2016年大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类(研究生)决赛真题试卷(精选)
2016年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）A类（研究生）决赛真题试卷（精选）(总分：170.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Vocabulary and Structure(总题数：16，分数：32.00)1.Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.I've never been there but it is, ______, a lovely place.（分数：2.00）A.of no accountB.by all accounts √C.on no accountD.on this account解析：解析：句意：我从没去过那里，但是据大家所说，那是一个不错的地方。
by all accounts大家都说，据大家所说。
符合句意，因此选B项。
of no account无足轻重，不重要。
onno account决不。
on this account因此。
3.The television networks believe that the period between 6 p. m. and 11 p. m. isthe______television viewing time.（分数：2.00）A.prime √B.primitiveC.primaryD.principal解析：解析：句意：国家电视网络认为晚上6点到11点是观看电视的黄金时间。
prime主要的；最好的；基本的。
prime time为固定搭配，意为“黄金时间”，符合句意，因此选A项。
primitive原始的。
primary 主要的；初级的。
principal主要的；校长。
4.You had better______me about the reason for your dismissal.（分数：2.00）A.level offB.level atC.level with √D.level up解析：解析：句意：你最好告诉我你被解雇的真正原因。
level with对……说实话；以诚相待。
符合句意，因此选C项。
level off持平；把……弄平。
level at瞄准。
level up使……升级；使……整齐。
5.______in her most beautiful skirt, the girl tried to make herself______at the party.（分数：2.00）A.Dressed: noticed √B.Dressing: noticedC.Dresses: noticingD.Dressing: noticing解析：解析：句意：女孩穿上她最漂亮的裙子，想要在晚会上引起大家的关注。
dress in使……穿着；be dressed in穿着。
主句主语为“the girl”，分句省略主语和be动词，所以为dressed。
make oneself noticed 使某人被关注。
此空应该用过去分词表被动，所以为noticed，因此选A项。
6.He has made another wonderful discovery, ______of great importance to science.（分数：2.00）A.who I think itB.which I think it isC.that I think isD.which I think is √解析：解析：句意：他有了另一项伟大的发现，我认为这对科学有着重大的意义。
此从句为非限制性定语从句，修饰主句，所以用关系代词which，排除A、C。
其在从句中充当主语，所以it在从句中多余，故答案为D。
7.Only after the anesthetist gave the patient an anesthetic______.（分数：2.00）A.the operation could be conductedB.could the operation be conducted √C.could be conducted the operationD.the operation conducted could be解析：解析：句意：只有麻醉师给病人打了麻醉药的情况下，手术才能得以进行。
only置于句首时，主句应使用部分倒装，所以此题中将could置于主语之前。
答案为B。
8.The______of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical aspect in the life style of the people.（分数：2.00）A.implementationB.demonstrationC.manifestation √D.exposition解析：解析：句意：一种文化现象的表现形式通常是人们在物质生活方式上的逻辑结果。
manifes—tation 显示；表现形式。
符合句意，因此选C项。
implementation实现，执行。
dem—onstration示范；证明。
exposition阐述；说明文。
9.______the Internet is shortening the distance between people, it may also be breaking homes or will cause other family problems.（分数：2.00）A.WhenB.While √C.IfD.As解析：解析：句意：尽管网络缩短了人与人之间的距离，但其也在破坏着家庭或者导致其他的家庭问题。
由句意可知空格处应填表示让步的连词，while符合题意，答案选择B项。
10.Toby: Hi. Could you give me a hand with this report? Cecilia: Sure. ______Toby: Thanks. Would you mind taking a look at the layout? Do you think it's appropriate? I want it to be formal, but not boring to look at. Cecilia: It looks good to me. I would suggest that you put the client's logo and our logo on each page.（分数：2.00）A.Could you wait for a few minutes?B.I'd be happy to give you some hints and advice. √C.I shared a plan with some friends last week.D.I'm having the same problem.解析：解析：题目中Toby请Cecilia帮忙，在Cecilia回答之后，Toby说了谢谢。
由此可推出Cecil—ia 答应了他的要求，根据上下文语境，选择B项。
11.Silvia: I hear you received a prize for your book.Daniel: Yes, I did. I won a prize for "best local history book" at the annual book award. Silvia: Congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement.Daniel: ______Winning the prize was an added bonus.Silvia: What was the prize?Daniel: I won $ 200 to spend on any books of my choice.Silvia: That's a great prize fora person who writes books!（分数：2.00）A.That doesn't sound like a great prize.B.And it fits me perfectly!C.I was happy just to get the book published. √D.I was excited that it won the bonus.解析：解析：对话中Silvia对Daniel说你一定为你现在取得的成就感到骄傲吧，Daniel说到得奖只是额外的收获，由此可知他更看重其他的成就，所以根据对话语境。
选择C项。
12.What is the name of Britain's highest mountain?（分数：2.00）A.Symonds Knott.B.Ben Nevis. √C.Snowdon.D.Scafell.解析：解析：本尼维斯山(Ben Nevis)是英国最高峰，在苏格兰西部。
海拔1343米，山顶终年积雪。
每年吸引大约100000名登山者。
斯诺登山(Snowdon)是英国威尔士北部的一座山，是英格兰和威尔斯的最高点。
斯科菲峰(Scafell Pike)是英格兰最高峰，位于英国湖区(Lake District)。
13.The first steam engine was devised by Thomas Newcomen at the end of the 17th century, and the Scottish inventor______modified and improved the design in 1765.（分数：2.00）A.Abraham DarbyB.James Watt √C.John KayD.Richard Arkwright解析：解析：世界上第一台蒸汽机于1712年由英国人汤姆斯·纽科门(Thomas Newcomen)发明，后来詹姆斯·瓦特(James Watt)对其进行了改良，使蒸汽机的效率提高到原来纽科门蒸汽机的3倍多。
14.The Declaration of Independence was written by______.（分数：2.00）A.Thomas Jefferson √B.George WashingtonC.Alexander HamiltonD.James Madison解析：解析：《独立宣言》是一份于1776年7月4日由托马斯·杰斐逊(Thomas Jefferson)起草，并由其它13个殖民地代表签署的最初声明美国从英国独立的文件。
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2012N a t i o n a l E n g l i s h C o n t e s t f o r College Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Eachconversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there willbe a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then markthe corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A. To make full use of oil.B. To use aslittle oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an insurance company.B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3. According to the man, who is going to take over the position they aretalking about?A. Janice.B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4. What does the woman say about the man’s report for the meeting?A. He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B. He has done well enough.C. He has enough time to prepare it.5. How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to theprofessor?A. Some 5.8 billion.B. Nearly 7 billion.C. Over 8.5 billion.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversationwill be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be aone-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through thecentreConversation One6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.B. They look for life and intelligence on other planets.C. They study stars that have planets orbiting around them.7. Why does the organization search for radio signals from space?A. Their presence may prove the existence of aliens.B. They may help scientists find out how the universe started.C. They convey messages about life on the earth.8. Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet?A. No, he doesn’t believe them at all.B. Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study.C. Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence.9. Which of the following factor is considered to be important in forminglife according to the passage?A. Gravity.B. Minerals.C. Water.10. When did the “big bang” occur?A. No one knows.B. 12 billion years ago.C.20 billion year ago.Conversation Two11. Why did Bob make the news last month?A. Because he criticized traditional jobsB. Because he earned a lot of money.C. Because he tried new strategies in finding a job.12. In which way do the bestsellers like “The Brand Called You”and “The Personal Branding Phenomenon” help people?A. They advise people to promote themselves as brands.B. They teach people how to be a perfect partner.C. They give people tips for job interview.13. When did Bob come up with the idea of using the internet to find a job?A. Ten years ago when he was a college student.B. When he began to do research between jobs.C. After he launched the campaign “Give Bob a Job”.14. What was the purpose of Bob’ｓ making the video?A. To fulfill his ambition as a director.B. To sell his products like Teddy bears and T-shirts.C. To advertise his skills and talents.15. How can the internet help Bob in his job search exactly?A. By helping him make friends.B. By passing on the video he made.C. By providing job information for him.