1、大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）C 类模拟试卷 17（无答案）Section A1 Why wont the woman go to the party?（A）Because she has got an appointment.（B） Because she has go to school.（C） Because she has to work.2 What did the man think of the lecture?（A）It was misleading.（B） It was enjoyable.（C） It was rather boring.3 How late was the
2、flight from Bangkok?（A）Two hours.（B） One hour.（C） Half an hour.4 What do we learn from this conversation?（A）The woman is interviewing the man.（B） The woman is taking an examination.（C） The woman is applying for a job.5 Where did the woman put the invoice?Section B6 What is the probable relationship
3、between the two speakers?（A）Customer and waitress.（B） Librarian and student.（C） Boss and secretary.7 What is the man looking for?（A）A novel about a president.（B） A political science book.（C） A history book about election.8 Where does the woman first direct the man to?（A）To the managers office.（B） To
4、 the paperback section.（C） To the textbook area.9 What kinds of books are listed in Books in Print?（A）Only those used in the university.（B） Only those printed at the university.（C） Only those currently available from publishers.10 What happens if the man finds the book on the list of Books in Print?
5、（A）They can order it for him if its not in stock.（B） They can give it to him as a special reward.（C） They can buy it for him at his own charge.11 Who is the man speaking to?（A）A doctor.（B） A hotel manager.（C） A medical receptionist.12 What is one of the mans symptoms?（A）Something is stuck in his ear
6、s.（B） His ears are ringing.（C） Hes in considerable pain.13 Where is Dr. Anderson now?（A）At the hospital.（B） At home.（C） At a convention.14 What advice does the woman give the man?（A）Call a doctor.（B） Go to the hospital.（C） Get some rest.15 What is true about the man?（A）He is a patient of Dr. Anderso
7、n.（B） The manager of his hotel suggested his calling the doctor.（C） His ears discharge something slightly.Section D15 A researcher says lead in the environment could be a major cause of violence by young people. Doctor Herbert Needleman is a【21】_ at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in
8、 Pennsylvania and he【22】_his findings at the yearly meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Doctor Needleman says the presence of lead in the 【23】_changes the neurons that control actions and that can cause a person to act in antisocial and【24】_ways.In the 1970s, Doctor N
9、eedleman found lower scores on【25】_even in children who did not have such signs of lead poisoning. After that, lead was【26 】_gasoline and paint in the United States. Yet many homes still have old lead paint. Lead was also used in older【27】_. In fact, officials just announced stronger testing and rep
10、orting requirements as from next year for lead in American drinking water.The newest research shows that even very small amounts of lead in bones can affect brain development. A simple【28】_can measure lead except that an X-ray process is needed to measure levels in bone. In 2004, such tests were don
11、e on 190 young people who were【29】_and the findings showed that their average levels were higher than normal. And, in 1998, three hundred children were studied and the test scores showed higher levels of【30】_problems in those with increased levels of lead. Yet these levels were still considered safe
12、 by the government.一、Part Vocabulary and Structure26 I want to put some money into my bank account, so I m going to_bank this afternoon. It is in_Midland Street.（A）a; the（B） the; the（C） a; a（D）the; /27 Ms. Smith is very_. She has changed the directors mind about many issues.（A）prompt（B） tidy（C） infl
13、uential（D）vital28 The board_of the opinion that the news shouldnt be carried in the newspaper.（A）is（B） will be（C） were（D）are29 Production is to be_from bid cities to mountainous areas in the case of war.（A）transferred（B） transmitted（C） translated（D）transformed30 The crew worked so hard, they finishe
14、d the entire project three days_schedule.（A）forward of（B） ahead of（C） onward of（D）above of31 We went to a restaurant last night, _food was lovely, but I didnt like the soup or the dessert.（A）some of（B） some of the（C） none of（D）all the32 The receptionist_we handed the forms pointed out that they had
15、not been properly filled in.（A）who（B） that（C） to whom（D）to who33 It seems oil_from this pipe for some time. We 11 have to take the machine apart to put it right.（A）had leaked（B） leaked（C） is leaking（D）had been leaking34 If the alarm bell_them, the caretakers wouldnt notice the fire and it _ spread t
16、o the locker storage next door.（A）arouse; had（B） had agitated; wouldnt have（C） were awoken; might have（D）hadnt woken; would have35 _the note you left, I would have forgotten to close the door.（A）With（B） In case of（C） Because of（D）But for36 Sheila always did well at school_having her early education
17、interrupted by illness.（A）on account of（B） in addition to（C） for all that（D）in spite of37 We preferred to put the meeting off rather than_it without adequate preparation.（A）hold（B） clutching（C） to convoke（D）convened38 We doubted if it was worth_about 40 miles to see the football match.（A）of riding（B
18、） riding（C） ride（D）being ridden39 Bill; Excuse me._Tom; Let me see. Are dimes and quarters OK?Bill; I want to make a long distance phone call.Tom; Then you 11 need small change.（A）Do you have any money?（B） May I borrow your telephone?（C） Do you have the time, please?（D）Could you give me some change?
