2004年英语专业四级考试全真试题及答案

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS----GRADE FOUR----2004SECTION A CONVERSATIONS1. What does Frank mean when he says Email creates extra workload?A. He has to read Emails very often.B. People ask him to do more things in Email.C. He has to read forwarded messages.D. He makes lots of requests through Emails.2. According to Frank, Chris _________.A. receives no spam at all.B. should care for her spam.C. receives more spam than most people do.D. should not worry about her spam.3. Frank suggests that Chris do all of the following EXCEPT______.A. using something to filter spamB. applying for more Email addressesC. using Email addresses provided by small Email providersD. trying to find out spammers4. Why does the man want to rent a one-bedroom apartment?A. It costs less.B. It has a nice view.C. It is on the corner.D. They have no children.5. How much would he pay first if he wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment?A. $900.B. $1,000.C. $1,110.D. $1,210.6. When will they meet?A. 1:00 p.m.B. 3:30 p.m.C. 4:00 p.m.D. 5:00 p.m.7. The man was impressed with __________.A. a bridge to ManhattanB. skyscrapers at duskC. streets in ManhattanD. people in Manhattan8. What does the man say about the garbage in New York?A. Smelly.B. Scattered.C. Blocking doors and store shutters.D. Put in bags and boxes.9. The hotel the man stayed at can be described as __________.A. roomy and comfortableB. nice but expensiveC. cheap and comfortableD. roomy but expensive10. The man’s impression of New York would be __________.A. orderlinessB. creativenessC. tightnessD. convenienceSECTION B PASSAGES11. Animals move from place to place so that __________.A. food can be shared among animalsB. they can eat different kinds of foodC. old food sources can recoverD. different animals can live together12. The new problem is that __________.A. cattle destroy food supplyB. wild animal ferociously attack cattleC. cattle occupy the traditional habitats of wild animalsD. wild animals no longer move form place to place13. Wild animals and cattle differ in _________.A. the amount of grass and plants they eatB. the way they eat grass and plantsC. the type of grass and plants they eatD. the time they spend eating grass and plants14. Who used to live together in an extended family?A. There were only grandparents and children.B. There was one father, one mother, and their children.C. There were many relatives.D. There were two or more brothers with their wives.15. What advantages does nuclear family offer to women?A. The women have more freedom and can share in decisions.B. The women do not have to be the heads of the family.C. The women’s relatives do not help them with the housework and children.D. The women have all the power of the family.16. Why are many women dissatisfied with marriage and the nuclear family?A. They want to stay home and do the housework.B. They don’t have enough money.C. They have too much work but not much free time.D. They have more freedom than in the past.17. What does a hearing disorder belong to?A. External noise.B. Physiological noise.C. The effect of cold.D. Psychological noise.18. What does psychological noise mean?A. The forces that make people less able to communicate.B. The difficulties that people experience in communication.C. The reason that cause people resist communication.D. The reason that cause people unable to convince others.19. What is the passage mainly about?A. Three types of noise can make communication difficult.B. The meaning of external noise in communication.C. The psychological noise can make one talent.D. The reason why you can become speechless.20. What is the speake r’s tone in this passage?A. Sympathetic.B. Matter of fact.C. Worried.D. Exaggerated.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST21. The journalist was brought to court because _________.A. he was working for a British newspaperB. he published an untrue storyC. the story was published in BritainD. he was working with other foreign journalists22. How did the lawyer defend for the journalists?A. He was an American journalist.B. He worked for a British newspaper.C. His story was published elsewhere.D. Foreigners are mot subject to local laws.23. Afghanistan’s first match will be against __________.A. Mongolia.B. South Korea.C. Iran.D. Qatar.24. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The announcement was made by AFA.B. Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC.C. Afghanistan had been in chaos for long.D. The football players were under 23.25. The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by _______comparedwith that a decade earlier.A. 1.5 yearsB. 1.4 yearsC. 1.2 yearsD. 1.1 years26. The ______ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 year.A. infantB. maternalC. maleD. middle-aged27. According to Pakistan’s President, the chances of the two countries going to warwere _______.A. greatB. smallC. growingD. greater than before28. Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of ________.A. their border conflictsB. their military build-upC. killings in the two countriesD. their mutual distrust29. Family-owned businesses have all the following features EXCEPT _________.A. being affiliated to giant corporationsB. hard workingC. being flexible and creativeD. all in the family management30. A new survey was made by looking at the middle ground that is __________.A. the 100 family businesses at least 10 years oldB. the 1,000 family businesses at least 10 years oldC. the 100 family businesses at least 100 years oldD. the 1,000 family businesses at least 100 years old。

Directions： There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A）， B）， C） and D ）。

You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage. A is for always getting to work on time. B is for being extremely busy. C is for the conscientious（勤勤恳恳的） way you do your job. You may be all these things at the office ， and more. But when it comes to getting ahead ， experts say， the ABCs of business should include a P， for politics ， as in office politics. Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ag Hard work alone doesn‘t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas ， both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet， despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics —a better job ， a raise， praise —many people are still unable—or unwilling—to “play the game.” “People assume that office politics involves some manipulative（⼯于⼼计的） behavior，” says Deborah Comer， an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. “But politics derives from the word ‘polite’。

2004年6月四级试题2004年6月四级A卷真题原文及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office. C) At the airport.B) In the waiting room. D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B) The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3. A) At 1030. B) At 1025. C) At 1040. D) At 1045.4. A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.5. A) Move to a big city.B) Become a teacher.C) Go back to school.D) Work in New York.6. A) Quit delivering flowers.B) Work at a restaurant.C) Bring her flowers every day.D) Leave his job to work for her. r>7. A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) She’s also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C) The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can’t come for the appointment at 415.9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationDirections: 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. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hare just heard. For blanks numbered S8 to S10 you are required to fill in missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in pour own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) _______ publications as well as letters of (S2) ______ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) ________, movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) ______. All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) ______ to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) _______ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) ________ that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) _____________________________. Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection. (S9) ______________________________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) ________________________________. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago hard work alone doesn’t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics—a better job, a raise, praise—many people are still unable—or unwilling—to play the game.People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. But politics derives from the word “polite”. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one’s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis, says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It’s simple human nature.Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion. 11. Office politics (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to ________.A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career12. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but ______.A) give his boss a good impressionB) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleaguesD) avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to “play the game” (Line 4, Para. 5) ?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.14. The author considers office politics to be ________.A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement15. It is the author’s view that __________.A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one’s promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine had discovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislation to stop Americans from owning one.The Consti tution, said the association’s spokesman, gives everyone the right to own arms. It doesn’t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.Don’t you think it’s dangero us to have one in the house, particularly where there are children around?The National Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in a locked cabinet and the fuse (导火索) separately in a drawer.Some people consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody. The spokesman said, Hydrogen bombs don’t kill people—people kill people. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you have a nuclear weapon in your house, they’re going to think twice about breaking in.But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you have one locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able to assemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者).Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment it is very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program which would allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people will be left defenseless with just handguns. 16. According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to ______.A) block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB) coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC) instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD) promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17. Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that _____.A) the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB) most people don’t know how to handle the weaponC) people’s lives will be threatened by the weaponD) they may fall into the hands of criminals18. By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it _____.A) will frighten away any possible intrudersB) can show the special status of its ownersC) will threaten the safety of the owners as wellD) can kill those entering others’ houses by force19. According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs are very muchworried that _____.A) the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged to overcomeB) poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC) the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD) the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20. From the tone of the passage we know that the author is _______.A) doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB) unhappy with those who vote ;against the ownership of H-bombsC) not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD) concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique—a speech of the hand. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world’s only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the hand talk his students used looked richer. He wondered might deaf people actually have a genuine language and could that language be unlike any other on Earth It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as substandard. Stokoe’s idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunch at a café near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. What I said, Stokoe explains, is that language is not mouth stuff—it’s brain stuff.21. The study of sign language is thought to be ________.A) a new way to look at the learning of languageB) a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languageC) an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by _______.A) a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC) an English teacher in a university for the deafD) some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.A) a substandard languageB) a genuine languageC) an artificial languageD) an international language24. Most educators obje cted to Stokoe’s idea because they thought _______.A) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC) a language should be easy to use and understandD) a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe’s argument is based on his belief that _________.A) sign language is as efficient as any other languageB) sign language is derived from natural languageC) language is a system of meaningful codesD) language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross’s campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. “I knew the statistics”, she said. “But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.”The Princess concluded with a simple message: “We must stop landmines”. And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very ill-informed and a loose cannon (乱放炮的人).”he Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms. “This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I’m trying to do is help.”Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To mak e matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess’s trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government’s policy regarding landmines. Th e result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess’s views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defense Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matterwas a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.26. Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A) to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB) to clarify the British government’s stand on landminesC) to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD) to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims27. What did Diana mean when she said “ ... putting a face to thos e figures brought the realityhome to me (Line 5, Para.1)” ?A) She just couldn’t bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B) The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C) Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D) Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28. Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ______.A) she was ill-informed of the government’s policyB) they were actually opposed to banning landminesC) she had not consulted the government before the visitD) they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29. How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A) She paid no attention to them.B) She made more appearances on TV.C) She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D) She rose to argue with her opponents.30. What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A) It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B) It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C) It had greatly promoted her popularity.D) It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. I went along thinking of nothing ______, only looking at things around me.A) in particular B) in harmony C) in doubt D) in brief32. Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ______ the quality of theprograms.A) lessened B) declined C) affected D) effected33. I must congratulate you ______ the excellent design of the new bridge.A) with B) of C) at D) on34. There is a fully ______ health center on the ground floor of the main office building.A) installed B) equipped C) provided D) projected35. For more than 20 years, we’ve been supporting educational programs that _____ fromkindergartens to colleges.A) move B) shift C) range D) spread36. The ______ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.A) convention B) confinement C) principle D) discipline37. The test results are beyond______; they have been repeated in labs all over the world.A) negotiation B) conflict C) bargain D) dispute38. I was so ______in today’s history lesson. I didn’t understand a thing.A) amazed B) neglected C) confused D) amused39. It ____ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenses when you buy both.A) presents B) entitles C) credits D) tips40. Deserts and high mountains have always been a ______ to the movement of people from placeto place.A) barrier B) fence C) prevention D) jam41. In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning to set up some______ shops in the residential area.A) flowing B) drifting C) mobile D) unstable42. Mr. Smith says the media are very good at sensing a mood and then ______ it.A) overtaking B) enlarging C) widening D) exaggerating43. This is not an economical way to get more water; ______, it is very expensive.A) on the other hand B) on the contrary C) in short D) or else44. It was the first time that such a ______had to be taken at a British nuclear power station.A) presentation B) precaution C) preparation D) prediction45. ______ that he wasn’t happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.A) Perceiving B) Penetrating C) Puzzling D) Preserving46. The board of the company has decided to ______ its operations to include all aspects of theclothing business.A) multiply B) lengthen C) expand D) stretch47. His business was very successful, but it was at the ______ of his family life.A) consumption B) credit C) exhaustion D) expense48. First published in 1927, the charts remain an ______ source for researchers.A) identical B) indispensable C) intelligent D) inevitable49. Joe is not good at sports, but when it______mathematics, he is the best in the class.A) comes to B) comes up to C) comes on to D) comes around to50. Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ______ for smoking.A) relief B) revival C) substitute D) succession51. When carbon is added to iron in proper ______the result is steel.A) rates B) thicknesses C) proportions D) densities52. You should try to ______ your ambition and be more realistic.A) reserve B) restrain C) retain D) replace53. Nancy is only a sort of ______ of her husband’s opinion and has no ideas of her own.A) sample B) reproduction C) shadow D) echo54. Now that spring is here, you can ______ these fur coats till you need them again next winter.A) put over B) put away C) put off D) put down55. There is a _____ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A) hint B) notion C) dot D) phrase56. Please ______dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A) seek B) inquire C) search D) consult57. At yesterday’s party, Elizabeth’s boyfriend amused us by ______ Charlie Chaplin.A) copying B) following C) imitating D) modeling58. She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ______.A) failure B) lack C) absence D) drop59. The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ______ all aspects of urban planning.A) inserts B) grips C) performs D) embraces60. The lecture which lasted about three hours was so ______ that the audience couldn’t helpyawning.A) tedious B) bored C) clumsy D) tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It’s the on e 61 the teacher standing in the schoolroom door 62 goodbye to students for the summer and calling 63 them, By the way, we won World War II.The problem with the joke, of course, is that it’s 64 funny. The recent surveys on 65 illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb (令人震惊) nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even 66 which countries the United States 67 against in that war. One third have no 68 when the Declaration of Independence was 69 . One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly 70 the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, some are 72 guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be 73 connected to loss of international 74 . But it does affect our future 75 a democratic nation and as individuals. The 76 news is that there is growing agreement 77 what is wrong with the 78 of history and what needs to be 79 to fix it. The steps are tentative (尝试性的) 80 ; yet to be felt in most classrooms.61. A) about B) in C) for D) by62. A) shaking B) waving C) nodding D) speaking63. A) in B) after C) for D) up64. A) rarely B) so C) too D) not65. A) historical B) educational C) cultural D) political66. A) distinguish B) acknowledge C) identify D) convey67. A) defeated B) attacked C) fought D) struck68. A) sense B) doubt C) reason D) idea69. A) printed B) signed C) marked D) edited70. A) place B) judge C) get D) lock71. A) Even B) Though C) Thus D) So72. A) hardly B) just C) still D) ever73. A) exclusively B) practically C) shortly D) directly74. A) competitiveness B) comprehension C) community D) commitment75. A) of B) for C) with D) as76. A) fine B) nice C) surprising D) good77. A) to B) with C) on D) of78. A) consulting B) coaching C) teaching D) instructing79. A) done B) dealt C) met D) reached80. A) therefore B) or C) and D) asPart V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:1. some welcoming words2. the schedule for the day3. a description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.) You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.2004年6月四级试题详解Part I Listening Comprehension2004年6月四级A卷参考答案听力1. D Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time2. C The man is meeting the women on behalf of MR. Brown3. C at 10:404. A The man no longer smokes5. B Become a teacher6. D Leave his job to work for her7. B She can help the man out8. A The man was confused about the date of the appointment.9. C The two speakers are seniors at college10. B She als0 found the plot difficult to follow.试题详解:1. [解析] 男士说他昨天在街上偶然碰见了Mark，Mark告诉他有两个月没有女士的消息了。

