大学英语四级考试模考试题

大学英语四级考试模拟试题（附答案）一、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Learning a Second Language". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.【答案】The Importance of Learning a Second LanguageSecondly, learning a second language improves cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that bilingual individuals often exhibit better problemsolving skills, greater creativity, and a more flexible mindset. Moreover, mastering a second language can open up numerous career opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, being proficient in multiple languages is a valuable asset.In conclusion, the benefits of learning a second language are multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to career advancement and cultural preservation. It is a lifelong investment that yields significant rewards.二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman doesn't want to cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner for the woman.C) They are going to eat out.D) They are discussing the menu for tomorrow.【答案】C)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 One2. A) It is a way to express individuality.B) It is a sign of social status.C) It reflects cultural background.D) It is a form of artistic expression.【答案】A)三、阅读理解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Passage【答案】26. D) substantial27. A) outweigh28. C) enhance四、翻译Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.中国传统文化中，龙是吉祥的象征，代表着权力、威严和好运。

四级模拟考试题库及答案一、听力部分1. A) The man is going to the cinema.B) The woman is going to the cinema.C) Both are going to the cinema.D) Neither is going to the cinema.答案：C2. A) The woman is a teacher.B) The man is a teacher.C) The woman is a student.D) The man is a student.答案：A3. A) The woman is satisfied with the meal.B) The man is satisfied with the meal.C) Both are satisfied with the meal.D) Neither is satisfied with the meal.答案：D二、阅读部分1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The effects of sleep deprivation.C) The benefits of taking a nap.D) The relationship between sleep and health.答案：B2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a symptom of sleep deprivation?A) Difficulty in concentrating.B) Increased appetite.C) Irritability.D) Enhanced creativity.答案：D3. What does the author suggest to improve sleep quality?A) Exercising regularly.B) Drinking coffee before bedtime.C) Watching TV in bed.D) Taking a hot bath before sleep.答案：A三、写作部分1. Directions: Write an essay on the topic of "The Role of Technology in Education". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.答案：略2. Directions: Write an essay on the topic of "The Impact of Social Media on Communication". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.答案：略四、翻译部分1. 随着科技的发展，人们的生活方式发生了巨大的变化。

大学英语模拟真题Test 2第一部分：交际用语（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）此部分共有5个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. —Why not go and have dinner in the restaurant?—_________ It’s too expensive.A. Why not.B. I agree .C. I’m afraid not.D. I’m sure.2. —Mike,I am going to skate in the mountains tomorrow.—Oh,really? _________A. Good luck.B. Great.C. Have a good time.D. Congratulations!3. —Please help yourself to the fish.—_________A. Thanks,but I don’t like the fish.B. Sorr y,I can’t help.C. Well,fish don’t suit me.D. No,I can’t.4. —_________—He teaches physics in a school.A. What does your father want to do?B. Who is your father?C. What is your father?D. Where is your father now?5. —Excuse me, how much is the jacket?—It’s 499 Yuan. _________A. Oh, no. Tha t’s OK!B. How do you like it?C. Which do you prefer?D. Would you like to try it on?第二部分：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分）此部分共有2篇短文，在第一篇短文后有5个正误判断题，从每题后的两个选项中选出正确答案；在第二篇短文后有5个问题。

