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2005年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2005年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2005年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案a) are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyb) are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingc) are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on the environmentd) still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment33. a study was carried out by britain’s ncc to _______a) find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmental standardsb) inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyc) examine claims made by products against iso standardsd) revise the guidelines set by the international standards organization34. what is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?a) they are likely to lead to serious environmental problemsb) consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the falsec) they could arouse widespread anger among consumerd) consumers will be tempted to buy products they don’t need35. it can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group consumer international wants to ____.a) make product labeling satisfy iso requirementsb) see all household products meet environmental standardsc) warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsd) verify the efforts of non-polluting productspassage 4two hours from the tall buildings of manhattan and philadelphia live some of the world’s largest black bears. they are in northern pennsylvania’s pocono mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.the streams, lakes, meadows (草地), mountain ridges andforests that make the poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats (栖息地) are endangered by highway construction . to protect the poconos’natural beauty from irresponsible development, the nature conservancy (大自然保护协会) named the area one of america’s “last great places”.operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of long pond, pennsylvania, the conservancy’s bud cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. by forging partnerships with people like francis altemose, the conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.altemose’s family has farmed in the pocono area for generations. two years ago francis worked with the conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. as a result, his family’s land can be protected from development and the altemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.cook attributes the conservancy’s success in the poconosto having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents“the key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community,”cook said. “the people who live there respect the land. they value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. they are eager to help with conservation effort.for more information on how you can help the nature conservancy protect the poconos and the world’s other “last great places,”please call 1-888-564 6864 or visit us on the world wide web at .36. the purpose in naming the poconos as one of america’s “last great places”is to ________a) gain support from the local communityb) protect it from irresponsible developmentc) make it a better home for black bearsd) provide financial security for future generations37. we learn from the passage that _______a) the population in the pocono area is growingb) wildlife in the pocono area is dying out rapidlyc) the security of the pocono residents is being threatenedd) farmlands in the pocono area are shrinking fast38. what is important in protecting the poconos according to cook?a) the setting up of an environmental protection websiteb) support from organizations like the nature conservancy 共7页，当前第4页42005年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

历年专四完形填空及答案2000年一．The difference between a liquid and a gas is obvious (26) the conditions of temperature and pressure commonly found at the surface of the Earth. A liquid can be kept in an open container and (27) it to the level of a free surface. A gas forms no free surface but (28) to diffuse throughout the space available; it must (29) be kept in a closed container, as (30) a planet's atmosphere. The distinction was a prominent feature of early theories (31) the phases of matter. In the nineteenth century, for example, one theory maintained that a liquid could be "dissolved" in a vapor without losing its identity, and another theory held that the two phases are( 32 )different kinds o f molecules(分子). The theories now prevailing (33) a quit e different approach by emphasizing what liquids and gases have in common. They are both forms of matter that have no permanent structure and they both flow ea silly. They are fluids.The( 34 )similarly of liquids and gases becomes clearly apparent when the temperature and pressure are raised somewhat.(35) A closed container partially filled with a liquid is heated. The liquid expands or (36) becomes less dense; some of it evaporates. (37), the vapor above the liquid surface becomes dense r as the evaporated molecules are added to it. The combination of temperature and d pressure (38) the densities become equal is (39) the critical point. Above the critical point the liquid and the gas can no longer be( 40 ); there is a single, undifferentiated fluid phase of uniform density.26. A. in B. on C. under D. beyond27. A. fills B. be filled C. filling D. to fill28. A. intends B. tends C. inclines D. contends29. A. however B. neverthelessC. soD. therefore30.A. in the event of B. in the case of C. with a view to D. with reference to 31. A. having described B. described C. describing D. to have described 32. A. made up of B. consisted of C. constituted of D. made from 33. A. apply B. adapt C. take D. conduct34. A. elementary B. crucialC. rudimentaryD. fundamental35. A. Suppose B. To suppose C. Being supposed D. Supposed 36. A. in a word B. in the meantime C. in otherwords D. in that case 37. A. Similarly B. In contrast C. Furthermore D. Instead38. A. on that B. on which C. at that D. at which39. A. known B. defined C. called D. referred to40. A. classified B. recognizedC. categorizedD. distinguished2001The translator must have an excellent, up-to-date knowledge of his source languages, full facility in the handling of his target language, which will be his mother tongue or language of habitual ( 26 )and a knowledge and understanding of the latest subject-matter in his field of specialization.This is, as it were, his professional equipment.( 27 )this, it is desirable that he should have an inquiring mind, wide interests, a good memory and the ability to grasp quickly the basic principles of new developments. He should be willing to work ( 28 )is own, often at high speeds, but should be humble enough to consult others ( 29 )his own knowledge not always prove adequate to the task in hand. He should be able to type fairly quickly and accurately and, if he is working mainly for publication, should have more than a nodding ( 30 )with printing techniques and proof-reading. If he is working basically as an information translator, let us say, for an industrial firm, he should have the flexibility of mind to enable him to ( 31 )rapidly from one sourcelanguage to another, as well as from one subject-matter to another, since this ability is frequently ( 32 )of him in such work. Bearing in mind the nature of the translator’s worksite. The processing of the written word, it is, strictly speaking, ( 33 )that he should be able to speak the language he is dealing with. If he does speak them, it is an advantage (34) a hindrance, but this skill is in many waysa luxury that he can (35) with. It is, (36), desirable that he should have an approximate idea about the pronunciation of his source languages even if this is restricted to ( 37 )how proper names and place names are pronounced. The same ( 38 )to an ability to write his source languages.If he can, well and good; if he cannot, it does not ( 39 ). There are many other skills and ( 40 )that are desirable in a translator.26. A. application B. use C. utility D. usage27. A. More than B Except fo C.Because of D.In addition to28. A. of B. by C. for D. on29. A. should B. when C. because D. if30. A. familiariy B. acquaintance C. knowledge D. skill31. A. change B. transform C. turn D. switch32. A. lacked B. required C. faced D. confronted33. A. essential B. unnecessary C. advantageous D. useless34. A. over B. despite C. rather than D. instead35. A. deal B. concern C. work D. do away36. A. however B. accordingly C. consequently D. thus37. A. knowing B. having known C. know D. have known38. A. refers B. comes C. applies D. amounts39. A. matter B. mind C. harm D. work40. A. characteristics B. qualities C. distinctions D. features 2002年People thinking about the origin of language for the first time usually arrive at the conclusion that it developed gradually as a system of grunts, hisses and cries and ( 26 ) a very simple affair in the beginning.( 27 ), when we observe the language behaviour of ( 28 )we regard as primitive cultures,we find it ( 29 )complicated. It was believed that an Eskimo must have the tip of his tongue a vocabulary of more than 10,000 words ( 30 ) to get along reasonably well, much larger than the active vocabulary of an average businessman who speaks English.( 31 ), these Eskimo words are far more highly infleeted(词尾变化的) than ( 32 ) of any of the well -known European languages,for a( 33 )noun can be spoken or written in ( 34 ) hundred different forms, each ( 35 )a precise meaning different from that of any other.The forms of the verbs are even more( 36 ). The Eskimo language is, therefore,one of the most difficult in the world to learn,( 37 ) the result that almost no traders or explorers have( 38 )tried to learn it. Consequently , there has grown up, in communication between Eskimos and whites, a jargon ( 39 )to the pidgin English used in Old China, with a vocabulary of from 300 to 600 uninflected words. Most of them are derived from Eskimo but some are derived from English, Danish,Spanish, Hawaiian and other languages. It is this jargon that is usually( 40 ) by travellers as “the Eskimo language”.26. A. must be B. must have been C. ought to be D. should be27. A. However B. Therefore C. Probably D. Undoubtedly28. A. whose B. that C.which D.what29. A. conspicuously B. usually C. surprisingly D. sufficiently30. A. so as B. so that C. as such D. as well as31. A. However B. Moreover C. Though D. Therefore32. A. the others B. all others C. these D. those33. A. single B. singular C. plural D. compound34. A. some B. several C. various D. varied35. A. getting B. causing C. having D. owning36. A. endless B. multiple C. uncountable D. numerous37. A. with B. for C. owing to D.as38. A. still B. indeed C. just D. even39. A. alike B. similar C. related D. relevant40. A. referred to B. talked about C. spoken D. told2003年During McDonald’s early years French fries were made from scratch every day.Russet Burbank potatoes were (26), cut into shoestrings, and fried in its kitchens. (27)the chain expanded nationwide, in themid-1960s, it sought to cut labour costs, reduce the number of suppliers, and (28) that its fries tasted the same at every restaurant. McDonald’s began (29) to frozen French fries in 1966—and few customers noticed the difference. (30), the change had a profound effect on the nation’s agriculture and diet. A familiar food had been transformed into a highly processed industrial (31). McDonald’s friesnow come from huge manufacturing plants (32) can process two millionpounds of potatoes a day. The expansion (33) McDonald’s and the popularity of its low-cost,mass-produced fries changed the way Americans eat.The taste of McDonald’s French fries played a crucial role in the chain’s success—fries are much more profitable than hamburgers—and was (34) praised by customers, competitors, and even food critics. Their (35) taste does not stem from the kind of p otatoes that McDonald’s (36), the technology that processes them, or the restaurant equipment that fries them: other chains use Russet Burbank, buy their French fries from the (37) large processing companies, and have similar (38) in their restaurant kitchens. The taste of a French fry is (39)determined by the cooking oil. For decadesMcDonald’s cooked its French fries in a mixture of about 7 per cent cottonseed oil and 93per cent beef fat. The mixture gave the fries their unique (40).26. A.scaled B.stripped C.peeledD.sliced27. A.As B.Due to C.Owing toD.With28. A.ensue B.ensure C.enrichD.enable29. A.switchingB.divertingC.modifyingD.altering30. A.Still B.Anyway C.BesidesD.Nevertheless31. A.brand B.stuff modityD.produce32. A.this B.that C./ D.what33. A.into B.from C.in D.of34. A.long B.only C.first D.lonely35. A.distinctiveB.distinctC.distinguishedD.distinguishable36. A.possesses B.buys C.acquiresD.grows37. A.exact B.identical C.sameD.alike38. A.woks B.pots C.boilersD.fryers39. A.adequateely B.massivelyC.plentifullyrgely40. A.flavour B.fragrance C.smellD.perfume2004The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’ sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours’ wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides(26) the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this(27) can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a(28)of growing importance in industry where automation(29) round-the-clock working of machines. It normally(30)from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a(31) routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. (32) it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine(33)he has to change to another, (34)much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very(35).One answer would seem to be(36) periods on each shift, a month, or eventhree months. (37), recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their(38) habits of sleep and wakefulness during the week-end and that this is quite enough to destroy any(39) to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose(40) may persist through all week-ends and holidays.26.A.in B.with C.of D.over27.A.cycle B.period C.circle D.round28.A.problem B.difficulty C.trouble D.matter29.A.asks B.invites C.calls for D.reacts to30.A.takes B.spends C.demands D.asks31.A.former B.returned C.reversed D.regular32.A.Therefore B.Unfortunately C.In a word D.In comparison33.A.as B.when C.then D.than34.A.though B.so that C.while D.as35.A.efficiently B.good C.easily D.happily36.A.shorter B.better C.longer D.nicer37.A.So B.In short C.Similarly D.However38.A.new B.normal C.temporary D.favourite39.A.change B.return C.adaptation D.tendency40.A.wakefulness B.sleep C.preference D.habit2005A person’s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time. Depending on personality, most have in mind a(n) “(31) ______ home”. But in general, and especially for the student or new wage earners, there are practical (32) of cash and location on achieving that idea.Cash(33) , in fact, often means that the only way of (34) when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (35) financially. There are obvious (36) of living at home—personal laundry is usually (37) done along with the family wash; meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to (38) . And there is (39) the responsibility for paying bills, rates, etc.On the other hand, (40)depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may love your family—(41) do you like them? Are you prepared to be (42) when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (43) , and that you finally have themoney to leave, how do you (44) finding somewhere else to live?If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (45) well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (46) . If you are going to work in a (47) area, again there are the papers—and the accommodation agencies, (48) these should be approached with (49) . Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (50) of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.31. A. ideal B. perfect C. imaginary D. satisfactory32. A. deficiencies B. weaknesses C. insufficiencies D. limitations33. A. cut B. shortage C. lack D. drain34. A. getting over B. getting in C. getting back D. getting along35. A. improve B. enhance C. develop D. proceed36. A. concerns b. issues C. advantages D. problems37. A. still B. always C.habitually D. consequently38. A. call in B. call over C. call upon D. call out39. A. always B. rarely C. little D. sometimes40. A. little B. enough C. many D. much41. A. and B. but C. still D. or42. A. tolerant B. hostile C. indifferent D. good-tempered43. A. agreement B. consensus C. compromise D. deal44. A. go about B. go over C. go in for D. go through45. A. seldom B. less C. probably D. certainly46. A. dependent B. a good source ofinformation C. of greatvalue D.reliable47. A. familiar B. cold C. humid D. new48. A. though B. while C. since D. as49. A. enthusiasm B. hesitation C. caution D. concern50. A. same B. equivalent C.equal D. simiarity2006年七．There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 ) held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means (32) the pavement into a busy street! (33) you must pass under a ladder you can (34) bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35) them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36) , you may lick your finger and (37) a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not lookagain at the shoe until the (38) has dried.Another common (39) is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring (40) to the person who opened it or to the whole (41). Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42), as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43) on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44). the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45) it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46) in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally consideredlucky in Britain, even though they are (47) witchcraft.. it is (48) lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49) luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is temptin g fate, such as “my car has never (50) , touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quicklyD speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C homeD circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoorsD far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related withC associated withD connected in48. A especially B specially Cfrequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down2008年Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today.Salt may seem rather a strange (31) to use as money, (32)in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33) necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34), were used as money in some countries until recent (35), and cakes of salt (36) buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.Sea shells (37) as money at some time(38) another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39) mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)from East to West.Metal, valued by weight, (41) coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42) paper money. It can either be exchanged(43) goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)in flat, round pieces with a hole in the middle, called "cash". The (45) of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranea Nowadays, coins and notes have (46) nearly all the more picturesque (47) of money, and (48) in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49) such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)money will soon be found only in museums.