2004年专业英语四级真题一、Writing (composition)（本大题1小题．每题15.0分，共15.0分。

Writea composition of about 150-200 words on the following topic:）第1题Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion ? Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topicWill Phones Kill Letter Writing?You are to write three parts:In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.【正确答案】：[写作要点]1．全文要求分三个部分，因此，我们可以写三段。

字数150字左右。

时间必须尽量控制在35分钟内。

2004年12月大学英语四级考试真题月大学英语四级考试真题Part 1 Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A 1 A) See a doctor B) Stay in bed for a few days. C) Get treatment in a better hospital. D) Make a phone call to the doctor. 2 A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier. B)The 2:30 train has a dining car. C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train. D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train. 3 A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University. B)She‟ll consider the man‟s suggestion carefully. C)She has finished her pro ject with Dr. Garcia‟s help. D)She‟ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school. 4 A)Alice didn‟t seem to be nervous during her speech. B)Alice needs more training in making public speeches. C)The man can hardly understand Alice‟s presentation. D)The man didn‟t think highly of Alice‟s presentation. 5 5 A)It‟s A)It‟s worse worse than than than 30 30 30 years years years ago. ago. ago. B)It B)It B)It remains remains remains almost almost almost the the the same same same as as as before. before. before. C)There C)There C)There are are are more more extremes in the weather. D)There has been a significant rise in temperature. 6 A)At a/publishing house. B)At a bookstore. C)In a reading room D)In Prof. Jordan‟s office 7 A)The man can stay in her brother‟s apartment. B)Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel. C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man. D)The man should have booked a less expensive hotel. 8 A)Priority should be given to listening. B)It‟s most helpful to read English newspapers every day. C) It‟s more effective to combine listening with reading. D)Reading should come before listening. 9 9 A)It A)It A)It can can can help help help solve solve solve complex complex complex problems. problems. problems. B)It B)It B)It will will will most most most likely likely likely prove prove prove ineffective ineffective ineffective C)It C)It C)It is is is a a a new new weapon against terrorists. D)It will help detect all kinds of liars. 10 10 A)Help A)Help A)Help the the the company company company recruit recruit recruit graduate graduate graduate students. students. students. B)Visit B)Visit B)Visit the the the electronics electronics electronics company company company next next next week. week. C)Get apart-time job on campus before graduation. D)Apply for a job in the electronics company Section B Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11 A)It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer. B)It is a possible cure for heart disease. C)It can help lower high body temperature effectively. D)It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients. 12 A)It keeps blood vessels from being blocked. B)It speeds up their recovery after surgery. C)It in creases the blood flow to the heart. D)It adjusts their blood pressure. 13 A)It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding. B)It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation. C)It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses. D)It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14 A)They strongly believe in family rules. B)They are very likely to succeed in life. life. C)They C)They tend to take responsibility for themselves D)They are in the habit of obeying their parents. 15 15 A)They A)They A)They grow grow grow up up up to to to be be be funny funny funny and and and charming. charming. charming. B)They B)They B)They often often often have have have a a a poor poor poor sense sense sense of of of direction. direction. C)They get less attention from their parents. D)They tend to be smart and strong-willed. 16 16 A)They A)They A)They usually usually usually don‟t don‟t follow follow family family family rules. rules. rules. B)They B)They B)They don‟t don‟t like like to to to take take take chances chances chances in in in their their their lives. lives. C)They are less likely to be successful in life. D)They tend to believe in their parent‟s ideas. Passage Passage Three Three Three Questions Questions Questions 17 17 17 to to to 20 20 20 are are are based based based on on on the the the passage passage passage you you you have have have just just just heard. heard. heard. 17 17 17 A)They A)They wanted to follow his example. B)They fully supported his undertaking. C)They were puzzled by his decision. D)They were afraid he wasn‟t fully prepared. 18 A)It is more exciting than space travel. B)It is much cheaper than space travel. C)It is much safer than space travel. D)It is less time-consuming than space travel. 19 A)They both attract scientists‟ attention B)They can both be quite challenging C)They are both thought-provoking. D)They may both lead to surprising findings. 20 A)To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be. B)To provide an excuse for his changeable character. C)To explore the philosophical issues of space travel. D)To explain why he took up underwater exploration. Part II Reading comprehension (35 minutes) Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. Just five one-hundredths of an inch thick, light golden in color and with a perfect “saddle curl,” the Lay‟s potato chip seems an unlikely weapon for global domination. But its maker. Frito -Lay. Think Thinks s s otherwise.” otherwise.” otherwise.” Potato Potato Potato chips chips chips are are are a a a snack snack snack food food food for for for the the the world,” world,” world,” said said said Salman Salman Salman Amin, Amin, Amin, the the company‟s head of global marketing. Amin believes there is no corner of the world that can resist the charms of a Frito-Lay potato chip. Frito-Lay is the biggest snack maker in America. owned by PepsiCo. And accounts for over half of the parent company‟s $3 billion annual profits. But the U.S. snack food market is largely saturated, and to grow. the company has to look overseas. Its strategy rests rests on on on two two two beliefs: beliefs: beliefs: first first first a a a global global global product product product offers offers offers economies economies economies of of of scale scale scale with with with which which which local local local brands brands cannot cannot compete. compete. And And second, second, consumers consumers in in in the the the 21st 21st 21st century century century are are are drawn drawn drawn to to to “global” “global” “global” as as as a a concept. ”Global” does not mean products that are consciously identified as American, but ones than than consumes-especially consumes-especially consumes-especially young young young people-see people-see people-see as as as part part part of of of a a a modem, modem, modem, innovative(innovative(创新的)world )world in in which people are linked across cultures by shared beliefs and tastes. Potato chips are an American invention, but most Chinese, for instance, do not know than Frito-Lay is an American company. Instead, Riskey, the company ’s research and development head, would hope they associate the brand with the new world of global communications and business. With brand perception a crucial factor, Riskey ordered a redesign of the Frito-Lay logo(标识).The logo, along with the company ’s long-held marketing ima g e of the “irresistibility” of its chips. would help facilitate the company‟s ge of the “irresistibility” of its chips. would help facilitate the company‟s global expansion. The executives acknowledge that they try to swing national eating habits to a food food created created created in in in America, America, America, but but but they they they deny deny deny that that that amounts amounts amounts to to to economic economic economic imperialism. imperialism. imperialism. Rater, Rater, Rater, they they they see see Frito-Frito-Lay as spreading the benefits of free enterprise across the world. “We‟re making products in Lay as spreading the benefits of free enterprise across the world. “We‟re making products in those those countries, countries, countries, we‟re we‟re adapting adapting them them them to to to the the the tastes tastes tastes of of of those those those countries, countries, countries, building building building businesses businesses businesses and and employing people and changing lives,” said Steve Reinemund, PepsiCo‟s chief executive. 21.It is the belief of Frito-Lay‟s head of global marking that_____. A) Potato chips can hardly be used as a weapon to dominate the world market B) Their company must find new ways to promote domestic sales. C) The ligh t golden color enhances the charm of their company‟s potato chips D) People the world over enjoy eating their company‟s potato chips 22.What do we learn about Frito-Lay from Paragraph 2? A) Its products use to be popular among overseas overseas consumers. consumers. consumers. B) B) B) Its Its Its expansion expansion expansion has has has caused caused caused fierce fierce fierce competition competition competition in in in the the the snack snack snack marker. marker. marker. C) C) C) It It gives half of its annual profits to its parent company. D) It needs to turn to the word market for development. 23.One 23.One of of of the the the assumptions assumptions assumptions on on on which which which Frito-Lay Frito-Lay Frito-Lay bases bases bases its its its development development development strategy strategy strategy is is is that_____. that_____. A)consumers A)consumers worldwide worldwide worldwide today today today are are are attracted attracted attracted by by by global global global brands brands brands B)local B)local B)local brands brands brands cannot cannot cannot compete compete successfully successfully with with with American American American brands brands brands C)products C)products C)products suiting suiting suiting Chinese Chinese Chinese consumers‟ consumers‟ consumers‟ needs needs needs bring bring bring more more profits D)products identified as American will have promising market value 24.Why 24.Why did did did Riskey Riskey Riskey have have have the the the Frito-Lay Frito-Lay Frito-Lay logo logo logo redesigned? redesigned? redesigned? A)To A)To A)To suit suit suit changing changing changing tastes tastes tastes of of of young young consumers. consumers. B)To promote B)To promote the the company…s company…s strategy strategy of of of globalization. globalization. globalization. C)To C)To C)To change change change the the the company‟s company‟s long-held marketing image. D)To compete with other American chip producers. 25.Frito-25.Frito-Lay…s Lay…s Lay…s executives executives claim that the promoting of American food in the the international international market_____. market_____. A)won…t A)won…t A)won…t affect affect affect the the the eating eating eating habits habits habits of of of the the the local local local people people people B)will B)will B)will lead lead lead to to to economic economic imperialism C)will be in the interest of the local people D)won‟t spoil the taste of their chips Passage Two Question 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. In communities north of Denver, residents are pitching in to help teachers and administrators as the Vrain school District tries to solve a $13.8 million budget shortage blamed on mismanagement. ”We‟re worried about our teachers and principals, and we real ly don ’t want to lose lose them them them because because because of of of this,this,” one one parent parent parent sail. sail. “If If we we we can can can help help help ease ease ease their their their financial financial financial burden, burden, burden, we we will. ” Teachers are grateful, but know it may be years before the district is solvent(有综合能力的). ). They They They feel feel feel really really really good good good about about about the the the parent parent parent support, support, support, bu bu but t t they they they realize realize realize it‟s it‟s impossible impossible for for then then to to solve this problem. The 22,000-22,000-student student district discovered the shortage last month. “It‟s extraordinary. extraordinary. Nob Nob Nobody ody ody would would would have have have imagined imagined imagined something something something happening happening happening like like like this this this at at at this this this level,” level,” level,” said said State State Treasurer Treasurer Mike Mike Coffman. Coffman. Coffman. Coffman Coffman Coffman and and and district district district officials officials officials last last last week week week agreed agreed agreed on on on a a a state state emergency emergency plan plan plan freeing freeing freeing yp yp yp a a a $9.8 $9.8 $9.8 million million million loan loan loan that that that enabled enabled enabled the the the payroll(payroll(工资单) ) to to to be be be met met met for for 2,700 2,700 teachers teachers teachers and and and staff staff staff in in in time time time for for for the the the holidays. holidays. holidays. District District District officials officials officials also also also took took took $1.7 $1.7 $1.7 million million million from from student-a student-activity ctivity ctivity accounts accounts accounts its its its 38schools. 38schools. 38schools. At At At Coffman‟s Coffman‟s request, request, the the the District District District Attorney Attorney Attorney has has has begun begun investigating the district‟s finances. Coffman says he wants to k now whether district officials hid the budget shortage until after the November election., when voters approved a $212 million bond issue for schools. In Frederick, students‟ parents are buying classroom supplies and offering to pay for groceries and utilities to keep first-year teachers and principals in their jobs. Some $36,000 has been raised in donations from Safeway. A Chevrolet dealership donated $10,000 and forgave the district‟s $10,750 bill for renting the driver educating cars. IBM contributed 4,500 packs of paper. “We employ employ thousands thousands thousands of of of people people people in in in this this this community,” community,” said said Mitch Mitch Mitch Carson, Carson, Carson, a a a hospital hospital hospital chief chiefexecutive, who helped raise funds. “We have children in the school, and we see how they could be be affected.affected.” At At Creek Creek Creek High High High School, School, School, three three three students students students started started started a a a website website website that that that displays displays displays newspaper newspaper articles, district information and an email forum(论坛)。

