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2014年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)考试答案解析(第一套)

2014年6月大学英语六级考试真题(一)答案与详解Part Ⅰ Writing审题思路本次作文一改往年常考的三段式议论文、图表作文和名言评述作文题型,设定虚拟情景，要求考生描述某处景点，考生应该把重点放在说明选取这一景点的原因上，也就是说明其独特性上。

仔细分析可知,本文依旧可以分三部分展开。

考生首先应回答“what”的问题,即去什么地方游玩;其次，考生应回答“Why”的问题，即推荐该地点的缘由;最后, 考生需要做简要的总结。

写作提纲一、回答“what”，说明去某地游玩(take vacation, on the top of my list)二、回答“why”，描述某地的独特之处：1、以泰山为例(Mount Tai)2、泰山的独特之处(spectacularity, sacredness, hope and auspici ousness)三、简要总结：1、探访泰山很有意义（engagement in ancient culture and contemporaiy prosperity)2、表达愿望(wonderful experience)范文点评全文翻译泰山之旅欣闻我的外国朋友比尔要来我的家乡度假。

由于我在英国曾受到比尔的热情款待，我将带他四处看看家乡的风景。

在所有风景中，泰山无疑是首选之地。

几个世纪前，孔子登上泰山之巅，发出登泰山而小天下之感叹;在现代，每个人必定会去欣赏泰山的壮丽和神圣。

泰山不仅仅是一座山，她还象征着希望与祥瑞，体现了深厚的文化。

此外，泰山被看作是如此神圣，以至于几乎每位古代帝王都会到这里祭祀天地,祈求国家昌盛、国泰民安。

登泰山不仅是一次登山远足，还是一次亲身体验古代文化和现代繁荣的旅行。

因此，我向你保证你一定会喜欢这次美妙的旅行的。

PartⅡ Listening ComprehensionSection A1.W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.M： Oh. Why don’t you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder.Q： What does the man suggest the woman do?1. A)See a doctor about her strained shoulder. C)Replace the cupboard with a new one.B) Use a ladder to help her reach the tea.D)Place the tea on a lower shelf next time.【预测】四个选项都是动词短语，由此可推断该题会对建议或计划进行提问。

2007年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

2007年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2007年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2007年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)1. m: mary, would you join me for dinner tonight?w: you treated me last weekend. now, it's my turn. shall we try something italian?q: what do we learn from the conversation?2. w: good afternoon, i'm calling to inquire about the four bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper.m: i am sorry, but it's already sold.q: what do we learn about the house from the conversation?a) it's only for rent, not for sale.b) it's not as good as advertised.c) it's being redecorated.d) it's no longer available.3. w: john, what are you doing on your computer? don't you remember your promise?m: this is not a game. it's only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary.q: what is the probable relationship between the speakers?4. m: do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years?w: yes, of course. i call them at weekends when the rates are down fifty percent.q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?5. m: hurry, there is a bus coming.w: why run? there will be another one in two or three minutes.q: what does the woman mean?6. m: wow, that's a big assignment we got for the english class.w: well, it's not as bad as it looks. it isn't due until thursday morning.q: what does the woman mean?7. w: hello, is that steve? i'm stuck in a traffic jam. i'm afraid i can't make it before seven o'clock.m: never mind. i'll be here waiting for you.q: what do we learn from the conversation?8. m: you really seem to enjoy your literature class.w: you're right. it has opened a new world for me. i'm exposed to the thoughts of some of the world's best writers. i've never read so much in my life.q: what does the woman mean?9. w: listen to me, joe, the exam is already a thing of the past. just forget about it.m: that's easier said than done.q: what can we infer from the conversation?10. m: i hear you drive a long way to work everyday.w: oh, yes. it's about sixty miles. but it doesn't seem that far, the road is not bad, and there's not much traffic.q: how does the woman feel about driving to work?section b compound dictationit's difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish. it's so vast, so deep, so mysterious. unfortunately, it's not bottomless. over-fishing, coupled with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and ruining their environment.destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen's means of living. at least 60 percent of the world's commercially important fish species are already over-fished, or fished to thelimit. as a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing.big, high-tech fleets ensure that everything in their path is pulled out of water. anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. that's an average of more than 20 million metric tons every year.when you consider that equal a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the sides of the problem.in some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns (对虾) caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.true, some countries are beginning to deal with this problem, but it is vital we find rational ways of fishing, before every ocean becomes a dead sea.it would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full sizes and reproduce, then catch them in a way that doesn't kill other innocent sea life.part ii reading comprehension (skimming and scanning) (15 minutes)directions: in this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on answer sheet1.for questions 1-7, mark y (for yes) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;y (for no) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;ng (for not given) if the information is not given in the passage.共9页，当前第1页12007年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。

