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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）__________________________________________________________________________________________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。

英语专四模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（Part I Listening Comprehension）Section A: Talk1. A) The speaker will discuss the importance of effective communication.B) The speaker will talk about the challenges of adapting to a new culture.C) The speaker will share personal experiences of studying abroad.D) The speaker will explain the benefits of learning a second language.2. A) To improve their language skills.B) To experience a different educational system.C) To explore new cultures and societies.D) To make new friends and expand their social network.Section B: Conversation3. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) Planning a trip to a foreign country.B) Discussing the difficulties of language learning.C) Talking about the advantages of working abroad.D) Sharing experiences of cultural exchange.4. Why does the woman suggest taking a language course?A) To prepare for a job interview.B) To enhance her travel experience.C) To meet new people.D) To improve her language proficiency.Section C: News Broadcast5. What is the news report mainly about?A) A recent scientific discovery.B) A new policy implemented by the government.C) A significant event in the sports world.D) A cultural festival celebrated around the world.6. What is the purpose of the policy mentioned in the news?A) To promote international trade.B) To encourage environmental protection.C) To improve public health.D) To support education and research.二、语言知识运用（Part II Language Knowledge Use）7-14. 完形填空：阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

专四模拟试题附参考答案PDF.pdf专四模拟试题附参考答案（1）Part III Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.The “standard of living” of any country means the average pe rson's share of the goods and services the country produces.A country's standard of living, ____31_______, depends first and 32 on its capacity to produce wealth. “Wealth” in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money 33 on things that money can buy: “goods” such as food and clothing, and “services” such as transport and “__34 __ ” .A country's capacity to produce wealth depends upon many factors, most of 35 have an effect on one another. Wealth depends 36 a great extent upon a country's natural resources. Some regions of the world are well supplied with coal and minerals, and have a fertile soil and a 37 climate; other regions possess none of them.Next to natural resources 38 the ability to turn them to use. China is perhaps as well 39 as the USA in natural resources, but suffered for many years from civiland 40 wars, and 41 this and other reasons was 42 to develop herresources. 43 and stable political conditions,and 44 _____ from foreign invasion, enable a country to develop its natural resources peacefully and steadily, and to produce more wealth than another country equallywell 45 by nature but less well ordered.A country's standard of living does not only depend uponthe wealth that is produced and consumed 46 it own borders, but also upon what is indirectly produced through international trade. 47 Britain's wealth in foodstuffs and other agricultural products would be much less if she had to depend only on 48 _ grown at home. Trade makes it possible for her surplus manufactured goods to be traded abroad for the agricultural products that would 49 be lacking. A country’s wealth is, therefore, much influenced by its manufacturing capacity, 50 that other countries can be found ready to accept its manufactures.31. A. however B. therefore C. nevertheless D. furthermore32. A. primary B. principal C. foremost D. uniquely33. A. or B. nor C. but D. except34. A. recreation B. enlightenment C. refreshment D. entertainment35. A. if B. them C.which D. that36. A. with B. for C.to D. on37. A. neutral B. favorable C.virtuous D. marine38. A. comes B. come C.coming D. came39. A. off B. known C.done D. furnished40. A. military B. external C.contemporary D. domestic41. A. for B. because C. because of D. due to42. A. Impossible B. Incapable C. unable D. proficient43. A. Strong B. Sturdy C. Sound D. Robust44. A. liberty B. freedom C.prevention D. liberation45. A .assisted B. avenged C.rescued D. served46. A. with B. within C. near D.without47. A. In short B. For example C. firstly D.On one hand48. A. those B. what C. that D. it49. A. likely B. likewise C. certainly D.otherwise50. A. provided B. depended C. given D.supposedPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence thereare four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrasethat best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.51. We often advise him not to drink more wine __________is good for hishealth.A. asB. thanC.that D. but52. It is necessary that an efficient worker __________his work on time.A. accomplishesB. can accomplishC. accomplishD. has accomplished53. My father will be here tomorrow, but at first I thought that he__________ today.A. was comingB. is comingC. will comeD. come54. Without facts, we cannot form a worthwhile opinion for we need to havefactual knowledge __________ our thinking.A which to be based on B. which to be base uponC. upon which to baseD. to which to be based55. I didn't call to make my airline reservation, but I __________.A. should haveB. may haveC. must haveD. shall have56. It’s the first time that she has been to the United States,__________?A. isn't sheB. hasn't sheC. isn't itD. hasn't it57. I think that the labor bill will pass; it's ____________that it will.A. almost surelyB. very likelyC. near positiveD. quite certainly58. An increase in a nation's money supply, without an accompanying increase in economic activity, __________result in higher prices.A. tendsB. tends theC. tending toD. will tend to59. X-rays are able to pass through objects and thus make__________details that are otherwise impossible to observe.A. it visibleB. visiblyC. visibleD. they are visible60. Prices for bikes at that store run__________250 dollars.A. as high asB. as high toC. so high toD. so high as61. He will not be __________ to vote in this year's election.A. enough oldB. as old enoughC. old enoughD. enough old as62. Thomas Jefferson's achievements as an architect rival his contributions __________a politician.A. suchB. moreC. asD. than63. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree__________.A. my education will be employed by the universityB. employment will be given to me by the universityC. the university will employ meD. I will be employed by the university64. If Bob's wife won't agree to sign the papers, ____________.A. neither he willB. neither will heC. neither won't heD. he won't neither65. _____ is generally accepted, economic growth is determined by the smooth development of production.A. WhatB. ThatC. ItD. As66. A violent revolution having broken out, all the ports of that country were laid under a(n) ______.A. boycottB. embargoC. embarkD. ban67. Since_________ can't work in the United States without a permit, so it is of great importance for them to present their credentials to the government.A. emigrantsB. expatriatesC.migrants D. immigrants68. Most investors are taught at the very beginning that there is no place for __________in investment markets.A. feelingB. emotionC. passionD. sentiment69. I__________ my ordinary income by doing some part-time work.A. complimentB. ComplementC. supplementD. implement70. Before the statue could be __________to the United States,a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built.A. transformedB.transportedC. transferredD. transmitted71. The final document was, of course, supposed to mend the damage__________upon the world by the war,A. imposedB. impressedC.compelled D. compressed72. Roger, who __________in courage, is highly respected by all his peers in the villages.A. boundsB. possessesC.declares D. abounds73. The tourists are told that the remotest village in this area is only_________ by a river.A. accessibleB. availableC.obtainable D. achievable74. He__________ interrupted me by asking irrelevant questions.A. continuallyB. continuouslyC.consistently D. constantly75. Being a man of _________ and public spirit. Mr. Russell labored zealously to advance the interest of the community and was much interested in bringing new manufacturing interests to Waterloo.A. firmB. enterpriseC. companyD. corporation76. When people do things wrong we should try hard to forgive them, as the idiom goes, “To ______ is human.”A. referB. conferC. deferD. err77. Although gaining a job as a real __________agent or broker may be relatively easy, beginning agents and brokers may face competition from well-established, more experienced ones.A. propertyB. estateC. houseD. assets78. The constitution of the State required that property should be__________for taxation at its market value.A. estimatedB. appraisedC.evaluated D. valued79. On June 15, 1909, after Scott finished his rushed plans for his________ to the South Pole, he departed from England.A. tourB. voyageC. expeditionD. excursion80. The government authority had to __________oil and other products so that it would not run out during war.A. shareB. fareC.provide D. rationPART V READINGCOMPREHENSION[25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questionsor unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AAll Sir William Jones wanted to do was to learn Sanskrit. While he was studying, however, he made a surprising discovery. This ancient language of India was amazingly similar to Latin and Greek. The Sanskrit word for "mother"—matar—was almost identical to the Latin word, mater. “Father” was pitar in Sanskrit, pater in Latin and Greek. The more he studied, the more similarities he found.How could this be? Thousands of miles and many natural barriers separated India and Europe. Still, Jones concluded, the similarities were too strong to be accidental. In 1786, he announced “No one could examine them all three, without believ ing them to have sprung from some common source.”Since then, scholars have traced many languages to this “common source.” Today, these languages are called the Indo-European family. But where did this source originate? Language and geography provide the clues. European languages have similar words for the animals and trees of northern Europe, such as oak, willow, bear, and wolf. There are no common words for the animals and trees of southern Europe.To scholars, this suggests that the Indo-European languages began in north central Europe. In time, some northern Europeans set out toward the east, settling in Iran, India, and Pakistan. Others migrated westward toward southern and western Europe. The root language developed into dozens of different languages, but the family resemblances remain. The word for “three” isdrei in German, tres in Spanish, tre in Albanian, and tri in Russian.Almost every language in Europe is part of the Indo-European family, but there are exceptions. Hungarian and Finnish cling to other language families. High in the Pyrenees, the Basque people speak a language that has no known relatives. Perhaps the Basques were the original inhabitants of the region. Isolated by mountains, they may have been bypassed by the spread of Indo-European culture.81. What did Sir William Jones discover when he was learning Sanskrit?A. Sanskrit was very similar to some European languages.B. Sanskrit was an ancient language.C. The Sanskrit word for mother is the same as that in Latin.D. Latin and Greek were very similar.82. Which of the following statements is true about "the common source"?A. Jones found out the common source.B. All languages sprang from the common source.C. Only three languages sprang from the common source.D. Since 1786, scholars have traced many languages to the common source.83. Where did the common source originate?A. In southernEurope.B. In north-central Europe.C. InIndia.D. in Pakistan.84. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Jones first discovered the root language.B. The languages with the common source are called the Indo-European family.C. The root language developed into different languages as people migrated.D. Every language in Europe is part of the Indo-European family. TEXT BYour first culture shock came after you left your home country and you needed to adjust to the United States, It is now important to learn cultural information about your company, so that you will fit in and perform successfully. The people who make up this environment have their own customs, habits and expectations of each new employee. Gathering information that is formal (policy) and informal (traditions) will help you learn the professional norms and become fully accepted.Policies are corporate documents describing procedures, rules, and standards that guide decision making and conduct. They are similar to official laws that govern a country. Some sources of such written company information include the annual report, product or service brochures, technical and procedural manual, employee directory and the company newsletter. Organizational traditions are usually unwritten hut common practices that have evolved over time. They set the tone and philosophy of the particular corporation, just as the customs of a country do. The best way to learn such information is to observe and talk with others such as your supervisor and co-workers.You can supplement ideas from formal introductory materials given you earlier. Explore with fellow employees those behaviors that may be tolerated but frowned upon. Ask your supervisor for feedback to avoidtypical traps that could cause your co-workers to reject youas a professional. Keep this guide nearby, and refer to it often in private. Reviewing formal company procedures, handouts, written notes, ideas, comments from bosses and colleagues, together with materials in this handbook, will help you make a more healthy cultural adjustment.85. What is the purpose to learn cultural information?A. To know the U. S. A. better.B. To work better in the new environment.C. To make more money.D. To improve one's English.86. According to the passage, ___________ is not the policy's function.A. describing procedures, rules and standardsB. governing a countryC. helping to guide decision making and conductD. writing down the company's information87. ____________ is the best way to learn the organizational traditions.A. To read the policiesB. To study the philosophyC. To study a country's customsD. To observe and communicate with the colleagues and boss.88. How to make a more healthy cultural adjustment?A. Read this passage often.B. Discuss the organizational culture with your colleagues.C. Gather and review the formal and informal information in the corporation.D. Ask your boss for help.89. The passage is written to ___________.A. help readers to understand the organization's cultureB. explain the culture shockC. analyze the policies and traditionsD. help readers to work better with their supervisor and co-workersTEXT C“White hostility toward African Americans, and the resulting discrimination, have been fueled by a sense of threat. During slavery, many working-class whites, encouraged by slaveholders, feared the release of large numbers of blacks into the labor market and society in general. When northern industries used African Americans as strikebreakers in the first decades of this century, white workers feared the loss of their jobs. Today, many white Americans fear “black violence”. Moreover, specific fears about the “costs” of welf are as well as the "taking" of jobs through affirmative action have added to the fear of black violence.These fears have translated into negative stereotypes of African Americans as a people who are prone to crime and violence, unwilling to work, and a drain on the white taxpayer through their welfare dependency. In turn, these stereotypes have been used to justify informal discrimination, to prevent the help to the urban poor, to be negligent in enforcing laws or policies prohibiting discriminatory practices against black workers, and most important, to hesitate in making a serious effort at job creation for African Americans. The result is that African Americans’ share of valued resources has not increased much over the last two decades, even as formal discrimination has been greatly lessened. This fact is used to further the negative belief that African Americans have "not taken advantageof their equal opportunities."90. According to the passage, how did the northern industries make use of African Americans in 1900s?A. Sent them to ask the strikers to go back to work.B. Made them work very hard.C. Employed them to threaten the white strikers.D. Released them into the labor market.91. What is the ill influence of these negative stereotypes?A. Giving help to the poor black.B. Justifying informal discrimination.C. Enforcing laws prohibiting discriminatory practices against black workers.D. Creating opportunities of employment for the black.92. What can be inferred from "a drain on the white taxpayer" about the African Americans?A. They are unwilling to work.B. They never pay tax.C. They lack security.D. Their welfare depends on the white's tax.93. The author wrote the passage to tell us__________.A. African Americans pose a threat to the whites in employmentB. African Americans are dependent on the tax paid by the whitesC. African Americans are discriminated against because they are often on strikeD. the sense of threat intensifies the white's hospitality and discrimination against the African AmericansTEXT D“People thought of themselves as having rights fromcompanies,” said Hoshua Freeman, a labor historian at Columbia University. That sense of entitlement grew even stronger in the early decades after World War II and collective bargaining became the arena for arguing out wages, pensions, health insurance, vacations, hours and job security.That system is disappearing today. Career-long attachments to one employer, a notion born in the 1920's, are no longer the .norm. The newclass-consciousness makes less distinction between workers and managers. Rights are relative, at best. An increasingly conservative electorate has reduced government's role in regulating the economy. Unions have lost influence and membership.What people do is try to cope, by themselves, said Ms. Skelly, of DYG. Self-employment is one solution, DYG's polls show, and that is a rising trend. "They try, on the job, to hide any weakness in their performance," she said. “They work longer hours and take work home, without letting the boss know, to give the impression that they can do difficult tasks quickly. There is nothing like, ‘we are all in this together.’ There is too much competition. People talk of their weakness to friends and spouses, but not to coworkers.”And many Americans feel in their hearts that the unemployment might be justified. “There is a sense among people that we are inefficient and bloated,” Ms. Skelly said. “And until they feel that is no longer true, they are reluctant to criticize the forces that are cutting out the fat and the inefficiencies.”94. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that ___________.A. people do not enjoy their rights nowadaysB. people are more likely to change their jobs than they were in the 1920'sC. workers and managers share the same rights todayD. nowadays, people refuse to take part in the Union95. According to Ms Skelly, which of the following is true?A. People like to work overtime.B. People want to work at home.C. People want to impress the boss with their capability and efficiency.D. People need help from their families, for they cannot cope with difficult problems themselves.96. People hide their weakness from___________.A. their parentsB. their wives or husbandsC. their friendsD. their colleagues97. The main idea of the passage is___________.A. people thought of themselves as having rights from companiesB. people's sense of entitlement is not as strong as it used to beC. people work at homeD. people regard unemployment as usualTEXT EYou may not have thought of it just this way, but the letter you write is part of you, and expression of your personality. Therefore to write letters that are mere patterns of form is to present a colorless personality.Letters, by their very nature, are too individual to bestandardized. A letter may be absolutely perfect according to the standards of good taste and good form; but unless it also expresses something of the writer's personality, it is not a good letter.In other words, don't be satisfied to write letters that are just correct and nothing more. Try to write letters that are correct for you... letters that are warm and alive with reflections of your own personality.And if this sounds like a platitude (陈词滥调), stop for a moment and think back over your recent correspondence. What was the most interesting letter you received? Was it a letter anyone could have written? Or was it a letter that instantly “came alive” as you read it—that brought the personality of the sender right into the room with you. as though you were face to face, listening instead of reading?The fault with too many letters, today as in the past—the reason so many letters are dull and lifeless, and often fail to accomplish the purpose for which they are written is simply this: They sound exactly like the letters everyone else writes. They are neither exciting to receive nor stimulating to read.98. What does the author mean by saying “the letter you write is part of you”?A. Writing letters plays an important part in your life.B. When you write letters, you should be careful about what to write.C. People can see your personality from the letters you write.D. You should write good letters.99. What does the author want to explain in the fourth paragraph?A. A good letter presents one's personality.B. His opinion is a platitude.C. Letter-writing is interesting.D. Talking face to face is a better way to communicate than writing letters.100. The best title for the passage is___________.A. Letter WritingB. Personality in Letter WritingC. To Write Interesting LettersD. To Write Correct Letters PARTVI WRITING[45 MIN]SECTIONA COMPOSITION[35 MIN]We all know that men and women play different roles in modern society, and that they differ in many ways, such as how to perceive the world, how to tackle problems and how to approach people. Think about the issue and discuss the different ways in which men and women behave in terms of interpersonal relationships, expressing affection, friendship and views on beauty.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:The Different Approaches or Perceptions of Men and Women You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state your view on this issue.In the second part, support your view with details or examples.In the last part, bring what, you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be rewarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTIONB NOTE-WRITING[10 MIN]Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You are William or Aileen. You are invited this weekend to a farewell party hosted by your friend, Sandy, who is going abroad for his PhD. Study. However, you are unable to see him off. Write him a note politely declining his invitation and expressing your good wishes to him.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.参考答案Part III31-35BCCDC 36-40CBAAB 41-45ACCBD 46-50BBADAPart IV51-55BCACA 56-60CBDCA 61-65CCDBD 66-70BDDCB 71-75ADAAB 76-80DBBCDPart V81-84ADBC 85-89BBDCB 90-93CBDD 94-97BCDB 98-100CAB。

