英语专业四级模拟试卷

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS—GRADE FOUR—MODEL TEST ONEPART I DICTATION [10 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]SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at the task on the ANSWER SHEETONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now, listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section, you will hear two conversations. At the end of the conversion, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCEONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. A. A two-storied and four-bedroom house located in a small town.B. A town house with two floors, two bedrooms, and four bedrooms.C. A two-bedroom town house with four bathrooms, two floors.D. A two-storied house located in a street with an area of 1080m2 .2. A. $ 250,000.B. $ 260,000.C. $ 253,000.D. $ 263,000.3. A. His credit score is of average level.B. His credt score is of advanved level.C. He pays on time occasionally.D. He keeps records of the credit.4. A. His gross monthly income is sufficient.B. His preference of a moderate life of loan.C. The interest of the 30-year one is beyong his capacity.D. His unwillingness to pay much money.5. A. Credit.B. Life of the loan.C. Bank policy.D. Income.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. A. When you want to save more money.B. When you want to get a discount.C. When the gift is on your shopping list.D. When the gift is worth the money.7. A. Limit 1.B. Limit 3.C. Limit 5.D. Limit 6.8. A. If I buy the goods, I will save more money.B. If I don’t buy the goods, there will be no such goods.C. If I buy the goods, I will get a free gift.D. If I don’t buy the goods, they will raise the price.9. A. In order to let you conpare prices when buying.B. In order to let you ignore the high price.C. In order to let you buy things in advance.D. In order to let you wait to buy some better things.10. A. “Stay focused” are the key words when shopping.B. Kellt Grant tells us to make a shopping list and check it twice when shopping.C. Kelly Grant recommends the “shop now, save later” shopping way.D. Coupons are the things that the stores want you to come back again.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN]There are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.11. Among the sentences below, it is sentence_____that denotes “future of present cause”.A. The hugely successful British boy band will split soon.B. The hugely successful British boy band may be splitting soon.C. The hugely successful British boy band is going to split soon.D. The hugely successful British boy band is splitting soon.12. The following determiners can be used with uncountable nouns EXCEPT _______.A. heaps ofB. lots ofC. umpteenD. quantities of13. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. Mr White is principal of the school, and an expert in translation.B. He is not man enough, and that’s all.C. Jack grew wheat on his farm during the day, and he studied astrnomy at night.D. He didn’t stay up late, and he was tardy for school.14. There was a storm_______ I had never experienced before.A. such asB. as whichC. with whichD. for such15. This rule_______ to everyone who_______ for the post.A. will apply… will applyB. applies… will applyC. will apply… appliesD. applies…. is applying16. Who________ in but the President himself!A. is comingB. should comeC. cameD. has come17. Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A. I don’t want a book with a torn cover.B. The grass was wet with rain.C. It is in bad taste to boost.D. Between four and six will suit me.18. Though the young lady was very pretty and gracious, she was none______ happier for her beauty.A. theB. muchC. moreD. enough19. Which of the following best explains the meaning of “Shall my daughter do your shopping for you?”A. Do you agree to my daughter doing your shopping for you?B. Are you willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?C. Do you want my daughter to do your shopping for you?D. Am I willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?20. There is no reason they should limit how much vitamin you take, ________ they can limit how much water you drink.A. norB. no more thanC. not more thanD. any more than21. Harry took a ______ of his drink and then put the glass down.A. tasteB. lickC. mouthD. sip22. As he made no_______ to our quarrel, I assumed he had forgiven me.A. referenceB. statementC. commentD. mention23. At the casualty department my brother had his injury________.A. curedB. healedC. relievedD. treated24. In the________ majority of cases, this is a vital operation.A. tremendousB. handsomeC. broadD. wide25. ________ caused the accident has not yet been found.A. WhatB. WhateverC. WhicheverD. Which26. What happens to her? She’s been behaving very strange______ late.A. byB. ofC. forD. till27. My young brother has really gotten under my skin. The underlined part means_______.A. made me angryB. made me tiredC. made me excitedD. made me annoyed28. —I’m glad to see you looking so well.—Yes, I feel as______ as a fiddle.A. wellB. fitC. fineD. fresh29. The local wine is rather rough, but you’ll soon_______ a taste for it!A. receiveB. adoptC. acquireD. accept30. The rays of the morning sun begin to shine through_________ windows, casting aglow of gold over the landscape.A. carved antique woodenB. antique carved woodenC. antique wooden carvedD. wooden antique carvedPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN]Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of (31) _______, has been continuously practiced by humans for some 20,000 years. Together with other activities that may have been (32) ________ in origin but have come to be designated as artistic such as music or dance, painting was one of the earliest ways in which man (33)______ to express his own personality and his (34)______ understanding of an existence beyond the material world. Unlike music and dance, however, examples of early forms of painting have survived to the present day. The modern eye can derive aesthetic as well as antiquarian satisfaction from the 15,000-year-old-cave murals of Lascaux-- some examples (35)______ to the considerable powers of draftsmanship of these early artists. And painting, unlike other arts, exhibits universal qualities that make it easy for viewers of all nations and civilizations to understand and appreciate.The major (36)______ examples of early painting anywhere in the world are found in Western Europe and the Soviet Union. But some 5,000 years ago, the areas in which important paintings were executed (37)______ to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and neighboring regions. Therefore, Western shared a European cultural tradition the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin and, later, the countries of the New World.Western painting is (38)______ distinguished by its concentration on the representation of the human (39)______, whether in the heroic context of antiquity or the religious context of the early Christian and medieval world. The Renaissance extended this tradition through a(n) (40)______ examination of the natural world and an investigation of balance, harmony, and perspectives in the visible world, linking painting to the developing sciences of anatomy and optics.PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION A MUTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by ten multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONEGiven the lack of fit between gifted students and their schools, it is not surprising that such students often have little good to say about their school experience. In one study of 400 adults who had achieved distinction in all areas of life, researchers found that three-fifths of these individuals either did badly in school or were unhappy in school. Few MacArthur Prize fellows, winners of the MacArthur Award for creative accomplishment, had good things to say about their precollegiate schooling if they had not been placed in advanced programs.Anecdotal reports support this. Pablo Picasso, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, Oliver Goldsmith, and William Butler Yeats all disliked school. So did Winston Churchill, who almost failed out of Harrow, an elite British school. About Oliver Goldsmith, one of his teachers remarked, "Never was so dull a boy. " Often these children realize that they know more than their teachers, and their teachers often feel that these children are arrogant, inattentive, or unmotivated.Some of these gifted people may have done poorly in school because their gifts were not scholastic. Maybe we can account for Picasso in this way. But most fared poorly in school not because they lacked ability but because they found school unchallenging and consequently lost interest. Yeats described the lack of fit between his mind and school: "Because I had found it difficult to attend to anything less interesting than my own thoughts, I was difficult to teach."As noted earlier, gifted children of all kinds tend to be strong-willed nonconformists. Nonconformity and stubbornness (and Yeats's level of arrogance and self-absorption) are likely to lead to Conflicts with teachers.When highly gifted students in any domain talk about what was important to thedevelopment of their abilities, they are far more likely to mention their families than their schools or teachers. A writing prodigy studied by David Feldman and Lynn Goldsmith was taught far more about writing by his journalist father than his English teacher. High-IQ children, in Australia studied by Miraca Gross had much more positive feelings about their families than their schools. About half of the mathematicians studied by Benjamin Bloom had little good to say about school. They all did well in school and took honors classes when available, and some skipped grades.41. The author quotes the remarks of one of Oliver Goldsmith's teachers______.A．to provide support for his argument.B．to illustrate the strong will of some gifted children.C．to explain how dull students can also be successful.D．to show how poor Oliver's performance was at school.42. Pablo Picasso is listed among the many gifted children who______.A．paid no attention to their teachers in class.B．contradicted their teachers much too often.C．could not cope with their studies at school successfully.D．behaved arrogantly and stubbornly in the presence of their teachers.43. Many gifted people attributed their success______.A．mainly to parental help and their education at home.B．both to school instruction and to their rparents' coaching.C．more to their parents' encouragement than to school training.D．