2015年大学生英语竞赛（NECCS）B类初赛真题试卷

What kind of program is Doctor Levy describing?W: Doctor Levy, tell us about some of the more unusual services here at the hospital. M: Well, We have yoga classes, art and music programs. And starting next month, there’s going to be a comedy night every Friday. W: Really? Why? M: Well, there’s been quite a lot of research to suggest that laughter speeds up the healing process. Yoga. Art. Comedy. Drama.

When was the International Friendship Club established?M: 2466. Simon speaking. W: Hello. Is that the right number for the International Friendship Club? M: Yes, that’s right. How can I help? W: I picked up a copy of your newsletter in the Students’ Union, and I was wondering if you could tell me a bit more about the club? M: Yes, of course. We set up the club three years ago as a way of promoting international understanding. So we’ve been established for a while now. And there’re meetings every Thursday evening, during term time, that is... W: Thursday, right? M: Yes, we usually show a film or maybe run a competition of some kind. But mostly it’s an opportunity for people to get together, relax and make friends. And we also produce a regular newsletter—I think you said you’d seen a copy of that... W: The newsletter? Yes, it looked interesting. M: So, you know, it got loads of information about what’s on in the area and about living in Britain in general. We also have quite a busy social programme with outings to places of interest like London or Oxford. W: Sounds great. M: And one other thing to mention. We like to encourage people to attend regularly and play a real part in the club. So we give special certificates as a reward for active participation. It’s something you can put on your CV, for example. W: I see. And I meant to ask, does it cost anything to join? Is there a fee? M: Yes, membership costs ￡ 5 for a term but you can save a bit of money if you pay for the whole academic year. Then it’s only ￡ 12, instead of ￡ 15. That doesn’t include special trips. But they’re subsidized by the university, so they’re not too expensive. W: Fine. How do I go about joining? M: OK. So could I have your name, please? W: Maria Lanzerac. M: Right. Where are you from, Maria? I should be able to tell from your accent, but... W: Don’t worry. Most people think I’m from Australia but I’m actually South African. M: Fantastic. Well, I think that’s all I need for now. You should get the pack in the post tomorrow. Just give me a call if you’ve got any questions. W: Thanks. Bye. Five years ago. Three years ago. A month ago. Three weeks ago.

Who is Jennifer Jenkins?M: I’ve come to Kings College, London, to talk to Dr. Jennifer Jenkins, who’s a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics. Now Jennifer, you’re quite interested in the teaching and learning of International English. Can you explain in general terms what this is? W: It’s based on the fact that nowadays the majority of people who speak English around the world are nonnative speakers of English—they’ve learnt it as a second or subsequent language. They use it to speak with each other and therefore, they’re not really learning what’s always been called English as a foreign language—English to speak to native speakers of English. They’re learning it for more international communication, and that has all sorts of implications for the sorts of things that they need to be able to do. M: So, what would be the main differences between the kind of English that’s widely taught around the world today, and perhaps what you describe as a more international form? W: Well, there’d be various differences. There’d be differences in what they need to be able to do when they’re pronouncing English. M: Is there anything that’s widely taught when teaching English that would be missed out in International English? W: Yes, I think, for example, that... there doesn’t seem to be much point in teaching learners to say the T-H, the[θ]and[*]sounds, erm, because most of the world’s learners of English, speakers of English who are non-native speakers don’t pronounce the[θ]. M: And, what is the thinking behind the idea of International English? W: Well, the more different groups of people round the world speak English, the more important it becomes to make sure that they have enough in common so that they can understand each other, that they’re intelligible to each other and here, pronunciation is very important because their pronunciation is the thing that will vary most, among different speakers of English. M: So, what would you say are the advantages for students and teachers of this form of English? W: Well, one advantage would be that they actually have rather less to do, rather less to learn because instead of trying to learn the entire way of speaking of a native speaker, which is incredibly complicated and most learners never do achieve this in any case, so they’ve got less to do, but they’re also allowed to keep something of themselves in their English. M: Well, Dr. Jenkins, thank you for talking to me about that. A lecturer of English Literature. A lecturer of English History. A lecturer of International English. A lecturer of Applied Linguistics.

What caused the boat wreck?Just before sunset, way out in the Mediterranean another migrant boat sank. Some reports say the people on board were trying to attract the attention of an aircraft flying overhead. They had crowded to one side of the boat and it capsized. The Italian navy had several vessels in the are-a. They managed to get their helicopters to the scene quickly as did Maltese forces. They began hauling people out of the water. Many were saved, many were not. The boat leaked during the voyage. There was a big storm in the Mediterranean. People on the boat were frightened by a whale in the sea. People crowded to one side of the boat.

