2004年1月大学英语四级试题 1听力理解及注释

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2004年1月英语四级听力MP3大下载发布日期：2006-02-01Part I Listening Comprehension 20 minutes)Section A1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C) Help move thi ngs to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.2004年1月四级答案：1-10 DCACB/DCABD11-20 ADCBD/ABDDA。

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案Part I ListeningComprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and mark itwith a single line through the centre.Samp le Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s offi ce.C) Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a h鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙andbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II ReadingComprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θand D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement incommunity, among other things -- 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育 ) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state ofmind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints ( 约束 ) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, �纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿 /menu.htm©版权所有沪江网䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle ( 小隔间 ) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office 퐞 븓ㄍ낽 �/©版权所有沪江网� 낽ㄍ븓 퐞and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deservea significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip ( 筹码 ) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes 㛄泍隣쥺陯筲沪江四六级欢迎您!©版权所有沪江网筲陯쥺隣泍㛄 and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, 䓐븑밉 뛤 䚗롱/menu.htm©版权所有沪江网롱䚗 뛤 밉븑䓐and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to astoneware ( 粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts 쯫㡆攆䥞忛䃵 Ʃ/goal.htm©版权所有沪江网Ʃ 䃵忛䥞攆㡆쯫and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, itspells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000jobs -- one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound 福便䃅䜺 ©版权所有沪江网䜺䃅便福and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and dem煉輸愬痲 앝馷찆/group.htm©版权所有沪江网찆馷앝 痲愬輸煉anding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette ( 礼节 ) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tableware B) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain store D) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home 雯쓱粚쾰 뤔/myfeed/©版权所有沪江网 뤔 쾰粚쓱雯 and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current sociallife_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane ( 飓风 ) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state. Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, �赂䰒竱㶒ㅤṝ瞅/event/©版权所有沪江网瞅ṝㅤ㶒竱䰒赂�and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake,all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Isl껜∦⊒絡竛滰鍻許/©版权所有沪江网許鍻滰竛絡⊒∦껜and looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼 )" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's st 僢攊焜陂噲http://bulo.h /podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网噲陂焜攊僢 anding with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along SouthCarolina's shore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standards D) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rods B) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shell D) it is built with timber 쏮枅覷�歃﹞ﺟ/event/©版权所有沪江网ﺟ﹞歃�覷枅쏮 and concrete 38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell isA) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence thereare four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide C) assistB) arouse D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that C) soB) what D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific C) heroicB) dynamic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions C) incidentsB) matters D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press C) stretchB) squeeze D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose C) exhibitB) exhaust D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop C) escapeB) miss D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as C) If onlyB) Only if D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer C) priorB) premature D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back C) set outB) set off D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle C) offenseB) fault D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned C) considerableB) careful D) considerate53.Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed C) discouragedB) disappeared D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round C) come onB) come along D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain C) rescueB) recover D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around C) bring outB) bring about D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating C) interruptingB) halting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint C) overallB) intensive D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route C) visionB) transmission D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than C) in spite ofB) regardless of D) other than61.There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid C) smoothB) solid D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferences C) fantasiesB) expectations D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants C) abandonsB) changes D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access C) contactB) resort D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked C) brokeB) split D) burst66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing C) prevailingB) blowing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition C) articleB) editorial D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up �纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿/menu.htm©版权所有沪江网䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up C) spring upB) build up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though C) as ifB) for D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible C) objectiveB) flexible D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) Θ㷯▆ 땳 쓖/©版权所有沪江网쓖 땳 ▆㷯Θ and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's awell-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back 쉀ﾐ鱕㌡砝骔/podcast.htm©版权所有沪江网骔砝㌡鱕ﾐ쉀and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. "There'sa 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says.That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years 藵댽㛱揂謾扐愞 /event/©版权所有沪江网愞扐謾揂㛱댽藵and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour 鴙瑯 Ǣ 겋㎂㔗/q/©版权所有沪江网㔗㎂겋 Ǣ 瑯鴙and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacherabout 90 assignment71. A) very C) rightB) exact D) usual72. A) officials C) expertsB) parents D) schools73. A) Also C) ThenB) Even D) However74. A) fatigue C) dutyB) confusion D) puzzle75. A) there C) theyB) we D) it76. A) via C) byB) under D) for77. A) questions C) st�纰Ί鲉帒碪䪿 /menu.htm©版权所有沪江网䪿碪帒鲉Ί纰�andardsB) answers' D) rules78. A) off C) beyondB) without D) from79. A) single C) pageB) piece D) other80. A) drop C) cutB) short D) lack81. A) acquire C) gatherB) earn D) reach82. A) exercises C) mistakesB) defects D) tests83. A) perfect C) unusualB) better D) complete84. A) forget C) missB) refuse D) ignore85. A) have C) makeB) prepare D) perform86. A) classes C) gradesB) groups D) terms87. A) about C) muchB) no D) few88. A) previously C) merelyB) rarely D) consistently89. A) with C) outB) in D) up90. A) finishing C) reducingB) lowering D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2004年1月四级答案：1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16.D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B21. D 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. A31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C41. C 42. D 43. B 44.C 45. B 46.D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. A51. A 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. D 58.C 59.D 60. A61. B 62. A 63. D 64. A 65. B 66. C 67. D 68. C 69. A 70. D71. A 72.B 73. B 74. A 75. D 76.C 77. B 78.D 79. A 80. D81. B 82. C 83. A 84. D 85. A 86.C 87. B 88.D 89. A 90. C。