less to their systematic education than to their talent.PASSAGE TWOA controversy erupted in the scientific community in early 1998 over the use of DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid ) fingerprinting in criminal investigations. DNA fingerprinting was introduced in 1987 as a method to identify individuals based on a pattern seen in their DNA, the molecule of which genes are made. DNA is present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. DNA fingerprinting has been used successfully in various ways, such as to determine paternity where it is not clear who the father of a particular child is. However, it is in the area of criminal investigations that DNA fingerprinting has potentially powerful and controversial uses.DNA fingerprinting and other DNA analysis techniques have revolutionized criminal investigations by giving investigators powerful new tools in the attempt to trove guilt, not just establish innocence. When used in criminal investigations, a DNA fingerprint pattern from a suspect is compared with a DNA fingerprint pattern obtained from such material as hairs or blood found at the scene of a crime. A match between the two DNA samples can be used as evidence to convict a suspect.The controversy in 1998 stemmed form a report published in December 1991 by population geneticists Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Daniel L. Hartl called into question the methods to calculate how likely it is that a match between two DNA fingerprints might occur by chance alone. In particular, they argued that the current method cannot properly determine the likelihood that two DNA samples will match because they came from the same individual rather than simply from two different individuals who are members of the same ethnic group. Lewontin and Hartl called for better surveys of DNA patterns methods are adequate.In response to their criticisms, population geneticists Ranajit Chakraborty of the University of Texas in Dallas and Kenneth K.Kidd of Yale University in New Haven, Conn., argued that enough data are already available to show that the methods currently being used are adequate. In January 1998, however, the federal Bureau of Investigation and laboratories that conduct DNA tests announced that they would collect additional DNA samples form various ethnic groups in an attempt to resolve some of these questions. And, in April, a National Academy of Sciences called for strict standards and system of accreditation for DNA testinglaboratories.44. Before DNA fingerprinting is used, suspects____.A. would have to leave their fingerprints for further investigationsB. would have to submit evidence for their innocenceC. could easily escape conviction of guiltD. could be convicted of guilt as well45. The attitude of the Federal Bereau of Investigation shows that ____.A. enough data are yet to be collected form various ethnic groups to confirm theunlikelihood of two DNA samples coming from two individual membersB. enough data of DNA samples should be collected to confirm that only DNA samplesform the same person can matchC. enough data are yet to be collected from various ethnic groups to determine thelikelihood of two different DNA samples coming form the same personD. additional samples from various ethnic groups should be collected to determine thattwo DNA samples are unlikely to come from the same person46. The National Academy of Sciences holds the stance that ____.A. DNA testing should be systematizedB. only authorized laboratories can conduct DNA testingC. it is authorized to work out standards for testingD. it has the right to accredit laboratories for DNA testingPASSAGE THREEA few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great State of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman, on an independent ticket. I somehow felt that I had one prominent advantage over these gentlemen, and that was, good character. It was easy tosee by the newspapers, that if ever they had known what it was to bear a good name, that time had gone by. It was plain that in these latter years they had become familiar with all manner of shameful crimes. But at the very moment that I was exalting my advantage and joying in it in secret, there was a muddy undercurrent of discomfort "riling" the deeps of my happiness -- and that was, the having to hear my name bandied about in familiar connection with those of such people.But after all, I could not recede. I was fully committed and must go on with the fight. As I was looking listlessly over the papers at breakfast, I came across this paragraph, and I may truly say I never was so confounded before:PERJURY. -- Perhaps, now that Mr. Mark Twain is before the people as a candidate for Governor, he will condescend to explain how he came to be convicted of perjury by thirty-four witnesses, in Wakawak, Cochin China, in 1863, the intent of which perjury was to rob a poor native widow and her helpless family of a meagre plantain patch, their only stay and support in their bereavement and their desolation. Mr. Twain owes it to himself, as well as to the great people whose suffrages he asks, to clear this matter up. Will he do it?I thought I should burst with amazement! Such a cruel, heartless charge -- I never had seen Cochin China! I never had beard of Wakawak! I didn't know a plantain patch from a kangaroo! I did not know what to do. I was crazed and helpless. I let the day slip away without doing anything at all.[Mem. -- During the rest of the campaign this paper never referred to me in any other way than as "the infamous perjurer Twain."]Next came the "Gazette," with this:WANTED TO KNOW. -- Will the new candidate for Governor deign to explain to certain of his fellow-citizens (who are suffering to vote for him!) the little circumstance of his cabin-mates in Montana losing small valuables from time to time, until at last, these things having been invariably found on Mr. Twain's person or in his "trunk" (newspaper he rolled his traps in), they felt compelled to give him a friendly admonition for his own good, and so tarred and featheredhim and rode him on a rail, and then advised him to leave a permanent vacuum in the place he usually occupied in the camp. Will he do this?Could anything be more deliberately malicious than that? For I never was in Montana in my life.[After this, this journal customarily spoke of me as "Twain, the Montana Thief."]I got to pick up papers apprehensively -- much as one would lift a desired blanket which he had some idea might have a rattlesnake under it.By this time anonymous letters were getting to be an important part of my mail matter. This form was common:How about that old woman you kicked of...Shortly the principal Republican journal "convicted" me of wholesale bribery, and the leading Democratic paper "nailed" an aggravated case of blackmailing to me.[In this way I acquired two additional names: "Twain, the Filthy Corruptionist," and "Twain, the Loathsome Embracer."]There was no possible way of getting out of it, and so, in deep humiliation, I set about preparing to "answer" a mass of baseless charges and mean and wicked falsehoods. But I never finished the task, for the very next morning a paper came out with a new horror, a fresh malignity, and seriously charged me with burning a lunatic asylum with all its inmates, because it obstructed the view from my house. This threw me into a sort of panic. And at last, as a due and fitting climax to the shameless persecution that party rancor had inflicted upon me, nine little toddling children of all shades of color and degrees of raggedness were taught to rush on to the platform at a public meeting and clasp me around the legs and call me PA!I gave up. I hauled down my colors and surrendered. I was not equal to the requirements of a Gubernatorial campaign in the State of New York, and so I sent in my withdrawal from the candidacy, and in bitterness of spirit signed it,"Truly yours,"Once a decent man, but now MARK TWAIN, I. P., M. T., B. S., D. T., F. C., and L. E."47. According to Para.1, Twain felt uncomfortable probably because_______.A. he was afraid that his good fame would be blackenedB. he felt reluctant to associate with the evil peopleC. it brought no honor to the victor in an unequal contestD. it was too late to recede from a problematic competiton48. The Gazatte accused Twain of_______.A. throwing away his friend’s belongingsB. making a practical joke of his enemiesC. stealing and hiding a mate’s precious stuffD. occupying the camp of another person49. To injure Twain’s reputation, his rivals tried all the following EXCEPT_______.A. media disinformationB. letters if false accusationC. anonymous blackmailsD. humiliation in publicSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section, there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE50. What makes gifted students often have little good to say about their school experience?PASSAGE TWO51. What is the main idea of the passage?PASSAGE THREE52.What does the word “ apprehensively” probably mean in Para.10?53.What may be the title for the passage?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]Read carefully the following excerpt, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN200 words, in which you should:·summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then·comment on whether surveillance cameras are beneficial or not.You should support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.——THE END ——ANSWER SHEET 1PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONCoral ReefsI. Coral reefs facing a precarious situation1) Warmer oceans due to (1)2) Death of corals: Temperatures rise (2) than average summer maximum3) Reasons why coals die at high temperatures: (3) between corals and algae destroyed.II. New study on corals in the Persian Gulf1) Phenomenon:Algae there can bear as hot as (4)2) Findings:A. Algae inside the Persian Gulf corals is (5)B. Survival of corals in the Persian Gulf: dependent on the (6) of the algae3) Method:Step 1: Samples from (7) within the Persian Gulf, the (8) Gulf of Oman, and the Red SeaStep 2: (9) the samples for the (10) associated with the peculiar algae Step 3: (11) of the peculiar algae itself examined4) (12) :Algae in the Perish Gulf gradually (13) the extreme heat of the Persian Gulf5) Conclusion: The traits remain (14)6) Implication: The finding may help maintain the (15) of algae in oceansKey PART I DICTATIONPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A TALK(1) climate change(2) a degree higher(3) the symbiotic relationship(4) 35 ℃(5) a different species(6) heat tolerance(7) 23 reefs(8) adjacent(9) Screen(10) unique DNA signature(11) Analyze the genetics(12) Explanation :(13) adapt to/ tolerate(14) to be identified(15) bio-diversitiesSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1~5 B B C D A6~10 C D B B CPART III LANGUAGE USAGE11~15 C C D A C16~20 B B A B D21~25 D A D B B26~30 B A B C BPART IV CLOZE31~35 G L C A B36~40 N O E M JPART V READING COMPREHENSION41~43 A C B44~46 C B B47~49 A C C50. The lack of fit between gifted students and their schools.51. The controversial use of DNA fingerprinting.52. With anxiety and worry.53. Running / Campaigning for Governor.。

