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Section A Litstening Comprehension (30 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation. one or more questions willbe asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. Duringthe pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答1. A) They admire the courage of space explorersB) They enjoyed the movie on space explorationC) They were going to watch a wonderful movieD) They like doing scientific exploratron very much2. A)At a gift shopB) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agencyD) In a school library3. A) He used to work in the art galleryB) He does not have a good memoryC) He declined a job offer from the art galleryD) He is not interested in any part-time jobs4. A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrowB) He will go to the birthday party after the lectureC) The woman should have informed him earlierD) He will be unable to attend the birthday party5. A) Reward those having made good progressB) Set a deadline for the staff to meetC) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in Small groups6. A) The way to the visitor's parkingB) The rate for parking in Lot CC) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7. A) He regrets missing the classesB) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better lifeD) He has benefited from exercise8. A) How to raise work efficiency.B) How to select secretariesC) The responsibilities of secretanesD) The secretaries in the man’s company.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9 A) It Is more difficult to learn than EnglishB) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as EnglishD) It will eventually become a world language10. A) Its loan words from many languagesB) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British EmpireD) The effect of the Industrial Revolution11. A) It includes a lot of words from other languagesB) It has a growing number of newly coined wordsC) It can be easily picked up by overseas travellersD) It is the largest among all languages in the worldQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To return some goodsB) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the womanB) He is not familiar with the exact details of the goodssC) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company14. A) it is not his responsibilityB) It will be free for large ordersC) It costs ￡15 more for express deliveryD) It depends on a number of factors15. A) Report the information to her superiorB) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in chargegeC) Ring back when she comes to a decisionD) Make inquiries with some other companiesSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a queslion, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding leltert on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
2015年12月英语四级(CET4)真题试卷PartI Writing (30 minutes)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying ‚Learning is a daily experience and lifetime mission.‛You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write atleast 120 words but no more than180words.Part II Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conver sat ions and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.A) They admire the courage of space explorers.B) They enjoyed the movie on space exploration.C) They were going to watch a wonderful movie.D) They like doing scientific exploration very much.2. A) At a gift shop.B) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agency.D) In a school library.3. A) He used to work in the art gallery.B) He does not have a good memory.C) He declined a job offer form the art gallery.D) He is not interested in any part-time jobs.4.A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrow.B) He will go to the birthday party after the lecture.C) The woman should have informed him earlier.D) He will be unable to attend the birthday party.5.A) Reward those having made good pro gre ss.B) Set a deadline for the staff to meet.C) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in small groups.6. A) The way to the visitor’s parking.B) The rate for parking in Lot C.C) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7. A) He regrets missing the classes.B) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better life.D) He has benefited form exercise.8.A) How to ? work efficiency.B) How to select secretaries.C)The responsibilities of secretaries.D) The secretaries in the man’s company.Conver sat ion OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It is more difficult to learn than English.B) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as English.D) It will eventually bec ome a world language.10.A) It has words words from many languages,B) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British Empire.D) The effect of the Industrial Revolution.11.A) It includes a lot of words form other languages.B) It has a growing number of newly coined words,C) It can be easily picked up by overseas travelers.D) It is the largest among all languages in the world. Conversation 2Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) To return some goods.B) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint.13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B) He is not familiar with the exact details of goods.C) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company.14. A) It is not his responsibility.B) It will be free for large orders.C) It costs 15 more for express delivery.D) It depends on a number of factors.15.A) Report the information to her superior.B) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C) Ring back when she comes to a decision.D) Make inquiries with some other companies.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) No one knows exactly where they were ??B) No one knows for sure when thy came into being.C) No one knows for what purpose they were ?D) No one knows what they will ?????17. A) Carry ropes across rivers.B) Measure the speed of wind.C) Pass on secret messages.D) Give warnings of danger.18. A) To protect houses against lightning.B) To test the effects of the lightning rod.C) To find out the strength of silk for kites.D) To prove the lightning is electricity.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) She enjoys teaching languages.B) She can speak several languages.C) She was trained to be an interpreter.D) She was born with a talent for languages.20. A) They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B) They would like to live abroad permanently.C) They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D) They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A) She bec ame an expert in horse racing.B) She got a chance to visit several European countries.C) She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D) She learned to appreciate classical music.22. A) Taste the beef and give her comment.B) Take part in a cooking competition.C) Teach vocabulary for food in ??D) Give cooking lessons on ????Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) He had only a third-grade education.B) He once threatened to kill his teacher.C) He gre w up in a poor ???D) He often helped his ???24.A) Careless.B) Stupid.C) Brave.D) Active.25.A) Write two book reports a week.B) Keep a diary.C) Help with housework.D) Watch education??Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When you look up at the night sky, what do you see？There areother bodies out there besides the moon and stars. One of the most of this is a comet. Comets were formed around the same the earth was formed. They are made up of ice and other frozen liquids and gasses. these dirty snow balls begin to orbit the sun just as the planets do. As a comet gets closer to the sun, some gasses in it begin to unfreeze. They combine with dust particles from the comet to form a huge cloud. As the comet gets even nearer to the sun and solar wind blows the cloud behind the comet thus forming its tail. The tail and generally fuzzy atmosphere around the cometare that can help this phenomenon in the night sky. In any given year，about dozen known comets come close to the sun in their orbits. The average person can’t see them all of course. Usually there is only one or two a year bright enough to be seen with the _________eye. Comet Hale-Bopp discovered in 1995 was an unusually bright comet. Its orbit bought it _________to the earth within 122 million miles of it. But Hale-Bopp came a long way on its earthly visit. It won’t be back for another 4 thousand years or so.Part Ш Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices givenin a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.For many Americans, 2013 ended with an unusually bitter cold spell. November and December 36 early snow and bone-chilling temperatures in much of the country, part of a year when, for the first time in two 37 , record-cold days will likely turn out to have outnumbered record-warm ones. But the U.S. was the exception; November was the warmest ever 38 , and current data indicates that 2013 is likely to have been the fourth hottest year on record.Enjoy the snow now, bec ause 39 are good that 2014 will be even hotter, perhaps the hottest year since records have been kept. That’s because, scientists are predicting, 2014 will be an EI Niuo year.EI niuo, Spanish for ‚the child‛, 40 when surface ocean waters in the southern Pacific become abnormally warm. So large is the Pacific, covering 30% of the planet’s surface, that the 41 energy generated by its warming is enough to touch off a series of weather changes around the world. EI Ninos are 42 with abnormally dry conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia. They can lead to extreme rain in parts of North and South America, even as southern Africa 43 dry weather. Marine life may be affected too; EI Ninos can 44 the rising of the cold, nutrient-rich（营养丰富的）water that supports large fish 45 ,and the unusually warm ocean temperatures can destroy coral(珊瑚).注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
【恒心】2015年英语专业四级真题语法与词汇（15分）试题及参考答案【Word版】PART ⅣGRAMMAR&VOCABULARY 【纠正版】[15 MIN]【李炳璋编语】以下答案为本人精心去研究后的答案，准确率≥98%（即至少对了29题），有些题在考场里考试状态去做确实比较棘手，但65%-75%的试题还是可以在经过平时的强化训练后轻松做对的。
51.When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, ______?A. will youB. do y ouC. don’t youD. won’t you52.Mary is ______ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no soB. no moreC. not lessD. no less53.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Five miles seem like a long walk to meB. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash registerC. Either my sister or my brother is comingD. Only one out of six were present at the meeting54.Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B. I’ll give it to you after I return.C. What is the matter with you?D. London stands on the River Thames.55.It is not so much the language ______ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand.A. butB. norC. likeD. as56.There is no doubt _____ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project.A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. when57.All the present’s Men _____ one of the important books for scholars who study the Watergate Scandal.A. remainB. remainedC. remainsD. is remaining58.If you explained the situation to you lawyer, he _____ able to advise you much better than I can.A. will beB. would beC. wasD. were59.Which of the following is a stative verb(静态动词)?A. DrinkB. CloseC. RainD. Belong60.Which of the following italicized parts indicates a subject-verb relation?A. The man has a large family to support.B. She had no wish to quarrel with her brother.C. He was the last guest to leave.D. Mary needs a friend to talk to.61.The following are all correct responses to “Who told the news to the teacher?”EXCEPT _____.A. Bob did thatB. Bob did soC. Bob did thisD. Bob did62.Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. A bit of flowersB. Few wordsC. This workD. Another two girls63.Which of the following italicized words does NOT indicate willingness?A. what will you do when you graduate?B. They will be home by now.C. Who will go with you?D. Why will you go there alone?64.When one has good health, ____ should feel fortunate.A. youB. sheC. heD. we65.There ______ nothing more for discussion, the meeting came to an end half an hour earlier.A. to beB. to have beenC. beingD. be66.Two of her brothers were _____ during the Second World War.A. called onB. called upC. called forD. called out67.Bottles from the region sell _____ at about $50 a case.A. wholesaleB. totallyC. entirelyD. together68.The product contains no _____ colours, flavours, or preservatives.A. fakeB. falseC. artificialD. wrong69.Davis accepted the defeat in the semi-final with good grace. The underlined part is closest in meaning to _____.A. cheerfullyB. wholeheartedlyC. politelyD. quietly70._____ and business leaders were delighted at the decision to hold the national motor fair in the city.A. CivilB. CivilizedC. CivilianD. Civic71.The city council is planning a huge road-building programme to ease congestion. The underlined part means _____.A. calmB. relieveC. comfortD. still72.His unfortunate appearance was offset by an attractive personality. The underlined part means all the following EXCEPT ______.A. improvedB. made up forC. balancedD. compensated for73.The doctor said that the gash in the cheek required ten stitches. The underlined part means _____.A. lumpB. depressionC. swellingD. cut74.During the economic crisis, they had to cut back production and _____ workers.A. lay intoB. lay offC. lay downD. lay aside75.The university consistently receives a high ____ for the quality of its teaching and research.A. standardC. commentD. rating76.To mark its on hundredth anniversary, the university helda series of activities including conferences, film shows, etc. The underlined part means _____.A. celebrateB. signifyC. symbolizeD. suggest77.His fertile mind keeps turning out new ideas. The underlined part means _____.A. abundantB. unbelievableC. productiveD. generative78.The local newspaper has a ______ of 100, 000 copies a day.A. spreadB. circulationC. motionD. flow79.These issues were discussed at length during the meeting. The underlined part means ____.A. eventuallyB. subsequentlyC. lastlyD. fully80.A couple of young people were giving out leaflets in front of the department store. The underlined part means _____.A. distributingC. dividingD. Arranging。
Test for English Majors2015Grade FourPART ⅠDICTATIONListen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed againand during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 1 minute to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now listen to the passageMale and Female Roles in MarriageIn the traditional marriage,the man worked to earn money for the family.The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband.But things are different these days.There are two major differences in the male and female roles now.One is that both men and women have many more choices.They may choose to marry or stay single.They may choose to work or to stay at home.A second difference is that within marriage many decisions are shared. Men and women now decide things together in a marriage.The second and third readings.You should begin writing now.In the traditional marriage,the man worked to earn money for the family.The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband.But things are different these days.There are two major differences in the male and female roles now.One is that both men and women have many more choices.They may choose to marry or stay single.They may choose to work or to stay at home.A second difference is that within marriage many decisions are shared. Men and women now decide things together in a marriage.The last reading.In the traditional marriage,the man worked to earn money for the family.The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. But things are different these days.There are two major differences in the male and female roles now. One is that both men and women have many more choices.They may choose to marry or stay single.They may choose to work or to stay at home.A second difference is that within marriage many decisions are shared. Men and women now decide things together in a marriage.Now, you have one minute to check through your work.That is the end of Part I Dictation.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk.You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY.While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONEand write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable.You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now listen to the talk. When it is over,you will be given TWO minutes to complete your work.A Speech During Freshmen’s WeekI would first of all like to welcome you all to the college.I know you have all worked hard in order to get hereand I hope you will find all your effort has been worthwhileand that we will be able to help you achieveyour ambitions as far as possible.Please make use of our facilities to the full andif you are in any doubt of what we have to offer,please do not hesitate to ask.I would like to make clear to you your part of the contract,which you must fulfil if you wish us to fulfil ours.Learning, as I’m sure you realise is a two way processand without a significant investment from you,all our efforts will come to nothing.Now, about class attendance.You are required to attend 80% of classes.If you do not do so,we will not be able to give you a certificate of attendanceshould you require one for any particular purpose.In other words,we will not regard you as having followed the course at all.The compulsory courses are those classesyou take in your assigned groups.In a minute, Mr. Lucas will tell you which group you are in.The extra, individual work available in the laboratoryor the computer room is, of course, optional.In addition to classwork,you are supposed to put in 3-4 hours a day of private study.This year we have changed our methods of assessment,in an effort to get away from the formal examinationand move towards a system which better reflects work done throughout the year. You are required to hand in 5 pieces of written workas part of your final assessment-these you may choose from your class assignments.At the end of the coursethere will be a formal examination consisting of 3 three-hour papers.You do not have to take the last of these-you can submit a 10, 000 word extended essay instead.You should discuss the title of this with your tutor.You can obtain more details about the examination from your tutor.On a more practical note,we do not want to have too many rules and regulations,but for the sake of public safety and comfort there must be some.It is expressly forbidden to smoke in the classroomsas this poses a fire hazard.We also ask that you do not take food and drink into the classrooms.About your dorm.You are not permitted to put up overnight guests in your rooms.Similarly, we can’t allow you to entertain more than5 guests during the day in your rooms,as this causes a disturbance.If you wish to hold larger parties,please reserve the common room for that purpose.We hope that you will find these rules reasonableand enjoy your stay with us.I will now hand you back to Miss Johnson,who will assign you to your groups.Now, you have TWO minutes to complete your work.THIS IS THE END OF SECTION A TALK.