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范文一：英语四级模拟题
大学英语 4级考试
College English Model Test one
— Band Four—
Part Ⅰ Writing(30 minutes)
Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Aid Education in China. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given in Chinese below:
1. 每年,高校许多大学生受到鼓舞去贫困地区支教。
2. 支教活动的意义。
3. 我的看法。
提示 :在实考试卷中,该试题在答题卡 1上。
Aid--Education in China
Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)
Directions:In this part,you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7,mark
Y(for YES)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;
N(for NO)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;
NG(for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with information given in the passage.
Will We Run Out of Water?
Picture a “ghost ship” sinking into the sand, left to rot on dry land by a receding sea. Then imagine dust storms sweeping up toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers from the dry seabed and spewing them across towns and villages.
Seem like a scene from a movie about the end of the world? For people living near the Aral sea (咸海 ) in Central Asia, it’s all too real. Thirty years ago, government planners diverted the rivers that flow into the sea in order to irrigate (provide water for ) farmland. As a result, the sea has shrunk to half its original size, stranding (使搁浅 ) ships on dry land. The seawater has tripled in salt content and become polluted, killing all 24 native species of fish.
Similar large--scale efforts to redirect water in other parts of the world have also ended in ecological crisis, according to numerous environmental groups. But many countries continue to build massive dams and irrigation systems, even though such projects can create more problems than they fix. Why? People in many parts of the world are desperate for water, and more people will need more water in the next century.
“Growing populations will worsen problems with water,” says Peter H.Gleick, an environmental scientist at the Pacific Institute for studies in Development, Environment, and Security, a research organization in California. He fears that by the year 2025, as many as one--third of the world’s projected (预测的 ) 8.3 billion people will suffer from water shortages.
WHERE WATER GOES
Only 2.5 percent of all water on Earth is freshwater, water suitable for drinking and growing food, says Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project in Amherst, Mass. Two--thirds of this freshwater is locked in glaciers (冰山 ) and ice caps (冰盖) . In fact, only a tiny percentage of freshwater is part of the water cycle, in which water evaporates and rises into the atmosphere, then condenses and falls back to Earth as precipitation (rain or snow).
Some precipitation runs off land to lakes and oceans, and some becomes groundwater, water that seeps into the earth. Much of this renewable freshwater ends up in remote places like the Amazon river basin in Brazil, where few people live. In fact, the world’s population has access to only 12,500 cubic kilometers of freshwater — about the amount of water in Lake Superior(苏必利尔湖 ). And people use half of this amount already. “If water demand continues to climb rapidly,” says Postel, “there will be severe shortages and damage to the aquatic (水的 ) environment.”
CLOSE TO HOME
Water woes(灾难 ) may seem remote to people living in rich countries like the United States. But Americans could face serious water shortages, too especially in areas that rely on groundwater. Groundwater accumulates in aquifers (地下蓄水层 ) , layers of sand and gravel that lie between soil and bedrock. (For every liter of surface water, more than 90 liters are hidden underground.) Although the United States has large aquifers, farmers, ranchers, and cities are tapping many of them for water faster than nature can replenish(补充 ) it. In northwest Texas, for example, overpumping has shrunk groundwater supplies by 25 percent, according to Postel.
Americans may face even more urgent problems from pollution. Drinking water in the United States is generally safe and meets high standards. Nevertheless, one in five Americans every day unknowingly drinks tap water contaminated with bacteria and chemical wastes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In Milwaukee, 400,000 people fell ill in 1993 after drinking tap water tainted with cryptosporidium (隐孢子虫 ) , a microbe (微生物 ) that causes fever, diarrhea (腹泻 ) and vomiting.
THE SOURCE
Where so contaminants come from? In developing countries, people dump raw (未经处理的 ) sewage(污水 ) into the same streams and rivers from which they draw water for drinking and cooking; about 250 million people a year get sick from water borne (饮水传染的 ) diseases.
In developed countries, manufacturers use 100,000 chemical compounds to make a wide range of products.Toxic chemicals pollute water when released untreated into rivers and lakes. (Certain compounds, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (多氯化联二苯 ) , or PCBs, have been banned in the United States.)
But almost everyone contributes to water pollution. People often pour household cleaners, car antifreeze, and paint thinners (稀释剂 ) down the drain; all of these contain hazardous chemicals. Scientists studying water in the San Francisco Bay reported in 1996 that 70 percent of the pollutants could be traced to household waste. Farmers have been criticized for overusing herbicides and pesticides, chemicals that kill weeds and insects but insects but that pollute water as well. Farmers also use nitrates, nitrogen--rich fertilizer that helps plants grow but that can wreak havoc (大破坏 ) on the environment. Nitrates are swept away by surface runoff to lakes and seas. Too many nitrates “over enrich” these bodies of water, encouraging the buildup of algae, or microscopic plants that live on the surface of the water. Algae deprive the water of oxygen that fish need to survive, at times choking off life in an entire body of water.
WHAT’S THE SOLUTION?
Water expert Gleick advocates conservation and local solutions to water--related problems; governments, for instance, would be better off building small--scale dams rather than huge and disruptive projects like the one that ruined the Aral Sea.
“More than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to basic clean drinking water,” says Gleick. “There has to be a strong push on the part of everyone — governments and ordinary people— to make sure we have a resource so fundamental to life.”
提示 :在实考试卷中, 8-10题在答题卡 1上。
1. That the huge water projects have diverted the rivers causes the Aral Sea to shrink.
2. The construction of massive dams and irrigation projects does more good than harm.
3. The chief causes of water shortage are population growth and water pollution.
4. The problems Americans face concerning water are ground water shrinkage and tap water pollution.
5. According to the passage all water pollutants come from household waste.
6. The people living in the United States will not be faced with water shortages.
7. Water expert Gleick has come up with the best solution to water— related problems.
water shortages.
