1、大学生英语竞赛（ NECCS） C类模拟试卷 6及答案与解析 Section A （ A） In a restaurant （ B） In a book store （ C） In a hotel （ A） Laundry worker （ B） Plumber （ C） Carpenter （ A） 200 dollars （ B） 170 dollars （ C） 230 dollars （ A） About two weeks. （ B） Two nights. （ C） Three days. （ A） He is sick. （ B） He is getting too old. （
2、 C） He is overworked. （ A） She is going to Finland. （ B） She has guests at her home now. （ C） She has visitors next week. Section B 7 When will the show begin? （ A） 1:15. （ B） 0.0833333 （ C） 0.0625 （ D） 0.145833 8 How much is a childs ticket? （ A） 25 pence. （ B） 50 pence. （ C） 75 pence. （ D） 95 penc
3、e. 9 How long is the holiday reading course? （ A） 4 weeks. （ B） 6 weeks. （ C） 8 weeks. （ D） 10 weeks. 10 What free gifts can children get from the library this year? （ A） A pen. （ B） A school bag. （ C） A book. （ D） A pencil. Section C 11 How old are the children to be immunized? （ A） Under the age o
4、f four. （ B） Under the age of five. （ C） Under the age of six. 12 How did scientists determine the age of the universe? （ A） By observing the oldest stars in the universe. （ B） By studying the nearest stars that can be seen. （ C） By fixing the age of the oldest stars in the Galaxy. 13 Why did the Af
5、ricans occupy the Paris church? （ A） They were asking for the fight to stay in Paris. （ B） They were not allowed to enter it legally. （ C） They were afraid of being taken to a hospital. 14 What is one of the suspects held by British police? （ A） A student. （ B） A doctor （ C） A driver 15 Which countr
6、y did the US military accused of? （ A） Iran （ B） Iraq （ C） Lebanon 16 Where was the man arrested? （ A） In Brisbane （ B） In London （ C） In Glasgow 17 How many schools were destroyed by Taliban? （ A） 118 （ B） 183 （ C） 138 18 When were the five Chinese kidnapped? （ A） On Wednesday （ B） On January 15th
7、（ C） On January 5th 19 What is the nationality of the four security guards? （ A） Iraqi. （ B） American. （ C） Italian. 20 When did Margaret Thatcher resign from office? （ A） In 1979. （ B） In 1990. （ C） In 1994. Section D 20 The native people of North and South America were given the name “Indians“ by
8、the【 21】 Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached the place called the Indies. In time, the【 22】 American Indian and Indian became【 23】 used. About two million Native Americans live in the United States today. Some Indians lived on【 24】 land called reservations, or on【 25】 lands. Others live
9、in cities. Traditional culture remains strong in areas where large numbers of Indians live. But many Native Americans【 26】 that their cultural traditions will be lost as young people leave these areas for economic reasons. The economic【 27】 of American Indians as a group is not good. About 50 percen
10、t of those who live on reservations have no jobs. Those who do have jobs earn less than other Americans. Most Indians hold low-paying【 28】 jobs. Indians have many health problems and do not live as long as other Americans. But the situation is improving as more Indians are becoming【 29】 . Today, mos
11、t Native Americans graduate from high school. At least 9 percent of all Indians 25 years old or older have finished college. American Indians are trying to change their economic situation, improve their lives and【 30】 their culture. 一、 Part Vocabulary and Structure 31 Rage, shame, and grief _ in her
12、 breast. Under this circumstance, she needs to stay in control of her emotions. （ A） differ （ B） divert （ C） alternate （ D） alter 32 The manger would rather his daughter _ in the same office. （ A） had not worked （ B） not to work （ C） does not work （ D） did not work 33 The growth of part-time and fle
13、xible working pattern, and of training and retraining schemes, _ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities. （ A） have allowed （ B） allow （ C） allows （ D） allowing 34 At that time no ones even studied the problem, _ tried to do anything about it. （ A） not to say （ B） far more （ C） in n
14、o way （ D） much less 35 Because Jenkins neither _ nor defends either management or the striking workers, both sides admire his journalistic （ A） attacks . neutrality （ B） criticizes . acumen （ C） confronts . aptitude （ D） promote . integrity 36 That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but _
15、 the police. （ A） called in （ B） calling in （ C） call in （ D） to call in 37 Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs _ directed. （ A） like （ B） as （ C） which （ D） so 38 Have you ever been in a situation _ you know the other person is right yet you canno
16、t agree with him? （ A） by which （ B） that （ C） in where （ D） where 39 The old couple will never _ the loss of their son. （ A） get over （ B） get away （ C） get off （ D） get across 40 _ of the twins was arrested, because I saw both at a party last night. （ A） None （ B） Both （ C） Neither （ D） All 41 Ann
