英语专四2006年至2015年真题—听写部分汇总

PARTⅠDICTION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glasses.C.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZE [15 MIN]There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft. It is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY [15MIN]51. __ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone __ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised __ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not __ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to attract60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk __ far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job __ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer __ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __ at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __ slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His __ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not __ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First, let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me aroun d 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”,two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out ot her people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA arrange the meeting place beforehandB postpone fixing the place till last minuteC seldom care about when and where to meetD still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA TALKERSB the "speakeasy"C the “spacemaker”D texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA quite revealingB well writtenC unacceptable by othersD shocking to others84 according to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A TalkersB T he “speakeasy”C T he “spacemaker”D Texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA The SMS effectB Cultural implication of mobile useC Change in the use of the mobileD Body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”--are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security, combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gapbetween the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A Life style and occupationB Attitude and incomeC Income and job securityD Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A middle –class ways of spending moneyB working-class ways of spending the weekendC working-class drinking habitsD middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class?A Desiring for securityB Making long-term plansC Having priorities in lifeD Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPTA better social securityB more job opportunitiesC higher living standardD better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenl y turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91. At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA busyB sociableC friendlyD changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge of him was li mited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph), the word “about” meansA aroundB onC outsideD concerning.93. Why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA tell her all his troubles.B tell her his life experience.C change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester soundedA rudeB coldC friendlyD encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A Active in communicationB Attractive in personality.C enjoyable in performance.D unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n)___ way.A quickB unpredictableC productiveD inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B Being sensitive to earlier contact.C Being ready to learn about the person's life.D Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99Throughout the passage, the author is ____ in his attitude towards the computerA favourableB criticalC vagueD hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A Artificial relationships .B How to form intimate relationshipsC The affectionate machineD Humans and computers。

听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists workingaround the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.Yet the internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Mostwebsites are known as different internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victimsto their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅢCLOZE31.B widely 32.C stepping off 33.A If 34.C avoid 35.B keeping36.D Alternatively 37.A make 38.C mark 39.B superstition 40.D misfortune41.B household 42.D unfortunate 43.A falls 44.C indoors 45.B as46.A have originated 47.C associated with 48.A especially 49.B for 50.D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly A．very successful top executive.A．AlthoughB．whateverC．AsD．However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A．wouldB．couldC．shouldD．might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A．by whichB．for whichC．to whichD．at which54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rai nforests.A．stoppedB．had to stopC．shall stopD．stop55．The student saiD．there were A．few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend. A．has foundB．was findingC．had foundD．would find56．Loudspeakers were fixeD．in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A．ought to haveB．must haveC．may haveD．should have57．I am surprised_A_ this city is A．dull place to live in.A．that you should thinkB．by what you are thinkingC . that you would thinkD．with what you were thinking58．Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A．enough goodB．good enoughC．as good enoughD．good as enough59．It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.B．shall attractC．attractD．has to60．LanD．belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A．no suchB．not suchC．not such aD．no such61．My daughter has walkeD．eight miles today. We never guesseD．that she coulD．walk_C_far.A．/B．suchC．thatD．as62．The statistics _D_ that living standards in the areA．have improveD．drastically in recent times.A．provesB．is provingC．are provingD．prove63．There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A．not countingB．not to countC．don’t countD．having not counted64．It was _A_ we haD．hopedA．more a success thanB．a success more thanC．as much of a success asD．a success as much as65．There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A．didn’t itB．doesn’t thereC．usedn’t itD．didn’t there66．It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.B．differenceC．separationD．discrimination67．A．great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A．refreshingB．restoringC．renovatingD．renewing68．The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A．backsB．necksC．toesD．heels69．The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A．securityB．safetyC．protectionD．secureness70．Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A．caterB．supplyC ．provideD．equip71．The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mooD．at the time.A．reproducedB．reflectedC．imaginedD．imitated72．This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A．momentB．situationC．imagineD．imitated73．The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies. A．concernsB．offersC．asksD．involves74．Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A．restsB．standsC．staysD．seats75．She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A．assembleB．appearC. squeezeD．gather76．After the heavy rain, A．builder was calleD．to repair the roof, which was _A_. A．leakingB．tricklingC．prominentD．noticeable77．The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A．excellentB．conspicuousC．prominentD．noticeable78．Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A．regainedB．recoveredC．restoredD．revived79．His brain has worked away on the ideA．of a universal cure.A．richB．quickC．productiveD．fertile80．The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation. A．inconsiderableB．inconsiderateC．inaccurateD．incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A．arrange the meeting place beforehandB．postpone fixing the place till last minuteC．seldom care about when and where to meetD．still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A．TALKERSB．the "speakeasy"C．the “spacemaker”D．texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A．quite revealingB．well writtenC．unacceptable by othersD．shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A．talkersB．the speakeasyC．the spacemakerD．texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A．the SMS effectB．cultural implication of mobile useC．change in the use of the mobileD．body language and the mobile phone!86．which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A．life style and occupationB．Attitude and incomeC．income and job securityD．job security and hobbies87．the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）A．middle –class ways of spending moneyB．working-class ways of spending the weekendC．working-class drinking habitsD．middle-class attitudes88．according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A．desiring for securityB．Making long term plansC．having priorities in lifeD．saving money89．working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A．better social securityB．more job opportunitiesC．higher living standardD．better legal protection90．which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A．Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B．The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC．different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD．middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people91．at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A．busyB．sociableC．friendlyD．changeable92．in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）A．aroundB．onC．outsideD．concerning.93．why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B) A．because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB．because Jane had intended to be more critical.C．because Jane had regretted having talked to himD．because Jane had said something else to correct herself94．from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)A．Tell her all his troublesB．tell her his life experience.C．change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95．at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)A．rudeB．coldC．friendlyD．encouraging96．which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)A．Active in communicationB．Attractive in personality.C．enjoyable in performanceD．unpredictable in behaviour97．the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)A．QuickB．unpredictableC．productiveD．inconspicuous98．which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)A．Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B．Being sensitive to earlier contact.C．Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD．Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99．throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A) A．favourableB．criticalC．vagueD．hesitant100．which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)A．Articial relationshios .B．How to form intimate relationshipsC．The affectionate machineD．Humans and computers。

第1篇TeamworkTeamwork is just as important in science as it is on the playing field or in the gym. Scientific investigations are almost always carried out by teams of people working together. Ideas are shared, experiments are designed,data are analyzed, and results are evaluated and shared with other investigators. Group work is necessary, and is usually more productive than working alone.Several times throughout the year you may be asked to work with one or more of your classmates. Whatever the task your group is assigned, a few rules need to be followed to ensure a productive and successful experience.What comes first is to keep an open mind, because everyone's ideas deserve consideration and each group member can make his or her own contribution. Secondly, it makes a job easier to divide the group task among all group members. Thirdly, always worktogether, take turns, and encourage each other by listening, clarifying, and trusting one another. Mutual support and trust often make a great difference.Useful words and expressions:playing field n. 运动场productive adj. 多产的，有生产价值的productive force 生产力productive labor 有价值的劳动a productive farm 肥沃的农场a productive writer 多产作家investigation n. 调查，研究(be) under investigation 在调查研究中bear investigation 经得起考查，不怕追查keep an open mind 不抱成见，抱着虚心态度make a great difference 有很大差别，有很大影响听力源文件下载地址：/s/1i3iV5Tb第2篇Mistakes Are Good TeachersAfter the birth of my second child，I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced waitress for a few days，I was allowed to wait on tables on my own. When Saturday night came，I was luckily given the tables not far from the kitchen.However，I still felt a little hard to carry the heavy trays. So I moved slowly, minding every step. I remembered how happy I was when I saw a tray standing next to the tables. It looked different from the one I was trained on，and it had nice handles which made it easier to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to believe I was natural at this job. Then, an old man came to me and said that was his wife's walker. I stood frozen as ice，but my face was on fire. Since then, I have learned to be more careful and not to be too sure of myself. (164 words)Useful Words and Expressions :tray [trei] ；n.盘子，托盘handle ['heendl] n.把手，手柄frozen (freeze的过去分词）adj.冷冻的，冷藏的frozen food冷冻食品frozen assets冻结的资产keep. . . frozen 冷藏听力源文件下载地址：/s/1i3iV5Tb第3篇Time Has the Power to Change AttitudeLast week, my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family but uncomfortable with his children. As a child, I loved him；as a school girl and young adult, I feared him and felt bitter about him.On the first day of my visit, we did some shopping，ate on the street table，and laughed over my son's funny facial expressions. Gone was my father's critical air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around?The next day, my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him until that moment. After so many years, I'm at last seeing another side of my father.Useful Words and Expressions:devote [di'vaut] 投人于，献身be devoted to 专心于devote oneself to sth.献身于，致力于He's devoted to me.他对我忠心耿耿。

