详解2006年英语专业四级考试全真试题答案

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

51. _______dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _______I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It‟s high time we ________ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he ________ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone________ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised________ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not________ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government ________ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60. Land belongs to the city; there is ________ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_______far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics _______ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _______ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC d on‟t countD having not counted64. It was _______ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, _______?A didn‟t itB doesn‟t thereC usedn‟t it?D didn‟t there66. It is an offence to show ________ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into _______ the Cathedral to its previous splendor.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their _________.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job________ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to ________ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article ________ the writer‟s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right _______ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer_______ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor‟s clinic ________at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just ________ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was ________.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77. The reception was attended by _________ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but ______slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His_______ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not_______ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN.]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let‟s talk about culture. The difference be tween the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we‟ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two Br itish researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone‟s individuality and privacy gave texters th e ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‟s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobi le makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‟t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81. When people plan to meet nowadays, theyA. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ______.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"C. the “spacemaker”D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be_____.A. the SMS effectB. cultural implication of mobile useC. change in the use of the mobileD. body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person i s “working-class”or “middle-class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that wor kers‟ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only didhe regard buying a house of these provide him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few yearsfor the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whateverthe type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that theold conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of __________is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor except_________.A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC. different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD. middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class peopleTEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood calledand some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode outa great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing todo with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine.As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I‟m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: …No, sir.”“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I‟m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‟t matter, or something like that,”“N o, you shouldn‟t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in theback! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,” yes, you‟re right. I have plenty of faults. I wen t the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‟t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‟re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‟re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‟t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don‟t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “You don‟t relax or laugh very much; perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more na tural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You‟re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‟ll fly very high. Good night.”91. A t the beginning miss Eyre‟s impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except_________A. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means_________A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning93. Why did Mr. Rochester say “..and the you stab me in the back!” the (7thpara.)？A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. Because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochester told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to________A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded________A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptableas a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer‟s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. Enjoyable in performanceD. Unpredictable in behavior97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) _______way.A. quickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA. favorableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Artificial relationships.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computers51. 正确答案为D).however引导的让步状语从句,意思是无论(怎么样),从句需要倒装,即However+adj/adv+主+谓. However dull he may be=Dull as he may be. although和as引导让步状语从句,指”尽管”, whatever用来引导名词从句,意思是: 无论什么. 句意: 无论他多么地令人感到乏味.他还是一位非常成功的顶级行政人员.52. 正确答案为B). could表示能够,是一种能力. If only引导的虚拟语气,表示”要是….该多好啊!”. 句意: 要是我能像你那样把吉他弹得那么好该多好啊!53. 正确答案为D). at which. 先行词the party作介词at的宾语. 即I was the guest of honor at the party. 关系代词指代the party.54. 正确答案为A). stopped. It is (high) time的意思是到了做…的时候了. 从句中一般用过去时构成虚拟语气. 此句型为历年专四考试常考句型.55. 正确答案为C). had found. 考察定语从句的时态. 定语从句中的”找到问题”这一动作发生先于主句动词said,所以用had found构成过去完成时.56. 正确答案为C).may. so that引导目的状语从句,表示为了让每个人都有机会听到讲座. 其他选项均不符合题意. ought to have done=should have done本应该做而实际未做. must have done表示对过去的肯定猜测.57. 