S E C T I ON A C ON V E R S A T I ON SIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.T h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s h a v e b ee n c h e c k e d d u r i n g t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n E XC E P TA.number of travelers.B.number of tour days.C.flight details.D.room services.2.W h a t i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e p r i c e?A.Air tickets and local transport.B.Local transport and meals.C.Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D.Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s C O RR E C T?A.The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B.The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C.The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D.Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s i s C O RR E C T?A.Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B.Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C.Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D.Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5.W h a t do e s L i n d a w a n t t o k n o w?A.The arrival time of guest speakers.B.The departure time of guest speakers.C.The type of transport for guest speakers.D.The number of guest speakers.6.H o w m a n y p e r f o r m a n c e s h a v e b ee n p l a nn e d t b r t h e c o n f e r e n c e?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Not mentioned.7.W h o w ill p a y f o r t h e p i a n o p e r f o r m a n c e?A.Pan-Pacific Tours.B.Johnson & Sons Events.C.Conference delegates.D.An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8.W h a t i s NO T m i ss i n g i n M a r y's b r i e f c a s e?A.Her cheque book.B.Her papers for work.C.Her laptop.D.Her appointment book.9.W h e r e w a s M a r y t h e w h o l e m o r n i n g?A.At the police station.B.At a meeting.C.In her client's office.D.In the restaurant.10.W h y w a s M a r y s u r e t h a t t h e b r i e f c a s e w a s h e r s i n t h e e n d?A.The papers inside had the company's name.B.The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C.The restaurant manager telephoned James.D.The cheque book inside bore her name.S E C T I ON B P A SS A G E SIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.W e l e a r n f r o m t h e p a ss a g e t h a t a bo u t t w o-t h i r d s o f t h e c o u r s e s a r e t a u g h t t h r o u g hA.the School of Design and Visual Arts.B.the School of Social Work.C.the School of Business.D.the Arts and Sciences program.12.W h a t i s t h e c o s t o f un d e r g r a d u a t e t u i t i o n?A.Twenty thousand dollars.B.Thirty thousand dollars.C.Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D.Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.I n t e r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t s c a n r e c e i v e a ll t h e f o ll o w i n g t y p e s o f f i n a n c i a la ss i s t a n c e E XC E P TA.federal loans.B.private loans.C.scholarships.D.monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,m o t h e r s i n s p e n d m o r e t i m e l oo k i n g a f t e rc h ild re n.A.FranceB.AmericaC.DenmarkD.Australia15.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g a c t i v i t i e s w o u l d A u s t r a li a n f a t h e r s t r a d i t i o n a ll yp a r t i c i p a t e i n?A.Feeding and playing with children.B.Feeding and bathing children.C.Taking children to the park and to school.D.Taking children to watch sports events.16.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e s t u d y,t h e"n e w m a n"li k e s t oA.spend more time at work.B.spend more time with children.C.spend time drinking after work.D.spend time on his computer.17.I t i s s u gg e s t e d i n t h e p a ss a g e t h a t t h e"n e w m a n"m i g h t b e l e ss a cc e p t a b l e i nA.France.B.Britain.C.Australia.D.Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.T h e s e r v i c e s o f t h e n e w p a r t n e r s h i p a r e p r o v i d e d m a i n l y t oA.mothers of infected babies.B.infected children and women.C.infected children in cities.D.infected women in cities.19.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s a bo u t F a m il y H e a l t h I n t e r n a t i o n a l i s I N C O RR E C T?A.It is a nonprofit organization.B.It provides public health services.C.It carries out research on public health.D.It has worked in five countries till now.20.T h e e x a m p l e o f C a m bod i a m a i n l y s h o w sA.the importance of government support.B.the importance of public education efforts.C.the progress the country has made so far.D.the methods used to fight AIDS.S E C T I ON C N E W S B R O A D C A STIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e n e w s,t h e v i c t i m w a sA.a 17-year-old girl.B.a 15-year-old boy.C.a 23-year-old woman.D.an l 8-year-old man.22.W e l e a r n f r o m t h e n e w s t h a t t h e s u s p e c t s w e r e a rr e s t e dA.one month later.B.two months later.C.immediately.D.two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.T h e I r a q i p a r li a m e n t c a n v o t e o n t h e s e c u r i t y a g r ee m e n t o n l y a f t e rA.all parties have agreed on it.B.the US troops have pulled out.C.the cabinet has reviewed it.D.the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e n e w s,t h e U S t r oop s a r e e x p e c t e d t o c o m p l e t e l y p u ll o u t b yA. mid-2009.B. the end of 2009.C. mid-2011.D. the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25.T h e f o ll o w i n g a r e i n v o l v e d i n t h e op e r a t i o n s t o r e s c u e t h e c h il d r e n i n H o n d u r a s EXCEPTA.the police.B.the district attorney.C.the prison authorities.D.Institute of Childhood and Family.26.W h a t p un i s h m e n t w o u l d p a r e n t s f a c e i f t h e y a ll o w e d t h e i r c h il d r e n t o b e g?A.To be imprisoned and fined.B.To have their children taken away.C.To be handed over to the authorities.D.None.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27.W h a t i s t h e n e w s i t e m a bo u t?A.Coastlines in Italy.B.Public use of the beach.C.Swimming and bathing.D.Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g i s NO T m e n t i o n e d i n t h e n e w s?A.The airport was shut down for Friday.B.There was a road accident involving two buses.C.Local shops were closed earlier than usual.D.Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.H o w m a n y p e op l e w e r e r e s c u e d f r o m t h e a p a r t m e n t b u il d i n g?A. 17.B. 24.C. 21.D. 41.30.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g d e t a il s i n t h e n e w s i s C O RR E C T?A.The rescue operation involved many people.B.The cause of the explosions has been determined.C.Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.D.The explosions didn't destroy the building.P A R T III C L O Z E[15M I N]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage it" inserted in thecorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (31) , the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (32) to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (33) they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (34) certain signs, called letters, which could be (35) to represent those sounds, and which could be (36) . Those sounds, whether spoken, (37) written in letters, we call words.The power of words, then, lies in their (38) the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (39) with meaning for us by experience; (40). the longer we live, the more certain words (41) to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (42) , the more the number of words that mean something to us (43)Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (44) to our minds and emotions. This (45).and telling use of words is what we call (46) style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (47) . He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music,and which (48) their position and association can (49) men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will (50) our speech or writing silly and vulgar.(31)A. in addition B. in other words C. in a word D. in summary(32)A. sounds B. gestures C. signs D. movements(33)A. such that B. as that C. so that D. in that(34)A. in B. with C. of D. upon(35)A. spelt B. combined C. written D copied(36)A. written down B. handed down C. remembered D. observed(37)A. and B. yet C. also D. or(38)A. functions B. associations C. roles D. links(39)A. filled B. full C. live D. active(40)A. but B. or C. yet D. and(41 ) A. reappear B. recall C. remember D. recollect(42)A. read and think B. read and recall C. read and learn D. read and recite(43)A. raises B. increases C. improves D. emerges(44)A. intensively B. extensively C. broadly D. powerfully(45)A. charming B. academic C. conventional D. common(46)A. written B. spoken C. literary D. dramatic(47)A. signs B. words C. style D. sound(48)A. in B. on C. over D. by(49)A. move B. engage C. make D. force(50)A. transform B. change C. make D. convertP A R T I V G R A MM A R&V O C A B U L A R Y[15M I N]There are thirty 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.51.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e s i n d i c a t e s C A U S E?A.Why don't you do it for the sake of your friends?B.I wish I could write as well as you.C.For all his efforts, he didn't get an A.D.Her eyes were red from excessive reading.52.N a n c y's go n e t o w o r k b u t h e r c a r's s t ill t h e r e.S h e b y b u s.A.must have goneB.should have goneC.ought to have goneD.could have gone53.H e f ee l s t h a t h e i s n o t y e t t o t r a v e l a b r o a d.A.too strongB.enough strongC.so strongD.strong enough54.A f t e r s ee m e d a n e n d l e ss w a i t,i t w a s h i s t u r n t o e n t e r t h e p e r s o nn e lm a n a g e r's o ff i c e.A.thatB.itC.what55.F oo l J e rr y i s,h e c o u l d n o t h a v e do n e s u c h a t h i n g.A.whoB.asC.likeD.that56.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s i s I N C O RR E C T?A.They each have two tickets.B.They cost twenty yuan each.C.Each they have bought the same book.D.They were given two magazines each.57.S h e s e l do m go e s t o t h e t h e a t r e,?A.doesn't sheB.does sheC.would sheD.wouldn't she58.D r J o hn s o n i s h e a d o f t h e d e p a r t m e n t,a n e x p e r t i n t r a n s l a t i o n.A.orB.eitherC.butD.and59.W h e n o n e h a s good h e a l t h,s h o u l d f ee l f o r t un a t e.B.theyC.heD.we60.I t i s n e c e ss a r y t h a t h e t h e a ss i g n m e n t w i t h o u t d e l a y.A.hand inB.hands inC.must hand inD.has to hand in61.I n t h e s e n t e n c e"I t's n o u s e w a i t i n g f o r h e r",t h e i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e i s).A.the objectB.an adverbialC.a complementD.the subject62.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s i s I N C O RR E C T?A.All his lectures are very interesting.B.Half their savings were gone.C.Many his friends came to the party.D.Both his sisters are nurses.63.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s e n t e n c e s h a s a n ob j e c t c o m p l e m e n t?A.The directors appointed John manager.B.I gave Mary a Christmas present.C.You have done Peter a favour.D.She is teaching children English.64.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g w o r d s c a n NO T b e u s e d t o c o m p l e t e"W e'v e s ee n t h e f il m"?A.beforeB.recentlytelyD.yet65.s h o u l d n o t b e c o m e a s e r i o u s d i s a d v a n t a g e i n li f e a n d w o r k.A.To be not tallB.Not being tallC.Being not tallD.Not to be tall66.D u e t o p e r s o n a li t y,t h e t w o c o ll e a g u e s n e v e r go t o n w e ll i n w o r k.A.contradictionB.conflictC.confrontationpetition67.D u r i n g t h e s u mm e r v a c a t i o n,k i d s a r e o f t e n s ee n h a n g i n g i n t h e s t r ee t s.A.aboutB.onC.overD.out68.T h e r e w e r e150a t t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n f e r e n c e t h i s s u mm e r.A.spectatorsB.viewersC.participantsD.onlookers69.S c h oo l s t a r t e d o n a c o l d d a y i n F e b r u a r y.A.severeB.bitterC.suchD.frozen70.I n t h e f a c e o f un e x p e c t e d d i ff i c u l t i e s,h e d e m o n s t r a t e d a t a l e n t f o r q u i c k,a c t i o n.A.determiningB.defensiveC.demandingD.decisive71.T h e t e a m h a s b ee n w o r k i n g o v e r t i m e o n t h e r e s e a r c h p r o j e c t.telyB.just nowteD.long ago72.B e c a u s e o f t h e e c o n o m i c c r i s i s,i n d u s t r i a l o u t p u t i n t h e r e g i o n r e m a i n e dA.motionlessB.inactiveC.stagnantD.immobile73.T h e po li c e h a d d i ff i c u l t y i n t h e f a n s f i'o m r u s h i n g o n t o t h e s t a g e t o t ak e p h o t o s w i t h t h e s i n g e r.A.limitingB.restrainingC.confiningD.restricting74.J o a n i s i n t h e do r m,p u tt i n g t h e f i n a l t o h e r s p ee c h.A.detailsB.remarksmentsD.touches75.H i s i n g a m b li n g h a s e v e n t u a ll y b r o u g h t a bo u t h i s r u i n.A.indulgenceB.habitC.actionD.engagement76.T h e t e a c h e r t o l d t h e s t u d e n t s t o s t a y i n t h e c l a ss r oo m a n d t h e y d i d.A.absolutelyB.accidentallyC.accordinglyD.accurately77.Y o u c a n a c t u a ll y s ee t h e d ee r a t c l o s e r a n g e w h il e d r i v i n g t h r o u g h t h a t a r e a. T h e i t a li c i z e d p h r a s e m e a n s.A.clearlyB.very nearC.quicklyD.very hard78.H e li s t e n e d h a r d b u t s t ill c o u l d n't w h a t t h e y w e r e t a l k i n g a bo u t.A.make overB.make upC.make uponD.make out79.F o r t h e a d v e r t i s e d po s i t i o n,t h e c o m p a n y o ff e r s a(n)s a l a r y a n d b e n e f i t sp a c ka g e.A.generousB.plentifulC.abundantD.sufficient80.A s t h e r e w a s n o r o a d,t h e t r a v e l e r s u p a r o c k y s l op e o n t h e i r w a y b a c k.A.ranB.hurriedC.scrambledD.crawledP A R T V R E A D I N G C O M P R E H E N S I ON[25M I N]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.TEXT AWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important role in the societies in which we live. Many people believe, however, that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first of these is the application of the machines, products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop. Through technology, science improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment.The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation, and his curiosity makes him look for underlying relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves.He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective and applies logical thought to the observations he makes. He utilizes the facts he observes to the fullest extent. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum.He is skeptical - he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available - and therefore rejects authority as the sole basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively to verify them.Furthermore, he is not only critical of the work of others, but also of his own, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.Lastly, he is highly imaginative since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to make hypotheses of how processes work and how events take place.These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.81.M a n y p e op l e b e li e v e t h a t s c i e n c e h e l p s s o c i e t y t o p r og r e ss t h r o u g hA.applied knowledge.B.more than one aspect.C.technology only.D.the use of machines.82.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s I N C O RR E C T a bo u t c u r i o s i t y?A.It gives the scientist confidence and pleasure in work.B.It gives rise to interest in problems that are unexplained.C.It leads to efforts to investigate potential connections.D.It encourages the scientist to look for new ways of acting.83.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,a s u cc e ss f u l s c i e n t i s t w o u l d n o tA.easily believe in unchecked statements.B.easily criticize others' research work.C.always use his imagination in work.D.always use evidence from observation.84.W h a t do e s t h e p a ss a g e m a i n l y d i s c u ss?A.Application of technology.B.Progress in modem society.C.Scientists' ways of thinking and acting.D.How to become a successful scientist.85.W h a t i s t h e a u t h o r's a tt i t u d e t o w a r d s t h e t op i c?A.Critical.B.Objective.C.Biased.D.Unclear.TEXT BOver the past several decades, the U.S., Canada, and Europe have received a great deal of media and even research attention over unusual phenomena and unsolved mysteries. These include UFOs as well as sightings and encounters with "nonhuman creatures" such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster. Only recently has Latin America begun to receive some attention as well. Although the mysteries of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations have been known for centuries, now the public is also becoming aware of unusual, paranormal phenomena in countries such as Peru.The Nazca "lines" of Peru were discovered in the 1930s. These lines are deeply carved into a flat, stony plain, and form about 300 intricate pictures of animals such as birds, a monkey, and a lizard. Seen at ground level, the designs are a jumbled senseless mess. The images are so large that they can only be viewed at a height of 1,000 feet - meaning from an aircraft. Yet there were no aircraft in 300 B.C., when it is judged the designs were made. Nor were there then, or are there now, any nearby mountain ranges from which to view them. So how and why did the native people of Nazca create these marvelous designs? One answer appeared in 1969, when the German researcher and writer Erich von Daniken proposed that the lines were drawn by extraterrestrials as runways for their aircraft. The scientific community did not take long to scoffat and abandon von Daniken's theory. Over the years several other theories have been put forth, but none has been accepted by the scientific community.Today there is a new and heightened interest in the Nazca lines. It is a direct result of the creation of the Internet. Currently there are over 60 sites dedicated to this mystery from Latin America's past, and even respected scientists have joined the discussion through e-mail and chat rooms.Will the Internet help explain these unsolved mysteries? Perhaps it is a step in the right direction.86.W h i c h o f t h e f o ll o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s I N C O RR E C T?tin America has long received attention for unusual phenomena.B.Public attention is now directed towards countries like Peru.C.Public interest usually focuses on North America and Europe.D.Some ancient civilizations have unsolved mysteries.87.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,t h e N a z c a li n e s w e r e f o un dA.in mountains.B.in stones.C.on animals.D.on a plain.88.W e c a n i n f e r f r o m t h e p a ss a g e t h a t t h e h i g h e r t h e li n e s a r e s ee n,t h e t h ei m a g e s t h e y p r e s e n t.A.smallerrgerC.clearerD.brighter89.T h e r e h a s b ee n i n c r e a s i n g i n t e r e s t i n t h e N a z c a li n e s m a i n l y b e c a u s e o fA.the participation of scientists.B.the emergence of the lnternet.C.the birth of new theories.D.the interest in the Internet.90.T h e a u t h o r i s a bo u t t h e r o l e o f t h e l n t e r n e t i n s o l v i n g m y s t e r i e s.A.cautiousB.pessimisticC.uncertainD.optimisticTEXT CGraduation speeches are a bit like wedding toasts. A few are memorable. The rest tend to trigger such thoughts as, "Why did I wear such uncomfortable shoes?"But graduation speeches are less about the message than the messenger. Every year a few colleges and universities in the US attract attention because they've managed to book high-profile speakers. And, every year, the media report some of these speakers' wise remarks.Last month, the following words of wisdom were spread:"You really haven't completed the circle of success unless you can help somebody else move forward." (Oprah Winfrey, Duke University)."There is no way to stop change; change will come. Go out and give us a future worthy of the world we all wish to create together." (Hillary Clinton, New York University)."'This really is your moment. History is yours to bend." (Joe Biden, Wake Forest University).Of course, the real "get" of the graduation season was first lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of California, Merced. "Remember that you are blessed," she told the class of 2009, "Remember that in exchange for those blessings, you must give something back... As advocate and activist Marian Wright Edelman says, 'Service is the rent we pay for living ... it is the true measure, the only measure of success'."Calls to service have a long, rich tradition in these speeches. However, it is possible for a graduation speech to go beyond cliche and say something truly compelling. The late writer David Foster Wallace's 2005 graduation speech at Kenyon College in Ohio talked about how to truly care about other people. It gained something of a cult after it was widely circulated on the Internet. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs' address at Stanford University that year, in which he talked about death, is also considered one of the best in recent memory.But when you're sitting in the hot sun, fidgety and freaked out, do you really want to be lectured aboutthe big stuff?. Isn't that like trying to maintain a smile at your wedding reception while some relative gives a toast that amounts to "marriage is hard work"? You know he's right; you just don't want to think about it at that particular moment. In fact, as is the case in many major life moments, you can't really manage to think beyond the blisters your new shoes are causing.That may seem anticlimactic. But it also gets to the heart of one of life's greatest, saddest truths: that our most "memorable" occasions may elicit the fewest memories. It's probably not something most graduation speakers would say, but it's one of the first lessons of growing up.91.A cc o r d i n g t o t h e p a ss a g e,m o s t g r a d u a t i o n s p ee c h e s t e n d t o r e c a ll m e m o r i e s.A.greatB.trivialC.unforgettableD.unimaginative92."B u t g r a d u a t i o n s p ee c h e s a r e l e ss a bo u t t h e m e ss a g e t h a n t h e m e ss e n g e r"i se x p l a i n e dA.in the final paragraph.B.in the last but one paragraph.C.in the first paragraph.D.in the same paragraph.。

