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否则就听不成啦!Part 1 Word Dictation(每小题： 分)Directions: Listen and write down the words you hear. You are going to listen to the recording twice. During the first time, write the word that you hear. Check your answers as you listen the second time. 1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.discount assoon feature confront indicate superwise fasennate stimilading fertige alert dereation review asemble insure confireA. The woman has an angel.B. The woman is a new mother.C. The woman is perfect.D. The woman is like a baby.Questions 2 to 2 are based on the following passage or dialog.2.A. The baby has to worry a lot about little accidents.B. The man has baby-proofed his home.C. An unsafe home is good for a baby.D. The woman is more worried about her baby.Questions 3 to 3 are based on the following passage or dialog.3.A. People are more similar than different.B. Chinese people seem different to Americans.C. Chinese people are very different from Americans.D. People all around the world try to be honest.Questions 4 to 4 are based on the following passage or dialog.4.A. The sound of languages.B. The singing in different countries.C. The Chinese way of speaking.D. The things spoken about in different countries.Questions 5 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog.5.A. Leaving school early to go to college.B. A parent not being supportive about going to college.C. Leaving home with a young son.D. A child leaving the home at a young age.Questions 6 to 6 are based on the following passage or dialog.6.A. The man has taken tours of Europe.B. The woman is better than normal.C. Mozart was a genius.D. Mozart was better than all others.Questions 7 to 7 are based on the following passage or dialog.7.A. Football.B. Baseball.C. Basketball.D. Badminton.Questions 8 to 8 are based on the following passage or dialog.8.B D A A DC B DD. Child geniuses.2.A. The man doesn't think geniuses play the piano.B. The man doesn't think Mozart was a genius.C. The man doesn't expect the child to be a genius.D. The man doesn't think he is a genius.3.A. Being positive.B. Mozart.C. Being a genius.D. High expectation.4.A. The speakers both think that the child playing the piano isa genius.B. The speakers have different opinions about the intelligenceC. The speakers are among the few geniuses that exist in theD. The speakers are given a lot of trouble by others who are5.A. Husband and wife.B. Brother and sister.C. Mother and son.D. Father and daughter.Questions 6 to 9 are based on the following passage or dialog.6.A. Having a baby.B. Gaining weight.C. Smoking.D. Eating lunch.7.A. He's gaining weight.B. He's having a baby.C. He's eating lunch.D. He's working.8.A. 3.5.B. 4.C. 3.D. 2.9.A. The man's appetite has to do with his family life.B. The man's appetite has to do with the weather.C. The man's appetite has to do with stopping smoking.D C C B A B A A CA. Animals are used as organ banks.B. Cloned animals are healthier.C. The science of genetics is improving.D. Gene targeting was first done on sheep.3.A. Be used as organ banks.B. Produce milk for humans.C. Produce milk with a certain human protein.D. Introduce DNA changes.4.A. Introduce changes into a person by inserting sheep DNA.B. Make clones that carry the genes altered in clone'sC. Produce a cloned animal from a human protein.D. Produce a cloned animal with only a specific part of DNA.5.A. Scientists can change DNA so that animals taste better.B. Milk from cloned animals is undrinkable.C. Animals with altered genes are more healthy.D. Cloned meat and milk are more delicious.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.6.A. Television advertisements.B. A product Americans will use in the future.C. A new type of rice.D. A Swiss scientist, Ingo Potrykus.7.A. They show children playing somewhere in Asia.B. They show a product that will help prevent blindness.C. They are advertising a product people don't like.D. They are advertising a product that Americans may never8.A. Vitamin A deficiency.B. White rice.C. Infections in children.D. Golden rice.9.A. Introduced a flower gene into rice.B. Prevented kids from getting blind.C. Developed a flower.D. Produced Vitamin A.10.A. The flower that carries a special nutrient is yellow.C C C B A CD A A Dengineering, there was an embarrassed silence.A. tookB. broughtC. showedD. came3.________ so many people in the United States been out ofwork as today.A. More than ever beforeB. In the past, there have neverC. Never before haveD. Formerly, there never were4.It ________ as a shock to realize that I was not alone in theroom.A. cameB. appearedC. arrivedD. reached5.Since William had been seriously ill for several months, hisparents were worried about ________ to return to schoolfull-time.A. he wantedB. he wantingC. him to wantD. his wanting6.The association is ________ to raising funds to help theblind.A. conductedB. committedC. concentratedD. concerned7.I won't ________ those children making a noise in my house!A. allowB. letC. haveD. permit8.The TV station, in ________ to massive popular demand,decided to continue the soap opera (肥皂剧).A. regardB. relationC. respectD. response9.The opposition leaders ________ the government for nottaking action sooner.A. warnedB. criticizedC. threatenedD. urged10.In some schools children who prefer to read books ratherthan ________ football become social outcasts (被抛弃者).A. playB. playingC. to playD. to playing11.Others argue that since the earth has endured a long stringof ice ages in the last two million to three million years, any warming is ________ to be temporary.A. seemedB. likelyC. tendedD. possible12.________ the concert had begun did we realize what asplendid show it was going to be.A. No soonerB. Only afterC. HardlyD. Scarcely13.________, John has been to several foreign countries.A. Even he is youngB. Young though he isC. In spite of he is youngD. Young is as he14.________ they've got to know each other a little better, theyget along just fine.A. Due toB. Ever sinceC. Now thatD. Regardless of15.She got a job as an assistant stage manager at theCambridge Arts Festival Theatre, thinking that it might________ to a career as a playwright (剧作家).A. pave the wayB. work wonderC. point outD. stand a chance16._______ the movie I would have finished my paper lastSunday.A. In spite ofB. But forC. Because ofD. As for17.Be careful, _______ you'll fall down.A. on the contraryB. or ratherC. or elseD. as for18.We must ______ that the experiment is controlled as rigidlyas possible.A. assureB. secureC. ensureD. issue19.It is useful to science _______ the earth as an object inspace.A. to considerB. which considersC. considersD. the consideration of20.________ with the size of the whole earth, the highestmountains do not seem high at all.A. If you compareB. Compare themC. When comparedD. A comparisonA B C A D BC D B A B B B C A B C C A C D A DTherefore, I selected the medical field for study and a(n) 3.brief moment, 4.quickly 5.with each race. I determined that if Asians are not geneticallyparents. It is apparent to me that whatever race prepares itsyouth best for the future is 8.that scientists cannot point to genes as the cause forcharacteristics unique to our race. This way we can give 10.The other day a friend exclaimed to me, "Of course you gotgood grades in math; you're Asian." He should have said, "Iwish my parents had prepared me as well as yours have." Questions 11 to 20 are based on the following passage.What is it that is special about you and why? Are you giftedat math and science or possibly an exceedingly good athlete?abilities? Does either of your parents share similar 12.particularly involved in your learning as a child, or did they leton this planet? What I am trying to conclude here by havingyou think about your beginnings is the primary factor for eachperson's abilities. It has long been my theory that suchrevealed insuring assuring revealed evaluate trust career attributed resolved credit established derive specified disprove describedcultivated assume inferred traits supposeshown a sense of responsibility for protecting the Earth, she says. Third, they just worked hard. They planned the campaign over breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and then worked until 10 P.M., distributing 300,000 leaflets (小册子), posting 1,500 signs, calling 50,000 voters, and gaining new support. In the end, more than 200 volunteers got involved.They impressed more than San Francisco's voters. Casper saysofficials of other cities, including Boulder, Colorado, haveapproached them for guidance, and they're happy to help. "Wehope to get San Diego to be the next solar city in California," shesays.1."This probably meant to Casper, who is a Greenpeace clean-energy organizer, that they were lacking the support they'dneed to pass." (Para.1) Here, "they" refer to ________.A. San Francisco votersB. Greenpeace clean-energy organizersC. two solar power propositionsD. students from Green Corps2.To Casper's mind, California was ________.A. not fit for the solar power projectB. deeply involved in energy crisisC. ready for the solar power projectD. crippled by the financial problems3.Proposition B ________.A. allowed the city to carry out each clean-energy projectB. allowed San Francisco to impose new taxes on its citizensC. doubled the entire country's capacity of power generationD. eased the city's financial burden in the form of $1004.Casper's group focused their efforts on ________.A. city districts they thought would be most likely to vote inB. the five energetic organizers fresh out of schoolC. religious groups showing great responsibility forD. leaflets distribution and telephone calls5.Which city is in line to be the next solar city in California?A. Boulder.B. San Diego.C. Colorado.D. San Francisco.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.One of the chief functions of education is to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society. Now adult society is made up of men and women, so how can a segregated school possibly offer the right sort of preparation for it? Anyone entering adult society after years of segregation can only be in for a shock.A co-educational school offers children nothing less than a true version of society in miniature (缩影). Boys and girls are given the opportunity to get to know each other, to learn to live together from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselves with each other in terms of academic ability, athletic achievement and many of the extracurricular (课外的) activities which are part of school life. What a practical advantage it is to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and the female parts by girls!But perhaps the greatest contribution of co-education is thehealthy attitude to life it encourages. Boys don't grow up believingmore like book-illustrations to a fairy tale, than human beings. Girls don't grow up imagining that men are romantic heroes. Years of living together at school dismiss such illusions. The awkward stage of adolescence (青春期) brings into sharp focus some of the physical and emotional problems involved in growing up. These can better be overcome in a co-educational environment. When the time comes for the pupils to leave school, they are fully prepared to enter society as well-adjusted adults. They have already had years of experience in coping with many of the problems that face men and women.6.What is the best title for this passage?A. Co-education Can Be in Harmony with Society.B. People Are in Great Need of Co-education.C. Any Form of Education Other Than Co-education Is SimplyD. Co-education Has Many Features.7.What does co-education offer to children?A. A society.B. A true small model of society.C. A real life.D. True version of social condition.8.What does the word "segregated" (Para. 1) probably mean?A. Closed.B. Separated by race.C. All boys or all girls.D. Isolated.9.According to the passage, what is one of the chief aims ofeducation?A. It is for students to acquire knowledge.B. It is to equip future citizens with the necessary skills to useC. It is to equip future citizens with what is required to relateD. It is to allow students to perform well academically.10.Why don't boys and girls in co-education have illusions abouteach other?A. They live together and know each other too well.B. Years of living together at school dismiss such illusions.C. Co-education encourages them to have a healthy attitudeD. They are familiar with each other's problems.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage or dialog.Planetary (行星的) scientists are set to write the opening chapter of A Tale of Two Comets (彗星) with next Monday's launch of Contour, an unprecedented (空前的) mission that will peer into the cores of two comets over the next four years.Where ground-based astronomers (宇航员) can see only a glowing ball whose core is shrouded (遮蔽) in dust and gas, Contour will be able to pierce that veil—and spot details in the comet's nucleus only 12 feet across.For hundreds of years, comets have caught the human imagination. But only recently have they come within reach of science's virtual grasp—first through optical and radio telescopes, then via spacecraft.The Contour will encounter the comets in November 2003 and it promises, with a clearer picture of their structures and locations, to expand understanding of these mysterious comets. Their collisions with a young Earth are thought to have supplied theplanet with water and other chemical compounds necessary toevolution.Armed with Contour's observation facilities, as well as with datafrom past comet flybys, researchers will be able to explore thediversity of comets arising at different stages of their life cycle."This is an essential next step in exploring comets," says Joseph Veverka, head of Cornell University's astronomy (天文学) department and Contour's lead investigator.11.What can Contour do?A. To send astronauts to comets.B. To see a glowing ball.C. To spot the cores of two comets.D. To peer into the dust and gas.12.What's true about comets?A. Their diameters are only 12 feet.B. Their cores are hard to pierce and observe.C. They are full of water and other compound chemicals.D. They have altered the course of evolution.13.Why didn't planetary scientists explore the mysteries ofcomets before?A. Because comets are shrouded in dust and gas.B. Because the scientists are not ready to write A Tale of TwoC. Because the scientists did not have a clear picture of theirD. Because it was only recently that the study of comets14.What does the word "flybys" (Para. 5) probably mean?A. Flight.C CD A B C B C C B C B D A C。
大学英语4考试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 根据所听对话，选择最佳答案。
a) What is the man going to do?i. Go to the libraryii. Go to the gymiii. Stay at homeiv. Visit a friendb) What does the woman suggest?i. They should go to the beachii. They should watch a movieiii. They should study togetheriv. They should go shopping答案：a) i b) iii2. B) 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。
a) What is the main topic of the passage?b) What is the author's opinion about the topic?答案：a) The main topic is the importance of environmental protection.b) The author believes that everyone should take action to protect the environment.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. A) 阅读以下短文，选择最佳答案。
短文：[此处应为一段或多段英文短文，描述一个主题或故事]a) What does the author intend to convey in the passage?b) What is the relationship between the two characters in the story?答案：a) The author intends to convey the importance of perseverance.b) The two characters are friends.2. B) 阅读以下文章，回答以下问题。
2014级大学英语IV 期末考试题型及分值(新视野)I.Writing （15 分）选题范围不限。
来自课外。
II.Listening （25 分，每题1分）(视听说课本内容占15分) 基本按照四级新题型。
课本内容来自《视听说IV》所学单元内容（units 1, 4, 7），包括Further Listening的部分。
(1)Section A: 新闻3篇，共7题。
(2)Section B: 长对话2个。
每个对话后各有4个问题，一共8题。
（均来自视听说所学单元）(3)Section C: 短文3篇。
共10题。
（2篇来自视听说所学单元+1篇课外）III.Reading （45 分）（课本的内容占25分）1)Word Bank ：15选10型填空阅读(5 分，每空0.5分)Direction: 共10题。
范围来自所学读写单元（1，3，5）课后Section A和《综合训练册》相应单元的练习题。
2）Locating信息匹配题(10 分，每题1分)Direction: 共10题。
所选材料来自课外。
10个句子，找出每个句子信息所对应的段落。
3）In-depth reading (30 分，每题2分)Direction: 3篇，每篇5个问题，共15题。
课内2篇+ 课外1篇，课内的范围来自于《综合训练册》相应读写单元（1，3，5）的选择题型篇章阅读和《快速阅读》全册。
IV. Translation (15分) （课本内容占15分）中译英段落翻译。
要求：本题为翻译一段约150字的汉语段落，考察长句翻译的技巧，语言点的运用和语内连贯的处理。
材料来自所学读写单元（1，3，5）text A的课文某段落，或者是课文内若干句子的拼接。
提示：凡是来自读写课堂所学内容均指教学计划内的1，3，5单元的Section A部分，不选自Section B部分。
此范围课本内容和课外内容的比例是 5.5 : 4.5 。
《大学英语4》期末考试题型:
1、听力理解：20%（共20题，每题1分）
短对话7题、篇章理解1篇3题、Spot Dictation 1篇10题
2、阅读理解：25%
（1）、快速阅读1篇，5题，每题1分
（2）、传统仔细阅读2篇，10题，每题2分
3、介词和副词填空题：15% （新视野）（共15题，每题1分）
4、翻译：25%
（1）、句子翻译（中文翻译成英文）：15% （5题，每题3分，15分）
（2）、段落翻译（英文翻译成中文）：10% （1题，10分）
5、作文：15%
注意：考试课文范围：
《大学英语4（新视野）》：第三册第6，7，8，9，10单元
出题范围：
1、复习所学单元的生词、词组、搭配等，第三部分填空题在课后练习中出题：
《大学英语4（新视野）》：Section A课后Ex. IV; Section B课后Ex. IV
2、认真复习课文，段落翻译（英翻中）从课文的Section A中抽取。
《大学英语4（新视野）》：P147 para.3, 4, P173 para. 2,3 P204 para 12,18 P229 para. 9,10 P257 para. 6
3、认真复习课后练习，句子翻译（中翻英）从课后练习中抽取。
《大学英语4（新视野）》：课后练习Ex. XI （P157，以第六单元为例，其他单元复习对应相同类型的题目则可）。
4、其余题目均从试题库中抽取。
Part 1 Fill in the Blanks (with the initial letters provided)(每小题：1 分)Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences withthe help of the first letter(s). Use only ONE word to fill in each blank.1.2.Cold, as a rule, doesn't bother them but they will not延长) wetness, particularly during the winter.3.when all ordinary work stopped.4.It had been a very hard frost, the path was verythat night was particularly cold.5.Good looks are a more profitabletalent and hard work.6.hunting trip.7.In praising movies for classroom use, he has angrind; he sells motion picture equipment.8.Barbara had so many things to do that she could not do9.If you see him, please give myhim.10. Bitter experiences can lead to the maturity of a person, so tears are partand11.Einstein became the highrelativity.12.There was a feeling of gloom (忧郁) andwhen the news of the job cuts was announced.13. Be careful while communicating with the person, as he has an enormous14.A snow fell, heavilyblanket of white.15.I'll ask at the post office what theUnited States.16.waiting for its master.17. In the hotel lounge (休息厅) an awful chamber orchestra was18. If you see your small child trying to hurt a playmate, pull her away firmlywithout19.sufficient pasture (牧场) or hay will satisfy this need.20.Words are only essential to put across moreand intellectual ideas.21. There is no general nature in common to those things, and any idea wehave is never general orthing.22.others as you would have them do onto you", but we do not always follow it.23. An English romantic poet, William Wordsworth found his24. After she had panted for a moment in the fresh air, she had a brilliant25. One mark of a writer's greatness is that different minds can find in himdifferent26. Annoyingly, youngsters were playing games in the lifts, and we had to27.ends meet, their anxieties increase.28.In the lasthope that it will not be necessary.29.The electric lamps went out so we had tolight the room.30. In order to catch and hold students' attention, the teacher sometimes介词填空1.talkative and the latter is reserved.2.As an absent-minded person, he always finds himself pawing3.see their daughter comfortably married.4.New college graduates would like to roomso as to meet their limited entry-level salaries.5.her neighbors, they always give her a hand.6.other around, instead, they became friends in the end.7.Thoreau was referredof solitude.8.The beginning of university life usually fills the freshmen with the9.The solitary explorer venturedanimals to tame that unknown area.10. In spite of her roommate's complaints, she turned11.The two countries went to warland that they both claimed as their own.12. The announcement came as ministers tried to headresults.13. You will have to speak to both of them quickly if you want to head14. Prior to this decision the authorities had in a number of casesrefuge (庇护) in the embassies of various Western countries.15.costs, most particularly in wages, in order to compete in worldmarkets.16. The change will not endure another election defeat; if Labor losesnext time the party will probably tear17.to feel depressed himself.18.little genius that they had always hoped he'd turn out to be!19. This made it all the harder for the doctor to treat the patient and he20. We need to check whether our decisions are made on the basis ofmaking our resources available to others before we strike21.He decided to leave the company to strikeown as a writer.22.I persuaded her to remain silentpromising to find out everything I could.23.Sarah has to room with her identical twin Katietime being until she finds a place of her own.24.Throughout the book, each opinion is backedcareful studies or everyday examples.25. When he came back from the business trip, he found thedays.26. After lying in a hot bath for an unusually long time, he stretchedwould go away.27.bed once he reached home, tired from a whole day's work. 28.those whose thinking is similar to our own.29.One task for them will be to seekprojects suitable for joint ventures with companies or investors elsewhere.30.bitter taste in her mouth.31.commands Abraham, "for the son of this slave woman shall not be here with my son Isaac."Part 3 Replacement(每小题：1 分)Directions: Replace the underlined words in the followingsentences with expressions or phrases using the key word(s) supplied in brackets. Please take care to use the right wordform and keep the original meaning.1.Richard Baxter gave a short account of his life in these words,"Weakness and pain helped me to study how to live;beginning with necessities, I proceeded by degrees, and now Iam going to see that for which I have lived and studied." (sum)Replacement:2.In fact, the situation in Los Angeles scared him a little and forthe first six months he barely took the risk of going out of thehouse alone. (venture)Replacement:3.He'd been unconscious for so long that doctors had stoppedhoping for his recovery. (give)Replacement:4.It wasn't an accident. He did it intentionally. (purpose)Replacement:5.The company is increasing wages in an attempt to prevent astrike. (head)Replacement:6.I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some for thepossibility I might need some. (case)Replacement:7.For the moment, these two girls seem to be getting alongmuch better. (time)Replacement:8.I had to use violence to get my money back. (resort)Replacement:9.We are afraid our department has been destroyed by sillyquarrels. (tear)Replacement:10.His desperate need to be loved is caused by a deep sense ofinsecurity. (spring)Replacement:Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1.