(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D. absolute(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. condition(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D.would have been used(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or(39) A. collected B. produced C. grown D. raised(40) A. city B. district C. communib D. continent(41) A. processed B. produced C. preceded D. proceeded(42) A. in spite of B. instead of C. along with D. in line with(43) A. against B. as C. in D. for(44) A. often B. seldom C. really D. much(45) A. earlier B.earliest C.better D.best(46) A. replaced B. reproduced C. reflected D. recovered(47) A. sizes B. shapes C. formats D. forms(48) A. while B. although C. because D. if(49) A. events B. gatherings C. occasions D. assemblies(50) A. original B. primitive C. historical D. crude2009年Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome --- was (31) for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (32) since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33),there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease.Symptoms start (34) a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35). Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (36) to shortness of breath. In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require (37)ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from the disease. Symptoms (38) begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39) take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to (40) a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms. There is no evidence (41) antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (42) doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the riskof(43) Scientists aren't sure yet, but some researchers think it's a (44) discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds.Most cases appear to have been passed (45) droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (46) them have been most likely to (47) the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (48)might spread through air, or that the virus might (49) for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (50). Health experts say it is unlikely,though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.(31) A. detected B. caught C. disclosed D. revealed(32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet(33) A. time B. point C. aspect D. instance(34) A. from B. over C. upon D. with(35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings(36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert(37) A. automatic B. artificial C. mechanical D. controlled(38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally(39) A. will B. might C. should D. must(40) A. cultivating B. fostering C. developing D. designing(41) A. which B. that C. whether D. what(42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet(43) A. communication B. transportation C. transformationD. transmission(44) A. lately B. newborn C. newly D. renewed(45) A. under B. through C. beneath D. from(46) A. for B. over C. after D. about(47) A. acquire B. receive C. obtain D. contract(48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection(49) A. continue B. linger C. delay D. persist(50) A. exteriors B. outside C. surfaces D. coverings2010年How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (31) ____, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (32) ____ to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (33) ____ they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (34) ____ certain signs, called letters, which could be (35) ____ to represent those sounds, and which could be (36) _____. Those sounds, whether spoken, (37) _____ written in letters, we call words.The power of words, then, lies in their (38) ____ the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (39) ____ with meaning for us by experience;(40)._____ the longer we live, the more certain words (41) _____ to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (42) ____, the more the number of words that mean something to us (43) ____Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (44) ____ to our minds and emotions. This (45)._____ and telling use of words is what we call (46) ____ style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (47) ____. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which (48) _____ their position and association can (49) ____ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use themaccurately, or they will (50) ____ our speech or writing silly and vulgar.(31) A. in addition B. in other words C. in a word D. in summary(32) A. sounds B. gestures C. signs D. movements(33) A. such that B. as that C. so that D. in that(34) A. in B. with C. of D. upon(35) A. spelt B. combined C. written D copied(36) A. written down B. handed down C. remembered D. observed(37) A. and B. yet C. also D. or(38) A. functions B. associations C. roles D. links(39) A. filled B. full C. live D. active(40) A. but B. or C. yet D. and(41 ) A. reappear B. recall C. remember D. recollect(42) A. read and think B. read and recall C. read and learn D. read and recite(43) A. raises B. increases C. improves D. emerges(44) A. intensively B. extensively C. broadly D. powerfully(45) A. charming B. academic C. conventional D. common(46) A. written B. spoken C. literary D. dramatic(47) A. signs B. words C. style D. sound(48) A. in B. on C. over D. by(49) A. move B. engage C. make D. force(50) A. transform B. change C. make D. convert2000 BABDB CACDA CBDCD2001 BDDAB DBBCD AACAB2002 BADCA BDABC DADBA2003 CABAD CBDAA BCDDA2004 BADCA CBDBA CDBCD2005 AABAA CCABC BDBAD DDBCD2006 BCACB DACBD BDACB ACABD2008 CADBA CADAD CBDAB ADBCB2009 ABBDC ACDBC BADCB ADCBC2010 BACDB ADBAD BCBDA CBDAC。

2005年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn‟t finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Give the ring to a policeman.B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C) Hand in the ring to the security office.D) Take the ring to the administration building.3. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computer.C) Borrow Martha‟s computer.D) Stay home and complete her paper.4. A) The man doesn‟t have money for his daughter‟s graduate studies.B) The man doe sn‟t think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) He‟ll find his way to the cinema.6. A) He‟s been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient.C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer.8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B) She thinks the lecture might be informative.C) She wants to add something to her lecture.D) She‟ll finished her report this weekend.9. A) An art museum.B) A beautiful park.C) A college campus.D) An architectural exhibition.10. A) The houses for sale are of poor quality.B) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale. Section BPassage 111. A) Synthetic fuelB) Solar energyC) AlcoholD) Electricity12. A) Air traffic conditionsB) Traffic jams on highwaysC) Road conditionsD) New traffic rules13. A) Go through a health checkB) Carry little luggageC) Arrive early for boardingD) Undergo security checksPassage 214. A) In a fast-food restaurantB) At a shopping centerC) At a county fairD) In a bakery15. A) Avoid eating any foodB) Prepare the right type of pie to eatC) Wash his hands thoroughlyD) Practice eating a pie quickly16. A) On the tableB) Behind his backC) Under his bottomD) On his lap17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middle.C) Swallowing the pie with water.D) Holding the pie in the right position.Passage 318. A) BeautyB) LoyaltyC) LuckD) Durability19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.20. A) The two people can learn about each other‟s likes and dislikes.B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage 1Is there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (保护区) (ANWR) to help secure America‟s energy future? President Bush certainly thinks so. He has argued that tapping ANWR‟s oil would help ease California‟s electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the country‟s energy independence. But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth with the last government survey, conducted in 1998, projecting output anywhere from 3 billion to 16 billion barrels.The oil industry goes with the high end of the range, which could equal as much as 10% of U.S. consumption for as long as six years. By pumping more than 1 million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two three decades, lobbyists claim, the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good. An oil boom would also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall (意外之财) in tax revenues,royalties (开采权使用费) and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government. Best of all, advocates of drilling say, damage to the environment would be insignificant. “We‟ve never had a document case of oil rig chasing d eer out onto the pack ice.” says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan.Not so far, say environmentalists. Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR, a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease America‟s energy problems. And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits, because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases, environmental permits and regulatory review. As for ANWR‟s impact on the California power crisis, environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only 1% of the Golden State‟s electricity output—and just 3% of the nation‟s.21. What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?A) It will exhaust the nation‟s oil reserves.B) It will help secure the future of ANWR.C) It will help reduce the nation‟s oil imports.D) It will increase America‟s energy consumption.22. We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry ________.A) believes that drilling for oil in ANWR will produce high yieldsB) tends to exaggerate America‟s reliance on foreign oilC) shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRD) expects to stop oil imports from Saudi Arabia23. Those against oil drilling in ANWR argue that ________.A) it can cause serious damage to the environmentB) it can do little to solve U.S. energy problemsC) it will drain the oil reserves in the Alaskan regionD) it will not have much commercial value24. What do the environmentalists mean by saying “Not so fast” (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) Oil exploitation takes a long timeB) The oil drilling should be delayedC) Don‟t be too optimisticD) Don‟t expect fast returns25. It can be learned from the passage that oil exploitation beneath ANWR‟s frozenearth ________.A) remains a controversial issueB) is expected to get under way soonC) involves a lot of technological problemsD) will enable the U.S. to be oil independentPassage 2“Tear …em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee (裁判)!”These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let‟s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. V olumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent “is “adversary “: “enemy “; “one who opposes your interests.” “Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate one‟s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player‟s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not considered then wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed. “Are they wet enough now?”In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent‟s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to the level where it belongs thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend”; “companion.” Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”26. Which of the following statements best expresses the author‟s view?A) Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.B) The words people use can influence their behavior.C) Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.D) Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.27. Harsh words are spoken during games because the players ________.A) are too eager to winB) are usually short-tempered and easily offendedC) cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitionD) treat their rivals as enemies28. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change hisgloves?A) He refused to continue the game.B) He angrily hit the referee with a ball.C) He claimed that the referee was unfair.D) He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.29. According to the passage, players, in a game, may ________.A) deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their wayB) keep on screaming and shouting throughout the gameC) lie down on the ground as an act of protestD) kick the ball across the court with force30. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ________.A) calling on players to use clean language on the courtB) raising the referee‟s sense of responsibilityC) changing the attitude of players on the sports fieldD) regulating the relationship between players and refereesPassage 3Consumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge (大杂烩) of environmental claims made by household products, according to a “green labeling” study published by Consumers International Friday.Among the report‟s more outrageous (令人无法容忍的) findings-a German fertilizer described itself as “earthworm friendly” a brand of flour said it was “non-polluting” and a British toilet paper claimed to be “environmentally friendlier”The study was written and researched by Britain‟s National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumer International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.“ While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a lo ng way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy,” said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergent (洗涤剂) insect sprays and by some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September, 1999.Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about 2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards.“Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly, but in fact many of these symbols mean nothing,” said report researcher Philip Page.“Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with 158. Household cleaners were second with 145 separate claims, while paints were third on our list with 73. The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consumers to sort the true from the misleading.” he said.The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as “environmentally friendly” and “non-polluting” cannot be verified. “What we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the standards set by the ISO.” s aid Page.31. According to the passage, the NCC found it outrageous that ________.A) all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB) the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC) consumers would believe many of the manufactures‟ c laimD) few products actually prove to be environment friendly32. As indicated in this passage, with so many good claims, the consumers ________.A) are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB) are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC) are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on theenvironmentD) still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment33. A study was carried out by Britain‟s NCC to ________.A) find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmentalstandardsB) inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyC) examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD) revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization34. What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?A) They are likely to lead to serious environmental problems.B) Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the false.C) They could arouse widespread anger among consumer.D) Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don‟t need.35. It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer Internationalwants to ________.A) make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB) see all household products meet environmental standardsC) warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD) verify the efforts of non-polluting productsPassage 4Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world‟s largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania‟s Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes,meadows (草地), mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats (栖息地) are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy (大自然保护协会) named the area one of America‟s “Last Great Places”.Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy‟s bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Altemose‟s family has farmed in the Pocono area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family‟s land can be protected from development and theAltemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.Cook attributes the Conservancy‟s success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents“The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with th e local community,” Cook said. “The people who live there respect the land. They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort.For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world‟s other “Last Great Places,” please call 1-888-564 6864 or visit us on the World Wide Web at .36. The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America‟s “Last Great Places” is to________.A) gain support from the local communityB) protect it from irresponsible developmentC) make it a better home for black bearsD) provide financial security for future generations37. We learn from the passage that ________.A) the population in the Pocono area is growingB) wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidlyC) the security of the Pocono residents is being threatenedD) farmlands in the Pocono area are shrinking fast38. What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Cook?A) The setting up of an environmental protection websiteB) Support from organizations like The Nature ConservancyC) Cooperation with the local residents and business leadersD) Inclusion of farmlands in the region‟s protection program39. What does Bud Cook mean by “having a local presence” (Line 1, Para. 5)?A) Financial contributions from local business leadersB) Consideration of the interests of the local residentsC) The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the areaD) The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area40. The passage most probably is ________.A) an official documentB) a news storyC) an advertisementD) a research reportPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)41. A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and________ your text more easily.A) registerB) editC) proposeD) discharge42. We don‟t know why so many people in that region like to wear of such________ colors.A) lowB) humbleC) mildD) dull43. The news has just ________ that the president is going to visit China next month.A) come downB) come upC) come outD) come about44. The ________ that exists among nations could certainly be lessened ifmisunderstanding and mistrust were removed.A) tensionB) strainC) stressD) intensity45. The other day, Mum and I went to St. James‟s Hospital, and they did lots and lots oftests on me, most of them ________ and frightening.A) cheerfulB) horribleC) hostileD) friendly46. In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is neverof great ________.A) fareB) paymentC) worthD) expense47. The writer was so ________ in her work that she didn‟t notice him enter the room.A) absorbedB) abandonedC) focusedD) centered48. Actually, information technology can ________ the gap between the poor and therich.A) linkB) breakC) allyD) bridge49. Some research workers completely ________ all those facts as though they neverexisted.A) ignoreB) leaveC) refuseD) miss50. Computer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a printat a crime ________.A) stageB) sceneC) locationD) occasion51. The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to________ a culture.A) retainB) relateC) remark52. Companies are struggling to find the right ________ between supply and demand,but it is no easy task.A) equationB) formulaC) balanceD) pattern53. Mass advertising helped to ________ the emphasis from the production of goods totheir consumption.A) varyB) shiftC) layD) moderate54. Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and ________ and allpreviously neglected matters were taken care of.A) convictionB) contestC) consentD) content55. I know you‟ve got a smooth tongue, so don‟t talk me ________ buying it.A) awayB) downC) outD) into56. Showing some sense of humor can be a(n) ________ way to deal with somestressful situation.A) effectiveB) efficientC) favorableD) favorite57. The situation described in the report ________ terrible, but it may not happen.A) inclinesB) maintainsD) remains58. The company is trying every means to ________ the wholesale price of its products.A) pull downB) put downC) set downD) bring down59. The mayor ________ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed inrescuing the earthquake victims.A) rewardedB) awardedC) creditedD) prized60. The native Canadians lived in ________ with nature, for they respected nature as aprovider of life.A) coordinationB) acquaintanceC) contactD) harmony61. Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have anyfuture ________.A) at allB) so farC) in allD) on end62. I was impressed ________ the efficiency of the work done in the company.A) inB) aboutC) withD) for63. Now in Britain, wines take up four times as much ________ in the storehouse asboth beer and spirits.A) blockC) patchD) space64. His hand shook a little as he ________ the key in the lock.A) squeezedB) insertedC) stuffedD) pierced65. For professional athletes, ________ to the Olympics means that they have a chanceto enter the history books.A) accessB) attachmentC) appealD) approach66. In the long ________, the new information technologies may fundamentally alterour way of life.A) viewB) distanceC) jumpD) run67. All the arrangements should be completed ________ your departure.A) prior toB) superior toC) contrary toD) parallel to68. We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be________ with an even more competitive market.A) tackledB) encounteredC) dealtD) confronted69. In the late seventies, the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle inJapan was ________ equivalent to that in the United States.B) roughlyC) readilyD) coarsely70. Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster ________ weradically change way we live.A) butB) althoughC) unlessD) lestPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)We commonly think of sportsmanship in connection with athletic contests, but it also applies to individual outdoor sports. Not everyone who picks up a fishing rod or goes out with a gun is a sportsman. The sportsman first of all obeys the fish and game laws, not because he is liable to be punished as a violator, but because he knows that in the main these laws are made for his best interests.The following are some of the things that those who would qualify for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity (圈内人) will do.1. Take no more game than the bag limit provided for by the fish and game laws. The person who comes back from a trip boasting about the large number of fish or game taken is not a sportsman but a game hog (贪得无厌的捕猎者).2. Observe the unwritten rules of fair play. This means shooting game birds only when the birds are “on the wing”. For the same reason, do not use a shotgun to shoot a rabbit or similar animal while it is sitting or standing still.3. Be careful in removing illegal or undersized fish from the hook. This should be done only after wetting the hands. This is necessary because the body of the fish is covered with a thin, protective film which will stick to your dry hands. If the hands are dry when the fish is handled, the film is torn from the body of the fish. Without the protective film, the fish is more easily attacked by diseases. If you wish to release a fish that is hooked in such a way that it will be impossible to be close to the hook as convenient. In a remarkably short time, the hook will break down and the fish will remain almost unharmed. Fish have been known to feed successfully while hooks were still in their lips.4. Be sure of the identity of your target before you shoot. Many useful and harmless species of wildlife are thoughtlessly killed by the uninformed person who is out with a gun to kill whatever flies within range.S1. In what respect does the author think individual outdoor sports are similar to athletic contests?S2. A person who goes out fishing with a fishing rod or hunting with a gun is not necessarily ________.S3. What‟s the most important thing a true sportsman should bear in mind when he goes fishing or hunting ________.S4. Those who violate the fish and game laws will not be ________ for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity.S5. What are people called when they break the bag limit and boast about their big catch?S6. A true sportsman will not shoot an animal which is not ________.S7. What are people advised to do before they remove illegal or undersized fish from the hook?S8. What should sportsman do to avoid killing rare species of wildlife?Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay in honor of teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. You should write at least 120words following the outline given below:1. 向老师致以节日祝贺2. 从一件难忘的事回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献3. 我如何回报老师的关爱2005年6月四级参考答案Part I Listening ComprehensionS2. a sportsmanS3. To obey the law.S4. qualifiedS5. A game hog.S6. movingS7. To wet their hands.S8. They should know the identity of the target.Part V WritingA Letter, to QuitJun 22, 2005Dear Mr. Wang,First of all, please allow me to express my deep sorry to you for my resignation.I do know that this will bring about much trouble to you so that I write to you formy explanation.I decided to quit for some reasons as follows. To begin with, the job as an editor for the magazine Designs & Fashions is not suitable to me. What's more, I am preparing for another degree and I prefer to further my study. Again, I apologizefor my resignation to you!I am looking forward to your early reply.Sincerely yours,Li Ming2005年6月四级听力原文1. W: Simon, oh, well, could you return the tools I lend you for building the bookshelf last month? M: Oh, I hate to tell you this, but I can‟t seem to find them.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I found an expensive diamond ring in the restroom this morning.M: If I were you, I would turn it in to the security office. It is behind the administration building.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: I am going to Martha‟s house. I have a paper to complete. And I need to use her computer. M: Why don‟t you buy one yourself? Think how much time you could save.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?4. W: Daddy, I have decided to give up science and go to business school.M: Well, it is your choice as long as pay your own way, but I should warn you that not everyone with a business degree will make a successful manager.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: I just read in the newspaper that Lord of the Rings is this year‟s greatest hit. Why don‟t wego and see it at the Grand Cinema?M: Don‟t you think that cinema is a little out of the way?Q: What does the man mean?6. W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.M: He is certainly in the position to make that comment. HE has been there so often.Q: What does the man say about?7. W: Mr. Watson, I wonder whether it‟s possible for me to take a vacation early next month.M: Did you fill out a request form?。

历年大学英语四级完形填空真题及其答案（2006年6月）The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm's attention is the design of cities. buildings and products. When we designed America's first so-called "green" office building in New York two decades 71, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren't designed for 74 use. The "energy-efficient" sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years. we've been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly _78_ amounts of organic compounds -that don't 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately. 80_, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being "less bad" but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil _82_ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of _83, the world's largest carpet manufacturer has already _ 84_"_ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环用的).Look at it this way: No one __85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are } 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So 87_ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are _88_ a positive approach. We're giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world. It's not just the building industry, either. 90_ cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) ago C) before B) off D) away72. A) practice B) outlook C) idea D) scheme73. A) go B) come C) arrive D) continue74. A) indoor C) relevant B) inward D) flexible75. A) displayed C) exhibited B) discovered D) revealed76. A) back B) down C) next D) near77. A) comfortable B) cautious C) safe D) stable78. A) reduced C) descended B) revised D) delayed79. A) deny C) dissolve B) depress D) destroy80. A) besides B) however C) anyhow D) anyway81. A)partially B) exactly C) completely D) superficially82.A)or C) but B)and D) nor83. A) interest C) principle B) fact D) course84. A) sketched C) researched B) constructed D) developed85. A) starts C) looks B) pulls D) makes86. A) basically C) traditionally B) originally D) inevitably87. A) because B) out C) instead D) regardless88. A) adjusting B) admitting C) adopting D) adapting89. A) functional B) beneficial C) precious D) sensible90. A) Entire C) Full B) Total D) Complete(2006年12月)Language is the most astonishing behavior in the animal kingdom. It is thespecies-typical behavior that sets humans completely 67 from all other animals. Language is ameans of communication, 68 it is much more than that. Many animals can 69 . The dance of the honeybee communicates the location of flowers 70 other members of the hive(蜂群). But human language permits communication about anything. 71 things like unicorns(独角兽)that have never existed. The key 72 in the fact that the units of meaning, words, can be 73 together in differentways, according to 74 , to communicate different meanings.Language is the most important learning we do. Nothing 75 humans so much as our ability to communicate abstract thoughts, 76 about the university the mind, love, dreams, or ordering adrink, It is an immensely complex 77 that we take for granted. Indeed, we are not aware of most78 of our speech and understanding. Consider what happens when one person is speaking to 79 .The Speaker has to translate thoughts into 80 language. Brain imaging studies suggest that thetime from thoughts to the 81 of speech is extremely fast. Only 0.04 seconds! The listener musthear the sounds to 82 out what the speaker means. He must use the sounds of speech to 83 thewords spoken, understand the pattern of 84 of the words (sentences), and finally 85 the meaning.This takes somewhat longer, a minimum of about 0.5 seconds. But 86 started, it is of course a continuous process.67. A. apart B. off C. up D. down68. A. so B. but C. or D. for69. A. transfer B. transmit C. convey D. communicate70. A. to B. from C. over D. on71. A. only B. almost C. even D. just72. A. stays B. situates C. hides D. lies73. A. stuck B. strung C. rung D. consisted74. A. rules B. scales C. laws D. standards75. A. combines B. contains C. defines D. declares76. A. what B. whether C. while D. if77. A. prospect B. progress C. process D. produce78. A. aspects B. abstracts C. angles D. assumptions79. A. anybody B. another C. other D. everybody80. A. body B. gesture C. written D. spoken81. A. growing B. fixing C. beginning D. building82. A. put B. take C. draw D. figure83. A. identify B. locate C. reveal D. discover84. A. performance B. organization C. design D. layout85. A. prescribe B. justify C. utter D. interpret86. A. since B. after C. once D. until(2007年6月) An earthquake hit Kashmir on Oct. 8, 2005. it took some 75,000 lives, __67__ 130,000 and left nearly 3.5 million without food, jobs or homes. __68__ overnight, scores of tent villages bloomed __69__ the region, tended by international aid organizations, military __70__ and aid groups working day and night toshelter the survivors before winter set __71__.Mercifully, the season was mild. But with the __72__ of spring the refugees will be moved again. Camps that __73__ health care, food and shelter for 150,000 survivors have begun to close as they were __74__ intended to be permanent.For most of the refugees, the thought of going back brings __75__ emotions. The past six months have been difficult. Families of __76__ many as 10 people have had to shelter __77__ a single tent and share cookstoves and bathing __78__ with neighbors. “They are looking forward to the clean water of their rivers,” officials say. “They are __79__ of free fresh fruit. They want to get back to their herds and start __80__ again.” But most will be returning to __81__ but heaps of ruins. In many villages, electrical __82__ have not been repaired, nor have roads. Aid workers __83__ that it will take years to rebuild what the earthquake took __84__. And for the thousands of survivors, the __85__ will never be complete.Yet the survivors have to start somewhere. New homes can be built __86__ the stones, bricks and beams of old ones. Spring is coming and it is a good time to start again.67. A) injured B) ruined C) destroyed D) damaged68. A) Altogether B) Almos t C) Scarcely D) Surely69. A) among B) above C) amid D) across70. A) ranks B) equipment C) personnel D) installations71. A) out B) in C) on D) forth72. A) falling B) emergence C) arrival D) appearing73. A) strengthened B) aided C) transferred D) provided74. A) never B) once C) ever D) yet75. A) puzzled B) contrasted C) doubled D) mixed76. A) like B) as C) so D) too77. A) by B) below C) under D) with78. A) facilities B) instruments C) implements D) appliances79. A) seeking B) dreaming C) longing D) searching80. A) producing B) cultivating C) farming D) nourishing81. A) anything B) something C) everything D) nothing82. A) lines B) channels C) paths D) currents83. A) aside B) away C) up D) evaluate84. A) aside B) away C) up D) out85. A) reservation B) retreat C) replacement D) recovery86. A) from B) through C) upon D) onto（2007年12月）One factor that influences consumers is their mood state. Mood may be defined67 a temporary and mild positive or negative feeling that is generalized and not tied 68any particular circumstance. Moods should be 69 from emotions which are usuallymore intense, 70 to specific circumstances, and often conscious. 71 onesense, the effect of a consumer’s mood can be thought of in 72 the same way as canour reactions to the 73 of our friends—when our friends are happy and “up”, thattends to influence us positively, 74 when they are “down”, that can have a 75impact on us. Similarly, consumers operating under a 76 mood state tend to react tostimulate（刺激因素）in a direction 77 with that mood state. Thus, for example, weshould expect to see 78 in a positive mood state evaluate products in more of a 79 manner than they would when not in such a state. 80 , mood states appear capable of 81 a consumer’s memory.Moods appear to be 82 influenced by marketing techniques. For example, the rhythm, pitch, and 83 of music has been shown to influence behavior such as the 84 of time spent in supermarkets or 85 to purchase products. In addition, advertising can influence consumers’ moods which, in 86 , are capable of influencing consumers’ reactions to products.67. A）as B）about C）by D）with68. A）over B）under C）to D）up69. A）derived B）descended C）divided D）distinguished70. A）related B）referred C）attached D）associated71.A）On B）Of C）In D）By72.A）thus B）much C）even D）still73.A）signal B）gesture C）view D）behavior74.A）for B）but C）unless D）provided75.A）relative B）decisive C）negative D）sensitive76.A）given B）granted C）fixed D）driven77.A）resistant B）persistent C）insistent D）consistent78.A）consumers B）businessmen C）retailers D）manufacturers79.A）casual B）critical C）serious D）favorable80.A）However B）Otherwise C）Moreover D）Nevertheless81.A）lifting B）enhancing C）raising D）cultivating82.A）readily B）rarely C）cautiously D）currently83.A）step B）speed C）band D）volume84.A）extent B）amount C）scope D）range85.A）facilities B）capacities C）reflections D）intentions86.A）turn B）total C）detail D）depth（2008年6月）Universities are institutions that teach a wide variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed __67__ extending man's knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions __68__ from university to university, according to the views of the people in __69__ and according to the resources available. The smaller and newer universities do not __70__ the staff or equipment to carry out the __71__ research projects possible in larger institutions. __72__ most experts agree that some research activity is __73__ to keep the staff and their students in __74__ with latest developments in their subjects.Most students attend a university mainly to __75__ the knowledge needed for their chosen __76__. Educationists believe that this aim should not be the __77__ one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women __78__ judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason, they __79__ students to meet others with differing __80__ and to read widely to __81__ their understanding in many fields of study. __82__ a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own __83__. He should be prepared to __84__ sacrifices to study his chosen __85__ in depth. He should have anambition to make some __86__ contribution to man's knowledge.67. A) at B) by C) to D) in68. A) turns B) moves C) ranges D) varies69. A) prospect B) place C) contro l D) favor70. A) occupy B) possess C) involve D) spare71. A) maximum B) medium C) virtual D) vast72. A) But B) As C) While D) For73. A) natural B) essential C) functional D) optional74. A) coordination B) accordance C) touch D) grasp75. A) acquire B) accept C) endure D) ensure76. A) procession B) profession C) possession D) preference77. A) typical B) true C) mere D) only78. A) with B) under C) on D) through79. A) prompt B) provoke C) encourage D) anticipate80. A) histories B) expressions C) interests D) curiosities81. A) broaden B) lengthen C) enforce D) specify82. A) amid B) after C) over D) upon83. A) object B) course C) effect D) sake84. A) take B) make