2004年1月四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: Y ou will hear:Y ou will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage T woQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Children don’t get enough education in sa fety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Y ou should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was s truck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physicalisolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Y our family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Y ale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage T woQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. Y ou must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capabilityB) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he canD) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplic ity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs--one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Y et the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Y oung people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tablewareB) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain storeD) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an A ward of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern (灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline are required_____.A) to be easily reinforcedB) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standardsD) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rodsB) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shellD) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell is______.A) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide B) arouse C) assist D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that B) what C) so D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific B) dynamic C) heroic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions B) matters C) incidents D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press B) squeeze C) stretch D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose B) exhaust C) exhibit D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop B) miss C) escape D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as B) Only if C) If only D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer B) premature C) prior D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back B) set off C) set out D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you from achievingyour goals.A) obstacle B) fault C) offense D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned B) careful C) considerable D) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed B) disappeared C) discouraged D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round B) come along C) come on D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain B) recover C) rescue D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around B) bring about C) bring out D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria whichhave become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating B) halting C) interrupting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching,particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint B) intensive C) overall D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in whichpeople communicate across time and space.A) route B) transmission C) vision D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than B) regardless of C) in spite of D) other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimentalsituations in a lab.A) rigid B) solid C) smooth D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strongnegative attitudes toward others.A) preferences B) expectations C) fantasies D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants B) changes C) abandons D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access B) resort C) contact D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked B) split C) broke D) burst66. So far, ___ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing B) blowing C) prevailing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an ___ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition B) editorial C) article D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to_____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up B) build up C) spring up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, ___ they have no schedules tokeep.A) even though B) for C) as if D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible B) flexible C) objective D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, Y ou should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says. That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be "87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very B) exact C) right D) usual72. A) officials B) parents C) experts D) schools73. A) Also B) Even C) Then D) However74. A) fatigue B) confusion C) duty D) puzzle75. A) there B) we C) they D) it76. A) via B) under C) by D) for77. A) questions B) answers C) standards D) rules78. A) off B) without C) beyond D) from79. A) single B) piece C) page D) other80. A) drop B) short C) cut D) lack81. A) acquire B) earn C) gather D) reach82. A) exercises B) defects C) mistakes D) tests83. A) perfect B) better C) unusual D) complete84. A) forget B) refuse C) miss D) ignore85. A) have B) prepare C) make D) perform86. A) classes B) groups C) grades D) terms87. A) about B) no C) much D) few88. A) previously B) rarely C) merely D) consistently89. A) with B) in C) out D) up90. A) finishing B) lowering C) reducing D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. Y ou should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2004年1月四级试题详解Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 ABADC 6-10 BDBCD11-15 CABCB 16-20 DACAB1. M: I like the color of this shirt. Do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color. Other colors come in all sizes.Q: What does the woman imply?2. M: Look！The view is fantastic. Could you take a picture of me with the lake in thebackground?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we'd gone to the school dining hall.W: But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. W: Can I help you, sir?M: Y es. Can you show me the way to Gate 9 for Flight 901 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?5. W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was going away. But now, it's getting worse andworse.M: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: What does the man mean?6. W: Can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items into the car.M: I'd like to, but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Johnson and his office is on the other side of the campus.Q: What will the man most probably do?7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis, but I don't think I amimproving.W: Look, Paul. It's still too early to quit. Nobody expects you to be a superstar. Just keep going and you'll get the hang of it.Q: What does the woman mean?8. M: Would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: Well, to tell the truth, I don't care much for dessertQ: What does the woman say about the banana pie?9. M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my midterm maths exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: I really can't afford any more interruptions right now. I've got to finish the assignmentW: Sorry. Just one more thing. Could you give me a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Section BPassage One(12-A) Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer and gentler with each other?I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away from that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance to get off first, or never saying "thank you" when others hold a door open for them. We get lazy and in our laziness we think that something like a simple "thank you" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much.The fact is that no matter how nicely we dress or how beautifully we decorate our homes, we。

2004年英语专业四级考试全真试卷TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS----GRADE FOUR----2004SECTION A CONVERSATIONS1. What does Frank mean when he says Email creates extra workload?A. He has to read Emails very often.B. People ask him to do more things in Email.C. He has to read forwarded messages.D. He makes lots of requests through Emails.2. According to Frank, Chris _________.A. receives no spam at all.B. should care for her spam.C. receives more spam than most people do.D. should not worry about her spam.3. Frank suggests that Chris do all of the following EXCEPT______.A. using something to filter spamB. applying for more Email addressesC. using Email addresses provided by small Email providersD. trying to find out spammers4. Why does the man want to rent a one-bedroom apartment?A. It costs less.B. It has a nice view.C. It is on the corner.D. They have no children.5. How much would he pay first if he wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment?A. $900.B. $1,000.C. $1,110.D. $1,210.6. When will they meet?A. 1:00 p.m.B. 3:30 p.m.C. 4:00 p.m.D. 5:00 p.m.7. The man was impressed with __________.A. a bridge to ManhattanB. skyscrapers at duskC. streets in ManhattanD. people in Manhattan8. What does the man say about the garbage in New York?A. Smelly.B. Scattered.C. Blocking doors and store shutters.D. Put in bags and boxes.9. The hotel the man stayed at can be described as __________.A. roomy and comfortableB. nice but expensiveC. cheap and comfortableD. roomy but expensive10. The man’s impression of New York would be __________.A. orderlinessB. creativenessC. tightnessD. convenienceSECTION B PASSAGES11. Animals move from place to place so that __________.A. food can be shared among animalsB. they can eat different kinds of foodC. old food sources can recoverD. different animals can live together12. The new problem is that __________.A. cattle destroy food supplyB. wild animal ferociously attack cattleC. cattle occupy the traditional habitats of wild animalsD. wild animals no longer move form place to place13. Wild animals and cattle differ in _________.A. the amount of grass and plants they eatB. the way they eat grass and plantsC. the type of grass and plants they eatD. the time they spend eating grass and plants14. Who used to live together in an extended family?A. There were only grandparents and children.B. There was one father, one mother, and their children.C. There were many relatives.D. There were two or more brothers with their wives.15. What advantages does nuclear family offer to women?A. The women have more freedom and can share in decisions.B. The women do not have to be the heads of the family.C. The women’s relatives do not hel p them with the housework and children.D. The women have all the power of the family.16. Why are many women dissatisfied with marriage and the nuclear family?A. They want to stay home and do the housework.B. They don’t have enough money.C. They have too much work but not much free time.D. They have more freedom than in the past.17. What does a hearing disorder belong to?A. External noise.B. Physiological noise.C. The effect of cold.D. Psychological noise.18. What does psychological noise mean?A. The forces that make people less able to communicate.B. The difficulties that people experience in communication.C. The reason that cause people resist communication.D. The reason that cause people unable to convince others.19. What is the passage mainly about?A. Three types of noise can make communication difficult.B. The meaning of external noise in communication.C. The psychological noise can make one talent.D. The reason why you can become speechless.20. What is the speake r’s tone in this p assage?A. Sympathetic.B. Matter of fact.C. Worried.D. Exaggerated.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST21. The journalist was brought to court because _________.A. he was working for a British newspaperB. he published an untrue storyC. the story was published in BritainD. he was working with other foreign journalists22. How did the lawyer defend for the journalists?A. He was an American journalist.B. He worked for a British newspaper.C. His story was published elsewhere.D. Foreigners are mot subject to local laws.23. Afghanistan’s first match will be against __________.A. Mongolia.B. South Korea.C. Iran.D. Qatar.24. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The announcement was made by AFA.B. Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC.C. Afghanistan had been in chaos for long.D. The football players were under 23.25. The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by _______comparedwith that a decade earlier.A. 1.5 yearsB. 1.4 yearsC. 1.2 yearsD. 1.1 years26. The ______ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 year.A. infantB. maternalC. maleD. middle-aged27. According to Pakistan’s President, the chances of the two countries going to warwere _______.A. greatB. smallC. growingD. greater than before28. Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of ________.A. their border conflictsB. their military build-upC. killings in the two countriesD. their mutual distrust29. Family-owned businesses have all the following features EXCEPT _________.A. being affiliated to giant corporationsB. hard workingC. being flexible and creativeD. all in the family management30. A new survey was made by looking at the middle ground that is __________.A. the 100 family businesses at least 10 years oldB. the 1,000 family businesses at least 10 years oldC. the 100 family businesses at least 100 years oldD. the 1,000 family businesses at least 100 years old。

2004年01月英语四级真题与答案2004年1月四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer[A] [B] [C] ID]1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage youhave just heard.11. A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot ofluggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically.Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connectionswith others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para.3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared withnormal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and thisholds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you cangive your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job,a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capabilityB) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he canD) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greatersimplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, itspells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs--one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hoursand demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tablewareB) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain storeD) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in thestate.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern (灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slendercolumns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo,new houses built along South Carolina'sshore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforcedB) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standardsD) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rodsB) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shellD) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell is______.A) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that theshell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strongPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide B) arouse C) assist D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that B) what C) soD) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he heldour attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific B) dynamic C) heroicD) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions B) matters C) incidents D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press B) squeeze C) stretch D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose B) exhaust C) exhibitD) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop B) miss C) escapeD) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not likehim as a man.A) Much as B) Only if C) If only D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer B) premature C) prior D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back B) set off C) set out D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English canbe a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle B) fault C) offense D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned B) careful C) considerable D) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed B) disappeared C) discouraged D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round B) come along C) come on D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain B) recover C) rescue D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around B) bring about C) bring out D) bring up57. The university has launched a researchcenter to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating B) halting C) interrupting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridgethe gap between research and teaching,particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint B) intensive C) overallD) decisive59. The rapid development of communicationstechnology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route B) transmission C) visionD) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than B) regardless of C) in spite of D) other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people cancontrol their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid B) solid C) smoothD) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ forcertain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes towardothers.A) preferences B) expectations C) fantasies D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants B) changes C) abandons D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access B) resort C) contactD) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked B) split C) brokeD) burst66. So far, ___ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing B) blowing C) prevailing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an ___ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition B) editorial C) article D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and newstates were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up B) build up C) spring up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches withthem in hospital, ___ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though B) for C) as ifD) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible B) flexible C) objective D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fitsinto the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade theydeserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says. That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very B) exact C) rightD) usual72. A) officials B) parents C) expertsD) schools73. A) Also B) Even C) ThenD) However74. A) fatigue B) confusion C) dutyD) puzzle75. A) there B) we C) theyD) it76. A) via B) under C) byD) for77. A) questions B) answers C) standards D) rules78. A) off B) without C) beyondD) from79. A) single B) piece C) pageD) other80. A) drop B) short C) cutD) lack81. A) acquire B) earn C) gatherD) reach82. A) exercises B) defects C) mistakes D) tests83. A) perfect B) better C) unusualD) complete84. A) forget B) refuse C) missD) ignore85. A) have B) prepare C) makeD) perform86. A) classes B) groups C) gradesD) terms87. A) about B) no C) muchD) few88. A) previously B) rarely C) merely D) consistently89. A) with B) in C) outD) up90. A) finishing B) lowering C) reducing D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember27th, 2003 Dear2004年1月四级试题详解Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 ABADC 6-10 BDBCD11-15 CABCB 16-20 DACAB1. M: I like the color of this shirt. Do you havea larger size?W: This is the largest in this color. Other colors come in all sizes.Q: What does the woman imply?2. M: Look！The view is fantastic. Could youtake a picture of me with the lake in the background?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we'd gone to the school dining hall.W: But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. W: Can I help you, sir?M: Yes. Can you show me the way to Gate 9 for Flight 901 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?5. W: My headache is killing me. I thought itwas going away. But now, it's getting worse and worse.M: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: What does the man mean?6. W: Can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items into the car.M: I'd like to, but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Johnson and his office is on the other side of the campus.Q: What will the man most probably do? 7. M: I think you'd better find anotherpartner. I love table tennis, but I don't think I am improving.W: Look, Paul. It's still too early to quit.Nobody expects you to be a superstar. Just keep going and you'll get the hang of it.Q: What does the woman mean?8. M: Would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: Well, to tell the truth, I don't care much for dessertQ: What does the woman say about the banana pie?9. M: I am exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my midterm maths exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: I really can't afford any more interruptions right now. I've got to finish the assignmentW: Sorry. Just one more thing. Could you give me a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Section BPassage One。

