1、大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A 类研究生决赛英语真题 2016 年及答案解析(总分：150.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part I Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).What“s the problem with the toaster?（分数：1.00）A.It burns the toast.B.It makes much noise.C.It takes too long to toast.D.It doesn“t work at all.(2).Which room did the
2、 couple book?（分数：1.00）A.A room with a king-size bed.B.A suite with a king-size bed.C.A room with an ocean view.D.A suite with an ocean view.(3).What is said about Tokyo station?（分数：1.00）A.It is one of the oldest buildings in Tokyo.B.It is modeled after Amsterdam central station.C.It is located near
3、the center of Tokyo.D.It is used by eight thousand people every day.(4).What contributes to the discount on the price of Tunnel Drillers?（分数：1.00）A.Future business transactions.B.The volume of the sales.C.A special tax exemption.D.Reduced transportation fees.(5).How much did the man pay for the tax
4、and service?（分数：1.00）A.$16.B.$20.C.$80.D.$96.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：4.00)（分数：4.00）(1).How many staff members are working at the Rosco International?（分数：1.00）A.Forty.B.Fifty.C.Sixty.D.Seventy.(2).Where did Pia hear about Rosco International?（分数：1.00）A.From a TV commerci
5、al.B.From a magazine.C.From her brother.D.From a friend of hers.(3).How long did Pia go traveling in Europe and South America?（分数：1.00）A.Six months.B.Six weeks.C.Seven months.D.Seven weeks.(4).What languages does Pia speak?（分数：1.00）A.Italian and French.B.Italian and Spanish.C.German and French.D.Fre
6、nch and Spanish.五、Conversation Two(总题数：1，分数：6.00)（分数：6.00）(1).What was Kevin Spacey before he became famous?（分数：1.00）A.A theater actor.B.A stage manager.C.A fashion model.D.A news writer.(2).What award did Kevin Spaeey win for his performance in American Beauty?（分数：1.00）A.A Best Supporting Actor.B.A
7、 Best Actor Oscar.C.A Best Screenwriter.D.A Best Director.(3).What does Kevin Spacey mean by saying “if people are disappointed in a film, actors are just a color in someone else“s painting“?（分数：1.00）A.Each actor, if allowed, may direct a movie in a different way.B.Actors“ popularity contributes muc
8、h to a movie“s box office.C.Like a multi-color painting, a movie needs the joint efforts of actors.D.Actors should not be the only ones responsible for a movie“s poor reception.(4).What will Kevin do if a movie he plays in turns out to be unsatisfying for him?（分数：1.00）A.He will ask the director to c
9、ut some scenes.B.He will still do his best to perform.C.He will refuse to continue the performance.D.He will look for other film-makers.(5).What does Kevin emphasize when taking on a role?（分数：1.00）A.An excellent story.B.An outstanding director.C.Actors to work with.D.Reliable investment.(6).What is
10、a good film according to Kevin?（分数：1.00）A.One that is a huge box-office success.B.One that attracts big investment.C.One that stands the test of time.D.One that involves the best actors.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).What is reported in the news?（分数：1.00）A.7000 Cuban migrants were stranded i
11、n some Central American nations.B.The migrants will be airlifted to Salvador and moved to U. S. by bus.C.Nicaragua accepted thousands of migrants arriving from Costa Rica.D.The migrants were at the border in precarious conditions for two months.(2).Why have forest fires continued to rage across nort
12、hern Spain?（分数：1.00）A.There has been little rain for months.B.The wind has been strong all the time.C.The government did not take quick action.D.Arsonists have kept starting fires.(3).What can be learned about the famous star?（分数：1.00）A.He was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 70.B.He was a foundi
13、ng member of a heavy metal rock band.C.He was known for his fast and furious piano playing.D.He said his incomplete music life was regrettable.(4).What is said about the peace talks to end Yemen“s civil war?（分数：1.00）A.They were held in Switzerland and chaired by UN“s special envoy.B.They have brough
14、t about temporary peace in this Arab country.C.They have broken up and will not resume until mid-January.D.They have not achieved any progress in the past few months.(5).What did the family of the dead think of the grand jury“s verdict?（分数：1.00）A.h was an insult to the dead.B.It was a challenge to p
15、ublic opinion.C.It was a violation of human rights.D.It was an abuse of the legal process.七、Section D(总题数：1，分数：10.00) The ocean is still salty. Evaporated water leaves 1 behind, which makes the ocean salty. How did oceans form? It is said that oceans formed at least 2 ago. Atmosphere and clouds on t
16、he Earth are gasses, such as 3 escaping from the planet“s interior. Were oceans in the past as salty as they are today? Oceans were not so salty in 4 state. With 5 sweeping over the planet“s 6 and filtering down to the hollows, materials containing ingredients of salt were picked up. Chlorine, came
17、from the 7 and gaseous fallout of land and 8 volcanoes. The oceans“ salt content increases because of the steady flow of 9 and streams and the 10 of volcanoes and undersea vents. （分数：10.00）八、Part Vocabulary, G(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、Section A Vocabulary(总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.I“ve never been there but it is, _,