TOEFL 2004年1月真题1

TOEFL 2004年1月真题1 Section One: Listening Comprehension：1. (A) She reads more slowly than the man does.(B) She has a 1ot of material to read before she has coffee.(C) The man does more work than is necessary.(D) The man seems to be taking a long time preparing for philosophy class.2. (A) The woman should have shown him the newspaper.(B) He thinks the woman will win the contest.(C) The woman's pictures are on top of the newspapers.(D) The new photograph does not look anything like her others.3. (A) Return his literature books to the bookstore.(B) Keep his books from the literature class.(C) Sell his literature books to the woman.(D) Visit the reference section of the library.4. (A) Give the secretary Janet's new address and phone number.(B) Ask Janet a question about his health.(C) Get information about Janet from the secretary.(D) Visit Janet at her new school.5. (A) She will help the man find the exhibit.(B) She has already seen the exhibit.(C) She will help the man read the map.(D) She knows where to get a map.6. (A) She is also planning to travel.(B) She already picked up money for the trip.(C) She has to study instead of traveling.(D) She thinks the man should take more money.7. (A) The woman should not get involved in the situation(B) The woman should not be angry with he friends.(C) He wants to talk to Sally and Mark.(D) He will explain to the woman what happened.8. (A) What travel plans Philip is making(B) How Philip s parents are going to travel(C) What Philip said(D) Where Philip heard the news9. (A) She will have to postpone her trip.(B) She has already gotten her passport application.(C) The passport office is closed.(D) She was late in applying for her passport.10. (A) He has not played tennis in a while.(B) He does not know how to play tennis.(C) His tennis racket is broken.(D) He needs to rest before he plays.11. (A) No one was interested in the discussion.(B) Politics is a sensitive topic.(C) The woman is not being serious.(D) People avoided discussing politics.12. (A) She already read the book.(B) She will not lend her book to the man.(C) The man can use her book whenever he likes.(D) The man does not need the book.13. (A) It is about to start raining.(B) The rain will stop soon.(C) It has been raining all day.(D) It just stopped raining.14. (A) She is not permitted to live off-campus this year.(B) She has been living off-campus for a year.(C) She is happy with he r living arrangements.(D) She is required to move next year.15. (A) She misses her old roommate.(B)She changes roommates often.(C) She does not know Julie very well.(D) She did not really enjoy living with Julie.16. (A) Take a shorter route(B) Buy new sun glasses(C) Drive on a different road(D) Consider using Route 2717. (A) Give her ticket to the man(B) Borrow some jazz music from someone else(C) Go to the concert without the man(D) Help the man to complete his paper18. (A) Sullivan's has never been able to keep its chef.(B) The service at Sullivan's is dependable.(C) The quality of the cooking at Sullivan's is inconsistent.(D) Customers get a lot of personal attention at Sullivan's.19. (A) She thinks the wearier is pleasant.(B) She has been working hard in the lab.(C) She is not feeling very well today.(D) She has been staying up quite late recently.20. (A) The woman can wear it all winter.(B) The woman may have trouble paying for it.(C) It may not be w arm enough.(D) It will not fit if the woman loses weight.21. (A) Introduce Michelle to the other reporters(B) Take Michelle home(C) Take a tour of the office(D) Start working at his desk22, (A) They should turn left when they see a stop sign.(B) He does not have the directions with him.(C) He does not see the stop sign yet(D) He does not know which way to turn.23. (A) Ho has not been to the new restaurant yet.(B) He would like to go to the new restaurant with the woman(C) The food at the new restaurant is not very good.(D) A restaurant 's atmosphere is very important to him24. (A) She is planning to drop the class.(B) She thinks the man wants to take the clas s.(C) She only has one class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.(D) She has to leave for class.25. (A) Ho does not feel very well.(B) He had several teeth filled.(C) The dentist gave him some medication.(D) The woman is mistaken.26. (A) Bus iness courses have become popular(B) The school only offers business courses.(C) The business school has a new program.(D) The school has just started to offer business courses.27. (A) His alarm clock is broken.(B) He bas been late before.(C) H e prefers to study early in the morning.(D) He worked in the lab last night.28. (A) He will lend the woman moneyto buy a computer.(B) The woman should wait a while before buying a computer.(C) The woman should find a better way to invest her savings.(D) The woman should buy a computer.29. (A) There are none left.(B) They are too expensive.(C) They might be available at the concert.(D) They need to be purchased in advance.30. (A) She will go to the restaurant with the man.(B) She will meet the man and his friends later in the evening.(C) She has already had dinner.(D) She will not change her original plans.31. (A) A famous photographer(B) Photographic processes in the 1800's(C) Photographic equipment used in the 1800's(D) A new museum32. (A) Her subjects home(B) Her subject's social status(C) Her subject's personality(D) Her subject 's role in history33. (A) Backlighting(B) Flashbulbs(C) Time-lapse photography(D) Soft focus34. (A) Children(B) Historical scenes(C) Well-known people(D) Landscapes35. (A) Which major the woman will be choosing(B) An anthropology course the woman is taking(C) How to find a job in publishing(D) Which anthropology professors the man recommends36.(A) It is not as difficult as she had thought it would be.(B)She would like her professor to explain it more clearly.(C) She took a class on it last semester.(D) Her professor will write a book on it soon.37. (A) lt might lead to a job in publishing.(B) It is being taught by a famous anthropologist.(C) It will help her with her courses overseas.(D) It will prepare her for future work in anthropology.38. (A)Her professor(B) A classmate(C) Her former boss(D) A foreign diplomat39. (A) So they can feel its weight(B) So they can examine its contents(C) So they can guess its age(D) So they can admire its beautiful color40. (A) How amber changes shape when heated(B) How clear amber is(C) How common is around the world(D) How easily amber can break41. (A) Tropical insects(B) Decayed leaves(C) Tree resin(D) Bird feathers42. (A) Its amber contains numerous fossils.(B) Its amber is the most durable.(C) Its amber is opaque.(D) It is the site of the oldest amber deposits.43. (A) Amber mined from the Appalachian Mountains(B) Amber with no imperfections(C) Amber containing organic material(D) Amber with no inclusions44. (A) The difficulties faced by the colonists(B) The skill of military heroes(C) The courage of one man(D) The cause of the Revolutionary War45. (A) He did not fight in the Revolution my War.(B) He did not really exist.(C) He was an important town leader.(D) He was not the only messenger.46. (A) It was well planned.(B) It was completed in a short time.(C) It was led by military commanders.(D) It helped him get elected to public office.47. (A)To explain how angles are measured(B) To prove that Mesopotamiansdid not know how to use square numbers(C) To discuss a mistaken historical interpretation(D) To explain why tablets are reliable historical records48. (A) They did not use square numbers.(B) They used complex measuring instruments.(C) They recorded math exercises on tablets.(D) They calculated the length of triangle sides.49. (A) Pictures of triangles(B) Calculations using square numbers(C) Measurements of angles(D) Greek symbols50. (A) They taught the Mesopotamians about square numbers.(B) They were less advanced in mathematics than the Mesopotamians.(C) They did not use square numbers.(D) They knew how to measure angles.Section Two: Structure and Written Expression1. The ancestors of the horse lived_______ and were about half a meter tall.(A) years ago 60 million(B) 60 million years ago(C) ago 60 million years(D) million years ago 602. The museum on Ellis Island, a former immigration station, contains documents and artifacts_______to four centuries of United States immigration.(A) related them(B) related(C) related that(D) be related3. _______, particularly the oxides of sulfur, greatly increases the rate at which rust forms.(A) The presence of air pollutants(B) Air pollutants are present(C) Because the presence of air pollutants(D) Air pollutants whose presence4. The Sun, the Moon, and Earth have magnetic fields, and_______evidence that the stellar that extend through vastregions galaxies have fields of space.(A) which is(B) is(C) because(D) There is5. The “confederation school”poets of nineteenth-century Canada were primarily nature poets, _______ a wealth of eulogies to Canadian rural life.(A) and producing(B) who they produced(C) producing(D) whose production of6. Since prehistoric people first applied natural pigments to cave walls, _______ have painted to express themselves.(A) when artists(B) artists(C) artists who(D) that artists7. About 42 million bushels of oats are used annually --- manufacture of breakfast foods in die United States.(A) the(B) is the(C) in the(D) to8. Any acid can, in principle, neutralize any base, although _______.between some of the more reactive compounds.(A) side reactions can occur(B) the occurrence of side reactions can(C) can side reactions occur(D) side reactions that can occur9. Just over two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by wafer, _______ more than 98 percent of this water is contained in the oceans.(A) with(B) which(C) and(D) resultingl0. Pleas ing to look at and touch, beads come in shapes, colors, and materials _______to handle and to sort them.(A) that almost compel one(B) one compels(C) that compel almost(D) one is almost compelled11. In 1978 the united States National Air and SpaceAdministration selected Sally Ride_______.the first woman astronaut .(A) who being(B) to be(C) and being(D) was12. Adhesions are _______. formed within the body in response to inflammation or injury.(A) that thin bands of scar tissue(B) they thin bands of scar tissue w hen(C) thin bands of scar t issue(D) thin bands of scar tissue able to13. The planet Neptune is about 30 times _______ from the Sun as Earth is.(A) fa r(B) as far(C) more far(D) fa r that14. Not until the 1850's _______ a few public-spirited citizens and state legislatures seek to rescue historic buildings in the United States from destruction or alteration.(A) both(B) came(C) did(D) whenTOEFL 2004年1月真题1 相关内容:。

