1、大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A 类研究生初赛英语真题 2007 年及答案解析(总分：135.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart I Listenin(总题数：1，分数：6.00)BSection A/BIn this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once.
2、 After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. （分数：6.00）A.A. Work in the garden. B.B. Go to the beach.
3、 C.C. Watch TV.A.A. 78. B.B. 39. C.C. 36.A.A. A book. B.B. A film. C.C. An exhibition.(4).A. The item is more expensive than she expected. B. The item has been seriously damaged. C. The item obviously doesnt serve her purpose.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.A.A. Excited. B.B. Annoyed. C.C. Worried.A.A. It will be fi
4、ne. B.B. It will be too long. C.C. It will be boring.二、BSection B/B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)In this section, you will hear one long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end of the conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, you must read the four questions, each
5、with three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 7-10 are based on the long conversation you have just heard.（分数：4.00）(1).How long does it take the man to get to work eve
6、ry morning?（分数：1.00）A.A. Nearly an hour. B.B. Half an hour. C.C. More than an hour.(2).Why does the man skip breakfast? A. Hes not hungry in the mornings. B. He doesnt have time for it. C. He thinks what nutrition experts say is rubbish.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What does the woman suggest the man do? A. P
7、lan his time better. B. Have a sandwich upon arrival at work. C. Eat more at lunch time.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).What do the speakers decide to do?（分数：1.00）A.A. Grab something to eat together. B.B. Buy a pack of biscuits for lunch. C.C. Treat themselves to a nice meal.三、BSection C/B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)In this
8、 section, you will hear 10 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre
9、.（分数：5.00）(1).Whats the nationality of those who died in a western Oklahoma accident?（分数：1.00）A.A. Canadian. B.B. American. C.C. Mexican.(2).How many Angolan families have been evicted in the past six years?（分数：1.00）A.A. About 10,000 families. B.B. About 1,000 families. C.C. About 100,000 families.(
10、3).Which country was the destination of the smuggled uranium 238?（分数：1.00）A.A. Iran. B.B. Tanzania. C.C. The Democratic Republic of Congo.(4).Why did the Guinean youths go on demonstration?（分数：1.00）A.A. To combat military intervention. B.B. To support the striking workers. C.C. To protest against th
11、e local media.(5).Where was Henry Tombek assaulted?（分数：1.00）A.A. In Tamworth. B.B. In Sydney. C.C. In Sudan.（分数：5.00）(1).How long did the ASEANs separate summit meeting last?（分数：1.00）A.A. One day. B.B. Two days. C.C. Three days.(2).What does the news item say about Senator Obama? A. He wont take par
12、t in the presidential election campaign. B. He is the only African-American in the U.S. Senate. C. He is the most popular politician among African-Americans.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What is the average age in South Asians for heart attack?（分数：1.00）A.A. 58 or 59. B.B. 45 or 46. C.C. 53 or 54.(4).How did Pr
13、esident Thaho Mbeki react to the reports of the succession battle? A. By creating a scene of unity. B. By avoiding encountering the media. C. By recommending a successor he trusts.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What award did the film Babel get? A. The Golden Globe for best director. B. The Golden Globe for bes
14、t dramatic picture. C. The Golden Globe for best actor.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.四、BSection D/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In this section, you will hear one passage once. You are required to make some necessary notes when you listen to it. After you hear the passage, you should complete the summary below using the exact
15、words you hear from the recording, not exceeding three words in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.An U(21) /U, giving information on more than three quarters of the actors U(22) /U in Britain, is now available on CD-ROM. Some theatrical U(23) /U have over 500 actors on th
16、eir U(24) /U and it is difficult to remember all their U(25) /U The database lists information on over 5,500 actors and can be searched for details such as past U(26) /U they have appeared in, U(27) /U they might have, and even the colour of their eyes. The database can quickly locate person with U(
17、28) /U and, although some actors feel it is too impersonal to be of much use, it is certain to change the way actors are chosen for parts in U(29) /U. Ring the following telephone number for further enquiries about the U(30) /U: 0171-379-6000.（分数：10.00）(1).（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:
