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2013年英语专四答案.doc第一篇：2013年英语专四答案.doc2013年全国英语专业四级考试参考答案PART I DICTATIONWhat is a dream forOne theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires.We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society.Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life.We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution.This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming.If you believe that your dreams are important then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution.The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk.Dre ams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed.But we all know that very little of what we dream is concerned with what happened to us that day.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENTION1—5 ABCAD 6—10 ACDAB 11—15 DCADA16—20 BBDAC 21—25 DBADB 26—30 CBBCAPART III CLOZE31—35 DACBD 36—40 CBACB 41—45 DCADB46—50 BCDBBPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY51—55 CDBAC 56—60 BDCAA 61—65 BBACA66—70 CABDA 71—75 CBDAC 76—80 CADBAPART V READING COMPREHENTION81—85 CACDB 86—90 DACBC 91—95 BDDAC96—100 DAACAPART VI WRITINGSECTION AThe advantages of being careful with money in daily lifeNowadays, there is a hot debate on whether people, including students should be careful with their money in their daily life since they try their best to save money.Some people think it is not good to do so because this may not make people smart consumers.But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages.First, being careful with money is a virtue that can always benefit people.Being thrifty is of great help, especially when the economic status around the world is not very good and it becomes harder to earn money than before.A good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through this difficult period or any other difficult financial situation in their life.People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything.For students, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports.When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money.Secondly, being careful with money is, in fact, a good way of practicing how to manage one's money.In current society, it is necessary to learn something about finance.But theories are usually hard to learn.In contrast, most people can learn quickly by practicing.Being careful with money means an efficient use of money, which, in essence, equals to part of the job of a financial planner.Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money.It is true that being too careful with money may have some disadvantages;forexample, it may cause people to ignore other aspects of commodities.But overall this behavior is good and has its reality basis.Money-consciousness is always needed in the market-oriented economy.SECTION BApril 20Dear Mathew,I'm writing to show my apology for being unable to wait for you in my dorm.I'm really sorry but I have something urgent to do.You can come to Room 1003, No.3 Teaching Building to find me.The map on the back of the note will help you.I'll wait for you there.第二篇：2013专四答案What is a dream forOne theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires.We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society.Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life.We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution.This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming.If you believe that your dreams are important then analysing them may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution.The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk.Dreams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed.But we all know that very little of what we dream is concerned with what happened to us that day.听力：1.A.presents28.B had failed to co2.B sweet potatoesver all the pilots3.C she had been invited4.A she wanted to know 29.C because it may5.D is increasinghelp6.A Wednesday7.C.30.A balance mail the women8.C 完型Lack of9.A 31.D wouldprospective32.A nor10.____33.C look after11.DSouthern34.B By means of12.C Eastern13A 35.D as much asNorthern parts14.D 36.C thoughmore useful information37.B how15.Ailliteracy38.A persons16.B starting to carry 39.C exists40.B way17.B technology141.D larger8.D yellow42.C goes up19.A throwing43.A But20.Cvisiting44.D always21.Ddigital textbooks 45.B whoare used46.B form22.B247.C too23.A TSA agents48.D collected24.D The security49.B like25.B smoking50.B fairer 26.C to get patients o ccupied单选51.C his27.B to prevent pilots52.__53.B Deadline54.A Lucy insisted55.C many56.B Victoria likes57.D quarter58.C The school pupils 59.A politics are60.AThe arrival61.B Tony hit 62.D I wish63.A were to64.B Careless reading65.A remain66.C Adjusting67.A dull68.B I couldn't understand69.D did up70.A credit71.C as far as one can see72.C point73.D much74.A if an accident happens75.C deliver76.C building77.B definite78.D blast79.B refrained from80.A brightly阅读：81.C it plays82.A Speeches at world 83.C to advise people 84.D it comes from85.B The many uses86.D saw an87.A snowboarders88.C he borrowed moneyfrom a mortage 89.B He promised90.part of fashion91.B they had lost 92.Desperate93.__94.A Her friends valued 95.C Understanding gained is96.D determination97.A there were98.A Habit is key99.D techniques to supplement100.A stresses the neural第三篇：03年英语专四听力原文和答案2003年专四听力答案PART IDICTATIONSalmonEvery year millions of salmon swim from the ocean/ into the mouths of the rivers and then steadily out of the rivers, / Passing through waters,around the rocks and waterfalls,/ the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes./ They dig up nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs./ Then, exhausted by their journey, the parents salmon die./ They have finished the task that the nature has given them./ Months or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean./ They live in the salt water from two to seven years,/ until they too are ready to swim back to reproduce./ Their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food-fish./ When the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip of the rivers,/ they are in the best possible condition./ And nearly every harbour has its salmon fishing fleet /ready to catch thousands for market.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION-SECTION A CONVERSATIONS“Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.W: Do you enjoy your work?M: Well, I'm still conscious of time when I work.W: What do you mean?M:(1)1 still have this nine-to-five attitude toward work.When five o'clock comes around, I get up and go home.W: I'm sorry to hear that, but work doesn't have to mean drudgery anymore.Indeed, work has changed dramatically for the better.M: How about the old saying” we work to live, not live to work?“W: Well, although money is an important factor,(2)people now want to live fulfilling lives with meaningful jobs, rather than to simply earn a living.M: But it's hard for me to feel that way.W: I think your attitude to work needs a radical change.Since the industrial revolution, we have made work our enemy.Now it doesn't have to be that way.M: It's really interesting to hear all this, but doing work does not mean watching an exciting movie.You' ve still got to go through the nuts and bolts of your work.W:(3)While there are still dull and humble jobs,(2)workers now have more choices and are no longer tied to a job for life.M: That's true.W;(2)And work has become more intellectually challenging for more people, allowing them to think, learn, develop new skills, and find a sense of purpose and identity.Key：1.D2.D3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.M: Which do you prefer, city or country life?W:(4)It's a fifty-fifty choice and it largely depends on the individual.But the bottomline is that each life has its own advantages and disadvantages.M: You're right there.Generally speaking, people in the city are better paid.Andaccording to the latest study, an income difference between the city and the country isthree to one.Isn't that alarming!W: Living in the country incurs fewer expenses, although the costs of transportationare much higher.M: I think that philosophy is the root of the differe nce,(5)ln the city.people want to”do it all in one day“.In the country, people don't expect to get it all done in one day.Country folks tend to plan more because planning is required just to survive.W: In the country, you mind your own business without being unfriendly.And there arefewer restrictions on what you can do, whether or not there is a law about it.(6)Manylaws on the books are not enforced.M: Also, there is no real crime to speak of.Any petty crime is usually committed by the local school kids and is nothing serious.W: But the city continues to be a magnet, drawing people from the country, rather thanthe other way around.Key：4.A5.D6.BQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?M: Burgers.sandwiches, sometimes I like a pizza or kebabs.W: Oh, right.And how often do you eat fast food: every day, more than once a weekor less than once a week?M:(7)Monday to Friday when I'm working, but not usually at the weekends.W: And what time of day do you eat fast food?M: Well, at work as I said, at lunchtime.For example, when I go out, I get ahamburger or a sandwich.W: Oh, right.Do you only eat it as a main meal or do you snack between meals?M: No, only as a main meal, lunch or in the evening.W: And what do you think of fast food? Which statements do you think are true?(8)”It's convenient“ ?M:(8)Oh, definitely.That's sort of the main reason that I eat it.W: Right.How about ”It tastes good“?M: Yeah, but not as good as food like in a good resta urant.But it's not bad.W: ”It's good for you“?M: No.Sort of eating quickly and standing up is bad for me.The food isn't very good.(8)There are not enough greens.W: How about” It's an expensive way of eating“ ? What do you think of that?M: Oh, yes, it is.But you're paying for the convenience, the speed of it.(9)1 certainlythink that it's cheaper than cooking your own food.Key：7.A8.C9.A10.BSECTION BPASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Love can be seen everywhere.Yet surprisingly, love has been the subject of lessscientific research than other emotions , such as anger and fear.The reason for this istwofold.(11)First, love is a very complex emotion, difficult to describe and measure.Secondly, extreme love ia generally not a problem;thus less medical attention has beenpaid to it.Love is an enduring, strong, positive attraction and feeling for another person orthing.(12)But it also involves feelings of caring, protection, excitement, andtenderness.Sometimes it is easier to think in terms of different kinds of love: ”puppy“love, romantic love, brotherly love, and so forth.Though they differ in some respects,they share one important characteristic: a strong positive feeling toward another.Ourfeelings toward other people are often complex.(12)We may love someone and, at thesame time, be anffly with him.Or we may love someone, even though we are jealousof him.We might love someone and, at the same time, hate for specific reasons.Like love, hate can be a very strong emotion.The question is often asked/is it badto hate? ”Usually hate does not help us;it makes us feel unhappy and do things thatmay hurt others.(13)However, sometimes it may be necessary to hate and hurtsomeone in order to protect loved ones.Key：11.D12.A13.D14.DQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.You might think that most of the patients at sleep clinics are being treated forsleeplessness, commonly referred to as insomnia, but that is not the cage.14)Themajority of sleep-clinic patients suffer from disorders of excessive sleep or“hy-persomnia”.While most insomniacs somehow manage to drag themselves through theday and function at acceptable, although not optimal.levels.This is not so for peoplewho suffer from hypersomnia.They are incapacitated by irresistible urges to sleep during the day, often ininappropriate situations—at business meetings, in supermarkets, or at parties.Evenmore dangerous is their failure to remain awake when driving or operating machines.Falling asleep in such situations could obviously be life-threatening,Many hypersomnia suffer from narcolepsy,for which the primary symptom isexcessive daytime sleepiness.(15)Though not apparent in childhood.this symptommost often appears for the first time during the teen years and continues through aperson's life.The sleep attacks may occur as many as fifteen to twenty times during thecourses of the day and last for periods from fifteen minutes up to two hours.What can be done to help those suffering from narcolepsy?(16)There are certaindrugs that can help, and specialists Suggest voluntary napping to decrease thefrequency of such sleep attacks.Key: 14.D15.B16.CQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.(17)It was fifty years ago when the economist Milton Friedman proposed School Choice Programs to improve American education.Today, about 36 000 students are served by vouchers.The programs are in the city of Washington D.C..and three of the fifty states: Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin.The number of students will grow with 14 000 new vouchers just approved by lawmakers in Ohio.And Utah will offer a voucher program for disabled students.(18)A few states offer tax credits or other forms of support to help parents pay for private schools.(20)One objection to vouchers has to do with the fact that most private schools are religious.The Constitution separates government and religion.Voucher critics argue that the use of public money for religious school is unconstitutional.Opponents of vouchers suggest public schools should get more money so all children can attend good schools near their home.Yet some people think all families should be offered vouchers, not just poor ton Friedman and his wife started the Milton and Rose D.FriedmanFoundation to work for school choice with the goal to improve, through competition, the quality of education for all.(19)Milton Friedman had his ninety-third birthday on Sunday.The Nobel Prize-winning economist has been talking to reporters about the fiftieth anniversary of his proposal.Mr.Friedman told Education Week that he thinks fifty years from now, all students will be served by school vouchers.Key：17.A18.D19.C20.BSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IThe UN resolution calls for greater international intelligence and law enforcement cooperation,(21)/(22)and it requires states to change their banking laws in order to place the global network of terrorism financiers.It makes providing funds for terror activities a criminal offence and would freeze bank accounts of those who sponsor terrorism.Key：21.D22.BNews Item 2A police spokesman said the devices were made safe by explosive experts in the Ardoyne district,(23)where a woman was shot in the leg and 13 police officers were injured during a second successive night of violence.Northern Ireland's police chief had earlier called on community leaders to work together to end the violence.(24)The violence has erupted sporadically throughout a summer of sectarian tension in Northern Belfast.Key: 23.D24.CNews Item 3Airlines are being hit with huge increases to insure their planes after the terrorist attacks in the United States.(25)Goshawk Insurance Holdings which insures aircraft around the world, said rates have soared as much as tenfold since the September 11th terror attacks.Airlines around the world have cut services anddismissed staff as their business has plunged in the week of the crisis.They are also struggling with increased security costs.Key: 25.D26.CNews Item 4(26)A Pakistani lawyer said the resumption of the trial of eight foreign aid workers accused of preaching Christianity in Afghanistan has been put off until Sunday.He had met earlier Saturday with eight workers, two Americans, two Australians and four Germans.They insisted they were in Afghanistan to help the poor, not to convert them.(27)The penalty for these captured eight workers could range from expulsion to a jail term and death sentence.Key：26.C27.ANews Item 5On the 20th anniversary of the first official report on AIDS, the head of the United Nations AIDS programme warns that the deadly diseases may only be at the early stages in many 'parts of the world.Doctor Peo said the disease-has already reached staggering proportions since first being identified in 1981.58 million people world-wide have contracted fjfle HIT virus, which causes AIDS while 22 million have died from related illnesses.(28)The UN estimates the world HIV-positive population at 36 million, including 25 million in sub-Sahara Africa.International officials warned the disease would have disasters political, social and economical consequences in many developing countries.Key: 28.BNews Item 6(29)H.G.Wells, a pioneer of science fiction wrote a story in which a man was blown into the fourth dimension by a laboratory explosion.When he returned to normal surroundings, he found his heart was now on the right-hand side of his bodyinstead of the left.(30)In fact, some people do have their internal organs ordered thisway, but their problems are due to genetics.The genes responsible have been discovered by researchers in the United States who reported their findings in the latest edition for the journal Nature Genetics.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.Key: 29.B30.A第四篇：09年英语专四听力原文和答案2009年专四听力答案PART IDICTATIONNew Year's EveFor many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year./lt's the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year./ New Year's parties can take place in different places./Some people hold a house party;others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends./Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays./ There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year./This is called a New Year's resolution./ Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit./However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Mark.How are you?M:(2)Actually, I'm really fed up, Linda.It's Jean.W:(2)Jean? Who is Jean?M: Oh, nobody really.