1、2015年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） B类初赛真题试卷及答案与解析 Section A 1 What kind of program is Doctor Levy describing? （ A） Yoga. （ B） Art. （ C） Comedy. （ D） Drama. 2 What is the woman trying to stop the man doing? （ A） Smoking in a public area. （ B） Taking photographs. （ C） Entering the building. （ D） Harassing other vis
2、itors. 3 Why is the woman going to attend the class? （ A） She cant think of any excuse for being absent. （ B） She is not interested in swimming. （ C） She wants to keep up with her classmates. （ D） She has been absent for two weeks. 4 What do we learn about the woman? （ A） She has never met the man b
3、efore. （ B） She knows the mans father well. （ C） She is a distant relative of the man. （ D） She is one of the mans students. 5 What does the woman ask her husband to do? （ A） Make less noise at night. （ B） Fit new windows in the room. （ C） Stop bothering the students. （ D） Complain to their neighbor
4、s. Section B 6 When was the International Friendship Club established? （ A） Five years ago. （ B） Three years ago. （ C） A month ago. （ D） Three weeks ago. 7 What does a club member have to pay for? （ A） Watching films. （ B） Newsletter subscriptions. （ C） Joining the social programme. （ D） Special arr
5、anged trips. 8 What reward can an active participant get? （ A） A special certificate. （ B） A free newsletter. （ C） A recommendation letter. （ D） A golden medal. 9 How much is the membership fee? （ A） 4 for a term. （ B） 15 for an academic year. （ C） 3 for a term. （ D） 12 for an academic year. 10 What
6、 does one need to provide to become a club member? （ A） Name and address. （ B） Name and nationality. （ C） Name and age. （ D） Name and gender. 11 Who is Jennifer Jenkins? （ A） A lecturer of English Literature. （ B） A lecturer of English History. （ C） A lecturer of International English. （ D） A lectur
7、er of Applied Linguistics. 12 What is said to be International English? （ A） English spoken by the majority of non-native speakers. （ B） English widely used in academic circles. （ C） English spoken by both native and non-native speakers. （ D） English used in the teaching of the language. 13 Why is t
8、he soundor missed out in International English? （ A） People can communicate without being able to pronounce it. （ B） It is too difficult to teach such unique sounds in English. （ C） Most non-native speakers arent used to pronouncing it. （ D） Many non-native speakers dont try to imitate native speake
9、rs. 14 What is the most important factor in International English according to Jennifer Jenkins? （ A） Pronunciation. （ B） Usage. （ C） Grammar. （ D） Spelling. 15 Why are more and more people learning International English? （ A） It is gaining popularity. （ B） It is much easier to learn. （ C） It is mor
10、e helpful in job hunting. （ D） Native speakers of English accept it readily. Section C 16 What caused the boat wreck? （ A） The boat leaked during the voyage. （ B） There was a big storm in the Mediterranean. （ C） People on the boat were frightened by a whale in the sea. （ D） People crowded to one sid
11、e of the boat. 17 What is said about the 7:15 train to London? （ A） It has been cancelled. （ B） It will leave from a different platform. （ C） It has been delayed. （ D） It will arrive as scheduled. 18 What is the speaker reporting? （ A） A plane crash. （ B） An explosion. （ C） An earthquake. （ D） A car
12、 accident. 19 How many people were killed in the storm? （ A） 200. （ B） 16. （ C） 25. （ D） 75. 20 Why does the President Obama call for the use of more body cameras? （ A） To prevent further campus violence. （ B） To increase the confidence of police officers. （ C） To strengthen the police force. （ D） T
13、o build trust between local residents and the police. Section D 20 Addicted to the Net? Symptoms of Internet addiction: i. A constant【 D1】 _to get online. ii. Feelings of【 D2】 _when not online iii. Using the Internet to find satisfaction, to【 D3】 _, lying to family about the time spent on the Intern
14、et. Net addict: A person shows【 D4】 _of these symptoms throughout the year. Three factors that make the Internet addictive: 【 D5】 _, control, and excitement. With access to the Internet, people can go online at any time to【 D6】 _ in gambling, bidding in auction for【 D7】 _and to satisfy whims. People
15、 who have a lot more control over their finances tend to develop an【 D8】_monitoring their investments. The excitement surrounding compulsive activity often becomes a【 D9】 _encouraging future behavior. In the future,【 D10】 _ and wireless access may increase addiction rates among Internet users. 21 【
16、D1】 22 【 D2】 23 【 D3】 24 【 D4】 25 【 D5】 26 【 D6】 27 【 D7】 28 【 D8】 29 【 D9】 30 【 D10】 Section A 31 In my free time I wear_clothesjeans and a shirt, things like that. （ A） random （ B） casual （ C） convenient （ D） unprofessional 32 Six out of ten women admit they regularly give _to temptation as the ma
