2015年全国大学生英语竞赛(C类)官方样题

[外语类试卷]2015年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）C类决赛真题试卷 Section A1 What does the man say about the yoga class?（A）He is too thin for yoga practice.（B）It is a bit too boring for him.（C）It seems painful to practise yoga.（D）He wants to attend a higher level class.2 What does "she's going to be a basket case" probably mean?（A）She will be gaining weight.（B）She will be going crazy.（C）She will find her new job challenging.（D）She will look like a container.3 What do we learn about the man?（A）He has finished the Academic Language course.（B）He is graduating from college in July.（C）He has lived in the school dorm for 10 weeks.（D）He has just found a new place to stay.4 What was the woman's suggestion to the man?（A）Writing his essay on a different topic.（B）Going to the engineering section.（C）Buying the books he wants online.（D）Using the library search engine.5 What does the man think of the university courses? （A）They are too expensive to be affordable.（B）They are too boring to arouse his interest. （C）They are too difficult for him to follow.（D）They are too academic to be of real use.Section B6 How long is Karen planning to travel?（A）For two weeks.（B）For three weeks.（C）For a whole month.（D）She hasn't decided yet.7 What kind of travel companion is Karen looking for? （A）She must be a woman in her mid-thirties.（B）She should be good-tempered like Karen. （C）She must be able to speak Spanish.（D）She should enjoy looking at the sights.8 What does Karen like best on vacation?（A）Watching and attending a motorcycle race. （B）Going camping and picnicking with friends. （C）Travelling around to different destinations. （D）Lying around on the beach watching the sun set.9 Why could Karen speak good Spanish?（A）She took Spanish lessons at college.（B）She worked in Spain for quite a long time. （C）She used to live in a Spanish-speaking country. （D）She has a good Spanish-speaking friend.10 How is Karen going to find her travel companion?（A）She plans to put an advertisement in public. （B）She will ask her travel agency for help.（C）She plans to find one among her good friends. （D）She will call a former travel companion of hers.11 How long did Albert stay with the horse he named Joey?（A）A few days.（B）One month.（C）Two years.（D）Four years.12 Why did Albert go off to the War?（A）He had to serve in the army at the age of 16.（B）He thought it glorious to serve in the army.（C）He was paid to train horses in the British Cavalry.（D）He wanted to bring back his beloved horse.13 Why did Steven Spielberg decide to direct the movie War Horse? （A）He was deeply affected by the story of War Horse.（B）The writer of the book War Horse was his best friend.（C）The stage play War Horse won a big award in London.（D）He wanted to honour those who died in World War I.14 Which approach did Spielberg take in the film?（A）The story is told through the thoughts of Joey, the horse. （B）Albert and the other characters told the story in the film.（C）Albert alone told the story and spoke for Joey all the time.（D）Joey was designed to be able to think and speak in the film.15 What kind of movie is War Horse according to Spielberg?（A）It is a story showing the brutality of World War I.（B）It describes the harmonious relationship between man and nature. （C）It is a love story between a horse and a young man.（D）It describes some survivors' experiences during World War I.Section C16 Why is Children's Skiing Day to be held?（A）To stimulate the business of 15 ski resorts across China.（B）To arouse people's interest in and gain their support for snow sports. （C）To make preparations for the competition on World Snow Day.（D）To train athletes for the 2022 Winter Olympics.17 Where did the winner of Britain's 2014 Costa Book Awards come from? （A）Wales.（B）England.（C）Ireland.（D）Scotland.18 What do Chinese benefit from the agreement between China and Ecuador?（A）Chinese residents can purchase oil at a lower price in Ecuador.（B）Chinese investors can make investments in Ecuador without paying tax.（C）Chinese citizens needn't apply for a visa to enter Ecuador.（D）Chinese citizens can start businesses wherever they want in Ecuador.19 What does the new report talk about?（A）People should be prepared for the risks in the coming decade.（B）Some possible disasters that may occur in the world in the next 10 years.（C）Some uncertain events and conditions the world may face in the year 2015.（D）Our environment is seriously endangered due to the overuse of natural resources. 20 How does the advanced technology contribute to the restoring of a historical building? （A）It saves the labour in design and repairs.（B）It shortens the time for measuring various parts of the building.（C）It makes the building look as old as it used to be.（D）It increases the building's resistance to earthquakes.Section D20 When the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in 1911, 【D1】______ around the world claimed that the most famous painting in the world had been taken. It was recovered two years later, after French police solved the mystery of 【D2】______. However, many more mysteries still surround the famous painting.The Mona Lisa is the portrait of a woman from Florence, Italy, painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506. Despite knowing this information, art historians 【D3】______whom Mona Lisa was. She is suspected to have been Lisa, the wife of a rich Florentine, Francesco del Giocon-do. Still, no one is certain of the 【D4】______of the model. Although Leonardo kept notebooks recording the names of the people he painted, there is no mention of this particular woman. Some historians think she may not be a single woman at all: Leonardo may have 【D5】______the features of many women, or simply imagined her.If you spend some time studying the Mona Lisa, you will begin to understand what makes it so special. First, you will see how alive the woman in the painting appears. It seems that Leonardo 【D6】______that blurred parts of the painting and used softened colours. This makes Mona Lisa's features【D7】______. This can be particularly seen in her smile, which gives different impressions on different days. Louvre Gallery workers say that on some days she looks happy but on other days she does not. Her mysterious smile has been studied and discussed for centuries.Mona Lisa has no eyebrows because it was fashionable for a beautiful person to have 【D8】______. So, women removed the hairs from their eyebrows as part of a fad. Unfortunately, 【D9】______its age, the painting is now beginning to show some signs of damage. This concerns art historians and art lovers alike, who hope that the painting will【D10】______ mystery and beauty for centuries to come21 【D1】22 【D2】23 【D3】24 【D4】25 【D5】26 【D6】27 【D7】28 【D8】29 【D9】30 【D10】一、Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure31 Such conditions would never be______nowadays though our grandparents accepted them as a matter of course.（A）given up（B）put up with（C）caught up（D）done away with32 The organizer would agree to call______the strike if the company satisfied the demand of the workers.（A）off（B）out（C）up（D）on33 The management of the company is getting worse because the regulations arenot______carried out.（A）efficiently（B）instantly（C）effectively（D）definitely34 The board of trustees agreed to the plan ______, but there were several details they did not like.（A）in essence（B）in practice（C）in principle（D）in theory35 Do you know______antique has been stolen? There is some doubt as to______his confession is true or not.（A）what: why（B）whose: where（C）what: how（D）which: whether36 ______before we depart next weekend, we should have a wonderful dinner party with them.（A）Were they to arrive（B）Would they arrive（C）Were they arriving（D）Had they arrived37 ______, we keep records on all the experiments so that we can have enough data.（A）As a whole（B）As a rule（C）On the average（D）By no means38 ______ill mannered, ______the laziest and the most irresponsible creature you have ever met.（A）Not only he is: but also is（B）Not only is he: but is（C）Not only is he: but he is also（D）Not only he is: but39 —My goodness, Ellen. I must say you look very nice today. What's the occasion? —I'm on my way to an interview for that management job. ______ I'll need all the luck I can get. —You got it! Let me know how things turn out.（A）Keep your fingers crossed!（B）Why are you shrugging your shoulders like that?（C）Stop winking at me!（D）Look how you're sticking out your tongue!40 —Ann, how many times must I tell you not to chew gum in class? —______. I get nervous when I'm taking an exam, and it calms my nerves. —It seems to me that if you studied harder you wouldn't get so nervous. Just don't go back to biting your nails, OK? （A）As you like（B）I can't help it（C）Help yourself（D）It's a piece of cake41 The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the tournament for the association football world championship, which took place at several venues across Brazil. ______won the tournament and took its fourth title, by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final—the same result as the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final.（A）Brazil（B）France（C）Germany（D）Spain42 The______is a partially completed complex of buildings, under construction, in Lower Manhattan , New York City, replacing an earlier complex of seven buildings with the same name on the same site. The original featured landmark twin towers were destroyed in the September 11 attacks of 2001. The site is being rebuilt in memorial to those killed in the attacks, reaching more than 100 stories upon its completion in November 2014.（A）Chrysler Building（B）Empire State Building（C）World Trade Center（D）Rockefeller Center43 A line of coaches often parking in Baker Street shows the position of______. Inside they can see life-size wax figures of famous people—politicians, actors, athletes and royalty. They can also see infamous people in the Chamber of Horror.（A）Madame Tussauds（B）the National Gallery（C）the Tower of London（D）Piccadilly Circus44 While she wrote at least ten adult novels, Harriet Beecher Stowe is predominantly known for her first, ______. Begun as a serial for the Washington anti-slavery weekly, The National Era, it focused public interest on the issue of slavery, and was deeply controversial.（A）Uncle Johns Cabin（B）Uncle Harry's Cabin（C）Uncle Leo's Cabin（D）Uncle Tom's Cabin45 Patrick Henry(May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799)was an American attorney, planter and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. Henry led the opposition to the Stamp Act 1765 and is remembered for his "Give me liberty, or______!" speech.（A）give me rights（B）give me death（C）give me penalty（D）give me life二、Part Ⅲ Cloze45 Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance known. It is the most popular gemstone and because of its extreme 【C1】______(hard), it is also used for various industrial purposes. Scientists are still 【C2】______(sure)of the exact process by which diamonds are naturally formed, but it is certain that both extreme heat and enormous pressure are needed. It is, therefore, likely that diamonds were formed far【C3】be______the Earth's surface where these conditions exist. The first synthetic diamonds were successfully produced in the 1950s, but the best and largest stones arestill those created by nature. The word ' diamond' comes from the Greek ' adamas' , which means invincible, but the first definite reference to diamonds occurs in Roman literature of the first century A. D. The diamonds known to the Romans came from India, which was the only 【C4】______(supply)of the stones until the eighteenth century. In 1762, diamonds were discovered in Brazil, and then in 1866 in South Africa, the main source of diamonds in the world today. The idea that men should give diamonds to the women they 【C5】______is quite new. It was invented in the last century by De Beers, the company that owns the South African diamond mines. The idea that 'diamonds are forever' does not hold water either. Although diamonds are very hard, they can be【C6】dam______. The largest of all known diamonds was the Cullinan. It was【C7】disc______in South Africa in 1905 and given to Edward VII, king of Great Britain. It was cut into smaller stones, the largest of which—and still the largest cut diamond in 【C8】______(exist)—is called the Star of Africa. There have been a lot of diamond thefts in recent years, but scientists can now mark stones to show who own them. Usually this mark is 【C9】______(visible), so thieves can't tell if a diamond is marked. 