1995年英语专业四级考试真题
1995年专业四级真题答案
参考答案（1995）PART I WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITIONOn College Students Taking Part-time JobsNowadays it has become fashionable for college students to take a part-time job in their spare time. In my opinion, this trend has both advantages and disadvantages.As we know, present-day college education is no longer free as it was a decade ago. The students need to pay a large sum of tuition. Some students come from poor rural areas while some others, through from cities, live under economic pressure because their parents are poorly paid or even laid off.By working part-time, those students with poor family background can more or less relieve the burden on their family. In addition, taking a part-time job can help the students know the society, develop their working ability, learn to cooperate with others, and so on.However, doing a part-time job can also do harm to the students. For example, some of them may find it hard to concentrate on their study when they come back from their work. Even worse, some working students give priority to the part-time job.In sum, doing part-time jobs has both merits and demerits for the college students. My suggestion to those who are determined to work part-time is that study always comes first.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGDear schoolmates,I’m a four-year student from the English Department. In two weeks, I will graduate from this university. I’ve decided not to bring my bike with me when I leave. So I’d like to part with it, and sell it to someone who might need it. It is half new, dark and light. With curved bars, it is mainly for lady s use. As far as the price is concerned, I’d like to sell it for eighty yuan. Those interested can come and have a look at it before making a decision.Add: Room 402 Student Dormitory Building No. 5.Tel: 4445555xxxPART II DICTATIONUnidentified Flying ObjectsThere are many explanations for why UFOs exist on earth. The most popular one is that they may contain visitors from other planets. To fly such an aircraft the builders must develop different forms of aviation, because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft. The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists from other planets who are studying life on earth. It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth and the space visitors may be living among us. But there are also less fantastic explanations available. Although some sightings of UFO are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily. In many cases the observers might have made a mistake. They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft. Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground reflected onto the clouds. However, the exact cause of many sightings still remains a mystery.。
1995年01月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
1995年大学英语四级听力Section A1. A) Go out to work. B) Listen carefully to John.C) Be calm and patient. D) Do the easiest thing.2. A) He doesn't like to talk. B) He is a very kind man.C) He is friendly. D) He is not a pleasant person.3. A) The doctor won't see her tomorrow. B) The doctor is busy tomorrow.C) The doctor is busy all day today. D) The doctor will see her today.4. A) Young people are too quick in making decisions.B) Young people seldom stay long on the same job.C) Young people lose their jobs easily.D) Young people are too eager to succeed.5. A) She felt it was tiring. B) She felt it was very nice.C) She thought it took less time. D) She thought it was expensive.6. A) They are having breakfast. B) They are eating some fruit.C) They are preparing a hot soup. D) They are drinking cold milk.7. A) The woman doesn't want to spend Christmas with the man.B) The woman is going home for Christmas party.C) The woman has not been invited to the Christmas party.D) The woman is going to spend Christmas abroad.8. A) By car. B) By bus. C) By place. D) By train.9. A) It closes at four on weekdays. B) He doesn't know its business hours.C) It isn't open on Sundays. D) It is open till four on Sundays.10. A) Tennis shoes. B) Some clothes. C) Nothing yet. D) Music records.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) In about 20 years. B) Within a week. C) In a couple of weeks. D) As early as possible.12. A) Yes, of course. B) Possibly not C) Not mentioned. D) Definitely not.13. A) Her complaint was ignored. B) The store sent her the correct order.C) The store apologized for their mistake. D) The store picked up the wrong items.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The prison gates always open. B) Its prisoner can work outside.C) The prison has no armed guards. D) The prison is open to the public.15. A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release.B) Its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime.C) It is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.D) It has no security measures.16. A) One year. B) Two years. C) Thirteen years. D) Fourteen years.17. A) Doubtful. B) Positive. C) Critical. D) Indifferent.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) It's good for training one's character but not good for one's health.B) It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.C) It has less effect on a child's character than sports and games.D) It's as important as after-class activities.19. A) Because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.B) Because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.C) Because the school authorities have neglected discipline.D) Because pupils there are too fond of playing.20. A) Practical work. B) Collective activities.C) Teacher's encouragement. D) Book knowledge.答案：1C 2D 3C 4B 5B6A 7D 8A 9D 10C11D 12D 13A 14B 15C16D 17B 18C 19A 20B。
1995年英语专业四级真题
1995年英语专业四级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: 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 A1. There was an accident late yesterday afternoon between a car and a motorcycle at the junction between High Road and West Hill,in which the motorcyclist was severely injured.2. We moved to London about 3 months ago because Bob got a new job, and we are living in a small flat while we’re trying to find a house.3. If you don’t want to sound impolite, or cause embarrassment or distress of any kind to the person you’re talking to, you should learn to use tactful and tentative forms in your English.OK, class is over.4. Whenever I go to the bank near my house, the cashiers are either fooling around or keeping whole queues of people waiting by chatting to the customer at the front about their holiday.5. The more we discussed the trip, the less likely it seems we can afford it.6. I live on my standard unemployment benefit or rather social security benefit, and I do a bit of baby-sitting on the side for extra pocket money.7. Paul is 38 years old and has been involved in the electronics industry since 1968 when he graduated and went into the merchant navy.8. And now what are the most prized lots for auction here today, Lot D, this Victorian Rosewood Chiming Grandfather clock. Can I start the bidding at 250 pounds?9. The moment the windscreen shatters you should began to take your foot off the accelerator, not completely off, of course, because you might be in heavy traffic, with another vehicle right behind you.10. Two men who were caught stealing property after it grew dark have appeared before the local magistrate’s court this morning. They are expected to be kept in custody for several days.1.Where did the accident take place?A.On the approach to High Road.B.On the approach to West Hill.C.Between West Hill and the junction.D.At the junction between High Road and West Hill.2.What are they doing now?A.Moving to London.B.Looking for a new job.C.Searching for a flat.D.Hunting for a house.3.What is the profession of the speaker?A.A doctor.B.A typist.C.A lecturer.D.A mathematician.4.This means that the cashiers are_______ .A.helpful.B.unprofessional.C.professionalD.unskillful.5.What does the speaker mean?A.She’s not definite about the trip.B.She would like to take more trips.C.She’s decided against taking the trip.D.She doesn’t like discussing the trip.6.The speaker is ___.A.self-employedB.joblessC.a social security officerD.a professional baby-sitter7.Where was Paul before he joined the navy?A.University.B.A high-tech company.C.The merchant navy.D.The electronics.8.Where does this talk most likely take place?A.In a place where goods are sold for a fixed price.B.In a place where lotteries are held.C.In a place where clocks are sold.D.In a place where goods are sold for the highest offer.9.This advice means that you should ___.A.turn suddenly to one sideB.slow down graduallyC.brake immediatelyD.clear out the glass10.When did the crime take place?st night.B.This morning.C.Several days ago.D.Yesterday afternoon.Passage B11. M: Are you having much trouble with the course?W: Not really. The only thing I haven’t understood so far is the reading we had last night.12. W: In the summer Andrew plays tennis or golf almost everyday and in the winter he goes skiing every chance he gets.M: He’s always been enthusiastic about sports. 13. M: Paul’s been taking five courses but he decided to drop one of them at the end of the semester.W: That may be for the best.14. M: Susan, did you pick up your clothes from the laundry today?W: No, my sister stopped for them on her way home this afternoon.15. M: It’s so hot today. I can’t work. I wish there were a fan in the library.W: So do I. I’ll fall asleep if I don’t get out of the stuffy room soon.16. W: I’m going to the bank, then to the jewellery store, and after that I have to prepare a presentation for my linguistic seminar.M: I’d say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann.17. W: Do you have an address for I can write to you?M: No. I’ll be out camping in the mountain most of the time. But if you write to me at my uncle’s house, he will hold my mail until I get there.18. W: Pardon me, Mr. Hardy, where are these tablets located?M: You need a prescription for those.If you have one I can get it for you right away.19. M: I wish they’d reduce some of the compulsory classes for the course.W: They talk about it every year. But a few students definitely need a lot of basic classes. 20. M: Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a consultant to that company.W: I don’t doubt it. What surprises me is that he’s still working there. Now the classes ar e about to start again.11.How is the woman doing in the course?A.She hasn’t been doing much of the reading.B.She understood the reading last night.C.She isn’t having much trouble.D.She understands very little.12.What can be concluded about Andrew?A.Winter is his favourite time for sports.B.Sports are quite important to him.C.He should be more enthusiastic.D.He plays better than he used to.13.What does the woman mean?A.Paul had better drop more than one course.B.Paul’s cours e is the best of the five.C.Paul is an excellent student.D.Paul’s idea is probably a good one.14.What happened to the clothes?A.Susan’s sister got them.B.They’re still at the laundry.C.Susan forgot to collect them.D.They were picked up yesterday.15.What are these people complaining about?A.The noise.B.The heat.C.The workload.D.The crowdedness.16.What does the man mean?A.Ann can go with him this afternoon.B.Ann’s almost as busy as he is.C.Ann has a lot to do today.D.Ann might finish by noon.17.Where should the woman write to her friend?A.At the post office.B.At his home address.C.At his mountain cabin.D.At his uncle’s address.18.What does Mr. Hardy do?A.He’s a pharmacist.B.He’s a salesman.C.He’s a librarian.D.He’s a doctor.19.What does the man want the university to do?A.Do away with certain required classes.B.Offer more basic classes.C.Enroll fewer students.D.Encourage more compulsory discussions.20.What does the woman say about Carl?A.She doesn’t know when his classes start.B.She’s surprised that he chose that company.C.She doubts he makes much money now.D.She wonders why he’s not returned to school.Passage CPresident De Klerk of South Africa has called an urgent meeting of leaders of the main political groups following yesterday’s violence in the centre of Johannesburg, in which at least 31 people were killed and more than 200 wounded. Inkatha and ANC have blamed each other for the violence which took place as thousands of Inkatha supporters marched through the city to demand the creation of a sovereign Zulu Kingdom.21.Where did the violence take place?A.In the Johannesburg stadium.B.In different parts of Johannesburg.C.In the middle of Johannesburg.D.On the outskirts of Johannesburg.22.Why did Inkatha supporters march through the city?A.To insist on an independent Zula state.B.To call an urgent political meeting.C.To support the violence in Johannesburg.D.To blame the ANC for the violence.Passage DThe Israeli Army has been in contact with the PLO to try to explain the killings in Gasa. TheIsraeli delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning, in the hope that the scheduled talks will go ahead despite Palestinian anger. Israel and the PLO have both said that they are on the verge of agreement that armed Palestinian police and international observers should be stationed in Hebron to protect Palestinians in the wake of the massacre there a month ago when the Jewish settlers killed some 29 Palestinians.23.Which delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning?A.A PLO delegation.B.An Israeli delegation.C.An international delegation.D.A joint PLO-Israeli delegation.24.Why should armed Palestinian police and international observers be stationed in Hebron?A.To search for the Jewish gunmen.B.To protect Jewish settlers.C.To investigate the massacre.D.To guard Palestinians.Passage EThe Clinton Administration has cited 35 countries and 4 trading blocs for illegitimately erecting barriers to American goods. The biggest portion of the annual report to the U.S. or the U.S. trade representatives says that Japan’s trade barriers far exceed those of any other major industrial country. It says Japan, which has an annual trade surplus of almost 16 billion dollars with the United States, has placed an unfair burden on the global trading system. In addition to Japan their report also criticises other major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, China and South Korea. President Clinton says the U.S.A.’s economy is very solid and plunging in the stock market is not an indication of any serious problem. The New York Stock Exchange scored its first gain in more than a week Thursday. On an occasion inCalifornia the President said he had reviewed the matter with administration officials and found no underlying problems with the economy.25.What does the U.S. trade representative say about Japan’s trade barriers?A.Smaller than those of any other leading industrial country.B.Greater than those of any other leading industrial country.C.The same as those of South Korea.D.The same as those of the European Union.26.According to the news, what burden has Japan placed on the global trading system?A.A light burden.B.A heavy burden.C.A fair burden.D.An unfair burden.Passage FThe United States has called on Singapore to reconsider the sentence on an American who is to be caned for vandalism. The State Department spokesman said the United States regretted the decision by the Singapore Appeal Court to uphold the sentence. He said Washington believed the penalty was excessive for a youthful non-violent offender, but he refused to speculate on thepossible effects on the relations between the two governments. The American, Michael Fay, was found guilty of damaging parked cars. The case provoked wide-spread public debate in the United States and criticism of Singapore in American media. President Clinton had personally appealed for the sentence to be reconsidered.27.According to the news, why is Michael Fay to be caned?A.For political reasons.B.For committing murder.C.For damaging vehicles.D.For committing robbery.28.Which of the following statements best describes the general tone of the report?A.Satisfied with the punishment.B.Neutral on this issue.C.Resigned on the subject of the sentence.plimentary towards the Court.Passage GSouth African troops are moving into the strife-torn Natal Province, where political violence has claimed 300 lives in the past month. State of Emergency Regulations published Friday said strict conditions for marches and rallies had banned the display of weapons or potentially dangerous objects. The rules also gave security forces powers to detain people without charge for up to 30 days. The security forces are allowed to use what is called "necessary force" to maintain order and can search people and premises without a warrant.29.What happened on Friday?A.Troops moved into Natal.B.Political violence broke out.C.A large rally took place.D.New emergency rules were issued.30.According to the news, which of the following powers was NOT given to the security forces?A.The complete banning of marches and rallies.B.The detention of people without charge.C.The maintenance of order by necessary force.D.The right to search premises without a warrant.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 AIf you are buying a property in France, whether for a permanent or a holiday home, it is important to open a French bank account. Although it is possible to exist on traveler’s cheques, Eurocheques and credit cards issued by British banks, the fees for these services can be expensive.The simplest way to pay regular bills, such as electricity, gas or telephone, particularly when you are not in residence, is by direct debit (a sum withdrawn form an account) from your Frenchaccount.To open a current account, you will need to show your passport and birth certificate and to provide your address in the United Kingdom. You will be issued with a cheque book within weeks of opening the account. In France it is illegal to be overdrawn. All accounts must be operated in credit. However, there are no bank charges.Note that cheques take longer to clear in France than in Britain, and can only be stopped if stolen or lost.The easiest way to transfer money from a British bank account to a French one is by bank transfer: simply provide your British bank with the name, address and number or your French bank account. The procedure takes about a week and costs between ￡5 and ￡40 for each transaction, depending on your British bank.Alternatively, you can transfer money via a French bank in London. You can also send a sterling cheque (allow at least 12 days for the cheque to be cleared). Eurocheques or traveller’s cheques.Finally, it is a good idea to make a friend of your French bank manager. His help can prove invaluable.31.If you buy a property in France, you can save money by ______.A.having a French bank accountB.transferring money from BritainC.cashing traveller’s cheques or Eurochequesing credit cards issued by British banks32.One advantage French banks have over British banks is that ______.A.you may take out more money than is in the accountB.the interest rates on bank accounts are higherC.cheques are dealt with more rapidlyD.you do not have to pay for services33.The swiftest way to send money from England to France is ______.A.to forward an English cheque to your French bankB.to go to a French bank in LondonC.to use a cashier’s chequeD.to arrange a bank transfer34.The best title for this passage is _______.A.How to Open a French Bank AccountB.The Difference between Banking in Britain and FranceC.The Way to Transfer Money from Britain to FranceD.A Guide to Banking in FrancePassage BPROOF AGAINST HEART ATTACKSDoes a drink a day keep heart attacks away? Over the past 20 years, numerous studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption—say, one or two beers, glasses of wine or cocktails daily—helps to prevent coronary heart disease. Last week a report in the New England Journal of Medicine added strong new evidence in support of that theory. More important, the work provided the first solid indication of how alcohol works to protect the heart.In the study, researchers from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School compared the drinking habits of 340 men and women who had suffered recent heart attacks with those of healthy people of the same age and sex. The scientists found that people who sip one three drinks a day are about half as likely to suffer heart attacks as nondrinkers are. The apparent source of the protection: those who drank alcohol had higher blood levels of high-density lipoproteins, the so-called good cholesterol, which is known to repel heart disease.As evidence has mounted, some doctors have begun recommending a daily drink for patients of heart diseases. But most physicians are not ready to recommend a regular happy hour for everyone. The risks of teetotalling are nothing compared with the dangers of too much alcohol, including high blood pressure, strokes and liver troubles—not to mention violent behaviour and traffic accidents. Moreover, some studies suggest that even moderate drinking may increase the incidence of breast and colon cancer. Until there is evidence that the benefits of a daily dose of alcohol outweigh the risks, most people won’t be able to take a doctor’s prescription to the neighborhood bar or liquor store.35.The medical article quoted in the passage demonstrates ______.A.the way in which alcohol can help the heartB.how a couple of cocktails daily can stop heart problemsC.why alcoholic drinks are dangerous to one’s healthD.that reports on the advantages of alcohol were misfounded36.Experiments showed that nondrinkers had _______.rger amounts of good cholesterolB.smaller amounts of good cholesterolC.higher blood pressureD.lower blood pressure37.According to the passage, moderate drinking _______.A.is recommended by doctors for heart patientsB.should be allowed on prescriptionC.is still not medically advisableD.is not related to liver problems38.The main theme of this passage is _______.A.the change in recent drinking habitsB.the connection between cancer and alcoholC.whether moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkersD.whether alcohol may be good for your healthPassage CRUN, RABBITS, RUNFrom Greenwich to The Mall is good sport for allIn its 13 years, the London Marathon has acquired a pedigree of excellence. That excellence is not just the awesome energy of the best runners and the smoothness of the organization, but also the quality of determination shown by all the competitors, male and female, able-bodied and disabled. When more than 26,000 gather at Greenwich tomorrow morning, only a few will be in the running to win the big prize money. The success of this event is that most of the athletes would be prepared to pay serious money just for the privilege of running the 26 miles 385 yards to the mallpast the most famous urban scenery in the world.The London Marathon has become one of Britain’s leading sports events. Since 1981, something like 45 million has been raised in individual sponsorship for charities. Tomorrow hundreds of thousands of people will line the route to cheer and to gasp in sympathetic participation. Millions will watch on television. Although they will be excited by the struggle for first place, they will also identify with the ordinary person trying to fulfil his or her physical potential. Many spectators will wonder whether next year they could complete the historic distance. That is how athletic dreams are born.If the London Marathon and growth in physical fitness have transformed the lives of many adults, it is also important that children should have the opportunity to fulfil their ability in individual competitive sports.Team games should be an essential ingredient of physical education in the national curriculum. However, coexisting with the playing of team games there should be an equal emphasis on the importance of individual competitive sports at all levels in schools.The Government must be careful that in insisting on the value of team games in schools, it does not ignore the value of individual activities, which are practised throughout the world and form the basis of the Olympic Games. Many of the runners in the London Marathon tomorrow have found courage, fulfilment and fitness through training for the event. These are qualities that schoolchildren can, and should, acquire through a variety of demanding individual activities in physical education.39.In order to enter the Marathon, participants must _______.A.pay an entrance feeB.assemble in one specific areaC.be able to run 26 miles, 385 yardspete for the right to take part40.The main attraction of the Marathon for non-participants is _______.A.the amount of money raised for charityB.the chance to take part the following yearC.witnessing the contestants’ determinationD.a concern with the race’s history41.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Individual sports are as important as team games.B.Individual sports are more important than team games.C.Individual sports are less important than teams.D.It is hard to say which is less or more important.42.According to the writer, the Government’s policy on physical education ________.A.should not promote team games at allB.upholds the principles of the Olympic GamesC.is active in producing successful Marathon participantsD.should encourage those qualities by Marathon participantsPassage DNo Stopping Him: The Fast Man with a Fast CarOn the track, the form embodies power, each curve and line is moulded for speed.For the man at the wheel is the fastest athlete in the world today: Linford Christie. European, Commonwealth and World champion, who has just taken delivery of his new car, the latest version of the Toyota Supra.It is a conspicuously fast car. The result perfectly matches Christie’s own character, and shares his inability to compromise when it comes to delivering performance.The Supra, priced a few pence short of ￡39,000 is rumoured to be capable of 180 mph, but the speed is artificially limited to 155 mph. From a standing start, it can reach 60 mph in under five seconds.The Supra might raise Christie’s profile with the police, but if he is pulled over nowadays it is usually by an officer seeking a chat and an autograph rather than anything more official. After an incident in 1988 when he was stopped, he prosecuted the police and won ￡30,000 compensation for wrongful arrest.Safety is high on the list of Supra extras, with driver and passenger airbags; antilock braking; electronic traction control to avoid wheel-spin; side-impact door beams; and a steering column that collapses to protect the driver in an accident. Then there is the six-speed gearbox; cruise control; air-conditioning; alarm and immobilizer.Christie, the British athletics team captain since 1990, will enjoy the comfort of the Supra during a hectic few weeks this June and July when he visits Sheffield, Wales, Gateshead, Wrexham, Edinburgh, Crystal Palace, and then Gateshead again, as his season builds towards the Commonwealth Games in August and the World Cup in September.43.The Supra is a suitable car for Linford Christie because _______.A.it is an expensive modelB.it has high standardsC.it helps promote sportsD.it is very safe44.On the subject of speed, the car can travel ______.A.at a maximum of 180 mphB.at the same speed as the previous modelC.at a maximum of 155 mphD.faster than the previous model45.Nowadays if Christie is stopped by the police it is _______.A.because he drives very fastB.because he is not a thoughtful driverC.often for informal reasonsD.due to what happened in 198846.According to the writer the Supra’s most outstanding feature is its ______.A.six-speed gearboxB.alarm systemC.air conditioningD.safety featuresPart 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 that best completes the sentence. Thenmark the correspondeing letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.47.Most people can’t get _______ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.A.onB.throughC.overD.by48.He noticed the helicopter hovering over the field. Then to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder ______ out and three men climbing down it.A.throwingB.being thrownC.having thrownD.having been thrown49.He resented _______ to wait. He expected the minister ___ him at once.A.to be asked, to seeB.being asked, to seeC.to be asked, seeingD.being asked, seeing50.The idea of travelling through _______ space to other planets interests many people today.A.aB.theC./D.one51.The meeting’s been cancelled. Ann ______ all that work.A.need to doB.need haveC.needn’t have doneD.needed not to do52.It was not until midnight _______ the snowcapped peak.A.that they sightedB.that they did not sightC.did they sightD.had they sighted53.You’d better look at the difficulty _______.A.the other wayB.by the other wayC.another wayD.by another way54.________ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise.A.UnlessB.AsC.ThoughD.Since55.He prefers _______.A.to write his letters rather than dictating themB.to write his letters rather than dictate themC.writing his letters rather than dictateD.writing his letters rather than have dictated them56.You and I could hardly understand, ______?A.could IB.couldn’t youC.couldn’t weD.could we57.He is not under arrest, ______ any restriction on him.A.or the police have placedB.or the police have placedC.nor the police have placedD.nor have the police placed58.We could _________ him with a detached house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a small flat.A.providedB.have providedC.not provideD.not provide59.This missile is designed so that once _______ nothing can be done to retrieve it.A.firedB.being firedC.they firedD.having fired60.______the two, Bob is _______ student.A.Of, more diligentB.In, more diligentC.Of, the more diligentD.In, the more diligent61._______, he would not have recovered so quickly.A.Hadn’t he been taken good care ofB.Had he not been taken good care ofC.Had not he been taken good care ofD.Had he been not taken good care of62.The local council has decided to take the _______ of the hotel to court.ndlordB.tenantC.clientD.proprietor63.Swarms of wasps are always invading my garden. They are a thorough _______.A.nuisanceB.disturbanceC.troubleD.annoyance64.The cold drink _______ him after his long hot journey.A.reducedB.refreshedC.releasedD.recovered65.For years she suffered from the ______ that her husband might come back to her.A.visionB.ideaC.imaginationD.illusion66.He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching _______ without too much difficulty.A.workB.careerC.postD.employment67.The accusation left him quite _______ with rage.A.quietB.silentC.muteD.speechless68.As the drug took _______ the patient became quieter.A.forceB.effectC.actionD.influence69.From time to time, there have been _______ demands that the basic wage be increased.A.insistentB.persistentC.consistentD.resistant70.Notebooks, textbooks and school magazines were accidentally _______ all over the floor.A.spreadB.separatedC.splashedD.scattered71.An ______ degree was conferred on the distinguished professor.A.honestB.honouredC.honoraryD.honorific72.Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull _______.A.upB.throughC.outD.back73.The purpose of the survey was to _______ the inspectors with local conditions.rmB.notifyC.instructD.acquaint74.Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to throw _______ his bad cold.A.offB.awayC.downD.over75.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _______ to its original splendor.A.recoveredB.renewedC.restoredD.replaced76.They had a pleasant chat _______ a cup of coffee.A.forB.withC.duringD.overPart IV Cloze (30 minutes)Direction: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are our choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D] below 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.Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? (31) ___an event takes place, newspapers are on the street (32) ___ the details. Wherever anything happens in the world, reporters are on the spot to ( 33) ___ the news.Newspapers have one basic (34) ___, to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to (35) ___it.Radio, telegraph, television, and ( 36) ___ in-ventions brought competition for newspapers. So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. ( 37 ) ___, this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to im- prove the (38) ___and thus the efficiency of their own operations. Today more newspapers are (39) ___ and read than ever before. Competition also led newspapers to branch out into many other fields. Besides keeping readers(40) ___ of the latest news, today’s newspapers(41 ) ___ and influence readers about polities and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers’economic choices (42) ___ advertising. Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very(43) ___.。
1995年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
1995年6月四级听力真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) Librarian and student. B) Operator and caller.C) Boss and secretary. D) Customer and repairman.2. A) Look for the key. B) Repair the car.C) Fix a shelf. D) Paint a shelf.3. A) To make the woman angry. B) To please the man’s mother.C) David is the man’s good friend. D) David is good at carrying on conversations.4. A) He must meet his teacher. B) He must attend a class.C) He must go out with his girlfriend. D) He must stay at school to finish his homework.5. A) He wants to pay. B) he doesn’t want to eat outC) He wants to eat somewhere else. D) He doesn’t like Japanese food.6. A) He didn’t work as hard as he was supposed to.B) He didn’t pass the physics exam.C) He did better in an earlier exam.D) He found something wrong with the exam.7. A) He is attending his sick mother at home.B) He is on a European tour with his mother.C) He is at home on sick leave.D) He is in Europe to see his mother.6. A) They don’t know how to get to Mike’s home.B) They are discussing when to meet again.C) They went to the same party some time ago.D) They will go to Mike’s birthday party.9. A) Five lessons.B) Three lessons.C) Twelve lessons. D) Fifteen lessons.10. A) Find a larger room.B) Sell the old table.C) Buy two bookshelves. D) Rearrange some furniture.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Courses in British history.B) Language courses.C) Courses in sports. D) Teacher training courses.12. A) To attract more students. B) To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.C) To let the students have a good rest. D) To make the summer school more likea holiday.13. A) Because they all work very hard.B) Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.C) Because they learn not only in but also out of class.D) Because they are all advanced students.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Because it takes too long to process all the applications.B) Because its resources are limited.C) Because it is a library for special purposes.D) Because there is a shortage of staff.15. A) Discard his application from.B) Forbid him to borrow any items.C) Cancel his video card. D) Ask him to apply again.16. A) One month.B) One week.C) Two weeks. D) Two months.Passage ThreeQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Chemicals. B) Vapor.C) Water. D) Gas.8. A) By passing steam over dry ice. B) By turning ordinary ice into steam.C) By heating dry ice. D) By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.19. A) It takes a longer tim e to melt. B) It is lighter to carry.C) It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice. D) It is not so cold as ordinary ice.20. A) In the 1920’s. B) In the 1930’s.C) In the 1940’s. D) In the 1950’s.1995年6月四级听力参考答案1995年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力原文Section A1.W: How long will it take you to fix my watch?M: I`ll call you when it`s ready. But it shouldn`t take longer than a week.Q: what is the probable relationship between the speakers?2.M: I can`t find the key to my car, I need to go for a drive.W: I`ll look for it later. Right now I want you to help fix the shelf before I paint it.Q: What will they do first?3.W: I really can`t stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he`s going to be at the Christmas party, I just won`t come.M: I`m sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.Q: Why is David being invited to the party?4 W: John, do you want to go swimming with me today?M: Sure, but I can`t leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 3 o`clock.Q: Why can`t John go swimming now?5. W: I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant nearby. Would you like to go there for lunch?M: Yes, but it`s my treat this time.Q: What does the man mean?6 W: You look upset. Anything wrong?M: I failed in physics exam again in spite of all the efforts I made.Q: What do we know about the man from the conversation?7. W: I wonder what`s happened to Jerry. He hasn`t been around for at least 2 weeks.M: He took a leave to see his mother in Europe.Q: Why is Jerry away?8.M: Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again.W: Likewise. I remember the last time we wet was 5 months ago at Mike`s birthday party. How are you doing?Q: What do we know about the speakers?9. W: Professor Clark said that the mid-term exam would cover the first 15 lessons?M: Really? I thought it only included the first 12 lessons. Then I must spend the weekend to go over the rest of the lessons.Q: How many lessons must the man review over the weekend?10.W: We do need another bookshelf in this room. But the problem is the space for it.M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen?Q: What does the man suggest they should do?Section BPassage One：Most summer school courses in Britain last for two to four weeks. During that time students live either with a British family, or at the school, or in a hotel. They have about 15 hours of lessons every Monday to Friday, usually in the mornings. Each school has a lot ofdifferent courses. Some are for beginners and others are for intermediate or advanced students. The lessons are fun; the classes are small and the teachers are all from English-speaking countries. But summer school students don`t just speak English in the classroom. They are in Britain, so they speak and read and hear it outside, too. That`s why they learn so quickly and why a summer school course is really a holiday. Only one third of each course is taught in the classroom. The rest takes place during a busy afternoon and evening timetable of visits, sports and games. These activities help everyone to make new friends, have fun and improve their English.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What kind of course do summer schools offer?12. Why do summer schools arrange visits and other activities for the students?13. Why do students in summer schools learn quickly?Passage Two：This library is an English language teaching and learning library. Unfortunately our resources are limited and so not everyone can join. Teachers of English, university students and professionals who are in the medical, engineering and management fields can all join the library. Those from other professions are welcome to apply. But your application will not necessarily be approved. You must fill in a library application form and put it in the box on the libranrian`s desk.Because of the high number of applications we receive each week, you must wait one week. Please bring your student or work cards to pick up your library cards. Library application forms which are not picked up within 2 months will be discarded and you will have to reapply.You may borrow one video at a time. The video must be returned in one week. If you can not return it one time, please call. Otherwise your video library card will be cancelled. You may borrow 3 items at one time. That is 3 books or 3 cassettes. Items must be returned within 1 month. You can telephone the library to renew items for another month.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. Why can`t the library issue library cards to everyone who applies?15. What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the videos when it is due?16. For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it?Passage Three：Can you imagine ice that does not melt and is not wet? Have your ever heard of dry ice? Dry ice is made by freezing a gas. It is quite different from ordinary ice which is simply frozen water. Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925. It has since fulfilled the hopes of its inventor. It can be used for making artificial fog in the movies. When steam is passed over dry ice, a very dense vapor rises. It can also be used for destroying insects in grain supplies. It is more practical than ordinary ice because it takes up less space and it is 142 degrees colder. Since it turns into steam, instead of melting into water, it is cleaner to use. For these reasons, it is extremely popular and many people prefer it to ordinary ice. Dry ice is so cold that if you touch it with your hare fingers, it will burn you.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What is dry ice made of?18. How is an artificial fog made in the movies?19. What is the advantage of dry ice over ordinary ice?20. When was dry ice first made?。
1995年英语专业四级考试真题
1995年英语专业四级考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇11995年英语专业四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic "The Importance of Learning English". You should write at least 150 words following the outline below:1.英语作为一门世界通用语言在今天的重要性2. 学好英语对我们的帮助3. 我对学习英语的看法The Importance of Learning EnglishEnglish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world today, and its significance cannot be overstated. As a global lingua franca, English serves as a key tool for communication in international business, academia, and diplomacy. In our increasingly connected world, proficiency in English is not just a useful skill, but a necessity.Learning English opens up countless opportunities for individuals. It gives us the ability to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds, fostering greater understanding and cooperation. Moreover, English is the language of the internet, providing access to a wealth of information and resources that would otherwise be out of reach.As a student majoring in English, I understand the importance of mastering this language. Not only does it enhance my communication skills, but it also gives me a competitive edge in today’s job market. By improving my English proficiency, I am better equipped to succeed in my career and pursue my goals.In conclusion, learning English is essential in today’s world. It empowers us to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and access a wealth of opportunities. As we continue to navigate an increasingly globalized society, proficiency in English will only become more valuable.篇21995年英语专业四级考试真题Part I WritingDirections: In this part, you are to write within 120 words an essay of no less than four paragraphs on the topic of On Campus Job Market for English Majors.参考范文：On Campus Job Market for English MajorsWith the increasing demand for English-speaking professionals in today’s global market, the job market for English majors on campus has been expanding rapidly. As a result, more and more students majoring in English are finding it easier to secure part-time and full-time job opportunities while still studying at university.One of the main reasons for this booming job market is the globalization of businesses and the growing need for English language proficiency in various industries. Many companies are actively seeking employees with excellent English communication skills to work in positions such as international sales, customer service, and marketing. This has created a high demand for English majors who can communicate effectively with clients and customers from different cultural backgrounds.Furthermore, the rise of digital media and technology has also created new job opportunities for English majors on campus.Many companies are looking for content creators, social media managers, and digital marketing specialists who can write and communicate in English fluently. This has opened up a diverse range of job prospects for English majors who are interested in pursuing a career in media, communications, or creative writing.In conclusion, the job market for English majors on campus is thriving due to the increasing demand for English language proficiency in the global marketplace. With the right skills and qualifications, English majors have a wide range of job opportunities available to them both during and after their studies. It is important for students majoring in English to take advantage of these opportunities and prepare themselves for a successful career in the field.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the blank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Research shows that online dating has become increasingly popular among people of all ages. Many websites boast of ____ example, more members than any bar, nightclub, or other social meeting place. With the growing number of people going online to find love, the dating game has changed, bringing a whole new medium for dating that is ___ than traditional methods.Experts say the popularity of online dating is due to the convenience and efficiency it offers. People can search for potential partners from the comfort of their own homes, ___ having to go out and socialize. They can browse through profiles of other users and send messages to those they are interested in without the pressure of face-to-face interaction.However, there are some concerns about the accuracy of information on online dating profiles. Some users may ___ details or post outdated photos to make themselves appear more attractive. This can lead to disappointment and even dishonesty in relationships that are initiated online.Despite these drawbacks, online dating has ___ into amulti-billion dollar industry, with new websites and apps being created every day. This shows that the demand for online dating services ___ strong, and many people are willing to pay for the convenience and possibilities it offers.[1] A. say B. for C. easier D. into E. increased F. easily G. partnership H. which I. have J. to篇31995年英语专业四级考试真题Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response on your answer sheet.Section AQuestions 1 to 3 correspond to Section A.1. A. 11:15. B. 1:15. C. 5:15. D. 1:45.2. A. At a restaurant. B. At a hotel. C. At the airport. D. At the bank.3. A. Speak to her boss. B. Collect some money. C. Wait for a cable.Section BQuestions 4 to 6 correspond to Section B.4. A. At 9:30 on Saturday. B. At 9:20 on Monday. C. At 9:10 on Monday.5. A. In a hotel. B. In a railway station. C. At a conference.6. A. To catch a train. B. To buy a ticket. C. To make a reservation.Section CQuestions 7 to 10 correspond to Section C.7. A. Lemonade. B. Milk. C. Water. D. Tea.8. A. They don't serve juice. B. There's no sugar in it. C. It's too sugary.9. A. How to make drinks. B. How to serve the customers. C. How to speak English.10. A. They just help themselves. B. They only come for breakfast. C. They order one drink each.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 shoulddecide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1"Hello?" "It's Tom here." "Oh. Hi, Tom. Where are you?" "At home. I came back early today." "Nice to hear your voice!" "Same here. Hey, what about coming over for dinner tonight?" "I'm pretty tired." "Come on. Dinner's on me." "What's cooking?" "Nothing special. Just some spaghetti."Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Tom called to _______his friend.A. ask a favor fromB. prepare dinner forC. inquire aboutD. enjoy dinner with12. The friend _______accepts the invitation.A. reluctantlyB. cheerfullyC. eagerlyD. graciously13. The friend may feel _______about having dinner with Tom.A. gratefulB. excitedC. regretfulD. indifferent14. Tom might be disappointed when his friend _______.A. declines the invitationB. eats everythingC. leaves earlyD. stays the night15. What will the friend do later?A. Eat out.B. Telephone again.C. Go over for dinner.D. Make something special.Passage 2Men and women experience pain differently. Scientists have known for a long time that men and women respond to pain differently, but have never really understood why. Why do women suffer more from chronic pain and recover more slowly from acute episodes? It was always assumed that women are generally more emotional than men, and so are apt to react more. But it also has been known that in the womb a girl embryo is altered permanently by hormones. These hormones trigger biochemical changes that result in lifelong differences in brain function, especially in the areas that control pain and stress.16. How do men and women differ in their response to pain?A. Women are more emotional.B. Women are more stoic.C. Men are more emotional.D. Men are less stoic.17. According to the passage, which of the following is biological in origin?A. Emotional behavior.B. Different responses to stress.C. Gender-based differences in brain function.D. Pain thresholds.18. Women recover more slowly from acute episodes of pain than men do because_______.A. they are generally more emotionalB. they are less stoicC. their brain function is permanently altered in the wombD. their threshold of pain tolerance is lower19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The differences in pain processing between men and women are purely psychological.B. Hormonal changes in the womb lead to lifelong differences in stress responses.C. Men and women react equally to all types of pain.D. Women are less susceptible to chronic pain.Passage 3Once upon a time in a small village, a father and his son journeyed to the market to sell their donkey. A man walking by muttered, "What a shame to have a donkey and to make him walk." Hearing this, the old father told the son to ride the donkey.Soon, they passed some young girls, who whispered, "Shame on that lazy boy who rides while his poor old father walks." So, the father asked his son to get off, and he rode the donkey himself. "How selfish of the old man!" a woman scolded. "He rides while making the young boy walk." So, the father had his son ride with him. "How cruel to put such a load on the donkey!", said a man. The father and son decided they would carry the donkey. At the bridge, they lost their grip and the donkey fell into the river and drowned.20. Why did the father decide to have his son ride the donkey?A. He was tired.B. He wanted to please his son.C. He was embarrassed by the comments of others.D. The son had never ridden a donkey before.21. Why did the father and son try to carry the donkey?A. They wanted to show how strong they were.B. They felt sorry for the poor donkey.C. They wanted to please the crowd.D. They wanted to protect the donkey.22. Which word BEST describes the woman's comments about the father and son?A. CriticalB. SupportiveC. SympatheticD. Confused23. Why did the donkey drown?A. It was tired.B. The father and son were carrying it.C. It couldn't swim.D. It fell into the river.Passage 4More Americans got down to business at home this year. Latest figures show that one in five Americans had their own company in 2009, according to the Public Administration Consulting Group (PACG), a business-research institute in Washington, D.C. Americans are working at home and starting their own businesses in record numbers, says PACG presidentRobert Weisman. "People are tired of unemployment, andthey're tired of the rat race," he says. "Today's home businesses are proving that many people are willing to work longer hours and for less money if it means they can call their own shots." PACG found that 18% of the nation's workers wereself-employed, up from 16% in 2008.24. What is one aspect of American home businesses mentioned in the passage?A. People work more hours for less money.B. People make a lot of money.C. People hire others to help.D. People set rules and schedules.25. According to the passage, who are those Americans tired of?A. Low-wage jobs.B. Their own companies.C. Working from home.D. The job market.26. What percentage of workers were self-employed in 2008?A. 18%B. 20%C. 16%D. 26%27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Americans are starting their own businesses less often.B. Most Americans work less when they are self-employed.C. People are willing to work more hours for less money when they own their business.D. The Public Administration Consulting Group is located in Chicago.Part III Translation(30 minutes)Directions: Translate all the following sentences from English into Chinese.28. With the help of a computer, we can now do various things in seconds that used to take hours.29. Tourism is an industry that requires management and experience.30. The manager kept his promise to raise my salary.31. The shareholders have agreed to grant the employees a pay increase.32. This dictionary was compiled with the aid of computers and is meant to help the students in their English studies.Part IV Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic "Is University Education Essential for Success?" You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 很多人认为大学教育是成功的关键。
1995年01月英语四级试题（阅读）
Part II Reading Comprehension ( 35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.People tend to be more impressed by evidence that seems to confirm some relationship. Thus many are convinced their dreams are prophetic (预⾔的) because a few have come true; they fail to notice the many that have not. Consider also the belief that "the phone always rings when I’m in the shower." If it does ring while you are in the shower, the event will stand out and be remembered. If it doesn’t ring, that nonevent probably won’t even register （留下印象）.People want to see order, pattern and meaning in the world. Consider, for example, the common belief that things like personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths "happen in threes." Such beliefs stem from the tendency of people to allow the third event to define the time period. If three plane crashes occur in a month, then the period of time that counts as their "happening together" is one month; if three crashes occur in a year, the period of time is stretched. Flexible end points reinforce such beliefs.We also tend to believe what we want to believe. A majority of people think they are more intelligent, more fair-minded and more skilled behind the wheel of an automobile than the average person. Part of the reason we view ourselves so favorably is that we use criteria that work to our advantage. As economist Thomas Schelling explains, "Everybody ranks himself high in qualities he values: careful drivers give weight to care, skilled drivers give weight to skill, and those who are polite give weight to courtesy, " This way everyone ranks high on his own scale.Perhaps the most important mental habit we can learn is to be cautious (谨慎的) in drawing conclusions. The "evidence " of everyday life is sometimes misleading.21. In the first paragraph the author states that ____ .(A) dreams cannot be said to be prophetic even though a few have come true.(B) dreams are prophetic because some of them did come true.(C) dreams may come true if clearly remembered.(D) dreams and reality are closely related.22. By "things like ..." "happen in threes" (Para. 3, Line 2), the author indicates that people believe ____ .(A) personal misfortunes tend to happen every now and then.(B) personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths usually happen together.(C) misfortunes tend to occur according to certain patterns.(D) misfortunes will never occur more than three times to a person in his lifetime.23. Ten word "courtesy" (Para. 4, line 6) probably means ____.(A) good manners. (B) Appropriate speech.(C) Friendly relations. (D)Satisfactory service.24. What can be inferred from the passage? ____(A) Happenings that go unnoticed deserve more attention.(B) In a series of misfortunes the third one is usually the most serious.(C) People tend to make use of evidence that supports their own beliefs.(D) Believers of misfortunes happening in threes are cautious in interpreting events.25. It can be concluded from the passage that ____ .(A) there is some truth even in the wildest dreams.(B) one should take notice of other people’s merits.(C) there is no order or pattern in world events.(D) we should not base our conclusions on accidental evidence.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It has been thought and said that Africans are born with musical talent. Because music is so important in the lives of many Africans and because so much music is performed in Africa, we are inclined to think that Africans are musicians. The impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely a society of musical spectators (旁观). Music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. We have records, television, concerts, and radio to fulfill many of our musical needs. In most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in Africa. Alban Ayipaga, a Kasena semiprofessional musician from northern Ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drum ensemble (歌舞团) is performing. "Anybody can take part". This is true , but Kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. Some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble. It is fairly common in Africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicianssurrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. Performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.26. The difference between us and Africans, as far as music is concerned, is that _____.(A) most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music(B) we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians(C) most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators.(D) we are the audience and they are the additional performers.27. The word "such" (Line 6) refers to the fact that ______.(A) music is performed with the participation of the audience(B) music is performed without the participation of the audience(C) people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers(D) people have records, television sets and radio to fulfill their musical needs28. The author of the passage implies that _____.(A) all Africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in Africa(B) not all Africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives(C) most Africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments(D) most Africans perform as well as professional musicians29. The word "nucleus" (Line 13) probably refers to _____.(A) musicians famous in Africa(B) musicians at the center of attention(C) musicians acting as the core in a performance(D) active participants in a musical performance30. The best title for this passage would be ______.(A) The Importance of Music to African People(B) Differences Between African Music and Music of Other Countries(C) The Relationship Between Musicians and Their Audience(D) A Characteristic Feature of African Musical PerformancesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding。
