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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2012) GRADE FOUR TIME LIMIT：135 MlN 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 done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning．For the second and third readings，the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase，with intervals of 15 seconds．The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work．You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more．Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE．PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two．SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations．Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions l 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.l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers on A．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others’advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described as A．shrewd．B．thrifty．C．extravagant．D．cautious．Questions 4 to 7 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．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially?A．It is useful．B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging．D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A．She dislikes the food she eats．B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends．D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Davies’advice?A．To tryto make more friends．B．To try to change accommodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．8．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will come．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section，you will hear several passages．Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘utility bill’? A．Rent．B．Gas．C．Water．D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office?A．Getting contact details．B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents．D．Applying for loans．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，‘scheduling’means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could beA．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one's work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPT A．one's position．B．one's interest．C．one's health．D．one's mood．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，new words tend to come fromA．world politics．B．advances in science．C．areas of life．D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint．A．historical B．culturalC．commercial D．colonial20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the English language?A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words．SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section，you will hear several news items．Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21．Where was the marble statue found?A．Out in the sea．B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast．D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A．It was incomplete．B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall．D．It was in pieces．Questions 23 and 24 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．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways．D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehicles for more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48Questions 25 and 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．25．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed in A．offices．B．restaurants．C．bars．D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law? A．Television producers．B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers．D．Hospital management．Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．27．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud?A．A client．B．A bank manager．C．The police．D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in?A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．Question 29 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．29．What is this news item mainly about?A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and complaints about e-mails．Question30 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．30．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010? A．Number of tickets sold．B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate． D Number of cinemas．PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks．Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two．The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It (32) ____ coastlines，communities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years．This is one(34)____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another．Scientists can predict where but not(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line．On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed．(37)____，earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines，(38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____．Where do volcanoes happen?V olcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin：lava，dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth．They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，(42)____ they can be so violent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning．There are 1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world．This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous．In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted．The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud(46)____ the town below．Twenty thousand people died．Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable．We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen，or (48)____ where they will happen．In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen．This could(50)____ many lives．31．A．massive B．significant C．great D．grand32．A．changed B．converted C．destroyed D．transformed 33．A．frequently B．continuously C．regularly D．periodically 34．A．source B．reason C．movement D．cause35．A．collides with B．confronts with C．meets with D．faces with 36．A．how B．why C．when D．what37．A．Generally B．