18、_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_五、BPart Vocabula(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.Email newsletter marketing is more cost-effective than _ any other form of marketing that a firm does.（分数：1.00）A.reallyB.utterlyC.practicallyD.specially2.I think my problems at work _ the fact that I never really wanted to go int
19、o accountancy as a career.（分数：1.00）A.bring backB.stir upC.lie behindD.spring from3.The bill, which was approved in its first reading, bans tobacco advertising in the media, _ sponsorship of public events by tobacco producers.（分数：1.00）A.and so doesB.nor was itsC.as well asD.and might as well4._ with
20、the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.（分数：1.00）A.No matter who is carelessB.Whoever is carelessC.He is carelessD.As is careless5.That weeks talent included a spectacular dance team from Argentina, a popular rock group, a top vocalist and a magician _.（分数：1.00）A.which ma
21、de everything in sight disappearB.that was making all at sight disappearC.who made all at sight to disappearD.who made everything in sight disappear6.I spent all the winter break with my friends. Not a single day _ a few hours to myself.（分数：1.00）A.I hadB.did I haveC.had ID.I was having7.Im sorry you
22、ve decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _ you change your mind, there will still be enough room on the boat for you.（分数：1.00）A.even thoughB.neverthelessC.in the event thatD.provided if8.When I first arrived here to take up my new job, I stayed in a hotel, but I soon started looking for a
23、 permanent _, a place to _ my own.（分数：1.00）A.residence; callB.accommodation; referC.household ; beD.habitation ; say9.So, _, there remains a fundamental question: at what precise time does life begin?（分数：1.00）A.everything been consideredB.all being consideredC.all to be consideredD.all things consid
24、ered10.What is learned in books cannot have the same deep effect on a childs character _ is learned through experience.（分数：1.00）A.asB.as whatC.thatD.like what11._ she disliked the idea of marriage, she knew that political reasons might make it necessary.（分数：1.00）A.Much asB.As muchC.Much thoughD.Thou
25、gh much12.For security reasons, always log _ when you leave your computer unattended for any period of time.（分数：1.00）A.onB.upC.inD.out13.The teacher was worried about the play her young class was putting on for the parents but, fortunately, everything _ off without any problems.（分数：1.00）A.passedB.to
26、okC.calledD.walked14.Tom: Hurry up-we havent got much time-were going to be late. Jerry: Dont worry. _. The train doesnt leave for fifteen minutes, and there isnt much traffic on the road. Tom: I know, but weve got to park the car first and at this time in the morning there probably isnt much space
27、in the car park. Jerry: _. Im sure theres still be a few places left.（分数：1.00）A.Leave it to me; Dont be sillyB.Do trust me; Take your timeC.Theres plenty of time; Take it easyD.Let me see; Dont be ridiculous15.Receptionist: Hello, Skips Gym. This is Kathy speaking. _? Caller: Hi. Ive just seen your
28、advert in the local paper. Could I speak to someone about becoming a member? Receptionist: Certainly. _? Caller: OK. Dainty, Luke Dainty.（分数：1.00）A.How do you do; your phone number, pleaseB.How can I help; can I have your name, pleaseC.Any problem; whats your exercise itemD.Anything I can do for you
29、; Are you a local resident六、BPart IQ Test(总题数：5，分数：5.00)16.Which word completes the sentence? Controversy is to quarrel as agreement is to _.（分数：1.00）A.joyB.concordC.satisfactionD.agony17.Find the missing number. （分数：1.00）A.15B.9C.27D.2918.Different foods are to be found on three shelves in a fridge
30、. Butter is kept below the eggs while cheese is kept above the milk. The butter is also above the milk, but the eggs are on the same shelf as the yoghurt. The ice cream is above the cheese. What is on the bottom shelf?（分数：1.00）A.Butter.B.Eggs.C.Cheese.D.Milk.19.You are given a series of pictures. Yo
31、ur task is to see their relationship to each other, then work out which will be the next figure in the series. You have to choose one from the four possible answers provided. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.Two aeroplanes are flying straight towards each other. One is traveling at 10 kilometres per minute, and
32、the other at 15 kilometres per minute. Assuming that the planes are exactly 1,000 kilometres apart, what distance will be between them one minute before they crash into each other?（分数：1.00）A.10 kilometers.B.15 kilometers.C.25 kilometers.D.5 kilometers.七、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：35.00)BSection A/BTher