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。

英语专业四级阅读理解模拟题A simple piece of rope hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors. On one side stand those who have begun to see clothes dryers as wasteful consumers of energy (up to 6% of total electricity) and powerful emitters of carbon dioxide (up to a ton of CO2 per household every year). As an alternative, they are turning to clotheslines as part of what Alexander Lee, an environmentalist, calls "what-I-can- do environmentalism."But on the other side are people who oppose air-drying laundry outside on aesthetic grounds. Increasingly, they have persuaded community and homeowners associations(HOAs) across the U.S. to ban outdoor clotheslines, which they say not only look unsightly but also lower surrounding property values. Those actions, in turn, have sparked a right-to-dry movement that is pressing for legislation to protect the choice to use clotheslines. Only three states--Florida, Hawaii and Utah--have laws written broadly enough to protect clotheslines. Right-to-dry advocates argue that there should be more.Matt Reck is the kind of eco-conscious guy who feeds his trees with bathwater and recycles condensation drops from his air conditioners to water plants. His family also uses a clothesline. But Otto Hagen, president of Reck's HOA in Wake Forest, N.C., notified him that a neighbor h, ad complained about his line. The Recks ignored the warning and still dry their clothes on a rope in the yard. "Many people claim to be environmentally friendly but don't take matters into their own hands," says Reck. HOAs Hagen has decided to hold off taking action. "I'm not going to go crazy," he says. "But if Matt keeps his line and more neighbors complain, I'll have to address it again."North Carolina lawmakers tried and failed earlier this year to insert language into an energy bill that would expressly prevent HOAs from regulating clotheslines. But the issue remains a touchy one with HOAs and real estate agents. "Most aesthetic restrictions are rooted, to a degree, in the belief that homogenous (统一协调的) exteriors are supportive of property value," says Sara Stubbins, executive director of the Community Association Institute's North Carolina chapter. In other words, associations worry that housing prices will fall if prospective buyers think their would-be neighbors are too poor to afford dryers.Alexander Lee dismisses the notion that clotheslines devalue property assets, advocating that the idea "needs to change in light of global warming." "We all have to do at least something to decrease our carbon footprint," Alexander Lee says.1.What is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of using clothes dryers?A.Electricity consumption.B.Air pollution.C.Waste of energy.D.Ugly looking.2.Which of the following is INCORRECT?A.Opposers think air-drying laundry would devalue surrounding assets.B.Opposers consider the outdoor clothesline as an eyesore to the scenery.C.Right-to-dry movements led to the pass of written laws to protect clotheslines.D.Most of states in the US have no written laws to protect clotheslines.3.What is the HOAs' attitude towards the regulation of outdoor clotheslines?A.Concerned.B.Impartial.C.Supportive.D.Unclear.4.In the last paragraph Alexander Lee recommends thatA.clotheslines should be banned in the community.B.clotheslines wouldn't lessen the property values.C.the globe would become warmer and warmer.D.we should protect the environment in the community.5.An appropriate title for the passage might beA.Opinions on Environmental Protection.B.Opinions on Air-drying Laundry.C.What-I-Can-Do Environmentalism.D.Restrictions on Clotheslines.参考答案与解析：文章概要：本文探讨是否该用晾衣绳在室外晾晒衣服。