However C．Similarly D．Anyway38．A．that B．it C．this D．which39．A．unpredictable B．unaccountable C．inevitable D．irresistible 40．A．surface B．appearance C．crust D．cover41．A．flowed out B．burst out C．1eaked out D．trickled out42．A．or B．and C．nor D．but43．A．like B．for C．as D．that44．A．living B．active C．alive D．live45．A．relatively B．hardly C．still D．gradually46．A．down B．on C．across D．beyond47．A．are to B．should C．must D．might48．A．else B．even C．though D．whether49．A．accidents B．incidents C．occasions D．events50．A．rescue B．save C．preserve D．shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section．Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A，B, C and D．Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence．Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two．51．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him．B．No one except his supporters agree with him．C．Neither Julia nor I were going to the party．D．Few students in my class are really lazy．52．Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A．many a B．few C．such D．the next53．Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)?A，He promised himself rapid progress．B．The manager herself will interview Mary．C．I have nothing to say for myself．D．They quarreled themselves red in the face．54．My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch．A．be sent B．were sent C．were to be sent D．must be sent 55．Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A．By now she will be eating dinner．B．I shall never do that again．C．My brother will help you with the luggage．D．You shall get a promotion．56．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．How strange feelings they are!B．How dare you speak to me like that!C．What noise they are making!D. What a mess we are in!57．which of the italicized parts functions as a subject?A．We never doubt that her brother is honest．B．The problem is not who will go but who will stay．C．You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。

2003年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)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 was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices 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 linethrough the centre.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) The man could come some time later.B) The size the man wants will arrive soon.C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man.D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.2. A) The woman is filming the lake.B) The woman is running toward the lake.C) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The restaurant is too far from their school.C) The price is high in the restaurant.D) The restaurant serves good food.4. A) On a busy street.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) At an airport.D) At a booking office.5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.C) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.D) The woman has been complaining too much.6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.C) Help the woman move the items.D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.7. A) The man didn’t practice hard enough.B) The man should find a new partner.C) The man should not give up.D) The man should not dream of being a superstar.8. A) It doesn’t appeal to her.B) It’s incredibly delicious.C) She has already tasted it.D) There is no more left.9. A) The man is a diligent student.B) The man has bad study habits.C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment.B) The man is willing to help the woman.C) The man will drive the woman to school.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.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 bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The importance of good manners.B) The art of saying thank you.C) The secret of staying pretty.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were more aware of changes in fashion.D) They were nicer and gentler.13. A) By putting on a little make-up.B) By decorating our homes.C) By being kind and generous.D) By wearing fashionable clothes.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) The playgrounds are in poor condition.C) The playgrounds are overcrowded.D) Children are keen on dangerous games.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure.B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) It’s admired worldwide.B) It takes skill.C) It pays well.D) It’s a full-time job.18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.B) A mother with a baby in her arms.C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.19. A) A side pocket of his jacket.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his trousers.D) The back pocket of his tight trousers.20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children aresignificantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It’s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn’t have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people’s state of mindare ________.A) surprisingB) confusingC) illogicalD) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, “we can’t turn the clock back” (Line 1,Para. 3)?A) It’s impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It’s impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated asmentally ill 50 years ago ________.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is________.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children’s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don’t at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth’s story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ________.A) demonstrate his capabilityB) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he canD) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth’s story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ________.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one’s performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should ________.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must ________.