(1)Just a most stunningly attractive girlin my year school.W: Oh, is that all?(1)So what's the problem?M:(1)Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me, or...W: Wait a minute.I've got a brilliant idea I(3)Why don't you try talking to her? M:(3)But I wouldn't know what to say.1...W: Look, she's in your chemistry class, isn't she? You're good at chemistry.(3)You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework.How about that? M: Not bad.Just one problem.W: What?M:(3)She's better than me at chemistry.W: OK, then?(3)Well, there is that party at John's on Friday night.You could invite her.M:(2/3)Just another small problem.John's her boyfriend.Key:1.B2.C3.AQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.W: Yes, can I help you?M: Yes, you see I bought this personal stereo at your shop three days ago.And I'm afraid that it hasn't really matched up to what I was told about it.W: I see.What exactly is the matter?M:(4/6)Well, first of all, there's this large scratch across the front of it.W: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.M: But it was in the box and all sealed up.W:(4)Well, I am sorry, but it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them.How were were to know that it wasn't you who made the scratch?M: That's ridiculous.(6)But, anyway, it's not the most important thing.I really am not happy about this other thing.W:And what is that?M: Look, it says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people,W: Yes, that's right.M: But people can hear it and it's really embarrassing on the bus and the underground.W: Well, I am sorry.(5)But it must be the way youare wearing the headphones.M:(5)Look, I know how to put earphones in my ears.Thank you very much.But what I want to know is what you are going to do about it all.W:(7)Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model if you really aren't happy with it.M: No, I certainly am not.W:(7)Well, if I just could have the receipt.M: Yes, well there is a slight problem about this receipt.Key: 4.C5.A6D7.B.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services Victoria speaking.How can I help you?M: Hello, Victoria.This is Joe Smith from Country Holidays.(8/9)I wonder if you could do some catering for us next week.(10)We're having a small reception.It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign.Would you be free?W: When exactly is it, Mr.Smith?M: April 21st, that's Thursday.Oh, sorry, no.(9)lt should be Friday.W: Oh, Yes, I can do that.(10)Where will you be holding at?M: We thought we would have had it at head office and use the conference room because there is enough room for everyone there.W: OK, what aort of things would you like?M: Just a light lunch I think.So that People can eat while they move around and talk to each other.(10)You did something similar for us last year.We will be happy to have the same menu again.W: Right, I will look at my dairy and see what you had last time.Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you,(10)how many should I cater for?M: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30.No, let's say 35, to be sure.W: Right, thank you for getting in touch Mr.Smith.I will send confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week.M: OK.Key: 8.C9.A10.D SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.For shopaholics, the post-Christmas period means only one thing—sales!(12)Across the country, prices are slashed on clothing, electronics, home furnishings and more,(11)but London is the place for serious shopping and you can certainly pick up some amazing bargains.(12)The sales start on Boxing Day—26th, December and continue for the month of January, but the keenest bargain hunters get there early to be first through the doors,(12)In Oxford Street queues formed outside shops ahead of pre-dawn openings for the start of their sales.At Brent Cross, in north London, more than 1 ,000 people were queuing at 3:30a.m.for the ' Next' clothing store's sale which began at 4 a.m.Some people even camped outside the shops to be the first in the line.(13)Some people are taking their friends shopping with them and buying their Christmas presents in the sales.A practical but unromantic way of making sure you get the gift you really want.For a less exciting but less stressful shopping experience, online retailers are also getting in on the act with January sales of their own.(13)The most organized of all are those who are already doing their present shopping for next Christmas in the Jyuary“ sales.Key:11.C12.A13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.(14)Ballroom dancing used to be seen as something rather unfashionable that old people might do.(15)For the past five years though, the popularity of ballroom dancing has soared thanks to a reality TV show.Strictly Come Dancing is one of the big TV shows.(16)Millions of people tune in every Saturday night to watch the show which airs from September right up to Christmas.(16)In the show a number of professional ballroom dancers each dance with a celebrity.Every week they have to learna different ballroom dance and perform it live on TV on Saturday night.The show demonstrates how glamorous ballroom dancing is.The celebrities get to wear colorful dresses and suits to dance in, and it looks like a lot of fun.The TV programme also shows what good exercise it can be to ballroom dance and what hard work is involved in learning the dances and performing them properly.Dance schools around the country have seen a boost in the number of people wanting to learn how to dance.(17)And it's not only old people who are interested.Lots of children and young people in their 20s are keen to learn.Key: 14.B15.D16.A17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.(18)Recently, a couple in New Zealand were forbidden from naming their baby son 4Real.Even though New Zealand has quite liberal rules about naming children, names beginning with a number are not allowed.They decided to call him Superman instead.In many countries around the world, unusual names for children are becoming more popular, especially since the increasing trend for celebrities to give their children unusual names.(19)Some parents choose names which come from popular culture.For example, there have been six boys named Gandalf after the character in the Lord of the Rings novels and films.Equally names related to sport are fairly common —since 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal after the football team.Other parents like to make up names, or combine names to make their own unique version, a method demonstrated by Jordan, the British model, who recently invented the name Tidarnii for her daughter by combining the names Thea and Amy(the two grandmothers)-She was quoted as saying that the accent and double letters were added tomake the name 'moreexotic'.(20)Other countries have much stricter rules when it comes to naming children.Countries including Japan, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Argentina have an approved list of names from which parents must choose.Key: 18.C19.D20.ASECTION CNEWS BROADCASTNews Item IEleven fishing boat crew who had been stranded since October in a remote part ofRussia's Far East have been rescuedafter sheltering nearly three months at an abandoned military base.(21)The eight men and three women took refuge at the base after their small boat collided on October 10th.Their attempts to fix one of the boats did not succeed,(22)and theyhad to remain at the abandoned base where there were only flour and-cooking fat.Other supplies at the base, which was abandoned in 2003 including Christmas ornaments, and the crew members put them up on a small tree inside their quarters, but supplies began running low and early this week, five set off on foot across snow fields.On Friday, after fours days of trudging, they reached a working military radio station,(23)the center called rescuers and helicopters were sent to take the eleven to the regional capital.Key:21.B22.C23.A News Item 2(24)Spain's King Juan Carlos with 32 years on the throne turns 70 Saturday, butafter years of undeniable adulation among Spaniards for putting down an attempted coup in 1981 ,(25)he's recently faced more difficult times.Small groups of leftists have burned his photo, and fiery criticism has also come from the right with one leading conservative radio host calling for him to step down.Juan Carlos fired back with a rare public defense of his reign in a recent。

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以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的英语四级CET 考前冲刺试题及答案，希望对正在关注的您有所帮助!Hollywood Has Disquiet On The SetHollywood is on the edge of a nervous breakdown1.Worried about an industry wide writers strike, struckby a series of theater-chain bankruptcies, burdenedwith unreasonable corporate profit, requirementsand seemingly incapable of producing consistently2 creative movies, the American filmindustry is in an intensive period of soul-searching. There's little doubt it will survive this crisis.But most insiders agree there is disease at both ends of the business —where films areconceived, and where they're shown — that may take years to overcome.While boasting annual box-office revenue increases for nine straight years, largely due toincreased ticket prices, the number of actual tickets sold has declined for the second year in arow. The construction boom has added nearly 10, 000 theaters ( more than 200, 000 moreseats) in the last five years. But due to a static audience base, eight major chains have goneinto bankruptcy and several others are in dreadful financial straits.In effect, insiders say, Hollywood is now in a business it does not want to be in. "There's generalproblem in that the companies that have the most consistent output of material are leastinterested in what they're making, "says former 20 th Century Fox CEO3 Bill. And, Billadds,"We're in a period where movies are getting bigger and more costly and less interestingand fulfilling to an audience. "Today the studios are under the stress to increase profit margins for their corporate parents,and profit margins are hard to control in a business whose products are seen as impulse buys.Other business can increase profits by cutting costs —buying cheaper material, or making thecandy bar smaller4 . Not Hollywood."What we're cutting is risk, "says the head of one major studio, who asked not to benamed,"And risk is what great film has always demanded. " While the studios are avoiding riskyconcepts, their rivals in the home entertainment business have been furiously expanding theboundaries of the imagination. It was this pressure — in electronic games, the Internet, EVDs—that forced the movie theater chains into a self-destructive frenzy of expansion.Seduced by easy access to loans during the go-go5 economy of the mid to late 1990s, thechains plunged into debt in a feverish effort to be first on the block with the biggest 158theatres. In five years, the number of U. S. screens expanded from 27, 000 to more than 37, 000 ." It's going to take three or four years for the complete recovery of the business, "says KurtHall, president of the United Artists Theater Circuit."It will take that long to get the number ofscreens down to a healthy level. The closer we get to 30, 000 the better off we'll be. "练习题：Ⅰ. Complete the summary of the passage:Hollywood is on the 1 of nervous breakdown. It was struck by theater-chain2 , burdened with 3corporate profit, requirements, 4 of producing 5 creative movies. Most insiders allege thatboth ends of the business have disease. The annualbox-office revenue increases because of the6 ticket prices. The number of actual tickets sold has 7 for the second year in a row. In the lastfive years 8 theaters has set up. Given the limited audience base, eight major chains havegone 9 bankruptcy and several others are in 10 11 .Ⅱ. Questions:1. Why Hollywood is now in a business it does not want to be in?2. Why the studio is under stress? In what way is it different from other business?参考答案Ⅰ. 1. edge 2. bankruptcies 3. unreasonable 4 .incapable 5. consistently 6. increased 7. declined8. 10, 000 9 . into 10 . financial 11. straitsⅡ. 1. Because nowadays movies are getting biggerand more costly and less interesting and fulfilling toan audience.2. They have to increase profit for their corporate parents and profit margins are hard tocontrol in a business whose products are seen as impulse buys. Other business can increaseprofits by cutting costs —buying cheaper material, but Hollywood can’t.译文隐患丛生的好莱坞好莱坞已处在崩溃的边缘。

英语专业四级考试考前冲刺试卷总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：140分PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1)<span>根据所听到的内容，回答{TSE}问题：</span>{MP3:/examfiles/2013/listenfiles/t4/m7.mp3}<span>{TS}</span>PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS(1)The purpose of Mr. Saunders' visit is toA. make a business report to the woman.B. be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C. resign from his position in the woman's company.D. exchange stock market information with the woman.(2)What is Mr. Saunders' current job?A. He is head of a small trading company.B. He works in an international insurance company.C. He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D. He is a public relations officer in a small company.(3)What can we conclude from the conversation?A. The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B. Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C. Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D. The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders' past experience.(4)The woman seems unconvinced that it will rain today becauseA. she can't see any sign of it outside.B. she doesn't believe the man.C. she thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. she doesn't want it to happen.(5)Why do the man and woman want to talk to Mr. Simpson?A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.(6)What is Simpson's view towards criminals?A. He rejects labeling criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal,D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.(7)Where does the conversation take place?A. In the student recreation center.B. In the campus dining hall.C. In the university bookstore.D. In a classroom.(8)The woman plans to spend her eveningA. studying.B. preparing snacks.C. playing cards.D. learning how to play bridge.(9)The man warns the woman NOT toA. miss her card game.B. stay up too late.C. take too heavy a workload next semester.D. neglect her studies to play bridge.(10)The man doesn't accept the woman's offer becauseA. he already knows how to play.B. he doesn't like to play games.C. he doesn't have a partner.D. he doesn't have enough free time.SECTION B PASSAGES(1)What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?A. The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B. The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C. The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D. The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore.(2)Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been in the US?A. He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B. He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C. He wanted to keep their conversation going.D. He believed the speaker was a foreigner.(3)What message did the speaker wish to convey?A. The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants only.B. Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speaker of the language.C. Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D. Americans are in need of education in theft history.(4)Greeks must __________ to keep the dead resting in everlasting peace.A. rent a graveB. bum the bodyC. bury the dead near a churchD. buy a piece of land for a grave(5)Most dead bodies in Athens are dug up after three years toA. solve the problem of lack of land.B. see whether they have decayed.C. follow the Greek religious practice.D. move them to a multi-storey graveyard.(6)What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?A. They should be buried lying down.B. They should be buried standing up.C. They should be buried after being washed.D. They should be buried when partially decayed.(7)The Greek church objects toA. burning dead bodies to ashes.B. storing dead bodies in a remote place.C. placing dead bodies in a bone room.D. digging up dead bodies after three years.(8)Which of the following is the reason for people's dissatisfaction with traditional banks?A. Their business hours are limited.B. Their safety measures are inadequate.C. Their banking procedures are complicated.D. They don't have enough service windows.(9)What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to?A. People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.B. Young people who are fond of modern technology.C. Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.D. People who have computers at home.(10)According to the passage, banks create online services toA. compete for customers.B. reduce the size of their staff.C. provide services for distant clients.D. expand their operations at a lower cost.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST(1)What is the subject of the competition?A. Writing a composition.B. Producing a cell phone film.C. Sending text messages.D. Telling a story by cell phone.(2)Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The film must be shot entirely with cell phones.B. The competition being open to young people is held by a U.S. collegeC. Young people use their cell phones to connect with web sites.D. The best film will be very different from an award-winning movie.(3)根据听到的内容，回答下题.{What a radical decision did New Zealand take 20 years ago?A. Cutting public spending.B. Dismantling the country's welfare state.C. Reforming its economy.D. Curtailing high labor costs drastically.(4)The next generation of retirees will be the following EXCEPTA. the most affluent.B. the best educated.C. the most optimistic.D. the healthiest.(5)When did pensions reach the height of their popularity?A. In the late 1970s.B. In the early 1970s.C. During World War II.D. In the late 1960s.