大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业决赛真题2014年及答案解析.doc

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1、大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B 类英语专业决赛真题 2014年及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Part Listening Com(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Which kind of transport is the man suggesting that the woman takes? （分数：1.00）A.CarB.TrainC.CoachD.Ship(2).What can be implied from the conversation? （分数：1.00）A.The woman thinks Big George is a bit expen

2、sive.B.Big George could be a good choice if you are hungry.C.The variety of food in Big George is quite limited.D.Big George encourages people to eat as much as they can.(3).What will the woman probably do? （分数：1.00）A.Buy a new car with full paymentB.Withdraw cash from her account.C.Deposit more mon

3、ey in her account.D.Apply for a short-term loan.(4).Where does the conversation take place? （分数：1.00）A.In a supermarket.B.In a cafeteria.C.At a wedding ceremony.D.At a cocktail party.(5).Which of the following is true with reference to the conversation? （分数：1.00）A.The man thought the alcoholic drink

4、 was free.B.The man didnt like the soft drinks offered.C.The man was taking an international flight.D.The man was bargaining with the flight attendant.二、Section B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)Interview One（分数：5.00）(1).Which diagram shows the percentage of young people use their mobile phones at least once a day?

5、（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How many text messages are British people sending a month nowadays? （分数：1.00）A.Some 0.5 billion.B.Nearly 1.5 billion.C.Over 2 billion.D.About 1 billion.(3).The peak for text messaging is between _. （分数：1.00）A.10:30 pm and 11:00 pmB.7:30 am and 8:00 amC.10:30 am and 11:00 amD.8:0

6、0 pm and 10:30 pm(4).Most British teenagers would never carry their mobile phones _. （分数：1.00）A.on their beltB.in their bagC.in their pocketD.in their luggage(5).According to the dialogue, which of the following details is not mentioned? （分数：1.00）A.The mobile phones is now used by young people to ex

7、press themselves.B.Mary is going to look at the kind of games one can play on a mobile phone.C.The man has collected lot of information about text messaging.D.Two-thirds of teenagers are using voicemail even though it is not popular.Interview Two（分数：5.00）(1).Where is the woman getting information ab

8、out the Opera House tour? （分数：1.00）A.From a brochure.B.From a travel agency.C.From a TV advertisement.D.From a website.(2).How long is the most popular tour in the Opera House? （分数：1.00）A.2 hours.B.0.5 hourC.1 hour.D.8 hours.(3).The Opera House would give discounts to all the following people except

9、 _. （分数：1.00）A.senior citizensB.disabled peopleC.full-time studentsD.children under 16(4).What will the man experience if he books the backstage tour? （分数：1.00）A.He can appear on the stage and see where the orchestra plays.B.He can chat with some famous actors and actresses.C.He will watch a fascina

10、ting opera performance.D.He will see what is going on behind the scene.(5).For more information or tour booking, the man-should call （分数：1.00）A.92507205B.92257250C.92527205D.92507250三、Section C(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).How many pieces of news are reported in the news programme? （分数：1.00）A.OneB.TwoC.ThreeD.

11、Four(2).Why did some environmental groups walk out of the United Nations conference on climate change? （分数：1.00）A.They were not allowed to voice their opinions.B.They claimed it had done little to limit global warming emissions.C.They didnt agree with the treaty to be signedD.They thought the partic

12、ipants were too divided in opinions.(3).What is the function of the new device mentioned in the health report? （分数：1.00）A.It is used to destroy cancer cells.B.It makes identification of AIDS easier.C.It kills the human immunodeficiency virus.D.It helps strengthen the bodys natural defense.(4).Accord

13、ing to the news, what caused the death of the star Paul Walker? （分数：1.00）A.His car suddenly went out of control.B.His car caught fire and a tire burst.C.His friend crashed the car against a big tree.D.His driver was drunk and hit another car.(5).How much was actually received to help displaced Syria

14、ns last year? （分数：1.00）A.$6.5 billionB.$4.5 billionC.$3 billionD.$2.3 billion.四、Section D(总题数：1，分数：10.00)ITAIPU DAM: Vital statistics Location: Brazil and Paraguay Completion date: (21) Purpose: Hydro-electric power Cost: (22) Type: Gravity Material: (23) length: 7.8 kilometers (24) : 196 meters (25

15、) 1.02 trillion cubic feet There are two problems caused by the construction of the dam. One is that the water from the dam (26) which spread diseases among the people. The other is that the reservoir destroyed the rainforest, which consequently caused the death of (27) and other forest creatures. Q

