大学英语四级期末考试--试卷(开卷)

大学英语4试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. A) 根据所听内容，选择正确的图片。

A. 图片1B. 图片2C. 图片3D. 图片4[答案] A2. B) 根据对话内容，选择正确答案。

A. 去图书馆。

B. 去电影院。

C. 去公园。

D. 去超市。

[答案] B3. C) 根据短文内容，回答以下问题。

Q1: 演讲的主题是什么？A. 环境保护B. 科技发展C. 教育改革D. 文化交流[答案] AQ2: 演讲者建议采取哪些措施？A. 减少塑料使用B. 增加绿化面积C. 推广可再生能源D. 所有选项[答案] D二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，选择最佳答案。

短文内容略。

A. 作者对新技术的看法是什么？A. 积极支持B. 持怀疑态度C. 认为有待观察D. 完全反对[答案] AB. 文章中提到了几个例子？A. 1个B. 2个C. 3个D. 4个[答案] B2. 根据短文内容，回答以下问题。

Q1: 文章主要讨论了什么？A. 健康饮食B. 运动的重要性C. 工作与生活平衡D. 环境保护[答案] AQ2: 作者建议的饮食习惯是什么？A. 多吃蔬菜和水果B. 减少糖分摄入C. 增加蛋白质摄入D. 所有选项[答案] D三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项填入空白处。

[短文内容略]1. A. althoughB. becauseC. sinceD. if[答案] A2. A. surprisedB. disappointedC. excitedD. confused[答案] B四、翻译（共15分）1. 将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

- 他昨天参加了一个重要的会议。

- 她对艺术有着浓厚的兴趣。

[答案]- He attended an important meeting yesterday.- She has a strong interest in art.2. 将下列句子从英文翻译成中文。