2005年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案

2005年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Give the ring to a policeman.B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C) Hand in the ring to the security office.D) Take the ring to the administration building.3. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computer.C) Borrow Martha’s computer.D) Stay home and complete her paper.4. A) The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.B) The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) He’ll find his way to the cinema.6. A) He’s been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient.C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer.8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B) She thinks the lecture might be informative.C) She wants to add something to her lecture.D) She’ll finished her report this weekend.9. A) An art museum.B) A beautiful park.C) A college campus.D) An architectural exhibition.10. A) The houses for sale are of poor quality.B) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale. Section BPassage 111. A) Synthetic fuelB) Solar energyC) AlcoholD) Electricity12. A) Air traffic conditionsB) Traffic jams on highwaysC) Road conditionsD) New traffic rules13. A) Go through a health checkB) Carry little luggageC) Arrive early for boardingD) Undergo security checksPassage 214. A) In a fast-food restaurantB) At a shopping centerC) At a county fairD) In a bakery15. A) Avoid eating any foodB) Prepare the right type of pie to eatC) Wash his hands thoroughlyD) Practice eating a pie quickly16. A) On the tableB) Behind his backC) Under his bottomD) On his lap17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middle.C) Swallowing the pie with water.D) Holding the pie in the right position.Passage 318. A) BeautyB) LoyaltyC) LuckD) Durability19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.20. A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes.B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage 1Is there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (保护区) (ANWR) to help secure America’s energy future? President Bush certainly thinks so. He has argued that tapping ANWR’s oil would help ease California’s electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the country’s energy independence. But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth with the last government survey, conducted in 1998, projecting output anywhere from 3 billion to 16 billion barrels.The oil industry goes with the high end of the range, which could equal as much as 10% of U.S. consumption for as long as six years. By pumping more than 1 million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two three decades, lobbyists claim, the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good. An oil boom would also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall (意外之财) in tax revenues,royalties (开采权使用费) and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government. Best of all, advocates of drilling say, damage to the environment would be insignificant. “We’ve never had a document case of oil rig chasing deer out onto the pack ice.” says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan.Not so far, say environmentalists. Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR, a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease America’s energy problems. And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits, because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases, environmental permits and regulatory review. As for ANWR’s impact on the California power crisis, environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only 1% of the Golden State’s electricity output—and just 3% of the nation’s.21. What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?A) It will exhaust the nation’s oil reserves.B) It will help secure the future of ANWR.C) It will help reduce the nation’s oil imports.D) It will increase America’s energy consumption.22. We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry ________.A) believes that drilling for oil in ANWR will produce high yieldsB) tends to exaggerate America’s reliance on foreign oilC) shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRD) expects to stop oil imports from Saudi Arabia23. Those against oil drilling in ANWR argue that ________.A) it can cause serious damage to the environmentB) it can do little to solve U.S. energy problemsC) it will drain the oil reserves in the Alaskan regionD) it will not have much commercial value24. What do the environmentalists mean by saying “Not so fast” (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) Oil exploitation takes a long timeB) The oil drilling should be delayedC) Don’t be too optimisticD) Don’t expect fast returns25. It can be learned from the passage that oil exploitation beneath ANWR’s frozenearth ________.A) remains a controversial issueB) is expected to get under way soonC) involves a lot of technological problemsD) will enable the U.S. to be oil independentPassage 2“Tear‘em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee (裁判)!”These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let’s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. V olumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent “is “adversary “: “enemy “; “one who opposes your interests.” “Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate one’s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not considered then wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed. “Are they wet enough now?”In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to the level where it belongs thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend”; “companion.” Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference i n your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”26. Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?A) Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.B) The words people use can influence their behavior.C) Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.D) Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.27. Harsh words are spoken during games because the players ________.A) are too eager to winB) are usually short-tempered and easily offendedC) cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitionD) treat their rivals as enemies28. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change hisgloves?A) He refused to continue the game.B) He angrily hit the referee with a ball.C) He claimed that the referee was unfair.D) He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.29. According to the passage, players, in a game, may ________.A) deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their wayB) keep on screaming and shouting throughout the gameC) lie down on the ground as an act of protestD) kick the ball across the court with force30. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ________.A) calling on players to use clean language on the courtB) raising the referee’s sense of responsibilityC) changing the attitude of players on the sports fieldD) regulating the relationship between players and refereesPassage 3Consumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge (大杂烩) of environmental claims made by household products, according to a “green labeling” study published by Consumers International Friday.Among the report’s more outrageous (令人无法容忍的) findings-a German fertilizer described it self as “earthworm friendly” a brand of flour said it was “non-polluting” and a British toilet paper claimed to be “environmentally friendlier”The study was written and researched by Britain’s National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumer International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.“ While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy,” said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergent (洗涤剂) insect sprays and by some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September, 1999.Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about 2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards.“Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly, but in fact many of these symbols mean nothing,” said report researcher Philip Page.“Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with 158. Household cleaners were second with 145 separate claims, while paints were third on our list with 73. The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consumers to sort the true from the misleading.” he said.The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as “environmentally friendly” and “non-polluting” cannot be verified. “What we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the standards set by the ISO.” said Page.31. According to the passage, the NCC found it outrageous that ________.A) all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB) the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC) consumers would believe many of the manufactures’ claimD) few products actually prove to be environment friendly32. As indicated in this passage, with so many good claims, the consumers ________.A) are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB) are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC) are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on theenvironmentD) still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment33. A study was carried out by Britain’s NCC to ________.A) find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmentalstandardsB) inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyC) examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD) revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization34. What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?A) They are likely to lead to serious environmental problems.B) Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the false.C) They could arouse widespread anger among consumer.D) Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don’t need.35. It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer Internationalwants to ________.A) make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB) see all household products meet environmental standardsC) warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD) verify the efforts of non-polluting productsPassage 4Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world’s largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes,meadows (草地), mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats (栖息地) are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy (大自然保护协会) named the area one of America’s “Last Great Places”.Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy’s bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Altemose’s family has farmed in the Pocono area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family’s land can be protected from development and theAltemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.Cook attributes the Conservancy’s success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents“The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community,” Cook said. “The people who live there respect the land. They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort.For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world’s other “Last Great Places,” please call 1-888-564 6864 or visit us on the World Wide Web at .36. The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America’s “Last Great Places” is to________.A) gain support from the local communityB) protect it from irresponsible developmentC) make it a better home for black bearsD) provide financial security for future generations37. We learn from the passage that ________.A) the population in the Pocono area is growingB) wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidlyC) the security of the Pocono residents is being threatenedD) farmlands in the Pocono area are shrinking fast38. What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Cook?A) The setting up of an environmental protection websiteB) Support from organizations like The Nature ConservancyC) Cooperation with the local residents and business leadersD) Inclusion of farmlands in the region’s protection program39. What does Bud Cook mean by “having a local presence” (Line 1, Para. 5)?A) Financial contributions from local business leadersB) Consideration of the interests of the local residentsC) The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the areaD) The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area40. The passage most probably is ________.A) an official documentB) a news storyC) an advertisementD) a research reportPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)41. A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and________ your text more easily.A) registerB) editC) proposeD) discharge42. We don’t know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such________ colors.A) lowB) humbleC) mildD) dull43. The news has just ________ that the president is going to visit China next month.A) come downB) come upC) come outD) come about44. The ________ that exists among nations could certainly be lessened ifmisunderstanding and mistrust were removed.A) tensionB) strainC) stressD) intensity45. The other day, Mum and I went to St. James’s Hospital, and they did lots and lots oftests on me, most of them ________ and frightening.A) cheerfulB) horribleC) hostileD) friendly46. In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is neverof great ________.A) fareB) paymentC) worthD) expense47. The writer was so ________ in her work that she didn’t notice him enter the room.A) absorbedB) abandonedC) focusedD) centered48. Actually, information technology can ________ the gap between the poor and therich.A) linkB) breakC) allyD) bridge49. Some research workers completely ________ all those facts as though they neverexisted.A) ignoreB) leaveC) refuseD) miss50. Computer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a printat a crime ________.A) stageB) sceneC) locationD) occasion51. The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to________ a culture.A) retainB) relateC) remark52. Companies are struggling to find the right ________ between supply and demand,but it is no easy task.A) equationB) formulaC) balanceD) pattern53. Mass advertising helped to ________ the emphasis from the production of goods totheir consumption.A) varyB) shiftC) layD) moderate54. Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and ________ and allpreviously neglected matters were taken care of.A) convictionB) contestC) consentD) content55. I know you’ve got a smooth tongue, so don’t talk me ________ buying it.A) awayB) downC) outD) into56. Showing some sense of humor can be a(n) ________ way to deal with somestressful situation.A) effectiveB) efficientC) favorableD) favorite57. The situation described in the report ________ terrible, but it may not happen.A) inclinesB) maintainsD) remains58. The company is trying every means to ________ the wholesale price of its products.A) pull downB) put downC) set downD) bring down59. The mayor ________ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed inrescuing the earthquake victims.A) rewardedB) awardedC) creditedD) prized60. The native Canadians lived in ________ with nature, for they respected nature as aprovider of life.A) coordinationB) acquaintanceC) contactD) harmony61. Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have anyfuture ________.A) at allB) so farC) in allD) on end62. I was impressed ________ the efficiency of the work done in the company.A) inB) aboutC) withD) for63. Now in Britain, wines take up four times as much ________ in the storehouse asboth beer and spirits.A) blockC) patchD) space64. His hand shook a little as he ________ the key in the lock.A) squeezedB) insertedC) stuffedD) pierced65. For professional athletes, ________ to the Olympics means that they have a chanceto enter the history books.A) accessB) attachmentC) appealD) approach66. In the long ________, the new information technologies may fundamentally alterour way of life.A) viewB) distanceC) jumpD) run67. All the arrangements should be completed ________ your departure.A) prior toB) superior toC) contrary toD) parallel to68. We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be________ with an even more competitive market.A) tackledB) encounteredC) dealtD) confronted69. In the late seventies, the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle inJapan was ________ equivalent to that in the United States.B) roughlyC) readilyD) coarsely70. Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster ________ weradically change way we live.A) butB) althoughC) unlessD) lestPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)We commonly think of sportsmanship in connection with athletic contests, but it also applies to individual outdoor sports. Not everyone who picks up a fishing rod or goes out with a gun is a sportsman. The sportsman first of all obeys the fish and game laws, not because he is liable to be punished as a violator, but because he knows that in the main these laws are made for his best interests.The following are some of the things that those who would qualify for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity (圈内人) will do.1. Take no more game than the bag limit provided for by the fish and game laws. The person who comes back from a trip boasting about the large number of fish or game taken is not a sportsman but a game hog (贪得无厌的捕猎者).2. Observe the unwritten rules of fair play. This means shooting game birds only when the birds are “on the wing”. For the same reason, do not use a shotgun to shoot a rabbit or similar animal while it is sitting or standing still.3. Be careful in removing illegal or undersized fish from the hook. This should be done only after wetting the hands. This is necessary because the body of the fish is covered with a thin, protective film which will stick to your dry hands. If the hands are dry when the fish is handled, the film is torn from the body of the fish. Without the protective film, the fish is more easily attacked by diseases. If you wish to release a fish that is hooked in such a way that it will be impossible to be close to the hook as convenient. In a remarkably short time, the hook will break down and the fish will remain almost unharmed. Fish have been known to feed successfully while hooks were still in their lips.4. Be sure of the identity of your target before you shoot. Many useful and harmless species of wildlife are thoughtlessly killed by the uninformed person who is out with a gun to kill whatever flies within range.S1. In what respect does the author think individual outdoor sports are similar to athletic contests?S2. A person who goes out fishing with a fishing rod or hunting with a gun is not necessarily ________.S3. What’s the most important thing a true sportsman should bear in mind when he goes fishing or hunting ________.S4. Those who violate the fish and game laws will not be ________ for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity.S5. What are people called when they break the bag limit and boast about their big catch?S6. A true sportsman will not shoot an animal which is not ________.S7. What are people advised to do before they remove illegal or undersized fish from the hook?S8. What should sportsman do to avoid killing rare species of wildlife?Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay in honor of teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. You should write at least 120words following the outline given below:1. 向老师致以节日祝贺2. 从一件难忘的事回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献3. 我如何回报老师的关爱2005年6月四级参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1. D2. C3. B4. D5. A6. A7. C8. B9. C 10. D 11. D 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. BPart II Reading Comprehension21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. DPart III41. B 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. D 56. A 57. C 58. D 59. B 60. D61. A 62. C 63. D 64. B 65. A 66. D 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. CPart IV Short Answer QuestionsS1. Both of them are in common with sportsmanshipS2. a sportsmanS3. To obey the law.S4. qualifiedS5. A game hog.S6. movingS7. To wet their hands.S8. They should know the identity of the target.。