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。

CLOZE［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.All Americans are at least vaguely___26___with the plight of the American Indian. Cutbacks in federal programs for Indians have made their problems___27___more severe in recent years. Josephy reports,“___28___1981 it was estimated that cutbacks in federal programs for Indians totaled about $500 million” or more th an ten times the cuts affecting their___29___fellow Americans. Additional cuts seem to be threatened in the future. This reduced funding is affecting almost all aspects of reservation life,___30___education . If the Indians could solve their___31___problems, solutions to many of their other problems might not be far behind. In this paper the current status of Indian education will be described and___32___ and some ways of improving this education will be proposed.Whether to___33___with the dominant American culture or to preserve Indian culture has been a longstanding issue in Indian education. After the Civil War full responsibility for Indian education was turned over by the government to churches and missionary groups. The next fifty years became a period of___34___assimilation in all areas of Indian culture, but especially in religion and education .John Collier, a reformer who agitated___35___Indians and their culture from the early 1920s until his death in 1968, had a different idea. He believed that instead of effacing native culture, Indian schools should encourage and___36___it.Pressure to assimilate remains a potent force today,___37___. More and more Indiansare graduating from high school and college andbecoming___38___for jobs in the non-Indian society. “ When Indians obtain the requisite skills, many of them enter the broader American society and succeed. ”___39___approximately 90 percent of all Indian children are educated in state public school systems.How well these children compete with the members of the dominant society, however, is another___40___.26. A. agreeableB. regardless C. familiarD. sympathetic27. A. evenB. ever C. greatlyD. further28. A. SinceB. Up toC. BeforeD. By the end of29. A. non-IndianB. IndianC. previousD. former30. A. exceptB. regardingC. besidesD. including31. A. culturalB. educationalC. socialD. severe32. A. estimatedB. evaluatedC. settledD. decided33. A. agreeB. push forwardC. assimilateD. deal34. A. enforcedB. overallC. contemptuousD. unbelievable35. A. in favor ofB. on behalf ofC. side by side withD. far behind36. A. realizeB. assimilateC. acknowledgeD. revitalize37. A. yetB. furthermoreC. howeverD. just the same38. A. availableB. reachableC. suitableD. eligible39. A. In the futureB. In the pastC. At presentD. Maybe40. A. questionB. issueC. aspectD. matterPART ⅤGRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five 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 correctly completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.41. He____have been nervous because he didn’t go straight in.A. ought toB. mustC. shouldD. had to42. I am quite sure that I can____Michael into letting us use his car tomorrow.A. speakB. talkC. tellD. say43. Jean could be a very attractive girl but she____to her clothes.A. pays no attentionB. was paying no attentionC. paid no attentionD. had paid no attention44. When questioned by the interviewer, my mind went____, and I could hardly remember my own date of birth.A. blankB. dimC. faintD. vain45. The textbook question as well as other issues is going to be discussed when the congress is in____again next spring.A. assemblyB. conventionC. conferenceD. session46. To drive a car safely, it is____good brakes.A. essential withB. essential havingC. essential to haveD. essential have47. As I regard it, you can widen the ____ of these improvements through your active participation.A. volumeB. dimensionC. magnitudeD. scope48. “Can you ride a horse”“No, I never had the chance ____.”A. for learningB. for learning howC. how to learn itD. to learn how49. As electric lines were destroyed by the storm, they were forced to[CD#4] light for several days.A. go overB. go in forC. go withoutD. go out50. To survive in the intense market competition, we must____the qualities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand.A. improveB. guaranteeC. gearD. enhance51. “Maria has blisters in her boots.”“She____walking such a long distance.”A. was used not toB. used toC. is not used toD. did not used to52. In ancient times people who were thought to have the ability to____dreams were likely to be highly respected.A. impartB. inheritC. interpretD. intervene53. It was ____that we felt tired when we arrived.A. a so long travelB. such a long travelC. such a long journeyD. such a so long journey54.____his poor record in school, the board thinks that he should study hard.A. In spite ofB. In charge ofC. In view ofD. In case of55. “What authors do you like”“Shakespeare is____.”A. favorite for meB. my favoriteC. for me the favoriteD. the favorite of mine56. We hadn’t expected a power cut so we were astonished w hen the whole house was ____into darkness.A. divedB. plungedC. drownedD. dropped57. Without a (an)____passport a tourist is forbidden to enter a country.A. operativeB. effectiveC. validD. efficient58. Although the town had been attacked by the storm several times,____was done.A. a few damagesB. few damagesC. little damageD. a little damage59. Before the tourists set off, they spent much time setting a limit ____the expenses of the trip.A. forB. inC. toD. about60. “Tina looks especially pretty tonight.”“Yes, she always looks her best in ____of that color.”A. dressB. a dressC. that dressD. the dress61. Despite the wide range of reading material specially writtenor____forlanguage learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills.A. appointedB. assembledC. acknowledgedD. adapted62. Internet, a____of millions of computers linked world wide, is the largest system serving e-mail messengers.A. unityB. connectionC. networkD. combination63. “ How dark your brother’s hair is!”“It’s ____mine when I was at his age.”A. no darker thanB. no more darker asC. not dark more thanD. not darker as64. It was surprising that the hotel looked rather shabby outside was luxuriously and____ furnished inside.A. artificiallyB. arrogantlyC. arbitrarilyD. artistically65.____he daydreamed, Peter saw figures in the sky.A. UntilB. SinceC. WhileD. DuringPART ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION［30 MIN.］SECTION AREADING COMPREHENSION［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark your choices on your ANSWER SHEET.TEXT AAnna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column.She had been the director of a school and a camp before she retired, but she needed to keep busy. She was even willing to work without pay. That was the reason she found a volunteer job with an agency. The agency that she chose to work for was a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people. Every day she talked with other retired people like herself. By talking, she recognized two things. Old people had abilities that were not being used. Old people also had problems——mostly problems with communication.Mrs. Douglas found a new purpose for herself. Through the years, from time to time she had written stories about people for national magazines. Now there was a new subject: old people like herself. She began to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus,” which focused on getting old. She writes about the problems of old people, especially their problems with being misunderstood.Anna Douglas uses her thinking ability to see the truth behind a problem. She understands the reasons why problems begin. She understands old people and young people, too. For example, one of her readers said that his grandchildren left the house as soon as he came to visit. Mrs. Douglas suggested some ways for him to increase understanding with his grandchildren. She told him to listen to young peoples music and to watch the most popular television shows.“It’s important to know something about your grandchildren’s world,” says Mrs.Douglas. “That means questioning and listening——and listening is not what old sters do best,” she continues, “Say good things to them and about them. Never criticize your grandchildren or any other youngsters, teenagers, or young adults.Never tell them that they are wrong. Don’t give them yo ur opinion. They have been taught that they should have respect for old people. The old should have respect for the young as well.”66. Anna Douglas understands the problems of old people ____.A. because she likes their musicB. because she has grandchildrenC. because she watches their television programsD. because she is old herself67. Anna Douglas’ newspaper column____.A. is about how to find jobs for old peopleB. spreads ideas for youngstersC. discusses the problems of old peopleD. contains mostly funny stories68. What advice did Mrs. Douglas NOT give to the reader whose grandchildren didnt want to see himA. Listen to popular music.B. Tell more interesting stories.C. Try to understand the grandchildren.D. Watch more popular TV shows.69. The main point of Mrs. Douglas’ advice is____.A. old people should understand and respect the youngB. old people have a lot to learn from the youngC. poor hearing often causes old people to misunderstand the youngD. old people should show respect for the young even when they criticize themTEXT BIs there no end to the Drug PlagueLast year, our nation’s capital passed the murder-a-day mark, and the number of homicides is now up some 50 percent from that level. More thanhalf of these killings are drug-related. In 1988 New York City had its most violent year ever,with 1896 homicides. Many of these involved drugs. Such homicides are also a problem in Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Phoenix and scores of other cities where drug gangs war against one another and use violence to spread their deadly trade. In Bankhead Courts, and Atlanta housing project, drug-related crime has reached the point where mail carriers have had to depend on increased police patrols at delivery time.For years, we have attacked the supply side of the drug crisis, trying to choke off the flow of drugs into our country and stop the networks that distribute them. This strategy has failed miserably. Now it’s time to launch a whole new offensive. We must crack down on drug consumers. Last year, former First Lady Nancy Reagan had an emotional meeting with the parents of young woman who had died in a train crash that involved an engineer’s use of drugs. After that meeting, Mrs. Reagan said, “ If you’re a casual drug user, you’re an accomplice to murder.”Mary Jane Hatcher, widow of a New York City drug-enforcement agent killed in the drug wars, echoes that sentiment. “Even through the grief,” she said after her husband’s death earlier this year, “ I must ask, who really killed Everett Emerson from our society Look around. Wemiddle-class suburban Americans, we casual users, we dabblers in drugs keep the market in drugs an ever-increasing one.Therefore, Everett Emerson Hatcher was killed by all of us. Nice people. All of you who hear me now and fit this description, all of you must accept the blame for the loss of this good, gentle man.”70. The best title for this passage is ____.A. There Is No End to the Drug PlagueB. Let’s Get Tough with Drug UserC. We Must Crack Down on Drug SuppliesD. Everyone Is A Victim of Drug Use71. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passageA. Last year there was a murder almost every day in Washington D.C..B. Now more homicides happened this year.C. More than half of these crimes are related to drug.D. In USA mail carriers always depend on increased police patrols at delivery time.72. For years the strategy against drug ____.A. hasn’t worked as desiredB. has encouraged the supply of drugC. hasn’t cut off the networks that distribute drugD. has cracked down on drug consumers73. Who should be blamed for the death of Everett Emerson HatcherA. All of us.B. One of the drug gangs.C. Drug enforcement agent.D. Middle-class suburban Americans.TEXT CThere’s been a lot of talk about extraterrestrial beings visiting our planet. I don’t put much stock in that. I am convinced, however, that we are surrounded by sentient things of our own making whose single aim is the harassment of the individual and, ultimately, the destruction of society.Let me illustrate. A couple of years ago, I received a $ 600 insurance dividend. Sitting at the kitchen table, my wife and I discussed what we might do with the bonanza. I realize now that the refrigerator overheard our conversation. The very next day, it went berserk. The repairman told us we needed a new unit. Cost: $ 600.Not long after, we got a refund from the IRS, enough to pay for a vacation in Mexico.“I’ve something to tell you,” I said to my wife. “ Privately.”“How about the den” she suggested. I remembered that the color television set is in the den. “No, not there. Let’s go outside.”I showed her the check as we stood in the driveway. We hugged each other elatedly and hardly noticed the rain.My car was parked within earshot. I didn’t think anything of it at the time.As I started for the train the next morning, the car began making devilish screeching sounds.“The engine’s shot,” my mechanic said, “Replacing it will cost about a thousand d ollars.”The car’s demise convinced me I was on to something big. I dug through our financial records. I discovered that over the past ten years our receipt of “ found” money invariably was followed by equal expenditures to replace a hot-water heater, a television and a stove.Today, I lavish compliments on all the mechanical devices in our home. And I never, ever mention financial rewards in front of them.But if this article is published and I’m paid for it, the word processor is going to go wrong for sur e. It’ll know.74. In Paragraph 1, “sentient things of our own making” refer to ____.A. extraterrestrial beingsB. human beingsC. our sense organsD. mechanical devices made by man75. Which of the following statements is trueA. The author believes that there have been extraterrestrial beings visiting our planet.B. The author and his wife talked about the refund in the driveway where noting could hear them.C. The author and his wife were overjoyed at the repayment from the IRS.D. The author noticed that the refrigerator was overhearing his conversation with his wife.76. Which is the topic sentence of the passageA. The first sentence of the passage.B. The third sentence of the passage.C. The last sentence but one of the passage.D. The last sentence of the passage.TEXT DA twenty-year-old immigrant, Levi Strauss, came to the United States in 1850 to seek his fortune in the gold fields. But strangely enough, this man made his fortune on heavy canvas that he found suitable for working clothes. Strauss’ jeans were particularly good for prospectors and cowboys. In the early days of jeans, this man couldn’t have guessed that his pants, made only for rough work, would become so popular at all levels of society. Yes, this is a fact: jeans have become fashionable in our society. Furthermore, these pants have come to symbolize changes in social attitude.In the last decade or two we have seen movements toward equality as well as defiance of authority. Jeans, now worn by everybody, can be said to symbolize these changes for the better. In the past, only men wore jeans, and these men were at the bottom——socially and economically. Jeans were worn by truck drivers, farm and factory workers. Today, jeans no longer are looked down upon. They are worn by both men and women, by both skilled and unskilled workers, by both employees and employers. This common way of dressing symbolizes respect for individuality, no matter what your occupation or sex. In the fight against authority, young people have been the leaders. So it is natural that teenagers would defy parents and school administrators over the right to wear jeans to class and win. Jeans are the typical dress of civil rights marchers, fans at rock concerts, “hippies” returning to nature, and serious college students.Because everyone can be comfortable in them, the blue jeans invented for the use of workers are now accepted almost anywhere, anytime. This is true not only in the United States, but in many other countries in the world. I strongly agree with the following statement: “Old or new, glorified or plain, jeans are likely to be around for a long time to come. Already they have succeeded where statesmanship has failed. Although unable to speak the same language, the inhabitants of this embattled planet have at least agreed to wear the same pants.”77. Jeans, originally designed by Levi Strauss, ____.A. have become a symbol of the fashionable classB. have come to symbolize changes in social attitudeC. are suitable wear for rough work onlyD. are no longer so popular as they used to be78. What is implied but not directly stated in the passage is that____.A. young people have been the leaders in the fight against authorityB. today, jeans are no longer looked down uponC. jeans are the typical dress of civil rights marchersD. formerly students were not allowed to wear jeans to class79. The author is of the opinion that____.A. jeans are likely to be a short-lived fashionB. jeans are popular only in the United StatesC. jeans are likely to be popular for a long time to comeD. jeans are no longer fashionable80. The last two sentences imply that____.A. statesmen in the world are less competent than jeansB. the inhabitants of the world should speak the same languageC.statesmen have failed to reach agreement on many major issues of the worldD. jeans will help statesmen to reach agreement on some world issuesSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING［5 MIN.］In this section there are five passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.TEXT EFirst read the following questions.81. The passage is chiefly about ____.A. the birthplace of ShakespeareB. Mary’s childhoodC. England’s most famous playwrightD. Mary Arden’s house82. The wrong house visited since the 18th century ____.A. was located close bythe Warwickshire village of WilmcoteB. was in fact owned by Adam Palmer, a family friend and neighborC. could be traced back to 1587D. was Mary’s childhood homeNow read Text E quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Shakespeare lovers keen to see the place where the Bard’s mother Mary Arden grew up have been visiting the wrong house since the 18th century. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust said that new research had shown the Tudor farmhouse long known as “Mary Arden’s House” in fact belonged to a family friend. The mother ofWilliam Shakespe are, England’s most famous playwriter, actually lived in another property close bythe Warwickshire village of Wilmcote, three miles north ofStratford-upon-Avon. The discovery was made by local historian Nat Alcock, who traced medieval land deeds, including a rental agreement dating from 1587, showing that a building known as Glebe Farm was Mary’s childhood home. The house thought to have been her home was in fact owned by Adam Palmer, a family friend and neighbor. Glebe Farm will now be known as Mary Arden’s House and the building which previously bore that name will be called Palmer’s Farm.TEXT FFirst read the following questions.83. According to an EU poll published recently,____of those polled believe foreign language skills are useful.A. 71 percentB. 72 percentC. 69 percentD. 70 percent84. Which country has a percentage of 12.3 population that know no language apart from their mother tongueA. Britain.B. Luxembourg.C. Denmark.D. Sweden.Now read Text F quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. The British are the European Union’s worst linguists while the citizens of Luxem bourg are the best, according to an EU poll published recently. Almost two-thirds of Britons know no language apart from their mother tongue, the highest figure recorded in the 15 EU countries. That compares to just 2.2 percent in Luxembourg, 12.3 percent of Danes and an EU average of 47.3 percent of people who speak no other language but their own, the poll of 16,000 EU citizens said. But British travelers to Europe need not worry. English is the most common second language in the EU, spoken by 41 percent of the block’s citizens. In Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands, at least 78 percent of people speak English as a second language. Although 47 percent of EU citizens know only their mother tongue, there is wide agreement that speaking foreign language is good thing. 72 percent of those polled believe foreign language skills are useful, 71 percent said everyone should know one foreign language and 69 percent said everyone should speak English.TEXT GFirst read the following questions.85. The passage is mainly about ____.A. male children and how they develop a sex roleB. female children and how they develop a sex roleC. babies and how they are affected by their parentsD. parental warmth and its effects86. Which of the following tend to treat male and female children more alikeA. Fathers.B. Sisters.C. Mothers.D. Brothers.Now read Text G quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. How warm parents are with their children has a strong influence on the childrens personalities. Boy who are highly masculine, for example, tend to see their fathers as very warm and regarding. The warmth of both parents tends to lead to more feminity in girls. The influence of the fathers seems to be more important, since fathers generally treat male and female children differently as compared to mothers who treat male and female children in a more similar manner.TEXT HFirst read the following questions.87. ELTECS-Chi-L is sponsored by ____.A. UKB. USAC. BelgiumD. Japan88. To join ELTECS-Chi-L, one could____.A. write a letter to Ma ZhigangB. telephone Ma ZhigangC. send an e-mail to Ma ZhigangD. all of the above meansNow read Text H quickly and mark your answerS on your ANSWER SHEET. English teachers network ELTECS-Chi-LWhat is ELTECS-Chi-LEnglish Language Teaching Contacts Scheme for China List (ELTECS-Chi-L) is a British Council China on-line discussion group for Chinese English language teaching (ELT) professionals with an interest in developing themselves and sharing views on ELT. Launched in Beijing by Helena Kennedy QC, Chair of the British Council, on 9th October 1998, the network now has around 450 subscribers among whom more than 40 are from the UK, Belgium, Japan and other countries.ELTECS-Chi-L is a sister network to the ELTECS (English Language Teaching Contact Scheme) network which is mainly composed of ELT professionals in central and eastern Europe with over 1000 members.How to subscribe to ELTECS-Chi-LAny English teachers working in primary and middle schools or universities who have e-mail access are welcome to join the network at any time to share their ideas, expertise and experience with others.To join ELTECS-Chi-L, send the following command as email to LISTSERV@,SUB ELTECS-Chi-L yourfirstname yourlastname. For example: SUB ELTECS-Chi-L Zhonghua Zhang.For more information please e-mail Ma Zhigang atma.zhigang@, editor of ELTECS-Chi-L.26. 答案 C【试题分析】此题考查形容词词义及与介词的搭配。

