全国大学生英语竞赛A类考试2014年决赛试题及详解.pdf
全国大学生英语竞赛 A 类考试 2014 年决赛试题及详解视频讲解Part I Listening Comprehension(30 marks)Section A(5 marks)In this section,you will hear five short conversations.Each conversation will be read onlyonce.At the end of each conversation,there will be a fifteen-second pause.During the pause,read the question and 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.1What does the man say about the park Isla Beata?A.Its convenient to get to.B.Its famous for the worlds smallest lizard.C.It provides natural protection for the Jaragua lizard.D.Its situated in the center of the city.【答案】C【解析】对话中女士问男士对于世界上最小的蜥蜴 Jaragua lizard 的未来有何感想，男士回答说自己感到相当乐观，因为当地人在加勒比海形成了自然保护组织，接着指出“And we find it in the park IslaBeata”，因此正确答案为 C 项。【录音原文】W:How do you feel about the future of the Jaragua lizard,the worlds smallest lizard?M:I feel optimistic because local people have formed conservation organisations in theCaribbean.And we find it in the park Isla Beata.The parks remoteness and ruggedness give itfurther protection.W:Well,good luck in the future with your environmental campaigns.2What do we learn from the conversation?A.Landfill is now the main approach to waste disposal.B.The mans factory has begun to burn its waste.C.Burning waste will do more harm to the environment.D.The government is going to stop the use of landfill.【答案】A【解析】当被问及如何处理工厂垃圾时，男士指出“We have to send it to landfill”，并提到最近政府引入了垃圾掩埋税，进行垃圾填埋很昂贵，因此他们考虑在下一年建造焚烧车间。对于女士关于焚烧垃圾产生二氧化碳的质疑，男士回答说“But we believe its less harmful to the environment thanlandfill”，可见只有 A 项符合录音内容。【录音原文】W:How do you dispose of the waste in your factory?M:We have to send it to landfill.Its very expensive because the government recentlyintroduced a landfill tax so were planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn ourwaste.W:But doesnt burning waste produce carbon monoxide?M:Yes,it does.But we believe its less harmful to the environment than landfill.3How has the company been affected by the change?A.Lots of its factories have stopped running.B.Many workers have been forced to retire early.C.It is going to close down soon.D.Very few workers will be forced to resign.【答案】D【解析】对话中听了男士关于收购对公司产生的影响介绍后，女士总结说“So there are nocompulsory redundancies?”，男士的回答是“Very few”，由此可见此次收购产生的强制裁员很少。故 D 项正确。【录音原文】W:How has the takeover affected the company?M:A plant in Manila and another in Dubai will be closed down.About 300 people are goingto lose their jobs.But most of them will be offered jobs in other plants and quite a few want totake early retirement.W:So there are no compulsory redundancies?M:Very few.4Which one is correct if the woman takes out an extended warranty?A.The product will come with a full six-year warranty.B.She can change the product to a newer model during the extended warranty.C.No natural damage to any part is covered for free in four years.D.Labour is for free only in the first two years and replacement for parts is free for 4 years.【答案】C【解析】对话中男士指出该产品的保修期为两年，在此期间若出现损坏，他们会免费更换部件，并建议女士延长保质期，这样可以将保修期延长两年。最后女士问及保修内容时，男士回答说“It covers allparts and labour,except for normal wear and tear of course”，可知自然使用所导致的损坏不在保修范围内。因此只有 C 项正确。【录音原文】W:Can you tell me whats included in your warranty?M:Certainly.The product has a two-year guarantee.If it breaks down during that period weoffer a replacement unit completely free of charge.Our products are very reliable but werecommend you take out an extended warranty.This covers you for a further two years.W:I see.What does that include?M:It covers all parts and labour,except for normal wear and tear of course.5Whats the outcome for Anita Lee to get a loan from Lania Foods?A.It helped Anitas company to expand its business abroad.B.Anitas company suffered a great loss.C.Anitas company earned a lot of money and started to invest into Lania.D.Anitas company saved a great deal of money because Lania offered funds with lowerinterests.【答案】B【解析】对话中Mrs Anita Lee介绍说去年公司需要扩张，而自己又不想去银行贷款，此时Lania Foods向他们其提供了贷款，但事实上 Lania Foods 存在财政赤字，不久后“my company was pouring moneyinto Lania instead of the other way round”，可见 Anita Lee 的公司从 Lania Foods 贷款反而损失惨重。故 B 项正确。【录音原文】M:Mrs Anita Lee,the Chinese meals you make are now enjoyed in millions of family homes.We know its not something that is easily done.W:No,it isnt.Last year we needed to expand and I was reluctant to go to the bank for a loanand Lania Foods came along and offered us the funds.M:It seemed too good to be true.W:In fact it was too good to be true.The offer was deficit financing.Things got difficult and,in no time,my company was pouring money into Lania instead of the other way around.Section B(10 marks)In this section,you will hear two long conversations.Each conversation will be read only once.At the end of each conversation,there will be a one-minute pause.During the pause,read thequestions and the four choices marked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer Thenmark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation One6What was Mr Joness response to the