1、2017年大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） C类初赛真题试卷（精选）及答案与解析 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 1 In my opinion, all these special offers are there to_people into buying things they dont really want. （ A） urge （ B） hasten （ C） sway （ D） tempt 2 Nearly every hospital has the same unwritten regulation the badly wounded have
2、 priority _those only slightly hurt. （ A） over （ B） to （ C） before （ D） above 3 Native people in poor countries who cannot afford modern medicine use mixtures of herbs to _ diseases. （ A） kill （ B） drive （ C） stop （ D） treat 4 I enjoy listening to records. I find records are often _, or better than
3、actual performances. （ A） as good （ B） as good as （ C） so good as （ D） so good 5 After months of testing, the Russian space scientist_a space suit that works better than any in history. （ A） came up with （ B） put up with （ C） ran out of （ D） ran up against 6 Your brother would certainly have attende
4、d the proceedings_. （ A） if he didnt get a flat tire （ B） if the flat tire hadnt happened （ C） had the tire not flattened itself （ D） had he not had a flat tire 7 The Big Ben is one of Londons best-known landmarks, and it looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are_. （ A） enlightened （
5、B） glistened （ C） illuminated （ D） illustrated 8 Dr. Anderson is aware that we still have_long way to go in improving human living conditions and in fighting sickness_. （ A） the: where it is found （ B） a: wherever it is found （ C） a: wherever is it found （ D） /: where is it found 9 My approach is no
6、t to learn everything about something, but _ something about everything. （ A） instead to learn （ B） rather than learning （ C） rather to learn （ D） instead of learning 10 The members of the Board of Directors agree that chief attention_to what can bring in the highest profit. （ A） is to be made （ B）
7、is going to direct （ C） should be paid （ D） would have to lay 11 The Nobel Prize is_by the Swedish inventor Alfred Bernhard Nobel and was first given in 1901. _a Nobel Prize is considered to be one of the greatest honours in the world. （ A） established: Receiving （ B） invented: Awarding （ C） modifie
8、d: To be given （ D） organised: To be granted 12 Only when you have acquired a good knowledge of grammar and vocabulary_fluently. （ A） you will write （ B） can you write （ C） you can write （ D） you could write 13 May I take your order, sir? Yes. I will start with cream soup, please, and then Ill have
9、a T-bone steak. _ Medium, and Ill have a glass of beer. Thank you. （ A） Anything to drink then? （ B） Call me if you need anything else. （ C） How would you like your steak? （ D） What would you recommend then? 14 Would you mind answering a few questions for a survey Im doing? _ How do you feel about t
10、he funding for university education? （ A） Ill put you in. （ B） I beg your pardon? （ C） Nice to meet vou. （ D） Not at all. 15 Linda, how was your trip to Rome? _ That doesnt sound good. What happened? （ A） Im planning a new trip. （ B） That was very kind of you. （ C） Well, its a long story. （ D） Why d
11、o you ask? 二、 Part Cloze 15 The debate over whether dogs or cats make better pets was given a new dimension recently, and dogs seem to have come out the【 C1】 _(win). According to new research, dogs, more than cats or other pets, are【 C2】 es_ good for peoples health and can help them live longer live
12、s. In an article for the British Journal of Health Psychology, Dr. Deborah Wells of Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, reviewed dozens of studies on the health【 C3】 be_of pet ownership. She found that all pets helped their owners to be healthier, and that dog-owners were particularly be
13、tter off. “ It is possible that dogs can directly【 C4】prom_our well-being by buffering us from stress, one of the major risk factors associated with ill-health,“ writes Wells. “The stay with a dog can also lead to increases in physical activity and facilitate the development of social contacts, whic
14、h may【 C5】 enh_both physiological and psychological human health in a more indirect manner. In addition to keeping people healthy and helping prevent illness, it was found that dogs can aid in【 C6】 rec_. For example, dogs have been shown to have a calming influence on people suffering from heart dis
15、ease, high cholesterol or Alzheimers. Citing one study, Dr. Well explains that heart-attack victims are 9 percent【 C7】 _likely to be alive a year after their episode if they own a dog. Dogs have also been found to help warn owners of oncoming heart attacks or diabetic shock. In some【 C8】 c_dogs have
16、 even helped revive coma patients. For these reasons, the use of therapy dogs in many hospitals and【 C9】 _(retire)homes is becoming more popular. Although scientists still do not have【 C10】 _(conclude)data as to why dogs play such a major role in the health of their owners, the evidence all seems to