________ in his reading that Susan hadn't dared to make asound.A. So was he absorbedB. So absorbed he wasC. So absorbed was heD. So he was absorbed2.The firm decided after a board meeting that the old machineryin the factories ________ with.A. do awayB. be done awayC. has done awayD. has been done away3.I'd rather you ______ anything about it for the time being. Youshould take a break first.A. not doB. don't doC. didn't doD. won't do4.I must tell you that you ________ in your red overcoat theother night.A. look so handsomeB. are looking so handsomeC. looked so handsomeD. were looked so handsome5.Professor Brown, together with three lecturers, ________attending a meeting on energy now.A. isB. areC. wasD. were6.The important role played by women in ________ used to beconsidered "a man's world" began to have effects on attitudes to the English language.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. how7.John spoke through a microphone so that he ________ inevery room.A. could hearB. had been heardC. could be heardD. heard8.________ is a fact many smokers choose to ignore.A. To smoke is harmful to healthB. It is harmful to health to smokeC. That smoking is harmful to one's healthD. Smoking is harmful to health9.The dictionary is to the student ________ the tool is to theworker.A. whatB. thatC. as ifD. though10.The government is believed to be considering ______ a lawmaking it a crime to import any kind of weapon.A. to passB. passedC. have passedD. passing11.________ you go on the earth, there is always gravity to keepyou from falling off.A. WhenB. WhereverC. SinceD. Because12.Don't worry about your son's illness. What he really needs is________ a few days' rest.A. nothing butB. anything butC. something butD. everything but13.________, they have boldly undertaken the construction of a26-story building.A. As they are youngB. Young as they areC. They are as youngD. As young as they are14.I did not mean ________ anything, but those apples looked sogood I couldn't resist ________ one.A. to eat; tryingB. to eat; to tryingC. eating; to tryD. eating; to trying15.Tim cannot but ________ his supervisor to help him solve thedifficulty he has in doing his project.A. to askB. askC. askingD. asked16.The revolutionary fighter would rather die with his head highthan _____ with his knees bent.A. to liveB. livingC. liveD. lived17.We were greatly encouraged by the news of China _______another man-made satellite.A. to have launchedB. to launchC. launchedD. having launched18.________ I admit that the problems are difficult, I don't agreethat they can't be solved.A. SupposeB. BecauseC. WhileD. Until19.Advertising is distinguished from other forms ofcommunication _______ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.A. in thatB. in whichC. in order thatD. so that20.________ for your laziness, you could have finished theassignment by now.A. Had it not beenB. Weren't itC. It were notD. Had not it beenPart 5 Cloze (with four choices provided)(每小题：1 分)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given for each blank. Questions 1 to 20 are based on the following passage.Americans love to camp. It is 1. a majority of them go camping. On average about once a yearAmericans 2.enter the nation's forests to live for at least a few days. Often,they go out in 3. a mountain pond.They go into the forest 4.can have somepeace and quiet. It is there that they can give themselves tothe 5.To live alone might be one 6.American hero. They reject company 7.Americans go off to camp. They make their preparations forweeks and even months 8.request time 9.anything that might come in 10.pack it all: their favorite tea kettle, cups and saucers, noodles, the axe to chop wood for a fire—no stove would be more 11.interested in nature, 12.ways to keep them entertained. They might 13.things. While camping outside the noisy cities, they are closeto nature and can 14.satisfaction. They can come and go as they please without 15.16.enjoy reading the whole night. They also can move at theirown 17.18.would 19.here they are. It may not be where they expected to be, but forthe time being they might 20.Anyway, there is no place like home.Questions 21 to 40 are based on the following passage.I am going to break up with my wife, Becky. I am going to join millions of those who are not married. In that group with meare people who are either 21.Also, there with me are people who have never 22.. I will simply live a life of 23.one can disturb me. There is a 24.now. And I 25.tears to keep fromcrying. 26.sit feeling sorry for myself, I perform small tasks around my home. I 27.to cook some noodles. Then Irealize I am too 28.the kettle to 29.some more tea.However, tea is not enough to 30.and I reach for the pint of wine in the cupboard. Did Thoreau need people? No. And, why should I? A 31.32.pain in this life. Why should I fear being alone? Being alone has served as 33.for poetry. It has also helped inphilosophy 34.time. When peoplebegan writing down their 35.they have enjoyed their time alone. I do not have a(n) 36.have a pond to sit beside and 37.my observations, but I have my computer and no one ever seems to visit me in this city.The phone rings and I pick it up. It is Becky. She is offering her38.39.wolf without need for her? 40.What kind of fool would choose a life alone?也许具有重大意义的是这样一个事实：她挑战了自己雇主的决定，并出乎意料地赢了官司。
新视野大学英语四级期末考试试卷(A)考生注意：本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟Directions: Choose the best answer toeach question and write down the answer on your ANSWER SHEET.21. He always prefers to start early rather than ____everything to the last minute.A. leaveB. leavingC. leavesD. left22. If you think you can do my job better than I can, you are welcome to ______.A. take it overB. take it offC. take it downD. take it in23. It was ______ that he didn't go to the party.A. because he was illB. he was illC. his illnessD. because his illness24. Can you ________ furnishing your house luxuriously at a time when the company is losing so much money?A. verifyB. identifyC. justifyD. clarify25. His health _____ as he ate too little and worked too hard for months on end.A. broke upB. broke throughC. broke downD. broke off26. ______ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.A. Had it not beenB. Weren't itC. It were notD. Had not it been27. After the meeting the workers went back to their _____ workshops.A. respectableB. respectiveC. respectfulD. respected28. I don't think his remarks are relevant _____ our discussion.A. toB. atC. forD. with29. Hardly ____ time to settle down when he sold the house and left the country.A. he hadB. he had hadC. had he hadD. had he30. Petrol is refined from the ______ oil we take out of the ground.A. crudeB. rudeC. freshD. original31. All flights ____ because of the terrible weather, they had to go there by train.A. having been canceledB. having canceledC. had been canceledD. were canceled32. The government is believed to be considering _____ a law making it a crime to import any kind ofweapon.A. to passB. have passesⅡ. Vocabulary (20%)装订线姓名：学院：专业；学号：任课教师：2C. passedD. passing33. He has been ________ of murdering the Japanese visitor.A. blamedB. chargedC. accusedD. arrested34. Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner ______ at the very moment of the crash.A. should have diedB. must have diedC. must be dyingD. ought to die35. The twentieth century has witnessed an enormous worldwide political, economic and cultural________.A. traditionB. transmissionC. transportationD. transformation36. There is no _______ to the house from the main road.A. accessB. exposureC. avenueD. edge37. _______ in his reading that Susan hadn't dared to make a sound.A. So was he absorbedB. So absorbed he wasC. So absorbed was heD. So he was absorbed38. They are well ________ with each other since they once studied in the same university.A. acquaintedB. recognizedC. acknowledgedD. identified39. The government is determined to _____ the established policy of developing agriculture.A. go afterB. go byC. go aheadD. go on40. Things might have been much worse if the mother _______ on her right to keep the baby.A. has been insistingB. would insistC. had insistedD. insistedDirections:Read the following passages carefully and choose the best to each question and write down your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage 1The term "culture shock" has already begun to creep into the popular vocabulary. Culture shock is the effect that involvement in a strange culture has on the unprepared visitor. Culture shock is what happens when a traveler suddenly finds himself in a place where yes may mean no, where a "fixed price" is negotiable, where to be kept waiting in an outer office is no cause for insult, where laughter may signify anger.The culture shock phenomenon causes a breakdown in communication, a misreading of reality, an inability to cope. Yet culture shock is relatively mild in comparison with the much more serious malady （弊病）, future shock. Future shock is brought on by the premature (提前的) arrival of the future. It may well be the most important disease of tomorrow.Ⅲ. Reading comprehension. (30%)Take an individual out of his own culture and set him down suddenly in an environment sharply different from his own, with a different set of clues to different conceptions of time, space, work, love, religion, sex,−react to and everything else, then the dislocation he suffers will be severe. Given few clues as to what kind of behavior is rational(合理的) under the radically new circumstances, the victim may well become a danger to himself and others.Now imagine not merely an individual but an entire society, an entire including its weakest, least intelligent, and most irrational−generation suddenly transported into this new world. The result is mass−members disorientation (迷失方向), future shock on a grand scale.This is the prospect that man now faces. Change is avalanching（把... 淹没）upon our heads and most people are unprepared to cope with it.41. Culture shock occurs when ________.A. one loses all hopes of returning to his home environmentB. one expresses ideas and emotions contrary to what he intends to expressC. one cannot make accurate judgment using one's own value standardsD. one cannot conduct negotiations for goods of fixed prices42. Future shock is much more serious than culture shock as ________.A. it concerns the problems of the futureB. it affects people on a grand scaleC. it causes mass casualtiesD. it destroys the foundation of the society43. The word 'clue' in Paragraph 3 most probably refers to something that ____.A. disorients an individualB. disturbs an individual's normal way of lifeC. helps an individual to function in societyD. arouses an individual's interest in the new culture44. One of the good measures to prevent future shock is to ________.A. get people well-prepared for the future changesB. keep people well-informed of the cultures in different placesC. make people fight against the possible future changesD. acquaint people with the harm of the future changes45. It can be inferred that the author's tone in the passage is ________.A. humorousB. exaggeratedC. ironicD. seriousPassage 2Young people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special programme in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods or on the farms near the village.3Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills.There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours some of the teenagers learn photo-taking or painting. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to spend his free time.When people live together, rules are necessary. In this programme the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, “Why did it happen? What should we do about it?”One of the teenagers has this to say about th e experience: “You stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.”46. In one special programme in New York State, young and older people ____.A. are friendly to one anotherB. teach one another new ways of building housesC. do not work togetherD. spent eight weeks together, working as farmers47. All the members work some time every day mainly to _______.A. lead a busy lifeB. learn new skills of farmingC. get used to life on the farmD. find value and pleasure in work48. Living together, _______.A. the teenagers have to obey the rules the adults madeB. the members don’t have to obey rulesC. the members are not allowed to break the rules they make togetherD. the members have no free time except on weekends49. What happens if someone breaks a rule?A. They talk about the person who has broken the rule.B. They discuss the problem in the whole group.C. They blame the person who has broken the rule.D. They ask a lot of questions.50. The last paragraph shows that the teenager thinks his experience in the programme is _______.A. disappointingB. helpfulC. tiringD. unpleasantPassage 3During the first half of the nineteenth century much thought was given to building the Panama （巴拿马）Canal. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 brought an increased demand for a transportation link across Panama. A railroad line was completed after six years of hard labor in the swamps (沼泽) and jungles. Over two thousand workmen died from yellow fever and malaria (疟疾). In 1881 a French organization tried to build a canal across the Isthmus（巴拿马地峡）. For eleven years workmen struggled against heat and disease. At least 15,000 died before the French gave up their attempts to build the canal. For years the abandoned machinery lay in the jungles. At the close of the Spanish-American War the United States bought a strip of land ten miles wide across the Isthmus.4Immediate attention was given to the control of diseases. In two years yellow fever was completely eliminated（消除）. Because of the work of American medical heroes, it was possible to build the splendid Panama Canal.51. Prior to(在…之前) the successful completion of the Panama Canal, ________.A. France bought a strip of land across the Isthmus of PanamaB. Malaria was wiped out as a killer diseaseC. one country failed in its attempts to build a canalD. American doctors were honored for their work52. The building of the Panama Canal represents ________.A. man's unyielding desire for progressB. man's unceasing thirst for dangerC. man's ability to resist diseaseD. man's spirit of invention53. What was given priority by the United States?A. Buying a strip of landB. Starting building the canal immediatelyC. The prevention of illnessD. The Spanish-American War54. The author writes this article according to ________.A. order of importanceB. space orderC. simple listingD. time order55. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The elimination of yellow fever.B. The discovery of gold in California.C. The efforts recorded in the building of the Panama Canal.D. The work of American medical heroesPassage 4In the primary school, a child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms a relationship with one familiar teacher. On entering secondary school, a new world opens up and frequently it is a much more difficult world. The pupil soon learns to be less free in the way he speaks to teachers and even to his fellow pupils. He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the need for a more cautious approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils. Secondary staff and pupils suffer from the pressures of academic work and seem to have less time to stop and talk. Teachers with specialist roles may see hundreds of children in a week, and a pupil may be able to form relationships with very few of the staff. He has to decide which adults are approachable; good schools will make clear to every young person from the first year what guidance and personal help is available —but whether the reality of life in the institution actually encourages requests for help is another matter.Adults often forget what a confusing picture school can offer to a child. He sees a great deal of movement, a great number of people — often rather frightening-looking people — and realizes that an increasing number of choices and decisions have to be made. As he progresses through the school5the confusion may become less but the choices and decisions required will increase. The school will rightly expect the pupil to take the first steps to obtain the help he needs, for this is the pattern of adult life for which he has to be prepared, but all the time the opportunities for personal and group advice must be presented in a way which makes them easy to understand and within easy reach of pupils.56. According to the passage one of the problems for pupils entering secondary schools is that________.A. they are taught by many different teachersB. they do not attend lessons in every subjectC. the teachers are not so friendly and helpfulD. the teachers give most attention to a few pupils57. In secondary schools every pupil having problems should ________.A. know how to ask for helpB. go to ask any teacher he can findC. discuss his problem in classD. turn to his parents for help58. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is mainly concerned about ________.A. academic standardsB. the role of specialist teachersC. the training of the individual teachersD. the personal development of pupils59. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. All the secondary schools know the way to encourage students' requests for help.B. The secondary schools are responsible for offering personal and group advice to new pupils.C. Secondary school pupils enjoy greater freedom in communicating with teachers and fellowpupils.D. Secondary school pupils can easily get the help they need.60. The most appropriate title for the passage would be ________.A. Primary School and Secondary SchoolB. Problems for New Secondary School TeachersC. Problems for New Secondary School PupilsD. Academic Work and Personal Relationship67新视野大学英语四级期末考试试卷(A)考生注意：本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟（试卷二）61. 别为这点小事大惊小怪的，这可是我最不愿看到的。