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题(A卷)及参考答案

2004 年 1 月大学英语四级考试试题（A 卷）及参考答案我爱英语网 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID] 1. A) The man could come some time later. B) The size the man wants will arrive soon. C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man. D)The man could buy a shirt of a different color. 2.A) The woman is filming the lake. B) The woman is running toward the lake. C) The woman can't take a photo of the man D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. 3.A) It's quiet in the restaurant. B) The restaurant is too far from their school. C) The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food. 4. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel. 1 / 18C) At an airport. D) At a booking office. 5.A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier. C) The woman's headache will go away by itself. D) The woman has been complaining too much. 6.A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson. B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office. C) Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office. 7.A) The man didn't practice hard enough. B) The man should find a new partner. C) The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar. 8. A) It doesn't appeal to her. B) It's incredibly delicious. C) She has already tasted it. D) There is no more left. 9.A) The man is a diligent student. B) The man has bad study habits. C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B) The man is willing to help the woman. C) The man will drive the woman to school. D)he man is losing patience with the woman. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.2 / 1811.A) The importance of good manners. B) The art of saying thank you. C) The secret of staying pretty. D) The difference between elegance and good manners. 12.A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes. B) They paid more attention to their appearance. C) They were more aware of changes in fashion. D) They were nicer and gentler. 13. A) By putting on a little make-up. B) By decorating our homes. C) By being kind and generous. D) By wearing fashionable clothes. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety. B) The playgrounds are in poor condition. C) The playgrounds are overcrowded. D) Children are keen on dangerous games. 15.A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. 16.A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) It's admired worldwide. B) It takes skill. C) It pays well. D) It's a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. 3 / 18B) A mother with a baby in her arms. C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A) A side pocket of his jacket. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his trousers. D) The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20.A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.Part II Reading Comprehension(35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育 ) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress. To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale. Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.4 / 1821. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______. A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable 22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)? A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change. B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed. C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten. D) It's impossible to forget the past. 23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____. A) were less isolated physically B) were probably less self-centered C) probably suffered less from anxiety D) were considered less individualistic 24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____. A) to provide them with a safer environment B) to lower their expectations for them C) to get them more involved socially D) to set a good model for them to follow 25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with. B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated. C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care. D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature. Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints ( 约束 ) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story: I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle ( 小隔间 ) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way. It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it. Performance is your best bargaining chip ( 筹码 ) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. 5 / 18What will someone else pay for your services? Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction. 26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____. A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impression C) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get 27. What can be inferred from Beth's story? A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations. B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it. C) People should not be content with what they have got. D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job. 28. We can learn from the passage that ____. A) unfairness exists in salary increases B) most people are overworked and underpaid C) one should avoid overstating one's performance D) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises 29. To get a pay raise, a person should______. A) advertise himself on the job market B) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract C) try to get inside information about the organization D) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions 30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____. A) meet his boss at the appropriate time B) arrive at the negotiation table punctually C) be good at influencing the outcome of the interaction D) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes Passage Three Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage. When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best. But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware ( 粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times. Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000jobs -one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier. Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more 6 / 18people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television; Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time? Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette ( 礼节 ) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially. 31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____. A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturers B) shrinking of the pottery industry C) restructuring of large enterprises D) economic recession in Great Britain 32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining? A) Family members need more time to relax. B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality. C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity. D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation. 33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____. A)a retailer of stainless steel tableware B) a dealer in stoneware C) a pottery chain store D) a producer of fine china 34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____. A) the increased value of the pound B) the economic recession in Asia C) the change in people's way of life D) the fierce competition at home and abroad 35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____. A) are still a must on certain occasions B) axe bound to return sooner or later C) are still being taught by parents at home D) can help improve personal relationships Passage Four Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage. Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects. Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane ( 飓风 ) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state. Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of 7 / 18building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour. At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼 )" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength. To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff. Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained. 36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required_____. A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in design C) to meet stricter building standards D) to be designed in the shape of cubes 37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____. A) it is strengthened by steel rods B) it is made of redwood C) it is in the shape of a shell D) it is built with timber and concrete 38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____. A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hr B) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand C) break huge sea waves into smaller ones D) prevent water from rushing into the house 39. The main function of the shell is A) to strengthen the pilings of the house B) to give the house a better appearance C)to protect the wooden frame of the house D) to slow down the speed of the swelling water 40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____. A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary(20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan. A) provide C) assist 8 / 18B) arouse D) persist 42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected. A) that C) so B) what D) as 43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture. A) specificC) heroic B) dynamic D) diplomatic 44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory. A) occasions C) incidents B) matters D) issues 45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through. A) press C) stretch B) squeeze D) leap 46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit. A) expose C) exhibit B) exhaust D) exploit 47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity. A) drop C) escape B) miss D) slide 48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man. A) Much as C) If only B) Only if D) As much 49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday. A) pioneer C) prior B) prematureD) past 50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks. A) set back C) set out B) set off D) set aside 51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals. A) obstacle C) offense B) fault D) distress 52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep. A) concernedC) considerable B) careful D) considerate 53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene. A) disposed C) discouraged B) disappearedD) discarded 54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____. A) come roundC) come on B) come alongD) come out 55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain. A) regain C) rescue B) recover D) reserve 56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration. 9 / 18A) bring around C) bring out B) bring about D) bring up 57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments. A) regulatingC) interrupting B) halting D) combating 58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers. A) joint C) overall B) intensive D) decisive 59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space. A) route C) vision B) transmissionD) manner 60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can. A) rather thanC) in spite of B) regardless ofD) other than 61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab. A) rigid C) smooth B) solid D) harsh 62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others. A) preferencesC) fantasies B) expectationsD) fashions 63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues. A) grants C) abandons B) changes D) backs 64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident. A) access C) contact B) resort D) path 65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence. A) cracked C) broke B) split D) burst 66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast. A) governing C) prevailing B) blowing D) ruling 67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper. A) edition C) article B) editorial D) abstract 68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate. A) bring up C) spring up B) build up D) strike up 69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep. 10 / 18A) even thoughC) as ifB) for D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible C) objectiveB) flexible D) sensitivePart IV Cloze(15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says.That's not to say parents should 84 homework ——first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very C) rightB) exact D) usual72. A) officials C) expertsB) parents D) schools73. A) Also C) ThenB) Even D) However74. A) fatigue C) dutyB) confusion D) puzzle75. A) there C) theyB) we D) it76. A) via C) byB) under D) for77. A) questions C) standardsB) answers' D) rules78. A) off C) beyondB) without D) from79. A) single C) pageB) piece D) other80. A) drop C) cutB) short D) lack81. A) acquire C) gatherB) earn D) reach82. A) exercises C) mistakesB) defects D) tests83. A) perfect C) unusualB) better D) complete84. A) forget C) missB) refuse D) ignore85. A) have C) makeB) prepare D) perform86. A) classes C) gradesB) groups D) terms87. A) about C) muchB) noD) few88. A) previously C) merelyB) rarely D) consistently89. A) with C) outB) inD) up90. A) finishing C) reducingB) lowering D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2003年12月四级参考答案：1-5 DCACB5-10 DCABD11-15 ADCBD15-20 ABDDA 21-25 DBCCA 26-30 DBADC 31-35 BBDCA 36-40 CADBC 41-45 CDBCB 46-50 DBACA 51-55 ADBAC 56-60 BDCDA 61-65 BADAB 66-70 CDCDD 71-75 ADBAD 76-80 CBDAD 81-85 BCADA 86-90 CBDAC。