1995年英语四级试卷
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1)(A) Librarian and student. (C) Boss and secretary.(B) Operator and caller. (D) Customer and repairman.2)(A) Look for the key. (C) Fix a shelf.(B) Repair the car. (D) Paint a shelf.3)(A) To make the woman angry. (C) David is the man's good friend(B) To please the man's mother. (D) David is good at carrying on conversations.4)(A) He must meet his teacher. (C) He must go out with his girlfriend.(B) He must attend a class. (D) He must stay at school to finish his homework.5)(A) he wants to pay. (C) He wants to eat somewhere else.(B) he doesn't want to eat out. (D) He doesn't like Japanese food.6)(A) he didn't work as hard as he was supposed to. (C) He did better in an earlier exam.(B) He didn't pass the physics exam. (D) he found something wrong with the exam.7)(A) He is attending his sick mother at home. (C) He is at home on sick leave.(B) He is on a European tour with his mother. (D) He is in Europe to see his mother.8)(A) They don't know how to get to Mike's home. (C) They went to the same party some timeago.(B) They are discussing when to meet again. (D) They will go to Mike's birthday party.9)(A) Five lessons. (C) Twelve lessons.(B) Three lessons. (D) Fifteen lessons.10)(A) Find a larger room. (C) Buy two bookshelves.(B) Sell the old table. (D) Rearrange some furniture.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11)(A) Courses in British history. (C) Courses in sports.(B) Language courses. (D) Teacher training courses.12)(A) To attract more students.(B) To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.(C) To let the students have a good rest.(D) To make the summer school more like a holiday.13)(A) Because they all work very hard.(B) Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.(C) Because they learn not only in but also out of class.(D) Because they are all advanced students.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.17)(A) Chemicals. (C) Water.(B) Vapor. (D) Gas.18)(A) By passing steam over dry ice. (C) By heating dry ice.(B) By turning ordinary ice into steam. (D) By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.19)(A) It takes a longer time to melt. (C) It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice.(B) It is lighter to carry. (D) It is not so cold as ordinary ice.20)(A) In the 1920's. (C) In the 1940's.(B) In the 1930's. (D) In the 1950's.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Researchers have established that when people are mentally engaged, biochemical changes occur in the brain that allow it to act more effectively in cognitive (认知的) areas such as attention and memory. This is true regardless of age.People will be alert (警觉的) and receptive (接受能力强的) if they are faced with information that gets them to think about things they are interested in. And someone with a history of doing more rather than less will go into old age more cognitively sound than someone who has not had an active mind.Many experts are so convinced of the benefits of challenging the brain that they are putting, the theory to work in their own lives. "The idea is not necessarily to learn to memorize enormous amounts of information." says James Fozard, associate director of the national Institute on Aging. "Most of us don't need that kind of skill. Such specific training is of less interest than being able to maintain mental alertness." Fozard and others say they challenge their brains with different mental skill, both because they enjoy them and because they are sure that their range of activities will help the way their brains work.Gene Cohen, acting director of the same institute, suggests that people in their old age should engage in mental and physical activities individually as well as in groups. Cohen says that we are frequently advised to keep physically active as we age, but older people need to keep mentally active as well. Those who do are more likely to maintain their intellectual abilities and to be generally happier and better adjusted. "The point is, you need to do both," Cohen says. "Intellectual activity influences brain-cell health and size."21)People who are cognitively healthy are those _____.(A) who can remember large amounts of information (C) whose minds are alert and receptive(B) who are highly intelligent (D) who are good at recognizing different sounds22)According to Fozard's argument people can make their brains work more efficiently by_____.(A) constantly doing memory work (C) going through specific training(B) taking part in various mental activities (D) making frequent adjustments23)The findings of James and other scientists in their work _____.(A) remain a theory to be further proved (C) have been challenged by many other experts(B) have been generally accepted (D) are practiced by the researchers themselves24)Older people are generally advised to _____.(A) keep fit by going in for physical activities(B) keep mentally active by challenging their brains(C) maintain mental alertness through specific training(D) maintain a balance between individual and group activities25)What is the passage mainly about?(A) How biochemical changes occur in the human brain.(B) Why people should keep active not only physically but also mentally.(C) How intellectual activities influence brain-cell health.(D) Why people should receive special mental training as they age.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Attention to detail is something everyone can and should do--especially in a tight job market. Bob Crossley, a human-resources expert notices this in the job applications that come across his desk every day. "It's amazing how many candidates eliminate themselves." he says.Resume (简历) arrive with stains. Some candidates don't bother to spell the company's name correctly. Once I see a mistake, I eliminate the candidate," Crossley concludes. "If they cannot take of these details, why should we trust them with a job?"Can we pay too much attention to detail? Absolutely. Perfectionists struggle over little things at the cost of something larger they work toward, "To keep from losing the forest for the trees", says Charles Garfield, associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco, "We must constantly ask ourselves how the details we're working on fit into the larger picture. If they don't, we should drop them and move to something else".Garfield compares this process to his work as a computer scientist at NASA. "The Apollo II moon launch was slightly off-course 90 percent of the time." Says Garfield, "But a successful landing was still likely because we knew the exact coordinates of our goal. This allowed us to make adjustments as necessary." Knowing where we want to go helps us judge the importance of every task we undertake.Too often we believe what accounts for others' success is some special secret or a lucky break (机遇). But rarely is success so mysterious. Again and again, we see that by doing little things within our grasp well, large rewards follow.26)According to the passage, some job applicants were rejected _____.(A) because of their carelessness as shown in their failure to present a clean copy of a resume(B) because of their inadequate education as shown in their poor spelling in writing a resume(C) because they failed to give detailed description of their background in their applications(D) because they eliminated their names from the applicants' list themselves27)The word "perfectionists" (para. 3, Line) refers to those who _____.(A) demand others to get everything absolutely right(B) know how to adjust their goals according to the circumstances(C) pay too much attention to details only to lose their major objectives(D) are capable of achieving perfect results in whatever they do28)Which of the following is the author's device to the reader?(A) Although too much attention to details may be costly, they should not be overlooked(B) Don't forget details when drawing pictures(C) Be aware of the importance of a task before undertaking it(D) Careless applicants are not to be trusted29)The example of the Apollo II moon launch is given to illustrate that _____.(A) minor mistakes can be ignored in achieving major objectives(B) failure is the mother of success(C) adjustments are the key to the successful completion of any work(D) keeping one's goal in mind helps in deciding which details can be overlooked30)The best title for this passage would be _____.(A) Don't Be a Perfectionist (C) Details and Major Objectives(B) Importance of Adjustments (D) Hard Work Plus Good LuckPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Britain almost more than any other country in the world must seriously face the problem of building upwards, that is to say, of accommodating a considerable proportion of its population in high blocks of flats. It is said that the English man objects to this type of existence, but if the case is such, he does in fact differ from the inhabitants of most countries of the world today. In the past our own blocks of flats have been associated with the lower-income groups and they have lacked the obvious provisions, such as central heating, constant hot water supply, electrically operated lifts from top to bottom, and so on, as well as such details, important notwithstanding (然而), as easy facilities for disposal of dust and rubbish and storage places for baby carriages in the ground floor, playgrounds for children on the top of the buildings, and drying grounds for washing. It is likely that the dispute regarding flats versus (对，对抗) individual houses will continue to rage on for a long time as far as Britain is concerned. And it is unfortunate that there should be hot feelings on both sides whenever this subject is raised. Those who oppose the building of flats base their case primarily on the assumption (设想) that everyone prefers an individual home and on the high cost per unit of accommodation. The latter ignores the higher cost of providing full services to a scattered community and the cost in both money and time of the journeys to work for the suburban resident.31)We can infer from the passage that _____.(A) English people, like most people in other countries, dislike living in flats(B) people in most countries of the world today are not opposed to living in flats(C) people in Britain are forced to move into high blocks of flats(D) modern flats still fail to provide the necessary facilities for living32)What is said about blocks of flats built in the past in Britain?(A) They were mostly inhabited by people who did not earn much.(B) They were usually not large enough to accommodate big families.(C) They were sold to people before necessary facilities were installed.(D) They provided playgrounds for children on the top of the buildings.33)The word "rage" (Line 9) means _____.(A) be ignored (C) encourage people greatly(B) develop with great force (D) be in fashion34)Some people oppose the building of flats because _____.(A) the living expenses for each individual family are higher(B) it involves higher cost compared with the building of houses(C) they believe people like to live in houses with gardens(D) the disposal of rubbish remains a problem for those living in flats35)The author mentions that people who live in suburban houses _____.(A) do not have access to easy facilities because they live away from the city(B) have to pay a lot of money to employ people to do service work(C) take longer time to know each other because they are a scattered community(D) have to spend more money and time travelling to work every dayPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Where do pesticides (杀虫剂) fit into the picture of environmental disease? We have seen that they now pollute soil, water and food, that they have the power to make our streams fishless and our gardens and woodlands silent and birdless. Man, however much he may like to pretend the contrary, is part of nature. Can he escape a pollution that is now so thoroughly distributed throughout our world:We know that even single exposures to these chemicals, if the amount is large enough, can cause extremely severe poisoning. But this is not the major problem. The sudden illness or death of farmers, farmworkers, and others exposed to sufficient quantities of pesticides is very sad and should not occur. For the population as a whole, we must be more concerned with the delayed effects of absorbing small amounts of the pesticides that invisibly pollute our world. Responsible public health officials have pointed out that the biological effects of chemicals are cumulative (累积) over long periods of time, and that the danger to individual may depend on the sum of the exposures received throughout his lifetime. For these very reasons the danger is easily ignored. It is human nature to shake off what may seem to us a threat of future disaster. "Men are naturally most impressed by diseases which have obvious signs, " says a wise physician, Dr Rene Dubos, "yet some of their worst enemies slowly approach them unnoticed."36)Which of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence "Man... is part of nature" (Para.1, Lines 3-4)?(A) Man appears indifferent to what happens in nature.(B) Man acts as if he does not belong to nature.(C) Man can avoid the effects of environmental pollution.(D) Man can escape his responsibilities for environmental effects of pesticides?37)What is the author's attitude toward the environmental effects of pesticides?(A) Pessimistic (C) Defensive(B) Indifferent (D) Concerned38)In the author's view, the sudden death caused by exposure to large amounts of pesticides_____.(A) is not the worst of the negative consequences resulting from the use of pesticides(B) now occurs most frequently among all accidental deaths(C) has sharply increased so as to become the center of public attention(D) is unavoidable because people can't do without pesticides in farming39)People tend to ignore the delayed effects of exposure to chemical because _____.(A) limited exposure to them does little harm to people's health(B) the present is more important for them than the future(C) the danger does not become apparent immediately(D) humans are capable of withstanding small amounts of poisoning40)It can be concluded from Dr. Dubos remarks that _____.(A) people find invisible diseases difficult to deal with(B) attacks by hidden enemies tend to be fatal(C) diseases with obvious signs are easy to cure(D) people tend to overlook hidden dangers caused by pesticidesPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41)I would appreciate _____ it a secret.(A) your keeping (C) that you keep(B) you to keep (D) that you will keep42)Mark often attempts to escape _____ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.(A) having been fined (C) to have been fined(B) to be fined (D) being fined43)No matter how frequently _____, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.(A) performing (C) to be performed(B) performed (D) being performed44)It is recommended that the project _____ until all the preparations have been made.(A) is not started (C) not be started(B) will not be started (D) is not to be started45)I wish I ____ longer this morning, but I had to get up and come to class.(A) could have slept (C) might have slept(B) slept (D) have slept46)We didn't know his telephone number, otherwise we _____ him.(A) would have telephoned (C) would telephone(B) must have telephoned (D) had telephoned47)Turn on the television or open a magazine and you _____ advertisements showing happy,balanced families.(A) are often seeing (C) will often see(B) often see (D) have often seen48)While people may refer to television for up-to-minute news, it is unlikely that television_____ the newspaper completely.(A) replaced (C) replace(B) have replaced (D) will replace49)An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, _____ approximately from Marathon toAthen.(A) distance (C) the distance(B) is the distance (D) the distance is50)You will want two trees about ten feet apart, from _____ to suspend your tent.(A) there (C) which(B) them (D) where51)As I was just getting familiar with this job, I had _____ to ask my boss.(A) many (C) more(B) most (D) much52)____ quite recently, most mothers in Britain did not take paid work outside the home.(A) Before (C) From(B) Until (D) Since53)The survival of civilization as we know it is _____ threat.(A) within (C) towards(B) under (D) upon54)Scientists say it may be five or ten years _____ it is possible to test this medicine on humanpatients.(A) since (C) after(B) before (D) when55)In some countries, _____ is called "equality" does not really mean equal rights for all people.(A) which (C) that(B) what (D) one56)I walked too much yesterday and _____ are still aching now.(A) my leg's muscles (C) my leg muscles(B) my muscles of leg (D) my muscles of the leg57)Radio, television and press _____ of conveying news and information.(A) are the most three common means (C) are the three most common means(B) are the most common three means (D) are three the most common means58)Liquids are like solids _____ they have a definite volume.(A) in that (C) with that(B) for that (D) at that59)When a fire ____ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings werecompletely destroyed.(A) broke off (C) broke down(B) broke out (D) broke up60)The destruction of these treasures was a loss for mankind that no amount of money could_____.(A) stand up to (C) come up with(B) make up for (D) put up with61)Then the speaker _____ the various factors leading to the present economic crisis.(A) went after (C) went into(B) went for (D) went on62)The students was just about to _____ the questions, when suddenly he found the answer.(A) arrive at (C) work out(B) submit to (D) give up63)When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pills out of _____.(A) reach (C) hold(B) hand (D) place64)The _____ of blood always makes him feel sick.(A) sight (C) look(B) view (D) form65)In Britain, the best season of the year is probably _____ spring.(A) later (C) latter(B) last (D) late66)Free medical treatment in this country covers sickness of mind as well as _____ sickness.(A) normal (C) average(B) regular (D) ordinary67)This hotel _____ $ 60 for a single room with bath.(A) claims (C) prices(B) demands (D) charges68)Although he had looked through all the reference material on the subject, he still found ithard to understand this point and her explanation only _____ to his confusion.(A) extended (C) added(B) amounted (D) turned69) A completely new situation will _____ when the examination system comes into existence.(A) arise (C) raise(B) rise (D) arouse70)It took him several months to _____ the wild horse.(A) tend (C) breed(B) cultivate (D) tamePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supply--all these were important 71in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution. 72 they were not enough. Something 73 was needed to start the industrial process. That "something special" was men- 74individuals who could invent machines, find new 75 of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.The men who 76 the machines of the Industrial Revolution 77 from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were 78 inventors than scientists. A man who is a 79 scientist is primarily interested in doing his research 80 . He is not necessarily working 81 that his findings can be used.An inventor or one interested in applied science is 82 trying to make something that has a concrete 83 . He may try to solve a problem by using the theories 84 science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain a 85 result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of 86 other objectives.Most of the people who 87 the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors, not trained scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had 88 or no training in science might not have made their inventions 89 a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years 90 .71)(A) cases (B) reasons (C) factors (D) situations72)(A) But (B) And (C) Besides (D) Even73)(A) else (B) near (C) extra (D) similar74)(A) generating (B) effective (C) motivation (D) creative75)(A) origins (B) sources (C) bases (D) discoveries76)(A) employed (B) created (C) operated (D) controlled77)(A) came (B) arrived (C) stemmed (D) appeared78)(A) less (B) better (C) more (D) worse79)(A) genuine (B) practical (C) pure (D) clever80)(A) happily (B) occasionally (C) reluctantly (D) accurately81)(A) now (B) and (C) all (D) so82)(A) seldom (B) sometimes (C) usually (D) never83)(A) plan (B) use (C) idea (D) means84)(A) of (B) with (C) to (D) as85)(A) single (B) sole (C) specialized (D) specific86)(A) few (B) those (C) many (D) all87)(A) proposed (B) developed (C) supplied (D) offered88)(A) little (B) much (C) some (D) any89)(A) as (B) if (C) because (D) while90)(A) ago (B) past (C) ahead (D) beforePart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Advantage of a Job Interview. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 现在找工作一般都要面试，通过面试，面试者（interviewer）和应试者(interviewee) 可以互相了解情况。
1995年专业四级真题听力原文
听力原文1995Unidentified Flying Objects (1995)There are many explanations for why UFOs visit the Earth. / The most popular one is that they maybe visitors from other planets./ To fly such aircraft, their builders must develop different forms of aviation,/because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft./ The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists/ from other planets who are studying life on earth./ It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth/ and the space visitors may be living amongst us./ But there are also less fantastic explanations available./ Although some sightings of UFOs are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily./ In many cases the observers might have made a mistake./ They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft./ Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground,/ reflected on to the clouds./ However, the exact cause of many sightings still remained a mystery.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn section A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A STA TEMENTSIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of the statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.Now listen to the statements.1. We moved to London about three months ago because Bob got a new job, and we're living in a small flat while we try to find a house.2. If you don't want to sound impolite, or cause embarrassment or distress of any kind to the person you're talking to, you should learn to use tactful and tentative forms in your English. OK, class is over.3. Whenever I got to the bank near my house, the cashiers are either fooling around or keeping whole queues of people waiting by chatting to the customer at the front about their holidays.4. The more we discuss the trip, the less likely it seems we can afford it.5. I live on my standard unemployment benefit- or rather, social security benefit. And I do a bit of baby-sitting on the side, for extra pocket money.6. The moment the windscreen shatters, you should begin to take foot off the accelerator. Not completely off, of course, because you might be in heavy traffic with another vehicle right behind you.7. Two men who were caught stealing property after it grew dark have appeared before the local Magistrates' court this morning. They are expected to be kept in custody for several days. SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following questions.Now listen to the conversations.8.M: Are you having much trouble with the course?F: Not really. The only thing I haven't understood so far is the reading we had last night.9.F: In the summer, Andrew plays tennis or golf almost every day in the winter he goes skiing everychance he gets.M: He's always been very enthusiastic about sports.10.M: Paul's been taking 5 courses, but he's decided to drop one of them at the end of this semester. F: That may be for the best.11.F: It's so hot today I can't work. I wish there were a fan in the library.M: So do I. I'll fall asleep if I don't get out of this stuffy room soon.12.F: I'm going to the bank, then to the jeweler store, and after that, I have to prepare a presentation for my linguistic seminar.M: I'd say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann.13.F: Do you have an address where I can write to you?M: No, I'll be off. Write to me at my uncle's house, and he'll hold my mail until I get there.14.M: I wish they'd reduce some of the compulsory classes for the course.F: They talk about it every year. But a few students definitely need a lot of basic classes.15.M: Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a consultant to that company.F: I don't doubt it. What surprises me is that he's still working there now that classes are about to start again.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestion 16 & 17 are based on the following news from the BBC. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.President DE Klerk of South Africa has called an urgent meeting of leaders of the main political groups following yesterday's violence in the center of Johannesburg in which at least 31 people were killed and more than two hundred wounded. Inkata and the ANC have blamed each other for the violence which took place as thousands of Inkatha supporters marched through the city to demand the creation of a sovereign Zulu kingdom.Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.The Israeli army has been in contact with the PLO to try to explain the killing in Gaza and the Israeli delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning in the hope that the scheduled talks will go ahead despite Palestinian anger.Israel and the PLO have both said they were on the verge of agreement that armed Palestinian police and international observers should be stationed in Hebron to protect Palestinian in the wake of a massacre there a month ago, when a Jewish settler killed some 29 Palestinians.Questions 20 & 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.The Clinton administration has cited 35 countries and 4 trading blocks for allegedly erectingbarriers to American goods. The biggest portion of the annual report, to the U.S., or by the U.S. trade representative, says Japan's trade barriers far exceed those of any other major industrial country. It says Japan, which has an annual trade surplus of almost 16 billion dollars with the United States, has placed an unfair burden on the global trading system. In addition to Japan, the report also criticizes other major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, China and South Korea.President Clinton says the U.S. economy is very solid and the plunge in the stock market this week is not an indication of any serious problem. The New York Stock Exchange scored its first gain in more than a week Thursday.On vacation in California, the President said he has reviewed the matter with administration officials and found no underlying problems with the economy.Questions 22 & 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.The United States has called on Singapore to reconsider the sentence on an American who is to be caned for vandalism. The State Department spokesman said the United States regretted the decision by the Singapore Appeal Court to uphold the sentence. He said Washington believed the penalty was excessive for a youthful non-violent offender. But he refused to speculate on the possible effects on relations between the two governments.The American Michael Fay was found guilty of damaging parked cars. The case has provoked widespread public debate in the United States and criticism of Singapore in the American media. President Clinton had personality appealed for the sentence to be reconsidered.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news from the VOA. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.Now listen to the news.South African troops are moving into the strife-torn Natal Province where political violence has claimed three hundred lives in the past month. State of emergency regulations published Friday said strict conditions for marches and rallies had banned the display of weapons or potentially dangerous objects. The rules also gave security forces powers to detain people without charge for up to 30 days. Security forces are allowed to use what's called "necessary force" to maintain order and can search people and premises without a warrant.This is the end of listening Comprehension.。