三峡大学2008年11月四级模拟考试注意事项一、将自己的姓名、考场号（教室号+座位号）写在答题卡1和答题卡2上。

二、试题册、答题卡均不得带出考场。

考试结束后，教师收卷后才可离开考场。

三、仔细读懂题目的说明。

四、在30分钟内做完答题卡1上的作文题。

30分钟后考生按指令启封试题册。

在接着的15分钟内完成快速阅读理解部分的试题。

然后监考员收取答题卡1，考生在答题卡2上完成其余部分的试题。

全部答题时间为125分钟，不得拖延答题。

五、考生必须在答题卡上作答，凡写在试题册上的大案一律无效。

六、多项选择题每题只有一个答案；如多选，则该题无分。

选定答案后用HB-2B浓度的铅笔在相应的字母中划一条横线。

划线要有一定的粗度，要盖过字母的底色。

七、如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后按规定重新答题。

八、在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密。

若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。

Part Ⅰ Writing （30 minutes）Directions： For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should Undergraduates Be Encouraged to Get Married. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below：1. 有人认为大学生在校期间可以结婚2. 也有人认为不应该鼓励他们在校期间结婚3. 我的观点注意：在实考中，此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Should Undergraduates Be Encouraged to Get MarriedPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）（15 minutes）Directions：In this part，you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 to 7，choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).For questions 8 to 10，complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.LotteriesIn the United States，38 states and the District of Columbia （Washington，D. C.）have lotteries. A lottery is a form of gambling that is run by the state. Most states have several different games，including instant-win scratch-off games， daily games and games where you have to pick three or four numbers.The game with the biggest jackpot is almost always Lotto. This game usually involves picking the correct six numbers from a set of balls，with each ball numbered from 1 to 50 （some games use more or less than 50）.Calculating the OddsLet’s take a look at how to calculate the odds of picking the right number for a typical Lotto game. In order to win our example game， you have to pick the correct six numbers from 50 possible balls. The order in which the numbers are picked is not important；you just have to pick the correct six numbers.The odds of picking a single correct number depend on how many balls have been chosen already. For instance，let’s say none of the six numbers had been picked yet and you had to guess just one number correctly. Since there are 50 numbers to choose from， and since six balls are going to be picked，you have six tries at picking the number correctly. The odds of picking one number correctly are 50/6=8.33∶1.Using a similar calculation，we can determine the odds of picking another number correctly after one number has already been drawn. We know there are49 balls left， and that five more balls will be drawn. So the odds of pickinga number correctly after one has been drawn are 49/5=9.8∶1. When you have to guess what the last number is going to be，there are only 45 balls left to choose from. As you only get one shot at it， your odds are only 45∶1. The odds of picking all six lottery numbers are calculated the same way. By multiplying together the odds of each individual event，your odds are： 50/6×49/5×48/4×47/3×46/2×45/1=15，890，700∶1.Changing the OddsSome states have been increasing or decreasing the number of balls in order to change the odds. If the odds are too easy，then someone will win the jackpot almost every week and the prize will never grow.Large jackpots tend to drive more ticket sales. If the prize is not large enough，ticket sales can decrease. On the other hand， if the odds against winning are too great，ticket sales can also decline. It is important for each lottery to find the right balance between the odds and the number of people playing.If you add just one number to our hypothetical lottery， so people now have to pick from 51 balls，the odds increase to 18,009，460∶1.The Lotto MachinesThere are two main types of Lotto machines：gravity pick and air mix. The machines are designed and proven using statistical analysis to produce random combinations of numbers. In addition, the balls are always visible during the mixing and drawing process—they never disappear inside tubes or chambers. This helps prevent tampering； and since the drawings are televised live，it gives the viewer confidence that the drawing is not being fixed.One common type of gravity-pick machine uses solid rubber balls.The balls are dropped into a chamber where two paddles， which spin in opposite directions，mix the balls. The operator actuates a sliding door at the bottom of the mixing chamber. One at a time，six balls pass through a clear tube into a clear display area where the numbers can be read. An optical sensor detects the passage of each ball， allowing only the correct number of balls to pass through the doorway.The other type of machine that is commonly used for Lotto is the air mix machine. However，it should be noted that the air-mix machine is generally believed less secure than the gravity-pick machine. The air-mix machine uses ping-pong balls that are painted with numbers and carefully calibrated for size and weight. These balls are released into the machine and jets of air blow up through the chamber to mix them. To select a set of balls，the operator opens a valve that allows air out of the machine through a tube or a set of tubes near the top of the machine. Once the valve is open， balls are blown into the tube; they are then transferred through another clear tube into a display area for reading.PowerballSome states have joined together to run multi-state Powerball lotteries. Since so many people can play， they need a game with really large odds against winning. In this multi-state lottery game，the winner has to pick the correct five numbers from a set of 50 balls， and they have to pick the single correct number from a separate set of 36 balls. So the odds of picking the correct number in this game are： 36×（50/5×49/4×48/3×47/2×46/1）=76，275，360∶1. Your WinningsLet’s say you pick the right six numbers and win a ＄10 million jackpot. Somehow， you will not end up with about ＄10 million. For example，when you buy a New York Lotto ticket，you have to choose between a lump sum and a series of annual payments， and you can’t change your mind later.Annual PaymentsIf you chose a series of annual payments when you bought the ticket， what you are really going to win is a series of 26 yearly payments that add up to ＄10 million. You would receive the first payment for 2.5 percent of the total，or ＄250，000， two weeks after you submit the winning ticket. One year later，you would receive a check for 2.7 percent，or ＄270，000. Each year，the amount of the check goes up by a tenth of a percent—the last payment is for 5 percent，or ＄500，000.When a winner claims his prize，the New York Lottery asks seven different bond brokers to quote a package of bonds that will pay each of the 25 future yearly payments. They buy the bonds from the broker at the best price for the complete package. An investment bank holds the bonds，and each year when one matures，the funds are automatically placed in the New York Lottery’s cash account.The funds are transferred to the prize-payment account，and a check is written for the winner. Typically， the whole package of 25 bonds ends up costing the New York Lottery a little less than half of the jackpot amount. Lump Sum OptionHowever， most winners don’t opt for annual payments. About 80 percent of winners choose the lump sum option， which is usually about half of the jackpot amount. Since the New York Lottery has to pay a lump sum to buy bonds anyway，it is just as happy to give that same amount of money to the winner instead. It still goes through the process of getting quotations for the bonds，but instead of buying the bonds it pays the winner the amount the bonds would have cost. Most people take the lump sum because they figure that they can invest the money and do a little bit better than the approximate 5 percent interest that the bonds would earn.In any case,most U. S. lotteries take out 28 percent from the winnings to pay federal taxes. But，if your winnings were in the millions of dollars，you would be paying closer to 39.6 percent （the highest tax bracket）in federal taxes when tax time comes. Add state and local taxes，and you might end up withonly half of your winnings when you are done paying taxes. Thus，if you had opted for the lump sum prize in the ＄10 million lottery，the prize would be about ＄5 million. After federal and state taxes，you’d be left with about ＄2.5 million.注意：在实考中，此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2022年大学英语四级考试模拟试题4姓名年级学号题型选择题填空题解答题判断题计算题附加题总分得分评卷人得分一、单选题1.Bullying is a distinctive pattern of harming and humiliatingothers.Those who are in some way smaller,weaker，younger or more26_____ than the bully often fall victims.Bullying is not commonaggression; it is a deliberate and repeated 27_____ to cause harm to others of lesser power.Bullies are made，not born，and it happens at an early age，if the 28_____ aggression of 2-year-olds isn't handled well.Many studies show that bullies lack pro-social behavior，are29_____ by anxiety，and do not feel empathy for others'situations.Those who chronically bully have strained relationshipswith parents and peers.Bullies couldn't exist without victims，and they don't pick on justanyone—those 30_____ out lack assertiveness and radiate fear longbefore they ever encounter a bully.The psychological difficultiesvictims experienced in childhood and adolescence may produce negative 31_____ well into adulthood.Unfortunately,parents，teachers，andother adults are not 32_____ aware of how widespread bullying is and how damaging it can be to psychological health.Increasingly，children are growing up without the kinds of experiences that lead to the development of social skills，and free play has been in 33_____.Yet，it's in playing with peers，without adult monitoring，that children 34_____ the skills that make them weU-liked by age-mates and learn how to solve social problems.But children learn a lot about 35_____ their social worlds by seeking guidance from their parents，so discussing with your children norms and values does matter.空白处26.应填无A.acquireB.alarminglyC.attemptD.declineE.droppedF.indifferentG.navigatingH.normalI.outcomesJ.preferencesK.restrainingL.singledM.sufficientlyN.untroubledO.vulnerable √解析：空格位于连词or之后，与之并列的smaller、weaker和younger均为形容词，因此，空格处应填入形容词且感情色彩应与前面几个单词一致，故选O）vulnerable“脆弱的，易受……伤害的”。