大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1.The stout fellow over there is______the great magician,Charlie Williams,himself.A.no other butB.no one thanC.none other thanD.no other than2.In the last ten years,there have been many changes in family life. Are there changes______?A.for the better or for the worseB.for the better or for the worstC.for the best or for the worstD.for the good or for the bad3.The facilities of the older hospital______.A.is as good or better than the new hospitalB.are as good or better than the new hospitalC.is as good as or better than that of the new hospitalD.are as good as or better than those of the new hospital4.Studies show that students with high self-esteem have______ratings from both themselves and their teachers in their speech than students with low self-esteem.A.highB.higherC.highestD.the highest5.Mr.Johnson is______to our party.A.more than pleased to comeB.pleased more than to comeC.more pleased than to comeD.more pleasing than to come6.Ms Simms is very sensitive______criticism.A.ofB.inC.toD.on7.It is an exception________the rules.A.ofB.inC.againstD.to8.She solved the problem_________a stroke.A.onB.ofC.atD.through9.Death always taken us_________surprise,even though we know it isinevitable.A.inB.out ofC.byD.through10.The lady insists on her constitutional right_______a passport in her maiden name.A.onB.toC.intoD.that11.Human behavior is mostly a product of learning,_______the behavior of a animal depends mainly on instinct.A.whereasB.soC.unlessD.that12.Wood furniture does not depreciate in value_______properly handled and protected.A.ifB.hasC.andD.that13.I am determined that my son______have a better start than I did.A.canB.shallC.mustD.will14.You________drive fast,there is a speed limit here.Moreover,we have plenty of time,so you______drive so fast.A.mustn't,needn'tB.needn't,needn'tC.mustn't,mustn'tD.needn't,mustn't15.You_______worry about her.She______well already.A.needn't,may getB.don't need,may getC.mustn't,getsD.needn't,may have gets16._____the Washington Monument and the Capitol,Washington D.C.would be a completely horizontal city.A.It were not forB.For it were notC.Were it not forD.weren't it for17.______,I'll marry him all the time.A.Being he rich or poorB.Was he rich or poorC.Be he rich or poorD.Whether rich or poor18.A sneeze cannot be performed voluntarily,_____be easily suppressed.A.nor cat itB.and cannot itC.nor it canD.it cannot19.Few of the gold seekers who flocked to California were experienced miners______that they had to be.A.but neither did they feelB.neither did they feelC.and so did they feelD.and they felt too20._____,their help,we would not have succeeded.A.Hadn't been forB.Had not it been forC.Had it not been forD.It hadn't been for二、完型填空（共计20分）Reading involves looking at graphic symbols and formulating mentally thesounds and ideas theyrepresent.Concepts of reading have changed1over the centuries.During the1950's and1960's especially,increased attention has been devoted to2the reading process.3specialists agree that reading4acomplex organization of higher mental5,they disagree 6the exact nature of the process.Some experts,who regard language primarily as a code using symbols to represent sounds,7reading as simply thedecoding of symbolssintosthe sounds they stand8.These authorities 9that meaning,being concerned with thinking,must be taught independently ofthe decoding process.Others maintain that reading is10 related to thinking,and that a child whopronounces sounds without11 their meaning is not truly reading.The reader,12some,is not just aperson with a theoretical ability to read but one who13reads.Many adults,although they have the ability to read,have never read a book in its14.By someexpert they would not be15as readers.Clearly,the philosophy,objectives,methods and materials ofreading will depend on the definition one use.By the most16and satisfactory definition, reading is theability to17the sound-symbols code of the language,to interpret meaning for various18,at variousrates,and at various levels of difficulty,and to do19widely and enthusiastically.20reading is theinterpretation of ideas through the use of symbols representing sounds and ideas.1.A.substantively B.substantially C.substitutively D.subjectively2.A.define and describe B.definition and descriptionC.defining and describingD.have defined and described3.A.Although B.If C.Unless D.Until4.A.involves B.involves to C.is involved D.involves of5.A.opinions B.effects C.manners D.functions6.A.of B.about C.for D.into7.A.view B.look C.reassure D.agree8.A.by B.to C.off D.for9.A.content B.contend C.contempt D.contact10.A.inexplicably B.inexpressibly C.inextricably D.inexpediently11.A.interpreting B.saying C.explaining D.reading12.A.like B.for example C.according to D.as13.A.sometimes B.might C.practical D.actually14.A.entire B.entirety C.entirely D.entity15.A.classed B.granted C.classified D.graded16.A.inclusive B.inclinable C.conclusive plicated17.A.break up B.elaborate C.define D.unlock18.A.purposes B.degrees C.stages D.steps19.A.such B.so as C.so D.such as20.A.By the way B.In short C.So far D.On the other hand三、阅读理解：(共25分)Years ago the idea of disabled people doing sport was never heard of.Butwhen the annual games for the disabled were started at Stoke Mandeville,England in1984by Sir Ludwig Guttmann,the situation began to change.Sir Ludwig Guttmann,who had been driven to England in1939from Nazi Gernamy,had been asked by the British government to set up an injuries centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital near London.His ideas about treating injuries included sport for the disabled.In the first games just tow teams of injured soldiers took part.The next year,1949,five teams took part.From those beginnings,things have developed fast.Teams now come from abroad to Stoke Mandeville every year.In1960the first Olympics for the Disabled were held in Rome,in the same place as the normal Olympic Games,although they are organized separately.In other years Games for the Disabled are still held at Stoke Mandeville.In the1984wheelchair Olympic Games,1064wheelchair athletes from about40countries took part.Unfortunately,they were held at Stoke Mandeville and not in Los Angeles,along with the other Olympics. The Games have been a great success in promoting international friendshiop and understanding,and in proving that being disabled does not mean you can't enjoy sport.One small source of disappointment for those who organize and take part in the games,however,has been the unwillingness of the International Olympic Committee to include disabled events at the Olympic Games for the able-bodied.Perhaps a few more yearsare still needed to convince those fortunate enough not to be disabled that their disabled fellow athlets should not be excluded.1.The first games for the desabled were held_____after Sir Ludwig Guttmann arrived in England.A.40yearsB.21yearsC.10yearsD.9years2.Besides Stoke Mandeville,surely the games for the disabled were once held in_____.A.New YorkB.LondonC.RomeD.Los Angeles3.In Paragraph3,the word"athletes"means_____.A.people who support the gamesB.people who watch the gamesC.people who organize the gamesD.people who compete in the games4.Which of the following statements in NOT true?A.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an early organizer of the games for the disabled.B.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is an injured soldier.C.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is from Germany.D.Sir Ludwig Guttmann is welcomed by the British government.5.From the,we may conclude that the writer is_____.A.one of the organizers of the games for the disabledB.a disabled person who once took part in the gamesC.against holding the games for the disabledD.in favour of holding the games for the disabled四、书面表达：请起草一份中学学校通知，用一段话说明以下要点：参观日期：3月25日，星期天时间：早上8点钟出发。