(6)How many athletes took part in the 2006 Winter Olympics?A. 85.B. 1,924.C. 2,500.D. 25,000.(7)What is NOT recounted in Sue Macy's new book?A. Highlights.B. Low points.C. Changes.D. High points.(8)What's the name of the new book written by Sue Macy?A. Freeze Game: A Photographic History. of the Winter Olympics.B. Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.C. Free Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.D. Free Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.(9)All of the following details are true EXCEPTA. whether the Muslim Brotherhood is committed to democracy is doubted.B. Brotherhood candidates won't yield direct power in the presidential election.C. Brotherhood have become the biggest opposition group in parliament.D. candidates were officially allowed to stand as Brotherhood candidates.(10)What is commentators' prediction about the future of Egypt?A. A more democratic future.B. A more religious future.C. A more conservative future,D. A more radical future.PART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN)(1)根据下面材料，回答{TSE}题.{TS}正确答案是（）A. thoughtB. ideaC. opinionD. advice(2)正确答案是（）A. strengthenB. accommodateC. stimulateD. enhance(3)正确答案是（）A. careB. nutritionC. exerciseD. leisure(4)正确答案是（）A. IfB. AlthoughC. WhereasD. Because(5)正确答案是（）A. assistanceB. guidanceC. confidenceD. tolerance(6)正确答案是（）A. claimedB. admiredC. ignoredD. surpassed(7)正确答案是（）A. improperB. riskyC. fairD. wise(8)正确答案是（）A. in effectB. as a resultC. for exampleD. in a sense(9)正确答案是（）A. displayingB. describingC. creatingD. exchanging(10)正确答案是（）A. durableB. excessiveC. surplusD. multiple(11)正确答案是（）A. groupB. individualC. personnelD. corporation(12)正确答案是（）A. consentB. insuranceC. admissionD. security(13)正确答案是（）A. particularlyB. barelyC. definitelyD. rarely(14)正确答案是（）A. similarB. longC. differentD. short(15)正确答案是（）A. if onlyB. now thatC. so thatD. even if(16)正确答案是（）A. everythingB. anythingC. nothingD. something(17)正确答案是（）A. offB. downC. outD. alone(18)正确答案是（）A. On the contraryB. On the averageC. On the wholeD. On the other hand(19)正确答案是（）A. makingB. standingC. planningD. taking(20)正确答案是（）A. capabilitiesB. responsibilitiesC. proficiencyD. efficiencyPART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN)(1)She was full of pity __________ the little boy with no one to love and care for him.A. withB. inC. forD. on(2)The reason __________ his going to France was __________ he got a new job there.A. for.. becauseB. for.. thatC. of... becauseD. of... that(3)__________, both his father and mother died.A. At the age of sixB. Being six years oldC. He was six years oldD. When he was six years old(4)They wanted to eat out but could find __________ cheap enough.A. littleB. nowhereC. seldomD. hardly(5)Advertising can be a service to the customer. This is true when advertisements give liable information about the goodsA. advertisedB. lacing advertisedC. to be advertisedD. having been advertised(6)__________vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph.B. TheC. For theD. Because of the(7)__________is mentioned in some of his books, the author was brought up in England.A. ItB. ThatC. WhatD. As(8)Agriculture is the country's chief source of wealth, __________rice by far the biggest cereal crop.A. isB. beenC. beD. being(9)I'm sure your suggestion will __________ the problem.A. contribute to solvingB. be contributed to solveC. contribute to solveD. be contributed to solving(10)The house was very quiet, __________ as it was on the side of a mountain.A. isolatedB. isolatingC. being isolatedD. having been isolated(11)My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate __________ from you sometime.A. to have heardB. to hearC. having heard(12)First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event__________concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.A. dedicated to raisingB. dedicated raisingC. dedicates to raiseD. that dedicates to raising(13)Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true it comes to classroom tests.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. after(14)It was not until midnight the snowcapped peak.A. that they sightedB. that they did not sightC. did they sightD. had they sighted(15)__________ can help but admit that drastic changes have taken place in China since the economic reform 20years ago.A. EverybodyB. SomeoneC. AnybodyD. Nobody(16)The British constitution is a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A. atB. withinC. byD. to(17)She feels it a disgrace to speak to those sociallyA. inferiorB. downC. belowD. under(18)As the mountains were covered with a __________ of cloud, we couldn't see tbeir tops.A. coatingB. filmC. veilD. shade(19)__________we have not made any arrangement for our picnic.A. So farB. Up to nowC. Thus farD. As yet(20)We expect Mr. White will ___________ Class One when Ms Jenny retires.A. take overB. take upC. take offD. take to(21)She is only satisfied to copy the homework of others without the pain of thought for herself.A. veryB. soC. muchD. too(22)In order to strengthen his arguments, George __________ respectable social scientists whoagree with him.A. recitesB. confirmsC. quotesD. convinces(23)The __________ of our trip to London was the visit to Buckingham Palace.A. summitB. heightC. peakD. highlight(24)You cannot imagine how __________ I feel with my duties sometimes.A. overflowedB. overthrownC. overwhelmedD. overturned(25)Tom went through the documents again carefully for fear of__________ any important data.A. relayingB. overlookingC. deletingD. revealing(26)It is fortunate for the old couple that their son's career goals and their wishes for himA. coincideB. collaborateC. complyD. conform(27)I walked three kilometers yesterday and am__________ it now; my legs hurt.A. payingB. paying forC. paying backD. paying off(28)I'm __________ to think that they are opposed to the proposal.A. leanedB. includedC. inclinedD. declined(29)Some people like to own an expensive ear as a symbol of__________A. statusB. statueC. stateD. stature(30)One third, of the Chinese in the United States live in California, in the San Francisco area.A. exceptionallyB. drasticallyC. remarkablyD. predominantlyPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN)(1)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}World War II is particular in that itA. anticipated the arrival of new age in war-waging.B. victimized the ordinary people and soldiers alike on unprecedented scales.C. made the aggressors suffer more than the aggressed.D. used the propaganda to get the civilians into it without hesitation.(2)It can be inferred from the first paragraph that "Rosie the Riveter" wasA. a picture used in the war propaganda.B. the name of an American hero during the war.C. a representative of women who were dragged into the war.D. a German-born worker who escaped to America during the war.(3)In the second paragraph, the author seems to consider the Allied bombing on GermanyA. imprudent.B. immoral.C. justified.D. reckless.(4)According to the author, without the Allied bombing,A. more lives might have been saved.B. people would have died of other disasters.C. the Allied landing would have been out of the question.D. many cultural objects would have survived.(5)The author concludes the passage by pointing out thatA. there is no such a thing as humane war.B. a total war is the cruelest thing in human history.C. a war does no good either to the winner or to the loser.D. it is impossible to wage a total war today.(6)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which of the following is true about pageants?A. Pageants seldom take place in the afternoon or evening.B. Pageants are often supported by local or civic authorities.C. Many pageants get abundantly funded by local companies.D. Most pageants are based on events of historical importance.(7)The word "it" in Line 4, Para. 1 refers toA. the scale of the pageants in the open air.B. the production of costumes for all the performers.C. the limited allocation of funds for the performance.D. the creative power of the performance planners.(8)It can be inferred that the most important factor in costume design isA. money.B. color.C. harmony.D. texture.(9)It is implied that pageants held in the evening has the advantage thatA. more audience can afford the time to watch the performance.B. it doesn't cost much to design costumes for the performers.C. the settings can be seen more clearly under artificial lighting.D. distractions may be cut out by the surrounding darkness.(10)When fund is not enough, can be used to make the costumes.A. unwanted curtainsB. bath sheetsC. table clothD. cloaks(11)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. At the Threshold of Neutrino Astronomy.B. Neutrinos and the History of the Universe.C. The Creation and the Study of Neutrinos.D. The DUMAND System and How It Works.(12)One advantage that neutrinos have for studies in astronomy is that theyA. have been detected for 25 years.B. possess a variable electric charge.C. are usually extremely massive.D. record information about their own origin.(13)The neutrinos are hard to detect most probably because ofA. their ability to escape from different regions of space.B. their inability to penetrate dense matter.C. the similarity of their structure to that of nucleons.D. the infrequency of their interaction with other matter.(14)The ocean may be used to detect neutrinos for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA. it can provide massive nucleons.B. it is like a huge detecting apparatus.C. it enables neutrinos to move more actively.D. it can keep away the interference of other particles.(15)In the last paragraph, the author describes the development of astronomy in order toA. suggest the potential discovery of celestial bodies by means of neutrino astronomy.B. illustrate the importance of surprises in making astronomic discoveries.C. demonstrate the effectiveness of the DUMAND apparatus in detecting neutrinos.D. name some cosmic phenomena that neutrino astronomy will illuminate.(16)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}The author seems to compare the toll booths toA. profit opportunities.B. the market.C. the investors,D. profit.(17)The economists think the profit opportunities are rare becauseA. the market is not efficient.B. too many people go for it.C. the prices are always fluctuating.D. few people have the clear insights,(18)In an efficient market．A. profit opportunities remain a very brief time.B. only experts can grasp the profit opportunities.C. people without insights don't get much profit.D. anyone who knows the hot tips can gain profit.(19)What is the author's attitude towards the idea that "profit opportunities are rare"?A. Doubtful.B. Cautious.C. Consenting.D. Ironic.(20)The passage mainly focuses onA. the explanation of efficient market.B. the exchange of different currencies.C. how to make profits from stock market.D. how to catch the profit opportunities.PART ⅥWRITING SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) (1)SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)(1)答案和解析PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1) :PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS (1) :B(2) :C(3) :D(4) :C(5) :C(6) :A(7) :B(8) :C(9) :D(10) :DSECTION B PASSAGES (1) :C(2) :D(3) :A(4) :D(5) :A(6) :B(7) :A(8) :A(9) :C(10) :ASECTION C NEWS BROADCAST (1) :B(2) :D(3) :B(4) :C(5) :A(6) :C(7) :D(8) :B(9) :D(10) :BPART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN) (1) :A(2) :B(3) :C(4) :D(5) :C(6) :B(7) :D(8) :C(9) :A(10) :D(11) :A(12) :D(13) :B(14) :D(15) :C(16) :D(17) :B(18) :A(19) :C(20) :APART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN) (1) :C(2) :B(3) :D(4) :B(5) :A(6) :D(7) :D(8) :D(9) :A(10) :A(11) :D(12) :A(13) :A(14) :A(15) :D(16) :D(17) :A(18) :C(19) :D(20) :A(21) :D(22) :C(23) :D(24) :C(25) :B(26) :A(27) :B(28) :C(29) :A(30) :DPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN) (1) :B(2) :C(3) :C(4) :B(5) :A(6) :B(7) :C(8) :C(9) :D(10) :A(11) :A(12) :D(13) :D(14) :C(15) :A(16) :B。

英语专业四级模拟试题8Part I Dictation ( 15 minutes )Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET.Now listen to the passage.Part II Listening Comprehension ( 19 minutes )Section AIn this section, you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Conversation OneQuestions 2 to 5 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.2. Kelly ran like crazy to board the flight because _______.A) she was lateB) the connecting flight arrived lateC) there were mechanical problemsD) she missed the connecting flight3. Why was Diana worried?A) She didn't see Kelly at dinner.B) Kelly didn't make it.C) Kelly was late for the research.D) Kelly was tired from the flight.4. Who was Diana going to meet?A) Her friend.B) A friend of both Kelly and herself.C) The person who stays next door to them.D) The person who is doing the same research as they are.5. Will Kelly join them in the bar?A) Yes, she will after she checked in.B) No, because she is tired from the flight.C) No, because she'd like to do a little exercise to help her get to sleep.D) Yes, but she'd like to get a little exercise first.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 8 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.6. What do we know about the man?A) He was admitted to the Foreign Languages Department.B) He is a second-year graduate student.C) He is from the government.D) He works in the university laboratory.7. The man thinks the graduate education is not so fascinating as they thought because of thefollowing facts EXCEPT _______.A) there are too many basic classesB) they spent too much time writing essaysC) the facilities in the laboratory are outdatedD) they have too many experiments to do8. According to the man, it is not the case in some other departments because _______.A) they are well foundedB) they are well facilitatedC) they are well financedD) they are well encouragedConversation ThreeQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.9. How much is first-class mail more expensive than parcelpost?A) $8.20.B) $4.90.C) $3.30.D) $30.00.10. The man's bill covers the following EXCEPT _______.A) the insuranceB) the parcelC) a pair of glass earringsD) the stamps11. What do we know about the man's bill?A) It's $18.20.B) It's more than $30.00.C) It's $8.20.D) It's $18.12.Section BIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Passage OneQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.12. Hydroponics is _______.A) a new process of growing plants in waterB) a conventional way of growing plantsC) the cultivation of plants in waterD) the cultivation of plants in the nutritious and moist soil13. Hydroponics first appeared in the research laboratory _______.A) in late 17th centuryB) in early 19th centuryC) in 1936D) 50 years ago14. When did hydroponics move out of the research laboratory into commercial use?A) In 1936.B) In the 1930's.C) During World War II.D) About a century ago.15. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Hydroculture Incorporated ofGlendale?A) It is in Arizona.B) It operates about 248 greenhouses.C) Crop production there is excellent.D) It produces 2.7 million kilograms of vegetables and fruit each year.Passage TwoQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.16. We learn from the passage that _______.A) solar cookers have been used for hundreds of years since it was first made in the 17th centuryB) people use solar cookers only to cook foodC) a parabolic cooker is the best of the three kinds of solar cookersD) the first solar oven was made by a Swiss scientist17. Which of the three kinds of solar cookers is effective for slow cooking of large amounts offood?A) A box cooker.B) A panel cooker.C) A parabolic cooker.D) Not mentioned.18. Compared with a parabolic cooker, a panel cooker _______.A) costs moreB) needs more suppliesC) is easy to makeD) can cause eye injuriesPassage ThreeQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.19. When was the 1st Air Quality Conference held?A) 16 years ago.B) 20 years ago.C) 30 years ago.D) 32 years ago.20. When will the first set of workshop session begin?A) 10 a.m.B) 12 a.m.C) 1 p.m.D) 1:15 p.m.21. There is no smoking in the following EXCEPT_______.A) the workshop roomB) the hallsC) the Oak RoomD) the plenary sessionSection CIn this section you will hear several news items. Listen to the news items carefully and then answer the questions that follow.News Broadcast OneQuestions 22 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.22. According to the news item, the president approved_______.A) restart of some oil and gas operationsB) a release of oil from emergency suppliesC) the closure of processing centersD) a report of the full amount of the damage23. What have American drivers been urged to do?A) Not to use fuel.B) Use more natural gas.C) Use less fuel.D) Make oil into fuel.24. Many people are angry at _______.A) oil production cutB) gasoline shortage at some fuel stationsC) high prices of oil and gasolineD) attempts to profit from KatrinaNews Broadcast TwoQuestions 25 to 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. Which of the following is correct about the number of students studying outside their nativecountry?A) It rose by 8 percent in 2008.B) It has increased four-fold in the past 20 years.C) It has a 60 percent increase since 2000.D) It jumped by 21 percent in 2008.26. By 2025, the number of students being educated outside their home countries is expected to top_______.A) 17 billionB) 3 millionC) 8 millionD) 17 million27. We learn from the news item that _______.A) the number of international university students is on the riseB) most international students support themselves only with family fundsC) most international students are from ChinaD) most international students are doing coursework in the U.S.News Broadcast ThreeQuestions 28 to 29 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.28. According to the news, Katrina caused death and destruction in the following EXCEPT _______.A) New OrleansB) MississippiC) AlabamaD) Mexico29. According to the federal officials' report, how many homes and businesses remained withoutelectric power?A) More than 1,500,000.B) More than 15,000,000.C) More