2012英语竞赛初赛c2012英语竞赛初赛c.docx

2012 National English Contest forCollege Students 1.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A. To make full use of oil. B. To use as little oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an insurance company. B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3. According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about?A. Janice. B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4. What does the woman say about the man’s report for the meeting?A. He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B. He has done well enough.C. He has enough time to prepare it.5. How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor?A. Some 5.8 billion. B. Nearly 7 billion.C. Over 8.5 billion.Section B (10 marks)Conversation One 6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.B. They look for life and intelligence on other planets.C. They study stars that have planets orbiting around them.7. Why does the organization search for radio signals from space?A. Their presence may prove the existence of aliens.B. They may help scientists find out how the universe started.C. They convey messages about life on the earth.8. Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet?A. No, he doesn’t believe them at all.B. Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study.C. Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence.9. Which of the following factor is considered to be important in forming life according to the passage?A. Gravity. B. Minerals. C. Water.10. When did the “big bang” occur?A. No one knows. B. 12 billion years ago. C. 20 billion year ago.Conversation Two11. Why did Bob make the news last month?A. Because he criticized traditional jobsB. Because he earned a lot of mone