2005-2014年英语专四听写真题原文2005年The Wrist WatchIt is generally believed that wrist watches are an exception / to the normal sequence in the evolution of man's jewelry. / Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women, / and then adopted by men. / In the old days, queens included wrist watches among their crown jewelry. / Later, they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wrist watch was most practical for active combat. / Race car drivers also loved to wear wrist watches, / and pilots found them most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wrist watches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924, some 30 percent of man's watches were worn on the wrist. / Today, the figure is 90 percent. / And they are now worn by both men and women / for practical purposes rather than for decoration.2006年The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications.Imagine a book that never rend, a library with milion floors,or imagine a research project with thousands of sientists working around the clock forever.This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad,one can find where organized information of websites.At the same time,one can also find waste for websites.Most websites are known as different internet of applications.These include online games,check rooms and so on.These applications have great power,too.Sometimes,the power can be so great.That young people may easily become victims to their attraction.So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.We must work togerther to use its power for better rents.2007年AdvertisingAdvertising has already become a specialized activity in modern times. In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. There is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. The manufacture advertises in newspapers and on the radio. He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute samples of their products. He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufactures often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. We usually think so because the advertisementssay so. People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.2008年Choosing a CareerWhen students graduate from college, / many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, / and they sometimes move from job to job / until they find something that suits them / and of equal importance to which they are suited. Others never find a job in which they are really happy. / They remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. /When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. / First, what do we think we would like to be?/ Second, what kind of people are we? / The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, / but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, / we are certain to fail in these occupations, / and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. /So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.2009年New Year’s EveFor many people in the west, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year./ It’s time to get together with friends or family/ and welco me in the coming year./ New Year’s parties can take place in different places./ Some people hold a house party;/ others attend street parties,/ while somejust go for a few drinks with their friends./ Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks display s./ There is one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common--- the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It’s also popular to make a promise in the New Year./ This is called a New Year’s resolution./ Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit./ However, the promise is often broken quite quickly/ and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.2010年Freshmen's WeekBritain has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshmen's Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying.Where do you start? And who should you make friends with? Which clubs and society should you join?Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you.They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.2011年British Holidaying HabitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation.In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.2012年Eco-tourismNowadays many of us try to live in a way that will damage theenvironment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles; we take public transport to get to work; and we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables. And we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are lots of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.2013年What is a dream forOne theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life. We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. If you believe that your dreams are important then analyzingthem may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution.The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk. Dreams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed. But we all know that very little of what we dream is concerned with what happened to us that day.2014年Limiting the Growth of TechnologyThroughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life.With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth.He has transformed woodland into farmland.He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.However,these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results.Today,pollution of the air and water is a danger to the health of the planet.Each day thousands of tons of gases come out of vehicles.Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside.The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.The pollution of water is equally harmful.In the sea pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plants and fish.It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth.。

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006) -GRADE FOUR- TIME LIMIT: 190 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence sentence by by by sentence, sentence, sentence, or or or phrase phrase phrase by by by phrase, phrase, phrase, with with with intervals intervals intervals of of of 15 15 15 seconds. seconds. seconds. The The The last last reading reading will will will be be be read read read at at at normal normal normal speed speed speed again again again and and and during during during this this this time time time you you you should should should check check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several several conversations. conversations. conversations. Listen to Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. most (31) (32) that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means a busy street! (33) you must pass under a ladder you can (34) (35) (36) , you may lick your finger and (37) not look again at the shoe until the (38) common (39) Another common bring (40) either bring is (42) , , as (41) . . Anyone weather is (43) (44) . . the (45) (46) (47) Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are it is (48) (49) Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood tempting fate, such as "my car has never (50) If only I The party, It's high time we cutting down the rainforests. C) shall stop D) stop 55.The student said there were a few points in the essay he impossible to comprehend. A) has found B) was finding C) had found D) would find 56.Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone an opportunity to hear the speech. A) ought to have B) must have C) may have D) should have 57.I am surprised this city is a dull place to live in. A) that you should think B) by what you are thinking C) that you would think D) with what you were thinking 58.Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not for her work. A) enough good B) good enough C) as good enough D) good as enough 59.It is imperative that the government more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A) attracts B) shall attract C) attract D) has to nd belongs to the city; there is thing as private ownership of land. A) no such a B) not such C) not such a D) no such 61.My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk far. A) / B) such C) that D) as 62.The statistics that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A) proves B) is proving C) are proving D) prove 63.There are only ten apples left in the baskets, the spoilt ones. A) not counting B) not to count C) don't count D) having not counted 64.It was we had hoped A) more a success than B) a success more than C) as much of a success as D) a success as much as 65.There used to be a petrol station near the park, ? A) didn't it B) doesn't there C) usedn't it? D) didn't there 66.It is an offence to show against people of different races. A) distinction B) difference C) separation D) discrimination 67.A great amount of work has gone into the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A) refreshing B) restoring C) renovating D) renewing 68.The thieves fled with the local police close on their . A) backs B) necks C) toes D) heels 69.The economic recession has meant that job is a rare thing. A) security B) safety C) protection D) secureness 70.Many people nowadays save money to for their old age. A) cater B) supply C) provide D) equip 71.The tone of the article the writer's mood at the time. A) reproduced B) reflected C) imagined D) imitated 72.This is not the right to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. 无选项73.The job of a student accommodation officer a great many visits to landladies. A) concerns B) offers C) asks D) involves 74.Our family doctor's clinic at the junction of two busy roads. A) rests B) stands C) stays D) seats 75.She was so fat that she could only just through the door. A) assemble B) appear C) squeeze D) gather 76.After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was . A) leaking B) trickling C) prominent D) noticeable 77.The reception was attended by members of the local community. A) excellent B) conspicuous C) prominent D) noticeable 78.Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but slightly in the afternoon. A) regained B) recovered C) restored D) revived 79.His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A) rich B) quick C) productive D) fertile 80.The couple has donated a not amount of money to the foundation. A) inconsiderable B) inconsiderate C) inaccurate D) incomparable When people plan to meet nowadays, they . mostly likely to be seen on . We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are . . An appropriate title for the passage might be . The The stereotype stereotype stereotype of of of what what what a a a middle-class middle-class middle-class man man man did did did with with with his his his money money money was was was perhaps perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the the opportunity opportunity opportunity (or (or (or the the the education education education and and and training) training) training) to to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn earn as as as much, much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and laws laws to to to improve improve improve century, century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about “tomorrow”. Working “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The The changes changes changes in in in both both both life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes are are are probably probably probably most most most easily easily easily seen seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their their money money money in in in having having having a a a good good good time, time, time, and and and save save save for for for holidays holidays holidays or or longer-term longer-term plans plans plans when when when necessary. necessary. necessary. There There There seems seems seems to to to be be be much much much less less less difference difference difference than than than in in precious precious generations. generations. generations. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, we we we still still still have have have a a a wide wide wide gap gap gap between between between the the the well-paid well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there there will will will always always always be be be a a a possibility possibility possibility that that that new new new conflicts conflicts conflicts and and and jealousies jealousies jealousies will will will emerge, emerge, emerge, or or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A) life style and occupation B) Attitude and income C) income and job security D) job security and hobbies 87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of is closer to truth? A) middle –class ways of spending money B) working-class ways of spending the weekend C) working-class drinking habits D) middle-class attitudes 88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class? A) desiring for security B) Making long term plans C) having priorities in life D) saving money 89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor except ? A) better social security B) more job opportunities . house,…”.the word about means. . At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded . qualities qualities that that that make make make interaction interaction interaction comfortable, comfortable, comfortable, and and and yet yet yet the the the machine machine machine would would would remain remain slightly slightly unpredictable unpredictable unpredictable and and and therefore therefore therefore interesting. interesting. interesting. In In In its its its first first first encounter encounter encounter it it it might might might be be somewhat somewhat hesitant, hesitant, hesitant, but but but as as as it it it came came came to to to know know know the the the user user user it it it would would would progress progress progress to to to a a a more more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add add its its its own own own suggestions, suggestions, suggestions, information, information, information, and and and opinions; opinions; opinions; it it it would would would sometimes sometimes sometimes take take take the the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce produce irritation. irritation. irritation. After After After experiencing experiencing experiencing a a a wealth wealth wealth of of of powerful, powerful, powerful, well-timed well-timed well-timed friendship friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept accept the computer as the computer as far far more than a more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend. An An artificial artificial artificial relationship relationship relationship of of of this this this type type type would would would provide provide provide many many many of of of the the the benefits benefits benefits that that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The The computer‟s computer‟s computer‟s own own own personality personality personality would would would be be be lively lively lively and and and impressive, impressive, impressive, and and and it it it would would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner. 96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? A) Active in communication B) Attractive in personality. C) enjoyable in performance D) unpredictable in behaviour 97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) way. A) quick B) unpredictable C) productive D) inconspicuous. 98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? A) Being able to pick up an interesting conversation. B) Being sensitive to earlier contact. C) Being ready to learn about the person's life D) Having a pleasant and adaptable personality. 99. Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer. A) favourable B) critical 81. B) 82. D) 83. A) 84. C) 85. B) 86. B) 87. A) 88. D) 89. D) 90. A) 91. D) 92. A) 93. B) 94. B) 95. D) 96. D) 97. D) 98. B) 99. A) 100. C) 。