than 150,000.D) More than 5,000,000.News Broadcast FourQuestions 30 to 31 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.30. How many astronauts were aboard the shuttleAtlantis?A) Seven.B) Three.C) Twenty-four.D) Five.31. When did the astronauts talk to reporters?A) Over the last few days.B) On November 24.C) On Wednesday.D) On Friday.Part III Cloze ( 15 minutes )Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Pub-talk, the most popular activity in all pubs, is a native dialect with its own (32)________ grammar. There are very few restrictions (33)________ what you can talk about in pubs: pub etiquette is concerned mainly with the form of your conversation, not the (34)________ . When a regular enters the pub, you will often hear a (35)________ of friendly greetings from other regulars, the publican and bar staff. The regular responds to each greeting, usually (36)________ the greeter by name or nickname. No one is conscious of obeying a rule or following a formula, (37)________ you will hear the same greetingritual in every pub in the country. Pub etiquette does not (38)________ the actual words to be used in this (39)________ and you may hear some inventive and idiosyncratic (40)________ . The words may not even be particularly polite. When you first enter a pub, don't just order a drink ¨C start by saying "Good evening" or "Good morning", with a friendly nod and a smile, to the bar staff and the regulars at the bar (41)________ . For most natives, this will (42)________ an automatic, reflex greeting-response, even if it is only a nod. Don't worry if the initial response is (43)________ reserved. By greeting before (44)________ , you have communicated friendly intentions. (45)________ this does not make you an "instant regular", it will be noticed, and your subsequent (46)________ to initiate contact will be received more (47)________ . You may well hear a lot of arguments in pubs ¨C arguing is the most popular (48)________ of regular pub-goers ¨C and some may seem to be quite heated. But pub-arguments are not like arguments in the real world. They are conducted in (49)________ with a strict (50)________ of etiquette which is based on the First Commandment of pub law: "Thou shalt not take things too (51)________ ."32. A) distinct B) distinctive C) individual D) diverse33. A) to B) of C) on D) with34. A) idea B) opinion C) fact D) content35. A) chorus B) chord C) chaos D) choke36. A) address B) addressing C) salute D) saluting37. A) and B) so C) yet D) thus38. A) declare B) echo C) define D) dictate39. A) argument B) exchange C) conversation D) interchange40. A) variants B) variables C) varieties D) variations41. A) counter B) stand C) table D) stool42. A) arouse B) trigger C) cause D) instigate43. A) pretty B) rather C) somewhat D) somehow44. A) drinking B) ordering C) talking D) sitting45. A) Although B) However C) Yet D) What's more46. A) intentions B) tempt C) attempts D) efforts47. A) acceptably B) favorably C) suitably D) desirably48. A) pursuit B) activity C) pastime D) hobby49. A) accord B) according C) accordance D) agreement50. A) code B) precept C) restriction D) regulation51. A) reasonably B) fairly C) sensibly D) seriouslyPart IV Vocabulary and Grammar ( 15 minutes )There are some sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.52. I am not used _______ like that.A) to being ordered aboutB) being ordered aboutC) to ordering aboutD) to order about53. In Professor Hubert's lessons, students do more than _______ attentively.A) listeningB) listenC) to listenD) listened54. _______ she needed some comfort, she decided not to wake him up at this hour of the day.A) Much thoughB) Much asC) As muchD) though much55. Do your work every day; _______, it will pile up.A) moreoverB) consequentlyC) thereforeD) otherwise56. It is one of the most successful books that _______ been published _______ 1950.A) has; sinceB) has; afterC) have; afterD) have; since57. He felt bored and decided to leave the party, _______ a miserable old man showed up andattracted his attention.A) whenB) whileC) untilD) since58. If it _______ too much trouble, I'd love some root beer.A) weren'tB) isn'tC) hasn't beenD) being59. It _______ 12 years since my daughter got her post-doctoral certificate.A) isB) beingC) hasD) should be60. This _______ girl is Joseph's cousin.A) pretty little SwedishB) Swedish little prettyC) Swedish pretty littleD) little pretty Swedish61. It wasn't _______ much his appearance I liked as his personality.A) thisB) thatC) veryD) so62. The man at the door is _______ his future father-in-law.A) not other thanB) other thanC) none other thanD) no one than63. The horse will be a first rate sprinter if its trainer breaks it _______ properly.A) upB) downC) throughD) in64. Ruth _______ received my letter; otherwise she would have replied by now.A) must haveB) should haveC) couldn't haveD) ought to have65. All the machines in question _______ by the end of this month.A) will be repairedB) will have been repairedC) will repairD) have been repaired66. _______ considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the secondchoice was even better.A) Had theyB) Have theyC) Had they beenD) If they have67. His suggestion is rational _______ the whole.A) inB) onC) fromD) as68. How could you _______ his mischievous behavior for all these years?A) tolerantB) toleranceC) tolerableD) tolerate69. Sometimes the _______ for an activity is simply not recognized and, in fact, may be disguised orrepressed.A) causeB) purposeC) aimD) motive70. We've already _______ a letter to the headquarters. The result will come out soon.A) dispatchedB) attachedC) detachedD) assigned71. He _______ his view that the interest rate should be lowered.A) got toB) saw toC) followed toD) held to72. Mariah is _______ getting the assignment finished on time.A) keen onB) interested inC) cautious aboutD) intent on73. Over the past 25 years, America has moved from a country that once shared its resources with theworld to one deeply in debt _______ foreign banks and countries.A) withB) inC) toD) of74. It is a great honor to _______ you on my first official visit to the Democratic People's Republic ofKorea.A) addressB) talkC) converseD) speak75. He resumed the story at the point where the previous author had _______.A) left behindB) left offC) left outD) left up76. Her kind offer of help was met with a flat _______.A) declineB) approvalC) disapprovalD) refusal77. My grandfather on my mother's side has already passed away ¨C the one you saw the other day ismy _______ grandpa.A) paternalB) parentalC) maternalD) fraternal78. Iranian Foreign Minister urged the members of the IAEA board of governors to _______ theirapproach toward Iran's "peaceful" nuclear program.A) verifyB) simplifyC) rectifyD) purify79. In the _______ interview, US Secretary of State talks about the turbulent times ahead and thestrategy to steer her country safely through.A) inclusiveB) exclusiveC) excessiveD) excluding80. It wasn't until his dad was put into an ambulance that the _______ of the night's events caught upwith Jason.A) magnitudeB) scopeC) sizeD) dimension81. A well-stocked spice rack can be one of the quickest ways to add _______ flavor to everydaydishes.A) distinguishedB) distinctiveC) specializedD) instinctivePart V Reading Comprehension ( 25 minutes )In this section there are several passages followed by some questions or unfinished staments, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Markyour answers on your answer sheet.Text AMy mother's parents came from Hungary, but my grandfather was educated in Germany. Even though Hungarian was his native language, he preferred German to all the other languages he spoke. It seems he was able to hold a conversation in nine languages, but was most comfortable in German. Every morning, before going to his office, he read the German language newspaper, which was American owned and published in New York.My grandfather was the only one in his family to come to the United States. He still had relatives living in Europe. When the first World War broke out, he lamented the fact that if my uncle, his only son had to go, it would be cousin fighting against cousin. In the early days of the war, my grandmother implored him to stop taking the German newspaper and to take an English language paper instead. He scoffed at the idea, explaining that the fact that it was in German did not make it a German newspaper, but only an American newspaper, printed in German. But my grandmother insisted. So, under duress, he finally gave up the German newspaper.One day, the inevitable happened and my Uncle Milton received his draft notice. My Grandparents were very upset, but my mother, his little sister was ecstatic. Now she could brag about her soldier brother going off to war. She was ten years old and my uncle, realizing how he was regarded by his little sister and all of her friends, went out and bought them all service pins, which meant that they had a loved one in the service. All the little girls were delighted. When the day came for him to leave, the whole regiment, in their uniforms, left together from the same train station. There was a band playing and my mother and her friends came to see him off. Each one wore her service pin and waved a small American flag, cheering the boys, as they left.The moment came and the soldiers, none of whom had had any training, but who had nevertheless all been issued uniforms, boarded the train. The band played and the crowd cheered. Although no one noticed, I'm sure my grandmother had a tear in her eye for the only son, going off to war. The train groaned as if it knew the destiny to which it was taking its passengers, but soon it began to move. The crowd still cheering and waving their flags, the band still playing, the train slowly departed the station. It had gone about a thousand yards when it suddenly ground to a halt. The band stopped playing, the crowd stopped cheering. Everyone gazed in wonder as the train slowly backed up and returned to the station. It seemed an eternity until the doors opened and the men started to file out. Someone shouted, "It's the armistice. The war is over." For a moment, nobody moved, but then the people heard someone bark orders at the soldiers. The men lined up and formed into two lines, walked down the steps and, with the band in tow, playing a Sousa march, paraded down the street, as returning heroes, to be welcomed home by the assembled throng. As soon as the parade ended they were, immediately, mustered out of the army. My mother said it was a great day, but she was just a little disappointed that it didn't last a tiny bitlonger. The next day my uncle returned to his job, and my grandfather resumed reading the German newspaper, which he read until the day he died.82. How did grandfather feel about the war?A) He hated the war because German language newspaper was no longer sold.B) He felt sad because his son would fight against his cousin in the war.C) He would not like his son to fight in the war.D) He was lucky to be in the U.S. when the war broke out.83. Which of the following is true about the newspaper grandfather read every morning before goingto his office?A) It was about all the latest news from Germany.B) It was American owned, but printed in Germany.C) Grandmother urged him to stop reading it because she thought an English language paper wasbetter.D) Grandfather gave up the German newspaper against his will.84. We can infer from the passage that "draft notice" (Paragraph 3) is probably _______.A) an order to join the armyB) a piece of writing that gives informationC) a warning to people about something that is going to happenD) a written order for money to be paid by a bank85. What were the family members' attitudes toward the draft notice?A) All the family members felt depressed.B) The author's mother was agitated because her brother was going off to war.C) The author's mother was too young to understand the meaning of war.D) The author's uncle was very proud of it.86. Service pins (Paragraph 3) are most likely to be used for _______.A) indicating that one's relatives or friends are in military serviceB) showing one's loveC) decorationD) fastening together pieces of cloth87. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A) The train returned to the station because some soldiers had to get off the train.B) As soon as the train returned to the station, the soldiers were dismissed to go back home.C) The crowd didn't expect that the war had ended so fast.D) The author's mother was disappointed because her brother was mustered out of the army. Text BThe best advice I ever had came from one of the greatest souls the world has ever known ¨C Mahatma Gandhi ¨C on a sunny afternoon a decade ago. Most people pass through a period of anguish when their belief in humanity is at a low ebb. I was in such a period. My husband had recently died. My deep sorrow over his loss was followed by the humiliating realization that in the eyes of Indian Law I had no individual existence.Now as a widow without a son, I was not entitled to any share of the family property, nor were my two daughters. I resented this annoying position. I was bitter towards those members of my family who supported this antiquated law. At this time I went to pay my respects to Gandhi and say good-bye before leaving for America to take part in a conference. After our talk he asked "Have you made your peace with your relatives?"I was amazed that he would take sides against me. "I have not quarreled with anyone", I replied, "but I refuse to have anything to do with those who take advantage of an outworn law to create a difficult and humiliating situation for me."Gandhi looked out of the window for a moment. Then he turned to me and smiled and said, "You will go and say good-bye because courtesy and decency demand this. In India, we still attach importance to these things.""No," I declared, "not even to please you will I go to those who wish to harm me.""No one can harm you except yourself," he said, still smiling. "I see enough bitterness in your heart to cause you injury unless you check it." I remained silent, and he continued, "You are going to a new country because you are unhappy and want to escape. Can you escape from yourself? Will you find happiness outside when there is bitterness in your heart? Think it over. Be a little humble. You have lost a loved one ¨C that is sorrow enough. Must you inflict further injury on yourself because you lack courage to cleanse your own heart?"His words would not leave me. They gave me no peace. After some days of severe struggle with myself, I finally telephoned my brother-in-law. I would like to see him and the family, I said, before leaving. I told them of my plans and asked for their good wishes before starting on this new stage of my life. The effect on me was miraculous. I felt as if a great burden had been lifted and was free to be myself. This small gesture was the beginning of a significant change in me.Recently something happened to me. My guests of honour, the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Lady Eden, could hardly have been more important to me. I had planned everything meticulously, from the menu to the colour scheme of the flowers and the candles. When the guests had arrived and drinks had been passed twice, I signaled the butler to announce dinner. But still we waited. When for the third time drinks came round I excused myself and ran downstairs to the kitchen.It presented a shocking sight. In one corner stood a frightened little kitchen maid, in another the housekeeper. At the table sat my cook, waving a ladle and singing, beating time with his foot. His eyeswere glazed. The table was littered with pieces of chicken.My knees felt too weak to support me, but I asked in as normal a voice as I could command, "Why isn't the dinner ready?""But it is ready, Madame," my cook chanted. "All ready. Everybody sit down, sit down ¡-"I was furious. It was on the tip of my tongue to say "Get out. You're dismissed!" when I thought of the counsel that had calmed me so many times. If I lost control, I would only hurt myself. I pulled myself together. "Let's get something on the table," I said. Everyone pitched in. the food served wasn't quite what the menu described, but when I told my guests what had happened there was chorus of surprise. "If this is what your cook gives you when he's drunk," someone exclaimed, "what must he provide when sober!" The relief in my laughter must have sounded a little hysterical. My perspective restored, I realized that a dinner party, however important, is not the pivot of existence. To retain a sense of proportion is as important as being able to keep one's heart free from hatred. For all of us, no matter what our work, the advice Gandhi gave me is meaningful, "No one can harm you but yourself."88. Why was the author in anguish?A) Because she didn't believe in humanity any more.B) Because she missed her husband very much.C) Because she had lost her husband and she and her two daughters had no right to share thefamily property according to the Indian Law.D) Because she had broken the inheritance law and had an ill relationship with the other familymembers.89. Why did Mahatma Gandhi advise the author to go and say good-bye to her relatives?A) Because he was on the side of her relatives.B) Because he thought people should obey the law and conventions of the society.C) Because he thought bitterness in the heart could hurt her once more.D) Because people in India attached great importance to courtesy and decency.90. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A) The author made up her mind to call her brother-in-law immediately after her visit to MahatmaGandhi.B) The author felt a sense of relief after contacting her brother-in-law.C) Mahatma Gandhi's advice gave the author great courage to make the phone call for which shehad long planned.D) The author was haunted by the words of Mahatma Gandhi and she decided to obey the law ofIndia.91. What went wrong with the dinner she hosted for the Prime Minister of Great Britain and LadyEden?A) Her cook was drunk. Her housekeeper and the kitchen maid were too frightened to help.B) The kitchen maid and the housekeeper were beaten by her cook.。