C) suffer D) pay85. A) field B) scope C) target D) goal86. A) radical B) truthful C) meaningful D) initial（2008年12月）Playing organized sports is such a common experience in the United States that many children and teenagers that them for granted. This is especially true__67__children from families and communities that have the resources needed to organize and__68__sports programs and make sure that there is easy__69__to participation opportunities. Children in low-income families and poor communities are__70__likely to take organized youth sports for granted because they often__71__the resources needed to pay for participation__72__, equipment, and transportation to practices and games__73__ their communities do not have resources to build and__74__sports fields and facilities.Organized youth sports__75__appeared during the early 20th century in the United States and other wealthy nations. They were originally developed__76__some educators and developmental experts__77__that the behavior and character of children were__78__influenced by their social surrounding and everyday experiences. This__79__many people to believe that if you could organize the experiences of children in__80__ways, you could influence the kinds of adults that those children would become.This belief that the social__81__influenced a person’s overall development was very__82__to people interested in progress and reform in the United States__83__the beginning of the 20th century. It caused them to think about__84__they might control the experiences of children to__85__responsible and productive adults. They believed strongly that democracy depended on responsibility and that a__86__capitalist economy depended on the productivity of worker.67. A. among B. within C. on D. towards68. A. spread B. speed C. spur D. sponsor69. A. access B. entrance C. chance D. route70 A. little B. less C. more D. much71. A. shrink B. tighten C. limit D. lack72. A. bill B accounts C. fees D. fare73. A. so B. as C. and D. but74. A. maintain B. sustain C. contain D. entertain75.A. last B. first C. later D. finally76.A. before B. while C. until D. when77.A. realized B. recalled C. expected D. exhibited78.A. specifically B. excessively C. strongly D. exactly79. A. moved B. conducted C. put D. led80. A. precise B. precious C. particular D. peculiar81.A. engagement B. environment C. state D. status82.A. encouraging B. disappointing C. upsetting D. surprising83.A. for B. with C. over D. at84.A. what B. how C. whatever D. however85.A. multiply B. manufacture C. produce D. provide86.A. growing B. breeding C. raising D. flying（2009年6月）Kimiyuki Sud a should be a perfect customer for Japan’s car-makers. He’s a young, successful executive at an Internet-services company in Tokyo and has plenty of disposable 67 . He used to own Toyota’s Hilux Surf, a sport utility vehicle. But now he uses 68 subways and grains . “It’s not inconvenient at all ,” he says 69 , “having a car is so 20th century.”Suda reflects a worrisome 70 in Japan; the automobile is losing its emotional appeal, 71 among the young ,who prefer to spend their money on the latest electronic devices. 72 mini-cars and luxury foreign brands are still popular ,everything in between is 73 .Last years sales fell 6.7 percent, 7.6 percent 74 you don’t count the mini-car market . There have been 75 one-year drops in other nations :sales in Germany fell 9 percent in 2007 76 a tax increase . But experts say Japan is 77 in that sales have been decreasing steadily 78 time. Since 1990, yearly new-car sales have fallen from 7.8 million to 5.4 million units in 2007.Alarmed by this state of 79 , the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) 80 a comprehensive study of the market in 2006. It found that a 81 wealth gap, demographic(人口结构的) changes and 82 lack of interest in cars led Japanese to hold their 83 longer , replace their cars with smaller ones 84 give up car ownership altogether .JAMA 85 a further sales decline of 1.2 percent this year. Some experts believe that if the trend continues for much longer , further consolidation (合并) in the automotive sector is 86 .67. A) profit B) payment C) income D) budget68. A) mostly B) partially C) occasionally D) rarely69. A) Therefore B) Besides C) Otherwise D) Consequently70. A) drift B) tide C) current D) trend71. A) remarkably B) essentially C) specially D) particularly72. A) While B) Because C) When D) Since73. A) surging B) stretching C) slipping D) shaking74. A) unless B) if C) as D) after75. A) lower B) slighter C) broader D) larger76. A) liable to B) in terms of C) thanks to D) in view of77. A) unique B) similar C) mysterious D) strange78. A) over B) against C) on D) behind79. A) mess B) boom C) growth D) decay80. A) proceeded B) relieved C) launched D) revised81. A) quickening B) widening C) strengthening D) lengthening82. A) average B) massive C) abundant D) general83. A) labels B) cycles C) vehicles D) devices84. A) or B) until C) but D) then86. A) distant B) likely C) temporary D) immediate85. A) conclude B) predicts C) reckons D) prescribes（2009年12月）Older people must be given more chances to learn if they are to contribute to society rather than be a financial burden, according to a new study on population published recently.The current people approach which 67 on younger people and on skills for employment is not 68 to meet the challenges of demographic (人口结构的) change, it says. Only 1% of the education budget is 69 spent on the oldest third of the population.The 70 include the fact that most people can expect to spend a third of their lives in 71 , that there are now more people over 59 than under 16 and that 11.3 million people are 72 state pension age.“ 73 needs to continue throughout life. Our historic concentration of policy attention and resources 74 young people cannot meet the new 75 ,” says the report’s author, Professor Stephen McNair.The major 76 of our education budget is spent on people below the age of 25. 77 people are changing their jobs, 78 , partners and lifestyles more often than 79 , they need opportunities to learn at every age 80 , some people are starting new careers in their 50s and later.People need opportunities to make a “midlife review” to 81 to the later stage of employed life, and to plan for the transition (过渡) 82 retirement, which may now happen 83 at any point from 50 to over 90, says McNair.And there should be more money 84 to support people in establishing a 85 of identity and finding constructive 86 for the “third age”, the 20 or more years they will spend in healthy retired life.67. A) operates B) focuses C) counts D) depends68. A) superior B) regular C) essential D) adequate69. A) currently B) barely C) anxiously D) heavily70. A) regulations B) obstacles C) challenges D) guidelines71. A) enjoyment B) retirement C) stability D) inability72. A) over B) after C) across D) beside73. A) Indentifying B) Learning C) Instructing D) Practicing74. A) at B) by C) in D) on75. A) desires B) realms C) needs D) intentions76. A) measure B) ratio C) area D) portion77. A) When B) Until C) Whether D) Before78. A) neighbors B) moods C) homes D) minds79. A) age B) ever C) previously D) formerly80. A) For example B) By contrast C) In particular D) On average81. A) transform B) yield C) adjust D) suit82. A) within B) from C) beyond D) to83. A) unfairly B) unpredictably C) instantly D) indirectly84. A) reliable B) considerable C) available D) feasible85. A) sense B) conscience C) project D) definition86. A) ranks B) assets C) ideals D) roles（2010年6月）The term e-commerce refers to all commercial transactions conducted over the Internet, including transactions by consumers and business-to-business transactions. Conceptually, e-commerce does not __67__ from well-known commercial offerings such as banking by phone, "mail order" catalogs, or sending a purchase order to supplier __68__ fax.E-commerce follows the same model __69__ in other business transactions; the difference __70__ in the details.To a consumer, the most visible form of e-commerce consists __71__ online ordering. A customer begins with a catalog of possible items, __72__ an item, arranges a form of payment, and __73__ an order. Instead of a physical catalog, e-commerce arranges for catalogs to be __74__ on the Internet. Instead of sending an order on paper or by telephone, e-commerce arranges for orders to be sent __75__ a computer network. Finally, instead of sending a paper representation of payment such as a check, e-commerce __76__ one to send payment information electronically.In the decade __77__ 1993, e-commerce grew from an __78__ novelty (新奇事物) to a mainstream business influence. In 1993, few __79__ had a web page, and __80__ a handful allowed one to order products or services online. Ten years __81__, both large and small businesses had web pages, and most __82__ users with the opportunity to place an order. __83__, many banks added online access, __84__ online banking and bill paying became __85__. More importantly, the value of goods and services __86__ over the Internet grew dramatically after 1997.67.A) distract B) descend C) differ D) derive68.A) with B) via C) from D) off69.A) appeared B) used C) resorted D) served70.A) situates B) lies C) roots D) locates71.A) on B) of C) for D) to72.A) reflects B) detects C) protects D) selects73.A) sends in B) puts out C) stands for D) carries away74.A) visible B) responsible C) feasible D) sensible75.A) beside B) over C) beyond D) up76.A) appeals B) admits C) advocates D) allows77.A) after B) behind C) until D) toward78.A) optional B) invalid C) occasional D) insignificant79.A) communities B) corps C) corporations D) compounds80.A) largely B) slightly C) solely D) only81.A) lately B) later C) late D) latter82.A) offered B) convinced C) equipped D) provided83.A) Instead B) Nevertheless C) However D) Besides84.A) and B) or C) but D) though85.A) different B) flexible C) widespread D) productive86.A) acquired B) adapted C) practiced D) proceeded(2010年12月) Over half the world’s people now live in cities. The latest “Global Report on Human Settlements” says a significant change took place last year. The report 67 this week from U.N. Habitat, a United Nations agency.A century ago, 68 than five percent of all people lived in cities. 69 the middle of this century it could be seventy percent, or 70 six and a half billion people.Already three-fourths of people in 71 countries live in cities. Now most urban population 72 is in the developing world.Urbanization can 73 to social and economic progress, but also put 74 on cities to provide housing and 75 . The new report says almost two hundred thousand people move 76 cities and towns each day. It says worsening inequalities, 77 by social divisions and differences in 78 , could result in violence and crime 79 cities plan better.Another issue is urban sprawl (无序扩展的城区). This is where cities 80 quickly into rural areas, sometimes 81 a much faster rate than urban population growth.Sprawl is 82 in the United States. Americans move a lot. In a recent study, Art Hall at the University of Kansas found that people are moving away from the 83 cities to smaller ones. He sees a 84 toward “de-urbanization” across the nation.85 urban economies still provide many 86 that rural areas do not.67. [A] came on [B] came off [C] came ove [D] came out68. [A] more [B] other [C] less [D] rather69. [A] By [B] Through [C] Along [D] To70. [A] really [B] barely [C] ever [D] almost71. [A] flourishing [B] developed [C] thriving [D] fertile72. [A] extension [B] addition [C] raise [D] growth73. [A] keep [B] turn [C] lead [D] refer74. [A] pressure [B] load [C] restraint [D] weight75. [A] surroundings [B] communities [C] concerns [D] services76. [A] onto [B] into [C] around [D] upon77. [A] pulled [B] driven[C] drawn [D] pressed78. [A] situation [B] wealth [C] treasure[D] category79. [A] when[B] if [C] unless [ D] whereas80. [A] expand [B] split [C] invade [D] enlarge81. [A] in [B] beyond [C] with [D] at82. [A] common [B] conventional [C] ordinary [D] frequent83. [A] essential [B] prior [C] primitive r [D] major84. [A] trend [B] style [C] direction [D] path85. [A] Then [B] But [C] For [D] While86. [A] abilities [B] qualities[C] possibilities [D] realities(2011年6月) When it comes to eating smart for your heart, stop thinking about short-term fixes and simplify your life with a straightforward approach that will serve you well for years to come.Smart eating goes beyond analyzing every bite of food you lift 67 your mouth. “In the past we used to believe that 68 amounts of individual nutrients (营养物) were the 69 to good health,” says Linda Van Horn, chair of the American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee. “But now we have a 70 understanding of healthy eating and the kinds of food necessary to 71 not only heart disease but disease 72 general,” she adds.Scientists now 73 on the broader picture of the balance of food eaten 74 several days or a week 75 than on the number of milligrams (毫克) of this or that 76 at each meal.Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, for example, provide nutrients and plant-based compounds 77 for good health. “The more we learn, the more 78 we are by the wealth of essential substances they 79 ,” Van Horn continues, “and how they 80 with each other to keep us healthy.”You’ll automatically be 81 the right heart-healthy track if vegetables, fruits and whole grains make 82 three quarters of the food on your dinner plate. 83 in the remaining one quarter with lean meat or chicken, fish or eggs.The foods you choose to eat as well as those you choose to 84 clearly contribute to your well-being. Without a 85 , each of the small decisions you make in this realm can make a big 86 on your health in the years to come.67. A) between B) through C) inside D) to68. A) serious B) splendid C) specific D) separate69. A) key B) point C) lead D) center70. A) strict B) different C) typical D) natural71. A) rescue B) prevent C) forbid D) offend72. A) in B) upon C) for D) by73. A) turn B) put C) focus D) carry74. A) over B) along C) with D) beyond75. A) other B) better C) rather D) sooner76. A) conveyed B) consumed C) entered D) exhausted77. A) vital B) initial C) valid D) radical78. A) disturbed B) depressed C) amazed D) amused79. A) retain B）contain C attain D) maintain80. A) interfere B)interact C)eckon D) rest81. A) at B) of C on D) within82. A) out B) into C) off D) up83. A) Engage B)fill C)sert D) Pack84. A) delete B) hinder C)avoid D) spoil85. A) notion B hesitation C) reason D) doubt86. A) outcome B) function C) impact D) commitment（2011年12月）Employers fear they will be unable recruit students with the skills they need as the economic recovery kicks in, a new survey 67_______.Nearly half of organizations told researchers they were already struggling to find 68_______ with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), 69_______ even more companies expect to experience 70_______ of employees with STEM skills in the next three years.The Confederation of British Industry 71_______ 694 businesses and organizations across the public and 72_______ sectors, which together employ 2.4 million people.Half are 73_______ they will not be able to fill graduate posts in the coming years, while a third said they would not be able to 74_______ enough employees with the right A-level skills."75_______ we move further into recovery and businesses plan 76_______ growth, the demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will 77_______," said Richard Lambert, director general, CBI. “Firms say it is already hard to find peopl e with the right 78_______ or engineering skills. The new government must make it a top 79_______ to encourage more young people to study science-related 80_______."The survey found that young people would improve their job prospects 81_______ they studied business studies, maths, English and physics or chemistry at A-level. The A-levels that employers 82_______ least are psychology and sociology. And while many employers don't insist on a 83_______ degree subject, a third prefer to hire those with a STEM-related subject.The research 84_______ worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the UK 85_______. Half of employers expressed worries about employees' basic literacy and numeracy(计算) skills, while the biggest problem is with IT skills, 86_______ two-thirds reported concerns.67. A submits B reveals C launches D generates68. A audience B officials C partners D staff69. A while B because C for D although70. A exits B shortages C absences D departures71. A surveyed B searched C exposed D exploited72. A collective B private C personal D civil73. A confronted B conformed C concerned D confused74. A bind B attain C transfer D recruit75. A Lest B Unless C Before D As76. A with B for C on D by77. A dominate B stretch C enforce D intensify78. A creative B technical C narrative D physical79. A priority B option C challenge D judgment80. A procedures B academies C thoughts D subjects81. A until B since C whereas D if82. A rate B discuss C order D observe83. A typical B positive C particular D general84. A highlighted B prescribed C focused D touched85. A masses B workforce C faculty D communities86. A what B whom C where D why。

