国家留学基金委英语统考试卷听力Time: about 40 minutesNumber of questions: 40IMPORTANT:Listen to the instructions first.Write all your answers in the blank spaces on the test booklet.At the end of the listening test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.Do not turn the page until you are told to do so.考点：________________ 考生姓名（汉字）：_______________Section 1Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks as you listen. You will listen to the talk ONCE only. You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 1 to 10.Our university is one of the world’s oldest universities and leading academic centres. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class (1) __________ research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges.The University is rich in history - its famous Colleges and University buildings (2) __________ visitors from all over the world. But the University’s museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting (3) __________ into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University’s academics and students.Many of the University’s customs and unusual terminology can be (4) __________ to roots in the early years of the University’s long history. The University is justly famous for its heritage of scholarship, historic role and magnificent (5) __________. This heritage supports one of the world’s most important centres for teaching and research. The collegiate structure gives a strong sense of (6) __________, and the University is determined to remain at the forefront of international scholarship and research.Our university is in the middle of the greatest expansion in its history. Through the generosity of benefactors, the University has been able to (7) __________ a new science and technology campus to the west of the city centre, and is now looking to expand further to the north west of the present campus. The arts and humanities have seen (8) __________ changes in their Sidgwick Site location and expansion in the city centre.Sustaining a world-class university demands investment in new (9) __________, new areas of study, and most importantly, in people; continued fundraising efforts and (10) __________ partnerships will be vital. The University will celebrate its eight hundredth anniversary in 2009, marking the legacy of eight centuries and determined to remain among the world’s greatest universities.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.Section 2Part AYou are going to hear a conversation between a visiting scholar and a university staffmember on health insurance. As you listen, complete the following form by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part ONCE only.You now have 30 SECONDS to read questions 11 to 15.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.Part BNow listen to the news from BBC World Service. As you listen, write T for the correct statement and F for the incorrect statement. You will listen to the news ONCE only. You now have 30 SECONDS to read questions 16 to 20.16. 67% of the people of Ireland have voted “No” to the Lisbon Treaty.17. Brazil will be the first South American country to host the 2016 Olympic Games.18. China is now playing a more important role than France in the IMF.19. Over a hundred people died in a natural disaster in Samoa.20. Typhoon Parma has killed 4 people in Taiwan.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.Section 3You are going to hear a talk on how to choose a university and its requirements. Listen carefully and then answer the following questions by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part TWICE.You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 21 to 30.21. What should you first consider when you are thinking of studying abroad?22. What does “accredited” mean in the talk?23. What is the advantage of studying in a small university?24. What should you do first to apply to a foreign university?25. What score on the internet-based TOEFL is required?26. For which major is the GRE not required?27. How does the speaker characterize the financial aid?28. How much does a credit hour cost in the year 2009-2010?29. What will be your status if you attend two classes per semester?30. What can you get if you complete 25 credits at graduate level?You now have 60 SECONDS to check your answers.Section 4You are going to hear a lecture on the American economy. As you listen, complete the following statements by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part TWICE.You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 31 to 40.31. The American economy accounts for __________of the world economy.32. The economic freedom enjoyed by the __________ is essential to the American economy.33. __________ have helped shape the US economic growth and unity.34. Before the 1920s, most workers in the US were __________ and __________.35. __________ is important to the American economy’s adaptive capacity.36. General Electric is given as an example of __________ that have helped to shape the American economy.37. The American economy is often affected by __________.38. Nowadays the primary economic concerns in the US are centered on a series of __________.39. According to NBER, from December 2007, the US entered a __________.40. In 2008, measures were taken to __________ and help the economy __________.You now have 60 SECONDS to check your answers.You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.