17、 point in the same direction. Dogs may provide more than just companionship, including the key to a longer life. 16 【 C1】 17 【 C2】 18 【 C3】 19 【 C4】 20 【 C5】 21 【 C6】 22 【 C7】 23 【 C8】 24 【 C9】 25 【 C10】 Section A 25 Research has shown that college students can learn as much, or more, from peers as
18、they do from instructors and textbooks. When students work effectively in a supportive group, the experience can be a very powerful way to improve academic achievement and satisfaction with the learning experience. Recent interviews with college students at Harvard University revealed that nearly ev
19、ery senior who had been part of a study group considered this experience crucial to his or her academic progress and success. The list below describes several important activities that you and your study group or learning team can collaborate on: 1. Team up with other students immediately after clas
20、s to share and compare notes. One of your teammates may have picked up something you missed or vice versa. 2. After completing each weeks readings, team up with other students to compare your highlighting and margin notes. See if you all agree on what the authors major points were and what informati
21、on in the chapter you should study for exams. 3. Studies show that many students are unfamiliar with library research and sometimes experience “library anxiety. “ Forming library research teams is an effective way to develop a social support group for reducing this fear and for locating and sharing
22、information. 4. Having your team visit the instructor during office hours to seek additional assistance in preparing for exams is an effective team learning strategy for several reasons. If you are shy or unassertive, it may be easier to see an instructor in the company of other students. Your team
23、visit also sends a message to the instructor that you are serious about learning. 5. After receiving test results, the members of a learning team can review their individual tests together to help one another identify the sources of their mistakes and to identify any “model“ answers that received ma
24、ximum credit. You can use this information to improve your performance on subsequent tests or assignments. Not all learning teams, however, are equally effective. Sometimes group work fails to reach its full potential because insufficient thought was given to how teams should be formed or how they s
25、hould function. Here are some suggestions as strategies for maximizing the power of peer collaboration. First, in forming teams, look for fellow students who are motivated and attentive to class. Remember to include teammates from both genders as well as students with different personality character
26、istics. Then keep your group size small as three to six classmates because smaller groups allow for more face-to-face interaction and less opportunity for any one individual to shirk his or her responsibility. Also, it is necessary to hold individual team members accountable for contributing to the
27、learning of their teammates. Research on study groups at Harvard University indicates that they are effective only if each member has done the required course work in advance of the group meeting. Questions 56 60 Complete the following form with no more than three words according to the passage.Sect
28、ion B 30 It might be time to look in your mom or dads closet for something to wear. Many styles from twenty or thirty years ago, which went “out of fashion“ for a while, are now back in style. The surge in popularity of items with an “ old school“ feeling includes clothing, accessories, and much mor
29、e. From “bell-bottom“ jeans from the 1960s to sunglasses from the 1980s, everything old is new again! 【 B1】 _In the beginning, a trend is usually red hot. Then, it gets warm, cool, and then cold for fifteen to twenty years. Thats how long it takes for a new generation who never went through the fad
30、to grow up. They “rediscover“ old fashions. At the same time, starting in their thirties, people often get nostalgic. They may visit “vintage style“ shops or websites to relive feelings from their past. 【 B2】 _The first is buying actual vintage items. Stores, e-tailers, and auction sites sell just a
31、bout everything you can think of. Need a pair of cowboy boots from the 1950s? No problem. A pair of sunglasses from the 1960s? Also easy. However, be prepared for some sticker shock. High-demand items like vintage leather jackets and Levis jeans can be very expensive. 【 B3】 _For example, a retro sty
32、le clock may be made to look like your grandfathers. Yet, on the inside, it will contain 21st century technology. Other companies blend retro and modern styles. This has been done with great success by car companies like Volkswagen the Beetle, and BMW the Mini Cooper. 【 B4】 _ For example, an old pol
33、o shirt might go great with a new jacket. Accessories like vintage handbags and watches can also help you stand out. However, experts warn against overdoing it, such as wearing an entire outfit from the 1970s. It may make you stand out more than you want to! 【 B5】 _The last fifty years have seen an
