大学英语四级考试精选模拟试卷（1）Part I Reading Comprehension(共20小题，每小题2分，共40分)Directions:In this part there are four passages.Each passage is followed by four comprehension questions.Read the passage and answer the questions.Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.Passage1Questions1to5are based on the following passage:Do you want to say what you think in a letter to the President of the United States?You’ll get a reply from him—written in ink,not typed—after only a few days.The President gets about4,000letters every week.He answers everyone who writes to him on special Whites House paper.But he doesn’t need a lot of time for it.In fact,he only gives20minutes a week to look at his personal correspondence.He has the most modern secretary in the world to help him.It’s computer,worth￡800，000，which has its own rooms on the first floor of the White House. It has a bank of electronic pens which write like the President writes,in his favorite light blue ink.Each letter the President receives gets a number,according to the type of answer it needs.The pens then write the correct reply for it,according to the number.Each letter takes less than a second to write.A White House official said,“It’s not important that letters come from a computer.Each letter says what the President wants to say.”1.for a reply from the President.A.You have to wait a long timeB.You only have to wait several daysC.You have to wait at least one monthD.You only have to wait a few weeks2.The reply from the President.A.is always printedB.is always typedC.is always written in inkD.is always written by himself3.It takes the computer to write ten letters.A.no more than ten secondsB.a little more than ten secondsC.less than ten secondsD.at least one second4.The computer can be described as.A.expensive but efficientB.possessing a beautiful handwritingC.heavy and inefficientD.the President’s most reliable secretary5.It can be inferred from the passage that.A.the President never reads any letters written to him by ordinary peopleB.the President hires a very efficient secretary to deal with his correspondenceC.the President does not really care about the letters he receives every weekD.the President is assured that the computer express his views in the lettersPassage2Questions6to10are based on the following passage:In order to learn to be one’s true self,it is necessary to obtain a wide and extensive knowledge of what has been said and done in the world;critically to inquire into it;carefully to consider it;clearly to analyze it;and earnestly to carry it out.It matters not what you learn,but when you once learn a thing,you must never give it up until you have mastered it.It matters not what you inquire into,but when you once inquire into a thing, you must never give it up until you have thoroughly understood it.It matters not what you try to think out,but when you once try to think out a thing,you must never give it up until you have got what you want.It matters not what you try to carry out,but when you once carry out a thing,you must never give it up until you have don’t it thoroughly and well.If another man succeeds by one effort,you will use a hundred efforts.If another man succeeds by ten efforts,you will use a thousand.6.According to the author,first of all one must.A.analyzeB.inquireC.obtain knowledgeD.act7.According to the author,.A.learning is not importantB.thinking is not necessaryC.knowledge means littleD.it is not important what we learn8.The end of learning should be.A.thoughtB.masteryC.inquiryD.analysis9.According to the author,another man’s success should.A.make greater effortsB.make us nervousC.not be taken into considerationD.cause one to stop trying10.The author implies but does not say what.A.the way to knowledge is through specializationB.one has to know everything to be successfulC.success depends not so much on natural ability as it does on effortD.success in one’s profession is latest important in one’s lifePassage3Questions11to15are based on the following passage:About70million Americans are trying to loss weight.That is almost1out of every3people in the United States.Some people go on ideas.This means they eat less certain foods,especially fats and sugars.Other people exercise with especial equipment,take diet pills,or even have surgery.Losing weight is hard work,and it can also cost a lot of money.So why do so many people in the United States want to lose weight?Many people in the United States worry about not looking young and attractive.For many people, looking good also means being thin.Other people worry about their health.Many doctors say being overweight is not healthy.But are Americans really fat?Almost30million Americans weight at least20percent more than their ideal weight.In fact,the United State is the most overweight country in the wild.“The stored fat of adult Americans weight2.3trillion pounds,”saysUniversity of Massachusetts anthropologist(人类学家)George Armelagos.He says burning off that stored energy would produce enough power for900,000cars to go12,000miles.Losing weight is hard work,but most people want to find a fast and easy way to take off fat. Bookstores sell lots of diet books.These books tell readers how to lose weight.Each year,dozens of new books like these are written.Each one boasts to help people to get rid of fat.11.