2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attractmore abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key：23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key：24.B 25.ANews Item 4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timorcapital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key：26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.”company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key：27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party.Key: 29.B 30.D。

听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists workingaround the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.Yet the internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Mostwebsites are known as different internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victimsto their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅢCLOZE31.B widely 32.C stepping off 33.A If 34.C avoid 35.B keeping36.D Alternatively 37.A make 38.C mark 39.B superstition 40.D misfortune41.B household 42.D unfortunate 43.A falls 44.C indoors 45.B as46.A have originated 47.C associated with 48.A especially 49.B for 50.D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly A．very successful top executive.A．AlthoughB．whateverC．AsD．However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A．wouldB．couldC．shouldD．might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A．by whichB．for whichC．to whichD．at which54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rai nforests.A．stoppedB．had to stopC．shall stopD．stop55．The student saiD．there were A．few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend. A．has foundB．was findingC．had foundD．would find56．Loudspeakers were fixeD．in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A．ought to haveB．must haveC．may haveD．should have57．I am surprised_A_ this city is A．dull place to live in.A．that you should thinkB．by what you are thinkingC . that you would thinkD．with what you were thinking58．Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A．enough goodB．good enoughC．as good enoughD．good as enough59．It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.B．shall attractC．attractD．has to60．LanD．belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A．no suchB．not suchC．not such aD．no such61．My daughter has walkeD．eight miles today. We never guesseD．that she coulD．walk_C_far.A．/B．suchC．thatD．as62．The statistics _D_ that living standards in the areA．have improveD．drastically in recent times.A．provesB．is provingC．are provingD．prove63．There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A．not countingB．not to countC．don’t countD．having not counted64．It was _A_ we haD．hopedA．more a success thanB．a success more thanC．as much of a success asD．a success as much as65．There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A．didn’t itB．doesn’t thereC．usedn’t itD．didn’t there66．It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.B．differenceC．separationD．discrimination67．A．great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A．refreshingB．restoringC．renovatingD．renewing68．The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A．backsB．necksC．toesD．heels69．The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A．securityB．safetyC．protectionD．secureness70．Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A．caterB．supplyC ．provideD．equip71．The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mooD．at the time.A．reproducedB．reflectedC．imaginedD．imitated72．This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A．momentB．situationC．imagineD．imitated73．The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies. A．concernsB．offersC．asksD．involves74．Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A．restsB．standsC．staysD．seats75．She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A．assembleB．appearC. squeezeD．gather76．After the heavy rain, A．builder was calleD．to repair the roof, which was _A_. A．leakingB．tricklingC．prominentD．noticeable77．The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A．excellentB．conspicuousC．prominentD．noticeable78．Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A．regainedB．recoveredC．restoredD．revived79．His brain has worked away on the ideA．of a universal cure.A．richB．quickC．productiveD．fertile80．The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation. A．inconsiderableB．inconsiderateC．inaccurateD．incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A．arrange the meeting place beforehandB．postpone fixing the place till last minuteC．seldom care about when and where to meetD．still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A．TALKERSB．the "speakeasy"C．the “spacemaker”D．texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A．quite revealingB．well writtenC．unacceptable by othersD．shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A．talkersB．the speakeasyC．the spacemakerD．texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A．the SMS effectB．cultural implication of mobile useC．change in the use of the mobileD．body language and the mobile phone!86．which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A．life style and occupationB．Attitude and incomeC．income and job securityD．job security and hobbies87．the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）A．middle –class ways of spending moneyB．working-class ways of spending the weekendC．working-class drinking habitsD．middle-class attitudes88．according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A．desiring for securityB．Making long term plansC．having priorities in lifeD．saving money89．working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A．better social securityB．more job opportunitiesC．higher living standardD．better legal protection90．which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A．Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B．The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC．different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD．middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people91．at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A．busyB．sociableC．friendlyD．changeable92．in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）A．aroundB．onC．outsideD．concerning.93．why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B) A．because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB．because Jane had intended to be more critical.C．because Jane had regretted having talked to himD．because Jane had said something else to correct herself94．from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)A．Tell her all his troublesB．tell her his life experience.C．change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95．at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)A．rudeB．coldC．friendlyD．encouraging96．which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)A．Active in communicationB．Attractive in personality.C．enjoyable in performanceD．unpredictable in behaviour97．the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)A．QuickB．unpredictableC．productiveD．inconspicuous98．which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)A．Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B．Being sensitive to earlier contact.C．Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD．Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99．throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A) A．favourableB．criticalC．vagueD．hesitant100．which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)A．Articial relationshios .B．How to form intimate relationshipsC．The affectionate machineD．Humans and computers。

PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION ACONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glassesC. moustacheD. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because ________.A. there was no park nearbyB. the weather wasn't ideal for a walkC. it would be easier to go to a cinemaD. Steve hadn't seen the film yet6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colorB. it has a moving imageC. it costs less moneyD. it is not on the market8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly about ________.A. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephonesC. some features of the magazineD. the readership of the magazineSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animalsB. driving sheepC. guarding chickensD. keeping thieves away12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly about.A. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogsQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place ________.A. are the same as the speaker is used toB. are expected to be rather poorC. are just as adequateD. are not yet clear15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Traveling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expects ________.A. fewer choices of foodB. many ways to do washingC. modern lighting facilitiesD. new types of drinking water17. From the passage we can learn that the speaker ________.A. is unprepared for the new postB. is unclear about the conditions thereC. is ready for all the difficulties thereD. is eager to know more about the postQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After l0 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problemsB. emotional problemsC. financial problemsD. marriage problems20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end ofthis year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the U.N. assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between.A. a U.S. company and a U.K. companyB. a Swiss company and a U.K. companyC. two Taiwanese companiesD. a mainland company and a U.S. company28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldier.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.The InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. / Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, / or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists / working around the clock forever. / This is the magic of the Internet. / Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. / One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. / At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. / Most websites are known as different Internet applications. / These include online games,chat rooms and so on. / These applications have great power too. / Sometimes the power can be so great / that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. / So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. / We must work together to use its power for better ends.1-5 CABDB6-10 DCDBA11-15 DADBD16-20 ACBAC21-25 DBDBA26-30 CACBD。

