1、2014年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） B类决赛真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A 1 Which kind of transport is the man suggesting that the woman takes? （ A） Car. （ B） Train. （ C） Coach. （ D） Ship. 2 What can be implied from the conversation? （ A） The woman thinks Big George is a bit expensive. （ B） Big George could be a good choice if
2、 you are hungry. （ C） The variety of food in Big George is quite limited. （ D） Big George encourages people to eat as much as they can. 3 What will the woman probably do? （ A） Buy a new car with full payment. （ B） Withdraw cash from her account. （ C） Deposit more money in her account. （ D） Apply for
3、 a short-term loan. 4 Where does the conversation take place? （ A） In a supermarket. （ B） In a cafeteria. （ C） At a wedding ceremony. （ D） At a cocktail party. 5 Which of the following is true with reference to the conversation? （ A） The man thought the alcoholic drink was free. （ B） The man didnt l
4、ike the soft drinks offered. （ C） The man was taking an international flight. （ D） The man was bargaining with the flight attendant. Section B 6 Which diagram shows the percentage of young people use their mobile phones at least once a day? 7 How many text messages are British people sending a month
5、 nowadays? （ A） Some 0. 5 billion. （ B） Nearly 1. 5 billion. （ C） Over 2 billion. （ D） About 1 billion. 8 The peak for text messaging is between_. （ A） 10: 30 pm and 11:00 pm （ B） 7: 30 am and 8: 00 am （ C） 10: 30 am and 11:00 am （ D） 8: 00 pm and 10: 30 pm 9 Most British teenagers would never carry
6、 their mobile phones_. （ A） on their belt （ B） in their bag （ C） in their pocket （ D） in their luggage 10 According to the dialogue, which of the following details is not mentioned? （ A） The mobile phones is now used by young people to express themselves. （ B） Mary is going to look at the kind of ga
7、mes one can play on a mobile phone. （ C） The man has collected lot of information about text messaging. （ D） Two-thirds of teenagers are using voicemail even though it is not popular. 11 Where is the woman getting information about the Opera House tour? （ A） From a brochure. （ B） From a travel agenc
8、y. （ C） From a TV advertisement. （ D） From a website. 12 How long is the most popular tour in the Opera House? （ A） 2 hours. （ B） 0. 5 hour （ C） 1 hour. （ D） 8 hours. 13 The Opera House would give discounts to all the following people except_. （ A） senior citizens （ B） disabled people （ C） full-time
9、 students （ D） children under 16 14 What will the man experience if he books the backstage tour? （ A） He can appear on the stage and see where the orchestra plays. （ B） He can chat with some famous actors and actresses. （ C） He will watch a fascinating opera performance. （ D） He will see what is goi
10、ng on behind the scene. 15 For more information or tour booking, the mart should call_. （ A） 92507205 （ B） 92257250 （ C） 92527205 （ D） 92507250 Section C 16 How many pieces of news are reported in the news programme? （ A） One. （ B） Two （ C） Three. （ D） Four. 17 Why did some environmental groups walk
11、 out of the United Nations conference on climate change? （ A） They were not allowed to voice their opinions. （ B） They claimed it had done little to limit global warming emissions. （ C） They didnt agree with the treaty to be signed （ D） They thought the participants were too divided in opinions. 18
12、What is the function of the new device mentioned in the health report? （ A） It is used to destroy cancer cells. （ B） It makes identification of AIDS easier. （ C） It kills the human immunodeficiency virus. （ D） It helps strengthen the bodys natural defense. 19 According to the news, what caused the d
13、eath of the star Paul Walker? （ A） His car suddenly went out of control. （ B） His car caught fire and a tire burst. （ C） His friend crashed the car against a big tree. （ D） His driver was drunk and hit another car. 20 How much was actually received to help displaced Syrians last year? （ A） $6. 5 bil
14、lion （ B） $4. 5 billion （ C） $3 billion （ D） $2. 3 billion. Section D 20 ITAIPU DAM: Vital statisticsLocation: Brazil and ParaguayCompletion date:【 D1】 _Purpose: Hydro-electric powerCost:【 D2】 _Type: GravityMaterial:【 D3】 _length: 7.8 kilometers【 D4】_: 196 meters【 D5】 _: 1. 02 trillion cubic feet Th
15、ere are two problems caused by the construction of the dam. One is that the water from the dam【 D6】_which spread diseases among the people. The other is that the reservoir destroyed the rainforest, which consequently caused the death of【 D7】 _and other forest creatures.Question 28 - 30 Label the dia
16、gram, and write one word for each blank. 21 【 D1】 22 【 D2】 23 【 D3】 24 【 D4】 25 【 D5】 26 【 D6】 27 【 D7】 28 【 D8】 29 【 D9】 30 【 D10】 Section A 31 We had visited the village without warning and selected our interview subjects _, but some of the answers were probably crafted to please the government. （
