2012决赛
2012决赛
Section A ( 5 points )
In this section~ you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of
each conversation~ there will be a pause~ read the question and 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.
2 .How did the woman save money on her books this semester?
Section B ( 10 points )
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 pause~ read five questions and the three choices marked A~ B ~ and C ~ and
decide which i the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through
the centre.
Conversation I
8. How much instruction did the man have before going out on the river?
A. Three hours.
10. How does the woman feel about taking a kayaking trip?
Conversation II
11. What would the man like to major in according to his application?
12. Who influenced the man most in his choice of subjects at the university?
13. What countries did the man travel to during his year off?
A. Austria and Iceland B. Australia and New Zealand. C. Ethiopia and Gabon.
14. How long did the man work on the building site?
Section C (5 points)
In this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be read only once. After each item, there will be
a pause, read the question and 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.
A. The sheep taken by settlers have eaten too much of the grass.
18. Why was the gunman concluded to be responsible for the murders of two incidents ?
C.Because the police confirmed that the vehicle he used had been found.
19. What contributes to the hungry world besides poverty and a lack of food?
20.How many albums had Jason Aldean released according to the news?
Section D ( 10 points )
In this section~ you will hear a lecture about globalization. The lecture will be given twice. For questions 21-
30 ~ complete the notes in three words or fewer for each blank. Remember to write the answers on the answer
sheet.
• In 1841,a writer from ___(22) wrote about the notion of a ''universal society''.
• Other 18th centur' writers 'e.g. Adam Smith' were concerned about effect on '30 . His and others' ideas
In this section, there are ten incomplete sentences. For each blank there are four choices marked A,B, C and D,
choosing the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a
single line through the centre.
31. The average elevation of the Himalayas is twenty thousand feet, and Mount Qomolangma_ _ _to more than
twenty-nine thousand feet at its apex.
32.Unless protected areas are established, the Bengal tiger, the blue whale, and the California condor
face _ _ _of extinction.
33.After witnessing a number of territorial skirmishes, Dr.Jarmen had to change his earlier opinion that these
particular breeds of chipmunk were always _ _ _animals.
34. _ _ _both men and women have often achieved their career ambitions by midlife, many people are afflicted
by at least a temporary period of dissatisfaction and depression.
35.0ne of the most effective vegetable protein_ _ _is the soybean which can be used to manufacture imitation
meat products.
3 7 .Mr. and Mrs. Smith live at home with their two children. They are a typical example of a modem_ _ _family.
38. - - -in the cultivation of a forest, trees need more careful planning than any other crop does.
A.Because the time and area involved B .For the time and area involving
C.Because of the time and area involved D .As a cause of the time and area involved
39.In a hot, sunny climate , man acclimatizes by eating less, drinking more liquids , wearing lighter
clothing , and- - -.
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it, I didn't have time to fix it.
Section B ( 5 points )
In this section~ there are five incomplete statements or questions about English speaking countries. For each
blank there are four choices marked A~ B ~ C and D. Choose the most suitable an.s'wer from the given
choices. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.
42.Nationally, executive political power of New Zealand is exercised by the Cabinet, led by the Prime
Minister. - - -is the country's head of state and is represented by a Governor-General.
43. William Shakespeare's comedies often revolve around marriage and family matters, and have happy endings
such as The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Merchant of Venice~ Twelfth Night, ___ , etc.
44. What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to New England in 1620?
45.Which American President said:''We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal''?
Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word using one of the following three methods:
according to the context~ using the correct form of the word given~ or using the first letter (s) of the
word.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
Many new small businesses C46) f___ because they try to be everything to everybody. Such a strategy
leads to a diffusion of critical resources and an inability to target a viable market.Instead, small businesses should
seek to C4 7) na___ their potential markets down to manageable sizes.
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characteristics of the market in question. These characteristics include, but are not limited to, the needs of the
customers, the degree(49)___ which those needs are being met, the demographics of the customers, and
their(50) ___ (geography) location. Additional research is necessary on the size of the market, the amount of
money the market spends per year on (51) pr___ or services similar to those of the new business; and the
forecast growth of the market. Small businesses should also take into (52) ac ___ the rends and potential
changes that may impact their primary markets. They should also identify characteristics of (53) se___ markets
that may affect the primary market.
After identifying the proper market,a new small business should then attempt to calculate the percent of the
market share it intends to (54) cap___ and outline precisely how it intends to do so. Once there is an estimate
of the potential market share,a small business should consider its pricing and gross margin targets. Finally, the
small business should focus on (55) stra___ to reach the market. These could include radio and television
broadcasts, publications, or any other type of source that has influence with the primary market.