四级模拟试题及答案[正文]四级模拟试题及答案Part I: 听力Section AQuestions 1-31. C) Attend a lecture.2. A) The school cafeteria.3. B) In the library.Section BQuestions 4-64. C) It's next door to the bookstore.5. A) The woman's watch is more expensive.6. B) She needs the man's help for furniture assembly. Section CQuestions 7-107. C) A university course.8. B) In a hospital.9. C) He was improved by medication.10. A) Studying on the beach.Part II: 阅读理解Passage One11. B) The invention of the steam engine.12. C) Coal mining.13. A) Reducing road congestion.14. D) It is an ineffective means of transportation. Passage Two15. C) Use solar energy to charge electronic devices.16. B) The design of the cap on the water bottle.17. D) You can use the built-in filter for tap water.18. A) They reduce the use of plastic water bottles. Passage Three19. D) It has many Internet users.20. A) It aids the government in monitoring its citizens.21. B) Over-dependence on technology.22. C) Greed and corruption within the government. Part III: 英语知识运用23. C) suddenly24. B) challenging25. A) dishonorable26. D) interpretation27. C) creative28. B) abstractPart IV: 写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay on the topic "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning". You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Online Learning: Advantages and DisadvantagesOnline learning, also known as e-learning or distance education, has gained increasing popularity in recent years. It provides students with the flexibility to study at their own pace and convenience. However, it also brings some disadvantages.One of the advantages of online learning is the flexibility it offers. Students can access course materials and lectures anytime and anywhere as long as they have an internet connection. This is especially beneficial for working adults who may not have the time to attend traditional classes. Moreover, online learning allows students to review the materials repeatedly until they fully understand the concepts.Another advantage is the cost-saving aspect. Online courses are often more affordable than traditional classroom-based courses. Students can save money on commuting, housing, and textbooks. Additionally, online learning opens up opportunities for students who do not have access to certain courses or universities in their local area.Despite its advantages, online learning also has some disadvantages. The lack of face-to-face interaction with instructors and peers can be a drawback for some students. Students may feel isolated and miss out on social interactions that are often experienced in a traditional classroom setting. Moreover, self-discipline and time management skills are crucial for successful online learning, and not all students possess these qualities.In conclusion, online learning has both advantages and disadvantages. It provides flexibility and cost-saving benefits, but it may also result in a lack of social interaction and require strong self-discipline from students. As technology continues to advance, it is important to find a balance between online and traditional learning methods for optimal educational experiences.答案及解析听力：1-3 主旨题。