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma’s generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes andsilver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶)-and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs—one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company “has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend” toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it’s better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a “real” dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes.Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (“Chew with your mouth closed.” “Keep your elbows off the table.”) must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in ________.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is ________.A) a retailer of stainless steel tablewareB) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain storeD) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is ________.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people’s way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life________.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan’s Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn’t strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo’s wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan’s Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan’s Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern (灯笼)” at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house’s wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings—long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under th e house instead of running into it. “These swells of water come ashore attremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings,” said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house’s ground-to-roof she ll. “The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn’t look like it’s standing with its pant legs pulled up,” said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along SouthCarolina’s shore line are required ________.A) to be easily reinforcedB) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standardsD) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because ________.A) it is strengthened by steel rodsB) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shellD) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to________.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell is ________.A) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC) to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be ________.A) fancy-lookingB) waterproofC) easily breakableD) extremely strongPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to ________ them in carrying through their plan.A) provideB) arouseC) assistD) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, ________ was to be expected.A) thatB) whatC) soD) as43. He was such a ________ speaker that he held our attention every minute of thethree-hour lecture.A) specificB) dynamicC) heroicD) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the ________ which occurred inhis dormitory.A) occasionsB) mattersC) incidentsD) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to ________through.A) pressB) squeezeC) stretchD) leap46. They are trying to ________ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) exposeB) exhaustC) exhibitD) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to ________ the splendid opportunity.A) dropB) missC) escapeD) slide48. ________ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much asB) Only ifC) If onlyD) As much49. Because of a ________ engagement, Lora couldn’t attend my birthday party lastSaturday.A) pioneerB) prematureC) priorD) past50. The continuous rain ________ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set backB) set offC) set outD) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious ________ preventing youfrom achieving your goals.A) obstacleB) faultC) offenseD) distress52. It’s very ________ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concernedB) carefulC) considerableD) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has ________ from the tennis scene.A) disposedB) disappearedC) discouragedD) discarded54. She’s fainted. Throw some water on her face and she’ll ________.A) come roundB) come alongC) come onD) come out55. All their attempts to ________ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regainB) recoverC) rescueD) reserve56. Computer technology will ________ a revolution in business administration.A) bring aroundB) bring aboutC) bring outD) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of ________bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulatingB) haltingC) interruptingD) combating58. The ________ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research andteaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) jointB) intensiveC) overallD) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the________ in which people communicate across time and space.A) routeB) transmissionC) visionD) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike ________ the car if I can.A) rather thanB) regardless ofC) in spite ofD) other than61. There is no ________ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least inexperimental situations in a lab.A) rigidB) solidC) smoothD) harsh62. Every culture has developed ________ for certain kinds of food and drink, andequally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferencesB) expectationsC) fantasiesD) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and ________ China on human rights issues.A) grantsB) changesC) abandonsD) backs64. Only a few people have ________ to the full facts of the incident.A) accessB) resortC) contactD) path65. His trousers ________ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) crackedB) splitC) brokeD) burst66. So far, ________ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of theAtlantic coast.A) governingB) blowingC) prevailingD) ruling67. The author was required