大学英语(四)复习题

远程大学英语四复习题（及答案）_80011428627763348大学英语（四）期末复习题第一部分：交际用语此部分有15个未完成的对话，每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D中选出最佳一项填入空白处。

1.--Would you mind giving me an introduction of your company?--________A. Of course not.B. Thank you.C. I’m fine.D. You’re welcome.2. –Are there any morning flights to Wuhan?--_________A. Which one do you like?B. Yes, there are two.C. Not at all.D. You’re welcome.3. –Excuse me, how long can the taxi get here?--_________A. Twenty meter long.B. Thank you.C. In ten minutes.D. It’s all right.4. --What do you think of this tour?--__________A. It’s terrific!B. It doesn’t matter.C. Thank you for saying that.D. Good idea.5. –Would you mind going to the bank with me?--___________A. Thank you.B. Good idea.C. Not at all.D. That’s true.6. –What kind of account do you want to open?--___________A. Not at all.B. That’s OK.C. I have an account.D. A savings account.7. –Why don’t we go to the theater this evenin g?--_____________A. I think so.B. Good idea!C. I agree with you.D. It’s fine.8. –I’m not satisfied with your product. --_______________A. It doesn’t matter.B. What seems to be the problem?C. That’s all right.D. Fine.9. –Do you mind my smoking here?--_____________A. I’m fine.B. Yes, I do.C. Go away.D. See you later.10.—Are you married?--_______________A. None of your business.B. Not sure.C. Not yet.D. How about you?11. –How do you get along with others? --_______________A. I get along with others well.B. I don’t like other people.C. They don’t like me.D. I don’t w ork with others.12. –Is the meeting postponed?--________________A. That’s all right.B. Generally.C. I’m OK.D. I’m afrai d so.13. –Can you finish the work on time? --________________A. I’m afraid not.B. It’s good.C. Good idea.D. I think it’s p erfect.14. –How long will you stay in here?--_______________A. I like the city.B. Three days.C. I arrived this morning.D. I will come back next month.15. –Can you get a taxi for me?--_______________A. Of course.B. So long.C. Go on.D. That’s OK.第二部分：阅读理解此部分共有6篇短文，每篇短文后面有5个问题。

大学英语4试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) 根据所听内容，选择正确的图片。

A. 图片1B. 图片2C. 图片3D. 图片4[答案] A2. B) 根据对话内容，选择正确答案。

A. 去图书馆。

B. 去电影院。

C. 去公园。

D. 去超市。

[答案] B3. C) 根据短文内容，回答以下问题。

Q1: 演讲的主题是什么？A. 环境保护B. 科技发展C. 教育改革D. 文化交流[答案] AQ2: 演讲者建议采取哪些措施？A. 减少塑料使用B. 增加绿化面积C. 推广可再生能源D. 所有选项[答案] D二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，选择最佳答案。

短文内容略。

A. 作者对新技术的看法是什么？A. 积极支持B. 持怀疑态度C. 认为有待观察D. 完全反对[答案] AB. 文章中提到了几个例子？A. 1个B. 2个C. 3个D. 4个[答案] B2. 根据短文内容，回答以下问题。

Q1: 文章主要讨论了什么？A. 健康饮食B. 运动的重要性C. 工作与生活平衡D. 环境保护[答案] AQ2: 作者建议的饮食习惯是什么？A. 多吃蔬菜和水果B. 减少糖分摄入C. 增加蛋白质摄入D. 所有选项[答案] D三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项填入空白处。

[短文内容略]1. A. althoughB. becauseC. sinceD. if[答案] A2. A. surprisedB. disappointedC. excitedD. confused[答案] B四、翻译（共15分）1. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

- 他昨天参加了一个重要的会议。

- 她对艺术有着浓厚的兴趣。

[答案]- He attended an important meeting yesterday.- She has a strong interest in art.2. 将下列句子从英文翻译成中文。