大学英语四级考试试题及答案模板一、听力理解部分第一节：听力选择（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1. A2. B3. C4. A5. C6. B7. A8. C9. B10. A第二节：听力填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）11. relaxation12. ancient13. pollution14. reasonable15. investigation16. approach17. confident18. application19. increase20. reservation二、阅读理解部分第一篇21. B22. D23. A24. C25. B26. D27. A28. C第二篇29. D30. C31. C32. D33. B34. A35. C36. A37. D38. B39. A40. C三、综合英语部分第一节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）41. A42. C43. B44. D45. C46. A48. B49. D50. A51. C52. B53. C54. D55. A56. B57. A58. D59. C60. B第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）61. have returned62. where63. as64. for65. been repaired66. which67. to get68. more69. is known70. to四、写作部分作文题目：大学生就业问题及解决方案大学生就业问题及解决方案随着社会经济的发展，大学生就业问题日益成为社会关注的焦点。

本文将就大学生就业问题进行分析，并提出解决方案。

大学生就业问题主要体现在以下几个方面。

首先，数量上的压力。

每年大学毕业生人数的增加，使得就业市场竞争日益激烈。

其次，专业对口率低。

有些大学生所学专业与实际用工需求不匹配，导致大学生难以找到理想的工作。

大学英语四级考试模拟试卷Part ⅠWritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of advice to your cousin about how to spend the first winter holiday in college. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1、现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3．我的建议Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Exchange Rates：A Brief History of Exchange RatesFor centuries，the currencies of the world were backed by gold．That is，a piece of paper currency issued by any world government represented a real amount of gold held in a vault by that government．In the 1930s，the U.S.set the value of the dollar at 8 single，unchanging level：l ounce of gold was worth $35．After World War II，other countries based the value of their currencies on the U.S.dollar．Since everyone knew how much gold a U.S.dollar was worth，then the value of any other currency against the dollar could be based on its value in gold．A currency worth twice as much gold as a U.S.dollar was，therefore，also worth two U.S.dollars．Unfortunately，the real world of economics outpaced this system．The U.S.dollar suffered from inflation(its value relative to the goods it could purchase decreased)，while other currencies became more valuable and more stable．Finally，in 1971，the U.S.took away the gold standard altogether．This meant that the dollar no longer represented an actual amount of a precious substance-market forces alone determined its value．Today，the U.S.dollar still dominates many financial markets．In fact，exchange rates are often expressed in terms of U.S.dollars．Currently，the U.S.dollar and the euro account for approximately 50 percent of all currency exchange transactions in the world．Adding British pounds，Canadian dollars，Australian dollars，and Japanese yen to the list accounts for over 80 percent of currency exchanges altogether．Methods of Exchange：the Floating Exchange RateThere are two main systems used to determine a currency's exchange rate：floating currency and pegged currency．The market determines a floating exchange rate．In other words，a currency is worth whatever buyers are willing to pay for it．This is determined by supply and demand，which is in turn driven by foreign investment，import/export ratios，inflation，and a host of other economic factors．Generally，countries with mature，stable economic markets will use a floating system．Virtually every major nation uses this system，including the U.S.，Canada and Great Britain．Floating exchange rates are considered more efficient，because the market will automatically correct the rate to reflect inflation and other economic forces．The floating system isn't perfect，though．If a country's economy suffers from instability，a floating system will discourage investment．Investors could fall victim to wild swings in the exchange rates，as well as disastrous inflation．Methods of Exchange：the Pegged Exchange RateA pegged，or fixed system，is one in which the exchange rate is set and artificially maintained by the government．The rate will be pegged to some other country's dollar，usually the U.S.dollar．The rate will not fluctuate from day to day．A government has to work to keep their pegged rate stable．Their national bank must hold large reserves of foreign currency to mitigate changes in supply and demand．If a sudden demand for a currency was to drive up the exchange rate，the national bank would have to release enough of that currency into the market to meet the demand．They can also buy up currency if low demand is lowering exchange rates．Countries that have immature，potentially unstable economies usually use a pegged system．Developing nations can use this system to prevent out-of-control inflation．The system can backfire，however，if the real world market value of the currency is not reflected by the pegged rate．In that case，a black market may spring up，where the currency will be traded at its market value，disregarding the government's peg．When people realize that their currency isn’t worth as much as the pegged rate indicates，they may rush to exchange their money for other，more stable currencies．This can lead to economic disaster，since the sudden flood of currency in world markets drives the exchange rate very low．So if a country doesn't take good care of their pegged rate，they may find themselves with worthless currency．Methods of Exchange：HybridsIn reality，few exchange rate systems are 100 percent floating，or 100 percent pegged.Countries using a pegged rate can avoid market panics and inflationary disasters by using a floating peg．They peg their rate to the U.S.dollar，and that rate doesn't fluctuate from day to day．However，the government periodically reviews their peg，and makes minor adjustments to keep it in line with the true market value。

