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大学英语四级考试真题试卷及答案Introduction大学英语四级考试（CET-4）是中国各大院校对英语水平进行评估的重要指标之一。

考试内容涵盖听力、阅读、写作和翻译四部分，是考生测试综合英语能力的重要途径。

本文将为您提供一份关于大学英语四级考试真题试卷及答案的综合介绍。

I. 听力部分（Listening Comprehension）听力部分是CET-4考试的第一部分，目的是测试考生对英语听力的理解和应用能力。

这一部分的试卷包括多个听力任务，如听短对话回答问题、听长对话回答问题、听独白回答问题等。

以下是一道CET-4听力部分的例题及答案：Question:What is the woman's excuse for being late?Options:A. A traffic jam.B. An alarm clock not ringing.C. Overslept.D. A flat tire.Answer: C. Overslept.II. 阅读部分（Reading Comprehension）阅读部分是CET-4考试的第二部分，目的是测试考生对英语文章的理解和阅读能力。

这一部分的试卷包括多篇短文，每篇短文后都有几道相关问题。

以下是一道CET-4阅读部分的例题及答案：Passage:Many people suffer from insomnia, or difficulty in sleeping. It is a common problem that can have serious effects on both physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help improve sleep quality.Question:What is the main topic of the passage?Options:A. The effects of insomnia on health.B. Strategies for improving sleep quality.C. The causes of insomnia.D. Mental health issues related to insomnia.Answer: B. Strategies for improving sleep quality.III. 写作部分（Writing）写作部分是CET-4考试的第三部分，目的是测试考生的写作能力。

1997专四真题及答案（完整版）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1997)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 140 MIN. PART I WRITING (45 MIN)SECTION A COMPOSITIONWrite a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students.Y ou either agree or disagree with them.MORE PRESSURE FROM ACADEMICSTUDIES DOES (OR DOES NO) GOOD TO USYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph state clearly what your view is.In the second paragraph, support your view with details.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion.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 a note of about 50- 60 words based on the following situation:Y ou are Peter/Mary. Y ou had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours –Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. PART II DICTATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. All together 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 to 20 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.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY, Listen carefully andthen answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question in your answer booklet.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.1. What does the speaker mean?A. John was unhappy with his dormitory.B. John's dormitory wasn't full.C. John didn't meet me at the door.D. There wasn't any vacant room.2. What does the statement imply?A. We are sorry that we both failed.B. Mary is envious of Jane's success.C. We are amazed by the fact.D. Jane is envious of Mary's success.3. The speaker thinks that ________.A. writing is his favourite courseB. he prefers other courses to compositionC. one particular course is better than writingD. he doesn't like any course, least of writing4. What does the speaker imply?A. He didn't finish the exercises yesterday.B. The exercises were handed in yesterday.C. He knew the exercises should be handed in today.D. He doesn't need to hand in the exercises today.5. The speaker was ________ minutes late.A.50B. 15C.30D. 106. What does the statement mean?A. The speaker didn't attend the exam.B. The speaker didn't do the spelling.C. The speaker was good at spelling.D. The speaker ignored his spelling.7. According to the statement, the house is ________.A. badly builtB. noisy insideC. very dirtyD. in disorder8. David decided to take the express train because ________.A. he was in a hurry to get homeB. he did not enjoy flying at allC. he needed time to be on his ownD. he had booked a seat on the train9. The weather last weekend was ________.A. warm and dryB. cold and wetC. cool and crispD. sunny and lovelySECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear seven short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following seven questions.10. Between getting up and her meeting, the woman had about ________.A. 6 hoursB. 40 minutesC. 4 hoursD. 30 minutes11. The conversation probably took place in ________.A. Rome.B. Paris.C. London.D. Madrid.12. What does the woman mean?A. She hasn't read the passage.B. She doesn't understand it either.C. She cannot read it in darkness.D. She suggests that the man read it.13. What does the woman mean?A. The job is advertised in English.B. The advertisement is in an English paper.C. She offers the man English and computer skills.D. English and computing skills are essential for the job.14. Vincent solved his problem by ________.A. going directly to the bossB. talking to his parentsC. asking his mother to speak to his bossD. telling his boss' mother about it15. What had the woman assumed?A. They had received a broken computer.B. She knew how to repair the computer.C. The computer couldn't be fixed.D. They' d have to buy another one.16. The couple had previously planned to ________.A. go boatingB. play golfC. go cyclingD. play tennisSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 17 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.17. What are the attitudes of the local residents?A. They protested against detaining boat people.B. They protested against letting them stay forever.C. They urged Vietnam to accept the boat people.D. They urged Britain to accept the boat people.Questions 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.18. NA TO troops will join in ________.A. Cold War.B. training exercisesC. Western armies.D. Eastern armies.19. Soldiers from ________ countries will participate.A. 17B. 30C. 13D.43Questions 20 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions.20. Who sponsored the conference on population?A. Cairo.B. The United Nations.C. The World Bank.D. The World Health Organization.21. The current rate of annual increase in the world population is about ________.A. 9 millionB. 5.7 millionC. 90 millionD. 20 million22. Which of the following concerning the document is NOT true?A. The document will cover the next two decades.B. The document will win support from the delegates.C. The document will serve as a guideline.D. The document will be completed after the conference.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions.23. The news item reported a (n) ________.A. air crashB. traffic accidentC. lorry crashD. ferry accident24. It was reported to have occurred ________.A. inside Manila's portB. in SingaporeC. near the Manila's BayD. in Malaysia25. There were ________ people on board.A.30B.400C. 110D. 120PART IV CLOZE (15 MIN)Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Unlike most sports which evolved over time from street games basketball was designed by one man to suit a particular purpose. The man was Dr. James Naismith, and his purpose was to invent a vigorous game that could be played indoors in the winter.In 1892, Naismith was an instructor at a training school, which trained physical education instructors for the YMCAs. That year the school was trying 26up with a physical activity that the men could enjoy 27the football and baseball seasons. None of the standard indoor activities 28their interest for long. Naismith was asked to solve the problem by the school.He first tried to 29some of the popular outdoor sports, but they were all too rough. The men were getting bruised from tackling each other and 30hit with equipment. So, Naismith decided to invent a game that would incorporate the most common elements of outdoor team sports without having the real physical contact. Most popular sports used a ball. So he chose a soccer ball because it was soft and large enough that it 31no equipment, such as a hat or a racket to hit it.Next he decide 32an elevated goal, so that scoring would depend on skill and accuracy rather than on 33only. His goals were two peach baskets, 34to ten-foot high balconies at each end of the gym. The basic 35of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. Naismith wrote rules for the game, 36of which, though with some small changes, are still 37effect.Basketball was an immediate success. The students 38it to their friends,and the new sport quickly 39on. Today, basketball is one of the most popular games 40the world.26. A. to have comeB. comingC. comeD. to come27. A. betweenB. duringC. whenD. for28. A. rousedB. heldC. hadD. were29. A. imitateB. adoptC. adaptD. renovate30. A. beingB. to beC. beenD. were31. A. requestedB. usedC. requiredD. took32. A. onB. toC. ofD. with33. A. powerB. strengthC. forceD. might34. A. fixedB. fixingC. that fixedD. which fixed35. A. methodsB. rulesC. wayD. idea36. A. fewB. muchC. manyD. little37. A. withB. inC. onD. for38. A. definedB. spreadC. taughtD. discussed39. A. wentB. tookC. putD. caught40. A. ofB. throughoutC. amongD. throughPART V GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (15 MIN)There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C andD. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence. Mark your answer in your ANSWER SHEET.41. How can I ever concentrate if you ________ continually ________ me with sillyquestions?A. have …interruptedB. had …interruptedC. are …InterruptingD. were …interrupting42. When you have finished with that video tape, don't forget to put it in my drawer, ________？A. do youB. will youC. don' t youD. won' t you43. He left orders that nothing ________ touched until the police arrived here.A. should beB. ought to beC. must beD. would be44. Mr. White works with a chemicals import & export company, but he ________ for this industrial fair, since he is on leave.A. has workedB. worksC. has been workingD. is working45. The physicist has made a discovery, ________ of great importance to the progress of science and technology.A. I think which is.B. that I think isC. which I think isD. which I think it is46. ________, he is ready to accept suggestions from different sources.A. Instead of his contributions.B. For all his notable contributions.C. His making notable contributions.D. However his notable contributions.47. The team can handle whatever ________.A. that needs handlingB. which needs handlingC. it needs handlingD. needs to be handled48. Come and see me whenever ________.A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient to youD. it will be convenient to you49. It was as a physician that he represented himself, and he was warmly received.。

1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we “fit” in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the unfamiliar person on our property is thief or a meter reader, and so on.51. In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that statuses can help us ________.A) determine whether a person is fit for a certain jobB) behave appropriately in relation to other peopleC) protect ourselves in unfamiliar situationsD) make friends with other people52. According to the writer, people often assume different statuses ________.A) in order to identify themselves with othersB) in order to better identify othersC) as their mental processes changeD) as the situation changes53. The word “appraisal” (Line 5, Para. 2) most probably means “________”.A) involvementB) appreciationC) assessmentD) presentation54. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the pronoun “it” refers to“________”.A) fitting our actions to those of other people appropriatelyB) identification of other people’s statusesC) selecting one’s own statusesD) constant mental process55. By saying that “an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinesepeasant or that of a Hindu prince” (Line 2-3, Para. 3), the writer means ________.A) different people have different styles of clothesB) ready-made clothes may need alterationsC) statuses come ready made just like clothesD) our choice of statuses is limitedPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer (自由撰稿者), I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual type writer and felt like a genuine writer.56. The passage is meant to ________.A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC) show young people it’s unrealistic for a writer to pu rsue wealth and fameD) encourage young people to pursue a writing career57. What can be concluded from the passage?A) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B) A writer’s success depends on luck rather than on effort.C) Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D) The chances for a writer to become successful are small.58. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writingcareer?A) He wasn’t able to produce a single book.B) He hadn’t seen a change for the better.C) He wasn’t able to have a rest for a whole years.D) He found his dream would never come true.59. “...People who die wondering, What if?” (Line 3, Para. 3) refers to “those________”.A) who think too much of the dark side of lifeB) who regret giving up their career halfwayC) who think a lot without making a decisionD) who are full of imagination even upon death60. “Shadowland” in the last sentence refers to ________.A) the wonderland one often dreams aboutB) the bright future that one is looking forward toC) the state of uncert ainty before one’s final goal is reachedD) a world that exists only in one’s imaginationQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.It is everyone agrees, a huge task that the child performs when he learns to speak, and the fact that he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation.and that by six months they are able to add new sounds to their repertoire (能发出的全部声音). This self-imitation leads on to deliberate (有意识的) imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people.61. By “...challenges explanation” (Line 2, Para. 1) the author means that ________.A) no explanation is necessary for such an obvious phenomenonB) no explanation has been made up to nowC) it’s no easy job to provide an adequate explanationD) it’s high time that an explanation was provided62. The third paragraph is mainly about ________.A) the development of babies’ early forms of languageB) the difficulties of babies in learning to speakC) babies’ strong desire to communicateD) babies’ in tention to communicate63. The author’s purpose in writing the second paragraph is to show that children________.A) usually obey without asking questionsB) are passive in the process of learning to speakC) are born cooperativeD) learn to speak by listening64. From the passage we learn that ________.A) early starters can learn to speak within only six monthsB) children show a strong desire to communicate by making noisesC) imitation plays an important role in learning to speakD) children have various difficulties in learning to speak65. The best title for this passage would be ________.A) How Babies Learn to SpeakB) Early Forms of LanguageC) A Huge Task for ChildrenD) Noise Making and Language LearningQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study the relation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive (认知学派的) researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.66. Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward ________.A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsB) the amount of monetary rewards for student’ creativityC) the study of relationship between actions and their consequencesD) the effects of external rewards on students’ performance67. What is the response of many educators to external rewards for their students?A) They have no doubts about them.B) They have doubts about them.C) They approve of them.D) They avoid talking about them.68. Whic h of the following can best raise students’ creativity according to RobertEisenberger?A) Assigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.B) Assigning them tasks which require inventiveness.C) Giving them rewards they really deserve.D) Giving them rewards they anticipate.69. It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tightentheir grading standards because they believe ________.A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsB) punishment is more effective than rewardingC) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standardsD) discouraging the students’ anticipation for easy rewards is a matter of urgency70. The phrase “token economies” (Line 1, Para. 5) probably refer s to ________.A) ways to develop economyB) systems of rewarding studentsC) approaches to solving problemsD) methods of improving performance。