大学英语(四)期末考试复习题I. Vocabulary ()1.Such kind of cartoons have great D not only to children, but to some adults.A. InterestsB. differenceC. likenessD. Appeals2.This kind of animal has a wide B all over the world.A. ContributionB. distributionC. tributeD. attribution3.All of us agree that he has an A housewife.A. EconomicalB. economicC. economyD.economics4. They stayed up late trying to D out a way to solve the problem.A. LetB. knockC. giveD. figure5.His art criticism has A brilliance but no substance.A. ExternalB. expectantC. experimentalD. exclusive6.The nurses do all they can to make the patients feel B .A. at stakeB. at easeC. at handD. at random7.Short-term sufficiency lulled them into C about the long-term threat.A. ConstancyB. reluctancyC. complacencyD.contentment8.The talks had been A but much remained to be done.A. FruitfulB. effectiveC. advantageousD. valid9.People have little information on the A of air pollution near the factory.A. ExtentB. rangeC. lengthD. limit10.We are in A of extra pay for extra work.A. FavorB. lightC. viewD. terms11.When you tell him something he always does the D on purpose.A. ObjectionB. opposingC. oppositionD. opposite12.It's surprising that this innocent- looking person should have B such acrime.A. ActedB. committedC. finishedD. Performed13.He C me because he offered a cigarette to everyone except me.A. OfferedB. affordedC. OffendedD. offset14.There was nobody in A when we came round the corner.A. SightB. glimpseC. glanceD. view15.It is a hard and long struggle we are A with.A. BusyB. engagedC. StrikingD. going16.If you want to telephone her, you'll have to D the number in the book.A. look atB. look intoC. look throughD. look up17. B , her health is much improved, but she is still not really well.A. In the wayB. By the wayC. On the wayD. Under18.His job as a tour guide D traveling a lot around the country.A. AccompaniesB. includesC. containsD. involves19.The task before us D great courage and perseverance.A. calls upB. calls onC. calls forthD. calls for20.A piece of C news is one that easily arouses the attention of the readers.A. SensibleB. senselessC. sensationalD. sensitive21.The prisoner was A to life imprisonment.A. CondemnedB. punishedC. refutedD. disputed22.He had been waiting for half an hour when B , she came.A. LastlyB. finallyC. graduallyD. lately23.could tell lie was surprised from the C on his face.A. AppearanceB. sightC. expressionD. view24.The chief advantage of this new model over the old one is that it is cheaper and１more C .A. proficientB. sufficientC. efficientD. deficient25.I have got to go-something has just D at home and I am needed there.A. come toB. come inC. come downD. come up26.Industrial countries A a great amount of raw materials.A. ConsumeB. absorbC. applyD. employ27.Sometimes I think he isn't quite D in the head.A. GoodB. correctC. rightD. sensible28.Tom A awake all night thinking of them.A. LayB. laidC. liedD. led29.The cost of living is D again.A. RoaringB. raisingC. arousingD. rising30.The new theory became widely C .A. ReceivedB. acquiredC. spreadD. Obtained31.I hope the stove will D enough heat to warm the room.A. get overB. give inC.get outD. give off32.You should be able to B right from wrong.A. PerceiveB. distinguishC. sightD. observe33.The life of an airline steward is filled with A and excitement.A. adventureB. experienceC. efficiencyD. development34.John has great acting A ,but he needs training to be a real actor.A. potentialB. promotionC. possibilityD. probability35.The doctor advised that he B a little time for physical exercises each day to improve his health.A. set outB. set asideC. put upD. put off 36.They plan to D a number of new products for show at the exhibition.A. lay asideB. lay offC. lay downD. lay out37.Understanding the English language is as important as usin g it to B with English speakers.A. mentionB. communicateC. chatterD. exclaim38.Having lived in Italy for thirty years. Helen and her husband moved to make a A home in New York.A. PermanentB. possibleC. determinedD. worthwhile39.Mary, are you A to take part in the game?A. SupposedB. DisposedC. exposedD. indicated40.His debts D to a considerable sum.A. AddB. collectC. mountD. amountⅡ.Reading Comprehension ()We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that thereare many disadvantages in streaming (把---按能力分班) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both bright and not-so-bright children. After all, it can be very discouraging to be at the bottomof the top grade!Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellec tual ability. This is only one of their total personalities. We are concerned to develop the ability of all our pupils into the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills,and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work ingroups:this gives them opportunities to learn to co-operate, to share and to develop２leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think,to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupil learn from each other as well as from the teacher.Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individ ual tasks and assignment, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the libraries, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. An advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does no matter what age this child is. We expect our pupils to do their best,not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.1.In this passage the author's attitude towards "mixed-ability teaching" is( C ).A. CriticalB. questioningC. approvingD.objective2. By "held back" (Para. 1) the author means“ D ”.A. made to remain in the same classesB. forced to study in the lower classesC. drawn to their studiesD. prevented from advancing3.The author argues that a teacher's chief concern should be the development of the student's ( B )A.personal qualities and social skillsB.total personalityC.learning ability and communicative skillsD.intellectual ability4.Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the third paragraph? ( D )A.Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.B.Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.C.Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.D.Pupil also learn how to participate in teaching activities.5.The author's purpose in writing this passage is to A.A.argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright children in the same classB.recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesC.offer advice on the proper use of libraryD.emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teachingCars of 2050 will travel the nation's highways in never-before-dreamed-of safety,Comfort, and conven i ence. These cars will float along never touching the ground, and therefore will have no need for wheels.Annoying highway vibrations, caused by the rotations of the disc-and-tire wheels, will be things of the past. The coming highway passenger cars will literally fly above the road, supported on columns of air compressed by turbine-driven fans.The car without wheels has been called a "flying car", and, in a sense, that's just what it is;however, it will not back out of the family garage, start down the street, and then suddenly go quickly upward heading for some distant point. On the contrary, to avoid problems in aerial navigation, the wheelless vehicle probably will travel no more than three inches above road surface. It will travel over fairly rough road and even over smooth water!The inevitable problems of maritime regulations, severe weather conditions, and running out of fuel in remote areas all will require new concepts of operation, servicing, and vehicle regulation.1.The author believes that cars of the future CA. will be replaced by airplanesB. will have wheels unlike those of todayC. will use columns of air instead of wheelsD.will use wheels without tires2.Which of the following is true concerning the new car? BA. It doesn't need fuel any more.３B. It will be influenced by weather conditions.C. No family garage is needed any longer.D. The speed of a flying car will be comparable to that of an airplane.3.The car without wheels has been called a "flying car" because AA. it travels a few inches above the groundB. it can fly as a plane doesC. it moves at a very high speedD. it can travel over smooth water4.Where is a wheelless car LEAST fit to travel? DA. Over soft land.B. Over rough country roads.C. Over highways.D. Over waterfalls.5.Wheelless cars will BA. eliminate all traffic problemsB. create new traffic problemsC. eliminate parking problemsD. Both A and CⅢ. Translation ()1.We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.我们期望学生能够竭尽所能，而不是做最起码的事，为达到此目标我们给予他们充分的鼓励。

大学英语4考试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 根据所听对话，选择最佳答案。

a) What is the man going to do?i. Go to the libraryii. Go to the gymiii. Stay at homeiv. Visit a friendb) What does the woman suggest?i. They should go to the beachii. They should watch a movieiii. They should study togetheriv. They should go shopping答案：a) i b) iii2. B) 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

a) What is the main topic of the passage?b) What is the author's opinion about the topic?答案：a) The main topic is the importance of environmental protection.b) The author believes that everyone should take action to protect the environment.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. A) 阅读以下短文，选择最佳答案。

短文：[此处应为一段或多段英文短文，描述一个主题或故事]a) What does the author intend to convey in the passage?b) What is the relationship between the two characters in the story?答案：a) The author intends to convey the importance of perseverance.b) The two characters are friends.2. B) 阅读以下文章，回答以下问题。

