1、大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B 类英语专业初赛真题 2011 年(暂缺听力音频)及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Part I: Listening Co(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.The man thinks the movie was very _. （分数：1.00）A.excitingB.funnyC.romantic2.How much does it cost for a couple with two children to get into the castle? （分数：1.00）A.15.B.10.50.C.12.3.Where does t
2、he conversation probably take place? （分数：1.00）A.At a railway station.B.At a travel agency.C.At an airport.4.Why did the woman come to Finland? （分数：1.00）A.She wanted to study literature there.B.She wanted to take a summer course there.C.She was offered a job in Finland.5.What was the story in the new
3、spaper about? （分数：1.00）A.A car which had an accident getting onto a ferry.B.A driver who fell asleep at the wheel.C.A man who lost his way driving to a ferry.二、Section B (10 points(总题数：2，分数：10.00)Interview One（分数：5.00）(1).What first inspired Martin Middletons interest in travelling? （分数：1.00）A.Livin
4、g abroad in the 1960s.B.Something he read as a child.C.A television film about Africa.(2).Wildlife filming is _ than it was in the early 1960s. （分数：1.00）A.more relaxedB.more creativeC.more organised(3).What does Martin do when he takes a holiday? （分数：1.00）A.He relaxes by the sea.B.He stays in comfor
5、table surroundings.C.He travels for a particular reason.(4).What did Martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic? （分数：1.00）A.They were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine.B.They were not taking advantage of the opportunity they had.C.They were a v
6、ery interesting bunch of people.(5).What is Martins opinion of tourism? （分数：1.00）A.It is not good for the environment.B.It should be well managed.C.It should be further promoted.Interview Two（分数：5.00）(1).Why did Sean Fitzpatrick go to America? （分数：1.00）A.It was his childhood dream.B.He got a job as
7、a bartender there.C.There were troubles in Ireland.(2).What does he miss most about Northern Ireland? （分数：1.00）A.The social life.B.His family and friends.C.The sport.(3).Why is life in New York more exciting? （分数：1.00）A.There are parties every night.B.There are more things to do in New York.C.The li
8、festyle is much faster.(4).What does Fitzpatrick dislike about New York? （分数：1.00）A.There are no real pubs.B.People are not very friendly.C.Its a dangerous place to live.(5).How has living in New York changed Fitzpatrick? （分数：1.00）A.He has calmed down a lot since he went to New York.B.He is better a
9、ble to defend himself.C.He has got used to listening to people talking nonsense.三、Section C (5 points)(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Will Russia change the clock to winter time this autumn? （分数：1.00）A.Yes, clocks will go back one hour.B.Yes, clocks will go forward one hour.C.No, clocks will remain unchanged.(2)
10、.Who first introduced the concept of practical wisdom? （分数：1.00）A.Aristotle.B.Barry Schwartz.C.Kenneth Sharpe.(3).What makes the chickens created by British scientists immune from bird flu? （分数：1.00）A.Genetic modification.B.Vaccinations.C.Special protection.(4).What is the news mainly about? （分数：1.0
11、0）A.The economics in developing countries.B.Life in poor countries.C.Energy consumption.(5).Why will the Spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting? （分数：1.00）A.The broadcaster RTVE thinks bullfighting is cruel.B.Some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting.C.Bullfightin
12、g could cause anxiety in children.四、Section D (10 points(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Guy Moreno Professional Footballer Favourite interest at school: 1 (21) Date of birth: 2 (22) Winning a prize: after taking part in a 3 (23) one summer First football club: English club called 4 (24) Most difficult time: when he
13、 had to do 5 (25) four hours a day Critics of his performance as a footballer: often his 6 (26) How he hopes people see him: as someone who always 7 (27) Preferred way to relax: by playing 8 (28) His career in football: makes him feel 9 (29) Future plans: would like to 10 (30) （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1
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15、 tunnels and hidden pipes below _ which keep everything working. （分数：1.00）A.landB.groundC.soilD.earth8.During the winter time, we sometimes get _ six or seven tourist groups a week. （分数：1.00）A.as little asB.a great deal ofC.as few asD.a number of9.Since 2000, Hispanics have _ more than half (50.5%)
16、of the overall population growth in the United States a significant new demographic milestone for the nations largest minority group. （分数：1.00）A.consisted ofB.composed ofC.amounted toD.accounted for10.Homer Simpson _ the greatest character created for television and films in the past 20 years. （分数：1