Part 1 Word Dictation(每小题：1 分)Directions: Listen and write down the words you hear. You are going to listen to the recording twice. During the first time, write the word that you hear. Check your answers as you listen the second time.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.10.Part 2 Understanding Short Conversations (每小题：1 分)Directions: In this section you'll hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.1.A. Everyone has a better mobile nowadays.B. He is too proud of his mobile phone.C. He is slow in getting a mobile phone.D. His mobile phone is not real.2.A. The man's wife heads the mobile phone division.B. The man's wife is up for the next promotion.C. The man's wife wasn't promoted.D. The man's wife promoted someone with more experience.3.A. To gain access to the person's money.B. To make up fake IDs.C. To use another person's identity.D. To get a social security number.4.A. Another person has the woman's card.B. The new card may bring some trouble.C. The new card is really easy to use.D. Another person is pretending to be the woman.5.A. Dealing with real people at the bank.B. Using banking machines.C. Handling bank transactions.D. Taking care of other people.Part 3 Understanding Long Conversations (每小题：1 分)Directions: In this section you'll hear a long conversation orconversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.A. The advantages of the letter.B. The advantages of the phone.C. The process of writing a letter.D. The relative ease of phoning someone.2.A. His teacher has spoken about his subject.B. His teacher will give the man a good grade.C. The man has responded to his teacher's comments.D. The man has shown interest in his subject.3.A. Give him a good grade.B. Respond to his questions.C. Comment upon what he says.D. Show interest in his topic.4.A. Friendly.B. Easy.C. Personal.D. Quick.5.A. A classroom.B. A post office.C. A phone company.D. A friend's home.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog. 6.A. The woman's car.B. The woman's kids.C. The woman's sweetheart.D. The woman's hurtful jokes.7.A. To make jokes.B. To see the woman again.C. To be free of the woman.D. To get out of the car.A. 5 years.B. 3 years.C. 10 years.D. 6 years.9.A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Wife and husband.D. Boyfriend and girlfriend.10.A. The woman is starting her life with the man.B. The woman is planning on getting married soon.C. The woman is going to have some kids.D. The woman is suddenly unsure about the future.Part 4 Understanding Passages(每小题：1 分)Directions: In this section you'll hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.A. Communications technology.B. The galaxy.C. Problems for companies.D. A satellite failure.2.A. Technology for communications.B. Telecommunications satellites.C. American technology.D. Radio broadcasts.3.A. Galaxy Four is working poor.B. Galaxy Four needs a working computer to operate.C. Americans live without technology every day.D. Companies failed because of Galaxy Four.4.A. A satellite.B. A home satellite system.C. A telephone message system.D. A pager that makes beeping sounds.A. 10.B. 8.C. 45.D. 15.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog. 6.A. Elisha Gray.B. Alexander Graham Bell.C. The US Supreme Court.D. The telephone.7.A. Bell and Gray didn't work together.B. The US Supreme Court didn't favor Bell.C. Bell was interested in teaching people to speak.D. Bell had been an actor who left the theater.8.A. Successful.B. Perfect.C. Helpless.D. Speechless.9.A. Send metallic twangs over wires.B. Use his technology to send clear sounds.C. Find a competent helper.D. Teach deaf people how to speak.10.A. In the next room.B. At the theater.C. In the receiver.D. In a lab.Part 5 Multiple Choice(每小题：1 分)Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.1.Although the pay is not good, people usually find social work________ in other ways.A. payableB. respectfulC. gratefulD. rewarding2.I didn't know what to do but then an idea suddenly ________to me.A. happenedB. enteredC. occurredD. hit3.He has been ________ of murdering the Japanese visitor.A. blamedB. chargedC. accusedD. arrested4.We've ________ salt. Ask Mrs. Jones to lend us some.A. run away withB. run downC. run offD. run out of5.Regardless ________ his appearance, he is innocent.A. toB. inC. ofD. for6.Austin did not have time to go to the concert last nightbecause she was so busy ________ her trip to America.A. to have prepared forB. to prepare forC. preparing forD. being prepared for7.The capital gathers in many of the elite (精英) of China, yetsome cannot ________ their talents into full play because of the fierce competition.A. carryB. bringC. holdD. take8.Some newly-married couples think that it will give them asense of achievement to properly rear a child and to see him or her ________ to be a useful person.A. fall outB. turn outC. carry outD. take out9.The university is now making efforts to make the supply anddemand of information more ________ and to protectstudents' rights with legal advice.A. transparentB. visibleC. applicableD. practical10.The scientists have been ________ the necessary funds fortheir research program.A. deniedB. ignoredC. neglected11.To identify a poison you must be able either to ________ achemical analysis or observe the poison at work on the victim.A. carry outB. call upC. build upD. break out12. A special day should be created to __________ people'sawareness of the importance of intellectual property.A. learnB. expandC. broadenD. observe13.Mercy killing (安乐死) is usually understood as a merciful actto ________ a terminally-ill patient's unbearable pain.A. releaseB. retreatC. receive14.Among all the possible choices, large international enterpriseshave never lost their ________.A. approvalB. appearanceC. appreciationD. appeal15.Within the hour the show is cancelled and everyone returns tothe hotel to ________ their sorrows.A. pourB. swallowC. sufferD. drownPart 6 Cloze (with four choices provided)(每小题：1 分)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given for each blank. Questions 1 to 20 are based on the following passage.The Information Age brings opportunities as well aschallenges to all countries. Russia understands the need to 1.unlikely, 2.find the money to reach a technological standard set by othercountries. It needs $40 billion to 3.ancient telephone system. There are some other countrieswith economies stuck in 4.have the money to even 5.problem. To 6.make the information superhighway a reality, some concrete steps need to be taken to get the 7.For instance, Hungary has 8.technology. They've also 9.by allowing the sale of 30% of its own National telephone company to Western companies. Another Westernnon-domestic company has also been given a(n) 10.operate an advanced 11.12.13.sophistication. Most industry experts 14.that the country is trying to take 15.once in requiring that all mobile phones use the most modern technology. This technology is simply too 16.an information technology advantage 17.competitors. They also hope to 18.19.the near future, they will not have to spend money later. Bygoing for next-generation technology now, Vietnameseofficials also say they'll be able to keep 20.anyone in Asia for decades. That is the strategic plan forVietnam.Part 7 Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)(每小题：2 分)Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog. During the first half of the nineteenth century much thought was given to building the Panama Canal. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 brought an increased demand for a transportation link across Panama. A railroad line was completed after six years of hard labor in the swamps (沼泽) and jungles. Over two thousand workmen died from yellow fever and malaria (疟疾). In 1881 a French organization tried to build a canal across the Isthmus (巴拿马地峡). For eleven years workmen struggled against heat and disease. At least 15,000 died before the French gave up their attempts to build the canal. For years the abandoned machinery lay in the jungles. At the close of the Spanish-American War the United States bought a strip of land ten miles wide across the Isthmus. Immediate attention was given to the control of diseases. In two years yellow fever was completely eliminated. Because of the work of American medical heroes, it was possible to build the splendid Panama Canal.1.Prior to the successful completion of the Panama Canal,________.A. France bought a strip of land across the Isthmus of PanamaB. Malaria was wiped out as a killer diseaseC. one country failed in its attempts to build a canalD. American doctors were honored for their work2.The building of the Panama Canal represents ________.A. man's unyielding desire for progressB. man's unceasing thirst for dangerC. man's ability to resist diseaseD. man's spirit of invention3.What was given priority by the United States?A. Buying a strip of land.B. Starting the building the canal immediately.C. the prevention of illness.D. the Spanish-American War.4.The author presents details according to ________.A. order of importanceB. spatial (空间的) orderC. simple listingD. time order5.What is the main idea of the passage?A. The elimination of yellow fever.B. The discovery of gold in California.C. The efforts recorded in the building of the Panama Canal.D. The work of American medical heroes.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.At one time a traveler could learn about a region by looking at the houses. For example, he or she could understand what building materials were available. In areas with many wood houses, the traveler would have guessed that there were nearby forests. Stone houses would have indicated that stones were easy to get. However, a closer look at the houses would have told the traveler even more about the area.People used to build houses that fitted the climate of their areas. For example, in desert regions there is a big difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Therefore, many desert people built houses with very thick walls. These thick walls served a useful purpose in the houses. For example, in the winter the thick walls absorbed the sun's warmth during the day and radiated the heat at night. Desert people were relatively comfortable in their homes, or residences, at all times because they built them to fit the desert climate.Then the supply of fuel for electricity became both cheap and easy to get. The effect on housing was immediate. People began to build their homes according to fashion instead of utility. Houses no longer reflected the availability of building materials or climate.Houses with steep roofs could be found in the tropics, the warm regions of the Earth, even though these pointed roofs originated in snowy regions of the world. Heavy snow falls off a slanted (歪斜的) roof. Another example is the use of glass. Houses made almost completely of glass could be found in very cold places. Yet ordinary glass does not insulate (绝缘) well because it neither keeps out cold air nor keeps in warm air. As long as fuel was cheap and easy to get, people could build any type of house any place.6.What are two things that a traveler could learn about an areaby looking at the houses?A. The climate is poor and so are the people living in it.B. The climate in the area and the kind of building materials easy for the people to reach.C. There is a forest nearby and they are on the top of a mountain.D. They are near a house and its owner is not there at themoment.7.The main idea of Paragraph 1 is that ________.A. wood is a forest productB. there are no stones in forestsC. houses used to tell about a regionD. people used to travel to learn about houses8.The main idea of Paragraph 2 is that ________.A. thick walls absorb heat from the sunB. people built houses to fit the climateC. people are comfortable in their housesD. in the desert, daytime temperatures are lower thannighttime temperatures9.The main idea of Paragraphs 3 and 4 is that ________.A. heavy snow does not stay on steep roofsB. ordinary glass does not insulate wellC. fuel is used to produce electricityD. the supply of fuel affects home building10.What does "radiate" (Para. 2) mean?A. Give off.B. Absorb.C. Gather.D. Consume.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog. Real policemen, both in Britain and the United States, hardly recognize any resemblance (相似) between their lives and what they see on TV-if they are even able to watch TV.The first difference is that in real life a policeman has been trained in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court.He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilty-or not-of stupid, petty (不重要的) crimes.Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal: as soon as he's arrested, the story is over. In real life, finding criminals is seldom much of a problem. Except in very serious cases like murders and terrorist attacks-where failure to produce results reflects on the standing of the police-little effort is spent on searching.A third big difference is between the drama detective and the real life ones. Detectives are subject to two opposing pressures: first, as members of a police force they always have to behave with absolute legality (合法); secondly, as expensive public servants they have to get results. They can hardly ever do both. Most of the time some of them have to break the rules in small ways.If the detective has to deceive the world, the world often deceives him. Hardly anyone he meets tells him the truth. And this separation the detective feels between himself and the rest of the world is deepened by the simplemindedness-as he sees it-of citizens, social workers, doctors, law-makers, and judges, who, instead of stamping out crime, punish the criminals less severely in the hope that this will make them reform. The result, detectives feel, is that nine-tenths of their time is spent re-catching people who should have stayed behind bars. This makes them rather cynical.11.It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law________.A. so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB. because many of the criminals he has to catch aredangerousC. so that he can justify his arrests in courtD. because he has to know nearly as much about law as aprofessional lawyer12.The everyday life of a policeman or detective is ________.A. exciting and mysteriousB. full of dangerC. devoted mostly to routine mattersD. wasted on unimportant matters13.When murders and terrorist attacks occur the police________.A. prefer to wait for the criminal to give himself awayB. work hard to track down the criminalsC. try to make a quick arrest in order to keep up theirreputationD. usually fail to produce results14.The real detective lives in an unusual moral climate because________.A. he is an expensive public servantB. he must always behave with absolute legalityC. he is obliged to break the law in order to preserve itD. he feels himself to be cut off from the rest of the world15.Detectives are rather cynical because ________.A. nine-tenths of their work involves arresting peopleB. hardly anyone tells them the truthC. society does not punish criminals severely enoughD. D too many criminals escape from jail。
021-2022年度第二学期大学英语4(新视野)期末考核(满Unit 1③1.As the gender barriers(crumbled),the number of women working as lawyers,doctors,or bankers began to increase significantly from the mid-20th century.2.With the data collected each year,the owner of the shop can(discern)customer trends and how things like weather and economic indicators affect sales performance.3.His supervisor pushes and motivates him in such a positive manner that he is not only able to reach but to(surpass)his personal goals.4.He is a man with a(n)(shrewd)business sense.He has built his initial investment into a substantial and even excessively large fortune.5.The(conversion)of nuclear radiation directly into electricity was an exciting possibility that was being vigorously explored in many laboratories in the 1950s.6.I was not only shocked but also disgusted that the report tried to(distort)the scientific facts in such a manner thateven some highly-educated people were fooled.7.Sixty-two and blessed with his mother's skin,the fisherman had withstood a lifetime of exposure to the sun and looked as(radiant)as a man in his forties.8.French educator Louis Braille invented a simple but(ingenious)code which has had an impact on the lives of generations of people who are blind.9.The senators didn't expect us to ask such tough questions,and when we finally did,they got(stumped)and didn't know what to say.10.This newly established university supports the(proposition)that a more diverse higher education system is desirable since it would enhance opportunities for lifelong learning.Unit 2③1.We need to improve the quality of education so that our children will not leave school(deficient)in literary and reasoning skills.2.In a society governed by the rule of law,every citizen is subject to possible(prosecution)if he violates the law.3.The pay gap between average workers and top corporate officers has led to pubic(outrage)as executives receive largepackages despite falling share prices.4.The delicious meal(appeased)our hunger and made us feel warm again after having walked in the snow all day.5.The military insists on(conformity)in many areas,for example,dress and haircut,with the primary objective of promoting group unity.6.My daughter used to play with the dog by taking a(n)(strand)of its hair and then spending a long time rubbing,combing and twisting it.7.When she left for the party,she took great care to make her necklace and shoes(complement)her dress.8.It was necessary to provide living places for(transient)immigrants passing through the area on their way to more permanent dwellings.9.They had just moved in,so they needed to buy a number of kitchen(appliances),including a microwave oven,a toaster,anda coffee maker.10.She wanted a beautiful and elegant(outfit)to attend the wedding of a friend,but couldn't find anything satisfactory in the nearby shops.Unit 3③1.The curtains changed the atmosphere of the housecompletely and made it into a place of(exquisite)beauty.2.As the sun(dispersed)the clouds,we enjoyed our afternoon of playing cards in the forest under the clear sky and observing the most spectacular view I have ever seen in my life.3.The big company(decentralized)their operations last year and opened several regional offices in the country to meet the needs of the market.4.It is not easy to(deduce)a trend of growth from the available facts since they are quite scarce and not that convincing.5.Formerly found only in large industrial applications,microwave ovens now have become a standard(fixture)of most modern kitchens.6.He calls on the public to save in everyday life and believes that(frugality)is the key to battling a culture that rewards mindless consumption.7.He is suitable for the position as he is young enough to understand what the teenagers think but old enough to(administrate)their programs.8.When asked about her whereabouts at 9 o'clock that night,she gave a rather(disjointed)response,which caught the detective's attention.9.(Reviving)the stalled economy and sticking to promises to bring the deficit down next year is proving to be the principal test for the new president.10.A considerable period of time has to(elapse)before the effects of such security measures as closed-circuit television cameras and cell-phone monitoring become evident in reducing crimes.Unit 4③1.I will conduct a top-to-bottom review of the state departments,agencies,and commissions,and seek to(consolidate)or to eliminate them where appropriate.2.To a 10-year-old girl,you need to offer understanding about her wishes and help her(differentiate)between fantasy and reality.3.When we heard about the(dreadful)suffering of the children and adults,our primary instinct,like millions of others,was to shed tears.4.It was when we started living together that we found,to our sadness and surprise,that we were(incompatible).5.It was(alleged)that he had taken a$50,000 bribe before the project was transferred to another company.6.The budget proposal has been describedas"(bizarre)"and"inappropriate"by people objecting to it.7.It seems that what people believe and what researchers have found out about the(correlation)between wealth and happiness are more different than overlapping.8.Current expenditure in this museum is(negligible)in comparison with the huge amount which foreign museums of similar standing spend.9.The air and rivers in this area are getting cleaner,and attempts to preserve animal species and their(habitats)have been mainly successful.10.If you can provide rational and(intelligible)debates from an unbiased point of view,maybe we will all learn something.Unit 5③1.Although he was not a legal expert,he knew it would not be proper to(fabricate)anything to mislead the public.2.He does not work full time there,but he has been the(nominal)head of the organization's scholarship program for five years.3.As Mark walked the sites on that initial trip of the migrants,he found some important(temporal)clues—dated bus tickets,shopping receipts and calendars.4.In urban planning,it is important to take into consideration the(reciprocal)influence between the transportation network and other facilities,for example shopping centers and medical centers.5.The label"Smart Choices"on the front of food packages usually(denotes)products that meet criteria for lower fat,sugar and sodium(钠)content.6.The public high school graduation rates in New Mexico and Arizona have been increasing for three(consecutive)years,thanks to an online program that helps students earn missing credits.7.In the accident at the air show last week,a pilot and 10(spectators)were killed when a fighter plane crashed into the crowd.8.The mother was not sure where the boys went,but she did hear them(muttering)something about going out for a movie with friends.9.This newly released portrait of Planet Earth is actually a(composite)of several pictures taken earlier this month by a new research satellite.10.You shouldn't feel insulted.We can assure you he meant to be friendly and there was nothing impolite or(malicious)inhis words.Unit 1⑦1.The brick walls of the ruined buildings(were dripping with)green mold and moisture,and she shivered involuntarily,looking down to avoid the sight.2.As urban populations exported finished goods(in exchange for)raw materials from neighboring populations,organized trade grew substantially.3.Knowing just how quickly a wildfire can spread,some residents of the village decided to leave their homes after the flames(flared up)nearby.4.Biology teachers often(make an analogy between)the heart and a pump in order to help students understand how the heart works.5.They would like to(set a date for)their wedding and announce their engagement to their families and friends as soon as possible.6.He was determined not to sour a perfectly good day with the memory of one jealous classmate trying to(1)(make)a fool(2)(out of)him in front of the entire class.7.The couple(made a pact)never to work at the same time,so that one of them was always on full-time parenting duty,andtheir child wouldn't have to be looked after by strangers.8.The president said that it's the worst earthquake ever to hit the country,and that he(had appealed to)the world for help,asking in particular for heavy-lift helicopters able to carry relief supplies into the isolated mountain areas.Unit 2⑦1.Every month,the Community Services Center offers several lectures on health and fitness(in hopes of)introducing people to healthier lifestyles.2.Do you know who(came up with)the idea of having cheesecake for dessert yesterday?It was delicious and made everyone happy.3.The pain medication left Claudia feeling rather dull and sleepy,and soon after dinner she apologized for being such poor company and(excused herself)to bed.4.When I was young,I(was obsessed with)maps,and I sometimes spent the whole day charting land routes from one point to another.5.To make immigrants comfortable(reaching out to)police for help,more than 70 cities now bar police from asking them to prove their legal status.6.Mary was often accused of"having a strongpersonality"because she was not afraid to(voice an opinion on)subjects about which she was knowledgeable.7.At the end of his term in office,the governor was criticized for failure to(live up to)his campaign promise.8.Results of a survey revealed that of the top 10 automobile makers(in terms of)customer satisfaction,six were Japanese and two were German.Unit 3⑦1.Because of his quiet personality,many people said they would not elect him president of the institute though they(1)(held)him(2)(in high regard).2.Peter graduated from college in June and started his work in the auto company in August.