选择题：1.The conflict and confusion of the last decade have already .A.caught us off guardB.made no differenceC.taken a tollD.bided our time2. Some diseases are ______ by certain water animals.A.transportedB.transmittedC.transformedD.transplanted3.Life is interesting to people who themselves to new ideas.A.presentB.exposeC.exhbitD.explain4.Hunderds of people were homeless by the earthquake.A.renderedB.exiledC.instructedD.explain5.Radar is used to extend the of man’s senses for observing his environment, especially the sense of vision.A.validityB.liabilityC.capabilityD.intensity6. Although Uncle John was sick, he was enough to hear and see everything around him.A. tiringB. carelessC. alertD. attentive7.Beware of the man around you who fame and wealth.A.go afterB.follow upC.seek forD.desire of8. She misinterpreted the of his letter and this misunderstood his intentions .A.declarationsB.implicationsC.suggestionsD.meanings9.The platform bridge over the railroad tracks danger in crossing them.A.preventedB.avoidedC.reducedD.eliminated10. There was a three-car on the motorway, causing 3 death and 7 wounded.A.colisionB.incidentC.accidentD.crash11.They the study a nursery when the baby was born.a.exchanged … for B.changed … to C.converted … into D.built… into12.She is a very secretary;she never forgets anything or makes a mistake.A.anxiousB.effcetiveC.adequateD.efficient13.This university of the world fame had applications from nearly 200 students.A.balancedB.posiedC.wellD.prosoective14.It’s very interesting to the history of the 19th century its literature.A.apply topare toC.correlate withD.relate to15.Their wedding date is though it has been discussed for a long time.A.in their handsB.out of questionC.in the airD.out of position16.Water is into steam if it is boiled.A.convertedB.conveyedC.transformedD.reformed17.She once again went through her term paper carefully to all grammatical mistakes from it.A.withdraw B,diminish C.abandon D.eliminate18.Student will be criticized or punished if their behavior is not in with school regulations.A.accordanceB.instinctC.trifleD.stroke19. Many multinational companies went during the financial crisis, not to speak of small businesses.A.transparentB.brokeC.currentD.candid20. The law parents to send their children to school.A. urgedB. compelledC. obligedD. forced21. It's surprising that this innocent-looking person should have such a crime.A. performedB. doneC. actedD. committed22. Last night his house was broken in, ,nothing valuable was stolen.A. oddly enoughB. all in allC. in a wayD. on the whole23. He spent much of his lifetime studying the disease of cattle, chickens and other () animals.A. domesticB. wildC. tamedD. fierce24. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country but halfway in her speech she suddenly to another subjects.mittedB.switchedC.favoredD.transmitted25.After four years in the same job,his passion finally .A.deteroprayrdB.soppedC.dissipatedD.drained26. We tried to the enemy by swimming along the river and hiding.A. bewilderB. defeatC. ruinD. disillusion27.The chairperson was very angry when the executive commi« ee members late for the meetings.A. turned inB. turned upC.turned outD. turned over28.One of my brother’s faults is that he never anything very long.A.decides onB.sticks toC.goes overD.makes up29.The computer has brought about surprising technological changes we organize and produce information.A.in a wayB.in the wayC.in that wayD.in no way30.Many difficulties have as a result of the changeover to new type of fuel.A.risenB.ariesnC.raisedD.arrived阅读：1.How do people often measure progress in agriculture?A．By its impact on the environment B．By its contribution to economic growth C．By its productivity D．By its sustainability2.Specialization and the effort to increase yields have resulted in . A．Localized pollution B．The shrinking of farmlandC．the decrease of biodiversity D．competition from overseas3.What does the author think of traditional farming practices?A．They are not necessarily sustainable B．They have not kept pace with population growthC．They have remained the same over the centuries D．They are environmentally friendly4.What will agriculture be like in the 21st century?A．It will abandon traditional farming practices B．It will mainly keep traditional farmingC．It will go through complete changes D．It will cause zero damage to the environment5.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To remind people of the need of sustainable development.B．To urge people to rethink what sustainable agriculture is.C．To advance new criteria for measuring farming progress.D．To suggest ways of ensuring sustainable food production.6. How were immigrants viewed by U.S. Congress in early days?A) They were of inferior races.B) They were a Source of political corruption.C) They were a threat to the nation’s security.D) They were part of the nation’s bloodstream.7. What does the author think of the new immigrants?A) They will be a dynamic work force in the U.S.B) They can do just as well as their predecessors.C) They will be very disappointed on the new land.D) They may find it hard to fit into the mainstream.8. What does Edward Telles’research say about Mexican-Americans?A) They may slowly improve from generation to generation.B) They will do better in terms of educational attainment.C) They will melt into the African-American community.D) They may forever remain poor and underachieving.9. What should be done to help the new immigrants?A) Rid them of their inferiority complex.B) Urge them to adopt American customs.C) Prevent them from being marginalized.D) Teach them standard American English.10. According to the author, the burning issue concerning immigration is_______.A) How to deal with people entering the U.S. without documentsB) How to help immigrants to better fit into American societyC) How to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the borderD) How to limit the number of immigrants to enter the U.S.11. We can learn from the first paragraph that _________.A) human activities have changed the way turtles surviveB) efforts have been made to protect turtles from dying outC) government bureaucracy has contributed to turtles' extinctionD) marine biologists are looking for the secret of turtles' reproduction12. What does the author mean by "Nature is indifferent to human notions of fairness" (Line 1, Para. 2)?A) Nature is quite fair regarding the survival of turtles.B) Turtles are by nature indifferent to human activities.C) The course of nature will not be changed by human interference.D) The turtle population has decreased in spite of human protection.13. What constitutes a major threat to the survival of turtles according to Elizabeth Griffin?A) Their inadequate food supply.B) Unregulated commercial fishing.C) Their lower reproductive ability.D) Contamination of sea water.14. How does global warming affect the survival of turtles?A) It threatens the sandy beaches on which they lay eggs.B) The changing climate makes it difficult for their eggs to hatch.C) The rising sea levels make it harder for their hatchlings to grow.D) It takes them longer to adapt to the high beach temperature.15. The last sentence of the passage is meant to _________.A) persuade human beings to show more affection for turtlesB) stress that even the most ugly species should be protectedC) call for effective measures to ensure sea turtles' survivalD) warn our descendants about the extinction of species16. What does a recent investigation by USA Today reveal?A) Heavy metals in lab tests threaten children’s health in Berkeley.B) Berkeley residents are quite contented with their surroundings.C) The air quality around Berkeley’s school campuses is poor.D) Parents in Berkeley are over-sensitive to cancer risks their kids face.17. What re sponse did USA Today’s report draw?A) A heated debate.B) Popular support.C) Widespread panic.D) Strong criticism.18. How did parents feel in the face of the experts’ studies?A) They felt very much relieved.B) They were frightened by the evidence.C) They didn’t know who to believe.D) They weren’t convinced of the results.19. What is the view of the 2004 report in the journal Pediatrics?A) It is important to quantify various concrete hazards.B) Daily accidents pose a more serious threat to children.C) Parents should be aware of children’s health hazards.D) Attention should be paid to toxic chemical exposure.20. Of the dangers in everyday life, the author thinks that people have most to fear from __________.A) the uncertainB) the quantifiableC) an earthquakeD) unhealthy food21. The author’s chief concern about the current U.S. health care system is __________.A) the inadequate training of physiciansB) the declining number of doctorsC) the shrinking primary care resourcesD) the ever-rising health care costs22. We learn from the passage that people tend to believe that __________.A) the more costly the medicine, the more effective the cureB) seeing more doctors may result in more diagnostic errorsC) visiting doctors on a regular basis ensures good healthD) the more doctors taking care of a patient, the better23. Faced with the government threats to cut reimbursements indiscriminately, primary care physicians have to __________ .A) increase their income by working overtimeB) improve their expertise and serviceC) make various deals with specialistsD) see more patients at the expense of quality24. Why do many new medical graduates refuse to choose primary care as their career?A) They find the need for primary care declining.B) The current system works against primary care.C) Primary care physicians command less respect.D) They think working in emergency rooms tedious.25. What suggestion does the author give in order to provide better health care?A) Bridge the salary gap between specialists and primary care physicians.B) Extend primary care to patients with chronic diseases.C) Recruit more medical students by offering them loans.D) Reduce the tuition of students who choose primary care as their major.26.According to the first paragraph, the chances in the business environment in the past decades can be attributed to __________.A) technological advancesB) the fierce competition in industryC) the globalization of economyD) worldwide economic disorder27. what idea does the author want to convey in the second paragraph ?A) The rapid development of information technology has taken businessmen by surpriseB) Information technology has removed the restrictions of time and space in business transactionsC) The way we do business today has brought about startling breakthroughs in information technology.D) The Internet, intranets, e-mail, and portable computers have penetrated every corner of the world.28. If a business wants to thrive in the Post-Industrial economy,__________A) it should not overlook the importance of information, services, support, and distributionB) it has to invest more capital in the training of free agents to operate in a seller’s marketC) it should try its best to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile knowledgeable peopleD) it has to provide each of its employees with the latest information about the changing market29. In the author’s view, destructive technologies are innovations which _________A) may destroy the potential of a company to make any profitB) can eliminate an entire business segmentC) demand a radical change in providing servicesD) call for continuous improvement in ways of doing business30. With the fragmentation of consumer and business markets ______________A) manufacturers must focus on one special product to remain competitive in the marketB) it is physically impossible and prohibitively expensive to do business in the old wayC) an increasing number of companies have disintegratedD) businesses have to meet individual customers’specific needs in order to succeed .31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Support from the votes.B) The reduction of public expenditure.C) Quick economics returns.D) The budget for a research project.32. Scientist have to adapt their research to 'economic needs' in order to _______ .A) impress the public with their achievementsB) pursue knowledge for knowledge's sakeC) obtain funding from the governmentD) translate knowledge into wealth33. Why won't scientists complain about the government's policy concerning scientific research?A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment of scientists because ___________ .A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongB) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.36. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?A) People are free to develop their power of imagination.B) People who are honest and work hard can succeed.C) People are free from exploitation and oppression.D) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.37. By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means ________.A) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC) a man’s business should be developed step by stepD) a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work38. The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who ________.A) succeed in real estate investmentB) earned enormous fortunes by chancesC) became wealthy after starting life very poorD) became famous despite their modest origins39. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that ________.A) business success often contributes to a successful marriageB) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC) good personal relationships lead to business successD) successful business people provide good care for their children40. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?A) The American road to success is full of nightmares.B) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.翻译：1.空气中有一种不寻常的寂静，只有远处响着大炮的声音。

