1、2007年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） C类初赛真题试卷（精选）及答案与解析 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 1 If I lose my new watch my parents will be very annoyed_me. （ A） against （ B） with （ C） for （ D） about 2 I do not think_possible to master a foreign language without much memory work. （ A） this （ B） that （ C） its （ D） it 3 Doe
2、s brain power_as we get older? Scientists now have some surprising answers. （ A） descend （ B） decline （ C） reduce （ D） collapse 4 I dont believe in Browns adventure at all. It sounds so_. （ A） incredible （ B） credible （ C） incredulous （ D） credulous 5 We 11 never get to the station on time_we run as
3、 fast as we can. （ A） in case （ B） even if （ C） provided that （ D） if only 6 Oil sales volume in local urban and rural areas rose by 24% and 50%_, over July 2006. （ A） separately （ B） individually （ C） independently （ D） respectively 7 The shipping authorities followed the_ of the unidentified subma
4、rine on their radar screens. （ A） channel （ B） way （ C） course （ D） direction 8 I set off as soon as I got the news about my grandpas illness. Unfortunately, he_at the hospital before I_. （ A） has died; went there （ B） had died; arrived （ C） died; had been there （ D） was dying; had gone 9 The commit
5、tee has made rules_all its members are supposed to work. （ A） by which （ B） so that （ C） now that （ D） for which 10 They were married for fifteen years but have now_up and live apart. （ A） split （ B） divided （ C） divorced （ D） separated 11 We wouldnt have missed the train if we_to the station. （ A）
6、didnt walk （ B） wouldnt run （ C） hadnt walked （ D） werent running 12 No matter what measure they took, in no way_. （ A） could the outflowing tide be controlled （ B） the outflowing tide could be controlled （ C） could the outflowing tide control （ D） the outflowing tide could control 13 Did you get an
7、y information from Peter?He_an expert, but he doesnt seem to know much. （ A） believes to be （ B） is supposed to be （ C） thought to be （ D） is claimed being 14 The radios terribly loud. Could you turn it down a little? Sorry! _Yes, and something elsewouldnt it be an idea to buy your own soap? （ A） Is
8、 it disturbing you? （ B） I forgot where I put my soap this morning. （ C） A football match was broadcast live on it. （ D） Could you repeat what you said? 15 Can I book a room from now till Friday? Whats the price? $ 128. 75 not counting the service. （ A） Definitely. Go see it yourself. （ B） Yes, our
9、hotel is quite near to the station. （ C） Of course. Would you like to follow me? （ D） You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea. 二、 Part Cloze 15 anxious about, strong, suggest, instruct, which, especial, whether, apply to, all, both, great, form Working out to music can improve the coordination of
10、your mind and body,【 81】 _ you are football crazy or keen on tennis. The【 82】 _ that rock or pop music might ever play a part in sports training would have been regarded as a joke not so long ago. But today modern music is increasingly filling the gym as well as the front room. The idea of exercise
11、to music is not new. For years,【 83】 _in eastern Europe, the benefits of sportsmen and sportswomen having【 84】 _ in ballet and classical dance, with their stress on total body control and balance, have long been recognized. Figure-skating and ice-dance are usually performed to music and can be said
12、to be specialized【 85】 _of this type of exercise. But ballet and classical dance can be【 86】_other sports that are also pleasing to the eye, such as gymnastics and skiing,【 87】_of which demand high standards of balance, coordination and suppleness. In western Europe and North America, a far【 88】 _in
13、terest has been shown in working out to classical music. Even sports which seem to demand muscular【 89】 _more than any other physical requirement have taken up exercise to music as a valuable addition to their own specialized training schemes. Devotees of soccer, rugby, and rowing now regularly trai
14、n to music; even those who take up inweightlifting,【 90】 _ demands enormous physical strength, and participants in athletics field events, find that exercise to music is beneficial and makes their movements more fluid. Section A 25 Opening night at. the Gandhi Restaurant brought cries of praise and
15、delight from customers when they sampled the unique cuisine on Monday night. Opened by County councillor, Mr. Tony Peaston, the Gandhi offers the discerning diner authentic Indian dishes, many available for the first time in Hampshire. The secret lies in the preparationonly authentic Indian herbs an
16、d spices are used to individually prepare each special dish, following ancient recipes, many handed down through generations of Indian chefs. High Standard“Ive travelled extensively and dined at many Indian restaurants throughout the country, but rarely have I tasted Indian food of such a high stand