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read thequestion and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is thebest answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet witha single line through the centre.16. How many troops are going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end ofnext year?A. 43,000.B. 10,000.C. 33,000.17. What is the finding of the study?A. Low-calorie foods may lead to more weight.B. High-calorie foods may lead to more weight.C. High-calorie foods may lead to less weight.18. What do the conflicting reports show about radiation?A. The radiation level given by Tokyo Electric is much smaller than that given by other tests.B. The radiation level given by other tests is smaller than that given by Tokyo Electric.C. The radiation level is close to 10,000 times the normal level.19. Why are Caribbean Service and Europe Today shut down by BBC?A. Because of their outdated services.B. Because of cuts in government funding.C. Because of lack of target audience.20. What’s the cause of demonstrations in cities and towns across Syria?A. They are calling for more freedom.B. Workers demand higher pay.C. Some thirty people were killed by the police.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing wordsor phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Recovery from jetlag can take as long as a day for every time zone crossed.So if you’re flying east-west for your holiday or on business, it is likely to mean a few days of feeling tired or even unwell.Jetlag is the (21)__________ of the body’s natural cycle and some factors make it worse. The artificial atmosphere inside a plane can affect the body in a number of ways and add to the effects of jetlag.Exercising before flights helps to offset the effects on the body of reduced (22) _________, and aerobic exercise afterwards helps to reoxygenate it.Drink plenty of water. Children may need more. Drinking carrot juice before flying overcomes oxygen deficiency.Eat light, frequent meals. Heavy meals (23) __________ the blood circulation, which can lead to dizziness and fainting. For two weeks before you fly, eat plenty of food containing vitamins A and E; they will build up your (24)__________ and help to keep you fit. Sleep as much as you can before theflight and on it. On b oard, wear earplugs and eye pads because darkness (25) __________ secretion of the hormones that enhance sleep.Avoid alcohol, which restricts the brain’s oxygen intake. Like tea and coffee, alcohol increases the dehydration effect of flying. If you need todrink to relax, (26) __________ that the cabin environment intensifies theeffect of alcohol.Wear loose, comfortable, warm clothes and limber up during flight. Sittingdown for several hours slows down the (27) _________, leading to localstiffness, cramps and dizziness. Re-adjust to local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the body stay alert, so if you are going somewhere s unny, stay outside.Do not smoke before or during the flight since smoking (28) ___________ the blood oxygen level. If you need to calm your nerves, try aromatherapy oilswhich have a sedative effect. (29) _________ your doctor beforeflying if you are on medication. The effects of some drugs are strengthened at high altitudes and some may produce (30) _________.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with asingle line through the centre.31. What we all work for is to free ________ time for the things we reallywant to do.A. offB. upC.aside D. in32. You _________ his words seriously. He was talking nonsense.A. won’t takeB. may not takeC. mustn’t have takenD.needn’t have taken33. Never hesitate to _________ the first opportunity that comes along.A. seizeB. drawC. who; thatD. obtain34. His mother ________ hated city life longed to return to the village in_______she grew up.A. that; whereB. who; whichC. who; thatD.who; where35. All things _______, I think I’d better take your advice.A. consideringB. to be consideredC. consideredD.have been considered36. Twelve European countries ________ over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002.A. transformedB. switchedC. reversedD. altered37. She isn’t anything ________ unpleasant as people say she is.A. as likeB. likeC. asD. like as38. Stop complaining. You really ________ my nerves.A. get downB. get alongC. get offD. get on39. There wasn’t _______ truth in what he said.A. a grain ofB. a ray ofC. a point ofD. a drop of40. ________ for my savings, I wouldn’t be able to survive these miserable days.A. Was it notB.Were it notC. Had it been notD. Hadn’t it been41. There was a power cut this morning. ________, I couldn’t do anything with my computer.A. SupposedlyB. PresumablyC. ConsequentlyD. Essentially42. Alarm clocks needlessly wake ______ households. I want to designsomething targeted at the individual sleeper.A. wholeB. totalC. fullD. high43. _______ both parties agree on these issues will a contract be signedsoon.A. If onlyB. UnlessC. ShouldD. Only if44.—I’ve run out of cash. Could you lend me a few pounds this evening?—_____ I’ll just have to find time to get to the bank and make a withdrawal.A.I can lend you some now.B. I’m not sure I’ve got any either.C. Sorry, I haven’t got a penny in my account.D. My credit card must be left home.45. —We’re all going to the New Skyline Restaurant for our end-of-yearget-together. Can we count you in?—Oh, thanks, Sara, but _____A. I didn’t find you then.B. I’ve been to the restaurant once.C. I’ll pass this time.D. I’ll meet you there at 5:00.Part III Cloze (10 marks)Read the following passage and 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 lettersof the word. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Did you know that for every 20,000 novels written, only one gets published? So the (46) ____ (likely) that I’ll ever fulfill my ambition of becominga professional mystery writer doesn’t seem very high. But the prospect of turning my lifelong passion into my livelihood and achieving fame and (47)for ______ at the same time is just too exciting for me to be put off bydull statistics.So what does it (48) t_______ to become a writer? Reading is important—all writers need to research their genre thoroughly to familiarizethemselves (49) _______ its codes and conventions. My bookshelves at homeare stacked with the novels of all the great mystery writers, which I’ve read and in many cases, re-read, despite (50) _______ (know) all the time“who’d done it”.Of course, being a writer requires imagination. You have to develop yourown personal style rather than simply copy the work of “the greats”. I’ve turned out (51) d________ of short crime stories for my university student magazine—some have been published, some not, but I’ve always aimed to produce original and imaginative material.Last but not (52) ________, successful writers possess enormousself-discipline. I’ve often sacrificed my social life in order to devotethe necessary time and effort to producing a good quality story. And morethan once that has meant (53) _______ the midnight oil.We’ve got a novel inside us. Getting it out in anywhere near publishableform is no (54) ______ task, but with imagination and determination, andthe help of an expert on “master class”, who could possibly fail to (55)re_______ their ambition?Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Eachpassage is followed by several questions.Respond to the questions usinginformation from the passage. Rememberto write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A (10 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage.The term culture shock was introduced for the first time in 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment.This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing whatto do or how to do things in a new environment. We c an describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort a person suffers when coming tolive in a place different from the place of origin.Often, the way that we live before is not accepted or considered as normalin the new place. Everything is different, for example, not speaking thelanguage, not knowing how to use banking machines, not knowing how to use telephones, and so forth.The symptoms of culture shock can appear at different times. Although aperson can experience real pain from culture shock, it is also an opportunity for growing and learning new perspectives. Culture shock can help peopledevelop a better understanding of themselves and stimulate personalcreativity.Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can be ongoing, or appear onlyat certain times. In the first stage, the new arrival may feel very happyabout all of the new experience. This time is called the honeymoon stage. Afterward, the second stage presents itself. A person may encounter somedifficulties in daily life. For example, communication difficulties mayoccur, such as not being understood. In this stage, there may be feelingsof impatience, anger and sadness. Transition between the old methods andthose of the new country is a difficult process and takes time to complete. The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the newculture. A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced.A person may start to feel a psychological balance. The individual is morefamiliar with the environment and wants to belong. This starts an evaluation of the old ways versus those of the new. In the fourth stage, the personrealizes that the new culture has good and bad things to offer. This stagecan be one of double integration or triple integration, depending on thenumber of cultures that the person has to process. This integration ischaracterized by a more solid feeling of belonging. The person starts todefine himself or herself and establish goals for living. The fifth stageis the stage that is called the reentry shock. This occurs when a personreturns to the newly acquired customs are considered improper in the oldculture.Questions 56—60Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.Introduced in 1958, culture shock is a term used to (56) __________ physical and emotional discomfort people experience when they come to or live in anew place. Although many people suffer a lot from culture shock, it is an(57) _________ for personal improvement. The five stages of culture shockmay last for a long time or show up once in a while. In the first stage,the (58) __________ stage, the new arrival might be OK with everything.Afterward, (59) ________ from old methods to the new one calls for time and energy. During the third and fourth stage, people may g ain more understanding of the new culture and possess objective views. The double or tripleintegration is (60) __________ by a feeling of belonging. The last stage,called reentry shock, refers to the feeling people have when returning totheir home country.Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.For some people, it would be unthinkable. But Gabe Henderson is findingfreedom in a recent decision; he canceled his MySpace a ccount. The 26 years old graduate student stopped his account after realizing that a lot of hisonline friends were really just acquaintances. “The superficial emptiness clouded the excitement I had once felt,” Henderson wrote in an article.“It seems we have lost, to some degree, the special depth that truefriendship is about.”Journalism professor Michael Bugeja, who is a strong supporter offace-to-face communication, read Henderson’ｓ column and saw it was a signof hope. Though he’s not anti-technology, Bugeja often lectures studentsabout “interpersonal intelligence”—knowing when, where, and for what purpose technology is most appropriate. He points out the students he’s seen walking across campus, holding hands with each other while talking oncell phones to someone else He’s also seen them in coffee shops, surrounded by people, but staring instead at a computer screen. “True friends,” he says, “need to learn when to stop blogging and go across campus to helpa friend.”These days, young people are more wired than ever—but they’re also getting more worried. Increasingly, they’ve had to deal with online bullies, whoare posting anything from embarrassing photos to online threats. Andincreasingly, young people also are realizing that things they post on their profiles can come back to hurt them when applying for schools or jobs.Social networking can be an “extremely effective”way to publicize eventsto large groups. It can even help build a sense of community on campus. People joined Facebook as a way to meet others. However, it has limitations. A good Internet profile could make even the most boring person seem some whatinteresting. People are also not always happy with text messages on the cell phones. Cell phones can be a quick way to say “have a good day”. But friends can also cancel a night out with a text message to avoid having to explain.“Our generation needs to get over this fear of confrontation and rejection.”Henderson says. “The focus needs to be on quality communication, in allways.” Back in his life, Henderson is enjoying spending more face-to-facetime with his friends and less with his computer. He says his decision toquit his social-networking Internet accounts was a good one. “I’m not sacrificing friends,” he says, “because if a picture, some basicinformation about their life and a Web p age is all my f riendship has become, then there was nothing to sacrifice to begin with.”Questions 61—63Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) accordingto the passage.61. Although Henderson quit MySpace, most of his online friends are actually close friends.62. According to Bugeja, young people should know when to use technologyand when to stop using it.63. Social networking helps build asense of community but has a negativeeffect on young people’s life if it isused inappropriately.Questions 64—65Answer the following questions brieflyaccording to the passage.64. What does Henderson lose by using social networking websites likeMyspace?65. What do young people need to overcome in order to focus on quality communication?Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the following passage.