大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.The narrow,sunless hall smelled_______of slake cabbage.A.uninterestinglyB.unpleasantlyC.uninvitedlyD.unpleasingly2.In the headmaster’s office,exercise—books kept________owing to the fact that he had marked very little recently.A.heaping onB.growing upC.piling onD.piling up3.My journey to Croydon proved to be a miserable one as the rain did not_____.A.dear upB.got offC.let upD.slow down4.The ordinary Zulu fighters were not_______to Shala’s plan of throwing away their sandals.A.opposedB.objectedC.opposingD.conflicting5.Shakespeare’s ploy“The Taming of the Shrew”is on_______3tonight.A.wavelengthB.postC.bandD.channel6.Bacon and eggs_______common Sunday breakfast in EnglanD.B.are theC.is aD.are7.Mr.Ma can not only play______chess very well but also play_______ piano.A./,/B.the,/C./,aD./,the8.After the cameraman had taken three or four photographs of the solider ants,he found they had_______all over his feet.A.gatheredB.flockedC.crowdedD.swarmed9.Sylvia was in low spirits because her throat infection left her very _____and made her solo at the party impossible.A.dumbB.hoarseC.silentD.speechless10.It’s not for to the village if we take the short_____through the jungle.B.cornerC.turningD.cut11.It was unusual for there_____so few students in the classroom.A.to beB.beC.beingD.are12.He was awaken by someone_____at the door.A.tappingB.to tapC.tappedD.tap13.You should put your dirty shirt together with the clothing_____next to the washing machine.underingB.of launderingC.to be launderedD.for laundered14.The local health organization is reported____twenty-five years ago when Dr.Audon became its first president.A、to be set upB、being set upC、to have been set upD、having been set up15.These open-air concerts are often attended by____audience if theweather is fine.A、a number ofB、a great number ofC、a large manyD、a large16.____several times,but he still doesn’t know how to do it properly.A、Being shownB、Having shownC、Having been shownD、I’ve shown him17.A rumor began to spread here some time ago____there would be another SARS case in the city.A、whichB、whereC、whenD、that18.One side of the board should be painted yellow,and____white.A、the other isB、anotherC、the otherD、another is19.Hurry up,_you will miss the first train.()A.andB.thenC.butD.or that20.The shirt doesn't fit me.it's.small for me.()A.to muchB.much tooC.too manyD.many to二、翻译（共5小题，每小题3分；共计15分）1、The train was delayed on account of snow.翻译：__________________________________________________.2.You need to check in on hour before the flight.翻译：___________________________________________________3.Thoughts can also be expressed by means of musiC.翻译：________________________________________________________4、The shop is now licensed to sell cigarettes.翻译：__________________________________________________.5、You mustn’t let the body temperature drop too low.翻译：________________________________________________________三、阅读理解：(共30分)On Thursday afternoon Mrs.Carke,dressed for going out,took her handbag with her money and her key in it,pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the over60s CluB.She always went there on Thursdays.It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.At six o'clock she cane home,let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke.Cigarette smoke in her house?How?How?Had someone got in?She checked the back door and the windows.All were locked or fastened,as usual.There was no sign of forced entry.Over a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door-"a master key"perhaps.So she stayed at home the following Thursday.Nothing happeneD.Was anyone watching her movements?On the Thursday after that she went out at herusual time,dressed as usual,but she didn't go to the club.Instead she took a short cut home again,letting herself in through her garden and the back door.She settled down to wait.It was just after four o'clock when the front door bell rang.Mrs.Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time.The bell rang again,and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open.With the kettle of boiling water in her hand,she moved quietly towards the front door.A long piece of wire appeared through the letter-box,and then a hanD.The wire turned and caught around the knob on the door-lock.Mrs.Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over the hanD.There was a shout outside,and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove.The wire fell to the floor,the hand was pulled back,and Mrs.Clarke heard the sound of running feet.1.Mrs.Clarke looded forward to Thursday because_______.A.she worked at a club on the dayB.she said visitors on ThursdaysC.she visited a club on ThursdayD.a special visitor came on Thursday2.If someone had made a forced entery,_______.A.Mrs.Clarke would have found a broken door or windowB.he or she was still in the houseC.things would have been thown aboutD.he or she would have needed a master key3.On the third Thursday Mrs.Clarke went out_______.A.because she didn't want to miss the club againB.to see if the thief was hnging about outsideC.to the club but then changed her mindD.in an attempt to trick the thief4.The lock on the front door was one which_______.A.needed a piece of wire to open itB.could he opened from inside without a keyC.could't be opened without a keyed a knob instead of a key5.The wire feel to the floor_______.A.because Mrs.Clarke refused to open the doorB.when the man's glove dropped offC.because it was too hot to holdD.because the man justwanted to get away四、书面表达：(满分15分)以“清明”为题，讲解清明节习俗。