In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For two questions, there are four choices marked
A,B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer 5·heet with
a single line through the centre. For the other three question5·, you should complete each 5·entence in a maximum
of three words using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
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Although hard statistics are difficult to come by, there is substantial anecdotal evidence that use of
performance-enhancing drugs, or doping, is rampant in professional sports. Of perhaps greater significance to
society are the estimated 1. 5 million amateur athletes who use steroids, either to improve their appearance or to
emulate the performance of their favorite professional athletes. This chemical epidemic is a pernicious threat to
both the nation's health and our collective sense of'fair play''.
Nonprescription anabolic steroids C~ P>G1~i~1~ufilM) have been illegal in the United States since
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1991, and most professional sports leagues have banned them since 1980s.These bans are partly a matter of
fairness-a talented athlete trained to the peak of her ability simply cannot compete with an equivalent athlete
using steroids-but also based on issues of health. Anabolic androgenic steroids have been linked to liver
damage, kidney tumors, high blood pressure, balding, and ache. They function by increasing the body's level
of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. In men, this dramatic increase in testosterone can lead to the
shrinking of testicles, infertility , and the development of breasts; in women, it can lead to the growth of facial
hair and permanent damage to the reproductive system. Steroids have also been linked to a range of psychological
problems, including depression and psychotic rage.
The punishments for getting caught using steroids are severe, and the serious health consequences are well
documented.Despite this, millions of professional and amateur athletes continue to use performance-enhancing
drugs. Why is this ?
One clear pattern is that many athletes will do whatever it takes to get an edge on the competition.
Since the 1950s, Olympic athletes have played a cat and mouse game with Olympic Committee officials to
get away with doping, because the drugs really do work. Athletes who dope are simply stronger and faster than
their competitors who play fair. Professional athletes in football and baseball have found that steroids and human
growth hormone can give them the edge to score that extra touchdown or home run, and in the modem sports
market, those results can translate into millions of dollars in salary. For the millions of less talented athletes in
gyms and playing fields across the country, drugs seem like the only way to approach the abilities of their heroes
in professional sports. The other clear pattern, unfortunately, is that it has been all too easy for abusers to get
away with it. Steroid abuse is often regarded as a''victimless crime." One of the favored ways to trick the testers is
to use''designer''steroids. There are thousands of permutations of testosterone, such as THG, that can be
produced in a lab. Chemists have discovered that they can create new drugs that produce androgenic effects but do
not set off the standard doping tests. Other methods have been to use the steroids but stop a few weeks before
testing, to use other chemicals to mask the traces of steroids, or to switch in a ''clean''sample of urine at the
testing site. Other athletes use steroid precursors, such as androstenedione ( titm ~ @Jfij) , that have androgenic
effects similar to those of steroids but are not illegal because they are not technically steroids. The sad fact is that
unless the government and professional sports organizations are willing to get tough steroid problem, the use of
performance-enhancing drugs in sports is not going to end.
56.Which can be inferred about athletes using performance-enhancing drugs in a long-distance race?
A. They will get caught and dismissed from the race immediately
B. To show how some athletes using performance-enhancing drugs get away from punishment.
C. To discuss the reasons why the use of performance-enhancing drugs is common among athletes
D. To urge professional sports organizations to strictly forbid the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
58. Use of steroids can have a dramatic effect on both the male and female- - - , permanently affecting fertility.
60. The''designer''steroids, THG, can increase masculine traits in users without setting off the- - - .
Section B ( 10 points )
In this section~ there is one passage followed by five question5'. You should answer each question using
information from the pas5'age.Remember to write the answers on the answer slieet.
Bands come and go.Some become famous.Others don't.Some enjoy great wealth.Others make nothing.But
why? Sometimes they just aren't popular enough. But other times it's because of the contract.
The Beatles had lots of problems with their first contract In 1963, the band's manager, Brian Epstein, allowed
his law yer to sign away the band's merchandising rights in return for just 10% of the profits. And that was a lot of
money to give away. In 1964, while The Beatles were conquering America, The Wall Street Journal estimated the
group's merchandising would be worth $100 million dollars that year. This meant that the band had given away
$90 million! To be fair to Epstein, he had no idea how much the merchandising could be worth-no band had ever
been so popular. Since then, bands have been careful to keep control of their merchandising rights.