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way of losing weight?A.To eat less fats and sugars.B.To work hard.12.Many Americans are trying to lose weight because.A.they want to look attractiveB.they are misled by doctorsC.they want to keep fitD.both A and C13.The figures given in the second paragraph suggest that.A.Americans are dependent on carsB.cars consume a lot of moneyC.Americans need lose weightD.excess of fat can be a source of energy14.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that.A.diet books are not always effectiveB.diet books are usually helpfulC.there are lots of ways of losing weightD.bookstores are keeping their promises15.It can be concluded from the passage that.A.people think too much of their appearanceB.there is not a sure way of losing weight as yetC.surgery is the fastest way of losing weightD.going on diet is a safe way of losing weightPassage4Questions16to20are based on the following passage:I recently wrote an autobiography in which I recalled many old memories.One of them was from my school days,when our ninth grade teacher,Miss Raber,would pick out words from the Reader’s Digest to test our vocabulary.Today,more than45years later,I always check out“It pays to Enrich Your Word Power”first when the Digest comes each month.I am impressed with that idea,word power.Reader’s Digest knows the power that words have to move people—to entertain,inform,and inspire.The Digest editors know that the big word isn’t always the best word.Take just one example,a Quotable Quote form the February1985issue:”Time is a playful thing.It slips quickly and drinks the day like a bowl of milk.”Nineteen words,only two of them more than one syllable,yet how much they convey!That’s usually how it is with Reader’s Digest.Small and simple can be profound.As chairman of a foundation to restore the Statue of Liberty,I’ve been making a lot of speeches lately.I try to keep them fairly short.I use small but vivid words:words like“hope”,“guts”,“faith”,“dreams”.Those are words that move people and say so much about the spirit of America.Don’t get me wrong.I’m not against using big words,when it is right to do so,but I have also learned that a small word can work a small miracle—if it’s right word,in the right place,at the right time.It’s a“secret”that I hope never forget.16.The passage is mainly about.A.one of the many old memoriesing simple words to express profound ideasC.Reader’s Digest and school speechesD.how to make effective speeches17.It seems that Reader’s Digest is a magazine popular with.A.people of all agesB.teenagersC.school teachersD.elderly readers18.The example the author gives in the second paragraph might mean.A.one spends his day playing and drinkingB.don’t waste your time as one doesC.time slips easily if you don’t make good use of itD.time is just like drinking milk from a bowl19.The author’s“secret”is.A.to avoid using big words at any timeB.to use words that have the power to move peopleC.to work a miracle by using a small wordD.to use small and simple words where possible20.Accoeding to the author,well-chosen words can give people.A.hope,courage and ideasB.confidence,determination and strengthC.pleasure,knowledge and encourageD.entertainment,information and powerQuestions16to20are based on the following passage:People with disabilities comprise a large part of the population.It is estimated that over35 million Americans have physical,mental,or other disabilities.About half of these disabilities are“developmental”,i.e.,they occur prior to the individual’s twenty-second birthday,often form genetic conditions,and are severe enough to effect three or more areas of development,such as mobility,communication,employment,etc.Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious”,i.e.,accidental or caused by outside forces.Prior to the20th century,only a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable.Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expert to have such basic needs as food,shelter,and medical treatment.Unfortunately,these basic are often not available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote,marry,get an education,and again employment have historically been denied on the basic of disability.In recent decades,the disability rights movement has been organized to flight against these infringements(侵害)of civil rights.Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as protected class under civil rights statutes.Still today,people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently.It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are unemployed,and a majority of those who do work are underemployed.About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.Significant barriers,especially in transportation and public awareness,prevent disabled people from taking part in society.For example,while no longer prohibited by law from marrying,a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.It will only be when public attitudes advance as far as laws are that disabled people will be fully able to take to their right place in society.16.”developmental”disability.A.develops very slowly over timeB.is caused forcesC.occurs in youth and affects developmentD.is getting more and more severe17.Most disabled people used to die early because.A.disabilities destroyed major bodily functionsB.they were not very well looked afterC.medical techniques were not availableD.they were too poor to get proper treatment18.In the author’s opinion,to enable the disabled people to take their rightful place in society,.A.more laws should be passedB.public attitudes should be changedernment should provide more aidsD.more public facilities should be act up19.Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?A.Many disabled people may remain single for their whole life.B.The public tends to look down upon the disabled people.C.The disabled people feel inferior to those surrounding them.D.Discriminatory(有差别的)laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others.20.The best title for this passage might be.A.Handicaps of People with DisabilitiesB.The Difficulties of the DisabledC.The Causes for DisabilitiesD.Medical Treatments for DisabilitiesPart II Vocabulary and Structure(共40小题，每小题1分，共40分)Directions:In this part there are forty incomplete sentences.Each sentence is followed by four choices.Choose the one that best completes the sentence and then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.21.It’s still early in the morning.There isn’t in the office.A.anyoneB.everyoneC.nobodyD.any people22.is not known what they discussed in the meeting.A.ThatB.HeC.ThisD.It23.Yhe sad news broke her and she has been gloomy ever since.A.feelingsB.emotionsC.mindD.heart24.He is much of a gentleman to fight.A.soB.asC.veryD.too25.Not until this term to realize how important this subject is to his future career as a diplomat.A.he beganB.ha has begunC.did he beginD.that ha has begun26.who would like to go on the trip should put their names on the list.A.ThoseB.TheseC.SomebodyD.The ones27.A bottle weighs less after air is taken out,proves that air has weight.A.weB.itC.whichD.what28.How long?A.you suppose did it lastB.do you suppose it lastedC.did you suppose it lastD.you suppose it lasted29.Smmith had some trouble the man’s accent.A.to understandB.understandingC.for understandingD.with understanding30.The next few days could be for the peace negotiation.A.maximumB.practicalC.criticalD.urgent31.He quite a lot when he was young.ed to traveled to travelingC.was used to travelD.would used to travel32.You me your telephone number in case someone wants to contact you.A.had better giveB.had better givenC.had better to giveD.had better gave33.Mary used to the room with Linda.A.separateB.divideC.holdD.share34.—Must we hand in our exercise-books now?—No,you.A.mustn’tB.don’tC.needn’tD.can’t35.She pulled away from the window anyone should see them.A.lestB.even thoughC.unlessD.only if36.Not a has been found so far that can help the police find the criminal.A.factB.clueC.symbolD.sign37.She would make a teacher far superior the average.A.overB.thanC.beyondD.to38.Radio is different from television in it sends and receives pictures.A.whichB.thatC.whatD.this39.Tom and jack have returned but students of the group haven’t come back yet.A.otherB.the othersC.othersD.another40.It half a year since we to study in this university.A.is;comeB.is;have comeC.has been;cameD.has been;have come41.The fact that something is cheap doesn’t mean it is of low quality.A.necessarilyB.especiallyC.essentiallyD.practically42.They set off by car and the nearest town.A.made forB.made afterC.made outD.made to43.Take this baggage and you can find enough room.A.put it whichB.put it in whichC.put it at whereD.put it wherever44.He doesn’t want that he’s going away.A..to be knownB.him to be knownC.that to be knownD.it to be known45.The noise around was terrible,but I had to it.A.keep away fromB.keep up withC.live withD.live on46.He that his guests were bored,although they were listening politely.A.impressedB.sensedC.inferredD.identified47.On Sundays I prefer at home to out.A.to say;goB.stay;goingC.staying;goingD.staying;go48.I’d like to write to him,but what’s the?He never writes back.A.significanceB.businessC.pointD.purpose49.There were opinions as to the best location for the new school.A.disagreeingB.conflictingC.rejectingD.reverting50.by the news of his father’s death,he could hardly utter a word.A.To be stunnedB.StunnedC.To stunD.Stunning51.,we’d better make some changes in the plan.A.That is the caseB.That been the caseC.That to be the caseD.That being the case52.They have equipped the office with the business machines.stttertestter53.The police found that George had still another of income.A.originB.sourceC.basisD.means54.An open-minded teacher doesn’t always one single teaching method.A.set asideB.take overC.take onD.stick to55.Much to the student’s,the exam was postponed.A.burdenB.concernC.reliefD.requirement56.Children normally feel a lot of about their first day at school.A.anxietyB.differenceC.feelingsD.trouble57.The weather was hot that she decided to have the barber her hairstyle.A.rather;to changeB.so;changeC.much too;changeD.too;changed58.She meet her former instructor on the bus.A.delighted toB.happened toC.pleased toD.tended to59.Just as no two words are truly synonymous no two different expressions can mean exactly the same thing.A.ratherB.alsoC.yetD.so60.The new engineer’s suggestions were in the revised plan.A.entitledB.engagedC.embodiedD.estimatedPart III Cloze(共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)Directions:There are twenty blanks in the following passage.For each blank there are four choices. Choose the one that best fits into the passage and then marks your answer on the Answer Sheet.Before the20th century the horse provided day to day transportation in the United States.Trains