2004年1月四级考试真题

[真题] 2004年1月四级考试真题Part I Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In this section,you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversaiton, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.第1题：A.The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B.The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C.The size the man wants will arrive soon.D.encourage local and regional control of Water resources参考答案：A答案解析：M: I like the color of this shirt. Do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color. Other colors come in all sizes.Q: What does the woman imply?第2题：A.The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B.The woman can't take a photo of the man.C.The woman is running toward the lake.D.The woman is filming the lake.参考答案：B答案解析：M: Look! The view is fantastic. Could you take a picture of me with the lake in the background?W: I'm afraid I've just run out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?第3题：A.It's quiet in the restaurant.B.he price is high in the restaurantC.The restaurant serves good food.D.The restaurant is too far from their school.参考答案：A答案解析：M: The food in the restaurant is horrible. If only we'd gone to the school dining hall!W: But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: What Can we learn from the conversation?第4题：A.At a booking office.B.In a Hong Kong hotel.C.On a busy street.D.At an airport.参考答案：D答案解析：W: Can I help you, sir?.M: Yes.Can you show me the way to Gate 9 for flight 901 to Hong Kong? I'm quite confused here?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?第5题：A.The woman has been complaining too much.B.The woman's headache will go away by itself.C.The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D.The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.参考答案：C答案解析：W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was going away, but now it's getting worse and worse.M: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: What does the man mean?第6题：A.Help the woman move the items.B.Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C.Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.D.Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.参考答案：B答案解析：W: Can you give me a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items into the car. M: I'd like to, but I'm already 5 minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Johnson. And his office is on the other side of the cam pus.Q: What will the man most probably do?第7题：A.The man should not dream of being a superstar.B.The man didn't practice hard enough.C.The man should find a new partner.D.The man should not give up.参考答案：D答案解析：M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis, but I don't think I'm improving.W: Look, Paul. It's still too early to quit. Nobody expects you to be a superstar. Just keep going and you'll get the hang of it. Q: What does the woman mean?第8题：A.There is no more left.B.It doesn't appeal to her.C.It's incredibly delicious.D.She has already tasted it.参考答案：B答案解析：：M: Would you like to try the banana pie ? It's incredible.W: Well to tell the truth, I don't care much for dessert.Q: What does the woman say about the banana pie?第9题：A.The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B.The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C.The man has bad study habits.D.The man is a diligent student.参考答案：C答案解析：案：[C] 说明：M: I'm exhausted. I stayed up the whole night studying for my mid-term math exam.W: But why do you always until the last minute? Q: What does the woman imply?第10题：A.The man will drive the woman to school.B.The man has finished his assignment.C.The man is willing to help the woman.D.The man is losing patience with the woman.参考答案：D答案解析：案：[D] 说明：M: I really can't afford any more interruptions right now. I've got to finish the assignment.W: Sorry, just one more thing. Could you give a ride to school tomorrow? Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.[听力原文]Do you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other? I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.第11题：A.The art of saying thank you.B.The se ret of staying pretty.C.The importance of good manners.D.The difference between elegance and good manners.参考答案：C答案解析：What is the passage mainly about?第12题：A.They were nicer and gentler.B.They paid more attention to their appearance.C.They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D.They were more aware of changes in fashion.参考答案：A答案解析：What does the speaker say about people of the past?第13题：A.By decorating our homes.B.By being kind and generous.C.By wearing fashionable clothes.D.By putting on a little make-up.参考答案：B答案解析：According to the speaker, how can we best improve our image?[听力原文]"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injuries happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the nationalprogram for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.第14题：A.Children don't get enough education in safety.B.Children are keen on dangerous games.C.The playgrounds are in poor condition.D.The playgrounds are overcrowded.参考答案：C答案解析：What is the cause of playground in juries ?第15题：A.They should help maintain the equipment.B.They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C.They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D.They should teach their children how to use the equipment.参考答案：B答案解析：What should parents do to prevent playground injuries?第16题：A.They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B.They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C.They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D.They can be creative when they feel secure.参考答案：D答案解析：What does the speaker say about young children?[听力原文]For twenty five years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets, Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break in a house and steal things, but picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked in hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers and restaurants. Now we don't steal any more, but this crime is worldwide. Here's how to protect your self. Professional pickpockets do not see victim, only hand bags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her, I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There is just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fastened to a belt. A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off-guard. The perfect setting is a clothing store. When customers wander among the racks they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.第17题：A.It takes skill.B.It pays well.C.It pays well.D.It's admired worldwide.参考答案：A答案解析：Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable profession in southeast London?第18题：A.A mother with a baby in her arms.B.A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C.A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D.An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.参考答案：C答案解析：According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets?第19题：A.The back pocket of his tight trousers.B.The top pocket of his jacket.C.A side pocket of his jacket.D.A side pocket of his trousers.参考答案：A答案解析：In the speaker's opinion, what's the best place for a man to keep his wallet?第20题：A.Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B.Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C.Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D.her car is maintained as well as his.参考答案：B答案解析：What is the perfect setting for picking pockets according to the speaker?Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the l950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing(培育)a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child s an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual（虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies； children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.第21题：The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ________.A.surprisingB.confusingC.illogicalD.questionable参考答案：D答案解析：[D] 要点定位理解。

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷Ⅰ(英语)听力文本

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷Ⅰ（英语）听力文本一、听力第一节（共两节，满分30分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18. 答案是B。

1、What do we learn about the man.A. He slept well on the plane.B. He had a long trip.C. He had a meeting.2、Why will the woman stay home in the evening?A. To wait for a call.B. To watch a ball game on TV.C. To have dinner with a friend.3、What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A school bag.B. A record.C. A theatre ticket.4、What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. Learn a language.B. Do some sports.C. Play the piano.5、What did the woman like doing when she was young?A. Riding a bicycle with friends.B. Travelling the country.C. Reading alone.二、听力第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：How much is the shirt ?A. £19.5.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B.1．What do we learn about the man ?A．He slept well on the plane .B．He had a long trip .C．He had a meeting.2．Why will the woman stay home in the evening ?A．To wait for a call .B．To watch a ball game on TV .C．To have dinner with a friend .3．What gift will the woman probably get for Mary ?A．A school bag . B．A record . C．A theatre ticket . 4．What does the man mainly do in his spare time ?A．Learn a language . B．Do some sports . C．Play the piano .5．What did the woman like doing when she was young ?A．Riding a bicycle with friends .B．Traveling the country .C．Reading alone .第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2004年高考英语全国卷IV听力试题暨听力原文

2004年高考英语全国卷IV听力试题暨听力原文第一部分听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man mean?A. He wants to know the time.B. He offers to give a lecture.C. He agrees to help the woman.2. What will the man probably do after the conversation?A. Wait there.B. Find a seat.C. Sit down.3. Who are the speakers talking about?A. An actor.B. A writer.C. A tennis player.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On a farm.B. In a restaurant.C. In a market.5. What does the man agree to do after a while?A. Take a break.B. Talk about his troubles.C. Meet some friends.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2004全国英语试卷

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（全国卷）第一卷（三部分，共 115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.15.C. 9.18.答案是B。

1. What do we learn about the man?A. He slept well on the plane.B. He had a long trip.C. He had a meeting.2. Why will the woman stay home in the evening?A. To wait for a call.B. To watch a ball game on TV.C. To have dinner with a friend.3. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A school bag.B. A record.C. A theatre ticket.4. What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. Learn a language.B. Do some sports.C. Play the piano.5. What did the woman like doing when she was young?A. Riding a bicycle with friends.B. Travelling the country.C. Reading alone.第二节（共15小题海小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2004年1月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案

2004年1月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案时间:2006-4-29 23:33:53 来源:本站原创作者:alex (5天5夜突破英语听说的秘密|英语听写系统助你提升听力)进入MP3下载页面下载到我的手机(不能播放请点击此处)2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C) Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature. Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints ( 约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle ( 小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip ( 筹码) when you are seeking araise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware ( 粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, itspells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000jobs -- one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it'sbetter to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette ( 礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tableware B) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain store D) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane ( 飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything buthurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standards D) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rods B) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shell D) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell isA) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide C) assistB) arouse D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that C) soB) what D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific C) heroicB) dynamic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions C) incidentsB) matters D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press C) stretchB) squeeze D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose C) exhibitB) exhaust D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop C) escapeB) miss D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as C) If onlyB) Only if D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer C) priorB) premature D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back C) set outB) set off D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be aserious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle C) offenseB) fault D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned C) considerableB) careful D) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed C) discouragedB) disappeared D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round C) come onB) come along D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain C) rescueB) recover D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around C) bring outB) bring about D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new waysof _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating C) interruptingB) halting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint C) overallB) intensive D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route C) visionB) transmission D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than C) in spite ofB) regardless of D) other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid C) smoothB) solid D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferences C) fantasiesB) expectations D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants C) abandonsB) changes D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access C) contactB) resort D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked C) brokeB) split D) burst66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing C) prevailingB) blowing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition C) articleB) editorial D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up C) spring upB) build up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though C) as ifB) for D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible C) objectiveB) flexible D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says.That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, saysRosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very C) rightB) exact D) usual72. A) officials C) expertsB) parents D) schools73. A) Also C) ThenB) Even D) However74. A) fatigue C) dutyB) confusion D) puzzle75. A) there C) theyB) we D) it76. A) via C) byB) under D) for77. A) questions C) standardsB) answers' D) rules78. A) off C) beyondB) without D) from79. A) single C) pageB) piece D) other80. A) drop C) cutB) short D) lack81. A) acquire C) gatherB) earn D) reach82. A) exercises C) mistakesB) defects D) tests83. A) perfect C) unusualB) better D) complete84. A) forget C) missB) refuse D) ignore85. A) have C) makeB) prepare D) perform86. A) classes C) gradesB) groups D) terms87. A) about C) muchB) no D) few88. A) previously C) merelyB) rarely D) consistently89. A) with C) outB) in D) up90. A) finishing C) reducingB) lowering D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2003年12月四级答案：Part I Listening ComprehensionsectionA ABADC/BDBCDSectionB CABCB/DACABPart II Reading ComprehensionDBCCA/DBADC/BBDCA/CADBCPart III VocabularyCDBCB/DBACA/ADBAC/BDCDA/BADAB/CDCDD Part IV ClozeADBAD/CBDAD/BCADA/CBDAC/。

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷Ⅰ(英语)听力文本

2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试全国卷Ⅰ（英语）听力文本一、听力第一节（共两节，满分30分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18. 答案是B。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题