大学英语四级真题试卷（附答案）一、写作（30分钟）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the topic “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Shopping”. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.二、听力理解（25分钟）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.News Report 11. A) A new art exhibition was opened.B) A famous artist's work was stolen.C) An art museum was renovated.D) A new art technique was discovered.2. A) The value of the stolen artworks.B) The description of the suspect.C) The security measures of the museum.D) The impact on the art community.News Report 23. A) To encourage people to use public transportation.B) To reduce traffic accidents.C) To promote the use of electric vehicles.D) To improve the city's air quality.4. A) By building more subway lines.B) By offering free bus rides.C) By restricting car usage.D) By improving bike lanes.News Report 35. A) The increase in the number of international students.B) The new policies for international education.C) The challenges faced by international students.D) The benefits of studying abroad.6. A) Language barriers.B) Cultural differences.C) High tuition fees.D) All of the above.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation 17. A) At a concert hall.B) At a movie theater.C) At a sports stadium.D) At a restaurant.8. A) To watch a game.B) To attend a concert.C) To see a movie.D) To have a dinner.9. A) The tickets are sold out.B) The event has been cancelled.C) There are only standing tickets left.D) The price of the tickets is too high.10. A) Try another venue.B) Wait for a refund.C) Look for tickets online.D) Choose another event.Conversation 211. A) She is planning a vacation.B) She is moving to a new city.C) She is looking for a new job.D) She is decorating her house.12. A) The cost of living.B) The job opportunities.C) The climate.D) The local culture.13. A) It has a high cost of living.B) It has few job openings.C) It has a nice climate.D) It has a rich culture.14. A) She will consider other options.B) She will visit the city first.C) She will make a decision soon.D) She will ask for more information.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage 115. A) It's a new fitness trend.B) It's a traditional dance form.C) It's a type of exercise equipment.D) It's a popular sport among the elderly.16. A) It improves flexibility.B) It builds muscle strength.C) It helps with weight loss.D) It enhances mental focus.17. A) By following online tutorials.B) By joining a fitness class.C) By practicing at home alone.D) By watching professional performances.Passage 218. A) The history of the Internet.B) The development of social media.C) The impact of the Internet on communication.D) The future of online communication.19. A) It has made communication faster and easier.B) It has reduced face - to - face interaction.C) It has created new forms of language.D) All of the above.20. A) To be more cautious about online information.B) To use the Internet less frequently.C) To learn new online communication skills.D) To embrace the changes brought by the Internet.Passage 321. A) A new scientific research project.B) The discovery of a new planet.C) The exploration of outer space.D) The development of space technology.22. A) It may have water.B) It has a similar atmosphere to Earth.C) It is very close to our solar system.D) It has signs of life.23. A) Sending more space probes.B) Building a space station.C) Conducting further research.D) Colonizing the planet.三、阅读理解（40分钟）Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the word bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once.Online education has become increasingly popular in recent years. It offers many __24__ for both students and educators. For students, it provides flexibility as theycan study at their own __25__ and from any location with an Internet connection. This is especially beneficial for those who have busy schedules or live in remote areas.Educators also find online education advantageous. They can reach a larger number of students and use various multimedia resources to __26__ their teaching. However, online education also has some challenges. One of the main issues is the lack of face - to -face interaction, which may make it difficult for students to stay __27__ and motivated.A) engagedB) advantagesC) paceD) enhanceE) disadvantagesF) accessG) onlineH) traditionalI) isolatedJ) motivatedSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Role of Volunteers in SocietyA) Volunteers play a vital role in our society. They contribute their time and energy tovarious causes without expecting any financial reward. Their work has a significant impact on different aspects of community life.B) In the field of education, volunteers can help in schools. They may assist teachers in the classroom, tutor students, or organize extracurricular activities. This not only eases the workload of educators but also provides additional support to students. C) Volunteers are also active in the healthcare sector. They can visit patients in hospitals, offer