33、e is one passage in this section with 7 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 51-57 are based on the following passage.Ha
34、rry Houdini, who died in 1927, was the entertainment phenomenon of the ragtime era. He could escape from chains and padlocks, from ropes and canvas sacks. They put him in a strait-jacket and hung him upside down from a skyscraper and he somehow untied himself. They tied him up in a locked packing ca
35、se and sank him in Liverpool docks. Minutes later he surfaced smiling. They locked him in zinc-lined Russian prison van and he emerged leaving the doors locked and the locks undamaged. They padlocked him in a milk churn full of water and he burst free. They put him in a coffin, screwed down the lid,
36、 and buffed him and well, no, he didnt pop up like a mole, but when they dug him up more than half an hour later, he was still breathing.（分数：7.00）(1).In the first paragraph, what does the writer say Houdini managed to do?（分数：1.00）A.Jump upside down from a skyscraper.B.Safely escape from a submerged
37、box.C.Break the locks of a prison van from inside.D.Escape from a buried coffin unhurt.(2).The writer mentions Houdinis burial alive to show that _.（分数：1.00）A.his tricks sometimes went disastrously wrongB.he was not always able to do what he claimed he couldC.he was capable of extraordinary feats of
38、 survivalD.his fear of confined spaces could readily be overcome(3).The writer suggests that Conan Doyle _.（分数：1.00）A.was less analytical about Houdini than one might have expectedB.asked Houdini if he could include him in a Sherlock Holmes storyC.felt that Houdini could make more money in other way
39、sD.thought there were scientific explanations for Houdinis feats(4).The writer comes to the conclusion that Houdini _.（分数：1.00）A.had an unusual bone structureB.could make parts of his body smallerC.could make himself fall asleep easilyD.was not physically abnormal(5).It appears that Houdini was able
40、 to escape from a strait-jacket by _.（分数：1.00）A.hiding a lock-pick in his pocketB.undoing its buckles with his fingersC.cutting the canvas with a hacksawD.using a blade he had concealed(6).The writer states that when Houdini escaped from the milk churn _.（分数：1.00）A.the role of the orchestra was impo
41、rtantB.he made use of the hacksaw to free himselfC.the container had been modified beforehandD.he was in full sight of the audience(7).According to the writer, how do people regard Houdini nowadays?（分数：1.00）A.They want to hear the scientific explanations for his feats.B.They prefer to believe that h
42、e had extraordinary powers.C.They refuse to believe the story of how he died.D.They doubt the fact that he ever really existed.BSection B/BIn this section, there is one passage followed by 7 statements. Go over the passage quickly and mark the answers on the Answer Sheet.For questions 58-64, markY (
43、for Yes) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for No) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for Not Given) if the information is not given in the passage.Questions 58- 64 are based on the following passage.The need for a satisfactory ed
44、ucation is more important than ever before. Nowadays, without a qualification from a reputable school or university, the odds of landing that plum job advertised in the paper are considerably shortened. Moreover, ones present level of education could fall well short of future career requirements.It
45、is no secret that competition is the driving force behind the need to obtain increasingly higher qualifications. In the majority of cases, the urge to upgrade is no longer the result of an insatiable thirst for knowledge. The pressure is coming from within the workplace to compete with ever more qua
46、lified job applicants, and in many occupations one must now battle with colleagues in the reshuffle for the position one already holds.Striving to become better educated is hardly a new concept. Wealthy parents have always been willing to spend the vast amounts of extra money necessary to send their
47、 children to schools with a perceived educational edge. Working adults have long attended night schools and refresher courses. Competition for employment has been around since the curse of working for a hying began. Is the present situation so very different to that of the past?The difference now is
48、 that the push is universal and from without as well as within. A student at a comprehensive school receiving low grades is no longer as easily accepted by his or her peers as was once the case. Similarly, in the workplace, unless employees are engaged in part-time study, they may be frowned upon by their employers and peers and have difficulty even standing still. In fact, in these cases, the expectations is for careers to