2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题Section A1.A、The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B、The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C、The size the man wants will arrive soon.D、The man could come some time later.2.A、At a bookstore.B、In a workshop.C、At an art gallery.D、In a department store.3.A、It's quiet in the restaurant.B、The price is high in the restaurant.C、The restaurant serves good food.D、The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A、At a booking office.B、In a Hong Kong hotel.C、On a busy street.D、At an airport.5.A、The woman has been complaining too much.B、The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C、The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D、The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A、Help the woman move the items.B、Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C、Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D、Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A、The man should not dream of being a superstar.B、The man didn’t practice hard enough.C、The man should find a new partner.D、The man should not give up.8.A、There is no more left.B、It doesn’t appeal to her.C、It’s incredibly delicious.D、She has already tasted it.9.A、The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B、The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C、The man has bad study habits.D、The man is a diligent student.10.A、The man will drive the woman to school.B、The man has finished his assignment.C、The man is willing to help the woman.D、The man is losing patience with the woman. Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A、The art of saying thank you.B、The secret of staying pretty.C、The importance of good manners.D、The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A、They were nicer and gentler.B、They paid more attention to their appearance.C、They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D、They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A、By decorating our homes.B、By being kind and generous.C、By wearing fashionable clothes.D、By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A、Children don’t get enough education in safety.B、Children are keen on dangerous games.C、The playgrounds are in poor condition.D、The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A、They should help maintain the equipment.B、They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C、They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D、They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A、They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B、They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C、They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D、They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A、It takes skill.B、It pays well.C、It’s a full-time job.D、It’s admired worldwide.18. A、A mother with a baby in her arms.B、A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C、A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D、An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A、The back pocket of his tight trousers.B、The top pocket of his jacket.C、A side pocket of his jacket.D、A side pocket of his trousers.20. A、Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B、Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C、Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D、Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Section Ayour answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.keys: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. D Section BPassage Oneyour answers: 11. 12. 13.keys: 11. C 12. A 13. BPassage Twoyour answers: 14. 15. 16.keys: 14. C 15. B 16. DPassage Threeyour answers: 17. 18. 19. 20.keys: 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B。

2004年01月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2004年1月大学英语四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can't take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant. B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food. D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office. B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street. D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman's headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items. B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office. D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar. B) The man didn't practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner. D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left. B) It doesn't appeal to her.C) It's incredibly delicious. D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school. B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman. D) The man is losing patience with the woman.11. A) The art of saying thank you. B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners. D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler. B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes. B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes. D) By putting on a little make-up.14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.17. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well.C) It's full-time job. D) It's admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms. B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers. B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket. D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.2004年1月大学英语四级参考答案1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B2004年1月大学英语四级听力原文1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger sizeW: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movieQ. What can we learn from the conversation4.W: Can I help you sirM: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse andworseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean6.W: can you give a hand, Mike I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis but I don't think I am improving. W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean8. M: would you like to try the banana pie It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie9.M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minuteQ:what does the woman imply10.M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrowQ: What can be informed from the conversationSection B Passage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly aboutQ12: What does the speaker say about the people of the pastQ13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our imagePassage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and thatchildren are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injuresQ15: What should parents do to prevent playground injuresQ16: What does the speaker say about young childrenPassage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast LondonQ18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpocketsQ19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his walletsQ20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker。

2004年听力原文和答案

(Text 1)W: Good Morning, Mr. Li. Did you sleep well last night after your long flight?M: Good Morning. Yes, I did. I feel totally rested and I’m now ready for our meeting.(Text 2)M: We could go to a ball game this evening, or would you rather eat in a restaurant and then see a film?W: To tell you the truth, I can’t really go anywhere this evening because I’m expecting an important phone call.(Text 3)W: Have you got any idea what to buy for Mary’s birthday?M: Well, I’ll get her a new schoolbag and I promise to take her to a film. What about you?W: Oh, I haven’t decided yet. I’ll probably buy her that new music record, as she likes it so much.(Text 4)W: So what do you usually do in your free time? M: At the moment, I’m spending much of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the piano.W: Do you play any sports?M: Not much. But I go to the sports club and work out once a week.(Text 5)M: Did you have a lot of friends when you were young?W: I didn’t really make any close friends then because I liked going off in the morning. And I mean this was on the school holidays: riding a bike away with a few books in the basket and finding a nice place to read.(Text 6)M: Wow, we’ll certainly stay here again next time we’re passing through.W: Good. Do let us know in advance and we’ll try to get you the same room.M: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.W: Oh, how’s that?M: Well, we’re driving to the south of Spain in the next couple of day s. And we may come back this way.W: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you have a pleasant trip.(Text 7)M: Great!This supermarket has everything. I hope this comes to under 75 dollars because I don’t have much money left.W: That comes to 75 dollars and 5 cents.M: I knew it. I knew I’d be over.W: Well, don’t worry about the five cents. They’ll go. Have a nice day.M: Well, thank you. See you again!(Text 8)W: John, I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.M: I’m still planning to. But I can’t leave until I finish typing all the letters.W: Can’t you leave that until tomorrow?M: No, the boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.W: How many have you got left?M: About five.W: Why don’t you just go ahead, John? I’ll do the letters for you.M: Thank you very much, Janet. You’re so kind.(Text 9)M: Customs Service, Anderny Grand speaking. How may I help you?W: I can’t believe this is happening. I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday. But today I found you sent a 24-inch one. I was planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico but it doesn’t seem possible any more because we’ll take off on Saturday. It’s only two days away. What am I supposed to do?M: I’m really sorry, madam. I’ll check right away. Would you please tell me your order number?W: It’s CA2938.M: Oh, just a minute. I do apologize, madam. There did seem to be a mistake. I’ll have the correct size bag sent to you by overnight mail right a way. It will arrive in time for your Saturday trip. Again I apologize for any inconvenience caused by our mistake. I promise it won’t happen again.W: OK. Well, thank you.M: Thank you, madam, for choosing Linch Mail. I hope you have a wonderful vacation.(Text 10)M: Juliet, you chose not to go to college. Why? Was it about money?W: Well. I don’t want to sit here and say I was too poor to go to college. But the fact is that we didn’t have the money, though my mum probably could have made enough somehow. I probably could have worked harder at school and gotten better grades, so, it is really, I didn’t get to go to college. I had wished to go back to school every other week. It just wasn’t my path.M: At the time did you feel like you were missing something?W: My best friend went off to university. And I just remember every time I talked to her. It all sounded so fun and so great. And here I was selling tennis shoes and getting on the bus every day to work in town. We both thought the other per son’s life was so much more exciting. I was trying hard to make enough to pay for my own flat every month. And that seems so exciting to her. And she would talk about studying for finals and going to parties. And I thought, God, she’s so perfect.1~5 BABAC 6~10 ABBCA 11~15 CBCAC 16~20 CACBB。

04年英语专四听力原文和答案

第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后面有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where is Miss Brown from?A．Singapore B．America C．Japan2．What do you know about Bob?A．He is interested in maths.B．He is often absent from class.C．He often does his homework with other’s help.3．What can we learn about the man?A．He couldn’t ride a bike.B．He used to have a bike like the boys.C．He would like to have a bike.4．What is the woman going to do?A．Mail an invitation to the Smiths.B．Invite Alan to the party.C．Visit the Smiths.5．What did the man mean?A．He could lend her an extra pen.B．He had lost his pen.C．He could offer her a pencil.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

2004年1月英语四级真题听力原文

2004年1月英语四级真题听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes. Q: What dose the woman imply?2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movie?Q. What can we learn from the conversation?4.W: Can I help you sir?M: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong?I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean?6.W: can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do?7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis butI don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean?8.M: would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie?9．M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q：what does the woman imply?10．M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be informed from the conversation?Section BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other? I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainlyabout?Q12: What does the speaker say about the people of thepast?Q13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve ourimage?Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave thenation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playgroundinjures?Q15: What should parents do to prevent playgroundinjures?Q16: What does the speaker say about youngchildren?Passage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast London?Q18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets?Q19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallets?Q20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker?。