9. Two .
10. In developed countries, before toxic chemicals are released into rivers and lakes, they should be treated
Listening Comprehension(35minutes)
Section A
Directions :In this section,you will hear 8short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or two questions will be asked about what was said . Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once . After each question there will be a pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C),D), and decide which is the best answer . Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意:此部分试题请在答题卡 2上作答。
11、 A ) Quit their jobs at the same time .
B)take an adventurous trip with their savings.
C)Enrich their por kownledge in business.
D)Estabish a firm in collaboration.
12、 A)It was withdrawn from the shelf as a back issue.
B)It is not available unless it has ben reserved.
C)It has’ t been returned by the borrower.
D)It won’ t come out until June 26.
13、 A)Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world.
B)It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world.
C)It success can’ t be explained by elementary economics.
D)It will continue to surge forward.
14、 A)It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments.
B)Most students can’ t afford to live in the new apartments.
C)The new apartments are not available until next month.
D)The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.
15、 A)They stay closed until summer comes.
B)They cater chiefly to tourists.
C)They are busy all the year round.
D)They provide quality service to their customers.
16、 A)Her mild temper. B)Her broad knowledge.
C)Her teaching style. D)Her delailed answers.
17、 A)Enter the stock market instead of investing in clothing.
B)Move to another residence from Wall Street.
C)Transfer his investment to the Chinese stock market.
D)Share his money-making experience with other marketers.
18、 A)Sign his name for the fan. B)Fill in an application from.
C)Exchange gifts with his friends. D)Get a purchase refunded.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversations you have just heard.
19、 A)Walk the dog. B)Clesn the house.
C)Go to the dentist’ s. D)Finish her assignments.
20、 A)12:30 pm B)2:00 pm C)4:30 pm D)5:30 pm
21 A)Exciting B)Rewarding C)Disappointing D) Exhausting
22.A) they can’ t decide on a video.
B)Susan’ s mother is going to use the video machine.
C)Susan will be asked to do something else.
D)The machine isn’ t working.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.A ) Since Friday B)Since Saturday
C)Since Sunday D)Since Monday
24.A)He has a cold . B) He has the flu .
C)He has a stomache . D)He has a toothache.
25.A) Take herhal medicine. B)See another doctor.
C) Drink chicken soup . D) Stay in bed.
Section B
Directions:In this section ,you will hear 3 short passeages. At the end of each passage ,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question ,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意:此部分试题请在答题纸 2上作答。
Passage one
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. A)Diet B)Sleep C)Space D)Stress.
27. A)They tend to reproduce more. B)They may show signs of violence.
C)They can eat and sleep better. D)They may commit suicide.
28. A)Rats can popular rapidly.
B)Population explosion can lead to violence.
C)Overcrowdedness may have the same sffects on man.
D)It is a natural law that animals live and die.
Passage Two
Passage 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A)Crimes committed by young people.
B)Crimes committed by neddy people.
C)Influence on young people.
D)Stealing and violence.
30.A)They are usually poor and in need.
B)They do not have as much freedom or money as they want.
C)They live in an enwironment where everybody knows each other.
D)They are not satisfied with the adult world.
31. A)The family and the school.
B)The adults and the mass media.
C)The society and the young people.
D)The young people themselves.
Passage Three
Question 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A)Above seven million.
B)Nearly half of the American population.
C)25% of American people
D)About 25million.
33A)Because they are older than young people.
B)Because the young people will soon be in charge of the nation.
C)Because the student today have strong opinions.
D)Because the youth’ s ideas are sometimes wrong.
34A)The lives of their parents.
B)Making a better life for all people.
C)The trouble in American families.
D)The strong opinions.
35A)They feel much is wrong with the lives of their parents.
B)They see clearly what is right and good in the lives of their parents.
C)They feel that everything about the lives of their parents is acceptable
D)They feel nothing is right and good in the lives of their parents.
Section C
Directions:In this setion, you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks numberd from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numberd from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.
注意:此部分试题请在答题卡 2上作答。
Boy tourism really is a big business these days. It’s (36)___.It involves hotels, transportation, restaurant, shops, and thousands of people. The tour companies keep telling us what a good thing it is…about how much we can learn about people and (37)___, but sometimes I wonder if this is really true.
A (38)___ that I know went abroad last summer.They traveled with a tour group. It’s interesting to (39)___ their experiences with some of the experiences of other people in the same tour group. My friend, (40)___, had some acquaintances, or friends, actually, along the (41)___ of their tour. In some of the cities they were going to, they knew some local people. When they got to (42)___ places, they could go out with some of the local people and they could eat some of the local food and maybe see some of the local (43)___.
Other members of the tour group, however, never got away from the group at all.They never went out and did a thing on their own. (44)______________________________________________________.
I understand why people wouldn’t go out on their own (45)____________________________. But it seems to me that (46)_________________________. If tour companies emphasized that, everyone really would learn about other people and other customs.
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension(Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
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 bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
If our society ever needed a reading renaissance(复兴) , it’s now. The National Endowment for the Arts released “Reading at Risk” last year, a study showing that adult reading47dropped 10 percentage points in the past decade, with the steepest drop among those 18 to 24. “Only one half of young people read a book of any kind in 2002. We set the bar almost on the ground. If you read one short story in a teen — ager
to the booming world of technology, which attracts would— be leisure readers to E— mail, IM chats, and video games and leaves them with no time to cope with a novel.