[3 minute light music]The Listening Test for Government sponsored CandidatesJanuary 7, 2010Section 1Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks as you listen. You will listen to the talk ONCE only.You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 1 to 10.[pause 60 seconds][tone]Our university is one of the world’s oldest universities and leading academic centres. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges.The University is rich in history - its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. But the University’s museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University’s academics and students.Many of the University’s customs and unusual terminology can be traced to roots in the early years of the University’s long history. The University is justly famous for its heritage of scholarship, historic role and magnificent architecture. This heritage supports one of the world’s most important centres for teaching and research. The collegiate structure gives a strong sense of community, and the University is determined to remain at the forefront of international scholarship and research.Our university is in the middle of the greatest expansion in its history. Through the generosity of benefactors, the University has been able to create a new science and technology campus to the west of the city centre, and is now looking to expand further to the north west of the present campus. The arts and humanities have seen dynamic changes in their Sidgwick Site location and expansion in the city centre.Sustaining a world-class university demands investment in new facilities, new areas of study, and most importantly, in people; continued fundraising efforts and innovative partnerships will be vital. The University will celebrate its eight hundredth anniversary in 2009, marking the legacy of eight centuries and determined to remain among the world’s greatest universities.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.[pause 30 seconds]Section 2Part AYou are going to hear a conversation between a visiting scholar and a university staff member on health insurance. As you listen, complete the following form by writingNO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part ONCE only.You now have 30 SECONDS to read questions 11 to 15.[pause 30 seconds][tone]W: Good morning. Can I help you?M: Good morning. Yes, I’ve got some questions.W: About what?M: About health insurance. The more I read, the more I became confused. I just didn’t know which one to choose.W: Don’t worry. You’re not the first one. What type of visa have you got?M: F1. I’m a full-time visiting scholar at this university. I’ll be here for 12 months.W: Well, the full-time students and scholars here usually choose “Student Secure” plan.M: “Student Secure”? Is that the name of the health insurance?W: Yes. This insurance plan covers the benefits for seeing a doctor, for medicine, for physical check-ups and some other expenses.M: Does this plan have dental or vision?W: I’m afraid not. You have to apply for a separate dental or vision insurance plan.M: I see. How do I apply for this “Student Secure” plan?W: You can apply online through our website and make sure the “online fulfillment”option is selected. Once you have applied online, within a few hours your account will be available online. M: How much shall I pay each month?W: Well, the more you pay, the more benefits you can enjoy, but the minimum is a hundred fifty dollars each months.M: I see. To whom shall I pay? Who is the insurer?W: Lloyds, the largest and oldest insurance market in the world. It’s recognized as a market leader in the accident and health insurance arena.M: How do you spell “Lloyds”?W: Capital L – l – o – y – d – s.M: L – l – o – y – d – s. Is that all?W: Yes.M: By the way, do you happen to know its phone number?W: Yes. The number is 800-5764932.M: 800-5764932. Thank you very much indeed.W: You’re welcome.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.[pause 30 seconds]Part BNow listen to the news from BBC World Service. As you listen, write T for the correct statement and F for the incorrect statement. You will listen to the news ONCE only. You now have 30 SECONDS to read questions 16 to 20.[pause 30 seconds][tone]BBC World Service. Now the headlines.At least 13 people die and more are missing after heavy rain triggers mudslides in Messina in southern Sicily.The people of Ireland have voted by 67% to ratify the Lisbon Treaty which gives the European Union more streamlined powers. They had voted ‘No’ 18 months ago.The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has been chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games. It will be the first South American city to stage the event. Rio beat the Spanish capital Madrid in a final round of voting by the International Olympic Committee, meeting in Copenhagen. The bookmakers’favourite, the city of Chicago, for which President Barack Obama and his wife had made an emotional bid, was eliminated in the first round.Speaking at the end of a two-day G20 summit, Mr Obama also outlined plans to give emerging economies a greater say in the global economy. In the past, The IMF has been criticised as being a group of developed countries trying to lay down the law to struggling countries. For example, currently, China wields 3.7% of IMF votes compared with France’s 4.9%, although the Chinese economy is now 50% larger than that of France.The world’s leading nations have agreed “tough new regulations” to prevent another global financial crisis, US President Barack Obama has said. These relate to the amount of money banks have to hold in reserve and to excessive pay for bankers. More bodies have been found in the tsunami-hit islands of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. At least 155 people are now known to have died, and the number of dead is expected to rise further as more bodies are recovered.Typhoon Parma kills four in the northern Philippines but spares the flood-hit capital, then sweeps towards Taiwan.You now have 30 SECONDS to check your answers.