专业英语四级模拟试卷654(总分：160.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 DICTATION(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.PART I DICTATIONDirections: 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.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案： The Story of Tea Tea remained unknown to the western world / until the sixteenth century, / when European explorers who traveled to China and other Far Eastern countries / returned with a host of new foods, spices, and beverages. / Very soon a thriving commerce in China teas was established. / In 1826 the Dutch established plantations on Java, / followed some ten years later by British, / who set up tea estates in India. / The production of tea has since spread rapidly. / Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen tropical and subtropical plant.) 解析：二、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：40.00)3.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：4.SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：Famous Christmas PlacesThere are many【T1】 1 traditions in Christmas. 【T1】 2The two famous Christmas places are:1. MiddleburgChristmas: a time of gift-giving and【T2】3【T2】4Performances, trees with lights and a big man in【T3】 5【T3】 6Middleburg: a yearly Christmas 【T4】 7【T4】8People from【T5】 9come to visit【T5】 102. Xitan, ChinaKnown as a【T6】 11【T6】 12It shipped around $100 million in colorful【T7】 13. 【T7】 14Main customers: 【T8】 15【T8】 16Factories are【T9】17to make products. 【T9】1840 larger factories and【T10】19smaller workshops. 【T10】20Famous Christmas PlacesThere are many【T1】 21 traditions in Christmas. 【T1】 22The two famous Christmas places are:1. MiddleburgChristmas: a time of gift-giving and【T2】23【T2】24Performances, trees with lights and a big man in【T3】 25【T3】 26Middleburg: a yearly Christmas 【T4】 27【T4】28People from【T5】29come to visit【T5】302. Xitan, ChinaKnown as a【T6】31【T6】32It shipped around $100 million in colorful【T7】33. 【T7】34Main customers: 【T8】35【T8】36Factories are【T9】37to make products. 【T9】3840 larger factories and【T10】39smaller workshops. 【T10】40（分数：20.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：ancient and modern）解析：解析：本题出现在短文开头，对圣诞节传统的描述，空格位于traditions之前，可考虑填形容词，录音提到关于圣诞节的传统很多，既有古老的又有现代的，因此填ancient and modern。

专业英语四级模拟试卷654(总分：160.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 DICTATION(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.PART I DICTATIONDirections: 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.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________解析：2.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________对旳答案：(对旳答案： The Story of Tea Tea remained unknown to the western world / until the sixteenth century, / when European explorers who traveled to China and other Far Eastern countries / returned with a host of new foods, spices, and beverages. / Very soon a thriving commerce in China teas was established. / In 1826 the Dutch established plantations on Java, / followed some ten years later by British, / who set up tea estates in India. / The production of tea has since spread rapidly. / Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen tropical and subtropical plant.)解析：二、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：40.00)3.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION__________________________________________________________________________________________解析：4.SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.__________________________________________________________________________________________解析：Famous Christmas PlacesThere are many【T1】 1 traditions in Christmas. 【T1】 2The two famous Christmas places are:1. MiddleburgChristmas: a time of gift-giving and【T2】 3【T2】 4Performances, trees with lights and a big man in【T3】 5【T3】 6Middleburg: a yearly Christmas 【T4】 7【T4】 8People from【T5】 9come to visit【T5】 102. Xitan, ChinaKnown as a【T6】 11【T6】 12It shipped around $100 million in colorful【T7】 13. 【T7】 14Main customers: 【T8】 15【T8】16Factories are【T9】 17to make products. 【T9】 1840 larger factories and【T10】 19smaller workshops. 【T10】 20 Famous Christmas PlacesThere are many【T1】 21 traditions in Christmas. 【T1】 22The two famous Christmas places are:1. MiddleburgChristmas: a time of gift-giving and【T2】 23【T2】 24Performances, trees with lights and a big man in 【T3】 25【T3】 26Middleburg: a yearly Christmas 【T4】 27【T4】 28People from【T5】 29come to visit【T5】 302. Xitan, ChinaKnown as a【T6】 31【T6】 32It shipped around $100 million in colorful【T7】 33. 【T7】 34Main customers: 【T8】35【T8】 36Factories are【T9】 37to make products. 【T9】 3840 larger factories and【T10】 39smaller workshops. 【T10】40（分数：20.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （对旳答案：对旳答案：ancient and modern）解析：解析：本题出目前短文开头，对圣诞节老式旳描述，空格位于traditions之前，可考虑填形容词，录音提到有关圣诞节旳老式诸多，既有古老旳又有现代旳，因此填ancient and modern。

专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷294(总分：44.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 DICTATION(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.PART I DICTATIONDirections: 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.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.（分数：2.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(正确答案：Superstition One person in four in Britain is, apparently, superstitious, / and they'll do everything from hanging horseshoes over their fireplace to crossing their fingers, / touching wood and absolutely never walking under a ladder. / And they're careful about cats. / Black cats are supposed to be the familiars of witches, / so if one is following you it's definitely bad luck—a witch is after you! / On the other hand, if one crosses your path and continues / then it's good luck because it hasn't noticed you. / However, in some places the beliefs are different / —so it pays to know where your black cat comes from! /)解析：二、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：40.00)3.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：4.SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：Writing Public Speeches1. Speeches that informInformative speeches: to show,and inform 1Possible methods of organizationCause and effect,, chronological order, numerical order 2Sufficient and specificare the backbone 32. Speeches that persuadePersuasive speeches: to move audience to 4Different angles of approachSpeaker's credibility, audience's 5Three types: speeches of fact,, speeches of policy 63. Speeches that entertainEntertaining speeches: to fulfill a 7: considering audience's likes and dislikes 8Theme:, uncomplicated, lively 9Not only light and amusing, but also containing 10Writing Public Speeches1. Speeches that informInformative speeches: to show,and inform 11Possible methods of organizationCause and effect,, chronological order, numerical order 12Sufficient and specificare the backbone 132. Speeches that persuadePersuasive speeches: to move audience to 14Different angles of approachSpeaker's credibility, audience's 15Three types: speeches of fact,, speeches of policy 163. Speeches that entertainEntertaining speeches: to fulfill a 17: considering audience's likes and dislikes 18Theme:, uncomplicated, lively 19Not only light and amusing, butalso containing 20（分数：20.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：clarify）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：problem and solution）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：facts）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：action）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：emotions or reason）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：speeches of value）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：social need）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：Assessing audience／Audience analysis）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：optimistic）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：serious points）解析：解析：本题考查细节。

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS—GRADE FOUR—MODEL TEST ONEPART I DICTATION [10 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]SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at the task on the ANSWER SHEETONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure what you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.Now, listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to check your work.SECTION B CONVERSATIONSIn this section, you will hear two conversations. At the end of the conversion, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.Now, listen to the conversations.Conversation OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One.1. A. A two-storied and four-bedroom house located in a small town.B.A town house with two floors, two bedrooms, and four bedrooms.C.A two-bedroom town house with four bathrooms, two floors.D.A two-storied house located in a street with an area of 1080m2 .2. A. $ 250,000.B. $ 260,000.C. $ 253,000.D. $ 263,000.3. A. His credit score is of average level.B.His credt score is of advanved level.C.He pays on time occasionally.D.He keeps records of the credit.4. A. His gross monthly income is sufficient.B.His preference of a moderate life of loan.C.The interest of the 30-year one is beyong his capacity.D.His unwillingness to pay much money.5. A. Credit.B.Life of the loan.C.Bank policy.D.Income.Conversation TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on Conversation Two.6. A. When you want to save more money.B.When you want to get a discount.C.When the gift is on your shopping list.D.When the gift is worth the money.7. A. Limit 1.B.Limit 3.C.Limit 5.D.Limit 6.8. A. If I buy the goods, I will save more money.B.If I don’t buy the goods, there will be no such goods.C.If I buy the goods, I will get a free gift.D.If I don’t buy the goods, they will raise the price.9. A. In order to let you conpare prices when buying.B.In order to let you ignore the high price.C.In order to let you buy things in advance.D.In order to let you wait to buy some better things.10. A. “Stay focused” are the key words when shopping.B.Kellt Grant tells us to make a shopping list and check it twice when shopping.C.Kelly Grant recommends the “shop now, save later” shopping way.D.Coupons are the things that the stores want you to come back again.PART III LANGUAGE USAGE [10 MIN]There are twenty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.11.Among the sentences below, it is sentence that denotes “future of present cause”.A.The hugely successful British boy band will split soon.B.The hugely successful British boy band may be splitting soon.C.The hugely successful British boy band is going to split soon.D.The hugely successful British boy band is splitting soon.12.The following determiners can be used with uncountable nouns EXCEPT .A.heaps ofB.lots ofC.umpteenD.quantities of13.Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A.Mr White is principal of the school, and an expert in translation.B.He is not man enough, and that’s all.C.Jack grew wheat on his farm during the day, and he studied astrnomy at night.D.He didn’t stay up late, and he was tardy for school.14.There was a storm I had never experienced before.A.such asB.as whichC.with whichD.for such15.This rule to everyone who for the post.A.will apply… will applyB.applies… will applyC.will apply… appliesD.applies…. is applying16.Who in but the President himself!A.is comingB.should comeC.cameD.has come17.Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A.I don’t want a book with a torn cover.B.The grass was wet with rain.C.It is in bad taste to boost.D.Between four and six will suit me.18.Though the young lady was very pretty and gracious, she was none happier for her beauty.A.theB.muchC.moreD.enough19.Which of the following best explains the meaning of “Shall my daughter do your shopping for you?”A.Do you agree to my daughter doing your shopping for you?B.Are you willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?C.Do you want my daughter to do your shopping for you?D.Am I willing to let my daughter do your shopping for you?20.There is no reason they should limit how much vitamin you take, they can limit how much water you drink.A.norB.no more thanC.not more thanD.any more than21.Harry took a of his drink and then put the glass down.A.tasteB.lickC.mouthD.sip22.As he made no to our quarrel, I assumed he had forgiven me.A.referenceB.statementmentD.mention23.At the casualty department my brother had his injury .A.curedB.healedC.relievedD.treated24.In the majority of cases, this is a vital operation.A.tremendousB.handsomeC.broadD.wide25.caused the accident has not yet been found.A.WhatB.WhateverC.WhicheverD.Which26.What happens to her? She’s been behaving very strange late.A.byB.ofC.forD.till27.My young brother has really gotten under my skin. The underlined part means .A.made me angryB.made me tiredC.made me excitedD.made me annoyed28.—I’m glad to see you looking so well.—Yes, I feel as as a fiddle.A.wellB.fitC.fineD.fresh29.The local wine is rather rough, but you’ll soon a taste for it!A.receiveB.adoptC.acquireD.accept30.The rays of the morning sun begin to shine through windows, casting a glow ofgold over the landscape.A.carved antique woodenB.antique carved woodenC.antique wooden carvedD.wooden antique carvedPART IV CLOZE [10 MIN]Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of (31) , has been continuously practiced by humans for some 20,000 years. Together with other activities that may have been (32) in origin but have come to be designated as artistic such as music or dance, painting was one of the earliest ways in which man (33) to express his own personality and his (34) understanding of an existence beyond the material world. Unlike music and dance, however, examples of early forms of painting have survived to the present day. The modern eye can derive aesthetic as well as antiquarian satisfaction from the 15,000-year-old- cave murals of Lascaux-- some examples (35) to the considerable powers of draftsmanship of these early artists. And painting, unlike other arts, exhibits universal qualities that make it easy for viewers of all nations and civilizations to understand and appreciate.The major (36) examples of early painting anywhere in the world are found in Western Europe and the Soviet Union. But some 5,000 years ago, the areas in which important paintings were executed (37) to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and neighboring regions. Therefore, Western shared a European cultural tradition the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin and, later, the countries of the New World.Western painting is (38) distinguished by its concentration on the representation of the human (39) , whether in the heroic context of antiquity or the religious context of the early Christian and medieval world. The Renaissance extended this tradition through a(n) (40) examination of the natural world and an investigation of balance, harmony, and perspectives in the visible world, linking painting to the developing sciences of anatomy and optics.PART V READING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION A MUTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are three passages followed by ten multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONEGiven the lack of fit between gifted students and their schools, it is not surprising that such students often have little good to say about their school experience. In one study of 400 adults who had achieved distinction in all areas of life, researchers found that three-fifths of these individuals either did badly in school or were unhappy in school. Few MacArthur Prize fellows, winners of the MacArthur Award for creative accomplishment, had good things to say about their precollegiate schooling if they had not been placed in advanced programs.Anecdotal reports support this. Pablo Picasso, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, Oliver Goldsmith, and William Butler Yeats all disliked school. So did Winston Churchill, who almost failed out of Harrow, an elite British school. About Oliver Goldsmith, one of his teachers remarked, "Never was so dull a boy. " Often these children realize that they know more than their teachers, and their teachers often feel that these children are arrogant, inattentive, or unmotivated.Some of these gifted people may have done poorly in school because their gifts were not scholastic. Maybe we can account for Picasso in this way. But most fared poorly in school not because they lacked ability but because they found school unchallenging and consequently lost interest. Yeats described the lack of fit between his mind and school: "Because I had found it difficult to attend to anything less interesting than my own thoughts, I was difficult to teach."As noted earlier, gifted children of all kinds tend to be strong-willed nonconformists. Nonconformity and stubbornness (and Yeats's level of arrogance and self-absorption) are likely to lead to Conflicts with teachers.When highly gifted students in any domain talk about what was important to the development of their abilities, they are far more likely to mention their families than their schools or teachers. A writing prodigy studied by David Feldman and Lynn Goldsmith was taught far more about writing by his journalist father than his English teacher. High-IQ children, in Australia studied by Miraca Gross had much more positive feelings about their families than their schools. About half of the mathematicians studied by Benjamin Bloom had little good to say about school. They all did well in school and took honors classes when available, and some skipped grades.41.The author quotes the remarks of one of Oliver Goldsmith's teachers .A．to provide support for his argument.B.to illustrate the strong will of some gifted children.C.to explain how dull students can also be successful.D.to show how poor Oliver's performance was at school.42.Pablo Picasso is listed among the many gifted children who .A．paid no attention to their teachers in class.B.contradicted their teachers much too often.C.could not cope with their studies at school successfully.D.behaved arrogantly and stubbornly in the presence of their teachers.43.Many gifted people attributed their success .A．mainly to parental help and their education at home.B.both to school instruction and to their rparents' coaching.C.more to their parents' encouragement than to school training.D.less to their systematic education than to their talent.PASSAGE TWOA controversy erupted in the scientific community in early 1998 over the use of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid ) fingerprinting in criminal investigations. DNA fingerprinting was introduced in 1987 as a method to identify individuals based on a pattern seen in their DNA, the molecule of which genes are made. DNA is present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. DNA fingerprinting has been used successfully in various ways, such as to determine paternity where it is not clear who the father of a particular child is. However, it is in the area of criminal investigations that DNA fingerprinting has potentially powerful and controversial uses.DNA fingerprinting and other DNA analysis techniques have revolutionized criminal investigations by giving investigators powerful new tools in the attempt to trove guilt, not just establish innocence. When used in criminal investigations, a DNA fingerprint pattern from a suspect is compared with a DNA fingerprint pattern obtained from such material as hairs or blood found at the scene of a crime. A match between the two DNA samples can be used as evidence to convict a suspect.The controversy in 1998 stemmed form a report published in December 1991 by population geneticists Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Daniel L. Hartl called into question the methods to calculate how likely it is that a match between two DNA fingerprints might occur by chance alone. In particular, they argued that the current method cannot properly determine the likelihood that two DNA samples will match because they came from the same individual rather than simply from two different individuals who are members of the same ethnic group. Lewontin and Hartl called for better surveys of DNA patterns methods are adequate.In response to their criticisms, population geneticists Ranajit Chakraborty of the University of Texas in Dallas and Kenneth K.Kidd of Yale University in New Haven, Conn., argued that enough data are already available to show that the methods currently being used are adequate. In January 1998, however, the federal Bureau of Investigation and laboratories that conduct DNA tests announced that they would collect additional DNA samples form various ethnic groups in an attempt to resolve some of these questions. And, in April, a National Academy of Sciences called for strict standards and system of accreditation for DNA testing laboratories.44.Before DNA