1995年英语试题及答案
阅读使人充实，会谈使人敏捷，写作使人精确。
——培根1995年英语试题及答案PartⅠSection A:1. Between 1897 and 1919 at least 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings were portrayed_____.A. had producedB. have been producedC. would have producedD. had been produced2. There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than ___ in the public mind today.A. existsB. existC. existingD. existed3. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds _____ his argument in favor of the new theory.A. which to base onB. on which to baseC. to base on whichD. which to be based on4. ________ can help but be fascinated by the world into which he is taken by the science fiction.A. EverybodyB. AnybodyC. SomebodyD. Nobody5. How many of us ___, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?A. attendedB. AttendingC. to attendD. have attended6. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe ____ it provides he building blocs from which the other elements are produced.A. so thatB. but thatC. in thatD. provided that7. We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style ____ in a personal one.A. rather thanB. Other thanC. better thanD. less than8. ______ is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development of production.A. WhatB. ThatC. ItD. As9. It is believed that today's pop music can serve as a creative force ____ stimulating the thinking of its listeners.A. byB. withC. atD. on10. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, _____ the atmosphere.A. as it isB. the same asC. so isD. and so isSection B(改错):ll . The conveniences that Americans desire reflecting not so much a leisurely lifestyle as aA Bbusy lifestyle in which even minutes of time are too valuable to be wasted.C D12. In debating one must conect the opponent's facts, deny the relevance of his proof, or denyAthat what he presents as proof, unless relevant , is sufficient.B C D13 . We are not conscious of the extent of which provides the psychological satisfaction that canA BCmake the difference between a full and an empty life.D14. The Portuguese give a great deal of credit to one man for having promoted sea travel, thatA B Cman was Prince Henry the navigator, who lived in the 15th century.D15 . Accounts of scientific experiments are generally correct for those write about science areA B C careful in checking the accuracy of their reports.D16. whenever we hear of a natural disaster, even in a distant part of the world, we feel sympathyA BCfor the people to have affected.D17 . It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that we shall soon be trusting our health, wealthA Band happiness to elements with whom very names the general public are unfamiliar.C D18. The speaker claimed that no other modern nation devotes so small a portion of its wealth toA Bpublic assistance and health than the United States does.C D19 . There are those who consider it questionable that these defence-linked research projectsAwill account for an improvement in the standard of living or, alternately, to do much to protectB C our diminishing resources.D20. If individuals are awakend each time as they begin a dream phase of sleep, they are likely toA Bbecome irritable even though their total amount of sleep has been sufficient.C DSection C:21. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly ___ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.A. admiredB. regardedC. expectedD. worshipped22. A _____ of the long report by the budget committed was submitted to the mayor for approval.A. shorthandB. schemeC. scheduleD. sketch23. A man has to make ____ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when old.A. supplyB. assuranceC. provisionD. adjustment24. The newly-built Science Building seems _____ enough to last a hundred years.A. spaciousB. sophisticatedC. substantialD. steady25. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are ___ free medical care.A. entitled toB. involved inC. associated withD. assigned to26. The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at ____.A. dangerB. stakeC. lossD. threat27. I felt ____ to death because I could make nothing of the chairman's speech.A. fatiguedB. tiredC. exhaustedD. bored28. When the engine would nto start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was at ___.A. wrongB. troubleC. faultD. difficulty29. Your advice would be ____ valuable to him, who is at present at his wit's end.A. exceedinglyB. excessivelyC. extensivelyD. exclusively30. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to _____ the consequences.A. answer forB. run intoC. abide byD. step into31. The river is already _____ its bans because of excessive rainfall; and the city is threatened witha likely flood.A. parallel toB. level inC. flat onD. flush with32. People _____ that vertical flight transports would carry millions of passengers as do the airliners of today.A. convincedB. anticipatedC. resolvedD. assured33. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or _____ for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic programmed for the reading skills.A. adaptedB. acknowledgedC. assembledD. appointed34. The mother said she would ____ her son washing the dished If he could finish his assignment before supper.A. let downB. let aloneC. let offD. let out35. We should always keep in mind that _____ decisions often lead to bitter regrets.A. urgentB. hastyC. instantD. prompt36. John complained to the bookseller that there were several pages ____ in the dictionary.A. missingB. losing C dropping D. leaking37. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women ____ this field is climbing.A. engagingB. devotingC. registeringD. pursuing38. The supervisor didn't have time so far to go into it _____, but he gave us an idea about his plan.A. at handB. in turnC. in conclusionD. at length39. Their demand for a pay raise has not the slightest ____ of being met.A. prospectB. predictionC. prosperityD. permission40. It's usually the case that people seldom behave in a _____ way when in a furious state.A. stableB. rationalC. legalD. crediblePart Two:Sleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movements and dreaming, and longer periods of non-REM sleep. 41 kind of sleep is at all well-understood , but REM sleep is 42 to serve some restorative function of the brain. The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more 43 .The new experiments, such as these 44 for the first time at a recent meeting of theSociety for Sleep Research in Minneapolis, suggest fascinating explanations 45 of non-REM sleep .For example, it has long been known that total sleep 46 is 1OO percent fatal to rats, yet ,47 exanlination of the dead bodies , the animals look completely normal . A researcher has now 48 the mystery of why the aninlals die. The rats 49 bacterial infections of the blood ,50 their immune systems--the self-protecting mechanism against disease--had crashed.41 . (A)Either (B)Ndther (C)Each tn)Any42 . (A) intended ( B)required ( C) assumed ( D) inferred43 . (A) subtle (B)obvious (C)mysterious (D)doubtful44 . (A) maintained ( B) described (C)settled (D)afforded45. (A)in the light (B)by virtue (C)with the exception (D)for the purpose46 . (A) reduction ( B) destruction (C) deprivation (D) restriction47. (A)upon (B)by (C)through (D)with48. (A)paid attention to (B)caught sight of tc)laid emphasis on (D)cast light on49 . (A) develop (B)produce (c)stimulate (D)induce50. (A)if (B)as if (C)only if (D)if onlyPart ⅢReading ComprehensinnPassage lMoney spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It serves directly to assist a rapid distribotion of goods at reasonable price, thereby establishing a firm home market and so making it possible to provide for export at competitive prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps enormously to raise standards of living. By helping to increase demand it ensures an increased need for labour, and is therefore an effective way to fight unemployment. It lowers the costs of many services: without advertisements your daily newspaper would cost four times as much, the price of your television licence would need to be doubled, and travel by bus or tube would cost 20 per cent more.And perhaps most important of all, advertising provides a guarantee of reasonable value inthe products and services you buy. Apart from the fact that twenty-seven acts of Parliament gov-ern the terms of advertising, no regular advertiser dare promote a product that fails to live up to the promise of his advertisements. He might fool some people for a little while through misleading advertising. He will not do so for long, for mercifully the public has the good sense not to buy the inferior article more than once. If you see an article consistently advertised, it is the surest proof I know that the article does what is claimed for it , and that it represents good value.Advertising does more for the material benefit of the community than any other force I can think of.There is one more point I feel I ought to touch on. Recently I heard a well-known televisionpersonality declare that he was against advertising because it persuades rather than informs. He was drawing excessively fine distinctions. Of course advertising seeks to persuade.If its message were confined merely to information-and that in itself would be difficult if not impossible to achieve, for even a detail such as the choice of the colour of a shirt is subtly persuasive----advertising would be so boring that no one would pay any attention. But perhaps that is what the well-known television personality wants.51 . By the first sentence of the passage the author means that__.(A) he is fairly familiar with the cost of advertising(B) everybody knows well that advertising is money consuming(C) advertising costs money like everything else(D) it is worthwhile to spend money on advertising52. In the passage, which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of advertising?(A) Securing greater fame. (C) Enhancing living standards.(B) Providing more jobs. (D) Reducing newspaper cost.53 . The author deems that the well-known TV personality is_.(A) very precise in passing his judgement on advertising(B) interested in nothing but the buyers' attention(C) correct in telling the difference between persuasion and information(D) obviously partial in his views on advertising54. In the author's opinton,__.(A) advertising can seldom bring material benefit to man by providing(B) advertising informs people of new ideas rather than wins them over(C) there is nothing wrong with advertising in persuading the buyer(D) the buyer is not interested in getting information from an advenisementPassage 2There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external result or product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a promotion, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language-all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way.The process is not the road itsetf, but rather the attitudes and feellings people have, their caution or courge, as they encounter new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process ,the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept .In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to confront the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may "fail"at first. How we seeour-selves as we try a new way of being is essential to our abitity to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we're shy and indecisive? Then our sense of timidity can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe. Do we thiQk we're slow to adapt to change or that we' re not smart enough to cope with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all.These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts, if we protect ourselves too much, then we cease to grow. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making .55 . A person is generally believed to achieve personal growth then__.(A) he has given up his smoking habit(B) he has made great efforts in his work(C) he is keen on leaming anything new(D) he has tried to determine where he is on his journey56. In the author' s eyes, one who views personal growth as a process would__.(A) succeed in climbing up the social ladder(B) judge his ability to glow from his own achievements(C) face difficulties and take up challenges(D) aim high and reach his goal each time57. When the author says "a new way of being" (line 3, para. 3) he is referring to__.(A) a new approach to experiencing the world (C) a new method of perceiving ourselves(B) a new way of taking risks (D) a new system of adaptation to change58. For personal growth ,the author advocates all of the following except_.(A) curiosity about more chances ( C) open-mindedness to new experiences(B) promptness in self-adaptation (D) avoidance of intemal fears and doubtsPassage 3In such a changing , complex society formerly simple solutions to informational needs become complicated. Many of life' s problems which were solved by asking family members, friends or colleagues are beyond the capability of the extended family to resolve. Where to turn for expert information and how to determine which expert advice to accept are qaestions facing many people today.In addition to this, there is the growing mobility of people since World War Ⅱ. As families move away from their stable community, their friends of many years, their extended family relationships, the informal flow of information is cut off, and with it the confidence that information will be available when needed and will be trustworthy and reliable. The almost unconscious flow of information about the simplest aspects of living can be cut off. Thus, things once learned subconsciously through the casual communications of the extended family must be consciously learned .Adding to societal changes today is an enormous stockpile of information. The individual now has more information available than any generation, and the task of finding that one piece of information relevant to his or her specific problem is complicated , time-consuming and sometimes even overwhelming .Coupled with the growing quantity of information is the development of technologies which enable the storage and delivery of more information with greater speed to more locations than has ever been possible before. Computer technology makes it possible to store vast amounts of data in machine-readable files, and to program computers to locate specific information . Telecommunications developments enable the sending of messages via television, radio, and very shortly, electronic mail to bombard people with multitudes of messages. Satellites have extended the power of communications to report events at the instant of occurrence. Expertise can be shared world wide through teleconferencing , and problems in dispute can be settled without the parttcipants leaving their homes and/or jobs to travel to a distant conference site.Technology has facilitated the sharing of information and the storage and delivery of information, thus making more information available to more people.In this world of change and complexity , the need for infomtatian is of greatest importance.Those people who have accurate , reliable up-to-date information to solve the day-to-day problems,the critical problems of their business, social and family life, will survive and succeed. "Knowledge is power" may well be the truest saying and access to information may be the most critical requirement of all people.59. The word "it" (line 3, para. 2) most probably refers to__.(A) the lack of stable communities(B) the breakdown of informal information channels(C) the increased mobility of families(D) the growing number of people moving from place to place60. The main problem people may encounter today arises form the fact that__.(A) they have to learn new things consciously(B) they lack the confidence of securing reliable and trustworthy information(C) they have difficulty obtaining the needed informatton readily(D) they can hardly carry out casual communications with an extended family.61 . From the passage we can infer that__.(A) electronic mail will soon play a dominant role in transmitting messages(B) it will become more difficult for people to keep secrets in an information era(C) people will spend less time holding meetings or conferences(D) events will be reported on the spot mainly through satellites62. We can learn from the last paragraph that __.(A) it is necessary to obtain as much(B) people should make the best use of the information(C) we shoutd realize the importance of accumulating information .(D) it is of vital importance to acquire needed information efficientlyPassage 4Personality is to a large extent inherent--A-type parents usually bring about A-type offspring. But the environment must also have a profound effect, since if competition is important to the parents, it is likely to become a major factor in the lives of their children.One place where children soak up A-characteristics is school , which is, by its very nature, a highly competitive institution. Too many schools adopt the 'win at all costs' moral standard and measure their success by sporting achievements. The current passion for making children compete against their classmates or against the clock produces a two-layer system , in which competitive Atypes seem in some way better than their B-type fellows. Being too keen to win can have dangerous consequences: remember that Pheidippides , the first marathon runner , dropped dead seconds after saying: ' Rejoice, we conquer! 'By far the worst form of competition in schools is the disproportionate emphasis on examinations. It is a rare school that allows pupils to concentrate on those things they do well. The merits of competition by examination are somewhat questionable , but competition in the certain knowledge of failure is positively harmful.Obviously, it is neither practical nor desirable that all A-youngsters change into B' s. The world needs A types, and schools have an important duty to try to fit a child' s personality to his possible future employment . It is top management .If the preoccupation of schools with academic work was lessened, more time might be spent teaching children surer values. Perhaps selection for the caring professions , especially medicine,could be made less by good grades in chemistry and more by such considerations as sensitivity and sympathy. It is surely a mistake to choose our doctors exclusively from A-type stock. B's are important and should be encouraged.63 . According to the passage , A-type individuals are usually__.(A) impatient ( B) considerate ( C) aggressive (D) agreeable64. The author is strongly opposed to the practice of examinations at schoois because__.(A) the pressure is too great on the students(B) some students are bound to fail(C) failure rates are too high(D) the results of exarninations are doubtful65 . The selection of medical professionals are currentiy based on__.(A) candidates' sensitivity (C) competitive spirit(B) academic acbievements (D) surer values66. From the passage we can draw the oonclusion that__.(A) the personality of a child is well established at birth(B) family innuence dominates the shaping of one' s characteristics .(C) the development of one' s personality is due to multiple factors(D) B-type characteristics can find no place in competitive societyPassage 5That experiences influence subsequent behaviour is evidence of an obvious but nevertheless remarkable activity called remembering. Learning could not occur without the function popularly named memory.Constant practice has such as effect on memory as to lead to skillful performance on the piano, to recitation of a poem, and even to reading and understanding these words.So-called intelligent behaviour demands memory , remembering being a primary requirement for reasoning. The ability to solve any problem or even to recognize that a problem exists depends on memory. Typically, the decision to cross a street is based on remembering many earlier experiences .Practice (or review) tends to build and maintain memory for a task or for any learned material. Over a period of no practice what has been learned tends to be forgotten; and the adaptive consquences may not seem obvious. Yet, dramatic instances of sudden forgetting can seem to be adaptive. In this sense, the ability to forget can be intffpreted to have survived through a process of natural selection in animals.Inded, when one's memory of an emotionally painful experience lead to serious anxiety, forgetting may produoe relief. Nevertheless, an evolutionary interpretation might make it difficult to understand how the commonly gradual process of forgetting survived natural selection.In thinking about the evolution of memory together with all its possible aspects,it is helpful to consider what would happen if memories failed to fade. Forgetting clearly aids orientation in time, since old memories weaken and the new tend to stand out,providing clues for inferring duration. Without fotgetting, adaptive ability would suffer, for example ,learned behaviour that might have been correct a decade ago may no longer be. Cases are recorded of people who (by or-dinary standards) forgot so little that their everyday activities were full of confusion. This forgetting seems to serve that survival of the individual and the species.Another line of thought assumes a memory storage system of limited capacity that provides adaptive flexibility specifically through forgetting. In this view, continual adjustments are made between learning or memory storage ( input) and forgetting (output) . Indeed, there is evidence that the rate at which individuals forget is directly related to how much they have learned. Such data offers gross support of contemporary models of memory that assume an input-output balance.67. From the evolutionary point of view,__.(A) forgetting for lack of practice tends to be obviously inadaptive .(B) if a person gets very forgetful all of a sudden he must be very adaptive(C) the gradual process of forgetting is an indication of an individual' s adaptability(D) sudden forgetting may bring about adaptive consequences68. According to the passage, if a person never forgot ,__.(A) he would survive best (C) his ability to learn would be enhanced(B) he would have a lot of trouble (D) the evolution of memory would stop69. From the last paragraph we know that__.(A) forgetfulness is a response to learning(B) the memory storage system is an exactly balanced input-output systenl(C) memory is a compensation for forgetting(D) the capacity of a memory storage system is limited because forgetting occurs70. In this article, the author tries to interpret the function of__.(A) remembering (B) forgetting (C) adapting (D) experiencingPart ⅣEnglish-Chinese TranslationThe standardized educational or psychological test that are widely used to aid in selecting,classifying, assigning, or promoting students, employees, and military personnel have been the target of recent attacks in books, magazines, the daily press, and even in congress. 71 )The target is wrong, for in attacking the tests, critics divert attention form the fault that lies with ill-informed or incompetent users. The tests themselves are merely tools , with characteristics that can be measured with reasonable precision under specified conditions. Whether the results will be valuable , meaningless, or even misleading depends partly upon the tool itself but largely upon the user .All informed predictions of future performance are based upon some knowledge of relevant past performance: school grades, research productivity, sales records, or whatever is appropriate.72 )How well the predictions will be validated by later performance depends upon the amount , reliability , and appropriateness of the information used and on the skill and wisdom with which it is interpreted. Anyone who keeps careful score knows that the information available is always incomplete and that the predictions are always subject to error.Standardized tests should be considered in this context. They provide a quick, objective method of getting some kinds of information about what a person learned , the sktlls he has developed, or the kind of person he is. The information so obtained has, qualitatively, the same advantages and shortcomings as other kinds of information. 73)Whether to use tests. other kinds of information, or both in a particular situation depends, therefore, upon the evidence from experience concerning comparative validity and upon such factors as cost and availability.74)In general,the tests work most effectivelv when the qualities to be measured can be most precisely defined and least effectively when what is to be messured or predicted cannot be well defined. Properly used, they provide a rapid means of getting comparable information about many people Sometimes they identify students whose high potential has not been previously recognized, but there are many things they do not do. 75)For example, they do not compensate for gross social inequality, and thus do not tell how able an underprivileged youngster might have been had he grown up under more favorable circumstances.Part ⅤWrlting (15 points)DIRECTIONS :A. Title: THE "PROJECT HOPE"B. Time limit : 40 minutesC. Word limit : 120 - 150 words (not including the given opening sentence)D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with thegiven opening sentence : "Education plays a very important role in the modernization of。
1995年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷-大学英语四级(CET4)试卷与试题
Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. [1分]-----正确答案(C) A It’s good for training one’s character but not good for one’s health. B It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens. C It has less effect on a child’s character than sports and games. D It’s as important as after-class activities.
convinced their dreams are prophetic (预言的) because a few have come true; they fail to notice the many that have not. Consider also the belief that “the phone always rings when I’m in the shower.” If it does ring while you are in the shower, the event will stand out and be remembered. If it doesn’t ring, that nonevent probably won’t even register (留下印象).