大学英语四级考试模拟试题根据大学英语四级考试的题型和难度，以下是一份模拟试题，供考生练习。

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Part I: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear several short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. (A) He found the book he was looking for.(B) He bought some other books instead.(C) He should have borrowed the book from the library.(D) He lost the book he needed for the report.2. (A) Her flight to London is delayed.(B) Her friend's flight is right on time.(C) Her friend still has time to catch the plane.(D) Her friend is going to miss the plane.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several 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, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.3. (A) He didn't find the course very interesting.(B) The course was more difficult than he expected.(C) The course met his expectations.(D) He regretted taking the course.4. (A) Newspapers are no longer used.(B) The phone book is still useful.(C) The phone book was stolen.(D) Some newspapers should be thrown away.5. (A) He received a promotion.(B) He was laid off.(C) He was offered a different job.(D) He was demoted.Part II: Reading Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage OneQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Like Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuang, Nero, and Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill will always be remembered as a great historical figure known for his passion and vision, but also as a mass murderer. Considered a great statesman, Churchill is celebrated for his leadership during World War II. But he was also responsible for the strategic bombing campaign1 carried out by the Royal Air Force in Germany during the final stages of the war. The bombing campaign wa s seen as a war crime, and Churchill’s role remains a source of great controversy.6. Who will always be remembered as a great historical figure according to the passage?(A) Qin Shihuang.(B) Nero.(C) Winston Churchill.(D) Adolf Hitler.7. What was Winston Churchill celebrated for?(A) His passion and vision.(B) His role in the bombing campaign.(C) His leadership during World War II.(D) His strategic planning skills.8. What does the passage say about Churchill’s role in the bo mbing campaign?(A) It was widely praised.(B) It was considered a war crime.(C) It ended the war quickly.(D) It was a brilliant strategy.9. According to the passage, Churchill’s role in the bombing campaign isa source of what?(A) Great celebration.(B) Controversy.(C) Regret.(D) Historical significance.10. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Churchill should be remembered as a war hero.(B) Churchill’s role in the bombing campaign is widely praised.(C) Churchill’s legacy is controversial.(D) Churchill is a forgotten historical figure.Passage TwoQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:Contrary to popular belief, there are benefits to being an introvert. Introverts are often highly creative and are known for their focus and independence. While extroverts thrive in social situations, introverts excel in solitude. It is important for society to value and appreciate the unique qualities introverts bring to the table.11. What is said about introverts in the passage?(A) They are better at socializing than extroverts.(B) They are known for their focus and independence.(C) They are never creative.(D) They thrive in group activities.12. How do introverts differ from extroverts according to the passage?(A) Introverts enjoy solitude.(B) Introverts are more talkative.(C) Introverts dislike creativity.(D) Extroverts are better at focusing.13. What is important according to the passage?(A) Society should ignore introverts.(B) Society should value the unique qualities of introverts.(C) Society should only appreciate extroverts.(D) Introverts should try to be more like extroverts.14. What do introverts excel in according to the passage?(A) Group activities.(B) Solitude.(C) Creativity.(D) Socializing.15. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Society values introverts.(B) Introverts are more social than extroverts.(C) The benefits of being an introvert.(D) Being an introvert is a disadvantage.Part III: Translation (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your Answer Sheet.16. 为了更好地适应新的工作环境，我正在学习一门新的外语。