PART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.TEXT AWe can begin our discussion of "population as global issue" with what most persons mean when they discuss "the population problem": too many people on earth and a too rapid increase in the number added each year. The facts are not in dispute, It was quite right to employ the analogy that likened demographic growth to "a long, thin powder fuse that burns steadily and haltingly until it finally reaches the charge and explodes."To understand the current situation, which is characterized by rapid increases in population, it is necessary to understand the history of population trends. Rapid growth is a comparatively recent phenomenon. Looking back at the 8,000 years of demographic history, we find that populations have been virtually stable or growing very slightly for most of human history. For most of our ancestors, life was hard, often nasty, and very short. There was high fertility in most places, but this was usually balanced by high mortality. For most of human history, it was seldom the case that one in ten persons would live past forty, while infancy and childhood were especially risky periods. Often, societies were in clear danger of extinction because death rates could exceed their birthrates. Thus, the population problem throughout most of history was how to prevent extinction of the human race.This pattern is important to notice. Not only does it put the current problems of demographic growth into a historical perspective, but it suggests that the cause of rapid increase in population in recent years is not a sudden enthusiasm for more children, but an improvement in the conditions that traditionally have caused high mortality.Demographic history can be divided into two major periods: a time of long, slow growth which extended from about 8,000 BC.till approximately AD. 1650. In the first period of some 9600 years, the population increased from some 8 million to 500 million in 1650. Between 1650 and the present, the population has increased from 500 million to more than 4 billion. And it is estimated that by the year 2000 there will be 6.2 billion people throughout the world. One way to appreciate this dramatic difference in such abstract numbers is to reduce the time frame to something that is more manageable. Between 8000BC and 1650, an average of only 50,000 persons was being added annually to the world's population each year. At present, this number is added every six hours. The increase is about 80,000,000 persons annually.1.Which of the following demographic growth pattern is most suitable for the long thin powder fuse analogy?A.A virtually stable or slightly decreasing period and then a sudden explosion of population.B.A slow growth for a long time and then a period of rapid, dramatic increase.C.Too many people on earth and a few rapid increase in the number added each year.D.A long period when death rates exceeds birthrates and then a short period with higher fertility and lowermortality.2.During the first period of demographic history, societies were often in danger of extinction because___.A.only one in ten persons could live past 40.B.there was higher mortality than fertility in most places.C.it was too dangerous to have babies due to the poor conditions.D.our ancestors had little enthusiasm for more children.3.Which statement is true about population increase?A.There might be an increase of 2.2 billion persons from now to the year 2000.B.About 50,000 babies are born every six hours at present.C.Between 8000 BC and the present, the population increase is about 80,000,000 persons each year.D.The population increased faster between 8000BC and 1650 than between 1650 and the present.4.The author of the passage intends to___.A.warn people against the population explosion in the near future.pare the demographic growth pattern in the past with that after 1650.C.find out the cause for rapid increase in population in recent years.D.present us a clear and complete picture of the demographic growth.5.The word "demographic" in the first paragraph means___.A.statistics of human.B.surroundings study.C.accumulation of human.D.development of human.TEXT BChinese Americans today have higher incomes than Americans in general and higher occupational status. The Chinese have risen to this position despite some of the harshest discrimination and violence faced by any immigrants to the United States in the history of this country. Long confined to a narrow range of occupations they succeeded in those occupations and then spread out into other areas in later years, when opportunities finally opened up for them. Today much of the Chinese prosperity is due to the simple fact that they work more and have more (usually better) education than others. Almost one out of five Chinese families has three or more income earners compared to one out of thirteen for Puerto Ricans, one out of ten among American Indians, and one out of eight among Whites. When the Chinese advantages in working and educational are held constant, they have no advantage over other Americans. That is in a Chinese Family with a given number of people working and with a given amount of education by the head of the family, the income is not only about average for such families, and offer a little less than average.While Chinese Americans as a group are prosperous and well-educated Chinatowns are pockets of poverty, and illiteracy is much higher among the Chinese than among Americans in general. Those paradoxes are due to sharp internal differences. Descendants of the Chinese Americans who emigrated long ago from Toishan Province have maintained Chinese values and have added acculturation to American society with remarkable success. More recent Hong Kong Chinese are from more diverse cultural origins, and acquired western values and styles in Hong Kong, without having acquired the skills to proper and support those aspirations in the American economy. Foreign-born Chinese men in the United States are one-fourth lower incomes than native-born Chinese even though the foreign-born have been in the United States an average of seventeen years. While the older Hong Kong Chinese work tenaciously to sustain and advance themselves, the Hong Kong Chinese youths often react with resentment and antisocial behavior, including terrorism and murder. The need to maintain tourism in Chinatown causes the Chinese leaders to mute or downplay these problems as much as possible.6.According to the passage, today, Chinese Americans owe their prosperity to___.A.their diligence and better education than others.B.their support of American government.C.their fight against discriminations.D.advantages in working only.7.The passage is mainly concerned with___.A.chinese Americans today.B.social status of Chinese Americans today.C.incomes and occupational status of Chinese Americans today.D.problems of Chinese Americans today.8.Chinatowns are pockets of poverty, as is probably associated with___.A.most descendants of Chinese Americans are rebelling.B.most descendants of Chinese Americans are illiterate.C.sharp internal difference between Chinese coming from different cultural backgrounds.D.only a few Chinese Americans are rich.9.Which of the following statements is not true according to this articleA.As part of the minority, Chinese Americans are still experiencing discrimination in American today.B.Nowadays, Chinese Americans are working in wider fields.C.Foreign-born Chinese earn lower income than native-born Chinese Americans with the similar advantagesin the U.S.D.None of the above.10.According to the author, which of the following can best describe the older Hong Kong Chinese and theyoungerA.Tenacious; rebellion.B.Conservative; open-minded.C.Out-of-date; fashionable.D.Obedient; disobedient.TEXT CA 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.11.efore 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.cold be convicted of guilt as well12.DNA fingerprinting can be unreliable when ____.A.the methods used for blood- cell calculation are not accurateB.two different individuals of the same ethnic group may have the same DNA fingerprinting patternC.a match is by chance left with fingerprints that happen to belong to two different individualsD.two different individuals leave two DNA samples.13.To geneticists like Lewontin and Hartl, the current method ____.A.is not so convincing as to exclude the likelihood that two DNA samples can never come from twoindividualsB.is arguable because two individuals of the same ethnic group are likely to have the same DNA pattern.C.Is not based on adequate scientific theory of geneticsD.Is theoretically contradictory to what they have been studying14.The attitude of the Federal Bereau of Investigation shows that ____.A.enough data are yet to be collected form various ethnic groups to confirm the unlikelihood of two DNAsamples coming from two individual membersB.enough data of DNA samples should be collected to confirm that only DNA samples form the same personcan matchC.enough data are yet to be collected from various ethnic groups to determine the likelihood of two differentDNA samples coming form the same personD.additional samples from various ethnic groups should be collected to determine that two DNA samples areunlikely to come from the same person15.National Academy of Sciences holds the stance that ____.A.DNA testing should be systematizedB.Only authorized laboratories can conduct DNA testingC.The academy only is authorized to work out standards for testingD.The academy has the right to accredit laboratories for DNA testingTEXT DMost of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do provide us with some information, but meanings are derived from so many other sources that it would hinder our effectiveness as a partner to a relationship to rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes we can gain insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words. We don't always say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words don't mean anything except " I'm letting off some steam. I don't really want you to pay close attention to what I'm saying. Just pay attention to what I'm feeling." Mostly we mean several things at once. A person wanting to purchase a house says to the current owner, "This step has to be fixed before I'll buy." The owner says, " It's been like that for years." Actually, the step hasn't been like that for years, but the unspoken message is: " I don't want to fix it. We put up with it. Why can't you?" The search for a more expansive view of meaning can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it, when it occurred, the related conditions or situation, and how it was said.When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the behavior.A friend's unusually docile behavior may only be understood by noting that it was preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of responses and defy logic. For example, a person who says "No!" to a serials of charges like "You're dumb," "You're lazy," and "You're dishonest," may also say "No!" and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is "And you're good looking."We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words, "If sure has been nice to have you over," can be said with emphasis and excitement or ritualistically. The phrase can be said once or repeated several times. And the meanings we associate with the phrase will change accordingly. Sometimes if we say something infrequently it assumes more importance; sometimes the more we say something the less importance it assumes.16.Effective communication is rendered possible between two conversing partners, if ___.A.they use proper words to carry their ideas.B.they both speak truly of their own feelings.C.they try to understand each other's ideas beyond words.D.they are capable of associating meaning with their words.17."I'm letting off some steam" in paragraph 1 means___.A.I'm just calling your attention.B.I'm just kidding.C.I'm just saying the opposite.D.I'm just giving off some sound.18.The house-owner's example shows that he actually means___.A.the step has been like that for years.B.he doesn't think it necessary to fix the step.C.the condition of the step is only a minor fault.D.the cost involved in the fixing should be shared.19.Some responses and behaviors may appear very illogical, but are justifiable if___.A.linked to an abnormal amount of assertiveness.B.seen as one's habitual pattern of behavior.C.taken as part of an ordering sequence.D.expressed to a series of charges.20.The word "ritualistically" in the last paragraph equals something done___.A.without true intention.B.light-heartedly.C.in a way of ceremony.D.with less emphasis.答案： 1-5 ABADA 6-10 ACCCA 11-15 CBABB 16-20 DBABC。