2020年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案

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"it's certainly picked up in the last four or five years. it's worldwide. it affects everybody, and there's very little you can do to prevent it and, worst of all. you can't detect it until it's probably too late."onffictyour fingerprints, which are unique to you and cannot be given to someone else for their use, your personal data, especially your social security number, your bank account or credit card number, your telephone calling card number, and other valuable identifying data, can be used, if they fall into the wrong hands, to personally profit at your expense. in the united states and canada, for example, many people have reported that unauthorized persons have taken funds out of their bank or financial accounts, or. in the worst cases, taken over their identities altogether, running up vast debts and committing crimes whileusing ihe victims' names. in many cases, a victim's losses may include not only out-of-pocket financial losses, but substantialadditional financial costs associated with trying to restore his reputation in the community and correcting erroneous information for which the criminal is responsible.according to ihe fbi, identity theft is the number one fraud committed on the internet. so how do job seekers protect themselves while continuing to circulate their resumes online? the key to a successful online job search is learning to manage the risks. here are some tips for staying safe while conducting a job search on the internet.1. check for a privacy policy.if you are considering posting your resume online, make sure the job search site you are considering has a privacy policy, like /doc/a84657422.html, the policy should spell out how your information will be used, stored and whether or not it will be shared. you may want to think twice about posting your resume on a site that automatically shares your information with others. you could be opening yourself up to unwanted calls from solicitors (4mb $ ).when reviewing the site's privacy policy, you'll be able to delete your resume just as easily as you posted it. you won't necessarily want your resume to remain out there on the internet once you land a job. remember, the longer your resume remains posted on a job board, themore exposure, both positive and not-so-positive, it will receive.2. take advantage of site features.lawful job search sites offer levels of privacy protection. before posting your resume, carefully consider your job search objectives and the level of risk you are willing to assume./doc/a84657422.html,, for example, offersthree levels of privacy from which job seekers can choose. the first is standard posting. this option gives job seekers who post their resumes the most visibility to the broadest employer audience possible.the second is anonymous (匿名的) posting. this allows job seekers the same visibility as those in the standard posting category without any of their contact information being displayed. job seekers who wish to remain anonymous but want to share some other information may choose which pieces of contact information to display.the third is private posting. this option allows a job seeker to post a resume without having it searched by employers. private posting allows job seekers to quickly and easily apply for jobs that appear on /doc/a84657422.html, without retyping their information.3. safeguard your identity.career experts say that one of the ways job seekers can stay safe while using the internet to search out jobs is to conceal their identities. replaceyour name on your resume with a generic (泛指的) identifier, such as "intranet developer candidate," or "experienced marketing representative."you should also consider eliminating the name and location of your current employer. depending on your title, it may not be all that difficult to determine who you are once the name of your company is provided. use a general description of the company such as "major auto manufacturer." or "international packaged goods supplier."if your job title is unique, consider using the generic equivalent instead of the exacnitle assigned by your employer.4. establish an email address for your search.another way to protect your privacy while seeking employment online is to open up an email account specifically for your online job search. this will safeguard your existing email box in the event someone you don't know gets hold of your email address and shares it with others.using an email address specifically for your job search also eliminates the possibility that you will receive unwelcome emails in your primary mailbox. when naming your new email address, be sure that it doesn't contain references to your name or other information that will give away your identity. the best solution is an email address that is relevant to the job you are seeking such as salesmgr2004@/doc/a84657422.html,.5. protect your references.if your resume contains a section with the names and contact information of your references. take it out. there's no sense in safeguarding your information while sharing private contact information of your references.6. keep confidential (机密的)information confidential.do not, under any circumstances, share your social security, driver's license, and bank account numbers or other personal information, such as race or eye color. honest employers do not need this information with an initial application. don't provide this even if they say they need it in order lo conduct a background check. this is one of the oldest tricks in the book - don't fall for it.1. robert ellis smith believes identily theft is difficult to detect and one can hardly do anything to prevent it.2. in many cases, identity theft not only causes the victims' immediate financial losses but costs them a lot to restore their reputation.3. identity theft is a minor offence and its harm has been somewhat overestimated.4. it is important that your resume not stay online longer than is necessary.5. of the three options offered by /doc/a84657422.html, in suggestion 2. the third one is apparently most strongly recommended.6. employers require applicants to submit very personal information onbackground checks.7. applicants are advised to use generic names for themselves and their current employers when seeking employment online.8. using a special email address in the job search can help prevent you from receiving________.9. to protect your references, you should not post online their________.10. according to the passage, identity theft is committed typically for________.广州新东方的参考答案：1 y，根据人名robert ellis smith定位在原文第三段, 可直接对应原文内容。

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Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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该考试旨在评估学生的英语听、说、读、写能力，是大学生英语水平的重要参考和证明。

历年真题以下是近年来的大学英语四级真题，供学生参考和备考使用。

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洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)1A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and ________ your text more easily.A. registerB. editC. proposeD. discharge纠错标记2We don’t know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such ________ colors.A. lowB. humbleC. mildD. dull纠错标记3The news has just ________ that the president is going to visit China next month.A. come downB. come upC. come outD. come about纠错标记4The ________ that exists among nations could certainly be lessened if misunderstanding and mistrust were removed.A. tensionB. strainC. stressD. intensity纠错标记5The other day, Mum and I went to St. James’s Hospital, and they did lots and lots of tests on me, most of them ________ and frightening.A. cheerfulB. horribleC. hostileD. friendly纠错标记6In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is never of great ________.A. fareB. paymentC. worthD. expense纠错标记7The writer was so ________ in her work that she didn’t notice him enter the room.A. absorbedB. abandonedC. focusedD. centered纠错标记8Actually, information technology can ________ the gap between the poor and the rich.A. linkB. breakC. allyD. bridge纠错标记9Some research workers completely ________ all those facts as though they never existed.A. ignoreB. leaveC. refuseD. miss纠错标记10Computer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a print at a crime ________.A. stageB. sceneC. locationD. occasion纠错标记11The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to ________ a culture.A. retainB. relateC. remarkD. review纠错标记12Companies are struggling to find the right ________ between supply and demand, but it is no easy task.A. equationB. formulaC. balanceD. pattern纠错标记13Mass advertising helped to ________ the emphasis from the production of goods to their consumption.A. varyB. shiftC. layD. moderate纠错标记14Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and ________ and all previously neglected matters were taken care of.A. convictionB. contestC. consentD. content纠错标记15I know you’ve got a smooth tongue, so don’t talk me ________ buying it.A. awayB. downC. outD. into纠错标记16Showing some sense of humor can be a（n）________ way to deal with some stressful situation.A. effectiveB. efficientC. favorableD. favorite纠错标记17The situation described in the report ________ terrible, but it may not happen.A. inclinesB. maintainsC. soundsD. remains纠错标记18The company is trying every means to ________ the wholesale price of its products.A. pull downB. put downC. set downD. bring down纠错标记19The mayor ________ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake victims.A. rewardedB. awardedC. creditedD. prized纠错标记20The native Canadians lived in ________ with nature, for they respected nature as a provider of life.A. coordinationB. acquaintanceC. contactD. harmony纠错标记21Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have any future ________.A. at allB. so farC. in allD. on end纠错标记22I was impressed ________ the efficiency of the work done in the company.A. inB. aboutC. withD. for纠错标记23Now in Britain, wines take up four times as much ________ in the storehouse as both beer and spirits.A. blockB. landC. patchD. space纠错标记24His hand shook a little as he ________ the key in the lock.A. squeezedB. insertedC. stuffedD. pierced纠错标记25For professional athletes, ________ to the Olympics means that they have a chance to enter the history books.A. accessB. attachmentC. appealD. approach纠错标记26In the long ________, the new information technologies may fundamentally alter our way of life.A. viewB. distanceC. jumpD. run纠错标记27All the arrangements should be completed ________ your departure.A. prior toB. superior toC. contrary toD. parallel to纠错标记28We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be ________ with an even more competitive market.A. tackledB. encounteredC. dealtD. confronted纠错标记29In the late seventies, the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle in Japan was ________ equivalent to that in the United States.A. rudelyB. roughlyC. readilyD. coarsely纠错标记30Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster ________ weradically change way we live.A. butB. althoughC. unlessD. lest纠错标记Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)3131-38We commonly think of sportsmanship in connection with athletic contests, but it also applies to individual outdoor sports. Not everyone who picks up a fishing rod or goes out with a gun is a sportsman. The sportsman first of all obeys the fish and game laws, not because he is liable to be punished as a violator, but because he knows that in the main these laws are made for his best interests.The following are some of the things that those who would qualify for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity （圈内人）will do.1. Take no more game than the bag limit provided for by the fish and game laws. The person who comes back from a trip boasting about the large number of fish or game taken is not a sportsman but a game hog （贪得无厌的捕猎者）.2. Observe the unwritten rules of fair play. This means shooting game birds only when the birds are “on the wing”. For the same reason, do not use a shotgun to shoot a rabbit or similar animal while it is sitting or standing still.3. Be careful in removing illegal or undersized fish from the hook. This should be done only after wetting the hands. This is necessary because the body of the fish is covered with a thin, protective film which will stick to your dry hands. If the hands are dry when the fish is handled, the film is torn from the body of the fish. Without the protective film, the fish is more easily attacked by diseases. If you wish to release a fish that is hooked in such a way that it will be impossible to be close to the hook as convenient. In a remarkably short time, the hook will break down and the fish will remain almost unharmed. Fish have been known to feed successfully while hooks were still in their lips.4. Be sure of the identity of your target before you shoot. Many useful and harmless species of wildlife are thoughtlessly killed by the uninformed person who is out with a gun to kill whatever flies within range.In what respect does the author think individual outdoor sports are similar to athletic contests?