1、2012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 1 What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis? （ A） To make full use of oil. （ B） To use as little oil as possible. （ C） To find alternative energy. 2 Where does this conversation most probably take place? （ A） In an insurance company. （ B） I
2、n a bank. （ C） In a supermarket. 3 According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about? （ A） Janice. （ B） Someone else. （ C） Meryl. 4 What does the woman say about the mans report for the meeting? （ A） He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon. （ B） He has done well
3、 enough. （ C） He has enough time to prepare it. 5 How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor? （ A） Some 5. 8 billion. （ B） Nearly 7 billion. （ C） Over 8. 5 billion. Section B 6 Whats the main job? （ A） They send out radio signals to communicate with other planet
4、s. （ B） They look for life and intelligence on other planets. （ C） They study stars that have planets orbiting around them. 7 Why does the organization search for radio signals from space? （ A） Their presence may prove the existence of aliens. （ B） They may help scientists find out how the universe
5、started. （ C） They convey messages about life on the earth. 8 Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet? （ A） No, he doesnt believe them at all. （ B） Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study. （ C） Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence. 9 Which of th
6、e following factor is considered to be important in forming life according to the passage? （ A） Gravity. （ B） Minerals. （ C） Water. 10 When did the “big bang“ occur? （ A） No one knows. （ B） 12 billion years ago. （ C） 20 billion years ago. 11 Why did Bob make the news last month? （ A） Because he crit
7、icized traditional jobs. （ B） Because he earned a lot of money. （ C） Because he tried new strategies in finding a job. 12 In which way do the bestsellers like “The Brand Called You“ and “The Personal Branding Phenomenon“ help people? （ A） They advise people to promote themselves as brands. （ B） They
8、 teach people how to be a perfect partner. （ C） They give people tips for job interview. 13 When did Bob come up with the idea of using the internet to find a job? （ A） Ten years ago when he was a college student. （ B） When he began to do research between jobs. （ C） After he launched the campaign “G
9、ive Bob a Job“. 14 What was the purpose of Bobs making the video? （ A） To fulfill his ambition as a director. （ B） To sell his products like Teddy bears and T-shirts. （ C） To advertise his skills and talents. 15 How can the internet help Bob in his job search exactly? （ A） By helping him make friend
10、s. （ B） By passing on the video he made. （ C） By providing job information for him. Section C 16 How many troops are going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of next year? （ A） 43,000. （ B） 10000 （ C） 33000 17 What is the finding of the study? （ A） Low-calorie foods may lead to more weight. （ B
11、） High-calorie foods may lead to more weight. （ C） High-calorie foods may lead to less weight. 18 What do the conflicting reports show about radiation? （ A） The radiation level given by Tokyo Electric is much smaller than that given by other tests. （ B） The radiation level given by other tests is sm
12、aller than that given by Tokyo Electric. （ C） The radiation level is close to 10,000 times the normal level. 19 Why are Caribbean Service and Europe Today shut down by BBC? （ A） Because of their outdated services. （ B） Because of cuts in government funding. （ C） Because of lack of target audience. 2
13、0 Whats the cause of demonstrations in cities and towns across Syria? （ A） They are calling for more freedom. （ B） Workers demand higher pay. （ C） Some thirty people were killed by the police. Section D 20 Recovery from jetlag can take as long as a day for every time zone crossed. So if youre flying
14、 east-west for your holiday or on business, it is likely to mean a few days of feeling tired or even unwell. Jetlag is the【 D1】 _of the bodys natural cycle and some factors make it worse. The artificial atmosphere inside a plane can affect the body in a number of ways and add to the effects of jetla
15、g. Exercising before flights helps to offset the effects on the body of reduced【 D2】_and aerobic exercise afterwards helps to re-oxygenate it. Drink plenty of water. Children may need more. Drinking carrot juice before flying overcomes oxygen deficiency. Eat light, frequent meals. Heavy meals【 D3】 _
16、the blood circulation, which can lead to dizziness and fainting. For two weeks before you fly, eat plenty of food containing vitamins A and E: they will build up your【 D4】 _and help to keep you fit. Sleep as much as you can before the flight and on it. On board, wear earplugs and eye pads because da
