1、2008年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） C类初赛真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A （ A） To buy a newspaper. （ B） To find a chemist. （ C） To post a letter. （ A） Their billing system has been efficient. （ B） Their old billing system is outdated. （ C） Hes unimpressed with the new billing system. （ A） Shes been on vacation. （ B） Shes been
2、at the grocery store. （ C） Shes been on a business trip. （ A） To go to the market. （ B） To have coffee. （ C） To have a discussion. （ A） Changing a flight reservation. （ B） Canceling a hotel reservation. （ C） Reserving an extra hotel room. Section B 6 Whats Tanias phone number? （ A） 506-6178. （ B） 50
3、1-6678. （ C） 501-6687. 7 Who is going shopping at Harrods? （ A） Tania. （ B） Karl. （ C） Karlsmother. 8 How is Tania going to get to Harrods? （ A） On foot. （ B） By taxi. （ C） By tube. 9 Which street plan shows the way from the station?10 What kind of wine does Karl want? （ A） Red Merlot. （ B） White Bo
4、rdeaux. （ C） Rose Chianti. 11 Which drawing shows the position of the handle? 12 What other product features are included? （ A） A range of handle sizes. （ B） A variety of color combinations. （ C） A set of rings for different-sized tins. 13 Whats the purpose of the V-clip? （ A） To hold the paint brus
5、h so it drips in the can. （ B） To prevent paint from getting onto the painted surfaces. （ C） To prevent the brush drying out if the painter is interrupted. 14 Who will probably use the can-holder? （ A） Artists. （ B） Decorators. （ C） Soldiers. 15 How much does the product cost? （ A） 4. （ B） 5. （ C） 4
6、 Section C 16 What has prompted the new administration to review the Australias citizenship test? （ A） Its out of date. （ B） Higher immigration rates. （ C） Many applicants failing it. 17 Which train provides the easiest way to see Mount Fuji? （ A） From Tokyo to Yokohama. （ B） From Osaka to Yokohama.
7、 （ C） From Tokyo to Osaka. 18 How many U. N. employees were killed in 2007? （ A） 17. （ B） 42 （ C） 59 19 What have studies found out about severe pneumonia treatment? （ A） No medication works in developing countries. （ B） It can be effectively treated at home with oral antibiotics. （ C） It can only b
8、e treated in the hospital with injectable antibiotics. 20 What was the bars business like before the smoking ban? （ A） Almost empty every day. （ B） Usually crowded at midday. （ C） Empty on Wednesdays. Section D 20 Crime isnt rising because the laws are not strict enough, or because the【 21】_are not
9、tough enough, or simply because there arent enough policemen on the beat. It is rising because the agencies and individuals who can have a【 22】 _effect on crime are not pulling together or in the same【 23】 _. The police are one of those agencies, of course. But crime prevention is also a matter for【
10、 24】 _who are content to see mass【 25】 _ turn into a way of life, for councils who prefer to shout yah-boo at the police,【 26】 _ getting on with making life safer for local people, for architects who design exposed and indefensible buildings, for parents who dont take enough interest in what their t
11、eenage children are getting up to and for【 27】 _who sit inside and moan【 28】 _do anything about the state of the neighbourhood or the street. Crime prevention has been neglected for too many by too many. Over the last ten years it has been wilfully neglected in defiance of mounting【 29】 _that it is
12、the central hope of【 30】 _action against crime. 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 31 They are looking for_man with_long dark hair. He is armed and dangerous. （ A） a; a （ B） the; a （ C） a; / （ D） /; the 32 It was unfortunate, but she had no_but to act as she did. （ A） chance （ B） opportunity （ C） opti
13、on （ D） solution 33 The_driver thinks that accidents only happen to other people. （ A） general （ B） usual （ C） common （ D） average 34 How did they manage to steal the Van Gogh? It was right_the security guards nose. （ A） below （ B） before （ C） under （ D） beside 35 The student _ continuing his studie
14、s when he had to return to his home country unexpectedly. （ A） is considering （ B） was considering （ C） should consider （ D） has considered 36 My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot_. （ A） in similar （ B） in particular （ C） in common （ D） in accordance 3
15、7 Our planned visit to the United States_because we were unable to get the visas. （ A） fell over （ B） fell down （ C） fell through （ D） fell on 38 Lest anyone_it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true. （ A） thought （ B） should think （ C） had thought （ D） thinking 39 When Sally_the criminal_
16、her house, she screamed at the top of her voice because she didnt want_. （ A） saw; enter; killed （ B） saw; enter; to be killed （ C） sees; entering; be killed （ D） sees; enter; killing 40 Tinas children, _all live nearby, organized a big party for her eightieth birthday. （ A） who （ B） that （ C） which