2004年 英语专业四级考试历年全真试卷TIME LIMIT: 140 MIN.Part ⅠWRITING ［45 MIN.］SECTION A COMPOSITION［35 MIN.］Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writtng. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: WILL PHONES KILL LETTER WRITING?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.Part ⅡDICTATION ［15 MIN.］Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Part ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1.Where is Lily working now?A. In the police department.B. In a drama society.C. In a university.D. In a primary school.2.Passengers must check in to board Flight 5125 by ____.A. 11:00B. 11:20C. 11:30D.11:503.Which of the following statements is true?A. There is a strike across the country.B. Many trains have been cancelled.C. A few trains have been cancelled.D. There is a strike in the North Region.4.The death and missing numbers in the floods are respectively ____.A. 60/9.B. 16/9.C.9/60.D. 9/16.5.What is John supposed to do on Sunday?A. Call the office.B. Revise his paper.C. Solve the problem.D. Hand in the paper.6.hat do we know about Mary Jackson?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She likes stories.C. She is an author.D. She gave a gift.7.What do we know about the speaker?A. The speaker can get good tips.B. The speaker pays for the meals.C. The speaker can get good wages.D. The speaker lives comfortably.8.What will the speaker probably do next?A. To buy some medicine.B. To buy a new cupboard.C. To ignore the matter.D. To investigate the matter.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.9.When will they discuss the agenda?A. Before dinner.B. During dinner.C. After dinner.D. Tomorrow.10.What can be inferred about the woman?A. She’ll be travelling during the vacation.B. She’ll be working during the vacation.C. She’s looking forward to going home.D. She will offer her help to Jane.11.What is the cause of their complaint?A. The place.B. The heat.C. The workload.D. The facilities.12.What can be concluded about Janet?A. She has come to the party.B. She is hosting the party.C. She hasn’t turned up.D. She is planning a party.13.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hotel.B. At a bus station.C. In a restaurant.D. At an airport.14.What does the woman intend to do?A. Get a job on campus.B. Get her resume ready.C. Visit the company.D. Apply for a job with PICC.15.What are the man and woman doing?A. Listening to the radio.B. Looking at the photos.C. Watching television.D. Reading a newspaper.16.What does the man mean?A. He hopes the party will be successful.B. He will see the woman around five.C. He is eager to help the woman.D. He is unenthusiastic about the party.17.What is NOT a change to the literature class?A. Class location.B. Class times.C. Class length.D. Class size.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.18.The journalist was brought to court because ____.A. he was working for a British newspaper.B. he published an untrue story.C. the story was published in Britain.D. he was working with other foreign journalists.19.How did the lawyer defend for the journalist?A. He was an American journalist.B. He worked for a British newspaper.C. His story was published elsewhere.D. Foreigners are not subject to local laws.Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.20.Afghanistan’s first match will be against ____.A. Mongolia.B. South Korea.C. Iran.D. Qatar.21.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The announcement was made by AFA.B. Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC.C. Afghanistan had been in chaos for long.D. The football player were under 23.Question 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.22.The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by ____ compared with that a decade earlier.A. 1.5 yearsB. 1.4 yearsC. 1.2 yearsD. 1.1 years23.The ____ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 years.A. infantB. maternalC. maleD. middle-agedQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.24.According to Pakistan’s President, the chances of the two countries going to war were ____.A. greatB. smallC. growingD. greater than before25.Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of ____.A. their border conflictsB. their military build-upC. killings in the two countriesD. their mutual distrustPart ⅣCLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours’wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides(26) ____ the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this(27)____ can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a(28)____ of growing importance in industry where automation(29)____ round-the-clock working of machines. It normally(30)____ from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a (31)____ routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. (32)____, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine(33)____ he has to change to another, (34)____ much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very(35) ____. One answer would seem to be(36)____ periods on each shift, a month, or even three months.(37)____, recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their(38)____ habits of sleep and wakefulness during the week-end and that this is quite enough to destroy any(39)____ to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose(40)____ may persist through all week-ends and holidays.26.A.in B.with C.of D.over27.A.cycle B.period C.circle D.round28.A.problem B.difficulty C.trouble D.matter29.A.asks B.invites C.calls for D.reacts to30.A.takes B.spends C.demands D.asks31.A.former B.returned C.reversed D.regular32.A.Therefore B.Unfortunately C.In a word D.In comparison33.A.as B.when C.then D.than34.A.though B.so that C.while D.as35.A.efficiently B.good C.easily D.happily36.A.shorter B.better C.longer D.nicer37.A.So B.In short C.Similarly D.However38.A.new B.normal C.temporary D.favourite39.A.change B.return C.adaptation D.tendency40.A.wakefulness B.sleep C.preference D.habitPart ⅤGRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five items in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.41.That trumpet player was certainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness ____ by his lack of talent.A. so much asB. rather thanC. asD. than42.____, I’ll marry him all the same.A. Was he rich or poorB. Whethere rich or poorC. Were he rich or poorD. Be he rich or poor43.The government has promised to do ____ lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area.A. howeverB. whicheverC. whateverD. wherever44.____ if I had arrived yesterday without letting you know beforehand?A. Would you be surprisedB. Were you surprisedC. Had you been surprisedD. Would you have been surprised45.If not ____ with the respect he feels due to him, Jack gets very ill-tempered and grumbles all the time.A. being treatedB. treatedC. be treatedD. having been treated46.It is imperative that students ____ their term papers on time.A. hand inB. would hand inC. have to hand inD. handed in47.The less the surface of the ground yields to the weight of a fully-loaded truck, ____ to the truck.A. the greater stress isB. greater is the stressC. the stress is greaterD. the greater the stress48.The Minister of Finance is believed ____ of imposing new taxes to raise extra revenue.A. that he is thinkingB. to be thinkingC. that he is to thinkD. to think49.Issues of price, place, promotion, and product are ____ conventional concerns in planning marketing strategies.A. these of the mostB. most of thoseC. among the mostD. among the many of50.____ both sides accept the agreement ____ a lasting peace be established in this region.A. Only if, willB. If only, wouldC. Should, willD. Unless, would51.Mr Wells, together with all the members of his family, ____ for Europe this afternoon.A. are to leaveB. are leavingC. is leavingD. leave52.It was suggested that all government ministers should ____ information on their financial interests.A. discoverB. uncoverC. tellD. disclose53.As my exams are coming next week, I’ll take advantage of the weekend to ____ on some reading.A. catch upB. clear upC. make upD. pick up54.I’m surprised they are no longer on speaking terms. It’s not like either of them to bear a ____.A. disgustB. curseC. grudgeD. hatred55.Mary hopes to be ____ from hospital next week.A. dismissedB. dischargedC.expelledD. resigned56.Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite ____.A. invaluableB. pricelessC. unworthyD.worthless57.Jimmy earns his living by ____ works of art in the museum.A. recoveringB. restoringC. renewingD. reviving58.I couldn’t sleep last night because the tap in the bathroom was ____.A. drainingB. droppingC. spillingD. dripping59.The book gives a brief ____ of the course of his research up till now.A. outlineB. referenceC. frameD. outlook60.She was sanding outside in the snow, ____ with cold.A. spinningB. shiveringC. shakingD. staggering61.All the rooms on the second floor have nicely ____ carpets, which are included in the price of the house.A. adaptedB. equippedC. suitedD. fitted62.He plays tinnis to the ____ of all other sports.A. eradicationB. exclusionC. extensionD. inclusion63.She answered with an ____ “No”to the request that she attend the public hearing.A. eloquentB. effectiveC. emotionalD. emphatic64.Everyone who has visited the city agrees that it is ____ with life.A. vibrantB. violentC. energeticD. full65.We met Mary and her husband at a party two months ago. ____ we’ve had no further communication.A. ThereofB. TherebyC. ThereafterD. ThereaboutsPart ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIt often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.There are many arguments for and against the interview as a selection procedure. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, emplyers do not choose the best candidate, they choose the candidate who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. The main argument in favour of the interview —and it is, perhaps, a good argument —is that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary provided she has a pleasant personality.It is perhas true to say, therefore, that the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assssableaspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality, character and social ability. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees. Candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straightforward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.66.We can infer from the passage that an employer might tolerate his secretary’s occasional mistakes, if the latter is ____A. direct.B. cheerful.C. shy.D. capable.67.What is the author’s attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure?A. Unclear.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Indifferent.68.According to the passage, people argue over the interview as a selection procedure mainly because they have ____.A. different selection proceduresB. different puposes in the interviewC. different standards for competenceD. different experiences in interviews69.The purpose of the last paragraph is to indicate ____.A. a link between success in interview and personalityB. connections between work abilities and personalityC. differences in interview experienceD. differences in personal behaviourTEXT BEvery year thousands of people are arrested and taken to court for shop-lifting. In Britain alone, about HK$3,000,000’s worth of goods are stolen from shops every week. This amounts to something like HK$150 million a year, and represents about 4 per cent of the shops’total stock. As a result of this “shrinkage”as the shops call it, the honest public has to pay higher prices. Shop-lifters can be divided into three main categories: the professionals, the deliberate amateur, and the people who just can’t help themselves. The professionals do not pose much of a problem for the store detectives, who, assisted by closed circuit television, two-way mirrors and various other technological devices, can usually cope with them. The professionals tend to go for high value goods in parts of the shops where security measures are tightest. And, in any case, they account for only a small percentage of the total losses due to shop-lifting.The same applies to the deliberate amateur who is, so to speak, a professional in training. Most of them get caught sooner or later, and they are dealt with severely by the courts.The real problem is the person who gives way to a sudden temptation and is in all other respects an honest and law-abiding citizen. Contrary to what one would expect, this kind of shop-lifter is rarely poor. He does not steal because he needs the goods and cannot afford to pay for them. He steals because he simply cannot stop himself. And there are countless others who, because of age, sickness or plain absent-mindedness, simply forget to pay for what they take from the shops.When caught, all are liable to prosecution, and the decision whether to send for the police or not is in the hands of the store manager.In order to prevent the quite incredible growth in ship-lifting offences, some stores, in fact, are doing their best to separate the thieves from the confused by prohibiting customers from taking bags into the store. However, what is most worrying about the whole problem is, perhaps, that it is yet another instance of the innocent majority being penalized and inconvenienced because of the actions of a small minority. It is the aircraft hijack situation in another form. Because of the possibility of one passenger in a million boarding an aircraft with a weapon, the other 999,999 passengers must subject themselves to searches and delays. Unless the situation in the shops improves, in ten years’time we may all have to subject ourselves to a body-search every time we go into a store to buy a tin of beans!70.Why does the honest public have to pay higher prices when they go to the shops?A. There is a “shrinkage”in market values.B. Many goods are not available.C. Goods in many shops lack variety.D. There are many cases of shop-lifting.71.The third group of people steal things because they ____A. are mentally ill.B. are quite absent-minded.C.can not resist the temptation.D. can not afford to pay for goods.72.According to the passage, law-abiding citizens ____.A. can possibly steal things because of their povertyB. can possibly take away goods without payingC. have never stolen goods from the supermarketsD. are difficult to be caught when they steal things73.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the main types of shop-lifting?A. A big percentage of the total losses are caused by the professionals.B. The deliberate amateurs will be punished severely if they get caught.C. People would expect that those who can’t help themselves are poor.D. The professionals don’t cause a lot of trouble to the store detectives.74.The aircraft hijack situation is used in order to show that ____.A. “the professionals do not pose much of a problem for the stores”B. some people “somply forget to pay for what they take from the shops”C. “the honest public has to pay higher prices”D. the third type of shop-lifters are dangerous peopleTEXT CMy bones have been aching again, as they often do in humid weather. They ache like history: things long done with, that still remain as pain. When the ache is bad enough it keeps me from sleeping. Every night I yearn for sleep, I strive for it; yet it flutters on ahead of me like a curtain. There are sleeping pills, of course, but the doctor has warned me against them.Last night, after what seemed hours of damp turmoil, I got up and crept slipperless down the staris, feeling my way in the faint street light that came through the window. Once safely arrived at the bottom, I walked into the kitchen and looked around in the refrigerator. There was nothing much I wanted to eat: the remains of a bunch of celery, a blue-tinged heel of bread, a lemon going soft. I’ve fallen into the habits of the solitary; my meals are snatched and random. Furtive snacks, furtivetreats and picnics. I made do with some peanut butter, scooped directly from the jar with a forefinger: why dirty a spoon?Standing there with the jar in one hand and my finger in my mouth, I had the feeling that someone was about to walk into the room —some other woman, the unseen, valid owner —and ask me what in hell I was doing in her kitchen. I’ve had it before, the sense that even in the course of my most legitimate and daily actions —peeling a banana, brushing my teeth —I am trespassing. At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s. I wandered through the front room, the dining room, the parlour, hand on the wall for balance. My various possessions were floating in their own pools of shadow, denying my ownership of them. I looked them over with a burglar’s eye, deciding what might be worth the risk of stealing, what on the other hand I would leave behind. Robbers would take the obvious things —the silver teapot that was my grandmother’s, perhaps the hand-painted china. The television set. Nothing I really want.75.The author could not fall asleep because ____.A. it was too damp in the bedroomB. she had run out of sleeping pillsC. she was in very poor healthD. she felt very hungry76.The author did not like the food in the refrigerator because it was NOT ____.A. freshB. sufficientC. nutritiousD. delicious77.By “At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s”(Line 1, Para. 4), the author probably means that ____.A. the house was too dark at nightB. ther were unfamiliar rooms in the houseC. she felt much more lonely at nightD. the furniture there didn’t belong to herTEXT DThe chief problem in coping with foreign motorists is not so much remembering that they are different from yourself, but that they are enormously variable. Cross a frontier without adjusting and you can be in deep trouble.One of the greatest gulfs separating the driving nations is the Atlantic Ocean. More precisely, it is the mental distance between the European and the American motorist, particularly the South American motorist. Compare, for example, an English driver at a set of traffic lights with a Brazilian.Very rarely will an Englishman try to anticipate the green light by moving off prematurely. You will find the occasional sharpie who watches for the amber to come up on the adjacent set of lights. However, he will not go until he receives the lawful signal. Brazilians view the thing quite differently. If, in fact, they see traffic lights at all, they regard them as a kind of roadside decoration.The natives of North America are much more disciplined. They demonstrate this in their addiction to driving in one lane and sticking to it —even if it means settling behind some great truck for many miles.To prevent other drivers from falling into reckless ways, American motorists try always to stay close behind the vehicle in front which can make it impossible, when all the vehicles are moving at about 55 mph, to make a real lane change. European visitors are constantly falling into this trap.They return to the Old World still flapping their arms in frustration because while driving in the State in their car they kept failing to get off the highway when they wanted to and were swept along to the next city.However, one nation above all others lives scrupulously by its traffic regulations —the Swiss. In Switzerland, if you were simply to anticipate a traffic light, the chances are that the motorist behind you would take your number and report you to the police. What is more, the police would visit you; and you would be convicted. The Swiss take their rules of the road so seriously that a diver can be ordered to appear in court and charged for speeding on hearsay alone, and very likely found guilty. There are slight regional variations among the French, German and Italian speaking areas, but it is generally safe to assume that any car bearing a CH sticker will be driven with a high degree of discipline.78.The fact that the Brazilians regard traffic lights as a kind of roadside decoration suggests that ____.A. traffic lights are part of street sceneryB. they simply ignore traffic lightsC. they want to put them at roadsidesD. there are very few traffic lights79. The second and third paragraphs focus on the difference between ____.A. the Atlantic Ocean and other oceansB. English drivers and American driversC. European drivers and American driversD. European drivers and South American drivers80.The phrase “anticipate the green light”(Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to ____.A. wait for the green light to be onB. forbid others to move before the green lightC. move off before the green light is onD. follow others when the green light is onSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT EFirst read the following question.81.This paper will mainly discuss ____A. China’s economic policies in general.B. China’s special economic zones.C. significance of investment in China.D. China’s recent development.Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.Over the past decade, there have been a lot of changes in China’s economic policies. Like other developing countries which are attempting to become more export-orientated, China has started to set up free trade zones. These zones are called “Special Economic Zones”(SEZ’s) and feature various incentives designed to encourage foreign investment. What is the significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of the economy of China? Inthis paper I first describe the background to the establishment of these zones. Then I describe some of the aims and characteristics of the SEZ’s. Lastly, I attempt to assess the significance of the SEZ’s in the development of the wider Chinese economy.TEXT FFirst read the following question.82.This is a letter of ____.A.introductionB.apologyplaintD.recommendationNow, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.June 15,200Dear Sir,Your shipment of twelve thousand “Smart”watches was received by our company this morning. However, we wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry out our instructions with regard to this order.Late delivery of the goods has caused us to disappoint several of our most valued customers. The second complaint concerns the mismatch in colour between the watches we ordered and those delivered.As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We look forward to your prompt reply.Yours sincerely,Marks SwiftManaging Director,Johnson & Sons Ltd.TEXT GFirst read the following question.83.The purpose of the pamphlet is to show ____.A. how much money the card holder can take at a cash machineB. how many more benefits the card holder can now enjoyC. how card holders can use cash machines of other banksD. how travelers canuse cash machines when abroadNow, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.NEW DESIGN, MORE BENEFITSHere is your new Cashpoint Card. You can use it in exactly the same way as your present card, and the Plus sign means you can take money from your account at even more cash machines.At any of the 2,400 Lloyds Bank Cashpoint machines in the UK you can take out up to ￡200 a day so long as there is enough money in your account and check how much money is in your account, and order a new statement.You can also use the cash machines of the Bank of Scotland, Barclays Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland.When you are abroad, you can take out up to ￡200 a day in local currency from most machines with a VISA or Plus sign-so long as there is enough money in your account.。