19、40 Salesperson; _Wesley; No. I m looking for a navy blue raincoat, size 36.Salesperson: I m afraid we dont have any left.Wesley: Will you be getting more in?Salesperson; Yes. Try us again next Monday.（A）Can I help you?（B） What can I do for you?（C） Is anyone helping you?（D）Do you have a reservation?二
20、、Part Cloze40 inventeffectcommunicateexplorecircleRadio isnt out of date, and a lot of people listen to it every day. Marconi, the Italian【66】_who gave us the radio, probably didnt realize what【67】_ his great invention would have on the world in years to come. Radio has, perhaps, had as much influen
21、ce on the world as any other【68】_device. Events of universal interest can be reported to the entire globe a few second after they happen,【69】_in remote areas, ships at sea, even astronauts【70】_ the earth are able to keep in touch with civilization by means of radio.45 Marco Polo was born in Italy in
22、 1254. He was the most【71】f_westerner to visit China during the Middle Ages. He wrote a【72】b_about his travels. He described all the things he saw and heard. Many people read the book, but【73】f_ believed what he said. He spoke of places and people that he knew about at that time.His father, Nicolo P
23、olo, and his uncle were【74】wea _ traders, who regularly traveled to parts of the East. They visited China and became friends with Kublai Khan, the great Mongol【75】em _. It was only when they【76】re _ to Italy from China that Marco, who was now 15 years old, first saw his father.Marco decided to accom
24、pany them for their next trip. It took them more than three years to travel the 9,000 miles to Shangtu,【77】cap_ of the Mongol Empire. Kublai Khan had many palaces and Shangtu was the one he used in the summer. It was【78 】si _in the mountains south of the Gobi desert. Every year when【79】su _ was over
25、, he and his friends moved down from Shangtu to Dadu in the lowlands. This was his winter【80】p_ and it is now called Beijing.Section A55 Making a good first impression is important for building relationships with other people. In business networking, a positive first impression is crucial for forgin
26、g profitable, sustainable, long-term partnerships to help build business and keep them thriving. First Impression Tips; Dress to Impress Weve all heard this old saying, but it does hold a good amount of truth. Although todays business environment is much more casual than it was even 10 years ago, it
27、 is still important to dress the part. The key here is to dress modestly and appropriately for the gathering you will be attending. There is no need to wear the latest Brioni suit, but do make sure that your clothing is clean and fits well. The last thing you want is to give off a negative impressio
28、n before you even open your mouth. If you look sloppy, people will assume that your business is running sloppy way as well. Speak Clearly I cant emphasize this point enough. Be sure to communicate clearly with the people you are meeting. Few things are more annoying than having to listen to someone
29、without understanding what they are saying because they garble their words. Focus on speaking at a moderate pace in a well-modulated voice. Do not be afraid to enunciate properly. Also, using proper grammar when speaking and avoiding slang is expected if you are to make a good first impression. Reme
30、mber; If people cant comprehend what you are saying, they will disregard you and your organization. Furthermore, be polite and courteous at all times. Be a Good Listener Being a good listener is not as complicated as most people think it is. When having a discussion with someone, make sure to let hi
31、m know in a subtle manner that you are paying attention to what is being said. Dont be afraid to nod your head and chime in with the occasional “I see“ or “I understand“ , or any other verbal cue that shows the other person that you are indeed listening attentively. Also, feel free to ask questions
32、if you are unsure of what the other person is trying to communicate. Finally, do not interrupt when someone else is speaking. Interrupting someone in mid-sentence is extremely rude and will count as one strike against you in just about any social setting. Proper etiquette is suggested at all times.S