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear two conversations.At the end of each conversation,five questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause.During the pause,you should read the four choices of A),B),C)and D),and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. You have thirty seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneM: Today we're going to discuss some important questionsabout women and inheritance.For example, what happens to a woman when her husband dies,and who becomes the rightful owner of his property?To help us answer these and other questions,we've invited a lawyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Mutwa, to join us.Welcome to the show, Mrs. Mutwa.W: Thank you.M: Mrs. Mutwa, what are some of the concernsyou have about women and the inheritance laws that affect them?W: Every day I meet women whose husbands are dying.These women are afraid that they are going to lose everything.That is a terrible, desperate feeling.M: Yes, to feel that you are going to lose everything is terrifying.W: Of course it is.And I'm sorry to say that often a woman does lose everything- because the property is taken by her husband's relatives.We call this property grabbing.M: Is there any way to prevent property grabbingand return property to the woman?W: Yes. Women have legal rights to land and other properties.But unfortunately, most women don't know this.So they don't take any action.M: So, it's important for women to understand what rights they have, and how the law works.W: Exactly. Once they know the laws,they can take steps to make surethat they keep their home and their land.M: Okay, so I guess that when women come to you for help,this is one of the things you recommend-learn about the local laws.What else can a woman do?W: I always recommend that a woman do three things.First, discuss the importance of making a will with your husband. Encourage him to make a will in the presence of witnesses.Number two,find out if it is possible to register the home where you live with your husband. If you can, you will remain the owner of the landand house after your husband's death.Number three, get legal advice from a lawyer,a paralegal or a local organization that offers this type of assistance.They can help you understand your rights and the law.M: Mrs. Mutwa, I think the advice that you've offered hereon the program will help many women.Do you think that this kind of property grabbingwill definitely affect women's lives after their husbands' death?W: Definitely.Some of the women hope that the inheritance givenby their husbands would help them out.Well, as a matter of fact,however, the fact proves that they always lose their thingsleft by their husbands as their husbands' relatives alwaysask her to divide the things with them.The women have no idea about what she deserves.This is the essence of the problem.I hope that women should have this kind of awarenessthat they should go to seek for helpfrom some professional lawyers.M: Thank you for joining us today.W: You're most welcome.This is the end of Conversation One.Questions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1．What is the interview mainly about?2．According to the interview,what is called property grabbing?3. Why do women do nothing to prevent property grabbing?4．According to the interview,what is the way of preventing property grabbing for a woman?5．Which of the following is NOT Mrs. Mutwa’s recommendation? Conversation TwoM: What're you doing up so early, Amanda?Have you decided to take up jogging in the park like me?W: No, Mike. You know I really can't stand jogging.I've joined a yoga class at our local fitness center.Want to join me?M: No way! To the best of my knowledge,most enthusiasts are women.I'd rather do some weights or cardio at the gymthan contort my body into painful postures.W: At the beginning,women go in for it mainly.But as its popularity grows,men are becoming more receptive to the idea.M: No, thanks.I think all of this is just a moneymaking gimmick.I'm telling you Amanda, don't buy into it!W: Mike, we just learn three new postures every dayand do some meditation.My yoga guru is going to teach us about breathing today.Did you know that we don't even breathe properly anymore?M: Count me out! I don't need anyone to tell me how to breathe!Just because celebrities are doing yoga,everyone's jumping on the bandwagon.W: That's not true! For those who are unawareof the yoga way of exercise,it uses a combination of breathing exercises along withphysical movement to free the bodywhile the meditation aspect of yoga assistsin easing the mind and soul.You're always reluctant to try something new.Give it a chance. You might enjoy it.M: Okay, but only if you promise I'll end up witha body like Matthew McConaughey!W: Don't be stupid, Mike! You know,it can't be a thing with an easy start, right?The first few classes may be very tough,but you stick with it.The first major effect you will notice isthat you'd feel very relaxed after a class.After several weeks,you'll become stronger,more flexible and your posture is improved.M: Anyway, to be frank,you look great recently.W: A couple of days ago,my back was so stiff and I couldn't sleep on my stomach anymore.It was the yoga that made me feel better.M: You mean practicing yoga is better than doing some weights or cardio? W: What you say is true in a way.Er, everyone knows that yoga is a great way to relieve stress,increase circulation and give us a positive attitude.There are many benefits of the yoga exercise.It is known that yoga also helps provide stress reliefand health benefits.With the fast paced world of today,it is easy for an individual to become stressedout with the daily schedule and this type of stresswill definitely affect the body and mind.M: But yoga doesn't do a whole lot to buildlean and toned muscle and burn fat,which is what most people want to do.W: The cardio maybe neither.To be honest,intense aerobics should be dependent onhow old people are and some peoplewho have heart diseases are not appropriatefor the exciting activity.Yoga is suitable for all ages of people, you know.M: Oh, I am really frustrated, you win!Today, I will not take up jogging in the park;I'd like to have yoga class together with you!This is the end of Conversation Two.Questions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. According to Mike, what do we know about yoga postures?7. Which of the following is NOT included in the teaching of yoga?8. According to Mike, Why do people go in for yoga?9. What is the first important effect once people begin practicing yoga?10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of yoga? THIS IS THE END OF PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION.。
2015年英语专业四级真题（Grammar）51. When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, __A____?A. will youB. do youC. don’t youD. won’t you解析：否定祈使句的反意疑问句为：will you52. Mary is ___D___ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no soB. no moreC. not lessD. no less解析：no less + adj. than … =as … as…，意思为：和……一样……句意：Mary和她的妹妹一样学习很勤奋，可她考试并没有及格。
no more … than …意思为：和……一样不……Mary is no more hardworking than her sister. 句意：Mary 和她的妹妹一样学习不勤奋。
53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? AA. Five miles seem like a long walk to meB. Ten dollars was stolen from the cashregisterC. Either my sister or my brother is comingD. Only one out of six were present at themeeting.解析：此题考查的是主谓一致。
表示确定数量的距离、时间、金钱等做主语，通常把它们看成一个整体，所以谓语动词用单数，如该题中的句A和句B；either… or…用就近原则。
D遵循的是概念一致。
54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B. I’ll give it to you after I return.C. What is the matter with you?D. London stands on the River Thames.55. It is not so much the language ___D___ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand.A. butB. norC. likeD. as解析：“it is not so much …as …”意思是“与其说是……不如说是……”。
2015年英语专业四级语法题（含答案）51. W hen you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, ______?A. will youB. do youC. don’t youD. won’t you52. Mary is ______ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no soB. no moreC. not lessD. no less53. Which of the following statements in incorrect?A. Five miles seem like a long walk to me.B. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register.C. Either my sister or my brother is coming.D. Only one out of six were present at the meeting.54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B. I’ll give it to you after I return.C. What is the matter with you?D. London stands on the River Thames.55. It is not so much the language _____ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand.A. butB. norC. likeD. as56. There is no doubt ____ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project.A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. when57. All the P resident’s Men______ one of the important books for scholars who study the Watergate Scandal.A. remainB. remainedC. remainsD. is remaining58. If you explained the situation to your lawyer, he ____ able to advise you much better than I can.A. will beB. would beC. wasD. were59. Which of the following is a stative verb?(静态动词)A. DrinkB. CloseC. RainD. Belong60. Which of the following italicized parts indicates a subject-verb relation?A. The man has a large family to support.B. She had no wish to quarrel with her brother.C. He was the last guest to leave.D. Mary needs a friend to talk to.61. The following are all correct responses to “W ho told thenews to the teacher?” EX CEPT ________.A. Bob did that.B. Bob did soC. Bob did thisD. Bob did62. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. A bit of flowers.B. Few words.C. This work.D. Another two girls.63. Which of the following italicized words does NOT indicate willingness?A. What will you do when you graduate?B. They will be home by now.C. Who will go with me?D. Why will you go there alone?64. When one has good health, ______ should feel fortunate.A. youB. sheC. heD. we65. There________ nothing more for discussion, the meeting came to an end half an hour earlier.A. to beB. to have beenC. beingD. be51-55 A C A B D 56-60 B C B D C 61-65 C A B C C。
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Section A Litstening Comprehension (30 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation. one or more questions willbe asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. Duringthe pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答1. A) They admire the courage of space explorersB) They enjoyed the movie on space explorationC) They were going to watch a wonderful movieD) They like doing scientific exploratron very much2. A)At a gift shopB) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agencyD) In a school library3. A) He used to work in the art galleryB) He does not have a good memoryC) He declined a job offer from the art galleryD) He is not interested in any part-time jobs4. A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrowB) He will go to the birthday party after the lectureC) The woman should have informed him earlierD) He will be unable to attend the birthday party5. A) Reward those having made good progressB) Set a deadline for the staff to meetC) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in Small groups6. A) The way to the visitor's parkingB) The rate for parking in Lot CC) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7. A) He regrets missing the classesB) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better lifeD) He has benefited from exercise8. A) How to raise work efficiency.B) How to select secretariesC) The responsibilities of secretanesD) The secretaries in the man’s company.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9 A) It Is more difficult to learn than EnglishB) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as EnglishD) It will eventually become a world language10. A) Its loan words from many languagesB) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British EmpireD) The effect of the Industrial Revolution11. A) It includes a lot of words from other languagesB) It has a growing number of newly coined wordsC) It can be easily picked up by overseas travellersD) It is the largest among all languages in the worldQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To return some goodsB) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the womanB) He is not familiar with the exact details of the goodssC) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company14. A) it is not his responsibilityB) It will be free for large ordersC) It costs ￡15 more for express deliveryD) It depends on a number of factors15. A) Report the information to her superiorB) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in chargegeC) Ring back when she comes to a decisionD) Make inquiries with some other companiesSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a queslion, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding leltert on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
TEXT AAfter breakfast the boys wandered out into the play-ground. Here the day-boys were gradually assembling. They were sons of the local clergy, of the officers at the Depot, and of such manufacturers or men of business as the old town possessed. Presently a bell rang, and they all trooped into school. This consisted of a large, long room at opposite ends of which two under-masters conducted the second and third forms, and of a smaller one, leading out of it, used by Mr. Watson, who taught the first form. To attach the preparatory to the senior school these three classes were known officially, on speech days and in reports, as upper, middle, and lower second. Philip was put in the last. The master, a red-faced man with a pleasant voice, was called Rice; he had a jolly manner with boys, and the time passed quickly. Philip was surprised when it was a quarter to eleven and they were let out for ten minutes' rest.The whole school rushed noisily into the play-ground. The new boys were told to go into the middle, while the others stationed themselves along opposite walls. They began to play Pig in the Middle. The old boys ran from wall to wall while the new boys tried to catch them: when one was seized and the mystic words said - one, two, three, and a pig for me - he became a prisoner and, turning sides, helped to catch those who were still free. Philip saw a boy running past and tried to catch him, but his limp gave him no chance; and the runners, taking their opportunity, made straight for the ground he covered. Then one of them had the brilliant idea of imitating Philip's clumsy run. Other boys saw it and began to laugh; then they all copied the first; and they ran round Philip, limping grotesquely, screaming in their treble voices with shrill laughter. They lost their heads with the delight of their new amusement, and choked with helpless merriment. One of them tripped Philip up and he fell, heavily as he always fell, and cut his knee. They laughed all the louder when he got up. A boy pushed him from behind, and he would have fallen again if another had not caught him. The game was forgotten in the entertainment of Philip's deformity. One of them invented an odd, rolling limp that struck the rest as supremely ridiculous, and several of the boys lay down on the ground and rolled about in laughter: Philipwas completely scared. He could not make out why they were laughing at him. His heart beat so that he could hardly breathe, and he was more frightened than he had ever been in his life. He stood still stupidly while the boys ran round him, mimicking and laughing; they shouted to him to try and catch them; but he did not move. He did not want them to see him run any more. He was using all his strength to prevent himself from crying.TEXT BFor parents who send thei r kids off to college saying, “These will be the best years of your life,〞it would be very appropriate to add, “If you can handle the stress of college life.〞Freshmen are showing up already stressed out, according to the latest CIRP Freshman Survey that reported students' emotional health levels at their lowest since the survey started in 1985. While in school, more students are working part-time and near-full-time jobs. At graduation, only 29 percent of seniors have jobs lined up.Pressure to excel often creates stress, and many students are not learning how to effectively handle this stress.1) Stress can make smart people do stupid things: Stress causes what brain researchers call “cortical inhibition.〞In simple terms, stress inhibits a part of the brain responsible for decision-making and reaction time and can adversely affect other mental abilities as well.2) The human body doesn't discriminate between a big stressful event and a little one: Any stressful experience will create a cascade of 1,400 biochemical events in your body. If any amount of stress is left unchecked, many things can occur within the body, including premature aging, impaired cognitive function and energy drain.3) Stress can become your new norm: When you regularly experience negative feelings and high amounts of stress, your brain recognizes this as yournormal state. This then becomes the new norm, or baseline for your emotional state.4) Stress can be controlled: Countless studies demonstrate that people can restructure their emotional state using emotion-refocusing techniques. These techniques help you recognize how you are feeling and shift to a more positive emotional, mental and physical state.5) Stress less by loving what you study: Barbara Frederickson, a leading international authority on the importance of positive emotions, says humans are genetically programmed to seek positive emotions such as love and joy. It's suggested to choose a major or career path you love and enjoy. Otherwise, you could end up fighting against your own biology.TEXT CFor anyone who doubts that the texting revolution is upon us, consider this: The average 13- to 17-year-old sends and receives 3,339 texts a month—more than 100 per day, according to the Nielsen Co., the media research firm. Adults are catching up. People from ages 45 to 54 sent and received 323 texts a month in the second quarter of 2021, up 75% from a year ago, Nielsen says.Behind the texting explosion is a fundamental shift in how we view our mobile devices. That they are phones is increasingly beside the point.Part of what's driving the texting surge among adults is the popularity of social media. Sites like Twitter, with postings of no more than 140 characters, are creating and reinforcing the habit of communicating in micro-bursts. And these sites also are pumping up sheer volume. Many Twitter and Facebook devotees create settings that alert them, via text message, every time a tweet or message is earmarked for them. In October 2021, 400 million texts alerted social-media users to such new messages across AT&T's wireless network, says Mark Collins, AT&T senior vice president for data and voice products; by September 2021, the number had more than doubled to one billion. (Twitter reports more than two billion tweets are sent each month.)。