fingerprinting is used, suspects .A.would have to leave their fingerprints for further investigationsB.would have to submit evidence for their innocenceC.could easily escape conviction of guiltD.could be convicted of guilt as well45.The attitude of the Federal Bereau of Investigation shows that .A.e nough data are yet to be collected form various ethnic groups to confirm the unlikelihoodof two DNA samples coming from two individual membersB.enough data of DNA samples should be collected to confirm that only DNA samples formthe same person can matchC.e nough data are yet to be collected from various ethnic groups to determine the likelihood oftwo different DNA samples coming form the same personD.a dditional samples from various ethnic groups should be collected to determine that twoDNA samples are unlikely to come from the same person46.The National Academy of Sciences holds the stance that .A.DNA testing should be systematizedB.only authorized laboratories can conduct DNA testingC.it is authorized to work out standards for testingD.it has the right to accredit laboratories for DNA testingPASSAGE THREEA few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great State of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman, on an independent ticket. I somehow felt that I had one prominent advantage over these gentlemen, and that was, good character. It was easy to see by the newspapers, that if ever they had known what it was to bear a good name, that time had gone by. It was plain that in these latter years they had become familiar with all manner of shameful crimes. But at the very moment that I was exalting my advantage and joying in it in secret, there was a muddy undercurrent of discomfort "riling" the deeps of my happiness -- and that was, the having to hear my name bandied about in familiar connection with those of such people.But after all, I could not recede. I was fully committed and must go on with the fight. As I was looking listlessly over the papers at breakfast, I came across this paragraph, and I may truly say I never was so confounded before:PERJURY. -- Perhaps, now that Mr. Mark Twain is before the people as a candidate for Governor, he will condescend to explain how he came to be convicted of perjury by thirty-four witnesses, in Wakawak, Cochin China, in 1863, the intent of which perjury was to rob a poor native widow and her helpless family of a meagre plantain patch, their only stay and support in their bereavement and their desolation. Mr. Twain owes it to himself, as well as to the great people whose suffrages he asks, to clear this matter up. Will he do it?I thought I should burst with amazement! Such a cruel, heartless charge -- I never had seen Cochin China! I never had beard of Wakawak! I didn't know a plantain patch from a kangaroo! I did not know what to do. I was crazed and helpless. I let the day slip away without doing anything at all.[Mem. -- During the rest of the campaign this paper never referred to me in any other way than as "the infamous perjurer Twain."]Next came the "Gazette," with this:WANTED TO KNOW. -- Will the new candidate for Governor deign to explain to certain of his fellow-citizens (who are suffering to vote for him!) the little circumstance of his cabin-mates in Montana losing small valuables from time to time, until at last, these things having been invariably found on Mr. Twain's person or in his "trunk" (newspaper he rolled his traps in), they felt compelled to give him a friendly admonition for his own good, and so tarred and featheredhim and rode him on a rail, and then advised him to leave a permanent vacuum in the place he usually occupied in the camp. Will he do this?Could anything be more deliberately malicious than that? For I never was in Montana in my life. [After this, this journal customarily spoke of me as "Twain, the Montana Thief."]I got to pick up papers apprehensively -- much as one would lift a desired blanket which he had some idea might have a rattlesnake under it.By this time anonymous letters were getting to be an important part of my mail matter. This form was common:How about that old woman you kicked of...Shortly the principal Republican journal "convicted" me of wholesale bribery, and the leading Democratic paper "nailed" an aggravated case of blackmailing to me.[In this way I acquired two additional names: "Twain, the Filthy Corruptionist," and "Twain, the Loathsome Embracer."]There was no possible way of getting out of it, and so, in deep humiliation, I set about preparing to "answer" a mass of baseless charges and mean and wicked falsehoods. But I never finished the task, for the very next morning a paper came out with a new horror, a fresh malignity, and seriously charged me with burning a lunatic asylum with all its inmates, because it obstructed the view from my house. This threw me into a sort of panic. And at last, as a due and fitting climax to the shameless persecution that party rancor had inflicted upon me, nine little toddling children of all shades of color and degrees of raggedness were taught to rush on to the platform at a public meeting and clasp me around the legs and call me PA!I gave up. I hauled down my colors and surrendered. I was not equal to the requirements of a Gubernatorial campaign in the State of New York, and so I sent in my withdrawal from the candidacy, and in bitterness of spirit signed it,"Truly yours,"Once a decent man, but now MARK TWAIN, I. P., M. T., B. S., D. T., F. C., and L. E."47.According to Para.1, Twain felt uncomfortable probably because .A.he was afraid that his good fame would be blackenedB.he felt reluctant to associate with the evil peopleC.it brought no honor to the victor in an unequal contestD.it was too late to recede from a problematic competiton48.The Gazatte accused Twain of .A.throwing away his friend’s belongingsB.making a practical joke of his enemiesC.stealing and hiding a mate’s precious stuffD.occupying the camp of another person49.To injure Twain’s reputation, his rivals tried all the following EXCEPT .A.media disinformationB.letters if false accusationC.anonymous blackmailsD.humiliation in publicSECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSIn this section, there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with NO more than TEN words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONE50.What makes gifted students often have little good to say about their school experience?PASSAGE TWO51.What is the main idea of the passage?PASSAGE THREE52.What does the word “ apprehensively” probably mean in Para.10?53.What may be the title for the passage?PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]Read carefully the following excerpt, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should:·summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then·comment on whether surveillance cameras are beneficial or not.You should support yourself with information from the excerpt.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.——THE END ——ANSWER SHEET 1PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONCoral ReefsI.Coral reefs facing a precarious situation1)Warmer oceans due to (1)2)Death of corals: Temperatures rise (2) than average summer maximum3)Reasons why coals die at high temperatures: (3) between corals and algae destroyed. II.New study on corals in the Persian Gulf1)Phenomenon:Algae there can bear as hot as (4)2)Findings:A.Algae inside the Persian Gulf corals is (5)B.Survival of corals in the Persian Gulf: dependent on the (6) of the algae3)Method:Step 1: Samples from (7) within the Persian Gulf, the (8) Gulf of Oman, and the Red SeaStep 2: (9) the samples for the (10) associated with the peculiar algaeStep 3: (11) of the peculiar algae itself examined4) (12) :Algae in the Perish Gulf gradually (13) the extreme heat of the Persian Gulf5)Conclusion: The traits remain (14)6)Implication: The finding may help maintain the (15) of algae in oceansPART I DICTATION KeyPART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A TALK(1) climate change(2) a degree higher(3) the symbiotic relationship(4) 35 ℃(5) a different species(6) heat tolerance(7) 23 reefs(8) adjacent(9) Screen(10) unique DNA signature(11) Analyze the genetics(12) Explanation :(13) adapt to/ tolerate(14) to be identified(15) bio-diversitiesSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1~5 B B C D A6~10 C D B B CPART III LANGUAGE USAGE11~15C CD A C 16~20B B A B D 21~25D A D B B 26~30B A BC BPART IV CLOZE31~35 G L C A B36~40 N O E M JPART V READING COMPREHENSION41~43 A C B44~46 C B B47~49 A C C50.The lack of fit between gifted students and their schools.51.The controversial use of DNA fingerprinting.52.With anxiety and worry.53.Running / Campaigning for Governor.。

英语专业四级模拟试题及答案英语专业四级模拟试题及答案__1__Which of the following philosophers ever said “I think, therefore I am”?A Francis BaconB DeseartesC Pierre GassendiD John Locke__2__American Presidents are elected __.A every two yearsB every four yearsC every five yearsD every six years__3__Which branch of American government has the power to interpret the Constitution?A The Supreme CourtB The PresidentC The HouseD The Senate__4__The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world. It was drawn up in__.A 1778B 1783C 1774D 1787__5__ Which country was the richest and the most powerful country in the Europe in the middle of the 17th century?A FlanderB EnglandC FranceD the Netherlands__6__ Whose doctrines of the separation of powers became one of the most important principles of the U.S. Constitution?A John LockeB MontesquieauC RousseauD Voltaire__7__The “basies” taught in American elementary schools are __.A social studies, reading, arithmeticB science, reading, writing, arithmeticC reading, writing, arithmeticD physical education, reading, writing__8__ The Gettysburg victory was the turning point of __.A the Civil WarB the war of IndependenceC the Indian WarD the Trenton War__9__ The functions of institutions of highest education in the U.S. are__.A research and teachingB teaching and degree awardingC professional training, teaching and public serviceD teaching, research and pubic service__10__ The largest religious group in America is __.A Roman CatholicsB ProtestantsC OrthodoxD Presbyterians参考答案：1. 选B。

