2014年12月份考试大学英语(2)第一次作业

2014年12月四级真题答案详解(第2套)Part IWritingThe Most Impressive Course in My College Life写作指南本年度的作文文体比较自由，不再局限于议论文。

题目要求考生介绍自己“印象最深刻的一门课”，并阐述原因。

根据题目要求，文章的结构可安排如下：第一段：引出话题，指出大学的课程各有各的作用，但是“我”个人印象最深刻的一门课程是“文学鉴赏”。

第二段：具体描述该门课，注意重点介绍其特别之处，如老师独特的阅读及讨论要求。

第三段：简要说明自己学习该门课程后的收获，如锻炼了分析能力和批判思维能力。

范文与译文万能句型1．Among…．the one that has impressed me mostis………之中．令我印象最为深刻的是……2．Among…，the one that has left me the deepestimpression is………之中．令我印象最为深刻的是……3．Among…,…has been very impressive onme．……之中，……确实令我印象深刻。

1．I find…quite beneficial as well as impressive，because…我觉得……不仅令我印象深刻，同时还让我受益匪浅．因为……2…．is not only very beneficial but also impres-sive in that．．．．…．．不仅令人印象深刻，同时还让人受益匪浅，原因在于……3．I anl very much impressed by…while at thesame time benefit a lot from it．because…我对……印象深刻，并且从中受益匪浅，因为……写作模板In college，we(引出话题)．Some(某类事物lare meant to(发挥的作用)；others are de- signed to(发挥的另一种作用)．Among all those(相关事物)，the one that has impressed me most is(印象最深刻的事物)．(该事物)is unique in thatf概述该事物的独特之处)．(分点详述该事物的独特之处)．I find(该事物)quite beneficial as well as impressive，because it(阐述原因l)．Thanks to(该事物)，I am now(阐述原因2)．Part HListening ComprehensionSection A1. W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardly recognize her. Do you remember her fromhigh school?M: Yeah. She was a little out of shape back then. Well, has she lost a lot of weight? Q: What does the man remember of Sally?[C]【解析】男士说Sally当时体形有点不成样子，随后问“她是不是减肥了”，说明她当时体重超重，即C。

第1次作业一、单项选择题（本大题共100分，共 40 小题，每小题 2.5 分）1.They would have intended ____ a new computer if they ____ aside enough money.A.to have bought... setB.to buy... had setC.buying... setD.having bought...had set2.It's my advice that she ____ right now, or she might be late for the plane.A.startB.startsC.would startD.will start3.It is necessary, absolutely, that I ____ it this morning.A.am going to returnB.will returnC.am to returnD.should return4.At the edge of the land lies the ocean, ____ the earth is covered with water.A.whichB.thatC.whereD.when5.The speaker talked about sports in general and about football A.in publicB.in sequenceC.in shortD.in particular6.The modern house has many useful electrical ____.A.ambulancesB.equipmentsC.mechanismsD.appliances7.Last year, Matt earned ____ his brother, who has a better position.A.twice as much asB.twice thanC.twice as many asD.twice as more as8.____ the defendant was innocent of the crime for which he had been tried.A.On all accountsB.Without the doubtC.Out of doubtsD.Out of accounts9.He felt ____ rather difficult to take a stand against the opinion of the majority.A.howB.thatC.itD.what10.To answer accurately, I think, is more important than ____.A.to finish quicklyB.quickly finishC.you finish quicklyD.quickly finishing11.A Dream of the Red Chamber is said ____ into dozens of languages in the last decade.A.to have been translatedB.to be translatedC.to translateD.to have translated12.Changes in the way ____ people live bring about changes in the jobs that they do.A.in thatB.whichC.\D.how13.____ the forties ____ the first fully automatic factory was built in the world.A.It was not until ... thenB.It was not until ... thatC.It was until ... thatD.It was not until ... when14.He was last seen in public on the ____ of his daughter's wedding.A.eventB.occasionC.chanceD.affair15.Is the city much different from ____ ten years ago?A.that it wasB.that which wasC.what it wasD.what was it16.Radio, telephone and press ____ of conveying news and information.A.are the most three common meansB.are the most common three meansC.are the three most common meansD.are three the most common means17.I still don't know ____ advantages one culture has over another one.A.howB.whatC.whetherD.that18.John has a good sense of humor, he often tells stories ____.A.what people laugh atB.that people laugh atC.which people laughD.at what people laugh at19.____ their homework, the children went for a walk.A.When they are doingB.After they have doneC.They had doneD.Having done20.The greatest city of the world exercises a strong power of attraction over ____.A.some methods ofB.all methods ofC.all manners ofD.some manners of21.The project requires more labor than ____ because it is extremely difficult.A.has been putB.have been putC.being put inD.to. be put in22.Tom ____ his father in the way he moves his hands when he talks.A.is resembleB.resemblesC.is sameD.is similar to23.The experiment was made ____ a rainy morning.A.inB.onC.atD.by24.I'll accept any job ____ I don't have to get up early.A.lestB.as long asC.in caseD.though25.The trouble ____ the car is that it has to be repaired every few days.A.toB.forC.inD.with26.The fighter would rather die with his head high than ____ with his knees bent.A.to liveB.livingC.liveD.lived27.With careful ____ your father's condition should improve steadily and he will recover before too long.A.cautionB.treatmentC.actionD.remedy28.Had it been possible I would have come to see you, but I ____ so busy then.A.had beenB.wereC.wasD.would be29.It's necessary ____ the high-tech industry to lure international manufacturers to the city.A.to exploitB.of exploitingC.to be exploitedD.for exploiting30.____ mainly for the invention of the telephone, Alexander Craham Bell contributed the whole life to helping the deaf.A.To rememberB.To be rememberedC.RememberingD.Though remembered31.Your hair needs ____; would you like me ____ it for you?A.cutting... doingB.to cut... doingC.to be cut... to doD.being cut... to do32.____ in her life Jennie gained a clear idea of how big the world is.A.FirstB.At firstC.For the first timeD.In the first place33.The ____ of the trees in the water was very clear.A.mirrorB.sightC.reflectionD.shadow34.He thought that something ____.A.exciting was happeningB.excited was happeningC.exciting was happenedD.exciting was happened35.You ____ work late if necessary.A.are expectedB.expectC.are expected toD.expect to36.Last year Mary earned ____ his brother, who has a better position.A.twice as many asB.twice as much asC.twice more thanD.twice as more as37.____ in the city, he didn't know much about farm work.A.Having been brought upB.To have brought upC.Bring upD.Having brought up38.____ today, he would get there by Friday.A.Would he leaveB.Was he leavingC.Were he to leaveD.If he leaves39.Never had she laughed ____ she laughed then.A.asB.likeC.thanD.that40.Sometimes earthquakes cause tidal waves and, ____ in the case of Japan, these can be dangerous.A.asB.likeC.such asD.just like答案：一、单项选择题（100分，共 40 题，每小题 2.5 分）1. B2. A3. D4. C5. D6. D7. A8. A9. C 10. A 11. A 12. C 13. B14. B 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. B 25.D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. C 36. B37. A 38. C 39. A 40. A。

2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题答案解析(二)Part 1 writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasing use of the mobile phone in people’s life and then explain the consequences of overus ing it.You should write at least IW words but no more than 180 words.People are crossing the street looking at their cell phones and using walking sticks in order to see.Part 2 Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections ： In this section, you will hear 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 question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter o" Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