17、 A） at length （ B） at will （ C） at random （ D） at sea 32 There is a lot of excitement in the Bennett family in Pride and Prejudice when two _ bachelors take a house in the vicinity. （ A） illegible （ B） illegal （ C） elected （ D） eligible 33 The mayor was forced to_when the citys employees union threa
18、tened a strike_ any of its members were fired. （ A） back down: if （ B） count on: since （ C） bring off: if （ D） drop out: since 34 The recent study of_has produced some interesting results showing that humans have a built-in 24-hour biological clock. （ A） biographs （ B） biorhythms （ C） bioscopes （ D）
19、 biotypes 35 An investigation was carried out on the admission rate of the children in the south area, _ were surprising. （ A） which results （ B） the results of which （ C） as the results （ D） whereas the results 36 A lot of school boys simply_all day when they are supposed to be at school. （ A） mess
20、 around （ B） carry on （ C） pull up （ D） get through 37 Some holidays can be more _ than work, so it is crucial to plan the kind of holiday _is appropriate for your personal needs. （ A） exhausted: where （ B） exhausting: that （ C） exhausted: that （ D） exhausting: where 38 _about the possibility of an
21、impending avalanche, many people_lived on the side of the mountain still leave their house for farming. （ A） Had been repeatedly warned: who （ B） Being repeatedly warned: which （ C） Having been repeatedly warned: who （ D） To be repeatedly warned: which 39 Look, what a mess your room is! Dont mock my
22、 disorder next time! _ （ A） Thats a no-brainer! （ B） Dont be a wet blanket （ C） That is like the pot calling the kettle black! （ D） Dont pull my leg! 40 Id like to change three hundred pounds sterling into euros. Is it a good idea to change most of my cash here? _. Theres always the risk of it being
23、 stolen. Have you got a credit card? Yes. （ A） Well, theres no need to do that （ B） Its essential you take your ID card （ C） Well, cash is convenient to use （ D） Its better not to go to strange places Section B 41 _refers to some contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality. （ A） Allegory
24、（ B） Conflict （ C） Irony （ D） Flashback 42 The main theme of Emily Dickinson is the following except_. （ A） friendship （ B） love and marriage （ C） life and death （ D） war and peace 43 In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16_. （ A） can legally receive completely free education （ B） can legally r
25、eceive partly free education （ C） cannot receive free education at all （ D） cannot receive free education if their parents are rich 44 The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor_modified and improved the design in 1765. （ A） Abraha
26、m Darby （ B） James Watt （ C） John Kay （ D） Richard Arkwright 45 “Beauty is truth, truth beauty“ is an epigrammatic line by_. （ A） John Keats （ B） William Blake （ C） William Wordsworth （ D） Percy Bysshe Shelley 一、 Part Cloze 45 New research shows that cleaners are some of the happiest workers in Brit
27、ain, 【 C1】al_ with child caters, medical secretaries, hairdressers and petrol pump attendants. The study of 35,000 employees found that the highest levels of job satisfaction were among those【 C2】 _ (provide)personal service, even if the pay is poor. There are highly paid professional and managerial
28、 staff who enjoy excellent pay and conditions, but many of these appear to hate their jobs. Civil servants lie, almost at the【 C3】 bo _of the league table, with solicitors and various engineers and scientists not far behind. Michael Rose of Bath University, who led the study, said a key element of j
29、ob satisfaction was the potential to work part-time and【 C4】 _(supervise). A cleaners job may not appeal to all, but it has hidden perks. “You can trim your hours and you dont have a supervisor breathing down your neck all the time“, he said. Petrol pump attendants, too, had a【 C5】 ch_ of working pa
30、rt-time shifts with relatively little direct supervision. One【 C6】 exp_offered for the high job satisfaction rate of medical secretaries at the top of the league with 75% of them happy in their job is that they are doing something useful. Seeing that you are playing a key role in the delivery of hea
31、lthcare is very【 C7】 sat_. The study【 C9】 di_overall satisfaction into material satisfaction and quality satisfaction. Taxation experts and prison officers score high marks for material satisfaction but low for quality satisfaction. The profile of carpenters is the【 C9】 op_: high on quality and low
32、on material satisfaction. The report strongly warns【 C10】 a_the rapid growth of telephone call centres, noting that the telephone staff register some of the lowest levels of job satisfaction. 46 【 C1】 47 【 C2】 48 【 C3】 49 【 C4】 50 【 C5】 51 【 C6】 52 【 C7】 53 【 C8】 54 【 C9】 55 【 C10】 Section A 55 Lobo
33、s Beach, Chile With its dramatic black rocks and sheer cliffs this is a stunning beach location. Year after year dedicated surfers make the pilgrimage to this area in droves during the holiday season, armed with their brightly-coloured surfboards. They come in search of the perfect wave and they are