【C10】O______the people who know how to make the mark appear can tell whether a diamond is marked or not.46 【C1】47 【C2】48 【C3】49 【C4】50 【C5】51 【C6】52 【C7】53 【C8】54 【C9】55 【C10】Section A55 Are there really those who are night people and those who are day people, or is that simply a routine that can be changed? Scientists are conducting various studies designed to discover definitive answers to these questions and have come up with some veryinteresting results. Approximately 80% of people are in the middle of the day/ night spectrum. They only slightly favour one side or the other and might shift between the two according to circumstances. It is starting to look like the remaining 20% are what could be termed 'extremes'. Around 10% are extreme night people or ENP, and the other 10% are extreme day people or EDP. The ENP do not achieve their top performance levels until around late afternoon, becoming very alert and productive around six in the evening. The EDP are the complete opposite. They clearly get going in the morning and hit their peak around noon. All of this is caused by what are called ' circadian rhythms' which is basically a 24-hour cycle that governs the transition from waking to sleeping and back again. If someone wants to increase their productivity then it is useful to determine with certainty where they are in this spectrum. But how do they do that? Circadian rhythm works by regulating body temperatures and hormones. The two major hormones are ' melatonin' and ' Cortisol'. The former increases just before it is time to sleep and the latter increases just before the first moves back to consciousness. Body temperatures go down through the night, the core body heat at its lowest in the middle of the night, and increase to wake a person up. Therefore, when these chemical changes are occurring helps to determine whether someone is a night person or a dayperson. So by monitoring those changes scientists are a-ble to determine a person's natural tendencies. In most people, however, those tendencies are not static. They keep changing as people age and can also be affected by social changes. As people get older they require less sleep so they produce lower amounts of hormone. Travel and work affect how people experience the need for sleep. The demands of the university life are very different from the demands that most middle-aged adults deal with on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately people need to monitor themselves, how they feel and how well they perform. Working at night and sleeping late might work right now, but later it may just turn out to be exactly the reverse. Questions 56 -60 Decide the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the passage.56 The ENP are productive after six in the evening whereas the EDP are most productive at noon. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE57 Most people are classified either as extreme day people or extreme night people.( ) （A）TRUE（B）FALSE58 Circadian rhythm is a biological rhythm that is more or less synchronized with a 24-hour cycle. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE59 Once body temperatures and hormones become natural tendencies they stay the same forever. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE60 Burning midnight oil may eventually prove harmful to health.( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSESection B60 Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can't go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right choices in college. Hopefully, they will have fewer regrets than we do. Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bound kids to putthe whole experience in perspective.【B1】______That limits our ability to be decision makers who can positively impact our community. So it's on you to change that and make a difference by ensuring your education is your first priority. As soon as you arrive on campus, there will be competing interests. Feel free to check them out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engaged during class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care. 【B2】______Do what you say you will do and, if you can't, own up to it early and communicate clearly. But being responsible isn't just about meeting your commitments: it is also about taking care of you, your body, and your friends. For example, more than 1 , 800 college students die annually from alcohol-related injuries. Look out for yourself and other people. Make moderate, sensible decisions so you aren't reeling from the consequences later. 【B3】______Don't let fear prevent you from taking advantage of them. There may never be so much time or as many resources devoted to your betterment again in your life. Say yes to opportunities that will help you grow. 【B4】______One of the most powerful growth opportunities is being a mentor. Early on, find someone on campus who you feel can help you grow and develop a relationship with him or her. Also find someone for you to mentor. You will reinforce and enrich your own learning experience by teaching someone else. 【B5】______Resist that urge. As Jocelyn Negron-Rios, a mother of two,who is currently completing her degree, advises, " No matter how difficult it seems, keep at it because however insurmountable it feels now multiply that by 10, 000 and that is how it feels when you are in your thirties with a full-time job and a family and are trying to pursue a degree. "Questions 61 -65Complete the article with the following sentences. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.A. There are many layers of responsibility.B. Some of the best lessons available to us can come outside of the classroom in the form of a mentor.C. This could have an enormous social impact.D. Only 13% of Latino adults hold a College degree.E. In a few decades, parents may be able to choose many genetic characteristics of their children.F. Incredible opportunities will present themselves: studying abroad, interning at a unique place, trying new things.G. It is natural to occasionally feel you want to quit, when it makes more sense to you to go find a full-time job.Section C65 Some people may choose to live on water for the pleasure and enjoyment of havinga home that is different from the homes of most others. Others live on water because they have nowhere else to live. Some people work on or close to the water, so they make their homes nearby. Throughout history, people have lived on water as a protection from enemies, wild animals, and flooding.In many parts of the Far East, people live on boats. These floating homes are often tied up close together by the banks of large rivers or in a harbor. People can jump up from boat to boat without getting wet. Babies and young children sometimes have a block of wood tied to their backs so they will float if they fall in the water.Some of the floating homes were sailboats used for fishing. They are now too old to sail, so they are used as houseboats instead. When people go ashore, they walk over a small wooden bridge called a gangplank which stretches from the boats to dry land.Many houseboats in Kashmir in northern India are wooden houses with more than one story built on a wooden hull. The people that live in these houseboats use smaller boats to row from their homes to shore.When boat-dwellers migrate from one place to another they often take their homes with them. Many work in their boats as well as eat, sleep, relax, play, and raise their families there.The Bajau people—often called sea gypsies or pirates live on boats and travel between islands in Southeast Asia. The Bajau live on small sailing boats called lipas which are less than 26 feet long. A frame of poles, which extends over the sides of the boat, is covered with woven rushes. The boat is kept steady by outriggers, which are long, stabilizing poles at each side.In the port of Hong Kong, many people live on houseboats. Many families cannot afford to buy houses on land and even some who are wealthy prefer to live on boats.Most boats are now powered by motor, but a few are sailboats. The harbor is crowded with boats, which have canvas or wooden roofs to protect people from the sun. Washing is dried over the flat roofs that are even strong enough to walk on.A sampan—used as a home by poor people—is a much smaller boat, which can be used for catching fish or as a ferryboat to take people across the water. Sampans often havecanvas covers to give protection from rain and sun. In most parts of the Far East, sampans have only one mast, but in the Hong Kong, some have two.Questions 66 -70Answer the following questions according to the passage.66 What are the main reasons that people choose to live on water apart from pleasure or work?67 What do some Far East boat dwellers do to guarantee the safety of their children?68 Why are the Bajau people called sea gypsies or pirates?69 Why do a lot of people in Hong Kong live on boats?70 How do people living on sampans keep themselves from rain and sun?Section D70 When you open the business section of any newspaper at the end of the year, all the reports seem to be about results for the fiscal year. But just like a school year or lunar year, the fiscal year is a little different from the regular calendaryear. A fiscal year is a 12-month period that records the annual financial reports for businesses, organisations and governments. These records give shareholders and analysts information on how well the businesses are doing. They are also necessary because they help investors and other companies prepare for the future. All this preparation helps the economy continue to run smoothly. Starbucks Corp. released the record of its fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year, which ended Oct. 1, on Nov. 16. "The record results we reported today for the fourth quarter and the full fiscalyear are a testament to the overall health and strength of our global business," commented Troy Alstead, CFO. "The momentum we have built throughout the year continued in the fourth quarter, with the strength of same store sales growth demonstrating that our product innovation and overall store experience are resonating extremely well with our customers. As a result of the strong finish to fiscal 2011, Starbucks entered the new fiscal year well positioned to continue pursuing significant profitable growth opportunities. " The start date of the fiscal year is different in different businesses and countries. So, for example , the U. S. government begins its fiscal year Oct. 1 and the Australian government begins its July 1. Thailand starts its fiscal year in September. The United Kingdom and India have chosen a different fiscal-year system. In these countries, the fiscal year varies from April to March. In China, the fiscal year starts Jan. 2 and ends Dec.31. France, Italy, Germany, Russia use the same fiscal year as China. Fiscal years don't always start from January and end in December, however. When a business opens, it decides what month will start its fiscal year. In fact, many businesses don't choose to follow the regular calendar year for their fiscal year because December is usually a very busy time. In the United Kingdom, many companies have continued to use the government fiscal year, which expires March 31, since they privatized. Nonetheless, the fiscal year and calendar year are the same in about over 60 percent of companies in the United States and the majority of businesses in England. In each fiscal year there are four quarters. Each is three months long and is often called a fiscal quarter. Businesses usually report results for each fiscal quarter as well as annual results for their fiscal year. Questions 71 -75Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank. A fiscal year is a 12-month period used for calculating financial reports 【R1】______in businesses and other organisations. The reports are made for business people to understand how well they are doing and to prepare for the future. Fiscal years can follow the calendar year, but more often than not, they 【R2】______between countries or companies. The U. S. government begins its fiscal year in October while the Chinese government starts its in 【R3】______. In the U. S. and the U. K. , the 【R4】______of businesses use the same fiscal calendar as the government. However, some businesses choose to start in a 【R5】______month.三、Error Correction75 About one and a half million years ago the climate of the world becamemuch colder. This led to the caps of ice around the North and South Pole 【M1】______ spreading to cover much North America and Northern Europe. Such 【M2】______ periods of cold climate are called ice ages.The woolly mammoth lived in northern parts of the world among 300, 000 【M3】______and 100, 000 years before. It was a favourite prey of Stone Age hunters, 【M4】______ who used its coat for clothes, and the meat as food.A fully-grown adult woolly mammoth measured 3 meters to the shoulder 【M5】______and look like an elephant with huge tusks. However, it had a hairy coat 【M6】______ to keep it warm and a fatty hump to provide it for a good reserve of energy 【M7】______during harsh winters. When the ice ages end and the climate became warmer, 【M8】______the woolly mammoth did not adopt to the new conditions. It became extinct. 【M9】______Complete mammoth carcasses have been founded in the frozen ground of the 【M10】______Siberian tundra in Russia.76 【M1】77 【M2】78 【M3】79 【M4】80 【M5】81 【M6】82 【M7】83 【M8】84 【M9】85 【M10】Section A86 There seems to be little doubt that tourism will continue to grow. The most important question remains: will it be ecologically responsible and sustainable? The responsibility clearly rests with ourselves to care for an environmental and cultural diversity which historically we have used merely to serve our needs—and our needs only. Ecotourism, as a model, process and ethic, offers an opportunity to put respect for our earth into practice in a way that all people can enjoy its beauty and benefits.Section B87 只要别太晚，我不介意你推迟做出决定。