2013年英语专业8级考试考前冲刺试卷(8)总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：195分PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTURE(1){MP3:/examfiles/2013/listenfiles/t8/4.mp3}<span></span>回答{TSE}题：{TS}（1）__________(2)（2）__________(3)（3）__________(4)（4）__________(5)（5）__________(6)（6）__________(7)（7）__________(8)（8）__________(9)（9）__________(10)（10）__________SECTION B INTERVIEW(1)Which of the following is TRUE about the safety of putting photos online?A. Do not copy or paste pictures to your website.B. Sanitizing your photos online guarantees their safety.C. Compared with emails, websites are safer to share photos.D. Even your friends may use your photos for a bad purpose.(2)What should be taken into account when deciding the way of supervision over the child?A. The child's academic performance.B. The child's character and personality.C. The child's computer skills.D. The child's willingness to communicate.(3)What should the children do to ensure the possession of their sites?A. Frequently change their passwords of online accounts.B. Put their photos online frequently and randomly.C. Guarantee the decency of language on their sites.D. Use their real full name for their online account.(4)To monitor their children's online behavior, parents should NOTA. keep updated with current internet applications.B. split the bill with their children for going online.C. get the password of their child's online account.D. ask their kids to watch the language on their sites.(5)As children grow up, their online photos and webpages may be viewed by authority from the fields ofA. academic and professional.B. military and supervisory.C. health-care and educational.D. political and economic.SECTION C INTERVIEW(1)What is the main idea of the news item?A. Mr. Olmert was confirmed of having taken bribes from a Jewish American businessman.B. Mr. Olmert was suspected of taking bribes and the inquiries might affect the peace pro-tess.C. Mr. Olmert, the head of government, deflected the peace efforts with the Palestinians.D. Mr. Olmert would resign because he took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.(2)General Ban Ki-moon is urging the Burmese government toA. hold the constitutional referendum.B. allow in foreign search and rescue teams.C. accept international aid right away.D. adopt John Holmes' suggestions.(3)John Holmes thought that the Burmese government could be more following the constitutional referendum.A. naiveB. feasibleC. openD. elastic(4)When voting, the minorities agreed to cut the legal time limit for abortion toA. 24 weeks.B. 12 weeks.C. 23 weeks.D. 22 weeks.(5)Together with Hurricane Elida, there have been __ storms in this season.A. fifteenB. twoC. fortyD. fivePART ⅡREADING COMPREHENSION (30 MIN)(1)回答{TSE}题：{TS}What is“Kafka on the Shore”?A. It is a fiction written by a head librarian Miss Saeki．B. It is all autobiographical novel of Kafka Tamura．C. It is a movie adapted from Hartdd Murakami’s book．D. It is the name of a hit song in a novel under the sfliile name-(2)According to the author,which of the following is NOT true about Haruki Murakami’S novels?A. They bring the sensory pleasure to the author．B. They are full of imagination without any profundities．C. They juxtapose the trivial with the momentous.D. They are similar in characteristics to dreams．(3)According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true about Kafka?A. He is familiar with literature and music．B. He has a good relationship wim his father．C. He leaves Tokyo for Shikoku at his teens．D. He often goes to the local library on Shikoku Island．(4)The word“demented”in the last paragraph refers toA. crazy．B. interesting．C. fancy．D. boring．(5)What i s the writer’s tone in this passage?A. Approving．B. Criticizing．C. Ironical．D. Neutral．<p>(6)回答{TSE}题：{TS}The sentence“England and America are two countries separated by the same language”in the first paragraph implies that．A. England and Alngl"ica used to be one country but were separated by the langllage.B. England and America share the same language but the language separates themC. England and America share the same language but show differences in the langllage use.D. British English and American English are almost the same in the twro countries.(7)The author decided to write about the differences between American and British English toA. support the statement of Bernard Shaw．B. describe his personal expenences.C. show his sense of humor．D. help people’s communication．(8)Which of the following does NOT contribute to the convergent trend of American English and British English?A. More international travel between the two countries．B. The emergence of Hollywood as a film making center．C. The advent of television．D. The individual evolution of the two languages．(9)The British people，as is revealed by their language.A. are now living in a“classless society”．B. are more inclined to hyperbole.C. think much about their social status．D. are more enthusiastic about voting.(10)In terms of grammatical form,A. the American language has mole regard than the British．B. American English uses word form mole casually than British English.C. AmedcAn En#ish and British En#ish exhibit the same features.D. the British language shows more flexibility than the American.(11)回答{TSE}题：<p> </p><p>{TS}According to the passage,Australi a’s wine industryA. turned to bust since l5 years ago．B. revived in the year 2007．C. had virtually no competitors．D. boomed over the past l5 years．(12)Growers in Australia planted（）of new vines in l996，according to the passage．A. 3,600 hectaresB. 3,400 hectaresC. 8,000 hectaresD. 16,000 hectares(13)The drought has all of the following influences EXCEPTA. forcing the industry back to“sustainable levels”.B. 1eading to appreciation of the Australian dollar.C. ending the vines planting rush m Australia.D. making the wine producers reflect on quality.(14)In terms of approaches to making wine，A. Australian winemakers look much to climate and soil of each place.B. most Australian producers adopt the same approach as French do.C. French winemakers combine different grapes to produce a wine.D. the French approach is increasingly welcomed by Australian winemakers.(15)According to the last paragraph，A. vines planting will not go up in the short rull．B. Australia’S 2008 9rape harvest is expected to lIlcrease.C. Australia’S wine industry is booming again.D. grape prices are rising sharply due to its short supply.(16)回答{TSE}题：{TS}From the first three paragraphs，we can infer thatA. the author would prefer playing with his three older siblings to staying with his grandpa．B. they were living in the suburbs where there were not too much traffic Off the road．C. the grandpa was always the One to babysit for the author and his siblings．D. the author enjoyed the time也at he spent with his grandpa．(17)By saying“I Was caught in the middle of circumstances”in the third paragraph，the author meansA. he Was facing a dilemma and did not know what decision to make．B. he Was caught when he Was doing something that he was not supposed to do．C. he Was either too young or too old for something as the fourth bom of six children．D. he Was doing something that required him to consider different circumstances．(18)The author’s grandpa Was described as being all the following ExCEPTA. considerate．B. stingy．C. careful．D. kind．(19)From the passage we can infer that the relationship between the author and his Grandpa wasA. close．B. remote．C. tense．D. impossible to tell．(20)Which of the following is NOT true，according to the passage?A. It was the first time that the author crossed the street by himself．B. It was the first time that the author went in that garage．C. The author bought the Coca—Cola from a vending machine．D. The author’S grandpa kept an eye on him the whole time．<p>PART ⅢGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 MIN)(1)回答{TSE}题：{TS}A series of dynastic civii wars between supporters of the House of Lancaster and the House of York in the l5th century are also known asA. Seven Years’War．B. the Hundred Years’War．C. the Wars of the Roses．D. War of Independence．(2)The Tories were the forerunners of__________，which still bears this nickname today．A. the Labour PartyB. the Conservative PartyC. the Liberal DemocratsD. the Democratic Party(3)The oldest newspaper in Australia isA. The Sydney Morning Heraid．B. The Australian．C. The Australian FinanciaZ Review．D. Geelong Advertiser．(4)The main mountain range in the west of US stretching from the Canadian border to New Mexico isA. the Appalachian Mountains．B. the Rocky Mountains．C. the Green Mountains．D. the White Mountains．(5)Thomas Hardy wrote the following novels EXCEPTA. Great Expectations．B. Tess of the D’Urbervilles．C. The Return of the Native.D. Under the Greenwood Tree(6)Whitch of the following is NOT an Irish writer?A. George Bernard Shaw．B. wmiam Butler Yeats．C. David Herbert Lawrence．D. James Joyce．(7)The Gift of the Magi Was written byA. Theodore Dreiser．B. O’Henry．C. Wmiam Faulkner．D. Mark Twain．(8)Human language call cope with any subject whatever,and it does not matter how far away the topic of conversation is in time and space．Wbich design feature of language does this phenomenon refer to?A. Productivity．B. Cultural transmission．C. Displacement．D. Arbitrariness．(9)The Cooperative Principle Was proposed byA. Saussure．B. Halliday．C. Searle．D. Grice．(10)Nouns，verbs and adjectives call be classified asA. funcmional words．B. structural words．C. open class words．D. closed class words．PART ⅣPROOFREADING & ERROR CORRECTION (15MIN)(1)回答{TSE}题：{TS}（1）__________(2)（2）__________(3)（3）__________(4)（4）__________(5)（5）__________(6)（6）__________(7)（7）__________(8)（8）__________(9)（9）__________(10)（10）__________PART ⅤTRANSLATION (60 MIN) SECTION A CHINESE TO ENGLISH (1)SECTION B ENGLISH TO CHINESE(1)PART ⅥWRITING (45 MIN)(1)答案和解析PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTURE (1) :(2) :(3) :(4) :(5) :(6) :(7) :(8) :(9) :(10) :SECTION B INTERVIEW (1) :D(2) :B(3) :C(4) :B(5) :ASECTION C INTERVIEW (1) :B(2) :C(3) :D(4) :B(5) :DPART ⅡREADING COMPREHENSION(30 MIN)(1) :A(2) :B(3) :B(4) :A(5) :A(6) :C(7) :D(8) :D(9) :C(10) :B(11) : D(12) :C(13) :B(14) :D(15) :A(16) : D(17) :C(18) :B(19) :A(20) :BPART ⅢGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 MIN) (1) :C(2) :B(3) :A(4) :B(5) :A(6) :C(7) :B(8) :C(9) :D(10) :CPART ⅣPROOFREADING & ERROR CORRECTION (15MIN) (1) :(2) :(3) :(4) :(5) :(6) :(7) :(8) :(9) :(10) :PART ⅤTRANSLATION (60 MIN) SECTIONA CHINESE TO ENGLISH(1) :SECTION B ENGLISH TO CHINESE (1) :PART ⅥWRITING (45 MIN) (1) :。

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)—GRADE FOUR—TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1.According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruits.C. sauce.D. meat.2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPTA. roast turkey.B. sweet potatoes.C. meat.D. carrots.3.Why did Helen come to Rob‟s house?A. She wanted to talk to Rob.B. She had come to help Rob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4.Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5.We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organizes language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6.According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7.What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8.According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9.The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairsEXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10.We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11.According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountains.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12.In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13.In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15.The speaker questions about everybody's access to technological advances. The mainreason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16.According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17.What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18.People in Latin America wear something __________ to express their hopes for wealth inthe New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19.Which of the following New Year‟s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year's tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21.What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22.With digital textbooks, schools have saved about __________ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23.Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25.According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problemsEXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26.Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27.What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28.The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29.Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30.What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) ______ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) ______ the workers in government offices who (33) ______ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) ______ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) ______ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) ______ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37) ______ taxation should be arranged. 31. A. canB. mayC. couldD. would32. A. norB. neitherC. neverD. not33. A. look intoB. look overC. look afterD. look through34. A. In accordance withB. By means ofC. With reference toD. On account of35. A. as well asB. as good asC. as such asD. as much as36. A. ifB. whenC. thoughD. as37. A. whenB. howC. whyD. whichIn most countries, a direct tax on (38) ______, which is called income tax, (39) ______. It is arranged in such (40) ______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ______ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42) ______ as high as ninety-five per cent!(43) ______ countries with taxation nearly (44) ______ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course,it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45) ______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) 38. A. personsB. sectorsC. communitiesD. classes39. A. remainsB. staysC. existsD. happens40. A. formB. wayC. measureD. method41. A. quickerB. speedierC. moreD. larger42. A. grows upB. increases upC. goes upD. lifts up43. A. ButB. ConsequentlyC. SimilarlyD. And44. A. periodicallyB. almostC. oftenD. always45. A. whichB. whoC. whatD. whom______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) ______, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) ______ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49) ______ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______, as the rich pay it. 46. A. mannerB. formC. meansD. way47. A. eitherB. alsoC. tooD. often48. A. lentB. savedC. borrowedD. collected49. A. alikeB. likeC. asD. for50. A. heavierB. fairerC. finerD. betterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny __________ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n)__________.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?A. Nonsmoker.B. Deadline.C. Meanness.D. Misfit.54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o‟clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nounsEXCEPTA. more.B. enough.C. many.D. such.56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)?A. Much.B. Neither.C. One.D. Quarter.58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPTA. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week,C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. Let me drive you home, shall I?B. You will mind your own business!C. Come and have dinner with us.D. I wish you could stay behind.63. If it _______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must give poor results.C. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPTA. remain.B. turn.C. write.D. knock.66. __________ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC. AdjustingD. Acquaintingpart means __________.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hardpart means __________.A. I was unable to doB. I couldn‟t understandC. I was unable to stopD. I couldn‟t tolerate69. The couple __________their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the __________ forherself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. awardmeans __________.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The __________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentenceunderlined part means __________.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. muchThe underlined part means __________.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would __________ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. helpA. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. string77. The court would not accept his appeal unless __________ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a __________ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually __________ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restrictedunderlined part means __________.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic（流行病）was announced, the idea of “swine flu”（猪流感）scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话）before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable becauseA. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPTA. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on“great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift（索道）, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.”Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selli ng into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn‟t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a mortgage（抵押贷款）on the house? She said, …What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.‟ I definitely married the right woman!”For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. “Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.”Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn‟t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. I t‟d killus to take back all the products.”Alden‟s fears faded as Skullcandy bec ame the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren‟t gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you‟re just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.”Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because heA. was no longer in snowboarding business.B. had no other business opportunities.C. was very fond of modern music.D. saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87. The new headphone was originally designed forA. snowboarders.B. motorcyclists.C. mountain hikers.D. marathon runners.88. Did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones asA. a sign of self-confidence.B. a symbol of status.C. part of fashion.D. a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.“Sit down,” she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.”But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru（金融大亨）.When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff‟s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I‟ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not.On New Year‟s Eve, three weeks af ter we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I‟d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn‟t satisfy me, because I wasn‟t really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn‟t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said, “I‟d started to get complacent. It‟s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy（萎缩）. Now they‟re awake, alive—and I don‟t want to go back.”These weren‟t just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone‟s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91. What did the author learn from Taj‟s call?A. had got an awful haircut.B. They had lost their retirement savings.C. Taj had just retired from work.D. They were going to meet for lunch.92. How did the author feel in the following weeks?A. Angry.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent.D. Desperate.93. According to the passage, to which was she “forced to pay attention”?A. Her friends.B. Her husband.C. Her lost savings.D. Her experience.94. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A. Her friends valued their experience more.B. Her friends felt the same as she did.C. Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95. What is the message of the passage?A. Desire for money is human nature.B. One has to be decisive during crises.。