“Five … Four … Three … Two … One … See ya! ” and Chance McGuire, twenty-five, is airborne off a 600 –foot concrete dam i n Northern California. In one second he falls 15 feet, in two seconds 60 feet, and after three seconds and 130 feet, he is flying at 66 miles an hour.McGuire is a practitioner of what he calls the king of all extreme sports.BASE—an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—jumping has one of the sporting world’s highest fatality rates: in its18-year history, forty –six participants have been killed. Yet the sporthas never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the UnitedStates, and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, don’t bother researching for a reserve—there isn’t time. There are no second chances.Still, the sport may be a perfect fit with the times. Americans may havemore in common with McGuire than they know or care to admit. America has embarked on a national orgy of thrill seeking and risk taking. The rise ofadventure and extreme sports such as BASE jumping, snowboarding, iceclimbing, skateboarding, and paragliding is merely the most vividmanifestation of this new national behavior.The rising popularity of extreme sports speaks of an eagerness on the partof millions of Americans to participate in activities closer to the edge,where danger, skill, and fear combine to give weekend warriors andprofessional athletes alike a sense of pushing out personal boundaries.According to American Sports Data Inc., a consulting firm, participationin so-called extreme sports is way up. Snowboarding has grown 113 percentin five years and now boasts nearly 5.5 million participants. Mountain hiking, skateboarding, scuba diving—their growth curves reveal a nation that loves to play with danger. Contrast that with activities such as baseball, touchfootball, and aerobics, all of which were in steady decline throughout the1990s.The pursuits that are becoming more popular have one thing in common: the perception that they are somehow more challenging than a game of touchfootball. “Every human being with two legs and two arms is going to wonder how fast, how strong, how enduring he or she is,” says Eric Perlman, a mountaineer and film maker specializing in extreme sports. “We a re designed to experience or die.”Questions 66—68Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage ina maximum of 4 words for each blank.66. _______ rates doesn’t stop people from getting into BASE j umping every day.67. The rise of extreme sports manifests the national behavior of _______and ________.68. The combination of fear, skill and danger gives both amateurs andprofessionals a sense of ______.Questions 69—70Choose the best answer according to the passage.69. Which of the following activities reveals a nation that loves to playactivities closer to the edge?A. Touch football.B.Baseball.C. Scuba diving.D.Aerobics.70. What does Eric mean by saying “We a re designed to experience or die”?A. Life with great challenges is a meaningful one.B. Life without great experiences is very common.C. People may die while doing extreme sports.D. Extreme sports are essential parts of human life.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known.He formulated theories of relativity, successfully described the nature ofthe universe and came up with the most famous equation in the world. DavidBeckham is the footballer whose skills and precision have made him one ofthe most gifted sportsmen of his generation. Who is more intelligent?How Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI) dares us to put thesetwo men on neighboring pedestals. Instead of regarding intelligence as asingle quantity measurable by pen-and-paper tests, Gardner, an educationprofessor at Harvard University, divides human intelligence into no fewerthan eight separate categories ranging from mathematical to musicalcompetence. (74)His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how onedefines intelligence. Gardner’s point is that quantity measures only one capacity, the sort of mental agility that is valued in academic achievement, and that this single number does not do justice to human potential. So hehas created his own spheres of achievement. Some categories are easilyreconcilable with general perceptions about IQ. For example, “linguistic”intelligence confers a mastery of language, and is the preserve of suchpeople as poets, writers and linguists. “Logical mathematical”intelligence marks out people who take a reasoning approach to physicalthings, and seek underlying principles. Einstein is the standard –bearer of this group, which also includes philosophers. These two categories arethe main components of what we generally think of as “intelligence”. “Musical”intelligence characterizes musicians, composers and conductors. “Spatial” intelligence is about being able to picture perspective, tovisualize a world in one’s head with great accuracy. Chess players, artists and architects would rate highly in this category. Dancers, athletes andactors are lumped under the “bodily-kinesthetic” heading; these individual, like Beckham, are able to control their bodies and movementsvery carefully.Then come t wo types of “personal”intelligence-intrapersonal, the ability to gauge one’s own mood, feelings and mental states, and interpersonal,being able to gauge it in others and use the information. These two categories could be interpreted as emotional intelligence. Psychiatrists areparticularly adept at the former, while religious leaders and politiciansare seen as people who can exploit the latter.Charles Darwin is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the eighth intelligence–“naturalist”. This label describes people with a deep understanding ofthe natural world and its objects. Zoologists and botanists can countthemselves among this group.(75)These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to thebrilliant. But are these really intelligences, or could these competencesbe more accurately described as gifts or talents?Questions 71—73Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.71. What are the main components of “intelligence”we generally think of?72. What kind of abilities does emotional intelligence involve?73. Which intelligences are represented by Einstein and Beckhamrespectively?Questions 74—75Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.74. His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one definesintelligence.75. These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to thebrilliant.Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given inbrackets. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76. 既然没有退路了，我们不妨试试他的方法。
2016年全国大学生英语竞赛A类初赛试题及详解【圣才出品】
2016年全国大学生英语竞赛A类初赛试题及详解Part ⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a fifteen-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Which appetizer is recommended?A. T omato soup.B. Potato chips.C. Garden salad.D. Corn.【答案】A【解析】对话中，服务生向客人推荐开胃菜时说道“the soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup”，由此可知，今日推荐开胃菜为西红柿汤。
因此选择A项。
【录音原文】M: Hi, I’m George. I’ll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?W: I’m ready now. I’d like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.M: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.W: I’ll pass on the soup, but I’d like a garden salad.M: Can I get you anything to drink?W: Yes, I’d like a glass of iced tea.2. What does the man think of the rug recommended?A. It’s poor in quality.B. It looks too showy.C. It costs too much.D. It’s difficult to clean.【答案】C【解析】对话第一句中，女人问男人是不是不喜欢这个毯子，男人回答毯子很好，只是他们负担不起。
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类(研究生)模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)
大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）A类（研究生）模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comperhension 2. V ocabulary and Structure 4. Reading Comperhension 5. Cloze 6. Translation 7. IQ Test 8. WritingPart I Listening ComperhensionSection A听力原文：W: Would you like to go with me to the movie tonight? I’ve got two tickets for Out of Africa.M: I know that is a famous movie, but I really need to brush up on my notes.1．Why can’t the man go to the movie?A．Because he must memorize his notes.B．Because he must review his notes.C．Because he must type his notes.正确答案：B解析：对话中男士回答女士的邀请时说他要brush up on my notes(温习笔记)，选B项。
