2006 National English Contest for College Students

(Level A - Sample)

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 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 toCalifornia.

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. InBeijing, 2005.

B. InNew York, 1995.

C. InBeijing, 1995.

13. A. Yes, they were.

B. No, they weren’t.

C. Not mentioned in the news.

14. A. China andIndia.

B.ChinaandIceland.

C.UkraineandPoland.

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.

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