comfort and support, and sometimes help with simple medical tasks under the supervision of medical staff. Their presence can make a big difference to the well - being of patients.D) Another area where volunteers are much needed is in environmental protection. They participate in activities such as tree - planting, beach clean - ups, and recycling campaigns. These efforts contribute to improving the environment and raising public awareness of environmental issues.E) During disasters and emergencies, volunteers are often the first to respond. They provide food, shelter, and medical assistance to those affected. Their quick action can save lives and help communities recover more quickly.F) Volunteering also has personal benefits for those who engage in it. It can enhance their social skills, as they work with different people. It can also give them a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment knowing that they are making a positive difference in the world.G) However, being a volunteer also comes with challenges. Sometimes, there may be a lack of resources or proper training, which can affect the quality of their work. Volunteers need to be prepared to face these difficulties.H) To encourage more people to volunteer, organizations and governments should provide better support. This includes offering training programs, improving communication channels, and recognizing the efforts of volunteers.I) In conclusion, volunteers are an essential part of our society. Their contributions are invaluable, and we should all consider getting involved in volunteer activities to make our world a better place.J) The number of volunteer opportunities is constantly increasing. With thedevelopment of society, new areas and projects are emerging that require the help of volunteers.28. Volunteers can assist in teaching and extracurricular activities in schools.29. Volunteers can provide support to patients in hospitals.30. Volunteers are involved in environmental protection activities.31. Volunteers are crucial during disasters.32. Volunteering can improve social skills and bring satisfaction.33. Volunteers may face challenges due to lack of resources or training.34. More support should be provided to encourage volunteering.35. Volunteers are important in society and more people should get involved.36. The number of volunteer opportunities is growing.37. Volunteers work without financial compensation.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage 1The concept of a sharing economy has gained popularity in recent years. Platforms like Uber and Airbnb have changed the way people travel and find accommodation. The sharing economy allows people to share their under - utilized assets, such as cars and spare rooms, with others.This model has several benefits. For owners, it can generate extra income. For users, it provides more options and usually at a lower cost than traditional services. However, there are also some issues. There may be concerns about the quality of the shared assets and the reliability of the people involved. In addition, regulatorychallenges exist as the sharing economy operates in a different way from traditional industries.38. What is the main topic of this passage?A) The advantages of the sharing economy.B) The disadvantages of the sharing economy.C) The introduction and analysis of the sharing economy.D) The comparison between the sharing economy and traditional industries.39. What are the benefits of the sharing economy according to the passage?A) Only for owners to make money.B) Only for users to get cheaper services.C) Both for owners to earn income and users to have more options at lower cost.D) To reduce the number of unused assets.40. What are the problems of the sharing economy?A) Only quality issues.B) Only reliability issues.C) Quality, reliability, and regulatory issues.D) High cost for users.Passage 2Music has always been an important part of human culture. It has the power to influence our emotions, memories, and even behavior. Different types of music can have different effects. For example, classical music is often associated with relaxation and concentration, while fast - paced music can boost energy and motivation.Music is also used in various settings. In educational institutions, it can be used to enhance learning. In hospitals, it can help reduce patients' stress and anxiety. In the workplace, it can improve productivity and create a more pleasant environment.41. What is the main idea of this passage?A) The history of music.B) The different types of music.C) The effects and uses of music.D) The importance of music in culture.42. What can classical music do according to the passage?A) Boost energy.B) Increase motivation.C) Aid in relaxation and concentration.D) Improve productivity.43. Where can music be used according to the passage?A) Only in educational institutions.B) Only in hospitals.C) Only in the workplace.D) In educational institutions, hospitals, and the workplace.四、翻译（30分钟）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.中国的长城是世界著名的奇迹之一。