2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案57. the group of technicians are engaged in a study which all aspects of urban planning.a) embraces c) insertsb) performs d) grips58. that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, i tried to book a different hotel.a) puzzling c) perceivingb) penetrating d) preserving59. his business, was very successful, but it was at the of his family life.a) exhaustion c) creditb) consumption d) expense60. at yesterday's party, elizabeth's boyfriend amused us by charlie chaplin.a) modeling c) followingb) imitating d) copyingpart iv cloze (15 minutes) directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in america. it's the one __61 the teacherstanding in the schoolroom 61. a) in c) for b) by d) about door 62 goodbye to students for the summer 62. a) waving c) shaking b) nodding d)speaking and calling __ 63 . them, "by the way, we won 63. a) in c) after world war ii" b) up d) for the problem with the joke, of course, is that it's 64 _ funny. the recent surveys on 64. a) not c) so b) too d) rarely 65 _ illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb 65. a) political c) educational (令人震惊): nearly one third of american 17-year- b) cultural d) historical olds cannot even ~ 66 which countries the 66. a) convey c) acknowledge b) identify d) distinguish united states 67 ' against in that war. one third 67. a) struck c) fought b)attacked d) defeated have no _ 68 _ when the declaration oflndepen- 68. a) doubt c) reason b) idea d) sense dence was 69 . one third thought columbus 69. a) signed c) marked reached the new world after 1750. two thirds can- b) edited d) printed not correctly 70 the civil war between 1850 70. a) get c) place b) judge d) 10ck and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, 71. a) thus c) though b) so d) even some are 72 guessing.72. a)just c) still unlike math or science, ignorance of history b) ever d) hardly cannot be 73 connected to loss of interna- 73. a) shortly c) exclusively b) directly d) practically tional 74 . but it does affect our future 74. a) community c) comprehension b) commitmentd)competitiveness 75 . a democratic nation and as individuals. 75. a) with c) as b) for d) of the 76 news is that there is growing 76. a) good c) surprising b) fine d) nice agreement 77 what is wrong with the 77. a)of c) on b) to d) with 78 of history and what needs to be 78. a) coaching c) consulting b) teaching d) instructing 79 to fix it. the steps are tentative (尝试性的79. a) dealt c) met b) done d) reache) 80 yet to be felt in most classrooms.四级a卷答案第一部分:听力1. d mark and the woman had not been in touch for sometime2. c the man is meeting the women on behalf of mr. brown3. c at 10:404. a the man no longer smokes5. b become a teacher6. d leave his job to work for her7. b she can help the man out8. c the man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor9. c the two speakers are seniors at college10. c she usually has difficulty remembering namess1. populars2. historicals3. printss4. instrumentss5. permitteds6. establisheds7. destroyeds8. in 1897, the library moved into its own building across the street from the capitols9. the library provides books and materials to the us congress and also lends books to other american libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries.s10. anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the us must send two copies to the library.第二部分:阅读理解11. c the interpersonal relationships within a company12. a give his boss a good impression13. b they feel that such behavior is unprincipled14. d an important factor for personal advancement15. b self－promotion does not necessarily mean flattery16. a block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bomb 共7页，当前第6页62004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷1/21 2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A)At the office.B)In the waiting room.C)At the airport.D)In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o ?clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore,A)“At the office ” is the correct answer. Youshould choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B)The woman had forgotten Mark?s phone number.C)The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D)Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2.A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B)The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C)The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D)The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3.A) At 10:30.B)At 10:25.C)At 10:40.D)At 10:45.4.A) The man no longer smokes.B)The man is under pressure from his wife.C)The man usually follows his wife?s advice.D)The man refuses to listen to his doctor?s advice.5.A) Move to a big city.B)Become a teacher.C)Go back to school.D)Work in New York.6.A) Quit delivering flowers.B)Work at a restaurant.C)Bring her flowers every day.D)Leave his job to work for her.7.A) She can find the right person to help the man.B)She can help the man out.C)She?s also in need of a textbook.D)She picked up the book from the bus floor.8.A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B)The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C)The man is glad he?s got in touch with the doctor.D)The man can?t come for the appointment at 4:15.9.A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B)The man is worried about his future.C)The two speakers are seniors at college.D)The woman regrets spending her time idly.10.A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B)She also found the plot difficult to follow.C)She usually has difficulty remembering names.D)She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanksnumbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or writedown the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what you have written.The Library of Congress is America ?s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers,(S1) ________ publications as well as letters of (S2)________ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) ________, movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) ________. All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) ________ to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) ________ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) ________ that year when the Capitol was burned down during America?s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson?s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) ________. Today, three buildings hold the library?s collection.(S9) ________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) ________. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的 ) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn?t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes.Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics — a better job, a raise, praise— many people are still unable—or unwilling —to“ play the game. ”“People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior,”says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. “ Butpoliti cs derives from the word ,polite?. It can mean lobbying andforming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.”In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one?s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form Of Socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.“ The firstthing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis,?” says NeilP Lewis, a management psychologist. “twoButor ifthree candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best.?sIt simple human nature.”Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their bossfor favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11.“ Office politics” (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to.A)the code of behavior for company staffB)the political views and beliefs of office workersC)the interpersonal relationships within a companyD)the various qualities required for a successful career12.To get promoted, one must not only be competent but ________.A)give his boss a good impressionB)honest and loyal to his companyC)get along well with his colleaguesD)avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to“ play the game” (Line 4, Para. 5)?A)They believe that doing so is impractical.B)They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C)They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D)They think the effort will get them nowhere.14.The author considers office politics to be ________.A)unwelcome at the workplaceB)bad for interpersonal relationshipsC)indispensable to the development of company cultureD)an important factor for personal advancement15.It is the author?s view that ________.A)speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB)self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC)hard work contributes very little to one?s promotionD)many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine haddiscovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器 ) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislationto stop Americans from owning one.“The Constitution, ”said the association?s spokesman,“gives everyone theright to own arms. It doesn?t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can nowmake a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves”.“ Don?t you think it ?s dangerous to have one in the house, particularly wherethere are children around? ”“ TheNational Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in alocked cabinet and thefuse (导火索 ) separately in a drawer”.“ Somepeople consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody. ”The spokesman said, “ Hydrogen bombst don?killpeople —people kill people. Thebomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you havea nuclear weapon in your house, they?re going to think twice about breaking in.”“ But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you haveone locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able toassemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者 ).”“ Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment itis very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program whichwould allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people willbe left defenseless with just handguns. ”16.According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to________.A)block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB)coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC)instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD)promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17.Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that________.A)the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB)most people don?t know how to handle the weaponC)people?s lives will be threatened by the weaponD)they may fall into the hands of criminals18.By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it________.A)will frighten away any possible intrudersB)can show the special status of its ownersC)will threaten the safety of the owners as wellD)can kill those entering others?houses by force19.According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs arevery much worried that ________.A)the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged toovercomeB)poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC)the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD)the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20.From the tone of the passage we know that the author is ________.A)doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB)unhappy with those who vote against the ownership of H-bombsC)not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD)concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique— a speech of the hand. Theyoffer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and thrownew light on an old scientific controversy: whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born With, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet Universityin Washington, D. C., the world?s only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd: among themselves, studentssigned differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) wasthought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语 ). But Stokoe believedthe “hand talk”his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually: have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on Earth? It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as “substandard”. Stokoe?s idea was academicheresy (异端邪说 ).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunchat a cafe near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese.They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节 ) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space.“ What IStokoesaid, explains,”“ is that language is not mouth stuff— it?s brain stuff.”21.The study of sign language is thought to be ________.A)a new way to look at the learning of languageB)a challenge to traditional, views on the nature of languageC)an approach: to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD)an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22.The, present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by ________.A)a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB)a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC)an English teacher in a university for the deafD)some senior experts in American Sign Language23.According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.A)a Substandard languageB)a genuine languageC)an artificial languageD)an international language24.Most educators objected to Stokoe?s idea because they thought ________.A)sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB)sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC)a language should be easy to use and understandD)a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25.Stokoe?s argument is based on his belief that ________.A)sign language is as efficient as any other languageB)sign language is derived from natural languageC)language is a system of meaningful codesD)language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross?s campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the World were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines.“ I knew the statistics,”“sheButsaidputting. a face to those figures brought the realityhome to me; like When I met Sandra, a 13-year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her. ”The Princess concluded, with a simple message: “ Wemust stop landmines ”And. she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an, attack on the Princess in the press. They described her “asvery ill-informed ” and a“loose cannon (乱放炮的人 ).”The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms:“This is a distraction (干扰 ) we do not need. All I?m trying to do is help.”Opposition parties, the media and the Public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess?s trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government?s policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkind, claimed that the Princess?s views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷9/21that it was“ workingtowards” a worldwide ban. The Defense Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was “a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.”For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the Chance to get closer to people and their problems.26.Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A)to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB)to clarify the British government?s stand on landminesC)to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD)to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims27.What did Diana mean when she said ... putting“ a face to those figures broughtthe reality home to me ” (Line 5, Para. 1)?A)She just couldn?t bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B)The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C)Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D)Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28.Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ________.A)she was ill-informed of the government?s policyB)they were actually opposed to banning landminesC)she had not consulted the government before the visitD)they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29.How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A)She paid no attention to them.B)She made more appearances on TV.C)She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D)She rose to argue with her opponents.30.What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A)It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B)It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C)It had greatly promoted her popularity.D)It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷10/21Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31.I went along thinking of nothing ________, only looking at things around me,A)in particularB)in harmonyC)in doubtD)in brief32.Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ________the quality of the programs.A)lessenedB)declinedC)affectedD)effected33.I must congratulate you ________ the excellent design of the new bridge.A)withB)ofC)atD)on34.There is a fully ________ health center on the ground floor of the main officebuilding.A)installedB)equippedC)providedD)projected35.For more than 20 years, we?ve been supporting educational programs that ________from kindergartens to colleges.A)moveB)shiftC)rangeD)spread36.The ________ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷11/21A)conventionB)confinementC)principleD)discipline37.The test results are beyond ________; they have been repeated in labs all overthe world.A)negotiationB)conflictC)bargainD)dispute38.I was so ________ in today?s history lesson. I didn?t understand a thing.A)amazedB)neglectedC)confusedD)amused39.It ________ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenseswhen you buy both.A)presentsB)entitlesC)creditsD)tips40.Deserts and high mountains have always been a ________ to the movement ofpeople from place to place.A)barrierB)fenceC)preventionD)jam41.In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning toset up some ________ shops in the residential area.A)flowingB)driftingC)mobileD)unstable2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷12/2142. Mr. Smith says:“ The media are veryodatgosensing a mood and then it. ”A)overtakingB)enlargingC)wideningD)exaggerating43.This is not an economical way to get more water; ________, it is very expensive.A)on the other handB)on the contraryC)in shortD)or else44.It was the first time that such a ________ had to be taken at a British nuclearpower station.A)presentationB)precautionC)preparationD)prediction45.________ that he wasn?t happy with the arrangements,I tried to book a differenthotel.A)PerceivingB)PenetratingC)PuzzlingD)Preserving46.The board of the company has decided to ________ its operations to include allaspects of the clothing business.A)multiplyB)lengthenC)expandD)stretch47.His business was very successful, but it was at the ________ of his family life.A)consumptionB)creditC)exhaustionD)expense48.First published in 1927, the charts remain an ________ source for researchers.A)identicalB)indispensableC)intelligentD)inevitable49.Joe is not good at sports, but when it ________ mathematics, he is the ,best inthe class.A)comes toB)comes up toC)comes on toD)comes around to50.Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ________ for smoking.A)reliefB)revivalC)substituteD)succession51.When carbon is added to iron in proper ________ the result is steel.A)ratesB)thicknessesC)proportionsD)densities52.You should try to ________ your ambition and be more realistic.A)reserveB)restrainC)retainD)replace53.Nancy is only a sort of ________ of her husband?s opinion and has no ideas ofher own.A)sampleB)reproductionC)shadowD)echo54.Now that spring is here, you can ________ these fur coats till you need themagain next winter.A)put overB)put awayC)put offD)put down55.There is a ________ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A)hintB)notionC)dotD)phrase56.Please ________ dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A)seekB)inquireC)searchD)consult57.At yesterday?s party, Elizabeth?s boyfriend amused us by ________ Charlie Chaplin.A)copyingB)followingC)imitatingD)modeling58.She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ________.A)failureB)lackC)absenceD)drop59.The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ________ all aspects ofurban planning.A)insertsB)gripsC)performsD)embraces60.The lecture which lasted about three hours was so ________ that the audiencecouldn?t help yawning.A)tediousB)boredC)clumsyD)tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. Youshould choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It?s the one __61__ the teacher standing in the schoolroom door __62__ goodbye to students for the summer and calling __63__ them, “ Bythe way, we won World War II. ”The problem with the joke, of course, is that it ?s __64__ funny. The recent surveys on __65__ illiteracy (无知 ) are beginning to numb (令人震惊 ): nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even __66__ which countries the United States __67__ against in that war. One third have no __68__ when the Declaration of Independence was __69__. One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly __70__ the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. __71__ when they get the answers right, some are __72__ guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be __73__ connected to loss of international __74__. But it does affect our future __75__ a democratic nation and as individuals.The __76__ news is that there is growing agreement __77__ what is wrong with the __78__ of history and what needs to be __79__ to fix it. The steps aretentative (尝试性 ) __80__ yet to be felt in most classrooms.61.A) aboutB)inC)forD)by62.A) shakingB)wavingC)noddingD)speaking63.A) inB)afterC)forD)up64.A) rarelyB)soC)tooD)not65.A) historicalB)educationalC)culturalD)political66.A) distinguishB)acknowledgeC)identifyD)convey67.A) defeatedB)attackedC)foughtD)struck68.A) senseB)doubtC)reasonD)idea69.A) printedB)signedC)markedD)edited70.A) placeB)judgeC)getD)lock71.A) EvenB)ThoughC)ThusD)So72.A) hardlyB)justC)stillD)ever73.A) exclusivelyB)practicallyC)shortlyD)directly74.A) competitivenessB)comprehensionC)communityD)commitment75.A) ofB)forC)withD)as76.A) fineB)niceC)surprisingD)good77.A) toB)withC)onD)of78.A) consultingB)coachingC)teachingD)instructing79.A) doneB)dealtC)metD)reached80.A) thereforeB)orC)andD)asPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:some welcoming wordsthe schedule for the daya description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or ahistorical site, etc.)You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction2004 年 6 月 19 日四级参考答案19/212004 年 6 月 19 日四级参考答案Part I1.D2.C3.C4.A5. C6.D7.B8.A9.C10. CPart II11.C12.D13.B14.D15.B16.A17.C18.A19.D20.A21.C22.C23.B24.D25.D26.A27.D28.B29.A30.BPart III31.A32.C33.D34.B35.C36.D37.D38.C39.B40.A41.C42.D43.B44.B45.A46.C47.D48.B49.A50.C51.C52.B53.D54.B55.A56.D57.C58.A59.D60.APart IV61.A62.B63.B64.D65.A66.C67.C68.D69.B70.B71.A72.B73.D74.C75.D76.D77.C78.C79.A80.BS1. popular S2 historical S3 prints S4 instrumentsS5. permitted S6 established S7 destroyed。