“These new forms of media undoubtedly have some benefits,” says Steven Johnson, author of Everything Bad Is Good for You.Video games
problem — solving skills; TV shows promote mental gymnastics by
viewers to follow complex story lines. But books offer experience that can’t be gained from these other vocabulary to stretching the imagination. “If they’re not reading at all,” says Johnson, “that’s a huge problem.”
last week from the National Center for Educational Statistic’s long — term trend assessment, the number of 17— year — olds who reported never or hardly ever reading for fun
from 9 percent in 1984 to 19 percent in 2004. At the same time, the
of 17— year — olds who read daily dropped from 31 to 22.
This slow but steady retreat from books has not yet taken a toll on reading ability. Scores for the nation’s constant over the past two decades (with an encouraging upswing among 9— year — olds). But given the strong apparent correlation between pleasure reading and reading skills, this means poorly for the future.
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 choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
There is a new type of small advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns. It is sometimes placed among “situations vacant”, although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears among “situations wanted”, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help in applying for a job.
“Contact us before writing your application”, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history”, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a
specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indication of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae (or job history), with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right.
There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment the technique worked. The letter proved that you could write andwere available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest.
Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for”, was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job interview.
There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.
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A ) informs job hunters of the opportunities available
B ) promises to offer useful advice to those looking for employment
C ) divides available jobs into various types
D ) informs employers of the people available for work
A ) there is a lack of jobs available for artistic people
B ) there are so many top level jobs available
C ) there are so many people out of work
D ) the job history is considered to be a work of art
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A) write an initial letter giving their life history
B) pass some exams before applying for a job
C) have no qualifications other than being able to read and write
D) keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview
60. Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the .
A) something that would distinguish one from other applicants
B) hinted information about the personality of the applicant
C) one’s advantages over others in applying for the job
D) an occasional trick with the aggressive approach
.
A) there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised
B) there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees
C) jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadays
D) the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent— controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low — paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers thatemployers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.
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A) cause a shortage of apartments
B) worry those who rent apartments as homes
C) increase the profits of landlords
D) encourage landlords to invest in building apartment
63. According to the critics, rent control
A) will always benefit those who rent apartments
B) is unnecessary
C) will bring negative effects in the long run
D) is necessary under all circumstances
64. The problem of unemployment will arise
A) if the minimum wage is set too highB) if the minimum wage is set too low
C) if the workers are unskilledD) if the maximum wage is set
.
A) the relationship between supply and demand
B) the possible results of government controls
C) the necessity of government control
D) the urgency of getting rid of government controls
66. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted.
B) Minimum wage can not always protect employees.
C) Economic theory can predict the results of economic decisions if other factors are not changing.
D) Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory.
Part Ⅴ Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage.For each blank there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D) on the right side of the paper.You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
In recent years, more and more foreigners are involved in the teaching programs of the United States. Both using
foreign faculty(教师总称) teaching positions have
, of course. It can be said that the foreign
that makes the faculty member from abroad an
asset of adjustment, both for the university and for the individual. The foreign in the laboratory as a
a highly organized university system quite different
differences in philosophy, arrangements of courses and methods of teaching. Both the visiting a common ground in each other’s
of what is already in the minds of
for the foreign professor.
67. A) with B) for C) of D) at
68. A) in B) on C) for D) within
69. A) thought B) measured C) balanced D) considered
70. A) situation B) circumstances C) background D) condition
71. A) carries B) create C) emerges D) solves
72. A) himself B) oneself C) him D) one
73. A) otherwise B) moreover C) however D) whatever
74. A) into B) by C) to D) with
75. A) those B) which C) what D) that
76. A) toward B) with C) toD) at
77. A) have B) possess C) need D) lack
78. A) concept B) feeling C) plan D) intelligence
79. A) ordered B) asked C) put D) required
80. A) place B) adapt C) put D) direct
81. A) remain B) keep C) make D) cause
. It isn’t always known how to make
use of foreign faculty, especially at smaller
study is . The findings of such a study will be of value to colleges and universities with foreign faculty.
82. A) take B) make C) do D) be
83. A) show B) afford C) express D) offer
84. A) powerful B) creative C) imaginary D) advanced
85. A) scope B) range C) field D) district
86. A) on B) for C) upon D) at
Part Ⅵ Translation (5 minutes)
Direction:Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.
提示 :在实考试卷中,该试题在答题卡 2上。
(对我们的警告充耳不闻 ) and got lost.
(和他说英语一样流利 ).
89. (Tony 是否来 ) doesn t matter much. We can rely on ourselves.
(忍不住笑起来) and spread it among the class.
how hard it was for her mother to have brought up her sister and her on her own.
范文二：英语四级阅读模拟题最新
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so, but selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African-American woman they so rarely see.
Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The prevailing theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic (酗酒的 ) mothers.
These images have helped define the way all women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simple to be herself.
It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For
better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.
Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House— mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone — an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着 ), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around for far too long.
57. Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?
A) She serves as a role model for African women.
B) She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady.
C) She will present to the world a new image of African-American women.
D) She will pay closer attention to the interests of African-American women.
58. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?
A) They are victims of violence. B) They are of an inferior violence. C) They use quite a lot of body language. D) They live on charity
and social welfare.
59. What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs? A) Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans.
B) How Michelle should behave as a public figure.
C) How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House.
D) What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House. 60. What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?
A) However many fans she has, she should remain modest,
B) She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community.
C) However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody.
D) She will give priority to African-American women’s concerns. 61. What do many African-American women hope Michelle Obama will do?
A) Help change the prevailing view about black women.
B) Help her husband in the task of changing America.
C) Outshine previous First Lady.
D) Fully display her fine qualities.