to submit an ________ of about 200 words together withhis research paper.A) editionB) editorialC) articleD) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new officialtongues began to ________ at an increasing rate.A) bring upB) build upC) spring upD) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, ________ they haveno schedules to keep.A) even thoughB) forC) as if70. Some plants are very ________ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensibleB) flexibleC) objectiveD) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.It’s an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that __71__ evening you’re burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, __72__ are throwing the books at kids. __73__ elementary school students are complaining of homework __74__. What’s a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as __75__ may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you’ve got to get them to do it, __76__ helping too much, or even examining __77__ too carefully, you may keep them __78__ doing it by themselves. “I wouldn’t advise a parent to check every __79__ assignment,” says psychologist John Ros emond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. “There’s a __80__ of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children __81__ the grade they deserve.”Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their __82__. But “you don’t want them to feel it has to be __83__,” she says.That’s not to say parents should __84__ homework—first, they should monitor how much homework their kids __85__. Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in __86__ four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be “__87__ mom than an hour and a half,” and two for high-school students. If your child __88__ has mom homework than this, you may want to check __89__ other parents and then talk to the teacher about __90__ assignment71. A) veryB) exactC) rightD) usual72. A) officialsB) parentsD) schools73. A) AlsoB) EvenC) ThenD) However74. A) fatigueB) confusionC) dutyD) puzzle75. A) thereB) weC) theyD) it76. A) viaB) underC) byD) for77. A) questionsB) answersC) standardsD) rules78. A) offB) withoutC) beyondD) from79. A) singleB) pieceC) pageD) other80. A) dropC) cutD) lack81. A) acquireB) earnC) gatherD) reach82. A) exercisesB) defectsC) mistakesD) tests83. A) perfectB) betterC) unusualD) complete84. A) forgetB) refuseC) missD) ignore85. A) haveB) prepareC) makeD) perform86. A) classesB) groupsC) gradesD) terms87. A) aboutB) noC) muchD) few88. A) previouslyB) rarelyC) merelyD) consistently89. A) withB) inC) outD) up90. A) finishingB) loweringC) reducingD) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university.You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below inChinese:1. 建议报考的专业及理由2. 报考该专业的基本条件3. 应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003 Dear,___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________2003年12月四级参考答案20 / 21 2003年12月四级参考答案Part IPart IIPart III2003年12月四级参考答案21 / 21Part IV。

全国名校联盟高考《考试大纲》猜题卷（全国卷Ⅱ、Ⅲ）第四套模拟英语试题第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Thursday.C. Wednesday.2. When does the man start to work?A. At 7:00.B. At 8:00.C. At 9:00.3. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Stay at home.B. Take an umbrella.C. Attend another class.4. Why does the woman call the man?A. To ask him to pick her up.B. To invite him to her home.C. To persuade him to leave soon.5. What is the man probably doing?A. Making a call.B. Doing his homework.C. Reading a newspaper.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where did the man probably work last summer?A. At a school.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hotel7. What job may the man take this summer?A. Teaching kids English.B. Looking after babies.C. Promoting new products.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

e英语教程4期末A卷试题这是一份期末考试试题，题目分为五个部分，主要考查学生在这一学期所学习的英语知识和能力。

请学生们在规定时间内完成答题。

第一部分：听力理解（共30分）听力理解部分分为两节，每节10分。

请听录音，然后根据所听内容选择正确的答案。

每题只有一种答案。

第一节（共10小题）1. What does the man want to do?A. Play tennis.B. Watch a movie.C. Go shopping.2. What is the woman's opinion about the restaurant?A. It's crowded.B. It has good food.C. It's too expensive.3. What does the woman say about the book?A. It's in her backpack.B. It's in the library.C. It's on the desk.4. Where will the woman pick up the man?A. At the airport.B. At the train station.C. At the bus stop.5. What does the man think about the weather forecast?A. It's accurate.B. It's unreliable.C. It's changing.6. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Take a taxi.B. Walk home.C. Wait for the bus.7. Why can't the woman attend the party?A. She has to study.B. She is sick.C. She has other plans.8. What does the man want to buy?A. A shirt.B. A book.C. A pair of shoes.9. What does the woman imply?A. She prefers tea.B. She doesn't like coffee.C. She wants to order dessert.10. What are the speakers talking about?A. A new movie.B. A concert.C. A basketball game.第二节（共10小题）请听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。

模拟试题第四套（全国通用）II. Reading ComprehensionPassage OneA network ---whether for work, play, or research---- interweaves departments and flung branches. What if they were all interconnected --- the libraries, the hobbyists, and the businesses--- internet worked into one all –encompassing, multipurpose network of networks?Hence comes the word “Inter-net”. Simply put, it’s all of these computers hooked up to each other. It’s commonly called the network of networks; plug into any part , and you plug into the whole. (As an open system, however, this doesn’t mean that anyone can then access file on your hard disk. And you’re not susceptible() to viruses unless you take some software from the Net and run it with your computer, which you might not ever do).Why do we say, “Plug into any part, and you plug into the whole?” Because there’s no center to it. Just as there’s no global central bank or post office, yet bankers accept all currencies and post offices accept it all stamps, the Internet accepts all