听力原文：M: My chemistry project is in trouble because my classmates and I had completely different ideas about how to process next.W: Why couldn’t you meet each other half way?2．What does the woman suggest?A．He should make a compromise with his partner.B．He should meet his partner in the mid-town.C．He should change a partner.正确答案：A解析：对话中女士建议男士为什么不彼此都退一步，可知她建议两人应该相互妥协。
2016年大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)C类初赛真题试卷(精选 无听力)
2016年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）C类初赛真题试卷（精选）全部题型 2.Vocabulary and Structure3.Cloze4.Reading Comperh ension5.Error Correction6.Translation7.IQ Test8.WritingA．reviewB．recollectionC．memorizationD．mindA．distractsB．interferesC．dismissesD．interruptsA．my calling B．to my calling C．for me to call D．me callingA．refute B．refrain C．retreat D．rejectA．to pollution:have B．with pollution:takeC．of pollution:makeD．in pollution:bringA．bitterly has complained B．has bitterly complaining C．has been complained bitterly D．has been complaining bitterlyA．of no avail B．in no avail C．by no avail D．on no availA．hybrid B．combination C．compound D．mixtureA．You should teach her a lesson! B．I think it takes time to do that. C．Well,it's not her fault. D．Come on,you are so mean!A．Do you think it will work? B．Where can you get music therapy? C．How come you would believe in it? D．Who does music therapy for you?A．education and religion B．science and technology C．music and sport D．literature and artistic stylesA．B．C．D．A．Butcher Mary B．Bloody Mary C．Lion Heart D．Great Conquer orA．European colonisation B．foreign intervention C．immigration D．internationalisationA．Alaska B．California C．Montana D．TexasA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．TRUE B．FALSEA．Curious B．Absent C．Depart D．Nomad E．OperaA．the music B．the sound C．the speech D．the noiseA．AX B．BXC．CX D．AY E．DY。
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类研究生决赛英语真题2016年
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类研究生决赛英语真题2016年Part I Listening C o m p e r h e n s i o nSection AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end o f each conversation, there will be a fifteen-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the f ou r choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on t h e answer sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.1. What's the problem with the toaster?A.It burns the toast.B.It makes much noise.C.It takes too long to toast.D.It doesn't work at all.A [听力原文]W: May I help you?M: Yes, I had this toaster fixed here last week, but it still isn't working right.W: Oh. What's the problem with it?M: It's still burning the toast. And now, in addition to that, it sparks when I plug it in.W: I see. How long has it been sparking?M: Since I had it fixed here last week.W: I apologize for the inconvenience. We'll try to fix it again for you.M: Thank you.[解析] 录音中当女士问道烤面包机有什么问题时，男士回答“It's still burning the toast(它还是会把吐司烤糊)”。
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)C类非英语专业决赛真题2016年(本科生)
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)C类非英语专业决赛真题2016年(本科生)Part Ⅰ Listening C o m p r e h e n s i o nSection AIn this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end o f each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the f ou r choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on t h e answer sheet with a single line through the ce n t r e.1. What are the speakers talking about?A.The importance of studying "Feng Shui".B.A practical interpretation of "Feng Shui".C.How to avoid attacks from behind.D.Ways to arrange seats for a business meeting.B [听力原文]M: I have a question. I'm never quite sure where to sit during a business meeting.W: The ancient Chinese art "Feng Shui" teaches that you should never sit with the door behind you—and actually there's a scientific reason for that. When a person's back is placed towards an open space he becomes stressed; his blood pressure increases and his heart beats faster.M: That makes sense! People subconsciously worry about getting attacked if they don't know what's going on behind them.录音中女士的话谈到“风水”，由“'Feng Shui' teaches that you should never sit with the door behind you” 可知，此句是对这个名词的解释，第二句则是以此回答男士关于开会时如何选座的问题。
全国大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)历年真题(含完整答案)
2012 National English Contest forCollege Students(Level C – Preliminary)(总分：150分时间：120分钟)Part I listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once .After each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.What does the man say we can do to deal with oil crisis?A. To make full use of oil.B. To use as little oil as possibleC. To find alternative energy.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an insurance company.B. In a bank.C. In a supermarket.3. According to the man, who is going to take over the position they are talking about?A. Janice.B. Someone else.C. Meryl.4. What does the woman say about the man’s report for the meeting?A. He has to get it ready before tomorrow noon.B. He has done well enough.C. He has enough time to prepare it.5. How many people will be on the earth by the year 2020 according to the professor?A. Some 5.8 billion.B. Nearly 7 billion.C. Over 8.5 billion.Section B (10 marks)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, read the questions and the three choices marked A, Band C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centreConversation One6. What’s the main job of Simon’s organization?A. They send out radio signals to communicate with other planets.B. They look for life and intelligence on other planets.C. They study stars that have planets orbiting around them.7. Why does the organization search for radio signals from space?A. Their presence may prove the existence of aliens.B. They may help scientists find out how the universe started.C. They convey messages about life on the earth.8. Does Simon believe those stories about aliens visiting our planet?A. No, he doesn’t believe them at all.B. Yes, he does believe those stories because of his study.C. Yes, he believes them although he has no evidence.9. Which of the following factor is considered to be important in forming lifeaccording to the passage?A. Gravity.B. Minerals.C. Water.10. When did the “big bang” occur?A. No one knows.B. 12 billion years ago.C. 20 billionyear ago.Conversation Two11. Why did Bob make the news last month?A. Because he criticized traditional jobsB. Because he earned a lot of money.C. Because he tried new strategies in finding a job.12. In which way do the bestsellers like “The Brand Called You”and “The PersonalBranding Phenomenon” help people?A. They advise people to promote themselves as brands.B. They teach people how to be a perfect partner.C. They give people tips for job interview.13. When did Bob come up with the idea of using the internet to find a job?A. Ten years ago when he was a college student.B. When he began to do research between jobs.C. After he launched the campaign “Give Bob a Job”.14. What was the purpose of Bob’s making the video?A. To fulfill his ambition as a director.B. To sell his products like Teddy bears and T-shirts.C. To advertise his skills and talents.15. How can the internet help Bob in his job search exactly?A. By helping him make friends.B. By passing on the video he made.C. By providing job information for him.Section C (5 marks)In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which