大学英语4考试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 根据所听对话，选择最佳答案。

a) What is the man going to do?i. Go to the libraryii. Go to the gymiii. Stay at homeiv. Visit a friendb) What does the woman suggest?i. They should go to the beachii. They should watch a movieiii. They should study togetheriv. They should go shopping答案：a) i b) iii2. B) 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

a) What is the main topic of the passage?b) What is the author's opinion about the topic?答案：a) The main topic is the importance of environmental protection.b) The author believes that everyone should take action to protect the environment.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. A) 阅读以下短文，选择最佳答案。

短文：[此处应为一段或多段英文短文，描述一个主题或故事]a) What does the author intend to convey in the passage?b) What is the relationship between the two characters in the story?答案：a) The author intends to convey the importance of perseverance.b) The two characters are friends.2. B) 阅读以下文章，回答以下问题。

大学英语IV-1期末考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确答案。

（每题2分，共10分）A) 男声说：“I'm going to the library to return some books.” 女声回应：“____”A) That's great.B) I'll go with you.C) I'm busy today.答案：B) I'll go with you.2. 根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

（每题2分，共10分）A) What is the main topic of the passage?A) The history of the library.B) The benefits of reading.C) The importance of returning books on time.答案：B) The benefits of reading.二、词汇与语法（共30分）1. 用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。

（每题2分，共10分）A) The children were excited about ______ (go) to the amusement park.答案：going2. 选择最佳答案完成句子。

（每题2分，共20分）A) The teacher asked the students to ______ their homework on time.A) hand inB) hand outC) hand over答案：A) hand in三、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，回答后面的问题。

（每题2分，共10分）Passage 1:"The role of technology in education has been a topic of discussion for many years..."A) What is the main idea of the passage?A) The history of technology in education.B) The debate about the role of technology in education.C) The future of technology in education.答案：B) The debate about the role of technology in education.2. 阅读以下短文，选择正确答案。

大学英语IV-1期末考试题及答案在本次大学英语IV-1的期末考试中，我们设计了一系列题目，旨在全面考察同学们的英语综合应用能力。

以下是考试题目及答案，希望同学们能够认真复习，取得优异成绩。

一、听力理解（共20分）1. What is the man's major?A. Computer ScienceB. BiologyC. EngineeringD. EconomicsAnswer: A2. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a libraryB. In a restaurantC. In a classroomD. In a parkAnswer: B3. What does the woman plan to do after the exam?A. Go shoppingB. Watch a movieC. Travel abroadD. Attend a partyAnswer: C4. What is the main topic of the lecture?A. Climate changeB. Renewable energyC. Fossil fuelsD. Environmental protectionAnswer: B5. Why does the man sound upset?A. He missed his flightB. He lost his walletC. He failed an examD. He got into a car accidentAnswer: D二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 16. According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the increase in obesity rates?A. Unhealthy eating habitsB. Lack of physical activityC. Genetic factorsD. Environmental factorsAnswer: A7. What does the author suggest as a solution to the obesity problem?A. Government interventionB. Personal responsibilityC. Community programsD. Medical treatmentsAnswer: BPassage 28. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To describe the history of space explorationB. To discuss the benefits of space tourismC. To argue for more funding for space researchD. To compare different space programsAnswer: C9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of space exploration mentioned in the article?A. Scientific advancementsB. Economic growthC. National securityD. Entertainment industryAnswer: DPassage 310. What does the author's personal experience suggest about the importance of sleep?A. It is essential for physical healthB. It is crucial for mental well-beingC. It can improve academic performanceD. It can enhance creativityAnswer: B11. What is the main argument of the passage?A. Sleep is a fundamental human needB. Sleep deprivation has serious consequencesC. Society should prioritize sleep moreD. Sleep patterns have changed over timeAnswer: C三、词汇与语法（共20分）12. The company has been ________ by a new management team.A. taken overB. given awayC. put asideD. left behindAnswer: A13. Despite his lack of experience, he was ________ for the position due to his exceptional skills.A. turned downB. looked overC. passed byD. overlookedAnswer: D14. The project was ________ because of the lack of funding.A. called offB. put offC. set offD. given offAnswer: A15. She is a very ________ person, always willing to help others.A. generousB. selfishC. arrogantD. indifferentAnswer: A四、翻译（共15分）16. 随着科技的发展，远程工作变得越来越普遍。

淮南师范学院大学英语4期末考试试卷一、听力(20分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How long does it take the speakers to go to London by train?A. 1 hour.B. 2 hours.C. 3 hours.2. What will the man do?A. Make tea.B. Have a cup of tea.C. Boil more water.3. What will the woman probably do? w W w . x K b 1.c o MA.Catch a train.B. See the man off.C.Go shopping.4. What will the woman do?A. Look for the keys to the house.B. Go to work.C. Have an interview.5. Why does the man want to take a picture of the woman’s son ?A. He is working for a newspaper.B. He is taking photos for a book.C. The woman’s son is very lovely.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