1995年大学英语四级听力Section A1. A) Go out to work. B) Listen carefully to John.C) Be calm and patient. D) Do the easiest thing.2. A) He doesn't like to talk. B) He is a very kind man.C) He is friendly. D) He is not a pleasant person.3. A) The doctor won't see her tomorrow. B) The doctor is busy tomorrow.C) The doctor is busy all day today. D) The doctor will see her today.4. A) Young people are too quick in making decisions.B) Young people seldom stay long on the same job.C) Young people lose their jobs easily.D) Young people are too eager to succeed.5. A) She felt it was tiring. B) She felt it was very nice.C) She thought it took less time. D) She thought it was expensive.6. A) They are having breakfast. B) They are eating some fruit.C) They are preparing a hot soup. D) They are drinking cold milk.7. A) The woman doesn't want to spend Christmas with the man.B) The woman is going home for Christmas party.C) The woman has not been invited to the Christmas party.D) The woman is going to spend Christmas abroad.8. A) By car. B) By bus. C) By place. D) By train.9. A) It closes at four on weekdays. B) He doesn't know its business hours.C) It isn't open on Sundays. D) It is open till four on Sundays.10. A) Tennis shoes. B) Some clothes. C) Nothing yet. D) Music records.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) In about 20 years. B) Within a week. C) In a couple of weeks. D) As early as possible.12. A) Yes, of course. B) Possibly not C) Not mentioned. D) Definitely not.13. A) Her complaint was ignored. B) The store sent her the correct order.C) The store apologized for their mistake. D) The store picked up the wrong items.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The prison gates always open. B) Its prisoner can work outside.C) The prison has no armed guards. D) The prison is open to the public.15. A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release.B) Its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime.C) It is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.D) It has no security measures.16. A) One year. B) Two years. C) Thirteen years. D) Fourteen years.17. A) Doubtful. B) Positive. C) Critical. D) Indifferent.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) It's good for training one's character but not good for one's health.B) It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.C) It has less effect on a child's character than sports and games.D) It's as important as after-class activities.19. A) Because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.B) Because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.C) Because the school authorities have neglected discipline.D) Because pupils there are too fond of playing.20. A) Practical work. B) Collective activities.C) Teacher's encouragement. D) Book knowledge.答案：1C 2D 3C 4B 5B6A 7D 8A 9D 10C11D 12D 13A 14B 15C16D 17B 18C 19A 20B。

Passage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage:It is everyone agrees, a huge task that the child performs when he learns to speak, and the fact that he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation.Language learning begins with listening. Individual children vary greatly in the amount of listening they do before theystart speaking, and late starters are often long listeners. Most children will “obey” spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word obey is hardly accurate as a description of the eager and delighted cooperation usually shown by the child. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises. Any attempt to trace the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to considerable difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises sort themselves out as particularly indicative of delight, distress, sociability, and so on. But since these cannot be said to show the baby’s intention to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyments, and that by six months they are able to add new sounds to their repertoire （能发出的全部声⾳）. This self-imitation leads on to deliberate（有意识的） imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.61. By “…challenges explanation” (Line 2, Para.1) the author means that ________.A) no explanation is necessary for such an obvious phenomenonB) no explanation has been made up to nowC) it’s no easy job to provide an adequate explanationD) it’s high time that an explanation was provided62. The third paragraph is mainly about ______.A) the development of babies’ early forms of languageB) the difficulties of babies in learning to speakC) babies’ strong desire to communicateD) babies’ intention to communicate63. The author’s purpose in writing the second paragraph is to show that children ______.A) usually obey without asking questionsB) are passive in the process of learning to speakC) are born cooperativeD) learn to speak by listening64. From the passage we learn that _______.A) early starters can learn to speak within only six monthsB) children show a strong desire to communicate by making noisesC) imitation plays an important role in learning to speakD) children have various difficulties in learning to speak65. The best for this passage would be ______.A) How Babies Learn to SpeakB) Early Forms of LanguageC) A Huge Task for ChildrenD) Noise Making and Language LearningPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study the relation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive （认知学派的）researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.The latter view has gained many supporters, especially among educators. But the careful use of small monetary （⾦钱的）rewards sparks creativity in grade-school children, suggesting that properly presented inducements（刺激） indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.“If kids know they’re working for a reward and can focus on a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity,” says Robert Eisenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. “But it’s easy to kill creativity by giving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anticipation for rewards.”A teacher who continually draws attention to rewards or who hands out high grades for ordinary achievement ends up with uninspired students, Eisenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restore failing grades.In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economies, in which students handle challenging problems and receiveperformance-based points toward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.66. Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward ______.A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsB) the amount of monetary rewards for student’ creativityC) the study of relationship between actions and their consequencesD) the effects of external rewards on students’ performance67. What is the response of many educators to external rewards for their students?A) They have no doubts about them.B) They have doubts about them.C) They approve of them.D) They avoid talking about them.68. Which of the following can best raise students’ creativity according to Robert Eisenberger?A) Assigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.B) Assigning them tasks which require inventiveness.C) Giving them rewards they really deserve.D) Giving them rewards they anticipate.69. It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tighten their grading standards because they believe ______.A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsB) punishment is more effective than rewardingC) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standardsD) discouraging the students’ anticipation for easy rewards is a matter of urgency70. The phrase “token economies” (Line 1, Para.5) probably refers to ________.A) ways to develop economyB) systems of rewarding studentsC) approaches to solving problemsD) methods of improving performance。

1997听力原文PART ⅡDICTATIONLegal Age for MarriageThroughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is eighteen for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and nonresidents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require th e ceremony to be religious. In most states, a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state. A three-day wait is the most common. In some states, there’s no required waiting period.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. John met me at the door and said his dormitory wasn’t full, but in fact it was.2. We just can’t get over the fact that Jane failed while Mary succeeded.3. At the moment there was no course I enjoyed more than composition.4. If I had known the exercises should be handed in t oday, I’d have finished them yester day.5. I woke up at 8:30, knowing that the appointment was at 9:45, but despite all my plans,I still got there at 10:00.6. If only I had paid more attention to my spelling in the examination.7. Come in, John. Pleas e excuse the mess. We only moved in here a month ago and we’re in the middle of house decoration.8. David decided to take the overnight express train to Rome. Usually he would have gone by plane. But now he wanted to have some time on his own before he got back home.9. My students went camping last weekend. They had a wonderful time and they stayed warm and dry in spite of the weather.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M: Why did you get up at 6:40? I thought your meeting wasn’t until 10:30.W: I wanted t o visit the park before I left. It’s the first time I’ve seen it.11. W: London is a gorgeous city. From here you can see the Palace Skies.M: Wait until we can get to Paris and Madrid. And don’t forget about Rome.12. M: Do you have any idea what the passage is about?W: I’m as much in the dark as you are.13. M: I’d like to apply for the position you have advertised in China Daily.W: A good command of English and computing is a must as far as the position is conce rned.14. W: I see that Vincent is smiling again.M: Yes, he decided to speak to his boss’s mother about his problem at work rather than to go directly to his boss.15. M: We got the computer repaired last week.W: Oh, so it could be fixed.16. W: There was a storm warning on the radio this morning. Did you happen to be liste ning?M: No, but what a shame! I guess we’ll have to change our sailing plans. Would you rat her play golf or go cycling?SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (17)The authorities in Hong Kong have released the second group of Vietnamese boat people from detention after Vietnam refused to accept them. The group of sixteen had been detai ned in 1991 when they entered Hong Kong. The release last month of more than 100 bo at people in Hong Kong caused protest from local residents opposing any move to allow the boat people to stay permanently. There are still some 24,000 Vietnamese boat people i n detention camps in Hong Kong.News Item Two (18-19)NATO troops are to join their former Cold War enemies in training exercises in Poland t his week. The drills which will begin on the 17th are the first major joint exercises of th e Western and Eastern armies under NATO’s partnership.Some 900 soldiers from 13 cou ntries will take part. NATO says it will be a good way to share peace-keeping experience s and develop a common understanding of operational procedures.News Item Three (20-22)A twenty-year action plan for cutting the rate of world population growth is expected to win wide approval today in Cairo. Delegates at the UN-sponsored conference on populatio n complete the final talks on the plan Monday. The document is non-binding but it will s erve as a guideline for countries and states that fund health care and family planning prog rams. The world population of 5.7 billion currently is growing at more than 90 million a year.News Item Four (23-25)In the Philippines a ferry carrying at least 400 people has sunk after an apparent collision with a cargo ship. There was no immediate report of casualties. The accident occurred at about 11:30 a. m. , local time, at the mouth of Manila Bay shortly after the ferry left t he Manila port. A Philippines coast guard’s spokesman said the ferry had been hit by a 1 2,000 ton Singapore registered cargo vessel. Further details were not immediately available.〖LL〗答案与详解PART I WRITINGSECTION A［参考范文］More Pressure From Academic Studies Does No Good To UsNowadays, we may often hear people around us complain that they are under great pressu re in their daily life. It is true that no pressure, no motivation. But, how about much mor e pressure? Different people have different views of point. As for me, I firmly think too much pressure in essence prevents people from achieving academic accomplishment rather than do good to us.The causes are obvious. Firstly, in our opening society, people have to acquaint with a va st number of new things so as to obtain better lives, which request them transfering more times from academic studies to other fields, lessening their academic pressure. Secondly, more pressure from academic studies will make people produce mental problems such as s tress and qualm, in the long run, which will make academic studies become impossible. Therefore in my opinion, those who would achieve academic accomplishment must not be given more pressure. It is a good academic air that does good to us.SECTION B［参考范文］Dear Victoria,We write to apologize for having unintentionally neglected to invite you, our close friend, to show up our party. As you know, we take on an emergent task when the party is co ming. So we trust the invitation issue to our only relative who doesn’t know you.We sincerely hope that this does no harm to our friendship.Sincerely yours,PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1．答案：D【问句译文】讲话者是什么意思？【试题分析】本题为细节题。

1998年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The man wants to attend tomorrow’s show.B) There aren’t any tickets left for tonight’s show.C) There aren’t any tickets left for tomorrow’s show.D) The man doesn’t want to attend tomorrow’s show.2. A) Detective stories. B) Stories about jail escapes.C) Love stories. D) Stories about royal families.3. A) It was a long lecture, but easy to understand. B) It was not as easy as she had thought.C) It was as difficult as she had expected. D) It was interesting and easy to follow.4. A) To put him through to the director.B) To have a talk with the director about his work.C) To arrange an appointment for him with the director.D) To go and see if the director can meet him right now.5. A) Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.B) Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.C) Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.D) Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.6. A) He doesn’t care much about it.B) He enjoys it very much.C) He doesn’t mind even though it’s tedious.D) He hates working overtime.7. A) The woman doesn’t think it exciting to travel by air.B) They’ll stay at ho me during the holidays.C) They are offered some plane tickets for their holidays.D) They’ll be flying somewhere for their vacation.8. A) Something went wrong with the bus. B) She took somebody to hospital.C) Something prevented her from catching the bus.D) She came on foot instead of taking a bus.9.A) Do her homework. B) Clean the backyard.C) Wash clothes.D) Enjoy the beautiful day.10. A) The man is looking for a place to live in. B) The man has a house for rent.C) The woman is a secretary. D) The two speakers are old friends.Section B Compound DictationVery few people can get college degree before 11, but Michael was an exception. He started high school when he was 5, finish in just nine months. He became the (S1) ________ youngest college graduate when he was 10 years and 4 months old, earning an (S2) ________ degree. Now at 11 Michael’s working on a master’s degree in (S3) ________ intelligence.But Michael’s (S4) ________ hasn’t always come easy. (S5) ________ his intellige nce. He still lacks important life (S6) ________.In one class, he had to struggle to understand (S7) ________ novels, because, he says, “I’m 11. I’ve never been in love before.”Another challenge was his size. (S8) ________.He likes computers so much (S9) ________He wants to make robots do all the heavy tasks. (S10) ________1998年1月四级听力参考答案1.B2.C3.B4.C5.D6.B7.D8.A9.C10. AS1.world’s S2.architectural S3.artificial S4.success S5.Despite S6.experiences S7.romanticS8.High school physical education was difficult because all of the equipment was too big for the then five-year-old student.S9.that in graduate school he was studying how to make them think like people.S10. Michael is smart, but he is like every other kid.1998年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力原文Section A1. M: I would like two tickets for the 9 o`clock show this evening.W: I`m sorry. Sir. They are sold out. But we have a few left for tomorrow.Q：What do we learn from this conversation?2.W: I`d love to see a different type of movie for a change.I`m tired of movies about romanticstories.M: I agree. Let`s go and see a new movie at the Royal Theatre. I hear it`s a real story of two prison breakers.Q: What kind of movie does the woman find boring?3.M: What do you think of Professor Brown`s lecture?W: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to follow than I had expected.Q: What does the woman say about the lecture?4.M: I`d like to have a talk with your director sometime this week. Could you arrange it for me?W: He`s rather busy these days. But I`ll see what I can do.Q: What`s the man asking the woman to do?5.M: Why did Margaret call yesterday?W: She wanted to pick up some magazines she lent me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6.W: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You`re always staying late andworking overtime.M: That`s true. But it`s no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don`t mind extra hours at all. Q: How does the man feel about his job?7.M: Well, the holiday is well soon be here.W: Yes, isn`t it exciting by this time next week, we`ll be on the plane?Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.M: What happened to you? You are so late.W: The bus I took broke down in front of the hospital and I had to walk from there.Q: Why was the woman so late?9.M: It`s such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the back yard for a while and enjoy it?W: I`d love to. But there`s a lot of laundry to do.Q: What will the woman probably do?10.M: I believe you have a room to let.W:That`s so. Yes, won`t you come in?Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Section BCompound Dictation(S1) world`s(S2) architecture(S3) artificial(S4) success(S5) Despite(S6) experiences(S7) romantic(S8) high school physical education was difficult, because all of the equipment was too big for the then five-year-old student.(S9) that in graduate school he`s studying how to make them think like people.(S10) Michael is smart, but he is like every other kid.。