18、 a lovely place.（分数：1.00）A.of no accountB.by all accountsC.on no accountD.on this account2.The television networks believe that the period between 6 p. m. and 11 p.m. is the _ television viewing time.（分数：1.00）A.primeB.primitiveC.primaryD.principal3.You had better _ me about the reason for your dismi
19、ssal.（分数：1.00）A.level offB.level atC.level withD.level up4._ in her most beautiful skirt, the girl tried to make herself _ at the party.（分数：1.00）A.Dressed; noticedB.Dressing; noticedC.Dresses; noticingD.Dressing; noticing5.He has made another wonderful discovery, _ of great importance to science.（分数
20、：1.00）A.who I think itB.which I think it isC.that I think isD.which I think is6.Only after the anesthetist gave the patient an anesthetic _.（分数：1.00）A.the operation could be conductedB.could the operation be conductedC.could be conducted the operationD.the operation conducted could be7.The _ of a cu
21、ltural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical aspect in the life style of the people.（分数：1.00）A.implementationB.demonstrationC.manifestationD.exposition8._ the Internet is shortening the distance between people, it may also be breaking homes or will cause other family problems.
22、（分数：1.00）A.WhenB.WhileC.IfD.As9.Toby: Hi. Could you give me a hand with this report? Cecilia: Sure. _ Toby: Thanks. Would you mind taking a look at the layout? Do you think it“s appropriate? I want it to be formal, but not boring to look at. Cecilia: It looks good to me. I would suggest that you put
23、 the client“s logo and our logo on each page.（分数：1.00）A.Could you wait for a few minutes?B.I“d be happy to give you some hints and advice.C.I shared a plan with some friends last week.D.I“m having the same problem.10.Silvia: I hear you received a prize for your book. Daniel: Yes, I did. I won a priz
24、e for “best local history book“ at the annual book award. Siivia: Congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement. Daniel: _ Winning the prize was an added bonus. Silvia: What was the prize? Daniel: I won $200 to spend on any books of my choice. Silvia: That“s a great prize for a person
25、who writes books!（分数：1.00）A.That doesn“t sound like a great prize.B.And it fits me perfectly!C.I was happy just to get the book published.D.I was excited that it won the bonus.十、Section B Cultures(总题数：5，分数：5.00)11.What is the name of Britain“s highest mountain?（分数：1.00）A.Symonds Knott.B.Ben Nevis.C.
26、Snowdon.D.Scafell.12.The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomen at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor _ modified and improved the design in 1765.（分数：1.00）A.Abraham DarbyB.James WattC.John KayD.Richard Arkwright13.The Declaration of Independence was written by _.（分数：1.0
27、0）A.Thomas JeffersonB.George WashingtonC.Alexander HamiltonD.James Madison14.“Poetry is spontaneous“ was put forward by _.（分数：1.00）A.Robert BurnsB.William BlakeC.William WordsworthD.Charles Lamb15.All of the following are well-known female writers in the 20th century Britain EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.Geor
28、ge EliotB.Iris Jean MurdochC.Doris LessingD.Muriel Spark十一、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Some of the most memorable scenes in films have revolved around money. Think of Michael Douglas 1 (declare) “Greed is good“ in Wall Street , Leonardo DiCaprio“s share scares in The Wolf of Wall Street and, most memo
29、rably, Jimmy Stewart“s des 2 attempts to save his local bank in It“s A Wonderful Life . （分数：10.00）十二、Part Reading Compe(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、Section A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)It seemed normal when Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son wanted to play chess with his parents. However, it was unusual when he revealed that he alread
30、y knew how to playbefore anyone taught him. Apparently the two-year-old had learned all of the rules by watching his parents. By age 4, he was competing in national tournaments. By age 12, he was Vietnam“s youngest champion. Another two-year-old child, Jay Greenberg, likewise surprised his parents b
31、y drawing pictures of musical instruments that he had never seen. They soon discovered that Jay “heard music in his head.“ He began to compose music at age 3. By age 10, he was attending the prestigious Julliard Conservatory in New York, composing full symphonies. Jay was noted not only for the qual
32、ity of his musical work, but also the speed at which he was able to produce it. That is, while talented professional composers normally write five or six symphonies in a lifetime, Jay wrote five by the age of 12. （分数：5.00）(1).Jay Greenberg wrote symphonies very quickly because he utilized the help o
33、f talented professional composers.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(2).The factors that seem to be presented in a child prodigy are 1) an unusually high intelligence and 2) the ability to master one area, such as music or math.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Child prodigies sometimes select areas of interest that they did not