大学英语四级试卷（满分120分，考试时间90分钟）一、选择题：（本题共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）1. She wants to know whether the measures have been agreed ______.A. toB. withC. aboutD. upon2. He felt it rather difficult to make a stand _____ the opinion of the majority.A. againstB. byC. toD. in3. When my aunt lost her cat last summer, it turned ______ a week later at a house in the next village.A. inB. outC. upD. over4. To our delight, she quickly adapted herself _______ this situation.A. withB. ofC. toD. into5. If there is space available, the deadline for applying ________ an undergraduate college or school may be extended.A. inB. onC. forD. to6. The TV station probably will be back _______ no earlier than this afternoon because of difficulties in locating a part.A. in the airB. on the airC. in airD. to the air7. He is indifferent ______ hardships and dangers.A. ofB. atC. inD. to8. You can't go _______ your promise now; we are depending on you.A. back ofB. back onC. off withD. out of9. I knew her ______ but I have never actually spoken to her.A. from sightB. in sightC. by sightD. on sight10. Sugar is good _______ most people, but harmful ________ diabetics.A. for, toB. to, forC. for, inD. to, with11. You don't have to worry ________ we are here.A. whileB. even ifC. thoughD. until12. The teachers whispered _______ they should disturb the students.A. in order thatB. provided thatC. in caseD. with the result that13. The reason for my long absence from class was ______ I was ill for2 weeks.A. thatB. due toC. becauseD. why14. John is probably the most popular masculine name in the Western world, _____ it is spelled differently in different languages.A. in spite ofB. ifC. whenD. although15. ______ so-called "art" or "serious" music, modern jazz is not completely written down before it is played.A. AsB. UnlikeC. AlikeD. Not as16. "I'm not going to buy that book." "______. It's too expensive."A. I don't eitherB. So am IC. Neither am ID. I am not too17. Home is home, _______ ever so homely.A. it isB. it wereC. be itD. it be18. ______ about the tragedy, we would never have come without first calling.A. If we hearB. If we heardC. Had we heardD. We had heard19. ______ of such a thing.A. Never have I heard C. Never heard IB. Never I heard D. Never I have heard20. The business of each day, _______ selling goods or shopping than, were quite smoothly.A. be itB. was itC. it beingD. it was二、翻译（共5小题，每小题3分；共计15分）1、所有的窗户都开着，他就睡着了。