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2014)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which willbe done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the secondand third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Mark the best answer to each questionon Answer Sheet Two.SECTION ACONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions thatfollow.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. What are they mainly talkingabout in the conversation?A. Transport.B. Customers.C. Relocation.D. Restaurants.2. Which of the following is mentioned by Timas a good reason for moving?A. More office space.B. Convenient parking.C. Feweroffice workers. D. A near-by train station.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of theconversation, you will be given 20 seconds toanswer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business .A. before she worked for the media companyB. when she was on holiday fiveyears agoC. after she went to therapists and classesD. after her friend recommended itto her5. Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?A. She was busier than before.B. It was more convenient.C. She liked to exercise at home.D. She was given a promotion.6. Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?A. She recommended people to take classes.B. She was willing to paymore for classes at home. C. She left her job immediately after herpromotion. D. She regarded the business as apastime at first.7. Why did she finally leave her job?A. She got bored with her job.B. She saw an opportunity.C. She needed themoney. D. She was forced to leave.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. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?A. Different lenses can be used.B. Focusing is easier.C. You can see what you are taking.D. It is cheaper and lighter.9. According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types of cameras lies in .A. lensB. priceC. weightD. size10. It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy in the end.A. a single-lens cameraB. nothingC. a rangefindercamera D. several lenses insteadSECTION 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. Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?A. The front is pink.B. The curtain is drawn.C. Nowindow can be seen. D. There are two doors.12. What is to the immediate left side of the house?A. A washing line.B. Another house.C. A flat area.D. A chimney.13. Where is the small town in the picture?A. Between two hills.B. Further to theleft of the house. C. At the back of the house. D. At the side ofa hill.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. When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?A. When he grew up.B. When he learned Mongolian.C. When he returned home.D. When he was nine years old.15. Where did he spend most of his teenage years?A. In Mongolia.B. In the Arab world.C. In his hometown.D. In some other regions.16. We learn from the passage that Ben while doing his mast er’s degree.A. became interested in classical MongolianB. learned classical and modernMongolianC. gave up modern MongolianD. mastered modern Mongolian17. Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?A. Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.B. Benconsiders the travel expense reasonable. C. The trip today is expensiveconsidering inflation. D. Ben was unable to travel toMongolia in 1971.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. Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?A. 9 meters.B. 20 meters.C. 100 meters.D. 40 meters.19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.B. The farm usesless water and energy to grow vegetables. C. The farm causes less pollution inits production. D. The farm sells at the same price as imported produce20. According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Green is .A. local climateB. local supportC. plan for expansionD. closeness tothe citySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the passage, Turkish police were unsure about .A. when the woman was killedB. the main cause of the deathC. the wom an’s identityD. why she failed to return home22. How many people had been detained by Turkish police?A. 9.B. 19. . D. 33.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?A. Islamist militants are still in control of the town.B. French forces haveentered the town.C. French are going to land at the airport.D. Islamist militants areattacking the airport.24. Why did the French launch the military operation?A. To control Kidal airport.B. To protect the town.C. To protect the capital Bamako.D. To fight against Islamist militants.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?A. It was proposed by a group of senators.B. Mr Obama had carried out thereform.C. Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.D. The reform failedto improve the current system.26. According to Obama’s 2011 blueprint, how long would it take for illegal immigrants to gain citizenship?A. Eight years.B. Five years.C. Thirteen years.D. Eleven years.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?A. Running a plastic surgery clinic.B. Arranging for surgery and safaris.C. Providing consultancy to local people.D. Organizing trips to UK andAmerican.28. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?A. Local African clients helped keep her business going.B. Her clients wereunable to pay her the money.C. Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.D. She still hadas many European clients as before.Questions 29 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.29. What is the main idea of the news item?A. Foreign investment in unstable regions.B. BP’s presence in North Africa.C. Security concerns in risky countries.D. Protection for foreign oil workers.Questions 30 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.30. What is the main message of the news item?A. London attracts shoppers from all over the world.B. Most people in Nigerialive in poverty.C. Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.D. People from the Middle East arethe most wealthy.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 on ANSWER SHEET TWO.The Victorians had become addicted to speed and they wanted to go ever faster.Time was money and efficiency became(31) important. Although divisions of labour had been (32) by Adam Smith and illustrated by a pin factory in The Wealth of Nations in 1776, (33) could now become fully realised. This specialization of labour was in (34) contrast to the rural means of production, in (35) the family was the means of production, consumption and socialization. (36) greater speed came a greater need for industries and businesses to make more and make it quicker. Steam made this (37) and changed working life forever (38) were the days when work was (39) by natural forces: steam engines were servant (40) neither season nor sunshine. Factories had foremen and life became correspondingly more (41) . The clocking-on machine was (42) in 1885 and time and motion studies to increase efficiency would be introduced only (43) twenty years later. (44) it was not all bad news. Agricultural incomes depended on variable harvests and weather. Factories provided (45) and predictable income, but long hours.Working life was becoming increasingly regulated, and the working (46) was reorganised to promote ever-greater efficiency. The old (47) St. Monday -when no work was done - was (48) , work stopped around middayon Saturdayand did not resume (49) Monday morning. A new division between “work”and “leisure” emerged, and this new block ofweekend leisure time coincided with the development of spectator sports like cricket and football, and the (50) _ of music hall entertainment for the new working classes.PART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, Cand D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO._ all the facts first.51. It isessential thatheA. is examiningB. will examineC. examinesD. examine52. Which of the following sentences expresses a future action?A. Lucy is continually finding fault with her sister.B. We aremeeting the visitors after the performance. C. The coach is now crossingthe Garden Bridge. D. I’m hoping that you’ll giveus some advice.53. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object complement?A. The front door remained locked.B. The boy looked disappointed.C. Nancy appeared worried.D. He seemed to have no money left.54. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Physics is an important school subject.B. The Niagara Fallsis in North America. C. The United States borders Canada. D. Mumpsis a kind of infectious disease.55. Which of the following sentences indicates POSSIBILITY?A. The moon cannot always be at the full.B. You cannot smokeinside the building. C. He cannot come today. D. She cannot playthe piano.56. The boys in the family are old enough for .A. schoolsB. schoolC. the schoolD. the schools57. Which of the following italicized parts indicates a predicate-object relationship?60. Which of the following reflexive pronouns（反身代词）is used as an object?A. I spoke to the president himself.B. Frank is not quitehimself today. C. Linda herself will play the violin. D.You must pull yourself together.61. The research team can handle needs to be handled.A. wheneverB. whicheverC. whereverD. whatever62. Which of the following italicized parts modifies an adverb?A. I rather like my teacher.B. That was a veryfunny film. C. Do it right now. D. We walked about 6 miles.63. When the sentence “They had made a mess of the house”is turned into passive voice, which of the following isCORRECT?A. A mess had been made in the house.B. A mess had been madeby them. C. The house had been made a mess of. D. The house hadbeen made a mess.64. Fool Michael is, he could not have done such a thing.A. asB. whoC. thatD. like65. When the sentence “Shall I drive you to the airport first?” is turnedinto indirect speech, which of the following is most appropriate?A. He agreed to drive me to the airport first.B. He offered to drive me to theairport first.C. He advised me to go to the airport first.D. He suggested that I drive tothe airport first.66. The interviewers were impressed by the high calibre of the applicants for the job. The underlined part means _.A. criterionB. qualityC. qualificationD. level67. Her career has a number of activities — composing, playing and acting.A. heldB. producedC. embracedD. combined68. The operation could her life by two or three years.A. prolongB. increaseC. expandD. continue69. All her cousins and their children have fair hair. The underlined part means .A. fineB. darkC. thickD. light70. John always feels sluggish first thing in the morning. The underlined part means .A. sickB. inactiveC. dizzyD. drowsy71. The family of the victim had to endure a long wait before the case cane to trial. The underlined part means .A. tolerateB. keepC. faceD. hold72. The chief of surgery became committee chairman by virtue of .A. seniorityB. serviceC. ageD. rank73. He turned his back on them when they most needed him. The underlined part means .A. criticizedB. ignoredC. betrayedD. deceived74. Our school did not for Christmas until mid-December.A. break outB. break downC. break upD. break inin the wind.75. The flags inthe stadiumA. flappedB. movedC. shookD. stirred76. His mother retired early on account of poor health. The underlined part means.A. despiteB. withC. according toD. because ofover the result of the elections.77. The wholecountry was inA. suspensionB. suspenseC. suspendingD. suspender78. There is no conceivable reason why there should be any difficulty during theproject. The underlined part can be replaced by all the following EXCEPT .A. thinkableB. imaginableC. possibleD. observable79. The employers prepared, with all duefor a conference with the Trade Unions.A. cautionB. concernC. certaintyD. consideration80. Our experiment was conducted under optimal conditions. Theunderlined part means .A. perfectB. properC. possibleD. proposedPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinishedstatements, each with four suggested answersmarked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Markyour answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AAfter breakfast the boys wandered out into the play-ground. Here the day-boyswere gradually assembling. They were sonsof the local clergy, of the officers at the Depot, and of such manufacturers or men of business as the old town possessed. Presently a bell rang, and they all trooped into school. This consisted of a large, long room at opposite ends ofwhich two under masters conducted the second and third forms, and of a smaller one, leading out of it, used by Mr. Watson, who taught the first form. To attach the preparatory to the senior school these three classes were known officially, on speech days and in reports, as upper, middle, and lower second. Philip was put in the last. The master, a red-faced man with a pleasant voice, was called Rice;he had a jolly manner with boys, and the time passed quickly. Philip was surprised when it was quarter to eleven and they were let out for ten minutes' rest.The whole school rushed noisily into the play-ground. The new boys were toldto go into the middle, while the others stationed themselves along opposite walls. They began to play Pig in the Middle. The old boys ran from wall to wall while thenew boys tried to catch them: when one was seized and the mystic words said - one, two, three, and a pig for me - he became aprisoner and, turning sides, helped to catch those who were still free. Philip saw a boy running past and tried to catch him, but his limp gave him no chance; and the runners, taking their opportunity, made straight for the ground he covered. Then one of them had the brilliant idea of imitating Philip’s clumsy run. Other boys saw it and began to laugh; then they all copied the first; and they ran round Philip, limping grotesquely, screaming with shrill laughter. They lost their heads with the delight of their new amusement, and choked with helpless merriment. One of them tripped Philip up and he fell, heavily as he always fell, and cut his knee. They laughed all the louder when he got up. A boy pushed him from behind, and he would have fallen again if another had not caught him. The game was forgotten in the entertainment of Philip’s deformity. Philip was completely scared. He could not make out why they were laughing at him. His heart beat so that he could hardly breathe, and he was more frightened than he had ever been in his life. He stood still stupidly while the boys ran round him, mimicking and laughing; they shouted to him to try and catch them; but he did not move. He did not want them to see him run any more. He was using all his strength to preventhimself from crying.A. He was ashamed of himself.B. He was verynervous. C. He was really horrified. D. He felt himself stupid.TEXT BFor parents who send their kids off to college saying, “These will be the best years of your life,”it would be veryappropriate to add, “If you can handle the stress of college life.”Freshmen are showing up already stressed out, according to the latest research study that reported students’ emotional health levels at their lowest since the survey started in 1985. While in school, more students are working part-time andnear-full-time jobs. At graduation, only 29 percent of seniors have jobs lined up.Pressure to excel often creates stress, and many students are not learning how to effectively handle this stress. Let me show five facts that I believe every college student should know about stress.First, stress can make smart people do stupid things. Stress causes what brain researchers call “c ortical inhibition.” Insimple terms, stress inhibits a part of the brain responsible for decision-making and reaction time and can adversely affect other mental abilities as well.Second, the human body doesn’t discriminate between a big stressful event anda little one. Any stressful experience willcreate about 1,400 biochemical events in your body. If any amount of stress isleft unchecked, many things can occur within the body, including premature aging, impaired cognitive function and energy drain.Third, stress can become your new pattern. When you regularly experience negative feelings and high amounts of stress, your brain recognizes this as your normal state. This then becomes the new norm, or baseline for your emotional state.Fourth, stress can