(In the interim),he took a trip around the country.3.When his advertisement using the new digital technique drew as many as 5,000 responses overnight,he knew he(was onto something).4.When students are more involved in their academic and extracurricular activities,they will experience a richer campus life,which(in turn)benefits their development.5.The scientists of the research center keep the good habit of summing up their experience(from time to time).6.Whenever the older kids in school tried to(pick on)her brother,she would not be afraid to stand up for him.7.If he doesn't try to get a ticket now,he's probably not going to get one.So,he might want to(take a stab at)it one more time.8.There are a lot of reasons for replacing your hard drive or adding a new one to your old computer,but they all(boil down to)the need for more space.Unit 4⑦1.After the painter's move to Paris in 1904,Picasso's Rose Period paintings(took on)a warmer and more optimistic mood than the previous Blue Period.2.There are a number of different occasions when you might be(called upon)to make a speech.Therefore,you need to practice how to speak to a large audience.3.Schools in the US believe that cheating in examinations(runs against the grain)of the"honor system"proposed by Tomas Jefferson hundreds of years ago.4.Being a major global concern,rapid population growth is believed by many to(be incompatible with)sustainable management of the environment.5.It seems that many people have(come through)periods ofstress,with more physical and mental vigor than they had before.6.More and more native plants disappear every year.Saving them is important because our own survival(is bound up)with their fate.7.It's up to you to(differentiate between)those who have your interests at heart and those who would take advantage of you.8.Although J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter novels are written for"ages 9-12",they(have struck a chord with)many older readers.。
新视野大学英语四期末快速阅读试题Directions: Read the following passage, and then answer the questions. Mark A if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage, mark B if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage, mark C if the information is not given in the passage.Passage 1The Journey to SeoulFormerly called Hanseong or Hanyang, Seoul, is the 600-year-old enduring capital of South Korea. It is located in the north-west of the country on the river of Hangang, which flows from east to west through Seoul, and the mountain range stretching from the north contributes to the city landscape. The center of the city is mostly flat. Splendid mountains are in the suburbs and serve as a resort for Seoul residents.Forms of WritingThe plane landed at Incheon International Airport on an early April morning. To most new visitors, the well-decorated and furnished airport presented a fresh feeling. Everything was clean, neat and in order.Surprisingly, some airport signboards are printed in Chinese as well as English and Hangul—the Korea language. Are they Chinese? No, they are not actually Chinese but Chinese characters used by Hangul.The Korean language has a long history linked with Chinese. Before Hangul was developed by a Korean king in the 15th century, the Korean language had been written in Chinese characters. Like Japanese, Koreans have borrowed nearly 70% of their vocabulary from Chinese. But Chinese and Hangul are different languages after all. Therefore, the Chinese characters are mainly restricted to be used in maps, and occasionally in newspapers and people’s written names. One example is the visa application form, which is printed in Chinese characters.The local government managed to use more Chinese characters in the road signs and maps for the FIFA World Cup football matches to attract more Chinese tourists to boost the tourism. Nowadays there are increasing numbers of road signs in Seoul written in English, Japanese and Chinese to help foreign tourists.TransportationBus tickets to the downtown area are available at the information center of the airport. Basically, there are two kinds of bus services in Seoul—Limousine Bus(中型客车)and Seat Bus, which runs from 5:00 to 23:00 daily at 15-or 30-minute intervals. The price difference between the two is substantial. The Limousine bus ticket costs 50% more than the Seat Bus ticket, and its seats are more comfortable. The adjustable seats in the Limousine bus allow passengers to lie half down. Some buses are even equipped with mobile payphones. All the buses set off on time, even when there are few passengers.The highway from the airport to the city is well-managed, so the bus can run very fast. But when approaching downtown, it has to slow down. Everyone struggles to move forward. Impatientdrivers try to change lanes, but in the end still get stuck. When asked why the traffic is so bad, the drivers always answer, “Too many cars!” Nowadays young people prefer to buy a new car rather than save money to buy a house as what the old generation did. Besides, the government encourages everybody to own a Korean-made car. And that’s true for the observation. There are few foreign cars on the road. With over 10 million registered residents, the city of Seoul has one of the greatest populations that human civilization has yet known. It also has more than one million registered vehicles which cause widespread traffic jams beyond midnight. Such terrible traffic jams force some people to stay in the company’s dormitory after working during weekdays. To save time and energy, they only go back home at weekends.EducationIn South Korea, students who are accepted into one of the top three national universities have a higher social status and better prospects for jobs and marriage. In fact, the former prime minister of South Korea and 12 out of his 18 ministers graduated from Seoul National University. The other two top South Korean universities are Yonsei University and Korea University.The desire to attend these universities is so strong that many parents will move into more expensive houses to be closer to good schools. One such community is called Daechidong, which is an area of Seoul that attracts academically strong students. The area is filled with testing schools, which students attend to improve test scores and receive extra tutoring. Students often get home around 10 p.m. after attending both regular school and testing school each day.South Korea’s great emphasis on scholastic achievement can be tracked back to Confucian ideals, which focus on values like social order. Although there are other Asian countries, such as Japan, that emphasize education, South Korea has been criticized for breeding intelligent students that lack creativity. Even so, South Korean students’ performance ranks highly among 30 nations, which include the U.S. and European countries. According to the Program for International Student Assessment, South Korea placed first in problem-solving, second place in reading, and third place in science. The country’s scientists are also famous around the world for the excellence.ShoppingSeoul looks very modern, just as other big cities, such as New York, London and Paris. The Itaewon Street boasts fashionable shops that sell clothes and various goods including shoes and bags, along with various other shops where one can buy herb medicine and Korean plants. There are a number of special restaurants, bars, and cafes which attract people to enjoy the night life. Because the U.S. army is stationed nearby, this street has an exotic atmosphere. Those who talk along the streets are mostly foreigners.Shoppers can take advantage of low prices but still receive high quality goods. Discounts may be given if you bargain with the shopkeepers. Normally, shop owners can say only a few words of a foreign language, usually those related to shopping, so it is helpful to learn and practice some Korean phrase and words before you step into these shops.FoodIn Seoul, you would not want to miss the chance to try the traditional Korean food. The most popular is “Bulgogi” (fire beef). It involves a hot plate right in the center of the dining table. Thewaitress puts it on fire after she has served some soft drinks and different kinds of vegetable. She uses vegetable leaves to wrap the beef strips, adds garlic, and makes one of the most delicious dishes in the world.Another popular Korean food is “Bulgalbi” (roasted beef ribs), in which short beef ribs are used instead of beef strips. A further recommended dish consists of 30 kinds of vegetables placed on top of a bed of boiled rice, mixed with hot chili paste and served with beef soup.Great food needs to be served with good wine. There are two kinds of Korean wines. One is called “100-year wine”, which means you can live to 100 years old after drinking this wine. The other, called “50-year wine”, is made almost from the same ingredients but tastes slightly lighter. The Korean host may invite you to mix these two kinds of wines. The mix makes it “1,000-year wine”. And he may tell you he hopes you could live that long!1.Seoul is located in the north-west of the country on the river of Hangang, which flows fromwest to east through the whole city.2.This passage mainly introduces the development of the city of Seoul as part of a tour guide.3.The Hangul language was written in Chinese characters before the 15th century.4.Chinese characters, as well as English language, are officially used in Korean maps,newspapers and road signs to promote tourism.5.Though Seat Bus ticket costs less than half of the Limousine bus, the seats in Seat Bus are justas comfortable.6.The reason why few foreign cars can be seen in Seoul is that Korean citizens are encouragedto buy homemade vehicles.7.The top three universities in South Korea are Seoul National University, Yonsei Universityand Korea University.8.South Korea’s emphasis on scholastic achievement is irrelevant to Confucian ideals.9.According to the Program for International Student Assessment, problem-solving is the mostnotable ability of the South Korean.10.Learning some Korean phrases and words beforehand may help you enjoy shopping in SouthKorea.Passage 2Ten Top American IconsIf you dust off your old reference books and look up the word “icon”, you’ll discover that it has such meanings as “symbol” and “representation”. A national icon is someone who, by the mere mention of his name, will remind people of his country. Whether icons like it or not, they are representatives of their nations to be the rest of the world.Top 10: Ronald ReaganBest known for his role as the 40th President of the United States, Reagan started out as a radio announcer and Hollywood actor, having made over 50 movies.He changed from a Democrat to a Republican and was elected Governor of California in 1966.After taking over the White House in 1981, he served as President for two terms. During those years, he showed the world what America is all about.Best quote: America is too great to dream small dreams.”Top 9: Ernest HemingwayHemingway is considered the greatest American fiction writer of the 20th century. He was an ambulance driver during World War One and a war reporter during World War Two. He wrote about his experiences as an American living in Paris during the 1920s, hunting in Africa, and fishing off Cuba.His direct and clear way of writing became his trademark, which had often been imitated. His works have earned him many awards, including the Nobel Prize. He supposedly committed suicide while struggling with depression, but he still remains one of the most prominent literary ambassadors America has ever had.Best quote: All things truly wicked started from innocence.”Top 8: Frank SinatraThe single most popular singer of all time, Frank Sinatra had early ambitions of becoming a journalist. By the time he was working as a sport reporter, a second career in singing was taking off. Before long, he was touring with a big band orchestra and starting a career on his own in 1942.He was a real sensation, selling records faster than they could be made. Regarded as the greatest entertainer of the 20th century, Sinatra deserves his status as an American icon.Best quote: A friend is never an imposition.”Top 7: James DeanJames Dean was a kid from the Midwest. He studied acting and law in California but quit law after getting a taste of acting on a TV show. He then moved to act to Broadway and got more guest appearances on television. His soft, unforced acting impressed both audience and producers.He made three movies before his 1955 death in a car crash. East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant were not only critical and financial successes, but they showed a new kind of actor that people had never seen before. Dean became more than an idol; he became a legend. Best quote: “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.Top 6: Michael JordanHere’s a man who lives the American Dream. Originally from Brooklyn, Michael Jordan attended the University of North Carolina. He was soon drafted into the NBA as a guard for the Chicago Bulls. He led his team to become league champions six times and he won the Most Valuable Player Award five times.Also a smart businessman, Jordan’s fortune was estimates at $408 million in 2003.Best quote: “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.”Top 5: Martin Luther King, Jr.He had a dream. When he heard about a great man in India named Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. became fascinated with Gandhi’s methods of peaceful protest.Being a leader of the movement to get rights for blacks in America made King a target for his opponents, and his house was bombed. But that just served to fuel his desire to see segregation ended. He became a national advocate for civil liberties and inspired a nation to change its way. His assassination in 1968 only proved that he was right about America needing to change.Best quote: “If a man hasn’t found something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.”Top 4: John WayneJohn Wayne was forced to leave college after an injury put an end to his football playing days. He had been working odd jobs at Fox Studios when he was finally noticed by executives. After a lead role in a major production failed to make him a star, he began to appear in low-budget films. The movie that put him on the map was 1939’s Stagecoach, directed by John Ford, with whom Wayne would have a long professional relationship. Wayne became famous for playing tough guys in westerns and war pictures. He is the symbol of the American of those days, a private and honest man of action.Best quote: “I never trust a man that doesn’t drink.”Top 3: Elvis PresleySince Elvis Presley’s death, people claim to have seen him at grocery stores, gas stations and diners. This is evidence that his fans will love him eternally and still cannot seem to accept his passing.Elvis grew up in a poor home and taught himself how to play the guitar. Later he recorded a song for his mother, which attracted the attention of a small-time producer. Elvis then recorded a couple of singles, which became local hits. He finally shocked the nation in 1956 as a performer on The Ed Sullivan Show—the nation had never heard, or seen, anything like it before. He will always be known as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.Best quote: “I don’t know anything about music. In my line you don’t have to.”Top 2: Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe proved that where there’s a will, there’s a way. She overcame a childhood of abuse, worked as a swimsuit model, and finally became one of the most famous movie stars of all time.Her performances in films, like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, confirmed she had as much talent as she did beauty. Her tragic death on August 5, 1962 was ruled a suicide by overmedication, which only intensified her legendary status.Best quote: “Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature.”Top 1: John Fitzgerald KennedyThe Kennedy family is often considered the only royal family the United States has ever had. What makes it so is not their wealth or political role, but rather the aura of nobility surrounding them. J.F. Kennedy was the symbol of this. A navy officer during World War Two, he became a Senator in 1952. Nine years later, he became the 35th American President.His term as President was named the New Frontier since it was a time of change. He put an end to segregation, established the Peace Corps, and stood strong during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Unfortunately, he is often best remembered for his assassination in 1963.Best quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”1.The top ten American icons, who make up the main topic of this passage, symbolize and standfor their nation.2.When Ronald Reagan was elected Governor of California in 1966, he was a member of theDemocratic Party.3.Directness and clearness are typical of Hemingway’s writing style, which is followed by manywriters.4.Both Frank Sinatra and James Dean involved themselves in entertainment world after quittingtheir early ambitions of becoming a journalist.5.Michael Jordan was an excellent student at the University of North Carolina before joining theChicago bulls.6. A leader of the movement to win rights for blacks in America, Martin Luther King, Jr.struggled to get rid of segregation.7.The film Stagecoach, made in 1939, was not so successful as expected in making John Waynea star.8.Elvis Presley, though growing up in a poor family, became known in the music world as theKing of Rock ’n’ Roll.9.Marilyn Monroe worked from a swimsuit star model to one of the most famous fashionmodels in America.10.J.F. Kennedy was best remembered not for his political role but for his assassination.AnswersThe Journey to Seoul1. B2. B3. A4. C5. B6. A7. A8. B9. A 10. ATop Ten American Icons1. A2. B3. A4. B5. C6. A7. B8. A9. B 10. A。
1. Hundreds of workers sat idle on the factory floor waiting for the assembly line(流水线) to start again.数百名工人被闲置在工厂地板上等待流水线重新开始。
2. To some of our problems there was more than one answer, so we were looking at the students’ reasoning as to how they got it and if they could justify the answer they had.对我们的一些问题有一个以上的答案,所以我们看学生推理他们如何得到它,如果他们能证明他们的答案。
3. Consumers expect to find the brand(品牌) available at a(n) discount and are unpleasantly surprised to find a higher price. 消费者期望发现品牌(品牌)可以在一个(n)的折扣和非常惊讶地发现一个更高的价格。
4. The European Union is made up of 27 nations with distinct (独特的)cultural, linguistic(语言学的) and economic roots(根源,根本).欧盟的27个国家组成的具有明显的的文化、语言和经济根源。
5. Police found minute traces of blood on the car seats.警方发现了微量的血在汽车座椅。
6. Despite his promise to eliminate(消除) cronyism(任人唯亲的), he was openly accused of giving government positions to friends and relatives.尽管他承诺消除任人唯亲他被指控向公开政府的职务的朋友和亲戚。
Part 1 Understanding Short Conversations (每小题：分)Directions: In this section you'll hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 1 to 1 are based on the following passage.1.A. The man has arrived this morning from Thailand.B. The man is going to Thailand the next day.C. The man has bought some bags in Thailand.D. The man would like to take the woman to Thailand.Questions 2 to 2 are based on the following passage.2.A. The woman's leg is broken.B. The accident was too minor to lead to a break.C. X-rays are the only way to know if there is a break.D. The woman's pain is probably minor.Questions 3 to 3 are based on the following passage.3.A. Waking up and rolling out of bed.B. Being near all his favorite things.C. Meeting people from all over the world.D. Staying near his classroom.Questions 4 to 4 are based on the following passage.4.A. Brother and sister.B. Mother and son.C. Father and daughter.D. Teacher and student.Questions 5 to 5 are based on the following passage.5.A. He can't speak the language.B. He doesn't know how to speak to native speakers.C. He sometimes makes mistakes in pronunciation and tenses.D. He have difficulty understanding native speakers.Questions 6 to 6 are based on the following passage.6.A. The speakers are welfare caseworkers.B. The speakers have cleaned up their apartment.C. The speakers live together and receive welfare money.D. The speakers have had their welfare payments reduced.BADACCClick ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening!放音结束前请不要离开本页。