⼤学⽣英语竞赛（NECCS）C类⾮英语专业决赛真题2015年⼤学⽣英语竞赛(NECCS)C类⾮英语专业决赛真题2015年Part Ⅰ Listening C o m p r e h e n s i o nSection AD i r ec t i o n s: In this section, you will hear 10 short recordings. At the beginning of each recording, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the question and the recording will be read only once. After e a c h recording, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, a nd decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.1.A.Asking the customer's opinion.B.Offering a cheap sample.C.Explaining a price rise.B [听⼒原⽂]You are walking round the market when you hear this woman talking to a customer. What is she doing? —Look, I'll tell you what. You just take a couple home tonight. I'll knock off 50 pence. How's that? And try them, you'll love them. I promise you. And then tomorrow you can come and tell me if I'm not right. What do you say to that then? I cannot say fairer than now, can I?2.A.She didn't know they were wanted.B.It wasn't part of her job to do it.C.Sh e didn't know which notes to send.A [听⼒原⽂]You're in the doctor's waiting room when you overhear the nurse on the phone. Why didn't she send off the notes?—No, I haven't received anything. Well, I do, normally, but even if our receptionist had, she'd have told me straight away. Of course, I'll go and look the notes, though, now, and send them off straight away. Now what was the patient's name again?3.A.A bowl.B.A lamp.C.A vase.C [听⼒原⽂]You're in a gallery when you hear a couple talking. What are they looking at?—It's very lovely, isn't it?—Well, I suppose so, but it's not really practical, is it? I mean it's so tall and thin. You'll be afraid of knocking it over. Or would you actually put flowers in it?—Oh, really. You put it somewhere where the light could shine through. Just look at it. You wouldn't want to use it, not at that price.4.A.Repairing a printer.B.Positioning a personal computer.C.Selecting a CD player.B [听⼒原⽂]You are visiting a large company. And you hear two people talking. What're they discussing?—Look, we can put it here on the table.—Yes, that'll leave the desk clear for papers and things. But will the light be OK? You don't want it reflecting on the screen.—No, that's all right. I can turn it at an angle. Shall I go and get the discs and the things?—No, don't bother. I'll bring them up later.5.A.At a swimming pool.B.In a sports hall.C.On a football field.A [听⼒原⽂]You hear someone introducing a program on the radio. Where is he?—I'm here outside now and there's quite a crowd beginning to build up behind the fence. They're hoping to get in to see what the new changing rooms are like. Supposed to be really luxurious compared to the old ones. And also the new dining area which I understand is overlooked by the café should make that the good place to pass the time while you are getting dry. And now here's the Mayor of Tonton arriving to actually perform the opening ceremony.6.A.Both of them.B.The boy.C.The girl.C [听⼒原⽂]These friends are talking about a film. Who will go to see it?—I really think you ought to give it a chance. You are usually so narrow-minded.—I'm not. But Tom said his dad really enjoyed it. We've got nothing in common as far as I know. So I know what it'll be like.—Well, I think you're silly. You'll be sorry when I tell you how funny it was.7.A.The boss is unfair to him.B.He has been ill.C.He has too much to do.A [听⼒原⽂]—I don't know what Jim's got to grumble about. My work load has doubled in the past year and I still manage. He is not doing anything different from when he arrived, as far as I can see.—Yeah, but he's not as energetic as you are. Well, no one is. But the boss doesn't blame me when I get a bit behind. He is very understanding with me. But with Jim, he goes on and on.—I haven't noticed it. But you're probably right. I wonder why he does it.8.A.Cancel her booking.B.Postpone her flight.C.Change her destination.B [听⼒原⽂]Listen to this woman phoning a travel agent. What does she want to do?—On the 4th of June, yes, Amsterdam, Holland. Now my problem is my brother's there and he was supposed to be fixing accommodation for me. But he has a problem with his work right now. And he asked me to reserve it from here. Yeah, well, what it is, I don't really want to spend my vocation going around the city alone. So I wanted to ask you whether it would cost a lot to alter the flight, say, to later in the summer when maybe he will be freer and we might even get to visit a few more places?9.A.A repair man.B.A friend.C.A retailer.A [听⼒原⽂]Listen to this man telephoning someone about his washing machine. Who is he talking to?—I've been in touch with them already and they said it's not up to them because the guarantee doesn't cover it. So I was wondering whether he might be able to come and have a look. I don't suppose you could give me any idea of what the charge might be.—Yes, I see. The thing is I've got some friends coming around this weekend and...—Oh, that'd be great.10.A.A supermarket.B.A concert hall.C.A racetrack.C [听⼒原⽂]You switch on the radio and hear this report. Where is it coming from?—There's a tremendous crowd here today. Everyone is mailing about looking very excited. There's laughter and music and lots of chatter. I've been talking to some of the people around me and there's no doubt that there's a fair amount of money changing hands as well. And now we'll go over to Arnell Bums who has been watching the runners coming up to the start.Section BD i r ec t i o n s: In this section, you will hear 10 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. Du r i ng the pause, youcorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.1. What does this news item mainly talk about?A.Adults' health.B.Young people's health.C.Children's health.C [听⼒原⽂]It's no secret that too many adults around the world are overweight. But when 20 million children under the age of 5 are considered too fat, researchers worry about the risk of chronic illness as these kids grow older. Now research of at least 3600 children in North America shows that poor eating habits and lack of exercise are producing risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and diabetes. To make matters worse, tests on some of these kids indicated narrowing and hardening of the arteries. That is a condition normally associated with adults.2. Which country didn't press Burma to speed up its reforms?A.Vietnam.B.The Philippines.C.Thailand.B [听⼒原⽂]For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Burma is an increasingly difficult issue, as international pressure mounts against its government. But Burma's military, in power for over 40 years shows no signs of allowing major political reform. And ASEAN states are divided over Burma, which joined the group in 1997. Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand have pressed Burma to speed up reforms. Others such as Vietnam and Laos, both one-party states, are more reticent to push for change.3. Which year is expected to be the hottest year on record?A.2006.B.2007.C.2008.B [听⼒原⽂]Stronger typhoons more flooding in low line region's deepening drought or possible if not likely, according to a report from British primatologist. They say 2007 has a 60% probability of being the hottest year on record. Citing high levels of Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and El Nino. Now operating in the Pacificand expected to last until May. Temperature studies for 2006 are not yet complete but the new study noting that the world's 10 warmest years since 1850 have occurred in the past decade says 2006 is set to be the 6th warmest year globally and 2007 is likely to set a new all-time high.4. Why did the Iraqi government arrest the person?A.He was one of the Saddam's close followers.B.He opposed the current Iraqi government.C.He made a video of Saddam's execution.C [听⼒原⽂]An adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Wednesday that an individual has been detained and is underfilm had poor audio and grainy pictures, but clearly showed the former Iraqi strong man at the gallows and then in some Internet versions, falling through the trap door and hanging to death.5. When did they find that 13 people were dead in the accident?A.On Monday.B.On Friday.C.On Saturday.B [听⼒原⽂]The mayor of Chicafa, Albero Mecombo said Sunday that efforts to recover bodies at an open pit mine on the outskirts of the town will be suspended until Monday. Thirteen bodies were recovered during the initial rescue and recovery operation organized in the hours after the accident early Friday. Local residents worked until night fall, trying to save those buried. 3 people working in the 15 meter deep trench survived. No more survivors or bodies were found in rescue efforts on Saturday. But Mecombo said it is difficult to know how many people were working at the mine at the time of the accident. More victims, she said, might still be buried in the pit.6. Why did Oprah Winfrey open a school for poor gifts in South Africa?A.To provide poor girls with a first-class education.B.To raise revenue for South Africa.C.To please President Nelson Mandela.B [听⼒原⽂]It begins as a promise Oprah Winfrey made to former South African President Nelson Mandela 7 years ago: A pledge to build a school that will give poor girls a first-class education. Many of Hollywood stars were on hand for this week's opening ceremony, including singer Mariah Carey, film maker Spike Lee and singer Tina Turner. But the true stars were the 152 poor girls chosen to be the first class students. Winfrey hopes this school will change the way women are perceived in South Africa and that the young girls educated here will go on to be their countries future leaders.7. How many former American presidents attended Gerald Ford's funeral service?A.5.B.3.C.4.B [听⼒原⽂]After lying in state and Capitol building for the past few days, Gerald Ford's casket was taken by motorcade to the streets of Washington to the National Cathedral for a funeral service attended by about 300,000 mourners. That included President Bush and the three living former U.S. presidents, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.8. Whose major responsibilities are for Iraqi issues?A.John Negroponte.B.Mike McConnell.C.Donald Rumsfeld.B [听⼒原⽂]The long-anticipated ambassadorial changes complete a new administration policy team that is to implement the Iraq strategyappointment a new director of national intelligence, Mike McConnell, while the incumbent in that post, John Negroponte, was named to be Deputy Secretary of State with major responsibilities for Iraq.9. Which two countries led the boom in 2006?A.China and Japan.B.India and Japan.C.China and IndiaC [听⼒原⽂]2006 was the boom year for Asian nations for the Asian development projecting 7.7% per year growth for the region's developing countries. India and China together account for over 50% of the region's gross domestic product and may lead the boom. China's GDP grew more than 10% in 2006. And India expanded for more than 8%. Japan, the world's second largest economy, also give the region a lift for its last period of recovery since falling into a slump more than a decade ago.10. What did Rice discuss with the Russian leaders?A.Human rights issues.B.North Korean issues.C.American and Russian military issues.B [听⼒原⽂]Condoleezza Rice met behind closed doors with President Vladimir Putin and Russia's Foreign and Defense ministers to discuss North Korea. However, no statements were made during or after the meetings, which come on the last stop of Rice's tour that has included stops in Japan, South Korea, and China. The goal of her trip has mostly focused on ensuring the UN sanctions adopted against North Korea last week will be fully enforced. But confusion remains about whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-ll apologized for the recent nuclear test and promised there would not be another one.Section CD i r ec t i o n s: In this section, you will hear a teacher telling new students about their course. For questions 21—30, listen to what she says and complete the notes. You will need to write a word or a short ph r a s e. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Classes in Studio e v e r y a f t e r n oo nR oo m 51 on 1On Fridays can use 2 for private studyExtra c o u r s e s:Monday: 3Tuesday: 4We dn e sd a y: 5F o r m s t o r e g i s t e r fo r e x t r a c o u r s e s f r o m: 6Saturday c o u r s e on computer-aided d e s i g n:Open to 7 students onlyM u s t p r ov i d e ow n 8F o r s h o r t ab s e n ce s, ph o n e 9F o r ab s e n ce s of m o r e t han t wo da ys, w r i t e t o 10Thursday(s)[听⼒原⽂]Well, I'm very glad to welcome you all to the practical model of our design course at the beginning of the New Year. As you've no doubt realized, we have people here from years one to three and we find that as most of the work is in small groups or individually based. This works out pretty well, even though we are a b it shor t of space.Now I'm going to go through some administrative staff and then we'll get on to project planning. So first of all, we are in the studio here every afternoon except one. So we do have a sort of base, which is quite n ice, bu t once a week we have to move out. That's into Room 51 which is on Thursdays. It's a bit of a nuisance because it's not as big as in here. But we'll manage somehow and on Fridays you can use the big space over the back of the hall which is called the gallery for private study if you want to spread out a bit. That's only on Fridays, though, I'm afraid.Now as far as extra courses go, you should have already selected these and the days for them are as follows: Monday is the only day when the dock room is free, so that's photography. Tuesdays John Howard comes in here to take sessions on print technology. And Wednesday I'm here for model making. Now if you haven't selected your options for this term, you need to get a move on. When we finish now, I'll be showing you around the rest of the department and you can get a form from the academic secretary on the way. Oh, you also need to get one if you want to do the full day course which is on Saturdays on computer-aided design, but that only applies to your third year students of course. And do you know where the office is? Now that's nearly all except a reminder to you all that we provide all the equipment you need for practical work, including card and photographic papers. But you must bring your own stationery. You should have proper notebooks and we don't expect to have to find bits of paper for you to make notes on when you forget them.And lastly about absence. If you're not well, if it's just a couple of days, you can phone the administration assistant and ask him to pass the message on to this department. If it's more than a couple of days, you mustsend a written explanation to the department head, otherwise you could be penalized in your course grade for absence without permission. Ok, well, you've been warned. Now, for you new guys, let's go and look around the rest of the place. The rest of you, no doubt, have things to be getting on with.2.the Gallery3.Photography4.Print Technology5.Model-making6.academic secretary7.third-year8.stationery/notebooks9.the administration assistant10.the Department HeadPart ⅡVo c abu l a r y, Grammar andThere are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C a nd D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.Section A Vo c abu l a r y and G r a mm a r1. The manager wants to know whether his proposals at the meeting have been agreed .A.withB.onC.toD.aboutC[解析] 本题含义是“经理想知道他的提议是否在会议上被同意”。