范文三：英语四级模拟题(四)答案
Part II Reading Comprehension
(Skimming and Scanning)
1. B)。 参见第一段中 “In the past few years, human resources experts say time off has consistently placed among the top three employee concerns, along with compensation and staffing levels ...” 可 知,过去几年中雇员对休息时间的关注程度有所提高。
2. B) 。 参 见 A New Generation 小 标 题 下 “... younger workers are more likely to be ?family -centric? or ?dual -centric? (with equal priorities on both career and family) rather than ?work -centric? when compared to members of the Boomer Generation.” 可知, 出生在生育高峰期 的那代人与当代的年轻人相比,他们对工作的重视程度要大于对家庭的重视程度。
3. C)。参见 September 11th and the End of the Roaring Nineties小标题下 “I started looking at things completely differently.” 可知, Tony Jackson已经改变了对工作和生活的态度。
4. D) 。参见 September 11th and the End of the Roaring Nineties 小标题下 “Even before September 11th, some experts say the slow shift in worker attitudes was already underway due to the end of the roaring 1990?s ...” 可知,在 9.11事件之前就有专家称:工人们对待工作的态度 在喧嚣的 20世纪 90年代末已经开始发生转变。
5. A)。参见 September 11th and the End of the Roaring Nineties小标题下 “... due to the fact that workers have been pushed to their limit in recent years.” 可知,工人们的工作时间已经达到极 限,这是他们改变了对工作的态度的原因。
6. D)。参见 Monetary Needs Less Intense Due to Dual Income Households 小标题下 “Financial pressures are eased by both of them working and keeping a careful watch on their expenses.” 可 知,他们没有过大的经济压力是由于夫妻双方都有工作,而且不乱花钱。
7. D)。 参见 Burnout 小标题下 “After a layoff, workers who remain behind are often asked to pick up most or even all the load of the people who were let go, requiring more and more hours at the office.” 可知,裁员后,被辞退员工的工作通常由在职的员工帮助完成。
8. 20%。参见第一段最后一句 “... but the desire for time off is up almost 20% from just three years ago when Salary.com conducted a similar poll.” 可知,与三年前的统计数据相比,要休息 时间而不要补贴的人数上升了 20%。
9. fatten their paycheck 。参见 Show Me the Money 小标题下第一句话 “... the major ity in the Salary.com poll still chose to fatten their paycheck if given the choice.” 可知,如果有机会,大多 数人仍然选择丰厚的报酬。
10. workforce 。参见 Companies Are Already Responding 小标题下 “... Larry Schumer, at Salary.com, ?since most companies succeed based on a motivated and capable workforce ...?” 可 知,多数公司的成功是因为有一支有积极性并有能力的员工队伍。
Part III Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
11. K)。此处讲孕妇摄入的脂肪量和种类是否对心脏病的患病率有影响。
12. C)。此处讲研究还包括孕妇摄入的脂肪量和种类同高血压患病率之间的关系。
13. H)。此处讲尽管人们熟知高脂肪饮食与高血压之间有必然的联系,但是对于母亲饮食习 惯与她的孩子患高血压的风险之间的相关研究却比较少。
14. A)。此处讲该项研究是由英国心脏病基金会资助的。
15. O) 。 prestigious 的意思是 “ 著名的,有声望的 ” 。此处讲这项很有名的基金是英国心脏病 基金会为加大对心脏病研究而投入的资金的一部分。
16. B)。 此处讲这部分慈善基金用于针对心脏病的起因、 预防、 诊断与治疗方面的研究工作。 17. E) 。此处需要动词的过去分词, A) 和 H) 已经选过,只剩余 D) 和 E) ,而此处讲的是我们
饮食中的脂肪的种类和数量在过去的 50年里已经发生变化。 D) 项的意思是 “ 建立 ” ,与句意 不符。
18. I)。此处讲孕妇和我们饮食相同, consume 的意思是 “ 消耗 ” ,符合文意。
19. M)。此处讲虽然孕妇和我们饮食相同,但是我们对孕妇饮食中脂肪的改变对其孩子未来 健康和发育的影响知之甚少。此处是指饮食中脂肪改变所起的作用。要用名词形式 effect;affect 是动词。
20. G)。此处是说研究结果可以帮助我们为孕妇提一些建议,该摄入多少脂肪以及什么样的 脂肪应该避免摄入。
Section B
Passage One
21. C) 。事实细节题。本题问的是骨关节炎的病理。根据第一段 “Osteoarthritis is caused by damaged cartilage that the body cannot properly repair.” 一句可知,骨关节炎的病因是:受损的 软骨不能得到正常修复 ; 选项 A) 意为它由老化磨损造成,这只是一种客观现象,而不是骨关 节炎的病因 ; 选项 B) 对原文内容做了改动, 把 progressively 一词改成了 abruptly , 使意思发生 了根本的改变 ; 选项 D) 意为它由软骨中分泌介体的细胞造成,这也不是骨关节炎的病因。 22. C)。事实细节题。问的是哪个选项的内容不会诱发骨关节炎。在第二段,作者提到了可 能诱发骨关节炎的因素,有过度肥胖、对抗性强的体育运动、关节损伤、重复性活动,故选 项 A) 、 B) 和 D) 都是起因。选项 C) 意为 “ 节食 ” ,这不会诱发骨关节炎。
23. D) 。事实细节题。问的是哪一项不是辅助治疗骨关节炎的可能方法。选项 D) 意为 “ 做手 术 ” ,文章中并没有说做手术是辅助疗法。其他三个选项在文章中都提到了,都属于辅助治 疗骨关节炎的方法。
24. A)。主旨题,要求给文章加题目。本文主要从一个新视角讨论了骨关节炎形成的主要原 因及治疗方法,故正确答案为 A) 。选项 B) 意为 “ 骨关节炎的新症状 ” ,文章的重点不在说明 骨关节炎的症状。选项 C) 意为 “ 运动对骨关节炎的神奇效果 ” ,文中虽提到了运动疗法,但 如果用它来作文章的题目,则范围过于狭窄。选项 D) 意为 “ 骨关节炎的新分类 ” ,明显不是 文章的内容。
25. A)。 推断题。 整篇文章对 glucosamine sulfate的描述只用了很少的笔墨, 所以这篇文章应 该不属于药品广告。
Passage Two
26. D) 。事实细节题。参见第二段 “The improved energy efficiency would deliver fuel -cost savings of almost ￡ 4.5 trillion.” 可知,如果采用高效能源将节赎 4.5 trillion燃料费。其他三 个选项在第二段也都提到了,但是它们都被做了改动而与事实不符。
27. C)。 句子释义题。 这句话的意思是 “ 因能源消耗而产生的二氧化碳量将进一步增加, 预计 其中将有四分之三来自某些发展中国家。 ”
28. A)。事实细节题。参见第七段 “The report claims oil will remain the world?s main source of energy for many years to come ...” 可知,在未来许多年内,石油仍然是主要的能源来源。 29. B)。事实细节题。参见最后一段 Mr. Tanaka所说的话可知,能源部门在应对环境变暖问 题上应发挥主要作用。
30. B)。主旨题。纵观全文和文章开头,本文主要讲的是全球能源的需求量已经超出了现有 资源的承受能力,如果不加以控制或采取高效能源替代措施,能源不日将被用荆
Part IV Cloze
31. D)。 此处的意思是 “ 因为孩子可以从学校的自动售货机中购买碳酸饮料, 学校因此受到谴 责, 但是最新数据表明是否在校内销售碳酸饮料并不是决定孩子们喝了多少碳酸饮料的重要 因素 ” ,此处的语境具有强烈的转折意义,所以用转折连词 but 。