大学英语4考试题库及答案一、阅读理解（共20分）Passage 1In recent years, the popularity of online learning has surged as more people turn to the internet for education. This trend has been particularly noticeable in higher education, where students are increasingly enrolling in online courses to earn degrees without the need to attend traditional classes.Questions:1. What is the main reason for the surge in online learning? - A. The convenience of learning at one's own pace.- B. The need to earn degrees without attendingtraditional classes.- C. The desire to save money on travel and accommodation. - D. The lack of available seats in physical classrooms.Answer: B2. What is the primary advantage of online courses mentioned in the passage?- A. Flexibility in scheduling.- B. Lower tuition fees.- C. Access to a wider range of subjects.- D. The opportunity to interact with a global community.Answer: APassage 2The concept of a "smart city" refers to an urban area that uses different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information which is used to manage assets and resources efficiently. This can include everything from monitoring traffic and public transportation to managing road maintenance and waste removal.Questions:1. What is the main purpose of a smart city?- A. To increase the cost of living.- B. To manage assets and resources efficiently.- C. To reduce the number of residents.- D. To limit the use of electronic devices.Answer: B2. Which of the following is NOT a function of a smart city? - A. Monitoring traffic.- B. Managing road maintenance.- C. Limiting the use of public parks.- D. Waste removal.Answer: C二、词汇与语法（共30分）Section AChoose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence.1. Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners continued to run, showing their _______.- A. endurance- B. impatience- C. frustration- D. confusionAnswer: A2. The company's profits have _______ significantly since the new CEO took over.- A. soared- B. plummeted- C. stagnated- D. fluctuatedAnswer: ASection BIdentify the grammatical error in each sentence and correct it.1. If you will study harder, you could pass the exam.- Correction: Remove "will" from the sentence.2. She is one of the most talented singer who has ever performed on this stage.- Correction: Change "who" to "that" or "whom" based onthe context.三、完形填空（共20分）Read the following passage and choose the best answer foreach blank.In a small village, there was an old carpenter who was known for his excellent craftsmanship. He had a reputation for making furniture that was both beautiful and durable. One day, a young man approached him and asked to be his apprentice.The old carpenter, seeing the young man's eagerness, agreedto take him on.The young man worked hard and learned quickly. After a few years, he felt that he had mastered the art of carpentry. He decided to leave the village and start his own business inthe city. However, the old carpenter gave him one last task before he left."I want you to make a chest," he said. "But not just any chest. It must be the most beautiful and intricately designed chest you have ever made."The young man set to work with great enthusiasm. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Finally, he completed the chest. It was a masterpiece, and he was proud of his work.The old carpenter examined the chest carefully. He ran his hands over the smooth surface and admired the detailed carvings. Then he said, "Now, take this chest to the market and sell it."The young man was confused. "But this is the finest piece I have ever made. Why would I sell it?"The old carpenter smiled and replied, "You will understand when you do."The young man took the chest to the market. People gathered around, admiring the chest and offering high prices for it. The young man realized that the value of his work had increased significantly because of the time and effort he had put into it.四、翻译（共20分）Section A: Translate the following sentence from English to Chinese.1. "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that wins. But the。