[00:02.31]College English Test (Band 4)[00:05.58]Part ⅡListening Comprehension[00:09.72]Section A[00:11.23]Directions: In this section,[00:14.08]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:16.87]and 2 long conversations.[00:19.07]At the end of each conversation,[00:21.28]one or more questions will be asked[00:23.65]about what was said.[00:25.44]Both the conversation and the questions[00:28.18]will be spoken only once.[00:30.69]After each question there will be a pause. [00:34.29]During the pause,[00:35.75]you must read the four choices[00:37.82]marked A), B), C) and D),[00:40.30]and decide which is the best answer.[00:43.51]Then mark the corresponding letter[00:45.85]on Answer Sheet 1[00:47.57]with a single line through the centre.[00:50.17]Now let's begin with the eight short conversations. [00:55.11]1. W: When was the last time[00:58.02]you dusted the apartment?[01:00.28]M: When was the last time[01:01.72]my mother came over?[01:03.97]Q: What does the man imply?[01:21.38]2. W: Hurry up, Mark.[01:24.50]There's a bus coming now.[01:26.29]M: Why run?[01:27.64]There'll be another one[01:29.21]in 2 or 3 minutes.[01:31.32]Q: What does the man mean?[01:48.40]3. M: Laura, it seems that[01:51.33]you are up to your neck in work.[01:53.35]How come you've been so busy?[01:55.44]W: Miss Smith has asked for a sick leave,[01:58.42]and I have to take over her work[02:00.72]for a couple of days.[02:02.79]Q: What do we learn about the woman?[02:19.26]4. W: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day [02:24.65]is really boring.[02:26.54]M: Why don't you quit[02:27.83]and deliver flowers with me?[02:29.96]Q: What does the man suggest[02:32.01]the woman do?[02:48.01]5. W: Rod, you said you'd take this package [02:52.76]to the post office yesterday.[02:54.84]M: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind. [02:58.33]Q: What do we learn about the man[03:00.16]from the conversation?[03:16.29]6. M: I'm not surprised[03:19.84]you didn't like that movie.[03:21.60]I found it really scary myself.[03:24.04]W: So did I.[03:25.43]I don't care much for[03:26.85]horror movies as a rule.[03:29.43]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [03:47.19]7. M: My life experience tells me[03:50.80]that love is filled with happiness,[03:52.95]but it hurts you too.[03:55.17]W: Your words remind me of the saying: [03:57.73]Honey is sweet,[03:59.35]but the bee stings.[04:01.47]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [04:19.45]8. M: How many more chairs[04:22.02]should I bring in for the forum,[04:24.00]six or seven?[04:25.56]W: Bring in all you can find.[04:27.58]I'm expecting at least 20 participants. [04:30.98] Q: What are the speakers talking about? [04:48.81]Now you will hear the two long conversations. [04:52.30]Conversation One[04:54.14]M: Do you think there's discrimination [04:56.11]against women in England today?[04:58.30]W: Certainly,[04:59.35]and not just in education and work either, [05:02.75]in many other fields as well.[05:05.22]The tax situation for women[05:07.20]is very unfair, for example.[05:09.89]M: Are women better off[05:11.24]in other countries then?[05:13.10]W: It depends on the country.[05:14.73]There's certainly much less discrimination [05:17.44]in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too. [05:21.30]M: Do you think[05:22.22]the position of English women will improve? [05:25.31]W: In some ways it will of course.[05:27.74]I'm sure more women will go out to work [05:30.63]in the next 20 years.[05:32.66]But women have a much greater problem [05:35.31]than this to solve.[05:36.92]M: What's that?[05:38.25]W: The problem of men's attitudes.[05:40.83]We can earn more money in the future, [05:43.29]but I'm not sure[05:44.53]we can change men's attitudes.[05:47.20]You see, most men really think[05:49.76]that women are inferior.[05:51.95]Maybe we are physically weaker,[05:54.47]but I don't think[05:55.48]this means we are inferior.[05:57.47]Then there's another problem.[05:59.62]M: Yes?[06:00.64]W: The problem of women's attitudes.[06:03.10]Lots of women are unhappy with[06:05.40]their present situation,[06:07.29]but most of them probably[06:08.98]don't want to fight for change.[06:11.53]It could be that[06:13.60]the women's liberation movement[06:15.59]has to spend more time[06:17.12]changing women's attitudes[06:18.85]than it spends in changing men's.[06:21.76]M: One last question,[06:23.43]some supporters of[06:24.67]the women's liberation movement[06:26.36]believed that marriages should be abolished. [06:29.16]You agree?[06:30.08]W: No, I don't.[06:31.56]It can't happen.[06:33.40]What may and should happen is that[06:36.12]we teach men to spend more time[06:38.14]looking after children and doing housework. [06:41.88]Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation [06:45.75]you have just heard.[06:47.62]9. Where are women said[06:50.61]to be less discriminated against?[07:08.51]10. What will happen in England in 20 years [07:12.23]according to the conversation?[07:29.38]11. What does the woman think[07:32.22]the women's liberation movement should do? [07:50.44]Conversation Two[07:52.25]M: Cheers, Shirley.[07:53.56]W: Cheers, Paul.[07:54.89]What a lovely place for a business lunch.[07:57.57]I hope I can concentrate in this heat.[08:00.63]M: I'm sure you will[08:01.92]when I tell you about my ideas.[08:04.07]W: You know, I must say[08:05.95]I was pleased to hear from you,[08:08.00]but from what you said on the phone,[08:10.15]everything is so sudden.[08:12.40]M: Well, my father-in-law,[08:14.29]who is also the managing director of Jayal Motors, [08:17.84]has given me two weeks to[08:19.35]prepare a report on the possibility[08:21.52]of moving into the export market.[08:23.91]W: Ah, now, just one thing, Paul.[08:26.88]Have you really thought the whole idea through? [08:29.99]M: Of course I have.[08:31.31]W: Now the key thing in the whole operation [08:34.02]is to get a good import agent,[08:36.53]and you say the bank will help?[08:38.57]M: I'm almost sure of it.[08:40.45]W: Preliminary studies are all very good, Paul. [08:43.81]But if the product can't sell,[08:45.85]then there's little use[08:47.27]in expanding the factory.[08:49.47]M: Yes, I realize that, Shirley.[08:51.57]But we have a very good product.[08:53.36]The chief designer has just[08:54.79]completed a new improved model.[08:57.24]W: I know your bikes[08:58.89]have a very good reputation here,[09:01.14]but you have to build up a reputation[09:03.36]and a market in Africa.[09:05.19]M: Yes, of course.[09:06.52]But the immediate problem is that[09:08.41]my father-in-law wants a detailed report[09:10.88]by next Monday.[09:12.20]Two weeks isn't enough time[09:14.18]to prepare a report,[09:15.83]so I need your help.[09:17.56]W: OK, Paul, you've convinced me.[09:20.40]I must say I admire your determination.[09:26.19]Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation [09:29.51]you have just heard.[09:31.34]12. Where does the conversation[09:34.54]most probably take place?[09:51.47]13. What do we learn about the man's father-in-law? [10:12.41]14. What does the woman think is important[10:17.19]in the whole operation?[10:33.38]15. What does the woman admire in the man?[10:54.36]Section B[10:55.92]Directions: In this section,[10:58.54]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:01.37]At the end of each passage,[11:03.80]you will hear some questions.[11:05.72]Both the passage and the questions[11:08.34]will be spoken only once.[11:10.92]After you hear a question,[11:13.01]you must choose the best answer[11:15.26]from the four choices[11:16.74]marked A), B), C) and D).[11:20.24]Then mark the corresponding letter[11:22.63]on Answer Sheet 1[11:24.38]with a single line through the centre.[11:27.42]Passage One[11:29.13]Scientists understand how twins are born.[11:32.73]Now though,[11:33.92]they are trying to explain[11:35.39]how being half of a biological pair[11:37.99]influences a twin's identity.[11:40.66]They want to know[11:41.85]why many identical twins make similar choices[11:45.59]even when they don't live near each other.[11:48.32]For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. [11:53.67]They were separated[11:54.76]when they were only 4-month old.[11:57.24]The two Jims grew up in different families[12:00.49]and did not meet for 39 years.[12:03.61]When they finally met,[12:05.41]they discovered some surprising similarities between them. [12:09.18]Both men were married twice.[12:11.87]Their first wives were named Linda,[12:14.31]and their second wives were both named Betty.[12:17.24]Both twins named their first sons James Allen.[12:21.38]Scientists want to know[12:23.72]what influences their personality.[12:26.36]They study pairs of identical twins[12:29.17]who grew up in different surroundings,[12:31.71]like Jim Springer and Jim Louis.[12:34.30]These twins help scientists[12:36.74]understand the connection[12:38.45]between environment and biology.[12:41.12]Researchers at the University of Minnesota,[12:44.18]studied 350 sets of identical twins[12:48.05]who did not grow up together.[12:50.14]They discovered many similarities[12:52.46]in their personalities.[12:54.25]Scientists believe that personality characteristics[12:57.67]such as friendliness, shyness and fears[13:00.45]are not a result of environment.[13:03.19]These characteristics are probably inherited.[13:06.52]Scientists continue to study identical twins[13:10.30]because they are uncertain about them[13:12.30] and have many questions.[13:14.30]For example, they want to know[13:16.44]“Can twins really communicate without speaking? ”[13:20.18]“Can one twin really feel another twin's pain? ”[13:24.13]Perhaps with more research,[13:26.57]scientists will find the answers.[13:29.88]Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage[13:33.66]you have just heard.[13:35.84]16. What are scientists trying to explain[13:40.24]according to the passage?[13:57.24]17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?[14:17.97]18. Why are scientists interested in[14:21.90]studying identical twins raised in different families?[14:41.27]Passage two[14:43.09]Today I'm going to talk about tents.[14:46.07]Camping is still one of the cheapest ways[14:49.53]of having a holiday.[14:51.26]And each year,[14:52.47]over three million people take camping vacations,[14:56.25]either here in Britain or abroad,[14:59.36]mostly on the Continent.