be controlled. Countless studies demonstrate that people can restructure their emotional state usingemotion-refocusing techniques. These techniques help you recognize how you are feeling and shift to a more positive emotional, mental and physical state.One technique involves slowing your thoughts and focusing on your heartbeat, breathing slowly and deeply, and focusing on the positive feeling that you receive.Finally, stress can be lessened by loving what you study. Barbara Frederickson,a leading international authority on theimportance of positive emotions, says humans are genetically programmed to seek positive emotions such as love and joy. It's suggested to choose a major or career path you love and enjoy. Otherwise, you could end up fighting against your own biology.86. The author cites the latest research study in order to show that .A. students are studying harder in collegeB. most students have part-timejob nowC. stress continues to the time of graduationD. students only feel stressedwhile in school87. According to the passage, stress might cause all the following negative effects EXCEPT .A. socialB. mentalC. emotionalD. physical88. In the author’s opinion, stress can be controlled by .A. doing what you preferB. identifying your present emotionalstate firstC. finding a more positive feeling firstD. focusing on your emotional state89. According to the context, what does “your ownbiology” mean in the last paragraph?A. Your current major.B. Your future job.C. Your futureresearch. D. Your preference.90. Which of the following is the bestas the title of the passage?A. Causes of Stress.B. Type of Stress. CollegeC. Life andStress. D. Stress and Control Methods.TEXT CFor anyone who doubts that the texting revolution is upon us, consider this: The average 13- to 17-year-old sends andreceives 3,339 texts a month—more than 100 per day, according to the Nielsen Co., the media research firm. Adults are catching up. People from ages 45 to 54 sent and received 323 texts a month in the second quarter of 2010, up 75% from a year ago, Nielsen says.Behind the texting explosion is a fundamental shift in how we view our mobile devices. That they are phones is increasingly beside the point.Part of what's driving the texting surge among adults is the popularity of social media. Sites like Twitter, with postings of no more than 140 characters, are creating and reinforcing the habit of communicating in micro-bursts.Economics has much to do with texting’s popularity. Text messages costcarriers less than traditional mobile voice transmissions, and so they cost users less. Sprint Nextel has reconceived its Virgin Mobile brand to cater to heavy texters in adifficult economy. For $25 per month, users get unlimited texting, email, social networking and 300 talk minutes; for another$15, they get an additional 900 talk minutes. The name of thebrand's new wireless plan: “Beyond Tal k.”Texting’s rise over conversation is changing the way we interact, social scientists and researchers say. We are now inclined to text to relay difficult information. We stare at our phone when we want to avoid eye contact. Rather than make plans in advance, we engage in what research have named “micro-coordination”—”I’ll txt u in 10mins when I know wh/ restrnt.”Texting saves us time, but it steals from quiet reflection. “When people havea mobile device and have even a little extratime, they will communicate with someone in their life,”says Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American LifeProject.And the phone conversation will never be completely obsolete. Deal makers and other professionals still spend much of the day on the phone. Researchers say people are more likely to use text-based communications at the preliminary stages of projects. The phone comes into play when there are multiple options to consider or important decisions to be made.91. At the beginning of the passage, the author uses figures for the purpose of .A. introductionB. comparisonC. explanationD. transition92. According to the context, which of the following isclosest in meaning to “beside the point”?A. Unimportant.B. Unacknowledged.C. Underestimated.D. Undeniable.93. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as acause for texting’s popularity?A. Promotion of cheaper wireless packages.B. Increase in thenumber of adult texters. C. Redesign of mobile devices. D. Riseof social media.94. According to the passage, texting canhelp people to .A. face difficult situationsB. make appointments in advanceC. communicate wish strangersD. avoid awkward situations95. What is the passagemainly about?A. Texting’s popularity and effect.B. Role of texting in business.C. Preference to texting over thinking.D. Innovation of mobile devices.TEXT DThe healthy adolescent boy or girl likes to do the real things in life, to do the things that matter. He would rather be a plumber’s mate and do a real job that requires doing than learn about hydrostatics sitting at a desk, without understanding whatpractical use they are going to be. A girl would rather look after the baby than learn about child care. Logically we should learn about things before doing them and that is presumably why the pundits enforce this in our educational system. But it is not thenatural way-nor, I venture to think, the best way. The adolescent wants to do things first for only then does he appreciate the problems involved and want to learn more about them.They do these things better in primitive life, for there at puberty the boy joins his father in making canoes, patching huts,going out fishing or hunting. He is serving his apprenticeship in the actual accomplishments of life. It is not surprising that anthropologists(人类学家) find that the adolescents of primitive communities do not suffer from the sameneurotic(神经质的)“difficulties”as those of civilized life. This is not, as some assume, because they are permitted more sexual freedom, but because they are given more natural outlets for their native interests and powers and are allowed to grow up freely into a full life of responsibility in the community.In the 19th century this was recognized in the apprenticeship system, which allowed the boy to go out with the master carpenter, or ploughman, to engage in the actual work of carpentry or roof-mending, and so to learn his trade. In someagricultural colleges at the present time young men have to do a year’s work on a farm before their theoretical training at college. The great advantage of this system is that it lets the apprentice see the practical problems before he sets to work learning how tosolve them, and he can therefore take a more intelligentinterest in his theoretical work.Since more knowledge of more things is now required in order to cope with the adult world, the period of growing-up to independence takes much longer than it did in a more primitive community, and the responsibility for such education, which formerly was in the hands of the parents, is now necessarily undertaken by experts at school. But that should not make us lose sight of the basic principle, namely the need and the desire of the adolescent to engage responsibly in the real pursuits of life and then to learn how — to learn through responsibility, not to learn before responsibility.。
QUESTION BOOKLETTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2015)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip?A.The return trip is too expensive.B.There is no technology to get people back.C.People don't want to return.D.The return trip is too risky.2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits?A.Intelligence.B.Health.C.Calmness.D.Skills.3. What is the last part of the conversation about?A.The kind of people suitable for the trip.B.Interests and hobbies of the speakers.C.Recruitment of people for the trip.D.Preparation for the trip to Mars.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 showrooming?A.Going to the high street.B.Visiting everyday shops.C.Visiting shops and buying online.D.Buying things like electrical goods.5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPT_A.CDsB.shoesC.cameraD.food6. According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomed while Christmasshopping was _____ .A.3%B.33%C.42%7. One reason for people to showroom is that they ______ .A.want to see the real thing firstB.want to know more about pricingC.can return the product laterD.can bargain for a lower shop priceQuestions 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. What is the conversation mainly about?A.How to avoid clashes of exams.B.How to schedule exams.C.How to use the faculty lounge.D.How to choose the courses.9. What does the student have to do first in order to take the exams?A.To draw up the final schedule.B.To arrange an invigilator.C.To choose a date on the draft schedule.D.To find the information on the bulletin board.10. According to the conversation, the Dean will _____ .A.sign the sheet in the faculty loungeB.take care of the bulletin boardC.consult the studentsD.finalize the exam scheduleSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that followQuestions 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. Which of the following cities has the oldest Chinatown in North America?A.New York.B.San Francisco.C.Boston.D.San Diego.12. The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts _______ tourists a year.A.20,000B.100,000C.17 millionD.7 million13. Where can tourists see the fish markets?A.In Stockton Street.B.In Grant Avenue.C.In Portsmouth Square.D.In Bush Street.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. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Obesity can damage one's health.B.Obesity is a growing problem all over the world.C.Obesity has affected both boys and girls.D.Obesity is directly related to one's habit.15. The purpose of the three-year study is to _________ .A.learn more about the link between sleep and weightB.find out why some children find it difficult to go to sleepC.identify the ways parents reduce their kids' weightD.see if there is difference in sleep patterns over the period16. According to the study, the daily healthy sleep time for the 3rd to 6th graders should bearound _______ hours.A.8B.9C.10D.1117. According to the passage, obesity is most likely related to ______ .A.raceB.genderC.sleep timeD.parentsQuestions 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. According to a number of studies, _______ is the main factor for early-age smoking.A.genderB.personalityC.environmentD.money19. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Some early-age smokers never go beyond experimenting.B.Most early-age smokers soon stop experimenting.C.Very few continue smoking throughout their teenage years.D.Children quickly become regular smokers by carrying cigarettes.20. All the following are features of smokers EXCEPT _______ .A.strong peer influenceB.low sense of achievementC.high sense of rebellionD.close family relationshipSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Why were some children offered only fruit and milk for lunch?A.The school stopped providing school lunch.B.Some parents preferred fruit and milk for lunch.C.Their parents failed to pay for school lunch.D.These children chose to have something different.22. How did parents react to the school's way of handling the situation?A.They were upset.B.They were surprised.C.They were furious.D.They were sad.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23. According to the news, what is the main advantage of the digital key?A.Guests can pay without going to the front desk.B.Guests can go direct to their rooms.C.Guests can check out any time.D.Guests can make room reservations.24. The hotel company intends to have the system in ___________ of its hotels in the next threemonths.A.2B.3C.100D.150Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. According to the court ruling, Shrien Dewani _______ .A.will be extradited even if he is unfit to stand trialB.will remain in South Africa for medical treatmentC.will stand trial in South Africa once proved fitD.will return to the U.K. for medical treatment26. What was Dewani accused of?A.Killing his wife in the U.K.B.Being involved in a taxi accident.C.Hiring a crew of hit men.D.Having his wife killed.Question 27 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.27. The U.N. new vote would allow all the following EXCEPT ________ .A.the suspension of an existing arms embargoB.the use of force by European Union troopsC.the extension of U.N. peacekeeping missionD.the ban on travel and freeze of assetsQuestion 28 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.28. What is the news mainly about?A.Behavior of alcoholics.B.Causes of early death in Russia.C.Causes of alcohol poisoning.D.Number of death over 10 years.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. The total investment in film-making in Britain in 2012 was ________ .A.£945B.£1.07 billionC.£500,000D.£87,00030. Hollywood studios prefer to make films in Britain because _________ .A.the UK is a good film locationB.the cast usually comes from BritainC.Hollywood emphasizes qualityD.production cost can be reducedPART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Electricity is such a part of our everyday lives and so much takenfor granted nowadays (31) ____ w e rarely think twice when we switchon the light or turn on the TV set. At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and (32) __________ t o move freely. Neon lighting used inadvertising has become part of the (33) _____ of every modern city. In the home, many (34) _______ d evices are powered by electricity.(35)_______ when we turn off the bedside lamp and are(36)_________________ asleep, electricity is working for us,(37) ____ our refrigerators, heating our water, or keeping our roomsair-conditioned. Every day, trains, buses and subways take us to and from work. We rarely (38) _____ to consider why or how they run -31. A. thatB.thusC.asD.so32. A. carB.truckC.trafficD.pedestrians33. A. appearanceB.characterC.distinction.D.surface34. A. money-savingB.time-savingC.energy-savingbour-saving35. A. OnlyB.RarelyC.EvenD.Frequently36. A. fastB.quiteC.closelyD.quickly37. A. movingB.startingC.repairingD.driving38. A. troubleB.botherC.hesitateD.remember(39) _______ something goes wrong.In the summer of 1959, something (40) ________ go wrong with thepower-plant that provided New York with electricity. For a great many hours, life came almost to a (41) _______ . Trains refused tomove and the people in them sat in the dark, (42) ________ t o do anything; lifts stopped working, so that (43) ______ you were lucky enough not to be (44) ________ between two floors, you had theunpleasant task of finding your way down (45) ________ of stairs. Famous streets like Broadway and Fifth Avenuein a(n) (46) ________________ became as gloomy and uninviting (47) _____ the most remote back streets. People were afraid to leave their houses, (48) ________ although the police had been ordered to 39. A. whenB.ifC.untilD.after40. A. didB.wouldC.couldD.should41. A. pauseB.terminalC.breakdownD.standstill42. A. incompetentB.powerlessC.hesitantD.helpless43. A. althoughB.whenC.asD.even if44. A. trappedB.placedC.positionedD.locked45. A. stepsB.levelsC.flightsD.floors46. A. timeB.instantC.pointD.minute47. A. likeB.thanC.forD.as48. A. forB.andC.butD.or(49) _______ in case of emergency, they were just as confused and(50) ______ as anybody else. 49. A. stand asideB.stand downC.stand byD.stand in50. A. aimlessB.helplessC.unfocusedD.undecidedPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on the shelf, __ .A. will youB. do youC. don't youD. won't you52. Mary is _______ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no soB. no moreC. not lessD. no less53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A.Five miles seem like a long walk to me.B.Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register.C.Either my sister or my brother is coming.D.Only one out of six were present at the meeting.54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A.My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B.I'll give it to you after I return.C.What is the matter with you?D.London stands on the River Thames.55. It is not so much the language _________ t he cultural background that makes the film difficultto understand.A. butB. norC. likeD. as56. There is no doubt _______ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project.A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. when57. All the President's Men ____________ one of the important books for scholars who study theWatergate Scandal.A. remainB. remainedC. remainsD. is remaining58. If you explained the situation to your lawyer, he _________ able to advise you much betterthan I can.A. will beB. would beC. wasD. were59. Which of the following is a stative verb (静态动词) ?A. Drink.B. Close.C. Rain.D. Belong.60. Which of the following italicized parts indicates a subject-verb relation?A.The man has a large family to support.B.She had no wish to quarrel with her brother.C.He was the last guest to leave.D.Mary needs a friend to talk to.61. The following are all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPT_.A. Bob did thatB. Bob did soC. Bob did thisD. Bob did62. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. A bit of flowers.B. Few words.C. This work.D. Another two girls.63. Which of the following italicized words does NOT indicate willingness?A.What will you do when you graduate?B.They will be home by now.C.Who will go with me?D.Why will you go there alone?64. When one has good health, _______ should feel fortunate.A. youB. sheC. heD. we65. There ________ n othing more for discussion, the meeting came to an end half an hour earlier.A. to beB. to have beenC. beingD. be66. Two of her brothers were _______ during the Second World War.A. called onB. called upC. called forD. called out67. Bottles from this region sell ________at about $50 a case.A. wholesaleB. totallyC. entirelyD. together68.The product contains no _______ colours, flavours, or preservatives.A. fakeB. falseC. artificialD. wrong69.Davis accepted the defeat in the semi-final with good grace. The underlined part is closest inmeaning to ______ .A. cheerfullyB. wholeheartedlyC. politelyD. quietly70. _____and business leaders were delighted at the decision to hold the national motor fairin the city.A. CivilB. CivilizedC. CivilianD. Civic71.T he city council is planning a huge road-building programme to ease congestion. Theunderlined part means ______A. calmB. relieveC. comfortD. still72.H is unfortunate appearance was offset by an attractive personality. The underlined partmeans all the following EXCEPT ______ .A. improvedB. made up forC. balancedD. compensated for73.The doctor said that the gash in his cheek required ten stitches. The underlined part means_.A. lumpB. depressionC. swellingD. cut74.During the economic crisis, they had to cut back production and _______ w orkers.A. lay intoB. lay offC. lay downD. lay aside75.The university consistently receives a high ____________ for the quality of its teaching andresearch.A. standardB. evaluationC. commentD. rating76.T o mark its one hundredth anniversary, the university held a series of activities includingconferences, film shows, etc. The underlined part means ______ .A. celebrateB. signifyC. symbolizeD. suggest77.His fertile mind keeps turning out new ideas. The underlined part means _____ .A. abundantB. unbelievableC. productiveD. generative78.The local newspaper has a _______ o f 100,000 copies a day.A. spreadB. circulationC. motionD. flow79.T hese issues were discussed at length during the meeting. The underlined part means____.A. eventuallyB. subsequentlyC. lastlyD. fully80.A couple of young people were giving out leaflets in front of the department store. Theunderlined part means ______ .A. distributingB. handlingC. dividingD. arrangingPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AInundated by more information than we can possibly hold in our heads, we're increasingly handing off the job of remembering to search engines and smart phones. Google is even reportedly working on eyeglasses that could one day recognize faces and supply details about whoever you're looking at. But new research shows that outsourcing our memory —and expecting that information will be continually and instantaneously available — is changing our cognitive habits.Research conducted by Betsy Sparrow, an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University, has identified three new realities about how we process information in the Internet age. First, her experiments showed that when we don't know the answer to a question, we now think about where we can find the nearest Web connection instead of the subject of the question itself. A second revelation is that when we expect to be able to find information again later on, we don't remember it as well as when we think it might become unavailable. And then there is the researchers' final observation: the expectation that we'll be able to locate information down the line leads us to form a memory not of the fact itself but of where we'll be able to find it.But this handoff comes with a downside. Skills like critical thinking and analysis must develop in the context of facts: we need something to think and reason about, after all. And these facts can't be Googled as we go; they need to be stored in the original hard drive, our long-term memory. Especially in the case of children, "factual knowledge must precede skill," says Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology, at the University of Virginia — meaning that the days of drilling the multiplication table and memorizing the names of the Presidents aren't over quite yet. Adults, too, need to recruit a supply of stored knowledge in order to situate and evaluate new information they encounter. You can't Google context.Last, there's the possibility, increasingly terrifying to contemplate, that our machines will fail us. As Sparrow puts it, "The experience of losing our Internet connection becomes more and more like losing a friend." If you're going to keep your memory on your smart phone, better make sure it's fully charged.81. Google's eyeglasses are supposed to ______A.improve our memoryB.function like memoryC.help us see faces betterD.work like smart phones82. According to the passage, "cognitive habits" refers to ______A.how we deal with informationB.functions of human memoryC.the amount of informationD.the availability of information83. Which of the following statements about Sparrow's research is CORRECT?A.We remember people and things as much as before.B.We remember more Internet connections than before.C.We pay equal attention to location and content of information.D.We tend to remember location rather than the core of facts.84. What does the author mean by "context" ?A.It refers to long-term memory.B.It refers to a new situation.C.It refers to a store of knowledge.D.It refers to the search engine.85. What is the implied message of the author?A.Web connections aid our memory.B.People differ in what to remember.C.People need to exercise their memory.D.People keep memory on smart phones.TEXT BI was a second-year medical student at the university, and was on my second day of rounds at a nearby hospital. My university's philosophy was to get students seeing patients early in their education. Nice idea, but it overlooked one detail: second-year students know next to nothing about medicine.Assigned to my team that day was an attending — a senior faculty member who was there mostly to make patients feel they weren't in the hands of amateurs. Many attendings were researchers who didn't have much recent hospital experience. Mine was actually an arthritis specialist. Also along was a resident (the real boss, with a staggering mastery of medicine, atleast to a rookie like myself). In addition, there were two interns (住院实现医生). These guys were just as green as I was, but in a scarier way: they had recently graduated from the medical school, so they were technically MDs.I began the day at 6:30am. An intern and I did a quick check of our eight patients; later, we were to present our findings to the resident and then to the attending. I had three patients and the intern had the other five — piece of cake.But when I arrived in the room of 71-year-old Mr. Adams, he was sitting up in bed, sweating heavily and panting(喘着). He'd just had a hip operation and looked terrible. I listened to his lungs with my stethoscope, but they sounded clear. Next I checked the log of his vital signs and saw that his respiration and heart rate had been climbing, but his temperature was steady. It didn't seem like heart failure, nor did it appear to be pneumonia. So I asked Mr. Adams what he thought was going on."It's really hot in here, Doc," he replied.So I attributed his condition to the stuffy room and told him the rest of the team would return in a few hours. He smiled and feebly waved goodbye.At 8:40 am., during our team meeting, "Code Blue Room 307!" blared from the loudspeaker.I froze.That was Mr. Adams's room.When we arrived, he was motionless.The autopsy (尸体解剖) later found Mr. Adams had suffered a massive pulmonary embolism (肺部栓塞). A blood clot had formed in his leg, worked its way to his lungs, and cut his breathing capacity in half. His symptoms had been textbook: heavy perspiration and shortness of breath despite clear lungs. The only thing was: I hadn't read that chapter in the textbook yet. And I was too scared, insecure, and proud to ask a real doctor for help.This mistake has haunted me for nearly 30 years, but what's particularly frustrating is that the same medical education system persists. Who knows how many people have died or suffered harm at the hands of students as naïve as I, and how many more will?86. Why was the author doing rounds in a hospital?A.He himself wanted to have practice.B.Students of all majors had to do so.C.It was part of his medical training.D.He was on a research team.87. We learn that the author's team members had ______A.some professional deficiencyB.much practical experienceC.adequate knowledgeD.long been working there88. While the author was examining Mr. Adams, all the following symptoms caught hisattention EXCEPT ____ .A.steady temperatureB.faster heart rateC.breathing problemD.moving difficulty89. "His symptoms had been textbook" means that his symptoms were ______ .A.part of the textbookB.explained in the textbookC.no longer in the textbookD.recently included in the textbook90. At the end of the passage, the author expresses ______ about the medical education system.A.optimismB.hesitationC.supportD.concernTEXT CThe war on smoking, now five decades old and counting, is one of the nation's greatest public health success stories — but not for everyone.As a whole, the country has made amazing progress. In 1964, four in ten adults in the US smoked; today fewer than two in ten do. But some states —Kentucky, South Dakota and Alabama, to name just a few — seem to have missed the message that smoking is deadly.Their failure is the greatest disappointment in an effort to save lives that was started on Jan. 11, 1964, by the first Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health. Its finding that smoking is a cause of lung cancer and other diseases was major news then. The hazards of smoking were just starting to emerge.The report led to cigarette warning labels, a ban on TV ads and eventually an anti-smoking movement that shifted the nation's attitude on smoking. Then, smokers were cool. Today, many are outcasts, rejected by restaurants, bars, public buildings and even their own workplaces. Millions of lives have been saved.The formula for success is no longer guesswork: Adopt tough warning labels, air public service ads, fund smoking cessation programs and impose smoke-free laws. But the surest way to prevent smoking, particularly among price-sensitive teens, is to raise taxes. If you can stop them from smoking, you've won the war. Few people start smoking after turning 19.The real-life evidence of taxing power is powerful. The 10 states with the lowest adult smoking rates slap an average tax of $2.42 on every pack — three times the average tax in the states with the highest smoking rates.New York has the highest cigarette tax in the country, at $4.35 per pack, and just 12 percent of teens smoke —far below the national average of 18 percent. Compare that with Kentucky, where taxes are low (60 cents), smoking restrictions are weak and the teen smoking rate is double New York's. Other low-tax states have similarly dismal records.Enemies of high tobacco taxes cling to the tired argument that they fall disproportionately on the poor. True, but so do the deadly effects of smoking — far worse than a tax. The effect of the taxes is amplified further when the revenue is used to fund initiatives that help smokers quit or persuade teens not to start.Anti-smoking forces have plenty to celebrate this week, having helped avoid 8 million premature deaths in the past 50 years. But as long as 3,000 adolescents and teens take their first puff each day, the war is not won.91. What does "counting" mean in the context?A.Including.B.Calculating.C.Relying on.D.Continuing.92. According to the context, "Their failure" refers to _______ .A.those adults who continue to smokeB.those states that missed the messageC.findings of the reportD.hazards of smoking93. The following are all efforts that led to the change of attitude on smoking EXCEPT _____ .A.cigarette warning labelsB.rejection by the publicC.anti-smoking campaignsD.anti-smoking legislation94. According to the author, raising tax on cigarettes _____ .A.is unfair to the poorB.is an effective measureC.increases public revenueD.fails to solve the problem95. What is the passage mainly about?A.How to stage anti-smoking campaigns.B.The effects of the report on smoking and health.C.The efforts to cut down on teenage smoking.D.Tax as the surest path to cut smoking.。
2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第3套）Part Ⅰ Writing ( 30 minutes）Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying”Never go out there to see what happens，go out there to make things happen." You can citexamples to illustrate the importance of being participants rather than mere onlookers inlife。
You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)听力音频地址:http：//wximg。
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Children should be taught to be more careful。
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Children shouldn’t drink so much orange juice.C。
There is no need for the man to make such a fuss.D。
Timmy should learn to do things in the right way.2. A。
Fitness training。
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2015 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题(第 3 套 )Part Ⅰ Writing ( 30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying"Never go out there to see what happens, go out there to make things happen." You can citexamples to illustrate the importance of being participants rather than mere onlookers inlife.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension ( 30 minutes)听力音频地址：/attached/media/20160426/20160426161254_0664.mp3Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1 A. Children should be taught to be more careful.B.Children shouldn't drink so much orange juice.C.There is no need for the man to make such a fuss.D.Timmy should learn to do things in the right way.2.A. Fitness training.B.The new job offer.puter programming.D.Directorship of the club.3.A. He needs to buy a new sweater.B.He has got to save on fuel bills.C.The fuel price has skyrocketed.D.The heating system doesn't work.4.A. Committing theft.B.Taking pictures.C.Window shopping.D.Posing for the camera.5.A. She is taking some medicine.B.She has not seen a doctor yet.C.She does not trust the man's advice.D.She has almost recovered from the cough.6.A. Pamela's report is not finished as scheduled.B.Pamela has a habit of doing things in a hurry.C.Pamela is not good at writing research papers.D.Pamela's mistakes could have been avoided.7.A. In the left-luggage office.B.At the hotel reception.C.In a hotel room.D.At an airport.8.A. She was an excellent student at college.B.She works in the entertainment business.C.She is fond of telling stories in her speech.D.She is good at conveying her message.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A. Arranging the woman's appointment with Mr.Romero.B.Fixing the time for the designer's latest fashion show.C.Talking about an important gathering on Tuesday.D.Preparing for the filming on Monday morning.10.A. Her travel to Japan.B. The awards ceremony.C. The proper hairstyle for her new role.D. When to start the make-up session.11.A. He is Mr.Romero's agent.B. He is an entertainment journalist.C. He is the woman's assistant.D. He is a famous movie star.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A. Make an appointment for an interview.B. Send in an application letter.C. Fill in an application form.D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.13.A. Someone having a college degree in advertising.B. Someone experienced in business management.C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.14.A. Travel opportunities.B. Handsome pay.C. Prospects for promotion.D. Flexible working hours.15.A. It depends on the working hours.B. It is about 500 pounds a week.C. It will be set by the Human Resources.D. It is to be negotiated.Section BDirections..In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage, you will hearsome questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B,Cand D..Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single linethrough the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A. To give customers a wider range of choices.B. To make shoppers see as many items as possible.C. To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.D. To save space for more profitable products.17.A. On the top shelves.B. On the bottom shelves.C. On easily accessible shelves.D. On clearly marked shelves.18.A. Many of them buy things on impulse.B. A few of them are fathers with babies.C. A majority of them are young couples.D. Over 60% of them make shopping lists.19.A. Sales assistants promoting high margin goods.B. Sales assistants following customers around.C. Customers competing for good bargains.D. Customers losing all sense of time.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20.A. Teaching mathematics at a school.B. Doing research in an institute.C. Studying for a college degree.D. Working in a hi-tech company21.A. He studied the designs of various clocks.B. He did experiments on different materials.C. He bought an alarm clock with a pig face.D. He asked different people for their opinions.22.A. Its automatic mechanism.B. Its manufacturing process.C. Its way of waking people up.D. Its funny-looking pig face.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A. It is often caused by a change of circumstances.B. It actually doesn't require any special treatment.C. It usually appears all of a sudden.D. It generally lasts for several years.24.A. They cannot mix well with others.B. They irrationally annoy their friends.C. They depend heavily on family members.D. They blame others for ignoring their needs.25.A. They lack consistent support from peers.B. They doubt their own popularity.C. They were born psychologically weak.D. They focus too much on themselves.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passagewith ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given, in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each.choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letterfor each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the center.