17、 （ D） as 41 Sometimes it is necessary to be careful_the right date to sit for a test. （ A） when choosing （ B） when you will choose （ C） when you have chosen （ D） when you chose 42 Einsteins theory of relativity seemed hard to believe at the time_. （ A） when he first introduced （ B） that he first int
18、roduced it （ C） he first introduced （ D） which he first introduced it 43 _really. I like both public transport and driving. （ A） On second thoughts （ B） I could go either way （ C） I will never learn to drive （ D） But then again 44 _I m getting married! （ A） Can you keep a secret? （ B） Well I never （
19、 C） Many happy returns. （ D） Congratulations! 45 So, do you know where you d like to go? Well, from what I hear Vancouvers great. Actually, Ive heard that its very expensive and it s cold all the time. （ A） I beg your pardon? （ B） Yeah, but its not very good. （ C） Do you know any good hotels? （ D） D
20、o you have any suggestions? 二、 Part Cloze 45 perfect select similar confident honest Interviews are an【 71】 _method of choosing the best people for jobs, yet human beings like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of【 72】 _, as it is commonly practiced, is that the forms filled
21、 in by applicants often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are unsuccessful at the next stage the interview.【 73】 _, in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequ
22、ate from may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have【 74】 _in your ability to do the job, but dont try to turn yourself into someone else a person you have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and【 75】 _ are definitely the best approach. 50 True relaxation is mos
23、t certainly not a matter of flopping down in front of the television with a welcome drink. Nor is it about drifting into an exhausted sleep. Useful though these responses to tension and over-tiredness【 76】 mi _ be, we should distinguish between them and conscious relaxation in【 77】 te_of quality and
24、 effect. Regardless of the level of tiredness, real relaxation is a state of alertness, yet, at the same【 78】 t_, passive awareness, in which our bodies are【 79】 a_rest while our minds are awake. Moreover, it is as natural for a healthy person to be relaxed when moving as resting.【 80】 Be_relaxed in
25、 action means we bring the appropriate energy to everything we do,【 81】 s_as to have a feeling of healthy tiredness by the end of the day,【 82】 ra_ than one of exhaustion. Unfortunately, as a【 83】 con_ of living in todays competitive world, we are under constant strain and have difficulty in coping,
26、 let alone nurturing our bodys abilities.【 84】 W_needs to be rediscovered is conscious relaxation. With this in【 85】m_ we must apply ourselves to understanding stress and the nature of its causes, however deep-seated. Section A 60 Most sore throats are caused by an infection which treatment with ant
27、ibiotics cannot cure. But with simple remedies the patient normally gets better in 4 or 5 days. Tonsillitis, however, usually starts with a sore throat which causes pain on swallowing. With children and some adults there may be a fever and the patient is obviously not feeling well. It may be possibl
28、e to see white spots on the back of the throat. The neck may also swell, both of which are the normal response to infection. Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold, and with influenza there may be dryness of the throat, pain on coughing and loss of voice. TREATMENT Aspirin; To help r
29、elieve the pain on swallowing and (if there is one) the fever, use aspirin tablets dissolved in water, so that the patient can gargle before swallowing. Repeat the treatment every 4 hours. Drink; Encourage the patient to drink plenty of liquids. Food; Food should not be forced on a patient who does
30、not want to eat. Steam; If there is pain in the throat on coughing, breathing in steam may help. CHILDREN Young children, who may not be able to gargle, should be given aspirin dissolved in water every 4 hours at the right dose for their age. At one year; a single junior aspirin. At five years; half
31、 an adult aspirin. At eight years; one whole adult aspirin. WHEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR If the sore throat is still getting worse after 2 days. If the patient complains of earache. If the patients fever increases. If the patient or parent is very worried. 61 According to the passage, it would appear that
32、 most sore throats_. （ A） require an immediate visit to a doctor （ B） respond quickly to treatment with an antibiotic （ C） rarely turn out to be symptoms of serious illness （ D） result in tonsillitis even when treated 62 In order to treat a sore throat one should_. （ A） prevent the patient from eati
33、ng too much （ B） give the patient up to 4 aspirin tablets every day （ C） advise the patient to drink large amounts of liquids （ D） make the patient gargle with hot liquids 63 You should call the doctor in if_. （ A） swelling occurs in the region of the ears （ B） the patients condition worsens after 2