[15:01.41]Obviously, camping can't be[15:03.95]as comfortable as living in a permanent house,[15:07.11]but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed,[15:11.05]with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. [15:15.98]The most popular tent sold in Britain[15:18.90]is the frame tent with[15:20.73]two bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for four people. [15:25.55]There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric[15:29.76]and a lighter inner tent[15:31.60]or tents with a built-in groundsheet.[15:35.25]The outer tent fits over the frame work. [15:38.09]This is made of metal poles[15:40.28]which are fitted together.[15:42.34]The inner tent is attached to this frame. [15:45.87]Generally, the inner tent is about[15:48.70]half the area of the outer tent.[15:51.56]The other half of the outer tent[15:53.99]is the living area.[15:55.74]This doesn't usually have a groundsheet [15:58.51]but you can buy one to fit,[16:00.78]though it costs extra.[16:03.04]The ordinary 4-bed frame tent[16:05.52]doesn't usually have a separate kitchen area, [16:08.65]but the larger ones often do.[16:11.33]You can buy a kitchen extension[16:13.72]for many tents,[16:14.95]and it's worth buying one[16:16.39]if you plan to stay camping[16:18.45]in one place for more than a few days. [16:23.04]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage [16:26.41]you have just heard.[16:28.60]19. What does the speaker say about camping? [16:48.66]20. What does the passage tell us[16:52.48] about the most popular tent sold in Britain? [17:10.28]21. What does the speaker suggest buying [17:15.27]if you plan to stay camping in one place [17:18.36]for more than a few days?[17:36.05]Passage Three[17:37.48]Andorra, one of the smallest countries [17:40.64]in the world,[17:41.65]is located high in the mountains[17:43.62]between France and Spain.[17:45.46]The country covers only 179 square miles. [17:50.23]That is less than[17:51.32]half the size of New York City.[17:53.92]High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. [17:57.56]Until the 1930s,[17:59.79]travelers had difficulty reaching the country. [18:02.87]Up until that time,[18:04.54]people in Andorra lived the way[18:06.92]they had lived for centuries.[18:08.92]Most Andorrans worked as farmers.[18:11.63]Things did not change quickly.[18:14.23]When roads were built[18:16.35]from France and Spain to Andorra[18:18.50]in the 1930s,[18:20.09]life picked up speed.[18:22.38]Tourists began to visit the small country.[18:25.40]These tourists brought in a lot of money[18:28.39]to spend while visiting.[18:29.96]Many people in Andorra[18:31.75]found new jobs in shops or hotels.[18:35.04]These changes helped to[18:36.55]keep young people in Andorra.[18:38.92]There were many more jobs[18:40.58]than before the roads were built.[18:42.66]Today tourists provide[18:44.73]80 to 90 percent of Andorra's income.[18:47.81]More than a million people visit each year.[18:50.72]They come to view the rough mountains.[18:53.01]They enjoy the quiet way of life.[18:55.77]Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. [19:00.17]There are many shops for tourists to browse in. [19:02.95]Clothes, watches, wines and other items[19:06.14]are sold at low prices in Andorra.[19:08.99]Import fees are low,[19:10.90]so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping.[19:14.16]Most of the businesses in Andorra[19:16.60]are owned by its citizens.[19:18.91]There are not many foreign businesses.[19:21.36]Some Andorrans still[19:23.13]farm and raise sheep and cattle.[19:25.53]But most are now involved with the tourist trade. [19:29.15]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage[19:34.05]you have just heard.[19:36.58]22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?[19:56.75]23. What can be said about Andorra[20:00.92]before the 1930s?[20:18.47]24. What event changed the situation in Andorra? [20:39.87]25. What do most people in Andorra do nowadays? [21:01.82]Section C[21:03.30]Directions: In this section,[21:05.74]you will hear a passage three times.[21:08.92]When the passage is read[21:10.32]for the first time,[21:11.58]you should listen carefully[21:13.12]for its general idea.[21:15.34]When the passage is read[21:17.25]for the second time,[21:18.71]you are required to fill in the blanks[21:21.19]with the exact words[21:22.67]you have just heard.[21:24.45]Finally, when the passage is[21:26.46]read for the third time,[21:28.17]you should check what you have written.[21:31.02]Now listen to the passage.[21:34.75]“Don't take many English courses；[21:36.83]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[21:39.25]“Sign up for management classes,[21:41.99]so you'll be ready to[21:43.17]join the family business when you graduate. ”[21:45.59]Sound familiar?[21:47.52]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [21:50.56]put forward by parents[21:52.30]or others close to us.[21:54.17]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [21:58.12]Why, then should suggestions like these[22:01.26]be taken with caution?[22:03.21]The reason is they relate to decisions[22:05.85]you should make.[22:07.34]You are the one[22:08.41]who must live with their consequences.[22:11.16]One of the worst reasons[22:12.82]to follow a particular path in life[22:15.14]is that other people want you to.[22:17.90]Decisions that affect your life[22:19.84]should be your decisions—[22:21.80]decisions you make[22:22.97]after you've considered various alternatives [22:25.76]and chosen the path that suits you best.[22:28.83]Making your own decisions does not mean [22:31.16]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [22:34.66]For instance,[22:35.87]your parents do have their own unique experiences [22:39.16]that may make their advice helpful,[22:41.58]and having participated in[22:43.71]a great deal of your personal history,[22:46.23]they may have a clear view of[22:48.28]your strengths and weaknesses.[22:50.23]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[22:54.22]They may still see you as a child,[22:56.54]in need of care and protection.[22:58.96]Or they may see only your strengths.[23:01.70]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[23:04.13]they may focus only on[23:05.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[23:07.74]People will always be giving you advice.[23:10.95]Ultimately, though,[23:12.19]you have to make your own judgments.[23:17.23]Now the passage will be read again.[23:21.29]“Don't take many English courses；[23:23.47]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[23:27.04]“Sign up for management classes,[23:29.38]so you'll be ready to[23:30.61]join the family business when you graduate. ”[23:33.81]Sound familiar?[23:35.28]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [23:39.04]put forward by parents[23:40.95]or others close to us.[23:43.03]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [23:46.70]Why, then should suggestions like these[23:50.09]be taken with caution?[23:52.04]The reason is they relate to decisions[23:55.24]you should make.[23:57.03]You are the one[23:58.17]who must live with their consequences.[24:01.15]One of the worst reasons[24:03.01]to follow a particular path in life[24:05.68]is that other people want you to.[24:08.51]Decisions that affect your life[24:10.77]should be your decisions—[24:12.72]decisions you make[24:14.13]after you've considered various alternatives [24:17.49]and chosen the path that suits you best.[24:20.82]Making your own decisions does not mean [24:24.06]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [24:27.53]For instance,[24:29.04]your parents do have their own unique experiences [24:33.25]that may make their advice helpful,[24:35.81]and having participated in[24:38.15]a great deal of your personal history,[24:41.01]they may have a clear view of[24:43.22]your strengths and weaknesses.[24:45.67]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[24:52.70]in need of care and protection.[24:55.61]Or they may see only your strengths.[24:59.08]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[25:02.20]they may focus only on[25:04.11]your flaws and shortcomings.[25:06.49]People will always be giving you advice.[25:09.65]Ultimately, though,[25:11.03]you have to make your own judgments.[25:15.00]Now the passage will be read for the third time. [25:19.26]“Don't take many English courses；[25:21.20]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[25:23.56]“Sign up for management classes,[25:26.35]so you'll be ready to[25:27.30]join the family business when you graduate. ”[25:29.99]Sound familiar?[25:31.85]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [25:34.90]put forward by parents[25:36.53]or others close to us.[25:38.25]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [25:42.47]Why, then should suggestions like these[25:45.51]be taken with caution?[25:47.55]The reason is they relate to decisions[25:50.04]you should make.[25:51.67]You are the one[25:52.80]who must live with their consequences.[25:55.53]One of the worst reasons[25:57.06]to follow a particular path in life[25:59.36]is that other people want you to.[26:01.97]Decisions that affect your life[26:03.93]should be your decisions—[26:06.23]decisions you make[26:07.12]after you've considered various alternatives [26:09.93]and chosen the path that suits you best.[26:13.09]Making your own decisions does not mean [26:15.84]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [26:18.74]For instance,[26:19.97]your parents do have their own unique experiences [26:23.16]that may make their advice helpful,[26:25.59]and having participated in[26:27.77]a great deal of your personal history,[26:30.26]they may have a clear view of[26:32.34]your strengths and weaknesses.[26:34.31]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[26:40.49]in need of care and protection.[26:42.97]Or they may see only your strengths. [26:45.73]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[26:48.20]they may focus only on[26:49.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[26:51.76]People will always be giving you advice. [26:55.09]Ultimately, though,[26:56.31]you have to make your own judgments. [27:00.26]This is the end of listenning comprehension.。

