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大学生英语竞赛(NECCS)B类英语专业初赛真题2011年(暂缺听力音频)
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[简答题]那位经理由于身体不好,只能辞职不干。(on account of)
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[多项选择]他不在感到沮丧,而是高兴,充满希望。(no longer放句首)
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[简答题]Section D (10 points)
In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
Questions 76–80 are based on the following passage.
Pierre Omidyar, the son of French-Iranian immigrants, was already a millionaire before he launched eBay. Omidyar’s electronics site, e-shop, was bought out by Microsoft in 1996, making him a millionaire before he’d turned thirty. With this money, he set up an online auction company which allowed people to show items they wished to sell; other users then made bids. Omidyar wanted to name the site Echo Bay Technology Group, but this name was already owned by a Canadian mining company, so he shortened the name to eBay, and a legend was born. Almost immediately eBay made a profit. The site sold goods ranging from computers to posters to underwear. The growth of eBay was phenomenal. (79) It is now the world’s most successful online business and its users consider themselves part of a distinct commun
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[单项选择]What makes the chickens created by British scientists immune from bird flu
A. Genetic modification.
B. Vaccinations.
C. Special protection.
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[填空题]When I was a child, my family used to go on holiday every year to visit our relatives in the north-east of England. One of the most exciting things you can do in that part of the world (46) _____ to visit the Farne Islands, where you can see many different kinds of birds and other sea creatures, ranging (47) _____ puffins to seals.
One summer, we booked a trip to an island (48) _____ there was a lighthouse. Before the boat was (49) d_____ to leave, we wandered (50) al_____ the quayside watching some children (51) _____ (dive) into the water at the end of the pier. Soon it was time to (52) b_____ the small boat which would take us to our (53) _____ (destine). As we headed toward the island, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind (54) _____ (spring) up. We soon found ourselves in an (55) _____ (extreme) rough sea. ‘If this is what happens in summer, what’s the weather like in winter ’ asked one of the other (56) p_____.
A member of crew, who was standing next to the woman passen
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[单项选择]— Tom and Tina don’t seem very happy recently.
— Haven’t you heard She’s _____ their engagement.
A. broken down
B. broken off
C. broken out
D. broken away
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[单项选择]Who first introduced the concept of practical wisdom
A. Aristotle.
B. Barry Schwartz.
C. Kenneth Sharpe.
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[单项选择]Why will the Spanish state broadcaster stop showing bullfighting
A. The broadcaster RTVE thinks bullfighting is cruel.
B. Some animal protection organisations are now against bullfighting.
C. Bullfighting could cause anxiety in children.
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[单项选择]What was the story in the newspaper about
A. A car which had an accident getting onto a ferry.
B. A driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
C. A man who lost his way driving to a ferry.
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[单项选择]Interview TwoWhat does Fitzpatrick dislike about New York
A. There are no real pubs.
B. People are not very friendly.
C. It’s a dangerous place to live.
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[单项选择]The Pulitzer Prizes for American writing are awarded each year by the trustees of _____.
A. Columbia University
B. Yale University
C. California University
D. Harvard University
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[单项选择]It wasn’t until recently, when we celebrated a family birthday with my parents at a fancy restaurant, _____ I found out that in some cultures it’s considered rude to lick your plate.
A. that
B. when
C. since
D. because
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[单项选择]Homer Simpson _____ the greatest character created for television and films in the past 20 years.
A. had been named
B. would have named
C. has been named
D. had named
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[单项选择]Will Russia change the clock to winter time this autumn
A. Yes, clocks will go back one hour.
B. Yes, clocks will go forward one hour.
C. No, clocks will remain unchanged.
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[单项选择]I was doing a crossword puzzle, _____ my morning cup of jasmine tea, and _____ my day in a lazy, peaceful sort of way when I heard the first knock on the door.
A. enjoyed; planned
B. enjoying; planning
C. enjoyed; planning
D. enjoying; planned
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[简答题]A certain month has five Thursdays in it and the date of the second Sunday is the 13th. What is the date of the third Tuesday
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[单项选择]During the winter time, we sometimes get _____ six or seven tourist groups a week.
A. as little as
B. a great deal of
C. as few as
D. a number of
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[单项选择]Interview TwoWhy is life in New York more exciting
A. There are parties every night.
B. There are more things to do in New York.
C. The lifestyle is much faster.
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[多项选择]如果你不介意的话,我宁愿今晚在家看电视。(rather)
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[单项选择]Interview OneWhat first inspired Martin Middleton’s interest in travelling
A. Living abroad in the 1960s.
B. Something he read as a child.
C. A television film about Africa.
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[单项选择]What is the news mainly about
A. The economics in developing countries.
B. Life in poor countries.
C. Energy consumption.
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[多项选择]他连自己的生活都难以维持,更不用说养家了。(living, let alone)
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[单项选择]— How long do you think the meeting will last
— _____
— Shall we get started early
— OK. Shall we say eight
A. From time to time.
B. At about nine.
C. In the middle of the day.
D. Probably all day.
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[单项选择]How much does it cost for a couple with two children to get into the castle
A. £15.
B. £10.50.
C. £12.
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[单项选择]A solution to this problem won’t be easy, but we’ll see what we manage to _____.
A. come round
B. come in for
C. come up with
D. come through
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[单项选择]There is a _____ in the upper left corner of the Australian national flag.
A. kangaroo
B. koala
C. tiny British flag
D. star
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[单项选择]While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public face of most major cities, these cities also have a mass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below _____ which keep everything working.