34、explosion of new trends and styles. So, if youre feeling bored with your look, check out an old clothing catalogue for inspiration. Or, to liven up your home or office, consider looking to the past for some great ideas.Questions 61 65Complete the passage with the following sentences. There are two e
35、xtra sentences that you do not need to use.A. There are two ways to go retro.B. Fashion experts suggest being moderate when adding a retro flavor to your look.C. The other way to go retro is by making new products using older designs.D. Over time, many old styles become popular again.E. The fashion
36、cycle lasts around twenty years.F. One things for certain there is no lack of colors, patterns, or designs to choose from.G. Fashion experts know the most about retro styles. 31 【 B1】 32 【 B2】 33 【 B3】 34 【 B4】 35 【 B5】 Section C 35 San Antonios beautiful climate lures visitors and locals alike into
37、 its city parks and the surrounding state parks for hiking, biking, walking and more. Perhaps the citys best-known park, Brackenridge Park is more than just an idyllic place for a picnic or walk. It is also home to some of the citys most popular attractions. Here, visitors will enjoy the San Antonio
38、 Zoo, Aquarium and the Brackenridge Eagle miniature train ride. The park also houses recreational facilities such as a golf course, driving range and bike trails. The main entrance is in the 2800 block of N. Broadway(about two miles from downtown). Offering one of the best hiking trail systems in th
39、e area, Eisenhower Park attracts families looking to escape to the great outdoors without having to drive a long distance. The park offers the Second Saturday program, which teaches parents and children more about the natural world. Guided hikes and talks focus on the South Texas landscape, bird lif
40、e, wildlife and plants populating the parks acres. Reservations are required for the program. 19399 N. W. Military Hwy. The Friedrich Wilderness Park is a 232-acre hilly and heavily-forested wilderness park and it features five miles of hiking trails. The park has an abundance of diversified flora a
41、nd fauna, and it is a bird-watchers cornucopia, attracting international as well as local birders. Guided interpretive hikes are available by arrangement with the park naturalist. 21395 Milsa. This areas greenscapes and dramatic water features are a refreshing retreat from city streets. The grounds
42、were created as part of 1968 Worlds Fair and were preserved to provide a park and playscape for neighborhoods near downtown. The HemisFair Park area includes the University of Texas, Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio, Instituto de Mexico and the Tower of the Americas. 200 S. Alamo. McAllist
43、er Park consists of 986 acres on the north side of San Antonio. Originally called Northeast Preserve, it was renamed in 1974 in honor of former San Antonio mayor, Walter W. McAllister. Park facilities include three miles of asphalt trails, unpaved bicycle and cross-country trails, picnic units, Litt
44、le League baseball fields and soccer fields. 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd. First called Bandera Road Park, the 202-acre 0. P. Schnabel Park is noted for its many oak trees, mountain laurels and other native vegetation. The parks trail system attracts scores of mountain bikers and hikers. A basketball
45、court and a playscape provide outlets for other fun. This park has been called “the cleanest little park in Texas“. 9600 Bandera Rd. Questions 66 70 Answer the following questions according to the passage. 36 What do the Brackenridge Park and the O. P. Schnabel Park have in common? 37 Why is the Fri
46、edrich Wilderness Park attractive to international tourists? 38 How can tourists attend the Second Saturday program in Eisenhower Park? 39 Which park is an old site of a large international exhibition? 40 Which park was named after a respectful person? Section D 40 What can we do to stay well? Its a
47、 good idea to exercise, eat fruit, vegetables, and drink lots of water. We also know things not to do: its a bad idea to eat a lot of junk food or to be a couch potato. Its a terrible idea to smoke. However, there is a lot of new information about health, some of which is surprising. Several beverag
48、es are good for the health. Orange juice has vitamin C. Milk has calcium. Black tea and green tea are good for health too because they have antioxidants that fight diseases such as cancer and heart disease. But most people dont know a-bout cocoa. They enjoy the sweet, chocolaty beverage, but they do
49、nt know that it has more antioxidants than tea! Too much stress is not good for physical health because it makes your blood pressure go up. Now we know more. Some stress is chronic, which means that it lasts a long time for many months or years. Chronic stress can make people old. As people get older, they get gray hair and wrinkles in their skin, and their eyesight and