17、.00）A.had been namedB.would have namedC.has been namedD.had named11.It wasnt until recently, when we celebrated a family birthday with my parents at a fancy restaurant, _ I found out that in some cultures its considered rude to lick your plate. （分数：1.00）A.thatB.whenC.sinceD.because12.A solution to t
18、his problem wont be easy, but well see what we manage to _. （分数：1.00）A.come roundB.come in forC.come up withD.come through13. Tom and Tina dont seem very happy recently. Havent you heard? Shes _ their engagement. （分数：1.00）A.broken downB.broken offC.broken outD.broken away14.I was doing a crossword p
19、uzzle, _ my morning cup of jasmine tea, and _ my day in a lazy, peaceful sort of way when I heard the first knock on the door. （分数：1.00）A.enjoyed; plannedB.enjoying; planningC.enjoyed; planningD.enjoying; planned15. How long do you think the meeting will last? _ Shall we get started early? OK. Shall
20、 we say eight? （分数：1.00）A.From time to time.B.At about nine.C.In the middle of the day.D.Probably all day.16. How do you feel about soaps? Soap operas! _ I watch them all. Ive just finished watching Desperate Housewives. Oh really? So what happened this week then? （分数：1.00）A.Brilliant! Its one of my
21、 favourites.B.I think theyre rubbish.C.Theyre really not my taste.D.I love them.六、Section B (5 points)(总题数：5，分数：5.00)17.Romanticism reached full bloom in the year 1789 when William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge jointly published _. （分数：1.00）A.The PreludeB.The Lyrical BalladsC.Descriptive SketchesD
22、.Lines Composed a Few Miles18.In which city would you find the Golden Gate Bridge? （分数：1.00）A.San Francisco.B.Dallas.C.Houston.D.Los Angeles.19.The Pulitzer Prizes for American writing are awarded each year by the trustees of _. （分数：1.00）A.Columbia UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.California UniversityD
23、.Harvard University20.There is a _ in the upper left corner of the Australian national flag. （分数：1.00）A.kangarooB.koalaC.tiny British flagD.star21.Dairy farms and _ farming for meat and wool are the most important industries in New Zealand. （分数：1.00）A.cowB.horseC.pigD.sheep七、Part III: Cloze (15 (总题数
24、：1，分数：15.00)When I was a child, my family used to go on holiday every year to visour relatives in the north-east of England. One of the most exciting things you can do in part of the world (46) 1 to visthe Farne Islands, you can see many different kinds of birds and other sea creatures, ranging (47)
25、 2 puffins to seals. One summer, we booked a trip to an island (48) 3 there was a lighthouse. Before the boat was (49) d 4 to leave, we wandered (50) al 5 the quayside watching some children (51) 6 (dive) into the water at the end of the pier. Soon was time to (52) b 7 the small boat which would tak
26、e us to our (53) 8 (destine). As we headed toward the island, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind (54) 9 (spring) up. We soon found ourselves in an (55) 10 (extreme) rough sea. If thwhat happens in summer, whats the weather like in winter? asked one of the other (56) p 11. A member of crew
27、, who was standing next to the woman passenger, told her not to worry. He (57) 12 (sure) her the storm would pass as quickly as (58) 13 had come. And he was right! Within half an hour, the sky was bright and the wind had dropped. When we landed on the island, the sea was calm. The wildlife we saw wa
28、s so amazing (59) 14 we decided to make the trip a regular feature of future holidays (60) wha 15 the weather!（分数：15.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_八、Part IV: Reading Com(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Section A (10 points) In this section
29、, 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 sheet with a single line through the centre. For the other three questions, you should complete ea
30、ch sentence in a maximum of 10 words using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 6165 are based on the following passage. The decision about where to live while studying at the tertiary level can have a major influence on a students chances of suc
31、cess. It is important that particular needs, such as security, a quiet place to study, and a convenient location, are taken into consideration before a choice is made. Various options available to students are discussed below: 1. Private Rental Accommodation. A single student can either move into an