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Children do not think the way adults do.For most of the first year of life, if something is out of sight, it's out of mind.If you cover a baby's36toy with a piece of cloth, the baby thinks the toyhas disappeared and stops looking for it.A 4-year-old may 37 that a sister has more fruit juice when it is only the shapes of the glasses that differ, notthe38 of juice.Yet children are smart in their own way.Like good little scientists, children arealways testing their child-sized39 about how things work.When your child throws her spoon on the floor for the sixth time as you try to feed her, and you say, "That's enough! I will not pick up your spoon again!"the child will 40 test your claim. Are you serious? Are you angry? What will happen if she throws the spoon again? She is not doing this to drive you41; rather, she is learning that her desires and yours can differ, and that sometimes those42 are important and sometimes they are not.How and why does children's thinking change? In the 1920s, Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget proposed that children's cognitive (认知的 ) abilities unfold 43, like the blooming of a flower,almost independent of what else is44in their lives.Although many of his specific conclusions havebeen45or modified over the years, his ideas inspired thousands of studies by investigators all over the world.A.advocateB.amountC.confirmedD.crazyE.definiteF.differencesG.favoriteH.happeningI.ImmediatelyJ.NaturallyK.ObtainingL.PrimarilyM.ProtestN.RejectedO.theoriesSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with, ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Perfect EssayA. Looking back on too many years of education, I can identify one truly impossible teacher.Shecared about me, and my intellectual life, even when I didn't.Her expectations were high--impossibly so.She was an English teacher.She was also my mother.B. When good students turn in an essay, they dream of their instructor returning it to them in exactly the same condition, save for a single word added in the marginof the final page : "Flawless." This dream came true for me one afternoon in the ninth grade.Of course, I had heard that genius could show itself at an early age, so I was only slightly taken aback that I had achieved perfection at the tender age of14.Obviously, I did what any professional writer would do; I hurried off to spread the good news.I didn't get very far. The first person I told was my mother.C. My mother, who is just shy of five feet tall, is normally incredibly soft-spoken, but on the rare occasion when she got angry, she was terrifying.I am not sure if she was more upset by my hubris( 得意忘形 ) or by the fact that my English teacher had let my ego get so out of hand.In any event,my mother and her red pen showed me how deeply flawed a flawless essay could be.At the time,I am sure she thought she was teaching me about mechanics, transitions (过渡 ), structure, styleand voice.But what I learned, and what stuck with me through my time teaching writing at Harvard, was a deeper lesson about the nature of creative criticism.D. First off, it hurts.Genuine criticism, the type that leaves a lasting mark on you as a writer, also leaves an existential imprint ( 印记) on you as a person.I have heard people say that a writer should never take criticism personally.I say that we should never listen to these people.E. Criticism, at its best, is deeply personal, and gets to the heart of why we write the way we do.Theintimate nature of genuine criticism implies something about whois able to give it, namely,someone who knows you well enough to show you howyour mental life is getting in the way of good writing.Conveniently, they are also the people who care enough to see you through this painful realization.For me it took the form of my first, and I hope only, encounter with writer'sblock--I was not able to produce anything for three years.F. Franz Kafka once said: "Writing is utter solitude ( 独处 ), the descent into the cold abyss (深渊 ) of oneself." My mother's criticism had shown me that Kafka isright about the cold abyss, and when you make the introspective (内省的 ) descent that writing requires you are not always pleased by what you find.But, in the years that followed, her sustained tutoring suggested that Kafka might be wrong about the solitude.I was lucky enough to find a critic and teacher who was willing to makethe journey of writing with me."It is a thing of no great difficulty," according to Plutarch, "to raise objections against another man's speech, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome." I am sure I wrote essays in the later years of high school without my mother's guidance, but I can't recall them.What I remember, however, is how she took up the "extremely troublesome" work of ongoing criticism.G. There are two ways to interpret Plutarch when he suggests that a critic should be able to produce "a better in its place." In a straightforward sense, he could meanthat a critic must be more talented than the artist she critiques 评(论 ).My mother was well covered on this count. But perhapsPlutarch is suggesting something slightly different, something a bit closer to Marcus Cicero's claim that one should "criticize by creation, not by finding fault." Genuine criticism creates a precious opening for an author to become better on his own terms--a process that is often extremely painful,but also almost always meaningful.H. My mother said she would help me with my writing, but first I had to help myself.For each assignment, I was to write the best essay I could.Real criticism is not meant to find obvious mistakes, so if she found any--the type I could have found on my own--I had to start from scratch.From scratch.Once the essay was "flawless," she would take an evening to walk me through myerrors.That was when true criticism, the type that changed me as a person, began.I. She criticized me when I included little-known references and professional jargon ( 行话 ).She hadno patience for brilliant but irrelevant figures of speech."Writers can't bluff (虚张声势 ) their way through ignorance." That was news to me--I would need to freed another way to structure my dailye xistence.J. She trimmed back my flowery language, drew lines through my exclamation marks and argued forthe value of restraint in expression."John," she almost whispered.I leaned in to hear her:"I can't hear you when you shout at me." So I stopped shouting and bluffing, and slowly my writing improved.K.Somewhere along the way I set aside my hopes of writing that flawless essay.But perhaps I missed something important in my mother's lessons about creativity and perfection.Perhaps the point of writing the flawless essay was not to give up, but to never willingly finish. Whit man repeatedly reworked "Song of Myself' between 1855 and 1891.Repeatedly.We do our absolute best with a piece of writing, and come as close as we can to the ideal.And, for the time being, we settle.Incritique, however, we are forced to depart, to give up the perfection we thought we had achieved for the chance of being even a little bit better.This is the lesson I took from my mother: If perfection were possible, it would not be motivating.46.The author was advised against the improper use of figures of speech.47.The author's mother taught him a valuable lesson by pointing out lots of flaws in his seemingly perfect essay.48.A writer should polish his writing repeatedly so as to get closer to perfection.49.Writers may experience periods of time in their life when they just can't produce anything.50.The author was not much surprised when his school teacher marked his essayas "flawless".51.Criticizing someone's speech is said to be easier than coming up with a better one.52.The author looks upon his mother as his most demanding and caring instructor.53.The criticism the author received from his mother changed him as a person.54.The author gradually improved his writing by avoiding fancy language.55.Constructive criticism gives an author a good start to improve his writing.Section CDirections: There are 2 passagesin this section.Each passageis followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C.andD .You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Could you reproduce Silicon Valley elsewhere, or is there something unique about it?It wouldn't be surprising if it were hard to reproduce in other countries, because you couldn't reproduce it in most of the US either. What does it take to make a Silicon Valley?It's the right people.If you could get the right ten thousand people to move from Silicon Valley to Buffalo, Buffalo would become Silicon Valley.You only need two kinds of people to create a technology hub (中心 ) : rich people and nerds 痴(迷科研的人 ).Observation bears this out.Within the US, towns have become star,up hubs if and only if they have both rich people and nerds.Few startups happen in Miami, for example, because although it's full of rich people, it has few nerds.It's not the kind of place nerds like.Whereas Pittsburgh has the opposite problem: plenty of nerds, but no rich people.The top US Computer Science departments are said to be MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, and Carnegie-Mellon. MIT yielded Route 128.Stanford and Berkeley yielded Silicon Valley. But what did Carnegie-Mellon yield in Pittsburgh? And what happened in Ithaca, home of Cornell University, which is also high on the list?I grew up in Pittsburgh and went to college at Cornell, so I can answer for both.The weather is terrible, particularly in winter, and there's no interesting old city to make up for it, as there is inBoston.Rich people don't want to live in Pittsburgh or Ithaca.So while there're plenty of hackers 电(脑迷 ) who could start startups, there's no one to invest in themDo you really need the rich people? Wouldn't it work to have the government invest in the nerds?No, it would not.Start up investors are a distinct type of rich people.They tend to have a lot of experience themselves in the technology business.This helps them pick the right startups, and means they can supply advice and connections as well as money. And the fact that they have a personal stake in the outcome makes them really pay attention.56.What do we learn about Silicon Valley from the passage?A.Its success is hard to copy anywhere else.B.It is the biggest technology hub in the US.C.Its fame in high technology is incomparable.D.It leads the world in information technology.57.What makes Miami unfit to produce a Silicon Valley?A. Lack of incentive for investment.B. Lack of the right kind of talents.C. Lack of government support.D. Lack of famous universities.58.In what way is Carnegie-Mellon different from Stanford, Berkeley and MIT?A. Its location is not as attractive to rich people.B. Itsscience departments are not nearly as good. C. Itdoes not produce computer hackers and nerds. D. Itdoes not pay much attention to business startups.59.What does the author imply about Boston?A. It has pleasant weather all year round.B. It produces wealth as well as high-tech.C. It is not likely to attract lots of investors and nerds.D.It is an old city with many sites of historical interest.60.What does the author say about startup investors?A. They are especially wise in making investments.B.They have good connections in the government.C. They can do more than providing money.D. They are rich enough to invest in nerds.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.It's nice to have people of like mind around. Agreeable people boost your confidence and allow you to relax and feel comfortable. Unfortunately, that comfort can hinder the very learning that can expand your company and your career.It's nice to have people agree, but you need conflicting perspectives to dig out the truth .If everyone around you has similar views, your work will suffer from confirmation bias (偏颇 ).Take a look at your own network. Do your contacts share your point of view on most subjects? If yes, it's time to shake things up .As a leader, it can be challenging to create an environment in which people will freely disagree and argue, but as the saying goes: From confrontation comes brilliance.It's not easy for most people to actively seek conflict. Many spend their lives trying to avoid arguments. There's no need to go out and find people you hate, but you need to do some self-assessment to determine where you have become stale in your thinking. You may need to start by encouraging your current network to help you identify your blind spots.Passionate, energetic debate does not require anger and hard feelings to be effective.But it does require moral strength. Once you have worthy opponents, set some ground rules so everyone understands responsibilities and boundaries.The objective of this debating game is not to win but to getto the truth that will allow youto move faster, farther, and better.Fierce debating can hurt feelings, particularly when strong personalities are involved.Make sure you check in with your opponents so that they are not carryingthe emotion of the battles beyond the battlefield.Break the tension with smiles andhumor to reinforce the idea that this is friendly discourse and that all areworking toward a common goal.Reward all those involved in the debate sufficiently when the goals are reached.Let your sparring partners (拳击陪练 ) know how much you appreciate their contribution. The more they feel appreciated, the more they'll be willing to get into the ring next time.61.What happens when you have like-minded people around you all the while?A. It will help your company expand more rapidly.B. It will create a harmonious working atmosphere.C. It may prevent your business and career from advancing.D. It may make you feel uncertain about your own decisions.62.What does the author suggest leaders do?A. Avoid arguments with business partners.B. Encourage people to disagree and argue.C. Build a wide and strong business network.D. Seek advice from their worthy competitors.63.What is the purpose of holding a debate?A. To find out the truth about an issue.B. To build up people's moral strength.C. To remove misunderstandings.D. To look for worthy opponents.64.What advice does the author give to people engaged in a fierce debate?A. They listen carefully to their opponents' views.B. They show due respect for each other's beliefs.C. They present their views clearly and explicitly.D. They take care not to hurt each other's feelings.65.How should we treat our rivals after a successful debate?A. Try to make peace with them.B. Try to make up the differences.C. Invite them to the ring next time.D. Acknowledge their contribution.Part Ⅳ Translation( 30 minutes )Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.今年在长沙举行了一年一度的外国人汉语演讲比赛.这项比赛证明是促进中国和世界其他地区文化交流的好方法.它为世界各地的年轻人提供了更好地了解中国的机会 .来自 87 个国家共计 126 位选手聚集在湖南省省会参加了从7 月 6 日到 8月5 日进行的半决赛和决赛 .比赛并不是唯一的活动 .选手们还有机会参观了中国其他地区的著名景点和历史名胜 .2015 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题答案与详解(第3套)Part ⅠWriting这是一篇四级考试中常见的议论文 .话题围绕“Nevergo out there to see what happens，go out there tomake things happen.这句话展”开，要求考生进行评论，同时在题目要求中也明确给出了作文主题 the importanceof being participants rather than mere onlookers in life.考生应该明确这一主题，并围绕其展开论述 .一、点明主题：不做看客，要做实践者 (being participants instead of onlookers in life)二、分析原因三、提出问题和建议主题词汇put ⋯ into practice将⋯⋯付诸实践carry out 执行；实现gain 获得accumulate积累gradually 逐渐地make a progress取得进步theory 理论action 行动would rather⋯than比起⋯⋯ 更情愿⋯⋯stand by袖手旁观句式拓展1.For some people, watching what happens to others is goodenough to learn a lesson, while for others, only practicingby themselves can finally make them get the real skills in对一些人而言，看发生在别人身上的事情足以让他们吸取教训，而对于其他人而言，他们只有亲身实践才能最终得到生活中的真正技能 .2.No matter how many authentic theories you've got before,nothing will happen until you put them into practice.无论你曾经接受了多少权威的理论，若不付诸实践，一切都无济于事.Part ⅡListening ComprehensionM: I don't know what to do with Timmy.This morning I found orange juice spilled all over the kitchenfloor.W:Don't be so hard on him.He's only four.Q:What does the woman mean?C.四个选项中出现了children，careful，juice 和 Timmy 等词，故推测本题考查的内容与孩子的行为相关.对话中，男士抱怨说他都不知道该拿蒂米怎么办了，今天早上，他发现桔子汁在厨房洒了一地，而女士则说，别对蒂米太严厉了，他才四岁 .由此可见，女士认为男士不用小题大做，故答案为 C..2.W: Excuse me, sir.I would like to know about the fitness training program inyour club.M:I'll have you speak with the director in charge of new accounts.Q:What is the woman interested in?A.四个选项均为名词短语，且出现了fitness， job， computer 和 club等词，故推测本题考查的内容与健身或者工作相关.对话中，女士向男士询问俱乐部健身锻炼的事情，男士则说他会带着女士去找专门负责新会员的经理 .由此可知，女士是对俱乐部健身锻炼感兴趣，故答案为 A..3.W: It's really cold in this apartment.Can we turn up the heat a little bit?M:Sorry.I've run out of money and can hardly pay the fuel bill.Maybe you'dbetter put on a sweater.Q:what does the man mean?B.四个选项中出现了sweater，save，fuel bills 和 heating 等词，故推测本题考查的内容与寒冷天气以及取暖相关.对话中，女士说她觉得很冷，问能不能把暖气开大一点，而男士则表示抱歉，说自己没钱了，都快付不起燃料费账单了，建议女士穿上毛衣 .由此可知，男士想要节省燃料费，故答案为 B.4.M: I'm sorry, Miss.But you have to come with me to the security office.The video cameras in our shophave recorded everything you did.W:No, no.I...I didn't do anything.I'll call the police if you dare insult me.Q:What does the man think the woman was doing?A.四个选项均为动名词短语，且出现了theft，pictures，shopping 和camera等词，故推测本题考查的内容与商店里发生的事情相关.对话中，男士要将女士带到保安室去，并说商店里的摄像头已经把女士所做的事都录下来了，而女士则表示自己什么都没有做，如果男士敢侮辱她的话，她就报警 .由此可知，男士认为女士偷了商店里的东西，故答案为 A.5.M: I think you ought to see a doctor right away about that cough.W:Well, I'll wait a few more days.I'm sure I'll get over it soon.Q:What do we learn about the woman?B.选项均以 she 开头，且出现了medicine，doctor 和 cough 等词，故推测本题考查的内容与女士的健康状况相关.男士说女士应该马上去看医生，而女士则说再等几天，她相信自己的咳嗽很快就会好的 .由此可知，直到本对话发生时，女士都还没有去看医生，故答案为 B..6.M: I've heard that Pamela made quite a few mistakes in her lab report.W:Well, she wouldn't have if she hadn't been in such a hunt to get it done.Q:What does the woman imply?D.四个选项均提到了 Pamela，且出现了 report，hurry，writing 和 mistakes 等词，故推测本题考查的内容与帕米拉的报告相关.对话中，男士说他听说帕米拉的实验报告出了很多错，而女士则说，如果她不是那么急着做完的话，就不会出这么多的错 .由此可知，帕米拉实验报告中的错误本来是可以避免的，故答案为 D..7.M: We'd better check out before 12 o'clock, Marry.And now there are only 30 minutes left.W:Let's hurry up.You go pay the bill and I'll call the reception to have our luggage taken downstairs.Q : Where did this conversation most probably take place?C.四个选项均是表示地点的介词短语，故推测本题考查的内容与对话发生的地点相关 .对话中，男士说他们最好能在中午l2 点之前退房，现在只剩半小时了，女士建议加快速度，并让男士去付账，她自己给前台打电话，叫人把行李送到楼下.由此可知，对话发生的时候，两人还没有开始办理退房手续，还在宾馆的房间里，故答案为 C..8.W: Have you ever heard this speaker before?M: Yeah.She's excellent.She gets her point across and it's entertaining at the same time.Q: what does the man say about the speaker?D.四个选项均以 she开头，且出现了 college，works，speech和 message 等词，可以推测本题考查的内容与女士的情况相关.对话中，女士问男士以前是否听过这个演讲者的讲座，男士说他听过，并认为这位演讲的女士很棒，她不仅将自己的观点表达得很清楚，而且讲得很有趣 .由此可知，这位女演讲者擅长传达自己想要传达的信息，故答案为 D.. Conversation OneM: (8) What should I do about Mr.Romero? Remember? He said it was importantand couldn't wait.I thinkhe may want you for that new movie he's directing.W:That's absolutely correct.(9) Now, we have to fit him in somewhere.Uh...what does Monday morninglook like?M:That doesn't look so good.You have a make-up session starting at 6:00, then filming starts at 8:00, andthat's going to take the whole morning.W:Well, what's after that?M:(10) You have lunch with your agent to discuss the awards ceremony and you'll have to meet him at oneo'clock at the restaurant.W:Oh, terrific! Listen.I cannot miss that.But I still have to make time for Mr.Romero. M:Well, now, don't forget you got a three-o'clock appointment with your fashion designer.W:That's right.You know he's showing the latest fashions from Japan? You know that loose-fitting look?Those clothes are so in this year.M:At 4:30 you have an appointment with your hairdresser.Thenat 7:00, you have dinner with a journalist.Now remember, be nice to that guy.W:Do I have to? That won't be easy and it's likely to run late.How does Tuesday look?M:Well, you have to spend the whole morning at the photographer's.They are taking photos to publicize yournew movie.W:What about the afternoon? Am I free then?M:Let me see...Yes, you are free after 3:30.W:Then you can set up a meeting with Mr.Romero at 4:00.M:OK.(11) I'll get on it right away.预览三道题各选项，其中出现了the woman’s appointment，hertravel，awards ceremony和 make-up session等词，因此推测对话内容可能与女士的工作安排相关 .。