New HorizonCollege English TestBand Four( B )2005. 6Paper OnePart I Listening Comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In this section, you'll hear five short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will beread only once. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.1.A. 40 minutes. B. 30 minutes.C. 20 minutes.D. 15 minutes.2.A. Harry took care of someone in the office.B. They were going to give Harry a job.C. They had to find a replacement for Harry.D. Harry had done a very good job.3.A. He thinks that there won't be enough seats for everybody.B. He thinks that the speaker won't show up.C. He thinks that the lecture won't be open to the public.D. He thinks that there might not be any more tickets available.4.A. She is going to have her car serviced.B. She is going to repair the oil tank of her car.C. She is going to do some shopping nearby.D. She is going to be away from home for a few days.5.A. Husband and wife. B. They are dating each other.C. Teacher and student.D. Manager and his secretary.Section BDirections: In this section, you'll hear a long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end ofthe conversation, you'll hear five questions about what was said.Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.6. A. She intends to give the man a medical test.B. She wants to know about the man's health.C. She is interested in how to treat measles.D. She is shocked by the man's disease.7. A. Three. B. Eight.t remember.'D. The man can C. Ten.8. A. Less than ￡10,000.B. About ￡20,000.C. As high as ￡25,000.D. He is unwilling to talk about his income.9. A. He wants to keep it secret.B. He decides to quit his present job.C. He expects to get promotion soon.D. He can earn more if his company earns more.10. A. She is the head of the company.B. She earns more than he does.C. She does not like doing housework.D. She works in the same company.Section CDirections: In this section, you'll hear a short passage. The passage will be read only once. Atthe end of the passage, you'll hear five questions about what was said. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.11. A. The earth is easy to destroy.B. The earth is full of fine things.C. The earth is a beautiful planet.D. The earth has not been taken good care of.12.A. They can't find enough food.B. Their living spaceis reduced because of human activities.C. The temperature of seawater is rising.D. They are being killed in large numbers everyyear.13. A. Nuclear power stations take up too much land.B. Nuclear power stations consume large amount of resources.C. Oceans are being polluted by nuclear waste.D. The increasing use of nuclear power causes air pollution.14. A. Wars. B. Pollution.C. Nuclear waste.D. Destruction of wildlife.15. A. It is a diplomatic organization.B. It is an illegal organization.C. It is environmental protection organization.D. It is a peacekeeping organization.Section DDirections: In this section, you'll hear a passage three times. Listen carefully during the first reading. When the passage is read for the second time, you should fill in theblanks numbered from 16 to 23 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from 24 to 26 you are required to write down the main pointsabout what was said. Check your answers when the passage is read for the thirdtime.Two years ago my husband (S1) ________ me a bicycle. If you live in a (S2) ________, itis often faster than a car and you don't have to (S3) ________ about (S4) __________. You can leave it anywhere. As it has a seat at the back and a (S5) ________ at the front I can take my daughter to school, to the (S6) ________, to the shopping center, anywhere in fact.I use it most in summer when the (S7) ________ is warm and dry. It can be very (S8)________ in winter when it is cold and the rain is pouring down. It can also be dangerous. Youmust of course be careful on a bicycle. Accidents are not the only problem, though. (S9)_________________________________. It was a long walk to the bicycle shop! Now I havethree strong locks.My husband uses my bicycle sometimes for short journeys. (S10)________________________________________________. He still prefers his car for longer journeys, but I think that all this sitting down is making him fat and lazy. (S11)___________________________________________.Part II. Reading Comprehension(40%)Directions:Read the following passages carefully and do the multiple-choice questions.Passage1After-sales service and guarantee become an integral and essential part of a “good brand”on both local and regional levels, and the provision of such also produces solid ground forcustomer loyalty.Customers today are a lot more demanding than before. Being able to find after-sales service creates a feeling of convenience and a sense of responsibility from the manufacturer.This is very important to build customer loyalty and explains why more 24-hour hotline centers are available nowadays.Product guarantee is also one of the major factors when a potential customer decides tomake a purchase. Whether this be in the form of a written guarantee or a guarantee based on reputation, the importance to the consumer is self-evident. A brand's research & development,an unavoidable investment, usually back up safety guarantees for marketers nowadays. Producttesting and refinement are conducted for both new and existing products. With the help of computerized machinery, quality control has achieved the highest level than ever before toenable consistency in production. For the consumer this means a quality of guarantee for thatbrand whether it be available at home or abroad.16. After-sales service and guarantee can provide the customers with ________.A. solid ground for loyaltyB. sense of responsibilityC. a feeling ofconvenience D. sense of satisfaction17. More 24-hour hotline centers appear because ________.A. more and more customersdemand after-sales servicesB. there are more and more complaints from customersC. more companies come to realize the importance of after-sales services.D. they have become anew type of investment18. Product guarantee ________.A. must in written formB. can be based on the company's reputationC. is not often provided by the companiesD. often fails to meet in reality19. Product testing and refinement are conducted for ________.A. new products onlyB. quality productsC. dangerous productsD. both new and existing products20. Which is NOT mentioned concerning product guarantee?A. A brand's research & development. B. Product testing and refinement.C. Quality control.D. Product distribution.Passage 2Within fifteen years Britain and other nations should be well on with the building of hugeindustrial complexes for the recycling of waste. The word rubbish could lose its meaningbecause everything which goes into the dumps would be made into something useful. Even themost dangerous and unpleasant waste would provide energy if nothing else.The latest project is to take a city around half a million inhabitants and discover exactly whatraw materials go into it and what go out. The aim is to find out how much of these raw materials could be provided if a plant for recycling waste were built just outside the city. Thisplant would recycle not only metals such as steel, lead and copper, but also paper and rubber aswell.Another new project is being set up to discover the best ways of sorting and separating therubbish. When this project is complete, the rubbish will be processed like this: first, it will pass through sharp metal bars which will tear open the plastic bags in which rubbish is usuallypacked; then it will pass through a powerful fan to separate the lightest elements from theheavy solids; after that grounders and rollers will break up everything that can be broken.Finally, the rubbish will pass under magnets, which will remove the bits of iron and steel; therubber and plastic will then be sorted out in the final stage.The first full-scale giant recycling plants are, perhaps, fifteen years away. Indeed, with thegrowing cost of transporting rubbish to more distant dumps, some big cities will be forced tobuild their own recycling plants before long.21. The latest project mentioned in paragraph two is meant to find out ________.A. what useful materials are being wastedB. how much of the rubbish can be reusedC. how to recycle paper and rubber as wellD. what kind of metal a plant can provide22. What is NOT mentioned as a part of the recycling process described in paragraph three?A. Breaking what is breakable.B. Separating light elements from heavyonesC. Sorting out small pieces of metal. D. Sharpening metal bars.23. What's the main reason for big cities to build their own recycling plants?A. To deal with waste in a better way.B. To protect the environment from pollution.C. Toget cheap raw materials.D. To make big profits from those plants.24. The first full-scale big recycling plants ________.A. have been in operation for fifteen yearsB. were under construction fifteen year agoC.will probably be in operation within fifteen yearsD. will take less than fifteen years to build25. The passage is mainly about ________.A. a cheap method to get energyB. the location of recycling plantsC. a good way of recycling wasteD. the protection of city environmentPassage 3It is not often realized that women held a high place in southern European societies in the10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by the setting up of a dowry（嫁妆）or decimum. Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of beingabandoned, but in reality its function in the social and family life of the time was much more important. The decimum was the wife's right to receive a tenth of all her husband's property.The wife had the right to hold back consent, in all transactions（交易）the husband would make. And more than just a right: the documents show that she enjoyed a real power of decision,equal to that of her husband. In no case do the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and wife.The wife shared in the management of her husband's personal property, but the oppositewas not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance against husbands who tried to exceed their rights, and on occasion they showed a fine fighting spirit. A case in point is that of Maria Vivas, a Catalan woman of Barcelona. Having agreed with her husband Miro to sell a field she had inherited, for the needs of the household, she insisted on compensation（赔偿）. None being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the official in charge to have a contract duly drawn up assigning her a piece of land from Miro's personal inheritance. The unfortunate husband was obliged to agree, as the contract says,orthe sake of peace. Either through the dowry or through being hot-tempered, the Catalan wife knew how to win herself, within the context of the family, a powerful economic position.26. A decimum was ________.A. the wife's inheritance from her fatherB. a gift of money to the new husbandC. a written contractD. the wife's right to receive one-tenth of her husband's property27. In the society described in the passage, the legal standing of the wife in marriage was________.A. higher than that of her husbandB. lower than that of her husbandC. the same as that of her husbandD. higher than that of a single woman28. What compensation did Maria Vivas get for the field?A. Some of the land Miro had inherited.B. A tenth of Miro's landC. Money for household expenses.D. Money from Miro's inheritance.29. Could a husband sell his wife's inheritance?A. No, under no circumstances.B. Yes, whenever he wished to.C. Yes, if she agreed.D. Yes, if his father-in-law agreed.30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of the dowry system?A. The husband had to share the power of decision in marriage.B. The wife was protected from being abandoned.C. The wife gained a powerful economic position.D. The husband was given control over his wife's property.Passage450,000 people work at Disney's largest theme park, Walt Disney World in Qrlando,Florida. Do all of them like the job?One Disney worker explains how “cast members”are given jobs according to their ageand appearance. For example: Young and pretty workers get jobs where they will interact a lot with customers; Anyone who might seem less “presentable”work on the night shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.Mike Cohen, a Disney worker and a trade union activist, says that most Disney workersdon't stay with the company for very long. “You can make $10 per hour if you are here for 10 years, but because so many people leave, two-thirds of the workers at the park make $6.57per hour or less. ”Disney has not increased its starting wage for 5 years. Disney claims that it offers “competitive”salaries. But Cohen doesn't agree. Disney is planning to expand and will need about 10,000 new workers-but about 75% of the new jobs will also be low paid.Cohen is also unhappy about the way people have to work at Disney World. “We have to push as many tourists through each side as we can. I'm supposed to handle 2,000 visitors anhour. It's just like a factory with assembly-line production, only this is a fun factory. ”Cohen says that the most important thing for the company is the number of people who are processed through each side; if the number is too small, the management complains to the workers. But ”Are being safe enough? “he says that you never hear the management ask,Disney workers also have to smile all the time. Even when customers are rude (which happens every day ), the workers must keep smiling. Cohen says: “We are supposed to make eye contact, greet each and every guest and smile for eight hours. If you don't, you get reprimanded (训斥).”He added he sometimes hears customers saying that the workers at Disney are not so happy as they used to be. He is not surprised: if someone isn't paid enough, you don't expect them to be happy.31. It can be inferred from the context that a “cast member ”of Disney is it's .A. security guardB. cookC. employeeD. shop assistant32. Disney World is the one of the American recreation resorts while many employees think .A.it's so competitive working at Disney World.B.it's so much fun working at Disney World.C.it's no fun working at Disney World.D.it's very dangerous working at Disney World.33. Which is Not mentioned as a disadvantage of the job at Disney World ?A. AccommodationB. SafetyC. PayD. Manner34. Which of the following is TRUE according to Mike Cohen ?A.He can't understand why many Disney workers have giver up their jobs.B.Most Disney workers earn less than $10 for each hour.C.Disney workers are not encouraged to please those rude guests.D.Disney workers are supposed to give each customer a ride.35.. The word “presentable ”(Para. 2 ) probably means .A. good-lookingB. differentC. previousD. physicalPart III. Cloze (10% )Directions:Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer.My grandparents believed you were either honest or you weren't. There was no state in36. They had a simple motto (格言) 37 on their living-room wall: “Life is like a field of newly fallen snow; 38 I choose to walk every step will 39. ”They didn't have to talk about it-they demonstrated the motto by the 40 they lived.They understood instinctively that integrity (正直) means having a 41 standard ofmorality and ethics (伦理标准) that is not relative 42 the situation at hand. Integrity is an inner standard for 43 our behavior. Unfortunately, integrity is in short44today-and getting scarcer. 45 it is the real bottom line in every 46 of society. And it is something we must demand47 ourselves.A good test for this value is to look at 48 I call the Integrity Triad (三元素), which49 of three key principles:Stand 50 for your convictions in the face of personal pressure. When you know you are right, you can't 51 .Always give others 52 that is rightfully theirs. Don't be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be smarter than you are.Be honest and open about who you really are. Be yourself. Don't 53 in a personalcover-up of areas that are 54 in your life. When it's tough, do it tough.Self-respect and a clear 55 are powerful components of integrity and are the basis for enriching your relationship with others.36. A. middle B. between C. half D. center37. A. hanging B. hanged C. hangs D. to be hung38. A. when B. what C. where D. and39. A. show B. demonstrate C. reveal D. express40. A. method B. way C. manner D. style41. A. private B. individual C. self D. personal42. A. to B. with C. in D. on43. A. analyzing B. commenting C. judging D. criticizing44. A. store B. supply C. storage D. use45. A. But B. Thus C. Therefore D. So46. A. field B. realm C. place D. area47. A. of B. for C. from D. by48. A. that B. which C. what D. whether49. A. makes up B. consists C. constitutes D. composes50. A. strong B. firm C. determined D. powerfulD. stick to C. break down B. give in 51. A. give up52. A. trust B. credit C. success D. criticism53. A. involve B. take C. relate D. engage54. A. pleasant B. enjoyable C. unpleasant D. terrible55. A. conscience B. consciousness C. realization D. awarenessPaper TwoPart IV. Word-building(5%)Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate form of Directions:the word given.56. (present) Your at the wedding is important to the bride and groom.57. (nationality) The new government would immediately the coal and steel industries and the railways.58. (correspond) As the course becomes more difficult and demanding, there is usually a drop in attendance.59. （entitle）You to take faulty goods back to the store where you bought them.60. (dispose) During the coming days Americans will be throwing away some 35 million Christmas trees, creating an urban nightmare.61. (persist) Her and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its success.62. (invasion) When the Romans and later the Normans came to Britain they did so as armies.63. (inflexible) The of the working day makes some people choose to go freelance.64.(intensity ) It is reported that fighting around the capital has in the last few hours.65. (industry) The Revolution is the period of time during which work began to be done moreby machines in factories than by hand at home.Part V. Cloze(5%)Directions: The following paragraph was chosen from your textbooks . Choose the exact word to fill in each blank (some words are unnecessary).at vacuum up refreshing to stretch wantback please for temporary away soakingIf you live with other people, their 66 absence can be 67. Solitude will end on Thursday. If today I use a singular pronoun to refer 68 myself, next week I will use the plural form. While the others are absent you can 69out your soul until it fills70the whole room, and use your freedom, coming and going as you 71 without apology, staying up late to read, 72 in the bath, eating a whole pint of ice cream 73 one sitting, moving at your own pace. Those absent will be 74. Their waterproof winter coats are in the closet and the dog keeps watching for them at the window. But when you live alone, the temporary absence of your friends and acquaintance leaves a 75; they may never come back.Part VI. Writing(15%)LIFE ATtopic the composition on asked you are to write a Directions: For this part, COLLEGE. You should write at least 120 words and you should base yourcomposition on the outline below:1. 一些年轻人在考入大学后往往不再努力。