participant. Thus the technology carries with it a certain philosophic perspective and culture: a do-it-yourself, anarchic, “bottom-up”, fluid, horizontal interdependency, rather than a canned , top-down, rigid, vertical hierarchy.This is part of what makes it so attractive to so many, but also very discouraging to people who expect to jump right in. To be a successful Netizen means realizing that, along with a relatively simple set of computer rules, the Internet has its own culture.21.The passage that comes before this abridge one may possiblydiscusses______.’A.the theory of networksB.the application of networksC.the advantages of networksD.the definition of networks22.The third paragraph is developed by_________.A. analogyB. illustrationC. data analysisD. summary23.What is NOT mentioned in the passage as the culture of Internet?A. fluidB. anarchyC. rigidnessD. horizon24. The pronoun “this” in line 7 stands for _________.A.InternetB.an open systemC.the saying “Plug into any part, and you plug into the whole”puters hooked up to each other25. Which of the following statements is true?A.The Internet has a global center that deals with all the businesses.B.The Internet has the similar culture as the human being.C.Rules in the Internet are quite hard for Netizens to master.D.It is likely to be infected with computer viruses if one takes somesoftware from the Net and run it with his computer.Passage TwoCultural differences largely determine differences in the way the elderly are treated by others. In the Oriental, Middle Eastern, African, and American Indian cultures, for example, young men are expected to be aggressive and strive for success in the real world, while old men devote themselves to the supernatural, old men were usually venerated() in preliterate societies, often becoming chiefs. Women in many societies followed the opposite pattern, moving from passivity to greater assertiveness with advancing age.Long life and experience make elderly people a valued source of knowledge in some cultures, but in technologically advanced societies the rising number of elderly has decreased their “scarcity value”. At the same time, their children and grandchildren have increasingly turned to mass communications media, schools, and libraries as superior sources of information. This has resulted in diminishing the prestige of the aged. The increasing proportion of elderly people in many countries will have a widespread impact on society. Growing demands on financial, welfare, medical, recreational, and environmental resources and large number of nonworking individuals dependent on the working population will necessitate many changes in social systems.26. The main subject of this passage is __________.A. the importance of old peopleB. the social role of old peopleC. the attitudes towards old peopleD. the concerns about old people27. This passage is developed by __________.A. analogyB. comparisonC. hypothesis testD. problem solving28. What is the reason for the decrease of old people’s “scarcity value” in developed nations?A.The rising number of the elderly.B.The decreasing number of the elderly.C.The poor health of the elderly.D.Old people lack modern knowledge.29. The pronoun “this” in line 13 stands for _______.A.the rising number of old peopleB.the growing demands on resourcesC.the availability of mass communications media, schools, and librariesas superior sources of informationD.long life and experience of the elderly30. This passage is aimed to __________.A.introduce the social role of old peoplepare the different treatment old people receive in history andmodern societiesC.arouse public attention to the fate of elderly people ‘D.arouse public concern about the social impact of increasing populationof the elderlyPassage ThreeThe law is a great mass of rules, showing when and how far a man is possible to be punished, or to be made to hand over money or property to his neighbors, and so on. These rules are contained in books. A lawyer learns them mainly by reading books.He begins by doing little else than read, and after he has prepared himself by. say. three years’study practice, still, all his life long and almost every day, he will be looking into books to read a little more than he already knows about some new questions which he has to answer.The power to use books, then. is a special skill which the would - be lawyer ought to possess. He ought to have enough flexibility（灵活性）to make it easy for him to collect ideas from printed words. He ought to have some readiness in finding what a book contains, and something of an instinct （直觉）for where to look for what he wants.But although this is the power of which he will first feel the need, it is not the most important. A lawyer does not study law to recite it; he studies it to use it and act upon the rules which he has learned in real life. His business is to try eases in court and to advise men what to do in order to keep out or get out of trouble.31．The first thing a law student has to do is to________.A. read booksB. hand over moneyC. practice lawD. answer questions32．After three years of reading________.A. he can study lawB. he can stop readingC. he still has to continue readingD. he is able to give clever answers33．The major business of a lawyer is________.A. to discuss the material he has readB. to advise people who have law problemsC. to learn about real lifeD. to study the law34．According to the passage, a good lawyer should know how to________.A. understand and use what he readsB. be convenient in everythingC. collect ideas from different sourcesD. use power in the court35．