17、in reason for shopping on_. （ A） up: instinct （ B） up: consciousness （ C） in: impulse （ D） in: response 33 Individuals can and should make their own legal decisions_who their employer is. （ A） except for （ B） by virtue of （ C） in the light of （ D） regardless of 34 We go to Mt. Qomolangma not only wi
18、th the personal goal of_the summit, but we also _a purpose higher than to simply stand on top of the world. （ A） conquering: strive for （ B） ascending: hope for （ C） overwhelming: carry out （ D） climbing: work out 35 When travelling, you are advised to take your credit card, which provides a secure_
19、to carrying your money in cash. （ A） selection （ B） preference （ C） alternative （ D） replacement 36 A minority language is often put_, for it lives in the shadow of a culturally dominant language, for example, Irish in_of English. （ A） at risk: that （ B） at will: case （ C） at last: favor （ D） at eas
20、e: spite 37 _the geography class, Mandy went to the teacher and asked for the assignment. （ A） Having been missed （ B） Being missed （ C） Having missed （ D） Missing 38 If you want a shop to keep something for you until later, you may have to_. （ A） request a discount （ B） give a refund （ C） open an a
21、ccount （ D） pay a deposit 39 They are building a new entertainment complex at the end of the road. Have you only just heard of it? Ive known it for ages. In fact, Im sure I told you about it last week. _But Ive been forgetting things lately. My memory is failing. （ A） Its only your imagination. （ B）
22、 You probably did. （ C） You can say that again. （ D） How annoying! 40 Could you please write down the prescription for me? _ （ A） No. You need to see a doctor first. （ B） Yes. You can buy the medicine from any drugstore. （ C） Certainly. Ill do it for you right away. （ D） Well. Prevention is better t
23、han cure. Section B 41 Chinese poetry and philosophy have exerted great influence on_. （ A） Ezra Pound （ B） Ralph Waldo Emerson （ C） Robert Frost （ D） Emily Dickinson 42 Which degree is offered in community colleges in the United States? （ A） Masters degree. （ B） Doctors degree. （ C） Bachelors degre
24、e. （ D） Associates degree. 43 Which of the following is James Joyces work? （ A） A Tale of Two Cities. （ B） Vanity Fair. （ C） Ulysses. （ D） Jude the Obscure. 44 The most famous Arts Festival is the _ International Festival of Music and Drama. It takes place for a period of 3 to 4 weeks between August
25、 and September. （ A） Belfast （ B） Edinburgh （ C） Liverpool （ D） Cardiff 45 The word “holiday“ originally meant “holy day“ , but now it signifies any day on which we dont have to work. This is an example of_. （ A） meaning shift （ B） widening of meaning （ C） narrowing of meaning （ D） loss of meaning 一
26、、 Part Cloze 45 The ancient art of reading someones palm has always been【 C1】a_the most popular ways of foretelling the future. After all, you dont have to believe it, and the best thing about it is that it doesnt require a lot of time or expensive【 C2】eq_either. But many are skeptical that palm rea
27、ding has any scientific basis at all. 【 C3】_ could be more ridiculous than the idea that our future can be predicted from the random lines and creases on our hands? Cynics claim that palmists use other clues to gain their “ amazing“ insights. In【 C4】 _ words, the more experienced and observant the r
28、eader is, the better they become at noticing things which help them to “predict“ the future. While the more cynical the “victim“ is, the【 C5】 _likely they are to believe a word of it! However, scientists at the University of Barcelona have discovered that palmistry may have some basis in scientific
29、truth.【 C6】 _(compare)the palms of 140 children, they discovered that the more arches and loops children have on their palms, the more likely they are to be【 C7】_(intellectual)impaired. And the existence of a Simian linea rare crease across the palmappears to be one of the most reliable【 C8】 _(indic
30、ate)of mental deficiency. This may be connected with events between the thirteenth and eighteenth weeks of pregnancy, a crucial time for brain【 C9】 dev_and the period when fingerprints are formed. So maybe there is some truth in what the palm reader says and there is nothing more guaranteed to cheer
31、 you up than the news that you are about to meet a tall dark stranger【 C10】 w_will change your life for the better. 46 【 C1】 47 【 C2】 48 【 C3】 49 【 C4】 50 【 C5】 51 【 C6】 52 【 C7】 53 【 C8】 54 【 C9】 55 【 C10】 Section A 55 Eagles, soaring high, powerful, and fearless, have always made people think of s
32、trength, freedom and courage. For this reason, countries, empires, and rulers from ancient Egypt, Persia, and Rome to the modern United States have made eagles their symbol. The bald eagle became the United States national bird in 1782 when Congress adopted a design depicting the bird for the Great
33、Seal of the United States. Most Americans have seen enough pictures and emblems to recognize an eagle. Surprisingly, few know much about the bird. Even ornithologists, people who study birds, do not know a great deal. It is difficult to study the eagles habits because it is dangerous and fierce. Als