17、ard, ”extolled Councillor Peaston. “Whilst Gandhi himself was a leader of men, the Gandhi Restaurant could be considered the leader of a new breed of Indian cuisine in Hampshire, ”he added. “By far the best curry we have had in the Portsmouth area, ”was the comment of Havant diners , Mr. and Mrs. Ji
18、m Cairns of Denvilles. “We enjoyed the different menu and found the advice of the staff, explaining how each dish was prepared, very helpful for deciding our choice of menu, ”they said. Such glowing comments reflect the exclusive nature of the dishes available at the Gandhi Restaurant. Original reci
19、pes You can choose from a menu which offers curries and tandoories, knowing each one is specially cooked for you, with individual care and attention, according to strict original recipes, by a top London chef, formerly of Covent Garden. And after you have sampled the spicy delights of your main cour
20、se, you can select from a choice of original Indian sweets to temper your palate. Relaxing in the comfortable surroundings of the restaurant, you can have a hot towel to freshen yourself or clean your fingers between coursesanother touch of Indian living. The Gandhi Restaurant, situated at 139 Kings
21、ton Road, Portsmouth, is fully licensed and open seven days a week. You can pop in for traditional Indian lunch between 12 and 2- 30 pm or enjoy a languid evening meal, when the restaurant is open from 6 p. m. to midnight. But take care to book in advance, as demand for this cuisine is expected to b
22、e high, so avoid disappointment by telephoning Portsmouth 811966. As proof of confidence in your enjoyment, the Gandhi is offering a 10 per cent discount on the cost of your meal, when you produce this advertisement within three months of the opening. The staff at the Gandhi look forward to serving
23、you with your first taste of truly authentic Indian cuisine in this areaand they know you will come back again. 26 “A Unique Experience in Indian Cuisine” here means that the Gandhi restaurant_. （ A） is the only genuine Indian restaurant in Hampshire （ B） offers customers its own special style of co
24、oking （ C） makes special food for native Indian customers （ D） is trying out Indian recipes for the first time 27 How does the food preparation contribute to the unique experience? （ A） It varies from customer to customer, depending on the price. （ B） The methods used are secret and known only to th
25、e chef. （ C） It uses genuine Indian ingredients and follows ancient recipes. （ D） It follows methods described by traditional Indian authors. 28 According to the article, in what way does the restaurant live up to its name? （ A） It will soon be as famous throughout the world as Gandhi himself. （ B）
26、The owner considers himself to be a leader of the local Indian community. （ C） It has had a considerable influence on other Hampshire restaurants. （ D） It sets new standards of excellence for other Indian restaurants to follow. 29 Where did the top chef of the Gandhi Restaurant use to work? （ A） In
27、London. （ B） In Hampshire. （ C） In Denvilles. （ D） In Portsmouth. 30 Hot towels are provided_. （ A） because customers feel cold （ B） to make customers feel more relaxed （ C） mainly for hygienic reasons （ D） to give customers the true feel of Indian life. 31 Customers can obtain a cheaper meal by_. （
28、 A） bringing the advertisement with them （ B） making a phone call to the restaurant （ C） providing proof of their enjoyment （ D） contributing to the cost of advertising Section B 31 Eleven days ago, as he felt himself being crushed from head to toe, Andrew Jepson was certain he was about to die. Yes
29、terday the 26-year-old construction worker was able to stroll around his parents home and tell for the first time how he survived being run over by a four-ton road roller. The accident happened as Mr. Jepson worked at a building site at Heathrow and the roller was reversing at 4 mph. “I was looking
30、away and then I just felt it go over my leg, ”he said. “I fell to the floor and felt this amazing pain in my leg as it was being crushed. “When I felt it running over me I thought this is it, Im dead. Nobody can survive this. “ “There was absolutely nothing I could do. This pain was horrendous and a
31、ll the air was being crushed out of my lungs. “I couldnt breathe. I thought every breath would be my last. The machine took more than a second to roll over Mr. Jepsons body. “It came over my head but I had my hard hat on which must have blocked most of the pressure, ”he said. Workmates believed he w
32、ould be dead but the uneven surface, foundation for a road, cushioned much of the weight of the roller and saved him. “Afterwards I tried to get straight up, ”he said. “I was fully conscious. I was in shock but for some reason I thought, If I stay down, I will die. “Luckily a labourer ran over and k
33、ept me down so that I would not do any more injury to myself. “ “The driver rushed over. He was really upset. I said, You are not to blame, it was just an accident. “Mr. Jepson, a site engineer, suffered crushed fibs, bruising, cuts and a collapsed left lung but escaped permanent injury. An air ambu