34、 learn from their parents or acquire from their environment. This supports the explanation of nurture.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(4).All of the parents mentioned in the passage provided their children with both educational and physical resources.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(5).According to the passage, people with norma
35、l intelligence present fewer challenges to society and are more easily accepted.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误十四、Section B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)For most of human history, “business“ was done one to onepeople traded goods and services with each other individually, as families, or as small tribal groups. 1 They were far
36、mers, tailors, laborers, soldiers. They exchanged their goods or services for everything else they needed. Regions started to specialize in a few types of goods and services and commenced regular trading with other regions. Societies created currency, which allowed people to sell their work for mone
37、y and then use that money to buy the work of others. Urban areas grew and business practices expanded. Eventually, several tradespeople joined together to make one larger business enterprisea company. In the mid 16th century, the Muscovy Company had a monopoly on trade routes from England to Russiat
38、he only way to ship things between England and Russia was to pay Muscovy. In 1555, it became the first joint-stock company. A joint-stock company is one in which investors give money to help a company expand operations. They then receive a portion of the profit that the company makes. The investors
39、own stock in the company. Muscovy“s success inspired many imitators. Joint-stock companies soon started to multiply. 2 （分数：10.00）十五、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Every year, new roller coasters are built that are bigger, faster, and wilder than ever. Tower rides are dropping us farther. Flat rides are sp
40、inning us with unimaginable new twists. It all seemed like good clean fun until June 2,2001. A 28-year-old woman was found unconscious after a three-minute ride on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. Paramedics rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she wa
41、s pronounced dead. The Los Angeles County coroner attributed her death to a pre-existing condition. The woman had a brain aneurysm that could have broken at any time. Rather than calm people, the coroner“s ruling created a controversy that may continue for years to come. The death was one of fifteen
42、 fatalities or serious brain injuries that had occurred over the prior ten years among otherwise healthy people who had just taken thrill rides. By the tens of thousands, children and adults line up for thrill rides in amusement parks around the world. These rides are designed to provide the extreme
43、 physical sensations you just don“t get walking down the street. To find out whether riders need to be as fit as jet pilots to handle the thrills, popular mechanics asked one of the people best qualified to answer, Captain David L. Steinhister. He is a flight surgeon for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbi
44、rds. “We fly visiting media representatives, who are everyday people, in our jets and subject them to g-forces in excess of those found on roller coasters. We have not had any instances of brain trauma,“ Steinhister said. “As flier, we train to handle and tolerate the heavy g-forces, as high as nine
45、 g“s. Our visitors will experience sustained g-forces of more than twice the forces found on a roller coaster with no lasting ill effect.“ But Steinhister adds that they always screen these people prior to flights to be sure they“re healthy. Would Air Force-style preflight medical screening have sav
46、ed any of those who died soon after coaster rides? That will remain a matter of speculation, but it does raise the question of whether more regulations are needed on thrill rides. The amusement industry doesn“t think so, and the scientific evidence that exists appears to concur. The latest evidence
47、to support the amusement industry“s position appeared in the October 2002 issue of the Journal of Neurotrauma . University of Pennsylvania scientists Dr. Douglas H. Smith and David F. Meaney coauthored the article, “G-force, Roller Coaster and Brain Trauma: On the Wrong Track?“ Smith is a brain trau
48、ma researcher who studies the effects of automobile crashes. Meaney is a bioengineer who studies brain trauma. “According to our data,“ says Smith, “it“s unlikely that amusement rides cause brain injuries.“ The team took g-force data from three high-g-force roller coasters and input the data into a
49、mathematical model for head accelerations. They then compared the results to known thresholds for various types of head injuries. They found that the highest head accelerations from roller coaster rides were far below the minimum thresholds for other types of injuries. （分数：10.00）(1).What caused the death of the woman at Six Flags Magic Mountain?（分数：2.00）_(2).Why are both children and adults willing to ta
