting_____________________orotherskillswillstrengthentheirchancesnextyear.”Some

commentatorssay,thoughthatrisinguniversitycosts,poorlong-term_______________________,andadropingraduaterecruitmentmeanthistheworsttimetobeauniversitystudentintheUK.PartTwoVocabularyandStructure(15marks)

Thereare15incompletesentencesinthissection.ForeachblanktherearefourchoicesmarkedA,B,CandD.Choosetheonethatbestcompletesthesentence.Thenmarkthecorrespondingletterontheanswersheetwithasinglelinethroughthecentre.31.Afterfourdaysoftalks,wearegladtoannouncethattheunionandmanagementhavereachedan______.Theagreementisfairandbenefitsbothsides.A.accordB.accomplishmentC.identityD.undertaking

32.Astheclerk______preparedmymilkshake,Iwonderedhowlongshehadbeenworkingthere,mindlesslymakingicecreamtreatsinasetorderofsteps.A.logicallyB.methodicallyC.graphicallyD.synthetically

33.Asaboyhewantedtobeafireman.Asahighschoolstudent,hethoughthe'dliketobecomeateacher.Nowhe______tobenothingmorethanajanitor.A.AssumesB.PrescribesC.AspiresD.Presumes

34.Regardlessofwhatcausedit,Iangratefulthathavefinallyreachedapointinmylife_______Icanappreciatemystrengths,acceptmyweaknessesandtrytobecomfortablewitheverythinginbetween.A.WhyB.WhereC.WhichD.What

35.______informationprovidedbymembersofthepublic,thepolicewouldhaveamuchmovedifficultjob.A.SupposingB.ProvidedtheC.IfitwerenotforD.Onconditionthat

36.PeterBrownwasapainstakingwriter;______,heoncespenthalfadayonthecompositionofasinglesentence.A.OntheotherhandB.NeverthelessC.MoreoverD.Forexample