17、rkness【 D5】 _ secretion of the hormones that enhance sleep. Avoid alcohol, which restricts the brains oxygen intake. Like tea and coffee, alcohol increases the dehydration effect of flying. If you need to drink to relax,【 D6】_that the cabin environment intensifies the effect of alcohol. Wear loose,
18、comfortable, warm clothes and limber up during flight. Sitting down for several hours slows down the【 D7】 _, leading to local stiffness, cramps and dizziness. Re-adjust to local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the body stay alert, so if you are going somewhere sunny, stay outside. Do not
19、 smoke before or during the flight since smoking【 D8】 _the blood oxygen level. If you need to calm your nerves, try aromatherapy oils which have a sedative effect.【 D9】 _your doctor before flying if you are on medication. The effects of some drugs are strengthened at high altitudes and some may prod
20、uce【 D10】_. 21 【 D1】 22 【 D2】 23 【 D3】 24 【 D4】 25 【 D5】 26 【 D6】 27 【 D7】 28 【 D8】 29 【 D9】 30 【 D10】 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 31 What we all work for is to free_time for the things we really want to do. （ A） off （ B） up （ C） aside （ D） in 32 You_his words seriously. He was talking nonsense
21、. （ A） wont take （ B） may not take （ C） mustnt have taken （ D） neednt have taken 33 Never hesitate to_the first opportunity that comes along. （ A） seize （ B） draw （ C） arrest （ D） obtain 34 His mother_hated city life longed to return to the village in_she grew up. （ A） that: where （ B） who: which （
22、C） who: that （ D） who: where 35 All things_, I think Id better take your advice. （ A） considering （ B） to be considered （ C） considered （ D） have been considered 36 Twelve European countries_over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002. （ A） transformed （ B） switched （ C） reversed （ D） altered 37 She isnt
23、anything_unpleasant as people say she is. （ A） as like （ B） like （ C） as （ D） like as 38 Stop complaining. You really_my nerves. （ A） get down （ B） get along （ C） get off （ D） get on 39 There wasnt_truth in what he said. （ A） a grain of （ B） a ray of （ C） a point of （ D） a drop of 40 40._for my savi
24、ngs, I wouldnt be able to survive these miserable days. （ A） Was it not （ B） Were it not （ C） Had it been not （ D） Hadnt it been 41 There was a power cut this morning. _, I couldnt do anything with my computer. （ A） Supposedly （ B） Presumably （ C） Consequently （ D） Essentially 42 Alarm clocks needle
25、ssly wake_households. I want to design something targeted at the individual sleeper. （ A） whole （ B） total （ C） full （ D） high 43 _both parties agree on these issues will a contract be signed soon. （ A） If only （ B） Unless （ C） Should （ D） Only if 44 Ive run out of cash. Could you lend me a few poun
26、ds this evening? _Ill just have to find time to get to the bank and make a withdrawal. （ A） I can lend you some now. （ B） Im not sure Ive got any either. （ C） Sorry, I havent got a penny in my account. （ D） My credit card must be left home. 45 Were all going to the New Skyline Restaurant for our end
27、-of-year get-together. Can we count you in? Oh, thanks, Sara, but_. （ A） I didnt find you then. （ B） Ive been to the restaurant once. （ C） Ill pass this time. （ D） Ill meet you there at 5: 00. 二、 Part Cloze 45 Did you know that for every 20,000 novels written, only one gets published? So the【 C1】 _(
28、likely)that Ill ever fulfill my ambition of becoming a professional mystery writer doesnt seem very high. But the prospect of turning my lifelong passion into my livelihood and achieving fame and【 C2】 for_ at the same time is just too exciting for me to be put off by dull statistics. So what does it
29、【 C3】 t_to become a writer? Reading is importantall writers need to research their genre thoroughly to familiarize themselves【 C4】 _its codes and conventions. My bookshelves at home are stacked with the novels of all the great mystery writers, which Ive read and in many cases, re-read, despite【 C5】_
30、(know)all the time “ whod done it“. Of course, being a writer requires imagination. You have to develop your own personal style rather than simply copy the work of “the greats“. Ive turned out【 C6】 d_of short crime stories for my university student magazinesome have been published, some not, but Ive
31、 always aimed to produce original and imaginative material. Last but not【 C7】 _, successful writers possess enormous self-discipline. Ive often sacrificed my social life in order to devote the necessary time and effort to producing a good quality story. And more than once that has meant【 C8】 _the mi
32、dnight oil. Weve got a novel inside us. Getting it out in anywhere near publishable form is no【 C9】 _task, but with imagination and determination, and the help of an expert on “ masterclass“ , who could possibly fail to【 C10】 re_their ambition? 46 【 C1】 47 【 C2】 48 【 C3】 49 【 C4】 50 【 C5】 51 【 C6】 5
33、2 【 C7】 53 【 C8】 54 【 C9】 55 【 C10】 Section A 55 The term culture shock was introduced for the first time in 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment.