全国大学生英语竞赛试题及答案c类全国大学生英语竞赛（National English Contest for College Students，简称NECCS）是一项面向全国大学生的英语能力竞赛，旨在提高大学生的英语应用能力。

C类试题主要针对非英语专业本科生。

以下是一份模拟试题及答案，供参考：全国大学生英语竞赛C类模拟试题一、听力理解（共30分）Section A（共10分，每题1分）1. What is the man going to do after work today?A. Go to the gym.B. Go to the library.C. Go home directly.Answers:1. A（以下题目略）二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1The article discusses the importance of environmental protection and the role of individuals in reducing pollution.Questions:21. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The significance of individual actions in environmental protection.B. The role of governments in environmental policies.C. The impact of industrialization on the environment.Answers:21. A（以下题目及文章略）三、词汇和语法（共20分）Section A（共10分，每题1分）26. The company is expected to ________ a new product line next month.A. launchB. landC. latchAnswers:26. A（以下题目略）四、完形填空（共20分）In this section, there is a passage with blanks. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choosethe one that best fits the context of the passage.Example:... The project was a success, largely due to the ________ of the team members.A. collaborationB. competitionC. communicationD. confrontationAnswer:... The project was a success, largely due to the A. collaboration of the team members.（以下题目略）五、翻译（共20分）Section A Chinese to English translation (10 points) Translate the following sentence into English:27. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越便利。

Part one，listening（30 marks）Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks)31. Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings, however , by 2030 ,many species will have ______according to recent research . A. used up B. died out C. gone up D. got rid of32. If the government refused to appropriate funds, the slum-clearance programme might be ______. A. rejected B. contended C. abused D. terminated33. We are in the full ______ that the current situation will improve sooner or later.A. understandingB. appreciationC. consciousnessD. conviction34. The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government; ______, they were asked to resign from office .A. constantlyB. consistentlyC. consequentlyD. consecutively35. Helping his little daughter with her physics homework reminded him of things he had long ______.A. cared aboutB. forgotten aboutC. dreamed aboutD. complained about36. You should never provide your personal information ______ a request you did not ask for over the Internet .A. in response toB. according toC. prior toD. thanks to37. The new chairman urged the members of the committee to ______ their differences and settle down to work .A. wear outB. break upC. calm downD. set aside38. Why so many students graduate from high school with inadequate skills in reading and mathematics is a question that continues to ______American educators.A. harassB. intimidateC. troubleD. oppress39.— I need some help with my homework!—______ I‟ve got lots of work to do myself, and besides, it‟s your problem, not mine!A. No problems, just a moment!B. Sorry, I can‟t help you right now.C. Yes, I need your help as well.D. Wait, it‟s a piece of cake for me.40.—I spilled some coffee on my jacket! ______.—You‟ll see a place on Madison Avenue between the First Street and the Second Street. It‟s Beside the bank.A. How can you get it ironed?B. Do you know the way to the factory?C. Who is to blame for the accident?D. Where can I get it cleaned?Section B Culture (5 marks)41. ______ felt that society forced too many rules on people and kept them from living a full, natural life. His forceful writing on daring themes shocked many. Sons and Lovers, based partly on his own life, is one of his finest novels.A. James Joyce.B. D. H. Lawrence.C. George Bernard ShawD. Thomas Hardy.42. Which of the following is the national flag of the United States of America?43. Which of the following is the famous theory developed by Albert Einstein?A. The Theory of Mechanics.B. The Natural Selection.C. The Theory of Relativity.D. Quantum Gravity.44. Which country is famous for the statue of the Little Mermaid?A. Finland.B. Sweden.C. Denmark.D. Norway.45. ______ was an English comic actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the silent film era.A. Marlon Brando.B. Charlie Chaplin.C. Steven Allan SpielbergD.Dustin Hoffman.Part ⅢCloze（10 marks）Fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letter(s) of the word.Is paragliding more dangerous than parachuting？There are three elements that support the argument that through46.________ of them is safe, one is far less dangerous than the other. Those three elements are training, preparation, and skill level.Training for the first parachute jump is a 47.rel ________ simple process. Commonly a morning of instruction and practice can result 48.________ a person‟s first jump the same afternoon. In contrast, paragliding training is much more involved, taking anywhere from one to three months before the first flight occurs. It is 49.________ (legal) to fly without a license, and various competence levels must be passed to be able to move from soaring to something more involved such as cross-country flying.Preparation for a parachute jump is minimal 50.________ best. Most jumpers have their chutes packed for them, so all they have to do is climb into the plane. Some pack their own chutes, but still, this is minor. In paragliding the pilot lays out their canopy on the ground, checks it and the lines, and then must wait for the right wind conditions before launching. The fact that the chute and lines can be seen makes a 51.tre________ difference as any problems can be seen before launch, something that is impossible with parachuting. This is a very important difference because almost all parachuting 52. acc________ are the result of equipment failure. Jumpers rely almost totally on their equipment and not their skill, the reverse of the paragliding pilot.It is this difference in skill levels that makes paragliding the safer option. The 53. ________ (great) the skill the pilotdevelops, the less chance they might get into a dangerous situation when flying. Also, if they do get into a dangerous situation, it is far more likely that they will be able to escape. With parachuting it is the 54. opp ________. Ultimately skill does not matter. Even the most experienced jumper will be 55. ________ (able) to do anything in the event of major equipment failure. Like Russian roulette, the question is how many times a person jumps before statistics catch up with them.Part IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)Section A (5 marks) Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Hallward Library supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. This includes the subject areas of arts, humanities, law and social sciences, and a European Documentation Centre.You may be able to use our libraries for reference or borrowing through membership of the SCONUL Access scheme. Please apply to join the scheme online. You may also wish to complete our University of Nottingham registration from before you come. On arrival at one of our libraries, please go to the reception or lending desk with your SCONUL introductory email and library card from your home institution, where we will issue you a University of Nottingham library card with immediate borrowing rights (a photograph is not required). Please check our lending desk opening times.If your SCONUL Access membership entitles you to borrow, you may take up to six ordinary loan books for up to four weeks. Items from our Short Loan collection are not available to borrow under this scheme and there will be lead time in accessing items stored off site or at a different University of Nottingham library. Study rooms are left open for general use, but room keys cannot be borrowed by SCONUL Access users and room bookings cannot be made.Please also consult our information on how to access electronic resources and the Internet via the eduroam wireless service. If your institution is not a member of SCONUL Access you may use our libraries for reference during our libraries for referenceoverthrown by the republican revolutionaries. During nearly six hundred years, twenty-four emperors lived in and ruled from this palace.The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-meter-wide moat. Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west, it covers an area of 1110000 square meters. Each of the four sides is pierced by a gate: the Meridian Gate (Wu men) on the south, the Gate of Divine Prowess(Shenwu men) on the north, the Eastern and Western Prosperity Gates (Donghua men and Xihua men).Once inside, visitors will see a succession of halls and palaces spreading out on either side of an invisible central axis. The buildings‟ glowing yellow roofs levitating above vermilion walls is a magnificent sight. The painted ridges and carved beams all contribute to the sumptuous effect.Known as the Outer Court, the southern portion of the Forbidden City centers on three main halls -- Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian)，Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian),and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian). It was here in the Outer Court that the emperor held court and conducted grand audiences. Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court comprising the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Inner Court is comprised of not only the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.In total, the buildings of the two courts account for an area of some 163000 square meters. These were precisely designed in accordance with a code of architectural hierarchy, which designated specific features to reflect the paramount authority and status of the emperor. No ordinary mortal would have been allowed or would even have dared to come within close proximity to these buildings.The Forbidden City, the culmination of the two-thousand-year development of classical Chinese and East Asianarchitecture, has been influential in the subsequent development of Chinese architecture, as well as providing inspiration for many artistic works. Questions66. Why was the Palace given the name as “The Forbidden City”?67. Who was the first emperor that lived in the Palace?68. How long is the Forbidden City?69. What is the total area of the Forbidden City?70. What is the main function of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City?Section D (10 marks) Questions 71-75 are based on the following passage.A ncient Greeks thought the brain wasn‟t the basis for intellect. It was the home for the soul. They believed that the process of thinking happened somewhere near lungs. The brain wasn‟t seen as an organ of intellect and thought until the 17th and 18th centuries. In order to measure intelligence, the IQ test, or the intelligence quotient test, was invented. The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale was created in Paris in the early 1900s. The scale was used in Alfred Binet‟s efforts to educate children with learning difficulties. Those with scores less than their respective ages were considered mentally challenged. The MENSA IQ test has also become popular. A person who scores 150 or higher on this test is considered to have exceptional intelligence. More than 10,000 people take the test every year.Some see IQ tests as an assessment of an individual‟s problem-solving skills, rather than general intelligence. For example, an individual may have high analytical intelligence that is genetic. This widely held view promoted many prejudiced ideas. Since the IQ test was created from the point of view of Europeans, people of other races scored comparatively lower.Research suggests that intelligence depends on culture and class. Tests given by the U.S. military showed that blacks scored lower than whites. The difference in scores was attributed to class and education levels, not genetic factors. Black childrenadopted into wealthier families scored significantly higher than low-income blacks. Studies have shown that children who grow in a positive learning environment score higher on the IQ tests. Having good nutrition can also affect the scores.A new type of IQ test has surfaced later on. It's called the EI test, or the emotional intelligence test. The test gauges the individual‟s ability to manage his or her emotions. Developed by Daniel Goleman, the test also measures how much self-awareness an individual has. Knowledge and emotional intelligence are different, experts say. A person with high emotional intelligence is able to better understand the feelings of others. Thus, they are better maintaining various relationships. Lowemotional intelligence can affect intelligence. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is connected with memory and concentration. Individuals with low emotional intelligence have more aggressiveness and less self-control. These factors can dramatically reduce IQ scores by as much as 25 percent.Questions 71-75 Complete the summary with only one word for each blank from the passage, changing the form where necessary.Since the early 1900s, scientists have attempted to gauge the intelligence of people. Alfred Binet‟s intelligence scale and the MENS IQ test have been used frequently over the past centuries in 71.________ intelligence. Some studies suggest that the tests aren‟t necessarily a flawless benchmark, arguing that it72._______ only a person‟s problem-solving skills. Others think that intelligence is73._______ and it varies among races. New findings point to culture, class, education levels and environment as more important intelligence predictors 74._______ genetics. A new test that measures the emotionalintelligence, the ability to monitor one‟s emotions, has emerged. Recent findings reveal that one‟s emotional intelligence can affect one‟s IQ test 75._______.Part V Translation (15 marks)Section A (5 marks) Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.76. Opera is an art that brings music, singing, and drama together on stage. The first operas were performed in Italy in the early 1600s. These operas were based on ancient Greek myths and accompanied by sim ple melodies. The early composers of opera called their work “drama through music” because they felt the music was the key to expressing an idea or emotion. Although the first operas were performed for the aristocracy, by the 1700s many operas were being performed for the public.Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.77. 他在学校的表现还没有达到他父母的期望。

2015National English Competitionfor College Students(Level C-Preliminary)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BDBCDSection B(10marks)6—10DADBA11—15BCACDSection C(5marks)16—20CDBADSection D(10marks)21.record and share22.legal ownership23.apply for24.distinctive signs25.are arising26.imported from27.being sold cheaply28.trade is fair29.should be followed30.suffering fromPart II Vocabulary,Grammar&Culture(15marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar(10marks)31—35BDDCB36—40ADCBDSection B Culture(5marks)41—45BACCBPart III Cloze(10marks)46.neither47.relatively48.in49.illegal50.at51.tremendous52.accidents53.greater54.opposite55.unablePart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56.F57.T58.T59.F60.TSection B(10marks)61—65DGAFBSection C(10marks)66.Because of its centrality as well as restricted access.67.The Yongle Emperor.68.It is961meters(long).69.It covers an area of1,110,000square meters.70.It is comprised of not only the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.1--Section D(10marks)71.measuring/gauging72.assesses73.genetic74.than75.scoresPart V Translation(15marks)Section A(5marks)76.歌剧是一种将音乐、歌唱和戏剧融合于舞台的艺术形式。

[外语类试卷]2015年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）C类决赛真题试卷 Section A1 What does the man say about the yoga class?（A）He is too thin for yoga practice.（B）It is a bit too boring for him.（C）It seems painful to practise yoga.（D）He wants to attend a higher level class.2 What does "she's going to be a basket case" probably mean?（A）She will be gaining weight.（B）She will be going crazy.（C）She will find her new job challenging.（D）She will look like a container.3 What do we learn about the man?（A）He has finished the Academic Language course.（B）He is graduating from college in July.（C）He has lived in the school dorm for 10 weeks.（D）He has just found a new place to stay.4 What was the woman's suggestion to the man?（A）Writing his essay on a different topic.（B）Going to the engineering section.（C）Buying the books he wants online.（D）Using the library search engine.5 What does the man think of the university courses? （A）They are too expensive to be affordable.（B）They are too boring to arouse his interest. （C）They are too difficult for him to follow.（D）They are too academic to be of real use.Section B6 How long is Karen planning to travel?（A）For two weeks.（B）For three weeks.（C）For a whole month.（D）She hasn't decided yet.7 What kind of travel companion is Karen looking for? （A）She must be a woman in her mid-thirties.（B）She should be good-tempered like Karen. （C）She must be able to speak Spanish.（D）She should enjoy looking at the sights.8 What does Karen like best on vacation?（A）Watching and attending a motorcycle race. （B）Going camping and picnicking with friends. （C）Travelling around to different destinations. （D）Lying around on the beach watching the sun set.9 Why could Karen speak good Spanish?（A）She took Spanish lessons at college.（B）She worked in Spain for quite a long time. （C）She used to live in a Spanish-speaking country. （D）She has a good Spanish-speaking friend.10 How is Karen going to find her travel companion?（A）She plans to put an advertisement in public. （B）She will ask her travel agency for help.（C）She plans to find one among her good friends. （D）She will call a former travel companion of hers.11 How long did Albert stay with the horse he named Joey?（A）A few days.（B）One month.（C）Two years.（D）Four years.12 Why did Albert go off to the War?（A）He had to serve in the army at the age of 16.（B）He thought it glorious to serve in the army.（C）He was paid to train horses in the British Cavalry.（D）He wanted to bring back his beloved horse.13 Why did Steven Spielberg decide to direct the movie War Horse? （A）He was deeply affected by the story of War Horse.（B）The writer of the book War Horse was his best friend.（C）The stage play War Horse won a big award in London.（D）He wanted to honour those who died in World War I.14 Which approach did Spielberg take in the film?（A）The story is told through the thoughts of Joey, the horse. （B）Albert and the other characters told the story in the film.（C）Albert alone told the story and spoke for Joey all the time.（D）Joey was designed to be able to think and speak in the film.15 What kind of movie is War Horse according to Spielberg?（A）It is a story showing the brutality of World War I.（B）It describes the harmonious relationship between man and nature. （C）It is a love story between a horse and a young man.（D）It describes some survivors' experiences during World War I.Section C16 Why is Children's Skiing Day to be held?（A）To stimulate the business of 15 ski resorts across China.（B）To arouse people's interest in and gain their support for snow sports. （C）To make preparations for the competition on World Snow Day.（D）To train athletes for the 2022 Winter Olympics.17 Where did the winner of Britain's 2014 Costa Book Awards come from? （A）Wales.（B）England.（C）Ireland.（D）Scotland.18 What do Chinese benefit from the agreement between China and Ecuador?（A）Chinese residents can purchase oil at a lower price in Ecuador.（B）Chinese investors can make investments in Ecuador without paying tax.（C）Chinese citizens needn't apply for a visa to enter Ecuador.（D）Chinese citizens can start businesses wherever they want in Ecuador.19 What does the new report talk about?（A）People should be prepared for the risks in the coming decade.（B）Some possible disasters that may occur in the world in the next 10 years.（C）Some uncertain events and conditions the world may face in the year 2015.（D）Our environment is seriously endangered due to the overuse of natural resources. 20 How does the advanced technology contribute to the restoring of a historical building? （A）It saves the labour in design and repairs.（B）It shortens the time for measuring various parts of the building.（C）It makes the building look as old as it used to be.（D）It increases the building's resistance to earthquakes.Section D20 When the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in 1911, 【D1】______ around the world claimed that the most famous painting in the world had been taken. It was recovered two years later, after French police solved the mystery of 【D2】______. However, many more mysteries still surround the famous painting.The Mona Lisa is the portrait of a woman from Florence, Italy, painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506. Despite knowing this information, art historians 【D3】______whom Mona Lisa was. She is suspected to have been Lisa, the wife of a rich Florentine, Francesco del Giocon-do. Still, no one is certain of the 【D4】______of the model. Although Leonardo kept notebooks recording the names of the people he painted, there is no mention of this particular woman. Some historians think she may not be a single woman at all: Leonardo may have 【D5】______the features of many women, or simply imagined her.If you spend some time studying the Mona Lisa, you will begin to understand what makes it so special. First, you will see how alive the woman in the painting appears. It seems that Leonardo 【D6】______that blurred parts of the painting and used softened colours. This makes Mona Lisa's features【D7】______. This can be particularly seen in her smile, which gives different impressions on different days. Louvre Gallery workers say that on some days she looks happy but on other days she does not. Her mysterious smile has been studied and discussed for centuries.Mona Lisa has no eyebrows because it was fashionable for a beautiful person to have 【D8】______. So, women removed the hairs from their eyebrows as part of a fad. Unfortunately, 【D9】______its age, the painting is now beginning to show some signs of damage. This concerns art historians and art lovers alike, who hope that the painting will【D10】______ mystery and beauty for centuries to come21 【D1】22 【D2】23 【D3】24 【D4】25 【D5】26 【D6】27 【D7】28 【D8】29 【D9】30 【D10】一、Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure31 Such conditions would never be______nowadays though our grandparents accepted them as a matter of course.（A）given up（B）put up with（C）caught up（D）done away with32 The organizer would agree to call______the strike if the company satisfied the demand of the workers.（A）off（B）out（C）up（D）on33 The management of the company is getting worse because the regulations arenot______carried out.（A）efficiently（B）instantly（C）effectively（D）definitely34 The board of trustees agreed to the plan ______, but there were several details they did not like.（A）in essence（B）in practice（C）in principle（D）in theory35 Do you know______antique has been stolen? There is some doubt as to______his confession is true or not.（A）what: why（B）whose: where（C）what: how（D）which: whether36 ______before we depart next weekend, we should have a wonderful dinner party with them.（A）Were they to arrive（B）Would they arrive（C）Were they arriving（D）Had they arrived37 ______, we keep records on all the experiments so that we can have enough data.（A）As a whole（B）As a rule（C）On the average（D）By no means38 ______ill mannered, ______the laziest and the most irresponsible creature you have ever met.（A）Not only he is: but also is（B）Not only is he: but is（C）Not only is he: but he is also（D）Not only he is: but39 —My goodness, Ellen. I must say you look very nice today. What's the occasion? —I'm on my way to an interview for that management job. ______ I'll need all the luck I can get. —You got it! Let me know how things turn out.（A）Keep your fingers crossed!（B）Why are you shrugging your shoulders like that?（C）Stop winking at me!（D）Look how you're sticking out your tongue!40 —Ann, how many times must I tell you not to chew gum in class? —______. I get nervous when I'm taking an exam, and it calms my nerves. —It seems to me that if you studied harder you wouldn't get so nervous. Just don't go back to biting your nails, OK? （A）As you like（B）I can't help it（C）Help yourself（D）It's a piece of cake41 The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the tournament for the association football world championship, which took place at several venues across Brazil. ______won the tournament and took its fourth title, by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final—the same result as the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final.（A）Brazil（B）France（C）Germany（D）Spain42 The______is a partially completed complex of buildings, under construction, in Lower Manhattan , New York City, replacing an earlier complex of seven buildings with the same name on the same site. The original featured landmark twin towers were destroyed in the September 11 attacks of 2001. The site is being rebuilt in memorial to those killed in the attacks, reaching more than 100 stories upon its completion in November 2014.（A）Chrysler Building（B）Empire State Building（C）World Trade Center（D）Rockefeller Center43 A line of coaches often parking in Baker Street shows the position of______. Inside they can see life-size wax figures of famous people—politicians, actors, athletes and royalty. They can also see infamous people in the Chamber of Horror.（A）Madame Tussauds（B）the National Gallery（C）the Tower of London（D）Piccadilly Circus44 While she wrote at least ten adult novels, Harriet Beecher Stowe is predominantly known for her first, ______. Begun as a serial for the Washington anti-slavery weekly, The National Era, it focused public interest on the issue of slavery, and was deeply controversial.