17、: What will you buy your dad as a birthday present? John: I havent decided yet. Youve got to help me! Ann: What does he like to do best? John: Of course! Why didnt I think of that? He loves to go fishing! Ann: _ John: I can buy him a set of fishing tackle! Ann: Good. That represents an auspicious Ne
18、w Year greeting. You will be a special well-wisher. （ A） Here you are. （ B） You bet. （ C） There you go. （ D） There it is. 42 Harry: I hear you are going to get married soon. Ron: Thats right, next June. June 21st. Can you come to the wedding? Harry: Oh! _ Thats when were away on vacation. Ron: Never
19、 mind, well send you some wedding cake. （ A） Thats great! （ B） What a pity ! （ C） You have my deepest sympathy. （ D） You certainly can. 43 Nancy: Id like to withdraw some money, but Ive never used a bank machine. Roger: OK. _ Nancy: Thanks. That would be nice. Roger: First, you put your card in here
20、. Next . （ A） Remember to turn to the policeman. （ B） Let me show you how it works. （ C） Why dont you borrow some money? （ D） Do you mind me taking you to the bank? 44 Julio: _ Officer: Well, first, you write and get an application form. Then, you send it in with a copy of your school records. And a
21、fter that, you ask your teachers for some letters of recommendation. Julio: Are foreign students allowed to work in the States? Officer: Theyll only let you work in the summer. And youll need to get permission from the U.S. Officer of Immigration to do that. During the school year youre not allowed
22、to work unless the work experience is part of your school program. （ A） Id like to get some information on how to get into an American university. （ B） Is it all right to apply to several universities at the same time? （ C） When can I apply for that? （ D） Id like to get some information on how to ge
23、t a tTavel card. 45 Bob: What are you reading, Frank? Tom: Its this weeks New Scientist, why? Bob: I was just wondering-_, but Ive never actually read it myself. Is it aimed at real scientists or can ordinary people like me understand it? （ A） its for anyone really （ B） where I can buy it （ C） it se
24、ems very expensive （ D） it looks interesting Section A 45 Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that theres a big difference between “being a writer“ and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not t
25、he long hours alone at a typewriter. “Youve got to want to write,“ I say to them, “not want to be a writer.“ The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing a never rewarded. When I left a 20-year care
26、er in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didnt even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine wri
27、ter. After a year or so, however, I still hadnt gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasnt going to be one of those people who die wondering, What if?. I would keep p
28、utting my dream to the test-even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there. 46 The passage is meant to _. （ A） warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience （ B） advise
29、 young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer （ C） show young people its unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame （ D） encourage young people to pursue a writing career 47 What can be concluded from the passage? （ A） Genuine writers often find their work interesting
30、 and rewarding. （ B） A writers success depends on luck rather than on effort. （ C） Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation. （ D） The chances for a writer to become successful are small. 48 Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career? （ A） He wasn
31、t able to produce a single book. （ B） He hadnt seen a change for the better. （ C） He wasnt able to have a rest for a whole year. （ D） He found his dream would never come true. 49 “ . people who die wondering, What if?.“ (Line 3, Para.3) refers to “those _ “. （ A） who think too much of the dark side
32、of life （ B） who regret giving up their career halfway （ C） who think a lot without making a decision （ D） who are full of imagination even upon death 50 “Shadowland“ in the last sentence refers to _. （ A） the wonderland one often dreams about （ B） the bright future that one is looking forward to （
33、C） the state of uncertainty before ones final goal is reached （ D） a world that exists only in ones imagination 50 The leadership puzzle has been hashed around for decades. Their abilities have been compared to orchestra conductors who can bring together a variety of sounds and instruments to create
34、 a united song. Theyve been compared to coaches who have the ability to orchestrate a group of people in joint strategy without being an actual player in the game. The theories, though important, create a mystique and complexity around leadership that make it difficult to see some basic fundamentals