华途教育2014年英语四级C1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob‟s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob.B. She had come to help Bob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organize language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10. We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. According to today‟s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountain.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody‟s access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17. What could be topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year‟s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one‟s own New Year‟s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you willbe given 10 seconds to answer the questions.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) _____ not be po ssible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) _____ the workers in government offices who (33) _____ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) _____ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) _____ we need somewhe re to live and something to eat. But (36) _____ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, differe nt people have different ideas about (37)____ taxation should be arranged.In most countries, a direct tax on (38) _____, which is called income tax, (39) _____. It is arrang ed in such (40)______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) _ ___ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.”Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45)______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) ______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) _____, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) _ ___ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______ as the rich pay it.Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the p oor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.PART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15 MINThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your an swers on Answer Sheet Two.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n) ______.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? ______.A. Nonsmoker.B. Deadline.C. Meanness.D. Misfit.54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o‟clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nounsEXCEPT ______.A. moreB. enough.C. many.D. such.56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? ______.A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.A. Much.B. Neither.C. One.D. Quarter.58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT ______.A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week.C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? ______.A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.A.Let me drive you home, shall I?B.You will mind your own business!e and have dinner with us.D.I wish you could stay behind. …63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? ______.A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B.Careless reading must give poor results.C. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT ______.A. remain.B. turn.C. write.D. knock.66. ____ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC.AdjustingD. Acquainting67. He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means _________.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hard68. At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me. The underlined part means ________.A. I was unable to doC. I was unable to stopB. I couldn‟t understandD. I couldn‟t tolerate69. The couple ______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC.did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ____ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71. The child nodded, apparently content with his mother‟s promise. The underlined part means _________.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The ________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentence73. Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part means ________.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. much74. The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part means _________.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would ________ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. help76. No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part means ________.A. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. street77. The court would not accept his appeal unless ________ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a ________ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ________ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restricted80. The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined pa rt means _________.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION 25 MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best ans wer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant me ssaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but none can rep lace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying t ribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over t he past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit them selves to firmer action. Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and m atters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information m ust be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.（流行病）announced, the idea of “swine flu” many people. Informative speeches from World Health Orga nization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one an d gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson ,after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisi ngly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness ofyour argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话） before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at colle ge or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might beasked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hardto perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To lear n those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because ______.A. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? _____A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT ______.A. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on ______ “great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage? ______.A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. “I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach f or my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music a nd one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototyp e, and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big res earch effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn‟t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a （抵押贷款） on the house? She said, …What is the worst thing that can happen? Welose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.‟ I definitely married the right woman!”For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. “Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months t o get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.”Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company start ed selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often peo ple walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would the y look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anyth ing we didn‟t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It‟d kill us to take back all the produc tsAlden‟s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren‟tgadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire th at said you had an iPod ---that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you‟re just like e veryone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.”Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees , the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he ______.A. was no longer in snowboarding business.B. had no other business opportunities.C. was very fond of modern music.D. saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87. The new headphone was originally designed for ______.A. snowboarders.B. motorcyclists.C. mountain hikers.D. marathon runners.88. Did Alden solve the money problem? ______.A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores? ______.A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones as ______.A. a sign of self-confidence.B. a symbol of status.C. part of fashion.D. a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called. “Sit down,” she said. I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.”But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru（金融大亨）.When I put down the phone, my savings weregone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff‟s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I'veread many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish Icould say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not.On New Year's Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certai n where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I‟d been walking aroun d like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, n ot the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn‟t satisfy me, be cause I wasn‟t really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I c ouldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn‟t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said,I‟d started to get complacent. It‟s as if the muscles of my heart started to a trophy（萎缩）. Now they‟re awake, alive—and I don‟t want to go back.”Theseweren‟tjust empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone‟s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91. What did the author learn from Taj‟s call?A. had got an awful haircut.B. They had lost their retirement savings.C. Taj had just retired from work.D. They were going to meet for lunch.92. How did the author feel in the following weeks?A. Angry.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent.D. Desperate.93. According to the passage, to which was she “forced to pay attention”?A. Her friends.B. Her husband.C. Her lost savings.D. Her experience.94. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A. Her friends valued their experience more.B. Her friends felt the same as she did.C. Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95. What is the message of the passage?A. Desire for money is human nature.B. One has to be decisive during crises.C. Understanding gained is more important than money lost.D. It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.TEXT DIn the 19th century, there used to be a model of how to be a good person. There are all these torren ts of passion flowing through you. Your job, as captain of your soul, is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness, lust, greed, drug use and the other sins. These days that model is out of fashion. You usually can‟t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It's more like a mu scle, which tires easily. Moreover, you're a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, y ou‟ll probably do so, too.The 19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, weknow that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is notsimple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.Much of our behaviour, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers atDuke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed byhabit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine, reward.You can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor atnight, that'll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don‟t try to ignore your afternoon snackcraving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.Their research thus implies a different character model, which is supposed to manipulatethe neural（神经系统的）networks inside.To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine yourown unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. You are supposed to devisestrategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, inclu ding your relationship with yourself. You're trying to arouse certain responses by implanting cert ain cues.This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formedby mere routine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness. If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshene r, you're probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don‟t just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief.96. Which of the following is a key element in the 19th-century character model?A. Passion.B. Action.C. Capability.D. Determination.97. The 19th-century model supposedly does not work because ______.A. there were many other factors beyond one's control.B. it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time.C. the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless.D. what one wishes to do should be considered carefully.98. What is the main implication of the research at Duke University?A. Habit is key to one's behaviour.B. One's behaviour is difficult to change.C. Both habit and will power are important.D. Habit has an unidentified structure.99. According to the new character model, personal behaviour could be altered through ______.。

