2017全国大学生英语竞赛初赛C类真题

In addition to keeping people healthy and helping prevent illness, it was found that dogs

can aid in (51) rec ________ ? For example, dogs have been shown to have a calming influence on

people suffering from heart disease, high cholesterol or Alzheimer’s. Citing one study, Dr. Wells explains that heart-attack victims are 9 percent (52)

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episode if they own a dog. Dogs have also been found to help warn owners of oncoming heart

attacks or diabetic shock. In some (53) c _________ ，dogs have even helped revive coma patients. For these reasons, the use of therapy dogs in many hospitals and (54) __________ (retire) homes is becoming more popular. Although scientists still do not have (55) ________ (conclude) data as to why dogs play such a major role in the health of their owners, the evidence all seems to point in the same direction. Dogs may provide more than just companionship, including the key to a longer life. Part IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)

There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions using information from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet Section A (5 marks)

Questions 56—60 are based on the following passage. Research has shown that college students can learn as much, or more, from peers as they do from instructors and textbooks. When students work effectively in a supportive group, the experience can be a very powerful way to improve academic achievement and satisfaction with the learning experience.

Recent interviews with college students at Harvard University revealed that nearly every senior who had been part of a study group considered this experience crucial to his or her academic progress and success. The list below describes several important activities that you and your study group or learning team can collaborate on:

1. Team up with other students immediately after class to share and compare notes. One of your teammates may have picked up something you missed or vice versa.

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After completing each week’s readings, team up with other students to compare your

highlighting and margin notes. See if you all agree on what the author’s major points were and what information in the chapter you should study for exams.

3. Studies show that many students are unfamiliar with library research and sometimes experience \anxidy.\Forming library research teams is an effective way to develop a social support group for reducing this fear and for locating and sharing information.

4. Having your team visit the instructor during office hours to seek additional assistance in preparing for exams is an effective team learning strategy for several reasons. If you are shy or unassertive, it may be easier to see an instructor in the company of other students. Your team visit also sends a message to the instructor that you are serious about learning.

5. After receiving test results, the members of a learning team can review their individual tests together to help one another identify the sources of their mistakes and to identify any “model” answers that received maximum credit. You can use this information to improve your performance on subsequent tests or assignments.

Not all learning teams, however, are equally effective. Sometimes group work fails to reach its fall potential because insufficient thought was given to how teams should be formed or how they should function. Here are some suggestions as strategies for maximizing the power of peer collaboration. First, in forming teams, look for fellow students who are motivated and attentive to class. Remember to include teammates from both genders as well as students with different personality characteristics. Then keep your group size small as three to six classmates because smaller groups allow for more face -to -face interaction and less opportunity for any one individual to shirk his or her responsibility. Also, it is necessary to hold individual team members accountable for contributing to the learning of their teammates. Research on study groups at Harvard University indicates that they are effective only if each member has done the required course work in advance of the group meeting. Questions 56-60

Complete the following form with no more than three words according to the passage.

Student Learning Teams Activities for a Learning Team ① (56) ② Comparing ideas about assigned reading. ③ (57)- ④ Meeting with the instructor. ⑤ (5§) Strategies for Making a Learning Team Successful ① Seek peers who will contribute quality and diversity to form a team. ② Set a limit to (59) . to group learning. ③ Ensure that all team members can be responsible for (60) Section B (10 marks)

Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage.

It might be time to look in your mom or dad’s closet for something to wear. Many styles from twenty or thirty years ago, which went “out of fashion” for a while, are now back in style. The

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clothing, accessories, and much more. From \—bottom” jeans from the 1960s to sunglasses from the 1980s, everything old is new again!

61. ___________ . In the beginning, a trend is usually red hot. Then, it gets warm, cool, and then cold for fifteen to twenty years. That’s how long it takes for a new

generation — who never went through the fad — to grow up. They “rediscover” old fashions. At the same time, starting in their thirties, people often get nostalgic. They may visit “vintage style” shops or websites to relive feelings from their past.

62. _________________ The first is buying actual vintage items. Stores, e-tailers, and

auction sites sell just about everything you can think of. Need a pair of cowboy boots from the 1950s? No problem. A pair of sunglasses from the 1960s? Also easy. However, be prepared for some sticker shock. High -demand items like vintage leather jackets and Levi’s jeans can be very expensive.

63. ________________ For example, a retro style clock may be made to look like your grandfather’s. Yet, on the inside, it will contain 21st century technology. Other companies blend retro and modem styles. This has been done with great success by car companies like Volkswagen —'the Beetle, and BMW— the Mini Cooper.

64. ________________ For example, an old polo shirt might go great with a new jacket. Accessories

like vintage handbags and watches can also help you stand out. However, experts warn against overdoing it, such as wearing an entire outfit from the 1970s. It may make you stand out more than you want to!

65. _____ ___________ The last fifty years have seen an explosion of new trends and

styles. So, if you’re feeling bored with your look, check out an old clothing catalogue for inspiration. Or, to liven up your home or office, consider looking to the past for some great ideas.

Questions 61 -65

Complete the passage with the following sentences. There are Uvo extra sentences that you do not need to use.

? A. There are two ways to go retro.

(B. Fashion experts suggest being moderate when adding a retro flavor to your look. I C. The other way to go retro is by making new products using older designs.

j D. Over time, many old styles become popular again. (E. The fashion cycle lasts around twenty years.

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(F. One thing’s for certain— there is no lack of colors, patterns, or designs to choose from.) * \\ j G. Fashion experts know the most about retro styles. {

Section C (10 marks)

Questions 66-70 are based on the following passage.

San Antonio’s beautiful climate lures visitors and locals alike into its city parks and the surrounding state parks for hiking, biking, walking and more.

Perhaps the city’s best -known park, Brackemidge Park is more than just an idyllic place for a picnic or walk. It is also home to some of the city’s must popular attractions. Here, visitors will enjoy the San Antonio Zoo, Aquarium and the Brackenridge Eagle miniature train ride. The park

also houses recreational facilities such as a golf course, driving range and bike trails. The main entrance is in the 2800 block of N. Broadway (about two miles from downtown).

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Offering one of the best hiking trail systems in the area, Eisenhower Park attracts families looking to escape to the great outdoors without having to drive a long distance. The park offers the Second Saturday program, which teaches parents and children more about the natural world. Guided hikes and talks focus on the South Texas landscape, bird life, wildlife and plants populating the park’s acres. Reservations are required for the program. 19399 N. -W. Military Hwy.

The Friedrich Wilderness Park is a 232—acre hilly and heavily -forested wilderness park

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