新视野大学英语第四册Unit OnePart One Words and Patterns1. Neil came down form Sydney for the meeting and Lisa flew in from Perth, and when the meeting had finished, they returned to their ______ homes.A) respectable B) respective C) respectful D) respected2. The outing was ruined by a drunken tramp who _______ his company on the party and could not be shaken off.A) imposed B) focused C) followed D) brought3. The manager needs an assistant that he can _____ to take care of problems in his absence.A) count on B) count in C) count up D) count out4. Plenty of mysteries have lasted for centuries and finally _____ to explanation.A) yield B) comply C) submit D) consent5. Dr. Li said that he hoped teachers would be _____ to signs of stress in children at exam time.A) sensible B) sensitive C) advisable D) sensational6. Hard materialism is now subjected _____ a storm of criticism for the stark hedonism (赤裸裸的享乐主义).A) at B) to C) for D) under7. We apologize for the interruption to our _______ this afternoon, caused by an electrical fault.A) transition B) transportation C) transmission D) transformation8. His insurance _______ him against monetary loss in case of fire.A) promised B) guaranteed C) kept D) prevented9. It is difficult to ______ these statistics without knowing how they were obtained.A) interpret B) interrupt C) disturb D) reject10. I would have learnt French, but the opportunity was _______ to me at school.A) denied B) rejected C) refused D) allowedPart Two Reading ComprehensionPassage 1The history of privacy rich in legendary figures. Of them the most talked about is perhaps Blue Beard. He was the strangest of strange mixtures of bravery and cruelty, of stupidity and brilliance. But the one thing that set him apart from all others was his pretentious love of culture. He liked to encode his directions to places where he has hidden his treasures in confusing road maps or verse so poorly written that no one can understand it. The result is most of his treasures still lie buried undiscovered. For although people have been known to have got hold of some of his road maps, none have been able to read them.The most famous of his road maps is what our story is all about. The notes accompanying the map read as follows: "This is the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean, on it lie buried some of my most valuable treasures.Around 100 years after the death of Blue beard, the map was obtained by a band of pirates,who arrived on the island with no difficulty. But to their disappointment, they did not find the treasures.The treasures were forgotten for another 100 years when a mathematician acquired the map by accident. For three days and nights he thought and thought before he suddenly jumped and let out a cry: "Eureka!"Unfortunately the mathematician did not find the treasure either, earthquake the island had been submerged.It was with a keen regret that the mathematician died, but he left us with a new geometry, without which man wouldn't have landed on the moon! Little did he think, however, that the knowledge he left behind is immeasurably more valuable than the treasures.1. Blue Beard could be described as all the following except______.A) rave B) merciless C) silly D) humorous2. The mathematician mentioned was probably______.A) around 100 years younger than Blue BeardB) around 100 years older than Blue BeardC) around 200 years younger than Blue BeardD) around 200 years older than Blue Beard3. The mathematician did not End the treasure because______.A) the island was difficult to findB) the island was under waterC) he made a mistakeD) the island had already been explored4. What cm be inferred from the passage is that the treasures______.A) are still in the same placeB) do not exist any moreC) have been found by someone elseD) are under water now5. According to the writer, the mathematician's greatest contribution to man is ______.A) he helped man End the islandB) he taught man how to and treasuresC) he made a new branch of knowledgeD) he found the way to locate treasuresPassage 2The human brain contains 10 thousand million cells and each of these may have a thousand connections. Such enormous numbers used to discourage us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine with humanlike ability, but now that we have grown used to moving forward at such a pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, in only 10 or 20 years perhaps, we will be able to assemble a machine as complex as the human brain, and if we can we will. It may then take us a long time to render it intelligent by loading in the right software (软件) or by altering the architecture but that too will happen.I think it certain that in decades, not centuries, machines of silicon (硅) will arise first to rival and then exceed their human ancestors. Once they exceed us they will be capable of their own design. In a real sense they will be able to reproduce themselves. Silicon will have ended carbon'slong control. And we will no longer be able to claim ourselves to be the finest intelligence in the known universe.As the intelligence of robots increases to match that of humans and as their cost declines through economies of scale we may use them to expand our frontiers, first on earth through their ability to withstand environments, harmful to ourselves. Thus, deserts may bloom and the ocean beds be mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealth this new age will bring and the technology it will provide, the construction of a vast, man-created world in space, home to thousands or millions of people, will be within our power.1. In what way can we make a machine intelligent?A) By making it work in such environments as deserts, oceans or space.B) By working hard for 10 or 20 years.C) By either properly programming it or changing its structure.D) By reproducing it.2. What does the writer think about machines with human-like ability?A) He believes they will be useful to human beings.B) He believes that they will control us in the future.C) He is not quite sure in what way they may influence us.D) He doesn't consider the construction of such machines possible.3. The word carbon (Line 4, para. 2) stands for "______"A) intelligent robotsB) a chemical elementC) an organic substanceD) human beings4. A robot can be used to expand our frontiers when ______.A) its intelligence and cost are beyond questionB) it is able to bear the rough environmentC) it is made as complex as the human brainD) its architecture is different from that of the present ones5. It can be inferred from the passage that ______A) after the installation of a great number of cells and connections, robots will be capable of self reproduction.B) with the rapid development of technology, people have come to realize the possibility of making a machine with human-like ability.C) once we make a machine as complex as the human brain, it will possess intelligence.D) robots will have control of the vast, man-made world in space.Passage 3The immune system is the body's defender. It identifies, tracks down, and destroys troublemakers before they can hurt the body. Those troublemakers may be, for example, bacteria from a cut or splinter, a measles germ, a cold bug, or even a cancer cell.These invaders try to take over our tissues and feed off our bodies, nutrients. If they succeed, we become sick or, sometimes, even die. It's the job of our immune systems to destroy these invaders before they destroy us.Say you picked up a flu virus ( 病毒)last week. Perhaps it entered your body through a cut,from a drinking glass, or from the air you breathe. Of course, you didn't feel it, but the virus made its way into your bloodstream. As soon as it entered your body, it began to reproduce. Viruses have only one goal z to take over your cells. Once inside your body, viruses try to enter cells and disrupt their normal work. If left alone, these viruses would hurt SO many cells that you would weaken, or worse, get a serious illness.But this flu virus should not be so complacent as it seems to be. As it reproduces in your bloodstream, the virus is met by a certain kind of white blood cell, the lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are the foot soldiers that keep you alive.The number of lymphocytes in your body is hard to imagine. Thousands of them could fit in the period at the end of this sentence. Your body holds about a trillion - that's 100000 000 of them, or about 300 in every drop of blood. Since you began reading this sentence, over 800000 of them have been created and destroyed.Some of these lymphocytes pass through a small walnut-sized organ called the thymus. The thymus is at the base of the neck. Here, special hormones(荷尔蒙) turn lymphocytes into fighting cells, called T ceils.T cells have one terrific talent: They can tell the difference between friend and foe; what should be in our bodies and what shouldn't. They do not affect the body's healthy cells. Yet they attack everything that is foreign to our bodies, such as germs, transplants, and even our own cells which have become abnormal, as in the case of cancer.1. What is the function of our immune system?A) To take over our tissues and feed off our bodies nutrients.B) To prevent bacteria or gems from entering the body.C) To destroy the troublemakers in order that they might not hurt the body.D) To fight against T cells.2. What does the word "lymphocytes" mean?A) Foot soldiers. B) Flu virus.C) White blood cell. D) Troublemakers3. Last sentence in para 5 "Since you began reading this sentence, over 8000000 of them have ken created and destroyed." implies that ______.A) this sentences contributes to the increase of the number of lymphocytes in your bodyB) you would not realize that lymphocytes reproduce themselves rapidly butfor this sentenceC) because you read this sentence, a large number of lymphocytes have beenconsumedD) the number of lymphocytes in your body is extremely large4. Which of the following can NOT be detected by T cells?A)Thymus. B) Transplants C) Cancer cells. D)Healthy cells.5. Which of the following question best summarize the man idea of the whole passage?A) How does the immune system attack the flu virus ?B) How does the immune system function in our body?C) How do the lymphocytes work in our body?D) What is the so-called immune system?Passage 4The mystery had now reached its climax: the man had undoubtedly been murdered, and it was absolutely certain no one could conceivably have done it. It was therefore time to call in the great detective, who gave one searching glance at the corpse, then produced a microscope."Aha!" he exclaimed as he picked a hair off the lapel of the dead man's coat. "The mystery is a mystery no longer. We have only to find the man who lost this hair, and the criminal will be in our hands." The inexorable chain of logic was complete, and the detective embarked on his search.For four days and four nights he moved unobserved through the streets of New York, a scanning closely every face he passed, looking for a man who had lost a hair. On the fifth day he discovered a man disguised as a tourist, his head enveloped in a cap reaching below his ears. The man was about to board the Gloritania, and the detective lost no time in following him on board."Arrest him!" shouted the detective, and then drawing himself to his full height, he brandished aloft the hair. "This is his", said the great detective, "and it proves his guilt.""Remove his hat," ordered the ship's captain sternly.It was discovered that the man was entirely bald."Aha!" exclaimed the great detective without a moment's hesitation. "He has committed not one murder but about one million!"1. Before the great detective arrived, it seemed that ______.A) the man had died of natural causesB) no one could possibly have murdered the manC) the mystery would be easy to solveD) the corpse was covered with hair2. The detective declared the mystery solved before he ______.A) found the hair B) produced the microscopeC) searched for the murderer D) glanced at the corpse3. The detective followed the man on board because he thought the man was ______.A) planning a murder B) baldC) a tourist D) not what he seemed4. The tone of the story is ______.A) humorous B) seriousC) educational D) scientific5. The theme of this story is that ______.A) those using logic are not always logicalB) mysteries can always be solved by using logicC) detectives can never be trustedD) guilt can always be proved scientificallyPart Three ClozeGeography is the study of the relationship between people and the land. Geographers (地理学家) compare and contrast 1 places on the earth. But they also 2 beyond the individual places and consider the earth as a 3 . The word geography 4 from two Greek words, ge, the Greek word for “earth” and graphein,5 means “ to write.” The English word geography means “to describe the earth.”6 geography books focus on a small area7 a town or a city. Others deal witha state, a region, a nation, or an 8 continent. Many geography books deal with the whole earth. Another 9 divide the study of 10 is to distinguish betweenphysical geography and cultural geography. The former focuses on the natural world; the 11 starts with human beings and 12 how human beings and their environment act 13 each other. But when geography is considered as a single subject, 14 branch can neglect the other. A geographer might be described 15 one who observes, records, and explains the 16 between places. If all places 17 alike, there would be little need for geographers. We know, however, _18_ no two places are exactly the same. Geography, 19 , is a point of view, a special way of 20 at places.1. A. similar B. various C. distant D. famous2. A. pass B. reach C. go D. set3. A. whole B. unit C. part D. total4. A. falls B. removes C. results D. comes5. A. what B. that C. which D. it6. A. Some B. Many C. Most D. Few7. A. outside B. except C. as D. like8. A. extensive B. entire C. overall D. enormous9. A. way B. means C. habit D. technique10. A. world B. earth C. geography D. globe11. A. second B. later C. next D. latter12. A. learns B. studies C. realises D. understands13. A. upon B. for C. as D. to14. A. neither B. either C. one D. each15. A. for B. to C. as D. by16. A. exceptions B. sameness C. differences D. divisions17. A. being B. are C. be D. were18. A. although B. whether C. since D. that19. A. still B. then C. nevertheless D. moreover20. A. working B. looking C. arriving D. gettingPart Four Judgment-making after ReadingUsing HIV Virus to Cure CancerScientists are planning to use human immunodeficiency (免疫缺陷) virus (HIV), one of mankind’s most feared viruses, as a carrier of genes which can fight cancer and a range of diseases that cannot be cured. The experts say HIV has an almost perfect ability to avoid the body’s immune(免疫的) defenses, making it ideal for carry ing replacement genes into patients’ bodies, according to the Observer.A team at the California-based Salk Institute, one of the world’s leading research centers on biological sciences, has created a special new breed of HIV and has started negotiations with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin clinical gene therapy (治疗) trials this year. The first trials are expected to involve patients suffering from cancers that cannot be cured by surgery although project leader Professor Inder Verma said the HIV technique would have “far wider applications”.The plan remains very likely to cause controversy since it involves making use of a virus which has caused more than 22 million deaths around the world in the past twodecades. Verma said that the idea of using HIV for a beneficial purpose was “shocking” but the fierce nature of HIV had disappeared by having all six of the potentially deadly genes removed.Illnesses such as various cancers are caused when a gene in a patient’s body fails to work properly. In the past two years, breakthroughs in genetics (遗传学) have led gene therapy scientists to try and replace the genes that do not function normally.Unfortunately, the body’s immune defenses have been known to attack the modified genes and make them lose their effects before they can start their task and progress in the field has been held up by the lack of a suitable carrier.The HIV virus has the ability to escape from, and then destroy, the immune defense cells designed to protect our bodies and this makes it attractive to scientists as a way of secretly conveying replacement genes into patients’ bodies.1. FDA has approved the plan of using HIV to cure cancer in humans.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned2. The idea of using HIV for a beneficial purpose has been widely accepted.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned3. HIV can be safely used to cure cancer only if the deadly genes have been removed.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned4. The HIV virus is an excellent warrior to fight t he body’s immune cells.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned5. Other countries are also expected to begin clinical gene therapy trials soon.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned6. It is the lack of money that has held up the progress in using replacement genes to cure cancer.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned7. The HIV virus has caused more deaths in developed countries.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentionedPart Five Translation1. And complete freedom will finally become our chain, leaving us with no choice but to live in loneliness, with no one who need to care about us.2. Before marriage, people should ask themselves if they are ready to acknowledge their responsibility for the families.3. The glory of burning passion may well have faded, and your love for your wife or husband may not be as exciting or satisfying as it once was, but going off in search of another love will not help your children.4. That is why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.5. For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is available for the student to show to prospective employers.单项选择答案1-5：BAAAB 6-10: BCBAA阅读理解答案Passage 1DCBDCPassage 2CADABPassage 3CCDABPassage 4BCDAA阅读判断答案1-7: BBAACBC翻译参考答案1. 彻底的自由最终会成为我们的锁链，使我们别无选择，只能生活在孤独中，没有人来关心我们。
2011级期末本、专科大学英语4读写考试
外国语学院第二教研室
考试考核内容为：《新视野读写教程4》、《快速阅读教程4》、《新视野综合训练4》、《新视野视听说教程4》的Unit 1A、2A、5B、6A、7B、8A单元。
书面考试题型如下：
I．作文：15%
读写课本Unit 1、2、5、6、7、8相关话题。
II．快速阅读：10%
1—10题：1`×10，快速阅读10个选择填空；快速阅读教程Unit 1--6。
III．听力：35%
11—18题：1`×8，小对话；听说教程和视听说教程Unit 1--6，听力补充材料Test1--3。
19—25题：1`×7，长对话2篇；听说教程和视听说教程Unit 1--6，听力补充材料Test1--3。
26—35题：1`×10，短文3篇，听说教程和视听说教程Unit1--6，听力补充材料Test1--3。
听写填空（W1—W10），单词10个，读写教程Unit1A、2A、5B、6A、7B、8A课文。
IV．仔细阅读：25%
选词填空（B1—B10）：0.5`×10，读写教程Unit 1、2、5、6、7、8Section A课后练习。
36—45题阅读理解：2`×10，课外四级题。
V．完型填空：10%
46—65题：0.5`×20，课外。
VI．翻译：5%
翻译（T1—T5）：1`×5，读写教程Unit1、2、6、8SectionA课后练习，Unit5和Unit7从Section B课文中摘取句子部分信息进行翻译。
新视野英语4复习题PassagePassage 1Anna arrived far too early. Usually she left things to the last mute, but today was a very special occasion. It was almost as if by getting there an hour beforehand she hoped to cause the plane to arrive sooner. Thoughts raced through her mind. "Do I look all right? Wi11 he notice that I' m wearing a new trouser suit? Will he even recognize me?" After all, it was a year almost to the day since she had last seen Joe. She fished a mirror out of her handbag and inspected hex face. Too much make-up? Joe had never made any comment but she knew that he did not approve of heavy make-up--" gilding the lily", he called it.It was funny how much importance she attached to making a good impression on him. After all, friends do not judge each other by appearance. All the same, it was the first meeting after a long separation, and she wanted everything to go off right.Looking out of the window, Joe caught a first glimpse, through a break in the clouds, of the town far below. This was his third visit, and looked like becoming an annual event. Certainly it was very flattering that they had invited him to be the guest lecturer at their Autumn Congress yet again. The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, as a matter of courtesy, had offered to meet him at the airport, as he had done on previous occasions. This time, however, it was not necessary, partly because Joe was quite familiar with the city, but mainly because Anna had said that she could take the afternoon off in order to come and meet him.1. Anna looked in her mirror because __________.A) she wanted to check that her make-up was alrightB) in case she had too much make-up onC) she knew that Joe disapproved of heavy make-upD) she wanted to make a good impression on Joe2. Anna thought that Joe might not recognize her becauseA) she was wearing a new suit.B) he had not seen her for about a year.C) He might expect someone else to meet him.D) She had changed a lot in the past year.3. When did Anna get to the airport?A) About an hour earlier. B) Just before the plane was due to land.C) At the last possible minute. D) Shortly after the plane had arrived.4. How many times had Joe been to this town?A) Several times before. B) Three times before.C) Twice before. D) Four times before.5. Joe did not want the Chairman to meet him because ________.A) the Chairman was not willing to meet himB) he was not sure which day he would travelC) he could not find his own way to the city centerD) he thought that Anna would be there to meet himPassage 2One of the qualities that most people admire in others is the willingness to admit one's mistakes. It is extremely hard sometimes to say a simple thing like "I was wrong about that," and it is even harder to say, "I was wrong, and you were right about that."I had an experience recently with someone admitting to me that he had made a mistake fifteen years ago. He told me he had been the manager of a certain grocery store in the neighborhood where I grew up, and he asked me if I remembered the egg cartons. Then he related an incident and I began to remember vaguely the incident he was describing.I was about eight years old at the time, and I had gone into the store with my mother to do the weekly grocery shopping. On that particular day, I must have found my way to the dairy food department where the incident took place.There must have been a special sale on eggs that day because there was an impressive display of eggs in dozen and half-dozen cartons. The cartons were stacked three or four feet high. I must have stopped in front of a display to admire the stacks. Just then a woman came by pushing her grocery cart and knocked off