33、ection B60 The United KingdomBritain(or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north - west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the No
34、rth Sea to the east. It comprises the main lands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries. Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain toget
35、her with Northern Ireland constitutes the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.The UK has a total area of about 244, 100 square kilometres(94,248 square miles)
36、. About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 1% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that are Scotland and Vales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. Parts of the n
37、orth-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres(47 inches).In 1998 the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 millio
38、n. The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people. However, in western Wales, Welsh
39、 is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.Summary:Britain is an island that【 61】_the Atlantic Ocean and the Nort
40、h Sea. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland. Ireland【62】_ the west coast of Britain. It【63】_ Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The United Kingdom consists of Britain together with Northern Ireland. The capital city is London which【64】 _south-east England.In 1998 the popul
41、ation of the UK was nearly 59 million. The density of population was 240 people per square kilometre. In the UK English is the first language of most people. In western Wales, Welsh【65】_many of the people, but few people in Scotland speak Gaelic.Section C65 Ever since she appeared with Richard Gere
42、in Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts has been hailed as one of the brightest stars in cinema. Today Roberts remains a huge draw at the box office and still commands a very high salary. She was born inAtlanta, Georgia. Though both mom and dad were experienced actors, Julia grew up hoping to become a vet. T
43、hat dream lasted until she graduated from high school, when, at 17, she joined her actress sister Lisa in New York to begin a career in acting. In 1986, her older brother Eric convinced a director to cast her in a drama; Blood Red and in 1988 she also appeared in an episode of televisions Crime Stor
44、y. That same year, Roberts had a small part in Mystic Pizza, to great acclaim, and was nominated for an Oscar in 1989s Steel Magnolias. The next year Pretty Woman arrived in theaters and she became a superstar. The film broke box - office records and won a Best Actress Oscar nomination for Roberts.
45、Two big hits followed Pretty Woman but Roberts had problems in her personal life: a wedding to Kiefer Sutherland was cancelled just days before the event was to take place in 1991. Over the next two years, Roberts would be seen on screen just once, with a brief appearance in The Player (1992). She m
46、arried a songwriter, Lyle Lovett, but parted from him in less than two years. In 1996 she was again praised for her appearance with Woody Allen in 1996s Everyone Says I Love You. No longer the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, Roberts nonetheless commands an eight-figure salary per picture, and 199
47、7 saw her reclaim a large measure of her former box-office glory; the summer release My Best Friends Wedding opened to the highest-ever single weekend ticket sales for a romantic comedy and earned her a Golden Globe nomination; and she shared top billing with famous actor Mel Gibson in the late-summ
48、er paranoia thriller Conspiracy Theory. 1998 witnessed Roberts co-starring with fellow Ed Harris in the family drama Stepmom, but she was off to a good start in 1999 with a brace of successful romantic comedies; Notting Hill, in which she gave a fetching performance as a mega-star who falls for an u
49、nassuming bookstore owner (Hugh Grant) ; and Runaway Bride with Gere. Her production company, Shoelace, is thriving, and shes been courted to star in everything from a remake of Alfred Hitchcocks to Catch a Thief to the based-on-a-true-story Australian outback odyssey From Alice to Ocean. She scored $12 million t