Part Ⅳ CLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.During McDonald’s early years French fries were made from scr atch every day. Russet Burbank potatoes were (26)____, cut into shoestrings, and fried in its kitchens.(27)____ the chain expanded nationwide, in the mid-1960s, it sought to cut labour costs, reduce the number of suppliers, and (28)____ that its fries tasted the same at every restaurant. McDonald’s began (29) ____ to frozen French fries in 1966—and few customers noticed the difference. (30)____, the change had a profound effect on the nation’s agriculture and diet. A familiar food had been transformed into a highly processed industrial (31)____. McDonald’s fries now come from huge manufacturing plants (32)____ can process two million pounds of potatoes a day. The expansion (33)____ McDonald’s and the popularity of its low-cost, mass-produced fries changed the way Americans eat.?The taste of McDonald’s French fries played a crucial role in the chain’s success—fries are much more profitable than hamburgers—and was (34)____ praised by customers, competitors, and even food critics. Their (35)____ taste does not stem from the kind of potatoes that McDonald’s (36)____, the technology that processes them, or the restaurant equipment that fries them: other chains use Russet Burbank, buy their French fries from the (37)____ large processing companies, and have similar (38)____ in their restaurant kitchens. The taste of a French fry is (39) ____ determined by the cooking oil. For decades McDonald’s cooked its French fries in a mixture of about 7 per cent cottonseed oil and 93 per cent beef fat. The mixture gave the fries their unique (40) ____.26. A. scaled B. stripped C. peeled D. sliced27. A. As B. Due to C. Owing to D. With28. A. ensue B. ensure C. enrich D. enable29. A. switching B. diverting? C. modifying D. altering30. A. Still B. Anyway? C. Besides D. Nevertheless31. A. brand B. stuff C. commodity D. produce32. A. this B. that C./ D. what33. A. into B. from C. in D. of34. A. long B. only C. first D. lonely35. A. distinctive B. distinct? C. distinguished D. distinguishable36. A. possesses B. buys C. acquires D. grows37. A. exact B. identical C. same D. alike38. A. woks B. pots C. boilers D. fryers39. A. adequately B. massively C. plentifully D. largely40. A. flavour B. fragrance C. smell D. perfumePart ⅤGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there arefour words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.41. Agriculture is the country’s chief s ource of wealth, wheat ____ by far the biggest cereal crop.A. isB. beenC. beD. being42. Jack ____from home for two days now, and I am beginning to worry about his safety.?A. has been missingB. has been missed?C. had been missingD. was missed43. Above the trees are the hills, ____ magnificence the river faithfully reflects on the surface.A. whereB. of whoseC. whoseD. which44. Who____ was coming to see me in my office this afternoon?A. you saidB. did you sayC. did you say thatD. you did say45. —Does Alan like hamburgers?—Yes. So much ____ that he eats them almost every day.A. forB. asC. toD. so46. Your ideas, ____, seem unusual to me.A. like herB. like hersC. similar to herD. similar to herself47. The opening ceremony is a great occasion. It is essential ____for that.A. for us to be preparedB. that we are preparedC. of us to be preparedD. our being prepared48. Time ____, the celebration will be held as scheduled.A. permitB. permittingC. permittedD. permits49. ____ I like economics, I like sociology much better.A. As mush asB. So muchC. How muchD. Much as50. It is futile to discuss the matter further, because ____going to agree upon anything today.A. neither you nor I areB. neither you nor me amC. neither you nor I amD. neither me nor you are51. They overcame all the difficulties and completed the project two months ahead of time, ____ is something we had not expected.A. whichB. itC. thatD. what52. He is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is not the man ____ he was twenty years ago.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. whom53. She would have been more agreeable if she had changed a little bit, ____?A. hadn’t sheB. hasn’t sheC. wouldn’t sheD. didn’t she54. At three thousand feet, wide plains begin to appear, and there is never a moment when some distant mountain is not ____.A. on viewB. at a glanceC. on the sceneD. in sight55. The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the ____.A. latterB. latestC. laterD. last56. It will take us twenty minutes to get to the railway station, ____traffic delays.A. acknowledgingB. affordingC. allowing forD. accounting for57. He will have to____ his indecent behaviour one day.A. answer toB. answer forC. answer backD. answer about58. With ____ exceptions, the former president does not appear in public now.A. rareB. unusualC. extraordinaryD. unique59. We have been hearing ____accounts of your work.A. favouredB. favourableC. favouriteD. favouring60. During the summer holiday season there are no ____ rooms in this seaside hotel.A. emptyB. blankC. desertedD. vacant61. Drive straight ahead, and then you will see a ____ to the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway.A. signB. markC. signalD. board62. Whenever possible, Ian ____ how well he speaks Japanese.A. shows upB. shows aroundC. shows offD. shows out63. The tenant left nothing behind except some ____ of paper, cloth, etc.A. sheetsB. scrapsC. papersD. slices64. Shares on the stock market have ____ as a result of a worldwide economic downturn.A. turnedB. changedC. floatedD. fluctuated65. I think you can take a(n) ____ language course to improve your English.A. intermediateB. middleC. mediumD. midPart ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AThe way in which people use social space reflects their social relationships and their ethnic identity. Early immigrants to America from Europe brought with them a collective style of living, which they retained until late in the 18th?century. Historical records document a group-oriented existence, in which one room was used for eating, entertaining guests, and sleeping. People ate soups from a sommunal pot, shared drinking cups, and used a common pit toilet. With the development of ideas about individualism, people soon began to shift to the use of individual cups and plates; the eating of meals that included meat, bread, and vegetables served on separate plates; and the use of private toilets. They began to build their houses with separate rooms to entertain guests-living rooms, separate bedrooms for sleeping, separate work areas-kitchen, laundry room, and separate bathrooms.?In Mexico, the meaning and organization of domestic space is strikingly different. Houses are organized around a ?patio?, or courtyard. Rooms open onto the patio, where all kinds of domestic activities take place. Individuals to not have separate bedrooms. Children often sleep with parents, and brothers or sisters share a bed, emphasizing familial interdependence. Rooms in Mexicanhouses are locations for multiple activities that, in contrast, are rigidly separated in the United States.66. Changes in living styles among early immigrants were initially brought about by ____.A. rising living standard?B. new concept?C. new custom?D. new designs of houses?67. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?A. Their concepts of domestic space.B. Their social relationships.C. The functions of their rooms.D. The layout of their houses.?TEXT BThere are superstitions attached to numbers; even those ancient Greeks believed that all numbers and their multiples had some mystical significance.?Those numbers between 1 and 13 were in particular to have a powerful influence over the affairs of men.?For example, it is commonly said that luck, good or bad, comes in threes; if an accident happens, two more of the same kind may be expected soon afterwards. The arrival of a letter will be followed by two others within a certain period.?Another belief involving the number three has it that it is unlucky to light three cigarettes from the one match. If this happens, the bad luck that goes with the deed falls upon the person whose cigarette was the last to be lit. The ill-omen linked to the lighting of three things from one match or candle goes back to at least the 17th? century and probably earlier. It was believed that three candles alight at the same time would be sure to bring bad luck; one, two, or four, were permissible, but never just three.?Seven was another significant number, usually regarded as a bringer of good luck. The ancient astrologers believed that the universe was governed by seven planets; students of Shakespeare will recall that the life of man was divided into seven ages. Seven horseshoes nailed to a house will protect it from all evil.?Nine is usually thought of as a lucky number because it is the product of three times three. It was much used by the Anglo Saxons in their charms for healing.?Another belief was that great changes occurred every 7th and 9th of a man’s life. Consequently, the age of 63(the product of nine and seven) was thought to be a very perilous time for him. If he survived his 63rd? year he might hope to live to a ripe old age.?Thirteen, as we well know, is regarded with great awe and fear. The common belief is that this derives from the fact that there were 13 people at Christ’s Last Supper. This being the eve of his betrayal, it is not difficult to understand the significance given to the number by the early Christians.?In more modern times 13 is an especially unlucky number of a dinner party, for example. Hotels will avoid numbering a floor the 13th?; the progression is from 12 to 14, and no room is given the number 13. Many home owners will use 12 1/2 instead of 13 as their house number.?Yet oddly enough, to be born on the 13th? of the month is not regarded with any fear at all, which just shows how irrational we are in our superstitious beliefs.68. According to the passage, which of the following groups of numbers will certainly bring good luck to people?A.3 and 7.B.3 and 9.C.7 and 9.D.3 and 13.69. The ill luck associated with 13 is supposed to have its origin in ____.A. legendB. religionC. popular beliefD. certain customs70. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s superstitious beliefs?A. He is mildly critical.B. He is strongly critical.C. He is in favour of them.D. His attitude is not clear.TEXT CWomen’s minds work differently from men’s. At least, that is what most men are convinced of. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter or frustration or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this minefield, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.?There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes-the link between the two halves of the brain.?The two halves are linked by a trunkline of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the ?corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and, if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong??Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the ?corpus callosum enabled them to work together. For most people, the left half is used for word handing, analytical and logical activities; the right half works on pictures, patterns and forms. We need both halves working together. And the better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. And, according to research findings, women have the better connections.?But it isn’t all that easy to explain the actual differences between skills of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the world girls tend to be better than boys at “language subjects” and boys better at maths and physics. If 〖WTHZ〗these differences〖WTBZ〗correspond with thedifferences in the hemispheric trunkline, here is an unalterable distinction between the sexes.?We shan’t know for a while, partly because we don’t know of any precise relationship between abilities in school subject and the functioning of the two halves of the brain, and we cannot understand how the two halves interact via the corpus callosum. But this striking difference must have some effect and, because the difference is in the parts of the brain involved in intellect, we should be looking for differences in intellectual processing.71. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Biologists are conducting research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to superiority of one sex over the other.C. Results of scientific research fail to support popular belief.D. The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.72. According to the passage it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by ____ factors.A. biologicalB. psychologicalC. physicalD. social73. “these differences” n paragraph 5 refer to those in ____.A. skills of men and womenB. school subjectC. the brain structure of men and womenD. activities carried out by the brain74. At the end of the passage the author proposes more work on ____.A. the brain structure as a wholeB. the functioning of part of the brainC. the distinction between the sexesD. the effects of the corpus callosum75. What is the main purpose of the passageA. To outline the research findings on the brain structure.B. To explain the link between sex and brain structure.C. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differences.D. To suggest new areas in brain research.TEXT DInformation is the primary commodity in more and more industries today.?By 2005, 83% of American management personnel will be knowledge workers. Europe and Japan are not far behind.?By 2005, half of all knowledge workers (22% of the labour force) will choose “flext ime, flexplace” arrangements, which allow them to work at home, communicating with the office via computer networks.?In the United States, the so-called “digital divide” seems to be disappearing. In early 2000, a poll found, that, where half of white households owned computers, so did fully 43% of African-American households, and their numbers were growing rapidly. Hispanic households continued to lag behind, but their rate of computer ownership was expanding as well.?Company-owned and industry-wide television networks are bringing programming to thousands of locations. Business TV is becoming big business.?Computer competence will approach 100% in US urban areas by the year 2005, with Europe and Japan not far behind.?80% of US homes will have computers in 2005, compared with roughly 50% now. In the United States, 5 of the 10 fastest-growing careers between now and 2005 will be computer related. Demand for programmers and systems analysts will grow by 70%. The same trend is accelerating in Europe, Japan, and India.?By 2005, nearly all college texts and many high school and junior high books will be tied to Internet sites that provide source material, study exercises, and relevant news articles to aid in learning. Others will come with CD-ROMs that offer similar resources.?Internet links will provide access to the card catalogues of all the major libraries in the world by 2005. It will be possible to call up on a PC screen millions of volumes from distant libraries. Web sites enhance books by providing pictures, sound, film clips, and flexible indexing and search utilities.?Implications: Anyone with access to the Internet will be able to achieve the education needed to build a productive life in an increasingly high-tech world. Computer learning may even reduce the growing American prison population.?Knowledge workers are generally better paid than less-skilled workers. Their wealth is raising overall prosperity.?Even entry-level workers and those in formerly unskilled positions require a growing level of education. For a good career in almost any field, computer competence is a must. This is one major trend raising the level of education required for a productive role in today’s work force. For many workers, the opportunity for training is becoming one of the most desirable benefits any job can offer.76. Information technology is expected to have impact on all the following EXCEPT ____.A. American management personnelB. European management personnelC. American people’s choice of careerD. traditional practice at work77. “digital divide” in the 4th? paragraph refers to ____.A. the gap in terms of computer ownershipB. the tendency of computer ownershipC. the dividing line based on digitD. the ethnic distinction among American households78. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT according to the passage?A. By 2005 all college and school study materials will turn electronic.B. By 2005 printed college and school study materials will be supplemented with electronic material.C. By 2005 some college and school study materials will be accompanied by CD-ROMs.D. By 2005 Internet links make worldwide library search a possibility.79. Which of the following areas is NOT discussed in the passage?A. Future careers.B. Nature of future work.C. Ethnic differences.D. Schools and libraries.80. At the end of the passage, the author seems to emphasize ____ in an increasingly high-tech world.A. the variety of educationB. the content of educationC. the need for educationD. the function of educationSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT EFirst read the following question.81. The passage mainly discusses the effects of ____.A. healthB. aspirinC. hearing lossD. heart attackNow, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.?Aspirin may be the most familiar drug in the world-but its power to heal goes far beyond the usual aches and pains. Exciting new studies suggest that aspirin can help fight a wide range of serious illnesser. “It now seems to be a benefit in so many areas of health,” says Dr Debra Judelson, medical director of the Women’s Heart Institute in Beverly Hills, California. “I advise most of my patients, as long as they aren’t allergic to aspirin and don’t have bleeding problems, to take low-dose aspirin.”?Some of the major illnesses and conditions that aspirin or aspirin-like drugs might help prevent are: Alzh eimer’s disease, diabetes-related heart disease, heart attack, cancer and antibiotic-induced hearing loss.TEXT FFirst read the following question.82. How many proposals does the passage put forward?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.?Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.?What kind of environment do you want in the future? What can you do to help make it happen? What can other people do?Education is one way to help the environment. You can learn about the environment in school.? Radio and television can give you information. Newspapers, magazines, and books also help you learn.?There are laws against littering and against making the air and water dirty. Other laws help people to save resources. The law lowering the speed limit for cars helps to save fuel.?Another way to help the environment is to plan for the future. We may have to find new resources. In the future, people may heat their homes with atomic power. Without planning, some kinds of environment may not happen. People can act now to help make the future.?TEXT GFirst read the following question.83. The main theme of the passage is ____ in the G-7 nations.A. agingB. wealthC. death rateD. work forceNow, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.Citizens of the world’s wealthiest countries may live longer than previously predicted, according to a study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. By 2050, people in the G-7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) may be living anywhere from 1.3 years to 8 years longer than official estimates now predict. Researchers at Mountain View Research in Los Altos, California, examined 50 years of mortality data and found a long-term decline in death rates. That may mean that fewer workers will have to support many more elderly in the future than governments currently expect.TEXT HFirst read the following question.84. Which is the best title of the passage?A. How to protect your eyesight.B. How to choose your computer.C. A few tips for computer users.D. Eye trouble and headache. ?Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.Question: My eyes and head ache when I work at my computer for a long time. What can I do? Vision It could just be your eyes. Make su re that you’ve had them checked and that you’re wearing any necessary corrective lenses.Screen Glare The light you read by may be too bright for your computer screen. Try to dim the light, and if you need to, get a desk lamp for other work. Also, if possible, move your computer so you aren’t directly underneath a light fixture.Screen and Head PositionYou shouldn’t bend your neck when you read from the screen. That can cause headaches. Your eyeline should be 5 cm to 8 cm below the top of the monitor. The screen should be about an arm’s length away.TEXT IFirst read the following questions.85. Clear weather is predicted in ____ Chinese cities.A.2B.3C.4D.586. Which foreign city’s maximum temperature is the highest?A. Cairo.B. Bangkok.C. New York.D. London.?Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86. WEATHER REPORForecasts for some major Chinese citiesForeign citiesCityMaxMinWeatherCityMaxMin Beijing2417clearBangkok3328Changchun2206cleardrizzle to cloudyChengdu2520overcastChongqing3424cloudyCairo3021[5]clearDalian2317cloudyFuzhou3123light rainFrankfurt1410[5]cloudy to light rainGuangzhou3524clearHong Kong3226clear to cloudyLondon1411Kunming2617clear to cloudy drizzle to cloudyLhasa2111cloudyNanjing2720overcastMoscow2113Shanghai2822cloudyclear to cloudyTaipei2923light rainTianjin2717cloudy to clear New York2315Wuhan3022clearclear to cloudyUrumqi2210clear to cloudyTEXT JFirst read the following questions.87. If you need travel shop information, you should go to ____.A. Guide Friday Tourism Centre.B. Tourist Information Centre.C. Library.D. Post Office.88. Where can you find the Police Station?A. In Henly Street.B. In Arden Street.C. In Bridge Street.D. In Rother Street.Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88.General InformationTourist Information CentreBridge foot. Tel. (01789) 29312Summer: 9:30 am-6:00 pm Weekday11:00 am-5:00 pm SundaysWinter: 9:30 am-5:00 pm Weekday● Visitor Information, including information for the disable● Accommodation Booking● Bureau De Chan g● Parkings and Toilets Leaflet● Guide Friday Tour Ticket● Travel Shop InformationGuide Friday Tourism CentreThe Civic Hall, 14 Rother StreetTe. (01789) 29986?Open Daily from 9:00 amAccommodationYouth Hostel-Alveston (2 miles from Town Centre). Tel.(01789)29709?Taxi ServicesBridgefoot, Bridge Street, Union Street, and Rother Market near White Swan HotelPolice StationRother StreetTel.(01789)41411HospitalArden StreetTel.(01789)20583LibraryHenly StreetTel.(01789)29220Post OfficeHenly StreetTel.(01789)41493TEXT KFirst read the following questions.89. How long is the Business English programmeA.3 months.B.6 months.C.4 weeks.D.10 weeks.90. Which certificate programme is NOT mentioned?A. Teaching English for Specific Purposes.B. Communications / Networking Engineering.C. Global Operations Management.D. Advanced Software Technologies.Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINEnglish & Certificate Programs for InternationalsLive, Learn, and Enjoy on the Southern California CoastPost-graduate certificates in 12 months[JZ)● Electronic Business● Global Operations Management● Marketing● Communications / Networking Engineering● Teaching English as a Foreign Language● Advan ced Software Technologies-6 months (focus on java -3 months)● Digital Art[JZ]English Language Program● 4-week Business English or Conversation & Culture-Jan, Feb, July, Aug● 10-week Intensive ESL-Jan, Apr, June, Sept参考答案：PART Ⅰ WRITING ?SECTION A COMPOSITION?THE IMPORTANCE OF ?KEEPING A GOOD MOODPeople in modern society live under a lot of pressure. I see three kinds of pressure working on people today: pressure from education, family and career. It is easy to blame the school for charging too much money, the family members for the heavy burden, the society for the fierce competition. I think people should relax. It is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.?Long gone are the days when people lived their life with a certain relaxation, sampling a wide variety of activities—film, music, art, poetry. But now, a lot of people suffer from a lot of pressure. They can’t communicate well with co-workers and family members, and have unbalanced, one-dimensional lives. Some people complain of symptoms of stress, for instance, loss of appetite, a complete sense of exhaustion, insomnia and low morale. Thus have destructive effect on their health. People tend to lose temper easily, and this may interfere personal relationship. What’s more, a high rate of suicide may warn people of their emotional well-being.?To be a healthy person physically and psychologically, one should keep a good mood,。

