2023年大学生英语竞赛初赛试题级及答案.doc

全国大学生英语竞赛初赛试题（B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. It really has good service.    B. It really has good food.
　　C. The food arrives quickly.      D. The food doesn't taste good.
　　2. A. To cancel a tennis game.       B. To arrange a dinner party.
　　C. To request some help.          D. To make an appointment.
　　3. A. Tonight.                       B. Tomorrow.
　　C. Next week.                     D. Not mentioned.
　　4. A. She was delighted.             B. She was relieved.
　　C. She was disappointed.          D. She was surprised.
　　5. A. Cold and cloudy. B. Cold and rainy. C. Cold and snowy. D. Cold and windy.
　　6. A. Outside a swimming pool.       B. Outside a football ground.
　　C. Outside a sports field.        D. Outside a skating area.
　　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. You will hear both the conversation and the questions 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. At the train station.                 B. At the airport.
　　C. At the coach station.                 D. At a travel agency.
　　8.  A. Suddenly, she fell ill.               B. Her flight was overbooked.
　　C. Her ticket was not valid.             D. The weather was bad.
　　9.  A. A few days ago.                       B. A month ago.
　　C. At 16.40.                             D. An hour ago.
　　10. A. Because she forgot the flight time.   B. Because she attended a meeting.
　　C. Because she didn't confirm her booking.
　　D. Because she got stuck in a traffic jam.
　　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. To encourage poor people to take to the streets.
　　B. To remove trade obstacles in Hong Kong.
　　C. To find ways of dealing with anti-globlization activists.
　　12． A. 35 hours.              B. Over 46 hours.       C. 45 hours.
　　13． A. They will remain open. B. They will be closed. C. They will be cancelled.
　　14． A. Health officials in Asia. 
　　B. Health officials in Europe.
　　C. Health officials in America.
　　15． A. 115 thousand.    B. 50 thousand.   C. 150 thousand.
　　16． A. Late in the the morning.
　　B. Early in the afternoon.
　　C. Towards evening.
　　17． A. Because New Orleans was unable to get enough funds.
　　B. Because they kept demanding higher pay.
　　C. Because what they had done made the Mayor extremely sad.
　　18． A. From their photographic evidence.
　　B. From their appearance on the shore.
　　C From the remains of dead specimens.
　　19． A. Around 40.    B. Around 20.   C. Around 30.
　　20． A. Northeast of the island of Bermuda.
　　B. Southeast of their upturned boat.
　　C. Southeast of the island of Bermuda.
　　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. Complain about bad winter driving.
　　B. Give information about winter weather.
　　C. Warn people against driving in winter.
　　D. Advise people on safe driving in winter.
　　22. A. To explain the importance of smooth movements when driving.
　　B. Because he thinks coffe drinking is important for drivers.
　　C. Because he wants drivers to be more relaxed when driving.
　　D. To show how you can avoid spilling it when driving in winter.
　　23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

A.                                        B.

C.                                           D.
　　Passage Two
　　Questions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard.
　　24. A. Some famous television programs.        B. Meanings of some television words.
　　C. What people watch on television.        D. How TV changed the meanings of words.
　　25. A. Yes, they were stories on TV.           B. No, they were stories on the radio.
　　C. The speaker didn't mention this point.  D. The speaker isn't sure about this point.
　　26. A. Funny.                                  B. Serious.
　　C. Both funny and serious                 D. Neither funny nor serious.
　　Passage Three
　　Questions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.
　　27. A. Women want to make much more money. 
　　B. Women hate the men's world very much.
　　C. Women are doing their best to be equal to men. 
　　D. Women can do the same kind of work as men.
　　28. A. Because they can't get the same pay as men.
　　B. Because the heads of most unions are men.
　　C. Because they are not treated as equally as men.
　　D. Because they can't serve as ministers or priests.
　　29. A. Persuading women to join women's rights groups.

　　B. Explaining why a drive for women's rights has started.
　　C. Explaining how it feels to be a woman in a man's world.
　　D. Helping more women to realise their dreams.
　　30. A. Women don't like to be treated as second-class citizens.
　　B. Women make the same amount of money as men for the same kind of work.
　　C. Men make political decisions in most places.
　　D. Women have started their own newspapers and written books for equal rights.
　　Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)
　　Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
　　31. I was not quite __________ with the coat, particularly its sleeves. So I asked the __________ to make the sleeves a bit shorter.
　　A. pleased; sailor  B. satisfied; tailor  C. happy; carpenter D. surprised; barber
　　32. It usually __________ in autumn, but the day __________ bright today and the sun __________ in the blue and cloudless sky.
　　A. rain; is; shone             B. rains; is; is shining
　　C. is raining; is; shines      D. rain; does; shine
　　33. I was very hungry this morning and I wanted to eat a piece of bread. However, the bread I have is __________.
　　A. very rough   B. quite strong     C. rather stale       D. extremely weak
　　34.  I have no idea __________. Somebody has left it ______
　　A. who's candle is this; burning   B． whose candle is this; burnt
　　C. who's candle this is; burn      D. whose candle this is; burning
　　35. It was a stroke of luck that she had always been able to write with __________ hand, which sometimes helped her a lot.
　　A.both    B. each    C. every    D. either
　　36. We still haven't made a decision __________ to the new engineering project. It's really a hard choice.
　　A. on account      B. in view   C. with regard  D. by contrast
　　37. Now I'd like you to spend five minutes talking about the topic: What __________ you do if you ____ President?
　　A. will; became           B. would; became 
　　C. would; have become     D. will; have become
　　38. __________ turn up late at the meeting, he __________ forgot his relevant documents.
　　A. Not only did he; also     B. No sooner did he; than
　　C. As soon as he did; /      D. As long as he did; never
　　39. It was __________ she was sick __________ she didn't come to attend the farewell party.
　　A. because; why  B. why; that   C. since; that   D. because; that
　　40. The old woman has just been __________ by the car. A moment ago she was still very much alive. It is __ my understanding.
　　A. run over; beyond      B. run down; without
　　C. run away; off         D. run off; beyond