32. A)。 参见上题解析, 这里用 factor 表示 “ 因素 ” 的意思 ;part 是 “ 部分 ” 的意思 ;place 是 “ 地点 ” 的意思 ;indicator 是 “ 指示物 ” 的意思。
33. C)。 根据上下文语义得知此处的意思是 “ 研究人员比较了缅因州近 500名学生的碳酸饮料 饮用情况 ” ,所以空格处的意思是 “ 研究人员 ” ,因此选择 C) ,其他三项不符合句意。
34. D) 。从语法上判断,此处考查定语从句,其先行词是 students 而不是 Maine ,所以关联 词用 who 。
35. C)。根据语境可知此处指调查中有四所学校停止在校内供应碳酸饮料,另外三所学校没 有做任何改变。 make changes 的意思是 “ 做出改变 ”;make efforts 是 “ 做出努力 ” 之意 ;make progress 是 “ 取得进步 ” 之意 ;make contributions是 “ 做出贡献 ” 之意。
36. A)。 by the end of 是 “ 到 …… 为止 ” 的意思,此处是讲到研究期结束为止,学校里所有孩 子喝碳酸饮料的数量都减少了。
37. B)。 根据语境得知此处的意思是 “ 虽然孩子们所喝的碳酸饮料的量有所减少, 但是不同学 校之间的总体碳酸饮料消耗量无明显变化 ” ,所以根据语义判断 meaningful 的意思最合适, 表示 “ 有显著意义的不同 ” ,其他三项意思不符, meaningless 是 “ 无意义的 ”;helpful 是 “ 有帮助 的 ”;helpless 是 “ 无助的 ” 。
38. A) 。根据上下文可知,此处的意思是 “ 不同学校之间的总体碳酸饮料消耗量 ” 。 consumer 的意思是 “ 消费者 ”;assurance 的意思是 “ 确信,保证 ”;assurer 意为 “ 保证人 ” 。
39. C) 。根据语境可知, “ 校内碳酸饮料的禁止销售并没能使饮料消费模式发生明显改变。 ” result in 的意思是 “ 导致 ” , A) 项 lead 与 to 连用表示 “ 导致 ”;B) 项 cause 的意思是 “ 引发 ” , 是 及物动词,后面直接接名词 ;D) 项 believe 与 in 连用,意思是 “ 信任 ” 。
40. B)。 此处的意思是 “ 如果学校停止碳酸饮料的供应, 那么女学生们喝低糖汽水的可能性就 会减少,尤其是与那些没有停止供应碳酸饮料的学校的女学生相比 ” 。 cut off 的意思是 “ 切 断 ”;set back的意思是 “ 使 …… 受挫 ”;cut up的意思是 “ 切碎 ”;set out的意思是 “ 出发 ” 。
41. A)。 此处的语境同上题, 语义中含有比较级, 而且强调 “ 女孩子们喝碳酸饮料的可能性就 会减少 ” ,所以选用 less 。
42. C)。此处考查过去分词作状语,主句的主语是 girls ,与 compare 形成被动关系,应该用 过去分词,意思是 “ 与其他学校的女学生相比 ” 。
43. D)。这里考查固定短语 play a ... role,意思是 “ 起到 …… 样的作用 ” 。
44. A) 。 as ... as 是固定短语,意思是 “ 和 …… 一样 ” 。此处的意思是 “ 并不像大家普遍认为的 那样,其实学校对于孩子的不良饮食习惯可能并没有很大的影响 ” 。
45. D)。根据上下文判断,此处考查分词作后置定语,意思是 “ 《美国公共健康杂志》发表了 一份引人深思的报告, 报告显示孩子体重超标问题在夏天显得尤为严重, 那时孩子们都放假, 不在校内 ” 。 show 的意思是 “ 显示 ” ,而 describe 的意思是 “ 描述 ” 。由于 study 与 show 是主 动关系,所以用现在分词。
46. B) 。本句的意思是说研究显示孩子体重超标问题在夏天显得尤为严重,所以用 worse , 其他三项与语义不符。
47. A) 。空格处需要谓语动词,意思是 “ 对幼儿园和一年级学生的研究发现 ……” 。 find 和 discover 都是 “ 发现 ” 的意思, 但是在指科学研究方面的发现时用 find , 而不用 discover , 后者 更注重对具体事物的发现。另外时态要用一般过去时,因为后面有动词 increased 。
48. B) 。根据语境可知 , 此处在说 “ 对幼儿园和一年级学生的研究发现孩子们在夏天的体重指 数的增加速度是在学习期间增长速度的两到三倍 ” ,所以用 during ,表示在 “ 学年内这段时 间 ” 。
49. D)。 根据语境可知, 本句的意思是 “ 甚至是那些较瘦、 需要增加体重的孩子在学年内也呈 现出良好的饮食习惯 ” 。 appear 后用不定式,表示 “ 呈现出 ” ,不定式中动词用 have 。根据语
境可知,此处的意思是 “ 具有良好的饮食习惯 ” 。
50. C)。 此处的意思是 “ 实际上, 孩子们在校期间体重增加较多, 而在夏天假期体重增加较少 ” 。 really 意思是 “ 真正地 ”;truly 意思是 “ 真实地 ”;actually 意为 “ 实际上地 ”;partially 意思是 “ 部分 地 ” ,所以用 actually 。
Part V Translation
51. they began to take her seriously
52. an endless succession of parties
53. she couldn?t concentrate on her work
54. has made an important contribution to the company?s development
55. In response to the pressure of the economic crisis
范文四：英语四级模拟题及答案
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Test Paper 2
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25minutes)
Section A
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
Good locks on all outside doors and first floor windows a home's security and being used in homes is the burglar alarm system, which a loud bell, horn, or siren when someone tries to break in. Although this will not always prevent by a determined professional burglar, it is often enough to scare off vandals and spur-of-the-moment thieves who of residential break.
Security alarm systems have been for many years and have long been common in commercial establishments and in large homes. But until the last few years, these systems were almost always because they required complicated wiring techniques, individualized design, and sometimes lots of carpentry ---all of which made them To answer the now make alarms that are specifically designed for do-it-yourselfers. These systems come with detailed installation instructions and usually do not inside-the-wall wiring.
Section B
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 choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
One cannot but marvel at the rapid pace of change in China today. Just a few years ago, col lege graduates were dubbed the “elite of society” and they scorned any job with a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan (US$375) or less.
Today, however, it is not rare for college graduates to compete with rural migrant workers for jobs. A widespread joke goes that when a company boss yells that he needs 10 workers, he is answered by five migrant workers, four college graduates and a holder of a master’s degree.