大学英语四级考试模拟试题Model Test FivePart ⅠListening ComprehensionDirections: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. Choose the correct answer---A, B, C or D, and then, mark your answer by writing the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Section A(C) 11. A) He will only be available in the afternoon.B) It’s not his office hour.C) He doesn’t have time.D) He is too tired after class.(A) 12. A) The woman insists on going out.B) The woman doesn’t like watching TV.C) The man promised her a gift on her birthday.D) The man is too tired to go out.(B) 13. A) There are too many courses offered to students.B) The woman should take fewer courses next term.C) The man will take four courses next semester.D) It is wiser to take more than four courses.(B) 14. A) In an airplane.B) In a hotel.C) In a restaurant.D) In a store.(D) 15. A) Jane is looking for a summer job.B) Jane is packing for the summer vacation.C) Jane is on her way home.D) Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.(D) 16. A) It doesn’t work.B) It only works temporarily.C) It’s really effective.D) It has harmful side effects.(D) 17. A) Went to the station.B) Saw his brother off.C) Visited his brother.D) Stayed at home.(A) 18. A) She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.B) She should tell Joan’s brother about the reception.C) She must call on Joan after the reception.D) She may see Joan’s brother at lunch.(A) 19. A) College teachers.B) Maintenance workers.C) Students’ parents.D) Laboratory supervisors.(A) 20. A) One hour each day only.B) Three and a half hours only.C) As much time as necessary.D) Enough time to do assignments.(D) 21. A) The machine hasn’t been yet been repaired.B) The students forget to reserve their terminals.C) The supervisor won’t observe the regulations.D) The students stay at the terminal too long.(C) 22. A) Invite the lab supervisor to attend class.B) Repair the laboratory in a new way.C) Prepare a notice to give out in class.D) Add more terminals to the laboratory.(A) 23. A) Art. B) French. C) Chemistry. D) German.(C) 24. A) Doing some photography and travel.B) Going to concerts quite frequently.C) Playing traditional jazz and folk music.D) Going to the theatre now and then.(A) 25. A) Experience a thorough training.B) Get off the trainee schedule.C) Know how to work with people.D) Know about all aspects of the work.Section BPassage 1(D) 26. A) 90. B) 108. C) 180. D) 668.(A) 27. A) England’s Footballer of the year.B) A soccer coach in West Germany.C) Wild celebrations of goals.D) A member of the Order of the British Empire.(D) 28.A) Editing Sunday Sport.B) Working for Capital Radio.C) Managing professional soccer teams.D) Developing a sports marketing company.Passage 2(C) 29. A) Because he was a famous English writer.B) Because he enjoyed walking along the street.C) Because he had a good memory.D) Because he was proud of his own ability.(C) 30. A) For they are not hard-working.B) For they are don’t have good memories.C) For they haven’t enough time for it.D) For they are busy with their own language.(B) 31. A) Mind takes clearer photos of what we see.pollution. This innovation is called hybrid cars. These cars are available in the US today from 2 or 3 manufacturers and many more are on the way.What Are Hybrid Cars?A vehicle is a hybrid if it has more than one source of power. We have hybrid vehicles all around us such as diesel-electric trains, diesel-electric buses, and nuclear-electric submarines. Maybe some of you remember the Mo-Ped, a modified bicycle that used a combination of a gasoline engine and muscle power of its rider. In a similar manner, the gasoline-electric hybrid car is a combination of gasoline-powered car and an electric car.What Is Reason for Developing Such a Complicated Car?There are two major reasons: 1) To reduce tailpipe emissions and 2) To increase average gas mileage. These two goals interact with each other so that the overall performance of the hybrid car enhances both of them, today’s hybrids provide gas efficiency of 40 to 60 miles/gallon. The hybrids have reduced emissions to approximately 10% of the Japanese standards or about equal to the California standards, which are the most restrictive in the US.How Do Hybrid Car Work?There are two types of hybrid cars. One is known as the parallel hybrid and the other is known as a series hybrid. Both types use the same components, which are:●Small Gasoline Engine●Fuel Tank●Electric Motor●Generator (used mostly in the series hybrid)●Batteries●Transmission●In the parallel hybrid, the fuel tank supplies gasoline to engine and batteries supplypower to the electrical motor. Both the engine and the electric motor can turn the transmission at the same time, and the transmission turns the wheels. An onboard computer controls the system so that the maximum efficiency is obtained. In a series hybrid, the gasoline engine turns a generator, which either charges the batteries or powers an electric motor that drives the transmission. The gasoline engine never powers the vehicle directly.How Do These Combinations Meet the Desired Goals?The key to hybrid car performance is that the gasoline engine can be much smaller than the engine in a conventional high horsepower car. But how can this be when you will be competing on the highway with much more powerful autos on the road?The answer is that a conventional engine must supply power for all driving conditions. The engine needs to be powerful enough to accelerate onto a freeway and up hills, but it to use only a small percentage of its power at highway speeds.In a hybrid, the gasoline engine provides the power at higher highway speeds and the battery-electric motor combination provides the power for city driving and for acceleration needs. With this combination, each power source works at its optimal level.Some other tricks the hybrid car uses to get more efficiency are as follows:The system returns energy to the battery when it decelerates. When you push on the brakes, the electric motor acts as a generator and recharges the battery. This energy is lost in a conventional car.The hybrid can shut off the gasoline motor when it is not needed. This is very important when you are doing stop and go driving in the city and you have to stop a lot (gasoline is not wasted by running the engine at idle while the car waits at a traffic light.)Hybrid cars are designed with the latest aerodynamics. This reduces the drag at higher highway