1、2008年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） D类决赛真题试卷（精选）及答案与解析 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 1 To my surprise, Mr. Kurth and his secretary arrived at the hotel with only_. （ A） a little luggage （ B） few luggages （ C） a few luggages （ D） little luggage 2 Will you please stop saying that? Do you think Ill be_to believe w
2、hat you say? （ A） fool enough （ B） a fool enough （ C） a enough fool （ D） enough fool 3 Lucia had been preparing for the party for a long time, so she felt rather disappointed when her guests_late. （ A） came up （ B） turned up （ C） looked up （ D） put up 4 I was not thirsty despite such a long walk bec
3、ause I_some milk before leaving. （ A） drunk （ B） have just drunk （ C） just drank （ D） had drunk 5 I dont mind_waiting for a few minutes because I know he is quite busy. （ A） to be kept （ B） keeping （ C） being kept （ D） being 6 Betty is in no mood to accompany me to the park. Actually she d rather wa
4、tch television, _? （ A） didnt she （ B） hadnt she （ C） shouldnt she （ D） wouldnt she 7 I suggested that Helen_him if she does need to get out of her present mess. （ A） visits （ B） visited （ C） should visit （ D） would visit 8 Theres no point_her she never comes to parties. （ A） invite （ B） to invite （
5、 C） inviting （ D） with inviting 9 The mother often warned her children_the road because of the heavy traffic. （ A） not crossing （ B） to cross （ C） not cross （ D） not to cross 10 Actually I bought my car quite a while before you bought yours, but yours seems in _condition than mine. （ A） worse （ B） w
6、orst （ C） bad （ D） badly 11 I told the policeman_had happened when I was taken to the police station as a witness. （ A） which （ B） who （ C） what （ D） that 12 Thats the businessman_company is bankrupt and who owes the bank a great deal of money. （ A） whose （ B） whos （ C） who （ D） which 13 You are cou
7、ghing so badly, and I really think you_go and see a doctor. But its up to you. （ A） should （ B） can （ C） would （ D） will 14 Looking back on it. I can see now I shouldnt have done it. Oh, well. _. With hindsight. I realise that maybe I shouldve tried to help her a bit more. （ A） It sounded great! （ B
8、） You wouldve enjoyed it. （ C） I wont forget, I promise. （ D） You live and learn, dont you? 15 I m going to try and do a German course this year. Oh. really? _I wont see as much of you if you do. （ A） Thats possible! （ B） Thats a shame! （ C） What a good idea! （ D） Its all my fault! 二、 Part Cloze 15
9、origin attract common treat strong Marmalade is a type of jam made from oranges. It is remarkably popular in Britain, where it is traditionally eaten on toast at breakfast. However, although it is an everyday part of life in Britain, it is not British. Marmalade【 16】 _came from Portugal and the word
10、 comes from a Portuguese word. After its arrival in Britain in 1495, marmalade was at first eaten as an after-dinner sweet. It was often moulded into【 17】 shapes and then sliced. It was considered a very desirable delicacy and an excellent gift, and today it is not【 18】 _for people to give special j
11、ars of marmalade as presents. Marmalade was also used as a【 19】_for coughs and it was thought to【 20】 _the heart. Today, the basic ingredient of marmalade is the Seville orange, from Spain. 20 The London to Brighton Car Run The first London to Brighton run took place on November 14th, 1896. It was【
12、21】org_to celebrate the passing of a law which made it easier for cars in Britain to be driven on the roads. Before then, the law【 22】 req_a driver and an engineer in the car and a man walking in front of the【 23】 veh_with a red flag warning of its approach. Since then, this annual run has become on
13、e of the most popular events on the British motoring calendar,【 24】 w_ crowds of over one million lining the route. Only the【 25】 v_oldest cars, constructed during the ten years between 1895 and 1905, are allowed to take part in it. Lovingly polished by their drivers, who are dressed in the clothing
14、 of the period, the cars leave Hyde Park in London at 7: 30 am and【 26】ar_ , hopefully, in Brighton some three hours later. The 60-mile run is not a race theres an official coffee stop on the way and the cars are restricted to an average speed of only 30kph. The only【 27】 rew_for finishing is a meda
15、l, which is awarded to everyone who【 28】 r_Brighton before 4 00pm. The run traditionally【 29】 att_participants from all four corners of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Since the youngest car is nearly a hundred years old, some of them【 30】 b_down of course. But for the owner
16、s of the 400-plus vehicles, its simply being there that brings the greatest pleasure. Section A 30 Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. According to some research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels, incl