中南大学网络教育课程《英语4》复习题及参考答案一、选择题：Choose the best answer:1.– Are you all right?– ______.A. That’s OKB. I think soC. Take it easyD. It’s very kind of you2. The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to ______itsreality.A. make upB. figure outC. look throughD. put off3. In those days, our _______concern was to provide people who were stopped by the snow stormwith food and health care.A. normalB. constantC. permanentD. primary4. If their marketing plans succeed, they ______ their sales by 20 percent.A. will increaseB. have been increasingC. have increasedD. would be increasing5. Modern equipment and no smoking are two of the things I like ______ working here.A. withB. overC. atD. about6. –Do you know Anna’s telephone number?- _____. As a matter of fact, I don’t know any Anna, either.A. I think soB. I’m afraid notC. I hope soD. I’d rather not7. A small car is big enough for a family of three ______ you need more space for baggage.A. onceB. becauseC. ifD. unless8. It’s not ___ good idea to drive for four hours witho ut _____ break.A. a ; aB. the ; aC. the ; theD. a ; the9. – What are you reading, Tom?–I’m not really reading, just ______ the pages.A. turning offB. turning aroundC. turning overD. turning up10. -- Could I ask you a rather personal question?-- Sure, _____.A. pardon meB. go aheadC. good ideaD. forget it11. If the weather had been better, we could have had a picnic. But it _____ all day.A. rainedB. rainsC. has rainedD. is raining12. ______ apple fell from the tree and hit him on ______ head.A. An; theB. The; theC. An; 不填D. The; 不填13. I like this jacket better than that one, but it costs almost three times______.A. as muchB. as manyC. so muchD. so many14. As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only _______.A. occasionallyB. anxiouslyC. practicallyD. urgently15. When she first arrived in China, she wondered what the future might have _______for her,but now all her worries are gone.A. in needB. in timeC. in preparationD. in store16. The road conditions there turned out to be very good, _____ was more than we could expect.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that17. Liza _____ well not want to go on the trip --- she hates traveling.A. willB. canC. mustD. may18. Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it ______.A. collectedB. containedC. loadedD. saved19. –I’d like some more cheese.–Sorry, there’s ______ left.A. someB. noneC. a littleD. few20. ______that he was in great danger, Eric walked deeper into the forest.A. Not realizedB. Not to realizeC. Not realizingD. Not to have realized21. We’ll have a picnic in the park this Sunday _____ it rains or it’s very cold.A. sinceB. ifC. unlessD. until22. My brother is really ______. He often works in his office far into the night.A. open-mindedB. hard-workingC. self-confidentD. warm-hearted23. --- I just can’t stop worrying about the result of the job interview.---_____. There’s nothing you can do now but wait.A. RelaxB. Go aheadC. Go for itD. Good luck24. ______wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.A. AnyoneB. The oneC. WhoeverD. Who25. I don’t believe you’ve already finished reading the book —I _____it to you this morning!A. would lendB. was lendingC. had lentD. lent26. The trees ______ in the storm have been moved off the road.A. being blown downB. blown downC. blowing downD. to blow down27. ---When did you last heat _____ Jay?---He phoned me this morning, and we agreed_____ a time and place to meet.A of, toB about, with C. from, with D. from, on28. The house still needed a lot of work, but _____ the kitchen was finished.A. insteadB. altogetherC. at onceD. at least29. It was in New Zealand _____ Elizabeth first met Mr. Smith.A. thatB. howC. whichD. when30. —Shall we go out for dinner tonight?—______.A. You are rightB. It must be funnyC. That sounds greatD. Have a nice time31. You ______ be hungry already — you had lunch only two hours ago!A. wouldn’tB. can’tC. mustn’tD. needn’t32. There are plenty of jobs ______ in the western part of the country.A. presentB. availableC. preciousD. convenient33. The young man made a ______ to his parents that he would try to earn his own living aftergraduation.A. predictionB. promiseC. planD. contribution34. Susan wanted to be independent of her parents. She tried _____alone, but she didn’t likeit and moved back home.A. livingB. to liveC. to be livingD. having lived35. ---Do you have any problems if you ______this job?---Well, I’m thinking about the salary…A. offerB. will offerC. are offeredD. will be offered36. Some children want to challenge themselves by learning a language different from ______ theirparents speak at home.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. one37. –What’s that noise?–Oh, I forgot to tell you. The new machine ______.A. was testedB. will be testedC. is being testedD. has been tested38. Yesterday she sold her car, ______ she bought a month ago.A. whomB. whereC. thatD. which39. The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly ______.A. atmosphereB. stateC. situationD. phenomenon40. Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still______ the traditional customs.A. performB. possessC. observeD. support41. In my view, London's not as expensive in price as Tokyo but Tokyo is ______in traffic.A. the most organizedB. more organizedC. so organized asD. as organized as42. — Do you know if Terry will go camping this weekend?—Terry? Never! She ______tents and fresh air!A. has hatedB. hatedC. will hateD. bates43. It is one of the funniest things ______ on the Internet so far this year.A. findingB. being foundC. to findD. found44. American Indian ______ about five percent of the U.S. population.A. fill upB. bring upC. make upD. set up45. You don’t have to know the name of the author to find a book. You ______ find the book bythe title.A. mustB. needC. canD. would46. When asked _____ they needed most, the kids said they wanted to feel important and loved.A. whatB. whyC. whomD. which47. The meal over, the managers went back to the meeting room to ______ their discussion.A. put awayB. take downC. look overD. carry on48. It was along the Mississippi River ______ Mark Twain spent much of his childhood.A. howB. whichC. thatD. where49. ---How much do I owe you for lunch?---______. It’s nothing.A. You’re welcomeB. Forget itC. With pleasureD. That’s right50. Many Chinese universities provided scholarships for students ______ financial aid.A. in favor ofB. in honor ofC. in face ofD. in need of51. Most air pollution is caused by the burning of ______ like coal, gas and oil.A. fuelsB. articlesC. goodsD. products52. The last time we had great fun was ______ we were visiting the Water Park.A. whereB. howC. whenD. why53. Her shoes ______ her dress; they look very well together.A. suitB. fitC. compareD. match54. He ______ football regularly for many years when he was young.A. was playingB. playedC. has playedD. had played55. Dogs have a very good ______ of smell and are often used to search for survivors in anearthquake.A. senseB. viewC. meansD. idea56. Don’t promise anything ______ you are one hundred percent sure.A. whetherB. afterC. howD. unless57. As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to ______the problem.A. handleB. raiseC. faceD. present58. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ______any important details whileretelling the story.A. bring outB. let outC. leave outD. make out59. According to the air traffic rules, you ______switch off your mobile phone before bearding.A. mayB. canC. wouldD. should60. My sister, an inexperienced rider, was found sitting on the bicycle ______to balance it.A. having triedB. tryingC. to tryD. tried61.the project as planned, we’ll have to work two more hours a day. ______A. CompletingB. CompleteC. CompletedD. to complete62. — Are you ready for Spain?— Yes. 1 want the girls to experience that ______they are young.A. whileB. untilC. ifD. before63. The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, ______are beyond our control.A. most of themB. most of whichC. most of whatD. most of that64. In recent years many football clubs ______as business to make a profit.A. have runB. have been run C had been run D. will run65. I called Hannah many times ye sterday evening, but I couldn’t get through. Her brother ______on the phone all the time!A. was talkingB. has been talkingC. has talkedD. talked66. ______the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much timeon it.A. IfB. WhileC. BecauseD. As67. Everything was perfect for the picnic ______ the weather.A. in place ofB. as well asC. except forD. in case of68. Running a company is not ______ a matter of hiring people — they also need to be trained.A. simplyB. partlyC. seriouslyD. equally69. Why are you so anxious? It isn’t your problem ______.A. on purposeB. in allC. on timeD. after all70. In modern times, people have to learn to ______all kinds of pressure although they are leadinga comfortable life.A. keep withB. stay withC. meet withD. live with二、Cloze TestDirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases markedA、B、C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits thecontext.AOn August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The rain caused thestreets to __1__ and the subway system almost came to a stop.Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were __2__ to go home. Some battled to __3__ a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the __4__ bravely, walking miles to get to work.I __5__ to be one of the people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most __6__ had stopped. After making my way __7__ crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was __8__. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to __9__ the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the __10__. So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switch back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like an forever, the train __11__ my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was __12__ through, exhausted and __13__.My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm，I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer __14__ I received an email from Garth, my Director:I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and __15__ reported to work. It is always reassuring(令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their __16__ to their jobs. Thank you.Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that __17__ message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of __18__ can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic __19__ had made me tied and upset. But Garth’s words immediately__20__ me and put a smile back on my face.1. A. break B. flood C. sink D. crash2. A. forced B. refused C. adjusted D. gathered3. A. order B. pay C. call D. search4. A. climate B. scenery C. storm D. burden5. A. used B. promised C. deserved D. happened6. A. practice B. routine C. process D. service7. A. to B. through C. over D. for8. A. operating B. cycling C. turning D. rushing9. A. check B. carry C. find D. board10. A. street B. ground C. floor D. platform11. A. paused B. crossed C. reached D. parked12. A. wet B. weak C. sick D. hurt13. A. ashamed B. discouraged C. surprised D. puzzled14. A. while B. when C. where D. after15. A. hardly B. casually C. absolutely D. eventually16. A. devotion B. donation C. connection D. reaction17. A. accurate B. urgent C. brief D. humorous18. A. promise B. appreciation C. advice D. guidance19. A. troubles B. signals C. rules D. signs20. A. corrected B. supported C. amazed D. refreshedBTales of the supernatural are common in all parts of Britain. In particular, there was (and perhaps still is) a belief in fairies(仙女). Not all of these __21__ are the friendly, people-loving characters that appear in Disney films, and in some folktales they are __22__ andcause much human suffering. This is true in the tales about the Changeling. These tell the story of a mother whose baby grows __23__ and pale and has changed so much that it is almost __24__ to the parents. It was then __25__ that the fairies had come and stolen the baby away and __26__ the human baby with a fairy Changeling. There were many ways to prevent this from happening: hanging a knife over the baby’s head while he slept or covering him with some of his father’s clothes were just two of the recommended __27__. However, hope was not lost even if the baby had been __28__. In those cases there was often a way to get the __29__ baby back. You could __30__.the Changeling on the fire--then it would rise up the chimney, and you would hear the sound of fairies‟ laughter and soon after you would find your own child safe and sound nearby.21. A. babies B. believers C. fairies D. supermen22. A. powerful B. cruel C. frightened D. extraordinary23. A. sick B. slim C. short D. small24. A. uncomfortable B. unbelievable C. unacceptable D. unrecognizable25. A. feared B. predicted C. heard D. reported26. A. covered B. changed C. replaced D. terrified27. A. cases B. tools C. steps D. methods28. A. missed B. stolen C. found D. lost29. A.1ittle B. pale C. sad D. real30. A. seize B. burn C. place D. holdCAfter the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced __31__ for a few days, I was __32__ to wait tables on my own. All went __33__ that first week. When Saturday night came, I was luckily __34__ the tables not far from the kitchen __35__ ,I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays (托盘).Before I knew it, the __36__ was full of people, I moved slowly __37__ , every step. I remember how __38__ I was when I saw the tray stand net the tables, it looked different from the one I was __39__ on, It had nice handles(手柄)，which made it __40__ to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to __41__ I was a natural at this job.Then, an old man came to me and said,“Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved __42__ you work . It seems your tray stand has been very __43__ to you, but we are getting ready to __44__ now , and my wife needs her __45__ back.”At first his __46__ did not get across. “What was he talking about!” Then, I got it. I had set my trays on his wife‟s orthopedic walker(助步器)，I stood frozen as ice, but my face was __47__.I wanted to get into a hole and __48__ .Since then, I have leaned from many mistakes such as the one I just __49__ .I have learned to be more __50__ and not to be too sure of myself.31. A. manager B. assistant C. cook D. waitress32. A. promised B. invited C. allowed D. advised33. A. well B. quickly C. safety D. wrong34. A. left B. given C. brought D. shown35. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Finally36. A. kitchen B. street C. restaurant D. table37. A. minding B. changing C. taking D. saving38. A. angry B. calm C. sad D. happy39. A. fixed B. trained C. loaded D. waited40. A. slower B. lighter C. quieter D. easier41. A. believe B. agree C. regret D. pretend42. A. letting B. making C. watching D. having43. A. useful B. familiar C. unusual D. interesting44. A. rest B. order C. eat D. leave45. A. bag B. walker C. tray D. coat46. A. idea B. praise C. message D. need47. A. cold B. full of joy C. pale D. on fire48. A. lie B. hide C. defend D. stay49. A. repeated B. discovered C. corrected D. described50. A. careful B. patient C. honest D. practicalDOn a warm Monday, Jenny Neilson bought a sandwich and parked her car under some trees. Rolling down the windows to __51__ in fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she __52__ a big bald （秃顶的）man running through the parking lot. Before she came to __53__ what would happen, the man was there, shouting through her window. “Get out!”Neilson __54__.Pulling open her door, the man seized her __55__ the neck and hair, and threw her out of the car onto the ground. She screamed, __56__ her purse and the keys.Two reporters of the local newspaper, Robert Bruce and Jeff Jackson, just outside their office building on a __57__ , heard the screams and began running.When they __58__ Neilson‟s car, the attacker had jumped into the driver‟s seat and was __59__ searching for the keys. Bruce opened the door, and he and Jackson dragged the man out. The attacker __60__ back. But even in his cornered panic, he was no __61__ for the two athletic men.Reggie Miller, a worker of the local newspaper, heard the screams, too. He rushed back to the office to __62__ the police, and then ran back with some plastic ropes —— used to tie up newspapers.With his arms __63__ tightly behind him, the prisoner looked up and said __64__ , “I hope you guys feel good about yourselves – you just caught one of the most wanted men.” They __65__ him and waited for the police.Later, Bruce and Jackson were shocked to learn the man was the __66__ carjacker （劫车者）and suspected murderer, whose __67__ – but with a full head of hair – had been recently printed in their own newspaper.Neilson considers herself lucky __68__ she suffered injuries. She believes the story might have had a __69__ ending if those good people had not come to her aid. “Unfortunately,” she says, “many people would __70__ have done what they did, and that is the real truth.”51. A. bring B. let C. gather D. send52 .A. recognized B. watched C. noticed D. met53 .A. realize B. understand C. imagine D. conclude54 .A. escaped B. struggled C. refused D. obeyed55 .A. by B. around C. with D. on56 .A. burying B. forgetting C. offering D. grabbing57. A. trip B. visit C. break D. holiday58. A. started B. stopped C. entered D. reached59. A. carefully B. madly C. disappointedly D. patiently60. A. fought B. turned C. jumped D. shouted61. A. match B. target C. equal D. companion62. A. remind B. phone C. invite D. beg63. A. rolled B. folded C. bent D. tied64. A. angrily B. kindly C. coldly D. warmly65. A. caught B. thanked C. comforted D. ignored66. A. ordinary B. professional C. honest D. outstanding67. A. picture B. background C. character D. story68. A. and B. but C. though D. when69. A. ridiculous B. similar C. strange D. different70. A. sometimes B. never C. often D. forever三、阅读理解题:读短文并根据文章的意思从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案．Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 4 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and choose the best answer.AParents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.“I would never have said to my mom, …Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?‟” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent—child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue int0 adulthood.No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents. “There‟s still a lot of strictness and authority on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these evolving roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say.“My parents were on the …before‟side of that change, but today‟s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the …after‟ side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “It‟s not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharinginterests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”1. The underlined word gulf in Para.3 most probably means _______.A. interestB. distanceC. differenceD. separation2. Which of the following shows that the generation gap is disappearing?A. Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.B. Parents put more trust in their children’s abilities.C. Parents and children talk more about sex and drugs.D. Parents share more interests with their children.3. The change in today’s parent-child relationship is _______.A. more confusion among parentsB. new equality between parents and childrenC.1ess respect for parents from childrenD. more strictness and authority on the part of parents4. By saying “today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the ‘after’ side.” the authormeans that today’s parents _______.A. follow the trend of the changeB. can set a limit to the changeC. fail to take the change seriouslyD. have little difficulty adjusting to the change5. The purpose of the passage is to _______.A. describe the difficulties today’s parents have met withB. discuss the development of the parent—child relationshipC. suggest the ways to handle the parent—child relationshipD. compare today’s parent—child relationship with that in the pastBSometimes you‟ll hear people say that you can‟t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you‟ll hear people say that you can‟t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you‟ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we‟re the apple of our parents‟ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we‟re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. but sometimes it‟s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own mind‟s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don‟t allow doubts to occur in it.It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can‟t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you‟re silly because you aren‟t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you‟re weak because you can‟t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you‟re dull because you don‟t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn‟t mean it‟s true.The best way to get rid of a negative serf-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you‟ll know you‟re well on your way. Good luck!6. You need to build a positive self-image when you _______.A. dare to challenge yourselfB. feel it hard to change yourselfC. are unconfident about yourselfD. have a high opinion of yourself7. According to the passage, our serf-images ________.A. have positive effectsB. are probably untrueC. are often changeableD. have different functions8. How should you change your serf-image according to the passage? _______A. To keep a different image of others.B. To make your life successful.C. To understand your own world.D. To change the way you think.9. What is the passage mainly about? _______A. How to prepare for your success.B. How to face challenges in your life.C. How to build a positive self-image.D. How to develop your good qualities.10. Who are the intended readers of the passage? _______A. Parents.B. Adolescents.C. Educators.D. People in general.CIt had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, carrier, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.”Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.“Jack, did you hear me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It‟s been so long since I thought of him. I‟m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.“Well, he didn‟t forget you. Every time I saw him he‟d ask how you were doing. He‟d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over …his side of the fence‟ as he put it, ” Mom told him.“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man‟s influence in your life,” she said.“He‟s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn‟t be in this business if it weren‟t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I‟ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser‟s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture .Jack stopped suddenly.。