1995年四级语法题
1995年四级语法题1. Most people can't get ____ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.[A] on [B] through [C] over [D] by2. He noticed the helicopter hovering over the field. Then to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder ____ out and three men climbing down it.[A] throwing[B] being thrown[C] having thrown [D] having been thrown3. He resented ____ to wait. He expected the minister ____ him at once.[A] to be asked...to see [B] being asked...to see[C] to be asked...seeing [D] being asked...seeing4. The idea of travelling through ____ space to other planets interests many people today.[A] a [B] the [C] / [D] one5. The meeting's been cancelled. Ann ____ all that work.[A] need to do [B] need have[C] needn't have done [D] needed not to do6. It was not until midnight ____ the snowcapped peak.[A] that they sighted [B] that they did not sight[C] did they sight [D] had they sighted7. You'd better look at the difficulty ____.[A] the other way [B] by the other way[C] another way [D] by another way8. ____ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise.[A] Unless [B] As [C] Though [D] Since9. He prefers ____.[A] to write his letters rather than dictating them[B] to write his letters rather than dictate them[C] writing his letters rather than dictate them[D] writing his letters rather than have dictated them10. You and I could hardly understand, ____?[A] could I [B] couldn't you[C] couldn't we [D] could we11. He is not under arrest, ____ any restriction on him.[A] or the police have placed[B] or have the police placed[C] nor the police have placed[D] nor have the police placed12. We could ____ him with a detached house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a small flat.[A] provide [B] have provided[C] not provide [D] not have provided13. This missile is designed so that once ____ nothing can be done to retrieve it.[A] fired [B] being fired [C] they fired [D] having fired14. ____ the two, Bob is ____ student.[A] Of...the more diligent[B] In...more diligent[C] In...the more diligent[D] Of...more diligent15. ____, he would not have recovered so quickly.[A] Hadn't he been taken good care of[B] Had he not been taken good care of[C] had not he been taken good care of[D] Had he been not taken good care of16. The local council has decided to take the ____ of the hotel to court.[A] landlord [B] tenant [C] client [D] proprietor17. Swarms of wasps are always invading my garden. They are a thorough ____.[A] nuisance [B] disturbance [C] trouble [D] annoyance18. The cold drink ____ him after his long hot journey.[A] reduced [B] refreshed [C] released [D] recovered19. For years she suffered from the ____ that her husband might come back to her.[A] vision [B] idea [C] imagination [D] illusion20. He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching ____ without too much difficulty.[A] work [B] career [C] post [D] employment21. The accusation left him quite ____ with rage.[A] quiet [B] silent [C] mute [D] speechless22. As the drug took ____ the patient became quieter.[A] force [B] effect [C] action [D] influence23. From time to time, there have been ____ demands that the basic wage be increased.[A] insistent [B] persistent [C] consistent [D] resistant24. Notebooks, textbooks and school magazines were accidentally ____ all over the floor.[A] spread [B] separated [C] splashed [D] scattered25. An ____ degree was conferred on the distinguished professor.[A] honest [B] honored [C] honorary [D] honorific26. Mr. Brown's condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull ____.[A] up [B] through [C] out [D] back27. The purpose of the survey was to ____ the inspectors with local conditions.[A] inform [B] notify [C] instruct [D] acquaint28. Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to throw ____ his bad cold.[A] off [B] away [C] down [D] over29. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually ____ to its original splendor.[A] recovered [B] renewed [C] restored [D] replaced30. They had a pleasant chat ____ a cup of coffee.[A] for [B] with [C] during [D] over【参考答案】：1-5：BBBCC 6-10：AAABD 11-15：DBAAB16-20：DABDC 21-25：DB CDC 26-30：BDACD。
1995年英语专业四级TEM4考试真题
1995年英语专业四级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: 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 A1. There was an accident late yesterday afternoon between a car and a motorcycle at the junction between High Road and West Hill,in which the motorcyclist was severely injured.2. We moved to London about 3 months ago because Bob got a new job, and we are living in a small flat while we’re trying to find a house.3. If you don’t want to sound impolite, or cause embarrassment or distress of any kind to the person you’re talking to, you should learn to use tactful and tentative forms in your English.OK, class is over.4. Whenever I go to the bank near my house, the cashiers are either fooling around or keeping whole queues of people waiting by chatting to the customer at the front about their holiday.5. The more we discussed the trip, the less likely it seems we can afford it.6. I live on my standard unemployment benefit or rather social security benefit, and I do a bit of baby-sitting on the side for extra pocket money.7. Paul is 38 years old and has been involved in the electronics industry since 1968 when he graduated and went into the merchant navy.8. And now what are the most prized lots for auction here today, Lot D, this Victorian Rosewood Chiming Grandfather clock. Can I start the bidding at 250 pounds?9. The moment the windscreen shatters you should began to take your foot off the accelerator, not completely off, of course, because you might be in heavy traffic, with another vehicle right behind you.10. Two men who were caught stealing property after it grew dark have appeared before the local magistrate’s court this morning. They are expected to be kept in custody for several days.1.Where did the accident take place?A.On the approach to High Road.B.On the approach to West Hill.C.Between West Hill and the junction.D.At the junction between High Road and West Hill.2.What are they doing now?A.Moving to London.B.Looking for a new job.C.Searching for a flat.D.Hunting for a house.3.What is the profession of the speaker?A.A doctor.B.A typist.C.A lecturer.D.A mathematician.4.This means that the cashiers are_______ .A.helpful.B.unprofessional.C.professionalD.unskillful.5.What does the speaker mean?A.She’s not definite about the trip.B.She would like to take more trips.C.She’s decided against taking the trip.D.She doesn’t like discussing the trip.6.The speaker is ___.A.self-employedB.joblessC.a social security officerD.a professional baby-sitter7.Where was Paul before he joined the navy?A.University.B.A high-tech company.C.The merchant navy.D.The electronics.8.Where does this talk most likely take place?A.In a place where goods are sold for a fixed price.B.In a place where lotteries are held.C.In a place where clocks are sold.D.In a place where goods are sold for the highest offer.9.This advice means that you should ___.A.turn suddenly to one sideB.slow down graduallyC.brake immediatelyD.clear out the glass10.When did the crime take place?st night.B.This morning.C.Several days ago.D.Yesterday afternoon.Passage B11. M: Are you having much trouble with the course?W: Not really. The only thing I haven’t understood so far is the reading we had last night.12. W: In the summer Andrew plays tennis or golf almost everyday and in the winter he goes skiing every chance he gets.M: He’s always been enthusiastic about sports. 13. M: Paul’s been taking five courses but he decided to drop one of them at the end of the semester.W: That may be for the best.14. M: Susan, did you pick up your clothes from the laundry today?W: No, my sister stopped for them on her way home this afternoon.15. M: It’s so hot today. I can’t work. I wish there were a fan in the library.W: So do I. I’ll fall asleep if I don’t get out of the stuffy room soon.16. W: I’m going to the bank, then to the jewellery store, and after that I have to prepare a presentation for my linguistic seminar.M: I’d say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann.17. W: Do you have an address for I can write to you?M: No. I’ll be out camping in the mountain most of the time. But if you write to me at my uncle’s house, he will hold my mail until I get there.18. W: Pardon me, Mr. Hardy, where are these tablets located?M: You need a prescription for those.If you have one I can get it for you right away.19. M: I wish they’d reduce some of the compulsory classes for the course.W: They talk about it every year. But a few students definitely need a lot of basic classes. 20. M: Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a consultant to that company.W: I don’t doubt it. What surprises me is that he’s still working there. Now the classes ar e about to start again.11.How is the woman doing in the course?A.She hasn’t been doing much of the reading.B.She understood the reading last night.C.She isn’t having much trouble.D.She understands very little.12.What can be concluded about Andrew?A.Winter is his favourite time for sports.B.Sports are quite important to him.C.He should be more enthusiastic.D.He plays better than he used to.13.What does the woman mean?A.Paul had better drop more than one course.B.Paul’s cours e is the best of the five.C.Paul is an excellent student.D.Paul’s idea is probably a good one.14.What happened to the clothes?A.Susan’s sister got them.B.They’re still at the laundry.C.Susan forgot to collect them.D.They were picked up yesterday.15.What are these people complaining about?A.The noise.B.The heat.C.The workload.D.The crowdedness.16.What does the man mean?A.Ann can go with him this afternoon.B.Ann’s almost as busy as he is.C.Ann has a lot to do today.D.Ann might finish by noon.17.Where should the woman write to her friend?A.At the post office.B.At his home address.C.At his mountain cabin.D.At his uncle’s address.18.What does Mr. Hardy do?A.He’s a pharmacist.B.He’s a salesman.C.He’s a librarian.D.He’s a doctor.19.What does the man want the university to do?A.Do away with certain required classes.B.Offer more basic classes.C.Enroll fewer students.D.Encourage more compulsory discussions.20.What does the woman say about Carl?A.She doesn’t know when his classes start.B.She’s surprised that he chose that company.C.She doubts he makes much money now.D.She wonders why he’s not returned to school.Passage CPresident De Klerk of South Africa has called an urgent meeting of leaders of the main political groups following yesterday’s violence in the centre of Johannesburg, in which at least 31 people were killed and more than 200 wounded. Inkatha and ANC have blamed each other for the violence which took place as thousands of Inkatha supporters marched through the city to demand the creation of a sovereign Zulu Kingdom.21.Where did the violence take place?A.In the Johannesburg stadium.B.In different parts of Johannesburg.C.In the middle of Johannesburg.D.On the outskirts of Johannesburg.22.Why did Inkatha supporters march through the city?A.To insist on an independent Zula state.B.To call an urgent political meeting.C.To support the violence in Johannesburg.D.To blame the ANC for the violence.Passage DThe Israeli Army has been in contact with the PLO to try to explain the killings in Gasa. TheIsraeli delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning, in the hope that the scheduled talks will go ahead despite Palestinian anger. Israel and the PLO have both said that they are on the verge of agreement that armed Palestinian police and international observers should be stationed in Hebron to protect Palestinians in the wake of the massacre there a month ago when the Jewish settlers killed some 29 Palestinians.23.Which delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning?A.A PLO delegation.B.An Israeli delegation.C.An international delegation.D.A joint PLO-Israeli delegation.24.Why should armed Palestinian police and international observers be stationed in Hebron?A.To search for the Jewish gunmen.B.To protect Jewish settlers.C.To investigate the massacre.D.To guard Palestinians.Passage EThe Clinton Administration has cited 35 countries and 4 trading blocs for illegitimately erecting barriers to American goods. The biggest portion of the annual report to the U.S. or the U.S. trade representatives says that Japan’s trade barriers far exceed those of any other major industrial country. It says Japan, which has an annual trade surplus of almost 16 billion dollars with the United States, has placed an unfair burden on the global trading system. In addition to Japan their report also criticises other major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, China and South Korea. President Clinton says the U.S.A.’s economy is very solid and plunging in the stock market is not an indication of any serious problem. The New York Stock Exchange scored its first gain in more than a week Thursday. On an occasion inCalifornia the President said he had reviewed the matter with administration officials and found no underlying problems with the economy.25.What does the U.S. trade representative say about Japan’s trade barriers?A.Smaller than those of any other leading industrial country.B.Greater than those of any other leading industrial country.C.The same as those of South Korea.D.The same as those of the European Union.26.According to the news, what burden has Japan placed on the global trading system?A.A light burden.B.A heavy burden.C.A fair burden.D.An unfair burden.Passage FThe United States has called on Singapore to reconsider the sentence on an American who is to be caned for vandalism. The State Department spokesman said the United States regretted the decision by the Singapore Appeal Court to uphold the sentence. He said Washington believed the penalty was excessive for a youthful non-violent offender, but he refused to speculate on thepossible effects on the relations between the two governments. The American, Michael Fay, was found guilty of damaging parked cars. The case provoked wide-spread public debate in the United States and criticism of Singapore in American media. President Clinton had personally appealed for the sentence to be reconsidered.27.According to the news, why is Michael Fay to be caned?A.For political reasons.B.For committing murder.C.For damaging vehicles.D.For committing robbery.28.Which of the following statements best describes the general tone of the report?A.Satisfied with the punishment.B.Neutral on this issue.C.Resigned on the subject of the sentence.plimentary towards the Court.Passage GSouth African troops are moving into the strife-torn Natal Province, where political violence has claimed 300 lives in the past month. State of Emergency Regulations published Friday said strict conditions for marches and rallies had banned the display of weapons or potentially dangerous objects. The rules also gave security forces powers to detain people without charge for up to 30 days. The security forces are allowed to use what is called "necessary force" to maintain order and can search people and premises without a warrant.29.What happened on Friday?A.Troops moved into Natal.B.Political violence broke out.C.A large rally took place.D.New emergency rules were issued.30.According to the news, which of the following powers was NOT given to the security forces?A.The complete banning of marches and rallies.B.The detention of people without charge.C.The maintenance of order by necessary force.D.The right to search premises without a warrant.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 AIf you are buying a property in France, whether for a permanent or a holiday home, it is important to open a French bank account. Although it is possible to exist on traveler’s cheques, Eurocheques and credit cards issued by British banks, the fees for these services can be expensive.The simplest way to pay regular bills, such as electricity, gas or telephone, particularly when you are not in residence, is by direct debit (a sum withdrawn form an account) from your Frenchaccount.To open a current account, you will need to show your passport and birth certificate and to provide your address in the United Kingdom. You will be issued with a cheque book within weeks of opening the account. In France it is illegal to be overdrawn. All accounts must be operated in credit. However, there are no bank charges.Note that cheques take longer to clear in France than in Britain, and can only be stopped if stolen or lost.The easiest way to transfer money from a British bank account to a French one is by bank transfer: simply provide your British bank with the name, address and number or your French bank account. The procedure takes about a week and costs between ￡5 and ￡40 for each transaction, depending on your British bank.Alternatively, you can transfer money via a French bank in London. You can also send a sterling cheque (allow at least 12 days for the cheque to be cleared). Eurocheques or traveller’s cheques.Finally, it is a good idea to make a friend of your French bank manager. His help can prove invaluable.31.If you buy a property in France, you can save money by ______.A.having a French bank accountB.transferring money from BritainC.cashing traveller’s cheques or Eurochequesing credit cards issued by British banks32.One advantage French banks have over British banks is that ______.A.you may take out more money than is in the accountB.the interest rates on bank accounts are higherC.cheques are dealt with more rapidlyD.you do not have to pay for services33.The swiftest way to send money from England to France is ______.A.to forward an English cheque to your French bankB.to go to a French bank in LondonC.to use a cashier’s chequeD.to arrange a bank transfer34.The best title for this passage is _______.A.How to Open a French Bank AccountB.The Difference between Banking in Britain and FranceC.The Way to Transfer Money from Britain to FranceD.A Guide to Banking in FrancePassage BPROOF AGAINST HEART ATTACKSDoes a drink a day keep heart attacks away? Over the past 20 years, numerous studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption—say, one or two beers, glasses of wine or cocktails daily—helps to prevent coronary heart disease. Last week a report in the New England Journal of Medicine added strong new evidence in support of that theory. More important, the work provided the first solid indication of how alcohol works to protect the heart.In the study, researchers from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School compared the drinking habits of 340 men and women who had suffered recent heart attacks with those of healthy people of the same age and sex. The scientists found that people who sip one three drinks a day are about half as likely to suffer heart attacks as nondrinkers are. The apparent source of the protection: those who drank alcohol had higher blood levels of high-density lipoproteins, the so-called good cholesterol, which is known to repel heart disease.As evidence has mounted, some doctors have begun recommending a daily drink for patients of heart diseases. But most physicians are not ready to recommend a regular happy hour for everyone. The risks of teetotalling are nothing compared with the dangers of too much alcohol, including high blood pressure, strokes and liver troubles—not to mention violent behaviour and traffic accidents. Moreover, some studies suggest that even moderate drinking may increase the incidence of breast and colon cancer. Until there is evidence that the benefits of a daily dose of alcohol outweigh the risks, most people won’t be able to take a doctor’s prescription to the neighborhood bar or liquor store.35.The medical article quoted in the passage demonstrates ______.A.the way in which alcohol can help the heartB.how a couple of cocktails daily can stop heart problemsC.why alcoholic drinks are dangerous to one’s healthD.that reports on the advantages of alcohol were misfounded36.Experiments showed that nondrinkers had _______.rger amounts of good cholesterolB.smaller amounts of good cholesterolC.higher blood pressureD.lower blood pressure37.According to the passage, moderate drinking _______.A.is recommended by doctors for heart patientsB.should be allowed on prescriptionC.is still not medically advisableD.is not related to liver problems38.The main theme of this passage is _______.A.the change in recent drinking habitsB.the connection between cancer and alcoholC.whether moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkersD.whether alcohol may be good for your healthPassage CRUN, RABBITS, RUNFrom Greenwich to The Mall is good sport for allIn its 13 years, the London Marathon has acquired a pedigree of excellence. That excellence is not just the awesome energy of the best runners and the smoothness of the organization, but also the quality of determination shown by all the competitors, male and female, able-bodied and disabled. When more than 26,000 gather at Greenwich tomorrow morning, only a few will be in the running to win the big prize money. The success of this event is that most of the athletes would be prepared to pay serious money just for the privilege of running the 26 miles 385 yards to the mallpast the most famous urban scenery in the world.The London Marathon has become one of Britain’s leading sports events. Since 1981, something like 45 million has been raised in individual sponsorship for charities. Tomorrow hundreds of thousands of people will line the route to cheer and to gasp in sympathetic participation. Millions will watch on television. Although they will be excited by the struggle for first place, they will also identify with the ordinary person trying to fulfil his or her physical potential. Many spectators will wonder whether next year they could complete the historic distance. That is how athletic dreams are born.If the London Marathon and growth in physical fitness have transformed the lives of many adults, it is also important that children should have the opportunity to fulfil their ability in individual competitive sports.Team games should be an essential ingredient of physical education in the national curriculum. However, coexisting with the playing of team games there should be an equal emphasis on the importance of individual competitive sports at all levels in schools.The Government must be careful that in insisting on the value of team games in schools, it does not ignore the value of individual activities, which are practised throughout the world and form the basis of the Olympic Games. Many of the runners in the London Marathon tomorrow have found courage, fulfilment and fitness through training for the event. These are qualities that schoolchildren can, and should, acquire through a variety of demanding individual activities in physical education.39.In order to enter the Marathon, participants must _______.A.pay an entrance feeB.assemble in one specific areaC.be able to run 26 miles, 385 yardspete for the right to take part40.The main attraction of the Marathon for non-participants is _______.A.the amount of money raised for charityB.the chance to take part the following yearC.witnessing the contestants’ determinationD.a concern with the race’s history41.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Individual sports are as important as team games.B.Individual sports are more important than team games.C.Individual sports are less important than teams.D.It is hard to say which is less or more important.42.According to the writer, the Government’s policy on physical education ________.A.should not promote team games at allB.upholds the principles of the Olympic GamesC.is active in producing successful Marathon participantsD.should encourage those qualities by Marathon participantsPassage DNo Stopping Him: The Fast Man with a Fast CarOn the track, the form embodies power, each curve and line is moulded for speed.For the man at the wheel is the fastest athlete in the world today: Linford Christie. European, Commonwealth and World champion, who has just taken delivery of his new car, the latest version of the Toyota Supra.It is a conspicuously fast car. The result perfectly matches Christie’s own character, and shares his inability to compromise when it comes to delivering performance.The Supra, priced a few pence short of ￡39,000 is rumoured to be capable of 180 mph, but the speed is artificially limited to 155 mph. From a standing start, it can reach 60 mph in under five seconds.The Supra might raise Christie’s profile with the police, but if he is pulled over nowadays it is usually by an officer seeking a chat and an autograph rather than anything more official. After an incident in 1988 when he was stopped, he prosecuted the police and won ￡30,000 compensation for wrongful arrest.Safety is high on the list of Supra extras, with driver and passenger airbags; antilock braking; electronic traction control to avoid wheel-spin; side-impact door beams; and a steering column that collapses to protect the driver in an accident. Then there is the six-speed gearbox; cruise control; air-conditioning; alarm and immobilizer.Christie, the British athletics team captain since 1990, will enjoy the comfort of the Supra during a hectic few weeks this June and July when he visits Sheffield, Wales, Gateshead, Wrexham, Edinburgh, Crystal Palace, and then Gateshead again, as his season builds towards the Commonwealth Games in August and the World Cup in September.43.The Supra is a suitable car for Linford Christie because _______.A.it is an expensive modelB.it has high standardsC.it helps promote sportsD.it is very safe44.On the subject of speed, the car can travel ______.A.at a maximum of 180 mphB.at the same speed as the previous modelC.at a maximum of 155 mphD.faster than the previous model45.Nowadays if Christie is stopped by the police it is _______.A.because he drives very fastB.because he is not a thoughtful driverC.often for informal reasonsD.due to what happened in 198846.According to the writer the Supra’s most outstanding feature is its ______.A.six-speed gearboxB.alarm systemC.air conditioningD.safety featuresPart 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 that best completes the sentence. Thenmark the correspondeing letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.47.Most people can’t get _______ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.A.onB.throughC.overD.by48.He noticed the helicopter hovering over the field. Then to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder ______ out and three men climbing down it.A.throwingB.being thrownC.having thrownD.having been thrown49.He resented _______ to wait. He expected the minister ___ him at once.A.to be asked, to seeB.being asked, to seeC.to be asked, seeingD.being asked, seeing50.The idea of travelling through _______ space to other planets interests many people today.A.aB.theC./D.one51.The meeting’s been cancelled. Ann ______ all that work.A.need to doB.need haveC.needn’t have doneD.needed not to do52.It was not until midnight _______ the snowcapped peak.A.that they sightedB.that they did not sightC.did they sightD.had they sighted53.You’d better look at the difficulty _______.A.the other wayB.by the other wayC.another wayD.by another way54.________ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise.A.UnlessB.AsC.ThoughD.Since55.He prefers _______.A.to write his letters rather than dictating themB.to write his letters rather than dictate themC.writing his letters rather than dictateD.writing his letters rather than have dictated them56.You and I could hardly understand, ______?A.could IB.couldn’t youC.couldn’t weD.could we57.He is not under arrest, ______ any restriction on him.A.or the police have placedB.or the police have placedC.nor the police have placedD.nor have the police placed58.We could _________ him with a detached house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a small flat.A.providedB.have providedC.not provideD.not provide59.This missile is designed so that once _______ nothing can be done to retrieve it.A.firedB.being firedC.they firedD.having fired60.______the two, Bob is _______ student.A.Of, more diligentB.In, more diligentC.Of, the more diligentD.In, the more diligent61._______, he would not have recovered so quickly.A.Hadn’t he been taken good care ofB.Had he not been taken good care ofC.Had not he been taken good care ofD.Had he been not taken good care of62.The local council has decided to take the _______ of the hotel to court.ndlordB.tenantC.clientD.proprietor63.Swarms of wasps are always invading my garden. They are a thorough _______.A.nuisanceB.disturbanceC.troubleD.annoyance64.The cold drink _______ him after his long hot journey.A.reducedB.refreshedC.releasedD.recovered65.For years she suffered from the ______ that her husband might come back to her.A.visionB.ideaC.imaginationD.illusion66.He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching _______ without too much difficulty.A.workB.careerC.postD.employment67.The accusation left him quite _______ with rage.A.quietB.silentC.muteD.speechless68.As the drug took _______ the patient became quieter.A.forceB.effectC.actionD.influence69.From time to time, there have been _______ demands that the basic wage be increased.A.insistentB.persistentC.consistentD.resistant70.Notebooks, textbooks and school magazines were accidentally _______ all over the floor.A.spreadB.separatedC.splashedD.scattered71.An ______ degree was conferred on the distinguished professor.A.honestB.honouredC.honoraryD.honorific72.Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull _______.A.upB.throughC.outD.back73.The purpose of the survey was to _______ the inspectors with local conditions.rmB.notifyC.instructD.acquaint74.Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to throw _______ his bad cold.A.offB.awayC.downD.over75.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _______ to its original splendor.A.recoveredB.renewedC.restoredD.replaced76.They had a pleasant chat _______ a cup of coffee.A.forB.withC.duringD.overPart IV Cloze (30 minutes)Direction: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are our choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D] below 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.Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? (31) ___an event takes place, newspapers are on the street (32) ___ the details. Wherever anything happens in the world, reporters are on the spot to ( 33) ___ the news.Newspapers have one basic (34) ___, to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to (35) ___it.Radio, telegraph, television, and ( 36) ___ in-ventions brought competition for newspapers. So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. ( 37 ) ___, this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to im- prove the (38) ___and thus the efficiency of their own operations. Today more newspapers are (39) ___ and read than ever before. Competition also led newspapers to branch out into many other fields. Besides keeping readers(40) ___ of the latest news, today’s newspapers(41 ) ___ and influence readers about polities and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers’economic choices (42) ___ advertising. Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very(43) ___.。