[pause 30 seconds]Section 3You are going to hear a talk on how to choose a university and its requirements. Listen carefully and then answer the following questions by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part TWICE.You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 21 to 30.[pause 60 seconds][tone]May I have your attention please! Thank you. Toddy I’m going to talk about how to choose the university that’s best for you. And then I’ll answer your questions.To study abroad, the first consideration, in my opinion, is not to decide on the university, but its faculty. You need to find out whether the professors are well-known in your major. Have they published anything? Are they making contributions to the field that you’re interested in studying? Harvard or Oxford may not have the bestfaculty in your major. So always remember the fame of the faculty is more important than the fame of the university when you choose a university.The second consideration is whether the school is good. Is it accredited? That means, is it approved by a board of experts that are called the accreditation board? Or you may prefer approved by certain authority. Otherwise, even if you get a degree from that school, it will not be considered very worthwhile.The third thing to consider is size. Do you want to be in a very large school, perhaps 40,000 students that has excellent research and library facilities, but you might have to take a bus from one end of the campus to the other? Or, do you want to be in a smaller institution where the library isn’t so big, but maybe you’ll get more individual attention.And last but not least is certainly cost. How much does it cost? Is there any financial aid for international students? Are there opportunities to work on the campus? These are all considerations that you need to think of before you make a choice.Now I’m ready to answer you questions.A: How do I apply to a foreign university?B: You can visit its website first, then download an application form, fill it in and mail it to the university together with your transcripts, recommendation letters, test scores, writing samples, portfolio, and a statement of purpose.A: What are the English language requirements?B: Minimum acceptable scores on the TOEFL exam are 600 for paper-based, 250 for computer-based, or 105 for internet-based. The acceptable minimum for IELTS is a score of 7.A: Is the GRE required for every graduate program?B: The GRE is not required for the MA in Creative Writing. However, it is required for all o ther master’s and PhD programs.A: Do you have financial aid for international students?B: Financial assistance for international students is available in the form of merit-based awards only. Funding for merit awards is extremely limited, and competition is very high. For these reasons, students are encouraged to have supplementary funding from organizations or sponsors to cover books, living expenses, and other miscellaneous expenses.A: What is the cost of tuition?B: The cost of tuition for academic year 2008-09 per credit hour was $1,178. The cost of tuition for academic year 2009-10 per credit hour is $1,237.A: What is the difference between full-time study and part-time study?B: A course-load of 9 credits, that is to say you attend 3 classes or more per semester, is considered full-time study at the graduate. Part time study is 6 credits, that is to say you attend 2 classes or fewer per semester.A: How long will it take me to complete my program?B: That depends. Master’s degrees require between 30 and 57 credits; PhDs require 72 credits; and graduate certificates require between 15 and 30 credits. If you are attending graduate school full time, you will probably take 9 credits a semester. If youtake fewer than 9 credits a semester, it will take longer to complete the degree requirements. [pause 2 seconds]Now, you will hear the talk for the second time.You now have 60 SECONDS to check your answers.[pause 60 seconds]Section 4You are going to hear a lecture on American economy. As you listen, complete the following statements by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. You will listen to this part TWICE.You now have 60 SECONDS to read questions 31 to 40.[pause 60 seconds][tone]My topic today is the economy of the United States. As you might know, the United States has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world. Its nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was $14.4 trillion in 2008, which is about three times that of the world’s second largest economy, Japan. The U.S. economy maintains a very high level of output per person. Its GDP per capita was $47,422 in2008, ranked at around number ten in the world. For about 230 years since its founding in 1776, the United States has grown into a huge, integrated, industrialized economy that makes up over a quarter of the world economy.There’re many causes for the development of U.S. economy. A central feature of the U.S. economy is the economic freedom afforded to the private sector by allowing the private sector to make the majority of economic decisions in determining the direction and scale of what the U.S. economy produces. This is enhanced by relatively low levels of regulation and government involvement, as well as a court system that generally protects property rights and enforces contracts.The United States is rich in mineral resources and fertile farm soil, and it is fortunate to have a moderate climate. It also has extensive coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as on the Gulf of Mexico. Rivers flow from far within the continent, and the Great Lakes — five large, inland lakes along the U.S. border with Canada —provide additional shipping access. These extensive waterways have helped shape the country’s economic growth over the years and helped bind America’s 50 individual states together in a single economic unit.The number of workers and, more importantly, their productivity help determine the health of the U.S. economy. Throughout its history, the United States has experienced steady growth in the labor force, a phenomenon that is both cause and effect of almost constant economic expansion. Until shortly after World War I, most workers were immigrants from Europe, or slaves from Africa, or their descendants. Beginning in the early 20th century, many Latin Americans immigrated; followed by large numbers of Asians following removal of nation-origin based immigration quotas. The promise of high wages brings many highly skilled workers from around the world to the United States.Labor mobility has also been important to the capacity of the American economy to adapt to changing conditions. When immigrants flooded labor markets on the East Coast, many workers moved inland, often to farmland waiting to be tilled. Similarly, economic opportunities in industrial, northern cities attracted black Americans from southern farms in the first half of the 20th century.In the United States, the corporation has emerged as an association of owners, known as stockholders, who form a business enterprise governed by a complex set of rules and customs. Brought on by the process of mass production, corporations, such as General Electric, have been instrumental in shaping the United States. Through the stock market, American banks and investors have grown their economy by investing and withdrawing capital from profitable corporations. Today in the era of globalization American investors and corporations have influence all over the world. The American government has also been instrumental in investing in the economy, in areas such as providing cheap electricity and military contracts in times of war. However, the 1973 to 1975 period of oil shocks marked the recession of its economy, when GDP fell by 3.1 percent, followed by the 1981 to 1982 recession, when GDP dropped by 2.9 percent. The war with Iraq in 2003 required major shifts in national resources to the military, which had some impact on overall GDP growth. Soaring oilprices between 2005 and the first half of 2008 threatened inflation and unemployment. This is because imported oil accounts for about two-thirds of US consumption.In recent years, the primary economic concerns have centered on: high household debt ($14 trillion), high national debt ($9 trillion), high mortgage debt (over $10 trillion), and high external debt (money owed to foreign lenders). The global economic downturn, the sub-prime mortgage crisis, investment bank failures, falling home prices, and tight credit pushed the United States into a recession.On December 1, 2008, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) declared that the United States entered a recession in December 2007.To help stabilize financial markets, the US Congress established a $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in October 2008. The government used some of these funds to purchase equity in US banks and other industrial corporations. In January 2009 the US Congress passed and President Barack OBAMA signed a bill providing an additional $787 billion fiscal stimulus - two-thirds on additional spending and one-third on tax cuts - to create jobs and to help the economy recover. [pause 2 seconds]Now, you will hear the lecture for the second time.You now have 60 SECONDS to check your answers.[pause 60 seconds]You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.[pause 10 minutes]THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST.[15 second light music]Key1.original2.attract3.insight4.traced5.architecturemunity7.create8.dynamic9.facilities10.innovative11.Student Secure12.online13.$15014.Lloyds15.800-576493216.F17.T18.F19.T20.F 21.fame of faculty/faculty fame22.approved by experts/authority23.more individual attention24.visit the website25.10526.Creative Writing27.extremely limited/highcompetition28.$123729.part-time student30.graduate certificates31.over a quarter32.private sector33.Extensive waterways34.immigrants, slavesbor mobility36.corporations/companies37.oil prices38.high debts39.recession40.create jobs, recover。