大学英语四级（97-02）单项选择（含答案）大学英语四级(97-02)单项选择(含答案)1997年6月大学英语四级考试试题试卷一（75分钟）Part III Vocabulary and Structure(20minutes)3l.The medicine is on sale everywhere.You can get it at chemist's.A)each B)some C)certain D)any32.You cannot be careful when you drive a car.A)very B)so C)too D)enough33.In general,the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total for living expenses.A)acceptable B)available C)advisable D)applicable34-Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to,the color of his skin.A)with the exception of C)by virtue ofB)in the light of D)regardless0f35.Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full.A)capacity B)strength C)length D)possibility36.l hate people who the end of a film that you haven’t seen before.A)reveal B)rewrite C)revise D)reverse37,He's watching TV?He's to be cleaning his room.A)know B)supposed C)regarded D)considered38.The old couple decided to a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own.A)adapt B)bring C)receive D)adopt39.The government is trying to do something to betterunderstanding between the two countries.A)raise B)promote C)heighten D)increase40.The newspaper did not mention the of the damage caused by the fire.A)range B)level C)extent D)quantity41.The soldier was of running away when the enemy attacked.A)scolded B)charged C)accused D)punished42.Had he worked harder,he the exams.A)must have got through C)would get throughB)would have got through D)could get through43.Only under special circumstances to take make-up tests.A)are freshmen permitted C)permitted are freshmenB)freshmen are permitted D)are permitted freshmen44.I had just started back for the house to change my clothesI heard voices.A)as B)when C)after D)while45.It seems oil from this pipe for some time.We'll have to take the machine apart to put it right.A)had leaked B)is leaking C)leaked D)has been leaking46.When he arrived,he found the aged and the sick at home.A)none but B)none other than C)nothing but D)no other than47.The pressure causes Americans to be energetic,but it also puts them under a constant emotional strain.A)to compete B)competing C)to be competed D)having competed48.Your hair wants.You had better have it done tomorrow.A)cut B)to cut C)cutting D)being cut49.As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said,not what we think.A)ought to be said B)must say C)have to be said D)need to say50.Once environmental damage,it takes many years for the system to recover.A)has done B)is to do C)does D)is done51.Studies show that the things that contribute most to a sense of happiness cannot be bought,a good family life,friendship and work satisfaction.A)as for B)in view of C)in case of D)such as52.He will agree to do what you require him,A)of B)from C)to D)for53.The mere fact most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur.A)what B)which C)that D)why54.John seems a nice person.,I don’t trust him.A)Even though B)Even so C)Therefore D)Though55.I don’t think it advisable that Tim to the job since he has no experience.A)is assigned C)be assignedB)will be assigned D)has been assigned56.a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poorA)Other things being equal C)To be equal to other thingsB)Were other things equal D)Other things to be equal57that my head had cleared,my brain was also beginning to work much better.A)For B)Now C)Since D)Despite58.The man in the corner confessed to a lie to the manager of the company.A)have told B)be told C)being told D)having told59.By1929,Mickey Mouse was as popular children as Coca-Cola.A)for B)in C)to D)with60.Because Edgar was convinced of the accuracy of this fact,he his opinion.A)struck at B)strove for C)stuck to D)stood for1997年6月大学英语四级试题参考答案Part III Vocabulary and Structure31.D32.C33.B34.D35.A36.A37.B38.D39.B40.C41.C42.B43.A44.B45.D46.A47.A48.C49.A50.D51.D52.A53.C54.B55.C56.A57.B58.D59.D60.C1997年6月大学英语四级试题题解Part III Vocabulary and Structure31.[译文]这种药到处都有卖的，你在任何药店都可以买到。