2014年12月大学英语四级真题试卷（二）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.正确答案： A Course That Has Impressed Me Most in College There are a variety of courses in college which provide students with multiple options to broaden their knowledge. They can choose different courses according to their own preference.It goes without saying that students really benefit from it in many respects. As far as I am concerned, I do harvest a lot from the courses I choose. Last semester, as a junior student, I chose the course of British Literature which has impressed me most. In the first place, I was deeply charmed by the scholarly image of the professor for this course—his broad range of knowledge and unusual but interesting teaching method.In the second place, my vision has been definitely broadened by this course. Apart from the basic knowledge in our textbook, I have also learnt something practical and got an in-depth understanding of Britain. Last but not least, this course has aroused my enthusiasm for studying English well. This will help perfect my knowledge system. In general, I am satisfied with the broad range of courses offered by my college.And I am glad to have chosen the course of British Literature. It surely has a great effect on me.解析：一、描述现象：大学课程丰富(a variety of courses。

2014东北师范大学大学英语（二）第一次在线作业单选题（共22道试题，共66分。

）得分：01.If the Eagles （defeat）the Cowboys in a football game, the EaglesA. beat the Cowboys.B. never play the Cowboys.C. lose to the Cowboys.正确答案：A满分：3分得分：02.People who win awards often say they feel “proud but ______” They wa nt to get across the idea that winning hasn’t made them feel like big shots.A. humbleB. flexibleC. logical正确答案：A满分：3分得分：03.The opposite of （cautious）is:A. not easyB. not coldC. not careful正确答案：C满分：3分得分：04.If you talk about （intimate）matters with your coworkers, then you talk with them about yourA. private life.B. helpful ideas.C. things that are perfect.正确答案：A满分：3分得分：05.On those ______ when my children don’t have school, I need to find a baby sitter for them.A. occasionsB. excusesC. traditions正确答案：A满分：3分得分：06.Although penguins are birds, it is ______ for them to fly. Their bodies are too large and their wings are too little.A. idealB. gradualC. impossible正确答案：C满分：3分得分：07.The (penalty) for speeding is a fine of ten dollars.A. warningB. punishmentC. executionD. management正确答案：B满分：3分得分：08.(Ability) means:A. a feeling of thanksB. a special skillC. a wish正确答案：B满分：3分得分：09.Jeanne was ______ when she learned she had fallen asleep in class and had snored loudly.A. preciousB. embarrassedC. curious正确答案：B满分：3分得分：010.We’ve decided to (negotiate) with the employer about our wage claims.A. ComplainB. discussC. struggleD. compromise正确答案：B满分：3分得分：011.To (satisfy) is to:A. surpriseB. make unhappyC. be enough for正确答案：C满分：3分得分：012.The opposite of (logical) is:A. not feeling sadB. not fatteningC. not making sense正确答案：C满分：3分得分：013.She was wearing a brown dress with hat and gloves to （match）at that special day.A. agree toB. compare withC. obtain byD. go along正确答案：D满分：3分得分：014.The thick fog caused a ______ — a fifteen-car accident on the bridge.B. detailC. progress正确答案：A满分：3分得分：015.Tony likes to read. Whenever he has a moment of ______, he grabs a book and finds a nice, quiet spot to read.A. leisureB. conclusionC. talent正确答案：A满分：3分得分：016.She is a self-respecting girl and always gets a good (grip) on herself.A. SeizeB. handleC. catchD. control正确答案：D满分：3分得分：017.Since the new baby down the street is all dressed in pink,I ______ that the baby is a girl.A. envyB. supposeC. dismiss正确答案：B满分：3分得分：018.Someone who is （capable）:A. has skillB. is not readyC. is not careful正确答案：A满分：3分得分：019.The ______ of the earthquake needed shelter, food, and medical care.A. quarrelsB. detailsC. victims正确答案：C满分：3分得分：020.The opposite of (capable) is:A. not ableB. painfulC. colorful正确答案：A满分：3分得分：021.Our survey (indicates) that men are happy to carry out household tasks.B. signalsC. showsD. predicts正确答案：C满分：3分得分：022.I cannot remember the ______ time that the train will arrive, but I know it will be in the afternoon.A. humbleB. specificC. motivated正确答案：B满分：3分得分：0多选题（共2道试题，共4分。

2014年春季大学英语2第一次作业答案1. The headmaster pointed out to him that this was a trouble he had _______ himself.A：taken toB：brought uponC：made toD：given正确答案：B2. You cannot see the patient at the moment; he is now _____ medical treatment.A：inB：onC：underD：at正确答案：C3. many a young teacher _____ engaged in the research work.a：haveb：has beenc：have bed：has be正确答案：B4. The woman _____ crying very helpful to express her sadness.A：pretendsB：believesC：confirmsD：considers正确答案：D5. The officer kept silent, so I couldn't figure out _____ he agreed or not.A：ifB：whetherC：eitherD：neither正确答案：B6. The author assures us that it is true, lest anyone _____ his story strange.A：thinksB：would thinkC：might thinkD：think正确答案：D7. An ambulance (救护车) is waiting in the street. Somebody _____ hurt or killed.A：must have beenB：should beC：should not have beenD：should have been正确答案：A8. Too much work at the same time made that girl __________.A：exhaustingB：tiringC：overwhelmingD：exhausted正确答案：D9. It's better to ________ your usual bedtime and rising pattern.A：try toB：use toC：help toD：stick to正确答案：D10. with the ______ and departure of the tide, we felt calm again.a：arrivementb：arrivalc：arrivingd：arrive正确答案：B11. I would like to propose that all broadcasting in the U.S. ___ prohibited by law.A：wasB：beingC：beD：are正确答案：C12. I feel as if I had been wakened ____ a nightmare.A：byB：withC：ofD：from正确答案：A13. There was a minor problem ______ Jim's car, but he fixed it himself.A：inB：ofC：withD：on正确答案：C14. Prof. Smith is not a stranger to us. We've met him on several __________.A：occasionsB：formC：timeD：once正确答案：A15. We'll carry out our plan ________ there are lots of difficulties.A：evenB：even thatC：even soD：even though正确答案：D16. Very few plants and animals can _____ heat or cold for a long time.A：followB：endureC：sufferD：make正确答案：B17. They did a lot of ________ work but refused to take any extra pay.A：presentB：packetC：playingD：extra正确答案：D18. The postman comes at exactly ten o'clock every morning to deliver the _______.A：paperB：lettersC：bookD：news正确答案：B19. I think we should let Mary go camping with her classmates. ______, she's a big girl now.A：After thenB：After thatC：After thisD：After all正确答案：D20. It is ___ to run into the danger for nothing.A：childishB：childishlyC：childhoodD：childlike正确答案：A。