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECTA. roast turkeyB. sweet potatoesC. meatD. carrots3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Bob.B. She had come to help Bob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.4. Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5. We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organize language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10. We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.11. According to today’s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountain.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D.Northwestern Europe.13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 2014. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15. The speaker questions about everybody’s access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17. What could be topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19. Which of the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one’s own New Year’s tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART 3 CLOZE 15 MINEveryone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state:without it,it(31)____ _not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us;(32)_____the workers in government offices who(33)_____our health,our food,our water,and all the other things th at we cannot do for ourselves.(34)_____taxation,we pay for things that we need just(35)_ ____we need somewhere to live and something to eat.But(36)_____everyone knows that taxation is necessary,different people have different ideas about(37)____taxation should be arranged.In most countries,a direct tax on(38)_____,which is called income tax,(39)_____.It is arr anged in such(40)______that the poorest people pay nothing,and the percentage of tax gro ws(41)____as the taxpayer's income grows.In some countries,for example,the tax on the r ichest people(42)______as high as ninety-five per cent!(43)_____countries with taxation nearly(44)_____have indirect taxation too.Many things imported into the country have to p ay taxes or“duties.”Of course,it is the men and women who buy these imported things in th e shops(45)______really have to pay the duties,in the(46)______of higher prices.In some countries,(47)_____,there is a tax on things sold in the shops.If the most necessary things a re taxed,a lot of money is(48)____but the poor people suffer most.If unnecessary things (49)___jewels and fur coats are taxed,less money is obtained but the tax is(50) ______a s the rich pay it.Probably this last kind of indirect tax,together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for t he poor and high for the rich,is the best arrangement.31. A. can B. may C. could D. would32. A. nor B. neither C. never D. not33.A. look into B. look over C. look over D. look through34.A. In accordance with B. By means of C. With reference to D. On account of 35. A. as well as B. as good as C. as such as D. as much as36. A. if B. when C. though D. as37. A. when B. how C. why D. which38. A. personst B. sectors C. communities D. classes39.A. remains B. stays C. exists D. happens40.A. form B. way C. measure D. method41. A. quicker B. speedier C. more D. larger42. A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43. A. But B. Consequently C. Similarly D. And44.A. periodically B. almost C. often D. always45. A. which B. who C. what D. whom46. A. manner B. form C. means D. way47.A. either B. also C. too D. often48. A. lent B. saved C. borrowed D. collected49. A. alike B. like C. as D. for50.A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART4GRAMMAR&VOCABULARY15MINThere are thirty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentence there are four words or p hrases marked A,B,C and D.Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51.Facing the board of directors,he didn‟t deny________breaking the agreement.A.himB.itC.hisD.its52.Xinchun returned from aboard a different man.The italicized part functions as a(n)____ __.A.appositive(同位语)B.objectC.adverbialplement.53.Which of the following is a compound word(复合词)? ______.A.Nonsmoker.B.Deadline.C.Meanness.D.Misfit.54.Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? ______.A.Lucy insisted that her son get home before5o’clock?B.She used to drive to work,but now she takes the city metro.C.Walk straight ahead,and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D.Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55.The following determiners(限定词)can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT______.A.moreB.enough.C.many.D.such.56.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?______.A.She opened the door and quietly went in.B.Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C.Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.D.He is somewhat arrogant,and I don't like this.57.Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)? ______.A.Much.B.Neither.C.One.D.Quarter.58.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT______.A.Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B.The President is coming to the UN next week.C.The school pupils will be home by now.D.He is going to email me the necessary information.59.Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?______.A.Politics are the art or science of government.B.Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C.Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D.All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60.Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship? ______.A.The arrival of the touristsB.The law of NewtonC.The occupation of the islandD.The plays of Oscar Wilde61.Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? ______.A.He is not the man to draw back.B.Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.rry has a large family to support.D.There is really nothing to fear.62.Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? ______.A.Let me drive you home,shall I?B.You will mind your own business!e and have dinner with us.D.I wish you could stay behind.‘63.If it______tomorrow,the match would be put off.A.were to rainB.was to rainC.was rainingD.had rained64.Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?______.A.Mary and her son must be home by now.B.Careless reading must give poor results.C.It‟s getting late,and I must leave now.D.He must be working late at the office.65.The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词)EXCEPT______.A.remain.B.turn.C.write.D.knock.66.____to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A.AdheringB.AdoptingC.AdjustingD.Acquainting67.He is fed up with the same old dreary routine,and wants to quit his job.The underlined p art means_________.A.dullB.boringC.longD.hard68.At last night‟s party Larry said something that I though was beyond me.The underlined p art means________.A.I was unable to do C.I was unable to stopB.I couldn’t understand D.I couldn’t tolerate69.The couple______their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A.did forB.did inC.did withD.did up70.Sally contributed a lot to the project,but she never once accepted all the____for herself.A.creditB.attentionC.focusD.award71.The child nodded,apparently content with his mother‟s promise.The underlined part me ans_________.A.as far as one has learntB.as far as one is concernedC.as far as one can seeD.as far as one is told72.The________that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A.issueB.argumentC.pointD.sentence73.Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work.The underlined part means________.A.limitedB.unnecessaryC.overdueD.much74.The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.The underlined part means_________.A.if an accident happensB.if an accident can be preventedC.before an accidentD.during an accident75.Traditionally,local midwives would________all the babies in the area.A.handleB.produceC.deliverD.help76.No food or drink is allowed on the premises.The underlined part means________A.prop osition B.advertisement C.building D.street77.The court would not accept his appeal unless________evidence is provided.A.conclusiveB.definiteC.eventualD.concluding78.As soon as he opened the door,a________of cold air swept through the house.A.flowB.movementC.rushD.blast79.She really wanted to say something at the meeting,but eventually________from it.A.preventedB.refrainedC.limitedD.restricted80.The couple told the decorator that they wanted their bedroom gaily painted.The underlined part means_________.A.brightlyB.light-heartedlyC.cheerfullyD.lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION25MINIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements,eac h with four suggested answers marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over2,000years ago.Now,twitter,instan t messaging,e-mail,blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication - but non e can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions:persuading or inspiring,informing,payi ng tribute,entertaining,or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something. Over the past year,the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what wa s certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view.When the leaders m et inCopenhagen in December2009,persuasive words from activists encouraged them to com mit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions.They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts.During wars,generals used inspiring spee ches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us.The informatio n must be clear,accurate,and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way.（流行病）announced,the idea of“swine flu”many rmative speeches from World Health Or ganization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensibl e precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved on e and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting.Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson,after his death,highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his musi c.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role.It can also be sur prisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you‟re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your a rgument.In sports,athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话）before a match to inspire teammates.You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level,a friend may be upset and need comforting.Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding,where your language will b e needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with.Even Barack Obama works hard to p erfect every speech.For a brilliant speech,there are rules that you can put to good use.To lea rn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81.The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable because______.A.it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B.it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C.it plays important roles in human communication.D.it is of great use in everyday-life context.82.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking? __ ___A.Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B.Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C.The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers'speeches.D.Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83.Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPT______.A.to convince people in a debate.B.to inform people at a presentation.C.to advise people at work.D.to entertain people at a wedding.84.According to the passage,which of the following best explains the author's view on____ __ “great speaking ability”?A.It comes from observing rules.B.It can be perfected with easy effort.C.It can be acquired from birth.D.It comes from learning and practice.85.What is the main idea of the passage?______.A.Public speaking in international forums.B.The many uses of public speaking.C.Public speaking in daily life context.D.The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things,says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden:inspiration and desperat ion.In2001,Alden had both.He'd sold two snowboarding businesses,and he was desperatel y bored.But he had an idea:He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.“I kept seeing pe ople missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,”he explains.Then I' m in a chairlift,I've got my headphones on,and I realize my phone is ringing.As1take my g loves off and reach for my phone,I think,“It can't be that tough to make headphones with tw o plugs,one for music and one for your cell phone.”Alden described what he wanted to a des igner,perfected a prototype,and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets,backpacks - anywhere that would mak e it easy to listen to music while snowboarding.“Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,”he explains.“Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn‟t want to b e a manufacturer.And by outsourcing,he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground wi thout debt.But he was wrong.So he asked his wife,“Can I put a（抵押贷款）on the house?She said,…What is the worst thing that can happen?We lose the house,w e sell our cars,and we start all over again.‟I definitely married the right woman!”For the next two years,Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers .“Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,”he says.“But it takes four or five mon ths to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door.So we paid the factory first.”Gradually,non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones.In2006,the company started selling them in1,400FYE(For Your Entertainment)stores.“We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time.Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead?We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell,but we were dealing with huge numbers.It’d kill us to take back all the productsAlden‟s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No.1headphone seller in those stores and tri pled its revenue to$120million in one year.His key insight was that headphones weren’t ga dgets;they were a fashion accessory.“In the beginning,”he says,“that little white wire that s aid you had an iPod ---that was cool.But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else.Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visi ble.”Today,Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier,after Sony.With79emplo yees,the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86.Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because he______.A.was no longer in snowboarding business.B.had no other business opportunities.C.was very fond of modern music.D.saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87.The new headphone was originally designed for______.A.snowboarders.B.motorcyclists.C.mountain hikers.D.marathon runners.88.Did Alden solve the money problem?______.A.He sold his house and his cars.B.Factories could ship products before being paid.C.He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D.He borrowed money from his wife's family.89.What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?______.A.He spent more money on product advertising.B.He promised to buy back products not sold.C.He agreed to sell products at a discount.D.He improved the colour design of the product.90.Alden sees headphones as______.A.a sign of self-confidence.B.a symbol of status.C.part of fashion.D.a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.“Sit down,”she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from h ell.I laughed and said,“It can't be that bad.”But it was.Before the phone call,I had30years of retirement saving in a“safe”fund with a brilliant financial guru（金融大亨）.When I put down the phone,my savings were gone.I felt as if I had died and,for some unknown reason,was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff‟s arrest on charges of running a$65million Ponzi scheme,I'veread many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on.I wish I c ould say I had reservations about Madoff before“the Call”,but I did not.On New Year's Eve,three weeks after we lost our savings,six of us Madoff people gatheredat Taj's house for dinner.As we were sitting around the table,someone asked,“If you could h ave your money back right now,but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losin g it,would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock.He said,“I just want the money back.”I wasn't cert ain where I stood.I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open.I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost:always focused on the bite that was yet t o come,not the one in my mouth.No matter how much I ate or had or experienced,it didn’t satisfy me,because I wasn’t really taking it in,wasn't absorbing it.Now I was forced to pay attention.Still,I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back,I wou ld turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable,and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability bei ngripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said,I’d started to get complacent.It’s as if the muscles of my heart starte d to atroph（萎缩）.Now they‟re awake,alive—and I don‟t want to go back.”These weren’t just empty words.Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses.Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks.Three fri ends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91.What did the author learn from Taj‟s call?A.had got an awful haircut.B.They had lost their retirement savings.C.Taj had just retired from work.D.They were going to meet for lunch.92.How did the author feel in the following weeks?A.Angry.B.Disappointed.C.Indifferent.D.Desperate.93.According to the passage,to which was she“forced to pay attention”?A.Her friends.B.Her husband.C.Her lost savings.D.Her experience.94.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A.Her friends valued their experience more.B.Her friends felt the same as she did.C.Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95.What is the message of the passage?A.Desire for money is human nature.B.One has to be decisive during crises.C.Understanding gained is more important than money lost.D.It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.TEXT DIn the19th century,there used to be a model of how to be a good person.There are all these to rrents of passion flowing through you.Your job,as captain of your soul,is to erect dams to k eep these passions in check.Your job is to just say no to laziness,lust,greed,drug use and the other sins.These days that model is out of fashion.You usually can’t change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something.Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it.Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence.It's more like a muscle,which tires easily.Moreover,you're a social being.If everybody around you is over eating,you‟ll probably do so,too.The19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will.Today,we kn ow that free will is bounded.People can change their lives,but ordering change is not simple because many things,even within ourselves,are beyond our direct control.Much of our behaviour,for example,is guided by unconscious habits.Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than40percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions.Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine,reward.You can change your own personal habits.If you leave running shorts on the floor at night,that'll be a cue to go running in the morning.Don‟t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving.Every time you feel the cue for a snack,insert another routine.Take a walk.Their research thus implies a different character model,which is supposed to manipulate the neural（神经系统的）networks inside.To be an effective person,under this model,you are supposed to coolly examine your own un conscious habits,and the habits of those under your care.You are supposed to devise strategi es to alter the cues and routines.Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative,including your relationship with yourself.You're trying to arouse certain responses by implanting cert ain cues.This is a bit disturbing,because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by me re routine,nor can they be reversed by clever cues.They are burned in by emotion and streng thened by strong yearnings,like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.If you think y ou can change your life in a clever way,the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshe ner,you're probably wrong.As the Victorians understood,if you want to change your life,don ’t just look for a clever mit to some larger global belief.96.Which of the following is a key element in the19th-century character model?A.Passion.B.Action.C.Capability.D.Determination.97.The19th-century model supposedly does not work because______.A.there were many other factors beyond one's control.B.it has worked unsatisfactorily most of the time.C.the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless.D.what one wishes to do should be considered carefully.98.What is the main implication of the research at Duke University?A.Habit is key to one's behaviour.B.One's behaviour is difficult to change.C.Both habit and will power are important.D.Habit has an unidentified structure.99.According to the new character model,personal behaviour could be altered through_____ _.A.cues to stop all the former unconscious habits.B.cues to manipulate the habitual neural responses.C.techniques to devise different physical cues.。