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1997)PART I WRITNG [45 MIN]SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students. You either agree or disagree with them.Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:MORE PREFROM ACADEMICSTUDIES DOES (OR DOES NO) GOOD TO USYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state clearly what your view is.In the second paragraph, support your view with details.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. 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:You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours-Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about.Marks will be awarded far content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.PART II DICTATIO [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 to 20 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 response for each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the statements.1. What does the speaker mean?[A] John was unhappy with his dormitory. [B] John's dormitory wasn't full.[C] John didn't meet me at the door. [D] There wasn't any vacant room.2. What does the statement imply?[A] We are sorry that we both failed. [B] Mary is envious of Jane's success.[C] We are amazed by the fact. [D] Jane is envious of Mary's success.3. The speaker thinks that[A] writing is his favorite course[B] he prefers other courses to composition[C] one particular course is better than writing[D] he doesn't like any course, least of writing4. What does the speaker imply?[A] He didn't finish the exercises yesterday.[B] The exercises were handed in yesterday.[C] He knew the exercises should be handed in today.[D] He doesn't need to hand in the exercises today.5. The speaker was ____ minutes late.[A] 50 [B] 15 [C] 30 [D] 106. What does the statement mean?[A] The speaker didn't attend the exam. [B] The speaker didn't do the spelling.[C] The speaker was good at spelling. [D] The speaker ignored his spelling.7. According to the statement, the house is __[A] badly built [B] noisy inside [C] very dirty [D] in disorder8. David decided to take the express train because[A] he was in a hurry to get home [B] he did not enjoy flying at all[C] he needed time to be on his own [D] he had booked a seat on the train9. The weather last weekend was[A] warm and dry [B] cold and wet[C] cool and crisp [D] sunny and lovelySECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear seven short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the conversations.10. Between getting up and her meeting, the woman had about __[A] 6 hours [B] 40 minutes [C] 4 hours [D] 30 minutes11. The conversation probably took place in __[A] Rome [B] Paris [C] London [D] Madrid12. What does the woman mean?[A] She hasn't read the passage. [B] She doesn't understand it either.[C] She cannot read it in darkness. [D] She suggests that the man read it.13. What does the woman mean?[A] The job is advertised in English.[B] The advertisement is in an English paper.[C] She offers the man English and computer skills.[D] English and computer skills are essential for the job.14.Vincent solved his problem by __[A] going directly to the boss [B] talking to his parents[C] asking his mother to speak to his boss [D] telling his boss' mother about it15. What had the woman assumed?[A] They had received a broken computer. [B] She knew how to repair the computer.[C] The computer couldn't be fixed. [D] They' d have to buy another one.16. The couple had previously planned to __[A] go boating [B] play golf [C] go cycling [D] play tennisSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 17 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.17. What are the attitudes of the local residents?[A] They protested against detaining boat people.[B] They protested against letting them stay forever.[C] They urged Vienam to accept the boat people.[D ] They urged Britain to accept the boat people.Questions 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 two questions.Now, listen to the news.18. NATO troops will join in __[A] Cold War [B] training exercises[C] Western atones [D] Eastern armies19. Soldiers from__ countries will participate.[A] 17 [B] 30 [C] 13 [D] 43Questions 20 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the three questions.Now, listen to the news.20. Who sponsored the conference on population?[A] Cairo. [B] The United Nations.[C] The World Bank. [D] The World Health Organization.21. The current rate of annual increase in the world population is about[A] 9 million [B] 5.7 million [C] 90 million [D] 20 million22. Which of the following concerning the document is NOT true?[A] The document will cover the next two decades.[B] The document will win support from the delegates.[C] The document will serve as a guideline.[D] The document will be completed after the conference.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the three questions.Now, listen to the news.22. The news item reported a(n) __[A] air crash [B] traffic accident [C] lorry crash [D] ferry accident24. It was reported to have occurred[A] inside Manila' s port [B] in Singapore[C] near the Manila Bay [D] in Malaysia25. There were __ people on board.[A] 30 [B] 400 [C] 110 [D] 120PART ⅣCLOZE [15 MIN]Deride which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Unlike most sports, which evolved over time from street games, basketball was designed by one man to suit a particular purpose. The man was Dr. James Naismith, and his purpose was to invent a vigorous game that could be played indoors in winter.In 1891, Naismith was an instructor at a training school, which trained physical education instructors for the YMCAs. That year the school was trying (26) up with a physical activity that the men could enjoy (27) the football and baseball seasons. None of the standard indoor activities (28) their interest for long. Naismith was asked to solve the problem by the school.He first tried to (29) some of the popular outdoor sports, but they were all too rough. The men were getting bruised from tackling each other and (30) hit with equipment. So, Naismith decided to invent a game that would incorporate the most common elements of outdoorteam sports without having the real physical contact.Most popular sports used a ball. So he chose a soccer ball because it was soft and large enough that it (31) no equipment, such as a bat or a racket to hit it. Next he decided (32) an elevated goal, so that scoring would depend on skill and accuracy rather than on (33) only. His goals were two peach baskets, (34) to ten-foot-high balconies at each end of the gym. The basic (35) of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. Naismith wrote rules for the game, (36) of which, though with some small changes, are still (37) effect.Basketball was an immediate success. The students (38) it to their friends, and the new sport quickly (39) on. Today, basketball is one of the most populargames (40) the world.26. [A] to have come [B] coming [C] come [D] to come27. [A] between [B] during [C] when [D] for28. [A] roused [B] held [C] had [D] were29. [A] imitate [B] adopt [C] adapt [D] renovate30. [A] being [B] to be [C] been [D] were31. [A] requested [B] used [C] required [D] took32. [A] on [B] to [C] of [D] with33. [A] power [B] strength [C] force [D] might34. [A] fixed [B] fixing [C] that fixed [D] might35. [A] methods [B] rules [C] way [D] idea36. [A] few [B] much [C] many [D] little37. [A] with [B] in [C] on [D] for38. [A] defined [B] spread [C] taught [D] discussed39. [A] went [B] took [C] put [D] caught40. [A] of [B] throughout [C] among [D] throughPART V GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four wards or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.41. How can I ever concentrate if you continually me with silly questions?[A] have, interrupted [B] had, interrupted[C] are, interrupted [D] were, interrupting42. When you have finished with that video tape, don't forget to put it in my drawer, __ ?[A] do you [B] will you [C] don't you [D] won't you43. He left orders that nothing __ touched until the police arrived here.[A] should be [B] ought to be [C] must be [D] would be44. Mr. White works with a chemical import-export company, but he for this industrial fair, since he is on leave.[A] has worked [B] works [C]has been working [D] is working45. The physicist has made a discovery, __ of great importance to the progress of science and technology.[A] I think which is [B] that I think is[C] which I think is [D] which I think it is46. __, he is ready to accept suggestions from different sources.[A] Instead of his contributions[B] For all his notable contributions[C] His making notable contributions[D] However his notable contributions47. The team can handle whatever[A] that needs handling [B] which needs handling[C] it needs handling [D] needs to be trundled48. Come and see me whenever[A] you are convenient [B] you will be convenient[C] it is convenient to you [D] it will be convenient to you49. It was a physician that he represented himself, and __ he was warmly received.[A] as such [B] such as [C] as that [D] so that50. I have never been to London, but that is the city_[A] where I like to visit most [B] I'd most like to visit[C] which I like to visit mostly [D] where I' d like most to visit51. I was to have made a speech if __[A]I was not called away [B] nobody would have called me away[C] I had not been called away [D] nobody called me away52. I felt that I was not yet __ to travel abroad.[A] too strong [B] strong enough [C] so strong [D] enough strong53. The plane found the spot and hovered close enough to __ that it was a car.[A] ensure IS] examine [C] verify [D] testify54. The encouraging factor is that the __ majority of people find the idea of change acceptable.[A] numerous [B] vast [C] most [D] massive55. The increase in student number ______ many problems for the universities.[A] forces [B] presses [C] provides [D] poses56. Please __from smoking until the aeroplane is airborne.[A] refrain [B] prevent [C] resist [D] restrain57. Reporters and photographers alike took great __ at the rode way the actor behaved during the interview.[A] annoyance [B] offence [C] resentment [D] irritation58. Topics for composition should be __ to the experience and interests of the students.[A] concerned [B] dependent [C] connecting [D] relevant59. The novel contains some marvelously revealing_ of rural life in the 19th century.[A] glances [B] glimpses [C] glares [D] gleams60. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about his __ to a certain book or article that has some hearing on the subject being studied.[A] reaction [B] comment [C] impression [D] comprehension61. Picking flowers in the park is absolutely __[A] avoided [B] prohibited [C] rejected [D] repelled62. Tony has not the least __ of giving up his research work.[A] intention [B] interest [C] wish [D] desire63. Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have __ ones.[A] similar [B] singular [C] different [D] separate64. Am I to understand that his new post __ no responsibility with it at all?[A] keeps [B] supports [C] carries [D] possesses65. Animals that could not themselves to the changed environment perished and those that could survived.[A] change [B] adapt [C] modify [D] conformPART VI READING COMPREHENSION [30 MIN]SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by fifteen questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.TEXT AUniversity teaching in the United Kingdom is very different at both undergraduate and graduate levels from that of many overseas countries.An undergraduate course consists of a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials and, in science and engineering, laboratory classes, which in total accounts for about 15 hours per week. Arts students may well find that their official contact with teachers is less than this average, while science and engineering students may expect to be timetabled for up to 20 hours per week. Students studying for a particular degree will take a series of lecture courses which run in parallel at a fixed time in each week and may last one academic term or the whole year. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes which draw upon, analyze, illustrate or amplify the topics presented in the lectures. Lecture classes can vary in size from 20 to 200 although larger size lectures tend to decrease as students progress into the second and third year and more options become available. Seminars and tutorials are on the whole much smaller than lecture classes and in some departments can be on a one-to-one basis (that is one member of staff to one student). Students are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials and this can take the form of researching a topic for discussion, by writing essays or by solving problems. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are all one hour in length, while laboratory classes usually last either 2 or 3 hours. Much emphasis is put on how to spend as much time if not more studying by themselves as being taught. In the UK it is still common for people to say that they are "reading" for a degree! Each student has a tutor whom they can consult on any matter whether academic or personal. Although the tutor will help, motivation for study is expected to come from the student.66. According to the passage, science and engineering courses seem to be more __ than arts courses.[A] motivating [B] varied [C] demanding [D] interesting67. Which of the following is the length of lectures or seminars or tutorials?[A] 1 hour. [B] 2 hours. [C] 3 hours. [D] 15 hours.68. In British universities teaching and learning are carried on in __[A] a variety of ways [B] laboratory classes[C] seminars sand tutorials [D] lectures and tutorialsTEXT BWho said the only way to learn about a country you can't visit is by reading a book? Dan Eckberg's television students at Hopkins High School know better. They're seeing countries and learning about cultures with the aid of electronic communications.Using computers, satellite hookups, and telephone hotlines, Eckberg's students have already followed a team of cyclists 11,500 miles across the continent of Africa, sat on a top Mount Killmanjaro, and sweltered In the Sahara Desert.This winter they' 11 interact with an expedition exploring Central America in search of the classic Maya culture.You can join them.How?. By following Eckberg and his class as they track the adventures of Dan and Steve Buettner, two world-class bicyclists from the U. S.. Starting last month these two bicyclists, joined by archaeologists and a technical support team, are interacting with students via the Internet, the worldwide computer network.From classroom or home computer, students can make research proposals to the Buettners or the archaeologists at the various Central American locations they've been exploring as part of their Maya Quest expedition."We hope that someone will ask a question that can't readily be answered," says Hopkins High School student Barry Anderson, "and through the online activities, an answer will be found--a discovery !"Having students "discover" why a civilization as advanced as the Maya collapsed in the 9th century is one key goal for the leaders of the Maya Quest expedition. The more important goal is using interactive learning to discover the cause of the decline and compare it to issues we face today--natural disasters,environmental problems, and war.Ten lesson plans--on topics ranging from the Maya language to the Maya creation myth---have been developed for the interactive expedition."Through a combination of live call--in television and the Internet, says Eckberg, "we're hoping to build excitement and engagement in learning in our school."69. Dan Eckberg and his students learn about Africa by __[A] reading books [B] watching video tapes[C] interacting via the Internet [D] cycling 11,500 miles70. Which of the following activities is NOT involved in Dan Eckberg and Iris students' expedition?[A] Going to visit various Central American locations.[B] Getting information through electronic communications.[C] Discussing different topics on the Maya civilization.[D] Forming research proposals and discovering the answers.TEXT CMost earthquakes occur within the upper 15 miles of the earth's surface. But earthquakes can and do occur at all depths to about 460 miles. Their number decreases as the depth increases. At about 460 miles one earthquake occurs only every few years. Near the surface earthquakes may run as high as 100 in a month, but the yearly average does not vary much. In comparison with the total number of earthquakes each year, the number of disastrous earthquakes is very small.The extent of the disaster in an earthquake depends on many factors. If you carefully build a toy house with an Erector set, it will still stand no matter how much you shake the table. But if you build a toy house with a pack of cards, a slight shake of the table will make it fall. An earthquake in Agadir, Morocco, was not strong enough to be recorded on distant instruments, but it completely destroyed the city. Many stronger earthquakes have done comparatively little damage. If a building is well constructed and built on solid ground, it will resist an earthquake. Most deaths in earthquakes have been due to faulty building construction or poor building sites. A third and very serious factor is panic. When people rush out into narrow streets, more deaths will result.The United Nations has played an important part in reducing the damage done by earthquakes. It has sent a team of experts to all countries known to be affected by earthquakes. Working with local geologists and engineers, the experts have studied the nature of the ground and the type of most practical building code for the local area. If followed, these suggestions will make disastrous earthquakes almost a thing of the past.There is one type of earthquake disaster that little can be done about. This is the disaster caused by seismic sea waves, or tsunamis.(These are often called tidal waves, but the name is incorrect. They have nothing to do with tides. ) In certain areas, earthquakes take place beneath the sea. These submarine earthquakes sometimes give rise to seismic sea waves. The waves are notnoticeable out at sea because of their long wave length. But when they roll into harbors, they pile up into walls of water 6 to 60 feet high. The Japanese call them "tsunamis", meaning "harbor waves", because they reach a sizable height only in harbors.Tsunamis travel fairly slowly, at speeds up to 500 miles an hour. An adequate warning system is in use to warn all shores likely to be reached by the waves. But this only enables people to leave the threatened shores for higher ground. There is no way to stop the oncoming wave.71. Which of the following CANNOT be concluded from the passage?[A] The number of earthquakes is closely related to depth.[B] Roughly the same number of earthquakes occur each year.[C] Earthquakes are impossible at depths over 460 miles.[D] Earthquakes are most likely to occur near the surface.72. The destruction of Agadir is an example of__[A] faulty building construction [B] an earthquake' s strength[C] widespread panic in earthquakes [D] ineffective instruments73. The United Nations' experts are supposed to __[A] construct strong buildings [B] put forward proposals[C] detect disastrous earthquakes [D] monitor earthquakes74. The significance of the slow speed of tsunamis is that people may __[A] notice them out at sea [B] find ways to stop them[C] be warned early enough [D] develop warning systemTEXT DOne of the good things for men in women's liberation is that men no longer have to pay women the old- fashioned courtesies.In an article on the new manners, Ms. Holmes says that a perfectly able woman no longer has to act helplessly in public as if she were a model. For example, she doesn't need help getting in and out of cars. "Women get in and out of cars twenty times a day with babies and dogs. Surelythey can get out by themselves at night just as easily."She also says there is no reason why a man should walk on the outside of a woman on the sidewalk. "Historically, the man walked on the inside so he caught the garbage thrown out of a window. Today a man is supposed to walk on the outside. A man should walk where he wants to. So should a woman. If, out of love and respect, he actually wants to take the blows, he should walk on the inside-because that's where attackers are all hiding these days."As far as manners are concerned, I suppose I have always a supporter of women's liberation. Over the years, out of a sense of respect, I imagine, I have refused to trouble women with outdated courtesies.It is usually easier to follow rules of social behavior than to depend on one's own taste. But rules may be safely broken, of course, by those of us with the gift of natural grace. For example, when a man and a woman are led to their table in a restaurant and the waiter pulls out a chair, the woman is expected to sit in the chair. That is according to Ms. Ann Clark. I have always done it the other way, according to my wife.It came up only the other night. I followed the hostess to the table, and when she pulled the chair out I sat on it, quite naturally, since it happened to be the chair I wanted to sit in."Well", my wife said, when the hostess had gone, "you did it again.""Did what?" I asked, utterly confused."Took the chair."Actually, since I'd walked through the restaurant ahead of my wife, it would have been awkward, I should think, not to have taken the chair. I bad got there first, after all.Also, it has always been my custom to get in a car first, and let the woman get in by herself. This is a courtesy I insist on as the stronger sex, out of love and respect. In times like these, there might be attackers hidden about. I would be unsuitable to put a woman in a car and then shut the door on her, leaving her at the mercy of some bad fellow who might be hiding in the backseat.75. It can be concluded from the passage that __[A] men should walk on the inside of a sidewalk[B] women are becoming more capable than before[C] in women's liberation men are also liberated[D] it's safe to break roles of social behavior76. The author was "utterly confused" because he[A] took the chair out of habit [B] was trying to be polite[C] was slow in understanding [D] had forgotten what he did77. He "took the chair" for all the following reasons EXCEPT that __[A] he go to the chair first [B] he happened to like the seat[C] his wife ordered him to do so [D] he'd walked ahead of his wife78. The author always gets in a car before a woman because he __[A]wants to protect her [B] doesn't need to help her[C] chooses to be impolite to her [D] fears attacks on him79. The author is __ about the whole question of manners and women's liberation.[A] joking [B] satirical [C] serious [D] critical80. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?[A] Manners ought to be thrown away altogether.[B] In manners one should follow his own judgement.[C] Women no longer need to be helped in public.[D] Men are not expected to be courteous to women.SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING [5 MIN]In this section there are six passages followed by ten questions or unfinished statements. Skim or scan the passages as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT EFirst read the following question.81. The author's general attitude towards the reduction in the university budget is __[A] highly critical [B] fully supportive[C] somewhat appreciative [D] not clearNow, skim the passage below and answer the question.15th April, 1997Sir,I fully understand the opposition expressed by my colleagues to the reduction in the university budget. Nevertheless one is forced to recognize that in times of financial difficulty the university has a duty to decide where money can be saved. I believe, however, that it would be wrong for the university to make the same cuts in all departments without considering national priorities. May I suggest that there are some departments which must continue to be financed at existing levels if there are to produce the fully trained professionals which the country needs. Surely it is a national priority to train competent teachers, scientists, engineers and doctors. If there have to be cuts this year the relevant departments should not face the same reduction as other departments in the university.Yours sincerely,Harry YoungHead of Department of Mechanical EngineeringTEXT FFirst read the following question.82. The general idea of the passage is that[A] doctors can produce magic[B] medicine tins magic power[C] modem medicine can cure all illnesses[D] a healthy mind is also a cure for illnessNow, skim the passage and answer the question.。