34、We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort a person suffers when coming to live in a place different from the place of origin. Often, the way that we lived before is not accepted or considered as normal in the new place. Everything is different, for example, not speaking
35、the language, not knowing how to use banking machines, not knowing how to use telephones, and so forth. The symptoms of culture shock can appear at different times. Although a person can experience real pain from culture shock, it is also an opportunity for growing and learning new perspectives. Cul
36、ture shock can help people develop a better understanding of themselves and stimulate personal creativity. Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can be ongoing, or appear only at certain times. In the first stage, the new“ arrival may feel very happy about all of the new experience. This time is
37、 called the honeymoon stage. Afterward, the second stage presents itself. A person may encounter some difficulties in daily life. For example, communication difficulties may occur, such as not being understood. In this stage, there may be feelings of impatience, anger and sadness. Transition between
38、 the old methods and those of the new country is a difficult process and takes time to complete. The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture. A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced. A person may start to feel a psychological balance. The
39、 individual is more familiar with the environment and wants to belong. This starts an evaluation of the old ways versus those of the new. In the fourth stage, the person realizes that the new culture has good and bad things to offer. This stage can be one of double integration or triple integration,
40、 depending on the number of cultures that the person has to process. This integration is characterized by a more solid feeling of belonging. The person starts to define himself or herself and establish goals for living. The fifth stage is the stage that is called the reentry shock. This occurs when
41、a person returns to the country of origin. One may find that things are no longer the same. For example, some of the newly acquired customs are considered improper in the old culture. Introduced in 1958, culture shock is a term used to【 A1】 _physical and emotional discomfort people experience when t
42、hey come to or live in a new place. Although many people suffer a lot from culture shock, it is an【 A2】 _for personal improvement. The five stages of culture shock may last for a long time or show up once in a while. In the first stage, the【 A3】 _stage, the new arrival might be OK with everything. A
43、fterward,【 A4】_from old methods to the new one calls for time and energy. During the third and fourth stage, people may gain more understanding of the new culture and possess objective views. The double or triple integration is【 A5】 _by a feeling of belonging. The last stage, called reentry shock, r
44、efers to the feeling people have when returning to their home country. 56 【 A1】 57 【 A2】 58 【 A3】 59 【 A4】 60 【 A5】 Section B 60 For some people, it would be unthinkable. But Gabe Henderson is finding freedom in a recent decision: he canceled his MySpace account. The 26 years old graduate student st
45、opped his account after realizing that a lot of his online friends were really just acquaintances. “The superficial emptiness clouded the excitement I had once felt,“ Henderson wrote in an article, “ It seems we have lost, to some degree, the special depth that true friendship is about. “ Journalism
46、 professor Michael Bugeja, who is a strong supporter of face-to-face communication, read Hendersons column and saw it was a sign of hope. Though hes not anti-technology, Bugeja often lectures students about “ interpersonal intelligence“ knowing when, where, and for what purpose technology is most ap
47、propriate. He points out the students hes seen walking across campus, holding hands with each other while talking on cell phones to someone else. Hes also seen them in coffee shops, surrounded by people, but staring instead at a computer screen. “True friends,“ he says, “need to learn when to stop b
48、logging and go across campus to help a friend. “ These days, young people are more wired than everbut theyre also getting more worried. Increasingly , theyve had to deal with online bullies, who are posting anything from embarrassing photos to online threats. And increasingly, young people also are
49、realizing that things they post on their profiles can come back to hurt them when applying for schools or jobs. Social networking can be an “extremely effective“ way to publicize events to large groups. It can even help build a sense of community on campus. People joined Facebook as a way to meet others. However, it has limitations. A
