1、大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） A类（研究生）模拟试卷 5及答案与解析 Section A 1 What does the woman think about Professor Johnson? （ A） He is very quiet. （ B） He gives amusing lectures. （ C） He should give more than one series of talks. 2 When did the plane leave? （ A） 12:00. （ B） 0.506944 （ C） 0.503472 3 For how long can they wor
2、k? （ A） 7 hours. （ B） 5 hours. （ C） 8 hours. 4 How much will it cost the man to rent an unfurnished apartment including utilities? （ A） $150. （ B） 200 （ C） 175 5 When will the next plane for L.A.take off? （ A） In five minutes. （ B） At ten. （ C） At eleven. Section B 6 Berry was shocked in Rio because
3、 _. （ A） there was a contrast between the rich and poor （ B） travelers spent their time sleeping rather than sightseeing （ C） people worked very hard while on vacation 7 What was the weather like? （ A） The weather was generally good. （ B） The weather was generally bad. （ C） The weather was fine thro
4、ughout Berrys visit. 8 What was the temperature? （ A） 30 degrees. （ B） 28 degrees. （ C） 25 degrees. 9 What was the food like? （ A） It was inexpensive. （ B） It consisted only of seafood. （ C） Dessert and drinks combined cost US $10. 10 What did Berry say about his visit? （ A） It was a huge disappoint
5、ment. （ B） It was better than he had expected. （ C） It was worse than he had expected. 11 What is Janes study strategy in lecture? （ A） She records lectures. （ B） She takes notes. （ C） She asks questions. 12 Whats Tims study strategy for reading? （ A） He scans books. （ B） He remembers books. （ C） He
6、 skims books. 13 What is the subject of Tims first lecture? （ A） Industrial Revolution （ B） French Revolution. （ C） Chinese Revolution. 14 What is the title of Tims first essay? （ A） Why study English7 （ B） Why study art? （ C） Why study history? 15 What is the subject of Janes first essay? （ A） Huma
7、n language. （ B） Animal language. （ C） Computer language. Section C 16 Which country made travel restrictions before? （ A） America. （ B） Mexico. （ C） Canada. 17 Why did the demonstrators strike? （ A） To ask for a pay rise. （ B） To arouse peoples awareness of animal protection （ C） To protest against
8、 the governments policy on refugees. 18 Whats the strike union made up of? （ A） Ambulance staff and dentists. （ B） Dentists and family doctors. （ C） All of the above. 19 Which country is not mentioned in the news? （ A） Australia. （ B） The United States. （ C） Austria. 20 What has Shanghai bid to host
9、 for 2007 ? （ A） Special Summer Olympic Games. （ B） Summer Olympic Games. （ C） APEC meeting. Section D 20 Central bank independence has to do with monetary policys effects in the shot run and the long run. In the short run, an “【 21】 “ monetary policy can stimulate the economy to grow faster and to
10、lower the【 22】 rate. In the long run, output and unemployment depend on real factors such as population growth and improvements in technology, and【 23】 . One way to insulate monetary policy from day-to-day political【 24】 is to give the central bank greater independence. In this respect, the Federal
11、Reserve or Fed ranks toward the top among the worlds central banks. First, the Governors on the Board are appointed to【 25】 year terms. They are nominated by the U.S. President and confirmed by the【 26】 . Second, the Reserve Bank Presidents are selected by our Reserve Banks Board of Directors and ap
12、proved by the Board of Governors. This provides further insulation from【 27】 politics. Third, the Fed covers its own operating expenses, so it isnt dependent on Congressional【 28】 . However, Fed is not free of【 29】 to the government. In fact, the phrase usually used to describe the Fed is “independe
13、nt within government. “ There is a way beyond such【 30】 means to make monetary policy even more independent of political pressure to inflate, because the Congress gives the Fed a clear statement that low inflation is its goal. In fact, a number of other countries recently gave their central banks sp
14、ecific low-inflation goals. 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 31 _ enough time and money, the researchers would have been able to discover more in this field. （ A） Giving （ B） To give （ C） Given （ D） Being given 32 Nuclear science should be developed to benefit the people _ harm them. （ A） more than
15、（ B） other than （ C） rather than （ D） better than 33 _ is known to the world, Mark Twain is a great American writer. （ A） That （ B） Which （ C） As （ D） It 34 Fat cannot change into muscle _ muscle changes into fat. （ A） any more than （ B） no more than （ C） no less than （ D） much more than 35 The Nazi
16、 regime is _ of all theme and principle except appetite and racial domination. （ A） full （ B） devoid （ C） typical （ D） aware 36 There were intervals when the sun broke through the clouds, because the showers were _. （ A） slight （ B） intermittent （ C） enduring （ D） impulsive 37 With increased taxatio
17、n and rising prices, Erie is going to _ on quite a lot of things, such as clothes, records and so on. （ A） cut off （ B） cut down （ C） cut in （ D） cut across 38 There are several landladies approved by the university who can take in _. （ A） settlers （ B） inhabitants （ C） lodgers （ D） residents 39 If