填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记32A person who goes out fishing with a fishing rod or hunting with a gun is not necessarily ________.填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记33What’s the most important thing a true sportsman should bear in mind when he goes fishing or hunting ________.填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记34 Those who violate the fish and game laws will not be ________ for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity.填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记35 What are people called when they break the bag limit and boast about their big catch?填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记36A true sportsman will not shoot an animal which is not ________.填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记37What are people advised to do before they remove illegal or undersized fish from the hook?填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记38What should sportsman do to avoid killing rare species of wildlife?填写我的答案插入图片请输入答案纠错标记Part II Reading Comprehension3939-43Is there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge （保护区）（ANWR）to help secure America’s energy future? President Bush certainly thinks so. He has argued that tapping ANWR’s oil would help ease California’s electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the country’s energy independence. But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth with the last government survey, conducted in 1998, projecting output anywhere from 3 billion to 16 billion barrels.The oil industry goes with the high end of the range, which could equal as much as 10% of U.S. consumption for as long as six years. By pumping more than 1 million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two three decades, lobbyists claim, the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good. An oil boom would also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall （意外之财）in tax revenues, royalties （开采权使用费）and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government. Best of all, advocates of drilling say, damage to the environment would be insignificant. “We’ve never had a document case of oil rig chasing deer out onto the pack ice.”says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan.Not so far, say environmentalists. Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR, a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease America’s energy problems. And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits, because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases, environmental permits and regulatory review. As for ANWR’s impact on the California power crisis, environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only 1% of the Golden State’s electricity output —and just 3% of the nation’s.What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?A. It will exhaust the nation’s oil reserveB. It will help secure the future of ANWC. It will help reduce the nation’s oil importD. It will increase America’s energy consumptio纠错标记40We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry ________.A. believes that drilling for oil in ANWR will produce high yieldsB. tends to exaggerate America’s reliance on foreign oilC. shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRD. expects to stop oil imports from Saudi Arabia纠错标记41Those against oil drilling in ANWR argue that ________.A. it can cause serious damage to the environmentB. it can do little to solve energy problemsC. it will drain the oil reserves in the Alaskan regionD. it will not have much commercial value纠错标记42What do the environmentalists mean by saying “Not so fast”（Line 1, Para. 3）?A. Oil exploitation takes a long timeB. The oil drilling should be delayedC. Don’t be too optimisticD. Don’t expect fast returns纠错标记43It can be learned from the passage that oil exploitation beneath ANWR’s frozen earth ________.A. remains a controversial issueB. is expected to get under way soonC. involves a lot of technological problemsD. will enable the to be oil independent纠错标记4444-48“Tear ‘em apart!”“Kill the fool!”“Murder the referee （裁判）!”These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let’s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. V olumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations （含义）may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent”as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent “is “adversary “: “enemy “; “one who opposes your interests.”“Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate one’s intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not considered then wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed. “Are they wet enough now?”In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated （提升）the game to the level where it belongs thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent”with “associate”could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term “associate”is “colleague”; “friend”; “companion.”Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the differencein your reaction to the term “associate”rather than “opponent.”Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?A. Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequenceB. The words people use can influence their behavioC. Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athleteD. Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports fiel纠错标记45Harsh words are spoken during games because the players ________.A. are too eager to winB. are usually short-tempered and easily offendedC. cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitionD. treat their rivals as enemies纠错标记46What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?A. He refused to continue the gamB. He angrily hit the referee with a balC. He claimed that the referee was unfaiD. He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shir纠错标记47According to the passage, players, in a game, may ________.A. deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their wayB. keep on screaming and shouting throughout the gameC. lie down on the ground as an act of protestD. kick the ball across the court with force纠错标记48The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ________.A. calling on players to use clean language on the courtB. raising the referee’s sense of responsibilityC. changing the attitude of players on the sports fieldD. regulating the relationship between players and referees纠错标记4949-53Consumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge （大杂烩）of environmental claims made by household products, according to a “green labeling”study published by Consumers International Friday.Among the report’s more outrageous （令人无法容忍的）findings-a German fertilizer described itself as “earthworm friendly”a brand of flour said it was “non-polluting”and a British toilet paper claimed to be “environmentally friendlier”The study was written and researched by Britain’s National Consumer Council （NCC．for lobby group Consumer International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.“While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy,”said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergent （洗涤剂）insect sprays and by some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization （ISO）in September, 1999.Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about 2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards.“Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly, but in fact many of these symbols mean nothing,”said report researcher Philip Page.“Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with 158. Household cleaners were second with 145 separate claims, while paints were third on our list with 73. The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consumers to sort the true from the misleading.”he said.The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as “environmentally friendly”and “non-polluting”cannot be verified. “What we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the standards set by the ISO.”said Page.According to the passage, the NCC found it outrageous that ________.A. all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB. the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC. consumers would believe many of the manufactures’claimD. few products actually prove to be environment friendly纠错标记50As indicated in this passage, with so many good claims, the consumers ________.A. are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB. are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC. are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on the environmentD. still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment纠错标记51A study was carried out by Britain’s NCC to ________.A. find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmental standardsB. inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyC. examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD. revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization纠错标记52What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?A. They are likely to lead to serious environmental problemB. Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the falsC. They could arouse widespread anger among consumeD. Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don’t nee纠错标记53It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer International wants to ________.A. make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB. see all household products meet environmental standardsC. warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD. verify the efforts of non-polluting products纠错标记5454-58Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world’s largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes, meadows （草地）, mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats （栖息地）are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy （大自然保护协会）named the area one of America’s “Last Great Places”.Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy’s bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Altemose’s family has farmed in the Pocono area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family’s land can be protected from development and the Altemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.Cook attributes the Conservancy’s success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents“The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community,”Cook said. “The people who live there respect the land. They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort.For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world’s other “Last Great Places,”please call 1-888-564 6864 or visit us on the World Wide Web at .The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America’s “Last Great Places”is to ________.A. gain support from the local communityB. protect it from irresponsible developmentC. make it a better home for black bearsD. provide financial security for future generations纠错标记55We learn from the passage that ________.A. the population in the Pocono area is growingB. wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidlyC. the security of the Pocono residents is being threatened在线学英语体验请申请：/wenkxd.htmD. farmlands in the Pocono area are shrinking fast纠错标记56What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Cook?A. The setting up of an environmental protection websiteB. Support from organizations like The Nature ConservancyC. Cooperation with the local residents and business leadersD. Inclusion of farmlands in the region’s protection program纠错标记57What does Bud Cook mean by “having a local presence”（Line 1, Para. 5）?A. Financial contributions from local business leadersB. Consideration of the interests of the local residentsC. The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the areaD. The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area纠错标记58The passage most probably is ________.A. an official documentB. a news storyC. an advertisementD. a research report“成千上万人疯狂下载。