2014 12 ( 2 )Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.1Part IIListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 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 question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A ,B , C and D , and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.11.A She used to be in poor health.B She was popular among boys.C She was somewhat overweight.D She didn't do well at high school.2. A At the airport.B In a restaurant.C In a booking office.D At the hotel reception.3. A T eaching her son by herself.B In a restaurant.C Asking the teacher for extra help.D T elling her son not to worry.4. A Have a short break.B T ake two weeks off.C Continue her work outdoors.D Go on vacation with the man.5. A He is taking care of his twin brother.B T ake two weeks off.C He is worried about Rod's health.D He has been in perfect condition.6. A She sold all her furniture before she moved house.B She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.C She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.7. A The woman wondered why the man didn't return the book.B The woman doesn't seem to know what the book is about.C The woman doesn't find the book useful any more.D The woman forgot lending the book to the man.8. A Most of the man's friends are athletes.B Few people share the woman's opinion.C The man doesn't look like a sportsman.D The woman doubts the man's athletic ability.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A She has packed it in one of her bags.B She is going to get it at the airport.C She has probably left it in a taxi.D She is afraid that she has lost it.10. A It ends in winter.B It will cost her a lot.C It will last one week.D It depends on the weather.11. A The plane is taking off soon.B The taxi is waiting for them.C There might be a traffic jam.D There is a lot of stuff to pack.12. A At home.B At the airport.C In the man's car.D By the side of a taxi.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A She is thirsty for promotion.B She wants a much higher salary.C She is tired of her present work.D She wants to save travel expenses.14. A Translator.C Language instructor.B Travel agent.D Environmental engineer.15. A Lively personality and inquiring mind.B Communication skills and team spirit.C Devotion and work efficiency.D Education and experience.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ,B , C and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A They care a lot about children.B They need looking after in their old age.C They want to enrich their life experience.D They want children to keep them company.17. A They are usually adopted from distant places.B Their birth information is usually kept secret~C Their birth parents often try to conceal their birth information.D Their adoptive parents don't want them to know their birth parents.18. A They generally hold bad feelings towards their birth parents.B They do not want to hurt the feelings of their adoptive parents.C They have mixed feelings about finding their natural parents.D They are fully aware of the expenses involved in the search.19. A Early adoption makes for closer parent-child relationship.B Most .people prefer to adopt children from overseas.C Understanding is the key to successful adoption.D Adoption has much to do with love.Passage T woQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A He suffered from mental illness.B He bought The Washington Post.C He turned a failing newspaper into a success.D He was once a reporter for a major newspaper.21. A She was the first woman to lead a big U.S. publishing company.B She got her first job as a teacher at the University of Chicago.C She committed suicide because of her mental disorder.D She took over her father's position when he died.22. A People came to see the role of women in the business world.B Katharine played a major part in reshaping Americans' mind.C American media would be quite different without Katharine.D Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A It'll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.B It'll allow them to receive free medical treatment.C It'll protect them from possible financial crises.D It'll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.24. A They can't immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.B They have to go through very complicated application procedures.C They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.D They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.25. A They don't have to pay for the medical services.B They needn't pay the entire medical bill at once.C They must send the receipts to the insurance company promptly.D They have to pay a much higher price to get an insurance policy.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage 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. Final- ly, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.1More and more of the world's population are living in towns or cities. The speed at which cities are growing in the less developed countries is (26)__________. Between 1920 and 1960 big cities in developed countries increased two and a half times in size, but in other parts of the world the growth was eight times their size.The (27) __________size of growth is bad enough, but there are now also very disturb-ing signs of trouble in the (28)__________ of percentages of people living in towns and per-centages of people working in industry. During the nineteenth century cities grew(29)__________ the growth of industry. In Europe the proportion of people livingin citiesWasalwayssmallerthanthatoftheworkForceworkinginfactories.Now,however,the(30) __________ is almost always tree in the newly industrialised world: the percentage of people living in cities is much higher than the percentage working in industry.Without a base of people working in industry, these cities cannot(31) __________their growth;thereis not enough money tobuildadequatehousesfor thepeoplethatlivethere, (32)__________ the new arrivals. There has been little opportunity to build water s u p p l i e s o r o t h e r (33) __________ So,thefiguresforthegrowthoftownsandcities(34)__________ proportional growth of unemployment and underemployment, a growth in the number of hopeless and (35)__________ parents and starving children.Part ⅡIReading Comprehension (40 minutes)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 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 bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.As an Alaskan fisherman, Timothy June,54, used to think that he was safe from industrial pollutants( ) at his home in Haines--a town with a population of 2,400 people and 4,000 eagles,with 8 million acres of protected wild land nearby. But in early 2007, June agreed to take part in a 36 of 35 Americans from seven states. It was a biomonitoring project, in which people's blood and ur/ne ( ) were tested for 37 of chemicals--in this case, three potentially dangerous classes of compounds found in common household 38 like face cream, tin cans, and shower curtains. Theresults--39 in November in a report called"Is It in Us?" by an environmental group--were rather worrying. Every one of the participants,40 from an minois state senator to a Massachusetts minister, tested positive for all three classes of pollutants. And while the 41 presence of these chemicals does not 42 indicate a health risk, the fact that typical Americans carry these chemicals at all 43 June and his fellow participants.Clearly, there are chemicals in our bodies that don't 44 there. A large, ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 148 chemicals in Americans of all ages.And in 2005, the Environmental Working Group found an 45 of 200 chemicals in the blood of 10 new-borns."Our babies are being born pre-polluted," says Sharyle Patton of Commonweal, which cosponsored "Is It in Us?This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change."2A analysesB averageC belongD demonstratedE excessF extendingG habituallyH necessarilyI productsJ rangingK releasedL shockedM simpleN surveyO tracesSection 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.In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn't Better... It's Brutal[A] Young graduates are in debt, out of work and on their parents' couches. People in their 30s and 40s can't afford to buy homes or have children. Retirees are earning near-zero interest on their savings.[B] In the current listless ( ) economy, every generation has a claim to having been most injured. But the Labor Department's latest jobs reports and other recent data present a strong case for crowning baby boomers ( ) as the greatest victims of the recession and its dreadful consequences.[C] These Americans in their 50s and early 60s--those near retirement age who do not yet have access to Medicare and Social Security--have lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes 10 percent below what they made when the recovery began three years ago, according to Sentier Research, a data analysis company. Their retirement savings and home values fell sharply at the worst possible time: just before they needed to cash out. They are supporting both aged parents and unemployed young-adult children,earning them the unlucky nickname "Generation Squeeze."[D] New research suggests that they may die sooner, because their health, income security and mental well-being were battered ( ) by recession at a crucial time in their lives. A recent study by economists at Wellesley College found that people who lost their jobs in the few years before becoming qualified for Social Security lost up to three years from their life expectanv'y ( ), largely because they no longer had access to affordable health care.[E] Unemployment rates for Americans nearing retirement are far lower than those for young people, who are recently out of school, with fewer skills and a shorter work history. But once out of a job, older workers have a much harder time finding another one. Over the last year, the average duration of unemployment for older people was 53 weeks, compared with 19 weeks for teenagers, according to the Labor Department's jobs report released on Friday.[F] The lengthy process is partly because older workers are more likely to have been laid off from industries that are downsizing, like manufacturing. Compared with the rest of the population, older people are also more likely to own their own homes and be less mobile than renters, who can move to new job markets.[G] Older workers are more likely to have a disability of some sort, perhaps limiting the range of jobs that offer realistic choices. They may also be less inclined, at least initially, to take jobs that pay far less than their old positions.[H] Displaced boomers also believe they are victims of age discrimination, because employers can easily find a young, energetic worker who will accept lower pay and who can potentially stick around for decades rather than a few years.[I]In a survey of older workers who were laid off during the recession, just one in six had found another job, and half of that group had accepted pay cuts.14% of the re-employed said the pay in their new job was less than half what they earned in their previous job. "I just say to myself: 'Why me? What have I done to deserve this?'" said John Agati,56, whose last full-time job, as a product developer, ended four years ago when his employer went out of business. That position paid $90,000, and his resume lists jobs at companies like American Express, Disney and USA Networks. Since being laid off, though, he has worked a series of part-time, low-wage, temporary positions, including selling shoes at Lord & T aylor and making sales calls for a car company.[J] The last few years have taken a toil not only on his family's finances, but also on hisfeelings of self-worth. "You just get sad," Mr. Agati said. "I see people getting up in the morning, going out to their careers and going home. I just wish I was doing that. Some people don't like their jobs, or they have problems with their jobs, but at least they're working. I just wish I was in their shoes."He said he cannot afford to go back to school, as many younger people without jobs have done. Even if he could afford it, economists say it is unclear whether older workers like him benefit much from more education.[K] "It just doesn't make sense to offer retraining for people 55 and older," said Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor."Discrimination by age, long-term unemployment, and the fact that they're now at the end of the hiring queue just don't make it sensible to invest in them."[L]Many displaced older workers are taking this message to heart and leaving the labor force entirely. The share of older people applying for Social Security early rose quickly during the recession as people sought whatever income they could find. The penalty they will pay is permanent, as retirees who take benefits at age 62 will receive as much as 30% less in each month's check for the rest of their lives than they would if they had waited until full retirement age (66 for those born after 1942).[M] Those not yet qualified for Social Security are increasingly applying for another, comparable kind of income support that often goes to people who expect never to work again: disability benefits. More than one in eight people in their late 50s is now on some form of federal disability insurance program, according to Professor Mark Duggan at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.[N] The very oldest Americans, of course, were battered by some of the same ill winds that tormented( ) those now nearing retirement, but at least the most senior were cushioned by a more readily available social safety net. More important, in a statistical twist, they may have actually benefited from the financial crisis in the most fundamental way: longer lives.[O] Death rates for people over 65 have historically fallen during recessions, according to a November2011 study by economists at the University of California, Davis. Why? The researchers argue that weak job markets push more workers into accepting relatively undesirable work at nursing homes, leading to better care for residents.246. Greater mobility puts younger people at an advantage in seeking new jobs.47. Many of the older workers laid off during the recession had to accept lower pay in their new jobs.48. Those who lose their jobs shortly before retirement age live a shorter-than-average life.49. Seniors at nursing homes could benefit from the weak job market.50. Age discrimination in employment makes it pointless retraining older workers.51. According to recent reports and data analyses, boomers suffer most from the weak economy.52. Unemployed boomers are at a disadvantage in job-hunting because employers tend to hire younger workers.53. People in their fifties and early sixties bear the heaviest family burdens.54. People who take benefits from Social Security before official retirement age will get much less for the rest of their lives.55. Older workers' choice of jobs can be limited because of disability.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 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling ( ) passengers on those shining blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders attheir expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, manager W. Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program."It's getting more people on the road," he said. James Ryan, an employee at Danny's Cycles in Gramercy also said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its traffic jams and aggressive drivers."They can try out a bike without committing to buying one," he said. Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny's Cycles. But for Frank's Bike Shop, a small business on Grand St., the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90 since Citi Bike was rolled out last month.Arroyo's main rental customers are European tourists, who have since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop."People have used the bike- share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves," he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St., said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, "I was happy to see people on bikes."Farrell's early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYC Velo, at 64 Second Ave. "It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement," Crooks said of Citi Bike. He saidhe worried about inexperienced riders' lack of awareness of bildng rules and strong negative reaction from non-cyclists. However, he said, it's still too early to tell ff his business has been impacted.While it's possible bike-share will cause a drop in business, Crooks allowed that the idea is a positive step forward for New York City.256. What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York?A How non-cyclists will respond to it.B Whether local bike shops will suffer.C Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.57. What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike-share program?A It found its bike sales unaffected.B It shifted its business to rentals.C It saw its bike sales on the rise.D It rented more bikes to tourists.58. Why is the bike-share program bad news for Frank's Bike Shop?A It cannot meet the demand of the bike-share program.B Its customers have been drawn away by Citi Bikes.C Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.D It has to compete with the city's bike rental shops.59. Why did Andrew Crooks think that the bike-share program would be difficult to execute?A Inexperienced riders might break biking rules.B Conflicts might arise among bike rental shops.C Traffic conditions might worsen in the downtown area.D There are not enough lanes to accommodate the bikes.60. What is the general attitude of local bike shops towards Citi Bike?A Wait-and-see.B Negative.C Indifferent.D Approving.Passage T woQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Various studies have shown that increased spending on education has not led to measurable improvements in learning. Between 1980 and 2008, staff and teachers at U.S. public schools grew roughly twice as fast as students. Yet students showed no additional learning in achievement tests.Universities show similar trends of increased administration personnel and costs without greater learning, as documented in Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa's recent book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses.A survey shows that 63% of employers say that recent college graduates don't have the sldlls they need to succeed and 25% of employers say that entry-level writing skills are lacking.Some simplistically attribute the decline in our public education system to the drain of skilled students by private schools, but far more significant events were at work. Public schools worked well until about the 1970s. In fact, until that time, public schools provided far better education than private ones. It was the underperforming students who were thrown out of public schools and went to private ones.A prominent reason public schools did well was that many highly qualified women had few options for worldng outside the house other than being teachers or nurses. They accepted relatively low pay,difficult working conditions, and gave their very best. Having such a large supply of talented women teachers meant that society could pay less for their services. Women's liberation opened up new professional opportunities for women, and, over time, some of the best left teaching as a career option, bringing about a gradual decline in the quality of schooling.Also around that time, regulations, government, and unions came to dictate pay, prevent ac~ustments,and introduce bureaucratic ( ) standard for advancement. Large education bureaucracies and unions came to dominate the landscape, confusing activity with achievement. Bureaucrats regularly rewrite curriculums, talk nonsense about theories of education, and require ever more admires" trators. The end result has been that, after all the spending, students have worse math and reading skills than both their foreign peers and earlier generations spending far less on education--as all the accumulating evidence now documents.261. What do we learn from various studies on America's public education?A Achievement tests have failed to truly reflect the quality of teaching.B Public schools-lack the resources to compete with private schools.C Little improvement in education has resulted from increased spending.D The number of students has increased much faster than that of teachers.62. How do some people explain the decline in public education?A Government investment does not meet schools' needs.B Skilled students are moving to private schools.C Qualified teachers are far from adequately paid.D Training of students' basic skills is neglected.63. What was a significant contributor to the past glory of public schools?A Well-behaved students.B Efficient admirestration.C T alented women teachers.D Generous pay for teachers.64. Why did some of the best women teachers leave teaching?A New career opportunities were made available to them by women's liberation.B Higher academic requirements made it difficult for them to stay in their jobs.C They were unhappy with the bureaucratic administration in their schools.D The heavy teaching loads left them little time and energy for family life.65. What does the author think is one of the results of government involvement in education?A Increasing emphasis on theories of education.B Highly standardized teaching methods.C Students' improved academic performance.D An ever-growing number of administrators.Part IVTranslation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.2010 4 2 (netizen)。