A. land
B. ground
C. soil
D. earth
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[单项选择]In which city would you find the Golden Gate Bridge
A. San Francisco.
B. Dallas.
C. Houston.
D. Los Angeles.
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[单项选择]Interview TwoWhy did Sean Fitzpatrick go to America
A. It was his childhood dream.
B. He got a job as a bartender there.
C. There were troubles in Ireland.
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[单项选择]Interview OneWildlife filming is _____ than it was in the early 1960s.
A. more relaxed
B. more creative
C. more organised
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[单项选择]Interview TwoHow has living in New York changed Fitzpatrick
A. He has calmed down a lot since he went to New York.
B. He is better able to defend himself.
C. He has got used to listening to people talking nonsense.
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[单项选择]Interview OneWhat did Martin think of the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic
A. They were risking their health by exposing themselves to too much sunshine.
B. They were not taking advantage of the opportunity they had.
C. They were a very interesting bunch of people.
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[简答题]My first is in MOCK but not in FAKE
My second is in BOIL but not in BAKE
My third is in ROCK and also in ROLL
My fourth is in WINDOW but not in POLE
My last is in BASIN but not in BATH
I do tricks to make children laugh.
What am I
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[单项选择]Why did the woman come to Finland
A. She wanted to study literature there.
B. She wanted to take a summer course there.
C. She was offered a job in Finland.
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[单项选择]Interview TwoWhat does he miss most about Northern Ireland
A. The social life.
B. His family and friends.
C. The sport.
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[简答题]Simon had a bag of sweet. When he tried to divide the sweets into three piles he had one left over. The same thing happened when he tried to divide them into four, five and six piles. However, when he split them into seven piles there were none left over. How many sweets did he start with
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[单项选择]Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a railway station.
B. At a travel agency.
C. At an airport.
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[简答题]The numbers on the right are formed from the numbers on the left using the same rules. Discover the rule used and replace the question mark.
3 → 15
5 → 23
8 → 35
9 →
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[单项选择]— How do you feel about soaps
— Soap operas! _____ I watch them all. I’ve just finished watching Desperate Housewives.
— Oh really So what happened this week then
A. Brilliant! It’s one of my favourites.
B. I think they’re rubbish.
C. They’re really not my taste.
D. I love them.
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[单项选择]Dairy farms and _____ farming for meat and wool are the most important industries in New Zealand.
A. cow
B. horse
C. pig
D. sheep
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[单项选择]Romanticism reached full bloom in the year 1789 when William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge jointly published _____.
A. The Prelude
B. The Lyrical Ballads
C. Descriptive Sketches
D. Lines Composed a Few Miles
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[多项选择]根据一项新的研究,常常跟自己父母聊天的孩子要比那些不常聊天的更幸福。(who引导的定语从句)
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[单项选择]Interview OneWhat is Martin’s opinion of tourism
A. It is not good for the environment.
B. It should be well managed.
C. It should be further promoted.
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[单项选择]Section A (10 points)
In this section, there is one passage followed by five questions. For two questions, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. For the other three questions, you should complete each sentence in a maximum of 10 words using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet.
Questions 61–65 are based on the following passage.
The decision about where to live while studying at the tertiary level can have a major influence on a student’s chances of success. It is important that particular needs, such as security, a quiet place to study, and a convenient location, are taken into consideration before a choice is made. Various options available to students are discussed below:
1. Private Rental Accommodation.
A single student can either move into an existing household or establish one with friends or acq
A. homestays cost more
B. food is not provided in lodgings
C. students usually have to share their food in lodgings
D. students can do their own cooking in homestays
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[简答题]Section C (10 points)
In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. You should complete the summary below using no more than three words for each blank from the passage. Remember to write the answer on the answer sheet.
Questions 71–75 are based on the following passage.
One student skipped a class and then sent the professor an email message asking for copies of the teaching notes. Another didn’t like her grade and sent a petulant message to the professor. Another explained that she was late for a Monday class because she was recovering from a party. One professor received a message from a student, saying, ‘I’m not sure how to shop for school supplies. Should I buy a binder or a subject notebook Please tell me what you recommend.’
At colleges and universities, email has made professors more approachable, but many say it has made them too accessible. They say that students seem to view them as available round the clock, and send a steady stream of email messages — f
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[简答题]Write an essay of no less than 160 words in which you discuss the moral of the following quotation and express your personal views on the subject. Write the passage on the answer sheet.
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.
—William Shakespeare
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[单项选择]The man thinks the movie was very _____.
A. exciting
B. funny
C. romantic
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[单项选择]Interview OneWhat does Martin do when he takes a holiday
A. He relaxes by the sea.
B. He stays in comfortable surroundings.
C. He travels for a particular reason.
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[单项选择]Since 2000, Hispanics have _____ more than half (50.5%) of the overall population growth in the United States — a significant new demographic milestone for the nation’s largest minority group.
A. consisted of
B. composed of
C. amounted to
D. accounted for
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[填空题]Guy Moreno — Professional Footballer
Favourite interest at school: ________ (21)
Date of birth: ________ (22)
Winning a prize: after taking part in a ________ (23) one summer
First football club: English club called ________ (24)
Most difficult time: when he had to do ________ (25) four hours a day
Critics of his performance as a footballer: often his ________ (26)
How he hopes people see him: as someone who always ________ (27)
Preferred way to relax: by playing ________ (28)
His career in football: makes him feel ________ (29)
Future plans: would like to ________ (30)