英语专业四级考试模拟试题一、阅读理解Passage 1Questions 1-5Shakespeare is well known for his plays, but little attention has been paid to another important aspect of his life — his retirement. While Shakespeare retired to Stratford and lived a quiet life with his wife, there is evidence showing he kept in touch with fellow actors. In fact, he often traveled to London to watch performances of his plays. Shakespeare was one of those rare individuals who could enjoy his later years in peace after accomplishing so much earlier in life.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. Shakespeare's retirement life in Stratford.B. Shakespeare's interactions with fellow actors.C. Shakespeare's travels to watch performances.D. Shakespeare's achievements in his early years.2. According to the passage, what did Shakespeare often do when he went to London?A. Attend acting classes.B. Watch performances of his plays.C. Write new plays.D. Meet with his wife.3. The word “accomplishing” in the passage is closest in meaning toA. avoidingB. securingC. achievingD. forgetting4. What does the passage imply about Shakespeare's retirement?A. He did not want to be disturbed.B. He was bored with his quiet life.C. He maintained a connection with the theater world.D. He regretted not continuing to write.5. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the passage?A. Shakespeare's wife accompanied him on his trips to London.B. Shakespeare was able to enjoy his later years.C. Shakespeare often traveled to London.D. Shakespeare was well known for his plays.Passage 2Questions 6-10Attention all students! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to study abroad in Spain this summer! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Madrid while improving your Spanish language skills. With our experienced teachers and diverse curriculum, you'll be sure to make the most of your time abroad. Enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine, explore historic landmarks, and make lifelong friendships with students from around the world. Apply now and seize the chance to have the summer of a lifetime!6. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To inform students about an upcoming trip to Spain.B. To promote a new language program.C. To encourage students to study abroad.D. To describe the cultural attractions of Spain.7. According to the passage, what can students expect to do in Spain?A. Study with experienced teachers.B. Stay at home and watch TV.C. Explore historic landmarks.D. Attend online classes.8. What is NOT mentioned as an activity in Spain?A. Enjoying Spanish cuisine.B. Making lifelong friendships.C. Visiting museums.D. Taking dance classes.9. Which of the following is implied by the passage?A. Students will have the summer of a lifetime if they study abroad.B. Studying abroad is a waste of time and money.C. Spain is not a good place to learn Spanish.D. Students should only study in their home country.10. What is the tone of the passage?A. FormalB. InformalC. NegativeD. Critical二、听力理解Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1-31. What does the report say about Amazon's new headquarters?A. It will be built in a small town.B. It will create thousands of jobs.C. It will be in California.D. It will relocate from Seattle.2. Why did the woman call the police?A. Her purse was stolen.B. She saw a fire in a building.C. She witnessed a car accident.D. She heard gunshots.3. What can we infer about the weather from the news report?A. It has been sunny all week.B. It will snow tomorrow.C. There will be a heatwave.D. Rain is expected this weekend.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 4-74. Why is the woman upset?A. She failed a test.B. She lost a job opportunity.C. She forgot to call someone.D. She missed a flight.5. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Try again next year.B. Go on a trip.C. Call a friend.D. Have a drink.6. What will the man do next?A. Buy a ticket.B. Go shopping.C. Cook dinner.D. Listen to music.7. What does the man think of the woman's situation?A. It's common.B. It's hilarious.C. It's tragic.D. It's her fault.三、写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition in English entitled "The Benefits of Studying Abroad". You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 留学的好处：更广阔的视野，更丰富的知识，更深刻的体验。

2024英语专业四级作文模拟题及答案2024 English Major CET-4 Writing Simulated Test Questions and AnswersPart I: Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Differences between Studying English in China and Studying English in an English-Speaking Country. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 在国内学习英语的特点2. 在英语国家学习英语的特点3. 简单谈谈你自己的看法Part II: Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Importance of Reading in English Learning. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 阅读在英语学习中的作用2. 如何利用阅读提高英语水平3. 你的看法Sample Answers:Part I:The Differences between Studying English in China and Studying English in an English-Speaking CountryStudying English in China and studying English in an English-speaking country are two completely different experiences. In China, the focus of English education tends to be on grammar rules, vocabulary memorization, and test preparation. Students spend a lot of time learning the language in a classroom setting, which can be effective for improving their reading and writing skills. However, they often lack the opportunity to practice speaking and listening in real-life situations.On the other hand, studying English in an English-speaking country provides students with immersion in the language and culture. They have the chance to interact with native speakers on a daily basis, which helps them improve their speaking and listening skills dramatically. They also have access to authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, and movies, which can enhance their reading and listening abilities.Personally, I believe that studying English in anEnglish-speaking country is more effective in terms of language acquisition. However, studying English in China can also be beneficial if students make an effort to practice speaking and listening outside of the classroom.Part II:The Importance of Reading in English LearningReading plays a crucial role in English learning as it helps students improve their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. By reading extensively, students are exposed to a wide range of words and sentence structures, which can help them express themselves more clearly and fluently. Additionally, reading provides insight into the culture and customs of English-speaking countries, which is essential for effective communication.To utilize reading to improve their English proficiency, students should read a variety of materials such as newspapers, novels, and academic articles. They should also make a habit of looking up unfamiliar words and phrases to expand their vocabulary. Furthermore, students can practice reading aloud to improve their pronunciation and intonation.In my opinion, reading is a vital component of English learning that should not be overlooked. It not only enhances language skills but also broadens the mind and enriches one's understanding of the world.Overall, by recognizing the differences between studying English in China and studying English in an English-speaking country, as well as the importance of reading in English learning, students can effectively improve their English proficiency and communication skills.。

2023年专业英语四级模拟试题及答案模拟试题一GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY1 evidence came up ____ specific sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old.a whatb thatc whichd whose2 I understand ____ preparation that staff must put in under pressure to meet the deadline.a more than the enormous amount ofb better than most the enormous number ofc better than most the enormous amount ofd fewer than the number of3 I’m sure your suggestion will ____ the problem.a contribute to solvingb be contributed to solvec contribute to solved be contributed to solving4 In 1840, both Lucretian Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton resented ____ proper seating at the World’s Anti-slavery convention in London because of their sex.a refusingb to be refusedc being refused d having refused5 America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it ____ before the West was settled.a couldb didc would d was6 ___ in the past, at the moment it is a favorite choice for wedding gown.a Unpopular has as white beenb White has been as unpopularc Unpopular has been as whited Unpopular as white has been7 ____ for a long time, the fields are all dried up.a There has been no rainb Having no rainc There having no raind There being no rain8 The millions of calculations involved, ____ by hand, would have lost all practical value by the time they were finished.a had they been doneb they had been donec having been doned they were done9 Televisions enable us to see things happen almost at the exact moment ____.a which they are happeningb they are happeningc which they happend they have happened10 ____ me most was that the young boy who had lost both arms in an accident could handle a pen with his feet.a That amazedb It amazedc Which amazed d What amazed11 An important property of a scientific theory is its ability to ____ further research and further thinking about a particular topic.a stimulateb renovatec aroused advocate12 Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical ____.a obligationsb regulationsc observationsd considerations13 Life insurance is financial protection for dependents against loss ____ the breadwinner’s death.a at the cost ofb on the verge ofc as a result ofd for the sake of14 In education there should be a good ____ among the branches of knowledge that contribute to effective thinking and wise judgment.a distributionb balancec combinationd assignment15 The American dream is most ____ during the periods of productivity and wealth generated by American capitalism.a plausibleb patriotic c primitived partial16 He spoke so ____ that even his opponents were won over by his arguments.a bluntlyb convincinglyc emphaticallyd determinedly17 France’s ____ of nuclear testing in the South Pacific last month triggered political debates and mass demonstrations.a assumptionb consumptionc presumptiond resumption18 The 215-page manuscript, circulated to publishers last October, ____ an outburst of interest.a flaredb glitteredc sparked d flashed19 His efforts to bring about a reconciliation between the two parties ___.a came offb came onc came round d came down20 The system was redesigned to embrace the network and eventually ____ it in a profitable direction.a adaptb controlc installd steer21 The capital intended to broaden the export base and ____ efficiency gains from international trade was channeled instead into uneconomic import substitution.a secureb extendc defend d posses22 It is announced that a wallet has been found and can be ____ at the manager’s office.a declaredb obtainedc reclaimed d recognized23 When I ____ my senses, I found myself wrapped up in bed in my little room, with Grandma bending over me.a woke upb took