Addicted to the Net? Symptoms of Internet addiction: i. A constant【D1】______to get online. ii. Feelings of【D2】______when not online iii. Using the Internet to find satisfaction, to【D3】______, lying to family about the time spent on the Internet. Net addict: A person shows【D4】______of these symptoms throughout the year. Three factors that make the Internet addictive: 【D5】______, control, and excitement. With access to the Internet, people can go online at any time to【D6】______ in gambling, bidding in auction for【D7】______and to satisfy whims. People who have a lot more control over their finances tend to develop an【D8】______monitoring their investments. The excitement surrounding compulsive activity often becomes a【D9】______encouraging future behavior. In the future,【D10】______ and wireless access may increase addiction rates among Internet users.In this section, you will hear a short passage. For questions 21 -30, complete the notes using three words or fewer for each blank. The passage will be read twice. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. Internet users who spend as much as 30 hours a week or more surfing the Web may endanger personal relationships, jobs, and their finances. Symptoms of Internet addiction include a constant desire to get online, a need to use the Internet for longer periods of time in order to find satisfaction, and feelings of restlessness or irritability when not online. Other symptoms include using the Internet to escape problems, lying to family or friends about time spent on the Internet, and continuing to use the Internet even after problems develop in relationships, work, or school as a result of such use. A person who suffers three or more of these symptoms over a 12-month period or more would be considered addicted. The first factor which may contribute to compulsive use of a product is accessibility. Now, those with access to the Internet have immediate, 24-hour access to virtual gaming sites, online trading sites that provide up-to-the-minute stock reports, and online auction houses where they can find any item imaginable. As the problems and limitations of real life are removed, some people begin to indulge more heavily in these activities for immediate gratification and to satisfy whims. Control is a second factor influencing compulsive behavior. Today, individuals have the ability to take control over their own investing. Such full personal control leads some people to develop an obsession with monitoring and adjusting their investments. A third important factor is excitement. Excitement represents the emotional “rush“ or “high“ associated with winning. In gambling, the rush of winning becomes a great reinforcement to continue playing. In auction sites, obtaining an item by beating other bidders seconds before the bid closes can be intoxicating. With any compulsive activity, the excitement surrounding the activity becomes a powerful hook encouraging future behavior. In the future, some believe things will only get worse as virtual reality and wireless access make the Net more accessible.

In my free time I wear______clothes—jeans and a shirt, things like that. random casual convenient unprofessional

Six out of ten women admit they regularly give ______to temptation as the main reason for shopping on______. up: instinct up: consciousness in: impulse in: response

Individuals can and should make their own legal decisions______who their employer is. except for by virtue of in the light of regardless of

We go to Mt. Qomolangma not only with the personal goal of______the summit, but we also ______a purpose higher than to simply stand on top of the world. conquering: strive for ascending: hope for overwhelming: carry out climbing: work out

When travelling, you are advised to take your credit card, which provides a secure______to carrying your money in cash. selection preference alternative replacement

A minority language is often put______, for it lives in the shadow of a culturally dominant language, for example, Irish in______of English. at risk: that at will: case at last: favor at ease: spite

______the geography class, Mandy went to the teacher and asked for the assignment. Having been missed Being missed Having missed Missing

If you want a shop to keep something for you until later, you may have to______. request a discount give a refund open an account pay a deposit

—They are building a new entertainment complex at the end of the road. —Have you only just heard of it? I’ve known it for ages. In fact, I’m sure I told you about it last week. —______But I’ve been forgetting things lately. My memory is failing. It’s only your imagination. You probably did. You can say that again. How annoying!

—Could you please write down the prescription for me? —______ No. You need to see a doctor first. Yes. You can buy the medicine from any drugstore. Certainly. I’ll do it for you right away. Well. Prevention is better than cure.

Chinese poetry and philosophy have exerted great influence on______. Ezra Pound Ralph Waldo Emerson Robert Frost Emily Dickinson

Which degree is offered in community colleges in the United States? Master’s degree. Doctor’s degree. Bachelor’s degree. Associate’s degree.

Which of the following is James Joyce’s work? A Tale of Two Cities. Vanity Fair. Ulysses. Jude the Obscure.

The most famous Arts Festival is the ______ International Festival of Music and Drama. It takes place for a period of 3 to 4 weeks between August and September. Belfast Edinburgh Liverpool Cardiff

The word “holiday“ originally meant “holy day“ , but now it signifies any day on which we don’t have to work. This is an example of______. meaning shift widening of meaning narrowing of meaning loss of meaning