speeds.Hybrid use low-rolling resistant tires. These are stiffer and inflated to a higher pressure and cause about half the drag of conventional tires. The ride is a little rougher but the gas saving can be huge.Hybrid also use very lightweight materials. This reduces the overall weight of the car and the mileage is increased.The above designs will provide a very useful and comfortable auto that also gives you a maximum of gas mileage.Hybrids are somewhat scarce right now (about 3% of the cars sold in the US) but should be plentiful for next year’s models (2005).The above description of hybrid cars is meant to be only an introduction to this new technology. If you are interested in getting one of these marvelous cars in the future, you should start your investigation now. Take a test drive in some of the available hybrid cars, you will find some surprises. One is that the cars are extremely quiet, they have additional insulation in order to decrease the need for air conditioning and heating (the purpose is to save energy but the resulting quietness is a very nice benefit). A second is that these cars are very peppy, unlike early automobiles designed for energy conservation. The advantages and disadvantages will vary with each manufacturer, type and model of the hybrid. It will take a lot of time to look at all the various models but it will be well worth it for your future driving pleasure.(N) There is enough fossil fuel in the world, but it will be difficult to find and to extract it from the ground.(Y) In the US today, a lot of manufacturers are trying to produce hybrid cars in order to reduce these energy needs and to decrease pollution.(Y) Mo-Ped is one kind of hybrid vehicle.(NG) There are other types of hybrid which use different components.(N) In both types, the gasoline engine can work to drive the transmission.(NG) The most important advantage of hybrid car is that its gasoline engine can be much smaller than the engine in a conventional high horsepower car.(Y) The gasoline engine and the battery-electric motor in a hybrid work together to provide the power for city driving and for acceleration needs.Hybrid also use light materials to reduce _________ of the car. (the overall weight)The above designs can make a very useful and comfortable car which can also give you _________. (a maximum of gas mileage)If you want to get one hybrid car in the future, you should _________. (start your investigation now)Par t ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section AThe impact of the frontier has been traditionally assumed by historians, who have studied its 1(H) on mountain men and cowboys, on different political and social institutions. Yet the impact of the frontier on the most common dimension of life upon the family remains largely2(C) . Although family has been 3(L) significant in the historical process, it is relatively a new area of historical research.In terms of westward migration, family played a special role. For people who 4(I) the church as much as the state, family was the only institution that could be entrusted with the enterprise of settling the continent . A Christian family was enough of the church; a Christain family was 5(E) expression of political and social order. In 1862, Congress provided for the 6(O) of lands to heads of households in a law, but that law merely recognizes that settlement had been the business of families since the seventeenth century.Families took up the challenge of the western lands in a variety of ways. Some families moved west in loosely 7(G) groups made up of families in similar directions. They drew up constitutions and elected leaders and generally applied the democratic process to the journey west. The government, for its part, 8(A) little help—no maps or transportation, no tools or agricultural information, no medical services and little protection. Beyond the westward-running rivers there was no road until wagons left deep 9(D) on the ground so that one could see a trail—or until enough wagons became lost and doubled back to warn others against their mistakes. Nonetheless, the attraction of “free land” was irresistible. One day or another, in a wagon train orSection BPassage OneIn the past, it was believed that depression was more prevalent among the poorer and less educated people, but that is not the case. The truth is, depression can afflict people from all walks of life, and often it hits the most ambitious, creative and conscientious. It is fallacious to think that people on the corporate rung of the social ladder are not prone (易于) to this malady (疾病). In fact, executives and professionals who are burdened with mounting pressures in their work may succumb to all these pressures and become depressed. The suicide of Vincent Foster, Jr., a noted American lawyer and White House official is a case in point. Despite the glamour of his position, which many people thought enviable, the felt overburdened with pressures and decided to take the easy way out.Studies show that people born later in this century have experienced much more depression than those born earlier. In fact the rate of depression over the last two generations has increased tenfold. Experts theorize that it could be due to the fact that the younger generations have higher expectations from life and are therefore more likely to suffer from failure, disappointment and hence, depression.Depression is easily recognizable. The depressed person feels sad or down in the dumps, and loses interest in even the most pleasurable activities. Moreover, he suffers from either significant gain or loss of weight, sleeplessness or oversleeping, sluggish movement and thinking, fatigue,feelings of guilt and worthlessness, impaired concentration and forgetfulness, and in extreme cases, the afflicted person may have suicidal tendencies. It is often believed that depression runs in the family, but this is not conclusively so, since there are cases where depressed persons do not have a history of depression in their families. Depression is often work-related although at times it has its roots in family relations.People who suffer from depression need not stay in the closet, since it is not a sin or a shame to be depressed. A prompt visit to a psychologist means prompt treatment and hence prompt recovery. Experts guarantee that depression is easily treatable, and in nip-in-the-bud cases, the patient fully recovers in a few days, thanks to the variety of effective treatment available.