toc picked up d came to24 The American society is ____ an exceedingly shaky foundation of natural resources, which is connected with the possibility of a worsening environment.a establishedb affiliated toc originated from d incorporated with25 I am not ____ with my roommate but I have to share the room with her, because I have nowhere to live.a concernedb compatiblec considerated complied26 Since the most commonly accepted test is TOEFL exam, most institutions will expect a ____ TOEFL score for admission.a minimalb maximalc minimumd maximun27 It was believed that his death ____ with the robbery of the bank downtown.a accompaniedb coincidedc correlated d conformed28 Does Emerson find his career full and ____ as a basketball player?a conflictingb charmingc rewardingd awarding29 The local government gave the first ____ to education after the war.a projectionb protectionc professiond priority30 The professor ____ his habit of getting up early in the morning to do writing all his life.a projectedb retainedc retailed d revitalizedCLOZEFrom childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first 31____, they were like newborn children, unable to use this 32____ tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human kind’s future 33____ and cultural growth increased.Many linguists believe that evolution is 34____ for our ability to produce and use language. They 35____ that our highly evolved brain provides us 36____ innate language ability not found in lower 37____. Proponents of this innateness theory say that our 38____ for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, 39____ a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore there are critical 40____ times for language development.Current 41____ of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. 42____, more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in 43____ grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being 44____ to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another once the 45____ of their first language have become firmly fixed.46____ some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a vacuum. Children who have been 47____ from other human beings do not possess language. This demonstrates that 48____ with other human beings necessary for proper language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language 49____ any innate capacities. These theorists view language as imitative, learned behavior. 50____, children learn language from their parents by imitation them. Parents gradually shape their children’s language skills by positively reinforcing imitations and negatively reinforcing imprecise ones.31 a generated b evolved c born d originated32 a valuable b appropriate c convenient d favorite33 a attainments b feasibility c entertainments d evolution34 a essential b available c reliable d responsible35 a confirm b inform c claim d convince36 a for b from c of d with37 a organizations b organisms c humans d children38 a potential b performance c preference d passion39 a as b just as c like d unlike40 a ideological b biological c social d psychological41 a reviews b reference c reaction d recommendation42 a In a word b In a sense c Indeed d In other words43 a various b different c the higher d the lower44 a revealed b exposed c engaged d involved45 a regulations b formations c rules d constitutions46 a Although b Whether c Since d When47 a distinguished b different c protected d isolated48 a exposition b comparison c contrast d interaction49 a acquisition b appreciation c requirement d alternative50 a As a result b After all c In other words d Above all答案1-5 BCACB 6-10 DCABD 11-15 ADCBA16-20 BDCAD 21-25 ACDAB 26-30 CBCDB31-35 BAADC 36-40 DBAAB 41-45 ACDBC46-50 ADDAC模拟试题二GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY1 I’d rather you ____ by train because the weather forecast said there would be heavy snow tomorrow.a wentb should goc will god go2 Einstein won the Nobel Prize in 1921 and enjoyed great fame in Germany until the rise of Nazism ____ he was expelled from Germany because he was a Jew.a whenb whoc thend which3 Nowhere but in the remotest region of the country ____ find a place to settle down.a can heb he canc hed for him to4 With one leg broken in that car accident, he cannot even walk, ___ run.a let aloneb that’s to sayc not to speak not to mention5 ____, she led a life a complete seclusion.a Being disgracedb Disgracedc Disgracingd She was disgraced6 Setting up a committee might be a way ___ the project more efficiently.a to be doingb doingc to dod being done7 It ____ to see so many children in that mountainous area cannot even afford elementary education.a pains herb makes her painc is painingd is pained8 Our boss, Mr. Thompson, ____ a raise in salary for ages, but nothing has happened yet.a was promisingb had been promisingc promised d has promised9 He was determined to sail around the world ___ his illness and old age.a givenb althoughc despited in spite10 The board deemed it’s urgent that these invitations ____ first thing tomorrow morning.a had to be put in the mailb must be put in the mailc be put in the maild should have been put in the mail11 Researchers discovered that plants infected with a virus give off a gas that ____ disease resistance in neighboring plants.a contractsb activatesc maintainsd prescribes12 Corporations and labor unions have ____ great benefits upon their employees and members as well as upon the general public.a conferredb grantedc flungd submitted13 The movement of the moon conveniently provided the unit of month, which was ____ from one new moon to the next.a measuredb reckonedc judged d assessed14 The judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible on the grounds that it was ____ to the issue at hand.a irrationalb unreasonablec invalid d irrelevant15 Fuel scarcities and price increases ____ automobile designers to scale down the largest models and to develop completely new lines of small cars and trucks.a persuadedb promptedc imposed d enlightened16 The English weather defies forecast and hence is a source of interest and ____ to everyone.a speculationb attributionc utilizationd proposition17 The fact that the golden eagle usually builds its nest on some high cliffs ____ it almost impossible to obtain the eggs or the young birds.a rendersb reckonsc regardsd relates18 To impress a future employer, one should dress neatly, be ____, and display interest in the job.a swiftb instantc timelyd punctual19 You don’t have to install this radio in your new car: it’s an extra ____.a excessiveb optionalc additionald arbitrary20 We were pleased to note that the early morning delivery didn’t ____ to the t raffic jam of the busy city.a aidb amountc add d attribute21 The thieves ____ the waste paper all over the room while they were searching for the diamond ring.a spreadb scratchedc scattered d burned22 The sight of the fruit salad made our daughter Kit’s mou th ____.a wetb waterc soakd taste23 The ____ problem of bring a spaceship back from the moon has been solved.a technicalb technologicalc techniqued technology24 A large part of a person’s mem ory is ____ words and combination of words.a by means ofb in terms ofc in connection withd by way of25 At her words she stood up and walked away, stopping at the window to pull back the curtain and ____.a look roundb look outc look upd look on26 There are two main requirements before the fifth generation computer can becomea reality and it is these that scientists are ____.a anticipatingb tacklingc manipulatingd speculating27 College students in this city have set up “the Cleaner Air Society” to help urban citizens become aware of the ____ to our environment.a conditionsb situationsc dangersd threats28 When you get a minor burn, pour some cold water on it, which will help ____ the pain of the burn.a relieveb relaxc reveald release29 The library published a collection of books recently made ____ to the public.a acceptableb accessiblec accommodatingd accountable30 For 14 years after her spouse’s death, she saw the ____ meaning of her life as nourishing her son and safeguarding her husband’s works.a dueb lonec soled keenCLOZEWhen women do become managers, do they bring a different style and different skills to the job? Are they better, or worse, managers than men? Are women more highly motivated and 31____ than male managers? Some research 32____ the idea that woman bring different attitudes and skills to management jobs, such as greater 33____, an emphasis on affiliation and attachment, and a 34____ to bring emotional factors to bear 35____ making workplace decisions. These differences are 36____ to carry advantages for companies, 37___ expand the range of techniques that can be used to 38____ the company manage its workforce 39___. A study commissioned by the International Women’s Forum 40____ a management style used by some woman managers (and also by some men) that 41____from the command and control style 42____ used by male managers.Using this “interactive leadership” approach, women 43____ partic ipation, shape power and information, 44____ other people’s self-worth, and get others excited about their work. All these 45____ reflect their belief that allowing 46____ to contribute and to feel 47____ and important is a win-win 48____ ---good for the e mployees and the organization. The study’s director 49____ that “interactive leadership may emerge 50____ the management style of choice for many organizations.”31 a confronted b commanded c confined d committed32 a supports b argues c opposes d despises33 a combination b cooperativeness c coherence d correlation34 a willingness b loyalty c sensitivity d virtue35 a by b in c at d with36 a disclosed b watched c revised d seen37 a therefore b whereas c because d nonetheless38 a help b enable c support d direct39 a evidently b precisely c aggressively d effectively40 a developed b invented c discovered d located41 a derives b differs c descends d detaches42 a inherently b traditionally c conditionally d occasionally43 a encourage b dismiss c disapprove d engage44 a enhance b enlarge c ignore d degrade46 a managers b women c employees d males47 a faithful b powerful c skillful d thoughtful48 a situation b status c circumstance d position49 a predicted b proclaimed c defied d diagnosed50 a into b from c as d for答案1-5 AAAAB 6-10 CABCC 11-15 BABDB16-20 AADBC 21-25 CBABB 26-30 BDABC31-35 ABACD 36-40 DBCAD 41-45 BABCC46-50 DBDAC模拟题三1. ____ in the past, at the moment it is a vavorite choice for wedding gown.A. unpopular has as white beenB. White has been as unpopularC. Unpopular ha been a whiteD. Unpopular as white has been2. _____ for a long time, the fields are all dried up.A. There