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That is an obvious exaggeration, but it is an indisputable fact that the employment situation is grim for college graduates.
The worsening status of college graduates offers much food for thought. It appears that China ’s labor market simply has too many people with a college education.
In fact, however, the nation has far from enough people with a higher education. In the United States, there are 1,500 college graduates for every 10,000 people; in Japan, there are 900; in China, the number is 150. It is unimaginable that China, whose economy grows at a nearly two-digit rate annually and is catching up with developed nations, would not need any more college graduates. The reality is that the bosses of China's enterprises are becoming more and more savvy(精明) amid the increasingly tense market competition. They are more pragmatic in their recruitment. They attach more importance to the applicant’s practical abilities than they do to diplomas.
College graduates are expected to be resourceful and creative when accomplishing their tasks, and they should also have a sound professional knowledge. Unfortunately, most yes, most of them do not meet these requirements.
There are many reasons for this situation. The top one is the degeneration（退化）of China's universities and colleges in the name of the “i ndustrialization of education.”
It is undeniable that China has many elite universities, especially those founded before the 1950s. But a large number of universities and colleges were established on the basis of former secondary schools in the 1990s, when education became a lucrative “industry.” Teachers in these schools are far inferior in academic standards to their peers in established universities.
The “industrialization of education” also led to universities giving priority to the hunt for profits rather than the pursuit of academic advancement. Professors and lecturers tend to stick to textbooks they have used for years rather than engage in research to update the knowledge they are to impart to their students, saving their energy for moonlighting.
Students are also influenced by this atmosphere and engage in shorted-sighted acts aimed at quick gains. In addition to their basic courses, they devote much of the time in their first two years to learning English. And they spend most of the time in the fourth year finding potential employers. Many of them have to do part-time jobs to pay huge tuition fees. The time they actually spend studying their major is very limited.
Given these facts, it is not difficult to work out why these students cannot meet employers’ requirements.
57. The phrase “elite of society” in the first paragraph means .
A) people with high diploma B) experts C) outstanding persons D) high-class people
58. The author tells about the joke in the second paragraph because A) the author wants to exaggerate the situation
B) it’s rare for college graduates to compete with rural migrant workers for jobs C) rural migrant workers have the same right as college graduates D) the employment situation is grim for college graduates.
59. Which of the following statements is not true?
A) China’s labor market has too many people with a college education.
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B) China would need more and more college graduates. C) China has less college graduates than Japan.
D) College graduates cannot meet the need of labor market in China.
60. The result of “industrialization of education” is that A) education tends to become a lucrative “industry.” B) Teachers are improving their academic standards
C) less and less teachers engage in research to update the knowledge D) Many students have to do part-time jobs
61. The best title for this passage would be A) College graduates cannot meet the requirements B) China’s educational standards is degenerating C) China’s labor market
D) “Industrialization of Education.”
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
In the seven days of the Spring Festival holiday, children were seen setting off fireworks and firecrackers everywhere. They seemed to enjoy the loud explosions, dazzling lights and fragrant smoke. It was the first time for them to enjoy a Chinese tradition that has a history of several thousand years. This is truly ironic.