willbe read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question andthe three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then markthe corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.16. How many troops are going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of next year?A. 43,000.B. 10,000.C. 33,000.17. What is the finding of the study?A. Low-calorie foods may lead to more weight.B. High-calorie foods may lead to more weight.C. High-calorie foods may lead to less weight.18. What do the conflicting reports show about radiation?A. The radiation level given by Tokyo Electric is much smaller than that given by other tests.B. The radiation level given by other tests is smaller than that given by Tokyo Electric.C. The radiation level is close to 10,000 times the normal level.19. Why are Caribbean Service and Europe Today shut down by BBC?A. Because of their outdated services.B. Because of cuts in government funding.C. Because of lack of target audience.20. What’s the cause of demonstrations in cities and towns across Syria?A. They are calling for more freedom.B. Workers demand higher pay.C. Some thirty people were killed by the police.Section D (10 marks)In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Recovery from jetlag can take as long as a day for every time zone crossed. So if you’re flying east-west for your holiday or on business, it is likely to mean a few days of feeling tired or even unwell.Jetlag is the (21)__________ of the body’s natural cycle and some factors make it worse. The artificial atmosphere inside a plane can affect the body in a number of ways and add to the effects of jetlag.Exercising before flights helps to offset the effects on the body of reduced (22) _________, and aerobic exercise afterwards helps to reoxygenate it. Drink plenty of water. Children may need more. Drinking carrot juice before flying overcomes oxygen deficiency.Eat light, frequent meals. Heavy meals (23) __________ the blood circulation, which can lead to dizziness and fainting. For two weeks before you fly, eat plenty of food containing vitamins A and E; they will build up your (24) __________ and help to keep you fit. Sleep as much as you can before the flight and on it. On board, wear earplugs and eye pads because darkness (25) __________ secretion of the hormones that enhance sleep.Avoid alcohol, which restricts the brain’s oxygen intake. Like tea and coffee, alcohol increases the dehydration effect of flying. If you need to drink to relax, (26) __________ that the cabin environment intensifies the effect of alcohol. Wear loose, comfortable, warm clothes and limber up during flight. Sitting down forseveral hours slows down the (27) _________, leading to local stiffness, cramps anddizziness. Re-adjust to local time as soon as you can. Bright light helps the bodystay alert, so if you are going somewhere sunny, stay outside.Do not smoke before or during the flight since smoking (28) ___________ the bloodoxygen level. If you need to calm your nerves, try aromatherapy oils which have asedative effect. (29) _________ your doctor before flying if you are onmedication. The effects of some drugs are strengthened at high altitudes and somemay produce (30) _________.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 marks)There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through thecentre.31. What we all work for is to free ________ time for the things we really want todo.A. offB. upC. asideD. in32. You _________ his words seriously. He was talking nonsense.A. won’t takeB. maynot takeC. mustn’t have takenD. needn’thave taken33. Never hesitate to _________ the first opportunity that comes along.A. seizeB. drawC. who; thatD. obtain34. His mother ________ hated city life longed to return to the village in _______shegrew up.A. that; whereB. who; whichC. who; thatD. who;where35. All things _______, I think I’d better take your advice.A. consideringB. to be consideredC. consideredD. havebeen considered36. Twelve European countries ________ over to the Euro on January 1st, 2002.A. transformedB. switchedC. reversedD. altered37. She isn’t anything ________ unpleasant as people say she is.A. as likeB. likeC. asD. like as38. Stop complaining. You really ________ my nerves.A. get downB. get alongC. get offD. get on39. There wasn’t _______ truth in what he said.A. a grain ofB. a ray ofC. a point ofD. a drop of40. ________ for my savings, I wouldn’t be able to survive these miserable days.A. Was it notB. Were it notC. Had it been notD. Hadn’t it been41. There was a power cut this morning. ________, I couldn’t do anything with mycomputer.A. SupposedlyB. PresumablyC. ConsequentlyD.Essentially42. Alarm clocks needlessly wake ______ households. I want to design somethingtargeted at the individual sleeper.A. wholeB. totalC. fullD. high43. _______ both parties agree on these issues will a contract be signed soon.A. If onlyB. UnlessC. ShouldD. Only if44.—I’ve run out of cash. Could you lend me a few pounds this evening?—_____ I’ll just have to find time to get to the bank and make a withdrawal.A.I can lend you some now.B. I’m not sure I’ve got any either.C. Sorry, I haven’t got a penny in my account.D. My credit card must be left home.45. —We’re all going to the New Skyline Restaurant for our end-of-yearget-together. Can we count you in?—Oh, thanks, Sara, but _____A. I didn’t find you then.B. I’ve been to therestaurant once.C. I’ll pass this time.D. I’ll meet youthere at 5:00.Part III Cloze (10 marks)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correctword in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using thecorrect form of the given word, or by using the given letters of the word. Rememberto write the answers on the answer sheet.Did you know that for every 20,000 novels written, only one gets published? So the(46) ____ (likely) that I’ll ever fulfill my ambition of becoming a professionalmystery writer doesn’t seem very high. But the prospect of turning my lifelongpassion into my livelihood and achieving fame and (47) for ______ at the same timeis just too exciting for me to be put off by dull statistics.So what does it (48) t_______ to become a writer? Reading is important—all writersneed to research their genre thoroughly to familiarize themselves (49) _______ itscodes and conventions. My bookshelves at home are stacked with the novels of allthe great mystery writers, which I’ve read and in many cases, re-read, despite (50)_______ (know) all the time “who’d done it”.Of course, being a writer requires imagination. You have to develop your own personalstyle rather than simply copy the work of “the greats”. I’ve turned out (51) d________ of short crime stories for my university student magazine—some have been published, some not, but I’ve always aimed to produce original and imaginative material.Last but not (52) ________, successful writers possess enormous self-discipline. I’ve often sacrificed my social life in order to devote the necessary time and effort to producing a good quality story. And more than once that has meant (53) _______ the midnight oil.We’ve got a novel inside us. Getting it out in anywhere near publishable form is no (54) ______ task, but with imagination and determination, and the help of an expert on “master class”, who could possibly fail to (55) re_______ their ambition? Part IV Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Read the following passages. Each passage isfollowed by several questions. Respond to thequestions using information from the passage.Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.Section A (10 marks)Questions 56—60 are based on the followingpassage.The term culture shock was introduced for thefirst time in 1958 to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment. This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment. We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort a person suffers when coming to live in a place different from the place of origin.Often, the way that we live before is not accepted or considered as normal in the new place. Everything is different, for example, not speaking the language, not knowing how to use banking machines, not knowing how to use telephones, and so forth. The symptoms of culture shock can appear at different times. Although a person can experience real pain from culture shock, it is also an opportunity for growing and learning new perspectives. Culture shock can help people develop a better understanding of themselves and stimulate personal creativity.Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can be ongoing, or appear only at certain times. In the first stage, the new arrival may feel very happy about all of the new experience. This time is called the honeymoon stage. Afterward, the second stage presents itself. A person may encounter some difficulties in daily life. For example, communication difficulties may occur, such as not being understood. In this stage, there may be feelings of impatience, anger and sadness. Transition between the old methods and those of the new country is a difficult process and takes time to complete. The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture.A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced. A person may start to feel a psychological balance. The individual is more familiar with the environment and wants to belong. This starts an evaluation of the old ways versus those of thenew. In the fourth stage, the person realizes that the new culture has good and bad things to offer. This stage can be one of double integration or triple integration, depending on the number of cultures that the person has to process. This integration is characterized by a more solid feeling of belonging. The person starts to define himself or herself and establish goals for living. The fifth stage is the stage that is called the reentry shock. This occurs when a person returns to the newly acquired customs are considered improper in the old culture.Questions 56—60Complete the summary with words from the passage, changing the form where necessary, with only one word for each blank.Introduced in 1958, culture shock is a term used to (56) __________ physical and emotional discomfort people experience when they come to or live in a new place. Although many people suffer a lot from culture shock, it is an (57) _________ for personal improvement. The five stages of culture shock may last for a long time or show up once in a while. In the first stage, the (58) __________ stage, the new arrival might be OK with everything. Afterward, (59) ________ from old methods to the new one calls for time and energy. During the third and fourth stage, people may gain more understanding of the new culture and possess objective views. The double or triple integration is (60) __________ by a feeling of belonging. The last stage, called reentry shock, refers to the feeling people have when returning to their home country.Section B (10 marks)Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.For some people, it would be unthinkable. But Gabe Henderson is finding freedom in a recent decision; he canceled his MySpace account. The 26 years old graduate student stopped his account after realizing that a lot of his online friends were really just acquaintances. “The superficial emptiness clouded the excitement I had once felt,”Henderson wrote in an article. “It seems we have lost, to some degree, the special depth that true friendship is about.”Journalism professor Michael Bugeja, who is a strong supporter of face-to-face communication, read Henderson’s column and saw it was a sign of hope. Though he’s not anti-technology, Bugeja often lectures students about “interpersonal intelligence”—knowing when, where, and for what purpose technology is most appropriate. He points out the students he’s seen walking across campus, holding hands with each other while talking on cell phones to someone else He’s also seen them in coffee shops, surrounded by people, but staring instead at a computer screen. “True friends,”he says, “need to learn when to stop blogging and go across campus to help a friend.”These days, young people are more wired than ever—but they’re also getting more worried. Increasingly, they’ve had to deal with online bullies, who are posting anything from embarrassing photos to online threats. And increasingly, young people also are realizing that things they post on their profiles can come back to hurt them when applying for schools or jobs.Social networking can be an “extremely effective”way to publicize events to largegroups. It can even help build a sense of community on campus. People joined Facebook as a way to meet others. However, it has limitations. A good Internet profile could make even the most boring person seem some what interesting. People are also not always happy with text messages on the cell phones. Cell phones can be a quick way to say “have a good day”. But friends can also cancel a night out with a text message to avoid having to explain. “Our generation needs to get over this fear of confrontation and rejection.” Henderson says. “The focus needs to be on quality communication, in all ways.”Back in his life, Henderson is enjoying spending more face-to-face time with his friends and less with his computer. He says his decision to quit his social-networking Internet accounts was a good one. “I’m not sacrificing friends,”he says, “because if a picture, some basic information about their life and a Web page is all my friendship has become, then there was nothing to sacrifice to begin with.”Questions 61—63Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.61. Although Henderson quit MySpace, most of his online friends are actually close friends.62. According to Bugeja, young people should know when to use technology and when to stop using it.63. Social networking helps build a sense ofcommunity but has a negative effect on youngpeople’s life if it is used inappropriately.Questions 64—65Answer the following questions briefly accordingto the passage.64. What does Henderson lose by using socialnetworking websites like Myspace?65. What do young people need to overcome in orderto focus on quality communication?Section C (10 marks)Questions 66—70 are based on the followingpassage.