（A）Uncle Johns Cabin（B）Uncle Harry's Cabin（C）Uncle Leo's Cabin（D）Uncle Tom's Cabin45 Patrick Henry(May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799)was an American attorney, planter and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. Henry led the opposition to the Stamp Act 1765 and is remembered for his "Give me liberty, or______!" speech.（A）give me rights（B）give me death（C）give me penalty（D）give me life二、Part Ⅲ Cloze45 Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance known. It is the most popular gemstone and because of its extreme 【C1】______(hard), it is also used for various industrial purposes. Scientists are still 【C2】______(sure)of the exact process by which diamonds are naturally formed, but it is certain that both extreme heat and enormous pressure are needed. It is, therefore, likely that diamonds were formed far【C3】be______the Earth's surface where these conditions exist. The first synthetic diamonds were successfully produced in the 1950s, but the best and largest stones arestill those created by nature. The word ' diamond' comes from the Greek ' adamas' , which means invincible, but the first definite reference to diamonds occurs in Roman literature of the first century A. D. The diamonds known to the Romans came from India, which was the only 【C4】______(supply)of the stones until the eighteenth century. In 1762, diamonds were discovered in Brazil, and then in 1866 in South Africa, the main source of diamonds in the world today. The idea that men should give diamonds to the women they 【C5】______is quite new. It was invented in the last century by De Beers, the company that owns the South African diamond mines. The idea that 'diamonds are forever' does not hold water either. Although diamonds are very hard, they can be【C6】dam______. The largest of all known diamonds was the Cullinan. It was【C7】disc______in South Africa in 1905 and given to Edward VII, king of Great Britain. It was cut into smaller stones, the largest of which—and still the largest cut diamond in 【C8】______(exist)—is called the Star of Africa. There have been a lot of diamond thefts in recent years, but scientists can now mark stones to show who own them. Usually this mark is 【C9】______(visible), so thieves can't tell if a diamond is marked. 【C10】O______the people who know how to make the mark appear can tell whether a diamond is marked or not.46 【C1】47 【C2】48 【C3】49 【C4】50 【C5】51 【C6】52 【C7】53 【C8】54 【C9】55 【C10】Section A55 Are there really those who are night people and those who are day people, or is that simply a routine that can be changed? Scientists are conducting various studies designed to discover definitive answers to these questions and have come up with some veryinteresting results. Approximately 80% of people are in the middle of the day/ night spectrum. They only slightly favour one side or the other and might shift between the two according to circumstances. It is starting to look like the remaining 20% are what could be termed 'extremes'. Around 10% are extreme night people or ENP, and the other 10% are extreme day people or EDP. The ENP do not achieve their top performance levels until around late afternoon, becoming very alert and productive around six in the evening. The EDP are the complete opposite. They clearly get going in the morning and hit their peak around noon. All of this is caused by what are called ' circadian rhythms' which is basically a 24-hour cycle that governs the transition from waking to sleeping and back again. If someone wants to increase their productivity then it is useful to determine with certainty where they are in this spectrum. But how do they do that? Circadian rhythm works by regulating body temperatures and hormones. The two major hormones are ' melatonin' and ' Cortisol'. The former increases just before it is time to sleep and the latter increases just before the first moves back to consciousness. Body temperatures go down through the night, the core body heat at its lowest in the middle of the night, and increase to wake a person up. Therefore, when these chemical changes are occurring helps to determine whether someone is a night person or a dayperson. So by monitoring those changes scientists are a-ble to determine a person's natural tendencies. In most people, however, those tendencies are not static. They keep changing as people age and can also be affected by social changes. As people get older they require less sleep so they produce lower amounts of hormone. Travel and work affect how people experience the need for sleep. The demands of the university life are very different from the demands that most middle-aged adults deal with on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately people need to monitor themselves, how they feel and how well they perform. Working at night and sleeping late might work right now, but later it may just turn out to be exactly the reverse. Questions 56 -60 Decide the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the passage.56 The ENP are productive after six in the evening whereas the EDP are most productive at noon. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE57 Most people are classified either as extreme day people or extreme night people.( ) （A）TRUE（B）FALSE58 Circadian rhythm is a biological rhythm that is more or less synchronized with a 24-hour cycle. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE59 Once body temperatures and hormones become natural tendencies they stay the same forever. ( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSE60 Burning midnight oil may eventually prove harmful to health.( )（A）TRUE（B）FALSESection B60 Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can't go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right choices in college. Hopefully, they will have fewer regrets than we do. Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bound kids to putthe whole experience in perspective.【B1】______That limits our ability to be decision makers who can positively impact our community. So it's on you to change that and make a difference by ensuring your education is your first priority. As soon as you arrive on campus, there will be competing interests. Feel free to check them out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engaged during class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care. 【B2】______Do what you say you will do and, if you can't, own up to it early and communicate clearly. But being responsible isn't just about meeting your commitments: it is also about taking care of you, your body, and your friends. For example, more than 1 , 800 college students die annually from alcohol-related injuries. Look out for yourself and other people. Make moderate, sensible decisions so you aren't reeling from the consequences later. 【B3】______Don't let fear prevent you from taking advantage of them. There may never be so much time or as many resources devoted to your betterment again in your life. Say yes to opportunities that will help you grow. 【B4】______One of the most powerful growth opportunities is being a mentor. Early on, find someone on campus who you feel can help you grow and develop a relationship with him or her. Also find someone for you to mentor. You will reinforce and enrich your own learning experience by teaching someone else. 【B5】______Resist that urge. As Jocelyn Negron-Rios, a mother of two,who is currently completing her degree, advises, " No matter how difficult it seems, keep at it because however insurmountable it feels now multiply that by 10, 000 and that is how it feels when you are in your thirties with a full-time job and a family and are trying to pursue a degree. "Questions 61 -65Complete the article with the following sentences. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.A. There are many layers of responsibility.B. Some of the best lessons available to us can come outside of the classroom in the form of a mentor.C. This could have an enormous social impact.D. Only 13% of Latino adults hold a College degree.E. In a few decades, parents may be able to choose many genetic characteristics of their children.F. Incredible opportunities will present themselves: studying abroad, interning at a unique place, trying new things.G. It is natural to occasionally feel you want to quit, when it makes more sense to you to go find a full-time job.Section C65 Some people may choose to live on water for the pleasure and enjoyment of havinga home that is different from the homes of most others. Others live on water because they have nowhere else to live. Some people work on or close to the water, so they make their homes nearby. Throughout history, people have lived on water as a protection from enemies, wild animals, and flooding.In many parts of the Far East, people live on boats. These floating homes are often tied up close together by the banks of large rivers or in a harbor. People can jump up from boat to boat without getting wet. Babies and young children sometimes have a block of wood tied to their backs so they will float if they fall in the water.Some of the floating homes were sailboats used for fishing. They are now too old to sail, so they are used as houseboats instead. When people go ashore, they walk over a small wooden bridge called a gangplank which stretches from the boats to dry land.Many houseboats in Kashmir in northern India are wooden houses with more than one story built on a wooden hull. The people that live in these houseboats use smaller boats to row from their homes to shore.When boat-dwellers migrate from one place to another they often take their homes with them. Many work in their boats as well as eat, sleep, relax, play, and raise their families there.The Bajau people—often called sea gypsies or pirates live on boats and travel between islands in Southeast Asia. The Bajau live on small sailing boats called lipas which are less than 26 feet long. A frame of poles, which extends over the sides of the boat, is covered with woven rushes. The boat is kept steady by outriggers, which are long, stabilizing poles at each side.In the port of Hong Kong, many people live on houseboats. Many families cannot afford to buy houses on land and even some who are wealthy prefer to live on boats.Most boats are now powered by motor, but a few are sailboats. The harbor is crowded with boats, which have canvas or wooden roofs to protect people from the sun. Washing is dried over the flat roofs that are even strong enough to walk on.A sampan—used as a home by poor people—is a much smaller boat, which can be used for catching fish or as a ferryboat to take people across the water. Sampans often havecanvas covers to give protection from rain and sun. In most parts of the Far East, sampans have only one mast, but in the Hong Kong, some have two.Questions 66 -70Answer the following questions according to the passage.66 What are the main reasons that people choose to live on water apart from pleasure or work?67 What do some Far East boat dwellers do to guarantee the safety of their children?68 Why are the Bajau people called sea gypsies or pirates?69 Why do a lot of people in Hong Kong live on boats?70 How do people living on sampans keep themselves from rain and sun?Section D70 When you open the business section of any newspaper at the end of the year, all the reports seem to be about results for the fiscal year. But just like a school year or lunar year, the fiscal year is a little different from the regular calendaryear. A fiscal year is a 12-month period that records the annual financial reports for businesses, organisations and governments. These records give shareholders and analysts information on how well the businesses are doing. They are also necessary because they help investors and other companies prepare for the future. All this preparation helps the economy continue to run smoothly. Starbucks Corp. released the record of its fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year, which ended Oct. 1, on Nov. 16. "The record results we reported today for the fourth quarter and the full fiscalyear are a testament to the overall health and strength of our global business," commented Troy Alstead, CFO. "The momentum we have built throughout the year continued in the fourth quarter, with the strength of same store sales growth demonstrating that our product innovation and overall store experience are resonating extremely well with our customers. As a result of the strong finish to fiscal 2011, Starbucks entered the new fiscal year well positioned to continue pursuing significant profitable growth opportunities. " The start date of the fiscal year is different in different businesses and countries. So, for example , the U. S. government begins its fiscal year Oct. 1 and the Australian government begins its July 1. Thailand starts its fiscal year in September. The United Kingdom and India have chosen a different fiscal-year system. In these countries, the fiscal year varies from April to March. In China, the fiscal year starts Jan. 2 and ends Dec.31. France, Italy, Germany, Russia use the same fiscal year as China. Fiscal years don't always start from January and end in December, however. When a business opens, it decides what month will start its fiscal year. In fact, many businesses don't choose to follow the regular calendar year for their fiscal year because December is usually a very busy time. In the United Kingdom, many companies have continued to use the government fiscal year, which expires March 31, since they privatized. Nonetheless, the fiscal year and calendar year are the same in about over 60 percent of companies in the United States and the majority of businesses in England. In each fiscal year there are four quarters. Each is three months long and is often called a fiscal quarter. Businesses usually report results for each fiscal quarter as well as annual results for their fiscal year. Questions 71 -75Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank. A fiscal year is a 12-month period used for calculating financial reports 【R1】______in businesses and other organisations. The reports are made for business people to understand how well they are doing and to prepare for the future. Fiscal years can follow the calendar year, but more often than not, they 【R2】______between countries or companies. The U. S. government begins its fiscal year in October while the Chinese government starts its in 【R3】______. In the U. S. and the U. K. , the 【R4】______of businesses use the same fiscal calendar as the government. However, some businesses choose to start in a 【R5】______month.