2005年英语专业四级考试真题及答案2010-4-24 10:10:57 来源：网络作者：kszy【大中小] 点击：155次TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORSTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005)-GRADE FOURTIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN ]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to youfour times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to un dersta nd the meaning. For the sec ond and third readi ngs, the passagewill be read sentence by senten ce, or phrase by phrase, with in tervals of 15 sec on ds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during thistime 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 [15 MIN ]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and the n an swer the questi ons that follow. Mark the correct an swer to each questi on on your an swer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this secti on you will hear several con versati ons. Liste n to thecon versati ons carefully and the n an swer the questi ons that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of theconversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the con versati on.1. Accord ing to the con versati on, Mr Joh nson is NOT very stro ng inA. history.B. geography.C. mathematics.D. art.2. Mr Joh nson thinks that ______ can help him a lot in the job.A. logicB. writi ngC. historyD. mathematics3. Mr Joh nson would like to work as a(n)A. adviser.B. computer programmer.C. product desig ner.D. school teacher.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 con versati on.4. What is the main purpose of the research?A. To make preparati ons for a new publicati on.B. To lear n how couples spe nd their weeke nds.C. To know how housework is shared.D. To in vestigate what people do at the weeke nd.5. What does the man do on Fridays?A. He goes to exercise classes.B. He goes saili ng.C. He goes to the cin ema.D. He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Su nday.D. Any weekday.7. Which pers onal detail does the man give?A. Surn ame.B. First n ame.C. Address.D. Age.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 con versati on.8. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPTA. n ame.B. address.C. receipt.D. phone n umber.9. Parcels must be left open mainly forA. customs ' check.B. security check.C. convenience ' s sake.D. the company ' s sake.10. The woman ' s last inquiry is mainly concerned withA. the time n eeded for sending the parcel.B. the flight time to New York.C. the parcel dest in ati on.D. parcel collecti on.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this secti on, you will hear several passages. Liste n to the passagescarefully and the n an swer the questi ons that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be give n 15 sec onds to an swer the questi ons. Now liste n to the passage.11. Where is the train to Nanjing now sta nding?A. At Platform 7.B. At Platform 8.C. At Platform 9.D. At Platform 13.12. Which train will now leave at 11:35?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhe ngzhou.C. The train to Tianji n.D. The train to Han gzhou.13. Which tra in has now bee n can celled?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhe ngzhou.C. The train to Tianji n.D. The train to Han gzhou.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be give n 20 sec onds to an swer the questi ons. Now liste n to the passage.14. The museum was built in memory of thoseA. who died in wars.B. who worked to help victims.C. who lost their families in disasters.D. who fought in wars.15. Henry Dura nt put forward the idea because heA. had once fought in a war in Italy.B. had bee n wou nded in a war.C. had assisted in treat ing the wou nded.D. had see n the casualties and cruelties of war.16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?A. Both are used as the organization ' s official symbols.B. Both are used regardless of religious sig nifica nee.C. The red cross was the organization ' s original symbol.D. The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerlead ing be viewed accord ing to the passage?A. It is just a lot of cheeri ng.B. It mainly in volves yelli ng.C. It mainly in volves dancing.D. It is competitive in n ature.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be give n 15 sec onds to an swer the questi ons. Now liste n to the passage.18. How do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?A. They set fireworks for their team.B. They put on athletic shows.C. They run arou nd the spectators.D. They yell for people to buy drin ks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical in juries?A. Because they try dangerous acts to catch people ' s attention.B. Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.C. Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D. Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The first cheerleaders was a man n amed Joh n Campbell.B. Cheerleaders ' con tests are only held at the state level.C. Before 1930 there were no wome n cheerleaders.D. The first cheerlead ing occurred in 1898.SECTION C NEWS BROAOCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be give n 10 sec onds to an swer the questi ons. Now liste n to the n ews.21. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?A. 15 of them.B. 3 of them.C. 100 of them.D. Doze ns of them.22. The illegal emigra nts came fromA. Italy.B. Africa.C. the Mediterra nean regi on.D. places unknown.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, youwill be give n 5 sec onds to an swer the questi on. Now liste n to the n ews.23. What does the news item mainly report?A. China will send three people into space in a week.B. Three Chin ese astro nauts will spe nd a week in space.C. The Shen zhou VI will be lau nched n ext year.D. Shen zhou V circled the earth for two days.Questi ons 24 and 25 are based on the follow ing n ews. At the end of the n ewsitem, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.24. Which of the followi ng had NOT been affected by the wildfires?A. Houses.B. Lan d.C. Skies.D. Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been startedA. purposefully.B. accide ntally.C. on the Mexica n border.D. in souther n Califor nia.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be give n 15 sec onds to an swer the questi on. Now liste n to the n ews.26. ______ ranks sec ond among leadi ng tourism n ati ons.A. FranceB. The Un ited StatesC. Spai nD. Italy27. It is predicted that by 2020 Chi na will receive _______ visitors.A. 77 millio nB. 130 millionC. 36.8 millio nD. 100 millio n28. Accord ing to a Xin hua report, last year saw a ______ per cent in creaseinthe n umber of Chin ese traveli ng abroad.A. 16.6B. 30C. 100D. 37Question 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be give n 10 sec onds to an swer the questi on. Now liste n to the n ews.29. What would happe n to the Argen ti ne officers?A. They would be arrested by Spanish authorities.B. They would be tried in an Argentine court.C. They would be sent to Spa in for trial.D. They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusati on would the Arge ntine officers face?A. Violation of human rights.B. I nvolveme nt in illegal acti ons.C. Planning an ti-gover nment activities.D. Being part of the military rule.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN.]Decide which of the choices give n below would best complete the passage ifinserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answersheet.A person ' s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes hewears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time. Depending onpersonality, most have in mind a(n) “(31) __________ home， . But in general, and especiallyfor the stude nt or new wage earn ers, there are practical (32) ______ of cash andlocati on on achiev ing that idea.Cash (33) ______ , in fact, ofte n means that the onlyway of (34) _________ w hen you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (35) _________ financially. There are obvious (36) ____________ o f living at home— personal laundry is usually (37) ________ done along with the family wash; meals are providedand there will be a well-established circle of frie nds to (38) ________ . And there is(39) ________ the resp on sibility for pay ing bills, rates, etc.On the other hand, (40) ________ depe nds on how a family gets on. Do yourpare nts like your frie nds? You may love your family —(41) _______ do you like them? Are you prepared to be (42) _________ when your parents ask where you are going in theeve ning and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot man age a(n)(43) _________ , and that you fin ally have the money to leave, how do you (44) _____________ finding somewhere else to live?If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilitiesare (45) _________ well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (46)________ .If you are going to work in a (47)__________ a rea, aga in there are thepapers ——and the accommodation agencies, (48) ____________ these should be approached with (49) ________ . Agen cies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (50) _______ of thefirst week ' s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.31. A. ideal B. perfect C. imaginary D. satisfactory32. A. deficiencies B. weaknesses C. insufficiencies D. limitations33. A. cut B. shortage C. lack D. drain34. A. gett ing over B. gett ing in C. gett ing back D. gett ing along35. A. improve B. enhance C. develop D. proceed36. A. concerns b. issues C. adva ntages D. problems37. A. still B. always C. habitually D. con seque ntly38. A. call in B. call over C. call upo n D. call out39. A. always B. rarely C. little D. sometimes40. A. little B. e nough C. ma ny D. much41. A. and B. but C. still D. or42. A. tolerant B. hostile C. indifferent D. good-tempered43. A. agreeme nt B. consen sus C. compromise D. deal44. A. go about B. go over C. go in for D. go through45. A. seldom B. less C. probably D. certai nly46. A. depe ndent B. a good source of in formati on C. of great value D.reliable47. A. familiar B. cold C. humid D. new48. A. though B. while C. since D. as49. A. en thusiasm B. hesitati on C. cauti on D. concern50. A. same B. equivale nt C. equal D. simiarityPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN ]There are thirty senten ces in this secti on. Ben eath each sentence there arefour words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the senten ce.Mark your an swers on your an swer sheet.51. If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he ______________ a ble to advise you much better tha n I can.A. would beB. will have bee nC. wasD. were52. _______ , Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with the work ing class.A. Although he is a socialistB. Even if he is a socialistC. Being a socialistD. Since he is a socialist53. His remarks were _______ annoy everybody at the meet ing.A. so as toB. such as toC. such toD. as much as to54. James has just arrived, but I didn ' t know he __________ u ntil yesterday.A. will comeB. was comingC. had bee n comingD. came55. _______ con scious of my moral obligati ons as a citize n.A. I was and always will beB. I have to be and always will beC. I had bee n and always will beD. I have bee n and always will be56. Because fuel supplies are finite and many people are wasteful, we willhave to in stall ________ solar heat ing device in our home.A. some type ofB. some types of aC. some type of aD. some types of57. I went there in 1984, and that was the only occasi on whe n I _______thejour ney in exactly two days.A. must takeB. must have madeC. was able to makeD. could make58. I know he failed his last test, but really he ' s ________ stupid.A. someth ing butB. any thi ng butC. nothing butD. not but59. Do you know Tim ' s brother? He is _________ than Tim.A. much more sportsma nB. more of a sportsma nC. more of sportsma nD. more a sportsma n60. That was not the first time he ____________ us. I think it 's high time we _str ong acti ons aga inst him.A. betrayed …takeB. had betrayed …tookC. has betrayed …tookD. has betrayed …take61. What ' s the chanee of _______ a general election this year?A. there beingB. there to beC. there beD. there going to be62. The meeti ng was put off because we ________ a meet ing without Joh n.A. objected hav ingB. were objected to hav ingC. objected to haveD. objected to hav ing63. _______ you ______ further problems with your pr in ter, con tact yourdealer for advice.A. If, hadB. Have, hadC. Should, haveD. I ncase, had64. He asked me to lend him some mon ey, which I agreed to do, ______thathe paid me back the following week.A. on occasionB. on purposeC. on conditionD. only if65. Childre n who stay away from school do ______ for differe nt reas ons.A. themB. /C. itD. theirs66. Why are you star ing?I ' ve never seen ______ tree before.67. There are still many problem ahead of us, but by his time n ext year we cansee light at the end of the _________ .A. battleB. dayC. roadD. tunnel68. We realized that he was under great _____________ , so we took no notice of hisbad temper.A. exciteme ntB. stressC. crisisD. n ervous ness69. The director tried to get the actors to __________________ to the next scene by handsig nals.A. move onB. move offC. move outD. move along70. His ideas are in variably condemned as ______ by his colleagues.A. imaginativeB. ingeniousC. impracticalD. theoretical71. Thousa nds of people tur ned out into the streets to ______ aga inst thelocal authorities decision to build a highway across the field.A. con tradictB. reformC. cou nterD. protest72. The majority of n urses are wome n, but in the higher ranks of the medicalprofessi on wome n are in a _______ .A. minorityB. scarcityC. rarityD. minimum73. Professor Johnson ' s retirement__________ from next January.A. carries into effectB. takes effectC. has effectD. puts into effect74. The preside nt expla ined that the purpose of taxati on was to ______gover nment spe nding.A. financeB. expa ndC. enl argeD. budget75. The heat in summer is no less ________ here in this mountain regi on.A. concen tratedB. exte nsiveC. intenseD. inten sive76. Taking photographs is strictly _____________ here, as it may damage the precious cave paintin gs.A. forbidde nB. rejectedC. excludedD. denied77. Mr. Brown ' s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he willA. pull backB. pull upC. pull throughD. pull out78. Since the early nin eties, the trend in most bus in esses has bee n towardon-dema nd, always-available products and services that suit the customer ' s ________ rather than the company ' s.A. ben efitB. availabilityC. suitabilityD. convenience79. The priest made the _______ of the cross whe n he en tered the church.A. markB. sig nalC. sig nD. gesture80. This spacious room is _______ fur ni shed with just a few articles in it.A. lightlyB. sparselyC. hardlyD. rarelyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN ]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinishedstateme nts, each with four suggested an swers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one thatyou thi nk is the best an swer.Mark your an swers on your an swer sheet.TEXT ATEXT BPredicting the future is always risky. But it ' s probably safe to say that atleast a few historians will one day speak of the 20th century as America ' s “ Disney era ” . Today, it ' s certainly difficult to think of any other single thing that represe nts moder n America as powerfully as the compa ny that created Mickey Mouse.Globally, brands like Coca-Cola and McDonalds may be more widely-known, but neitheren capsulates 20th-ce ntury America in quite the same way as Disn ey.The reasons for Disney ' s success are varied and numerous, but ultimately the credit bel ongs to one pers on ——the man who created the carto on and built the compa nyfrom nothing, Walt Disney. Ironically, he could not draw particularly well. But he was a gen ius in ple nty of other respects. In bus in ess, his greatest skills were his in sightand his management ability. After setting himself up in Hollywood, he single-handedly pioneered the concepts of branding and merchandising —something his company still doesbrillia ntly today.But what really disti nguished Disney was his ability to ide ntify with hisaudiences. Disney always made sure his films championed the “ little guy ” , and madehim feel proud to be American. This he achieved by creating characters that reflected the hopes and fears of ord inary people. Some celebrated America n achieveme nts —Disney' s very first carto on Pla ne Crazy, featuri ng a sile nt Mickey Mouse, was in spiredby Charles Lindbergh ' s flight across the Atlantic. Others, like the There Little Pigsand Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, showed how, through hard work and helping one ' s fellow man, or America ns could survive social and econo mic crises like the GreatDepressi on.Disney ' s other great virtue was the fact that his company —unlike other big corporations —had a human face. His Hollywood studio —the public heard —operated just like a democracy, where every one was on first name terms and had a say in how thi ngs should be run. He was also regarded as a greatpatriot because not only did his cartoonscelebrate America, but, during World War II, studios made training films for American soldiers.The reality, of course, was less idyllic. As the public would later learn,Disney ' s patriotism had an unpleasant side. After a strike by cartoonists in 1941, he became convin ced that Hollywood had bee n in filtrated by Commu ni sts. He agreed to work for the FBI as a mole, ide ntify ing and spy ing on colleagues whom he suspected were subversives.But, apart from his affiliations with the FBI, Disney was more or less thegenuine article. A new book, The Magic Kingdom; Walt Disney and the American Wayof Life, by Steve n Watts, con firms that he was very defi nitely on the side of ordinary America ns—in the 30s and 40s he voted for Fran kli n Roosevelt, believ ing he was a champi on of the workers. Also, Disney was not an apologist for the FBI, as some have suggested. In fact, he was always suspicious of large, bureaucratic orga ni zati ons, as is evide need in films like That Darned Cat, in which he portrayed FBI age nts as bun gli ng in compete nts.By the time he died in 1966, Walt Dis ney was an icon like Thomas Edis on andthe Wright Brothers. To bus in ess people and filmmakers, he was a role model; to the publicat large, he was “ Un cle Walt " — the man who had en terta ined them all their lives, the man who represented them all their lives, the man who represented all that was goodabout America.86. Walt Disney is believed to possess the following abilities EXCEPTA. pain ti ng.B. creativityC. man ageme nt.D. mercha ndis ing.87. According to the passage, what was the pleasant side of Disney 's patriotism?A. He sided with ordinary America ns in his films.B. He supported America ' s war efforts in his own way.C. He had doubts about large, bureaucratic orga ni zati ons.D. He voted for Franklin Roosevelt in the 30s and 40s.88. In the sixth paragraph the sentence “ Disney was more or less the genuinearticle ” means thatA. Disney was a creative and capable pers on.B. Disney once agreed to work for the FBI.C. Disney ran his compa ny in a democratic way.D. Disney was sympathetic with ord inary people.89. The writer ' s attitude toward Walt Disney can best be described asA. sympathetic.B. objective.C. critical.D. skeptical.TEXT CTEXT DPART VI WRITING [45 MIN.]SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]The stude nts ' Union of your uni versity is pla nning to hold an arts festivaln ext semester, and they are in vit ing stude nts to con tribute their ideas and suggesti onsas to how it should be orga ni zed or what should be in cluded.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the follow ingtopic:MY IDEA OF A UNIVERSITY ARTS FESTIVALYou are to write in three parts .In the first part, state specifically what your idea is.ln the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea ORdescribe your idea. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN]Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the followi ngsituati on:You have got two tickets to a con cert give n by a famous pop ban d/orchestra.Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and invitingher/him to come with you.Marks will be awarded for conten t ,orga ni zati on, grammer and appropriate ness.参考答案：The Wrist WatchIt is gen erally believed that wrist watches are an excepti on / to the no rmalsequenee in the evolution of man' s jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were firstworn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crow n jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Un tilWorld War I, America ns associated the watch with fortu ne hun ters. / The n army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. /Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some30 percent of man s watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent./ And they are now wor n by both men and wome n / for practical purposes rather tha n for decorati on.I- 10 CABAD BACBAII- 20 CBDBD BDBAB21-30 DBBCA CBDCA31-40 AABAA CCABC41-50 BDBAD DDBCD51-60 AABBD ACBBC61-70 ADCCD BDBBC71-80 DABAC ACDDB81-90 CADBC ABDAB。