大学英语四级卷二真题2014年12月(总分：710.00，做题时间：130分钟)一、Part I Writing (30 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：106.50)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about My most impressive friends. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.（分数：106.50）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(范文（一）：The Most Impressive Friends in My College In my memory, there are so many unforgettable men who have rendered me assistance。

Among them, the most impressive one is Lucy, my roommate. During the freshman year with her, it has exerted considerable influence on me. First and foremost, when I entered the university, Lucy set good examples to me in terms of independence. She adapts the new environment quickly. Moreover, she has a cheerful personality, and participates in the Students’ Union soon . With her advice, I soon follow her step and join more activities. Last but not least, what I have learnt most from her is the self-study ability. She spends much time in reading and mastering a new language in the library and often recommend me useful books and information. In a word, I really appreciate it for her modeling power. I wish I can be excellent like her and have a great friendship with Lucy . 范文（二）： The Most Impressive Classmate in My College Without question, Lisa is the person who has influenced my college life most. She is my classmate, who always leaves a deep impression on you by demonstrating her passion for life and the spirit of never yielding, even in the face of extreme challenges. She is the most courageous person I have ever known. During my college years, it is Lisa that kept teaching me how to live through setbacks in the life journey. I’ll never forget that when I failed in my English examination and I felt overwhelmed, Lisa taught me that failure teaches success, everyone had to persevere and face up to innumerable setbacks, as long as I face my problems bravely, I would create my own wonderful life . With her help , I finally gained the confidence and passed the exam. Thanks to Lisa, I have learned the importance of courage, which is the indispensable characteristic in my life. She also let me know the importance of confidence. It means a lot to me and still in my head till this day)解析：二、Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：56.80)（分数：56.80）A.She will go purchase the gift herself.B.The gift should not be too expensive. √C.The man is not good at balancing his budget.D.They are gonging to Jane's house-warming party.解析：A.It takes patience to go through the statistics.B.He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C.The woman should take a course in statistics.D.He is quite willing to give the woman a hand. √解析：A.The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.B.The woman does not take the recording seriously.C.They cannot begin their recording right away. √D.Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.解析：A.A significant event in July.B.Preparation for a wedding.C.The date of Carl's wedding. √D.The birthday of Carl's bride.解析：A.The man was absent from the weekly meeting.B.The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.C.The woman was annoyed at the man's excuse. √D.The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.解析：A.The woman is a marvelous cook.B.The man cannot want for his meal. √C.The woman has just bought an oven.D.The man has to leave in half an hour.解析：A.Whether the man can keep his job. √B.Where the man got the bad news.C.What items sell well in the store.D.How she can best help the man.解析：A.The woman can sign up for a swimming class. √B.He would like to teach the woman how to swim.C.The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D.He works in the physical education department.解析：Question 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.He is a wonderful lecturer.B.He is a diplomat. √C.He loves classical music.D.He teaches in a law school.解析：A.Attended a dance.B.Went to see a play.C.Took some photos.D.Watched a soccer game. √解析：A.She decided to get married in three years.B.She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.C.Her father said she could marry Eric right away. √D.Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.解析：Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.40）A.Teacher √B.JournalistC.EditorD.Typist解析：A.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B.A new railway under construction.C.Some newly discovered scenic spot.D.Big changes in the Amazon valley. √解析：A.In news weeklies.B.In a local evening paper.C.In newspapers' Sunday editions. √D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.解析：A.To become a professional writer.B.To be employed by a newspaper.C.To get her life story published soon.D.To sell her articles to a news service. √解析：四、Section B (总题数：3，分数：71.00)Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.Waving one's hand.B.Nodding one's head. √C.Holding up the forefinger.D.Turning the right thumb down.解析：A.Looking away from them.B.Forming a circle with fingers.C.Waving or pointing to them. √D.Bowing one's head them.解析：A.Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest. √B.Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C.Looking one's superior in the eye.ing a lot of gestures during a conversation.解析：Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.30）A.They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.B.They shared a small flat with their relatives.C.The children walked to school on dirt roads.D.They had to beg for foot after the harvest. √解析：A.Send their children to school. √B.Earn an annual income of $2800.C.Tour Ecuador's Andes Mountains.D.Purchase a plot to build a home on.解析：A.A new worldwide economic revolution.B.Different forms of assistance to the needy.C.The achievements of the Trickle Up Program. √D.The life of poor people in developing countries.解析：Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.40）A.They are highly sensitive to cold.B.They are a living part of our body. √C.They are a chief source of our pain.D.They are vitally important to our life.解析：A.It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B.It contains many nerves and blood vessels.C.It is sticky and colorless film on the teeth. √D.It is a rare oral disease among old people.解析：A.It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.B.It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C.It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.D.It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering. √解析：A.Gum disease. √B.Unhealthy living habits.C.Food particles.D.Chemical crosion.解析：五、Section C (总题数：1，分数：71.00)Stunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies. They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must (26) 1 enemies' jaws. Sword fights must be fought with(27) 2 swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance. If a movie scene is dangerous, stun people usually(28) 3the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is(29) 4 his stunt double. Stunt people must(30) 5 the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film(31) 6 the star. Some stunt people(32) 7 in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert(33) 8. Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse's back. He(34)9 the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also(35) 10 a new way to makea punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.（分数：71.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：land on）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：sharp）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：fill in for）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：probably）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：resemble）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：focuses on）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：specialize）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：timing）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：invented）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：figured out）解析：六、Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) (总题数：1，分数：35.50) Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. As an Alaskan fisherman. Timothy June, 54, used to think that he was safe from industrial pollutants（污染物）at his home in Haines-atown with a population of 2,400 people and 4,000 eagles, with 8 million acres of protected wild land nearby. But in early 2007, June agreed to take part in a 36 of 35 Americans from seven states. It was a biomonitoring project, in which people’s blood and urine（尿）were tested for 37 of chemicals-in this case, three potentially dangerous classes of compounds found in common household 38 like face cream, tin cans, and shower curtains. The results- 39 in November in a report called“Is It in Us?”by an environmental group-were rather worrying. Every one of the participants, 40 from an Illinois state senator to a Massachusetts minister, tested positive for all three classes of pollutants. And while the 41 presence of these chemicals does not 42 indicate a health risk, the fact that typical Americans carry these chemicals at all 43 June and his fellow participants. Clearly, there are chemicals in our bodies that don’t 44 there. Ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 148 chemicals in Americans of all ages. And in 2005, the Environmental Working Group found an 45 of 200 chemicals in the blood of 10 new-borns. “Our babies are being born pre-polluted,” Says Sharyle Patton of Commonweal, which cosponsored“Is It in Us?” “This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change.” A)analyses B)average C)belong D)demonstrated E)excess F)extending G)habitually H)neccessarily I)products J)ranging K)released L)shocked M)simple N)survey O)traces （分数：35.50）A.B.C.D. √E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N. √O.解析：A.B.C.D.E. √F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O. √解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. √J. K. L. M. N.解析：A. √B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. √L. M. N. O.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. √K. L.M. N. O.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L. M. √N. O.解析：A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H. √I. J. K. L. M. N. O.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I. J. K. L. √M.N. O.解析：A.B.C. √D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.解析：A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.