34、 days （ C） the patients throat is still sore after a week （ D） the disease spreads to another member of the family 64 What difference is there in the way adults and young children should be treated with aspirin? （ A） Young children should not be allowed to gargle with it. （ B） Adults should be given
35、 tablets to swallow whole. （ C） Young children should be given aspirin more often than adults. （ D） Adults should be given larger doses of aspirin than children. Section B 64 In 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized the United Nations (often called the UN). W
36、orld War II had just ended. Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere. People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization. The United Nations has four main goals and purposes; 1. To work together for international peace and to solve internatio
37、nal problems; 2. To develop friendly relations among nations; 3. To work together for human rights for everyone of all races, religions, languages and of both sexes; 4. To build a center where nations can work together for these goals. Today almost every country in the world is a member of the UN. E
38、ach country has signed an agreement that says; 1. All members are equal. 2. All members promise to solve international problems in a peaceful way. 3. No member will use force against another member. 4. All members will help the UN in its actions. 5. The UN will not try to solve problems within count
39、ries except to enforce international peace. Obviously, the United Nations has not been completely successful in its goals. There have been several wars since 1945. However, the organization has helped bring peace to some countries that were at war. It has helped people who left their countries becau
40、se of wars. It has helped bring independence to colonies. The main United Nations organization is in New York City, but the UN has a “family“ of other related organizations all over the world. These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone. One example is UNICEF, an organization that
41、provides food, medical care, and many other services for poor children wherever they live. Another example is the World Health Organization, which develops medical programs all over the world. There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries. They work as planners to increase production in
42、fanning and industry. They provide medical services, improve education programs, and spread scientific information. They develop programs that provide jobs and better living conditions. They help countries control their population growth. The United Nations also holds large international conferences
43、, where people meet to discuss important world issues. One conference was about the uses and ownership of oceans. Another was about women. There are also International Years. In these special years, people work together to improve situations and solve problems. One year was the International Year of
44、 the Child. For centuries countries have fought each other, and powerful countries have taken control of weaker ones. It is very difficult to persuade nations to live together in peace. Nevertheless, the United Nations is attempting to do this. It is the only organization that unites the world in th
45、e search for peace. 65 The United Nations was organized at a meeting in California in 1945. 66 The United Nations works for international peace. 67 Kuwait is a member of the UNICEF. 68 The United Nations has its main organization in San Francisco. 69 The United Nations helped Algeria become independ
46、ent. 70 UNICEF is an organization that helps save wildlife. 71 Each country in the UN has signed an agreement that says no member _ against another member. 72 Despite its effort, the United Nations hasnt been_in its goals. 73 People meet to discuss important world issues in_held by the United Nation
47、s. 74 The United Nations is_nations to live together in peace, though it is difficult. Section C 74 A language is a system of sounds, gestures, or characters used by humans to communicate their ideas and feelings. There are about 4,000 spoken languages in the world. Some are spoken by millions of pe
48、ople. Other languages have only a few speakers. All languages have rules for forming words and for ordering those words in sentences. In written languages, meaning is expressed through a system of characters and rules for combining those characters. In spoken languages, meaning is expressed through
49、a system of sounds and rules for combining those sounds. Many deaf people use sign languages, in which gestures do the work of the sound system of spoken languages. Word order is more important in English than it is in some other languages, such as Russian. The sound system is very important in Chine