2015英语专业四级真题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.。
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Section A Litstening Comprehension (30 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation. one or more questions willbe asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions willbe spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. Duringthe pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答1. A) They admire the courage of space explorersB) They enjoyed the movie on space explorationC) They were going to watch a wonderful movieD) They like doing scientific exploratron very much2. A)At a gift shopB) At a graduation ceremony.C) In the office of a travel agencyD) In a school library3. A) He used to work in the art galleryB) He does not have a good memoryC) He declined a job offer from the art galleryD) He is not interested in any part-time jobs4. A) Susan has been invited to give a lecture tomorrowB) He will go to the birthday party after the lectureC) The woman should have informed him earlierD) He will be unable to attend the birthday party5. A) Reward those having made good progressB) Set a deadline for the staff to meetC) Assign more workers to the project.D) Encourage the staff to work in Small groups6. A) The way to the visitor's parkingB) The rate for parking in Lot CC) How far away the parking lot is.D) Where she can leave her car.7. A) He regrets missing the classesB) He plans to take the fitness classes.C) He is looking forward to a better lifeD) He has benefited from exercise8. A) How to raise work efficiency.B) How to select secretariesC) The responsibilities of secretanesD) The secretaries in the man’s company.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9 A) It Is more difficult to learn than EnglishB) It is used by more people than English.C) It will be as commonly used as EnglishD) It will eventually become a world language10. A) Its loan words from many languagesB) Its popularity with the common people.C) The influence of the British EmpireD) The effect of the Industrial Revolution11. A) It includes a lot of words from other languagesB) It has a growing number of newly coined wordsC) It can be easily picked up by overseas travellersD) It is the largest among all languages in the worldQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) To return some goodsB) To apply for a job.C) To place an order.D) To make a complaint13. A) He has become somewhat impatient with the womanB) He is not familiar with the exact details of the goodssC) He has not worked in the sales department for long.D) He works on a part-time basis for the company14. A) it is not his responsibilityB) It will be free for large ordersC) It costs ￡15 more for express deliveryD) It depends on a number of factors15. A) Report the information to her superiorB) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in chargegeC) Ring back when she comes to a decisionD) Make inquiries with some other companiesSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a queslion, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding leltert on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
2014英语专业四级真题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.。
QUESTION BOOKLETTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2015)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MINI]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversationscarefully 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. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip?A. The return trip is too expensive.B. There is no technology to gel people back.C. People don’t want to returnD. The return trip is too risky.2.According to the man, what is more important for those recruits?A IntelligenceB.HealthC.CalmnessD.Skills.3.What is the last part of the conversation about?A.The kind of people suitable for the trip.B.Interests and hobbies of the speakers.C.Recruitment of people for the trip.D.Preparation for the trip to Mars..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 showrooming?A.Going to the high street.B.Visiting everyday shops.C.Visiting shops and buying online.D.Buying things like electrical goods.5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things onlineEXCEPT _________.A.CDsB.shoesC.cameraD.food6.According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomedwhile Christmas shopping was _____.A.3%B.33%C.42%D. 24%7.One reason for people to showroom is that they .A. want to see the real thing firstB. want to know more about pricingC. can return the product laterD.can bargain for a lower shop priceQuestions 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. What is the conversation mainly about?A. How to avoid clashes of exams.B. How to schedule exams.C. How to use the faculty lounge.D. How to choose the courses.9. What does the student have to do first in order to take the exams?A. To draw up the final schedule.B. To arrange an invigilator.C. To choose a date on the draft schedule.D. To find the information on the bulletin board.10. According to the conversation, the Dean willA. sign the sheet in the faculty loungeB. take care of the bulletin boardC. consult the studentsD. finalize the exam scheduleSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 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. Which of the following cities has the oldest Chinatown in North America?A. New York.B. San Francisco.C. Boston.D. San Diego.12. The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts tourists a year.A. 20 ,000B. 100 ,000C. 17 millionD. 7 million13. Where can tourists see the fish markets?A. In Stockton Street.B. In Grant Avenue.C. In Portsmouth Square.D. In Bush Street.Questions 14 Ito 17 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.14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Obesity can damage one’s health.B. Obesity is a growing problem all over the world.C. Obesity has affected both boys and girls.D. Obesity is directly related to one’s habit.15. The purpose of the three-year study is toA. learn more about the link between sleep and weightB. find out why some children find it difficult to go to sleepC. identify the ways parents reduce their kids’weightD. see if there is difference in sleep patterns over the period16. According to the study, the daily healthy sleep time for the 3rd to 6th graders should be around __ ___ hours.A. 8B. 9C. 10D. 1117. According to the passage, obesity is most likely related to _____ .A. raceB. genderC. sleep timeD. ParentsQuestions 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. According to a number of students, _____ is the main factor for early-age smoking.A. genderB. personalityC. environmentD. money19. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Some early-age smokers never go beyond experimenting.B. Most early-age smokers soon stop experimenting.C. Very few continue smoking throughout their teenage years.D. Children quickly become regular smokers by carrying cigarettes.20. All the following are features of smokers EXCEPT _____ .A. strong peer influenceB. low sense of achievementC. high sense of rebellionD. close family relationshipSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Why were some children offered only fruit and milk for lunch?A. The school stopped providing school lunch.B. Some parents preferred fruit and milk for lunch.C. Their parents failed to pay for school lunch.D. These children chose to have something different.22. How did parents react to the school’s way of handling the situation?A. They were upset.B. They were surprised.C. They were furious.D. They were sad.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23. According to the news, what is the main advantage of the digital key?A. Guests can pay without going to the front desk.B. Guests can go direct to their rooms.C. Guests can check out any time.D. Guests can make room reservations.24. The hotel company intends to have the system in _____ of its hotels in the next three months.A. 2B. 3C. 100D. 150Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. According to the court ruling, Shrien Dewani _____ .A. will be extradited even if he is unfit to stand trialB. will remain in South Africa for medical treatmentC. will stand trial in South Africa once proved fitD. will return to the U.K. for medical treatment26. What was Dewani accused of?A. Killing his wife in the U.K.B. Being involved in a taxi accident.C. Hiring a crew of hit men.D. Having his wife killed.Question 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. The U.N. new vote would allow all the following EXCEPT _____ .A. the use of force by European Union troopsB. the suspension of an existing arms embargoC. the extension of U.N. peacekeeping missionD. the ban on travel and freeze of assetsQuestion 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.28. What is the news mainly about?A. Causes of early death in Russia.B. Behavior of alcoholics.C. Causes of alcohol poisoning.D. Number of death over 10 years.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. The total investment in film-making in Britain in 2012 was _____ .A. £945 millionB. £1.07 billionC. £500,000D. £87,00030. Hollywood studios prefer to make films in Britain because _____ .A. The UK is a good film locationB. The cast usually comes from BritainC. Hollywood emphasizes qualityD. Production cost can be reducedPART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Electricity is such a part of our everyday lives and so much taken for granted nowadays (31) we rarely think twice when we switch 31. A. thatB.thusC.asD.soon the light or turn on the TV set. At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and (32) _________ to move freely. Neon lighting used in 32.A. carB.truckC.trafficD.pedestriansadvertising has become part of the (33) of every modem city. 33. A. appearanceB.characterC.distinctionD.surfacen the home, many (34) devices are powered by electricity 34. A. money-savingB.time-savingC.energy-savingbour-saving(35) ___________________ when we turn off the bedside lamp and are 35. A. OnlyB.RarelyC.EvenD.FrequentlyB.(36) __________ asleep, electricity is working for us. 36. A. fastC.quiteD.closelyE.quickly(37) ____________________ our refrigerators, heating our water, or keeping our rooms 37. A. movingB.startingC.repairingD.drivingair conditioned. Every day, trains, buses and subways take us lo and from work. We rarely (38) to consider why or how they run - 38. A. troubleB.botherC.hesitateD.remember(39) ____________________ something goes wrong 39.A. whenB.ifC.untilD.after In the summer of 1959, something (40)__ go wrong withthe 40.A. didB.wouldC.couldD.shouldpower-plant that provided New York with electricity. For a great many hours, life came almost to a (41) . Trains refused to 41.A. pauseB.terminalC.breakdownD.standstillmove and the people in them sat in the dark, (42) to do 42. A. incompetentB.powerlessC.hesitantD.helpless anything; lifts stopped working, so that (43) _ you werelucky 43.A. althoughB. whenC asD. even if enough not to be (44) _____ b etween two floors, you had the 44.A. trappedB.placedC.positionedD.lockedunpleasant task of finding your way down (45) __ of stairs. Famous streets like Broadway and Fifth Avenue 45. A. stepsB.levelsC.flightsD.floorsin a(n) (46) ___________ became as gloomy and uninviting 46. A. timeB.instantC.pointD.minute(47) _______ the most remote back streets. People were afraidto leave 47. A. likeB.thanC.forD.astheir houses, (48) ______ although the police had beenordered to 48. A. forB.andC.butD.or(49)_________ in case of emergency, they were just asconfused and 49. A. stand asideB.stand downC.stand byD.stand in(50)________ as anybody else. 50. A. aimlessB.helplessC.unfocusedD.undecidedPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, ______?A. will youB. do youC. don’t youD. won’t you52. Mary is ______ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no soB. no moreC. not lessD. no less53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Five miles seem like a long walk to me.B. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register.C. Either my sister or my brother is wrong.D. Only one out of six were present at the meeting.54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B. I’ll give it to you after I return.C. What is the matter with you?D. London stands on the River Thames.55. It is not so much the language ______ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand.A. butB. norC. likeD. as56. There is no doubt ______ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project.A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. when57. All the President’s Men ______ one of the important books for scholars who study the Watergate Scandal.A. remainB. remainedC. remainsD. is remaining58. If you explained the situation to your lawyer, he ______ able to advise you much better than I can.A. will beB. would beC. wasD. were59. Which of the following is a stative verb (静态动词)?A. DrinkB. CloseC. RainD. Belong60. Which of the following italicized parts indicates a subject-verb relation?A. The man has a large family to support.B. She had no wish to quarrel with her brother.C. He was the last guest to leave.D. Mary needs a friend to talk to.61. The following are all correct responses to “Who told the news to the teacher?”EXCEPT ______?A. Bob did thatB. Bob did soC. Bob did thisD. Bob did62. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. A bit of flowersB. Few wordsC. This workD. Another two girls63. Which of the following italicized words does NOT indicate willingness?A. What will you do when you graduate?B. They will be home by now.C. Who will go with me?D. Why will you go there alone?64. When one has good health, ______ should feel fortunateA. youB. sheC. heD. we65. There ______ nothing more for discussion, the meeting came to an end half an hour earlier.A. to beB. to have beenC. beingD. be66. Two of her brothers were ____ during the Second World War.A. called onB. called upC. called forD. called out67. Bottles from this region sell ______ at about $50 a case.A. wholesaleB. totallyC. entirelyD. together68. The product contains no ______ colours, flavours, or preservatives.A. fakeB. falseC. artificialD. wrong69. Davis accepted the defeat in the semi-final with good grace. The underlined part is closest in meaning to ______.A. cheerfullyB. wholeheartedlyC. politelyD. quietly70. ______ and business leaders were delighted at the decision to hold the national motor fair in the city.A. CivilB. CivilizedC. CivilianD. Civic71. The city council is planning a huge road-building programme to ease congestion. The underlined part means ______.A. calmB. relieveC. comfortD. still72. His unfortunate appearance was offset by an attractive personality. The underlined part means all the following EXCEPT ______.A. improvedB. made up forC. balancedD. compensated for73. The doctor said that the gash in his check required stitches. The underlined part means ______.A. lumpB. depressionC. swellingD. cut74. During the economic crisis, they had to cut back production and ______ workers.A. lay intoB. lay offC. lay downD. lay aside75. The university consistently receives a high ______ for the quality of its teaching and research.A. standardB. evaluationC. commentD. rating76. To mark its one hundredth anniversary, the university held a series of activities including conferences, film shows, etc. The underlined part means ______.A. celebrateB. signifyC. symbolizeD. suggest77. His fertile mind keeps turning out new ideas. The underlined part means ______.A. abundantB. unbelievableC. productiveD. generative78. The local news paper has a ______ of 100,000 copies a day.A. spreadB. circulationC. motionD. flow79. These issues were discussed at length during the meeting. The underlined part means ______.A. eventuallyB. subsequentlyC. lastlyD. fully80. A couple of young people were giving out leaflets in front of the department store. The underlined part means ______.A. distributingB. handlingC. dividingD. arrangingPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AInundated by more information than we can possibly hold in our heads, we’re increasingly handing off the job of remembering to search engines and smart phones. Google is even reportedly working on eyeglasses that could one day recognize faces and supply details about whoever you’re looking at. But new research shows that outsourcing our memory —and expecting that information will be continually and instantaneously available - is changing our cognitive habits.Research conducted by Betsy Sparrow, an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University, has identified three new realities about how we process information in the Internet age. First, her experiments showed that when we don’t know the answer to a question, we now think about where we can find the nearest Web connection instead of the subject of the question itself. A second revelation is that when we expect to be able to find information again later on, we don't remember it as well as when we think it might become unavailable. And then there is the researchers’final observation: the expectation that we’ll be able to locateinformation down the line leads us to form a memory not of the fact itself but of where we'll be able to find it.But this handoff comes with a downside. Skills like critical thinking and analysis must develop in the context of facts: we need something to think and reason about, after all. And these facts can't be Googled as we go; they need to be stored in the original hard drive, our long-term memory. Especially in the case of children, ''factual knowledge must precede skill；' says Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology, at the University of Virginia - meaning that the days of drilling the multiplication table and memorizing the names of the Presidents aren't over quite yet. Adults, too, need to recruit a supply of stored knowledge in order to situate and evaluate new informalion they encounter. You can t Google context.Last, there's the possibility, increasingly terrifying to contemplate, that our machines will fail us. As Sparrow puts it, “The experience of losing our Internet connection becomes more and more like losing a friend.”If you're going to keep your memory on your smart phone, better make sure it's fully charged.81. Google’s eyeglasses are supposed to ____.