2005年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony’s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements.10. A) They shouldn’t change their plan.B) They’d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more—(S6) ________ as much as another $200—on buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu (流感) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine (疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome (综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________.A) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage that ________.A) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or theflu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ________.A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.C) A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ________.A) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than AmericanparentsB) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to________.A) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ________.A) preparing children academicallyB) developing children’s artistic interestsC) tapping children’s potentialD) shaping children’s character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________.A) broaden children’s horizonB) cultivate children’s creativityC) lighten children’s study loadD) enrich children’s knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-basedkindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (区分) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.A) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gasin the US ________.A) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in variouscountries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.A) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts: for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise because ________.A) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means“They ________”.A) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off byexerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?A) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. The machine looked like a large, ________, old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her ________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now afamous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) careerC) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ________ with the local police.A) inquireB) consultC) registerD) resolve34. Considering your salary, you should be able to ________ at least twenty dollars aweek.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has ________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they ________ the integrated ability of theirstudents.A) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ________, and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to ________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour ofthe city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. I’m ________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to competeagainst three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) awareD) radical40. Can you give me even the ________ clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestB) slightestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ________ not only as a greatscholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for ________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.________, it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above allB) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have ________ in important ways to the improvement ofagricultural production.A) attachedB) assistedC) contributedD) witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole ________ of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t ________ a salary increase before youactually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ________instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ________ her grip on myarm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my ________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. Smith was so ________ about everything that no servants could please her.A) specificB) specialC) preciseD) particular51. Last night he saw two dark ________ enter the building, and then there was theexplosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ________.A) exceptionB) exclusionC) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personally show that he can become a soldier of the top ________.A) circleB) rankC) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ________ his point by relating his ownexperiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD) displayed55. Only those who can ________ to lose their money should make high-riskinvestments.A) maintainB) sustainC) endureD) afford56. He found the ________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57. There has been a collision ________ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58. ________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, includingtheir tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ________.A) resignB) rejectC) retreatD) replace60. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ________ for fivemillion dollars.A) depositedB) assuredC) measuredD) insuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The __61__ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __62__ you money or can add __63__ the cost.Take the __64__ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __65__ that you are making the __66__ buy if you choose one __67__ look you like and which is also the cheapest __68__ price. But when you get it home you may find that it __69__ twice as long as a more expensive __70__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __71__ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you __72__ when you go out shopping?If you __73__ your home, your car or any valuable __74__ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long __75__.Before you buy a new __76__, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __77__.Before you buy an expensive __78__, or a service, do check the price and __79__ is on offer. If possible, choose __80__ three items or three estimates.61. A) formB) fashionC) wayD) method62. A) saveB) preserveC) raiseD) retain63. A) upB) toC) inD) on64. A) easyB) singleC) simpleD) similar65. A) convinceB) acceptC) examineD) think66. A) properB) bestC) reasonableD) most67. A) itsB) whichC) whoseD) what68. A) forB) withC) inD) on69. A) spendsB) takesC) lastsD) consumes70. A) modeB) copyC) sampleD) model71. A) causeB) makeC) leaveD) prove72. A) adoptB) layC) stickD) adapt73. A) reserveB) decorateC) storeD) keep74. A) productsB) possessionC) materialD) ownership75. A) runB) intervalC) periodD) time76. A) applianceB) equipmentC) utilityD) facility77. A) functionB) purposeC) goalD) task78. A) componentB) elementC) itemD) particle79. A) whatB) whichC) thatD) this80. A) ofB) inC) byD) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. Youshould write at least 120 words following the outline given below inChinese:1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2. 如果当选，你将为本校同学做些什么A Campaign Speech2005年1月四级参考答案Part IS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.Part II Reading ComprehensionPart III VocabularyPart IV Cloze2005年1月四级听力原文1. W: You’ve sold your car. You don’t need one?M: Not really. I’ve never liked driving anyway. Now we’ve moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. M: I’m going to drop my Information Science class. It means too early in themorning.W: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: If you aren’t doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at theGrand Theater tonight?M: Sounds great. But I’ve got to go over my notes for tomorrow’s midterm.Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going toreplace the traditional school?W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?5. M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the Want Ads in the newspapers.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn’t he be working on his term paper?Q: What does woman think Allen should do?7. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn’t get a copy of your readingassignment.M: Well, there’re only 38 names on my class list. And I didn’t bring any spare copies.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: Congratulations, Li Ming. You are the talk of the town, and the pride of ourclass now.。

2010年12月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?...Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.A Grassroots RemedyMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. And when joggers (慢跑者) jog, they don’t run the streets. Every one of them instinctively heads to the park or the river. It is my profound belief that not only do we all need nature, but we all seek nature, whether we know we are doing so or not.But despite this, our children are growing up nature-deprived (丧失). I spent my boyhood climbing trees on Streatham Common, South London. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and odd new perceptions about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.A study in Sweden indicated that kindergarten children who could play in a natural environment had less illness and greater physical ability than children used only to a normal playground. A US study suggested that when a school gave children access to a natural environment, academic levels were raised across the entire school.Another study found that children play differently in a natural environment. In playgrounds, children create a hierarchy (等级) based on physical abilities, with the tough ones taking the lead. But when a grassy area was planted with bushes, the children got much more into fantasy play, and the social hierarchy was now based on imagination and creativity.Most bullying (恃强凌弱) is found in schools where there is a tarmac (柏油碎石) playground; the least bullying is in a natural area that the children are encouraged to explore. This reminds me unpleasantly of Sunnyhill School in Streatham, with its harsh tarmac, where I used to hang about incorners fantasising about wildlife.But children are frequently discouraged from involvement with natural spaces, for health and safety reasons, for fear that they might get dirty or that they might cause damage. So, instead, the damage is done to the children themselves: not to their bodies but to their souls.One of the great problems of modern childhood is ADHD, now increasingly and expensively treated with drugs. Yet one study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing emphasis for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality.In wider and more difficult areas of life, there is evidence to indicate that natural surroundings improve all kinds of things. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.Dr William Bird, researcher from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, states in his study, “A natural environment can reduce violent behaviour because its restorative process helps reduce anger and impulsive behaviour.” Wild places need encouraging for this reason, no matter how small th eir contribution.We tend to look on nature conservation as some kind of favour that human beings are granting to the natural world. The error here is far too deep: not only do humans need nature for themselves, but the very idea that humanity and the natural world are separable things is profoundly damaging.Human beings are a species of mammals (哺乳动物). For seven million years they lived on the planet as part of nature. Our ancestral selves miss the natural world and long for contact with non-human life. Anyone who has patted a dog, stroked a cat, sat under a tree with a pint of beer, given or received a bunch of flowers or chosen to walk through the park on a nice day, understands that.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health, our happiness. Without the wild world we are not more but less civilised. Without other living things around us we are less than human.Five ways to find harmony with the natural worldWalk: Break the rhythm of permanently being under a roof. Get off a stop earlier, make a circuit of the park at lunchtime, walk the child to and from school, get a dog, feel yourself moving in moving air, look, listen, absorb.Sit: Take a moment, every now and then, to be still in an open space. In the garden, anywhere that’s not in the office, anywhere out of the house, away from the routine. Sit under a tree, look at water, feel refreshed, ever so slightly renewed.Drink: The best way to enjoy the natural world is by yourself; the second best way is in company. Take a drink outside with a good person, a good gathering: talk with the sun and the wind with birdsong for background.Learn: Expand your boundaries. Learn five species of bird, five butterflies, five trees, five bird songs. That way, you see and hear more: and your mind responds gratefully to the greater amount of wildness in your life.Travel: The places you always wanted to visit: by the seaside, in the country, in the hills. Take a weekend break, a day-trip, get out there and do it: for the scenery, for the way through the woods, for the birds, for the bees. Go somewhere special and bring specialness home. It lasts forever, after all.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2005年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension(20minutes)Section A1.A)The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B)The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.C)The tools have already been returned to the woman.D)The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2.A)Give the ring to a policeman.B)Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C)Hand in the ring to the security office.D)Take the ring to the administration building.3.A)Save time by using a computer.B)Buy her own computer.C)Borrow Martha’s computer.D)Stay home and complete her paper.4.A)The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.B)The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.C)The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D)The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5.A)The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B)He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C)They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D)He’ll find his way to the cinema.6.A)He’s been to Seattle many times.B)He has chaired a lot of conferences.C)He has a high position in his company.D)He lived in Seattle for many years.7.A)Teacher and student.B)Doctor and patient.C)Manager and office worker.D)Travel agent and customer.8.A)She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B)She thinks the lecture might be informative.C)She wants to add something to her lecture.D)She’ll finished her report this weekend.9.A)An art museum.B)A beautiful park.C)A college campus.D)An architectural exhibition.10.A)The houses for sale are of poor quality.B)The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C)The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.D)The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale. Section BPassage111.A)Synthetic fuelB)Solar energyC)AlcoholD)Electricity12.A)Air traffic conditionsB)Traffic jams on highwaysC)Road conditionsD)New traffic rules13.A)Go through a health checkB)Carry little luggageC)Arrive early for boardingD)Undergo security checksPassage214.A)In a fast-food restaurantB)At a shopping centerC)At a county fairD)In a bakery15.A)Avoid eating any foodB)Prepare the right type of pie to eatC)Wash his hands thoroughlyD)Practice eating a pie quickly16.A)On the tableB)Behind his backC)Under his bottomD)On his lap17.A)Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B)Eating from the outside toward the middle.C)Swallowing the pie with water.D)Holding the pie in the right position.Passage318.A)BeautyB)LoyaltyC)LuckD)Durability19.A)He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.B)He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.C)It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.D)It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.20.A)The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes.B)The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.C)The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D)The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.Part II Reading Comprehension(35minutes)Passage1Is there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge(保护区)(ANWR) to help secure America’s energy future?President Bush certainly thinks so.He has argued that tapping ANWR’s oil would help ease California’s electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the country’s energy independence.But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth with the last government survey, conducted in1998,projecting output anywhere from3billion to16billion barrels.The oil industry goes with the high end of the range,which could equal as much as 10%of U.S.consumption for as long as six years.By pumping more than1million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two three decades,lobbyists claim,the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S.from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good.An oil boom would also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall(意外之财)in tax revenues,royalties(开采权使用费)and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government.Best of all,advocates of drilling say,damage to the environment would be insignificant.“We’ve never had a document case of oil rig chasing deer out onto the pack ice.”says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan.Not so far,say environmentalists.Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than3.2billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR,a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease America’s energy problems.And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits,because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases,environmental permits and regulatory review.As for ANWR’s impact on the California power crisis,environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only1%of the Golden State’s electricity output—and just3%of the nation’s.21.What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?A)It will exhaust the nation’s oil reserves.B)It will help secure the future of ANWR.C)It will help reduce the nation’s oil imports.D)It will increase America’s energy consumption.22.We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry________.A)believes that drilling for oil in ANWR will produce high yieldsB)tends to exaggerate America’s reliance on foreign oilC)shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRD)expects to stop oil imports from Saudi Arabia23.Those against oil drilling in ANWR argue that________.A)it can cause serious damage to the environmentB)it can do little to solve U.S.energy problemsC)it will drain the oil reserves in the Alaskan regionD)it will not have much commercial value24.What do the environmentalists mean by saying“Not so fast”(Line1,Para.3)?A)Oil exploitation takes a long timeB)The oil drilling should be delayedC)Don’t be too optimisticD)Don’t expect fast returns25.It can be learned from the passage that oil exploitation beneath ANWR’s frozenearth________.A)remains a controversial issueB)is expected to get under way soonC)involves a lot of technological problemsD)will enable the U.S.to be oil independentPassage2“Tear‘em apart!”“Kill the fool!”“Murder the referee(裁判)!”These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events.At the time they are made,they may seem innocent enough.But let’s not kid ourselves.They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed.Volumes have been written about the way words affect us.It has been shown that words having certain connotations(含义)may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior.I see the term“opponent”as one of those words.Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term“opponent“is“adversary“:“enemy“;“one who opposes your interests.”