Teisei の外国語試験資料整合ーセット20006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（详细解析）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)-GRADE FOUR-PART ⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In In Sections Sections Sections A A A B B B and and and C C C you you you will will will hear hear hear everything everything everything ONCE ONCE ONCE ONL ONL ONLY Y . . Listen Listen Listen carefully carefully carefully and and and then then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1.How did Mark get there? A.By train and by car. B.By plane and by coach. C.By train and by bus. D.By bus and by plane. 2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT A.short hair. B.glasses C.moustache. D.beard. 3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held? A.In the third room on the right. B.In the Common Room. C.In a room at the other end. D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4.What did Steve originally plan to do? A.To go to a park near the beach. B.To stay at home. C.To see a new film. D.To do some study. 5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because A.there was no park nearby. B.the weather wasn ’t ideal for a walk. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. D.Steve hadn D.Steve hadn ’t seen the film yet. 6.Where did they plan to meet? A.Outside the Town Hall. B.Near the bank. C.In Steven ’s place. D.At the cinema. P ART Questions Questions 7 7 7 to to to 10 10 10 are are are based based based on on on the the the following following following conversation. conversation. conversation. At At At the the the end end end of of of the the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT A.it has colour. B.it has a moving image. C.it costs less money. D.it is not on the market. 8.Why didn ’t Bill want one of them? A.He wanted to buy one from Japan. B.He wasn ’t sure about its quality. C.He thought it was for business use. D.He thought it was expensive. 9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman? A.She had never read the magazine herself. B.She knew who usually read the magazine. C.She C.She was was was quite quite quite interested interested interested in in in the the the new new new device. device. D.She D.She agreed agreed agreed with with with Bill Bill Bill at at at the the the end end end of of of the the conversation. 10.The conversation is mainly about A.a new type of telephone. B.the cost of telephone. C.some features of the magazine. D.the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPT A.hunting other animals. B.driving sheep. C.guarding chickens. D.keeping thieves away. 12.Which of the following is CORRECT? A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family. B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do. C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before. D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs. 13.The passage is mainly about A.what dogs can do. B.how to keep dogs. C.dogs and their masters. D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place A.are the same as the speaker is used to. B.are expected to be rather poor. C.are just as adequate. D.are not yet clear. 15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place? A.Travelling. B.Studying. C.Settling down. D.Teaching. 16.The speaker expects A.fewer choices of food. B.many ways to do washing. C.modern lighting facilities. D.new types of drinking water. 17.From the passage we learn that the speaker A.is unprepared for the new post. B.is unclear about the conditions there. C.is ready for all the difficulties there. D.is eager to know more about the post. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard? A.Before 6 years of age. B.Between 6 and 10. C.After 10 years of age. D.After 12 years of age. 19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT A.religious problems. B.emotional problems. C.financial problems. D.marriage problems. 20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A.Boys and girls are equally energetic. B.Parents have higher expectations for boys. C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids. D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news. 21.What has happened to the Cubans? A.They set foot in Floria. B.They were drowned. C.They were flown to the U.S. D.They were sent back to Cuba. 22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.? A.In a small boat. B.In an old truck. C.By swimming. D.By driving. Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year? A.42 cities. B.220 cities. C. 150 cities. D. 262 cities. Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 24. Altogether how many people were reported missing? A. 68. B.90. C. 150. D. 40. 25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT? A.The two ferries sank on different days. B.The accidents were caused by storms. C.The two ferries sank on the same river. D.More people were rescued from the first ferry. Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 26.What is the news item mainly about? A.Indonesian government policies. B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission. C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor. D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia. Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between A.a US company and a UK company. B.a Swiss company and a UK company. C.two Taiwanese companies. D.a mainland company and a US company. 28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture? A.Unilever. B.Nestle. C.PepsiCo. D.Coca Cola. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 29.Who staged the protect on Saturday? A.The soldiers. B.The peace camp. C.The militants. D. The hardliners. 30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT? A.13 soilders were killed last week. B.100,000 people participated in the protest. C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza. D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. Ⅲ CLOZE There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿ the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿ you must must pass pass pass under under under a a a ladder ladder ladder you you you can can can (34(34)＿ bad bad luck luck luck by by by crossing crossing crossing your your your fingers fingers fingers and and and (35(35)＿ them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿ , you may lick your finger and (37)＿ a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿ has dried. Another Another common common common (39(39)＿ is is that that that it it it is is is unlucky unlucky unlucky to to to open open open an an an umbrella umbrella umbrella in in in the the the house---it house---it house---it will will will either either bring (40)＿ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿ on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better better stay stay stay (44(44)＿.The .The worst worst worst misfortune misfortune misfortune that that that can can can happen happen happen to to to a a a person person person is is is caused caused caused by by by breaking breaking breaking a a mirror, mirror, (45(45)＿ it it brings brings brings seven seven seven years years years of of of bad bad bad luck! luck! luck! The The The superstition superstition superstition is is is supposed supposed supposed to to to (46(46)＿ in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿ witchcraft.. it is (48)＿ lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿ luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as ―my car has never (50)＿ , touch wood?ǁ 31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily 32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from 33. A If B As C Though D Unless 34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease 35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively 37. A make B print C perform D produce 38. A label B symbol C mark D cut 39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune 41. A .house B household C home D circle 42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate 43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far 45. A when B as C if D though 46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate 47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in 48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely 49. A as B for C in D of 50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down PART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY 51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. A Although B whatever C As D However 52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might 53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which 54. It‘s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop 55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend. A has found B was finding C had found D would find 56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech. A ought to have B must have C may have D should have 57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in. A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking 58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work. A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough 59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to 60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land. A no such a B not such C not such a D no such 61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far. A / B such C that D as 6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove 63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones. A not counting B not to count C don‘t count D having not counted64. It was __ we had hoped A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as 65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __? A didn‘t it B doesn‘t there C usedn‘t it? D didn‘t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination 67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing 68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __. A backs B necks C toes D heels 69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing. A security B safety C protection D secureness 70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age. A cater B supply C provide D equip 71. The tone of the article __ the writer‘s mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated 72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen! A.moment B.situation C.opportunity D.circumstance 73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves 74. Our family doctor‘s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats 75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door. A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather 76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __. A leaking B trickling C dripping D floating 77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 78. 78. Share Share Share prices prices prices on on on the the the Stock Stock Stock Exchange Exchange Exchange plunged plunged plunged sharply sharply sharply in in in the the the morning morning morning but but but __slightly __slightly __slightly in in in the the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived 79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A rich B quick C productive D fertile 80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable P ART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION TEXT A In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let‘s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, is is is that that that a a a mobile mobile mobile number number number corresponds corresponds corresponds to to to a a a person, person, person, while while while a a a landline landline landline goes goes goes to to to a a place.If place.If you you you call call call my my my mobile, mobile, mobile, you you you get get get me. me. me. If If If you you you call call call my my my fixed-line fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, you you you get get get whoever whoever answers it. This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the ―meetingǁ influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting meeting place. place. place. Now, Now, Now, however, however, however, a a a night night night out out out can can can be be be arranged arranged arranged on on on the the the run. run. run. It It It is is no no lon lon longer ger ger ―see ―see you there at 8ǁ, but ―text me around 8 and we ’ll see where we all areǁ.Texting changes people people as well. as well. In In their their their paper, paper, paper, ―insights ―insights into into the the the Social Social Social and Psychological and Psychological Effects Effects of of of SMS SMS SMS Text Text Text Messagingǁ, Messagingǁ, two two British British British researchers researchers researchers distinguished distinguished distinguished between between between two two two t t ypes ypes of of mobile phone users: the ―talkersǁ and the ―textersǁ-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They They found found found that that that the the the mobile mobile mobile phone‘s phone‘s phone‘s individuality individuality individuality and and and privacy privacy privacy gave gave gave texters texters texters the the the ability ability ability to to express express a a a whole whole whole new new new outer outer outer personality. personality. personality. Texters Texters Texters were were were likely likely likely to to to report report report that that that their their their family family family would would would be be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well. Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the ―speakeasyǁ: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the ―spacemakerǁ: thes e people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‘s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‘t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk. 81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they A: arrange the meeting place beforehand B. postpone fixing the place till last minute C: seldom care about when and where to meet D: still love to work out detailed meeting plans. 82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on A: TALKERS B; the "speakeasy" c. the ―spacemakerǁD. texters 83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are A: quite revealing B: well written c: unacceptable by others d; shocking to others 84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile a: talkers b: the speakeasy c :the spacemaker d: texters 85 an appropriate title for the passage might be A: the SMS effect b: cultural implication of mobile use c: change in the use of the mobile d: body language and the mobile phone! TEXT B Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is ―working -classǁ or “middle-middle-classǁclassǁ-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow. In In the the the past, past, past, the the the working-class working-class working-class tended tended tended to to to be be be paid paid paid less less less than than than middle-class middle-class middle-class people, people, people, such such such as as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers‘ jobs were generally much less less secure, secure, secure, distinct distinct distinct differences differences differences in in in life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes came came came into into into existence. existence. existence. The The The typical typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her ―housekeepingǁ, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these these provided provided provided him him him and and and his his his family family family with with with security. security. security. Only Only Only in in in very very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, Nowadays, a a a great great great deal deal deal has has has changed. changed. changed. In In In a a a large large large number number number of of of cases cases cases factory factory factory workers workers workers earn earn earn as as much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and and laws laws laws to to to improve improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about about ―tomorrowǁ. ―tomorrowǁ. Working Working-class -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. people. They They They generally generally generally tend tend tend to to to share share share very very very similar similar similar tastes tastes tastes in in in music music music and and and clothes, clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A: Life style and occupation B: Attitude and income C:Income and job security D: Job security and hobbies 87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ＿＿＿＿ is closer to truth? A: middle –class ways of spending money B: working-class ways of spending the weekend C: working-class drinking habits D: middle-class attitudes 88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for security B: Making long-term plans C: Having priorities in life D: Saving money 89 89 Working-class Working-class Working-class people's people's people's sense sense sense of of of security security security increased increased increased as as as a a a resulf resulf resulf of of of all all all the the the follwoing follwoing follwoing factors factors EXCEPT? A:better social security B: more job opportunities C: higher living standard D: better legal protection. 90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society. B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing. C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear. D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people. TEXT C For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal. During During this this this time, time, time, all all all my my my knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of him him him was was was limited limited limited to to to occasional occasional occasional meetings meetings meetings about about about the the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them. One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, ―do you think I‘m handsome, Miss Eyre?ǁThe answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‗No, sir.ǁ“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.ǁ“Sir, I‘m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‘t matter, or something like that,ǁ“N o, you shouldn‘t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! ou Y ou have have have honesty honesty honesty and and and feeling. feeling. feeling. There There There are are are not not not many many many girls girls girls like like like you. you. you. But But But perhaps perhaps perhaps I I I go go go too too too fast. fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.ǁI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Y es, you‘re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‘t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‘re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‘re sympathetic and give them hope.ǁIt seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‘t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time. “Don‘t Don‘t be afraid be afraid of me, me, Miss Miss Miss Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ He He He continued. continued. continued. ― you ― you don‘t don‘t relax or relax or laugh laugh very very very much, much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, a nd speak freely. You‘re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‘ll fly very high. Good night.ǁ91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPT A.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable 92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…ǁ(the second paragraph),t he word ―aboutǁ means the word ―aboutǁ meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning. 93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?. 。