1995年01月英语四级试题（阅读）2
Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It has been thought and said that Africans are born with musical talent. Because music is so important in the lives of many Africans and because so much music is performed in Africa, we are inclined to think that Africans are musicians. The impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely a society of musical spectators (旁观). Music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. We have records, television, concerts, and radio to fulfill many of our musical needs. In most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in Africa. Alban Ayipaga, a Kasena semiprofessional musician from northern Ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drum ensemble (歌舞团) is performing. "Anybody can take part". This is true , but Kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. Some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble. It is fairly common in Africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. Performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.26. The difference between us and Africans, as far as music is concerned, is that _____.(A) most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music(B) we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians(C) most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators.(D) we are the audience and they are the additional performers.27. The word "such" (Line 6) refers to the fact that ______.(A) music is performed with the participation of the audience(B) music is performed without the participation of the audience(C) people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers(D) people have records, television sets and radio to fulfill their musical needs28. The author of the passage implies that _____.(A) all Africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in Africa(B) not all Africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives(C) most Africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments(D) most Africans perform as well as professional musicians29. The word "nucleus" (Line 13) probably refers to _____.(A) musicians famous in Africa(B) musicians at the center of attention(C) musicians acting as the core in a performance(D) active participants in a musical performance30. The best title for this passage would be ______.(A) The Importance of Music to African People(B) Differences Between African Music and Music of Other Countries(C) The Relationship Between Musicians and Their Audience(D) A Characteristic Feature of African Musical PerformancesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom. But Agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define "wisdom" and consider means of promoting it.There are several factors that contribute to wisdom. Of these I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. This has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians. Suppose,for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine. The work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind. You have no time to consider the effect which your discoveries or inventions may have outside the field of medicine. You succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infant death -rate, not only in Europe and America, but also in Asia and Africa. This has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowing the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations. To take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody’s mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested (⽆利害关系的) desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race.Therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments (增强) our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purpose are unwise.。
1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案
1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)section a1. (a) go out to work. (c) be calm and patient.(b) listen carefully to john. (d) do the easiest thing.2. (a) he doesn't like to talk. (c) he is friendly.(b) he is a very kind man. (d) he is not a pleasant person.3. (a) the doctor won't see her tomorrow. (c) the doctor is busy all day today.(b) the doctor is busy tomorrow. (d) the doctor will see her today.4. (a) young people are too quick in making decisions. (c) young people lose their jobs easily.(b) young people seldom stay long on the same job. (d) young people are too eager to succeed.5. (a) she felt it was tiring. (c) she thought it took less time.(b) she felt it was very nice. (d) she thought it wasexpensive.6. (a) they are having breakfast. (c) they are preparing a hot soup.(b) they are eating some fruit. (d) they are drinking cold milk.7. (a) the woman doesn't want to spend christmas with the man.(b) the woman is going home for christmas party.(c) the woman has not been invited to the christmas party.(d) the woman is going to spend christmas abroad.8. (a) by car. (c) by place.(b) by bus. (d) by train.9. (a) it closes at four on weekdays. (c) it isn't open on sundays.(b) he doesn't know its business hours. (d) it is open till four on sundays.10. (a) tennis shoes. (c) nothing yet.(b) some clothes. (d) music records. section bpassage onequestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. (a) in about 20 years. (c) in a couple of weeks.(b) within a week. (d) as early as possible.12. (a) yes, of course. (c) not mentioned.(b) possibly not. (d) definitely not.13. (a) her complaint was ignored. (c) the store apologized for their mistake.(b) the store sent her the correct order. (d) the store picked up the wrong items.passage twoquestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (a) the prison gates always open. (c) the prison has no armed guards.(b) its prisoner can work outside. (d) the prison is open to the public.15. (a) the prisoners are provided with jobs on release. (c) it is run on the principle of trusting prisoners.(b) its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime. (d) it has no security measures.16. (a) one year. (c) thirteen years.(b) two years. (d) fourteen years.17. (a) doubtful. (c) critical.(b) positive. (d) indifferent.passage threequestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. (a) it's good for training one's character but not good for one's health.(b) it cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.(c) it has less effect on a child's character than sports and games.(d) it's as important as after-class activities.19. (a) because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.(b) because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.(c) because the school authorities have neglected discipline.(d) because pupils there are too fond of playing.20. (a) practical work. (c) teacher's encouragement.(b) collective activities. (d) book knowledge.part ii reading comprehension ( 35 minutes)passage onequestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.people tend to be more impressed by evidence thatseems to confirm some relationship. thus many are convinced their dreams are prophetic (预言的) because a few have come true; they fail to notice the many that have not. consider also the belief that "the phone always rings when i'm in the shower." if it does ring while you are in the shower, the event will stand out and be remembered. if it doesn't ring, that nonevent probably won't even register （留下印象）.people want to see order, pattern and meaning in the world. consider, for example, the common belief that things like personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths "happen in threes." such beliefs stem from the tendency of people to allow the third event to define the time period. if three plane crashes occur in a month, then the period of time that counts as their "happening together" is one month; if three crashes occur in a year, the period of time is stretched. flexible end points reinforce such beliefs.[page]we also tend to believe what we want to believe. a majority of people think they are more intelligent, more fair-minded and more skilled behind the wheel of an automobile than the average person. part of the reason we view ourselves so favorably is that we use criteria that work toour advantage. as economist thomas schelling explains, "everybody ranks himself high in qualitieshe values: careful drivers give weight to care, skilled drivers give weight to skill, and those whoare polite give weight to courtesy, " this way everyone ranks high on his own scale.perhaps the most important mental habit we can learn is to be cautious (谨慎的) in drawingconclusions. the "evidence " of everyday life is sometimes misleading.21. in the first paragraph the author states that ____ .(a) dreams cannot be said to be prophetic even though a few have come true.(b) dreams are prophetic because some of them did come true.(c) dreams may come true if clearly remembered.(d) dreams and reality are closely related.22. by "things like ..." "happen in threes" (para. 3, line 2), the author indicates that people believe ____ .(a) personal misfortunes tend to happen every now and then.(b) personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deathsusually happen together.(c) misfortunes tend to occur according to certain patterns.(d) misfortunes will never occur more than three times toa person in his lifetime.23. ten word "courtesy" (para. 4, line 6) probably means ____.(a) good manners. (b) appropriate speech.(c) friendly relations. (d)satisfactory service.24. what can be inferred from the passage? ____(a) happenings that go unnoticed deserve more attention.(b) in a series of misfortunes the third one is usually the most serious.(c) people tend to make use of evidence that supports their own beliefs.(d) believers of misfortunes happening in threes are cautious in interpreting events.25. it can be concluded from the passage that ____ .(a) there is some truth even in the wildest dreams.(b) one should take notice of other people's merits.(c) there is no order or pattern in world events.(d) we should not base our conclusions on accidentalevidence.passage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.it has been thought and said that africans are born with musical talent. because music is so important in the lives of many africans and because so much music is performed in africa, we are inclined to think that africans are musicians. the impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely a society of musical spectators (旁观). music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. we have records, television, concerts, and radio to fulfill many of our musical needs. in most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in africa. alban ayipaga, a kasena semiprofessional musician from northern ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drum ensemble (歌舞团) is performing. "anybody can take part". this is true , but kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble. it isfairly common in africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.26. the difference between us and africans, as far as music is concerned, is that _____.(a) most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music(b) we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians [page](c) most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators.(d) we are the audience and they are the additional performers.27. the word "such" (line 6) refers to the fact that ______.(a) music is performed with the participation of the audience(b) music is performed without the participation of the audience(c) people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers(d) people have records, television sets and radio to fulfill their musical needs28. the author of the passage implies that _____.(a) all africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in africa(b) not all africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives(c) most africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments(d) most africans perform as well as professional musicians29. the word "nucleus" (line 13) probably refers to _____.(a) musicians famous in africa(b) musicians at the center of attention(c) musicians acting as the core in a performance(d) active participants in a musical performance30. the best title for this passage would be ______.(a) the importance of music to african people(b) differences between african music and music of other countries(c) the relationship between musicians and their audience(d) a characteristic feature of african musical performancespassage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom. but agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define "wisdom" and consider means of promoting it.there are several factors that contribute to wisdom. of these i should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. this has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians. suppose, for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine. the work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind. you have no time to consider the effect which your discoveries or inventions may have outside the field of medicine. you succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infantdeath-rate, not only in europe and america, but also in asia and africa. this has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowing the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations. to take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody's mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested (无利害关系的) desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race.therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments (增强)our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purpose are unwise.31. disagreement arises when people try to decide _____.(a) how much more wisdom we have now than before(b) what wisdom is and how to develop it(c) if there is a great increase of wisdom in our age(d) whether wisdom can be developed or not32. according to the author, "wisdom" is the ability to _____.(a) carefully consider the bad effects of any kind ofresearch work(b) give each important problem some careful consideration(c) acquire a great deal of complex and special knowledge(d) give suitable consideration to all the possible elements in a problem33. lowering the infant death-rate may _____.(a) prove to be helpful everywhere in the world(b) give rise to an increase in population in europe(c) cause food shortages in asia and africa(d) raise the living standard of the people in africa34. the author uses the examples in the passage to illustrate his point that _____. [page](a) it's extremely difficult to consider all the important elements in problem(b) success in medical research has its negative effects(c) scientists may unknowingly cause destruction to the human race(d) it's unwise to be totally absorbed in research in scientific medicine35. what is the main idea of the passage? _____(a) it is unwise to place the results of scientific research inthe hands of a powerful mad man.(b) the more knowledge one has, the wiser one becomes.(c) any increase of knowledge could lead to disastrous results without the guidance of wisdom.(d) wisdom increases in proportion to one's age.passage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.for any given task in britain there are more men than are needed. strong unions keep them there in fleet street, home of some london's biggest dailies, it is understood that when two unions quarrel over three jobs, the argument is settled by giving each union two. that means 33 per cent overmanning,33 per cent less productivity than could be obtained.a reporter who has visited plants throughout europe has an impression that the pace of work is much slower here. nobody tries too hard. tea breaks do matter and are frequent. it is hard to measure intensity of work, but britons give a distinct impression of going at their tasks in a more leisurely way.but is all this so terrible? it certainly does not improve the gross national product or output per worker. those observant visitors, however, have noticed something else about britain. itis a pleasant place.street crowds in stockholm. paris and new york move quickly and silently heads down, all in a hurry. london crowds tend to walk at an easy pace ( except in the profitable, efficient city, the financial district).every stranger is struck by the patient and orderly way in which britons queue for a bus: if the saleswoman is slow and out of stock she will likely say, 'oh dear, what a pity'; the rubbish collectors stop to chat (聊天) and call the housewives "luv". crime rises here as in every city but there still remains a gentle tone and temper that is unmatched in berlin, milan or detroit.in short, what is wrong with britain may also be what is right. having reached a tolerable standard, britons appear to be choosing leisure over goods.36. what happens when disputes over job opportunities arise among british unions?(a) thirty three per cent of the workers will be out of work.(b) more people will be employed than necessary.(c) more jobs will be created by the government.(d) the unions will try to increase productivity.37. what does the reporter who has visited plantsthroughout europe think about britain? _____(a) tea breaks do not affect the intensity of work in britain.(b) britons do their work in an unhurried sort of way.(c) the pace of work in continental europe is much slower than in britain.(d) britons give the impression of working intensively.38. "the breaks matter" (para. 2, line 2) indicates that _____.(a) they are an important aspect of the british way of life(b) they are greatly enjoyed by british workers(c) they can be used by the workers as an excuse to take time off from work(d) they help the workers to be on good terms with each other39. the word "this" (para. 3, line 1) the author means to say that _____.(a) there are more men on any given job than are needed(b) 33 per cent overmanning leads to 33 per cent less productivity(c) it is difficult to measure the intensity of work(d) britons generally do not want to work too hard40. by "what is wrong with britain may also be what is right" (para. 6, line 1) the author means to say that _____.(a) quarrels between unions will help create jobs(b) a leisurely way of life helps britons increase productivity(c) the gentle tone and temper of the people in britain makes it a pleasant place(d) britons will not sacrifice their leisure to further increase productivitypart iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)41. the grey building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts _____. [page](a) are producing (b) are produced (c) produced (d) being produced42. i could not persuade him to accept it, _____ make him see the important of it.(a) if only i could not (b) no more than i could (c) or i could not (d) nor could i43. because of the _____ emphasis placed on classroom work, the instructor will report your absences to the adviser.(a) large (b) strong (c) hard (d) high44. homework _____ on time will lead to better grades.(a) done (b) be done (c) having done (d) to have been done45. the speech _____ a lively discussion started.(a) being delivered (b) was delivered (c) be delivered (d) having been delivered46. i have had great deal of trouble _____ the rest of the class.(a) coming up against (b) making up for (c) keeping up with (d) living up to47. _____ for my illness i would have lent him a helping hand.(a) not being (b) had it not been (c) without being (d) not having been48. _____ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master's degree.(a) to become (b) become (c) one become (d) on becoming49. the little man was _____ more than one metre fifty tall.(a) nearly (b) quite (c) hardly (d) almost50. certain programs work better for some _____ for others.(a) and (b) than (c) as (d) but51. some plants are so sensitive _____ pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment.(a) from (b) against (c) to (d) with52. it does not alter the fact that he was the man _____ for the death of the little girl.(a) accounting (b) guilty (c) responsible (d) obliged53. medical care reform has become this country's most important public health _____.(a) question (b) stuff (c) matter (d) issue54. not that john doesn't want to help you, _____ it's beyond his power.(a) but that (b) for that (c) and that (d) in that55. it is not unusual for workers in that region _____.(a) to be paid more than a month late (c) to pay later thana month more(b) to be paid later than more a month (d) to pay late more than a month56. i used to smoke ____ but i gave it up three years ago.(a) seriously (b) heavily (c) badly (d) severely57. the doctor told penny that too much _____ to the sun is bad for the skin.(a) exposure (b) extension (c) exhibition (d) expansion58. michael used to look hurt and surprised when _____.(a) scolding (b) to scold (c) having scolded (d) scolded59. he decided to make further improvements on the computer's design _____ the light of the requirements of customers.(a) on (b) for (c) in (d) with60. if you don't like to swim, you _____ stay at home.(a) should as well (b) may as well (c) can as well (d) would as well61. to be frank, i'd rather you _____ in the case.(a) will not be involved (b) not involved (c) not to be involved (d) were not involved62. if you suspect that the illness might be serious you should not _____ going to the doctor.(a) put off (b) hold back (c) put aside (d) hold up63. if you want to know the train schedule, please _____ at the booking office.(a) acquire (b) inquire (c) request (d) require64. he thought that _____.(a) the effort doing the job was not worth (c) it was not worth the effort doing the job(b) the effort was not worth in doing the job (d) it was not worth the effort by doing the job65. the coming of the railways in the 1830s _____ oursociety and economic life.(a) transformed (b) transported (c) transferred (d) transmitted66. i have no objection _____ the evening with them.(a) to spend (b) to spending (c) of spending (d) spending67. realizing that he hadn't enough money and _____ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.(a) not wanted (b) not to want (c) not wanting (d) wanting not68. in preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _____ his findings in logical order and clear language.(a) furnish (b) propose (c) raise (d) present69. _____ they reached the centre of the city, they stopped the car at a bar.(a) before a mile or so when (c) further than a mile or so [page](b) for a mile or so after (d) a mile or so before70. they are teachers and don't realize _____ to start and run a company.(a) what it takes (b) what takes it (c) what they take (d) what takes thempart iv cloze (15 minutes)did you ever have someone's name on the tip of your tongue and yet you were unable to recall it? 71 this happens again, do not 72 to recall it. do something 73 for a couple of minutes. 74 the name may come into your head. the name is there, since you have met 75 person and learned his name. it 76 has to be dug out. the initial effort to recall 77 the mind for operation, but it is the subconscious (下意识的) 78 that go to work to dig up a 79 memory. forcing yourself to recall 80 never helps because it doesn't 81 your memory; it only tightens it. students find the preparatory method helpful 82 examinations. they read over the questions 83 trying to answer any of them.84 they answer first the ones 85 which they are most confident. meanwhile, deeper mental activities in the subconscious mind are taking 86 ; work is being done on the 87 difficult question. by the time the easier questions are answered, answers 88 the more difficult ones will usually begin to 89 into consciousness. it is often 90 a question of waiting for recall to come to the memory.71. (a) as (b) when (c) while (d) whether72. (a) try (b) want (c) hesitate (d) wait73. (a) simple (b) apart (c) else (d) similar74. (a) unless (b) and (c) or (d) until75. (a) some (b) certain (c) a (d) this76. (a) then (b) really (c) only (d) indeed77. (a) leads (b) begins (c) helps (d) prepares78. (a) deeds (b) activities (c) movements (d) procedures79. (a) light (b) fresh (c) dim (d) dark80. (a) merely (b) almost (c) barely (d) hardly81. (a) loosen (b) weaken (c) decrease (d) reduce82. (a) into (b) in (c) about (d) by83. (a) after (b) besides (c) before (d) against84. (a) thus (b) but (c) therefore (d) then85. (a) of (b) with (c) for (d) in86. (a) place (b) shape (c) charge (d) action87. (a) too (b) less (c) not (d) more88. (a) to (b) of (c) about (d) for89. (a) appear (b) grow (c) extend (d) come90. (a) nearly (b) likely (c) just (d) evenpart v writing (30 minutes)directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic can money buy happiness? you should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:1. 有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）2. 也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）3. 我的看法remember to write your composition neatly.95.1part i 1——20题1. c2. d3. c4. b5. b6. a7. d8. a9. d 10. c11. d 12. d 13. a 14. b 15. c 16. d 17. b 18. c 19. a 20. b part ii——part iv 21——90题21. a 22. c 23. a 24. a 25. d 26. c 27. b 28. b 29. d 30. d 31. b 32. d 33. c 34. a 35. c 36. b 37. b 38. a 39. a 40. d 41. b 42. d 43. b 44. a 45. d 46. c 47. b 48. a 49. a 50. b 51. c 52. c 53. c 54. a 55. a 56. b 57. a 58. d 59. c 60. b 61. d 62. a 63. b 64. c 65. a 66. b 67. c 68. d 69. d 70. a 71. b 72. a 73. c 74. b 75. d 76. c 77. d 78. b 79. c 80. b 81. a 82. b 83. c 84. d 85. a 86. a 87. d 88. a 89. d 90. c1995年1月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。
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Unidentified Flying ObjectsThere are many explanations for why UFOs exist on earth. The most popular one is that they may contain visitor from other planets. To fly such an aircraft the builders must develop different forms of aviation, because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft. The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists from other planets who are studying life on earth. It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth and the space visitors may be living among us. But there are also less fantastic explanations available. Although some sightings of UFO are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily. In many cases the observers might have made a mistake. They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft. Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground reflected onto the clouds. However, the exact cause of many sightings still remains a mystery.1996The Indian Medicine ManAmong the Indians of North America, the medicine-man was a very important person. He could cure illnesses and he could speak to the spirits. The spirits were the super-natural forces that controlled the world. The Indians believed that had spirits made people ill. So when people were ill. The medicine man tried to help them by using magic. He spoke to the good spirits and asked for their help.Many people were cured because they thought that these spirits were helping them. But, really, these people curded themselves. Sometimes, your mind is the best doctor for you. The medicine-men were often successful for other reason, too. They knew about plants that really can cure illnesses. A lot of modern medicines are made from plants that were used by medicine-men hundreds of years ago.1997Legal Age for MarriageThroughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is 18 for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and non-residents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state. A three-day-wait is the most common. In some states there is no required waiting period.1998The Railway in BritainThe success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities, led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. Between 1835 and 1865 about 25000 kilometers of track were built, and over 100 railway companies were created.Railway travel transformed people’s lives. Trains were first designed to carry to goods. However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day which stopped at every station and cost only a penny a mile. Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail. Cheap day excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. The railways also provided thousands of new jobs: building carriages, running the railways and repairing the tracks. Railways even changed the time. The need to run the railways on time meant that local time was abolished and clocks showed the same time all over the country.United Nations DayThe 24th of October is celebrated as United Nations Day. It is a day that belongs to everyone. And it is celebrated in most countries of the world. Some countries celebrate for a week instead of a day. In many parts of the world, schools have special programs for the day. Boys and girls in some communities decorate a UN tree.In other communities, young people put on plays about the UN. Some libraries exhibit children’s art works from around the world. Schools celebrate with the songs. No matter how the day is celebrated, the purpose of these celebrations is to help everyone understand the UN, and the important roles it plays in world affairs. The UN encourages people to learn about other lands and their customs. In this way, people can gain a better understanding and appreciation of peoples all over the world.2000What We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort, No human race anywhere no earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The Language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.2001Characteristics of a Good ReaderTo improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper of a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has in his command several special skills, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most text books provide and skim-reading for a general survey.2002Disappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agric ulture began some ten thousand years age. The remaining forests are home to half of the world species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rainforests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals, these rainforests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forestland has been used for industrial purposes or for agriculture development such as crop growing. By 1990s less than half of the earth original rainforests remained, and they continued to disappear at the alarming rate every year. As a result, the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.The Importance of Keeping a Good MoodModern people are supposed to endure a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. However, not all people can manage to tide them over. There are often reports of someone going insane or someone committing suicide. Those unfortunate people are not intelligently poor. Y et they were doomed only because they suffered troubled minds or mixed feelings. From their experiences, I would argue that keeping a good mood is all too important.Living in a good mood under whatsoever circumstances is important in at least two ways. For one thing, it can help one foster friendly interpersonal relation.Instead of treating colleagues or classmates as rivals or opponents, one will try to cooperate with them and benefit from them. One will work harder to keep paces with others or surpass them rather than complaining or get consumed by jealousy all the time. For another, a good mood can help one put disappointments and frustrations in the right perspective. Thinking that failure is the mother of success, one can well survive the temporary blows and look forward to the bright future. Both friendship and optimism derived from keeping a good mood or mentality are effective outlets for pressures whatsoever.Thus, we need not only to build a strong body but also keep a good mood in order to face the pressures or challenges of modern society. While most people are aware of the importance of the former, quite a proportion of people fail to recognize the significance of the latter.2004.MoneyMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use money to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different things were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a piece of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution. They began to use paper money for coins. Now paper notes are used throughout the world.。