were used only for long-distance transportation.Today the car is the most popular61of transportation in all of the United States.It has completely 62the horse as a means of everyday transportation.Americans use their cars for6390percent of all personal64.Most Americans are able to65cars.The average price of a66made car was1050in1950,1740in1960and up to1750671975.During this period American car manufacturers set about68their products and work efficiency.As a result,the yearly income of the69family increased from1950to197570than the price of cars.For this reason71a new car takes a smaller72of a family’s total earnings today.In195173it took8.1months of an average family’s74to buy a new car.In1962a new car75 8.3of a family’s annual earnings.By1975it only took4.7576income.In addition,the1975 cars were technically77to models from previous years.The78of the automobile extends throughout the economy79the car is so important to Americans. Americans spend more money to80their cars running than on any other item.61.A.kinds B.means C.mean D.types62.A.denied B.reproduced C.replaced D.ridiculed63.A.hardly B.nearly C.certainly D.somehow64.A.trip B.works C.business D.travel65.A.buy B.sell C.race D.see66.A.quickly B.regularly C.rapidly D.recently67.A.on B.in C.behind D.about68.A.raising B.making C.reducing D.improving69.A.unusual B.interested C.average D.biggest70.A.slowest B.equal C.faster D.less than71.A.bringing B.obtain C.bought D.purchasing72.A.part B.half C.number D.side73.A.clearly B.proportionally C.percentage D.suddenly74.A.income B.work C.plans D.debtsed B.spend C.cost D.needed76.A.months’ B.dollars C.family D.year77.A.famous B.superior C.fastest D.purchasing78.A.running B.notice C.influence D.discussion79.A.then B.as C.so D.which80.A.start B.leave C.keep D.repairMethods of studying vary;what works61for some students doesn’t work at all for others.The only thing you can do is experiment62you find a system that does work for you.But one thing is sure:63else can do your studying for you.Meantime,there are a few rules that64for everybody. The hint is“doesn’t get65“.The problem of studying,66enough to start with,becomes almost67when you are trying to do68in one weekend.69the fastest readers have trouble70that.And if you are behind in written work that must be71,the teacher who accept it72late will probably not give you good credit.Perhaps he may not accept it73.Getting behind in one class because you are spending so much time on another is really no74.Feeling pretty virtuous about the seven hours you spend on chemistry won’t75one bit if the history teacher pops a quiz.And many freshmen do get into trouble by spending too much time on one class at the76of the others,either because they like one class much better or because they find it so much harder than they think,they should 77all their time to it.78the reason,going the whole work for one class and neglecting the rest of them is a mistake,if you face this79,begin with the shortest and easiest80.Get them out of the way and then go to the more difficult,time consuming work.61.A.good B.easily C.sufficiently D.well62.A.until B.after C.while D.so63.A.somebody B.nobody C.everybody D.anybody64.A.follow B.go C.operate D.work65.A.behind B.after C.slow ter66.A.hardly B.unpleasant C.hard D.heavy67.A.important B.necessary C.impossible D.inevitable68.A.three week’s work B.three week’s works C.Three weeks’work D.three week’s works69.A.Even B.Almost C.If D.With70.A.to do B.doing C.at doing D.with doing71.A.turned in B.tuned up C.turned out D.given in72.A.vary B.quite C.such D.too73.A.anyway B.either C.at all D.that74.A.solution B.method C.answer D.excuse75.A.help B.encourage C.assist D.improve76.A.expense B.pay C.debt D.charge77.A.devote B.put C.spend D.take78.A.Whichever B.Whatever C.However D.Wherever79.A.attraction B.decision C.temptation D.dilemma80.A.arrangements B.way C.assignments D.classPart IV Translation(共35分)Section A(共5小题，每小题4分，共20分)Directions:Translate the following sentences into Chinese.You may refer to the corresponding passages in Part I.81、It has a bank of electronic pens which write like the President writes,in his favorite light blue ink.(Passage One)82、In order to learn to be one’s true self,it is necessary to obtain a wide and extensive knowledge of what has been said and done in the world.(Passage Two)83、Almost30million Americans weight at least20percent more than their ideal weight.In fact, the United State is the most overweight country in the wild.(Passage Three)84、One of them was from my school days,when our ninth grade teacher,Miss Raber,would pick out words from the Reader’s Digest to test our vocabulary.(Passage Four)85、I’m not against using big words,when it is right to do so,but I have also learned thata small word can work a small miracle—if it’s right word,in the right place,at the right time. (Passage Four)84、About half of these disabilities are“developmental”,i.e.,they occur prior to the individual’s twenty-second birthday,often form genetic conditions,and are severe enough to effect three or more areas of development,such as mobility,communication,employment,etc. (Passage Four)85、It will only be when public attitudes advance as far as laws are that disabled people will be fully able to take to their right place in society.(Passage Four)Section B(共5小题，每小题3分，共15分)Directions:Translate the following sentences into English.86、他全神贯注在工作上，并没有听到任何人敲门。