32、 existing household or establish one with friends or acquaintances. Rent and expenses such as bonds, electricity, gas, and the telephone are shared equally among the people living in the household. Buying food and cooking is done either individually or on a group basis. Each person is expected to he
33、lp clean and tidy the shared living space, that is, the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Each is responsible for cleaning his or her own room and doing the washing. The best place to start looking is on noticeboards around universities and colleges, or in the windows of nearby coffee shops. Stude
34、nts often advertise for housemates, and those seeking accommodation should advertise their situation too. Local real estate agents often provide a share service, although there is usually a significant fee for this. A last resort would be the To Let or Share Accommodation” sections of the weekend ne
35、wspaper. A small number of flats and houses are available through the university or college housing offices, but most are found through local real estate agents. Unfortunately, there is no cheap way to move into a house or flat. When renting, a person is usually required to sign a six-month lease, a
36、nd pay rent in advance plus a refundable bond. Remember to make allowances for these establishment costs, and include the purchase price of furniture and equipment. Starting from scratch means a rental bond, rent in advance, a telephone bond and connection fee, electricity or gas connection fees, fu
37、rniture, utensils, appliances, and so on. Even moving into an established house can cost more money than most students expect. You should find out about all the extra costs before signing a lease and committing yourself. Moving our before the end of the lease period requires the rent to be paid unti
38、l a suitable new tenant is found. 2. Lodgings. Lodgings refers to a furnished room in a private home (of a family or elderly person) with use of facilities such as kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Sometimes cooking facilities and bathroom are separate, but are usually shared. No meals are provided. S
39、tudents buy their own food, do their own cooking, clean their rooms, and do their own washing. Use of the telephone in the home is an extra cost, but electricity is usually included in the rent. Rooms for lodgers are always available in suburbs around universities and colleges, but there is an incre
40、ased demand as institutions begin their first intake of new students. 3. Homestays. Homestays are a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home (of a family or elderly person), with dinner and breakfast provided. Some, but not all, provide lunches, bed linen, laundry service, and weekly r
41、oom cleaning. It is difficult to find full board accommodation because the number of places listed is limited. A room with use of facilities (own cooking) is easier to find in suburbs close to university and college campuses. The cost for full board is about a third as much again as for property ren
42、tal arrangements. In summary, finding accommodation while you study is a difficult business, and it is recommended that service be sought wherever possible. Do not underestimate the costs involved; students invariably complain that they overspend. Nonetheless, in the long run, it is probably wise to
43、 pay a little extra in order to ensure comfort and ease while engaged in an all-important study programme.（分数：10.00）(1).The main difference between homestay accommodation and lodgings is that _. （分数：2.00）A.homestays cost moreB.food is not provided in lodgingsC.students usually have to share their fo
44、od in lodgingsD.students can do their own cooking in homestays(2).Full board in homestays costs _. （分数：2.00）A.about 30% less than rentalB.about one third as much as rentalC.less than lodgingsD.about 30% more than rental(3).Rent and expenses in private accommodation arrangements are _ with friends an
45、d acquaintances.（分数：2.00）_(4).If you rent accommodation using a real estate agent, you are expected to live in the house or flat for a minimum period of _.（分数：2.00）_(5).Before making a commitment to a real estate agent, it is sensible to find out about _.（分数：2.00）_Section B (10 points) In this secti
46、on, there is one passage followed by five questions. You should answer each question in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Questions 6670 are based on the following passage. Instructions for Use: It is most important that you read this instruction booklet carefully before first using the QuikFry? wok. Until you become familiar with the product, we advise that you can keep the booklet handy and refer to it when required. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In order to prevent t