With the Chinese economy increasingly merging with the rest of the world, foreign thinking and ways of living have been finding their way into our “central kingdom.” While some foreign customs such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day have gained popularity among Chinese youth, some of our traditional festivities seem to have weakened.
Culture and tradition involve many small, delicate and sometimes intangible things, and their influence is subtle. But they play a substantive role in moulding minds and influencing ways of life.
When I was a boy, my parents took me to the countryside every year to visit my grandparents over the Sprin g Festival holiday. On New Year’s Eve, they would hold a ceremony to offer sacrifices to our ancestors before the big dinner. That was the most exciting moment for a child like me.
The flickering light of the red candles, the scent from the burning incense sticks, the steam rising from the earthen bowls of pork and fish, and the lingering sound of a small bronze bell being struck all formed a memory that would last in my mind for many years. The memory also included my grandfather giving me the year-end red envelope containing money, my uncles putting me on the back of a lion they made with snow, and my aunts buying me sweets and peanuts at the temple fair. Those memories stir strong emotions in me about the affection between family members and the warmth of home.
Some of the old customs associated with Spring Festival have disappeared, however. The family affection embodied by these customs also seems to be weakening. Perhaps we should do something to prevent this kind of feeling from waning further. Bringing back fireworks and firecrackers is a positive move in this regard, but we could do more. For instance, we could attach
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more importance to the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double 9th Festival.
Koreans have succeeded in claiming the Dragon Boat Festival as a World Heritage item. If we continue ignoring the weakening of our tradition, Vietnamese will probably end up claiming Spring Festival as their own.
62. Why does the author say it’s ironic for children to see firecrackers? A) Because it’s rare to see children setting off firecrackers in those days. B) Because some of our traditional festivities have been forgotten. C) Because setting off firecrackers is one of the traditions of the festival. D) Because enjoying the loud explosions is funny.
63. Some of our traditional festivities seem to have weakened because A) Chinese are becoming keen on foreign customs
B) foreign thinking and ways of living are changing Chinese
C) some foreign customs are becoming more popular among Chinese youth D) foreign festivals are quite fashionable
64. On New Year’s Eve, the author’s parents would before the dinner. A) set off firecrackers
B) giving him the year-end red envelope C) light the red candles
D) hold a ceremony to honor ancestors
65. The author believes the warmth of home may come from Spring Festival because A) people may feel strong emotions of family love B) people may have long holidays C) people may feel happy together D) people may have a lot of funs
66. To prevent the special feeling of the festival from waning, the author suggests A) having the Dragon Boat Festival
B) Bringing back all the customs of festivals C) Bringing back fireworks and firecrackers D) claiming Spring Festival as our own.
Part V Cloze (15 minutes)
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答题卡1（Answer Sheet 1）
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
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Directions: For this part, you are given 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Why Do People Like to Buy Lottery. You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below.
1. 目前社会上流行着各种各样的彩票，有许多人在购买彩票； 2. 为什么有那么多的人购买彩票呢？
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答题卡2（Answer Sheet 2）
Part VI Translation (5 minutes)
87. The people’(一九四九年成立了). 88. in public places (不准吸烟). 受到全世界人民的支持). (我仍然活着这个事实却偏偏被忽视了).
91. Tom opened his eyes. 眼里充满了泪水). 参考答案
Test Paper 2 Answers
Part I Writing
Why Do People Like to Buy Lottery.
Nowadays, there are all kinds of lotteries in our society. Wherever you go, you will see the advertisements of lotteries on TV , on newspapers, in the streets and so on. These lotteries are divided into welfare lottery, sports lottery, computer lottery, and so forth. Meanwhile, there are quite a few people buying them.
But why are there so many people buying lotteries? Why are the lotteries so popular? In my opinion , there are three reasons for this. First, most people are trying their luck on lottery tickets. They have a long-cherished dream of making big money overnight. Second, some people just like it and it can make their life more colorful.
Finally, there are some people who want to make donation to public welfare by buying lotteries.
Part II Reading comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1-7 Y Y N Y Y N N
8. machinery that contributed to the agricultural revolution 9. biology laboratories 10. food production.
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Part III Listening comprehension
Section A
11-18 BDDBBCCD 19-21 DAB 22-25 DCDB Section B
Passage one 26-28 BAC Passage two 29-31 BDD Passage three 32-35 CDAB Section C
36. strike 37. seldom 38. sets 39. shallower 40. bottom 41. strength. 42. shore 43. along 44. strike the shore with a force of 75 million pounds.
45. the waves, no matter how big or how violent, affect only the surface of the sea. 46. beneath the surface is just as calm as on the day without a breath of wind.
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A 47-51 HLCMF 52-56 OIKDA Section B 57-61CDAAA 62-66 ABDAC
Part III Cloze
67-71 CBCDA 72-76 BAADA 77-81DACBB 82-86 CCDDC
Part VI Translation
87. was founded in 1949 88. Smoking is prohibited
89. is supported by the people all over the world 90. the fact that I was alive was ignored 91. They were filled with tears.
范文五：大学英语四级模拟题答案
大学英语四级考试全真预测试卷一 答案
Part I Writing
City Problems
Nowsdays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and better living. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development of cities.
Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of private cars emit a huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly polluted. What is more, the city is also threatened by an increase in crime. There is not a single day passing without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or even murdered.
Last but not least, city-dwellers are not only separated from the nature but also isolated from each other, even not knowing name of their next-door neighbor.
All these problems have harmed the attractiveness of the city. More people may seek to live in the suburbs if there isn’t any improvement.