解析：七、Section B (总题数：1，分数：71.00)In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn’t Better—It’s Brutal [A] Young graduates are in debt, out of work and on their parents' couches. People in their 30s and 40s can't afford to buy homes or have children. Retirees are earning near-zero interest on their savings. [B] In the current listless (缺乏活力的) economy, every generation has a claim to having been most injured. But the Labor Department's latest jobs snapshot and other recent data reports present a strong case for crowning baby boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的人) as the greatest victims of the recession and its dreadful consequences. [C] These Americans in their 50s and early 60s —those near retirement age who do not yet have access to Medicare and Social Security — have lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes 10 percent below what they made when the recovery began three years ago, according to Sentier Research, a data analysis company. Their retirement savings and home values fell sharply at the worst possible time: just before they needed to cash out. They are supporting both aged parents and unemployed young-adult children, earning them the unlucky nickname "Generation Squeeze." [D] New research suggests that they may die sooner, because their health, income security and mental well-being were battered (重创) by recession at a crucial time in their lives. A recent study by economists at Wellesley College found that people who lost their jobs in the few years before becoming qualified for Social Security lost up to three years from their life expectancy (预期寿命), largely because they no longer had access to affordable health care. [E] Unemployment rates for Americans nearing retirement are far lower than those for young people, who are recently out of school, with fewer skills and a shorter workhistory. But once out of a job, older workers have a much harder time finding another one. Over the last year, the average duration of unemployment for older people was 53 weeks, compared with 19 weeks for teenagers, according to the Labor Department's jobs report released on Friday. [F] The lengthy process is partly because older workers are more likely to have been laid off from industries that are downsizing, like manufacturing. Compared with the rest of the population, older people are also more likely to own their own homes and be less mobile than renters, who can move to new job markets. [G] Older workers are more likely to have a disability of some sort, perhaps limiting the range of jobs that offer realistic choices. They may also be less inclined, at least initially, to take jobs that pay far less than their old positions. [H] Displaced boomers also believe they are victims of age discrimination, because employers can easily find a young, energetic worker who will accept lower pay and who can potentially stick around for decades rather than a few years. [I] In a survey by the center of older workers who were laid off during the recession, just one in six had found another job, and half of that group had accepted pay cuts. Fourteen percent of the re-employed said the pay in their new job was less than half what they earned in their previous job. "I just say to myself: 'Why me? What have I done to deserve this?' " said John Agati, 56, of Norwalk, Conn., whose last full-time job, as a merchandise buyer and product developer, ended four years ago when his employer went out of business. That position paid $90,000, and his rsum lists stints at companies like American Express, Disney and USA Networks. Since being laid off, though, he has worked a series of part-time, low-wage, temporary positions, including selling shoes at Lord & Taylor and making sales calls for a limo company. [J] The last few years have taken a toll not only on his family's finances, but also on his feelings of self-worth. "You just get sad," Mr. Agati said. "I see people getting up in the morning, going out to their careers and going home. I just wish I was doing that. Some people don't like their jobs, or they have problems with their jobs, but at least they're working. I just wish I was in their shoes." He said he cannot afford to go back to school, as many younger people without jobs have done. Even if he could afford it, economists say it is unclear whether older workers like him benefit much from more education. [K] "It just doesn't make sense to offer retraining for people 55 and older," said Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor at the University of Texas in Austin. "Discrimination by age, long-term unemployment, the fact that they're now at the end of the hiring queue, the lack of time horizon just does not make it sensible to invest in them." [L] Many displaced older workers are taking this message to heart and leaving the labor force entirely. The share of older people applying for Social Security early spiked during the recession as people sought whatever income they could find. The penalty they will pay is permanent, as retirees who take benefits at age 62 will receive 30 percent less in each month's check for the rest of their lives than they would if they had waited until full retirement age (66 for those born after 1942).（分数：71.00）(1).Greater mobility puts younger people at an advantage in seeking new jobs. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F. √解析：(2).Many of the older workers laid off during the recession had to accept lower pay in their new jobs. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I. √解析：(3).Those who has their jobs shortly before retirement age live a shorter-than-average life. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D. √解析：(4).Seniors at nursing homes could benefit from the weak job market. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E. √F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O. √解析：(5).Age discrimination in employment makes it pointless retraining older workers. （分数：7.10）A. √B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K. √解析：(6).According to recent reports and data analyses, boomers suffer most from the weak economy. （分数：7.10）A.B. √C.D.解析：(7).Unemployed boomers are at a disadvantage in job-hunting because employers tend to hire younger workers. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E. √解析：(8).People in their fifties and early sixties bear the heaviest family burdens. （分数：7.10）A.B.C. √D.解析：(9).People who take benefits from Social Security before official retirement age will get much less for the rest of their lives. （分数：7.10）A.B. √C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L. √解析：(10).Older workers' choice of jobs can be limited because of disability. （分数：7.10）A.B.C.D.E.F.G. √解析：八、Section C (总题数：2，分数：142.00)Passage 1 New Yorkers, albeit many of them grudgingly, are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blazing blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, a manager who gave his name as “Ben W.”said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program. “It’s getting more people on the road, more people learning about the sport and getting involved,” he said. An employee at Danny’s Cycles in Gramercy said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its vehicular congestion and aggressive drivers. “They can try out a bike without committing to buying one,” James Ryan said. “It makes a morecomfortable biki ng environment in the city because there are a lot more bikes, too.” Business at Danny’s Cycles has increased as well since the advent of bike-share. “A lot of people come in for bike gear, and we’ve sold a lot of helmets,” he noted. Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikesor Danny’s Cycles. But for Frank’s Bike Shop, a small business that has been at its current Lower East Side location on Grand St. since1976, the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said that his rental business has decreased by 90 percent since the Citi Bikes were rolled out last month. Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists, a demographic that has since been drawn away by Citi Bikes. Initially, a bike-share station was site d a few doors away from Frank’s Bike Shop on the corner of Grand and Henry Sts. But a petition to relocate the bike station gathered more than 1,000 signatures. The Citi Bike dock was eventually removed —but only temporarily, according to the Citi Bike Twitter account, for utility construction in the street. “I was grateful, and it was quite an honor to see how many people responded on my behalf,” Arroyo said of the petition effort. “It was really nice to see that people care. But they have flooded the place with them,” he said of the Department of Transportation, which installs the bike racks. Removing one station does little since the area is overloaded with Citi Bike stations, said Arroyo. “If you put it in front of a hotel, customers are going to walk of the hotel and use it,” he said. However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop. “People have used the bike-share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves,” he noted. Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St., said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, “I was happy to see people on bikes.” Consisting of equal parts tourists and locals, his customers get a better rental deal at his shop because, despite charging only $10for a daily rental, the bike-share program requires cyclists tocheck their bikes in at a bike station every half hour. His store, on the other hand, charges $10 for the first hour, $5 for the second, and $2.50 per hour after that. “Six hours with Waterfront Bicycle Shop will costa customer $25,” he said. “With Citi Bike, a six-hour rental will cost $126 [if the rider doesn’t re-dock his or her bike at a station every half hour]. Our rentals always include a helmet, a basket and a lock.” Several dozen rental bikes were lined up on Weehawken St. last Sunday behind the store. Benny, who was watching over them, said another advantage over the Citi Bikes is tha t Waterfront’s bikes are all in good working order. Farrell’s early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYCVelo, at 64 Second Ave. “It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement,” Crooks said of Citi Bike. He said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and backlash from non-cyclists. However, he said, it’s still too earlyto tell if his business has been impacted. The actual Citi Bikes themselves have been criticized as “heavy,”“clunky,” even “ugly.” In comparison, Crooks said NYC Velo has bikes that are “lighter, faster and tend to be more comfortable.” Farrell of Waterfront also said his bikes are of “better quality” than the bike-share two-wheelers. While it’s possible bike-share will cause a drop in business in the long run, Crooks allowed that the idea, as a whole, is good for the city. （分数：71.00）(1).What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York? （分数：14.20）A.How non-cyclists will respond to it.B.Whether local bike shops will suffer. √C.Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D.How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.解析：关于纽约的Citi Bikes项目的持续实施，作者主要关心的是什么? 文章第一段开头讲参与Citi Bikes项目的骑行者越来越多，给纽约市民带来的影响，即他们感到越来越习惯。