18、youve got a complaint, the best thing is to see the person concerned and _ with him. （ A） tell it （ B） have it out （ C） say it （ D） have it known 40 _ any one should think it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true. （ A） In order that （ B） Lest （ C） If （ D） Providing 41 Once they had fame,
19、fortune, secure futures; _ is utter poverty. （ A） now that all is left （ B） now all which is left （ C） now all that is left （ D） now all what is left 42 _ I like very much to do science, as a teacher I have to go over the students papers and thesis. （ A） Much as （ B） So far （ C） In so far as （ D） As
20、 far as 43 Brown bread and butter _ usually eaten with smoked salmon in the west. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） were （ D） was 44 Stan: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my little girls life. John : _. Start: I cant tell you how much I appreciate what youve done. John : Im just happy I could h
21、elp. （ A） Theres nothing to be afraid of. （ B） This is a wonderful day. （ C） Anybody would have done the same. （ D） I am glad to save her. 45 Adrian: Boris. To what do I owe this honor? Boris: Just a social call, Adrian. Good to find you all at home. Adrian: Id like you to meet my family. Boris: _.
22、（ A） You cant imagine. （ B） Never mind. （ C） With pleasure. （ D） Ive been looking forward to this for some time. 二、 Part Reading Comperhension 45 In response to his rough summons, I had entered the room and shut the door quietly behind me. There was a pause of complete stillness in which the buzzing
23、 of the bees among the pink roses sounded as loud as a flight of aircraft. I said, “Grandfather?“ on a note of painful hesitation. His voice was harsh when he spoke, and the words uncompromising, but I had seen him wet his lips and make the attempt twice, “Well, Annabel?“ I went quickly across the r
24、oom and knelt down beside the sofa and put my hands on his lap, on top of the old rug. His thin hand, with its prominent blue-knotted veins, came down hard over mine, surprisingly strong and warm. In the end it was easy to know what to say. I said quite simply, “Im sorry, Grandfather. Will you have
25、me back?“ The hand moved, holding mine together even more tightly. “If I said no,“ said Grandfather crisply, “it would be no more than you deserve.“ He cleared his throat violently. “We thought you were dead.“ “Im sorry.“ His other hand reached forward and lifted my chin. He studied my face, turning
26、 it towards the light of the window. I bit my lip and waited, not meeting his gaze. He said nothing for a long time, then, as harshly as before, “Youve been unhappy, havent you?“ I nodded. He let me go, and at last I was able to put my forehead down on the rug so that he couldnt see my face. He said
27、, “So have we,“ and fell silent patting my hand. 46 The passage is about a girl _. （ A） who came to visit her grandfather （ B） who had been away in college and came back home （ C） who returned home later than the appointed time （ D） who ran away from home and returned 47 As described in the passage,
28、 Annabel knelt down beside the sofa because _. （ A） she wanted to show her respect for her grandfather （ B） it was convenient for the girl to speak by kneeling down （ C） she hoped her grandfather would forgive her kneeling down （ D） it was the habit in her country to speak to elders kneeling down 48
29、 When her grandfather let go of her face, Annabel put her head down on the rug, because _. （ A） she felt ashamed （ B） she was exhausted （ C） she was a shy girl （ D） she was angry with her grandfather 49 From the sentence in the last paragraph “So have we“, we can learn that _. （ A） Annabel and her f
30、amily hated each other （ B） Annabels family is never kind to her （ C） Annabel and her family are cold to each other （ D） Annabel and her family love each other 50 The passage implied that _. （ A） the grandfather forgave the girl at last （ B） the grandfather didnt forgive her （ C） the grandfather was
31、 still angry with her （ D） the grandfather didnt want to forgive her 50 Many college students in the United States use their summer break to earn money in a temporary job. But more and more are working as summer interns. Some internship programs accept students in high school. Internships are usuall
32、y unpaid, and the work might not always be the most exciting. But they offer a chance to gain experience in business, public service or some other area of interest. They can also be a chance to get to know a possible future employer. More importantly, internships can help students make sure their ar
33、ea of study is a good choice. For most organizations, interns mean extra workers for little or no cost. Some interns are promised a full-time job once they finish their studies. Yet some students have no choice but to get a paying job during the summer. They have a real financial need. Interns provi