“Thus,when a player meets an opponent,he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy.At such times,winning may dominate one’s intellect,and every action,no matter how gross,may be considered justifiable.I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not considered then wet enough.The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed.“Are they wet enough now?”In the heat of battle,players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way.I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play.Off the court,they are good friends.Does that make any sense?It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore,I believe it is time we elevated(提升)the game to the level where it belongs thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world.Replacing the term “opponent”with“associate”could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term“associate”is“colleague”;“friend”;“companion.”Reflect a moment!You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term“associate”rather than“opponent.”26.Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?A)Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.B)The words people use can influence their behavior.C)Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.D)Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.27.Harsh words are spoken during games because the players________.A)are too eager to winB)are usually short-tempered and easily offendedC)cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitionD)treat their rivals as enemies28.What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change hisgloves?A)He refused to continue the game.B)He angrily hit the referee with a ball.C)He claimed that the referee was unfair.D)He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.29.According to the passage,players,in a game,may________.A)deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their wayB)keep on screaming and shouting throughout the gameC)lie down on the ground as an act of protestD)kick the ball across the court with force30.The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by________.A)calling on players to use clean language on the courtB)raising the referee’s sense of responsibilityC)changing the attitude of players on the sports fieldD)regulating the relationship between players and refereesPassage3Consumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge(大杂烩)of environmental claims made by household products,according to a“green labeling”study published by Consumers International Friday.Among the report’s more outrageous(令人无法容忍的)findings-a German fertilizer described itself as“earthworm friendly”a brand of flour said it was “non-polluting”and a British toilet paper claimed to be“environmentally friendlier”The study was written and researched by Britain’s National Consumer Council (NCC)for lobby group Consumer International.It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.“While many good and useful claims are being made,it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy,”said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.The10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain,Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States.It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products,such as detergent(洗涤剂) insect sprays and by some garden products.It did not test the claims,but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization(ISO)in September, 1999.Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards.“Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly,but in fact many of these symbols mean nothing,”said report researcher Philip Page.“Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with158.Household cleaners were second with145separate claims,while paints were third on our list with73.The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consumers to sort the true from the misleading.”he said.The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as“environmentally friendly”and“non-polluting”cannot be verified.“What we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the standards set by the ISO.”said Page.31.According to the passage,the NCC found it outrageous that________.A)all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB)the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC)consumers would believe many of the manufactures’claimD)few products actually prove to be environment friendly32.As indicated in this passage,with so many good claims,the consumers________.A)are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB)are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC)are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on theenvironmentD)still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment33.A study was carried out by Britain’s NCC to________.A)find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmentalstandardsB)inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyC)examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD)revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization34.What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?A)They are likely to lead to serious environmental problems.B)Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the false.C)They could arouse widespread anger among consumer.D)Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don’t need.35.It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer Internationalwants to________.A)make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB)see all household products meet environmental standardsC)warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD)verify the efforts of non-polluting productsPassage4Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world’s largest black bears.They are in northern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains,a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams,lakes,meadows(草地),mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats(栖息地) are endangered by highway construction.To protect the Poconos natural beauty from irresponsible development,the Nature Conservancy(大自然保护协会)named the area one of America’s“Last Great Places”.Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania,the conservancy’s bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection.By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose,the Conservancy has been able to protect more than14,000acres of environmentally important land in the area.Altemose’s family has farmed in the Pocono area for generations.Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program.As a result,his family’s land can be protected from development and theAltemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their7-year-old grandson.Cook attributes the Conservancy’s success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents“The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community,”Cook said.“The people who live there respect the land.They value quiet forests,clear streams and abundant wildlife.They are eager to help with conservation effort.For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world’s other“Last Great Places,”please call1-888-5646864or visit us on the World Wide Web at .36.The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America’s“Last Great Places”is to________.A)gain support from the local communityB)protect it from irresponsible developmentC)make it a better home for black bearsD)provide financial security for future generations37.We learn from the passage that________.A)the population in the Pocono area is growingB)wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidlyC)the security of the Pocono residents is being threatenedD)farmlands in the Pocono area are shrinking fast38.What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Cook?A)The setting up of an environmental protection websiteB)Support from organizations like The Nature ConservancyC)Cooperation with the local residents and business leadersD)Inclusion of farmlands in the region’s protection program39.What does Bud Cook mean by“having a local presence”(Line1,Para.5)?A)Financial contributions from local business leadersB)Consideration of the interests of the local residentsC)The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the areaD)The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area40.The passage most probably is________.A)an official documentB)a news storyC)an advertisementD)a research reportPart III Vocabulary(20minutes)41.A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and________your text more easily.A)registerB)editC)proposeD)discharge42.We don’t know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such________colors.A)lowB)humbleC)mildD)dull43.The news has just________that the president is going to visit China next month.A)come downB)come upC)come outD)come about44.The________that exists among nations could certainly be lessened ifmisunderstanding and mistrust were removed.A)tensionB)strainC)stressD)intensity45.The other day,Mum and I went to St.James’s Hospital,and they did lots and lots oftests on me,most of them________and frightening.A)cheerfulB)horribleC)hostileD)friendly46.In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is neverof great________.A)fareB)paymentC)worthD)expense47.The writer was so________in her work that she didn’t notice him enter the room.A)absorbedB)abandonedC)focusedD)centered48.Actually,information technology can________the gap between the poor and therich.A)linkB)breakC)allyD)bridge49.Some research workers completely________all those facts as though they neverexisted.A)ignoreB)leaveC)refuseD)missputer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a printat a crime________.A)stageB)sceneC)locationD)occasion51.The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to________a culture.A)retainB)relateC)remarkpanies are struggling to find the right________between supply and demand,but it is no easy task.A)equationB)formulaC)balanceD)pattern53.Mass advertising helped to________the emphasis from the production of goods totheir consumption.A)varyB)shiftC)layD)moderate54.Because of his excellent administration,people lived in peace and________and allpreviously neglected matters were taken care of.A)convictionB)contestC)consentD)content55.I know you’ve got a smooth tongue,so don’t talk me________buying it.A)awayB)downC)outD)into56.Showing some sense of humor can be a(n)________way to deal with somestressful situation.A)effectiveB)efficientC)favorableD)favorite57.The situation described in the report________terrible,but it may not happen.A)inclinesB)maintainsD)remains58.The company is trying every means to________the wholesale price of its products.A)pull downB)put downC)set downD)bring down59.The mayor________the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed inrescuing the earthquake victims.A)rewardedB)awardedC)creditedD)prized60.The native Canadians lived in________with nature,for they respected nature as aprovider of life.A)coordinationB)acquaintanceC)contactD)harmony61.Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have anyfuture________.A)at allB)so farC)in allD)on end62.I was impressed________the efficiency of the work done in the company.A)inB)aboutC)withD)for63.Now in Britain,wines take up four times as much________in the storehouse asboth beer and spirits.A)blockC)patchD)space64.His hand shook a little as he________the key in the lock.A)squeezedB)insertedC)stuffedD)pierced65.For professional athletes,________to the Olympics means that they have a chanceto enter the history books.A)accessB)attachmentC)appealD)approach66.In the long________,the new information technologies may fundamentally alterour way of life.A)viewB)distanceC)jumpD)run67.All the arrangements should be completed________your departure.A)prior toB)superior toC)contrary toD)parallel to68.We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be________with an even more competitive market.A)tackledB)encounteredC)dealtD)confronted69.In the late seventies,the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle inJapan was________equivalent to that in the United States.B)roughlyC)readilyD)coarsely70.Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster________weradically change way we live.A)butB)althoughC)unlessD)lestPart IV Short Answer Questions(15minutes)We commonly think of sportsmanship in connection with athletic contests,but it also applies to individual outdoor sports.Not everyone who picks up a fishing rod or goes out with a gun is a sportsman.The sportsman first of all obeys the fish and game laws,not because he is liable to be punished as a violator,but because he knows that in the main these laws are made for his best interests.The following are some of the things that those who would qualify for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity(圈内人)will do.1.Take no more game than the bag limit provided for by the fish and game laws. The person who comes back from a trip boasting about the large number of fish or game taken is not a sportsman but a game hog(贪得无厌的捕猎者).2.Observe the unwritten rules of fair play.This means shooting game birds only when the birds are“on the wing”.For the same reason,do not use a shotgun to shoot a rabbit or similar animal while it is sitting or standing still.3.Be careful in removing illegal or undersized fish from the hook.This should be done only after wetting the hands.This is necessary because the body of the fish is covered with a thin,protective film which will stick to your dry hands.If the hands are dry when the fish is handled,the film is torn from the body of the fish.Without the protective film,the fish is more easily attacked by diseases.If you wish to release a fish that is hooked in such a way that it will be impossible to be close to the hook as convenient.In a remarkably short time,the hook will break down and the fish will remain almost unharmed.Fish have been known to feed successfully while hooks were still in their lips.4.Be sure of the identity of your target before you shoot.Many useful and harmless species of wildlife are thoughtlessly killed by the uninformed person who is out with a gun to kill whatever flies within range.S1.In what respect does the author think individual outdoor sports are similar to athletic contests?S2.A person who goes out fishing with a fishing rod or hunting with a gun is not necessarily________.S3.What’s the most important thing a true sportsman should bear in mind when he goes fishing or hunting________.S4.Those who violate the fish and game laws will not be________for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity.S5.What are people called when they break the bag limit and boast about their big catch?S6.A true sportsman will not shoot an animal which is not________.S7.What are people advised to do before they remove illegal or undersized fish from the hook?S8.What should sportsman do to avoid killing rare species of wildlife?Part V Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay in honor of teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.You should write at least120words following the outline given below:1.向老师致以节日祝贺2.从一件难忘的事回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献3.我如何回报老师的关爱2005年6月四级参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1.D2.C3.B4.D5.A6.A7.C8.B9.C10.D 11.D12.A13.B14.C15.A 16.B17.B18.A19.C20.BPart II Reading Comprehension 21.C22.A23.B24.C25.A 26.B27.D28.D29.A30.C 31.B32.D33.C34.B35.A 36.B37.A38.C39.D40.DPart III41.B42.D43.C44.A45.B 46.C47.A48.D49.A50.B 51.A52.C53.B54.D55.D 56.A57.C58.D59.B60.D 61.A62.C63.D64.B65.APart IV Short Answer Questions S1.Both of them are in common with sportsmanshipS2.a sportsmanS3.To obey the law.S4.qualifiedS5.A game hog.S6.movingS7.To wet their hands.S8.They should know the identity of the target.。

2005年英语专业四级考试试题TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORSTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 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 read 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 read 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 [15 MIN ]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.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, Mr Johnson is NOT very strong inA. history.B. geography.C. mathematics.D. art.2. Mr Johnson thinks that _______ can help him a lot in the job.A. logicB. writingD. mathematics3. Mr Johnson would like to work as a(n)A. adviser.B. computer programmer.C. product designer.D. school teacher.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. What is the main purpose of the research?A. To make preparations for a new publication.B. To learn how couples spend their weekends.C. To know how housework is shared.D. To investigate what people do at the weekend.5. What does the man do on Fridays?A. He goes to exercise classes.B. He goes sailing.C. He goes to the cinema.D. He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.D. Any weekday.7. Which personal detail does the man give?A. Surname.B. First name.C. Address.D. Age.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. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPTA. name.B. address.D. phone number.9. Parcels must be left open mainly forA. customs’ check.B. security check.C. convenience’s sake.D. the company’s sake.10. The woman’s last inquiry is mainly concer ned withA. the time needed for sending the parcel.B. the flight time to New York.C. the parcel destination.D. parcel collection.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passagescarefully 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. Where is the train to Nanjing now standing?A. At Platform 7.B. At Platform 8.C. At Platform 9.D. At Platform 13.12. Which train will now leave at 11:35?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.13. Which train has now been cancelled?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.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 the14. The museum was built in memory of thoseA. who died in wars.B. who worked to help victims.C. who lost their families in disasters.D. who fought in wars.15. Henry Durant put forward the idea because heA. had once fought in a war in Italy.B. had been wounded in a war.C. had assisted in treating the wounded.D. had seen the casualties and cruelties of war.16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?A. Both are used as the organization’s official symbols.B. Both are used regardless of religious significance.C. The red cross was the organization’s original symbol.D. The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerleading be viewed according to the passage?A. It is just a lot of cheering.B. It mainly involves yelling.C. It mainly involves dancing.D. It is competitive in nature.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. How do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?A. They set fireworks for their team.B. They put on athletic shows.C. They run around the spectators.D. They yell for people to buy drinks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical injuries?A. Because they try dangerous acts to catch people’s attention.B. Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.C. Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D. Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The first cheerleaders was a man named John Campbell.B. Cheerleaders’ contests are only held at the state level.C. Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.D. The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.SECTION C NEWS BROAOCASTQuestions 21 to 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. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?A. 15 of them.B. 3 of them.C. 100 of them.D. Dozens of them.22. The illegal emigrants came fromA. Italy.B. Africa.C. the Mediterranean region.D. places unknown.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.23. What does the news item mainly report?A. China will send three people into space in a week.B. Three Chinese astronauts will spend a week in space.C. The Shenzhou VI will be launched next year.D. Shenzhou V circled the earth for two days.Questions 24 and 25 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.24. Which of the following had NOT been affected by the wildfires?A. Houses.B. Land.C. Skies.D. Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been startedA. purposefully.B. accidentally.C. on the Mexican border.D. in southern California.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. ________ ranks second among leading tourism nations.A. FranceB. The United StatesC. SpainD. Italy27. It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive _________ visitors.A. 77 millionB. 130 millionC. 36.8 millionD. 100 million28. According to a Xinhua report, last year saw a _________ per cent increase in the number of Chinese traveling abroad.A. 16.6B. 30C. 100D. 37Question 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 question. Now listen to the news.29. What would happen to the Argentine officers?A. They would be arrested by Spanish authorities.B. They would be tried in an Argentine court.C. They would be sent to Spain for trial.D. They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusation would the Argentine officers face?A. Violation of human rights.B. Involvement in illegal actions.C. Planning anti-government activities.D. Being part of the military rule.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN. ]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage ifinserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank onyour answer sheet.A person’s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes hewears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time. Dependingon personality, most have in mind a(n) ―(31) ______ home‖. But in general, and especially for the student or new wage earners, there are practical (32)________ of cash and location on achieving that idea.Cash (33) ________, in fact, often means that the only way of (34) _________when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (35) _________ financially. There are obvious (36) ________of living at home—personal laundryis usually (37) _________ done along with the family wash; meals are providedand there will be a well-established circle of friends to (38) _________. Andthere is (39) _________ the responsibility for paying bills, rates, etc.On the other hand, (40) _________ depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may love your family—(41) _________do you like them? Are you prepared to be (42) __________ when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (43) _________, and that you finally have the money to leave, how do you (44) _________ finding somewhere else to live?If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (45)_________well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (46)_________. If you are going to work in a (47) _________ area, again there arethe papers—and the accommodation agencies, (48) _________ these should be approached with (49) _________. Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usuallythe (50) ________ of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.31. A. ideal B. perfect C. imaginary D. satisfactory32. A. deficiencies B. weaknesses C. insufficiencies D. limitations33. A. cut B. shortage C. lack D. drain34. A. getting over B. getting in C. getting back D. getting along35. A. improve B. enhance C. develop D. proceed36. A. concerns b. issues C. advantages D. problems37. A. still B. always C. habitually D. consequently38. A. call in B. call over C. call upon D. call out39. A. always B. rarely C. little D. sometimes40. A. little B. enough C. many D. much41. A. and B. but C. still D. or42. A. tolerant B. hostile C. indifferent D. good-tempered43. A. agreement B. consensus C. compromise D. deal44. A. go about B. go over C. go in for D. go through45. A. seldom B. less C. probably D. certainly46. A. dependent B. a good source of information C. of great value D. reliable47. A. familiar B. cold C. humid D. new48. A. though B. while C. since D. as49. A. enthusiasm B. hesitation C. caution D. concern50. A. same B. equivalent C. equal D. simiarityPART 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 your answer sheet.51. If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he ________ able to advise you much better than I can.A. would beB. will have beenC. wasD. were52. _________, Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with the working class.A. Although he is a socialistB. Even if he is a socialistC. Being a socialistD. Since he is a socialist53. His remarks were ________ annoy everybody at the meeting.A. so as toB. such as toC. such toD. as much as to54. James has just arrived, but I didn’t know he _________ until yesterday.A. will comeB. was comingC. had been comingD. came55. _________ conscious of my moral obligations as a citizen.A. I was and always will beB. I have to be and always will beC. I had been and always will beD. I have been and always will be56. Because fuel supplies are finite and many people are wasteful, we will have to install _________ solar heating device in our home.A. some type ofB. some types of aC. some type of aD. some types of57. I went there in 1984, and that was the only occasion when I ________ the journey in exactly two days.A. must takeB. must have madeC. was able to makeD. could make58. I know he failed his last test, but really he’s _________ stupid.A. something butB. anything butC. nothing butD. not but59. Do you know Tim’s brother? He is _________ than Tim.A. much more sportsmanB. more of a sportsmanC. more of sportsmanD. more a sportsman60. That was not the first time he ________ us. I think it’s high time we________ strong actions against him.A. betrayed…takeB. had betrayed…tookC. has betrayed…tookD. has betrayed…take61. Wha t’s the chance of ________ a general election this year?A. there beingB. there to beC. there beD. there going to be62. The meeting was put off because we __________ a meeting without John.A. objected havingB. were objected to havingC. objected to haveD. objected to having63. ________ you _______ further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.A. If, hadB. Have, hadC. Should, haveD. Incase, had64. He asked me to lend him some money, which I agreed to do, ________ that he paid me back the following week.A. on occasionB. on purposeC. on conditionD. only if65. Children who stay away from school do ________ for different reasons.A. themB. /C. itD. theirs66. –Why are you staring?–I’ve never seen ______tree before.67. There are still many problem ahead of us, but by his time next year we can see light at the end of the _________.A. battleB. dayC. roadD. tunnel68. We realized that he was under great _________, so we took no notice of his bad temper.A. excitementB. stressC. crisisD. nervousness69. The director tried to get the actors to _________ to the next scene by hand signals.A. move onB. move offC. move outD. move along70. His ideas are invariably condemned as ________ by his colleagues.A. imaginativeB. ingeniousC. impracticalD. theoretical71. Thousands of people turned out into the streets to _________ against the local authorities’ decision to build a highway across the field.A. contradictB. reformC. counterD. protest72. The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a _________.A. minorityB. scarcityC. rarityD. minimum73. Professor Johnson’s retirement ________ from next January.A. carries into effectB. takes effectC. has effectD. puts into effect74. The president explained that the purpose of taxation was to ________ government spending.A. financeB. expandC. enlargeD. budget75. The heat in summer is no less _________ here in this mountain region.A. concentratedB. extensiveC. intenseD. intensive76. Taking photographs is strictly ________ here, as it may damage the precious cave paintings.A. forbiddenB. rejectedC. excludedD. denied77. Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will_________.A. pull backB. pull upC. pull throughD. pull out78. Since the early nineties, the trend in most businesses has been towardon-demand, always-available products and services that suit the customer’s_________ rather than the company’s.A. benefitB. availabilityC. suitabilityD. convenience79. The priest made the ________ of the cross when he entered the church.A. markB. signalC. signD. gesture80. This spacious room is ________ furnished with just a few articles in it.A. lightlyB. sparselyC. hardlyD. rarelyPART 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 your answer sheet.TEXT ATEXT B注：本文摘自《英语学习四十年精选之异域风情+ 国外风情面面观》Predicting the future is always risky. But it's probably safe to say that atleast a few historians will one day speak of the 20th century as America's ― Disney era ‖ . Today, it's certainly difficult to think of any ot her singlething that represents modern America as powerfully as the company that created Mickey Mouse. Globally, brands like Coca-Cola and McDonalds may be more widely-known, but neither encapsulates 20th-century America in quite the same way as Disney.The reasons for Disney's success are varied and numerous, but ultimately the credit belongs to one person — the man who created the cartoon and built the company from nothing, Walt Disney. Ironically, he could not draw particularly well. But he was a genius in plenty of other respects. In business, his greatestskills were his insight and his management ability. After setting himself up in Hollywood, he single-handedly pioneered the concepts of branding and merchandising — something his company still does brilliantly today.But what really distinguished Disney was his ability to identify with his audiences. Disney always made sure his films championed the ― little guy ‖ , and made him feel proud to be American. This he achieved by creating characters that reflected the hopes and fears of ordinary people. Some celebrated American achievements — Disney's very first cartoon Plane Crazy, featuring a silent Mickey Mouse, was inspired by Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic. Others, like the There Little Pigs and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, showed how, through hard work and helping one's fellow man, or Americans could survive social and economic crises like the Great Depression.Disney's other great virtue was the fact that his company — unlike other big corporations — had a human face. His Hollywood studio — the public heard —operated just like a democracy, where everyone was on firstname terms and had a say in how things should be run. He was also regarded as a great patriot because not only did his cartoons celebrate America, but, during World War II, studiosmade training films for American soldiers.The reality, of course, was less idyllic. As the public would later learn,Disney's patriotism had an unpleasant side. After a strike by cartoonists in1941, he became convinced that Hollywood had been infiltrated by Communists. He agreed to work for the FBI as a mole, identifying and spying on colleagues whomhe suspected were subversives.But, apart from his affiliations with the FBI, Disney was more or less thegenuine article. A new book, The Magic Kingdom; Walt Disney and the American Way of Life, by Steven Watts, confirms that he was very definitely on the side ofordinary Americans — in the 30s and 40s he voted for Franklin Roosevelt,believing he was a champion of the workers. Also, Disney was not an apologistfor the FBI, as some have suggested. In fact, he was always suspicious of large, bureaucratic organizations, as is evidenced in films like That Darned Cat, inwhich he portrayed FBI agents as bungling incompetents.By the time he died in 1966, Walt Disney was an icon like Thomas Edison andthe Wright Brothers. To business people and filmmakers, he was a role model; tothe publi c at large, he was ― Uncle Walt ‖— the man who had entertained them all their lives, the man who represented them all their lives, the man whorepresented all that was good about America.86. Walt Disney is believed to possess the following abilities EXCEPTA. painting.B. creativityC. management.D. merchandising.87. According to the passage, what was the pleasant side of Disney’s patriotism?A. He sided with ordinary Americans in his films.B. He supported America’s war efforts in his own way.C. He had doubts about large, bureaucratic organizations.D. He voted for Franklin Roosevelt in the 30s and 40s.88. In the sixth paragraph the sentence ―Disney was more or less the genuinearticle‖ means thatA. Disney was a creative and capable person.B. Disney once agreed to work for the FBI.C. Disney ran his company in a democratic way.D. Disney was sympathetic with ordinary people.89. The writer’s attitude toward Walt Disney can best be described asA. sympathetic.B. objective.C. critical.D. skeptical.TEXT CTEXT DPART VI WRITING [45 MIN. ]SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]The students’ Union of your university is planning to hold an arts festival next semester, and they are inviting students to contribute their ideas andsuggestions as to how it should be organized or what should be included.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:MY IDEA OF A UNIVERSITY ARTS FESTIVALYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your idea is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea OR describe your idea.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN]Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra.Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is andinviting her/him to come with you.Marks will be awarded for content ,organization, grammer and appropriateness.参考答案：The Wrist WatchIt is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.1-10 CABAD BACBA11-20 CBDBD BDBAB21-30 DBBCA CBDCA31-40 AABAA CCABC41-50 BDBAD DDBCD51-60 AABBD ACBBC61-70 ADCCD BDBBC71-80 DABAC ACDDB81-90 CADBC ABDAB。

PART I DICTATION [15 MIN ]The Wrist WatchIt is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN ]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.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, Mr Johnson is NOT very strong inA. history.B. geography.C. mathematics.D. art.2. Mr Johnson thinks that _______ can help him a lot in the job.A. logicB. writingC. historyD. mathematics3. Mr Johnson would like to work as a(n)A. adviser.B. computer programmer.C. product designer.D. school teacher.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. What is the main purpose of the research?A. To make preparations for a new publication.B. To learn how couples spend their weekends.C. To know how housework is shared.D. To investigate what people do at the weekend.5. What does the man do on Fridays?A. He goes to exercise classes.B. He goes sailing.C. He goes to the cinema.D. He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.D. Any weekday.7. Which personal detail does the man give?A. Surname.B. First name.C. Address.D. Age.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. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPTA. name.B. address.C. receipt.D. phone number.9. Parcels must be left open mainly forA. customs’ check.B. security check.C. convenience’s sake.D. the company’s sake.10. The woman’s last inquiry is mainly concerned withA. the time needed for sending the parcel.B. the flight time to New York.C. the parcel destination.D. parcel collection.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. Where is the train to Nanjing now standing?A. At Platform 7.B. At Platform 8.C. At Platform 9.D. At Platform 13.12. Which train will now leave at 11:35?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.13. Which train has now been cancelled?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.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. The museum was built in memory of thoseA. who died in wars.B. who worked to help victims.C. who lost their families in disasters.D. who fought in wars.15. Henry Durant put forward the idea because heA. had once fought in a war in Italy.B. had been wounded in a war.C. had assisted in treating the wounded.D. had seen the casualties and cruelties of war.16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?A. Both are used as the organization’s official symbols.B. Both are used regardless of religious significance.C. The red cross was the organization’s original symbol.D. The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerleading be viewed according to the passage?A. It is just a lot of cheering.B. It mainly involves yelling.C. It mainly involves dancing.D. It is competitive in nature.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. How do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?A. They set fireworks for their team.B. They put on athletic shows.C. They run around the spectators.D. They yell for people to buy drinks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical injuries?A. Because the y try dangerous acts to catch people’s attention.B. Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.C. Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D. Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The first cheerleaders was a man named John Campbell.B. Cheerleaders’ contests are only held at the state level.C. Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.D. The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.SECTION C NEWS BROAOCASTQuestions 21 to 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. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?A. 15 of them.B. 3 of them.C. 100 of them.D. Dozens of them.22. The illegal emigrants came fromA. Italy.B. Africa.C. the Mediterranean region.D. places unknown.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.23. What does the news item mainly report?A. China will send three people into space in a week.B. Three Chinese astronauts will spend a week in space.C. The Shenzhou VI will be launched next year.D. Shenzhou V circled the earth for two days.Questions 24 and 25 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.24. Which of the following had NOT been affected by the wildfires?A. Houses.B. Land.C. Skies.D. Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been startedA. purposefully.B. accidentally.C. on the Mexican border.D. in southern California.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. ________ ranks second among leading tourism nations.A. FranceB. The United StatesC. SpainD. Italy27. It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive _________ visitors.A. 77 millionB. 130 millionC. 36.8 millionD. 100 million28. According to a Xinhua report, last year saw a _________ per cent increase inthe number of Chinese traveling abroad.A. 16.6B. 30C. 100D. 37Question 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 question. Now listen to the news.29. What would happen to the Argentine officers?A. They would be arrested by Spanish authorities.B. They would be tried in an Argentine court.C. They would be sent to Spain for trial.D. They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusation would the Argentine officers face?A. Violation of human rights.B. Involvement in illegal actions.C. Planning anti-government activities.D. Being part of the military rule.1-10 CABAD BACBA11-20 CBDBD BDBAB21-30 DBBCA CBDCA。