“Five …Four …Three …Two …One …See ya! ”and Chance McGuire, twenty-five, is airborne off a 600 –foot concrete dam in Northern California. In one second he falls 15 feet, in two seconds 60 feet, and after three seconds and 130 feet, he is flying at 66 miles an hour.McGuire is a practitioner of what he calls the king of all extreme sports. BASE —an acronym for building, antenna, span (bridge) and earth (cliffs)—jumping has one of the sporting world’s highest fatality rates: in its 18-year history, forty –six participants have been killed. Yet the sport has never been more popular, with more than a thousand jumpers in the United States, and more seeking to get into it every day. It is an activity without margin for error. If your chute malfunctions, don’t bother researching for a reserve—there isn’t time. There are no secondchances.Still, the sport may be a perfect fit with the times. Americans may have more in common with McGuire than they know or care to admit. America has embarked on a national orgy of thrill seeking and risk taking. The rise of adventure and extreme sports such as BASE jumping, snowboarding, ice climbing, skateboarding, and paragliding is merely the most vivid manifestation of this new national behavior. The rising popularity of extreme sports speaks of an eagerness on the part of millions of Americans to participate in activities closer to the edge, where danger, skill, and fear combine to give weekend warriors and professional athletes alike a sense of pushing out personal boundaries. According to American Sports Data Inc., a consulting firm, participation in so-called extreme sports is way up. Snowboarding has grown 113 percent in five years and now boasts nearly 5.5 million participants. Mountain hiking, skateboarding, scuba diving—their growth curves reveal a nation that loves to play with danger. Contrast that with activities such as baseball, touch football, and aerobics, all of which were in steady decline throughout the 1990s. The pursuits that are becoming more popular have one thing in common: the perception that they are somehow more challenging than a game of touch football. “Every human being with two legs and two arms is going to wonder how fast, how strong, how enduring he or she is,” says Eric Perlman, a mountaineer and film maker specializing in extreme sports. “We are designed to experience or die.”Questions 66—68Complete the following sentences with information given in the passage in a maximum of 4 words for each blank.66. _______ rates doesn’t stop people from getting into BASE jumping every day.67. The rise of extreme sports manifests the national behavior of _______ and ________.68. The combination of fear, skill and danger gives both amateurs and professionalsa sense of ______.Questions 69—70Choose the best answer according to the passage.69. Which of the following activities reveals a nation that loves to play activities closer to the edge?A. Touch football.B. Baseball.C. Scuba diving.D. Aerobics.70. What does Eric mean by saying “We are designed to experience or die”?A. Life with great challenges is a meaningful one.B. Life without great experiences is very common.C. People may die while doing extreme sports.D. Extreme sports are essential parts of human life.Section D (10 marks)Questions 71—75 are based on the following passage.Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. He formulated theories of relativity, successfully described the nature of the universe and came up with the most famous equation in the world. David Beckham is the footballer whose skills and precision have made him one of the most gifted sportsmen of his generation. Who is more intelligent?How Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI) dares us to put these two men on neighboring pedestals. Instead of regarding intelligence as a single quantity measurable by pen-and-paper tests, Gardner, an education professor at Harvard University, divides human intelligence into no fewer than eight separate categories ranging from mathematical to musical competence. (74)His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence. Gardner’s point is that quantity measures only one capacity, the sort of mental agility that is valued in academic achievement, and that this single number does not do justice to human potential. So he has created his own spheres of achievement. Some categories are easily reconcilable with general perceptions about IQ. For example, “linguistic”intelligence confers a mastery of language, and is the preserve of such people as poets, writers and linguists. “Logical mathematical”intelligence marks out people who take a reasoning approach to physical things, and seek underlying principles. Einstein is the standard –bearer of this group, which also includes philosophers. These two categories are the main components of what we generally think of as “intelligence”.“Musical”intelligence characterizes musicians, composers and conductors. “Spatial” intelligence is about being able to picture perspective, to visualize a world in one’s head with great accuracy. Chess players, artists and architects would rate highly in this category. Dancers, athletes and actors are lumped under the “bodily-kinesthetic” heading; these individual, like Beckham, are able to control their bodies and movements very carefully.Then come two types of “personal”intelligence-intrapersonal, the ability to gauge one’s own mood, feelings and mental states, and interpersonal, being able to gauge it in others and use the information. These two categories could be interpreted as emotional intelligence. Psychiatrists are particularly adept at the former, while religious leaders and politicians are seen as people who can exploit the latter. Charles Darwin is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the eighth intelligence –“naturalist”. This label describes people with a deep understanding of the natural world and its objects. Zoologists and botanists can count themselves among this group.(75)These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, there is a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant. But are these really intelligences, or could these competences be more accurately described as gifts or talents?Questions 71—73Answer the following questions briefly according to the passage.71. What are the main components of “intelligence” we generally think of?72. What kind of abilities does emotional intelligence involve?73. Which intelligences are represented by Einstein and Beckham respectively?Questions 74—75Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.74. His ideas have provoked vigorous debate about how one defines intelligence.75. These eight categories certainly reflect the fact that, in these areas, thereis a spectrum of human ability ranging from the hopeless to the brilliant.Part V Translation (10 marks)Translate the following sentences into English, using the hints given in brackets.Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.76. 既然没有退路了，我们不妨试试他的方法。
大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)A类(研究生)模拟试卷9(题后含答案及解析)
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听力原文：M: Would you like to come over and study tonight, Janet?W: Oh, I’m sorry, Tom. I forgot to tell you that my parents are in town and want to take me to the concert tonight.2．Where will Janet probably go tonight?A．To study.B．To the concert.C．To town.正确答案：B解析：由女士的回答可知Janet和她的父母亲要去听音乐会。
听力原文：W: The letter of credit will be opened in your favor within 10 working days from the date of the contract.M: All right. I accept your terms. I hope everything turns out Okay.3．When will the letter of credit be opened?A．Within 10 working days from the date of the contract.B．Within 20 working days from the date of the contract.C．Within 30 working days from the date of the contract.正确答案：A解析：以您为受益人的信用证将在你签订合同之日起的10个工作日以内开通。
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根据乔最后的答语Go ahead．(好啊，那样做吧。
)可以推断出答案B。
对于A项的回答应为：N0，you certainly can，welcome．对于C项，D项的回答应为：N0 problem!2.As it turned out to be a small house party, we______so formally.（分数：1.00）A.need not have dressed √B.must not have dressedC.need not dressD.must not dress解析：句意：结果是那只是一个小型的家庭聚会而已，我们本可以不打扮得如此正式的。
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