历年真题全套Tape script（2006）TEM 4 -----2006ConversationsConversation 1M: Hello!W: Oh, hello! You must be a new student. Did you find us OK?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W: Oh, dear! Have you come far today?M: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. How did you get her?M: My brother took me to the railway station, and I got a bus at this end. (Q1)W: Aha, well you’d better tell me your name so I can find your form.M: It’s Mark Burn.W: Burn, Burn. Ah, yes. Oh, you’ve changed since this photo. What happened to your beard and mustache? And you are not wearing glasses, either. (Q2)M: No, I thought I’d better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It’s 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor. Turn left, and it’s the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W:Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor. (Q3) M: Thanks a lot. Bye!Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BConversation 2W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What’s new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. (Q4) What’ve you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk. Maybe down to that part near the beach.M: Tonight? You must be joking! It’s too cold! (Q5)W: Oh, yes, it’s too cold (Q5). But I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise’s film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok. What time does it start?W: Oh, I think it’s half past eight or something. I’ll just get the paper and have a look. Just hang on for a minute. Look, the film got a fantastic review in the paper last week.M: Ok, Ok. Where’re we going to meet?W: It’d be easiest if we met at the cinema (Q6).M: Ok. Where is it?W: Near the town hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I’ll meet you there at fifteen past eight.Key: 4.D 5.B 6.DConversation 3W: What are you reading, Bill?M: It’s this week’s New Scientist, Why?W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I’ve never actually read it myself (Q9). It’s for real scientists. Or can ordinary people like me understand it (Q9)?M: Oh, it’s for anyone really (Q9). It usually has articles and stories about current affairs, about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you’re speaking to as well as hearing (Q10).W: Oh, I’ve heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one (Q7). But the company has made other models to try out the business. This one is special because of its color, and the image is moving (Q7).W: OK, that’s interesting (Q9).M: You see the first video phones, that’s what they called, were made in Japan. But they can only show a still black-and-white image. So this videophone is much better than that. Mind you I am no sure I want one. Would you?W: Well, no. I don’t think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs (Q7)?M: Yes, the early black-and-white ones cost several hundred pounds. But the one that the story is about costs several thousand pounds (Q8).W: Mm, why does anybody want one, do you think (Q9)?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it.It’s like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: Yes, I suppose so (Q9).Key: 7.C 8.D 9.B 10. APassagesPassage 1If you are in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that the dog is the most useful animal in the world. However, the reason why one keeps a dog has changed (Q13).Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted to help him in the fight against other animals, and the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals (Q11), and dogs did not eat what they got until their master agreed. Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens (Q11). But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals anymore. Of course they keep them to fighting thieves, but the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feel lonely in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with. For a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own. For old people, a dog is also a child when their children have grown up and left. Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend, just like a member of the family (Q12).Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DPassage 2I am going to work in a totally new environment. I’ll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite a high-tech sort of industry that’s got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that has no machinery as such apart from a typewiter. The place has no electricity at all, no photo copiers. All the things that you just take forgranted here, they just won’t be there anymore (Q14).I’ll be staying near the school in quite a small village, and I will be staying in a teacher’s house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers (Q15). I’ll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like 20 different varieties of breakfast serial. And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices (Q16).I’ll also have to get used to getting water from the well. Not having electricity, which means gas lamp in the evening, which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day’s lessons in poor light.(Q15),which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. There’ll be all sorts of big differences like that I’ll have to get used to when I arrive there (Q17).Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CPassage 3The most common type of child abuse, you know, is beating with hands or with an instrument, usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are in the age group between 6 and 10, and about 65% of them are boys. This is the age group when children are first expected to study hard(Q18),and parents have great expectations of their progress in school. Boys, of course, attract more abuse such as beating, because once again parental expectations are high and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls (Q20). Most experts seem to agree that child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in establishing good relationship with their children. These families too, generally speaking, have other problems such as marriage problems or financial problems(Q19).Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional disciplinary methods, but many of them have emotional problems (Q19). They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad lack. Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CNews BroadcastsNews Item 1 (21-22)American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be immigrants (Q21) who tried to make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel---a floating truck(Q22).They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than half way through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to a 1951 shabby truck. (Q22).Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2 (23)All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million Yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year (Q23).Key: 23.DNews Item 3 (24-25)Storm sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday(Q25).and some 90 passengerswere reported missing(Q24).while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghan River, and 50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river(Q25) just one kilometers away, leaving 40 passengers missing after 6 were rescued.Key: 24.B 25.ANews Item 4 (26)The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili (Q26).The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week. As well as serving the consular needs of Australians in the region, the consulate will facilitate Australian’s support to the United Nations’ assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle the agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian Prime Minister and Indonesian President in Bali last month.Key: 26.CNews Item 5 (27-28)PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China’s competitive bottle tea market(Q27). The two companies launched Lipton’s iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a fifty-fifty venture. PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance(Q28) while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe, company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands: Master Kong and Uni-president. Three other big brands---Nestle, Guangdong-based Jianlibao and Lipton have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key: 27.A 28.CNews Item 6 (29-30)The Israeli peace camp has launched the biggest protest in years with more than 100,000 people protesting (Q29 & 30) on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza(Q30)after Palestinian militants dealt Israel’s army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv’s main square added to the growing call for withdraw from the war-torn territory. The killing of the 13 soldiers (Q30)by militants in the Gaza strip last week has deepened the already-strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon’s Gaza pullout Plan (Q30), which has been delayed by hardliners in his right wing Likud Party.Key: 29.B 30.D。

The Internet (2006)The Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. / Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, / or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists / working around the clock forever. / This is the magic of the Internet. / Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. / One can find well-organized information-rich websites. / At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. / Most websites are known as different Internet applications. / These include online games, chat rooms and so on. / These applications have great power, too. / Sometimes the power can be so great / that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. / So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. / We must work together to use its power for better ends.Advertising (2007)Advertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times. / In today's business world, supply is usually greater than demand. / There is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product, / because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand./ They always have to remind their customers/ of the name and the qualities of their products by advertising./ The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio./ He sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute samples of his products. / He sometimes advertises on the internet as well. / In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them./ Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements./ We buy a particular product because we think that is the best./ We usually think so because the advertisements say so./ People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth, /when they buy advertised products from the shops.Choose a career (2008)When students graduate from college, / many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives /and they sometimes move from job to job until they find something that suits them/ and of equally importance to which they are suited. / Others never find a job in which they are really happy. /They remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. /When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. / First, what do we think we would like to be? /Second, what kind of people are we? /The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, / but unless we have great talent, and are willing to work very hard. /We are certain to fail in these occupations /and failure will lead to unhappiness in life./So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.New Y ear’s Eve (2009)For many people in the west, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year./ It’s time to get together with friends or family /and welcome in the coming year./ New Year’s parties can take place in different places. /Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, /while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. /There is one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common/ —the countdown to midnight. / When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It’s also popular to ma ke a promise in the New Year./ This is called a New Year’s resolution./ Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit./ However the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.Fre shman’s week (2010)Britain has a well-respected higher education system/ and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. / But to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing. / October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. / Universities have something called Freshmen's Week for their newcomers./ It's a great opportunity to make new friends, /join lots of clubs and settle into university life./ However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, /the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying./ Where do you start? And who should you make friends with? / Which clubs and society should you join?/ Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you./ They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot./ So just take it all in slowly./ Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.British Holidaying Habits (2011)In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started traveling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation. In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party. British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive.As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.Living in a environment friendly way (2012)Nowadays, many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles, we take public transport to get to work, we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables，and we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are a lot of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more. Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.What is a dream for（2013）One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in r eal life. We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. If you believe that your dreams are important then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem and help you to find the solution. The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s way of cleaning up the computer’s hard disk. Dreams organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed. But we all know that very little of what we dream is concerned with what happened to us that day.Limiting the Growth of Technology (2014)Throughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth. He has transformed woodland into farmland. He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways. However, these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the air and water is a danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases come out of vehicles. Smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy. The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea pollution from oil iskilling a lot of sea plants and fish. It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth.Male and Female Roles in Marriage (2015)In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. / The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. / In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind. / Some people are happy with it. But others think differently. / There are two major differences in male and female roles now. / One is that both men and women have many more choices. / They may choose to marry or stay single. / They may choose to work or to stay at home. / A second difference is that, within marriage many decisions are shared. / If a couple has children, the man may take care of them /some of the time, all of the time or not at all. / The woman may want to stay at home / or she may want to go to work. / Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage.。