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1995年英语专业四级真题Passage AIf you are buying a property in France, whether for a permanent or a holiday home, it is important to open a French bank account. Although it is possible to exist on traveler’s cheques, Eurocheques and credit cards issued by British banks, the fees for these services can be expensive.The simplest way to pay regular bills, such as electricity, gas or telephone, particularly when you are not in residence, is by direct debit (a sum withdrawn form an account) from your French account.To open a current account, you will need to show your passport and birth certificate and to provide your address in the United Kingdom. You will be issued with a cheque book within weeks of opening the account. In France it is illegal to be overdrawn. All accounts must be operated in credit. However, there are no bank charges.Note that cheques take longer to clear in France than in Britain, and can only be stopped if stolen or lost.The easiest way to transfer money from a British bank account to a French one is by bank transfer: simply provide your British bank with the name, address and number or your French bank account. The procedure takes about a week and costs between ￡5 and ￡40 for each transaction, depending on your British bank. Alternatively, you can transfer money via a French bank in London. You can also send a sterling cheque (allow at least 12 days for the cheque to be cleared). Eurocheques or traveller’s cheques.Finally, it is a good idea to make a friend of your French bank manager. His help can prove invaluable.31.If you buy a property in France, you can save money by ______.A.having a French bank accountB.transferring money from BritainC.cashing traveller’s cheques or Eurochequesing credit cards issued by British banks32.One advantage French banks have over British banks is that ______.A.you may take out more money than is in the accountB.the interest rates on bank accounts are higherC.cheques are dealt with more rapidlyD.you do not have to pay for services33.The swiftest way to send money from England to France is ______.A.to forward an English cheque to your French bankB.to go to a French bank in LondonC.to use a cashier’s chequeD.to arrange a bank transfer34.The best title for this passage is _______.A.How to Open a French Bank AccountB.The Difference between Banking in Britain and FranceC.The Way to Transfer Money from Britain to FranceD.A Guide to Banking in FrancePassage BPROOF AGAINST HEART ATTACKSDoes a drink a day keep heart attacks away? Over the past 20 years, numerous studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption—say, one or two beers, glasses of wine or cocktails daily—helps to prevent coronary heart disease. Last week a report in the New England Journal of Medicine added strong new evidence in support of that theory. More important, the work provided the first solid indication of how alcohol works to protect the heart.In the study, researcher s from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School compared the drinking habits of 340 men and women who had suffered recent heart attacks with those of healthy people of the same age and sex. The scientists found that people who sip one three drinks a day are about half as likely to suffer heart attacks as nondrinkers are. The apparent source of the protection: those who drank alcohol had higher blood levels of high-density lipoproteins, the so-called good cholesterol, which is known to repel heart disease. As evidence has mounted, some doctors have begun recommending a daily drink for patients of heart diseases. But most physicians are not ready to recommend a regular happy hour for everyone. The risks of teetotalling are nothing compared with the dangers of too much alcohol, including high blood pressure, strokes and liver troubles—not to mention violent behaviour and traffic accidents. Moreover, some studies suggest that even moderate drinking may increase the incidence of breast and colon cancer. Until there is evidence that the benefits of a daily dose of alcohol outweigh the risks, most people won’t be able to take a doctor’s prescription to the neighborhood bar or liquor store.35.The medical article quoted in the passage demonstrates ______.A.the way in which alcohol can help the heartB.how a couple of cocktails daily can stop heart problemsC.why alcoholic drinks are dangerous to one’s healthD.that reports on the advantages of alcohol were misfounded36.Experiments showed that nondrinkers had _______.rger amounts of good cholesterolB.smaller amounts of good cholesterolC.higher blood pressureD.lower blood pressure37.According to the passage, moderate drinking _______.A.is recommended by doctors for heart patientsB.should be allowed on prescriptionC.is still not medically advisableD.is not related to liver problems38.The main theme of this passage is _______.A.the change in recent drinking habitsB.the connection between cancer and alcoholC.whether moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkersD.whether alcohol may be good for your health Passage CRUN, RABBITS, RUNFrom Greenwich to The Mall is good sport for allIn its 13 years, the London Marathon has acquired a pedigree of excellence. That excellence is not just the awesome energy of the best runners and the smoothness of the organization, but also the quality of determination shown by all the competitors, male and female, able-bodied and disabled. When more than 26,000 gather atGreenwich tomorrow morning, only a few will be in the running to win the big prize money. The success of this event is that most of the athletes would be prepared to pay serious money just for the privilege of running the 26 miles 385 yards to the mall past the most famous urban scenery in the world.The London Marathon has become one of Britain’s leading sports events. Since 1981, something like 45 million has been raised in individual sponsorship for charities. Tomorrow hundreds of thousands of people will line the route to cheer and to gasp in sympathetic participation. Millions will watch on television. Although they will be excited by the struggle for first place, they will also identify with the ordinary person trying to fulfil his or her physical potential. Many spectators will wonder whether next year they could complete the historic distance. That is how athletic dreams are born.If the London Marathon and growth in physical fitness have transformed the lives of many adults, it is also important that children should have the opportunity to fulfil their ability in individual competitive sports.Team games should be an essential ingredient of physical education in the national curriculum. However, coexisting with the playing of team games there should be an equal emphasis on the importance of individual competitive sports at all levels in schools.The Government must be careful that in insisting on the value of team games in schools, it does not ignore the value of individual activities, which are practised throughout the world and form the basis of the Olympic Games. Many of the runners in the London Marathon tomorrow have found courage, fulfilment and fitness through training for the event. These are qualities that schoolchildren can, and should, acquire through a variety of demanding individual activities in physical education.39.In order to enter the Marathon, participants must _______.A.pay an entrance feeB.assemble in one specific areaC.be able to run 26 miles, 385 yardspete for the right to take part40.The main attraction of the Marathon for non-participants is _______.A.the amount of money raised for charityB.the chance to take part the following yearC.witnessing the contestants’ determinationD.a concern with the race’s history41.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Individual sports are as important as team games.B.Individual sports are more important than team games.C.Individual sports are less important than teams.D.It is hard to say which is less or more important.42.According to the writer, the Government’s policy on physical education ________.A.should not promote team games at allB.upholds the principles of the Olympic GamesC.is active in producing successful Marathon participantsD.should encourage those qualities by Marathon participantsPassage DNo Stopping Him: The Fast Man with a Fast CarOn the track, the form embodies power, each curve and line is moulded for speed.For the man at the wheel is the fastest athlete in the world today: Linford Christie. European, Commonwealth and World champion, who has just taken delivery of his new car, the latest version of the Toyota Supra.It is a conspicuously fast car. The result perfectly matches Christie’s own character, and shares his inability to compromise when it comes to delivering performance.The Supra, priced a few pence short of ￡39,000 is rumoured to be capable of 180 mph, but the speed is artificially limited to 155 mph. From a standing start, it can reach 60 mph in under five seconds.The Supra might raise Christie’s profile with the police, but if he is pulled over nowadays it is usually by an officer seeking a chat and an autograph rather than anything more official. After an incident in 1988 when he was stopped, he prosecuted the police and won ￡30,000 compensation for wrongful arrest.Safety is high on the list of Supra extras, with driver and passenger airbags; antilock braking; electronic traction control to avoid wheel-spin; side-impact door beams; and a steering column that collapses to protect the driver in an accident. Then there is the six-speed gearbox; cruise control; air-conditioning; alarm and immobilizer. Christie, the British athletics team captain since 1990, will enjoy the comfort of the Supra during a hectic few weeks this June and July when he visits Sheffield, Wales, Gateshead, Wrexham, Edinburgh, Crystal Palace, and then Gateshead again, as his season builds towards the Commonwealth Games in August and the World Cup in September.43.The Supra is a suitable car for Linford Christie because _______.A.it is an expensive modelB.it has high standardsC.it helps promote sportsD.it is very safe44.On the subject of speed, the car can travel ______.A.at a maximum of 180 mphB.at the same speed as the previous modelC.at a maximum of 155 mphD.faster than the previous model45.Nowadays if Christie is stopped by the police it is _______.A.because he drives very fastB.because he is not a thoughtful driverC.often for informal reasonsD.due to what happened in 198846.According to the writer the Supra’s most outstanding feature is its ______.A.six-speed gearboxB.alarm systemC.air conditioningD.safety featuresPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)47.Most people can’t get _______ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.A.onB.throughC.overD.by48.He noticed the helicopter hovering over the field. Then to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder ______ out and three men climbing down it.A.throwingB.being thrownC.having thrownD.having been thrown49.He resented _______ to wait. He expected the minister ___ him at once.A.to be asked, to seeB.being asked, to seeC.to be asked, seeingD.being asked, seeing50.The idea of travelling through _______ space to other planets interests many people today.A.aB.theC./D.one51.The meeting’s been cancelled. Ann ______ all that work.A.need to doB.need haveC.needn’t have doneD.needed not to do52.It was not until midnight _______ the snowcapped peak.A.that they sightedB.that they did not sightC.did they sightD.had they sighted53.You’d better look at the difficulty _______.A.the other wayB.by the other wayC.another wayD.by another way54.________ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise.A.UnlessB.AsC.ThoughD.Since55.He prefers _______.A.to write his letters rather than dictating themB.to write his letters rather than dictate themC.writing his letters rather than dictateD.writing his letters rather than have dictated them56.You and I could hardly understand, ______?A.could IB.couldn’t youC.couldn’t weD.could we57.He is not under arrest, ______ any restriction on him.A.or the police have placedB.or the police have placedC.nor the police have placedD.nor have the police placed58.We could _________ him with a detached house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a small flat.A.providedB.have providedC.not provideD.not provide59.This missile is designed so that once _______ nothing can be done to retrieve it.A.firedB.being firedC.they firedD.having fired60.______the two, Bob is _______ student.A.Of, more diligentB.In, more diligentC.Of, the more diligentD.In, the more diligent61._______, he would not have recovered so quickly.A.Hadn’t he been taken good care ofB.Had he not been taken good care ofC.Had not he been taken good care ofD.Had he been not taken good care of62.The local council has decided to take the _______ of the hotel to court.ndlordB.tenantC.clientD.proprietor63.Swarms of wasps are always invading my garden. They are a thorough _______.A.nuisanceB.disturbanceC.troubleD.annoyance64.The cold drink _______ him after his long hot journey.A.reducedB.refreshedC.releasedD.recovered65.For years she suffered from the ______ that her husband might come back to her.A.visionB.ideaC.imaginationD.illusion66.He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching _______ without too much difficulty.A.workB.careerC.postD.employment67.The accusation left him quite _______ with rage.A.quietB.silentC.muteD.speechless68.As the drug took _______ the patient became quieter.A.forceB.effectC.actionD.influence69.From time to time, there have been _______ demands that the basic wage be increased.A.insistentB.persistentC.consistentD.resistant70.Notebooks, textbooks and school magazines were accidentally _______ all over the floor.A.spreadB.separatedC.splashedD.scattered71.An ______ degree was conferred on the distinguished professor.A.honestB.honouredC.honoraryD.honorific72.Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull _______.A.upB.throughC.outD.back73.The purpose of the survey was to _______ the inspectors with local conditions.rmB.notifyC.instructD.acquaint74.Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to throw _______ his bad cold.A.offB.awayC.downD.over75.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _______ to its original splendor.A.recoveredB.renewedC.restoredD.replaced76.They had a pleasant chat _______ a cup of coffee.A.forB.withC.duringD.overPart IV Cloze (30 minutes)Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? (31) ___an event takes place, newspapers are on the street (32) ___ the details. Wherever anythinghappens in the world, reporters are on the spot to ( 33) ___ the news.Newspapers have one basic (34) ___, to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to (35) ___it.Radio, telegraph, television, and ( 36) ___ in-ventions brought competition for newspapers. So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. ( 37 ) ___, this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to im- prove the (38) ___and thus the efficiency of their own operations. Today more newspapers are (39) ___ and read than ever before. Competition also led newspapers to branch out into many other fields. Besides keeping readers(40) ___ of the latest news, today’s newspapers(41 ) ___ and influence readers about polities and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers’economic choices (42) ___ advertising. Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very(43) ___.Newspapers are sold at a price that (44) ___ even a small fraction of the cost of production. The main ( 45 ) ___ of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising. The (46) ___ in selling advertising depends newspaper’s value to advertisers.This (47) ___in terms of circulation. How many people read the newspaper?Circulation depends (48) ___on the work of the circulation department and on the services or entertainment(49) ___in a newspaper’s pages. But for the most part, circulation depends on a newspaper’s value to readers as a source of information(50) ___the community, city, county, state, nation and world—and even outer space.77. A.Just when B.While C.Soon after D.Before78. A.to give B.giving C.given D.being given79. A.gather B.spread C.carry D.bring80. A.reason B.cause C.problem D.purpose81. A.make B.publish C.know D.write82. A.another B.other C.one another D.the other83. A.However B.And C.Therefore D.So84. A.value B.ratio C.rate D.speed85. A.spread B.passed C.printed pleted86. rm B.be informed C.to be informed rmed87. A.entertain B.encourage cate D.edit88. A.on B.through C.with D.of89. A.forms B.existence C.contents D.purpose90. A.tries to cover B.manages to cover C.fails to cover D.succeeds in91. A.source B.origin C.course D.finance92. A.way B.means C.chance D.success93. A.measures B.measured C.is measured D.was measured94. A.somewhat B.little C.much D.something95. A.offering B.offered C.which offered D.to be offered96. A.by B.with C.at D.about答案：。
95年专四口语试题
1.1995年The first setTask 1: Retell a storyA Bad Day for JohnsonJuly first was an exceptionally bad day for Mr. Johnson. In the morning, he set off fromhis home in a small town in California. He intended to visit his friends who were living a few hundred miles away.Johnson’s trouble started while he was driving happily through a forest. His car broke down and no matter what he did to it, the car would not work. There was no way out for him but to hope that another motorist would come along and help him. After Johnson had waited more than an hour in the scorching sun, a Canadian motorist, John Smith, came to help him but failed. Then he said to Johnson, “ Don’t worry. I’ll stop at the next service station and get somebody to send a truck out to pull you in. I’m pretty sure you need a new battery.”Johnson left the keys in his car and rested in the shade of a large tree. Soon he fell asleep. While he was snoring peacefully, a repair truck arrived from the nearest town. A repairman saw that the keys were still in the car, so he thought the owner had left there and got a lift into town. He fastened the car to his truck and pull it away.Half an hour later, Johnson woke up and thought that somebody had stolen his car. Very reluctantly, he started to walk back towards the nearest town but a police car stopped him to find out why he was walking in the forest. Johnson resembled a man wanted in Los Angeles for armed robbery, so the police detained him at the police station for the night. The next day Johnson was allowed to telephone his friends. They drove to the police station with a lawyer. They succeeded in convincing the police that Johnson was innocent, so they released him. (310 words)Task II: Talk Based on a given topicImagine a day in which a chain of unhappy things happened to you.Task III: Role-playStudent A: Student C is a friend of both you and your partner. The first of June is his/her birthday. Now you and your partner are discussing what gift to buy for him/her. You and your friend’s interest, the quality of the gift, its cost, etc. Eventually, you and your partner find it difficult to make a final decision today because both of you have your own preference. Remember you will start the conversation.Student B: student C is a friend of you and your partner. The first of June is his/her birthday. Now you and your partner are discussing what gift to buy for him/her. You and your friend’s interest, the quality of the gift, its cost, etc. Eventually, you and your partner find it difficult to make a final decision today because both of you have your own preference. Remember your partner will start the conversation.The second setTask I: Retell a storyA Bad Day for Mrs. CarterMrs. Carter was buying things in a big shop in London. She bought a dress and a coat, andone or two other things. After that, she went to another part of the shop to have something to eat. When she finished eating, she put her hand down to get her bag. It was not there. She looked under the table, and on the floor, and under the chair, but the bag was not there. The shopkeeper came to help her, but he could not find it, either. Mrs. Carter left the shop and went sadly home.The next morning she was working in her house and she heard the telephone. She answered it and a man spoke.“Are you Mrs. Carter? This is Johnson speaking. We have found your handbag. Someone has left it at the shop, in a box..”“Oh! That is good news. Is the money still there?”“Yes, everything is still there. A woman stole it, then was sorry and brought it back today. Will you come and get it, please?”“Oh! Yes, I’ll come as soon as I can. I’ll leave the house in about an hour from now.”Mrs. Carter quickly finished her work and went out. She went to the shop, and up to the same room.“I’ve come to get my handbag.”“Your handbag?” said the shopkeeper. “Your handbag isn’t here.”“But you telephoned me this morning.”“No one telephoned you from the shop this morning.”“But who telephoned me?”“Was it a man or a woman?”“A man.”“You must go back to your house quickly. I will telephone the police and ask a policeman to meet you there.”Poor Mrs. Carter went home again. But she was too late. A great many things were gone. In her handbag was the name of the house and the street. Also the door-key. (350 words)Task II: Talk based on a given topicImagine a day in which your important things were stolen by a thief who played a series of tricks.Task III: Role-playStudent A: You and you partner are good friends and decide to do traveling together during summer holidays. Now you and your partner are discussing where to go. You and your partner are considering a series of choices with reference to your interest, the cost, the number of day, etc. Eventually, you and your partner find it difficult to make a final decision today because both of you have your own preference. Remember you will start the conversation.Student B: You and you partner are good friends and decide to do traveling together during summer holidays. Now you and your partner are discussing where to go. You and your partner are considering a series of choices with reference to your interest, the cost, the number of day, etc. Eventually, you and your partner find it difficult to make a final decision today because both of you have your own preference. Remember your partner will start the conversation.。
大学英语四级考试精解真题cet4199501
大学英语四级考试精解真题（1995年1月）Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ABecalmandpatient.(C)1. (A)Goouttowork.(B) Listen carefully to John. (D) Do the easiest thing.2. (A) He doesn't like to talk. (C) He is friendly.(B) He is a very kind man. (D) He is not a pleasant person.3. (A) The doctor won't see her tomorrow. (C) The doctor is busy all day today.(B) The doctor is busy tomorrow. (D) The doctor will see her today.4. (A) Young people are too quick in making decisions. (C) Young people lose their jobs easily.(B) Young people seldom stay long on the same job. (D) Young people are too eagerto succeed.5. (A) She felt it was tiring. (C) She thought it took less time.(B) She felt it was very nice. (D) She thought it was expensive.ahotpreparingare6. (A) They are having breakfast. (C)Theysoup.(B) They are eating some fruit. (D) They are drinking cold milk.7. (A) The woman doesn't want to spend Christmas with the man.(B) The woman is going home for Christmas party.(C) The woman has not been invited to the Christmas party.(D) The woman is going to spend Christmas abroad.car. (C)place.ByBy8. (A)(B) By bus. (D) By train.9. (A) It closes at four on weekdays. (C) It isn't open on Sundays.(B) He doesn't know its business hours. (D) It is open till four on Sundays.shoes. (C)yet.NothingTennis10.(A)Musicrecords.(D)clothes.(B)SomeSection BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. (A) In about 20 years. (C) In a couple of weeks.aspossible.(B)Asearlyaweek. (D)Within(C)mentioned.course.NotYes,of12.(A)not.Definitely(B)Possiblynot. (D)storeapologized13.theirTheforignored. (C)Her(A)wascomplaintmistake.upthepicked(B) The store sent her the correct order.(D)Thestorewrong items.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (A) The prison gates always open. (C) The prison has no armedguards.(B) Its prisoner can work outside. (D) The prison is open to thepublic.15. (A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release. (C) It is run on the principle oftrusting prisoners.(B) Its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime. (D) It has no security measures.year. (C)years.ThirteenOne(A)16.Fourteenyears.years. (D)Two(B)Doubtful. (C)Critical.(A)17.Positive. (D)Indifferent.(B)Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. (A) It's good for training one's character but not good for one's health.(B) It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens.(C) It has less effect on a child's character than sports and games.(D) It's as important as after-class activities.19. (A) Because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying.(B) Because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching.(C) Because the school authorities have neglected discipline.(D) Because pupils there are too fond of playing.(C)encouragement.work.Teacher'sPractical20.(A)Bookknowledge.(D)Collectiveactivities.(B)Part II Reading Comprehension ( 35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.People tend to be more impressed by evidence that seems to confirm some relationship. Thus many are convinced their dreams are prophetic (预言的) because a few have come true; they failto notice the many that have not. Consider also the belief that "the phone always rings when I'm in the shower." If it does ring while you are in the shower, the event will stand out and be remembered. If it doesn't ring, that nonevent probably won't even register （留下印象）.People want to see order, pattern and meaning in the world. Consider, for example, the common belief that things like personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths "happen in threes." Such beliefs stem from the tendency of people to allow the third event to define the time period. If three plane crashes occur in a month, then the period of time that counts as their "happening together" is one month; if three crashes occur in a year, the period of time is stretched. Flexibleend points reinforce such beliefs.We also tend to believe what we want to believe. A majority of people think they are more intelligent, more fair-minded and more skilled behind the wheel of an automobile than the average person. Part of the reason we view ourselves so favorably is that we use criteria that work to our advantage. As economist Thomas Schelling explains, "Everybody ranks himself high in qualities he values: careful drivers give weight to care, skilled drivers give weight to skill, and those who are polite give weight to courtesy, " This way everyone ranks high on his own scale.Perhaps the most important mental habit we can learn is to be cautious (谨慎的) in drawing conclusions. The "evidence " of everyday life is sometimes misleading.21. In the first paragraph the author states that ____ .(A) dreams cannot be said to be prophetic even though a few have come true.(B) dreams are prophetic because some of them did come true.(C) dreams may come true if clearly remembered.(D) dreams and reality are closely related.22. By "things like ..." "happen in threes" (Para. 3, Line 2), the author indicates that peoplebelieve ____ .(A) personal misfortunes tend to happen every now and then.(B) personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths usually happen together.(C) misfortunes tend to occur according to certain patterns.(D) misfortunes will never occur more than three times to a person in his lifetime.23. Ten word "courtesy" (Para. 4, line 6) probably means ____.Appropriatemanners. (B)speech.good(A)service.relations. (D)Satisfactory(C)Friendly24. What can be inferred from the passage? ____(A) Happenings that go unnoticed deserve more attention.(B) In a series of misfortunes the third one is usually the most serious.(C) People tend to make use of evidence that supports their own beliefs.