2001年6月全国大学英语四级(CET-4)考试真题及参考答案

2001年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) A math teacher and his colleague.B) A teacher and his student.C) A librarian and a student.D) A student and his classmate.2. A) Tony thought the experiment was well done.B) Tony finished the experiment last night.C) Tony could not continue the experiment.D) Tony had expected the experiment to be easier.3. A) She wants to save money to buy a piano.B) The present apartment is too expensive.C) She can’t put up with the noise.D) She had found a job in a neighbouring area.4. A) He has made great progress in his English.B) He is not very interested in English songs.C) He is a student of the music department.D) He is not very enthusiastic about his English lessons.5. A) In a car.B) On the street.C) In a restaurant.D) At home.6. A) His injury kept him at home.B) He was too weak to see the doctor.C) He didn’t think it necessary.D) He failed to make an appointment.7. A) 5:10.B) 5:00.C) 4:30.D) 5:15.8. A) The man is talking with his boss.B) The man needs help.C) The man is complaining.D) The man likes his job.9. A) Wear a new dress.B) Attend a party.C) Go shopping.D) Make a silk dress.10. A) He exaggerated his part.B) He played his part quite well.C) He was not dramatic enough.D) He performed better than the secretary.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in theblanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passageis read for the third time, you should check what you have written.If you are a young college student, most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably (S1) ________ on the present. Basically, you want to feel good physically, mentally, and (S2) ________ now. You probably don’t spend much time worrying about the (S3) ________ future, such as whether you will develop heart disease, or (S4) ________, how you will take care of yourself in your (S5) ________ years, or how long you are going to live. Such thoughts may have (S6) ________ your mind once in a while. However, if you are in your thirties, forties, fifties, or older, such health-related thoughts are likely to become (S7) ________ important to you.(S8) ________ that will help you feel better physically and mentally. Recently researchers have found that, even in late adulthood, exercise, strength training with weights, and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life. (S9) ________, giving us the opportunity to avoid some of the health problems that have troubled them (S10) ________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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.People living on parts of the south coast of England face a serious problem. In 1993, the owners of a large hotel and of several houses discovered, to their horror, that their gardens had disappeared overnight. The sea had eaten into the soft limestone cliffs on which they had been built. While experts were studying the problem, the hotel and several houses disappeared altogether, sliding down the cliff and into the sea.Erosion (侵蚀) of the white cliffs along the south coast of England has always been a problem but it has become more serious in recent years. Dozens of homes have had to be abandoned as the sea has crept farther and farther inland. Experts have studied the areas most affected and have drawn up a map for local people, forecasting the year in which their homes will be swallowed up by the hungry sea.Angry owners have called on the Government to erect sea defenses to protect their homes. Government surveyors have pointed out that in most cases, this is impossible.New sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast, shifting the problem from one area to another. The danger is likely to continue, they say, until the waves reach an inland area of hard rock which will not be eaten as limestone is. Meanwhile, if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future, apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of England. You can get a house for a knockdown price but it may turn out to be a knockdown home.11. What is the cause of the problem that people living on parts of the south coast ofEngland face?A) The disappearance of hotels, houses and gardens.B) The experts’ lack of knowledge.C) The rising of the sea level.D) The washing-away of limestone cliffs.12. The erosion of the white cliffs in the south of England ________.A) will soon become a problem for people living in central EnglandB) has now become a threat to the local residentsC) is quickly changing the map of EnglandD) can be stopped if proper measures are taken13. The experts’ study on the problem of erosion can ________.A) lead to its eventual solutionB) provide an effective way to slow it downC) help to prevent it from worseningD) warn people whose homes are in danger14. It is not feasible to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because ________.A) it is too costly and will endanger neighbouring areasB) the government is too slow in taking actionC) they will be easily knocked down by waves and currentsD) house agents along the coast do not support the idea15. According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of England,people should ________.A) be aware of the potential danger involvedB) guard against being cheated by the house agentC) take the quality of the house into considerationD) examine the house carefully before making a decisionPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes (运动员). Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years for learning abut oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw (缺陷) in themselves.Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters’performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.16. An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is ________.A) to make sports less competitiveB) to make sports more challengingC) to reduce their mental stressD) to increase their sense of success17. According to the passage sport is positive for young people in that ________.A) it can help them learn more about societyB) it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselvesC) it enables them to find flaws in themselvesD) it can provide them with valuable experiences18. Many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes ________.A) without realizing criticism may destroy their self confidenceB) in order to make them remember life’s lessonsC) believing that criticism is beneficial for their early developmentD) so as to put more pressure on them19. According to the passage parents and coaches should ________.A) help children to win every gameB) pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsC) enable children to understand the positive aspect of sportsD) train children to cope with stress10. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is ________.A) to persuade young children not to worry about criticismB) to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to childrenC) to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragementD) to teach young athletes how to avoid burnoutPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Humanity uses a little less than half the water available worldwide. Yet occurrences of shortages and droughts (干旱) are causing famine and distress in some areas, and industrial and agricultural by-products are polluting water supplies. Since the world’population is expected to double in the next 50 years, many experts think we are on the edge of a widespread water crisis.But that doesn’t have to be the outcome. Water shortages do not have to trouble the world—if we start valuing water more than we have in the past. Just as we began to appreciate petroleum more after the 1970s oil crises, today we must start looking at water from a fresh economic perspective. We can no longer afford to consider water a virtually free resource of which we can use as much as we like in any way we want.Instead, for all uses except the domestic demand of the poor, governments should price water to reflect its actual value. This means charging a fee for the water itself as well as for the supply costs.Governments should also protect this resource by providing water in more economically and environmentally sound ways. For example, often the cheapest way to provide irrigation (灌溉) water in the dry tropics is through small-scale projects, such as gathering rainfall in depressions (凹地) and pumping it to nearby cropland.No matter what steps governments take to provide water more efficiently, they must change their institutional and legal approaches to water sue. Rather than spread control among hundreds or even thousands of local, regional, and national agencies that watch various aspects of water use, countries should set up central authorities to coordinate water policy.21. What is the real cause of the potential water crisis?A) The world population is increasing faster and faster.B) Half of the world’s water resources have been seriously polluted.C) Humanity has not placed sufficient value on water resources.D) Only half of the world’s water can be used.22. As indicated in the passage, the water problem ________.A) has been exaggerated by some experts in the fieldB) is underestimated by government organizations at different levelsC) poses a challenge to the technology of building reservoirsD) is already serious in certain parts of the world23. According to the author, the water price should ________.A) correspond to its real valueB) be reduced to the minimumC) stimulate domestic demandD) take into account the occurrences of droughts24. The author says that in some hot and dry areas it is advisable to ________.A) build big lakes to store waterB) construct big pumping stationsC) channel water from nearby rivers to croplandD) build small and cheap irrigation systems25. In order to raise the efficiency of the water supply, measures should be taken to________.A) centralize the management of water resourcesB) increase the sense of responsibility of agencies at all levelsC) guarantee full protection of the environmentD) encourage local and regional control of water resourcesPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.We can see how the product life cycle works by looking at the introduction of instant coffee. When it was introduced, most people did not like it as well as “regular”coffee, and it took several years to gain general acceptance (introduction stage). At one point, though, instant coffee grew rapidly in popularity, and many brands were introduced (stage of rapid growth). After a while, people became attached to one brand and sales leveled off (stage of maturity). Sales went into a slight decline (衰退) when freeze-dried coffees were introduced (stage of decline).The importance of the product life cycle to marketers is this: Different stages in the product life cycle call for different strategies. The goal is to extend product life so that sales and profits do not decline. One strategy is called market modification. It means that marketing managers look for new users and market sections. Did you know, for example, that the backpacks that so many students carry today were originally designed for the military?Market modification also means searching for increased usage among present customers or going for a different market, such as senior citizens. A marketer may re-position the product to appeal to new market sections.Another product extension strategy is called product modification. It involves changing product quality, features, or style to attract new users or more usage from present users. American auto manufacturers are using quality improvement as one way to recapture world markets. Note, also, how auto manufacturers once changed styles dramatically from year to year to keep demand from falling.26. According to the passage, when people grow fond of one particular brand of aproduct, its sales will ________.A) decrease graduallyB) remain at the same levelC) become unstableD) improve enormously27. The first paragraph tells us that a new product is ________.A) not easily accepted by the publicB) often inferior to old ones at firstC) often more expensive than old onesD) usually introduced to satisfy different tastes28. Marketers need to know which of the four stages a product is in so as to ________.A) promote its productionB) work out marketing policiesC) speed up its life cycleD) increase its popularity29. The author mentions the example of “backpacks”(Line 4, Para. 2) to show theimportance of ________.A) pleasing the young as well as the oldB) increasing usage among studentsC) exploring new market sectionsD) serving both military and civil needs30. In order to recover their share of the world market, U.S. auto makers are ________.A) improving product qualityB) increasing product featuresC) modernizing product styleD) re-positioning their product in the marketPart III Vocabulary and Structure (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 bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31. By the time he arrives in Beijing, we ________ here for tow days.A) have been stayingB) have stayedC) shall stayD) will have stayed32. According to the American federal government, residents of Hawaii have thelongest life ________: 77.2 years.A) scopeB) rankC) spanD) scale33. The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, ________ allpractical value by the time they were finished.A) had lostB) would loseC) would have lostD) should have lost34. As a public relations officer, he is said ________ some very influential people.A) to have been knowingB) to be knowingC) to have knownD) to know35. Our hopes ________ and fell in the same instant.A) arousedB) aroseC) raisedD) rose36. With the development in science and technology man can make various flowers________ before their time.A) be bloomedB) bloomingC) bloomD) bloomed37. A season ticket ________ the holder to make as many journeys as he wishes withinthe stated period of time.A) grantsB) promisesC) entitlesD) presents38. ________ in the office had made a mistake, and the firm regretted causing thecustomer inconvenience.A) SomeB) AnyoneC) OneD) Someone39. In recent years much more emphasis has been put ________ developing the students’productive skills.A) overB) ontoC) inD) on40. Only a selected number of landladies in the neighbourhood have been allowed bythe university to take in ________.A) residentsB) inhabitantsC) lodgersD) settlers41. The fire was finally brought under control, but not ________ extensive damage hadbeen caused.A) afterB) beforeC) sinceD) as42. Purchasing the new production line will be a ________ deal for the company.A) profitableB) tremendousC) forcefulD) favorite43. Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert ________ it means standing in aqueue all night.A) providedB) whateverC) even ifD) as if44. We hadn’t met for 20 years, but I recognized her ________ I saw her.A) for the momentB) the moment whenC) at the moment whenD) the moment45. Though he was born and brought up in America, he can speak ________ Chinese.A) smoothB) fluentC) fluidD) flowing46. Government reports, examination compositions, legal documents and most businessletters are the main situations ________ formal language is used.A) in whichB) on whichC) in thatD) at what47. Fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun ________sightseeing.A) than to goB) rather than to goC) more than goingD) other than going48. If the building project ________ by the end of this month is delayed, theconstruction company will be fined.A) to be completedB) is completedC) being completedD) completed49. He wrote an article criticizing the Greek poet and won ________ and a scholarship.A) statusB) fameC) faithD) courage50. Jack wishes that he ________ business instead of history when he was in university.A) had studiedB) studyC) studiedD) had been studying51. The older New England villages have changed relatively little ________ a gasstation or two in recent decades.A) exceptB) besidesC) in addition toD) except for52. The Car Club couldn’t ________ to meet the demands of all its members.A) ensureB) guaranteeC) assumeD) confirm53. Extensive reporting on television has helped to ________ interest in a wide varietyof sports and activities.A) gatherB) generateC) assembleD) yield54. The president promised to keep all the board members ________ of how thenegotiations were going on.A) informedB) informC) be informedD) informing55. Eating too much fat can ________ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) contribute toB) attribute toC) attend toD) devote to56. All the tasks ________ ahead of time, they decided to go on holiday for a week.A) had been fulfilledB) were fulfilledC) having been fulfilledD) been fulfilled57. This article ________ more attention to the problem of cultural interference inforeign language teaching and learning.A) calls forB) applies forC) cares forD) allows for58. He was punished ________ he should make the same mistake again.A) unlessB) lestC) ifD) provided59. Petrol is refined from the ________ oil we take out of the ground.A) freshB) originalC) rudeD) crude60. ________ in the United States, St. Louis has now become the 24th largest city.A) The fourth biggest city it wasB) Once the fourth biggest cityC) Being the fourth biggest cityD) It was once the fourth biggest cityPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You shouldchoose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.More than forty thousand readers told us that they looked for in close friendships, what they expected __61__ friends, what they were willing to give in __62__, and how satisfied they were __63__ the quality of their friendships. The __64__ give little comfort to social critics.Friendship __65__ to be a unique form of __66__ bonding. Unlike marriage or the ties that __67__ parents and children, it is not defined or regulated by __68__. Unlike other social roles that we are expected to __69__—as citizens, employees, members of professional societies and __70__ organizations—it has its own principle, which is to promote __71__ of warmth, trust, love, and affection __72__ two people.The survey on friendship appeared in the March __73__ of Psychology Today. The findings __74__ that issues of trust and betrayal (背叛) are __75__ to friendship. They also suggest that our readers do not __76__ for friends only among those who are __77__ like them, but find many __78__ differ in race, religion, and ethnic (种族的) background. Arguably the most important __79__ that emerges from the data, __80__, is not something that we found—but what we did not.61. A) onB) ofC) toD) for62. A) additionB) replyC) turnD) return63. A) aboutB) ofC) withD) by64. A) resultsB) effectsC) expectationsD) consequences65. A) feelsB) leadsC) soundsD) appears66. A) humanB) mankindC) individualD) civil67. A) bindB) attachC) controlD) attract78. A) disciplineB) lawC) ruleD) regulation79. A) keepB) doC) showD) play70. A) allB) anyC) otherD) those71. A) friendshipB) interestsC) feelingsD) impressions72. A) betweenB) onC) inD) for73. A) printB) issueC) publicationD) copy74. A) secureB) assureC) confirmD) resolve75. A) neutralB) mainC) nuclearD) central76. A) askB) callC) appealD) look77. A) mostB) moreC) leastD) less78. A) peopleB) whoC) whatD) friends79. A) conclusionB) summaryC) decisionD) claim80. A) moreoverB) howeverC) stillD) yetPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Zhang Ying. Write a letter to Xiao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who isgoing to visit you during the week-long holiday. You should write at least100 words according to the suggestions given below in Chinese.1. 表示欢迎2. 提出对度假安排的建议3. 提醒应注意的事项A letter to a SchoolmateJune 23, 2001 Dear Xiao Wang,___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________Yours, Zhang Ying2001年6月四级参考答案Part IPart IIPart III。

1992年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷以及答案范文

A) no more than a born naturalist
B) a naturalist but not a scientist
C) a scientist as well as a naturalist
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Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.A) In green forests.
B) In the North Pole region.
D) Fifty-five minutes.（C）
4.A) Go and buy a new dress.
B) Try to get some tickets.
C) Go and see a performance.
D) Do some sewing at home.（A）
5.A) Do the work for the woman.
C) In the Pacific Ocean.
D) In dry deserts.（D）
12.A) Snakes like warmth.
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2006年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)

7. Services stations, motels and restaurants promoted the development of the interstate highway system.
8. The greatest benefit brought about by the interstate system was___________
9.Trucks using the interstate highways deliver more than__________________
10.The interstate system was renamed after Eisenhower in recognition_____________
Long-span, segmented-concrete, cable-stayed bridges such as Hale Boggs in Louisiana and the Sunshine Skyway in Florida ,and remarkable tunnels like Fort Mchenry in Maryland and Mr. baker in Washington developed under the nation's physical challenges, Traffic control systems and methods of construction developed under the interstate program soon influenced highway construction around the world, and were invaluable in improving the condition of urban streets and traffic patterns.