17、uding those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. Margaret Barn
18、es, a pediatrician, believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. In studies with seniors, research has shown that exercise helps older people as well. The
19、exercise does not have to be very difficult. The main goal is just to increase the heart rate. And especially when learning new movements, such as yoga or tai-chi, it appears that new memory paths open up in the brain. This can improve peoples short term memory. 31 What is the main idea of this pass
20、age? （ A） How to take exercise. （ B） How exercise helps the brain. （ C） How to enjoy music. （ D） How the brain can change. 32 According to the passage, how does exercise affect the brain? （ A） It helps people think more clearly. （ B） It improves long-term memory. （ C） It makes babies more intelligen
21、t. （ D） It strengthens blood vessels. 33 According to Margaret Barnes, what causes many learning problems that children have in school? （ A） Low intelligence. （ B） A lack of exercise when very young. （ C） Social problems. （ D） Difficult relationships with teachers. 34 Why is yoga recommended for sen
22、iors? （ A） It helps them learn new movements. （ B） It can be done in groups. （ C） It slows down their heart rate. （ D） It is good for joints. 35 What type of patients does a pediatrician probably treat? （ A） People with mental problems. （ B） People with physical problems. （ C） Children. （ D） Old peo
23、ple. Section B 35 Addicted to the Mall What do you do for recreation? Do you swim, dance, play cards, garden, or read? Many people today prefer to spend their free time shopping. These people are called recreational shoppers. Recreational shoppers do not always buy something. They really enjoy the s
24、hopping experience. Of course, many people like going to indoor malls. However, for recreational shoppers, the mall is more than stores. For them, the mall represents happiness and fulfillment. For these people , a visit to the mall is an adventure. In fact, for many recreational shoppers the art of
25、 looking for and buying something is more fun than owning it. Recently, psychologists discovered through a study that recreational shoppers were usually younger, had less self-control, and were more often female. The recreational shoppers also went shopping when they felt worried, angry, or depresse
26、d. Ordinary shoppers didnt. Most of the recreational shoppers said buying something helped them feel better it made them happy. Their negative feelings went away. Many recreational shoppers also did something unusual while they were shopping. They pretended that they were different people with diffe
27、rent lives. Of course, shopping is an important part of our contemporary consumer society. We spend a lot of time in malls. A recent study found that people spend most of their time at home, at work, and in school. Shopping malls ranked fourth. However, in the future, will we think of recreational s
28、hopping as an addiction like smoking or drinking? 36 All people who shop are recreational shoppers. 37 Recreational shoppers go shopping for fun. 38 Recreational shoppers love to own things. 39 Recreational shoppers go shopping when they are sad. 40 People spend more time in shopping malls than they
29、 do at work. Section C 40 In the United States today, many people want a college education. However, almost half of the people who go to college now do not attend a four-year college. Instead, they go to a community college. The community college offers a two-year course of study in a wide range of
30、subjects. It prepares some young people to go on to a four-year college. It trains others for jobs in business, government, or industry. Some people choose a community college because of cost. The tuition for a semester at a community college can be less than half the cost of a semester at a four-ye
31、ar college. Also, since these colleges are located in large communities, their students can save money by living at home. Community colleges are also useful for people who have jobs and who do not have time for a traditional four-year college. Some of these people take night courses at community col
32、leges. Others complete long-distance courses, in which they stay at home and use video-tapes, audiotapes, and the Internet. Community colleges also serve high school graduates who only achieved low grades. Many of these students would not be admitted to a four-year college. If they do well, they may
33、 go on to a four-year college. Today, the countrys 1, 500 community colleges have more than 10 million students. These colleges are making it possible for more and more people to continue their education. 41 What is the passage mainly about? 42 What does they in paragraph 1 refer to? 43 In which fie