2006CLOZEBroadly speaking 总的来说Step off 齐步前进（从…上）走下来Run from 从…处跑出Jump off 跳离Keep from 阻止，隐瞒Superstition 迷信Erase 抹去、擦掉（记忆）eg:erase the marks from the blackboard . Remove 移动（具体的东西）Ease 减轻 eg：ease one’s painFall on 落到，指向 eg:Christmas falls on Dec.25th every year Drop on 顺便到某处，偶然方向Be related with (直接的联系)bBe associated with (联想)G&V51．_____dull he maybe,he is certainly a very successful top executive, 答案DA.althoughB.whateverC.asD.however58.enough做修饰语时的位置修饰n时，位于n前修饰adj.或adv.位于其后Eg.good enough 足够好59.itisimperative/Required/Ordered/Essential/necessary/vital/important/urgent/advisable/proper/strange/preferable/obligatory that …表建议、命令、要求It is(was)+adj.(或过去分词)+that…结构中，使用某些表示愿望、建议、请求、命令、迫切等adj后的主语从句的谓语要用虚拟语气。

其表达形式为“should+动词原形”或省略should直接用动词原形。

60.there is no such thing as …没有…这样的事61．My daughter has walked 8 miles today.we never guessed that she could walk ____far. 答案CA./B.suchC.thatD.as用在否定句中（如此…到这种程度）注：such后接名词或名词词组As 后接副词常用在as…as…结构中That作副词意为“这样，那么”，可放在adj或adv前表强调62.statistics 统计学（单）数据（复）65．There used to be a petrol station near the park,____?A.didn’t it?B.doesn’t there? 答案Dedn’t it?D.didn’t there?注：当陈述句谓语部分会有used to时，反意疑问句常由usedn’t 或didn’t来构成。

2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（合集五篇）第一篇：2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案PART Ⅲ CLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means（32）the pavement into a busy street!（33）you must pass under a ladder you can（34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and（35）them crossed until you have seen a dog.（36）, you may lick your finger and（37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the（38）has dried.Another common（39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring（40）to the person who opened it or to the whole（41）.Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is（42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month（43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay（44）.the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror,（45）it brings seven years of bad luck!The superstition is supposed to（46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are（47）witchcraft…… it is（48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood（49）luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never（50）, touch wood?”31.A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32.A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33.A If B As C Though D Unless34.A erase B remove C avoidD ease35.A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36.A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37.A make B print C perform D produce 38.A label B symbolC markD cut39.A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40.A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41.A house B household C home D circle 42.A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43.A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44.A away B outdoorsC indoorsD far45.A when B as C if D though 46.A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47.A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48.A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49.A as B for C in D of50.A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51.__dullhe may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A Although B whatever C As D However52.If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53.The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by which B for which C to which D at which 54It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop55The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has found B was finding C had found D would find56Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to have B must have C may have D should have57I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking58Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough59It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to60Land belongs to the city;there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such a B not such C not such a D no such 61My daughter has walked eight miles today.We never guessed that she could walk__far.A / B such C that D as 62The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A proves B is proving C are proving D prove63There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not counting B not to count C don't count D having not counted64It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination 67A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing68The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backs B necks C toes D heels69The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A security B safety C protection D secureness70Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A cater B supply C provide D equip71The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated72This is not the right __ to ask for my help;I am far too busy even to listen73The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concerns B offers C asks D involves 74Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats75She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather76After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leaking B trickling C prominent D noticeable 77The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 78Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regained B recovered C restored D revived79His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A rich B quick C productive D fertile80The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparablePART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything.Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First.Let's talk about culture.The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications.The most common one, however, and perhaps the t hing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence.People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet.Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance.You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place.Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run.It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well.In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality.Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts.This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobileshave brought to body language.There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone.There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away.And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy.So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous.But perhaps you needn't worry so much.After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB.postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB;the “speakeasy”c.the “spacemaker”D.textersWe can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd;shocking to othersaccording to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: textersan appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have.In some ways, however, verylittle has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned.Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors.As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence.The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth.He was-and still is-inclined to take a longer-term view.Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security.Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training）to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed.In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors.Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”.Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past.In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people.They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary.There seems to be much less difference than inprecious generations.Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid（whatever the type of job they may have）and the low-paid.As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbiesthe writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?A: middle-class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudesaccording to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving moneyworking-class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior toworking-class people!TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr.Rochester.In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him.When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile.His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr.Rochester after dinner.He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy.There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine.As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.“”ah, you really are unusual!You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.“”Sir, I'm sorry.I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,“"no, you shouldn't!I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back!You have honesty and feeling.There are not many girls like you.But perhaps I go too fast.Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too.He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,” yes, you're right.I have plenty of faults.I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again.I might have been verydifferent.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser.I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong.It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame.Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope.“It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me.He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.”Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.“ He continued.” you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you.But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely.You're like a bird in a cage.When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high.Good night.“91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all exceptA: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in ”……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…“.the word about means A: aroundB: on C: outsideD: concerning.93.why did Mr.Rochester say” ……and the you stab me in the back!" the （7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife B: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to himD: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA: Tell her all his trouble B: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances 95, at the end of the passage , Mr.Rochester soundedA: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner.Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting.In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style.The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions;it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another.At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy.The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation.After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions.It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored.The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user.With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96.Which of the following is not a feature of the idealcompanion machine?A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour97.The computer would develop friendships with humans in a（n）——way.A: Quick B: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98.Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's life D: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: critical C: vague D: hesitant 100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A: Articial relationships.B: How to form intimate relationships C: The affectionate machine D: Humans and computers第二篇：2011年英语专业四级考试真题答案PART Ⅰ DICTATIONBritish Holidaying HabitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable / for the average family in the UK, / and more people started traveling abroad for their summer holidays./ After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, / so a lot of people left the country for a vacation./ In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average./ As a result, they started to go abroad in groups / to places such as Spain and Greece./ Once they arrived at their destination, / they met with other groups of young people, and had one long party./ British holidaying habits have begun to change, however./ Climate change means that theUK now has a hotter climate, / so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather./ Also, going abroad is more expensive./ As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.PARTⅡ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONS1.[C];2.[D];3.[B]4.[A]5.[C]6.[D]7.[A]8.[C]9.[D] 10.[B]SECTION BPASSAGES11.[C] 12.[A] 13.[D] 14.[C] 15.[B] 16.[D] 17.[A] 18.[C] 19.[B] 20.[A]SECTION CNEWS BROADCAST21.[B] 22.[B] 23.[A] 24.[C] 25.[B] 26.[D] 27.[A] 28.[C] 29.[D] 30.[B]P ART ⅢCLOZE[15 MIN]31.［B］32.[D] 33.[A] 34.[C] 35.[B] 36.[D] 37.[A] 38.[C] 39.[B] 40.[D] 41.[C] 42.[A]43.[B] 44.[D] 45.[A] 46.[C] 47.[B] 48.[A] 49.[D] 50.[B]PART ⅣGRAMMAR VOCABULARY[15 MIN]51.[D] 52.[C] 53.[A] 54.[B ] 55.[D] 56.[B] 57.[A] 58.[C] 59.[B]60.[D]61.[A] 62.[C] 63.[B] 64.[A] 65.[B] 66.[B] 67.[A] 68.[C] 69.[B] 70.[D] 71.[A]72.[C] 73.[B] 74.[D] 75.[A] 76.[C] 77.[B] 78.[A] 79.[D] 80.[B]PARTⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81.[B] 82.[D] 83.[B] 84.[A] 85.[C]86.[A] 87.[C] 88.[A] 89.[D] 90.[C]91.[B] 92.[A] 93.[D] 94.[B] 95.[C]96.[B]97.[C] 98.[A]99.[C] 100.[B]PART Ⅵ WRITING[45 MIN]SECTION A COMPOSITION[35 MIN]Should Private Car Owners Be Taxed for Pollution?Along with the increasing environmental pollution, the measures for protecting environment are widely taken in the world, among which levying environmental taxes is considered to be effective.Since car sales have reached a historic peak these days, the government suggests that private car owners should be taxed for pollution.As far as I’m concerned, it’s not so much a solution as a gesture，because basically it can’t alleviate the pressing environmental issues.To begin with, though large in number, private car is not the only factor causing environmental pollution.If private car owners were taxed for pollution, other public vehicles, including buses and trains, should be taxed as well for the simple reason that they are also not environmental friendly.If not, complaints will accumulate concerning the unfairness, which thus will damage the harmony of our society.Also, taxing the private car owners fails to decrease the number of cars running on the road as expected.For those who are accustomed to it, an extra tax will never stop them from enjoying the convenience and pleasure of car driving.What’s more, levying a tax may make pollution becomes “reasonable”, because they would think they have paid for it.Obviously, it means nothing to protecting environment.As a result, it’s far from a good solution to tax private car owners for pollution, assuming it will solve environmental problems.On the contrary, immediate actions should be taken to develop new energy so as to cut down car pollution as a whole⑨.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING[10 MIN]April 18th, 2011Dear Lyn,It’s been a long time since we met last time.I’m writing to invite you to my hometown this summer vacation withmy heartfelt sincerity①.It’s beyond words to describe② the beauty and grandeur of the sea here in summer.You can catch the No.K47 train which leaves your city at 10:30 at night and arrives here at 7:30 in the next morning.I’m looking forward to your reply③.Yours,Li Ming第三篇：1998年英语专业四级考试真题1998年英语专业四级考试真题PART ⅣCLOZE[15 MIN]The way that people spend their money, and the objects on which they spend it, are the last areas where free choice and individuality can be expressed.The choice reflects personal taste, the way people see themselves and the fantasies they(26)about their lives, the restrictions on money available(27)them, the presence of others in the family with a(28)on that money, and the influenceof current convention,(29), surroundings and locality.Shopping is an important human activity.Yet shoppers are(30)with a confusing situation and a(n)(31)changing one.Theconfusionarisesfromtheclaims(32)adverting,frominadeq uateinformationaboutnew products, new materials, new places to shop--a confusion enhanced by rising prices and a(n)(33)choice of goods than ever before.The search(34)the right purchase is based on ignorance of(35)own needs and ignorance of the product's(36)for those needs.When choosing any particular item, there are several lines of communication which might provide some guidance.(37)none of these is entirely satisfactory.For example, you can ask a shop assistant initially.(38)you find one, she may quite(39)not know the answers.She may be a schoolgirl with aSaturday job, or a housewife(40)part-time.26.[A] imagine[B]possess[C] have27.[A] to[B] for[C] with28.[A] right[B] demand[C] request29.[A] growth[B] upbringing[C] cultivation30.[A] dealt[B] faced[C] coped31.[A] suddenly[B] instantly[C] rapidly32.[A] made by[B] seen in[C] hinted at33.[A] ampler[B] larger[C] broader34.[A] from[B] into[C] for35.[A] their[B] one's[C] his36.[A] fitness[B] use[C] value37.[A] And[B] Still[C] Yet38.[A] Even ff[B] Although[C] Because39.[A] generally[B] authentically[C] innocently40.[A] studying[B] practicing[C] workingPART ⅤGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY[15 MIN]41.John is __ hardworking than his sister, but he failed in the exam.[A] no less[B] no more[C] not less[D] no so42.She remembered sever, d occasions in the past __ she had experienced a similar feeling.[A] while[B] before[C] that[D] when43.ff your car __ any attention during the first12 months, take it to an authorized dealer.[D]own [D] of [D] claim [D] expansion [D] greeted [D] readily [D] set in [D] wider [D] with [D] her [D] worth [D] Even [D] While [D] genuinely [D] shopping[A] shall need[B] should need[C] would need[D] will need44.The indoor swimming pool seems to be a great deal more luxurious than__[A] is necessary[B] being necessary[C] to be necessary[D] it is necessary45.__, he can now only watch it on TV at home.[A] Obtainingnot a ticket for the match[B] Not obtaining a ticket for the match[C] Not having obtained a ticket for the match[D ] Not obtained a ticket for the match46.The children prefer camping in the mountains __ an indoor activity.[A] to[B] than[C] for[D] withnguage belongs to each member of the society, to the cleaner__ to the professor.[A] as far as[B] the same as[C] as much as[D] as long as48.__ he needed money for a new car, he decided not to borrow it from the bank.[A] Much as[B] Much though[C] As much[D] Though much49.The Clarks haven't decided yet which hotel[A] to stay[B] is to stay[C] to stay at[D] is for staying50.His strong sense of humor was __ make everyone in the room burst out laughing.[A] so as to[B] such as to[C] so that[D] such that51.__ enough time and money, the researcher would have been able to discover more in this field.[A] Giving[B] To give[C] Given[D] Being given52.You __ Mark anything.It was none of his business.[A] needn’t have told[B] needn't tell[C] mustn't have told[D] mustn't tell53.The membership card entitled himcertain privileges in the dub.[A] on[B] in[C] at[D] to54.Obviously, the Chairman's remarks at the conference were __ and not planned.[A] substantial[B] spontaneous[C] simultaneous[D] synthetic55.For the success of the project, the company should __ the most of the opportunities at hand.[A] obtain[B] grasp[C] catch[D] make56.Failure to follow the club rules __ him from the volleyball team.[A] disfavored[B] dispelled[C] disqualified[D] dismissed57.The discovery of new oil-fields in various parts of the country filled the government with __ hope.[A] eternal[B] infinite[C] ceaseless[D] everlasting58.At first the company refused to purchase the equipment, but __ this decision was revised.[A] subsequently[B] successively[C] predominantly[D] preliminarily59.The local police are authorized to __ anyone's movements as they think fit.[A] pause[B] halt[C] repel[D] keep60.Have you ever received __ of what has happened to her?[A] the word[B] words[C] word[D] the words61.Twelve is to threefour is to one.[A] what[B] as[C] that[D] like62.Things went well for her during her early life but in her middle age her __ seemed to change.[A] affair[B] luck[C] event[D] chance63.Although I spoke to her about the matter several times, she took little __ of what I said.[A] remark[B] warning[C] notice[D] attention64.The scheme was __ when it was discovered it would be very costly.[A] resigned[B] surrendered[C] released[D] abandoned65.Yesterday my aunt bought some new __ for her flat at the seaside.[A] furniture[B] furnitures[C] possession[D] possessions 第四篇：2004年英语专业四级考试真题Dictation2004年英语专业四级考试真题DictationMoneyMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services.People use money to buy food , clothes , and hundreds。