6月英语四级(CET_4)考试真题与答案(word版)

20XX6月英语四级<CET-4>考试真题及答案<word版>总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：120分Part I Writing〔30 minutes<1>Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Free Admission to museums . you should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 越来越多的博物馆免费开放的目的是什么？2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法Part II 〔30 minutes<1>Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A．,B．,C >and D．. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.How Do You See DiversityAs a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise.He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said "untrustworthy," so she decided to offer the job to her second choice. "It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person," Tiffany conf esses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was Opt the candidate’s "d ifferent" behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding. He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting <避开> your eyes."I was just thrown off by the lack of eye contact; not realizing it was cultural," Tiffany says. "I missed out, but will not miss that opportunity again."Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our understanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions.Hire AdvantageAt a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult, employers who can eliminate invalid biases <偏见> from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC, helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make."During my Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company. When the real estate teethes began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to say in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession."Blinded by GenderDale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce. "Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias," he recalls. "I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person, and being open to differences." In his case, the blindness was not about culture but rather gender."I had a management position open in toy department; and the two finalists were a manand a woman. lied I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assume<2>Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from<3>What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author?<4>What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC?<5>After one of the workshops, account executive Dale realized that.<6>What did Dale th ink of Mindsets LLC’s workshop?<7>How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’s request for leave?<8>Doug felt ________ when he realized that his assumption was wrong.<9>After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to know the importance of ________ to their business.<10>When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the ________ .Part III<1> <embed src="://f1.hxen/m2/tingli/cet4/lnzt/cet420090620.mp3" width="300" height="56" type="audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin" autostart="false" /> A．She expected more people at her party.B．She enjoys entertaining small children.C．She threw a surprise party for her friend.D．She has always enjoyed great popularity. <2>A．They are not used to living in a cold place.B．They feel lucky to live in Florida.C．They are going to have a holiday.D．They have not booked their air tickets yet.<3>A．He was pleased to get the medal.B．He was very courageous.C．He used to bea firefighter.D．He was accused of causing a fire.<4>A．Make a profitable investment.B．Buy a new washing machine.C．Get parts for the machine from Japan.D．Have the old washing machine fixed.<5>A．He is pleased with his exciting new job.B．He finds the huge workload unbearable.C．He finds his office much too big for him.D．He is not to excited about his new position.<6>A．The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B．The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C．The woman doesn’t know how to get to the party.D．The man offers to drive the woman to the party.<7>A．Drawing up a business plan.B．Discussing a term paper.C．Finalizing a contract.D．Reviewing a co-authored article.<8>A．She ordered some paper.B．She had the printer repaired.C．She chatted online with a friend.D．She filled in an application form.<9>Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<10>A．She passed away years ago.B．She used to work as a model.C．She has been working at a clinic.D．She has been seriously It for years.<11>A．She has made lots of money as a doctor.B．She is going to take care of her old dad.C．She has never got on with her father.D．She is kind and generous by nature.<12>A．Ho dines out with his wife every weekend.B．He is excellent but looks bad-tempered.C．He does not care about his appearance.D．He is not quite popularwith his patients.<13>Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<14>A．Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B．Consult her boss about the best solution.C．Pass the man’s order to the right person.D．Solve the problem at her company’s cost.<15>A．ideal.B．Temporary.C．Partial.D．Creative.<16>Questions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.<17>A．They can harm nearby plants.B．They may catch some disease.C．They fight each other for food.D．They may pollute the environment<18>A．Place the food on warmer spots.B．Use prepared feed mixtures only.C．Avoid using any contaminated foodD．Continue the feeding till it gets warm.<19>Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.<20>A．She made him apologize.B．She readily forgave him.C．She broke up with him.D．She refused to answer his calls.<21>A．Buy hose new set of tires.B．Help clean her apartment.C．Lend her his batteries.D．Move furniture for her.<22>Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.<23>A．He always boasts about his rich father.B．He will grow up to be good for nothing.C．He has too much to know the value of things.D．He is too young to manage his inherited property.<24>A．She wants Amanda to get professional careB．She has no experience in raising children.C．She wants to show off her wealth.D．She has no time to do it herself.<25>A．The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B．The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C．The attention the media focuses on them.D．The pursuing of perfection in performance.<26>Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Part IV Reading Comprehension 〔Reading in Depth 〔25 minutes<1>Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Every year in the first week of my English class, some students inform me that writing is too hard. They never write, unless assignments __47__ it. They find the writing process __48__ and difficult.How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it English. with its rich vocabulary. being ableto speak but not write is like living in an 50 mansion and never leaving one small room. When I meet students who think they can’t write, I knots, as a teacher my __51__ is to show them the rest of the rooms. My task is to build fluency while providing the opportunity inherent in any writing activity to __52__ the moral and emotional development of my students.One great way to do this is by having students write in a journal in class every day.Writing ability is like strength training. Writing needs to be done just like exercise; just as muscles grow stronger with exercise, writing skills improve quickly with writing practice. I often see a rise in student confidence and __54__ after only a few weeks of journal writing.Expressing oneself in writing is one of the most important skills I teach to strengthen the whole student. When my students practice journal writing, they are practicing for their future academic, political, and __55__ lives. They build skills so that some day they might write a great novel,a piece of sorely needed legislation, or the perfect love letter. Every day that they write in their journals puts them a step __56__ to fluency, eloquence <雄辩>, and command of language.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

2003年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)