(D) Believers of misfortunes happening in threes are cautious in interpreting events.25. It can be concluded from the passage that ____ .(A) there is some truth even in the wildest dreams.(B) one should take notice of other people's merits.(C) there is no order or pattern in world events.(D) we should not base our conclusions on accidental evidence.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It has been thought and said that Africans are born with musical talent. Because music is so important in the lives of many Africans and because so much music is performed in Africa, we are inclined to think that Africans are musicians. The impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely a society of musical spectators (旁观). Music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. We have records, television, concerts, and radio to fulfill many of our musical needs. In most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from the performers, but such is often not the case in Africa. Alban Ayipaga, a Kasena semiprofessional musician from northern Ghana, says that when his flute (长笛) and drumensemble (歌舞团) is performing. "Anybody can take part". This is true , but Kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. Some can sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can play the flute along with the ensemble. It is fairly common in Africa for there to be an ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. Performances often take place in an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing nucleus and the additional performers, active spectators, and passive spectators may be difficult to draw from our point of view.26. The difference between us and Africans, as far as music is concerned, is that _____.(A) most of us are consumers while most of them are producers of music(B) we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians(C) most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators.(D) we are the audience and they are the additional performers.27. The word "such" (Line 6) refers to the fact that ______.(A) music is performed with the participation of the audience(B) music is performed without the participation of the audience(C) people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers(D) people have records, television sets and radio to fulfill their musical needs28. The author of the passage implies that _____.(A) all Africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in Africa(B) not all Africans are born with musical talent although music is important in their lives(C) most Africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instruments(D) most Africans perform as well as professional musicians29. The word "nucleus" (Line 13) probably refers to _____.(A) musicians famous in Africa(B) musicians at the center of attention(C) musicians acting as the core in a performance(D) active participants in a musical performance30. The best title for this passage would be ______.(A) The Importance of Music to African People(B) Differences Between African Music and Music of Other Countries(C) The Relationship Between Musicians and Their Audience(D) A Characteristic Feature of African Musical PerformancesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom. But Agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define "wisdom" and consider means of promoting it.There are several factors that contribute to wisdom. Of these I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight. This has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians. Suppose, for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine. The work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind. You have no time to consider the effect which your discoveriesor inventions may have outside the field of medicine. You succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infant death-rate, not only in Europe and America, but also in Asia and Africa. This has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowing the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations. To take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody's mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested(无利害关系的) desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race.Therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments (增强)our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purpose are unwise.31. Disagreement arises when people try to decide _____.(A) how much more wisdom we have now than before(B) what wisdom is and how to develop it(C) if there is a great increase of wisdom in our age(D) whether wisdom can be developed or not32. According to the author, "wisdom" is the ability to _____.(A) carefully consider the bad effects of any kind of research work(B) give each important problem some careful consideration(C) acquire a great deal of complex and special knowledge(D) give suitable consideration to all the possible elements in a problem33. Lowering the infant death-rate may _____.(A) prove to be helpful everywhere in the world(B) give rise to an increase in population in Europe(C) cause food shortages in Asia and Africa(D) raise the living standard of the people in Africa34. The author uses the examples in the passage to illustrate his point that _____.(A) it's extremely difficult to consider all the important elements in problem(B) success in medical research has its negative effects(C) scientists may unknowingly cause destruction to the human race(D) it's unwise to be totally absorbed in research in scientific medicine35. What is the main idea of the passage? _____(A) It is unwise to place the results of scientific research in the hands of a powerful mad man.(B) The more knowledge one has, the wiser one becomes.(C) Any increase of knowledge could lead to disastrous results without the guidance ofwisdom.(D) Wisdom increases in proportion to one's age.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.For any given task in Britain there are more men than are needed. Strong unions keep them there in Fleet Street, home of some London's biggest dailies, it is understood that when two unions quarrel over three jobs, the argument is settled by giving each union two. That means 33 per cent overmanning, 33 per cent less productivity than could be obtained.A reporter who has visited plants throughout Europe has an impression that the pace of work is much slower here. Nobody tries too hard. Tea breaks do matter and are frequent. It is hard to measure intensity of work, but Britons give a distinct impression of going at their tasks in a more leisurely way.But is all this so terrible? It certainly does not improve the gross national product or output per worker. Those observant visitors, however, have noticed something else about Britain. It is a pleasant place.Street crowds in Stockholm. Paris and New York move quickly and silently heads down, all in a hurry. London crowds tend to walk at an easy pace ( except in the profitable, efficient City, the financial district).Every stranger is struck by the patient and orderly way in which Britons queue for a bus: if the saleswoman is slow and out of stock she will likely say, 'oh dear, what a pity'; the rubbish collectors stop to chat (聊天) and call the housewives "Luv". Crime rises here as in every city but there still remains a gentle tone and temper that is unmatched in Berlin, Milan or Detroit.In short, what is wrong with Britain may also be what is right. Having reached a tolerable standard, Britons appear to be choosing leisure over goods.36. What happens when disputes over job opportunities arise among British unions?(A) Thirty three per cent of the workers will be out of work.(B) More people will be employed than necessary.(C) More jobs will be created by the government.(D) The unions will try to increase productivity.37. What does the reporter who has visited plants throughout Europe think about Britain? _____(A) Tea breaks do not affect the intensity of work in Britain.(B) Britons do their work in an unhurried sort of way.(C) The pace of work in Continental Europe is much slower than in Britain.(D) Britons give the impression of working intensively.38. "The breaks matter" (Para. 2, Line 2) indicates that _____.(A) they are an important aspect of the British way of life(B) they are greatly enjoyed by British workers(C) they can be used by the workers as an excuse to take time off from work(D) they help the workers to be on good terms with each other39. The word "this" (Para. 3, Line 1) the author means to say that _____.(A) there are more men on any given job than are needed(B) 33 per cent overmanning leads to 33 per cent less productivity(C) it is difficult to measure the intensity of work(D) Britons generally do not want to work too hard40. By "what is wrong with Britain may also be what is right" (Para. 6, Line 1) the author meansto say that _____.(A) quarrels between unions will help create jobs(B) a leisurely way of life helps Britons increase productivity(C) the gentle tone and temper of the people in Britain makes it a pleasant place(D) Britons will not sacrifice their leisure to further increase productivityPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. The grey building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts _____.(A) are producing (B) are produced (C) produced (D) beingproduced42. I could not persuade him to accept it, _____ make him see the important of it.(A) if only I could not (B) no more than I could (C) or I could not (D) nor couldI43. Because of the _____ emphasis placed on classroom work, the instructor will report yourabsences to the adviser.(D)highhardlarge(A)(B)strong (C)44. Homework _____ on time will lead to better grades.havingdone (D)havedone (C)to donebe(A)(B)been done45. The speech _____ a lively discussion started.(A) being delivered (B) was delivered (C) be delivered (D) havingbeen delivered46. I have had great deal of trouble _____ the rest of the class.(A) coming up against (B) making up for (C) keeping up with (D)living up to47. _____ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.(A) Not being (B) Had it not been (C) Without being (D) Nothaving been48. _____ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master's degree.Become (C)become (D) On(B)One(A)Tobecomebecoming49. The little man was _____ more than one metre fifty tall.(C)almosthardly (D)(B)(A)nearlyquite50. Certain programs work better for some _____ for others.as (D)but(C)(A)and (B)than51. Some plants are so sensitive _____ pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly cleanenvironment.to (D)withagainst (C)(B)(A)from52. It does not alter the fact that he was the man _____ for the death of the little girl.guilty (C)obligedresponsible (D)(A)accounting(B)53. Medical care reform has become this country's most important public health _____.matter (D)issue(C)stuffquestion (B)(A)54. Not that John doesn't want to help you, _____ it's beyond his power.inthatand(A) but that (B) for that (C)that (D)55. It is not unusual for workers in that region _____.(A) to be paid more than a month late (C) to pay later than a month more(B) to be paid later than more a month (D) to pay late more than a month56. I used to smoke ____ but I gave it up three years ago.(D)severelybadlyheavily (C)seriously (B)(A)57. The doctor told Penny that too much _____ to the sun is bad for the skin.exhibition(D)(C)extensionexposure (B)(A)expansion58. Michael used to look hurt and surprised when _____.scolded(D)scoldedhavingscold (C)scolding (B)to(A)59. He decided to make further improvements on the computer's design _____ the light of therequirements of customers.in (D)withfor (C)on (B)(A)60. If you don't like to swim, you _____ stay at home.(A) should as well (B) may as well (C) can as well (D)would as well61. To be frank, I'd rather you _____ in the case.(A) will not be involved (B) not involved (C) not to be involved (D) were notinvolved62. If you suspect that the illness might be serious you should not _____ going to the doctor.putaside(C)hold(D)backput(A)holdoff (B)up63. If you want to know the train schedule, please _____ at the booking office.inquire (C)requirerequest (D)(A)acquire (B)64. He thought that _____.(A) the effort doing the job was not worth (C) it was not worth the effort doing the job(B) the effort was not worth in doing the job (D) it was not worth the effort bydoing the job65. The coming of the railways in the 1830s _____ our society and economic life.transmittedtransferred (D)(A) transformed (B) transported (C)66. I have no objection _____ the evening with them.(A) to spend (B) to spending (C) of spending (D) spending67. Realizing that he hadn't enough money and _____ to borrow from his father, he decided to sellhis watch.(A) not wanted (B) not to want (C) not wanting (D) wanting not68. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _____ his findingsin logical order and clear language.(D)raisepresentpropose (C)(A)furnish (B)69. _____ they reached the centre of the city, they stopped the car at a bar.(A) Before a mile or so when (C) Further than a mile or so(B) For a mile or so after (D) A mile or so before70. They are teachers and don't realize _____ to start and run a company.(A) what it takes (B) what takes it (C) what they take (D) what takesthemPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Did you ever have someone's name on the tip of your tongue and yet you were unable to recall it? 71 this happens again, do not 72 to recall it. Do something 73 for a couple of minutes. 74 the name may come into your head. The name is there, since you have met 75person and learned his name. It 76 has to be dug out. The initial effort to recall 77 the mind for operation, but it is the subconscious (下意识的) 78 that go to work to dig up a 79 memory. Forcing yourself to recall 80 never helps because it doesn't 81 your memory; it only tightens it. Students find the preparatory method helpful 82 examinations. They read over the questions 83 trying to answer any of them. 84 they answer first the ones 85 which they are most confident. Meanwhile, deeper mental activities in the subconscious mind are taking 86 ; work is being done on the 87 difficult question. By the time the easier questions are answered, answers 88 the more difficult ones will usually begin to 89 into consciousness. It is often 90 a question of waiting for recall to come to the memory.71.WhetherWhen (C)While (D)As (B)(A)hesitate (D)(C)wait(A)want72.try (B)(C)elsesimilar(D)apart(B)(A)73.simpleor (D)(B)untiland (C)74.(A)unlesscertain (C)this(B)a (D)some75.(A)only (D)indeed(C)(A)76.then (B)really77. (A) leads (B) begins (C) helps (D) prepares78. (A) deeds (B) activities (C) movements (D) procedures79. (A) light (B) fresh (C) dim (D) dark80. (A) merely (B) almost (C) barely (D) hardly81. (A) loosen (B) weaken (C) decrease (D) reduce82. (A) into (B) in (C) about (D) by83. (A) after (B) besides (C) before (D) against84. (A) Thus (B) But (C) Therefore (D) Thenfor (D)in(C)(A)with85.of (B)(C)charge (D)shapeaction86.(B)(A)placenot (D)more(C)less87.(A)too (B)(D)foraboutof (C)(A)88.to (B)(C)extend (D)comegrow(B)89.(A)appear(C)evenlikelyjust (D)90.(B)(A)nearlyPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness? You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）2. 也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）3. 我的看法Remember to write your composition neatly.95.1Part I 1——20题D8.7.AA6.C10.D9.D2.C1.3.C5.BB4.11. D 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. BPart II——Part IV 21——90题21. A 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. A 40. D 41. B 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. A 56. B 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. B 61. D 62. A 63. B 64. C 65. A 66. B 67. C 68. D 69. D 70. A 71. B 72. A 73. C 74. B 75. D 76. C 77. D 78. B 79. C 80. B 81. A 82. B 83. C 84. D 85. A 86. A 87. D 88. A 89. D 90. C。
1995年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
1995年6月四级听力真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) Librarian and student. B) Operator and caller.C) Boss and secretary. D) Customer and repairman.2. A) Look for the key. B) Repair the car.C) Fix a shelf. D) Paint a shelf.3. A) To make the woman angry. B) To please the man’s mother.C) David is the man’s good friend. D) David is good at carrying on conversations.4. A) He must meet his teacher. B) He must attend a class.C) He must go out with his girlfriend. D) He must stay at school to finish his homework.5. A) He wants to pay. B) he doesn’t want to eat outC) He wants to eat somewhere else. D) He doesn’t like Japanese food.6. A) He didn’t work as hard as he was supposed to.B) He didn’t pass the physics exam.C) He did better in an earlier exam.D) He found something wrong with the exam.7. A) He is attending his sick mother at home.B) He is on a European tour with his mother.C) He is at home on sick leave.D) He is in Europe to see his mother.6. A) They don’t know how to get to Mike’s home.B) They are discussing when to meet again.C) They went to the same party some time ago.D) They will go to Mike’s birthday party.9. A) Five lessons.B) Three lessons.C) Twelve lessons. D) Fifteen lessons.10. A) Find a larger room.B) Sell the old table.C) Buy two bookshelves. D) Rearrange some furniture.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Courses in British history.B) Language courses.C) Courses in sports. D) Teacher training courses.12. A) To attract more students. B) To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.C) To let the students have a good rest. D) To make the summer school more likea holiday.13. A) Because they all work very hard.B) Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.C) Because they learn not only in but also out of class.D) Because they are all advanced students.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Because it takes too long to process all the applications.B) Because its resources are limited.C) Because it is a library for special purposes.D) Because there is a shortage of staff.15. A) Discard his application from.B) Forbid him to borrow any items.C) Cancel his video card. D) Ask him to apply again.16. A) One month.B) One week.C) Two weeks. D) Two months.Passage ThreeQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Chemicals. B) Vapor.C) Water. D) Gas.8. A) By passing steam over dry ice. B) By turning ordinary ice into steam.C) By heating dry ice. D) By mixing dry ice with ordinary ice.19. A) It takes a longer tim e to melt. B) It is lighter to carry.C) It is cleaner to use than ordinary ice. D) It is not so cold as ordinary ice.20. A) In the 1920’s. B) In the 1930’s.C) In the 1940’s. D) In the 1950’s.1995年6月四级听力参考答案1995年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力原文Section A1.W: How long will it take you to fix my watch?M: I`ll call you when it`s ready. But it shouldn`t take longer than a week.Q: what is the probable relationship between the speakers?2.M: I can`t find the key to my car, I need to go for a drive.W: I`ll look for it later. Right now I want you to help fix the shelf before I paint it.Q: What will they do first?3.W: I really can`t stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he`s going to be at the Christmas party, I just won`t come.M: I`m sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.Q: Why is David being invited to the party?4 W: John, do you want to go swimming with me today?M: Sure, but I can`t leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 3 o`clock.Q: Why can`t John go swimming now?5. W: I hear there is a good Japanese restaurant nearby. Would you like to go there for lunch?M: Yes, but it`s my treat this time.Q: What does the man mean?6 W: You look upset. Anything wrong?M: I failed in physics exam again in spite of all the efforts I made.Q: What do we know about the man from the conversation?7. W: I wonder what`s happened to Jerry. He hasn`t been around for at least 2 weeks.M: He took a leave to see his mother in Europe.Q: Why is Jerry away?8.M: Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again.W: Likewise. I remember the last time we wet was 5 months ago at Mike`s birthday party. How are you doing?Q: What do we know about the speakers?9. W: Professor Clark said that the mid-term exam would cover the first 15 lessons?M: Really? I thought it only included the first 12 lessons. Then I must spend the weekend to go over the rest of the lessons.Q: How many lessons must the man review over the weekend?10.W: We do need another bookshelf in this room. But the problem is the space for it.M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen?Q: What does the man suggest they should do?Section BPassage One：Most summer school courses in Britain last for two to four weeks. During that time students live either with a British family, or at the school, or in a hotel. They have about 15 hours of lessons every Monday to Friday, usually in the mornings. Each school has a lot ofdifferent courses. Some are for beginners and others are for intermediate or advanced students. The lessons are fun; the classes are small and the teachers are all from English-speaking countries. But summer school students don`t just speak English in the classroom. They are in Britain, so they speak and read and hear it outside, too. That`s why they learn so quickly and why a summer school course is really a holiday. Only one third of each course is taught in the classroom. The rest takes place during a busy afternoon and evening timetable of visits, sports and games. These activities help everyone to make new friends, have fun and improve their English.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What kind of course do summer schools offer?12. Why do summer schools arrange visits and other activities for the students?13. Why do students in summer schools learn quickly?Passage Two：This library is an English language teaching and learning library. Unfortunately our resources are limited and so not everyone can join. Teachers of English, university students and professionals who are in the medical, engineering and management fields can all join the library. Those from other professions are welcome to apply. But your application will not necessarily be approved. You must fill in a library application form and put it in the box on the libranrian`s desk.Because of the high number of applications we receive each week, you must wait one week. Please bring your student or work cards to pick up your library cards. Library application forms which are not picked up within 2 months will be discarded and you will have to reapply.You may borrow one video at a time. The video must be returned in one week. If you can not return it one time, please call. Otherwise your video library card will be cancelled. You may borrow 3 items at one time. That is 3 books or 3 cassettes. Items must be returned within 1 month. You can telephone the library to renew items for another month.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. Why can`t the library issue library cards to everyone who applies?15. What will the library do if a reader fails to renew the videos when it is due?16. For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it?Passage Three：Can you imagine ice that does not melt and is not wet? Have your ever heard of dry ice? Dry ice is made by freezing a gas. It is quite different from ordinary ice which is simply frozen water. Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925. It has since fulfilled the hopes of its inventor. It can be used for making artificial fog in the movies. When steam is passed over dry ice, a very dense vapor rises. It can also be used for destroying insects in grain supplies. It is more practical than ordinary ice because it takes up less space and it is 142 degrees colder. Since it turns into steam, instead of melting into water, it is cleaner to use. For these reasons, it is extremely popular and many people prefer it to ordinary ice. Dry ice is so cold that if you touch it with your hare fingers, it will burn you.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. What is dry ice made of?18. How is an artificial fog made in the movies?19. What is the advantage of dry ice over ordinary ice?20. When was dry ice first made?。
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1995年英语专业四级真题Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)47.Most people can’t get _______ the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.A.onB.throughC.overD.by48.He noticed the helicopter hovering over the field. Then to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder ______ out and three men climbing down it.A.throwingB.being thrownC.having thrownD.having been thrown49.He resented _______ to wait. He expected the minister ___ him at once.A.to be asked, to seeB.being asked, to seeC.to be asked, seeingD.being asked, seeing50.The idea of travelling through _______ space to other planets interests many people today.A.aB.theC./D.one51.The meeting’s been cancelled. Ann ______ all that work.A.need to doB.need haveC.needn’t have doneD.needed not to do52.It was not until midnight _______ the snowcapped peak.A.that they sightedB.that they did not sightC.did they sightD.had they sighted53.You’d better look at the difficulty _______.A.the other wayB.by the other wayC.another wayD.by another way54.________ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise.A.UnlessB.AsC.ThoughD.Since55.He prefers _______.A.to write his letters rather than dictating themB.to write his letters rather than dictate themC.writing his letters rather than dictateD.writing his letters rather than have dictated them56.You and I could hardly understand, ______?A.could IB.couldn’t youC.couldn’t weD.could we57.He is not under arrest, ______ any restriction on him.A.or the police have placedB.or the police have placedC.nor the police have placedD.nor have the police placed58.We could _________ him with a detached house when he came, but he had specifically asked for a small flat.A.providedB.have providedC.not provideD.not provide59.This missile is designed so that once _______ nothing can be done to retrieve it.A.firedB.being firedC.they firedD.having fired60.______the two, Bob is _______ student.A.Of, more diligentB.In, more diligentC.Of, the more diligentD.In, the more diligent61._______, he would not have recovered so quickly.A.Hadn’t he been taken good care ofB.Had he not been taken good care ofC.Had not he been taken good care ofD.Had he been not taken good care of62.The local council has decided to take the _______ of the hotel to court.ndlordB.tenantC.clientD.proprietor63.Swarms of wasps are always invading my garden. They are a thorough _______.A.nuisanceB.disturbanceC.troubleD.annoyance64.The cold drink _______ him after his long hot journey.A.reducedB.refreshedC.releasedD.recovered65.For years she suffered from the ______ that her husband might come back to her.A.visionB.ideaC.imaginationD.illusion66.He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching _______ without too much difficulty.A.workB.careerC.postD.employment67.The accusation left him quite _______ with rage.A.quietB.silentC.muteD.speechless68.As the drug took _______ the patient became quieter.A.forceB.effectC.actionD.influence69.From time to time, there have been _______ demands that the basic wage be increased.A.insistentB.persistentC.consistentD.resistant70.Notebooks, textbooks and school magazines were accidentally _______ all over the floor.A.spreadB.separatedC.splashedD.scattered71.An ______ degree was conferred on the distinguished professor.A.honestB.honouredC.honoraryD.honorific72.Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull _______.A.upB.throughC.outD.back73.The purpose of the survey was to _______ the inspectors with local conditions.rmB.notifyC.instructD.acquaint74.Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to throw _______ his bad cold.A.offB.awayC.downD.over75.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _______ to its original splendor.A.recoveredB.renewedC.restoredD.replaced76.They had a pleasant chat _______ a cup of coffee.A.forB.withC.duringD.overPart IV Cloze (30 minutes)Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? (31) ___an event takes place, newspapers are on the street (32) ___ the details. Wherever anything happens in the world, reporters are on the spot to ( 33) ___ the news.Newspapers have one basic (34) ___, to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to (35) ___it.Radio, telegraph, television, and ( 36) ___ inventions brought competition for newspapers. So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. ( 37 ) ___, this competition merely spurred the newspapers on. They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to improve the (38) ___and thus the efficiency of their own operations. Today more newspapers are (39) ___ and read than ever before. Competition also led newspapers to branch out into many other fields. Besides keeping readers(40) ___ of the latest news, today’s newspapers(41 ) ___ and influence readers about polities and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers’ economic choices (42) ___ advertising. Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very(43) ___.Newspapers are sold at a price that (44) ___ even a small fraction of the cost of production. The main ( 45 ) ___ of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising. The (46) ___ in selling advertising depends newspaper’s value to advertisers.This (47) ___in terms of circulation. How many people read the newspaper?Circulation depends (48) ___on the work of the circulation department and on the services or entertainment(49) ___in a newspaper’s pages. But for the most part, circulation depends on a newspaper’s value to readers as a source of information(50) ___the community, city, county, state, nation and world—and even outer space.77. A.Just when B.While C.Soon after D.Before78. A.to give B.giving C.given D.being given79. A.gather B.spread C.carry D.bring80. A.reason B.cause C.problem D.purpose81. A.make B.publish C.know D.write82. A.another B.other C.one another D.the other83. A.However B.And C.Therefore D.So84. A.value B.ratio C.rate D.speed85. A.spread B.passed C.printed pleted86. rm B.be informed C.to be informed rmed87. A.entertain B.encourage cate D.edit88. A.on B.through C.with D.of89. A.forms B.existence C.contents D.purpose90. A.tries to cover B.manages to cover C.fails to cover D.succeeds in91. A.source B.origin C.course D.finance92. A.way B.means C.chance D.success93. A.measures B.measured C.is measured D.was measured94. A.somewhat B.little C.much D.something95. A.offering B.offered C.which offered D.to be offered96. A.by B.with C.at D.about。