1.M: I don't think we can find a better hotel around here at this time. W: Let's walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can't bear the traffic noise here.Q: What will the speakers most probably do?A Look for a more expensive hotel.B Go to another hotel by bus.C Try to find a quiet place.D Take a walk around the city.2.W: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It sounds really nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A They're talking about nice children.B The man has a house for sale.C The woman lives in a nice house.DThe man has three children.3.W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?A In a hote.B At a dinner table.C In the street.D At the man's house.4.M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time. Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?A Relatives.B Roommates.C Colleagues.D Neighbours.5.M: What's the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage.Q: At what time did the conversation take place?A 5:00C 5:30D 5:456.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?A He wants to have more sleep.B His wife doesn't sleep well.C Women need more sleep than men.DHe doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president? Q: What most probably is Mary?A A student.B A reporter.C A visitor.D A lecturer.8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I'd love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?A To the school.B To a friend's house.C To the post office.D Home.9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France? M: Well, as far as I know, whether there'll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?A He is afraid he won't be chosen for the trip.B The boss has not decided where to go.C Such a trip is necessary for the company.D It's not certain whether the trip will take place.10.W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving. M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl's speech?A It was boring.B It was entertaining.C It was touching.D It was encouraging.Passage OneI had to go to Amsterdam last week for a conference. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and checked in, but I only had one small case so I decided to take it on the plane as hand luggage. As the flight was not due to board for 45 minutes, I went to a cafe, sat down,and ordered a cup of coffee.While I was sitting there drinking my coffee and reading the paper,I was vaguely aware of a woman and her child coming to sit at the next table.I did not pay much attention to them, though, and when my flight was called I reached for my case and left.An hour later, the plane was in the air and I decided to look at the conference programme to see what I wanted to attend. Imagine my horror when I opened the case and found that it was full of picture books and children's toys--and imagine what the woman must have thought about a case full of men's clothes and scientific papers!Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the speaker go to a cafe?12. What was in the speaker's case?13. What did the speaker find out on board the plane?Passage TwoThere are many reasons why family life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years. The liberation of women in the early part of the twentieth century and the social and economic effects of World War II had a great impact on traditional family life. Women became essential to industry and the professions. During the war they had worked in factories and proved their worth, now, with the loss of millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation.More recently, great advances in scientific knowledge, and particularly in medicine, have had enormous social consequences.Children and better cared for and are far healthier. Infant death rate is low. Above all, parents can now plan the size of their family if they wish through more effective means of birth control.Different attitudes to religion, authority and tradition generally have also greatly contributed to changes in family life. But these developments have affected all aspects of society. It is particularly interesting to note that the concept of "the family" as a social unit has survived all these challenges.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What is this passage mainly about?15. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War II?16. What remained unchanged in spite of all the challenges in family life?Passage ThreeThe key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older--usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled andself-centered.On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Your parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Who are likely to treat their only children as "special jewels"?18. Why do some only children become "little adults"?19. What does the passage mainly discuss?20. Why do some only children feel unhappy?参考答案Part I1.C2.B3.A4.D5.B6.D7.A8.C9.D 10.C11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.A 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.A 20.C。

1997年英语专业四级考试真题(Part Ⅳ)CLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Unlike most sports which evolved over time from street games basketball was designed by one man to suit a particular purpose. The man was Dr. James Naismith, and his purpose was to invent a vigorous game that could be played indoors in the winter.In 1892, Naismith was an instructor at a training school, which trained physical education instructors for the YMCAs. That year the school was trying(26)___ up with a physical activity that the men could enjoy(27)___ the football and baseball seasons. None of the standard indoor activities(28)___ their interest for long. Naismith was asked to solve the problem by the school.He first tried to (29)___ some of the popular outdoor sports, but they were all too rough. The men were getting bruised from tackling each other and (30)___ hit with equipment. So, Naismith decided to invent a game that would incorporate the most common elements of outdoor team sports without having the real physical contact. Most popular sports used a ball. So he chose a soccer ball because it was soft and large enough that it(31)___ no equipment, such as a hat or a racket to hit it. Next he decide(32)___ an elevated goal, so that scoring would depend on skill and accuracy rather than on(33)___ only. His goals were two peach baskets, (34)___ toten foothigh balconies at each end of the gym. The basic (35)___ of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. Naismith wrote rules for the game, (36)___ of which, though with some small changes, are still(37)___ effect.Basketball was an immediate success. The students (38)___ it to their friends, and the new sport quickly (39)___ on. Today, basketball is one of the most popular games(40)___ the world.26. A. to have come B. coming C. come D. to come27. A. between B. during C. when D. for28. A. roused B. held C. had D. were29. A. imitate B. adopt C. adapt D. renovate30. A. being B. to be C. been D. were31. A. requested B. used C. required D. took32. A. on B. to C. of D. with33. A. power B. strength C. force D. might34. A. fixed B. fixing C. that fixed D. which fixed35. A. methods B. rules C. way D. idea36. A. few B. much C. many D. little37. A. with B. in C. on D. for38. A. defined B. spread C. taught D. discussed39. A. went B. took C. put D. caught40. A. of B. throughout C. among D. through(Part Ⅴ)GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］41. How can I ever concentrate if you ___ continually ___ me with silly questions?A. have …interruptedB. had …interruptedC. are …InterruptingD. were …interrupting42. When you have finished with that video tape, don’t forget to put it in my drawer, ___？A. do youB. will youC. don’t youD. won’t you43. He left orders that nothing ___ touched until the police arrived here.A. should beB. ought to beC. must beD. would be44. Mr. White works with a chemicals import & export company, but he ___ for this industrial fair, since he is on leave.A. has workedB. worksC. has been workingD. is working45. The physicist has made a discovery, ___ of great importance to the progress of science and technology.A. I think which isB. that I think isC. which I think isD. which I think it is46. ___, he is ready to accept suggestions from different sources.A. Instead of his contributionsB. For all his notable contributionsC. His making notable contributionsD. However his notable contributions47. The team can handle whatever ___.A. that needs handlingB. which needs handlingC. it needs handlingD. needs to be handled48. Come and see me whenever ___.A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient to youD. it will be convenient to you49. It was as a physician that he represented himself, and he was warmly received.A. as suchB. such asC. as thatD. so that50. I have never been to London, but that is the city ___.A. where I like to visit mostB. I’d most like to visitC. which I like to visit mostlyD. where I’d like most to visit51. I was to have made a speech if ___.A. I was not called awayB. nobody would have called me awayC. I had not been called awayD. nobody called me away52. I felt that I was not yet ___ to travel abroad.A. too strongB. strong enoughC. so strongD. enough strong53. The plane found the spot and hovered close enough to ___ that it was a car.A. ensureB. examineC. verifyD. testify54. The encouraging factor is that the ___ majority of people find the idea of change acceptable.A. numerousB. vastC. mostD. massive55. The increase in student numbers ___ many problems for the universities.A. forcesB. pressesC. providesD. poses56. Please ___ from smoking until the aeroplane is airborne.A. refrainB. preventC. resistD. restrain57. Reporters and photographers alike took great ___ at the rude way the actor behaved during the interview.A. annoyanceB. offenceC. resentmentD. irritation58. Topics for composition should be ___ to the experiences and interests of the students.A. concernedB. dependentC. connectingD. relevant59. The novel contains some marvellously revealing ___ of rural life in the 19th century.A. glancesB. glimpsesC. glaresD. gleams60. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about his ___ to a certain book or article that has some bearing on the subject being studied.A. reactionB. commentC. impressionD. comprehension61. Picking flowers in the park is absolutely ___.A. avoidedB. prohibitedC. rejectedD. repelled62. Tony has not the least ___ of giving up his research work.A. intentionB. interestC. wishD. desire63. Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have ___ ones.A. similarB. singularC. differentD. separate64. Am I to understand that his new post ___ no responsibility with it at all?A. keepsB. supportsC. carriesD. possesses65. Animals that could not ___ themselves to the changed environment perished and those that could survived.A. changeB. adaptC. modifyD. conform。

1996年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) At home.B) At the riverside.C) At the health center.D) At his office.2. A) Having an interview.B) Filling out a form.C) Talking with his friend.D) Asking for information.3. A) She made a mistake by taking too few courses in the first term.B) The courses she took were too difficult for her.C) She took too many courses during her first term.D) She found it difficult to deal with college courses.4. A) Worried and frightened.B) Very relaxed.C) Quite unhappy.D) Angry with the professor.5. A) He enjoys reading letters.B) He has been job-hunting.C) He is offering the woman a job.D) He is working for a company.6. A) She lost her way.B) She lost her keys.C) She lost her car.D) She lost her handbag.7. A) More than an hour and a half.B) Not more than half an hour.C) More than two hours.D) Less than an hour and a half.8. A) She is sure who is going to win.B) Now it is a good time to start the game.C) The game has been going on for a long time.D) The same team always wins.9. A) The ideas of the paper are not convincing.B) Some parts of the paper are not well written.C) The handwriting of the paper is not good.D) The paper is not complete.10. A) Looking for a young lady.B) Looking for her wrist watch.C) Looking for a young gentleman.D) Looking for a man wearing a wrist watch.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end ofeach passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It had many problems.B) It was the most democratic country in the world.C) It was fair to women.D) It had some minor problems to solve.12. A) The women of some states.B) The women in the state of Wyoming only.C) The members of the National Women’s Association.D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only.13. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century.B) At the end of the 19th century.C) After Susan Anthony’s death.D) Just before Susan Anthony’s death.14. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution.B) She was the chairman of the National Women’s Association.C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts.D) She was an activist in the women’s movement for equal rights. Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) People with problems.B) Travels around the world.C) Beautiful America.D) People in great cities.16. A) He spent three months writing “Travels with Charley”.B) He enjoyed his travels around the United States.C) He was fond of writing about his travels.D) He didn’t enjoy the trip as much as Charley.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) The long distance between his home town and New York.B) His unpopular character.C) The high unemployment rate in New York.D) His criminal record.18. A) He wanted to be put in prison again.B) He needed the money to support his family.C) He hated the barber there.D) He wanted to make himself well known.19. A) He went directly to the police station.B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape.C) He waited for the police to arrest him.D) He argued with the police angrily.20. A) Mr. Spears enjoyed living in prison.B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in his community.C) The police in New York were not very efficient.D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again.1996年1月四级听力参考答案听力原文Section A1.M: Hello, this is John Hopkins at the Riverside Health Center. I'd like to speak to Mr. Jones. W: I'm sorry, Mr. Hopkins, my husband isn't at home. But I can give you his office phone number. He won't be back until 6 o'clock.Q: Where does Mrs. Jones think her husband is now?2.M: Let me see. I have printed my family name, first name, date of birth, and address. Anything else?W: No. That's all right. We'll fill in the rest of it if you'll just sign your name at the bottom. Q: What has the man been doing?3.W: I had to deal with so many courses last term that I really had a hard time.M: I told you it would be better for you if you took fewer courses during the first semester. Q: What do we learn about the woman?4.W: Weren't you nervous when the professor called on you in class?M: I'd say I was shaking all over.Q: How did the man feel when he was called on?5.W: Hey, Mike, what's that you're reading?M: It's a letter from a company where I applied for a job. They're offering me a job after I graduate.Q: What do we learn about Mike?6.M: Think it over carefully, you must have left it somewhere.W: But the problem is that I have to have it now. I need it to use my car, and when I get home, to open the door.Q: What happened to the woman?7.W: How much time did you have for writing the paper?M: We were given three hours, but I finished in less than half the time.Q: How long did it take the man to write his paper?8.M: Let's see if the basketball game has started yet.W: Started? It must be clear who is winning by now.Q: What does the woman mean?9.M: What do you think of my paper?W: The ideas are good. If I were you though, I'd rewrite the last two paragraphs to make it better.Q: What's the woman's comment on the man's paper?10.W: Excuse me, sir, but have you seen a young gentleman looking for his wrist watch?M: A young man, Madam?Passage OneSusan Anthony was born in Massachusetts in 1820 and died in Rochester, New York, in 1906. In the 1850s, she saw many problems in her country and wanted to do something about them. One of these problems was that women did not have the right to vote in the United States. Susan Anthony and many others felt that women and men should have equal rights. In 1869she helped start the National Women's Association. This group worked hard to get women the right to vote in the United States.In 1869, the state of Wyoming gave women the right to vote. Some other states also allowed women to vote. But Susan Anthony and the National American Women's Association Wanted all women to have the right to vote. They worked to add this to the constitution of the United States. Finally, in 1920, fourteen years after Susan Anthony’s death, an article was added to the Constitution. It gave all American women the right to vote.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What did Susan Anthony think about her country?12. Who among the American women had the right to vote before 1920?13. When did all women finally get the right to vote in the United States?14. What do we learn about Susan Anthony from the passage?Passage TwoJohn Steinbeck is one of America's greatest writers. Many of his novels and short stories are about people with troubles and problems. "Travels with Charley" is different; it's a book about traveling around the United States. John Steinbeck and Charley traveled together from New York to Maine and then to the Midwest. From the Midwest, they went west to California. On their way back east, they visited Texas. Finally, John and Charley traveled through the South, and back up north to New York.John Steinbeck's journey took three months to complete. When he got home, he wrote about what he saw and heard when he crossed the country. He decided that Americans were wonderful people, and that the United States was full of peaceful towns, great cities, huge mountains, and beautiful parks. Charley seemed to enjoy the trip, although he didn't say or write anything. You might wonder why charley had no ideas about America. The reason is: he was John Steinbeck's dog, a big black dog.Questions 15 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. What are most of Steinbeck's books about?16. What does the passage tell us about Steinbeck?Passage ThreeIn the local newspaper of my community recently, there was a story about a man named Virgil Spears. He lived in a small town about 40 miles from my home. He had served five years in a New York prison for robbing a restaurant. When he returned to his family, Mr. Spears couldn't find a job. Everyone knew he had been in prison and nobody trusted him. Finally, in desperation, he calmly walked into a local barbershop where he was well known, pulled out a gun, and took all the money the barber had. Up to this point it had been a fairly routine crime, but then something unusual happened. Mr. Spears didn't try to get away. He got into his car, drove slowly out of town, and waited for the police. When they caught him, hemade only one request. He turned to the arresting policemen and said: "Would you please ask the court to put my family on welfare just as soon as possible?"Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What made it difficult for Virgil Spears to find a job?18. Why did Virgil Spears rob the local barbershop?19. What did Mr. Spears do after he robbed the barbershop?20. What can we infer from the passage?。