2003年6月四级试题Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more than they did in 1981. They also did more household work and participated in more of such organized activities as soccer and ballet (芭蕾舞). Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girls log half t hat time. All in all, however, children’s leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981 to 25%.“Children are affected by the same time crunch (危机) that affects their parents,” says Sandra Hofferth, who headed the recent study of children’s timetable. A chief reason, she says, is that more mothers are working outside the home. (Nevertheless, children in both double-income and “male breadwinner” households spent comparable mounts of time interacting with their parents, 19 hours and 22 hours respectively. In contrast, children spent only 9 hours with their single mothers.)All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids. “Play is the most powerful way a child explores the world and learns about himself,” says T. Berry Brazelton, professor at Harvard Medical School. Unstructured play encourages independent thinking and allows the young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spent only 12 hours a week engaged in it.The children sampled spent a quarter of their rapidly decreasing “free time” watching television. But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news. If they’re spending less time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren’t replacing it with reading. Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading. Let’s face it, who’s got the time?21. By mentioning “the same time crunch” (Line 1, Para. 2) Sandra Hofferth me ans ________.A) children have little time to play with their parentsB) children are not taken good care of by their working parentsC) both parents and children suffer from lack of leisure timeD) both parents and children have trouble managing their time22. According to the author, the reason given by Sandra Hofferth for the time crunch is______.A) quite convincingB) partially trueC) totally groundlessD) rather confusing23. According to the author a child develops better if ______.A) he has plenty of time reading and studyingB) he is left to play with his peers in his own wayC) he has more time participating in school activitiesD) he is free to interact with his working parents24. The author is concerned about the fact that American kids ______.A) are engaged in more and more structured activitiesB) are increasingly neglected by their working mothersC) are spending more and more time watching TVD) are involved less and less in household work25. We can infer from the passage that ______.A) extracurricular activities promote children’s intelligenceB) most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched offC) efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitfulD) most parents believe reading to be beneficial to childrenPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, ‘The business of America is business.” By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on th e values of the business world.Few would argue with Ford’s statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as “the entertainment industry” or “show business.”The positive side of Henry Ford’s statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance (大量地) because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.The negative side of Henry Ford’s statemen t, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big business—referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the right to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizing—the laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high -- creates feelings of insecurity for many.26. The united States is a typical country ______.A) which encourages free trade at homes and abroadB) where people’s chi ef concern is how to make moneyC) where all businesses are managed scientificallyD) which normally works according to the federal budget27. The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ______.A) most newspapers are run by big businessesB) even public organizations concentrate on working for profitsC) Americans of all professions know how to do businessD) even arts and entertainment are regarded as business28. According to the passage, immigrants choose to settle in the U.S., dreaming that ______.A) they can start profitable businesses thereB) they can be more competitive in businessC) they will make a fortune overnight thereD) they will find better chances of employment29. Henry Ford’s statements can be t aken negatively because ______.A) working people are discouraged to fight for their rightsB) there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalistsC) there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and laborD) public services are not run by the federal government30. A company’s efforts to keep expenses low and pr ofits high may result in ______.A) reduction in the number of employeesB) improvement of working conditionsC) fewer disputes between labor and managementD) a rise in workers’ wagesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Professor Smith recently persuaded 35 people, 23 of them women, to keep a diary of all their absent-minded actions for a fortnight. When he came to analyse their embarrassing lapses (差错) in a scientific report, he was surprised to find that nearly all of them fell into a few groupings. Nor did the lapses appear to be entirely random (随机的).One of the women, for instance, on leaving her house for work one morning threw her dog her earrings and tried to fix a dog biscuit on her ear. “The explanati on for this is that the brain is like a computer,” explains the professor. “People programme themselves to do certain activities regularly. It was the woman’s custom every morning to throw her dog two biscuits and then put on her earrings. But somehow the action got reversed in the programme.” About one in twenty of the incidents the volunteers reported were these “programme assembly failures.”Altogether the volunteers logged 433 unintentional actions that they found themselves doing – an average of twelve each. There appear to be peak periods in the day when we are at our zaniest (荒谬可笑的). These are two hours some time between eight a.m. and noon, between four and six p.m. with a smaller peak between eight and ten p.m. “Among men the peak seems to be whe n a changeover in brain ‘programmes’ occurs, as for instance between going to and from work.” Women on average reported slightly more lapses – 12.5 compared with 10.9 for men – probably because they were more reliable reporters.A startling finding of the research is that the absent-minded activity is a hazard of doing things in which we are skilled. Normally, you would expect that skill reduces the number of errors we make. But trying to avoid silly slips by concentrating more could make things a lot worse –even dangerous.31. In his study Professor Smith asked the subjects ______.A) to keep track of people who tend to forget thingsB) to report their embarrassing lapses at randomC) to analyse their awkward experiences scientificallyD) to keep a record of what they did unintentionally32. Professor Smith discovered that ______.A) certain patterns can be identified in the recorded incidentsB) many people were too embarrassed to admit their absent-mindednessC) men tend to be more absent-minded than womenD) absent-mindedness is an excusable human weakness33. “Programme assembly failures” (Line 6, Para.2) refers to the phenomenon that people ______.A) often fail to programme their routines beforehandB) tend to make mistakes when they are in a hurryC) unconsciously change the sequence of doing thingsD) are likely to mess things up if they are too tired34. We learn from the third paragraph that ______.A) absent-mindedness tends to occur during certain hours of the dayB) women are very careful to perform actions during peak periodsC) women experience more peak periods of absent-mindednessD) men’s absent-mindedness often results in funny situations35. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.A) people should avoid doing important things during peak periods of lapsesB) hazards can be avoided when people do things they are good atC) people should be careful when programming their actionsD) lapses cannot always be attributed to lack of concentrationPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:It’s no secret that many children would be healthier and happier with adoptive parents than with the parents that nature dealt them. That’s especially true of chil dren who remain in abusive homes bemuse the law blindly favors biological parents. It’s also true of children who suffer for years in foster homes (收养孩子的家庭) because of parents who can’t or won’t care for them but refuse to give up custody (监护) rights.Fourteen-year-old Kimberly Mays fits neither description, but her recent court victory could eventually help children who do. Kimberly has been the object of an angry custody battle between the man who raised her and her biological parents, with whom she has never lived. A Florida judge ruled that the teenager can remain with the only father she’s ever known and that her biological parent s have “no legal claim” on her.The ruling, though it may yet be reversed, sets aside the principle that biology is the primary determinant of parentage. That’s an important development, one that’s long overdue.Shortly after birth in December 1978, Kimberly Mays and another infant were mistakenly switched and sent home with the wrong parents. Kimberly’s biological pare nts, Ernest and Regina Twigg, received a child who died of a heart disease in 1988. Medical tests showed that the childwasn’t the Twiggs’ own daughter, but Kimberly was, thus sparking a custody battle with Robert Mays. In 1989, the two families agreed that Mr. Mays would maintain custody with the Twiggs getting visiting rights. Those rights were ended when Mr. Mays decided that Kimberly was being harmed.The decision to leave Kimberly with Mr. Mays rendered her suit debated. But the judge made clear that Kimberly did have standing to sue (起诉) on her own behalf. Thus he made clear that she was more than just property to be handled as adults saw fit.Certainly, the biological link between parent and child is fundamental. But biological parents aren’t al ways preferable to adoptive ones, and biological parentage does not convey an absolute ownership that cancels all the rights of children.36. What was the primary consideration in the Florida judge’s ruling?A) The biological link.B) The child’s be nefits.C) The traditional practice.D) The parents’ feelings.37. We can learn from the Kimberly case that ______.A) children are more than just personal possessions of their parentsB) the biological link between parents and child should be emphasizedC) foster homes bring children more pain and suffering than careD) biological parents shouldn’t claim custody rights after their chi ld is adopted38. The Twiggs claimed custody rights to Kimberly because ______.A) they found her unhap py in Mr. Mays’ custodyB) they regarded her as their propertyC) they were her biological parentsD) they felt guilty about their past mistake39. Kimberly had been given to Mr. Mays ________.A) by sheer accidentB) out of charityC) at his requestD) for better care40. The author’s attitude towards the judge’s rulin g could be described as ______.A) doubtful B) critical C) cautious D) supportivePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. She ______ her trip to New York because she was ill.A) called off B) closed down C) put up D) went off42. ______ the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) But for B) In case of C) In spite of D) Because of43. We should concentrate on sharply reducing interest rates to pull the economy out of ______.A) rejection B) restriction C) retreat D) recession44. The ______ of finding gold in California attracted a lot of people to settle down there.A) prospects B) speculations C) stakes D) provisions45 I suffered from mental ______ because of stress from my job.A) damage B) release C) relief D) fatigue46. The rest of the day was entirely at his ______ for reading or recreation.A) dismissal B) survival C) disposal D) arrival47. You will not be ______ about your food in time of great hunger.A) special B) particular C) peculiar D) specific48. Crime is increasing worldwide, and there is every reason to believe the ______ will continueinto the next decade.A) emergency B) trend C) pace D) schedule49. You shouldn’t have written in the ______ since the book belongs to the library.A) interval B) border C) margin D) edge50. The ______ of airplane engines announced a coming air raid.A) roar B) exclamation C) whistle D) scream51. This ticket ______ you to a free boat tour on the lake.A) entitles B) appoints C) grants D) credits52. This is the nurse who ______ to me when I was ill in hospital.A) accompanied B) attended C) entertained D) shielded53. I was about to ______ a match w hen I remembered Tom’s warning.A) rub B) hit C) scrape D) strike54. The advertisement says this material does n’t ______ in the wash, but it has.A) contract B) shrink C) slim D) dissolve55. He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ______ us that he would try ashard as possible.A) insured B) guaranteed C) assumed D) assured56. Not only the professionals but also the amateurs will ______ from the new training facilities.A) derive B) acquire C) benefit D) reward57. The work was almost complete when we received orders to ______ no further with it.A) progress B) proceed C) march D) promote58. I waited for him half an hour, but he never ______.A) turned in B) turned down C) turned off D) turned up59. A house with a dangerous gas ______ can be broken into immediately.A) leak B) split C) mess D) crack60. A dark suit is ______ to a light one for evening wear.A) favourable B) suitable C) preferable D) proper61. It was in the United States that I made the ______ of professor Jones.A) acknowledgement B) acquaintance C) recognition D) association62. Could you take a ______ sheet of paper and write your name at the top?A) bare B) vacant C) hollow D) blank63. A culture in which the citizens share similar religious beliefs and values is more likely to havelaws that represent the wishes of its people than is a culture where citizens come from______ backgrounds.A) extensive B) influential C) diverse D) identical64. Areas where students have particular difficulty have been treated ______ particular care.A) by B) in C) under D) with65. He gave a ______ to handle the affairs in a friendly manner.A) pledge B) mission C) plunge D) motion66. Don’t let the child play with scissors ______ he cuts himself.A) in case B) so that C) now that D) only if67. ______ the danger from enemy action, people had to cope with a severe shortage of food,clothing, fuel, and almost everything.A) As far as B) As long as C) As well as D) As soon as68. Many people lost their jobs during the business ______.A) desperation B) decrease C) despair D) depression69. Whenever a big company ______ a small one, the product almost always gets worse.A) gets on with B) cuts down C) takes over D) puts up with70. Mr. Smith was the only witness who said that the fire was ______.A) mature B) deliberate C) meaningful D) innocentPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with 8 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right of the page.What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? I think the following would be generally accepted.First, the teacher’s personality should be lively and attractive. This does not rule out people who are plain-looking, or even ugly, because many such people have great personal charm. But it does rule out such types as the over-excitable, sad, cold, and frustrated.Secondly, it is not merely desirable but essential for a teacher to have a genuine capacity for sympathy, a capacity to understand the minds and feelings of other people, especially, since most teachers are school teachers, the minds and feelings of children. Closely related with this is the capacity to be tolerant – not, indeed, of what is wrong, but of the weaknesses and immaturity of human nature which induce (诱导) people, and again especially children, to make mistakes.Thirdly, I hold it essential for a teacher to be both intellectually and morally honest. This means that he will be aware of his intellectual strengths and limitations, and will have thought about and decided upon the moral principles by which his life shall be guided. There is no contradiction in my going on to say that a teacher should be a bit of an actor. That is part of the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should be able to put on an act – to enliven (使生动) a lesson, correct a fault, or award praise. Children, especially young children, live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must be capable of infinite patience. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training, for we are none of us born like that.Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go on learning. Teaching is a job at which one will never be perfect; there is always something more to learnabout it. There are three principal objects of study: the subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods by which the subjects can best be taught to the particular pupils in the classes he is teaching; and g by far the most important -- the children, young people, or adults to whom the subjects are to be taught. The two fundamental principles of British education today are that education is education of the whole person, and that it is best acquired through full and active co-operation between two persons, the teacher and the learner.S1. Plain-looking teachers can also be admired by their students if they have _________.__________________________________________________________________S2. The author says it is _________that teachers be sympathetic with their students.__________________________________________________________________S3. A teacher should be tolerant because humans tend to have S3 (1) _________and to be S3(2) _________.(1)________________________________________________________________(2)________________________________________________________________S4. A teacher who is _________will be able to make his lessons more lively.__________________________________________________________________S5. How can a teacher acquire infinite patience?__________________________________________________________________S6. Since teaching is a job no one can be perfect at, it is necessary for teachers to keep improving their knowledge of the subjects they teach and their _________.__________________________________________________________________S7. Teachers’ most importan t object of study is _________.__________________________________________________________________S8. Education cannot be best acquired without _________ between the teacher and the learner.__________________________________________________________________Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an eye-witness account of a traffic accident. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.假设你在某日某时目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。