专业英语四级考试全真模拟试题含答案解析1专业英语四级考试全真模拟试题含答案解析(1)1. Although Spanish，he attended the course.A. he was knowingB. he is knowingC. having a knowledge ofD. knows2. You that letter to James. However，you didn't.A. ought to writeB. ought to have writtenC. should writeD. should be writing3. Joseph was very lucky with his life；he almost did not get out of the room.A. to escapeB. to have escapedC. to escapingD. to be escaping4. Bread and butter liked by Westerners.A. isB. areC. wereD. be5. The back garden of our house contains a lawn，very pleasant to sit on in summer.A. which isB. which it isC. it isD. where it is6. He set up in business his own and was very successful.A. inB. ofC. onD. by7. John's score on the test is the highest in the class；he last night.A. must studyB. should have studiedC. must have studiedD. is sure to study8. Frank almost never received any education，？A. would heB. did heC. didn't heD. wouldn't he9. Even if his letter tomorrow，it too late to do anything.A. will arrive……isB. should arrive……wereC. arrives……will beD. arrives……would be10. We can hear from the back of the room.A. just as goodB. just as easyC. just as wellD. easily as well11. To obtain a satisfactory result，one must apply two of paint on a clean surface.A. coatsB. levelsC. timesD. courses12. The small mountain village was by the snow for more than one month.A. cut backB. cut outC. cut offD. cut away13. Miss Green was $100 for driving after drinking.A. finedB. chargedC. punishedD. posed14. Modern perhaps causes more problems than it solves.A. techniqueB. technologyC. tacticsD. tendency15. Mary tiptoed over and took the clock away because she hated to hear it when she was trying to go to sleep.A. soundingB. ringingC. tickingD. humming16. Under this pressure some of the rocks even became liquid.A. intensiveB. weightyC. intenseD. bulky17. Of course，most immigrants did not get rich overnight，but the of them were eventually able to improve upon their former standard of living.A. maximumB. minorityC. majorityD. minimum18. Nancy was surprised that they have 。

Learning SympathyA big part of being human is feeling sympathy, / but how early on in our lives do we learn this? / Scientists find that babies respond to other people / by crying when other babies cry. / However, babies can’t distinguish between themselves and others / until they’re eighteen to twenty months old. / Toddlers start to show concern for others around this time. / Kids also begin to do things like comforting other people. / And by the time they’re three, / most children will try to protect a victim in a fight.SECTION A TALK1. a physical classroom2. a coherent concept3. personalized curriculum4. (more) meaningful practice5.feedback6.collaborating7. question and answer8. fundamental human right9. lifelong learning10. innovationSECTION B CONVERSATIONS1.What’s wrong with the man’s computer?答案：A. It has wiped the data from the flash drive.2.How will the man be compensated if the computer can’t be fixed?答案：C. Get a new computer.3.How did the man feel about the woman’s offer of compensation?答案：D. Dissatisfied.4.When will the service engineer come to fix the computer?答案：B. After 8:30 tomorrow morning.5.What is the man’s phone number?答案：A. 6574-3205.6.What should we do if our neighbors didn’t reach out?答案：B. Introduce ourselves first.7.Which is the best way to handle a noisy neighbor?答案：C. Give him a reason to stop.8.What should we do if we have a nosy neighbor?答案：D. Don’t answer their questions.9.How long do we expect our neighbors to stay?答案：B. Five to ten minutes.10.Where can we get more information on this topic?答案：D. CBS news website.11. B. Whatever12. A. on which13. C. women drivers14. B. present event for tentativeness15. D. make a suggestion16. B. disappointment17. D. would later make18. C. to have been created19. A. would have been...had been20. C. that21. B. characters22. D. ensure23. B. relieve24. A. releases25. C. indicative26. B. eye27. A. critically28. C. on29. D. bound30. A. invariably31.［F］implications32.［N］single33.［B］barely34.［L］online35.［C］demise36.［M］rising37.［I］naturally38.［G］leaf39.［H］lost40.［J］objectSECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSPASSAGE ONE41. In Para. 4, the phrase “hit the jackpot” means according to the context.答案：B. found the treasure42. It can be concluded from Paras. 5 and 6 that .答案：D. people hold entirely different views on the issue43. How did the author feel about the treasure from the Atocha (Para. 7)?答案：A. She was glad that people can have a chance to see the treasure.PASSAGE TWO44. It can be learned from the beginning that Miriam’s attitude towards love between her and Paul is .答案：C. pessimistic45. The narration in Para.3 tells us that Miriam had all the following feelings EXCEPT .答案：A. delight46. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the family’s response to Paul’s mockery?答案：B. Every member except Miriam was amused.PASSAGE THREE47. Why does the author give two examples in Para. 2?答案：A. To show that literacy is interpreted in different ways.48. According to the author, the following are some of the defining features of literacy EXCEPT .答案：D. independent49. Which of the following statements about reading and writing is CORRECT?答案：C. Reading often requires more immediate interaction than writing.50.What do the last two paragraphs mainly focus on (Paras. 10 and 11)?答案：B. Effects of illiteracy and associated problems.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS阐明：简答题答案不唯一，意思对即可。