正确答案为A).本句中should表示惊讶语气, 故不能省略. 句意:你居然会认为在这个城市居住是很无聊的,这点让我很惊讶.58. 正确答案为B). enough修饰形容词副词时需要后置, 且不能和as结构连用.59. 正确答案为C). attract 考核的是虚拟语气的用法. It is imperative that sb (should)+do/V, should可以省略. 该句型在专四考试中极为常见. 句意:当务之急是征服应该吸引更多投资到造船业.60. 正确答案为D). no such. There is no such (a) thing as…固定用法. 意思是: It is impossible to ….没有….e.g. There is no such a thing as free lunch. 天下没有免费的午餐.61. 正确答案为C). that=so. 那么,如此. The weather today is not that cold as is reported.62. 正确答案为D). prove. statistics表示数字数据时谓语动词用复数. The statistics prove/show that…,这里表示的是一种客观状态,没有明显时态标志,所以用一般时态.63. 正确答案为A). not counting. 伴随状语. 表示不把…计算在内.=not including.64. 正确答案为C).这题是本年专四语法考试中最难的一道题目. as much of a …as是固定结构,类似的结构还有more of a …than, less of a…than, 如果是这些比较结构,则名词只能放在比较结构中, 如: It was as much of a success as I had hoped. He is more of a sportsman than his brother. We can let you have as many copies as you need. 所以选项A的正确形式应该是more of a success than…, B选项只能将名词置于比较结构中间.65. 正确答案为D).考察反意疑问句. there be 的反意疑问句就用there来进行反问.66. 正确答案为D).discrimination歧视. show discrimination against sb歧视某人distinction区别,差别. difference不同, separation分开. 句意:对不同种族的人表现出歧视是一种冒犯行为.67. 正确答案为B). restoring:使…恢复到以前面貌, 通常和to连用. refresh使…精神爽快, renovate更新,革新. renew更新68. 正确答案为D).heels. on/at one‟s heels紧跟在某人后面. 固定搭配,句意为:小偷逃跑了,当地的警察紧随其后追赶.69. 正确答案为A). security. job security是商务英语中的词汇,意思是工作保障,职业安全感. e.g. The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security. 工人们为了工作更保险, 同意放弃增加工资的要求. secure较safe更加抽象,这里工作保障应属于抽象范畴, 且secure的名词形式是security而非secureness.70. 正确答案为C) provide for准备,筹备…., cater for迎合, supply sth to sb为某人提供…, equip with用…装备, 句意: 现在许多人存钱是为了防老.71. 正确答案为B). reflect反映. reproduce复制,繁殖,再生产. imagine想象, imitate模仿. 句意:这篇文章的语调反映了当时作者的心态.72. 正确答案为A). moment时候, situation情况, opportunity机会, circumstance 环境. 句意:现在不是让我帮你的时候,我忙得连听你话的时间都没有.73. 正确答案为D). involve包含,涉及,使陷入…中. concern涉及到, offer提供不符合题意. 句意:学生住宿管理人员的工作包括拜访房东.74. 正确答案为B). stands位于=lies in, rest停卧,安防, stay停留, seat坐下. 根据句意,选B. 我们的家庭医生的诊所位于两条繁忙道路的交叉点,75. 正确答案为C). squeeze oneself through从….中挤过去, assemble集合,聚集, appear出现, gather聚集. 她太胖了只能勉强从门口挤过去.76. 正确答案为A). leaking漏. trickle滴流,细流,drip滴落, float漂浮,漂动. 这里意思是维修正在漏水的房顶. 只有leaking合适.77. 正确答案为C). prominent杰出的, 突出的,显著的. excellent非常好的. conspicuous 显而易见的, noticeable易见的. 参加这次招待会的是当地的显赫人士.78. 正确答案为B). recover指身体,心情的恢复,康复,(经济)的恢复; regain恢复,复得,restore归还,修复(到原来的面貌). revive复苏,恢复: may imply recovery from a deathlike state通常是指到了谷底然后复苏,振兴. 题目中提到fell sharply然后下午come back up. revive强调一个由死/谷底反弹的一个过程. 故这里选recover比较合适. 且在商务英语的环境中,recover的使用频率和范围都要比revive广.79. 正确答案为D). quick敏捷的,迅速的. rich丰富的,富裕的, productive 多产的, fertile 有创造力的，思想丰富的80. 正确答案为A). inconsiderable少量的. a not inconsiderable amount of=a large amount of, inconsiderate不体谅的,考虑欠缺的,inaccurate不精确的,.incomparable无与伦比的. 句意:这对夫妇向这个基金会捐助了数目可观的一笔钱.PART V READING COMPREHENSIONTEXT A81. 正确答案为B).根据文章第三段结尾部分可以知道:如今人们相约见面不必事先约定好,而是通过发送即时短信不断变化的,因此应该选B. A选项是在20年前的时候, C选项不符文章意思, D选项与文章内容相反.82. 正确答案为D).文章第五段开始提到:手机的个性化和隐蔽性使爱发短信的人得以在短信中彰显自己全新的个性特点. 然后又谈到发短信的人的信息如果给家里人看到的话肯定会让他们大吃一惊,因为这和平时的自己有很大不同. 所以由此得出结论:社会和心理变化主要是在爱发短信的人身上得以体现. (B,C选项都是跨段内容,首先排除)83. 正确答案为A). B选项文章中没有提及, C选项意思错误,应该是让他人吃惊而非不能接受, D选项以偏概全,文章中是让家人吃惊而非其他所有人.故排除下来应该选A:短信揭示真实的性格.84. 正确答案为C).根据第六段结尾部分得知:spacemaker在用手机通话时不愿让别人听见.85. 正确答案为B). 文章从第三段开始都围绕着cultural implication在展开. A选项过偏, C选项过广, D选项文章没有太多涉及.TEXT B86. 正确答案为C).从第二段的前两句话得知:生活方式和态度上的不同是源于收入和工作安全保障问题.87. 正确答案为A).从第三段首句可以判断:对中产阶级消费模式的描写更接近事实. 故选A.88. 正确答案为D).第三段论述了中产阶级的特点:inclined to take a longer-term view, priority, security, D saving money未涉及到.89. 正确答案为B).第四段明确指出: working-class安全感提高的三个因素: 社会安全保障,法律保障和生活水平的提高,只有更多的工作就业机会没有提及. 故选B.90. 正确答案为A).选项A说英国社会的各个方面都在发生缓慢的变化.与第一段第二句话意思不符.TEXT C91. 正确答案为C).文章前两段很明确的提到了忙碌(occupied with business),社交(in the afternoon gentlemen ….dine with him)和性情变化无常(sometimes pass me coldly and sometimes bow and smile),只有友好的没有提及.92. 正确答案为A).很多情况下,about=around在…附近, 选项中on 和concerning都是关于的意思,可以排除,outside意思不够准确.93. 正确答案为B).从前句的criticize就能得出答案. 当Eyre欲帮Jane解释时,Rochester认为Eyre不过是对他更为严厉的批评. stab sb in the back意思是中伤某人,不能字面理解成用刀刺杀的意思.94. 正确答案为C).从Mr. Rochester的言辞中应该可以得出, 他不是在讲述他个人的经历麻烦,而是试图将之前的种种推卸到环境问题上,试图改变Eyre对他的成见.95. 正确答案为D).文章最后一段,Rochester期待Eyre能随着时间推移,在今后的交往中更自然,说笑变得无拘无束.首先排除rude和cold. 希望Eyre走出束缚,越飞越高得出, Rochester现在的语气是encouraging.TEXT D96. 正确答案为D). 文章第一段就提到了unpredictable一词,但是前面用了个副词slightly修饰,仅仅有一点不确定性,所以选D. 其他选项在第一段中都有详细说明.97. 正确答案为D).第二段第四行说到:The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression ….友谊建立的过程是一个细微的,难以察觉的过程.98. 正确答案为B).答案从最后一段中找. B选项是从It would have a familiarity with the user‟s life as revealed in earlier contact中断章取义出来的. 其他三个选项皆有明确提到.99. 正确答案为A).从文章最后一句: the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner可以看出作者对computer的态度是赞许的,文章中也多次使用了褒义形容词: ideal, friendly, enjoyable, benefits, good-humored, etc.100. 正确答案为C).文中提到了computer和人之间的friendship,可见他们之间的affectionate relationship. A 选项面过广, B选项文章中没有涉及, D选项面过广.。

2006年6月英语四级真题及答案2006年6月四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.B) They knew none of the other guests at the party.C) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.D) They went a long way to attend the party.2. A) To the dentist’s.B) To the market.textbooks to the woman.B) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.C) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.D) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.7. A) Give a speech.B) Meet his lawyer.C) Attend a conference.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie should know the marketing director better.B) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.C) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.D) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. A) Helen is quiet.B) Helen is talkative.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is active.10. A) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.D) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It was introduced into the USA to killharmful weeds.D) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.12. A) They will become too hard to plough.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The farmers there have brought it under control.D) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The universe as a wholeB) A society of legal professionals.C) An association of teachers and scholars.D) A business corporation.15. A) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.B) Its largest expansion took place during that period.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.16. A) Private donations.B) Fees paid by students.C) Government funding.D) Grants from corporations.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was interested in the study of wild animals.B) He started the organization Heifer International.C) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To make plans for the development of poor communities.B) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.C) To help starving families to become self-supporting.