public about the delay in opening the new bridge?A.He gave the public a definite opening date.B.He asked the public to wait for the committees investigation result.C.He said the committee has found the solution to the delay.D.He promised to report it to the local authority.7Who should take the responsibility for the delay according to Mr Jones?A.The government.B.The local authority.C.The builder of the bridge.D.He didnt mention it.8Which one below is true about the ferry service according to the dialogue?A.Itll be resumed because of the governments intervention.B.Itll be increased due to the pressure from the public.C.Whether itll be increased depends on the report of the committee.D.Itll not be resumed and people have to wait for the opening of the bridge.【答案与解析】6B 对话开头女士便指出 Brunton 的新桥延迟开放问题，并且提到轮渡服务也大大减少，给人们的生活带来了极大不便，于是问男士能够给出新桥开放的确切日期。男士说现在还不能给出确切答案，但是“a committee has been set up to investigate the delay and that this committee will report to usin due course”，可见男士让公众等待委员会调查结果。故 B 项正确。7D 对话中女士提到“It appears that the ferry companys jumped the gun when they sodrastically reduced the service across the river”(jump the gun 行动过早；草率行事)，对于此男士回答说轮渡公司只是做出了一个商业决定，并且“is in no way the responsibility of the government or,indeed,of the local authority”，但男士并未指出新桥延迟开放是哪方的责任。故答案选 D。8C 当女士问及政府能否出面让轮渡公司暂时恢复之前的服务，直到新桥开放，男士回答中指出“Not until weve had the report of the committee which is investigating the state of play on thebuilding of the bridge”，可知轮渡公司是否会增加轮渡服务取决于委员会的调查报告结果。故答案选 C。【录音原文】W:Mr Jones,Im sure youre aware that commuters in the area are growing very concernedabout the delay in opening the new bridge across the Brunton.Its already nearly a year overdue.The ferry service has been greatly reduced and people have been greatly inconvenienced.Areyou able to supply a definite opening date?M:Unfortunately,Im not in a position to do so at this moment.What I can tell you is that acommittee has been set up to investigate the delay and that this committee will report to us indue course.At this juncture,we can say that there have been a number of unexpected teethingtroubles,but were unaware of the exact nature of these.Of course,we very much regret thedelay.W:Meanwhile,Mr Jones,people have to drive miles to get to work because they cannot getacross the river.It appears that the ferry companys jumped the gun when they so drasticallyreduced the service across the river.M:The ferry companys decision was a commercial one and is in no way the responsibility ofthe government or,indeed,of the local authority.Far be it from me either to criticize or defendtheir decision,but business is business and presumably they wished to avoid substantial losses byproviding too many ferry beats for the numbers using them.Its easy to be wise after the event,but their decision was made as a result of the original building forecast.W:In view of the inconvenience caused to the public,is it possible for the government tointervene to try to persuade the ferry company to reintroduce their original service temporarilyuntil the bridge is actually opened?M:Not until weve had the report of the committee which is investigating the state of play onthe building of the bridge.In the meantime,I must urge everyone to be patient.The splendid newbridge will be worth waiting for.Conversation Two9What consideration has Mrs Higgins mentioned for a bus timetable to be made?A.The residents need.B.The total number of buses.C.Rush hour traffic.D.The difference among local districts.10What is the main reason for the lack of an accurate timetable according to Mr Gardner?A.Unexpected incidents.B.Lack of money.C.Heavy traffic.D.Weather conditions.11What should be the bus companys reaction to a demonstration according to MrsHiggins?A.Adjusting the timetableB.Providing extra buses.C.Informing the passengers.D.Changing the bus route.12What has the bus company done to keep the buses clean?A.Doing cleaning twice a day.B.Providing litter bins on them.C.Forbidding eating and drinking on board.D.Putting up signs against littering.13What is the hosts suggestion at the end of the conversation?A.The bus company provide a new timetable as soon as possible.B.Passengers keep the bus clean.C.Fare increases be controlled.D.The bus company and passengers exchange ideas occasionally.14How many complaints has Mrs Higgins made?A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.15Which one below is correct?A.Taking a bus is still much cheaper than travelling by taxi.B.Mrs Higgins has never taken a bus which is on time.C.The bus company makes a big profit and cares little about its service.D.Mrs Higgins is optimistic about the improvement of the bus service.【答案与解析】9C 根据对话中 Mrs Mary Higgins 提到的“With the timetable,or rather the lack of one youcan trust.I thought that when these timetables were printed,they made allowances for rush hourtraffic.”，可知 Mrs Mary Higgins 之前认为公共汽车时刻表制作时，会考虑到 rush hour traffic(交通高峰期车流问题)。故答案选 C。