新起点大学英语第四册期末试卷及答案I. Cloze（1 point each, 10 points ）Directions:Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.I had a recent 1 with a friend of mine who has what he described 2a “problem” with the Internet.When I questioned him further he said that he was “ 3 ”, and had “forced”himself to go off-line. He went on to say that all of the time that he spent online might have altered his sense of 4 , and that it made him feel lonely and 5 .Last weekend, my wife and I invited our extended family to our home to 6 our daughter’s birthday. During the celebration, my young nephew spent the entire time on my computer playing a 7 war game. My brother-in-law and I were chatting nearby and it 8 us that in generations past, his son, my nephew, would have been 9 playing with his friends. But now the little fellow goes 10 to play his games against his friends in cyberspace.1.A. discussion B. information C. agreement D. contradiction2.A. as B. since C. thus D. whereas3.A. employed B. addicted C. regarded D. confronted4.A. humor B. reality C. common D. emotion5.A. happy B. pleasant C. depressed D. excited6.A. change B. celebrate C. agree D. discuss7.A. real B. fake C virtual D. strange8.A. digested B. struck C. delivered D. broke9.A. inner B. indoors C. outside D. inside10.A. games B. line C. off-line D. onlineII. Reading Comprehension (2 points each, 40 points)Directions:In this part, there are four passages followed by several questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that you think is the correct answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage 1Very few people were coming to eat at the White Rose Restaurant, and its ownerdid not know what to do. The price was reasonable and the food was of good quality, but nobody seemed to want to eat there.Then he did something that changed all that, and in a few weeks his restaurant is always full of men with their lady friends. Whenever a gentleman came in with a lady, a smiling waiter gave each of them a menu(菜单), the menu looked exactly the same on the outside, but there was an important difference inside. The menu that the waiter gave to the man supplied the correct price for each dish and each bottle of wine, while the menu that he gave to the lady supplied a much higher price! So when the man calmly ordered dish after dish and wine after wine, the lady thought he was much more generous(慷慨) than he really was.11. Why didn’t people come to the White Rose Restaurant to eat at first?A. Because the price was high.B. Because the food was too cheap.C. Because the food was not good.D. The passage didn’t mention.12. According to the passage we can conclude that the people who eat at thisrestaurant are mostly ______.A. poor old peopleB. rich young peopleC. men with their girl friendsD. parents with their children13. The difference between the two kinds of menu lie in ______.A. the colorB. the shapeC. the priceD. the food14. According to the passage we can infer that when men with their girl friends eat atthis restaurant, the food was paid _____.A. always by the ladies onlyB. always by the men onlyC. sometimes by the ladiesD. either by the men or by the ladies15. According to the passage we can know that, generally speaking, ______.A. men are more generous than womenB. women are more generous than menC. men like their lady friends to be generous.D. women like their men friends to be generousPassage 2Parents have to do much less for their children today than they used to do，and home has become much less of a workshop. Clothes can be bought ready made; washing can go to the laundry; food can be bought，cooked，canned or preserved; bread is baked and delivered by the baker; milk arrives on the doorstep; meat can be had at the restaurant，the worker’s canteen，and the school dining-room.It is unusual now for father to pursue his trade or other employment at home，and his children rarely，if ever，see him at his place of work. Boys are therefore seldom trained to follow their father’s occupation，and in many towns they have a fairly wide choice of employment and so do girls. The young wage-earner often earns good money，and soon acquires a feeling of economic independence. In textile areas it has long been customary for mothers to go out to work，but this practice has become so widespread that the working mother is now a not-unusual factor in a child’s home life，the number of married women in employment having more than doubled in the last twenty-five years. With mother earning and his older children drawing substantial wages，father is seldom the dominant figure that he still was at the beginning of the century. When mother works, economic advantages accrue，but children lose something of great value if mother’s employment prevents her from being home to greet them when they return from school.16. The writer mentions home as workshop because______.A. fathers often pursue employment at homeB. parents had to make food and necessity themselves for their daily-lifeC. many families produce goods at home for saleD. both fathers and mothers in most families are workers17. The writer says that home has become much less of a workshop. He means______.A. in the past, home was more like a workshopB. home is much more of a workshop nowC. home-workshops are becoming fewer and fewerD. home was less like a workshop in the past18.The word “accrue”in the sentence“When mother...accrue，”is closest in meaning to ______.A. changeB. dwindleC. doubleD. increase19. The chief reason that boys are seldom trained to follow their father’s occupation is ______.A. that children nowadays rarely see their fathers at their place of workB. that fathers do not like to pursue employment at home any moreC. that there is a wide choice of employment for childrenD. that children also like to have jobs outside20. What makes father no longer the only dominant person in a family?A. With their earning，mother and children do not need to depend on father for their life.B. There are many choice of employment for mothers and children.C. Father does much less for his children today than he used to.D. The number of married women in employment has increased greatly now.Passage 3If we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago，we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day，we should be able to give an answer to the question.It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country，but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war．Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to Write．For example，we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4，000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them．