三、Error Correction75 About one and a half million years ago the climate of the world becamemuch colder. This led to the caps of ice around the North and South Pole 【M1】______ spreading to cover much North America and Northern Europe. Such 【M2】______ periods of cold climate are called ice ages.The woolly mammoth lived in northern parts of the world among 300, 000 【M3】______and 100, 000 years before. It was a favourite prey of Stone Age hunters, 【M4】______ who used its coat for clothes, and the meat as food.A fully-grown adult woolly mammoth measured 3 meters to the shoulder 【M5】______and look like an elephant with huge tusks. However, it had a hairy coat 【M6】______ to keep it warm and a fatty hump to provide it for a good reserve of energy 【M7】______during harsh winters. When the ice ages end and the climate became warmer, 【M8】______the woolly mammoth did not adopt to the new conditions. It became extinct. 【M9】______Complete mammoth carcasses have been founded in the frozen ground of the 【M10】______Siberian tundra in Russia.76 【M1】77 【M2】78 【M3】79 【M4】80 【M5】81 【M6】82 【M7】83 【M8】84 【M9】85 【M10】Section A86 There seems to be little doubt that tourism will continue to grow. The most important question remains: will it be ecologically responsible and sustainable? The responsibility clearly rests with ourselves to care for an environmental and cultural diversity which historically we have used merely to serve our needs—and our needs only. Ecotourism, as a model, process and ethic, offers an opportunity to put respect for our earth into practice in a way that all people can enjoy its beauty and benefits.Section B87 只要别太晚，我不介意你推迟做出决定。

历年全国大学生英语竞赛C类（NECCS）决赛真题+答案解析
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Part one，listening（30 marks）Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks)31. Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings, however , by 2030 ,many species will have ______according to recent research . A. used up B. died out C. gone up D. got rid of32. If the government refused to appropriate funds, the slum-clearance programme might be ______. A. rejected B. contended C. abused D. terminated33. We are in the full ______ that the current situation will improve sooner or later.A. understandingB. appreciationC. consciousnessD. conviction34. The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government; ______, they were asked to resign from office .A. constantlyB. consistentlyC. consequentlyD. consecutively35. Helping his little daughter with her physics homework reminded him of things he had long ______.A. cared aboutB. forgotten aboutC. dreamed aboutD. complained about36. You should never provide your personal information ______ a request you did not ask for over the Internet .A. in response toB. according toC. prior toD. thanks to37. The new chairman urged the members of the committee to ______ their differences and settle down to work .A. wear outB. break upC. calm downD. set aside38. Why so many students graduate from high school with inadequate skills in reading and mathematics is a question that continues to ______American educators.A. harassB. intimidateC. troubleD. oppress39.— I need some help with my homework!—______ I‟ve got lots of work to do myself, and besides, it‟s your problem, not mine!A. No problems, just a moment!B. Sorry, I can‟t help you right now.C. Yes, I need your help as well.D. Wait, it‟s a piece of cake for me.40.—I spilled some coffee on my jacket! ______.—You‟ll see a place on Madison Avenue between the First Street and the Second Street. It‟s Beside the bank.A. How can you get it ironed?B. Do you know the way to the factory?C. Who is to blame for the accident?D. Where can I get it cleaned?Section B Culture (5 marks)41. ______ felt that society forced too many rules on people and kept them from living a full, natural life. His forceful writing on daring themes shocked many. Sons and Lovers, based partly on his own life, is one of his finest novels.A. James Joyce.B. D. H. Lawrence.C. George Bernard ShawD. Thomas Hardy.42. Which of the following is the national flag of the United States of America?43. Which of the following is the famous theory developed by Albert Einstein?A. The Theory of Mechanics.B. The Natural Selection.C. The Theory of Relativity.D. Quantum Gravity.44. Which country is famous for the statue of the Little Mermaid?A. Finland.B. Sweden.C. Denmark.D. Norway.45. ______ was an English comic actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the silent film era.A. Marlon Brando.B. Charlie Chaplin.C. Steven Allan SpielbergD.Dustin Hoffman.Part ⅢCloze（10 marks）Fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letter(s) of the word.Is paragliding more dangerous than parachuting？There are three elements that support the argument that through46.________ of them is safe, one is far less dangerous than the other. Those three elements are training, preparation, and skill level.Training for the first parachute jump is a 47.rel ________ simple process. Commonly a morning of instruction and practice can result 48.________ a person‟s first jump the same afternoon. In contrast, paragliding training is much more involved, taking anywhere from one to three months before the first flight occurs. It is 49.________ (legal) to fly without a license, and various competence levels must be passed to be able to move from soaring to something more involved such as cross-country flying.Preparation for a parachute jump is minimal 50.________ best. Most jumpers have their chutes packed for them, so all they have to do is climb into the plane. Some pack their own chutes, but still, this is minor. In paragliding the pilot lays out their canopy on the ground, checks it and the lines, and then must wait for the right wind conditions before launching. The fact that the chute and lines can be seen makes a 51.tre________ difference as any problems can be seen before launch, something that is impossible with parachuting. This is a very important difference because almost all parachuting 52. acc________ are the result of equipment failure. Jumpers rely almost totally on their equipment and not their skill, the reverse of the paragliding pilot.It is this difference in skill levels that makes paragliding the safer option. The 53. ________ (great) the skill the pilotdevelops, the less chance they might get into a dangerous situation when flying. Also, if they do get into a dangerous situation, it is far more likely that they will be able to escape. With parachuting it is the 54. opp ________. Ultimately skill does not matter. Even the most experienced jumper will be 55. ________ (able) to do anything in the event of major equipment failure. Like Russian roulette, the question is how many times a person jumps before statistics catch up with them.Part IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)Section A (5 marks) Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Hallward Library supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. This includes the subject areas of arts, humanities, law and social sciences, and a European Documentation Centre.You may be able to use our libraries for reference or borrowing through membership of the SCONUL Access scheme. Please apply to join the scheme online. You may also wish to complete our University of Nottingham registration from before you come. On arrival at one of our libraries, please go to the reception or lending desk with your SCONUL introductory email and library card from your home institution, where we will issue you a University of Nottingham library card with immediate borrowing rights (a photograph is not required). Please check our lending desk opening times.If your SCONUL Access membership entitles you to borrow, you may take up to six ordinary loan books for up to four weeks. Items from our Short Loan collection are not available to borrow under this scheme and there will be lead time in accessing items stored off site or at a different University of Nottingham library. Study rooms are left open for general use, but room keys cannot be borrowed by SCONUL Access users and room bookings cannot be made.Please also consult our information on how to access electronic resources and the Internet via the eduroam wireless service. If your institution is not a member of SCONUL Access you may use our libraries for reference during our libraries for referenceoverthrown by the republican revolutionaries. During nearly six hundred years, twenty-four emperors lived in and ruled from this palace.The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-meter-wide moat. Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west, it covers an area of 1110000 square meters. Each of the four sides is pierced by a gate: the Meridian Gate (Wu men) on the south, the Gate of Divine Prowess(Shenwu men) on the north, the Eastern and Western Prosperity Gates (Donghua men and Xihua men).Once inside, visitors will see a succession of halls and palaces spreading out on either side of an invisible central axis. The buildings‟ glowing yellow roofs levitating above vermilion walls is a magnificent sight. The painted ridges and carved beams all contribute to the sumptuous effect.Known as the Outer Court, the southern portion of the Forbidden City centers on three main halls -- Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian)，Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian),and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian). It was here in the Outer Court that the emperor held court and conducted grand audiences. Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court comprising the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Inner Court is comprised of not only the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.In total, the buildings of the two courts account for an area of some 163000 square meters. These were precisely designed in accordance with a code of architectural hierarchy, which designated specific features to reflect the paramount authority and status of the emperor. No ordinary mortal would have been allowed or would even have dared to come within close proximity to these buildings.The Forbidden City, the culmination of the two-thousand-year development of classical Chinese and East Asianarchitecture, has been influential in the subsequent development of Chinese architecture, as well as providing inspiration for many artistic works. Questions66. Why was the Palace given the name as “The Forbidden City”?67. Who was the first emperor that lived in the Palace?68. How long is the Forbidden City?69. What is the total area of the Forbidden City?70. What is the main function of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City?Section D (10 marks) Questions 71-75 are based on the following passage.A ncient Greeks thought the brain wasn‟t the basis for intellect. It was the home for the soul. They believed that the process of thinking happened somewhere near lungs. The brain wasn‟t seen as an organ of intellect and thought until the 17th and 18th centuries. In order to measure intelligence, the IQ test, or the intelligence quotient test, was invented. The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale was created in Paris in the early 1900s. The scale was used in Alfred Binet‟s efforts to educate children with learning difficulties. Those with scores less than their respective ages were considered mentally challenged. The MENSA IQ test has also become popular. A person who scores 150 or higher on this test is considered to have exceptional intelligence. More than 10,000 people take the test every year.Some see IQ tests as an assessment of an individual‟s problem-solving skills, rather than general intelligence. For example, an individual may have high analytical intelligence that is genetic. This widely held view promoted many prejudiced ideas. Since the IQ test was created from the point of view of Europeans, people of other races scored comparatively lower.Research suggests that intelligence depends on culture and class. Tests given by the U.S. military showed that blacks scored lower than whites. The difference in scores was attributed to class and education levels, not genetic factors. Black childrenadopted into wealthier families scored significantly higher than low-income blacks. Studies have shown that children who grow in a positive learning environment score higher on the IQ tests. Having good nutrition can also affect the scores.A new type of IQ test has surfaced later on. It's called the EI test, or the emotional intelligence test. The test gauges the individual‟s ability to manage his or her emotions. Developed by Daniel Goleman, the test also measures how much self-awareness an individual has. Knowledge and emotional intelligence are different, experts say. A person with high emotional intelligence is able to better understand the feelings of others. Thus, they are better maintaining various relationships. Lowemotional intelligence can affect intelligence. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is connected with memory and concentration. Individuals with low emotional intelligence have more aggressiveness and less self-control. These factors can dramatically reduce IQ scores by as much as 25 percent.Questions 71-75 Complete the summary with only one word for each blank from the passage, changing the form where necessary.Since the early 1900s, scientists have attempted to gauge the intelligence of people. Alfred Binet‟s intelligence scale and the MENS IQ test have been used frequently over the past centuries in 71.________ intelligence. Some studies suggest that the tests aren‟t necessarily a flawless benchmark, arguing that it72._______ only a person‟s problem-solving skills. Others think that intelligence is73._______ and it varies among races. New findings point to culture, class, education levels and environment as more important intelligence predictors 74._______ genetics. A new test that measures the emotionalintelligence, the ability to monitor one‟s emotions, has emerged. Recent findings reveal that one‟s emotional intelligence can affect one‟s IQ test 75._______.Part V Translation (15 marks)Section A (5 marks) Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.76. Opera is an art that brings music, singing, and drama together on stage. The first operas were performed in Italy in the early 1600s. These operas were based on ancient Greek myths and accompanied by sim ple melodies. The early composers of opera called their work “drama through music” because they felt the music was the key to expressing an idea or emotion. Although the first operas were performed for the aristocracy, by the 1700s many operas were being performed for the public.Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.77. 他在学校的表现还没有达到他父母的期望。

2015年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）C类决赛真题试卷全部题型 1. Listening Comperhension2. Vocabulary and Structure3. Cloze4. Reading Comperhension5. Error Correction6. Translation7. I Q Test8. WritingA．He is too thin for yoga practice.B．It is a bit too boring for him.C．It seems painful to practise yoga.D．He wants to attend a higher level class.A．She will be gaining weight.B．She will be going crazy.C．She will find her new job challenging.D．She will look like a container.A．He has finished the Academic Language course. B．He is graduating from college in July.C．He has lived in the school dorm for 10 weeks.D．He has just found a new place to stay.A．Writing his essay on a different topic. B．Going to the engineering section.C．Buying the books he wants online.D．Using the library search engine.A．They are too expensive to be affordable.B．They are too boring to arouse his interest. C．They are too difficult for him to follow. D．They are too academic to be of real use.A．For two weeks.B．For three weeks.C．For a whole month.D．She hasn't decided yet.A．She must be a woman in her mid-thirties. B．She should be good-tempered like Karen. C．She must be able to speak Spanish.D．She should enjoy looking at the sights.A．Watching and attending a motorcycle race. B．Going camping and picnicking with friends. C．Travelling around to different destinations. D．Lying around on the beach watching the sun set.A．She took Spanish lessons at college. B．She worked in Spain for quite a long time. C．She used to live in a Spanish-speaking country. D．She has a good Spanish-speaking friend.A．She plans to put an advertisement in public. B．She will ask her travel agency for help.C．She plans to find one among her good friends. D．She will call a former travel companion of hers.A．A few days. B．One month. C．Two years. D．Four years.A．He had to serve in the army at the age of 16. B．He thought it glorious to serve in the army.C．He was paid to train horses in the British Cavalry.D．He wanted to bring back his beloved horse.A．He was deeply affected by the story of War Horse. B．The writer of the book War Horse was his best friend. C．The stage play War Horse won a big award in London. D．He wanted to honour those who died in World War I.A．The story is told through the thoughts of Joey, the horse. B．Albert and the other characters told the story in the film.C．Albert alone told the story and spoke for Joey all the time.D．Joey was designed to be able to think and speak in the film.A．It is a story showing the brutality of World War I.B．It describes the harmonious relationship between man and nature. C．It is a love story between a horse and a young man.D．It describes some survivors' experiences during World War I.A．To stimulate the business of 15 ski resorts across China. B．To arouse people's interest in and gain their support for snow sports. C．To make preparations for the competition on World Snow Day. D．To train athletes for the 2022 Winter Olympics.A．Wales.B．England.C．Ireland.D．Scotland.A．Chinese residents can purchase oil at a lower price in Ecuador.B．Chinese investors can make investments in Ecuador without paying tax.C．Chinese citizens needn't apply for a visa to enter Ecuador.D．Chinese citizens can start businesses wherever they want in Ecuador.A．People should be prepared for the risks in the coming decade.B．Some possible disasters that may occur in the world in the next 10 years.C．Some uncertain events and conditions the world may face in the year 2015.D．Our environment is seriously endangered due to the overuse of natural resources.A．It saves the labour in design and repairs.B．It shortens the time for measuring various parts of the building.C．It makes the building look as old as it used to be.D．It increases the building's resistance to earthquakes.A．given upB．put up with C．caught up D．done away withA．offB．outC．upD．onA．efficiently B．instantlyC．effectively D．definitelyA．in essence B．in practice C．in principle D．in theoryA．what: why B．whose: where C．what: how D．which: whetherA．Were they to arrive B．Would they arrive C．Were they arriving D．Had they arrivedA．As a wholeB．As a ruleC．On the average D．By no meansA．Not only he is: but also isB．Not only is he: but isC．Not only is he: but he is alsoD．Not only he is: butA．Keep your fingers crossed!B．Why are you shrugging your shoulders like that? C．Stop winking at me!D．Look how you're sticking out your tongue!A．As you likeB．I can't help it C．Help yourself D．It's a piece of cakeA．Brazil B．France C．Germany D．SpainA．Chrysler Building B．Empire State Building C．World Trade Center D．Rockefeller CenterA．Madame Tussauds B．the National GalleryC．the Tower of London D．Piccadilly CircusA．Uncle Johns Cabin B．Uncle Harry's Cabin C．Uncle Leo's Cabin D．Uncle Tom's CabinA．give me rightsB．give me deathC．give me penaltyD．give me lifeDiamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance known. It is the most popular gemstone and because of its extreme 【C1】______(hard), it is also used for various industrial purposes. Scientists are still 【C2】______(sure)of the exact process by which diamonds are naturally formed, but it is certain that both extreme heat and enormous pressure are needed. It is, therefore, likely that diamonds were formed far【C3】be______the Earth's surface where these conditions exist. The first synthetic diamonds were successfully produced in the 1950s, but the best and largest stones are still those created by nature.The word ' diamond' comes from the Greek ' adamas' , which means invincible, but the first definite reference to diamonds occurs in Roman literature of the first century A.D. The diamonds known to the Romans came from India, which was the only 【C4】______(supply)of the stones until the eighteenth century. In 1762, diamonds were discovered in Brazil, and then in 1866 in South Africa, the main source of diamonds in the world today.The idea that men should give diamonds to the women they 【C5】______is quite new. It was invented in the last century by De Beers, the company that owns theAre there really those who are night people and those who are day people, or is that simply a routine that can be changed? Scientists are conducting various studies designed to discover definitive answers to these questions and have come up with some very interesting results.Approximately 80% of people are in the middle of the day/ night spectrum. They only slightly favour one side or the other and might shift between the two according to circumstances. It is starting to look like the remaining 20% are what could be termed'extremes'. Around 10% are extreme night people or ENP, and the other 10% are extreme day people or EDP. The ENP do not achieve their top performance levels until around late afternoon, becoming very alert and productive around six in the evening. The EDP are the complete opposite. They clearly get going in the morning and hit their peak around noon.All of this is caused by what are called ' circadian rhythms' which is basically a 24-hour cycle that governs the transition from waking to sleeping and back again. If someone wants to increase their productivity then it is useful to determine with certainty where they are in this spectrum. But how do they do that? Circadian rhythm works by regulating body temperatures and hormones. The two major hormones are ' melatonin' and ' Cortisol'. The former increases just before it is time to sleep and the latter increases just before the first moves back to consciousness. Body temperatures go downA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUEB．FALSESome say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can't go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right choices in college. Hopefully, they will have fewer regrets than we do. Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bound kids to put the whole experience in perspective.【B1】______That limits our ability to be decision makers who can positively impact our community. So it's on you to change that and make a difference by ensuring your education is your first priority. As soon as you arrive on campus, there will be competing interests. Feel free to check them out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engaged during class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care.【B2】______Do what you say you will do and, if you can't, own up to it early and communicate clearly. But being responsible isn't just about meeting your commitments: it is also about taking care of you, your body, and your friends. For example, more than 1 , 800 college students die annually from alcohol-related injuries. Look out for yourself and other people. Make moderate, sensible decisions so you aren't reeling from the consequences later.When you open the business section of any newspaper at the end of the year, all the reports seem to be about results for the fiscal year. But just like a school year or lunar year, the fiscal year is a little different from the regular calendar year.A fiscal year is a 12-month period that records the annual financial reports for businesses, organisations and governments. These records give shareholders and analysts information on how well the businesses are doing. They are also necessary because they help investors and other companies prepare for the future. All this preparation helps the economy continue to run smoothly.Starbucks Corp. released the record of its fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year, which ended Oct. 1, on Nov. 16. "The record results we reported today for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year are a testament to the overall health and strength of our global business," commented Troy Alstead, CFO. "The momentum we have built throughout the year continued in the fourth quarter, with the strength of same store sales growth demonstrating that our product innovation and overall store experience are resonating extremely well with our customers. As a result of the strong finish to fiscal 2011, Starbucks entered the new fiscal year well positioned to continue pursuing significant profitable growth opportunities. "The start date of the fiscal year is different in different businesses and countries. So, for example , the U. S. government begins its fiscal year Oct. 1 and the Australian government begins its July 1. Thailand starts its fiscal year in September. The United Kingdom and India have chosen a different fiscal-year system. In these countries, the fiscal year varies from April to March. In China, the fiscal year starts Jan. 2 and ends Dec. 31. France, Italy, Germany, Russia use the same fiscal year as China.Fiscal years don't always start from January and end in December, however. When a business opens, it decides what month will start its fiscal year. In fact, many businesses don't choose to follow the regular calendar year for their fiscal year because December is usually a very busy time. In the United Kingdom, many companies have continued to use the government fiscal year, which expires March 31, since they privatized. Nonetheless, the fiscal year and calendar year are the same in about over 60 percent of companies in the United States and the majority of businesses in England.96．A．B．C．D．E．98．Just as the great ancient storyteller Aesop's fable goes, "United we stand, divided we fall". Cooperation is quite important in this competitive society.State your opinions on this topic in 160 —180 words. Write the answer on the answer sheet.。