2004年12月英语四级考试真题与答案(A卷)Part I Section A Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each convers-ation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read."A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation iS most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car.B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving.D) The man used to own a car.2. A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tony's decision.C) Tony can choose another science course.D) She can't meet Tony so early in the morning.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She's eager to watch the new play.D) She can lend her notes to the man.6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement.B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine.D) Finish his assignment.7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor's list.D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A) She doesn't want to talk about the contest.B) She's modest about her success in the contest.C) She's spent two years studying English in Canada.D) She's very proud of her success in the speech contest.9. A) Talking about sports.B) Writing up local news.C) Reading newspapers.D) Putting up advertisements10. A) They shouldn't change their plan.B) They'd better change their mind.C) The tennis game won't last long.D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally; when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment——most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1)_____________models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)_______________range of different models to see which is the best (S3)___________________money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4)_________________assessed, our researchers (S5)______________________with the different cameras being the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more——(S6)_______________much as another $200——on buying (S7)_________________lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. S8)_________________________________________________________________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9)__________________________________________________________. ALL the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it (Sl0)___________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold orflu ( ~,~ ) may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu(流感), and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That's because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner aperson starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses - flu A, B and C. There is no cure for eitherillness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine ( ~-~ ), which is, for most people, the bestway to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have manysimilarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However,children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症)，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.Reye syndrome .There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of Catching one.11. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will helpA) shorten the duration of the illnessB) the patient buy medicine over the counterC) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugsD) prevent people from catching colds and the flu12. We learn from the passage thatA) one doesn't need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13. According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively,A) one should identify the virus which causes itB) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleC) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading14. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A)A stuffy nose.B) A high temperature.C) A sore throat.D) A dry cough.15. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parentsA) are advised not to give them aspirinB) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeC) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In'most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者)listed "to give children a good start'academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for success ful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and math ematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believeA) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parentsB) Japan's economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instructionD)Japan's higher education is superior to theirs17. Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance toA) problem solvingB) group experienceC) parental guidanceD) individually-oriented development18. In Japan's preschool education, the focus is onA) preparing children academicallyB) developing children's artistic interestsC) tapping children's potentialD) shaping children's character19. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order toA) broaden children's horizonB) cultivate children's creativityC) lighten children's study loadD) enrich children's knowledge20. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university:based kindergartens?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can accumulate more group experience there.C) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.Passage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960's and 70's, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation world-wide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic(北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (分区) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the North-eastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990.The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used asa license to pollute.21. The study published in the journal Nature indicates thatA) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the USA) was discouragedB) was enforced by lawC) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24. The authors of the Ambio study have found thatA) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientistsA) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problemD) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage Four Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight.Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts;for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of "light" beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer "light" beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27. Some people dislike exercise becauseA) they think it is physically exhaustingB) they find it hard to exercise while on a dietC) they don't think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayD) they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. "Even exercise professionals concede half a point here" (Line 3, Para. 2) means "TheyA) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?A) Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake.30. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.B) To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.C) To support the statement made by York Onnen.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. The machine looked like a large,，old-fashioned typewriter.A) forceful B) clumsyC) intense D) tricky32. Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.A) employment B) careerC) occupation D) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to with the local policeA) inquire B) consultC) register D) profession34. Considering your salary, you should be able to at least twenty dollars a week.A) put forward B) put upC) put out D) put aside35. As he has our pratience,we‘ll not wait for him any longer.A) torn B) wastedC) exhausted D) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they the integrated ability of their studentsA) justify B) evaluateC) indicate D) reckon37. Mrs. Morris's daughter is pretty and ,and many girls envy her.A) slender B) lightC) faint D) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) coordinate B) cooperateC) accompany D) associate39. I'm enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) realistic B) consciousC) register D) resolve40. Can you give me even the clue as to where her son might be?A) simplest B) slightestC) least D) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindness B) friendlinessC) warmth D) affection42. Salaries for positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legal B) optionalC) voluntary yD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society.it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above all B) In allC) At most D) At last44. Science and technology have in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A) attached B) assistedC)contributed D)witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole of emotions.A) frame B) rangeC) number D) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't a salary increase before you actually get it.A) hang on B) draw onC) wait on D) count on47. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated instead of mechanically.A) artificially B) automaticallyC) manually D) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't her grip on my arm.A) loosen B) removeC) relieve D) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preference B) conferenceC) inference D) reference50. Mrs. gmithwas so about everything that no servants could please her.A)speeific B)speeialC)precise D)particular51. Last night he saw two dark enter the building,and then there was the explosion.A) features B) figuresC) sketches D) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone withoutA) exception B) exclusionC) modification D) substitution53. His temper and personalky show that he can become a soldier of the topA) circle B) rankC) category D) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally his point by relating his own experiences.A) illustrated B) hintedC) cited D)displayed55. Only those who can to lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) maintain B) sustairtC) endure D) afford56, He found the media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficient B) constantC) steady D) plenty57. There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composing B) consistingC) involving D) engaging58. elephants are difthrent from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) Cultivated B) RegulatedC) Civil D) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man info~ed his boss of his intention toA) resign B) rejectC) retreat D) replace60. As one of the world's highest paid models, she had her face. for five million dollarsA) deposiled B) assuredC) measured D) insuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.61. A) form B) fashion C) way D) method62. A) save B) preserve C) in D) similar63. A) up B) to C) in D) on64. A) easy B) single C) simple D) similar65. A) convince B) accept C) examine D) think66. A) proper B) best C) reasonable D) most67. A) its B) which C) whose D) what68. A) for B) with C) in D) on69. A) spends B) takes C) lasts D) consumes70. A) mode B) copy C) sample D)model71. A) cause B) make C) leave D) prove72. A) adopt B) lay C) stick D) adapt73. A)reserve B) decorate C) store D) keep74. A) products B) possession C) material D) ownership75. A) run B) interval C) period D) time76. A) appliance B) equipment C) utility D) facility77. A) function B) purpose C) goal D) task78. A) component B) element C) item D) particle79. A) what B) which C) that D) this80. A) of B) in C) by D) fromPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese.A Campaign Speech1你认为自己具备是什么条件(能力，性格，爱好)可以胜任学生会主席工作，2如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？以下为1月8日四级英语考试参考答案PartⅠListening Comprehension1.D) The man used to own a car2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.3.A) She has to study for the exam.4.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.5.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.6.D) Finish his assignment.7.C) Some of the students are not on the professor‘s list.8.B) She‘s modest about her success in the contest.9.C) Reading newspapers.10.A) They shouldn‘t change their plan.PartⅠSection B Compound DictationS1. qualityS2. investigatedS3. valueS4. familiarS5. recommendS6. perhapsS7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡReading Comprehension11.A) shorten the duration of the illness12.D) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.C) one should take medicine upon catching the disease14.B) A high temperature15.A) are advised not to give them aspirin16.C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction17.B) group experience18.D) shaping children‘s character19.C) lighten children‘s study load20.D) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.21.D) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22.B) was enforced by law23.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expected25.C) still consider lead pollution a problem26.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.27.B) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet28.B) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction29.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.30.D) To show the most effective way to lose weight.PartⅢVocabulary31.B) clumsy32.B) career33.C) register34.D) put aside。