英语专业四级模拟试题一——TEM-4 Exercise 01PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN.]In Section A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Select the correct response for each question.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear 8 statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following 8 questions. Now listen to the statements.of the following is true according to the statement?A. Dr. Jones's taxi arrived at the airport on timeB. Dr. Jones arrived at the airport at 11:30.C. Dr. Jones's plane left at 11:00.D. Dr. Jones's plane left at 10:30.正确答案是of the following is true according to the statement?A. William was the woman's grandson.B. Mrs. William's lawyer was the beneficiary.C. Mrs. Williams was named in her lawyer's will.D. The lawyer wrote the will for Mrs. Williams.正确答案是of the following is true according to the statement?A. The first apartment was more comfortable.B. The new apartment was more comfortable.C. Neither the first apartment nor the new one was comfortable.D. Both apartments were very comfortable.正确答案是of the following is true according to government statistics?A. Government statistics show that it is not likely for older people to get married.B. Older people like getting married.C. People who get married young have a greater probability of getting a divorce.D. Divorces are more common among older people who have got married.正确答案是does the speaker mean?A. We did not send a telegram because we did not need to get in touch with them.B. We could not send a telegram although we needed to get in touch with them.C. We sent a telegram to get in touch with them.D. Since they needed to get in touch with us, they sent a telegram.正确答案是do we know from this statement?A. The office is always open on Saturday.B. The office is closed all day on Saturday this week.C. The secretary opens the office at noon on Saturdays.D. This week the secretary will be at the office until twelve o'clock Saturday.正确答案是do we know from this statement?A. Despite her telling me that she was not offended, I believe that she was.B. She was afraid of offending me.C. She insisted on offending me.D. Although I was not offended, I was afraid.正确答案是does the speaker mean?A. I would like some orange juice now.B. I like orange juice, but I do not want any now.C. I never want orange juice again.D. I am never tired of orange juice.正确答案是SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear 9 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following 9 questions. Now listen to the conversations.did the woman decide to buy?A. A gold necklace.B. A pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace to match them.C. A pair of gold earrings with which to match a gold necklace that she already had.D. A pair of silver earrings, which were cheaper than the gold ones.正确答案是does the woman believe that she has left her purse?A. At home.B. In the car.C. On the counter.D. In the auditorium.正确答案是much will the man owe if he rents the room for three weeks?A. He will owe '160.B. He will owe '150.C. He will owe '120.D. He will owe '50.正确答案是did the conversation most probably take place?A. At a laundry.B. At a car wash.C. At a beauty shop.D. At a garage.正确答案是woman will probably _____.A. pay twenty-six dollars for the glovesB. buy the leather glovesC. buy both pairs of glovesD. buy the vinyl gloves正确答案是does the man think about Jane?A. That she will go away.B. That she will be sorry.C. That she will not quit her job.D. That she will not buy him a present.正确答案是the man and the woman buy a new house?A. They will buy a new house after they return from their vacation.B. They will not buy a new house because they do not have enough money.C. They will not buy a new house because they cannot find a smaller one.D. They will buy a new house that they found while they were on vacation.正确答案是is the man's attitude about the interview?A. He is sick.B. He is worried.C. He is confident.D. He is angry.正确答案是does the woman feel?A. She is pleased.B. She is thankful.C. She is offended.D. She is sorry.正确答案是SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the following question. Now listen to the news.this speech, Chancellor Kohl of Germany _____.A. urged Britain to give up the idea of a signal European currencyB. said the euro-currency was not to be launched until the start of next yearC. tried to remove the doubts of the British about the Euro-currencyD. spoke with uncertainty of the prospects of a signal European currency正确答案是Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions. Now listen to the news.has caused the national strike in Zimbabwe?A. Employees demanding higher pay.B. Tax increases by the government.C. Head teachers closing their schools.D. Employees being denied the right to work.正确答案是government has said it intends to punish _____.A. those who supported the illegal tax increasesB. shopkeepers and businessmenC. whoever has supported the strikeD. Zimbabwean business leaders正确答案是Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions. Now listen to the news.total government aid for flood victims in Eastern Germany is likely to be _____.A. 390 million dollarsB. 120 million dollarsC. 150 million dollarsD. 270 million dollars正确答案是. Kohl described the flood as _____.A. a great disaster in 6 years after the collapse of the Berlin WallB. a nightmare in which thousands of people lost their homes and farms to the raging currentsC. a positive thing to bring the two halves of Germany closer togetherD. a temporary difficulty that could soon be overcome正确答案是Question 23 is based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the following question. Now listen to the news.has recently happened according to the news?A. The UN Security Council has warned Libya not to send Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.B. A Libyan spy aircraft invaded one of the north African countries.C. Libya has again violated the UN sanctions by flying an aircraft from Tripoli to Saudi Arabia.D. Libyan jet carrying Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia has crashed in Tripoli, which is totally unexpected.正确答案是Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news item. At the end of the news item you will be given 20seconds to answer the following questions. Now listen to the news.did the many people demonstrate in London?A. To protest against the harmful use of cannabis.B. To demand the prohibition of the use of cannabis.C. To ask the government to legalize the use of cannabis.D. To give give support to the users of cannabis.正确答案是of the campaign say that _____.A. cannabis has health benefits though no less dangerous than tobacco or alcoholB. cannabis can be as dangerous as other drugs such as heroinC. using cannabis can lead people to try other drugs like heroinD. cannabis does more good and less harm to health than tobacco and alcohol正确答案是PART II CLOZE [15 MIN.]Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Select the correct choice for each blank.Normative (规范的，标准的) ethics is concerned with criteria of what is morally right and wrong. It includes the (26)_____ of moral rules that have direct implications for what human actions, (27)_____, and ways of life should be like. The central question of normative ethics is determining how basic moral standards are arrived at and (28)_____. The answers to this question (29)_____ two broad categories -- deontological (义务论的) and teleological (目的论的). The principal difference between them is that deontological theories do not appeal to value considerations in establishing ethical standards, (30)_____ teleological theories do. Deontological theories use the concept of their inherent rightness in establishing such standards, while teleological theories consider the goodness or value (31)_____ by actions as the principal criterion of their ethical value. In other words, a deontological approach (32)_____ doing certain things on principle or because they are (33)_____ right, whereas a teleological approach (34)_____ that certain kinds of actions are right because of the goodness of their consequences.Deontological theories thus stress the concepts of obligation, ought, duty, and right and wrong, while teleological theories (35)_____ the good, the valuable, and the desirable. Deontological theories (36)_____ formal or relational criteria such as equality or (37)_____; teleological theories, (38)_____, provide material or substantive criteria, as, for example, happiness or pleasure.The application of normative theories and standards (39)_____ practical moral problems is the concern of(40)_____ ethics. This subdiscipline of ethics deals with many major issues of the contemporary scene, including human rights, social equality, and the moral implications of scientific research, particularly in the area of geneticengineering.26.A. formB. formalityC. formulaD. formulation正确答案是27.A. constitutionsB. institutionsC. consultationsD. instructions正确答案是28.A. justifiedB. justifyingC. justifiableD. justificatory正确答案是29.A. fall outB. fall uponC. fall intoD. fall for正确答案是30.A. asB. whenC. whileD. since正确答案是31.A. brought into beingB. being brought into beingC. bring into beingD. having brought into being 正确答案是32.A. calls onB. calls forC. calls atD. calls up正确答案是33.A. coherentlyB. coherentC. inherentlyD. inherent正确答案是34.A. praisesB. favorsC. agreesD. advocates正确答案是35.A. lay stress onB. lay down toC. lay claim toD. lay eyes on正确答案是36.A. set forthB. set apartC. set atD. set down正确答案是37.A. immensityB. immunityC. immortalityD. impartiality正确答案是38.A. in comparisonB. by farC. in exchangeD. by contrast正确答案是39.A. forB. toC. withD. on正确答案是40.A. applicableB. applicativeC. appliedD. applicant正确答案是PART III GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY [15 MIN.]There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctlycompletes the sentence.can't give you that for nothing. What do you take me _____?A. upB. forC. toD. after正确答案是Tom insulted the referee, he _____ by ordering him off the field.A. repliedB. retortedC. resolvedD. responded正确答案是Keller's _____ over deafness, blindness, and muteness was a miracle.A. improvementB. successC. advanceD. triumph正确答案是_____ should be reduced when this agreement is signed.A. pressureB. nervousnessC. tensionD. strain正确答案是spite of the heavy snow and hard rain, the buses still ran on _____.A. listB. planC. arrangementD. schedule正确答案是a few people have _____ to the full facts of the case.A. approachB. admissionC. accessD. acquaintance正确答案是me _____ the broken glass before someone walks on it.A. cover upB. clear upC. wash upD. spring up正确答案是is _____ of him to put everything in disorder in the room. He is so peculiar.A. unconsciousB. awareC. typicalD. unkind正确答案是was young, _____, he was equal to this important task.A. thereforeB. moreoverC. neverthelessD. hence正确答案是is composed of _____ gases including hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide.A. variedB. variantC. variableD. various正确答案是can't let the situation get worse. You must take _____.A. decisionsB. sidesC. directionsD. steps正确答案是's difficult to _____ with the knowledge that he is a failure.A. feedB. liveC. stayD. get on正确答案是of workers were on the streets in the greatest _____ of working class solidarity this country has ever seen.A. demonstrationB. explanationC. presentationD. communication正确答案是sister's professor had her _____ her paper many times before allowing her to present it to the committee.A. rewrittenB. to rewriteC. rewriteD. rewriting正确答案是had her husband arrived home _____ his wife started complaining.A. whenB. thatC. thanD. and正确答案是______ you have obtained sufficient data can you come to a sound conclusion.A. whenB. thatC. thanD. and正确答案是told him how to get there, but perhaps I _____ him a map.A. should have givenB. ought to giveC. had to giveD. must have given正确答案是body weighs _____ from the surface of the Earth.A. less the farther it getsB. the farther it gets, the lessC. less than it gets fartherD. less than it, the farther it gets正确答案是never told us why you were late for the last meeting, _____?A. weren't youB. didn't youC. had youD. did you正确答案是it is you've found, you must give it back to the person it belongs to.A. ThatB. BecauseC. WhateverD. However正确答案是for you help, we'd never have been able to get over the difficulties.A. Had it not beenB. If it were notC. Had it notD. if we had not been正确答案是neglecting our education, my father sent my brother and me to a summer school.A. Accused ofB. Accusing ofC. That he was accused ofD. To be accused of正确答案是prisoner stood there _____.A. with his hands cuffedB. with his hands cuffingC. with his cuffed handsD. with his cuffing hands正确答案是leaders insisted on their _____ as ordinary people.A. treatingB. be treatedC. being treatedD. having treated正确答案是, I must do another experiment.A. Be it ever so lateB. It is ever so lateC. It be ever so lateD. So late it be ever正确答案是PART IV READING COMPREHENSION [30 MIN.]SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN.]In this section there are five passages followed by fifteen questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answer marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.TEXT ASteve Courtney wrote historical novels. Not, he was quick to explain, over colorful love stories of the kind that made so much money for so many women writer, but novels set, and correctly set, in historicalperiods. Whatever difference he saw in his own books, his readers did not seem to notice it, and his readers were nearly all women. He had studied at university, but he had not been a particularly good student, and he had never afterwards let any academic knowledge he had gained interfere with his writing.Helen, his wife, who did not have a very high opinion of her husband's ability as a novelist, had been careful to say when she married him that she was not historically minded.Above all, Helen was doubtful whether her relationship with Steve would work at all in the village of Stretton, to which they had just moved. It was Steve who had wanted to move to the country, and she had been glad of the change, in principle, whatever doubts she was now having about Stretton as a choice. But she wondered whether Steve would not, before very long, want to live in London again, and what she would do if he did. The Stretton house was not a weekend cottage. They had moved into it and given up the London flat altogether, partly at least,she suspected, because that she Steve's idea of what a successful author ought to do. However, she thought he was not going to feel like a successful author half as much in Stretton as he had in London. On the other had, she supposed he might just start dashing up to London for the day to see his agent or have lunch with his publisher, leaving her behind in Stretton, and she thought on the whole she would like that.of the following is true about Steve's attitude towards women who wrote love stories?A. He had a low opinion of the kind of books they wrote.B. He was afraid of being compared unfavorably with them.C. He would have liked to earn as much money as they did.D. He did not think he could write about the same subjects.正确答案是thought Steve might not be content in Stretton because _____.A. his relationship with Helen was changingB. he would not feel so important in StrettonC. he would not be able to write so well thereD. he would not be lonely without all his friends正确答案是learn from the passage that Steve's novels were _____.A. popular but unimportantB. serious works of literatureC. admired for their historical truthD. written with women readers in mind正确答案是TEXT BWhen Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States in 1932, not only the United States but also the rest of the world was in the throes of an economic depression. Following the termination of World War I, Britain and the United States at first experienced a boom in industry. Called the Roaring Twenties, the 1920s ushered in a number of things -- prosperity, greater equality for women in the work world, rising consumption, and easy credit. The outlook for American business was rosy.October 1929 was a month that had catastrophic economic reverberations worldwide. The American stock market witnessed the "Great Crash," as it is called, and the temporary boom in the American economy came to a standstill. Stock prices sank, and panic spread. The ensuing unemployment figure soared to 12 million by 1932.Germany in the postwar years suffered from burdensome compensation it was obliged to pay to the Allies. The country's industrial capacity had been greatly diminished by the war. Inflation, political instability, and high unemployment were factors helpful to the growth of the initial Nazi party. Germans had lost confidence in theirold leaders and heralded the arrival of a messiah-like figure who would lead them out of their economic wilderness. Hitler promised jobs and, once elected, kept his promise by providing employment in the party, in the newly expanded army, and in munitions factories.Roosevelt was elected because he promised a "New Deal" to lift the United States out of the doldrums of the depression. Following the principles advocated by Keynes, a British economist, Roosevelt collected the spending capacities of the federal government to provide welfare, work, and agricultural aid to the millions of down-and-out Americans. Elected President for four terms because of his innovative policies, Roosevelt succeeded in dragging the nation out of the depression before the outbreak of World War II.of the following was NOT true at the time Roosevelt was elected?A. Stock prices were recovering slowly.B. The nation was in a deep depression.C. There were 12 million unemployed workers.D. The nation needed help from the federal government.正确答案是"Great Crash" in the passage refers to _____.A. the end of World War IB. the Great DepressionC. high unemployment figuresD. a slump in the stock market正确答案是can infer that the author of this passage _____.A. disapproves of Roosevelt's "New Deal"B. thinks the Depression could have been avoidedC. blames the Depression on the "Great Crash"D. feels there was some similarity between Roosevelt and Hitler正确答案是best title for the passage is _____.A. The TwentiesB. The Great CrashC. The DepressionD. The End of World War I正确答案是TEXT CThe three biggest lies in America are: (1) "The check is in the mail." (2) "Of course I'll respect you in the morning." (3) "It was a computer error."Of these three little white lies, the worst of the lot by far is the third. It's the only one that can never betrue. Today, if a bank statement cheats you out of '900 that way, you know what the clerk is sure to say: "It was a computer error." Nonsense. The computer is reporting nothing more than what the clerk typed into it. The most irritating case of all is when the computerized cash register in the grocery store shows that an item costs more than it actually does. If the innocent buyer points out the mistake, the checker, bagger, and manager all come together and offer the familiar explanation: "It was a computer error."It wasn't, of course. That high-tech cash register is really nothing more than an electric eye. The eye reads the Universal Product Code -- that ribbon of black and white lines in a comer of the package -- and then checks the code against a price list stored in memory. If the price list is right, you'll be charged accurately.Grocery stores update the price list each day -- that is, somebody sits at a keyboard and types in the prices. If the price they type in is too high, there are only two explanations: carelessness or dishonesty. But somehow "a computer error" is supposed to excuse everything.One reason we let people hide behind a computer is the common misperception that huge, modern computers are "electric brains" with "artificial intelligence." At some point there might be a machine with intelligence, but none exists today. The smartest computer on earth right now is no more "intelligent" than your average screwdriver. At this point in the development of computers, the only thing any machine can do is what a human has instructed it to do.are told that a high-tech cash register is really just _____.A. an electric instrument of sightB. a simple adding machineC. a way to keep employees honestD. an expensive piece of window dressing正确答案是store price lists are updated by _____.A. a scannerB. a telephone hookupC. an adding machineD. an employee正确答案是of the following describes the main idea of the passage?A. Computers are stupid and inefficient.B. Computer errors are basically human errors.C. Computers can help department stores update the price list.D. Supermarket price errors are often made through dishonesty.正确答案是TEXT DAll R&D executives have two major responsibilities: (1) they must ensure that the company is supplied with technically successful projects, and (2) they must select the most promising schemes and ideas for the expenditure of R&D resources. This work is complicated by numerous uncertainties, inasmuch as commercial research and development must be based on market forecasts.If R&D management can provide a regular flow of new and updated products, the company will benefit in a number of ways. First of all, it will be able to make full use of expensive departmental resources, development engineering and available marketing capacity. In addition to that, a flow of new market winners will provide the business with steady growth income and profits. This can also be important psychologically, for it is often on this basis that those outside the company assess the quality of its management.英语专业四级模拟试题一——TEM-4 Exercise 01The R&D department's job is made more difficult because of the length of time required to complete its research. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, for example, it may take five to ten years before a product is a technical success and a further six to eight years before it reaches full commercial potential.To achieve results, R&D must define both the areas that should be investigated and the objectives that should be achieved in each area. For this reason, the R&D department must take an interest in all aspects of design, application, efficiency, and use of appropriate materials. There is a difference, however, between the development of new consumer products and the development of new industrial ones. In specific need, and development is tailored to meet it. In many industrial markets, product development is the result of work down in the research laboratory. This work is often aimed at a general need, such as a new kind of medicine or higher operating speeds for machines. When the new industrial project has been developed, its performance can be analyzed in terms of customer needs.long does it take in some industries before a product achieves full commercial potential?A. From five to ten years.B. From six to eight years.C. From seven to eleven years.D. From eleven to eighteen years.正确答案是the passage, we are told that consumer products are developed to _____.A. make use of appropriate materialsB. assess the management of a companyC. meet a specific needD. meet a general need正确答案是TEXT EBL has dismissed eight works firemen alleged to have been asleep at its LandRover works at Solihull when two two works inspectors paid an unexpected visit to the duty fireroom shortly before dawn on Monday.All firemen on the night shift, including the officer in charge, are said to have been sleeping in chairs or stretched out on the floor.This is the second time in recent years that a group of BL employees at Solihull has been dismissed for sleeping on duty. Two and a half years ago, 13 night shift workers there were found asleep.They had brought sleeping bags, blankets, and built makeshift bunks. But it is understood that no such preparations had been made by the firemen.The eight were brought before a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday and charged with conduct in breach of their duty. They were summarily dismissed.All eight have given voice of their intention of appeal under the company's disputes procedure. The hearing is expected to take place next week with officials of the Transport and General Workers Union representing them.to the passage, inspectors paid an unexpected visit to the duty fireroom just _____.A. before the moon roseB. after the moon setC. after the sun setD. before the sun rose正确答案是could the previous breach of duty at BL be best described?A. 13 night shift workers were found playing cards 30 months agoB. 13 night shift workers were found sleeping soundly 30 months agoC. 8 night shift workers were found drinking alcohol three years agoD. 8 night shift workers were found asleep two a half years ago正确答案是learn that as a result of this latest case _____.A. eight firemen were sackedB. thirteen firemen were dismissedC. eight firemen were promotedD. thirteen firemen were fired正确答案是SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING [5 MIN.]In this section there are six passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then select your answers to the questions.TEXT FFirst read the following questions.81."Madly extravagant" in this advertisement means _____.A. very cheapB. fairly cheapC. very expensiveD. fairly expensive正确答案是advertisement appeals to the reader's need for _____.A. quiet pleasureB. delicious foodC. relaxationD. all of the above正确答案是Now read Text F quickly and select your answers.JAMAICAThere's no place like homeHere's you, at home in Jamaica in your own villa, all pastels and privacy.With Evangeline to spoil you: she's going shopping soon, to surprise you with a lobster for dinner. Madly extravagant? Not at all.There are hundreds of villas for rent, all over Jamaica. Bring your family, or share one with your best friends, and the cost becomes increasingly attractive. And what a nicer way to experience the bountiful wonders of。