16、uestion 28-30 Label the diagram, and write one word for each blank. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_五、Part Vocabulary, G(总题数：15，分数：15.00)1.We had visited the village without warning and selected our interview subjects _, but some of the answers were pr

17、obably crafted to please the government. （分数：1.00）A.at lengthB.at willC.at randomD.at sea2.There is a lot of excitement in the Bennett family in Pride and Prejudice when two _ bachelors take a house in the vicinity. （分数：1.00）A.illegibleB.illegalC.electedD.eligible3.The mayor was forced to _ when the

18、 citys employees union threatened a strike _ any of its members were fired. （分数：1.00）A.back down; ifB.count on; sinceC.bring off; ifD.drop out; since4.The recent study of has produced some interesting results showing that humans have a built-in 24-hour biological clock. （分数：1.00）A.biographsB.biorhyt

19、hmsC.bioscopesD.biotypes5.An investigation was carried out on the admission rate of the children in the south area, _ were surprising. （分数：1.00）A.which resultsB.the results of whichC.as the resultsD.whereas the results6.A lot of school boys simply _ all day when they are supposed to be at school. （分

20、数：1.00）A.mess aroundB.carry onC.pull upD.get through7.Some holidays can be more _ than work, so it is crucial to plan the kind of holiday _ is appropriate for your personal needs. （分数：1.00）A.exhausted; whereB.exhausting; thatC.exhausted; thatD.exhausting; where8._ about the possibility of an impendi

21、ng avalanche, many people _ lived on the side of the mountain still leave their house for farming. （分数：1.00）A.Had been repeatedly warned; whoB.Being repeatedly warned; whichC.Having been repeatedly warned; whoD.To be repeatedly warned; which9.Look, what a mess your room is! Dont mock my disorder nex

22、t time! （分数：1.00）A.Thats a no-brainer!B.Dont be a wet blanketC.That is like the pot calling the kettle black!D.Dont pull my leg!10.Id like to change three hundred pounds sterling into euros. Is it a good idea to change most of my cash here? _. Theres always the risk of it being stolen. Have you got

23、a credit card? Yes. （分数：1.00）A.Well, theres no need to do thatB.Its essential you take your ID cardC.Well, cash is convenient to useD.Its better not to go to strange places11._ refers to some contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality. （分数：1.00）A.AllegoryB.ConflictC.IronyD.Flashback12.Th

24、e main theme of Emily Dickinson is the following except _. （分数：1.00）A.friendshipB.love and marriageC.life and deathD.war and peace13.In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 _. （分数：1.00）A.can legally receive completely free educationB.can legally receive partly free educationC.cannot receive fre

25、e education at allD.cannot receive free education if their parents are rich14.The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomer 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 Arkwright1

26、5.“Beauty is truth, truth beauty“ is an epigrammatic line by _. （分数：1.00）A.John KeatsB.William BlakeC.William WordsworthD.Percy Bysshe Shelley六、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：10.00)New research shows that cleaners are some of the happiest workers in Britain, al (46) with child caters, medical secretaries, hair

27、dressers and petrol pump attendants. The study of 35,000 employees found that the highest levels of job satisfaction were among those (47) (provide) personal service, even if the pay is poor. There are highly paid professional and managerial staff who enjoy excellent pay and conditions, but many of

28、these appear to hate their jobs. Civil servants lie, almost at the bo (48) of the league table, with solicitors and various engineers and scientists not far behind. Michael Rose of Bath University, who led the study, said a key element of job satisfaction was the potential to work part-time and (49)

29、 (supervise). A cleaners job may not appeal to all, but it has hidden perks. “You can trim your hours and you dont have a supervisor breathing down your neck all the time“, he said. Petrol pump attendants, too, had a ch (50) of working part-time shifts with relatively little direct supervision. One

30、exp (51) offered for the high job satisfaction rate of medical secretariesat the top of the league with 75% of them happy in their job is that they are doing something useful. Seeing that you are playing a key role in the delivery of healthcare is very sat (52) . The study di (53) overall satisfacti

31、on into material satisfaction and quality satisfaction. Taxation experts and prison officers score high marks for material satisfaction but low for quality satisfaction. The profile of carpenters is the op (54) : high on quality and low on material satisfaction. The report strongly warns a (55) the