Part II Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）
1—7 Y Y N N Y Y NG 8.another meter 9.piped in from the river. 10.not yet clear Part III Listening Comprehension
11---15 DBBCB 16---20 BAAAB 21---25 CABDA 26---30 BCABA
31---35 DCBDA
36.programs 37.enrollments 38. offering 39. demand 40.professions
41. repair 42. increased 43.avoided
44.Advanced technology is the most important reason for the rise in adult education.
45.Various courses are offered, among which foreign languages, computers and communication courses are popular.
46. Others take courses for the knowledge and skills that they can receive.
Part IV Reading Comprehension （Reading in Depth）
47---51 N A F D C 52---56 G H I M J
57---61 C B D A B 62---66 B C D A C
Part V Cloze （15 minutes）
67---71 BCBAA 72---77 D B D C C 78---82 ABACA 83---86 BCBC
Part VI Translation
87. all the written materials be stored into the hard disk of computers
根据英语的语法规则, 表示”要求、命令、建议”等意思的动词在接宾语从句时, 从句的谓语动词要用should+动词原形或直接用动词原形来表示虚拟语气。
88. If I were you
有句意可知”如果我是你”表示的是一种假设的情况, 故用 if 引导的条件状语从句来表示虚拟语气。用 if 一道条件状语从句表虚拟时, 如果表示现在的情况, 谓语动词要用过去式(be 动词用were); 如果表示将来的情况, 谓语动词要用 would (could等) 或were to+ 动词原形的形式。
89. postponing the conference to the end of this quarter
在这句话中,mind 作动词, 意为”介意, 在乎”, 其后应跟 dong 的形式。另外, 应注意”季度”的英文表达是 quarter 。
90. With various factors considered
已给出的部分句子结构是完整的。所以中文部分可译成短语或从句来作整句的状语。由于主句用的是被动语态, 并没有明确指出施动者, 所以所译的部分最好比买内使用含有施动者的主动句形式。在次可使用介词with 来引导这一结构, 而”考虑”和”因素”之间是动宾关系, 所以应使用动词的
过去分词来表示被动。
91. After having his hair cut
待译部分强调的是”理发完成”这个结果, 而非理发的执行者, 故可用 have sth. done 的结构。还应注意have sb. do sth.这个结构, 也意为”让摸人做某事”, 但此时, 要指出动作的发出者是谁。
2010年冬大学英语四级考试模拟题 二 答案
Part I Writing
Will Phones Kill Letter Writing？
Today, with the quick pace of life, people, especially young people, usually do not have as much time to write letters as before. They communicate with each other through the electric line. They are becoming so dependent on telephones that some people say that one day phones will kill letter writing. But I don’t think it is the case.
It is true that communicating by letters is not as convenient as by telephone. However, letter writing makes people think clearly. When a person writes, he must organize his thoughts and express his ideas and feelings more logically. In addition, letters give you a chance to read them again. Isn’t it exciting to receive a letter from your parents or your friends？ Isn ’t it pleasant to red the letter again and to feel again the excitement and the pleasantness？
So if you have time, write a letter right now, and you will certainly give your friends and your family a pleasant surprise.
Part II Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）
1—7. NYYYNYN 8. eyes of any animal 9. alternative light sources 10. close encounters with giant squid
Part III Listening Comprehension
11-15 CBCDB 16-20 CCDAC 21-25 DBAAD 26-30 BDCBC 31-35 DBBDA
36. claim 37. produce 38. complaint 39. assuming 40. person 41. acceptable 42. firmly
43. question
44. the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements
45. the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible
46. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public
organization responsible for protecting consumers’ rights
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
47. culture shock's effects on people
48. unsteady feeling toward a new culture
49. emotional "roller coaster" and fatigue
50. mental fatigue
51. fitting some past regular routine into the new culture
52—56 CACBC 57—61 ABDCB
Part V Cloze
62—66 BADAC 67—71 BDABA 72—76 DCBBD 77—81 CABCA
Part Ⅵ Translation
82. from mineral water to liquor
83. to welcome everyone in the conference
84. you will put on weight
85. but rarely is success so mysterious
86. provided that it quickens heartbeat
大学英语四级考试模拟试题 三 答案
Part ⅠWriting
One day my friend and I went to a restaurant to have dinner. When the waiter offered us the chopsticks, my friend asked him to change one-off ones for him. Although the waiter explained that the chopsticks of the restaurant had been washed and sterilized, my friend was not satisfied and insisted that they replace them with one-off chopsticks.
I tried to persuade my friend into using the chopsticks provided by the restaurant, because I think the use of one-off chopsticks is such a waste of wood. Our country is short of natural resources, including forest, so we should try to preserve them. It is reported that a lot of trees will be saved.
Additionally, we should be aware of the fact that natural resources, especially those that cannot be regenerated, are the treasure of all human beings. They should be cherished and made full use of. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1—7 BBCCDAB 8. the sea 9. 90% 10. greenhouse gases
Part III Listening Comprehension
11---15 DDCAB 16---20 ADCBB 21---25 DBCAB 26---30 DABDD 31---35 BCDBC 36 survive 37 complicated 38 offenders 39 whereby 40 incurring 41 influence 42 serving 43 restore
44. The alternative to capital punishment is longer sentences. But they would certainly cost the tax payers much money.
45. that does not mean that person isn’t guilty of the crime, or that he shouldn’t pay society the debt he owes
46. a large part of it in prison for acts that he committed while not in full control of his mind
Part I V Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A 47. E 48. I 49. F 50. D 51. J 52. B 53.L 54. H 55. C 56. G
Section B 57---61 ABDCD 62---66 CDBAB.
Part V Cloze 67---71 CABCD 72---76 BCCBD 77---81 BADBA 82---86 ABCAD Part VI Translation
87. Having been in the desert without water for two days
88. to attribute their children's success to
89. would not have been caught by the rain
90. rather than regret for the past
91. will you be able to positively influence them
