2011年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）D类初赛真题试卷

How will the price be determined?M: How should I price these calculators? W: They were $ 39. 95, Anthony, but let me check the current price list. M: Yes, I think the sales representative mentioned a price increase. By calling the company. By asking the salesman By looking at the price list.

Why does Ruth call Jackie?W: Hi, Jackie! We’re going to a farewell party on Friday evening. Would you like to come? M: To a party? Ruth, I’d love to! Whose party is it? W: My friend, Ben. He’s going to Paris on Saturday. He’s got a great job with a French magazine. M: Wow! Good for him. Is he having a party at his flat? W: Yes. He’s arranged for a DJ and is cooking some French food. It should be good! M: Who else is going? W: Well, some of Ben’s friends from work and us. M: That sounds good. What time are you going? W: About nine o’clock. The party is at ten. M: I’d like to go with you. I’ll meet you at your fiat at a quarter to nine. W: No problem. See you then. M: Thanks again, that’s really nice of you. Bye. To invite him to a party. To ask him to buy some food. To ask him to send some invitations.

What are they talking about?W: Hi, Tony. How’s the new job at the bank? Are you the manager yet? M: No, it’s awful. I have to start work so early—8: 30 every morning. It’s hard to get out of bed. W: That’s not early! It’s normal for most people. M: Hey, when I was a student, I got up at lunchtime. W: Welcome to the real world. M: And not only that, I have to work till 5:30 every day. W: Tony, most people do the same. M: And another thing, I have to wear a suit. I can’t wear my jeans. W: Tony, it’s a bank. What did you expect? M: The customers don’t have to look at my legs! I sit behind a counter all day. W: What’s the big deal? Suits look very smart. M: Oh, and another thing. I can’t use the Internet at work! I have to check my e-mail when I get home in the evening! W: Hmm, that is tough! But you earn a good salary, don’t you? M: Well, that’s the only thing that I like about the job. Tony’s daily schedule. Tony’s school life. Tony’s job

Where did the thief steal the cars from?W: ...and now to local news. A car thief started a six year prison sentence last night after stealing 36 cars. All the cars were stolen from showrooms in the Midlands area and were worth a total of more than ￡ 400, 000. He was arrested by police at his home in Sheffield. The court was told that Blain, a cleaner who doesn’t own a car, walked into car showrooms and asked to test drive a car. He then drove away from the showroom and didn’t return. Every car was later found at the side of the road, absolutely spotless inside and out. Blain washed and cleaned each one before leaving it. Judge Alan Goldsack told Blain that he had to give him a long jail sentence. Blain was taken away by police to begin his sentence at Pentonville Prison. Blain’s wife, Mary, a 48-year-old nurse, said their 13-year marriage was now over. She told reporters, ’ He looked after the cars better than me. ’ Gardens. Showrooms. Garages.

In Britain, there are two occasions each year when people usually receive presents: on Christmas Day and on their birthdays. In the past, the 21st birthday was【D1】______because symbolized becoming an adult. People【D2】______received a silver key on that day to symbolize opening the door to the adult world. Today, people in Britain legally become adults at the age of【D3】______so they often have the biggest celebration that birthday. [*] The custom of giving gifts on【D5】______December only【D4】______Victorian times. Before that it was more common for people in Britain to【D5】______presents on New Year’s Eve or Twelfth Night. These days, on Christmas Eve parents put presents for young children in ’ stockings’ and hang them on the end of their beds when they are asleep. Children believe that Santa Claus came during the night and【D6】______them their presents. Gifts for older children and grown-ups are【D7】______ the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Then, on Christmas morning, everyone sits around the tree and opens their presents. Easter and Mother’s Day are also important days. Young children usually receive【D8】______ at Easter, and most people often give presents to their mothers on Mother’s Day. People also receive gifts on important occasions in their lives. For example, all the guests【D9】______usually bring a gift for the bride and groom. And thes______days, students sometimes get presents from their parents if they【D10】______their exams.M: In Britain, there are two occasions each year when people usually receive presents: on Christmas Day and on their birthdays. In the past, the 21st birthday was the most important because it symbolized becoming an adult. People traditionally received a silver key on that day to symbolize opening the door to the adult world. Today, people in Britain legally become adults at the age of eighteen so they often have the biggest celebration on that birthday. The custom of giving gifts on 25 December only dates back to Victorian times. Before that it was more common for people in Britain to exchange presents on New Year’s Eve or Twelfth Night. These days, on Christmas Eve parents put presents for young children in ’ stockings’ and hang them on the end of their beds when they are asleep. Children believe that Santa Claus came during the night and brought them their presents. Gifts for older children and grown ups are put around the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Then, on Christmas morning, everyone sits around the tree and opens their presents. Easter and Mother’s Day are also important days. Young children usually receive chocolate eggs at Easter, and most people often give presents to their mothers on Mother’s Day. People also receive gifts on important occasions in their lives. For example, all the guests at a wedding usually bring a gift for the bride and groom. And these days, students sometimes get presents from their parents if they do well in their exams!

It goes without______that you’ 11 be paid for all this extra time you’ re spending on the project. saying telling talking speaking

We______the money to your money market account within three working days. have been transferred will transfer transferring will be transferred

The colourful illustrations included in the new edition of the book make it______attractive. much more most all the more that most

The crew worked so hard that they finished the entire project three days______of schedule. forward ahead soon advanced

Her Olympic experience gave her a big______over the other contestants. benefit profit merit advantage

It is useful to be able to predict the extent______a price change will affect supply and demands. with which to that with that to which

The old lady became worried when she didn’t______her son for a whole month. learn about hear of hear from learn from

He decided it wasn’t______reading the report as he’d been informed of all the changes already. worthy worthwhile valuable valuing

They have taken measures to solve the city’s pollution problem, but it may be some time ______the situation improves. before for unless since

Large companies sometimes try to______ smaller companies by buying a majority of the shares. give in get up look after take over

Using recent developments in science and technology, man can make various flowers______before their time. be bloomed blooming bloom bloomed

Our neighbours have______us to buy the same kind of carpeting that they have. insisted suggested persuaded implied

—Excuse me, ______? —Yes. That’s one glass of white wine, one mineral water and one sandwich. Ten pounds, please. —Thanks. Is service included? —No. —OK, here you are. we have the bill, please what would you like to have do you have any hamburgers could you please get me some water

—Reception, how may I help you? —There isn’t any soap in the bathroom! —______, sir. —Thank you. Can I have some shower gel, and some shaving cream, too, please? —Sorry. We don’t provide shaving cream, but there’s some shower gel in the bathroom cabinet. You can buy some in the shop I’ 11 send some to your room right away I’m really sorry to hear that That’s impossible. There must be some

—Hello. I’d like to speak to Julie, please. —I’ m afraid she isn’t here right now. ______? —Yes. This is her friend Mark. I’ m calling to ask her if she’d like to see a movie tomorrow night. —Okay. I’ 11 give her the message. —Thanks. Would you like to hold on Do you know when she will be back would you like to see a movie tonight Can I take a message