Which is the most important to a would - be lawyer?A. To possess a lot of books.B. to have enough flexibility when collecting ideas from printed words.C. To be ready to find out what a book contains.D. To be able to use his book knowledge in the right way in his future business.Passage Four:We are all familiar with magnets. The Chinese knew about them in theeleventh century. But the earth itself is also a magnet, with a magnetic North and a magnetic South.No one really understands very much about the earth’s magnetism, although many people have written about it. Scientists believe the center of the earth is like an enormous magnet, giving out a steady magnetic force. This slowly moves away from the center and up to the surface. By the time it reaches the surface the force is really very weak.Magnetism is measured by a unit called the gauss. The earth’s magnetic force is much weaker. It measures about 0.7 gauss at the North and South Poles. The weakest point is near Rio de Janeiro at 0.3 gauss.Many scientists now believe the magnetism of the earth may have a strong influence on life itself. In the distant past many kinds of animals and plants died out suddenly, when the North and South magnetic Poles changed position.Animals, birds and even people are to some extent controlled by magnetic forces. When there is a sudden increase in magnetic strength, many animals have difficulty finding their way. Mice ,placed near a strong magnet, lose their hair and die early. And when the earth’s magnetism suddenly decreases, the number of men or women who kill themselves increases.How much does the earth’s magnetism control our lives? We can not know for certain. We do know this magnetism is getting weaker and we know that in 2500 years the magnetic poles may change position again. And we know when this happened in the past there were enormous changes in life on Earth.36. Which one of the following statements is true?A.The earth is a magnet with many magnetic poles.B.The earth has a very feeble magnet.C.The Chinese knew about magnets as far back as eleven centuries ago.D.It’s not clear whether the earth’s magnet has any impact on its beings.37. What is true about the center of the earth?A.Science has proved that the center of the earth is an enormous magnet.B.The center of the earth gives out a very weak magnetic force.C.The center of the earth has the strongest magnetic force than elsewhere.D.The magnetic force at the center of the earth is unstable.38. According to the passage, what will happen if the magnetic force of the earth increase suddenly?A.Doves will not be able to find their way back.B.People will commit suicide.C.People will become mad and abnormal.D.Rats will reproduce very rapidly.39.According to the passage, the magnetic force of the earth _________.A.is controlling more and more peopleB.is disappearing little by littleC.is becoming weaker and weakerD.is hard to predict40. What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?A.There will be great changes in life in the future.B.Animals will die out in the future.C.The human race will die out in 2500 years.D.The earth will meet its ruin.III. Vocabulary and structure41. He believed in conventional behavior which ________ to the highest standards.A) confirmed B) confronted C) conformed D) affirmed42. According to the contract he had signed, John had a (an) _______ to paythe bank on the first day of every month.A) obligation B) duty C) responsibility D) ethics43. You do not have to go to the lecture, because the attendance is ________.A) elective B) optional C) choice D) representative44. The men had to _______ all their strength to lift the tree from the ground.A) exhaust B) reinforce C) harness D) exert45. He let ________ his breath as soon as he saw that the aircraft was safely down on the earth.A) in B) off C) out D) down46. Philip said he was very proud of having been chosen for the Olympicboxing team and _______ everyone that he was going to try as hard as he could to win.A) insured B) assured C) reassured D) ensured47. The two countries will _______ full diplomatic relations now that theyhave settled their long-standing border dispute.A) recover B) restore C) renovate D) replace48. Bob is so indifferent to his appearance that he never has his clothes ________.A) pressing or his shoes shined B) to press or his shoes to shineC) pressed or his shoes shined D) pressed nor shining his shoes49. We finally abandoned our efforts to save the old building when it becameclear that the owner really wanted to ________.A) tear it down B) knock it over C) pull it off D) put it down50. Because of a (an) _______ in the shirt, I was able to buy it at half price.A) error B) flaw C) fault D) blunder51. The man had agreed _______ the robbery, but he drew back from it when he realized the dangers.A) on B) at C) with D) to52. Helen's eyesight is so poor that without her glasses she cannot _______a cat from a horse.A) distinguish B) differ C) identify D) classify53. During the years before the American Civil War, differences between theNorth and South gradually came to _______ the question of slavery.A) decide on B) fix upon C) concentrate on D) focus on54. When she reached thirty, Marcia began to _______ to herself as being three decades old.A) infer B) refer C) remind D) point55. The television networks believe that the period between six and elevenp.m. is the _______ television viewing time.A) prime B) primary C) preliminary D) promising56. Adding and subtracting are fundamental arithmetical _______necessaryfor understanding all higher mathematics.A) procedures B) processions C) measures D) processes57. The country's need for food was ______; if they did not get some soon, thousands would starve.A) urgent B) emergent C) desirable D) critical58. One of the greatest _______ for American professional women came in 1973when the field of banking opened up for them.A) breakdowns B) outputs C) breakthroughs D) drawbacks59. The teacher said that Helen would be _______ from school if she threw another book at him.A) expelled B) imposed C) dismissed D) rejected60. _______ of half-starving wolves were roaming the snow-covered mountainous area.A) Flocks B) Herds C) Packs D) Swarms61. Fred could finish his work in less time if he were more _______.A) sufficient B) affectionate C) effective D) efficient62. I am sorry to hear that Peter and Jack have _______. They were such good friends.A) fallen against B) fallen outC) dropped off D) dropped out63. Trees that ______ the view of oncoming traffic should be cut down.A) spoil