(完整)2004专四真题及答案详解TEM4,推荐文档

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORSTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN ]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read 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 [15 MIN ]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then 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. According to the conversation, Mr Johnson is NOT very strong inA. history.B. geography.C. mathematics.D. art.2. Mr Johnson thinks that _______ can help him a lot in the job.A. logicB. writingC. historyD. mathematics3. Mr Johnson would like to work as a(n)A. adviser.B. computer programmer.C. product designer.D. school teacher.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. What is the main purpose of the research?A. To make preparations for a new publication.B. To learn how couples spend their weekends.C. To know how housework is shared.D. To investigate what people do at the weekend.5. What does the man do on Fridays?A. He goes to exercise classes.B. He goes sailing.C. He goes to the cinema.D. He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.D. Any weekday.7. Which personal detail does the man give?A. Surname.B. First name.C. Address.D. Age.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. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPTA. name.B. address.C. receipt.D. phone number.9. Parcels must be left open mainly forA. customs’ check.B. security check.C. convenience’s sake.D. the company’s sake.10. The woman’s last inquiry is mainly concerned withA. the time needed for sending the parcel.B. the flight time to New York.C. the parcel destination.D. parcel collection.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.11. Where is the train to Nanjing now standing?A. At Platform 7.B. At Platform 8.C. At Platform 9.D. At Platform 13.12. Which train will now leave at 11:35?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.13. Which train has now been cancelled?A. The train to Jinnan.B. The train to Zhengzhou.C. The train to Tianjin.D. The train to Hangzhou.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.14. The museum was built in memory of thoseA. who died in wars.B. who worked to help victims.C. who lost their families in disasters.D. who fought in wars.15. Henry Durant put forward the idea because heA. had once fought in a war in Italy.B. had been wounded in a war.C. had assisted in treating the wounded.D. had seen the casualties and cruelties of war.16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?A. Both are used as the organization’s official symbols.B. Both are used regardless of religious significance.C. The red cross was the organization’s original symbol.D. The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerleading be viewed according to the passage?A. It is just a lot of cheering.B. It mainly involves yelling.C. It mainly involves dancing.D. It is competitive in nature.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. How do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?A. They set fireworks for their team.B. They put on athletic shows.C. They run around the spectators.D. They yell for people to buy drinks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical injuries?A. Because they try dangerous acts to catch people’s attention.B. Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.C. Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D. Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The first cheerleaders was a man named John Campbell.B. Cheerleaders’ contests are only held at the state level.C. Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.D. The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.SECTION C NEWS BROAOCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?A. 15 of them.B. 3 of them.C. 100 of them.D. Dozens of them.22. The illegal emigrants came fromA. Italy.B. Africa.C. the Mediterranean region.D. places unknown. Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.23. What does the news item mainly report?A. China will send three people into space in a week.B. Three Chinese astronauts will spend a week in space.C. The Shenzhou VI will be launched next year.D. Shenzhou V circled the earth for two days.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.24. Which of the following had NOT been affected by the wildfires?A. Houses.B. Land.C. Skies.D. Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been startedA. purposefully.B. accidentally.C. on the Mexican border.D. in southern California.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. ________ ranks second among leading tourism nations.A. FranceB. The United StatesC. SpainD. Italy27. It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive _________ visitors.A. 77 millionB. 130 millionC. 36.8 millionD. 100 million28. According to a Xinhua report, last year saw a _________ per cent increase in the number of Chinese traveling abroad.A. 16.6B. 30C. 100D. 37Question 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.29. What would happen to the Argentine officers?A. They would be arrested by Spanish authorities.B. They would be tried in an Argentine court.C. They would be sent to Spain for trial.D. They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusation would the Argentine officers face?A. Violation of human rights.B. Involvement in illegal actions.C. Planning anti-government activities.D. Being part of the military rule.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN. ]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.A person’s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time. Depending on personality, most have in mind a(n) “(31) ______ home”. But in general, and especially for the student or new wage earners, there are practical (32) ________ of cash and location on achieving that idea.Cash (33) ________, in fact, often means that the only way of (34) _________ when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (35) _________ financially. There are obvious (36) ________of living at home—personal laundry is usually (37) _________ done along with the family wash; meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to (38) _________. And there is (39) _________ the responsibility for paying bills, rates, etc. On the other hand, (40) _________ depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may love your family—(41) _________do you like them? Are you prepared to be (42) __________ when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (43) _________, and that you finally have the money to leave,how do you (44) _________ finding somewhere else to live? If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (45) _________well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (46) _________. If you are going to work in a (47) _________ area, again there are the papers—and the accommodation agencies, (48) _________ these should be approached with (49) _________. Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (50) ________ of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.31. A. ideal B. perfect C. imaginary D. satisfactory32. A. deficiencies B. weaknesses C. insufficiencies D. limitations33. A. cut B. shortage C. lack D. drain34. A. getting over B. getting in C. getting back D. getting along35. A. improve B. enhance C. develop D. proceed36. A. concerns B. issues C. advantages D. problems37. A. still B. always C. habitually D. consequently38. A. call in B. call over C. call upon D. call out39. A. always B. rarely C. little D. sometimes40. A. little B. enough C. many D. much41. A. and B. but C. still D. or42. A. tolerant B. hostile C. indifferent D. good-tempered43. A. agreement B. consensus C. compromise D. deal44. A. go about B. go over C. go in for D. go through45. A. seldom B. less C. probably D. certainly46. A. dependent B. a good source of informationC. of great valueD. reliable47. A. familiar B. cold C. humid D. new48. A. though B. while C. since D. as49. A. enthusiasm B. hesitation C. caution D. concern50. A. same B. equivalent C. equal D. similarityPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN ]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 your answer sheet51. If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he ________ able to advise you much better thanI can.A. would beB. will have beenC. wasD. were52. _________, Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with the working class.A. Although he is a socialistB. Even if he is a socialistC. Being a socialistD. Since he is a socialist53. His remarks were ________ annoy everybody at the meeting.A. so as toB. such as toC. such toD. as much as to54. James has just arrived, but I didn’t know he _________ until yesterday.A. will comeB. was comingC. had been comingD. came55. _________ conscious of my moral obligations as a citizen.A. I was and always will beB. I have to be and always will beC. I had been and always will beD. I have been and always will be56. Because fuel supplies are finite and many people are wasteful, we will have to install _________ solar heating device in our home.A. some type ofB. some types of aC. some type of aD. some types of57. I went there in 1984, and that was the only occasion when I ________ the journey in exactly two days.A. must takeB. must have madeC. was able to makeD. could make58. I know he failed his last test, but really he’s _________ stupid.A. something butB. anything butC. nothing butD. not but59. Do you know Tim’s brother? He is _________ than Tim.A. much more sportsmanB. more of a sportsmanC. more of sportsmanD. more a sportsman60. That was not the first time he ________ us. I think it’s high time we ________ strong actions against him.A. betrayed…takeB. had betrayed…tookC. has betrayed…tookD. has betrayed…take61. What’s the chance of ________ a general election this year?A. there beingB. there to beC. there beD. there going to be62. The meeting was put off because we __________ a meeting without John.A.objected havingB. were objected to havingC. objected to haveD. objected to having63. ________ you _______ further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.A. If, hadB. Have, hadC. Should, haveD. In case, had64. He asked me to lend him some money, which I agreed to do, ________ that he paid me back the following week.A. on occasionB. on purposeC. on conditionD. only if65. Children who stay away from school do ________ for different reasons.A. themB. /C. itD. theirs66. –Why are you staring?–I’ve never seen ______tree before.A. kind ofB. that kind ofC. such kindD. such67. There are still many problem ahead of us, but by his time next year we can see light at the end of the _________.A. battleB. dayC. roadD. tunnel68. We realized that he was under great _________, so we took no notice of his bad temper.A. excitementB. stressC. crisisD. nervousness69. The director tried to get the actors to _________ to the next scene by hand signals.A. move onB. move offC. move outD. move along70. His ideas are invariably condemned as ________ by his colleagues.A. imaginativeB. ingeniousC. impracticalD. theoretical71. Thousands of people turned out into the streets to _________ against the local authorities’ decision to build a highway across the field.A. contradictB. reformC. counterD. protest72. The majority of nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a _________.A. minorityB. scarcityC. rarityD. minimum73. Professor Johnson’s retirement ________ from next January.A. carries into effectB. takes effectC. has effectD. puts into effect74. The president explained that the purpose of taxation was to ________ government spending.A. financeB. expandC. enlargeD. budget75. The heat in summer is no less _________ here in this mountain region.A. concentratedB. extensiveC. intenseD. intensive76. Taking photographs is strictly ________ here, as it may damage the precious cave paintings.A. forbiddenB. rejectedC. excludedD. denied77. Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will _________.A. pull backB. pull upC. pull throughD. pull out78. Since the early nineties, the trend in most businesses has been toward on-demand, always-available products and services that suit the customer’s _________ rather than the company’s.A. benefitB. availabilityC. suitabilityD. convenience79. The priest made the ________ of the cross when he entered the church.A. markB. signalC. signD. gesture80. This spacious room is ________ furnished with just a few articles in it.A. lightlyB. sparselyC. hardlyD. rarelyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN ]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIt was 1961 and I was in the fifth grade. My marks in school were miserable and, the thing was, I didn’t’ know enough to really care. My older brother and I lived with Mom in a dingy multi-family house in Detroit. We watched TV every night. The background noise of our lives was gunfire and horses hoofs from "Wagon Train" or "Cheyenne", and laughter from "I Love Lucy" or "Mister Ed", After supper, we' d sprawl on Mom' s bed ..and stare for hours at the tube.But one day Mom changed our world forever. She turned off the TV. Our mother had only been able to get through third grade. But she was much brighter and smarter than we boys knew at the time. She had noticed something in the suburban houses she cleaned--books. So she came home one day, snapped off the TV, sat us down and explained that her sons were going to make something of themselves. "You boys are going to read two books every week," she said. "And you’re going to write me a report on what you read."We moaned and complained about how unfair it was. Besides, we didn’t have any books in the house other than Mom’s Bible. But she explained that we would go where the books were: "I' Il drive you to the library."So pretty soon there were these two peevish boys sitting in her white 1959 Oldsmobile on their way to Detroit Public Library. I wandered reluctantly among the children’s books. I loved animals, so when I saw some books that seemed to be about animals, I started leafing through them.The first book I read clear through was Chip the Dam Builder. It was about beavers. For the first time in my life I was lost in another world. No television program had ever taken me so far away from my surroundings as did this verbal visit to a cold stream in a forest and these animals building a home.It didn’t dawn on me at the time, but the experience was quite different from watching TV. There were images forming in my mind instead of before my eyes. And I could return to them again and again with the flip of a page.Soon I began to look forward to visiting this hushed sanctuary from my other world. I moved from animals to plants, and then to rocks. Between the covers of all those books were whole worlds, and I was free to go anywhere in them. Along the way a funny thing happened: I started to know things. Teachers started to notice it too. I got to the point where I couldn’t wait to get home to my books.Now my older brother is an engineer and I am chief of paediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins Children’s Centre in Baltimore. Sometimes I still can' t believe my life' s journey, from a failing and indifferent student in a Detroit public school to this position, which takes me all over the world to teach and perform critical surgery.But I know when the journey began--the day Mom snapped off the TV set and put us in her Oldsmobile for that drive to the library.81. We can learn from the beginning of the passage thatA. the author and his brother had done poorly in school.B. the author had been very concerned about his school work.C. the author had spent much time watching TV after school.D. the author had realized how important schooling was.82. Which of the following is NOT true about the author’s family?A. He came from a middle-class family.B. He came from a single-parent family.C. His mother worked as a cleaner.D. His mother had received little education.83. The mother was ________ to make her two sons switch to reading books.A. hesitantB. unpreparedC. reluctantD. determined84. How did the two boys feel about going to the library at first?A. They were afraid.B. They were reluctant.C. They were indifferent.D. They were eager to go.85. The author began to love books for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA. he began to see something in his mind.B. he could visualize what he read in his mind.C. he could go back to read the books again.D. he realized that books offered him new experience.TEXT BPredicting the future is always risky. But it's probably safe to say that at least a few historians will one day speak of the 20th century as America's “Disney era”. Today, it's certainly difficult to think of any other single thing that represents modern America as powerfully as the company that created Mickey Mouse. Globally, brands like Coca-Cola and McDonalds may be more widely-known, but neither encapsulates 20th-century America in quite the same way as Disney.The reasons for Disney's success are varied and numerous, but ultimately the credit belongs to one person — the man who created the cartoon and built the company from nothing, Walt Disney. Ironically, he could not draw particularly well. But he was a genius in plenty of other respects. In business, his greatest skills were his insight and his management ability. After setting himself up in Hollywood, he single-handedly pioneered the concepts of branding and merchandising — something his company still does brilliantly today.But what really distinguished Disney was his ability to identify with his audiences. Disney always made sure his films championed the “little guy”, and made him feel proud to be American. This he achieved by creating characters that reflected the hopes and fears of ordinary people. Somecelebrated American achievements — Disney's very first cartoon Plane Crazy, featuring a silent Mickey Mouse, was inspired by Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic. Others, like the There Little Pigs and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, showed how, through hard work and helping one's fellow man or Americans could survive social and economic crises like the Great Depression.Disney's other great virtue was the fact that his company — unlike other big corporations — had a human face. His Hollywood studio — the public heard — operated just like a democracy, where everyone was on first name terms and had a say in how things should be run. He was also regarded as a great patriot because not only did his cartoons celebrate America, but, during World War II, studios made training films for American soldiers.The reality, of course, was less idyllic. As the public would later learn, Disney's patriotism had an unpleasant side. After a strike by cartoonists in 1941, he became convinced that Hollywood had been infiltrated by Communists. He agreed to work for the FBI as a mole, identifying and spying on colleagues whom he suspected were subversives.But, apart from his affiliations with the FBI, Disney was more or less the genuine article. A new book, The Magic Kingdom; Walt Disney and the American Way of Life, by Steven Watts, confirms that he was very definitely on the side of ordinary Americans — in the 30s and 40s he voted for Franklin Roosevelt, believing he was a champion of the workers. Also, Disney was not an apologist for the FBI, as some have suggested. In fact, he was always suspicious of large, bureaucratic organizations, as is evidenced in films like That Darned Cat, in which he portrayed FBI agents as bungling incompetents.By the time he died in 1966, Walt Disney was an icon like Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. To business people and filmmakers, he was a role model; to the public at large, he was “Uncle Walt”— the man who had entertained them all their lives, the man who represented them all their lives, the man who represented all that was good about America.86. Walt Disney is believed to possess the following abilities EXCEPTA. painting.B. creativityC. management.D. merchandising.87. According to the passage, what was the pleasant side of Disney’s patriotism?A. He sided with ordinary Americans in his films.B. He supported America’s war efforts in his own way.C. He had doubts about large, bureaucratic organizations.D. He voted for Franklin Roosevelt in the 30s and 40s.88. In the sixth paragraph the sentence “Disney was more or less the genuine article” means that ______.A. Disney was a creative and capable person.B. Disney once agreed to work for the FBI.C. Disney ran his company in a democratic way.D. Disney was sympathetic with ordinary people.89. The writer’s attitude toward Walt Disney can best be described asA. sympathetic.B. objective.C. critical.D. skeptical.TEXT CWhy do you listen to music? If you should put this question to a number of people, you might receive answers like these: “I like the beat of music”, “I look for attractive tunefulness”, “I am moved by the sound of choral singing”, “I listen to music for many reasons but I could not begin to describe them to you clearly.” Answers to this question would be many and diverse, yet almost no one would reply, “Music means nothing to me.” To most of us, music means something; it evokes some response. We obtain some satisfaction in listening to music.For many, the enjoyment of music does not remain at a standstill. We feel that we can get more satisfaction from the musical experience. We want to make closer contact with music in order to learn more of its nature; thus we can range more broadly and freely in the areas of musical style, form, and expression. This book explores ways of achieving these objectives. It deals, of course, with the techniques of music, but only in order to show how technique is directed toward expressive aims in music and toward the listener’s musical experience. In this way, we may get an idea of the composer’s intentions, for indeed, the composer uses every musical device for its power to communicate and for its contribution to the musical experience.Although everyone hears music differently, there is a common ground from which all musical experiences grow. That source is sound itself. Sound is the raw material of music. It makes up the body and substance of all musical activity. It is the point of departure in the musical experience.The kinds of sound that can be used for musical purposes are amazingly varied. Throughout the cultures of the world, East and West, a virtually limitless array of sounds has been employed in the service of musical expression. Listen to Oriental theatre music, then to an excerpt from a Wagner work; these two are worlds apart in their qualities of sound as well as in almost every other feature, yet each says something of importance to some listeners. Each can stir a listener and evoke a response in him. All music, whether it is the pulsation of primitive tribal drums or the complex coordination of voices and instruments in an opera, has this feature: it is based upon the power of sound to stir our senses and feelings.Yet sound alone is not music. Something has to happen to the sound. It must move forward in time. Everything that takes place musically involves the movement of sound. If we hear a series of drumbeats, we receive an impression of movement from one stroke to the next. When sounds follow each other in a pattern of melody, we receive an impression of movement from one tone to the next. All music moves; and because it moves, it is associated with a fundamental truth of existence and experience. We are stirred by impressions of movement because our very lives are constantly in movement. Breathing, the action of the pulse, growth, decay, the change of day and night, as well as the constant flow of physical action-these all testify to the fundamental role that movement plays in our lives. Music appeals to our desire and our need for movement.。