51as much a … as …(不仅是…还是…)Adria is as much a cook as (he is) an artist.not so much … as …(与其说是…倒不如说是…)He is not so much a genius as a hard worker.52．本句省略whether和might后主谓倒装的让步状语从句。

be it是一种表示让步的虚拟倒装结构，由be 引起的倒装句表示让步，并带有虚拟语气的结构特点，即be 用原形。

是一种较少用且略带文学意味的习惯用法，它既可位于句首，也可位于句末或穿插句中。

如：Be it late, I must finish this work.不仅用it，也可用其他人称代词或名词。

Be it so humble, there is no place like home. 金窝银窝，不如自己的草窝。

56．虚拟语气(Subjunctive Mood)这一语法项目是各类英语考试中心测试的重点之一。

虚拟语气是一种特殊的动词形式，用来表示说话人所说的话并不是事实，而是一种假设、愿望、怀疑或推测。

Ⅰ用以表示虚拟条件的虚拟语气⒈用if条件从句表示的虚拟条件，是虚拟条件最普通的方式。

①虚拟现在时表示与现在事实相反的假设，其if 从句的谓语形式用动词的过去式(be 一般用were)，主句用would/ should/ could/ might +动词原形，例如：If I were in your position I would marry her.②虚拟过去时是表示与过去事实相反的假设，if 从句的谓语形式用过去完成时即had＋过去分词，主句用would / should / could / might + have +过去分词，例如：If it had not rained so hard yesterday we could have played tennis.③大多数的虚拟条件句属于上面三种情况的一种，但并不排除存在条件和后果中，一个和现在情况相反，另一个和过去情况相反，例如：If you had followed what the doctor said, you would not have been so painful now.这个句子在高中出现频率颇高。