B) alter C) block D) ruin64. The true reason why Jane went fishing is as _______ as glass--she didn't want to have to clean the house.A) tranquil B) smooth C) apparent D) transparent65. I was told that this sweater would not _______ in the wash but it has.A) dwindle B) shrink C) decrease D) contract66. School textbooks are _______ by their authors from time to time to keep them up to date.A) revised B) reversed C) edited D) compiled67. The President will _____ his message by radio so that a very large number of people will be able to hear it.A) transform B) transfer C) transport D) transmit68. He had had a nasty blow on the head, but he soon came _______.A) about B) on C) up D) round69. "The photographer thought he was supposed to arrive after the guests." "But I meant _______ early."A) for his coming B) him comingC) for him to come D) he would come70. The reason he has been such a success is _______.A) because he never gives up no matter what happensB) that he never gives up no matter what happensC) because he never gives up no matter happens whatD) that no matter what happens does he give upPart IV.Cloze: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose theONE answer that best fits into the passage.Never before had I seen so many snails（蜗牛）in one place. There were a lot of them on the36 going slowly about. Then 37 up onto the ceiling, a number of snails were38 round 39 every direction. As they 40 themselves on , they left behind them a41 of something sticky, which looked like a silvery 42 . It was indeed 43 ; it was almost a sea of snails.I told my friend Robert that I was 44 and went to get my coat hanging on a nail on the wall. Hardly had I 45 , however, 46 I felt that the snails had taken possession of my coat too. They were on the 47 as well as in the pockets. I 48 a cry of fear and 49 surprised Robert greatly. While he was laughing, I was trying hard to 50 the snails from my coat. Robert insisted on my 51 to dinner. I agreed. And we two 52 our efforts to collect the snails.When none of these snails were 53 in the ball, Robert took them to the 54 and had them 55 , which would be a big meal for us two.36．A. wall B. ground C. door D. floor37．A. high B. nearby C. farther D. ready38．A. walking B. moving C. traveling D. wagging39．A. at B. to C. for D. in40．A. forced B. made C. threw D. pulled41．A. track B. wire C. pile D. spot42．A. picture B. thread C. sea D. field43．A. exciting B. joyful C.frighteningD. curious44．A. setting B. leaving C. dealing D. managing 45．A. tried itonB. dressed itC. worn itD. put it on46．A. when B. as C. while D. before47．A. clothes B. nail C. collar D. coat48．A. let out B. set off C. sent off D. called out 49．A. that B. they C. I D. which50．A. search for B. get rid of C. knock outofD. put away51．A. returning B. having C. staying D. going52．A. made B. combined C. joined D. got53．A. saved B. stayed C. left D. remained 54．A. market B. garden C. dining–roomD. kitchen55．A. cooked B. eaten C. sold D. fedIV. Translation1. 他悲叹一声，对我们说他年轻时也曾风光一时。

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

以下是考试题目及答案，希望同学们能够认真复习，取得优异成绩。

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

第四套Part I WritingOn a Harmonious Dormitory LifeDormitory life is an indispensable part of college life. But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory be disturbed in one way or another.As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members. On one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study. On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together.There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any. Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you’ll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist. Thirdly, you’ll have to share with each other and make good friends.In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.点评：“和谐”成为我们当今社会词频概率最高用词，就社会而言，倡导建立和谐社会；就家庭而言，提倡建设和谐家庭；就校园来讲，则要建立和谐校园；和谐两字似乎无所不在，大学生宿舍生活同样需要和谐。

2003年英语专业四级考试试题答案与详解听力原文PART ⅡDICTATIONSalmonEvery year, millions of salmon swim from the ocean into the mouths of rivers and then steadily up the rivers. Passing through waters, around rocks and waterfalls, the fish finally reach their original streams or lakes. They dig out nests in the riverbed and lay their eggs. Then, exhausted by their journey, the parent salmon die. They have finished the task that nature has given them. Months, or years later, the young fish start their trip to the ocean. They live in the salt water from 2-7 years, until they, too are ready to swim back to reproduce. Their life cycle helps man provide himself with a basic food-fish. When the adult salmon gather at the river mouths for the annual trip up the rivers, they are in the best possible condition, and nearly every harbor has its salmon fishing fleet ready to catch thousands for markets.Now, you have two minutes to check through your work.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn 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 STA TEMENTIn this section, you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. You must relax. Don’t work too hard. And do watch your drinking and smoking.2.We hadn’t quite expected the committee to agree to rebuild the hospital, so we were taken aback when we got to know that it had finally agreed.3.The coach leaves the station every 20 minutes. It’s 9:15now, and you have to wait for five minutes for the next one.4.Perhaps Jane shouldn’t have got married in the first place. No one knows what she might have been doing now, but not washing up. That’s for sure!5.I happen to be working on a similar project at the moment. I am only too pleased to help you.6.The man arrived for the ceremony with patched jackets and faded jeans that the average person would save for mowing the lawn in his garden at the weekend.7.Mark! Here you are! This is the last place in the world I would have expected to find you.SECTION B CONVERSA TIONIn this section you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.8. W: I couldn’t stand this morning. My right leg went stiff.M: I’m afraid it’s