34、lds does a community college provide job training? 44 Why do people often prefer to go to a community college? 45 What does the word tuition in paragraph 3 mean? 46 How do some people complete long-distance courses? 47 What is the word in paragraph 5 that means people who complete a course of study“
35、! 48 How many students in America attend community colleges today? Section D 48 Alaska is disappearing slowly but surely. Since the 1950s, it is estimated that as much as 15 percent of Alaskas area has disappeared. But how can a whole state be disappearing? One reason for Alaskas gradual disappearan
36、ce is the melting of its glaciers. According to one geologist at the US Geological Survey, about 98% of Alaskas glaciers are either unmoving or diminishing. This diminishing seems mainly due to the increase in global temperatures. Since the 1960s, the average year round temperature has increased by
37、5F. Additionally, the average winter temperature has increased by 8F. Presently, an estimated 24 cubic miles of ice is disappearing from Alaskan glaciers every year. It may be even more in the near future, as some scientists predict that the average world temperature could go up 2. 5 to 10 F by the
38、year 2100. Another problem contributing to Alaskas gradual disappearance is its melting permafrost. Much of the land in Alaska was permanently frozen, or frozen for most of the year. This maintained its stability. Now, the melting permafrost is causing a number of problems on land. Roads and utility
39、 poles are collapsing. Also, the hard permafrost, which originally prevented beaches from eroding during violent storms is now melting. Affected villages are forced to move somewhere else. For villages on small low islands, one terrible storm could wipe out the entire community. Some scientists beli
40、eve that human activity is linked to the global increase in weather temperature. Whether the rising temperatures are caused by human activity or natural changes, the fact remains that Alaska is warming. Sadly, this could be a preview of what will happen to the rest of the world in the next century.
41、Summary: There is a big problem in Alaska. The【 49】 _are melting. Scientists【 50】_that 15 percent of Alaska has already melted. They say this change is the result of【 51】 _in the Earths【 52】 _. The higher temperatures are【 53】_several problems in Alaska. The ground that was【 54】 _before is now begin
42、ning to defrost. This could be a(n)【 55】 _of what will happen to the rest of the world in the next century. Section A 55 【 56】 Now we were in the territory of the Freedom Fighters. We knew if they recognized the smuggler, they would execute all of us as spies. The Freedom Fighters and the Militia ar
43、e enemies, and the Freedom Fighters do not trust anyone who is traveling with an agent. 【 57】 At dawn we reached a small teahouse. It consisted of a large, bare room with a dirt floor covered by canvas mats. A few small windows, with plastic in place of glass, let in a bit of light. A smoky wood fir
44、e in a tin stove served for heating and boiling water for tea.【 58】 The owner brought us tea and bread, a soothing sight for restless travelers. We walked on, and soon a signpost got my attention. As I got closer, I was able to read the words; Welcome to Pakistan. 【 59】 I started to cry, walking bac
45、kwards to get one last glimpse of my beloved country. Section B 60 不管她有什么借口，她都应该来开会。 (no matter what) 61 有人强调说科学的范围可分为两个主要领域：自然科学和社会科学。 (It is stressed that) 62 最近有几项研究表明，适量的饮酒者即每天喝一到两杯者比那些滴酒不沾者患心脏病的可能性要小。 (show； be likely to do) 三、 Part IQ Test 63 On glancing through your morning paper you notice t
46、hat four pages are missing. One of the missing pages is page 8. The back page of this newspaper is 28. What are the other three missing pages? 64 Each symbol is worth a number. The total of the symbols can be found alongside each row and column. What number should replace the question mark? 65 What
47、can be measured, but has no length, width, or thickness? 66 Two teachers teach at the same school. One is the father of the others son. What relation are they to each other? 67 A clock gains 10 seconds every hour. If we adjust it to the correct time, it is 5: 30. And 24 hours later, what is the corr
48、ect time now? Task 68 Look at the following cartoon and write an article, which should meet the following three requirements; (1) Describe the picture and deduce the purpose of the person who draws the picture; (2) State the harmful effects of the phenomenon; (3)Give suggestions as to how to solve t
49、he problem. Write a composition of no fewer than 80 words on the Answer Sheet (10 marks) Task 69 Write a composition of no fewer than 120 words, giving your opinion on the following topic: Smoking should be banned in public places. Please write your composition on the Answer Sheet (20 marks) 2008年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） D类决赛真题试卷（