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.B) They should provide food for the local communities.C) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.D) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. A) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.B) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.C) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.D) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as muchan economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the nextgeneration of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.21. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is _________.A) rewarding B) troublesome C) expensive D) labor-saving22. By saying “…the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling…”(Lines 4-5, Para. 2), the author means that __________.A) girls will eventually find their goals in lifebeyond reachB) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at homeC) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsD) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys23. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________A) women care more about educationB) parents can afford their daughters’educationC) girls can gain equal access to educationD) a family has fewer but healthier children24. What does the author say about women’s education?A) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.B) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.C) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.D) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.25. The passage mainly discusses __________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the major contributions of educated women to societyC) the economic and social benefits of educating womenD) the potential earning power of well-educated womenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists(精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing ---- older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failinghealth against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.”For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps(午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says Metcalf, “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, orthat they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,”says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”26. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents can better balance theirresources against children’s demands.B) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children. C) Older parents are often better prepared financially.D) Older parents can take better care of their children.27. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.B) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.C) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.D) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.28. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that _________.A) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageB) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energyC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children.29. What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst?A) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being mistaken for grandparents.D) Approaching of death.30. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.C) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.D) Not until they reached middle age did theythink of having children.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’seducational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司的) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●Educational requirements differ fromcountry to country. In almost every case of“cross-border” job hunting, just stating thetitle of your degree will not be an adequatedescription. Provide the reader with detailsabout your studies and any relatedexperience.●Pay attention to the resume format youuse---chronological orreverse-chronological order. Chronologicalorder means listing your “oldest”workexperience first. Reverse-chronologicalorder means listing your current or mostrecent experience first. Most countries havepreferences about which format is mostacceptable. If you find no specificguidelines, the general preference is for thereverse-chronological format.If you are submitting your resume inEnglish, find out if the recipient (收件人)uses British English or American Englishbecause there are variations between thetwo versions. For example, universityeducation is often referred to as “tertiaryeducation” in the United Kingdom, but thisterm is almost never used in the UnitedStates. A reader who is unfamiliar withthese variations may assume that yourresume contains errors.31. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because___________.A) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home.B) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC) the need original ideas from employees hired overseasD) they want to expand their business beyond home borders32. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ___________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) seeks either his own or his children’s developmentD) is dissatisfied with his own life at home33. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to __________A) know the employer’s personal likes and dislikesB) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC) learn about the company’s hiring processD) take cultural factors into consideration34. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) provide a detailed description of theirstudy and work experiencesB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a “cross-border” careerD) stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker35. According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________A) the recipient’s preference with regard to the formatB) the different educational systems in the US and the UKC) the differences between the varieties of EnglishD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks hehas got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,”says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as theirengine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.36. What’s the function of the remote immobiliser fitted to a car?A) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.B) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.C) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.37. By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2, Para.3), Martyn Randall suggests that _________.A) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftB) the thief has to make use of computer technologyC) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old38. What is essential in making a modern car tougher to steal?A) A GPS satellite positioning receiverB) A unique ID cardC) A special cellphone signalD) A coded ignition key39. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To give the driver time to contact the operations centreB) To allow for possible errors in the GPS systemC) To keep police informed of the car’s movementsD) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm40. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Locate the missing car.C) Contact the car owner.D) Block the car engine.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. A special feature of education at MIT is theopportunity for students and faculty to _________ together in research activities.A) involve B) participate C) specialize D) consist42. American college students are increasingly__________ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) discharged B) dominated C) boosted D) burdened43. Some people argue that the death___________ does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) penalty B) plot C) patternD) practice44. A study shows that students living innon-smoking dorms are less likely to __________ the habit of smoking.A) turn up B) pick up C) make upD) draw up45. The most successful post-career athletes arethose who can take the identity and life skills they learned in sports and ___________ them to another area of life.A) apply B) utilize C) employD) exert46. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) dissolve B) disguise C) discountD) distinguish47. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good _______ on a potential employer. A) illusion B) impression C) reflection D) reputation48. Being out of work, Jane can no longer ______ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) treat B) appeal C) urgeD) compel49. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to _______ their comfortable home.A) look forward to B) catch up with C) hold on to D) come in for50. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and __________.A) possessions B) possibilities C) privileges D) preferences51. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be __________.A) laid aside B) laid up C) laid out D) laid off52. People’s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their __________ state does.A) primitive B) modern C) currentD) initial53. __________ by the superstars on television,the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) Imitated B) Insured C) ImposedD) Inspired54. The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) switched B) traced C) pursuedD) followed55. Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held out B) held on C) held forth D) held back56. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been _________ only to the very rich.A) manageable B) acceptable C) affordable D) measurable57. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us. A) mood B) emotion C) senseD) taste58. It is clear that the dog has a much greater _________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition B) proportion C) compound D) percent59. There is already clear _________ to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witness B) evidence C) identityD) certification60. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom _________.A) function B) behavior C) performance D) display61. In the US. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is __________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) illegal B) irrational C) liberalD) liable62. Although many experts agree that morechildren are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to __________ the problem.A) relate B) file C) attachD) tackle63. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has _________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A) lifted B) flown C) heightenedD) soared64. It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually _________ from the Bible.A) acquire B) derive C) resultD) obtain65. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’s most memorable facial __________.A) feature B) signature C) hintD) spot66. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the _______ of your mind.A) case B) circumstance C) stateD) situation67. Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws B) interrupts C) objects D) forbids68. Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exam?. A) strike B) happen C) occurD) reflect69. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce _________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) symbols B) symptoms C) trailsD) therapies70. Research shows that there is no__________ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life. A) successive B) sincere C) significant D) subsequentPart IV Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the followingpassage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of cities, buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades 71 , we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73 .Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for 74 use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materialssuch as paint, wall covering and carpet. So for 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials----such as paints that release significantly 78 amounts of organic compounds ----that don’t 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, 80 , our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad”but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil 82 reused by industry again and again. As a matter of 83 , the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already 84 a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环利用的).Look at it this way: No one 85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So 87 of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are 88 a positive approach.We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world.It’s not just the building industry, either, 90 cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) off B) away C) beforeD) ago72. A) practice B) idea C) outlookD) scheme73. A) go B) continue C) comeD) arrive74. A) relevant B) indoor C) flexibleD) inward75. A) revealed B) displayed C) exhibited D) discovered76. A) back B) near C) downD) next77. A) cautious B) comfortable C) stableD) safe78. A) reduced B) revised C) delayedD) descended79. A) destroy B) deny C) dissolveD) depress80. A) anyway B) besides C) anyhowD) however81. A) exactly B) completely C) partially D) superficially82. A) and B) nor C) or D) but83. A) principle B) course C) interest D) fact84. A) developed B) sketched C) researched D) constructed85. A) looks B) pulls C) startsD) makes86. A) originally B) traditionally C) basically D) inevitably87. A) instead B) because C) outD) regardless88. A) adjusting B) adopting C)。