1997年1月大英四级考试题1997年1月大英四级考试题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 nice. 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 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 tofinish in the evening. This is most likely to have 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) Look for a more expensive hotel. B) Go to another hotel by bus.C) Try to find a quiet place. D) Takea walk around the city.2.A) They're talking about nice children. B) The man has a house for sale.C) The woman lives in a nice house. D) The man has three children.3.A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table.C) In the street. D) At the man's house.4.A) Relatives. B) Roommates.C) Colleagues. D) Neighbours.5.A) 5:00 B) 5:15 C) 5:30D) 5:456.A) He wants to have more sleep. B) His wife doesn't sleep well.C) Women need more sleep than men. D) He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.7.A) A student. B) A reporter. C) A visitor. D) A lecturer.8.A) To the school. B) To a friend's house C) To the post office. D) Home.9.A) He is afraid we won't be chosen for the trip.B) The boss has not decided where to go .C) Such a trip is necessary for the company.D) It's not certain whether the trip will take place.10.A) It was boring. B) It was entertaining.C) It was touching. D) It was encouraging.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers.B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee.D) He went there to meet his friends.12.A) Toys for children. B) Important documents.C) Food and coffee. D) Clothes and scientific papers.13.A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen.C) He had taken the woman's case. D) The woman played a joke on him.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) The liberation movement of British woman.B) Rapid economic development in Britain.C) Changing attitudes to family life. D)Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.15.A) Because millions of men died in the war.B) Because women had proved their worth.C) Because women were more skillful than men.D) Because factories preferred to employ women.16.A) The concept of "the family" as a social unit.B) The attitudes to birth control.C) The attitudes to religion. D) The ideas of authority and tradition.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.18.A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.C) Because they have nobody to play with.D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.19.A) Two types of only children. B) Parents' responsibilities.C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children.20.A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents.C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minorfaults.Part ⅡDirections: 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.21. Until then, his family _______ from him for six months.A) didn't hear B) hasn't been hearing C) hasn't heard D) hadn't heard22. The conference ________ a full week by the time it ends.A) must have lasted B) will have lasted C) would last D) has lasted23. Students or teachers can participate in excursions to lovely beaches around the island at regular _______.A) gaps B) rate C)length D) intervals24. Physics is _______ to the science which was called natural philosophy in history.A) alike B) equivalent C) likely D) uniform25. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means ______ trouble.A) making B) to make C) to have made D) having made26. After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys _____ to go to school. A) to be encouraged B) been encouragedC) being encouraged D) be encouraged27. The new appointment of our president ________ from the very beginning of next semester.A) takes effect B) takes part C) takes place D) takes turns28. The president made a ______ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.A) from B) with C) toD) for29. It is useful to be able to predict the extent ______ which a price change will affect supply and demand.A) from B) with C) toD) for30. Finding a job in such a big company has always been _____ his wildest dreams.A) under B) over C) aboveD) beyond31. It is not easy to learn English well, but if you _____, you will succeed in the end.A) hang up B) hang about C) hang on D) hang onto32. It is reported that ______ adopted children want to know who their natural parents are. A) the most B) most of C) most D) the most of33. Last year the advertising rate ______ by 20 percent.A) raised B) aroused C) aroseD) rose34. _____ before we depart the day after tomorrow, we should have a wonderful dinner party.A) Had they arrived B) Would they arriveC) Were they arriving D) Were they to arrive35. The strong storm did a lot of damage to the coastal villages: several fishing boats were ____ and many houses collapsed.A) wrecked B) spoiled C) torn D) injured36. The little man was _______ one metre fifty high.A) almost more than B) hardly more thanC) nearly more than D) as much as37. As ______ announced in today's papers. The Shanghai Export Commodities Fair is alsoopen on Sundays.A) being B) is C) to beD) been38. You see the lightning _____ it happens, but you hear the thunder later.A) the instant B) for an instant C) on the instant D) in at instant39. The manager lost his ______ just because his secretary was ten minutes late.A) mood B) temper C) mindD) passion40 Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ______ today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time.A) are to challenge B) may be challengedC) have been challenged D) are challenging41. Please the careful when you are drinking coffee in case you ______ the new carpet.A) crash B) pollute C) spotD) stain42. I'd rather read than watch television; the programs seem ________ all the time.A) to get worse B) to be getting worseC) to have got worse D) getting worse43. Convenience foods which are already prepared for cooking are ______ in grocery stores.A) ready B) approachable C) probable D) available44. When I caught him ______ I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.A) cheating B) cheat C) to cheat D) to be cheating45. It is important that enough money ______ to fund the project.A) be collected B) must be collected C) was collected D) can be collected46. Some old people don't like pop songs because they can't ____ so much noise.A) resist B) sustain C)tolerate D) undergo47. If only the committee ______ the regulations and put them into effect as soon as possible.A) approve B) will approve C) can approve D) would approve48. _____ one time, Manchester was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world. A) On B) By C) AtD) Of49. ______ it or not, his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.A) Believe B) To believe C) Believing D) Believed50. Mr. Morgan can be very sad ______, though in public he is extremely cheerful.A) by himself B) in person C) in private D) as individualPart III Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each ofthem 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 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we "fit" in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader, and so on.The statuses we assume often vary with the people we encounter, and change throughout lift. Most of us can, at very high speed, assume the statuses that various situations require. Much ofsocial interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing other people to assume their statuses in relation to us. This means that we fit our actions to those of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation. Although some of us find the task more difficult than others, most of us perform it rather effortlessly.A status has been compared to ready-made clothes. Within certain limits, the buyer can choose style and fabric. But an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince. We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society. Furthermore, our choice is limited to a size that will fit, as well as by our pocketbook. Having made a choice within these limits we can have certain alterations made, but apart from minor adjustments, we tend to be limited to what the stores have on their racks. Statuses too come ready made, and the range of choice amongthem is limited.51. In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that statuses can help us ______.A) determine whether a person is fit for a certain jobB) behave appropriately in relation to other peopleC) protect ourselves in unfamiliar situationsD) make friends with other people52. According to the writer, people often assume different statuses _____.A) in order to identify themselves with others B) in order to better identify othersC) as their mental processes change D) as the situation changes53. The word "appraisal "(Line 5, Para 2) most probably means "_______".A) involvement B) appreciation C) assessment D) presentation54. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the pronoun "it "refers to "_____ ".A) fitting our actions to those of other peopleappropriatelyB) identification of other people's statusesC) selecting one's own statusesD) constant mental process55. By saying that "an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince" (Lines 2-3, Para. 3), the writer means ____.A) different people have different styles of clothesB) ready-made clothes may need alterationsC) statuses come ready made just like clothesD) our choice of statuses is limitedPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer" and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealthand fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. "You've got to want to write, " I say to them, "not want to be a writer".The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U. S. Coat Guard to become a freelance writer, I dad no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write, I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering, What if? I would keep putting my dream to the test-even though it meant living withuncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.56. The passage is meant to ______.A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC) show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fameD) encourage young people to pursue a writing career57. What can be concluded from the passage?A) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B) A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort.C) Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D) The chances for a writer to become successful are small.58. Why did the author begin to doubt himselfafter the first year of his writing career?A) He wasn't able to produce a single book.B) He hadn't seen a change for the better.C) He wasn't able to have a rest for a whole year.D) who are full of imagination even upon death.59. ". . . people who die wondering, What if?"(Line3, Para. 3) refers to "those ______".A) who think too much of the dark side of lifeB) who regret giving up their career halfwayC) who think a lot without making a decisionD) who are full of imagination even upon death60. "Shadowland" in the last sentence refers to ________.A) the wonderland one often dreams aboutB) the bright future that one is looking forward toC) the state of uncertainty before one's final goal is reachedD) a world that exists only in one's imaginationPassage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the followingpassage:It is , everyone agrees, a huge task that the child performs when he learns to speak, and the fact that he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation.Language learning begins with listening. Individual children vary greatly in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking, and late starters are often long listeners. Most children will "obey" spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word obey is hardly accurate as a description of the eager and delighted cooperation usually shown by the child. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises.Any attempt to trace the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to considerable difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises sort themselves out as particularly indicative ofdelight, distress, sociability, and so on . But since these cannot be said to show the baby's intention to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyment, and that by six months they are able to add new sounds to their repertoire This self-imitation leads on to deliberate imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.61. By ". . . . challenges explanation" (Line 2, Para. 1) the author means that ______.A) no explanation is necessary for such an obvious phenomenonB) no explanation has been made up to nowC) it's no easy job to provide an adequate explanationD) it's high time that an explanation was provided62. The third paragraph is mainly about _________A) the development of babies' early forms of languageB) the difficulties of babies in learning to speakC) babies' strong desire to communicateD) babies' intention to communicate63. The author's purpose in writing the second paragraph is to show that children _______.A) usually obey without asking questions B) are passive the process of learning to speakC) are born cooperative D) learn to speak by listening64. From the passage we learn that _______-A) early starters can learn to speak within only six monthsB) children show a strong desire to communicate by making noisesC) imitation plays an important role in learning to speakD) children have various difficulties in learning to speak65. The best title for this passage would be _______.A) How Babies Learn to Speak B) Early Forms of LanguageC) A Huge Task for Children D) Noise Making and Language LearningPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study there relation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.The latter view has gained many supporters, especially among educators. But the carefuluse of small monetary rewards sparks creativity in grade-school children, suggesting that properly presented inducements indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June Journal of Personality and Social Psychology."If kids know they're working for a reward and can focus on a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity," say Robert Eisenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. "But it's easy to kill creativity by giving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anticipation for rewards. "A teacher who continually draws attention to rewards or who hands out high grades for ordinary achievement ends up with uninspired students, Eisenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restore failing grades.In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economies, in which students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based pointstoward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.66. Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward ______.A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsB) the amount of monetary rewards for student' creativityC) the study of relationship between actions and their consequencesD) the effects of external rewards on student's performance67. What is the response of many educators the external rewards for their students?A) They have no doubts about them. B) They have doubts about them.C) They approve of them. D) They avoid talking about them.68. Which of the following can best raise students' creativity according to Robert Eisenberger?A) Assigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.B) Assigning them tasks which require inventiveness.C) Giving them rewards they really deserve.D) Giving them rewards they anticipate.69. It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tighten their grading standards because they believe _______.A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsB) punishment is more effective than rewardingC) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standardsD) discouraging the students' anticipation for easy rewards is a matter of urgency70. The phrase "token economies"(Line 1, Para.5) probably refers to ______.A) ways to develop economy B) systems of rewarding studentsC) approaches to solving problems D) methods of improving performancePart ⅣCompositionDirections: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Practice Makes Perfect. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 怎样理解“熟能生巧”?2. 例如：在英语学习中......3. 又如......1997年1月四级英语考试（答案）21-25 DBDBB 26-30 CAACD 31-35 CCDDA 36-40 BBABC41-45 DBDAA 46-50 CDCAC 51-55 BDCAD 56-60 ADBBC61-65 CADCA 66-70 DBCAB［范文］Practice Makes PerfectThe famous saying “Practice makes perfect” is widely accepted today. It means if wepractice unfamiliar things again and again, we’ll be able to perform it perfectly.The practice of learning English is a good example. We are not living in an English speaking country. So, in order to learn it well, we need extra practice, such as reading English books, going to English corners, or communicating with foreigners. Only sitting at the desk cannot lead to the mastery of English.As another example, if we want to be skilled in using the computer, we also need to practice using it. Some children become little experts in computer, just because they play with it every day. On the contrary, if we just stick to books, we will still feel confused when using computers. Judging from the evidence offered, we might safely draw the conclusion that practice makes perfect.。