probably a side-effect from the drugs I put you on.9. W: How did your writing go this morning? Is the book coming along alright?M: I’m not sure. I think the rest of it will be difficult to write.10. W: Is there anything you can do to make the cold go away more quickly?M: No, there isn’t. And a cold isn’t really serious enough for a visit to a doctor.11. W:Look! What have I got here!M: Oh. So you did go to that bookstore!12. M: Excuse me. Has there been an emergency?W: Oh, no sir. There’s just a storm, so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon.13. W: I wish I hadn’t hurt Linda’s feeling like that yesterday. You know I never meant to.M: The great thing about Linda is that she doesn’t hold any grudges. By tomorrow she’ll have forgotten all about it.14. M: My grades are not bad, but not good enough. I know I didn’t study at all this semester. Now I have to work very hard next semester to keep my scholarship.W:I’ll see you in the library, then.15. W: I’ll wear this blue jacket for the evening. I like the color on me, don’t you think?M:I think it looks terrific on you-really!16. W: Do you know that Sam turned down that job offer by a travel agency?M: Yeah. The hours were convenient, but had he accepted it, he wouldn’t have been able to make ends meet.17. W: At the rate it is being used, the printer is not going to make it through the rest of the year.M: The year? It is supposed to be good for four!SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.The U.N resolution calls for greater international intelligence and law enforcement cooperation. And it requires states to change their banking laws in order to police the global network of terrorisms financiers. It makes providing funds for terror activities a criminal offence and would freeze bank accounts of those who sponsor terrorism.Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.A police spokesman said the devices were made safe by explosive experts in the Ardorn district, where a woman was shot in the leg and 13 police officers were injured during a second successive night of viol ence. Northern Ireland’s police chief had earl ier called on community leaders to work together to end the violence. The violence has erupted sporadically throughout a summer of Sectarian tension in northern Belfast.Question 22 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.Airlines are being hit with huge increases to ensure their planes after the terrorist attacks in the United States. Goshork Insurance Holdings, which ensures aircraft around the world, said rates had soared as much as 10 fold since the September 11th terror attacks. Airlines around theworld have cut services and dismissed staff as their business has plunged in the wake of the crisis. They are also struggling with increased security costs.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.A Pakistani lawyer said the resumption of the trial of eight foreign aid workers accused of preaching Christianity in Afghanistan has been put off until Sunday. He had met earlier Saturday with the aid workers, 2 Americans, 2 Australians, and 4 Germans. They insist they were in Afghanistan to help the poor, not to convert them. The penalty for these captured aid workers could range from expulsion to a jail term and death sentence.Question 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.On the 20th anniversary of the first official report on AIDS, the head of the United Nations AIDS program warns that the deadly disease may only be at its early stages in many parts of the world. Dr. Piu said the disease has already reached staggering proportions since first being identified in 1981. 58 million people worldwide have contracted the HIV virus, which causes AIDS, while 22 million have died from related illnesses. The UN estimates the world’s HIV positive population at 36 million, including 25 million in sub-Saharan Africa.International officials warn the disease will have disastrous political, social, and economic consequences in many developing countries.This is the end of listening comprehension.答案与详解PART ⅠWRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITIONTHE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A GOOD MOOD People in modern society live under a lot of pressure. I see three kinds of pressure working on people today: pressure from education, family and career. It is easy to blame the school for charging too much money, the family members for the heavy burden, the society for the fierce competition. I think people should relax. It is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.Long gone are the days when people lived their life with a certain relaxation, sampling a wide variety of activities—film, music, art, poetry. But now, a lot of people suffer from a lot of pressure. They can’t communicate well w ith co-workers and family members, and have unbalanced, one-dimensional lives. Some people complain of symptoms of stress, for instance, loss of appetite, a complete sense of exhaustion, insomnia and low morale. Thus have destructive effect on their health. People tend to lose temper easily, and this may interfere personal relationship. What’s more, a high rate of suicide may warn people of their emotional well-being.To be a healthy person physically and psychologically, one should keep a good mood, according to some psychology experts. Those little things may seem relativelyinsignificant—reading mystery novels, playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends, maintaining your emotional well-being, getting plenty of rest, going fishing. They can help you keep a good mood.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGOct. 18, 2003Dear Clare,Thank you for inviting me to your house-warming party this weekend. But I’m afraid I couldn’t go there, because I have an important business appointment on that day. I saw some pictures of your new house, which is so cozy and comfortable. I sincerely hope that you have a good day.Yours,Gou MingPART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1．答案：D【问句译文】关于听者哪一句是不对的？【试题分析】本题为细节题。