英语4级模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 短对话理解根据所听内容，选择正确答案。

(1) What does the man want to do?A. Go to the library.B. Visit the museum.C. Watch a movie.(2) What is the woman's suggestion?A. To eat out.B. To cook at home.C. To order takeout.答案：1. C 2. A2. B) 长对话理解根据所听对话，回答下列问题。

(3) Why does the man feel stressed?(4) What will the woman do next?答案：3. He has a lot of work to do. 4. She will help the man with his work.3. C) 短文理解根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

(5) What is the main topic of the passage?(6) What does the speaker think of the topic?答案：5. The importance of environmental protection.6. The speaker thinks it is very important.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

ANowadays, more and more people are concerned about their health. ...(7) What is the main idea of the passage?A. Health is becoming a major concern.B. People are living longer than before.C. The cost of healthcare is increasing.D. There are various ways to stay healthy.(8) What does the author suggest about exercise?A. It is the most important factor for health.B. It should be combined with a healthy diet.C. It is not as important as a balanced diet.D. It can replace the need for a healthy diet.答案：7. A 8. BBThe article discusses the impact of technology on education...(9) What is the author's opinion on technology in education?A. It is beneficial but needs to be used wisely.B. It has no significant impact on learning.C. It should be avoided in educational settings.D. It is the only way to improve education.(10) According to the article, what is the role of teachers?A. To replace technology in the classroom.B. To integrate technology into their teaching.C. To oppose the use of technology in education.D. To focus solely on traditional teaching methods.答案：9. A 10. B三、完型填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024英语四级模拟试卷一、写作（15%）题目： The Importance of Environmental Protection。

要求：1. 阐述环境保护的重要性。

2. 列举一些环境保护的措施。

3. 120 - 180字。

二、听力理解（35%）Section A（7.1%）Directions: 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).News Report 1.1. A) A new species of plant was discovered.B) A forest fire broke out.C) A new wildlife reserve was established.D) A rare animal was saved.Question 1: What is the main topic of this news report? (Answer: A)2. A) In the mountains.B) In the desert.C) Near the river.D) In the city park.Question 2: Where was the new species of plant discovered? (Answer: A) News Report 2.1. A) To promote tourism.B) To reduce traffic congestion.C) To protect the environment.D) To build more houses.Question 1: What is the purpose of the new policy? (Answer: C)2. A) By building more subways.B) By increasing the price of gasoline.C) By limiting the number of cars on the road.D) By promoting carpooling.Question 2: How will the new policy be carried out? (Answer: D)News Report 3.1. A) A famous scientist.B) A new energy source.C) A large - scale power outage.D) A new technology for energy conservation.Question 1: What is this news report mainly about? (Answer: D)2. A) It can save a lot of money.B) It is easy to operate.C) It can reduce carbon emissions.D) It has a high energy conversion rate.Question 2: What is the advantage of the new technology? (Answer: C)Section B（14.2%）Directions: 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).Conversation 1.1. A) She is a student.B) She is a teacher.C) She is a doctor.D) She is a businesswoman.Question 1: What is the woman's occupation? (Answer: A)2. A) English literature.B) Business management.C) Medical science.D) Computer science.Question 2: What is the woman majoring in? (Answer: A)3. A) Reading books.B) Watching movies.C) Playing sports.D) Traveling.Question 3: What does the woman like to do in her spare time? (Answer: A)4. A) To improve her writing skills.B) To gain more knowledge.C) To relax herself.D) To prepare for her exams.Question 4: Why does the woman like reading books? (Answer: B)Conversation 2.1. A) At a restaurant.B) At a cinema.C) At a shopping mall.D) At a library.Question 1: Where are the two speakers? (Answer: A)2. A) Steak and fries.B) Pizza and salad.C) Sushi and miso soup.D) Burger and cola.Question 2: What does the man order? (Answer: A)3. A) She is on a diet.B) She doesn't like meat.C) She is a vegetarian.D) She has an allergy to some food.Question 3: Why does the woman only order a salad? (Answer: A)4. A) To watch a movie.B) To go shopping.C) To visit a friend.D) To go home.Question 4: What are they going to do after dinner? (Answer: A)Section C（13.7%）Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage 1.1. A) It is a traditional festival.B) It is a religious festival.C) It is a commercial festival.D) It is a harvest festival.Question 1: What kind of festival is Christmas? (Answer: A)2. A) Decorating Christmas trees.B) Giving presents.C) Singing Christmas carols.D) Having a big dinner.Question 2: Which of the following is a common activity during Christmas? (Answer: A)3. A) Family members get together.B) People go to church.C) Stores offer big discounts.D) There are parades in the streets.Question 3: What usually happens on Christmas Day? (Answer: A)Passage 2.1. A) In the 18th century.B) In the 19th century.C) In the 20th century.D) In the 21st century.Question 1: When was the Industrial Revolution? (Answer: B)2. A) Steam engines.B) Electricity.C) Computers.D) Nuclear power.Question 2: Which was an important invention during the Industrial Revolution? (Answer: A)3. A) It brought great changes to people's lives.B) It caused serious environmental problems.C) It promoted international trade.D) All of the above.Question 3: What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution? (Answer: D)Passage 3.1. A) To make friends.B) To learn new knowledge.C) To get a better job.D) To improve communication skills.Question 1: Why do many people choose to study abroad? (Answer: C)2. A) Language barrier.B) Cultural differences.C) Homesickness.D) All of the above.Question 2: What are the challenges that students may face when studying abroad? (Answer: D)3. A) They can experience different cultures.B) They can improve their language proficiency.C) They can expand their horizons.D) All of the above.Question 3: What are the benefits of studying abroad? (Answer: D)三、阅读理解（35%）Section A（7%）Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the word bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once.Passage.The Internet has changed the way we communicate, work, and learn. It has brought great _(1)_ to our lives. However, it also has some negativeeffects. One of the problems is the spread of false information. With the _(2)_ of social media, anyone can post information without _(3)_. Some people may post false news or rumors just to _(4)_ attention or for other improper purposes. This can mislead the public and cause unnecessary _(5)_. Another problem is the issue of privacy. When we use the Internet, we often leave a lot of personal _(6)_ such as our names, addresses, and phone numbers. If this information is not properly protected, it may be _(7)_ by hackers or used by some companies without our _(8)_. To solve these problems, the government should _(9)_ relevant laws and regulations. At the same time, Internet users should also improve their _(10)_ awareness and be more careful when using the Internet.Word Bank:A) convenience.B) development.C) verification.D) attract.E) panic.F) information.G) stolen.H) permission.I) enact.J) security.(1) A) convenience.(2) B) development.(3) C) verification.(4) D) attract.(5) E) panic.(6) F) information.(7) G) stolen.(8) H) permission.(9) I) enact.(10) J) security.Section B（14%）Directions: In this section, you will read two passages. Each passageis followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best answer and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage 1.The concept of "green building" has been around for decades, but it has gained more and more attention in recent years. Green buildings are designed to reduce the impact on the environment during their life cycle. They use energy - efficient materials and technologies, such as solar panels to generate electricity, and high - performance insulation to reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling.Green buildings also focus on water conservation. They may have rainwater harvesting systems to collect and reuse rainwater for non -potable uses like watering plants or flushing toilets. In addition, green buildings often use sustainable building materials, which are materials that are either recycled or sourced from renewable resources.1. A) It has a long history.B) It is a new concept.C) It has been ignored for a long time.D) It is only popular in developed countries.Question 1: What can we know about the concept of "green building"? (Answer: A)2. A) To make buildings more beautiful.B) To reduce the impact on the environment.C) To increase the cost of buildings.D) To use more traditional materials.Question 2: What is the purpose of green buildings? (Answer: B)3. A) Solar panels.B) Traditional heating systems.C) High - consumption insulation.D) Non - energy - efficient materials.Question 3: Which of the following is an energy - efficient technology used in green buildings? (Answer: A)4. A) Drinking.B) Washing clothes.C) Watering plants.D) Cooking.Question 4: What can rainwater be used for in green buildings? (Answer: C)Passage 2.E - books have become increasingly popular in recent years. They offer several advantages over traditional printed books. One of the main advantages is convenience. With an e - book, you can carry a whole library in your pocket. You can access thousands of books on a single device, such as a tablet or an e - reader.Another advantage is cost - effectiveness. E - books are often cheaper than their printed counterparts. Publishers can save on the cost of printing, binding, and distribution, and these savings are sometimes passed on to the consumers.However, e - books also have some disadvantages. One problem is that reading on a screen for a long time may cause eye strain. Also, some people still prefer the feel of a physical book in their hands, the smell of the paper, and the ability to flip through the pages.1. A) They are less convenient.B) They are more expensive.C) They are more convenient.D) They are less popular.Question 1: What is an advantage of e - books compared to printed books? (Answer: C)2. A) The cost of paper.B) The cost of binding.C) The cost of distribution.D) All of the above.Question 2: What costs can publishers save when producing e - books? (Answer: D)3. A) Eye strain.B) High cost.C) Limited availability.D) Poor quality.Question 3: What is a disadvantage of e - books? (Answer: A)Section C（14%）Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best answer.Passage 1.The sharing economy has emerged as a new economic model in recent years. It involves the sharing of under - utilized assets, such as cars, houses,and tools, among individuals. Platforms like Uber and Airbnb have become very popular in this sharing economy.For example, Uber allows car owners to share their cars with passengers who need a ride. This not only provides convenience for passengers but also enables car owners to earn some extra income. Airbnb enables homeowners to rent out their spare rooms or entire houses to travelers.However, the sharing economy also faces some challenges. One of the challenges is regulatory issues. Since the sharing economy is a relatively new concept, existing laws and regulations may not fully cover it. For example, some cities have concerns about the safety and legality of Uber drivers. Another challenge is competition with traditional industries. Traditional taxi companies may feel threatened by Uber, and hotels may be concerned about the competition from Airbnb.1. A) The sharing of over - utilized assets.B) The sharing of under - utilized assets.C) The sharing of all assets.D) The sharing of public assets.Question 1: What does the sharing economy involve? (Answer: B)2. A) Uber and Airbnb are the only platforms in the sharing economy.B) Uber allows passengers to share their cars.C) Airbnb enables homeowners to rent out their rooms.D) The sharing economy has no challenges.Question 2: Which statement is correct about the sharing economy? (Answer: C)3. A) There are no regulatory issues.B) Existing laws fully cover the sharing economy.C) Some cities are concerned about Uber drivers' safety.D) Traditional industries are not affected by the sharing economy.Question 3: What is a challenge faced by the sharing economy? (Answer: C)Passage 2.Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and has a wide range of applications in various fields. In the medical field, AI can be used for disease diagnosis. For example, it can analyze medical images such as X - rays and MRIs to detect diseases at an early stage.In the transportation field, self - driving cars are an important application of AI. Self - driving cars can improve traffic safety and efficiency. They use sensors and algorithms to perceive the surrounding environment and make driving decisions.However, AI also brings some concerns. One concern is the potentialloss of jobs. As AI technology replaces some human - operated tasks, some jobs may become obsolete. Another concern is the ethical issues. For example, who is responsible if an AI - driven system makes a wrong decision?1. A) Only in the medical field.B) Only in the transportation field.C) In many fields.D) Only in the manufacturing field.Question 1: Where does AI have applications? (Answer: C)2. A) To make traffic worse.B) To improve traffic safety and efficiency.C) To increase traffic accidents.D) To replace all human drivers.Question 2: What is the purpose of self - driving cars? (Answer: B)3. A) There are no concerns about AI.B) The only concern is the loss of jobs.C) Ethical issues are a concern.D) AI will not replace any human - operated tasks.Question 3: What are the concerns about AI? (Answer: C)四、翻译（15%）题目：中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

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. statementC. comment23. 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 partmeans_______.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. acquire30. The rays of the morning sun begin to shine through_________ windows, castinga glow 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 thePainting, 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 ofInvestigation 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. 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 determinethe likelihood of two different DNA samples coming form the same personD. additional samples from various ethnic groups should be collected to determinethat two 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 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 feathered him 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 algaedestroyed.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 oceansKeyPART I DICTATIONPART 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 USAGE11~15 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.（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。