But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa because they had not learned to write．Sometimes, of course, even if the people cannot write，they may know something of the past．They have heard about it from older people，and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings，and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations, for most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past．This we may call ‘remembered history’．Some of it has now been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is，because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing．But where there are no written records，such spoken stories are often very helpful．21. Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage?A. “Remembered history”，compared with written history，is less reliable.B. Written records of the past play the most important role in our learning of the human history．C. A written account of our daily activities helps US to be able to answer many questions．D. Where there are no written records．there is no history．22．We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because _____.A. there was nothing worth being written down at that timeB. the people there ignored the importance of keeping a recordC. the written records were perhaps destroyed by a fireD. the people there did not know how to write23．“Remembered history”refers to _____．A. his tory based on a person’s imaginationB. stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouthC. songs and dances about the most important eventsD. both B and C24．“Remembered history”is regarded as valuable only when _____.A. it is written downB. no written account is availableC. it proves to be timeD. people are interested in it25 .The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than wedo now if the ancient people had _____A. kept a written record of every past eventB. not burnt their written records in warsC. told exact stories of the most important happeningsD. made more songs and dancesPassage 4Most people usually traveled by ship and train which are driven by steam engine. It played an important part in many kinds of vehicles several scores of years ago. Who invented steam engine and what units could be used to measure the power of engine？The word “horse-power” was first used two hundred years ago. James Watt from a worker’s family made the world first widely used steam engine. At first, he couldn’t tell people how powerful it was, because there were no units at that time. Watt decided to find out how much work one strong horse could do in one minute. He named that unit one horse-power. In this way he could measure the work of his steam engine.He discovered that a horse could lift a 3300-pound weight 10 feet into the air in one minute. His engine could lift a 3300-pound weight 100 feet in one minute. Because his engine did ten times as much work as the horse, Watt called it a tenhorse-power engine.26. The main idea of the passage is ___.A. James Watt invented the steam engineB. James Watt first used horse-power as a unit of measureC. how much power does a horse haveD. why Watt’s engine is called a ten horse-power engine27. The story says that Watt made the first ____.A. engineB. horse-power engineC. useful engineD. widely used steam engine28. James Watt was born in ____.A. a worker’s familyB. a farmer’s familyC. a teacher’s familyD. a doctor’s steam engine29. Watt wanted to find a way to ____.A. measure the work his engine could doB. tell people how powerful his engine wasC. lift a 3300-pound weightD. both A and B30. One horse-power means the ____.A. work a horse could do in a minuteB. weight a horse could do in ten minutesC. work a horse could do in ten minutesD. weight of one horseIII. Vocabulary （20 points, 1 point each）Directions: In this part, there are five groups of sentences. In each group, fill in each blank by choosing the correct word from the following five choices.1. A. novel B. formal C. vital D. hostile E. tense1) The visitor was given a ______ reception by a crowd of angry farmers.2) The electronic age is forcing us to look at ourselves and our brains in a ______ way.3) He usually speaks casually; but today he gave a ______ speech.4) The insurance industry plays a ______ role in the British economy.2. A. addicted B. digested C. emphasized D. listened E. extended1) I have read the report but have not ______ everything.2) She introduced a new issue and ______ its importance to us.3) The government has ______ the ban on the import of beef until June.4) When people get ______ to the Internet, it will be difficult for them to go off-line.3. A. generation B. celebration C. formation D. communication E. conclusion1) I didn’t want her to jump to the ______ that the divorce was in any way her fault.2) The ______ gap can be overcome through effective communication.3) They organized a dinner in ______ of the year’s success.4) An agreement on the ______ of a new government was reached on June 6.4. A. to date B. blow up C. broke out D. suffered from E. tone down1) I ask you to ________ your remarks; they are offending some of our visitors.2) He was jailed for trying to ______ a plane.3) She is without question the craziest person I’ve met ________.4) She ________ evil dreams a long time after that terrible accident.5. A. fierce B. sudden C. trivial D. nonprofit E. typical1) Tom is a ______ absent-minded professor.2) These hospitals are ______ organizations and get tax relief.3) One or two of them are so ______ that they really don’t deserve attention.4) There was a ______ fight between the two men.IV. Translation （10 points, 2 point each）Directions: In this part, there are five sentences which you should translate into English. Write your translation on the Answer Sheet.1.公共汽车司机应对乘客的安全负责。

大学英语四级期末试卷Part I：Multiple choice 20％Directions：For each of the following blanks, four choices are given。

Choose the best word or phrase for each blank and mark A，B, C, or D on Answer Sheet.1。

Now that we’ve got a loan from the bank, our project is financially _____。

A。

constructive B. feasibleC. favorable D。

stiff2. Due to his recent failure to meet the deadline，Jason is ____ from the list for promotion。

.A。

eliminatedB。

retreatedC。

priedD。

wrenched3。

We need someone really ____ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly。

.A。

crucialB。

realisticC. essentialD。

efficient4.I am pleased to hear of your job offer-all that hard work at school has obviously __。

A。

paid offB。

taken its tollC。

made a difference D. shown up5。

As a reporter，I was paid to __ into other people’s lives。

A。

pryB. convert C. blurtD。

carve6.The mayor promised to trim the city budget without cutting ___ services。