has been no rainB. Having no rainC. There having been no rainD. There being no rain3. The million of calculations involved, _____ by had, would have lost all practical value by the time they were finished.A. had they been doneB. they had been doneC. having been doneD. they were done4. Televisions enable us to see things happen almost at the exact moment _____.A. which they are happeningB. they are happeningC. which they happenD. they have happened5. _____ me most was that the young boy who had lost both arms in an accident could handle a pen with his feet.A. That amazedB. It amazedC. which amazedD. What amazed6. Although she wrote a lot of short stories and poems when she was very young, ____ she was twenty-five.A. her first real success did not come untilB. her real first success came until notC. since her first real success did not come untilD. not until her first real success7. You should know better than ____ your little sister at home by herself.A. to leaveB. leavingC. to have leftD. left8. As the train will not leave until one hour later, we ____ grab a bite at the snack bar.A. may wellB. just as wellC. might as wellD. as well9. she resorted to ____ when she had no money to buy foods for her children.A. have stolenB. stealC. stoleD. stealing10. The boy has admitted to ____ the window while playing football yesterday.A. breakingB. having been brokenC. breakD. be breaking11. Betty advised me to label our luggage carefully in case it gets ____ transit.A. misusedB. mishandledC. mistakenD. mislaid12. ____ money, she is quite rich. However, this does not mean that she is happy.A. ConcerningB. As toC. In terms ofD. In the light of13. A well-written composition ____ good choice of words and clear organizationamong other things.A. calls forB. calls onC. calls upD. calls off14. It is ____ with the customer not to let the shop-assistants guess what she really likes and wants until the last moment.A. in her honorB. on her honorC. a point of honorD. an honor15. This house will probably come on the ____ next month.A. fairB. marketC. shopD. store16. George was introduced to ____ activities at a young age, when he was hire to act as a lookout for drug dealers.A. illegalB. lawfulC. faithfulD. peaceful17. An institution that properly carries the name university is more comprehansive and complex institution than any other kind of higher education ____.A. settlementB. establishmentC. constuctionD. structure18. people’s status in society is frequently ___ by how much they own.A. measuredB. examinedC. testedD. questioned19. Jack is so ____ to his appearance that he never has his clothes pressed.A. adverseB. anonymousC. indifferentD. casual20. There is an increasing ____ to make movies describing violence.A. strengthB. directionC. traditionD. trend21. Outside my office window there is a fire ____ on the right.A. escapeB. ladderC. stepsD. stairs22. I ___ with the Browns during my stay in New York City.A. put inB. put downC. put onD. put up23. Operations which left patients ____ and in need of long periods of discovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable.A. exhaustedB. unhealthyC. upsetD. fearful24. Although he has become rich, he is till very ____ of his money.A. economicB. thirtyC. frugalD. careful25. The electric fan does not work because of the ____ of service.A. pauseB. breakC. interruptionD. breakdown26. We have ____ the system of exploitation of man by man.A. cancelledB. abolishedC. refusedD. rejected27. The drugs must ____ in every way to the standars set up by the government.A. conformB. confirmC. complyD. correspond28. It is common knowledge that one culture ____ with its social and economic development in the area.A. connectsB. relatesC. associatesD. correlates29. It was shameful that the argument ____ a handfight.A. ended inB. came toC. ended upD. culminated in30. the artist and the author both tries to ____ the splendor of the sunset.A. depictB. narrateC. describeD. tell答案：1-5：DCABD 6-10: AACDA 11-15: DCACB 16-20: ABACD21-25: ADACC 26-30: BADDA1. D)【句意】虽然白色过去不受欢迎，但目前它是婚纱的首选颜色。

大学专业英语四级考试语言知识分类模拟测试卷LANGUAGE USAGE1、He stole, not because he needed the money badly but because he enjoyed stealing. The italicized part functions as a(n) ______ in the sentence.A. subjunctive moodB. attributiveC. adverbialD. complement2、The storm sweeping over SW China is sure to lead to ______ of vegetables in the following days.A. validityB. varietyC. scarcityD. rarity3、Please come to the point; you are ______ the subject again.A. straying fromB. getting offC. dwelling inD. giving up4、By the time you graduate from college, we ______ in Australia for one year.A. will be stayingB. will have stayedC. would have stayedD. have stayed5、"Hotel workers suspect that the fire was ignited by a cigarette and that a guest may have thrown the cigarette into a bush from the pool deck." The modal auxiliary verb phrase "may have thrown" in the sentence expresses ______.A. high possibility in the pastB. low possibility in the presentC. high possibility in the presentD. low possibility in the past6、In reading stories we anticipate what is to come ______ on our memory of what has gone before.A. basedB. basingC. to baseD. to be based7、______ can be seen from the comparison of these figures, the principle involves the active participation of the patient in the modification of his condition.A. AsB. WhatC. ThatD. It8、If you have a violin, you need to invest the money required to keep it tuned and in good working ______.A. circumstanceB. formC. orderD. state9、In the sentence "It is necessary that a meeting be convened this week", the italicized part is ______.A. the subjectB. the objectC. an attributeD. an adverbial10、Operations which left patients ______ and in need of long periods of discovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable.A. exhaustedB. unhealthyC. upsetD. fearful11、My sister will be here tomorrow, but at first I thought that she ______ today.A. was comingB. is comingC. must comeD. may come12、Your ways to solve this problem ______, seem pretty effective.A. similar to herB. like herC. like hersD. similar to herself13、As a ______ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments.A. flexibleB. versatileC. sophisticatedD. productive14、All the information we have collected in relation to that case ______ very little.A. comes up toB. makes up forC. stands up forD. adds up to15、The president of the college, together with the deans, ______ planning a conference for the purpose of laying down a series of regulations.A. wereB. areC. isD. will16、______ Mike! I knew he would get the first prize in the race.A. Thank goodnessB. Goodness knowsC. Good oldD. Thanks17、I ______ heard the loudspeaker calling passengers for the Turin-Amsterdam flight.A. distinctivelyB. distinctlyC. distastefullyD. disgustingly18、His ______ in gambling has eventually brought about his ruin.A. indulgenceB. endeavourC. actionD. engagement19、Which of the following italicized parts is an appositive clause?A. They were surprised at the fact that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes.B. I have read all the books that you gave me.C. He told me that he would go to the college the next year.D. The truth is that I didn't finish my term essay.20、Prices have recently risen in order to ______ the increased cost of raw materials.A. cutB. buoyC. offerD. offset21、If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he ______ able to advise you much better than I can.A. would beB. will have beenC. wasD. were22、If not stored in the fridge, food is ______ to deteriorate in summer.A. feasibleB. appropriateC. aptD. fitting23、How can I concentrate if you ______ continually ______ me with silly questions?A. have...interruptedB. are...interruptedC. had...interruptingD. were...interrupting24、Which of the following words can NOT be used to complete "______ the teachers came"?A. OftenB. NearlyC. EventuallyD. Almost25、The grand hall was renovated and now it can ______ eight hundred people.A. compriseB. embodyC. containD. include26、We will be losing money this year unless that new economic plan of yours ______ miracle.A. is workingB. worksC. will be workingD. worked27、Which of the following sentences is NOT an elliptical sentence(省略句)?A. Our teacher came in, book in hand.B. These are Tom's books and those are Lily's.C. You shouldn't come here unless invited.D. The way that you answered this question was admirable.28、The loss of the rain forests would upset the climates of tropical countries, bringing droughts and floods and ______ soil.A. fertileB. sterileC. hostileD. serial29、Which of the following italicized phrases indicates CAUSE?A. We could hardly see for the mist.B. He went out for a walk.C. I've got a present for you.D. For miles and miles we saw nothing but trees.30、Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. I slept, and dreamt that life was beauty; I woke and found that life was duty.B. I thought the technician was to blame for the blowing of the fuse, but I see now how I was mistaken.C. The teacher told his class that light travels faster than sound.D. We all find it important that we (should) make a quick decision about this matter.31、Realizing that he hadn't enough money and ______ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.A. not wantedB. not to wantC. not wantingD. wanting not32、The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so it seems as if the sun ______ round the earth.A. had circledB. was circlingC. might circleD. were circling33、A new laptop costs about ______ of a second-hand one.A. the price of three timesB. three times the priceC. as much as the three times priceD. three times more than the price34、The child blew up the balloon until it ______.A. smashedB. crackedC. fracturedD. burst35、Somehow he ______ through his speech and sat down with great relief.A. fumblesB. tumblesC. stumblesD. rumbles36、Scientists believe that color blindness is a(n) ______ defect, and there is no cure of it.A. inducedB. originalC. primitiveD. inherited37、When he was driving home, he was stopped by the policeman and was ______ of speeding.A. chargedB. blamedC. accusedD. warned38、Researchers are discovering a wealth of genes that ______ once thought ______ only in animals.A. are... to existB. are... existingC. were... to existD. were... existing39、They failed six times but they have made their minds to try ______.A. seven timesB. seventh timeC. a seventh timeD. the seventh time40、Which of the italicized parts is used as an object complement?A. Her mind is becoming unhinged (精神失常).B. His words went unbelieved by us.C. Please keep us informed of the latest news.D. The playground lay deserted.答案:LANGUAGE USAGE1、C[解析] 根据分析可知，斜体部分是对前面的盗窃行为进行的解释说明，属于原因状语从句，因此答案为C。