1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) Look for a more expensive hotel. B) Go to another hotel by bus.C) Try to find a quiet place. D) Take a walk around the city.2. A) They’re talking about nice children. B) The man has a house for sale.C) The woman lives in a nice house. D) The man has three children.3. A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table. C) In the street. D) At the man’s house.4. A) Relatives. B) Roommates. C) Colleagues. D) Neighbors.5. A) 5:00. B) 5:15. C) 5:30. D) 5:45.6. A) He wants to have more sleep. B) His wife doesn’t sleep well.C) Women need more sleep than men. D) He doesn’t need as much sleep as his wife.7. A) A student. B) A reporter. C) A visitor. D) A lecturer.8. A) To the school. B) To a friend’s house C) To the post office. D) Home.9. A) He is afraid he won’t be chosen for the trip.B) The boss has not decided where to go.C) Such a trip is necessary for the company. D) It’s not certain whether the trip will take place.10 A) It was boring. B) It was entertaining. C) It was touching. D) It was encouraging.Section BPassage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers.B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee.D) He went there to meet his friends.12. A) Toys for children. B) Important documents.C) Food and coffee. D) Clothes and scientific papers.13. A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen.C) He had taken the woman’s case.D) The woman played a joke on him. Passage T woQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The liberation movement of British women. B) Rapid economic development in Britain.C) Changing attitudes to family life. D) Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.15. A) Because millions of men died in the war.B) Because women had proved their worth.C) Because women were more skillful than men.D) Because factories preferred to employ women.16. A) The concept of “the family” as a social unit.B) The attitudes to birth control.C) The attitudes to religion. D) The ideas of authority and tradition.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.18. A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.C) Because they have nobody to play with.D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.19. A) Two types of only children. B) Parents’ responsibilities.C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children.20. A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents.C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minor faults.1997年1月四级听力参考答案1. C2.B3.A4.D5.B6.D7.A8.C9.D 10.C11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D15.A16.A 17.B 18.B 19.A20.C1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力原文1.M: I don't think we can find a better hotel around here at this time.W: Let's walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can't bear the traffic noise here. Q: What will the speakers most probably do?2. W: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It soundsreally nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?4.M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time.Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?5.M: What's the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage. Q: At what time did the conversation take place?6.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hoursa day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Y es, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president?Q: What most probably is Mary?8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I'd love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France?M: Well, as far as I know, whether there'll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?10. W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving.M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl's speech?Passage OneI had to go to Amsterdam last week for a conference. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and checked in, but I only had one small case so I decided to take it on the plane as hand luggage. As the flight was not due to board for 45 minutes, I went to a cafe, sat down,and ordered a cup of coffee.While I was sitting there drinking my coffee and reading the paper,I was vaguely aware of a woman and her child coming to sit at the next table. I did not pay much attention to them, though, and when my flight was called I reached for my case and left.An hour later, the plane was in the air and I decided to look at the conference programme to see what I wanted to attend. Imagine my horror when I opened the case and found that it was full of picture books and children's toys--and imagine what the woman must have thought about a case full of men's clothes and scientific papers!Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the speaker go to a cafe?12. What was in the speaker's case?13. What did the speaker find out on board the plane?Passage TwoThere are many reasons why family life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years. The liberation of women in the early part of the twentieth century and the social and economic effects of World War II had a great impact on traditional family life. Women became essential to industry and the professions. During the war they had worked in factories and proved their worth, now, with the loss of millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation.More recently, great advances in scientific knowledge, and particularly in medicine, have had enormous social consequences.Children and better cared for and are far healthier. Infant death rate is low. Above all, parents can now plan the size of their family if they wish through more effective means of birth control.Different attitudes to religion, authority and tradition generally have also greatly contributed to changes in family life. But these developments have affected all aspects of society. It is particularly interesting to note that the concept of "the family" as a social unit has survived all these challenges.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What is this passage mainly about?15. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War II?16. What remained unchanged in spite of all the challenges in family life?Passage ThreeThe key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older--usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and self-centered.On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Y our parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Who are likely to treat their only children as "special jewels"?18. Why do some only children become "little adults"?19. What does the passage mainly discuss?20. Why do some only children feel unhappy?。

1997年英语专业四级真题答案听力原文PART ⅡDICTATIONLegal Age for MarriageThroughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is eighteen for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and nonresidents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states, a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state. A three-day wait is the most common. In some states, there’s no required waiting period.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STA TEMENT1. John met me at the door and said his dormitory wasn’t full, but in fact it was.2. We just can’t get over the fact that Jane failed while Mary succeeded.3. At the moment there was no course I enjoyed more than composition.4. If I had known the exercises should be handed in today, I’d have finished them yesterday.5. I woke up at 8:30, knowing that the appointment was at 9:45, but despite all my plans, I still got there at 10:00.6. If only I had paid more attention to my spelling in the examination.7. Come in, John. Please excuse the mess. We only moved in here a month ago and we’re in the middle of house decoration.8. David decided to take the overnight express train to Rome. Usually he would have gone by plane. But now he wanted to have some time on his own before he got back home.9. My students went camping last weekend. They had a wonderful time and they stayed warm and dry in spite of the weather.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M: Why did you get up at 6:40? I thought your meeting wasn’t until 10:30.W: I wanted to visit the park before I left. It’s the first time I’ve seen it.11. W: London is a gorgeous city. From here you can see the Palace Skies.M: Wait until we can get to Paris and Madrid. And don’t forget about Rome.12. M: Do you have any idea what the passage is about?W: I’m as much in the dark as you are.13. M: I’d like to apply for the position you have advertised in China Daily.W: A good command of English and computing is a must as far as the position is concerned.14. W: I see that Vincent is smiling again.M: Yes, he decided to speak to his boss’s mother about his problem at work rather than to go directly to his boss.15. M: We got the computer repaired last week.W: Oh, so it could be fixed.16. W: There was a storm warning on the radio this morning. Did you happen to be listening?M: No, but what a shame! I guess we’ll have to change our sailing plans. Would you rather play golf or go cycling?SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (17)The authorities in Hong Kong have released the second group of Vietnamese boat people from detention after Vietnam refused to accept them. The group of sixteen had been detained in 1991 when they entered Hong Kong. The release last month of more than 100 boat people in Hong Kong caused protest from local residents opposing any move to allow the boat people to stay permanently. There are still some 24,000 Vietnamese boat people in detention camps in Hong Kong.News Item Two (18-19)NATO troops are to join their former Cold War enemies in training exercises in Poland this week. The drills which will begin on the 17th are the first major joint exercises of the Western and Eastern armies under NATO’s partnership. Some 900 soldiers from 13 countries will take part. NATO says it will be a good way to share peace-keeping experiences and develop a common understanding of operational procedures.News Item Three (20-22)A twenty-year action plan for cutting the rate of world population growth is expected to win wide approval today in Cairo. Delegates at the UN-sponsored conference on population complete the final talks on the plan Monday. The document is non-binding but it will serve as a guideline for countries and states that fund health care and family planning programs. The world population of 5.7 billion currently is growing at more than 90 million a year.News Item Four (23-25)In the Philippines a ferry carrying at least 400 people has sunk after an apparent collision with a cargo ship. There was no immediate report of casualties. The accident occurred at about 11:30 a. m. , local time, at the mouth of Manila Bay shortly after the ferry left the Manila port. A Philippines coast guard’s spokesman said the ferry had been hit by a 12,000 ton Singapore registered cargo vessel. Further details were not immediately available.答案与详解PART I WRITINGSECTION A参考范文］More Pressure From Academic Studies Does No Good To UsNowadays, we may often hear people around us complain that they are under great pressure in their daily life. It is true that no pressure, no motivation. But, how about much more pressure? Different people have different views of point. As for me, I firmly think too much pressure in essence prevents people from achieving academic accomplishment rather than do good to us.The causes are obvious. Firstly, in our opening society, people have to acquaint with a vast number of new things so as to obtain better lives, which request them transfering more times from academic studies to other fields, lessening their academic pressure. Secondly, more pressure from academic studies will make people produce mental problems such as stress and qualm, in the long run, which will make academic studies become impossible.Therefore in my opinion, those who would achieve academic accomplishment must not be given more pressure. It is a good academic air that does good to us.SECTION B[参考范文]Dear Victoria,We write to apologize for having unintentionally neglected to invite you, our close friend, to show up our party. As you know, we take on an emergent task when the party is coming. So we trust the invitation issue to our only relative who doesn’t know you.We sincerely hope that this does no harm to our friendship.Sincerely yours,PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1．答案：D【问句译文】讲话者是什么意思？【试题分析】本题为细节题。