Post-punk bands Joy Division and New Order also signed pretty poor contracts. The bands' contracts were
with DJ Rob Gretton, legendary owner of the Hacienda Club in Manchester. As part of the deal, Gretton could use
the money from the bands to financially support the club. In the end, the club survived but Joy Division didn't
(lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide, reportedly because of marital problems). New Order were extremely
successful as a group, but there weren't many profits. In fact, their most successful hit,"Blue Monday'', cost so
much to make that the song made a loss. And what money there was, went straight back into the club.
Singer-songwriter Gilber O'Sullivan had a string of hits in the early 1970s. But things turned sour when
Gilbert eventually discovered that the recording contract he had with MAM-Records greatly favored the label's
owner, Gordon Mils. Gilbert sued and won 7 million, but his career was put on hold during the court case ... and it
never recovered. Even Bruce Springsteen has suffered. His first management contract was so bad that he had to
get legal help to get out of it. But while this was going on, he couldn't record any new material. The result? No
new Springsteen albums for almost two years between 1976 and 1978.
Sometimes it's dad who causes the problems. Michael Jackson and The Beach Boys are two examples of this.
Murray Wilson, the Beach Boys' manager (and Brian Wilson's dad), sold the band's song catalogue for less than $1
million at the height of their fame. Brian later claimed that it was '''like losing his children''. Paul Weller's dad was
his manager for a while. An ex-boxer who had no respect for record company executives, he once demanded a
large advance for Paul's new contract. The record company couldn't believe their luck, and were more than happy
to pay as it was less than half what they had been expecting to fork out! Dad doesn't always know best, it seems.
But sometimes it's the musicians themselves who are their own worst managers. The Beatles made a terrible
mess of their business affairs when they took control after the death of Brian Epstein. Even more disastrous was
John Fogerty, leader of Creedence Clearwater Survival. He signed a contract with a recording company and then
rejected their offer to appear on the album and film of the music festival Woodstock. These days, who remembers
that the most famous rock festival of all time was headlined by Creedence Clearwater Survival? No one! Except
John Fogerty, presumably.
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Questions:
61. How much did the Beatles get from their contract?
62. What did Rob Gretton do with the profits he gained from the contract?
63. Why was Gilbert O' Sullivan unhappy with his contract?
64. What was the problem with the deal that Paul Weller's dad secured?
Section C ( 10 points )
In this section~ there is one passage followed by a summary. You should complete the summary below using no
more than three words for each blank from the passage.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
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James Joyce revolutionized the novel, the short story, and modem literature as we know it. He was born in Dublin,
the first of 10 children in a Catholic family. His father was a civil servant whose poor financial judgment left the
family impoverished for much of Joyce's youth. Young James attended Dublin's fine Jesuit schools, which gave
him a firm grounding in theology and classical languages-subjects that appeared repeatedly in his later work. The
story of his early life and his intellectual rebellion against Catholicism and Irish nationalism are told in the largely
autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
Joyce's next book, Ulysses, took seven years to write; once he finished writing it, he almost couldn't find
anyone to publish it. Upon the novel's publication, both Ireland and the United States immediately banned it as
obscene. Despite these obstacles, Ulys5'es has come to be generally recognized as the greatest twentieth-century
novel written in English. The novel was revolutionary in many ways. The structure was unique. Joyce recreated
one full day in the life of his protagonist, Leopold Bloom, and modeled the actions of the story on those of Ulysses
in the Odyssey. In recounting Bloom's day, Joyce mentions everything that happens to Bloom-including
thoughts, bodily functions, and sexual acts-providing a level of physical actuality that had never before been
achieved in literature. To provide a psychological insight comparable to the physical detail, Joyce employed a
then-revolutionary technique called stream of consciousness, in which the protagonist's thoughts are laid bare to
the reader.
From 1922 until 1939, Joyce worked on a vast, experimental novel that eventually became known as
Finnegan 's Wake. The novel, which recounts ''the history of the world'' through a family's dreams, employs its
own ''night language'' of puns, foreign words and literary allusions. It has no clear chronology or plot, and it
begins and ends on incomplete sentences that flow into each other. Many of Joyce's supporters thought he was
wasting his time on the project, although the playwright Samuel Beckett, who later won the Nobel Prize for
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Literature, helped Joyce compile the final text when his eyesight was failing. Today, Finnegan 5' Wake is viewed
as Joyce's most obscure and possibly most brilliant work.