34、de free labor, but internship programs can involve costs for travel, housing and meals. Businesses might require interns to receive college credit for their experience. These businesses are concerned about labor laws that say workers must receive something in return for their work. So, if not money,
35、 then credits. Many colleges and universities resist such requirements. They say students should earn credit only for school experience. Some other schools provide the credits but charge students for them. So, for a student from a poor family, an unpaid internship just may not be possible. Economic
36、realities like this sometimes lead to criticism of internship programs. But some colleges and universities are offering help for students who want to be interns. Some provide scholarships to help pay for housing and meals, but they do not always give academic credits. Brandeis University near Boston
37、, Massachusetts, offers a summer internship class. Students pay for one college credit. They must write an essay or keep a journal of their internship. Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is considering a similar one-credit summer class. Associate Dean John Bader says the students would
38、 work with a professor, but would not have to pay any money. 51 American high school students and college students may work as summer interns. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 52 Interns may appeal to the workers union if they are not paid properly. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 53 Most companies would use the chance
39、of internships to find potential employees. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 54 Colleges and universities would not give academic credits to the summer interns. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 55 Internships are still not very poplar in the U.S. because of its high cost. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 55 Recently we had some rep
40、orts about concerns over the progress of boys in the American education system. Some people say there is a crisis for boys. Others say there are problems for some boys. But they say the situation is not so much that boys axe falling behind as that girls are catching up with boys. Today we examine ch
41、anges that have taken place at the college level. Here there are similar issues. Some people are worried about the situation for men while others praise areas of progress for women. In 1970s, women represented forty-two percent of college students in the United States. Now they are about fifty-six p
42、ercent. A recent report called “The Truth About Boys and Girls“ included this information-but not as evidence of a crisis. Sara Mead, a policy analyst at the research group Education Sector, wrote the report. She sees the situation this way: Yes, men are earning fewer four-year college degrees than
43、women. But men are still earning more degrees than they have in the past, only at a slower growth rate than women. And, yes, more women than men are also earning masters degrees. But men still earn more doctorates. These are the degrees needed to become a doctor or a lawyer or a professor. In additi
44、on, men hold more positions of power and earn more money on average than women do. There are many theories why males and females perform differently in their schooling. Some are based on recent brain research, but others center on environment. Some people say boys now face a hostile environment in A
45、merican education. 56 This article focuses on the men at the level of _. 57 What is the present percentage of men college students in the U.S. ? 58 Sara Mead does not take it as a crisis that men are earning fewer four-year college degrees than women because _. 59 At which stage men are earning more
46、 degrees than women ? 60 How can we know men are not in a crisis besides their doctorates? 60 The techniques of sales promotion are used both to motivate salespersons to improve their performance and to induce consumers to purchase goods and services. Although sales promotion works most closely with
47、 advertising, it is also related to other elements of marketing: production services, packaging, price, and distribution. At the manufacturing and wholesale levels of distribution, the methods used to motivate personnel to meet specific goals usually fall into two categories-sales incentive prizes (
48、such as merchandise, travel, or cash awards) and sales contests. Both are based upon the salesperson reaching an objective above the normal sales quota. Consumer promotions encompass a wide variety of techniques, including sampling of goods or services, store “money-off“ coupons to encourage the tri
49、al of products, special price-reduced packages, mail-in premium merchandise offers, cash or coupon refunds by mail, special product packaging and contests. During recessionary periods, when the demand for consumer expendable dollars becomes more competitive, there is greater participation in refund, coupon, and premium offers. More than half the households in the U.S. take advantage of some sales promotion offers each year. Sales p