《大学英语（二）》第一次作业答案你的得分：100.0完成日期：2014年07月08日13点52分一、单项选择题。

本大题共40个小题，每小题2.5 分，共100.0分。

在每小题给出的选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。

1.—What can I do for you, madam?—_______( A )A.I want a kilo of pears.B.You can go your own wayC.Thanks.D.Excuse me, I’m busy.2.—What’s the weather like in your hometown?—_______( D )A.it’s a nice place.B.I like the food there.C.He asks me whether I like the weather.D.It’s cold in winter and hot in summer.3.—What’s the time by your watch?—_______( A )A.It’s half past five.B.It’s Sunday.C.It’s February.D.It’s a fine day.4.—What’s the date tomorrow?—_______( A )A.It’s May 15th.B.It’s Wednesday.C.It’s May.D.It’s Teachers’ Day.5.—Good morning, sir. May I help you?—_______( C )A.No, I don’t buy anything.B.No, I don’t need your help.C.I’m just having a look around.D.Oh, no. That’s OK.6.—_______.—It’s priced at 100 dollars.( C )A.Is it the sale price?B.What’ does it come to?C.How much do you charge for it?D.Is it expensive?7.—How’s the weather outside?—_______( C )A.I like the weather.B.It’s no t very hot in summer.C.It’s raining heavily.D.The weather was very warm.8.—_______.—About 25℃.( C )A.The temperature may be higher.B.How is the weather today?C.What’s the temperature today?D.What is the weather forecast say?9.—Excuse me, can you tell me the time?—_______.( C )A.Yes, I can.B.It’s Sunday.C.Sorry, my watch is out of order.D.No, I don’t know.10.—How long will your trip take?—_______( D )A.It’ will start tomorrow.B.It has two days.C.It took two weeks.D.It will take about two weeks.11.—Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the post office?—_______( B )A.Don’t ask that.B.Go stragiht down this street. Turn left at the first traffic lights. Youcan’t miss it.C.No, I can’t say that.D.No, you’re driving too fast.12.—Excuse me, sir. Where is Dr. Brown’s office?—_______( D )A.You can’t ask me.B.Pardon? I have no idea.C.please don’t say so.D.Sorry, I’m new around here, too.13.—_______—Just over there at the second corner.( B )A.Hello, sir. Tell me where the station is.B.Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the station is, please?C.Good afternoon, sir. Tht station, please.D.Pardon, sir. Can I get to the station, please?14.—It’s a great pleasure to have a talk with you.(p110)—_______( A )A.Thank you. It’s very good of you to say so.B.you are welcome.C.See you.D.It can’t be true.15.— Which do you prefer, coffee or tea?—_______( D )A.Ok, thanks.B.I like both.C.Can I choose.D.Tea, please.16.M edical treatment _______ greatly from state to state.( C )A.variousB.varietyC.variesD.varying17.T he teacher would have to spend a lot of time _______ what thestuden’ts already know in the subject.( C )A.find outB. to find outC.finding outD.found out18.H is father _______ English here since he graduated from PekingUniversity.( A )A.has taughtB.teachesC.taughtD.had taught19.H is handwriting is not very neat. In fact, it is sometimes very difficult to _______.( C )A.justifyB.examineC.identifyD.check20._______ on the tower, we could see the whole city.( A )A.StandingB.StandC.StoodD.To stand21.T om, you _______ play with the knife. You _______ hurt yourself.( B )A.won’t; can’tB.mustn’t; mayC.shouldn’t; mustD.can’t; shouldn’t22.B y the time he was 12, Edison _______ to make a living by himself.( C )A.would beginB.has begunC.had begunD.was begun23.I _______ my breakfast when the morning post came.( D )A.hadB.had been havingC.haven been havingD.was having24.W here there _______ a will, there is a way.( A )A.isB.wasC.will beD.has been25.—Must I stay here for hours?—No, you _______, You can leave any time.( B )A.mustn’tB.needn’tC.can’tD.wouldn’t26.M ary _______ be at home. I saw her in the library just now.( D )A.mustn’tB.needn’tC.shouldn’tD.can’t27.B efore 2010 we will finish _______ the park.( C )A.buildB.builtC.buildingD.to build28.A lmost everyone fails _______ the driver’s test on the first try.( C )A.at passingB.to have passedC.to passD.on passing29.T hese girls have an advantage _______ those in calculation.( A )A.overB.thanC.toD.with30.O ut new hose is very _______ for me as I can get to the office in fiveminutes.( C )A.adaptablefortableC.convenientD.available31.I t may be more of a suggestion than an invitation.( C )A.这样或许比起邀请，有更多的建议。