the stacks of cartons. For some reason, I decided it was up to me to put the display back together, so I went to work.The manager heard the noise and came rushing over to see what had happened. When he appeared, I was on my knees inspecting some of the cartons to see if any of the eggs were broken, but to him it looked as though I was the culprit. He severely reprimanded me and wanted me to pay for any broken egg. I protested my innocence and tried to explain, but it did no good. Eventhough I quickly forgot all about the incident, apparently the manager did not.1. How old was the author when he wrote this article?A) About 8. C) About 15. B) About 23. D) About 25,2. Who should be to blame for knocking off the stacks of cartons of eggs?A) The manager. B) The writer.C) A woman. D) The writer' s mother.3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A) It was the author who put the display back together.B) A woman carelessly knocked off the stacks of cartons.C) The writer was severely reprimanded by the manager.D) The woman who knocked off the stacks of cartons was severely reprimanded by the manager.4. What is the best title for the passage?A) An Incident That I Remember. B) I Used to Be the Culprit.C) It's Hard to Admit One's Mistakes. D) A Case of Mistaken Identity.5. The tone of the article expresses the author'sA) admiration for the manager' s willingness to admit the mistakes he madeB) regret for the mistake he made in the grocery storeC) indignation against the woman who knocked off the stacks of cartons of eggsD) anger to the manager for his wrong chargePassage 3As we know, it is very important that a firm should pay attention to the training of its staff as there exist many weak parts in its various department. Staff training must have a purpose, which is defined when a firm considers its training needs, which are in turn based on job descriptions and job specifications.A job description should give details of the performance that is required for a particular job, and a job specification should give information about the behavior, knowledge and skills that are expected of an employee who works in it. When all of this has been collected, it is possible to make a training specification. This specifies what the training Department must teach for the successful performance of the job, and also the best methods to use in the training period.There are many different training methods, and there are advantages and disadvantages of all of them. Successful training programmes depend on an understanding of the difference between learning about skills and training in using them. It is frequently said that learning about skills takes place "off the job" in the classroom, but training in using these skills takes place "on the job", by means of such activities as practice in the workshop.It is always difficult to evaluate the costs and savings of a training programme. The success of such a programmes depends not only on the methods used but also on the quality of the staff who do the training. A company can often check on savings in time and cost by examining the work performed by the workers and technicians who have completed a training programme. The evaluation of management training is much more complex than that.1. To be successful in our training programmes, one must understand the difference betweenA) the savings in time and cost_________.B) learning about the skill. and training in using themC) what is taught and how it is taughtD) a job description and a job specification2. The success of a training programme depends on__________.A) the place where the training takes placeB) the proper evaluation of the costs and savings of the programmeC) the performance of the workers and technicians trained in the programmeD) the training methods and the quality of the training staff3. A training specification attaches great importance to__________.A) the performance required for a certain jobB) the behavior, knowledge and skills expected of an employeeC) the training contents and methodsD) the costs and savings of the programme4.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A) As there exist weak parts in different departments of a finn, the training of its staff is highly necessary.B) A training specification is based on the information collected from a job description and a job specification.C) Learning about skills and training in using skills usually don't take place at the same place.D) It is easier to evaluate management training than to evaluate the training of workers and technicians.5. The best title for the passage might be__________.A) The Importance of Staff Training. B) Staff Training ProgrammeC) How to Describe and Specify a Job D) A Successful Training ProgrammePassage 4Washington Irving was America's first man of letters to be known internationally. His works were received enthusiastically both in England and in the United States. He was, in fact, one of the most successful writers of the time in either country, delighting a large general public and at the same time winning the admiration of fellow writers like Scott in Britain and Poe and Hawthorne in the United States. The respect in which he was held partly owing to the man himself, with his warm friendliness, his good sense, his urbanity, his gay spirits, his artistic integrity, his love of both the Old World and the New. Thackeray described Irving as a "gentleman, who, though himself born in no very high sphere, was most finished, polished, witty, socially the equal of the most refined Europeans." In England he was granted an honorary degree from Oxford--an unusual honor for a citizen of a young, uncultured nation--and he received the Royal Society of Literature; America made him ambassador to Spain.Irving's background provides little to explain his literary achievements. A gifted but delicate child, he had little schooling, He studied law, but without zeal, and never did practice seriously. He was immune to his strict Presbyterian home environment, frequenting both social gatherings and the theater.1. The main point of the first paragraph is that Washington Irving was ___________.A) a man whose personal charm enabled him to sell basically inferior workB) a man who was able to move from literature to politicsC) a writer who had great success both in his own country and abroadD) America' s first man of letters2. What is implied by the comment about Scott, Poe and Hawthorne?A) More Americans than Britons admired Irving.B) Irving' s work was not only popular, but also of high literary quality.C) Scott, Poe, and Hawthorne were primarily responsible for Irving's success.D) Irving enjoyed great popular admiration.3. Thackeray considered IrvingA) the most refined European of his timeB) one of the most refined EuropeansC) refined, like most EuropeansD) not inferior to Europeans of the highest refinement4. Which of the following best describe~ the effect of Irving's personal qualities on his literary success?A) His personal qualities were entirely responsible for his literary success.B) His personal qualities were primarily responsible for his literary success.C) His personal qualities had some influence on his literary success.D) His personal qualities had no influence on his literary success.5. Which of the following best describes the effect of Irving's Presbyterian background on his life?A) It fostered his love for the theater.B) It developed his skills in business transaction.C) It promoted his interest in law.D) It had almost no effect on his life.Passage 5When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer' s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单), or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the "higher up" the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer' s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firefly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, "The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear" is better than" This stereo (立体声音响) does not work".The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating thecomplaint as politely and as firefly as possible. But if a polite complaint dogs not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers' rights.1.When a consumer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he or she should do is to ___________.A) complain in person to the mangerB) threaten to take the matter to courtC) write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchaseD) show some written proof of the purchase to the store2. If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his or her problem, it is better to complain to __________.A)a public organization B)a shop assistantC) a store manager D) the manufacturer3. The most effective complaint can be made by __________.A) asking politely to change the itemB) saying firefly that the item is of poor qualityC) explaining exactly what is wrong with the itemD) showing the faulty item to the manufacturer4. The phrase "live up to" (Line 2, Para. 1) in the context means"__________".A) realize the purpose of B) keep the promise ofC) meet the standard of D) fulfill the demands of5. The passage tells us ____________.A) how to deal with complaints from customersB) how to avoid buying a faulty itemC) how to make an effective complaint about a faulty itemD) how, to settle a consumer's complaint about a faulty itemPassage 6When you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you hear and see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. All day, every day, people who want to sell you something compete to catch your attention. As a result, advertisements are almost everywhere.In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, and radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? It comes from advertisement. Without advertisements, there would not be these private businesses.Have you ever asked yourself what advertising is? Through the years, people have given different answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of "keeping your name before the public". And some people thought that advertising was "troth well told". Now more and more people tend to define it in this way: Advertising is the paid, non-personal, and usually persuasive presentation of goods, services and ideas by identified sponsors through various media.First, advertising is usually paid for. Various sponsors pay for the ads we see, read, and hear over the various media. Second, advertising is non-personal. It is not face-to-face communication. Although you may feel that a message in a certain advertisement is aimed directly at you, in reality, it is directed at large groups of people. Third, advertising is usually persuasive. Directly or indirectly it urges people to do something. All advertisements try to convince people that the product, idea, or service advertised can benefit them. Forth, the sponsor of the advertisement must be identified. From the advertisement, we can see if the sponsor is a corporation, or a committee, or an individual. Fifth, advertising reaches us through traditional and nontraditional mass media. Included in the traditional media are newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and films. Nontraditional media include the mail, matchbox covers, and billboards.1. The existence of the privately owned mass media depends financially on __________.A) the government B) their owner' s familiesC) advertisements D) the audience2. The passage seems to say that different definitions of advertising are given due to _______.A) the change of time B)the subject of the advertisementsC) the people' s age difference D) the people' s different perspective3. According to the passage, who are most probably paying for the advertisements?A) Corporations. B) Committees.C) Individuals. D) All of the above.4. Which of the following is considered nontraditional mass media?A) Newspapers. B) The mail. C) Magazines. D) Films.5. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the features of advertisements is NOT true?A) Advertising must be honest and amusing.B) Advertising is meant for large groups of people.C) Advertising urges people to do something directly or indirectly.D) The sponsors are always mentioned in the advertisement.Passage 7The key transportation technology for the opening years of the 21st century will be telecommunications. What does telecommunications have to do with international transportation? The obvious linkage is helping ships and aircraft navigate more efficiently, cutting time and operating expenses. This means lower costs of imported goods and cheaper travel for business and pleasure. A less obvious connection is the ability of a clothing manufacturer, for instance, to know the exact location anywhere in the world of materials and finished goods so that inventories (细账) -- and the associated transport, storage, and handling costs——are reduced sharply.The explosive aspect of the telecommunications/transportation revolution is coming in traditional service industries and functions: technical services, data entry, financial management, software programming, etc. Consider Fidelity Investments of Boston, whose British subsidiary (子公司) sells shares in German companies to German investors by telephone from London. Cheap telecommunications provide the global transportation "highway" for the work that is performed by Fidelity's customer representatives, Irish call center technicians, Indian software engineers, and Jamaican data entry clerks.These white-collar activities, many of them paying well above average wages, are becoming steadily more important in all economies. Moreover, they now are "contestable" by any country in the world that has a decent telecommunications system and an appropriately skilled labor force.What this means is that the last major barrier to international trade ——distance——is being eliminated for an increasing portion of the global economy. Transportation costs no longer will protect inefficient producers. Buyers of goods and services——software, document processing, accounting, tax advice, anything that can be digitized and transported electronically——will have access to suppliers all over the world.1. In the early years of the 21st century, transportation will especially benefit from ________.A. cheap telecommunicationsB. development of shipping and international air transportC. international tradeD. skilled labor force2. The example of Fidelity Investments of Boston shows that ___________.A. shares can be bought and sold by telephoneB. white-collar workers' wage is more than the average wageC. distance as the last barrier to international trade is being eliminatedD. white-collar activities are facing the challenges from all over the world3. In Para. 4, "Transportation costs no longer will protect inefficient producers" probably means that _________.A. transportation costs will protect efficient producersB. buyers will no longer turn to inefficient producers for the sake of lower transportation costsC. inefficient producers will no longer take transportation costs into considerationD. some producers are inefficient because the transportation costs of their goods are high4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____________.A. the price of imported goods will be lower than beforeB. white-collar workers are being replaced by computersC. clothing manufacturers will earn less moneyD. global telecommunications will result in the complete disappearance of distance5. The passage is mainly about ___________.A. the development of transportation technologyB. the connection between international transportation and telecommunicationsC. the advances of traditional service industriesD. the influence of telecommunications on international tradePassage 8Regular, moderate alcohol intake——one or two drinks a day ——appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to investigators from the study. The team's findings were presented at the World Alzheimer Congress 2000 meeting here.Dr. Lindsay A. Farrer of Boston University presented the findings at the Alzheime meeting. In an interview with Reuters Health, Farrer said, "Men and women who drink one or two drinks a day had a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to nondrinkers." The investigators reported that compared with nondrinkers, persons drinking more than one to two drinks a day had about 30% lower risk, while those who drank less than one or two drinks a day had about 50% lower risk."From a public health standpoint, it would be premature (不成熟的) to recommend a drink or two as a preventive measure until we see more results," Farrer said. He noted that the USDA (美国农业部) guidelines currently recommend one or two drinks a day, if there are no contraindications(禁忌). "This is a modest level of consumption and in terms of heart disease, this consumption has been associated with a beneficial effect."The investigators conclude that more studies are needed "to more precisely define the minimal (最小的) level and duration of exposure (to alcohol) necessary to realize a benefit." The study findings about smoking and Alzheimer risk are less clear. "There is no protective effect of smoking for men, but for women who are not carriers of (the gene) APOE 4, there was a trend toward a protective effect," the researchers report, "While among women who are carriers, smoking appears to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease."1. Which is TRUE about the findings of Dr. Lindsay A. Farrer?A. People drinking more than one to two drinks a day had about a 20% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease than those whodrank less than one or two drinks a day.B. People drinking more than one to two drinks a day had about a 20% lower risk than those who drank less than one ortwo drinks a day.C. People drinking more than one to two drinks a day had about a 30% higher risk thanthose who drank less than one or two drinks a day.D. Nondrinkers had about a 30% lower risk than those drinking more than one to twodrinks a day.2. Why would it be premature to recommend a drink or two to the public?A. Because the investigators cannot get the support from the USDA guidelines.B. Because the investigators lack adequate evidence to prove the effect of moderatedrinking.C. Because it is extremely dangerous for some people to do so. .D. Because there is no clear evidence which shows the protective effect.3. According to the passage, moderate drinking _____________.A. can stop heart problemsB. may be good for one's healthC. is widely recommended by doctorsD. can solve all the health problems of man4. The study of the connection between smoking and Alzheimer risk demonstrates that_________.A. smoking can reduce Alzheimer risk as much as moderate drinkingB. men who smoke are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than those who don'tC. smoking has no obviously positive effect on Alzheimer's diseaseD. for women who are carriers of APOE 4, smoking will surely reduce Alzheimer risk5. The main theme of the passage is ________.A. the change in recent drinking habitsB. the World Alzheimer Congress 2000 meetingC. the possible cure for Alzheimer's diseaseD. the connection between alcohol and Alzheimer's diseasePassage 9The economic effects of the terrorist attacks in the United States are spreading across the country and the world. The attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. have hurt many businesses, especially the airline industry and financial markets. Many companies have been forced to dismiss thousands of workers. Many individual states are concerned about their economic future.Since the attacks on September 1lth, the stock market suffered major losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost seven percent of its value. The other major measures of the value of American stocks fell to their lowest levels in three years.Some economic experts say the drop in the value of stocks could directly affect long- term spending. They say it may causepeople to lose trust in the economy and spend less money. Businesses across the country already have reported decreases in sales. Experts note that the American economy was close to a recession even before the attacks.The airline industry was probably hardest hit by the attacks. The nation's skies were temporarily closed to all air travel. Travelers remain frightened and are avoiding flying. High fuel and labour costs are making the situation worse. The airlines are losing hundreds of millions of dollars each day.There are also concerns about the economic effects of any military action. This could raise the price of oil. Production could be reduced if a large number of part time troops are called to active duty. Trade could be restricted.On Monday, the United States Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. The action was designed to support the economy by making it easier for people and businesses to borrow money. The European Central Bank took similar action.The Bush Administration and Congress are considering several tax and spending proposals. President Bush has already signed into law a forty-thousand-million dollar emergency spending plan.1. The title that can best express the main idea of the passage is __________.A. Terrorist AttacksB. Economic Effects of Terrorist AttacksC. The Attacks in Big CitiesD. Economic Recession in America2. The Dow Jones, according to the passage, ____________.A. fell to the lowest levelsB. spent less money than beforeC. suffered major lossesD. was forced to dismiss many workers3. Which of the following statement is NOT correct?A. The financial market in America was harmed seriously.B. The American economy was close to depression right after the terrorist attacks.C. The airlines are making less money.D. Many companies are cutting jobs.4. In the passage the author implies that __________.A. all the travelers don't want to fly any moreB. the federal government refused to help the airline industryC. the American government will probably take military actionD. airline officials are confident in the American economy5. It can be inferred that the European Central Bank ________.A. lowered interest rates to support the economyB. took similar action as the Bush AdministrationC. signed an emergency planD. made it easy to borrow money from itselfPassage 10Choosing the right school for your child may be one of the most important choices you will ever make for his or her future. It's surprising that so few tools are available to help make such a decision. I have a fairly simple method called "the Embodiment (具体化) Test", which directs that you should choose the school which best "embodies" those character traits you want your children to develop.How should a parent apply them to evaluating a school? First, decide what kind of character traits you want your children to develop. Then, look to see how different schools actually "embody" these traits ——how they manifest in the actual behavior of teachers, administrators, students and parents.Observe the teachers for more than just a few minutes. Spend a few hours. Do they embody the kind of character you want your child to be tutored in? Do they honor the individuality of each child? Are they truly passionate about teaching? Talk with parents who have children at the school. Why did they choose the school? And, of course, observe the students. Are they happy on the playground? Do they show confidence in expressing their individuality? Do they exhibit competence in the classroom?These are the true tests of a school: does it help you deliver the kind of "whole" child you've intended to raise? And it is only a "whole" child that is happy, successful, and fulfilled.Of course, information, knowledge and intellect are crucial in today's hyper-competitive world. No sane (理智的) parent or teacher would overlook them. But they are actually the easiest things to teach and measure. It is the deeper elements of character ——and how they relate to information, knowledge and intellect- that are more elusive (难把握的), harder to cultivate. It is these components of a good education that will stand the test of time. These will enable your child to adapt to the tumultuous (骚动的), frenetically (发狂地) changing world that we live in. These are the foundations of tree happiness, of tree attainments (成就), of true meanings for a life lived well.。