2004年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

2004年1月4日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock i n the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color. B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon. D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake. D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restauran.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street. D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar. B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school. B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.PartⅡ Reading Comprehension (35minutan)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheer with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.2004年1月4日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 3 / 13I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier on unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of there statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struckby a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of viral (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just radio games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are ______.A) surprisingC) illogicalB) confusingD)questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back"(Line 1, Para.3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago______.A) were less isolated physically C) probably suffered less from anxietyB) were probably less self-centered D)were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ______.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower them expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, it properly controlled, may help children become mature.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle(小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles. Several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______.A) demonstrate his capability C) ask for as much money as he canB) give his boss a good impression D) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth’s story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ______.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one’s performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should ______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must ______.2004年1月4日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 5 / 13A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma’s generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶)–and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hare timesLast week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jots –one-fifth of its total workforce, That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffsin Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company “has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend”" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television. Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual.In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a “real” dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (“Chew with your mouth closed.”“Keep your elbows off the table.”) must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in ______.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is ______.A) a retailer of stainless steel tableware C) a pottery chain storeB) a dealer in stoneware D) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is _______.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people’s way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life, ______.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) are bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan’s Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn’t strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo’s wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan’s Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline are required_______.A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standardsD) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-wining beach house is-quite strong because _______.A) it is strengthened by street rodsB) it is made of redwood2004年1月4日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷7 / 13C) it is in the shape of a shellD) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _______.A) withstand beak winds of about 200 km/hr B) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller ones D) prevent water from rushing into the house.39. The main function of the shell is ___________.A) to strengthen the pilings of the house B) to give the house a better appearanceC) to protect the wooden frame of the house D) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be interred from the passage that the shell should be ________.A) fancy-looking B) waterproofC) easily breakableD) extremely strongPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions:There are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe center.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A. provideB. arouseC. assistD. persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A. thatB. whatC. soD. as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hourlecture.A. specificB. dynamicC. heroicD. diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in hisdormitory.A. occasionsB. mattersC. incidentsD. issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A. pressB. squeezeC. stretchD. leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A. exposeB. exhaustC. exhibitD. exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A. dropB. missC. escapeD. slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A. Much asB. Only ifC. If onlyD. As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A. PioneerB. prematureC. priorD. past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A. set backB. set offC. set outD. set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _____ preventing you fromachieving your goals.A. obstacleB. faultC. offenseD. distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A. concernedB. carefulC. considerableD. considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A. disposedB. disappearedC. discouragedD. discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A. come roundB. come alongC. come onD. come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A. regainB. recoverC. rescueD. reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A. bring aroundB. bring aboutC. bring outD. bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _____ bacteriawhich have become resistant to drug treatments.A. regulatingB. haltingC. interruptingD. combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching,particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A. jointB. intensiveC. overallD. decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ inwhich people communicate across time and space.A. routeB. transmissionC. visionD. manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A. rather thanB. regardless ofC. in spite ofD. other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimentalsituations in a lab.A. rigidB. solidC. smoothD. harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strongnegative attitudes toward others.A. preferencesB. expectationsC. fantasiesD. fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A. grantsB. changesC. abandonsD. backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A. accessB. resortC. contactD. path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A. crackedB. splitC. brokeD. burst66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlanticcoast.A. governingB. blowingC. prevailingD. ruling67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with hisresearch paper.A. editionB. editorialC. articleD. abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tonguesbegan to _____ at an increasing rate.A. bring upB. build upC. spring upD. strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no2004年1月4日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷9 / 13schedules to keep.A. even thoughB. forC. as ifD. since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A. sensibleB. flexibleC. objectiveD. sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choosethe ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It’s an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that __71__ evening you’re burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, __72__ are throwing the books at kids. __73__ elementary school students are complaining of homework __74__. What’s a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as __75__ may be, sit back and chill experts advise. Though you’ve got to get them todo it, __76__ helping too much, or even examining __77__ too carefully, you may keep them__78__ doing it by themselves. “I wouldn’t advise a parent to check every __79__ assignment,”says psychologist John Rosemond, author of Ending the Tough Homework. There’s a __80__ of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children __81__ the grade they deserve.Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their __82__. But “you don’t want them to feel it has to be __83__,” she says.That’s not to say parents should __84__ homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids __85__. Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in__86__ four, five, and six is standard, says Rosemond. For junior-high students it should be “__87__ more than a hour and a half,” and two for high school students. If your child __88__ has more homework than this, you may want to check __89__ other parents and then talk to the teacher about __90__ assignments.71. A. very B. exact C. right D. usual72. A. officials B. parents C. experts D. schools73. A. Also B. Even C. Then D. However74. A. fatigue B. confusion C. duty D. puzzle75. A. there B. we C. they D. it76. A. via B. under C. by D. for77. A. questions B. answers C. standards D. rules78. A. off B. without C. beyond D. from79. A. single B. piece C. page D. other80. A. drop B. short C. cut D. lack81. A. acquire B. earn C. gather D. reach82. A. exercises B. defects C. mistakes D. tests83. A. perfect B. better C. unusual D. complete84. A. forget B. refuse C. miss D. ignore85. A. have B. prepare C. make D. perform86. A. classes B. groups C. grades D. terms87. A. about B. no C. much D. few88. A. previously B. rarely C. merely D. consistently89. A. with B. in C. out D. up90. A. finishing B. lowering C. reducing D. decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: In this section you are required to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 建议报考的专业及理由；2. 报考该专业的基本条件；3. 应当如何备考。

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2004年1月大学英语四级阅读理解2004年1月大学英语四级阅读理解第1篇Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children age 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation – brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things – and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing(培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face – to – face relationships, ad they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual(虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It’s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murders and crimes on the local news.Keep you expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn’t’ have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people’s state of mind are ____.A) surprisingB) confusingC) illogicalD) questionable22. What does the author means when he says, “we cant’ turn the clock back”(Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It’s impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It’s impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago ____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children’s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.2004年1月大学英语四级阅读理解第1篇【参考译文】我经常怀疑任何研究的结论说人们比50年前更快乐或更不快乐和更相信自己或更不相信自己。

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2004年1月大学英语四级听力Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:Y ou will hear:Y ou will read :A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the cente r.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man could come some time later.B) The size the man wants will arrive soon.C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man.D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.2. A) The woman is filming the lake.B) The woman is running toward the lake.C) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The restaurant is too far from their school.C) The price is high in the restaurant.D) The restaurant serves good food.4. A) On a busy street.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) At an airport.D) At a booking office.5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.C) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.D) The woman has been complaining too much.6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office.C) Help the woman move the items.D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office.7. A) The man didn’t practice hard enough.B) The man should find a new partner.C) The man should not give up.D) The man should not dream of being a superstar.8. A) It doesn’t appeal to her.B) It’s incredibly delicious.C) She has already tasted it.D) There is no more left.9. A) The man is a diligent student.B) The man has bad study habits.C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment.B) The man is willing to help the woman.C) The man will drive the woman to school.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The importance of good manners.B) The art of saying thank you.C) The secret of staying pretty.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were more aware of changes in fashion.D) They were nicer and gentler.13. A) By putting on a little make-up.B) By decorating our homes.C) By being kind and generous.D) By wearing fashionable clothes.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) The playgrounds are in poor condition.C) The playgrounds are overcrowded.D) Children are keen on dangerous games.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure.B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) It’s admired worldwide.B) It takes skill.C) It pays well.D) It’s a full-time job.18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.B) A mother with a baby in her arms.C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.19. A) A side pocket of his jacket.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his trousers.D) The back pocket of his tight trousers.20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.2004年1月大学英语四级听力答案及书面材料Part ISection ASection B【书面材料】Section A1. M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply?【注释】本题答案为D。

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