[A]improve our memory[B]function like memory[C]help us see faces better[D]work like smart phones82. According to the passage, “cognitive habits”refers to ____.[A] how we deal with information[B] functions of human memory[C] the amount of information[D] the availability of information83. Which of the following statements about Sparrow’s research is CORRECT?[A] We remember people and things as much as before.[B] We remember more Internet connections than before.[C] We pay equal attention to location and content of information.[D]We tend to remember location rather than the core of facts.84. What does the author mean by “context”?[A]It refers to long-term memory.[B]It refers to a new situation.[C]It refers to a store of knowledge.[D]It refers to the search engine.85. What is the implied message of the author?[A]Web connections aid our memory.[B]People differ in what to remember.[C] People need to exercise their memory.[D] People keep memory on smart phones.Text BI was a second-year medical student at the university, and was on my second day of rounds at a nearby hospital. My university's philosophy was to get students seeing patients early in their education. Nice idea, but it overlooked one detail: second-year students know next to nothing about medicine.Assigned to my team that day was an attending - a senior faculty member who was there mostly to make patients feel they weren't in the hands of amateurs. Many attendings were researchers who didn't have much recent hospital experience. Mine was actually an arthritis specialist. Also along was a resident (the real boss, with a staggering mastery of medicine, at least to a rookie like myself). In addition, there are two interns (住院实习医生). These guys were just as green as I was. but in a scarier way: they had recently graduated from the medical school, so they were technically MDs.I began the day at 6:30 am. An intern and I did a quick check of our eight patients; later, we were to present our findings to the resident and then to the attending. I had three patients and the intern had the other five-piece of cake.But when I arrived in the room of 71-year-old Mr. Adams, he was sitting up in bed, sweating heavily and panting (喘气).He'd just had a hip operation and looked terrible. I listened to his lungs with my stethoscope, but they sounded dear. Next I checked the log of his vital signs and saw that his respiration and heart rate had been climbing, but his temperature was steady. It didn’t seem like heart failure, nor did it appear to be pneumonia. So I asked Mr. Adams what he thought was going on.“It s really hot in here. Doc,”he replied.So I attributed his condition to the stuffy room and told him the rest of the team would return in a few hours. He smiled and feebly waved goodbye.At 8:40 am., during our team meeting, “Code Blue Room 307!”blared from the loudspeaker.I froze.That was Mr. Adams’s room.When we arrived, he was motionless.The autopsy (尸体解剖} later found Mr. Adams had suffered a massive pulmonary embolism (肺部检塞) A blood clot had formed in his leg, worked its way to his lungs, and cut his breathing capacity in half. His symptoms had been textbook,heavy perspiration and shortness of breath despite clear lungs. The only thing was: I hadn't read that chapter in the textbook yet. And I was too scared, insecure, and proud to ask a real doctor for help.This mistake has haunted me for nearly 30 years, but what’s particularly frustrating is that the same medical education system persists. Who knows how many people have died or suffered harm at the hands of students as naive as I, and how many more will?86. Why was the author doing rounds in a hospital?[A]He himself wanted to have practice.[B]Students of all majors had to do so.[C]It was part of his medical training.[D]He was on a research team.87. We learn that the author’s team members had ____.[A] some professional deficiency[B] long been working there[C] adequate knowledge[D] much practical experience88. While the author was examining Mr. Adams, all the following symptoms caught his attention EXCEPT ____.[A] steady temperature[B] faster heart rate[C] breathing problem[D] moving difficulty89. “His symptoms had been textbook”means that his symptoms were ____.[A]part of the textbook[B] explained in the textbook[C] no longer in the textbook[D] recently included in the textbook90. At the end of the passage, the author expresses _____ about the medical education system.[A]optimism[B]hesitation[C] support[D] concernTEXT CThe war on smoking, now five decades old and counting, is one of the nation's greatest public health success stories - but not for everyone.As a whole, the country has made amazing progress. In 1964, four in ten adults in the US smoked; today fewer than two in ten do. But some states - Kentucky, South Dakota and Alabama, to name just a few - seem to have missed the message that smoking is deadly.Their failure is the greatest disappointment in an effort to save lives that was started on Jan 11, 1964, by the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health. Its finding that smoking is a cause of lung cancer and other diseases was major news then. The hazards of smoking were just starting to emerge.The report led to cigarette warning labels, a ban on TV ads and eventually an anti-smoking movement that shifted the nation’s attitude on smoking. Then，smokers were cool. Today, many are outcasts, rejected by restaurants, bars, public buildings and even their own workplaces Millions of lives have been saved.The formula for success is no longer guesswork: Adopt tough warning labels, air public service ads, fund smoking cessation programs and impose smoke-free laws. But the surest wa\ to prevent smoking, particularly among price-sensitive teens, is to raise taxes. If you can stop them from smoking, you’ve won the war. Few people start smoking after turning 19.The real-life evidence of taxing power is powerful. The 10 slates with thelowest adult smoking rates slap an average tax of $2.42 on every pack - three times the average tax in the states with the highest smoking rates.New York has the highest cigarette tax in the country, at $4.35 per pack, and just 12 percent of teens smoke - far below the national average of 18 percent. Compare that with Kentucky, where taxes are low (60 cents), smoking restrictions arc weak and the teen smoking rate is double New York’s. Other low-tax states have similarly dismal records.Enemies of high tobacco taxes cling to the tired argument that they fall disproportionately on the poor. True, but so do the deadly effects of smoking far worse than a tax. The effect of the taxes is amplified further when the revenue is used to fund initiatives that help smokers quit or persuade teens not to start..Anti-smoking forces have plenty to celebrate this week, having helped avoid 8 million premature deaths in the past 50 years. But as long as 3,000 adolescents and teens lake their first puff each day, the war is not won.91. What does "counting" mean in the context?[A] Including. [B]. Calculating[C] Relying on.. [D] Continuing92. According to the context, "Their failure" refers to________.[A] those adults who continue to smoke[B] those states that missed the message[C] findings of the report[D] hazards of smoking93. The following are all efforts that led to the change of attitude on smoking EXCEPT_______.[A] cigarette warning labels[B] rejecting by the public[C] anti-smoking campaigns[D] anti-smoking legislation94. According to the author, raising tax on cigarettes_______.[A] is unfair to the poor[B] is an effective measure[C] increases public revenue[D] fails to solve the problem95. What is the passage mainly about?[A] How to stage anti-smoking campaigns.[B] The effects of the report on smoking and health.[C] The efforts to cut down on teenage smoking.[D] Tax as the surest path to cut smoking.TEXT DAttachment Parenting is not Indulgent Parenting. Attachment parents do not spoil their children. Spoiling is done when a child is given everything that they want regardless of what they need and regardless of what is practical. Indulgent parents give toys for tantrums (发脾气),ice cream for breakfast. Attachment parents don't give their children everything that they want, they give their children everything that they need. Attachment parents believe that love and comfort arc free and necessary. Not sweets or toys.Attachment Parenting is not "afraid of tears”parenting. Our kids cry. The difference is that we understand that tantrums and tears come from emotions and not manipulation. And our children understand this too. They cry and have tantrums sometimes, of course. But they do this because their emotions are so。
2015英语专业四级真题及答案解析TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2015 -GRADE FOUR-PART I DICTATIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSConversation one1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip?A. The return trip is too expensive.B. There is no technology to get people back.C. People don’t want to return.D. The return trip is too risky.2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits?A. Intelligence.B. Health.C. Skills.D. Calmness.3. What is the last part of the conversation about?A. The kind of people suitable for the trip.B. Interests and hobbies of the speakers.C. Recruitment of people for the trip.D. Preparation for the trip to Mars.Conversation Two4. What is showrooming?A. Going to the high street.B. Visiting everyday shops.C. Buying things like electrical goods.D. Visiting shops and buying online.5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPTA. shoesB. CDsC. cameraD. food6. According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomed while Christmas shopping wasA. 3%B. 33%C. 42%D. 24%7. One reason for people to showroom is that theyA. want to know more about pricingB. can return the product laterC. want to see the real thing firstD. can bargain for a lower shop priceConversation Three8. What is the conversation mainly about?A. How to avoid clashes of exams.B. How to schedule exams.C. How to use the faculty lounge.D. How to choose the courses.9. What does the student have to do first in order to take the exams?A. To choose a date on the draft schedule.B. To find the information on the bulletin board.C. To draw up the final schedule.D. To arrange an invigilator.10. According to the conversation, the Dean willA. sign the sheet in the faculty loungeB. take care of the bulletin boardC. consult the studentsD. finalize the exam scheduleSECTION B PASSAGESPassage One11. Which of the following cities has the oldest Chinatown in North America?A. New York.B. San Francisco.C. Boston.D. San Diego.12. The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts tourists a year.A. 20 ,000B. 100 ,000C. 7 millionD. 17 million13. Where can tourists see the fish markets?A. In Stockton Street.B. In Grant Avenue.C. In Portsmouth Square.D. In Bush Street.Passage Two14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Obesity can damage one’s health.B. Obesity is a growing problem all over the world.C. Obesity is directly related to one’s habit.D. Obesity has affected both boys and girls.15. The purpose of the three-year study is to .A. find out why some children find it difficult to go to sleepB. learn more about the link between sleep and weightC. identify the ways parents reduce their kids’ weightD. see if there is difference in sleep patterns over the period16. According to the study, the daily healthy sleep time for the 3rd to 6th graders should be around ___ hours.A. 8B. 9C. 10D. 1117. According to the passage, obesity is most likely related to __ .A. sleep timeB. genderC. raceD. parentsPassage Three18. According to a number of students, __ __ is the main factor for early-age smoking.A. genderB. personalityC. environmentD. money19. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Very few continue smoking throughout their teenage years.B. Most early-age smokers soon stop experimenting.C. Some early-age smokers never go beyond experimenting.D. Children quickly become regular smokers by carrying cigarettes.20. All the following are features of smokers EXCEPT ___ .A. strong peer influenceB. low sense of achievementC. high sense of rebellionD. close family relationshipSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 121. Why were some children offered only fruit and milk for lunch?A. The school stopped providing school lunch.B. Their parents failed to pay for school lunch.C. Some parents preferred fruit and milk for lunch.D. These children chose to have something different.22. How did parents react to the school’sway of handling the situation?A. They were upsetB. They were furious.C. They were surprised.D. They were sad.News Item 223. According to the news, what is the main advantage of the digital key?A. Guests can pay without going to the front desk.B. Guests can go direct to their rooms.C. Guests can check out any time.D. Guests can make room reservations.24. The hotel company intends to have the system in ___ of its hotels in the next three months.A. 2B. 3C. 100D. 150News Item 325. According to the court ruling, Shrien Dewani _ ___ .A. will return to the U.K. for medical treatmentB. will remain in South Africa for medical treatmentC. will stand trial in South Africa once proved fitD. will be extradited even if he is unfit to stand trial26. What was Dewani accused of?A. Having his wife killed.B. Killing his wife in the U.K.C. Being involved in a taxi accident.D. Hiring a crew of hit men.News Item 427. The U.N. new vote would allow all the following EXCEPT ___ .A. the use of force by European Union troopsB. the suspension of an existing arms embargoC. the extension of U.N. peacekeeping missionD. the ban on travel and freeze of assetsNews Item 528. What is the news mainly about?A. Causes of early death in Russia.B. Behavior of alcoholics.C. Causes of alcohol poisoning.D. Number of death over 10 years.News Item 629. The total investment in film-making in Britain in 2012 was __ __ .A. ￡945 millionB. ￡1.07 billionC. ￡500,000D. ￡87,00030. Hollywood studios prefer to make films in Britain because ___ .A. The UK is a good film locationB. The cast usually comes from BritainC. Hollywood emphasizes qualityD. Production cost can be reducedPART III CLOZEElectricity is such a part of our everyday lives and so much taken for granted nowadays 31 ___ we rarely think twice when we switch on the light or turn on the TV set. At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and32 ___ to move freely. Neon lighting used in advertising has become part of the 33 ___ of every modern city. In the home, many 34 ___ devices are powered by electricity. 35 ___ when we turn off the bedside lamp and are 36 ___ asleep, electricity is working for us, 37 ___ ourrefrigerators, heating our water, or keeping our rooms air-conditioned. Every day, trains, buses and subways take us to and from work. We rarely 38 ___ to consider why or how they run——39 ___ so mething goes wrong.In the summer of 1959, something 40 ___ go wrong with the power-plant that provided New York with electricity. For a great many hours, life came almost to a 41 ___. Trains refused to move and the people in them sat in the dark, 42 ___ to do anything; lifts stopped working, so that 43 ___ you were lucky enough not to be 44. ___ between two floors, you had the unpleasant task of finding your way down 45 ___ of stairs. Famous streets like Broadway and Fifth Avenue in a(n) 46 ___ became as gloomy and uninviting 47 ___ the most remote back streets. People were afraid to leave their houses, 48 ___ . although the police had been ordered to 49 ___ in case of emergency, they were just as confused and50 ___ as anybody else.31. A. that B. thus C. as D. so32. A. car B. truck C. traffic D. pedestrians33. A. appearance B. character C. distinction D. surface34. A. money-saving B. time-saving C. energy-saving D. labor-saving35. A. Only B. Rarely C. Even D. Frequently36. A. fast B. quite C. closely D. quickly37. A. moving B. starting C. repairing D. driving38. A. trouble B. bother C. hesitate D. remember39. A. when B. if C. until D. after40. A. did B. would C. could D. Should41. A. pause B. terminal C. breakdown D. standstill42. A. incompetent B. powerless C. hesitant D. helpless43. A. although B. when C. as D. even if44. A. trapped B. placed C. positioned D. locked45. A. steps B. levels C. flights D. floors46. A. time B. instant C. point D. minute47. A. like B. than C. for D. as48. A. for B. and C. but D. or49. A. stand aside B. stand down C. standby D. stand in50. A. aimless B. helpless C. unfocused D. undecidedPART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYshelf, ____?51. When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on theA. don’t youB. do youC. will youD. won’t you52. Mary is __ ___ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.A. no lessB. no moreC. not lessD. not so53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Only one out of six were present at the meeting.B. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register.C. Either my sister or my brother is wrong.D. Five miles seem like a long walk to me.54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense?A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.B. I’ll give it to you after I return.。