(C)According to the author, depression _______ .A)affects the poor and less educated people more than the rich and successful onesB)seldom attacks executivesC)is not limited to any particular class of peopleD)is caused by one’s ambition(A)Studies shoe depression ________.A)is more common today than in the past decadesB)was more common in the old generationsC)increased ten times in the days of our parents and grandparentsD)afflicts only young people(D)Which of the following statements is NOT true?A)Very high expectations for the individual make him more prone to depression.B) A depressed person feels sad and dejected.C)People need not attempt to hide their depression because it’s not a shameful thing.D)Depression is hereditary.(B)Depression can be easily cured ________.A)if the patient is youngB)at the early stage of the diseaseC)when plants are in budD)if the patient goes to see a psychologist(B)The passage is mainly a ________.A)description of the symptoms of depressionB)brief introduction of depressionC)summary of the causes of depressionD)list of treatment of depressionPassage TwoTeachers always plan down to the minute what their students will be doing. This is good for kids, because it teaches them to stay on task and follow a schedule. But most homes aren’t run this way. If parents do plan their children’s lives minute by minute, what happens when that child grows up and goes to college? At some point, kids need to learn to manage their own time. This can be one of the valuable skills you help your kids develop outside of school. But it generally won’t happen all by itself, because there’s a big transition that happens when kids leave the structured school environment and come home.If you have kid stay alone at home, think hard about trying to find an adult who can be there and provide the support your child needs. If a supportive adult isn’t available, an expert namedMartin recommends you find an after-school program led by experienced professionals who will engage them in creative activities, nourish them with healthy snacks, and assist them with their schoolwork. If you are at home on the contrary, to take some break after the guys get started on diversions, because it’s hard to stop and do something like homework. “If that little bit of downtime is television, good luc k…getting them to do their homework.” says a professor of child development at California State University, “TV is addictive.”A better way to help your child unwind is with a healthy snack. “Wait until dinner, make a plate full of energizing food. You could even dish up part of the dinner you’re preparing a little early for the kids,” she says.While you’re sharing a snack, you can make a list of what your kids will get to do during their study breaks. The types of breaks recommended include shooting baskets, getting a drink, using the bathroom, or even playing a quick card game with parents. Your kids can be the ones to decide which breaks they’d like to take. But, as Freimuth says, your children will have to be honest about what kind of break will energize them and not upset their momentum.(A)The main purpose of this passage is _______.A)to provide some advice for the parents about children’s educationB)to explain how to prepare a pretty snack for your childrenC)to explain why the parents spoil their childrenD)to describe children’s lives after school(B)The words “this way”in the sentence “But most homes aren’t run this way”in the first paragraph most possibly means _______.A)to stay on the taskB)to arrange everything in detailsC)to give some lessons to childrenD)to behave in the structured school(C)According to the passage, the expert named Martin most probably takes up the following jobs EXCEPT _______.A) a specialist in children educationB) a professional consultant in a after-school programC)the leader of a research group about sports, such as basketballD)mostly the same as what Freimuth does(D)According to the last two paragraphs, the appropriate snacks that the parents provide will _______.A)upset the children’s momentumB)exhaust them by lots of dirty dishesC)make the children get addicted to TVD)bring more energy to children(C)Which of the following is NOT recommended for the break during the children’s study after class?A)Shoot baskets.B)Play some games with parents.C)Go out to drink some beverage in a bar for a long time.D)Relax a bit by using the bathroom.Part ⅤCloze (15 minutes)Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they must have 1 how difficult it is to write a 2 children’s book.Either the author has aimed too 3 , so that the children can’t follow what is in his (or more often, her) the story, 4 the story seems to be talking to the readers.The best children’s books are 5 very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy both the6 who hears the story and the adult who7 it. Unfortunately, there are in fact 8books like this, 9 the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not 10 to solve.This may be why many of books regarded as 11 of children’s literature were in fact written for 12 . “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” is perhaps the most 13 of this.Children, left for themselves, often 14 the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in bookshop or 15 and he will 16 willingly choose the books written in an imaginative way, or have a look at most children’s comics, full of the stories and jokes which are the 17 of teachers and right-thinking parents.Perhaps we parents should stop trying to brainwash children into 18 our taste in literature. After all children and adults are so 19 that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the 20 books. So I suppose we’ll just have to compromise over thatPart ⅥTranslation (5 minutes) Children in this country, especially those in the rural areas, should be encouraged to _____________________________________ (利用一切教育机会). (take advantage of all educational opportunities)Much as he loves, _______________________ (他有时的确烦她). (he sometimes does getannoyed at her)While you are driving on the highway, you should remember to ____________________ (保持车距). (keep car distance)To impress his girl friend, ____________________________ (他不嫌麻烦) to bring her a doll he had ordered in Hong Kong. (he did not bother the trouble)______________________________ (你不该想当然认为) he will support you under whatever circumstances. (You should not take it for granted)。