1991年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be 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 linethrough 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 is most likely to have taken place at the office. There fore, 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) Bill always comes on time.B) Bill will be on time.C) Bill will be late again.D) Bill won’t come.2. A) They don’t know how to spend the money they have.B) They don’t know how to spend the next two weeks.C) They need money badly.D) They only have part-time jobs.3. A) One.B) Two.C) Three.D) Four.4. A) These figures are not correct.B) These figures are correct.C) These figures are probably correct.D) These figures are probably not correct.5. A) In October.B) In April.C) She isn’t certain.D) Between April and October.6. A) Jane speaks three languages.B) Jane speaks four languages.C) Jane speaks English only.D) Jane does not speak English.7. A) The damage to the store.B) The possible harm to the people nearby.C) The punishment given to the crazy man.D) The reason for the crazy action.8. A) She is going to give up biology.B) She spends half of her time on biology.C) To her, biology is difficult, but math is not.D) To her, math is even more difficult than biology.9. A) There was a shower.B) There was a car accident.C) There was a fire.D) There was a heavy snow.10. A) They are very rewarding.B) They are too easy.C) They are inexpensive.D) They are not worth the trouble.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 14 based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The speaker’s friend.B) The speaker.C) The friend’s mother.D) The mother’s friend.12. A) They are strangers.B) They are neighbours.C) They are friends.D) They are old schoolmates.13. A) To return the shoes to the store.B) To pay the manager a visit.C) To buy more of the 12-dollar shoes.D) To complain about the price of the shoes.14. A) 12 dollarsB) 20 dollarsC) Less than 12 dollarsD) More than 12 dollarsPassage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Short and cool.B) Long and cool.C) Long and hot.D) Short and hot.16. A) Because the price was too high.B) Because Alaska has an extremely cold winter.C) Because they thought Alaska was a useless land.D) Because the climatic difference there is too great.17. A) No, only a few became rich.B) No, none became rich.C) No, very few people had actually found gold.D) Yes, hundreds of thousands of people became rich.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) She was driving along a country road.B) She was lying near a lonely road, trembling.C) She was lying in a hospital bed.D) She was telling an astonishing story to a doctor.19. A) She fainted due to the effects of some drug.B) She was stopped by a policeman and treated rudely.C) She was attacked by robbers.D) She was stopped and forced to enter a flying saucer.20. A) The women made up an astonishing story.B) The women had intended to leave her husband without a word.C) The women had been taken over a thousand miles away from her home.D) The women had been dishonest to her husband.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.The aim of the teacher is to get his pupils as quickly as possible over the period in which each printed symbol is looked at for its shape, and arrive at the stage when the pupil looks at words and phrases, for their meaning, almost without noticing the shapes of the separate letters.When a good reader is at work he does not look at letters, nor even at words, one by one however quickly; he takes in the meaning of two, three, or four words at a time, in a single moment. Watch carefully the eyes of a person who is reading, and it will be seen that they do not travel smoothly along the lines of print, but they move by jumps separated by very short stops. The eyes of a very good reader move quickly, taking long jumps and making very short halts (停顿); the eyes of a poor reader move more slowly, taking only short jumps and stopping longer at each halt. Sometimes, when he meets a difficulty, he even goes backwards to see again what has already been looked at once.The teacher’s task is therefore clear: it is to train his pupils to take in several words at a glance (one eye-jump’) and to remove the necessity for going backwards to read something a second time.This shows at once that letter-by-letter, or syllable-by-syllable, or word-by-word reading, with the finger pointing to the word, carefully fixing each one in turn, is wrong. It is wrong because such a method ties the pupil’s eyes down to a very short jump, and the aim is to train for the long jump. Moreover, a very short jump is too short to provide any meaning or sense; and it will be found that having struggled with three or four words separately, the pupil has to look at them again, all together and in one group, in order to get the meaning of the whole phrase.21. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the first paragraph?A) Pupils should be trained to reach quickly the stage of reading without having toconcentrate on the separate symbols.B) Pupils should look at each printed symbol for its meaning as well as for its shape.C) Teachers should help their pupils avoid looking at the shape of the printedsymbols.D) Teachers should tell their pupils the different stages of their study.22. In a single moment, a good reader picks up ________.A) several wordsB) several phrasesC) several sentencesD) several lines23. According to the passage, which of the following is FALSE?A) The eyes of a good reader make short halts and long jumps.B) The eyes of a bad reader take in the meaning of one word at a time.C) The eyes of a bad reader take only short jumps.D) The eyes of a good reader move steadily.24. One may have to read something a second time if ________.A) there is enough timeB) one reads too fastC) the passage is very longD) one reads word by word25. The main idea of the last paragraph is that ________.A) word-by-word reading is highly inefficientB) the pupil’s eyes should focus on groups of syllables instead of single syllablesC) pupils have to move their eyes back and forth when readingD) finger pointing in reading helps the pupil concentrate on meaningPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every Industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.Television, although not essential, has become an important part of most people’s lives. It alters peoples’ ways of seeing the world; in many ways, it supports and sustains (维持) modern life. Television has become a baby-sitter, an introducer of conversations, the major transmitter of culture, a keeper of tradition. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer; the poor quality of programming does not elevate (提高) people into greater understanding, but rather maintains and encourages the life as it exists.The primary reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV programming development and the economics of TV. Television in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship which the advertisers had with radio programs became the system for American TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs.Thus, in American society, television is primarily concerned with reflecting and attracting society rather than experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible, to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than educational, attractive rather than challenging.Television in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for further development and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system.26. According to the author American television is poor in quality because ________.A) advertisers are interested in experimenting with new ideasB) it is still at an early stage of development, compared with the radioC) the programs have to be developed in the interests of the sponsors for economicreasonsD) it is controlled by radio companies27. The second paragraph is mainly about ________.A) TV as the sustainer of American lifeB) TV as the major transmitter of cultureC) the educational effect of TV on societyD) the strong influence and the poor quality of American TV28. In the author’s view American TV should ________.A) be critical but entertainingB) be creative and educationalC) change with the development of societyD) attract as many viewers as possible29. The author believes that television in the United States has become important tomost people because ________.A) it promotes family unityB) it helps them develop their speaking abilityC) it affects their life in many waysD) it challenges society30. The author’s attitude towards American television is ________.A) criticalB) praisingC) doubtfulD) sympatheticPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.“... We are not about to enter the Information Age but instead are rather well into it.”Present predictions are that by 1990, about thirty million jobs in the United States, or about thirty percent of the job market, will be computer-related. In 1980, only twenty-one percent of all United States high schools owned one or more computers for student use. In the fall of 1985, a new survey revealed that half of United States secondary schools have fifteen or more computers for student use. And now educational experts, administrators, and even the general public are demanding that all students become “computer literate (慢点…的).”“By the year 2000 knowledge of computers will be necessary in over eighty percent of all occupations. Soon those people not educated incomputer use will be compared to those who are print illiterate today.”What is “computer literacy”? The term itself seems to imply soon extent of “knowing” about computers, but knowing what. The current opinion seems to be that this should include a general knowledge of what computers are, plus a little of their history and something of how they operate.Therefore, it is vital that educators everywhere take a careful look not only at what is being done, but also at what should be done in the field of computer education. Today most adults are capable of utilising a motor vehicle without the slightest knowledge of how the internal-combustion engine works. We effectively use all types of electrical equipment without being able to tell their histories or to explain how they work. Business people for years have made good use of typewriters and adding machines, yet few have ever known how to repair them. Why, then, attempt to teach computers by teaching how or why they work?Rather, we first must concentrate on teaching the effective use of the computer as the tool is.“Knowing how to use a computer is what’s going to be important, we don’t talk about ‘automobile literacy. ‘ We just get in our cars and drive them.”31. In 1990, the number of jobs having nothing to do with computers in the UnitedStates will be reduced to ________.A) 79 millionB) 30 millionC) 70 millionD) 100 million32. The expression “Print illiterate” (Para. 1, Line 16) refers to ________.A) one who has never learnt printingB) one who is not computer literateC) one who has never learnt to readD) one who is not able to use a typewriter33. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.A) recent predictions of computer-related jobsB) the wide use of computers in schoolsC) the urgency of computer educationD) public interest in computers34. According to the author, the effective way to spread the use of computers is to teach________.A) what computers areB) how to use computersC) where computers can be usedD) how computers work35. Which of the following statements is FALSE?A) What to teach about computers should be reconsidered.B) Those who are not educated in computer use will find it difficult to get a job.C) Human society has already entered the Information Age.D) Those who want to use computers should know how computers operate.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Editor:While a new school term is about to begin, perhaps we should reconsider the matter of examinations. In July, two writers (Letters to the Editor) praised the cancellation of exams because they believe “tests don’t tell the whole story.”As a teacher who has worked in four countries, I have had the experience that a student who earns good marks is generally a good student, and that a student’s final mark in a subject is usually a grade average of the year’s work. Of course there are exceptions, but they do not have the frequency that would give an unfair picture of a student’s ability.The simple fact is that proper class work, diligent exam studies and good marks are almost certain indicators of a student’s future performance. The opposite, almost certainly, incompetence.There is no acceptable substitute for competition and examination of quality. How can teachers and future officials determine what a student has learned and remembered? Should we simply take the student word for it? Any institution that “liberates” students from fair and formal exams is misguided, if not ignorant. And surely the “graduates” of such institutions will lack trustworthiness, not to mention being rejected by foreign universities for graduate or other studies.When all is said and done, I sense that a fear of failure and a fear of unpleasant comparison with others is at the bottom of most ban-exams (废除考试) talk. Excellence and quality fear nothing. On the contrary, they seek competition and desire the satisfaction of being the best.36. Which of the following will the author of this passage probably agree with?A) Tests are not effective in measuring the students’ abilities.B) Tests are an effective measure of the students’ abilities.C) Tests can only measure some of the students’ abilities.D) Tests may not be useful for measuring students’ abilities.37. The two writers mentioned in the first paragraph ________.A) opposed judging students by the results of examsB) must have proposed other ways of testing studentsC) regarded exams as a way of punishing studentsD) seem to be worried about the poor marks of their students38. According to the letter, a student’s final mark ________.A) is often encouragingB) often gives a fair picture of the year’s workC) often proves unreliableD) often tells whether he likes the subject of not39. If a student graduated from a university which does not require exams he would________.A) have to continue his studiesB) have a feeling of failureC) be incompetentD) not be admitted by foreign institutions40. According to the letter, those who dislike the idea of examinations are probablyafraid of ________.A) competing with other studentsB) being graded unfairlyC) working too hardD) being dismissed from schoolPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. It is not difficult to ________ the idea that machines may communicate informationto us.A) admitB) receiveC) acceptD) convince42. I have not the least ________ of hurting your feelings.A) conceptB) intentionC) mindD) purpose43. As the shortage of certain metals approaches, others must be found to take their________.A) shareB) placeC) roleD) shape44. The new power station is reported ________ within three years.A) to have completedB) to have been completedC) having Been completedD) to complete45. Mary is in bed with a fever and she can’t hope to ________ the cold in a few day.A) get overB) get awayC) get offD) get out46. Although the weather was very had, the buses still ran on ________.A) listB) planC) scheduleD) arrangement47. The situation today is obviously quite different from ________ it was only 50 yearsago.A) whatB) whichC) whenD) such48. Soon, Americans hope, the rains will return and ease the hardship ________ U.S.farmers.A) facedB) facesC) facingD) to face49. Ever since the family moved to the suburbs last year, they ________ better health.A) could have enjoyedB) have been enjoyingC) had enjoyedD) are enjoying50. It is much easier to talk about social change than to ________.A) bring it onB) bring it aboutC) burning it upD) bring it out51. Jane was hit on the head by the robber and was knocked ________.A) mindlessB) unawareC) brainlessD) unconscious52. He likes doing some reading at home to the cinema.A) than to goB) than goingC) more than goingD) rather than to go53. ________ neglecting our education, my father sent my brother and me to a summerschool.A) Accused ofB) Accusing ofC) That he was accused ofD) To be accused of54. I bought a new house last year, but I ________ my old house yet, so at the moment Ihave two houses.A) did not sellB) do not sellC) had not soldD) have not sold55. She didn’t regret paying 200 dollars for the bookcase. As a matter or a fact, shewould gladly have paid ________ for it.A) as much twiceB) much as twiceC) as twice muchD) twice as much56. By the time you get to Beijing tomorrow, I ________ for Shanghai.A) am leavingB) should have leftC) will leaveD) have already left57. It was essential that all the necessary documents ________ to the president’s officebeing the end of this month.A) be handed inB) must be handed inC) shouldD) had been handed in58. The car is quite ________ of petrol.A) economicB) economicalC) savingD) sparing59. The traffic was very heavy; otherwise I ________ here 50 minutes sooner.A) would beB) should beC) had beenD) would have been60. ________ his great wealth, he always remained a man of simple tastes.A) Except forB) With regard toC) DespiteD) Although61. The socks were too small and it was only by ________ them that he managed to getthem on.A) spreadingB) extendingC) lengtheningD) stretching62. Language can be defined as a tool by which human beings ________ with oneanother.A) associateB) connectC) communicateD) correspond63. As a small boy, he was slow ________ learning to read and write.A) onB) withC) inD) about64. Tony was ________ a mile of the hotel when he ran out of petrol.A) withinB) insideC) aboutD) off65. It has been rather costly to install the machinery, but it will prove to be worth themoney ________.A) in the long runB) in conclusionC) at long lastD) at the end66. I don’t know why he ________ in the middle of a sentence.A) broke offB) broke outC) broke throughD) broke away67. I’m sorry Andy didn’t want to go to the conference. ________ willing to go wewould have paid all his expenses.A) BeingB) Was heC) He had beenD) Had he been68. The minister was the person ________.A) whom the state dinner was given in honourB) for whom the state dinner was given honourC) whose honour the state dinner was givenD) in whose honour the state dinner was given69. The young driver looked over the engine carefully lest it ________ on the way.A) goes wrongB) would go wrongC) went wrongD) should go wrong70. John had been working hard and ________.A) so his brother hadB) so had his brotherC) so was his brotherD) so his brother didPart IV Close (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Albert Einstein is said to have been asked by a student, “what finding helped youmost when you were __71__ the theory of relativity?” Einstein replied without __72__ moment’s hesitation. “Finding how to __73__ about the problem.”The same __74__ is told about Sir Isaac Newton and __75__ other scientists. We have no proof __76__ any of these well-known conversations __77__ took place, but we are prepared to __78__ that they did, and, if so, that the __79__ was the same one Einstein gave, __80__ this is the “way scientists work __81__ sc ience progresses.”Scientists usually work toward models of the process of structure they are studying. __82__ we have models of the structure __83__ the universe and of the atom, models of the process __84__ which the genetic (遗传的) pattern is passed from one building block of life to __85__ models of the economic system and __86__ on. Some models are mathematical, but a __87__ does not have to have equations (方程) or even diagrams; the __88__ requirement is no doubt that it __89__ an insight (洞察) into the relationships that determine __90__ something works as it does or how it is put together.71. A) designingB) inventingC) revealingD) developing72. A) aB) theC) anD) some73. A) knowB) learnC) thinkD) argue74. A) eventB) newsC) storyD) information75. A) anyB) moreC) fewD) several76. A) thatB) sinceC) whichD) as77. A) naturallyB) actuallyC) eventuallyD) regularly78. A) forgetB) considerC) believeD) realize79. A) questionB) answerC) conversationD) topic80. A) althoughB) becauseC) unlessD) once81. A) whileB) orC) andD) but82. A) OtherwiseB) NeverthelessC) StillD) Thus83. A) ofB) inC) withD) over84. A) forB) byC) onD) to85. A) eitherB) otherC) bothD) another86. A) soB) laterC) furtherD) straight87. A) structureB) patternC) processD) model88. A) urgentB) importantC) originalD) unnecessary89. A) provideB) will provideC) providedD) is provided90. A) whenB) whatC) whyD) whetherPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about “Bicycle – An Important Means of Transport in China”. You should baseyour composition on the following outline:1. 为什么自行车在中国这样普及。