大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.They were rather disappointed________the result of the test.A.inB.onC.atD.for2.We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible,but they seemed to________sincerity.ck ofB.by lack ofck inD.be lacking in3.At an early age she already showed a talent______music.A.inB.forC.onD.of4.I feel rather doubtful________the result of the experiment.A.aboutB.atC.withD.for5.______the severe cold,tourism was________full swing.A.Though,onB.Despite,onC.Though,inD.Despite,in6.Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs______the conductor's permission.A.atB.withC.onD.in7.You won't get in_____the end of the act.A.tillB.atC.byD.in8.He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan______$50.A.onB.forC.withD.of9.What tremendous achievements we have made_______all fronts in the past few years!A.inB.onC.atD.of10.John is unfortunately devoid_______a sense of humour.A.withB.ofC.toD.from11.It will rain,_____the barometer is falling.A.soB.forC.asD.since12.We won't encourage him to do that_______he is in good health.A.even ifB.in caseC.even thoughD.when13.The doorway is low,so___your head when you go in.A.attendB.mindC.protectD.guard14.Excuse me for breaking in,___I have some news for You.A.soB.andC.butD.yet15.There is no___that a lot of damage has been done by the typhoon sweeping across the city.A.ideaB.doubtC.hopeD.uncertainty16.A NASA experimental jet,the X-43A,flew at a world-record speed----11,260 kilometres an hour on November17.Its speed is___as sound.A.as ten times fastB.ten times as fastC.fast as ten timesD.so fast ten times17.The fact saddened all the fans____their beloved team lost the championship.A.thatB.whichC.whatD.until18.If___,he promised that he would do all he could to promote public welfare.A.electedB.being electedC.having electedD.to be elected19.--i introduce myself?My name is Meg Johnson.()Nice to meet you,Mr.Johnson.A.Must isB.ShouldC.Need netD.Mays20.The boss made them.___ten hours day.()A.worked toB.workingC.workD.to work二、翻译（共计15分）1.电影开演半小时了。