35、. These basics are not highly complex. The highest level of leadership is gained when “fellowship“ can be generated without force, assigned authority or positional status. True following is produced by people who want to engage-not because they have to, are conforming to the rules at hand, or seek t
36、o please the leader. When people are following because they “have to,“ they are not acting of their own free will, but are conforming out of fear or threat. True leadership understands that people need to own their actions and decisions and follow because they want to. A major factor that impedes ma
37、ny leaders is the ability to get their ego in check. Leaders who have perspective on their value dont need to be more important than anybody else. They are not concerned about their status or visibility. Their focus is on their ability to collectively bring people together and create mass movement a
38、nd action to resolve issues. These leaders have given up their need to be “right“ or “on top“, and they understand that no one knows better than those performing the work how best to address the problems that emerge in that process. Well-tuned leadership demonstrates the graceful balance between pro
39、viding overview and perspective without interfering with the initiative taken by the team. Balance enables leaders to stay focused on leading the processes by which the team operates, solves problems and generates new directions without getting in and providing all the answers. These leaders underst
40、and that people on their team manage and solve complex problems every day in their lives and in their work. They treat the team with integrity and belief that everyone has what it takes to find the way. These leaders bring out the best in people because they ask everyone to stretch to see the implau
41、sible. 51 According to the writer, the theories about leadership _. （ A） are too complex to understand （ B） provide important answers to the leadership puzzle （ C） have complicated a simple issue （ D） are of no help to the understanding of leadership 52 A good leader must be able to _. （ A） be engag
42、ed to recreational activities （ B） bring people together for a common goat （ C） solve complex problems for the people （ D） ensure his status among the people 53 According to the passage, the hardest thing for many leaders to do is to _. （ A） create mass movement and action （ B） give up their need to
43、 be “right“ or “on top“ （ C） allow people to take the initiative （ D） keep from getting in the way of his team 54 Why is “balance“ important to good leaders? （ A） Because it enables the leaders to be fair to everybody. （ B） Because it generates new directions in the teams actions. （ C） Because it he
44、lps the leaders see what they should do and what they should not. （ D） Because it makes the originally very complex problems simple and easy for them to solve. 55 Which of the following may serve as a proper title for this passage? （ A） Leadership: A Puzzle for Decades （ B） General Theories of Leade
45、rship （ C） True Leadership （ D） Leaders and Their Social Status Section B 55 Sports is one of the worlds largest industries, and most athletes are professionals who are paid for their efforts. Because an athlete succeeds by achievement only-not by economic background or family connections-sports can
46、 be a fast route to wealth, and many athletes play more for money than for love. This has not always been true. In the ancient Olympics the winner got only a wreath of leaves (花冠 ). Even though the winners became national heroes, the games remained amateur for centuries. Athletes won fame, but no mo
47、ney. As time passed, however, the contests become increasingly less amateur and cities began to hire athletes to represent them. By the fourth century A.D., the Olympics were ruined, and they were soon ended. In 1896, the Olympic Games were revived with same goal of pure amateur competition. The rul
48、es bar athletes who have ever received a $50 prize or an athlete scholars or who have spent for weeks in a training camp. At least one competitor in the 1896 games met these qualifications. He was Spiridon Loues, a water carrier who won the marathon race. After race, a rich Althenian offered him any
49、thing he wanted. A true amateur, Loues accepted only a cart and a horse. Then he gave up running forever. But Loues was an exception and now, as the Chairman of the German Olympic Committee said, “Nobody pays any attention to these rotes.“ Many countries pay their athletes to train year-round, and Olympic athletes are eager to sell their names to companies that make everything from ski equipment to fast food. Even the games themselves hav