34、lance arrived and doctors operated at the scene. He spent two days in intensive care but six days was back at his parents home near Spalding, Lincolnshire. “It is like being born again, ”said Mr. Jepson, who has amazed doctors with his recovery. “When I came around from the anaesthetic I just cried
35、with joy. Being able to walk and breathe again is the most wonderful thing in the world. “ Mr. Jepsons 62-year-old father, John said, “When we heard he had been under a roller I feared the worst. We prayed all the way to the hospital. To see him now is just wonderful. “ Mr. Jepsons employer, constru
36、ction firm Laing, said the accident was still being investigated. Statements: 32 The accident happened two weeks ago. 33 Mr. Jepson was paving the road when the accident happened. 34 The roller was going backwards when it hit Mr. Jepson. 35 A workman ran immediately to the scene of the accident. 36
37、An operation was performed at the scene of the accident. 37 The company has decided who is responsible for the accident. 38 The investigation of the accident lasted for almost two years. Section C 38 63. The investigation of the accident lasted for almost two years. Sand: as children we play on it a
38、nd as adults we relax on it. It is something we complain about when it gets in our eye on a windy beach, and praise when it is made into sand castles. But we dont often look at it. If we did, we would discover an account of a geological past and a history of sea life that goes back thousands and, in
39、 some cases, millions of years. Sand covers not just seashores, but also ocean beds, deserts and mountains. 64._ And it is a major element in manufactured products tooconcrete is largely sand, while glass is made of little else. 65_ Well, it is larger than fine dust and smaller than shingle. In fact
40、, according to the most generally accepted scheme of measurement, grains can be called sand if their diameter is greater than 0. 06 of a millimetre and less than 0. 6 of a millimetre. Depending on its age and origin, a particular sand can consist of tiny stones or porous grains through which water c
41、an pass. 66 _ They have come from the breaking down of rocks, or from the dead bodies of sea creatures, which collect on the bottom of the oceans, or even from volcanic eruptions. 67 _ If it is a dazzling white, its grains may come from nearby coral, from crystalline quartz rocks or from gypsum, lik
42、e the white sand of New Mexico. On Pacific Islands, jet black sands form from volcanic minerals. Other black beaches are magnetic and are mined for iron ore. 68_ It washes rock into streams and rivers and down to the sea, leaving behind softer materials. By the time it reaches the sea, the hardest r
43、ocks remain but everything else has been broken into tiny particles of 0. 02 millimetre diameter or less. The largest pieces fall to the bottom quickly, while smaller particles float and settle only slowly in deeper water, which is why the sandy beach on the shoreline so often turns to mud further o
44、ut. 69_ If the individual fragments still have sharp edges, you can be sure they were formed fairly recently. This is the case on the island of Kamoama in Hawaii, where a beach was created after a volcanic eruption in 1990. Molten lava spilled into the sea and exploded into glassy droplets. It seems
45、 that when the poet William Blake saw infinity in a grain of sand he was not far wrong. 70_ Sand is an irreplaceable industrial ingredient which has many uses. Sand cushions our land from the force of the sea, and geologist say it often does a better job protecting our shores than the most advanced
46、coastal technology. A. These may have the shape of stars or spirals, their edges rough or smooth. B. It is one of the most common substances on earth. C. In addition, it has one vital function which you might never even notice. D. Rain is all important force in the creation of beaches. E. In the gre
47、at slow cycle of the earth, sand that was once rock can turn to rock again. F. What exactly is sand? G. Colour is another clue to the origins of sand. H. It can be difficult to date the sand on a beach accurately but it is possible to get a general idea of whether or not the sand is “young”or “old“.
48、 Section D 45 Rare among American actors, Depp has made a name for himself effortlessly switching between mainstream Hollywood Movies and more “out of the ordinary” projects. Talking about his choice of roles, he once said, “With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There
49、has to be, otherwise its not acting. Its lying. “Highlights of a richly diverse career include Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and Pirates of the Caribbean. Depp dropped out of school at sixteen to concentrate on a career in music, playing the guitar (he played with more than twenty bands). However, his musical career failed to take off, and he found himself selling pens o