QUESTION BOOKLETTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)—GRADE FOUR—TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1.According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could beA. presents.B. fruits.C. sauce.D. meat.2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPTA. roast turkey.B. sweet potatoes.C. meat.D. carrots.3.Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?A. She wanted to talk to Rob.B. She had come to help Rob.C. She had been invited to lunch.D. She was interested in cooking.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4.Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about it.B. She was a new comer and felt lonely.C. She wanted to learn a new language.D. She was interested in social activities.5.We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organizes language activities.B. accepts members from local students.C. has been set up for a long time.D. is increasing its membership.6.According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. Wednesday.B. Tuesday.C. Monday.D. Friday.7.What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her address.B. Wait for the woman to call him again.C. Mail the woman some information.D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8.According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from interviewees.B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.C. Lack of professional background.D. Lack of interviewing skills.9.The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairsEXCEPTA. prospective.B. useful.C. important.D. tiring.10.We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairs.B. prefers honest people.C. often works on her own.D. is experienced in her work.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11.According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Scandinavian mountains.B. Northwestern Europe.C. Northern Europe.D. Southern Europe.12.In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern Europe.B. Northern Europe.C. Eastern Europe.D. Northwestern Europe.13.In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. Closer contact with modern devices.B. Greater changes in social organization.C. Better understanding of mass media.D. More useful information to better their life.15.The speaker questions about everybody's access to technological advances. The mainreason isA. illiteracy.B. poverty.C. food shortage.D. ignorance.16.According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TV.B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.C. offering internet service to more people.D. providing more job opportunities.17.What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunications.B. Technology and the developing world.C. Education and medical care.D. Building an information society.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18.People in Latin America wear something __________ to express their hopes for wealth inthe New Year.A. newB. redC. whiteD. yellow19.Which o f the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?A. Throwing old dishes.B. Wearing something red.C. Wearing something white.D. Eating round fruits.20.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year's tradition?A. Watching TV at home.B. Going to bed early.C. Visiting friends.D. Running and shouting outside.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21.What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studies.B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.22.With digital textbooks, schools have saved about __________ million dollars.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23.Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. TSA agents.B. FBI agents.C. The police.D. Passengers.24.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.D. The security authorities identified the explosives.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25.According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problemsEXCEPTA. alcohol abuse.B. smoking.C. depression.D. schizophrenia.26.Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smoking.B. To better understand patients.C. To get patients occupied.D. To teach patients some skills.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27.What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.28.The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had only covered cargo plane pilots.B. had failed to cover all the pilots.C. would be put into effect in two years.D. would be too costly if implemented.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29.Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it may help double food production.D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.30.What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?A. Balance between human survival and ecology.B. Conflict between less land and more production.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (31) ______ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) ______ the workers in government offices who (33) ______ our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) ______ taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) ______ we need somewhere to live and something to eat. But (36) ______ everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37) ______ taxation should be arranged. 31. A. canB. mayC. couldD. would32. A. norB. neitherC. neverD. not33. A. look intoB. look overC. look afterD. look through34. A. In accordance withB. By means ofC. With reference toD. On account of35. A. as well asB. as good asC. as such asD. as much as36. A. ifB. whenC. thoughD. as37. A. whenB. howC. whyD. whichIn most countries, a direct tax on (38) ______, which is called income tax, (39) ______. It is arranged in such (40) ______ that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ______ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42) ______ as high as ninety-five per cent!(43) ______ countries with taxation nearly (44) ______ have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course,it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45) ______ really have to pay the duties, in the (46) 38. A. personsB. sectorsC. communitiesD. classes39. A. remainsB. staysC. existsD. happens40. A. formB. wayC. measureD. method41. A. quickerB. speedierC. moreD. larger42. A. grows upB. increases upC. goes upD. lifts up43. A. ButB. ConsequentlyC. SimilarlyD. And44. A. periodicallyB. almostC. oftenD. always45. A. whichB. whoC. what______ of higher prices. In some countries, (47) ______, there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) ______ but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49) ______ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) ______, as the rich pay it. 46. A. mannerB. formC. meansD. way47. A. eitherB. alsoC. tooD. often48. A. lentB. savedC. borrowedD. collected49. A. alikeB. likeC. asD. for50. A. heavierB. fairerC. finerD. betterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. Facing the board of directors, he didn’t deny __________ breaking the agreement.A. himB. itC. hisD. its52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n)__________.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement.53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?A. Nonsmoker.B. Deadline.C. Meanness.D. Misfit.54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o’clock?B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55. The following determiners(限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nounsEXCEPTA. more.B. enough.C. many.D. such.56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went in.B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C. Think it over again and you’ll get an answer.D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)?A. Much.B. Neither.C. One.D. Quarter.58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPTA. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week,C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.59. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of government.B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged.60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The arrival of the touristsB. The law of NewtonC. The occupation of the islandD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw back.B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C. Larry has a large family to support.D. There is really nothing to fear.62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. Let me drive you home, shall I?B. You will mind your own business!C. Come and have dinner with us.D. I wish you could stay behind.63. If it _______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. were to rainB. was to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64. Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must give poor results.C. It’s getting late, and I must leave now.D. He must be working late at the office.65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPTA. remain.B. turn.C. write.D. knock.66. __________ to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdoptingC. AdjustingD. Acquaintingpart means __________.A. dullB. boringC. longD. hardpart means __________.A. I was unable to doB. I couldn’t understandC. I was unable to stopD. I couldn’t tolerate69. The couple __________their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did withD. did up70. Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the __________ forherself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. awardmeans __________.A. as far as one has learntB. as far as one is concernedC. as far as one can seeD. as far as one is told72. The __________ that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. issueB. argumentC. pointD. sentenceunderlined part means __________.A. limitedB. unnecessaryC. overdueD. muchThe underlined part means __________.A. if an accident happensB. if an accident can be preventedC. before an accidentD. during an accident75. Traditionally, local midwives would __________ all the babies in the area.A. handleB. produceC. deliverD. helpA. propositionB. advertisementC. buildingD. string77. The court would not accept his appeal unless __________ evidence is provided.A. conclusiveB. definiteC. eventualD. concluding78. As soon as he opened the door, a __________ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79. She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually __________ from it.A. preventedB. refrainedC. limitedD. restrictedunderlined part means __________.A. brightlyB. light-heartedlyC. cheerfullyD. lightlyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messaging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication—but none can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the H1N1 pandemic（流行病）was announced, the idea of “swine flu”（猪流感）scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions.Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you’re taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk（鼓舞士气的讲话）before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put to good use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81. The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable becauseA. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it plays important roles in human communication.D. it is of great use in everyday-life context.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers' speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83. Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPTA. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84. According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on“great speaking ability”?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It can be perfected with easy effort.C. It can be acquired from birth.D. It comes from learning and practice.85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. The many uses of public speaking.C. Public speaking in daily life context.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone.“I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music,” he explains. Then I'm in a chairlift（索道）, I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As 1 take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, “It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone.” Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced（外包）manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks - anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. “Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort,” he explains. “Those were the only guys I knew!”Alden didn’t want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife, “Can I put a mortgage（抵押贷款）on the house? She said, ‘What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.’ I definitely married the right woman!”For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. “Factories won't ship your product till they get paid,” he says. “But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first.”Gradually, non-snowboarders began to notice the colorful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. “We knew that nine out often people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn’t sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. I t’d killus to take back all the products.”Alden’s fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone selle r in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren’t gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. “In the beginning,” he says, “that little white wire that said you had an iPod—that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you’re just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible.”Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86. Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because heA. was no longer in snowboarding business.B. had no other business opportunities.C. was very fond of modern music.D. saw an inconvenience among mobile users.87. The new headphone was originally designed forA. snowboarders.B. motorcyclists.C. mountain hikers.D. marathon runners.88. Did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89. What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He promised to buy back products not sold.C. He agreed to sell products at a discount.D. He improved the colour design of the product.90. Alden sees headphones asA. a sign of self-confidence.B. a symbol of status.C. part of fashion.D. a kind of device.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Taj called.“Sit down,” she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, “It can't be that bad.”But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of re tirement saving in a “safe” fund with a brilliant financial guru（金融大亨）.When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoff’s arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I’ve read many articles about how we investors should have known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before “the Call”, but I did not.On New Year’s Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us M adoff people gathered at Taj's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, “If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?”My husband was still in financial shock. He said, “I just want the money back.” I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I’d been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn’t satisfy me, because I wasn’t really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention.Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, and they didn’t think it would have become apparent without the gro und of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said, “I’d started to get complacent. It’s as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy（萎缩）. Now they’re awake, alive—and I don’t want to go back.”These weren’t just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone’s garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91. What did the author learn from Taj’s call?A. had got an awful haircut.B. They had lost their retirement savings.C. Taj had just retired from work.D. They were going to meet for lunch.92. How did the author feel in the following weeks?A. Angry.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent.D. Desperate.93. According to the passage, to which was she “forced to pay attention”?A. Her friends.B. Her husband.C. Her lost savings.D. Her experience.94. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A. Her friends valued their experience more.B. Her friends felt the same as she did.C. Her friends were in a better financial situation.D Her friends were more optimistic than she.95. What is the message of the passage?A. Desire for money is human nature.B. One has to be decisive during crises.。