　　Part III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points)
　　Directions: There are 5 incomplete dialogues in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
　　41. Jessica: How are the children?
　　Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But __________ - nothing serious but he's got a  cold.
　　Jessica: Oh dear!
　　A. Mary isn't feeling very well   B. William is a bit under the weather
　　C. he looks rather pale           D. I don't think so
　　42. Veronica: I've just bought this silk shirt. __________, but it's nicer than hers.
　　Tom: You've already got a silk shirt, haven't you?
　　Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!
　　A. It's too old-fashioned           B. And it is for the evening
　　C. It's a bit like your sister's    D. It's not smart enough
　　43. Sue: Brr! It's really freezing outside.
　　Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.
　　Sue: Chilly? __________ My nose almost dropped off. I don't understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.
　　A. It's so cold.      B. It was scorching.
　　C. It was warm.       D. It's so hot.
　　44. Helen: Hey, __________
　　Nigel: I didn't know you'd applied for one.
　　Helen: Yes. I had an interview last week and they want me.
　　A. I am hunting for a job.    B. I have got promoted.
　　C. I've been offered a job.   D. I'd have to move.
　　45. Linda: __________ What time does it leave?
　　Nile: It departs at 9.27, madam.
　　Linda: And when does it arrive?
　　Nile: It depends which station you want, madam. London is a big place.
　　A. I'd like to go shopping with you on Sunday.
　　B. I'd like to catch the next train to London.
　　C. I'd like to get off at Piccadilly station. 
　　D. I'd like to get off at the city centre.
Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points)
Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
　　46. Which die is different from the other three?

　　47.

　　A. Monday.   B. Tuesday.   C. Wednesday.  D. Friday.
　　48. At the eating contest the winner ate an average of 15 hot dogs at the first 20 sittings. After a further 20 sittings the average increased to 20 hot dogs. What was the average for the last 20 sittings?
　　A.15.    B. 20.    C. 25.    D. 30.
　　49. A ball bearing is to be dropped into each of these beakers. In which experiment will the ball travel the slowest?

    　A. Experiment 1, because water at 20 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!
　　B. Experiment 2, because milk at 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!
　　C. Experiment 3, because oil at 60 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!
　　D. Experiment 4, because tar at 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!
　　50. Tanya can swim faster than Jack but slower than Sally. Harry usually swims faster than Jack, sometimes swims faster than Tanya, but never swims faster than Sally. Who is the slowest swimmer?
　　A. Tanya.   B. Sally.    C. Harry.   D. Jack.
　　Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points)
　　Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)
　　Directions: There is one passage in this part with 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
　　Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
　　Could someone be swallowed by a whale and live? In 1891, a young English sailor named James Bartley was, and he did.
　　Bartley was a crew member on the whaling ship Star of the East. As his boat closed in on a whale, the animal lashed out with its tail. The whale's blow lifted the boat into the air and capsized it. Sailors in another boat captured the whale, and the overturned boat was turned upright, but Bartley was missing.
　　The next morning, as sailors were cutting up the dead whale, they noticed a movement in its stomach. When it was opened, Bartley was found inside it! He was unconscious, and his face, neck, and hands had been bleached white by the whale's stomach juices. Other than that, he seemed unhurt.
　　Later, when Bartley recovered, he described his experience. He had been aware of being in the water. Then he was in darkness, sliding along a slimy passageway. The heat was so great that it made him pass out. When he woke, he was back on board the ship!
　　Questions:
　　51. We may infer from the context that the word “capsized” in the second paragraph means “__________”.
　　A. caught hold of         B. turned upside down
　　C. broke into pieces      D. sank into the sea
　　52. According to the passage, Bartley became unconscious because of __________.
　　A. the whale's sticky passage      B. the whale's stomach liquid
　　C. the sharp pain in his stomach   D. the heat inside the whale's body
　　53. The story suggests that __________.
　　A. Bartley had swum away to the nearby bank
　　B. Bartley had been attacked by pirates  
　　C. Bartley had been swallowed by the whale
　　D. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship
　　54. It can be learned from the passage that __________.
　　A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartley's ship  
　　B. the whale was killed by Bartley
　　C. the whale escaped from sailors  
　　D. the whale was caught by sailors on another ship
　　55. A suitable title for the passage might be __________.
　　A. A Whaling Ship in the 1800s   B. A Sailor's Whaling Dream
　　C. A Young English Sailor        D. In the Belly of the Whale
　　Section B Yes / No / Not Given (5 points)
　　Directions: In this part, you will have 5 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 56 - 60, mark
　　Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
　　N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
　　NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
　　Questions 56