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PART ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft…… it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class"-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training）to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid （whatever the type of job they may have）and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge,or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90 Which of the following statement is incorrect?A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir.""ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. " you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable92, in "……and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…".the word about meansA: aroundB: onC: outsideD: concerning.93. why did Mr. Rochester say" ……and the you stab me in the back!" the （7thpara.A: because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB: because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: because Jane had regretted having talked to himD: because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, from what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA: Tell her all his troublesB: tell her his life experience.C: change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95, at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA: rudeB: coldC: friendlyD: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A: Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performanceD: unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a （n）——way.A: QuickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A: Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.C: Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD: Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99 Throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computerA: favorableB: criticalC: vagueD: hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A: Articial relationships .B: How to form intimate relationshipsC: The affectionate machineD: Humans and computersPART ⅥWRITINGSection A CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang . The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think?Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.Section B Note- writingWrite an answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You have got to know that you classmates, Michael ,is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.2006年英语专业四级考试参考答案听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never rend, a library with million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands ofscientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad, one can find where organized information of websites. At the same time, one can also find waste for websites. Most websites are known as different internet of applications. These include online games, check rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great. That young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better rents.PART ⅢCLOZE31. B widely 32. C stepping off 33. A If 34. C avoid 35. B keeping36. D Alternatively 37. A make 38. C mark 39. B superstition40. D misfortune 41. B household 42. D unfortunate 43. A falls44. C indoors 45. B as 46. A have originated 47. C associated with48. A especially 49.B for 50. D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we _A_ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear thespeech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised_A_ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_C_far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics _D_ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was _A_ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article _B_ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC imaginedD imitated73 The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _A_.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His C brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"C. the "spacemaker"D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A: quite revealingB: well writtenC: unacceptable by othersD; shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A: talkersB: the speakeasyC :the spacemakerD: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A: the SMS effectB: cultural implication of mobile useC: change in the use of the mobileD: body language and the mobile phone!86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A: life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC: income and job securityD: job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of —— is closer to truth?（A）A: middle -class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A: desiring for securityB: Making long term plansC: having priorities in lifeD: saving money89 working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A: better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A: Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B: The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC: different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD: middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people!91:at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A: busyB: sociableC: friendlyD: changeable。

2006年12月英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their lectures. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:1. 许多人喜欢在除夕夜看春节晚会2. 但有些人提出取消春节晚会3. 我的看法注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

students selecting their lecturesPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minute to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Six Secrets of High-Energy PeopleThere’s an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already wear y over the day holds. “I just can’t get started,” p eople say. But it’s not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.What you’re seeking is not physical energy. It’s emotional energy. Yet, sad to say, life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotionalfatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child, I observed people who were poor, or disabled, or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of bed to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited and has no thing to do with genes or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can’t simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.1. Do something new.Very little that’s new occurs in our lives. The impact of thi s sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It’s like a tire with a slow leak. You don’t notice it at first, but eventually you’ll get a flat. It’s up to you to plug the leak—even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your d ull routines of life. That’s where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline—a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.Here’s a challenge: If it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you’ve never eaten. Listen to music you’d ordinarily tune out. You’ll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.2. Reclaim life’s meaning.So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went stale.The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. “I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something,” she says. “But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life.” Ivy’s solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.3. Put yourself in the fun zone.Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. “I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like with a little tender loving care,” she says. “It’s a challenge—and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun.”We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.4. Bid farewell to guilt and regret.Everyone’s pa st is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from moving forward. While they can’t merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.5. Make up your mind.Say you’ve been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish—or too extreme?You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.Every time you can’t decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don’t look back.6. Give to get.Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter, you have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don’t smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you’re sucki ng energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner. Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you’d do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.After all, if it’s true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what’s circulating around you is the good stuff?注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2006年6月17日大学英语四级真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2.A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3.A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4.A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5.A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to s ell his textbooks to the woman.7.A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8.A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9.A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10.A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12.A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13.A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16.A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18.A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19.A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20.A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneDirections: There are 4 passages in this part, Each passage is followed by some questions at 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.● “Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of ‘cross-border’ job hunting, justany related experience.”● Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your ‘oldest’ work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.”● If you are submitting your resume in English, fi nd out if the recipient (收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as ‘tertiary education’ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost neve r used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.panies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22.The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children’s development23.When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company’s hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer’s personal likes and dislikes24.When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a ‘cross-border’ career25.According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________.A) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient’s preference with regard t o the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girl s grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy (预言) becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26.The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is ________.A) troublesomeB) labor-savingC) rewardingD) expensive27.By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...” (Lines 45, Para. 2). the author means that ________.A) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28.The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________.A) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters’ education29.What does the autho r say about women’s education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30.The passage mainly discusses ________.A) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. ‘The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,’ says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person howto steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal. Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.31.What’s the function of the remote imm obilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32.By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed” (Lines 1-2. Para. 3), Martyn Randall suggests that ________.A) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33.What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key.B) A unique ID card.C) A special cellphone signal.D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34.Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car’s movement s.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35.What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system.B) Contact the car owner.C) Block the car engine.D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists (精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’ biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.” For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps (午睡) to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,” says M etcalf. “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for gra ndparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,” says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to suppo rt and protect their child,” she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.” Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”36.Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands.37.What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream” (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38.The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39.What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A) Approaching of death.B) Slowing down of their pace of life.C) Being laughed at by other people.D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40.What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences it: this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose cite ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.A) currentB) initialC) modernD) primitive42.After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us.A) tasteB) moodC) senseD) emotion43.There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witnessB) certificationC) identityD) evidence44.Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held backB) held forthC) held onD) held out45.The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and ________.A) privilegesB) possibilitiesC) possessionsD) preferences46.It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________ from the Bible.A) acquireB) obtainC) deriveD) result47.Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A) happenB) occurC) reflectD) strike48.In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) liableB) liberalC) irrationalD) illegal49.According to the key witnesse s, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’s most memorable facial ________.A) featureD) signature50.Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdrawsB) forbidsC) interruptsD) objects51.Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) plotB) practiceC) penaltyD) pattern52.Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguishB) disguiseC) dissolveD) discount53.A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to ________ the habit of smoking.A) make upB) turn upC) draw upD) pickup54.Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potential employer.A) illusionB) reputationC) impressionD) reflection55.A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to ________ together in research activities.A) specializeB) participateC) consistD) involve56.Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to ________ their comfortable home.A) come in forB) catch up withC) look forward toD) hold on to57.Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to ________ the problem.A) relateB) tackle58.An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the ________ of your mind.A) stateB) caseC) situationD) circumstance59.Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successiveB) subsequentC) significantD) sincere60.Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A) heightenedB) liftedC) flownD) soared61.Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce ________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trailsB) therapiesC) symptomsD) symbols62.With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be ________.A) laid offB) laid asideC) laid outD) laid up63.The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursuedB) tracedC) switchedD) followed64.It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) percentD) proportion65.American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) boostedB) burdenedC) discharged66.Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom ________.A) performanceB) functionC) behaviorD) display67.The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A) utilizeB) employC) applyD) exert68.The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been ________ only to the very rich.A) manageableB) measurableC) acceptableD) affordable69.Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) urgeB) treatC) appealD) compel70.________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) ImitatedB) ImposedC) InsuredD) InspiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of cities’ buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green” office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most man ufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don’t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating __81__ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil __82__ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of __83__, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already __84__ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环用的).Look at it this way: No one __85__ out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are __86__ causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So __87__ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are __88__ a positive approach. We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make c hoices that have a __89__ effect on the world. It’s not just the building industry, either. __90__ cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71.A) agoB) offC) beforeD) away72.A) practiceB) outlookC) ideaD) scheme73.A) goB) comeC) arriveD) continue74.A) indoorB) inwardC) relevantD) flexible75.A) displayedB) discoveredC) exhibitedD) revealed76.A) backB) downC) nextD) near77.A) comfortableB) cautiousC) safeD) stable78.A) reducedB) revisedC) descendedD) delayed79.A) denyB) depressC) dissolveD) destroy80.A) besidesB) howeverC) anyhow。

作⽂： 1.Your Attitude toward Finacial Plan, Money Savings and Spending.2.NOTE: Apply a Exturation听⼒原⽂参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications.Imagine a book that never rend, a library with milion floors,or imagine a research project with thousands of sientists working around the clock forever.This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad,one can find where organized information of websites.At the same time,one can also find waste for websites.Most websites are known as different internet of applications.These include online games,check rooms and so on.These applications have great power,too.Sometimes,the power can be so great.That young people may easily become victims to their attraction.So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.We must work togerther to use its power for better rents.第⼆个版本[环球时代提供]，这个基本差不多了。

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

TEXT A[85]In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. //First. Let‟s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. [81]People no longer need to make firm (not likely to change 坚定的；确定的；坚决的) plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. [81]Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run (continuously active and moving around 忙碌；不停地奔波). It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS (short message service) Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers”and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.[82/83]They found that the mobile phone‟s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new (a whole new mind;a whole lot (of something)) outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image (he opinion or idea you have of yourself, especially of your appearance or abilities 自我形象, 自我印象) thatdiffered from the one familiar to those who knew them well. // Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. [84]There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people. // Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‟s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‟t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk. //81. When people plan to meet nowadays, theyA. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.解析：此题答案为Bc细节类。