James Joyce was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the ___(66) in the modernist avant-
garde of the early 20th century. Joyce was born to a___(67) in Dublin, where he excelled as a student at the
Jesuit schools. Joyce is best known for Uly5'Se5'(l922), one of the ___ (68) in which the episodes of Homer's
Odyssey are paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles, perhaps most prominently the ___(69)
technique he perfected. Other major works are ___(70) Dubliners(l9l4), and the novels A Portrait of the Artist
as a Young Man(l9l6) and Finnegan's Wake (1939). His complete oeuvre includes three books of poetry,a play,
occasional journalism, and his published letters.
In this section, there is one excerpt from Booker T Washington's Up from Slavery: An Autobiography followed by
five questions. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
One day, while at work in the coalmine, I happened to overhear two miners talking about a great school for
colored people somewhere in Virginia. This was the first time that I had ever heard anything about any kind of
school or college that was more pretentious than the little colored school in our town.
(7 4) In the darkness of the mine I noiselessly crept as close as I could to the two men who were talking. I
heard one tell the other that not only was the school established for the members of any race, but the opportunities
that it provided by which poor but worthy students could work out all or a part of the cost of a board, and at the
same time be taught some trade or industry.
As they went on describing the school, it seemed to me that it must be the greatest place on earth, and not
even Heaven presented more attractions for me at that time than did the Hampton Normal and Agricultural
Institute in Virginia, about which these men were talking, I resolved at once to go to that school, although I had no
idea where it was or how many miles away, or how I was going to reach it; I remembered only that I was on fire
constantly with one ambition, and that was to go to Hampton. This thought was with me day and night.
After hearing of the Hampton Institute,! continued to work for a few months longer in the coalmine. While at
work there,! heard of a vacant position in the household of General Lewis Ruffner, the owner of the salt-furnace
and coalmine. Mrs. Viola Ruffner, the wife of General Ruffner, was a ''Yankee''woman from Vermont. Mrs.
Ruffner had a reputation all through the vicinity for being very strict with her servants, and especially with the
boys who tried to serve her. Few of them remained with her more than two or three weeks. They all left with the
same excuse: she was too strict.I decided, however, that I would rather try Mrs. Ruffner's house than remain in the
coalmine, and so my mother applied to her for the vacant position.I was hired at a salary of $5 per month.
I cannot now recall how long I lived with Mrs. Ruffuer before going to Hampton, but I think it must have
been a year and a half. At any rate,I here repeat what I have said more than once before, that the lessons that I
learned in the home of Mrs. Ruffuer were as valuable to me as any education I have ever gotten anywhere else.
(7 5) Even to this day I never see bits of paper scattered around a house or in the street that I do not want to pick up
at once. I never see a filthy yard that I do not want to clean,a paling off of a fence that I do not want to put on, an
unpainted or unwhitewashed house that I do not want to paint or whitewash, or a button off one's clothes, or a
grease-spot on them or on a floor, that I do not want to call attention to.
Y (for YES) if the statement agree!, with the information given in the pas!;age;
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage
71. Booker, who worked in a coalmine, strived to escape from his life of poverty by obtaining an education at the
Hampton Institute.
72. Booker learnt his most valuable lessons in the home of Mrs. Ruffue's after he went to Hampton.
73. The author of this passage believes that formal education is an important goal to achieve, but life's most
valuable lessons are learned in the everyday, practical interactions we experience through hard work and
perseverance.
For Questions 74 and 75, translate the underlined sentences of the passage into Chinese. Remember to write the
answers on the answer sheet.
Translate the following sentences into English~ using the words given in brackets. Remember to write your
answers on the answer sheet.
Proofread the passage as required. Each indicated line contain5' a maximum of one error. Correct the pa5'sage in
the following way.for a correct line~ put the sign''-y''in the corresponding blank; for a wrong word~ underline
the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank; for a missing word~ mark the position of the missing
word with the sign '' /\ '' and write the word you believe to be missing in the blank.for an unnece5'sary word~ cross
the unnecessary word with the sign '' \ ''and put the word with the 5'ign '' \ '' in the blank. Remember to write the
answers on the answer sheet.
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nineteenth century when women had far fewer opportunities A they have now than
novelist is doing is not to read, and to write; to make your own 82.
experiment with the dangers and difficulty of words. Recall, then, 83.
some event what has left a distinct impression on you-how at the 84.
tree shook; an electric light dancing; the tone of the talk was 85.
must be subdued; other emphasized; in the process you will lose, 88.
probably, all grasp upon the emotion itself. Then tum from your 89.
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93 .A man has 53 socks in his drawer: 21 identical blue, 15 identical black and 17 identical red. The lights are
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Write an essay of no less than 200 words in which you discuss the moral of the following quotation and express
your per5'onal vieW5' on the subject. White the pa5'sage on the answer sheet.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.