06年专四真题PARTⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glassesC.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.PART Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft.. it is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A .house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s hi gh time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not t o countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A.momentB.situationC.opportunityD.circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobil e phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texti ng changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differedfrom the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the “spacemaker”D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a r esult of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (orthe education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: Life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC:Income and job securityD: Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A: middle –class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for securityB: Making long-term plansC: Having priorities in lifeD: Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factors EXCEPT? A:better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, andhis eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“N o, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person peo ple tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “ you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph),the word “about” meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning.93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A: Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B: Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D:Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, From what Mr.Rochest told miss Eyre,we can conclude that he wanted toA: tell her all his troubles.B: tell her his life experience.C:change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA:rude B: cold C: friendly D: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if itimitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96.which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A:Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performance.D: unpredictable in behaviour97. the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way.A: quickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98.which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?。

2015年6月CET4 听力真题Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, you will bear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questions there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 witha single line through the center.1. A) The woman should go on playing chess.B) He is willing to play chess with the woman. C) The woman has good reason to quit the game.D) He will give the woman some tips on the game.2. A) She would like to resume contact with Sally.B) The man can forward the mail to Mary. C) She can call Mary to take care of the mail.D) Mary probably knows Sally's new address.3. A) He did not attend today’s class.B) His notes are not easy to read.C) His handwriting has a unique style. D) He is very pleased to be able to help.4. A) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.B) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.C) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.D) The man had better choose another restaurant.5. A) He will help the woman put things away. B) He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He has been looking forward to spring. D) He will clean the woman's boots for spring.6. A) The woman often works overtime at weekends.B) The man often lends books to the woman.C) The man appreciates the woman's help. D) The woman is rather forgetful.7. A) Take a sightseeing trip. B) Go to work on foot.C) Start work earlier than usual. D) Take a walk when the weather is nice.8. A) Temporary closing has disturbed the airport’s operation.B) The plane is going to land at another airport.C) All flights have been delayed due to bad weather.D) The airport’s management is in real need of improvement.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It specializes in safety from leaks. B) It is headquartered in London.C) It has a chemical processing plant. D) It has a partnership with LCP.10. A) He is a safety inspector. B) He is Mr. Grand’s friend.C) He is a chemist. D) He isa salesman.11. A) The public relations officer. B) Head of the personnel department.C) Mr. Grand’s personal assistant. D) Director of the safety department.12. A) Send a comprehensive description of their work.B) Provide details of their products and services.C) Leave a message for Mr. Grand. D) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) She listened to recordings of many European orchestras.B) She read a lot about European musicians and their music.C) She dreamed of working and living in a European country.D) She learned playing the violin from a famous French musician.14. A) She was a pupil of a famous European violinist.B) She gave her first performance with her father.C) She became a professional violinist at fifteen.D) She began taking violin lessons as a small child.15. A) It was the chance of a lifetime. B) It was a great challenge to her.C) It gave her a chance to explore the city. D) It helped her learn classical French music. Section B Directions: 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 marketed A), B),C) and D). Then marked the correspond letter on Answer sheet I with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 16. A) There are mysterious stories behind his works. B) His personal history is little known.C) His works have no match worldwide. D) There are many misunderstandings about him.17. A) He once worked in a well-known acting company. B) He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.C) He failed to go beyond grammar school. D) He was a member of the town council.18. A) People of his time had little interest in him. B) His works were adapted beyond recognition.C) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.D) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Theft. B) Air crash. C) Cheating. D) Road accidents.20. A) Learn the local customs. B) Have the right documents.C) Book tickets well in advance. D) Make hotel reservations.21. A) Contact your agent. B) Use official transport. C) Get a lift if possible. D) Havea friend meet you.Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Cut down production cost. B) Refine the taste of his goods.C) Sell inexpensive products. D) Specialise in gold ornaments.23. A) At a meeting of top British businesspeople. B) During a local sales promotion campaign.C) During a live television interview. D) At a national press conference.24. A) Discouraged. B) Distressed. C) Puzzled. D) Insulted.25. A) He is not laughed at, that laughs at himself first.B) There should be a limit to one’s sense of humour.C) He who never learns from the past is bound to fail.D) The words of some businesspeople are just rubbish.Section C Directions: in this section,you will hear a paasage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is reaf for the third time, you should check what you have written.Looking at the basic biological systems, the world is not doing very well. Yet economic indicators show the world is 26__________. Despite a slow start at the beginning of the eighties, global economic output increased by more than a fifth during the 27__________. The economy grew, trade increased, and millions of new jobs were created. How can biological indicators show the 28__________ of economic indicators?The answer is that the economic indicators have a basic fault: they show no difference between resource uses that 29__________ progress and those uses that will hurt it. The main measure of economic progress is the gross national product (GNP), 30__________, this totals the value of all goods and services produced and subtracts loss in value of factories and equipment. Developed a half-century ago, GNP helped 31__________ a common way among countries of measuring change in economic output. For some time, this seemed to work 32__________ well, but serious weaknesses are now appearing. As indicated earlier, GNP includes loss in value of factories and equipment, but it does not 33__________ the loss of natural resources, including nonrenewable resources such as oil or renewable resources such as forests.This basic fault can produce a 34__________ sense of national economic health. According to GNP, for example, countries that overcut forests actually do better than those that preserve their forests. The trees cut down are counted as income but no subtraction is made for 35__________ the forests.听力原文Part II Listening ComprehensionNow let’s begin with the eight short conversations.1. W: I'm going to give up playing chess. I lost again today.M: Just because you lost? Is that any reason to quit?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: Do you know Sally's new address? She's got some mail here, and I'd like to forward it to her.W: Well, we've not been in touch for quite a while. Let's see. Mary should know it.Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: I missed classes this morning. Could you please lend me your notes?M: My notes? You've never seen my handwriting, have you?Q: What does the man imply?4. M: I'm taking my girlfriend to the fancy new restaurant for her birthday tonight.W: I went there last weekend. I found it rather disappointing.Q: What does the woman mean?5. W: Winter is over at last. Time to put away my gloves and boots.M: I've been waiting for this for months.Q: What does the man mean?6. W: Thank you for bringing the books back.M: I thought you need them over the weekend. Many thanks for letting me use them.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Are you working flexible hours?M: No, I'm not. The weather today is so nice, so I decided to walk to work, and that meant I had to leave an hour earlier than usual.Q: What did the man decide to do?8. W: Our plane has been circling for a long time. Why the delay?M: The airport was closed for a while this morning, and things are still not back to normal. Q: What does the man mean?Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC!M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Who's calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I'd like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He's very busy for the next few days. Then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who, in particular?M: A colleague, for example?W: You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I'm sorry, he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we'll contact you.M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr....?M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.9. What do we learn about the woman's company?10. What do we learn about the man?11. Whats the woman's position in her company?12. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: Miss Yamada, did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the western world?W: No, not really, although I've always listened to recordings of great orchestras from Europe. M: So you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?W: Oh, yes. I was only a child.M: You were born in 1955. Is that right?W: Yes, I began violin lessons at school when I was six.M: As young as that. Did you like it?W: Oh, yes, very much.M: When did you first play on your own? I mean, when did you give your first performance? W: I think I was 8...? No. 9. I just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought mea new violin. I played a small piece at the school concert.M: Did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?W: Yes, I think so. I enjoyed playing the violin very much, and I didn't mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.M: And when did you first come to Europe?W: I was very lucky. When I was 15, I won a scholarship to a college in Paris. That was for a three-year course.M: How did your parents feel about that?W: I think they were pleased and worried at the same time. It was the chance of a lifetime. But of course I would be thousands of miles from home. Anyway, I studied in Paris for three years and then went back to Tokyo.13. What do we know about the woman before she went to Europe?14. What does the woman say about her music experience?15. What does the woman say about her study in Paris?Section BPassage OneWhat makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Yet how many know Shakespeare, the person, the man behind the works?After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work. Many myths arose about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not.Shakespeare's father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education. Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts.16. What does the speaker say about William Shakespeare?17. What do we learn about Shakespeare's father?18. Why does the speaker say parts of Shakespeare's life will remain a mystery?Passage TwoWherever you go and for whatever reason, its important to be safe. While the majority of people you will meet when travelling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers.Theft being the most common. Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It's important to prepare for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don't want to get to your destination, only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn't valid anymore.Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international drivers license. When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands. Don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, remember to smile. It's the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!19. What is mentioned as a most common danger when people go travelling abroad?20. What is the most important thing to do when you prepare for your trip abroad?21. What does the speaker suggest you do when you arrive at your destination?Passage ThreeThe British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. When Ratner took over his father's chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell down market products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success. The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments.By 1991, Ratner's company had 2 400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. At a big meeting of top British business people, he suited up and explained the secret of his success. People say，How can we sell our goods for such a low price? I say，Because they are absolute rubbish. His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner's shops. Sales fell and six months after his speech, Ratner's share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Ratner was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25 000 of his employees had lost their jobs. It had been a very expensive joke.22. What did Gerald Ratner decide to do when he took over his father's shops?23. On what occasion did Gerald Ratner explain the secret of his success?24. How did people feel when they learned of Gerald Ratner's remarks?25. What does the story of Gerald Ratner suggest?1-8：ADBDCBBA 9-12：CDCB 13-15：ADA 16-18：BDC 19-21：ABB 22-25：CADB26. prospering 27. decade 28. opposite 29. sustain 30. 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06年专四真题及答案详解06年专四真题PARTⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glassesC.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.PART Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to theconversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At theend of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft.. it is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite beliefprevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as ―my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?‖31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A .house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful topexecutive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It‘s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don‘t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn‘t itB doesn‘t thereC usedn‘t it?D didn‘t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer‘s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A.momentB.situationC.opportunityD.circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor‘s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let‘s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-linephone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the ―meeting‖ influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer ―see you t here at 8‖, but ―text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are‖.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, ―insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Tex t Messaging‖, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the ―talkers‖ and the ―texters‖-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone‘s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would besurprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the ―speakeasy‖: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the ―spacemaker‖: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‘s privacy. So,it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‘t worry so much. After al l, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the ―spacemaker‖D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is ―working-class‖ or “middle-class‖-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers‘ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her ―housekeeping‖, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary tha n before to worry about ―tomorrow‖. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferioritythey had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: Life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC:Income and job securityD: Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A: middle –class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOTa typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for securityB: Making long-term plansC: Having priorities in lifeD: Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factors EXCEPT?A:better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile onhis lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, ―do you think I‘m handsome, Miss Eyre?‖The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ?No, sir.‖“Ah, you really are unu sual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.‖“Sir, I‘m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‘t matter, or something like that,‖“N o, you shouldn‘t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.‖I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Y es,you‘re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twen ty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‘t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‘re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‘re sympathetic and give them hope.‖It seemed he had q uite a lot to talk to me. He didn‘t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don‘t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.‖ He continued. ― you don‘t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freel y. You‘re like a birdin a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‘ll fly very high. Good night.‖91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…‖(the second paragraph),the word ―about‖ meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning.93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A: Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B: Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D:Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, From what Mr.Rochest told miss Eyre,we can conclude that he wanted toA: tell her all his troubles.B: tell her his life experience.C:change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA:rude B: cold C: friendly D: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style wouldmake interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‘s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer‘s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner. 96.which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A:Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performance.D: unpredictable in behaviour97. the computer would develop friendships with humans ina (n) ---------way.A: quickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98.which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A:Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's life.D:Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99Throughout the passage,the author is _____in his attitude towards the computerA:favourableB:criticalC: vagueD: hesitant100. which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?A:Articial relationshios .B: How to form intimate relationshipsC:The affectionate machineD: Humans and computersPART ⅥWRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITION。