1、大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A 类研究生初赛英语真题 2016 年及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part I Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Which appetizer is recommended?（分数：1.00）A.Tomato soup.B.Potato chips.C.Garden salad.D.Corn.(2).What does the man think of the rug recommended?（分数：1.00）A.It“s poor i
2、n quality.B.It looks too showy.C.It costs too much.D.It“s difficult to clean.(3).What“s the man“s problem?（分数：1.00）A.There is a hole in his kitchen roof.B.His kitchen sink is leaking.C.He can“t open his kitchen door.D.He is feeling sick in the kitchen.(4).What does the man think of the episode?（分数：1
3、.00）A.Exciting.B.Enjoyable.C.Violent.D.Boring.(5).What will the man most probably do next?（分数：1.00）A.Walk straight ahead to the Ladies“ Wear Section.B.Take the escalator up to the 4th floor.C.Take a look at the gloves that have just come in.D.Call his room to ask for her opinion.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数
4、：0.00)四、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：4.00)（分数：4.00）(1).What is Kathy expected to do?（分数：1.00）A.Cook for the show.B.Clear up litter after the show.C.Host the charity show.D.Take part in the talent show.(2).Where will the charity show be held?（分数：1.00）A.In a park.B.In a church.C.On a sports ground.D.On a
5、 square.(3).What is Kathy“s mother good at?（分数：1.00）A.Playing cards.B.Telling jokes.C.Playing the clarinet.D.Dancing and juggling.(4).How long will the talent show take?（分数：1.00）A.About 1 hour.B.About 2 hours.C.About 3 hours.D.About 4 hours.五、Conversation Two(总题数：1，分数：6.00)（分数：6.00）(1).What did Dian
6、a feel upon marrying into the Royal Family?（分数：1.00）A.She felt lucky and proud of herself.B.She felt she wasn“t prepared for it.C.She felt worried not knowing what was lying ahead.D.She was looking forward to becoming Queen someday.(2).What was most daunting to Diana after her marriage?（分数：1.00）A.Th
7、e media“s constant attention to her.B.The rigid rules of the Royal Family.C.Her various responsibilities as Princess.D.Queen Elizabeth II“s indifference to her.(3).How did Diana feel about her daily front-page appearance in newspapers?（分数：1.00）A.She felt supported by the public.B.She felt she didn“t
8、 deserve it.C.She felt somewhat isolated.D.She felt she was being made use of.(4).How did Diana handle the transition from an ordinary girl to the most talked-about woman in the world?（分数：1.00）A.She often turned to her husband for advice and help.B.She listened to opinions of the Royal Family member
9、s.C.She read a lot about the history of the Royal Family.D.She saw herself as a product on a shelf that sold well.(5).What did Diana mean by saying “I swam“?（分数：1.00）A.She decided to learn new things to divert her attention.B.She decided to face the media whenever necessary.C.She tried to avoid publ
10、ic attention as much as possible.D.She tried hard to adjust herself to the new situation.(6).What happened to Diana after her six-week visit with her husband to Australia and New Zealand?（分数：1.00）A.She began to see things differently.B.She became interested in charity.C.She dared to face up to any c
11、hallenge.D.She realized the meaning of life.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Why did Mourinho leave Chelsea club?（分数：1.00）A.He had disagreements with the club.B.He behaved badly in a recent match.C.He didn“t win the league title.D.He wasn“t satisfied with the salary.(2).What is Greece“s attitu
12、de toward plans for new European border force?（分数：1.00）A.Enthusiastic.B.Cautious.C.Hostile.D.Wait-and-see.(3).What is the main idea of the news?（分数：1.00）A.Volkswagen recalled all its vehicles overseas with defective engines.B.Volkswagen was fined $20 million by South Korea.C.Volkswagen suffered no l
13、osses in its market overseas.D.Volkswagen was ordered to recall vehicles with emission problems.(4).What was the reaction of New York authorities towards the security threat?（分数：1.00）A.They closed down the city“s school system.B.They didn“t think the information believable.C.They immediately called
14、people“s attention to it.D.They placed several suspects under control.(5).What do we learn from the news?（分数：1.00）A.A tap dance performed by the songbird can“t be observed.B.Few researchers have conducted studies of the songbird.C.Both male and female songbirds can perform a tap dance.D.A songbird“s
15、 mate is always wooed by the sight and sound.七、Section D(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The Pitman Shorthand System Distance learning was called 1 courses more than 150 years ago. Pitman began teaching the courses of 2 by mail with the development of a reliable postal system in 1840. This idea was introduced to the
16、 U. S. and adapted to 3 languages. The Open University It was established in 4 and offered courses through mail. Each student had a 5 to help them with the course work. It develops fast and offers the courses using the Internet, 6 , satellite broadcast and email. It is now Britain“s largest 7 , with
17、 more than 200,000 people studying its courses every year. John Hendricks and the Discovery Channel Discovery Channel is the first cable TV channel exclusively devoted to 8 and nature programmers in June 1985. The company“s programmes now reach over 150 million subscribers in more than 9 countries.
18、And the Discovery Channel“s 10 , educational approach proves that TV is not just about mindless entertainment. （分数：10.00）八、Part Vocabulary, G(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Section A Vocabulary(总题数：10，分数：10.00)1._ both sides accept the arrangement _ a lasting peace be established in the region.（分数：1.00）A.Only if.w
19、illB.If only.wouldC.Should.willD.Unless.would2.Had William received five more votes in the last election, he _ our chairman now.（分数：1.00）A.would have beenB.must have beenC.wereD.would be3.We think it possible _ the local government will be able to solve the housing problem.（分数：1.00）A.forB.thatC.when
20、D.how4.The speaker attempted to explain it in such a way that it would be _ to an outsider.（分数：1.00）A.intelligibleB.invariableC.plausibleD.permissible5.My reading in later life has supplied me with some possible explanations of his _.（分数：1.00）A.temperatureB.temperamentC.temptationD.tempera6.When he
21、leaves the company next year he _ for this company for thirty- years.（分数：1.00）A.will be workingB.will workC.has workedD.will have worked7.Thirty-nine Steps is one of the most exciting films _ directed by Alfred Hitchcock.（分数：1.00）A.which wasB.that wasC.that wereD.which were8.The school board listene
22、d quietly as John read the demands that his followers _ for.（分数：1.00）A.are demonstratingB.demonstrateC.had been demonstratingD.have demonstrated9.Bill: Have you moved into your new house yet, Michael? Michael: We just moved in yesterday, actually. Bill: So, what do you think about the place? Are you
23、 glad that you moved in? Michael: It“s great! Unfortunately, we“re going to spend a fortune doing everything up. Bill: _ Michael: Oh, yes. Our windows let plenty of natural light in. They“ve also got wonderful views of the park behind our house.（分数：1.00）A.Is your house well-lit?B.Is it just off the
24、ring road?C.Do you have a big yard?D.Does it have a rich history?10.Mike: Do you know if there“s a convenience store around here? Jessica: _. The closest one is on the 3rd street, but it“s probably closed now. Mike: I really need to get some things before I leave. Jessica: Well, you could go down to
25、 the 22nd street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day. Mike: Can I take the subway to get there? Jessica: Yes, but that“ll probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.（分数：1.00）A.It“s not that far.B.I don“t think there“s one around here.C.It“s right next
26、to it, on the right.D.No, from here I think it“s only about 5 dollars.十、Section B Cultures(总题数：5，分数：5.00)11.The “Father of Waters“ is used to refer to _.（分数：1.00）A.the Amazon RiverB.the Mississippi RiverC.the Nile RiverD.the Hudson River12.Which of the following is Britain“s oldest daily newspaper?
27、（分数：1.00）A.The Daily Telegraph.B.The Guardian.C.The News of the World.D.The Times.13.The English Civil War, also called the Puritan Revolution, is generally regarded as the beginning of modern _ history.（分数：1.00）A.EuropeanB.EnglishC.worldD.British14.By tradition, the leader of the majority party is
28、appointed _ by the Sovereign in the United Kingdom.（分数：1.00）A.Prime MinisterB.Member of ParliamentC.Lord of AppealD.Speaker of the House15.The Catcher in the Rye is written by _.（分数：1.00）A.D. SalingerB.Jack LondonC.Flannery O“ConnorD.Saul Bellow十一、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Have you ever thought abou
29、t it? Have you ever wondered, “What is the price I must pay to live a healthy life?“ Most of us want to live a long, prosperous life, free of 1 and physical disability, right? Well, what does it take to increase our chances of doing that? （分数：10.00）十二、Part Reading Compe(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、Section A(总题
30、数：1，分数：5.00)Shopping malls are symbols of suburban life in the United States. The idea for this most American of architectural landmarks, however, came from a European immigrant, Victor Gruen. Victor Gruen grew up in Vienna, Austria, studying architecture at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, the same
31、 school that had previously turned down a fledging artist named Adolf Hitler. At night, Gruen performed theatre in smoke-filled cafes around the city. When Hitler“s Nazis invaded Austria in 1938, Gruen decided to emigrate. One of his theatre friendsposing as an officer in a Nazi uniformdrove Gruen a
32、nd his wife to the airport. They took the first plane they could catch to Zurich, Switzerland, made their way to England, and then obtained passage on a ship bound for New York. They landed in the United States, as Gruen later remembered, “with an architect“s degree, eight dollars, and no English.“
33、（分数：5.00）(1).Victor Gruen studied architecture in the same school as Adolf Hitler did.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Gruen was known for designing storefronts that functioned like “customer traps“.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Southdale was the first regional shopping centre in the United States.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(4).W
34、hen it opened, Southdale was widely praised by many publications and the public.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(5).The well-known architect Frank Lloyd Wright considered Southdale to be a charming model for the future.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误十四、Section B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)For many of us, our days are spent glued to our com
35、puters by day, our smartphones by night. 1 But, our reliance on technology is also harming our sight, experts have warned. So widespread is the problem, that 65 percent of Americans now suffer “digital eye strain“, they said. Symptoms include dry, irritated eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, headach
36、es and neck and back pain, according to a report from The Vision Council. Furthermore, 90 percent of patients fail to talk to their opticians about the extent of their digital use. 2 The report reveals that digital eye strain encompasses the physical discomfort felt after two or more hours in front
37、of a digital screen. It is commonly associated with close to mid-range distance of digital screens, including desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets and e-readers. （分数：10.00）十五、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)As most area residents know, a collection of 30 brightly painted, oversized fiberglass
38、 statues of Nipper, the canine symbol of the Victor Talking Machine Co., has been on display throughout Moorestown since June. Officially titled “Nipper 2005“, the ongoing installation has been well received. But is it art? （分数：10.00）(1).Why is Edward Sozanski concerned about animal art?（分数：2.00）_(2
39、).According to the passage, what is the real reason that animal art exhibitions remain popular?（分数：2.00）_(3).Where is the idea of the “Ewe Revue“ from?（分数：2.00）_(4).Why does Erika Doss object to animal art?（分数：2.00）_(5).What is the positive effect that animal art brings?（分数：2.00）_十六、Section D(总题数：1，
40、分数：10.00)There“s good news and bad news about life in modern citiesfirst, the bad. People who study population growth predict a nightmare by the year 2025: the global population will be more than 8 billion, and almost 4 billion of these people will be living in cities in developing countries such as
41、 India and Nigeria. Population growth is already causing unbelievable overcrowding. Nairobi, Kenya, has basic services for 200,000 people but has a population of 5 million. Mexico City is home to almost 25 million people. By the year 2025, population experts predict, 660 million people will be livin
42、g in cities in India. Due to overcrowding, these cities have problems with air pollution, disease, and crime. People spend hours in gridlockthat is, traffic so horrible that it simply doesn“t movewhen they commute daily from their homes to their work and back. There isn“t enough water, transportatio
43、n, or housing. Many people don“t have access to health services or jobs. Now the good news: in some cities, instead of worsening, urban life is actually getting much better. （分数：10.00）十七、Part Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)16.What“s the point of spending your time and energy on
44、 something useless? The more you spend your time and energy there, the more you waste your resources. There are probably many things that you want to achieve, but you can“t achieve all that you want. Your resources are limited, so you need to choose and prioritize. If you try to do too much at once,
45、 you will end up achieving very little. Pursuing too many things may give yourself unnecessary pressure. Don“t let your ambition stop you from enjoying your life. （分数：5.00）_十九、Section B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)17.在社交网络上张贴自己的照片现在已经成了一种新的时尚。(new fad) （分数：2.00）_18.据估计，南极的冰山拥有全世界最大的淡水蕴藏。(estimate) （分数：2.00）_19.让
46、世界充满爱，因为爱使世界运转，而且使它变得更好。(go around) （分数：2.00）_20.技术不仅便利了贸易，而且提高了人们谋生和理财的能力。(facilitate) （分数：2.00）_21.辩论是交流思想的平台，所以讲清自己的观点很重要。(where) （分数：2.00）_二十、Part Error Correct(总题数：1，分数：10.00)When was the last time you come out of a very successful 1 film and really felt you“d got your money“s worthy? It“s 2 hard to be disappointed nowadays, since every film receives huge 3 amounts of popularity month before it“s released, a