New HorizonCollege English TestBand Four(A)2005. 6Paper OnePartI. Listening Comprehension (20%)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. 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 with asingle line through the center.Example: You will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary.Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?You will read: A) At an office.B) In a waiting room.C) At an airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had tofinish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at an office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the center.1. A. She doesn’t want her boyfriend to give her a car.B. Her boyfriend has a lot of money.C. The man ought to lend some money to her boyfriend.D. Her boyfriend was making fun of the man.2. A. 4:00. B. 4:22.C. 4:15. D. 4:20.3. A. He is going to change his job. B. He isn’t doing well with his work.C. He is doing pretty well now.D. He doesn’t like his work.4. A. In the city. B. In the country. C. Near his company. D. Near the town.5. A. He hasn’t seen it. B. He liked it better than Jaws.C. He thought Star Wars was not as good as Jaws.D. He didn’t like it.6. A. Typing a proposal. B. Writing a proposal.C. Posting a proposal.D. Checking a proposal.7. A. Follow the doctor’s advice. B. Forget to take any pills.C. Take five pills.D. Take two pills.8. A. The woman didn’t hear the man come in.B. The woman pretended to be deaf when the man came in.C. The woman didn’t mind the man’s disturbing her.D. The woman asked the man to get home early next time.9. A. Three times. B. Two times. C. Five times. D. Eight times.10.A. 6. B. 12. C. 10. D. 18.Section B Compound Dictation (10%)Directions: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 readfor the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 youare required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, whenthe passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.People over the age of 65 in the U.S.A. are called senior citizens. Life for these people is more different than for (S1) Americans. Most senior citizens retire, or no (S2)work full time. Also it is (S3) for people of this age to (S4) with their children and grandchildren. (S5) tend to live in their own houses or (S6) away from their families.For many senior citizens, the years after 65 are not (S7). They feel unproductive when they no longer work. In addition, they may feel lonely being away from their families and the contacts they had in their work. Moreover, (S8).Other senior citizens enjoy their lives. They feel free to do things they were not able to do when they were working and raising families. They now have time to enjoy hobbies and sports and travel. Many senior citizens move to retirement communities located in warm climates. (S9).The number of senior citizens in the U.S. is increasing rapidly because people are living longer than before. (S10).Their concerns are receiving a wider audience than ever before. The time may come when all Americans will look forward to becoming senior citizens.Part II. Reading Comprehension(40%)Directions:Read the following passages carefully and do the multiple-choice questions.Passage150,000 people work at Disney’s largest theme park, Walt Disney World in Qrlando, Florida. Do all of them like the job?One Disney worker explains how “cast members” are given jobs according to their age and appearance. For example: Young and pretty workers get jobs where they will interact a lot with customers; Anyone who might seem less “presentable” work on the night shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.Mike Cohen, a Disney worker and a trade union activist, says that most Disney workers don’t stay with the company for very long. “You can make $10 per hour if you are here for 10 years, but because so many people leave, two-thirds of the workers at the park make $6.57per hour or less. ”Disney has not increased its starting wage for 5 years. Disney claims that it offers “competitive” salaries. But Cohen doesn’t agree. Disney is planning to expand and will need about 10,000 new workers-but about 75% of the new jobs will also be low paid.Cohen is also unhappy about the way people have to work at Disney World. “ We have to push as many tourists through each side as we can. I’m supposed to handle 2,000 visitors an hour. It’s just like a factory with assembly-line production, only this is a fun factory. ” Cohen says that the most important thing for the company is the number of people who are processed through each side; if the number is too small, the management complains to the workers. But he says that you never hear the management ask, “Are being safe enough? ”Disney workers also have to smile all the time. Even when customers are rude (which happens every day ), the workers must keep smiling. Cohen says: “We are supposed to make eye contact, greet each and every guest and smile for eight hours. If you don’t, you get reprimanded (训斥).”He added he sometimes hears customers saying that the workers at Disney are not so happy as they used to be. He is not surprised: if someone isn’t paid enough, you don’t expect them to be happy.11. It can be inferred from the context that a “ cast member ” of Disney is it’s .A. security guardB. cookC. employeeD. shop assistant12. Disney World is the one of the American recreation resorts while many employees think .A.it’s so competitive working at Disney World.B.it’s so much fun working at Disney World.C.it’s no fun working at Disney World.D.it’s very dangerous working at Disney World.13. Which is Not mentioned as a disadvantage of the job at Disney World ?A. AccommodationB. SafetyC. PayD. Manner14. Which of the following is TRUE according to Mike Cohen ?A.He can’t understand why many Disney workers have giver up their jobs.B.Most Disney workers earn less than $10 for each hour.C.Disney workers are not encouraged to please those rude guests.D.Disney workers are supposed to give each customer a ride.15. The word “ presentable ” (Para. 2 ) probably means .A. good-lookingB. differentC. previousD. physicalPassage 2After-sales service and guarantee become an integral and essential part of a “good brand”on both local and regional levels, and the provision of such also produces solid ground for customer loyalty.Customers today are a lot more demanding than before. Being able to find after-sales service creates a feeling of convenience and a sense of responsibility from the manufacturer. This is very important to build customer loyalty and explains why more 24-hour hotline centers are available nowadays.Product guarantee is also one of the major factors when a potential customer decides to make a purchase. Whether this be in the form of a written guarantee or a guarantee based on reputation, the importance to the consumer is self-evident. A brand’s research & development, an unavoidable investment, usually back up safety guarantees for marketers nowadays. Product testing and refinement are conducted for both new and existing products. With the help of computerized machinery, quality control has achieved the highest level than ever before to enable consistency in production. For the consumer this means a quality of guarantee for that brand whether it be available at home or abroad.16. After-sales service and guarantee can provide the customers with ________.A. solid ground for loyaltyB. sense of responsibilityC. a feeling ofconvenience D. sense of satisfaction17. More 24-hour hotline centers appear because ________.A. more and more customersdemand after-sales servicesB. there are more and more complaints from customersC. more companies come to realize the importance of after-sales services.D. they have become a new type of investment18. Product guarantee ________.A. must in written formB. can be based on the company’s reputationC. is not often provided by the companiesD. often fails to meet in reality19. Product testing and refinement are conducted for ________.A. new products onlyB. quality productsC. dangerous productsD. both new and existing products20. Which is NOT mentioned concerning product guarantee?A. A brand’s research &development. B. Product testing and refinement.C. Quality control.D. Product distribution.Passage 3Psychics are people who can get information about people, places, or situations through asixth sense — a sense that exists in addition to those of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching. They can use their psychic ability to heal people who are sick, to give advice, to give hints about the future, and to do many other things. And it's not just individuals who use psychics; sometimes companies and governments use psychics, too. One year a company called Delphi and Associates earned $120,000 on the stock market with the help of psychics."So how can I get some psychic help?" you may ask yourself. Well, you don't have to pay a lot of money to a professional psychic. You can start by using your own psychic ability.Psychic abilities are really just another sense, similar to our other five senses. The difference is that we never develop our psychic sense in the same way that we develop our other senses. We train our eyes to see the difference between a V and a U; we train our ears to hear the difference between a /ch/ and a /sh/ sound; we can feel the difference between silk and leather; we can smell and taste if milk is sour. But our sixth sense, our psychic sense, seldom develops very much. Because most of us ignore our psychic sense for so long, it takes some time to develop it. If you have never played soccer before, you cannot expect to be a good player after three lessons. It might take years to become really good. Psychic ability works the same way.21. People use psychics ________.A. mainly to see the futureB. to make moneyC. to see what one cannot usually seeD. for many reasons22. ________ learn to use their psychic abilityA. Many peopleB. Many companiesC. Few peopleD. Few governments23. Psychic abilities ________.A. are similar to other sensesB. work in the same way as other sensesC. are different from other sensesD. work together with other senses24. Our psychic sense seldom develops very much because ________.A. we never use itB. we never believe in itC. we ignore itD. we don't want to take time to train it25. The attitude of the author towards psychic abilities is ________.A. positiveB. ironicalC. criticalD. neutralPassage 4It is not often realized that women held a high place in southern European societies in the 10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by the setting up of a dowry（嫁妆）or decimum. Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of being abandoned, but in reality its function in the social and family life of the time was much more important. The decimum was the wife's right to receive a tenth of all her husband's property.The wife had the right to hold back consent, in all transactions（交易）the husband would make. And more than just a right: the documents show that she enjoyed a real power of decision, equal to that of her husband. In no case do the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and wife.The wife shared in the management of her husband's personal property, but the opposite was not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance against husbands who tried to exceed their rights, and on occasion they showed a fine fighting spirit. A case in point is that of Maria Vivas, a Catalan woman of Barcelona. Having agreed with her husband Miro to sell a field she had inherited, for the needs of the household, she insisted on compensation（赔偿）. None being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the official in charge to have a contract duly drawn up assigning her a piece of land from Miro's personal inheritance. The unfortunate husband was obliged to agree, as the contract says, "for the sake of peace." Either through the dowry or through being hot-tempered, the Catalan wife knew how to win herself, within the context of the family, a powerful economic position.26. A decimum was ________.A. the wife's inheritance from her fatherB. a gift of money to the new husbandC. a written contractD. the wife's right to receive one-tenth of her husband's property27. In the society described in the passage, the legal standing of the wife in marriage was________.A. higher than that of her husbandB. lower than that of her husbandC. the same as that of her husbandD. higher than that of a single woman28. What compensation did Maria Vivas get for the field?A. Some of the land Miro had inherited.B. A tenth of Miro's landC. Money for household expenses.D. Money from Miro's inheritance.29. Could a husband sell his wife's inheritance?A. No, under no circumstances.B. Yes, whenever he wished to.C. Yes, if she agreed.D. Yes, if his father-in-law agreed.30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of the dowry system?A. The husband had to share the power of decision in marriage.B. The wife was protected from being abandoned.C. The wife gained a powerful economic position.D. The husband was given control over his wife's property.Part III. Cloze (10% )Directions:Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer.My grandparents believed you were either honest or you weren’t. There was no state in 31 . They had a simple motto (格言) 32 on their living-room wall: “Life is like a field of newly fallen snow; 33 I choose to walk every step will 34 . ” They didn’t have to talk about it-they demonstrated the motto by the 35 they lived.They understood instinctively that integrity (正直) means having a 36 standard of morality and ethics (伦理标准) that is not relative 37 the situation at hand. Integrity is an inner standard for 38 our behavior. Unfortunately, integrity is in short 39 today-and getting scarcer. 40 it is the real bottom line in every 41 of society. And it is something we must demand 42 ourselves.A good test for this value is to look at 43 I call the Integrity Triad (三元素), which44 of three key principles:Stand 45 for your convictions in the face of personal pressure. When you know you are right, you can’t 46 .Always give others 47 that is rightfully theirs. Don’t be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be smarter than you are.Be honest and open about who you really are. Be yourself. Don’t 48 in a personal cover-up of areas that are 49 in your life. When it’s tough, do it tough.Self-respect and a clear 50 are powerful components of integrity and are the basis for enriching your relationship with others.31. A. middle B. between C. half D. center32. A. hanging B. hanged C. hangs D. to be hung33. A. when B. what C. where D. and34. A. show B. demonstrate C. reveal D. express35. A. method B. way C. manner D. style36. A. private B. individual C. self D. personal37. A. to B. with C. in D. on38. A. analyzing B. commenting C. judging D. criticizing39. A. store B. supply C. storage D. use40. A. But B. Thus C. Therefore D. So41. A. field B. realm C. place D. area42. A. of B. for C. from D. by43. A. that B. which C. what D. whether44. A. makes up B. consists C. constitutes D. composes45. A. strong B. firm C. determined D. powerful46. A. give up B. give in C. break down D. stick to47. A. trust B. credit C. success D. criticism48. A. involve B. take C. relate D. engage49. A. pleasant B. enjoyable C. unpleasant D. terrible50. A. conscience B. consciousness C. realization D. awarenessPaper TwoPart IV. Word-building(10%)Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word given.51.(honorable) They are fighting for things like , reputation and pride.52. (memory) The statue was erected as a to all the people who were killed in the war.53. (correspond) As the course becomes more difficult and demanding, there is usually adrop in attendance.54.（entitle）You to take faulty goods back to the store where you bought them.55. (dispose) During the coming days Americans will be throwing away some 35 millionChristmas trees, creating an urban nightmare.56. (persist) Her and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its success.57. (ski) We went in the French Alps last year.58. (keen) Candidates shall be selected on the basis if future promise of leadership,strength of character, a mind and a balanced judgement.59. (intensity ) It is reported that fighting around the capital has in the last few hours.60. (industry) The Revolution is the period of time during which work began to be donemoreby machines in factories than by hand at home.Part V. Cloze(5%)Directions: The following paragraph was chosen from your textbooks . Choose the exact word to fill in each blank (some words are unnecessary).at vacuum up refreshing to stretch wantback please for temporary away soakingIf you live with other people, their 61 absence can be 62 . Solitude will end on Thursday. If today I use a singular pronoun to refer 63 myself, next week I will use the plural form. While the others are absent you can 64 out your soul until it fills 65 the whole room, and use your freedom, coming and going as you 66 without apology, staying up late to read, 67 in the bath, eating a whole pint of ice cream 68 one sitting, moving at your own pace. Those absent will be 69 . Their waterproof winter coats are in the closet and the dog keeps watching for them at the window. But when you live alone, the temporary absence of your friends and acquaintance leaves a 70 ; they may never come back.Part VI. Writing(15%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title Make Our Cities Greener . You should write at least 120 words and yourcomposition should be based on the following points:1. 城市绿化的现状。
2012-2013学年第一学期大学英语（四）期末考试
题型与范围
1. 写作(Writing)，15分，时间30分钟，议论文。
2．快速阅读(Fast Reading)，10分，10题，时间15分钟。
3. 听力理解(Listening Comprehension)，30分，30题，其中10-15分来自于《新世纪大学英语视听说教程》本学期所学单元，含Optional Listening部分。
4. 仔细阅读(Careful Reading)，20分，共2篇文章，每篇5题，题目来自课外。
5. 词汇与结构(Vocabulary and Structure), 15分，30题，全部来自于本学期所学课文Text A、B以及课后练习。
示例：
In the past few years, they have found evidence to help explain why some people _________, while others-similarly talented, perhaps—are left behind. (Text A, Unit 1, Book IV) [A] take charge [B] rise above
[C] come up with [D] keep in mind
6. 完型填空（Cloze），10分，10题，题目来自本学期所学课文Text A 的课后练习。