32、rapid growth of telephone call centres, noting that the telephone staff register some of the lowest levels of job satisfaction. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compe(总题数：4，分数：20.00)Section A Lobos Beach, Chile With its dramatic black roc

33、ks and sheer cliffs this is a stunning beach location. Year after year dedicated surfers make the pilgrimage to this area in droves during the holiday season, armed with their brightly-coloured surfboards. They come in search of the perfect wave and they are rarely, if ever, disappointed. Its a plac

34、e full of energy where the force of the Pacific Ocean meets the long crescent of volcanic sand, creating incredible barrels which curl and break with impressive powera real challenge for beginners and more experienced suffers alike! All those who come surfing here need to bear in mind the deadly und

35、ercurrents and hidden rocks that are potentially lethal. For those who suffer typical surfing injuries, first aid facilities are available in a wooden hut at the far end of the beach. Only one hundred meters from the sea you can stay in log cabins surrounded by thick vegetation or opt for the more l

36、uxurious atmosphere of the exclusive modern hotel nearby. Keipi Beach, Hawaii This beach is a comparatively short stretch of white, coral sand edged with palm trees. Unlike the more famous Waikiki beach it doesnt attract large numbers of holidaymakers. One of its main attractions is that its perhaps

37、 the safest beach for swimming in Hawaii situated, as it is, protected from large waves and strong currents between two rocky headlands. Snorkeling fans can enjoy discovering coral reefs and an array of tropical fish in the perfect blue waters which remain warm throughout the year. Snorkeling gear c

38、an be retired at one end of the beach itself at reasonable rates. But Keipi is more than just a snorkeling paradise: it can accommodate the less active traveler. For those who prefer to chill out and enjoy the scenery it is easy to seek out a shady spot, recline and relax completely. Despite its mod

39、erate size the beach offers an excellent restaurant, famed locally for its fantastic cuisine, especially fish and seafood dishes, which is ideal for people-watching too. Porthsea, UK Cornwall is famous for its great surfing beaches and Porthsea offers that and more during the brief English summer. Y

40、ou can swim, surf, sunbathewhatever takes your fancy! Family picnics and barbeques are popular in the afternoons. Not to be outdone by more exotic holiday destinations, this part of Cornwall offers days out in traditional fishing boats to get a closer look at basking sharks and dolphins frolicking i

41、n the open water. In addition to this you can visit hidden coves and discover the rich smuggling tales provided by this rugged coastline. The indigo waters are perfect for a variety of watersports but there are also plenty of sheltered spots for curling up with a book and listening to the sound of t

42、he waves breaking against the shore. There is a backpackers hostel just 300 metres from the sea for those who need to rest their aching bones. Hylands Beach, Australia Situated 4 hours south of Sydney, this has been voted the best beach in Australia due to its pristine white sand stretching as far a

43、s the eye can see. Its crystal clear water makes it ideally suited for holidaymakers wishing to fish, swim, snorkel or dive on sweltering summer days. Being located within a nature reserve, it is easy to understand why you can often catch a glimpse of kangaroos on the beach and schools of dolphins o

44、ff the coast, particularly just after dawn. Facilities include both a general store and a beach caf6. Beach cottages are available for hire for those who enjoy a sea-view but be prepared to shell out for this privilege it doesnt come cheap! For a less costly alternative you could pitch your tent in

45、the designated areas adapted for this purpose further inland. （分数：5.00）(1).Lobos beach and Porthsea are dangerous places for surfing because the water there is turbulent.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Keipi Beach is relatively small and quiet, where you dont see lots of holidaymakers.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(3).If y

46、ou plan to take a peaceful holiday on the beach, you can go to Keipi Beach and Porthsea as well.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Bach cottages are inexpensive for holidaymakers to hire on Hylands Beach.（分数：1.00）A.正确B.错误(5).Holidaymakers can pitch their own tents wherever they like on the beaches. （分数：1.00）A.正确B

47、.错误Section B What does February 29th mean to you? For most people it means an extra day at work, which might explain why a leap year is generally considered to be unlucky. This is particularly so for those who only have the chance to celebrate their real birthday once every four years. (61) The firs

48、t attempt at rationalizing the calendar was made by the ancient Egyptians over two thousand years ago. Having worked out that there were 365 days in a year they realized that every fourth year would need 366 days and set up their calendars accordingly. It was another two hundred years or more before the Romans, under Julius Caesar, settled upon February as the month to which the extra day should be added. (62) This is due to