10A 当听到 Mrs Mary Higgins 抱怨说从没有坐过一次准时的公交车时，John Gardner 回答说制作公交车时刻表时他们也考虑到这些事，但是“then something comes along were not prepared for,like a demonstration or a diversion”，而公交公司也不能发布新的公交车时刻表，可见突发事件是造成公交车时刻表不准确的主要原因，即 A 项。11C 听到 John Gardner 的解释后，Mrs Mary Higgins 问到“But isnt it possible to find someway to alert passengers of some unforeseen situations”，即是否可通过某种方式通知乘客这些意外情况，故答案选 C。12B 随后 Mrs Mary Higgins 提到为何不用上涨票价所获的利润来保持车内卫生，John Gardner回答指出公交车每晚都会进行清洁，并且“There are litter bins on each bus”，但是这似乎没有什么用，指出如果乘客总是乱丢垃圾，这些措施也是无法改变状况的。故答案选 B。13D 对话最后主持人总结道“if one thing has come out of todays exchange of views,its thevalue of an occasional get-together so people can got things off their chest and explanations canbe made”，可知主持人建议公家车公司和乘客偶尔交换意见，从而说出自己的想法，并解释相关情况。故 D 项正确。14A 对话中 Mrs Mary Higgins 首先抱怨公交车时刻表不准确，接着指出公家车票的上涨使得坐公交车并不比坐出租车便宜太多，最后提到为何不用车票上涨所获利润来改善车内环境卫生。可见 MrsMary Higgins 在本期节目中共抱怨了三个问题。15B 根据对话开头 Mrs Mary Higgins 提到的“.but Ive never once known a bus to be ontime”，可见 Mrs Mary Higgins 从来没坐过准时的公交车。因此 B 项正确。【录音原文】M1:Welcome to todays programme where Mrs Mary Higgins,a frequent traveller on Lutonsbuses,has the chance to voice some complaints,which many of us will probably support,to JohnGardner,the towns transport manager.Mrs Higgins,where would you like to begin?W:With the timetable,or rather the lack of one you can trust.I thought that when thesetimetables were printed,they made allowances for rush hour traffic,the time of day and all that,but Ive never once known a bus to be on time.I would have expected better.M2:True enough,Mrs Higgins,we do try to anticipate these things.But then somethingcomes along were not prepared for,like a demonstration or a diversion.And we cant go issuingnew timetables to take account of that,or wed be forever rushing back and forth to the printers.W:But isnt it possible to find some way to alert passengers of some unforeseen situations?Couldnt you put signs up?M2:Weve thought of that but its not really practical.Wed have to have a man rushinground all day putting signs on bus-stopthat would mean increased costs and,inevitably,higherfares.W:Thats another thing.Three fare increases in the past year.Theyre not much cheaper thantaxis and I can assure you that,if theres another increase,thats how Ill be travelling.M2:Im sorry to hear that,Mrs Higgins,but when costs increase we are bound to raise faresto remain profitable.W:Well,why dont you use some of that extra money to keep the buses clean?I cant bear tosit surrounded by litter and offensive slogans.M2:The buses are cleaned each night,Mrs Higgins,and always have been.There are litterbins on each bus but they dont seem to make a difference.If passengers are in the habit of justdropping things around them,such provisions dont alter the situation.M1:Well,if one thing has come out of todays exchange of views,its the value of anoccasional get-together so people can get things off their chest and explanations can be made.Itmight be a good idea to repeat this in the not too distant future.M2:Im certainly more than willing to do that.W:Me too,if I can find a bus.But I cant really see things changing a great deal.Section C(5 marks)In this section,you will hear five short news items.After each item,which will be read on once,there will be a fifteen-second pause.During the pause,read the question and the four choicesmarked A,B,C and D,and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letteron the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16Which one below is correct?A.Birth rates in the US are soaring up in recent years.B.Birth rates have reached the lowest point in the US.C.Teenage pregnancies have gone down to historic lows in the US.D.The report shows the birth rates in the US in the past 10 years.【答案】C【解析】新闻开头便指出美国的人口出生率持续下降，指出这在很大程度上是因为“a steep slide inteenage pregnancies down to historic lows”，可见美国的青少年怀孕比率降至历史最低点，因此 C项正确。【录音原文】Fertility rates in the United States are continuing their decades-long decline,due in large partto a steep slide in teenage pregnancies down to historic lows,according to a new governmentreport released Thursday.The report only examined the trajectory of pregnancy rates through2009,stopping there because more recent data on abortions is not available yet.But newerstatistics on birth rates suggest the decline is continuing,though not as quickly as it did in recentyears when the recession accelerated trends well underway.17What can be inferred from the news?A.US government has absolute trust in Baucus.B.The pick may enable the White House to take more control of the US-China relationship.C.Baucus is incompetent in the position.D.Baucus is predicted to be stronger in ability than his predecessors.【答案】B【解析】新闻中指出 Max Baucus 将成为美国下一任驻华大使，提到“提名鲍卡斯是个有趣的(选择)，毕竟中美安全竞赛愈演愈烈，而鲍卡斯在安全问题上并没有什么经验”，最后指出虽然鲍卡斯定会恶补安全事务，但“hes probably less likely than his predecessors to interfere with the White House andthe Pentagon on military or political issues”，可见 Max Baucus 出任驻华大使可能使白宫对中美关系拥有更多控制权。故 B 项正确【录音原文】Max Baucus,the influential Democratic senato