34、o, it nests high up in trees or on mountains and cliff ledges which are difficult to reach. Eagles are found throughout the world except in Antarctica and a few remote islands. Whereas most birds are vegetarians eating fruit and seeds, eagles are birds of preythey hunt other birds and animals for th
35、eir food. They eat reptiles, small mammals, and birds up to the size of small turkeys. In ancient times, in the tribes of northern Russia, golden eagles were used to hunt small deer and antelope. In Scotland, these same golden eagles have been known to carry away lambs from flocks, picking them up w
36、ith their powerful talons and flying away to a mountain crag with their victims. They kill with their talons and dismember with their hooked bills which are nearly as long as their heads. It is possible to recognize eagles by their large, broad wingspread, their wide tails that are spread like a fan
37、 in flight, their soaring, gliding flight, and the way they are able to hover in the sky when they spot their prey below. Their eyes are very keen and so is their hearing, but they seem to have a poor sense of smell. The name “ eagle“ comes from the Roman name for the golden eagle. The golden eagle
38、is dark brown with a golden wash over its head and neckhence its name. The adult has a brown tail, while the young birds tail is white. Unlike other birds and eagles, the golden eagles legs are feathered down to the toes. Females grow to about three feet(about one meter)from the tip of the beak to t
39、he tip of the tail. Males are smaller as is usual for most birds of prey. Most golden eagles nest on cliff ledges, but they may also choose high trees. They used to be found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere, but they are nearly extinct in most of the British Isles and are now rare in the e
40、ast of the Rocky Mountains in North America. The bald eagle is one of the sea eagles. Its name is a misnomer because the bird does not lack feathers. The name comes from an old word meaning “marked with white“ which is appropriate because the mature bald eagle has a white head and tail. The rest of
41、its body is blackish brown. It is about the same size as the golden eagle. However, the bald eagle has a longer and heavier bill which is bright yellow rather than gray. The bald eagle inhabits lakes and streams as well as coastal regions. It is found in North America, from Alaska to Florida and sou
42、th into Mexico. For a time its population was greatly decreased mainly because of pesticide poisoning. By 1970, it was estimated that there were about 1,000 in existence. However, since the D. D. T ban of 1972 and use of repopulation, the number has increased significantly to more than 5 ,000. The b
43、ald eagle feeds on fish and any trash it can find: however, it is also a robber, either pirating its food from other birds or picking up dead fish on the shore. As a matter of fact, it looks rather like a pirate with its big, hooked beak and intimidating yellow eyes. There is still a great deal to b
44、e learned about these formidable birds. They are frightening, but they are fascinating. They are ruthless but remarkable. They are cruel, but there is nothing more beautiful than seeing an eagle soaring high in the sky. Questions 56 to 60: Mark each statement as either true(T)or false(F)according to
45、 the passage. 56 The eagle has become the symbol of courage, liberty and power. （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 57 Another unusual feature about eagles is that they have excellent sense of smell. （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 58 Most golden eagles are similar to birds in that their legs are feathered down to the toes.
46、（ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 59 The golden eagle and the bald eagle are about the same length. （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE 60 It is found that the eagles are becoming an endangered species in the Northern Hemisphere. （ A） TRUE （ B） FALSE Section B 60 You may not know it, but your body is constantly under attack. T
47、he enemies are microscopic invaders called “ microbes“ or “ germs“. Microbes, such as bacteria and viruses, are all around you. They live in the air you breathe, on the surface of your skin, and even in the food you eat. 【 B1】 _ No. Some germs actually aid certain bodily functionsdigestion for one.
48、But some germs can make you very sick. When you get an infection or disease, it is usually because harmful germs have invaded your body and multiplied. They attack and damage your cells. Germs spread fast. A single bacterium can multiply into several thousand in just a few hours. If your body had no
49、 way of stopping harmful bacteria and other microbes, they would soon overwhelm you. You could not survive for very long. Luckily, your body has defenses against these invaders. Your skin is your first line of defense. 【 B2】 _Skin is made of two main layers. They are the inner layer, called the “dermis“ , and the outer layer, called the “epidermis“. T