34、 rarely, if ever, disappointed. Its a place full of energy where the force of the Pacific Ocean meets the long crescent of volcanic sand, creating incredible barrels which curl and break with impressive power a real challenge for beginners and more experienced suffers alike! All those who come surfi
35、ng here need to bear in mind the deadly undercurrents and hidden rocks that are potentially lethal. For those who suffer typical surfing injuries, first aid facilities are available in a wooden hut at the far end of the beach. Only one hundred meters from the sea you can stay in log cabins surrounde
36、d by thick vegetation or opt for the more luxurious atmosphere of the exclusive modern hotel nearby. Keipi Beach, Hawaii This beach is a comparatively short stretch of white, coral sand edged with palm trees. Unlike the more famous Waikiki beach it doesnt attract large numbers of holidaymakers. One
37、of its main attractions is that its perhaps the safest beach for swimming in Hawaii situated, as it is, protected from large waves and strong currents between two rocky headlands. Snorkeling fans can enjoy discovering coral reefs and an array of tropical fish in the perfect blue waters which remain
38、warm throughout the year. Snorkeling gear can be retired at one end of the beach itself at reasonable rates. But Keipi is more than just a snorkeling paradise: it can accommodate the less active traveler. For those who prefer to chill out and enjoy the scenery it is easy to seek out a shady spot, re
39、cline and relax completely. Despite its moderate size the beach offers an excellent restaurant, famed locally for its fantastic cuisine, especially fish and seafood dishes, which is ideal for people-watching too. Porthsea, UK Cornwall is famous for its great surfing beaches and Porthsea offers that
40、and more during the brief English summer. You can swim, surf, sunbathe whatever takes your fancy! Family picnics and barbeques are popular in the afternoons. Not to be outdone by more exotic holiday destinations, this part of Cornwall offers days out in traditional fishing boats to get a closer look
41、 at basking sharks and dolphins frolicking in the open water. In addition to this you can visit hidden coves and discover the rich smuggling tales provided by this rugged coastline. The indigo waters are perfect for a variety of watersports but there are also plenty of sheltered spots for curling up
42、 with a book and listening to the sound of the waves breaking against the shore. There is a backpackers hostel just 300 metres from the sea for those who need to rest their aching bones. Hylands Beach, Australia Situated 4 hours south of Sydney, this has been voted the best beach in Australia due to
43、 its pristine white sand stretching as far as the eye can see. Its crystal clear water makes it ideally suited for holidaymakers wishing to fish, swim, snorkel or dive on sweltering summer days. Being located within a nature reserve, it is easy to understand why you can often catch a glimpse of kang
44、aroos on the beach and schools of dolphins off the coast, particularly just after dawn. Facilities include both a general store and a beach cafe. Beach cottages are available for hire for those who enjoy a sea-view but be prepared to shell out for this privilege it doesnt come cheap! For a less cost
45、ly alternative you could pitch your tent in the designated areas adapted for this purpose further inland.Questions 56 to 60: Mark each statement as either true(T)or false(F)according to the passage. 56 Lobos beach and Porthsea are dangerous places for surfing because the water there is turbulent. (
46、) （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 57 Keipi Beach is relatively small and quiet, where you dont see lots of holidaymakers.( ) （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 58 If you plan to take a peaceful holiday on the beach, you can go to Keipi Beach and Porthsea as well.( ) （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 59 Bach cottages are inexpensive for
47、holidaymakers to hire on Hylands Beach.( ) （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 60 Holidaymakers can pitch their own tents wherever they like on the beaches.( ) （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE Section B 60 What does February 29th mean to you? For most people it means an extra day at work, which might explain why a leap year i
48、s generally considered to be unlucky. This is particularly so for those who only have the chance to celebrate their real birthday once every four years. 【 B1】_The first attempt at rationalizing the calendar was made by the ancient Egyptians over two thousand years ago. Having worked out that there w
49、ere 365 days in a year they realized that every fourth year would need 366 days and set up their calendars accordingly. It was another two hundred years or more before the Romans, under Julius Caesar, settled upon February as the month to which the extra day should be added. 【 B2】 _This is due to the fact that there are six hours left over from a strict