历年大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷及参考答案 (4)

Questions 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.（D）
B) Its prisoner can work outside.
C) The prison has no armed guards.
D) The prison is open to the public.（B）
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.（C）
16.A) One year.
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.
大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)

2000年6月全国大学英语四级(CET-4)考试真题及参考答案

2000年6月全国大学英语四级CET4考试真题和答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) She is not interested in the article.B) She has given the man much trouble.C) She would like to have a copy of the article.D) She doesn’t want to take the trouble to read the article.2. A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV.B) He has visited the TV tower twice.C) He has visited the TV tower once.D) He will visit the TV tower in June.3. A) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time.B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time.C) The woman knows the professor has been busy.D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.4. A) He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B) He doesn’t think he is capable of doing the job.C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D) He wants to spend more time with his family.5. A) The man thought the essay was easy.B) They both had a hard time writing the essay.C) The woman thought the essay was easy.D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet.6. A) In the park.B) Between two buildings.C) In his apartment.D) Under a huge tree.7. A) It’s awfully dull.B) It’s really exciting.C) It’s very exhausting.D) It’s quite challenging.8. A) A movie.B) A lecture.C) A play.D) A speech.9. A) The weather is mild compared to the past years.B) They are having the coldest winter ever.C) The weather will soon get warmer.D) The weather may get even colder.10. A) A mystery story.B) The hiring of a shop assistant.C) The search for a reliable witness.D) An unsolved case of robbery.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They want to change the way English is taught.B) They learn English to find well-paid jobs.C) They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English.D) They know clearly what they want to learn.12. A) Professionals.B) College students.C) Beginners.D) Intermediate learners.13. A) Courses for doctors.B) Courses for businessmen.C) Courses for reporters.D) Courses for lawyers.14. A) Three groups of learners.B) The importance of business English.C) English for Specific Purposes.D) Features of English for different purposes.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) To show off their wealth.B) To feel good.C) To regain their memory.D) To be different from others.16. A) To help solve their psychological problems.B) To play games with them.C) To send them to the hospital.D) To make them aware of its harmfulness.17. A) They need care and affection.B) They are fond of round-the-world trips.C) They are mostly form broken families.D) They are likely to commit crimes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) Because it was too heavy.B) Because it did not bend easily.C) Because it did not shoot far.D) Because its string was short.19. A) It went out of use 300 years ago.B) It was invented after the short bow.C) It was discovered before fire and the wheel.D) It’s still in use today.20. A) They are accurate and easy to pull.B) Their shooting range is 40 yards.C) They are usually used indoors.D) They took 100 years to develop.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. As we can no longer wait for the delivery of our order, we have to ________ it.A) postponeB) refuseC) delayD) cancel22. These books, which you can get at any bookshop, will give you ________ you need.A) all the informationB) all the informationC) all of informationD) all of the information23. Not until the game had begun ________ at the sports ground.A) had he arrivedB) would he have arrivedC) did he arriveD) should he have arrived24. Young people are not ________ to stand and look at works of art; they want art they can participate in.A) conservativeB) contentC) confidentD) generous25. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the power of the medium is ________.A) grantedB) impliedC) exaggeratedD) remedied26. These surveys indicate that many crimes go ________ by the police, mainly because not all victims report them.A) unrecordedB) to be unrecordedC) unrecordingD) to have been unrecorded27. I have no objection ________ your story again.A) to hearB) to hearingC) to having heardD) to have heard28. The clothes a person wears may express his ________ or social position.A) curiosityB) statusC) determinationD) significance29. By law, when one makes a large purchase, he should have ________ opportunity to change his mind.A) accurateB) urgentC) excessiveD) adequate30. You will see this product ________ wherever you go.A) to be advertisedB) advertisedC) advertiseD) advertising31. The early pioneers had to ________ many hardships to settle on the new land.A) go along withB) go back onC) go throughD) go into32. The suggestion that the major ________ the prizes was accepted by everyone.A) would presentB) presentC) presentsD) ought to present33. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, ________ overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women.A) whoseB) whichC) thatD) what34. Peter, who had been driving all day, suggested ________ at the next town.A) to stopB) stoppingC) stopD) having stopped35. I didn’t know the word. I had to ________ a dictionary.A) look outB) make outC) refer toD) go over36. The professor could hardly find sufficient grounds ________ his arguments in favour of the new theory.A) to be based onB) to base onC) which to base onD) on which to base37. There are signs ________ restaurants are becoming more popular with families.A) thatB) whichC) in whichD) whose38. I think I was at school, ________ I was staying with a friends during the vacation when I heard the news.A) or elseB) and thenC) or soD) even so39. It is said that the math teacher seems ________ towards bright students.A) partialB) beneficialC) preferableD) liable40. In order to show his boss what a careful worker he was, he took ________ trouble over thefigures.A) extensiveB) spareC) extraD) supreme41. —“May I speak to your manager Mr. Williams at five o’clock tonight?”—“I’m sorry. Mr. Williams ________ to a conference long before then.”A) will have goneB) had goneC) would have goneD) has gone42. You ________ him so closely; you should have kept your distance.A) shouldn’t followB) mustn’t followC) couldn’t’ have been followingD) shouldn’t have been following43. The growth of part-time and flexible working patterns, and of training and retraining schemes, ________ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.A) have allowedB) allowC) allowingD) allows44. Everybody ________ in the hall where they were welcomed by the secretary.A) assembledB) accumulatedC) piledD) joined45. Putting in a new window will ________ cutting away part of the roof.A) includeB) involveC) containD) comprise46. Living in the western part of the country has its problems, ________ obtaining fresh water is not the least.A) with whichB) for whichC) of whichD) which47. In the ________ of the project not being a success, the investors stand to lose up to $30 million.A) faceB) timeC) eventD) course48. The manager would rather his daughter ________ in the same office.A) had not workedB) not to workC) does not workD) did not work49. ________, he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A) Although much he likes herB) Much although he likes herC) As he likes her muchD) Much as he likes her50. The British constitution is ________ a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A) withinB) toC) byD) atPart III 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing (裁判) decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.The researcher organized an experimental tournament (锦标赛) involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.Observers noted down the referees’ errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum (最佳的) distance is about 20 meters.There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.If FIFA, football’s internati onal ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.He also says that FIFA’s insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. Ifkeeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.51. The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to ________.A) review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World CupB) analyse the causes of errors made by football refereesC) set a standard for football refereeingD) reexamine the rules for football refereeing52. The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was ________.A) slightly above averageB) higher than in the 1998 World CupC) quite unexpectedD) as high as in a standard match53. The findings of the experiment show that ________.A) errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ballB) the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errorsC) the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely will errors occurD) errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot54. The word “officials” (Line 2, Para. 4) most probably refers to ________.A) the researchers involved in the experimentB) the inspectors of the football tournamentC) the referees of the football tournamentD) the observers at the site of the experiment55. What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment?A) The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45.B) Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee.C) A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.D) An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition. Passage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states—at least in getting people off welfare. It’s es timated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994.In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past tow years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result: The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent—twice the national average.For advocates (代言人) for the poor, that’s an indication much more needs to be done.“More people are getting jobs, but it’s not making their lives any better,” says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington.A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down.But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory.“Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin (毒素) that was poisoning the family,” says Robert Rector,a welfare-reform policy analyst. “The reform in changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It’s beginning to rebuild the work ethic (道德观), which is much more impor tant.”Mr. Rector and others argued that once “the habit of dependency is cracked,” then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards.56. From the passage, it can be seen that the author ________.A) believes the reform ha s reduced the government’s burdenB) insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poorC) is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reformD) considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful57. Why aren’t people enjoying better l ives when they have jobs?A) Because many families are divorced.B) Because government aid is now rare.C) Because their wages are low.D) Because the cost of living is rising.58. What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that ________.A) greater efforts should be made to improve people’s living standardsB) 70 percent of the people there have been employed for two yearsC) 50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfareD) the living standards of most people are going down59. From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at ________.A) saving welfare fundsB) rebuilding the work ethicC) providing more jobsD) cutting government expenses60. According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, ________.A) the poverty rate was loverB) average living standards were higherC) the average worker was paid higher wagesD) the poor used to rely on government aidPassage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of afive-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent lossof individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.61. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ________.A) still judge a man by his clothesB) hold the uniform in such high regardC) enjoy having a professional identityD) will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform62. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ________.A) suggests quality workB) discards his social identityC) appears to be more practicalD) looks superior to a person in civilian clothes63. The chief function of a uniform is to ________.A) provide practical benefits to the wearerB) make the wearer catch the pubic eyeC) inspire the wearer’s co nfidence in himselfD) provide the wearer with a professional identity64. According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ________.A) are usually helpfulB) have little or no individual freedomC) tend to lose their individualityD) enjoy greater popularity65. The best title for this passage would be ________.A) Uniforms and SocietyB) The Importance of Wearing a UniformC) Practical Benefits of Wearing a UniformD) Advantages and Disadvantages of UniformsPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移…注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support—financial aid, material resources, and needed services—that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.66. Interpersonal relationships are important because ________.A) they are indispensable to people’s social well-beingB) they awaken people’s desire to exchange resourcesC) they help people to cope with life in the information eraD) they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc67. Research shows that people’s physical and mental health ________.A) relies on the social welfare systems which support themB) has much to do with the amount of support they get from othersC) depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troublesD) is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives68. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “cushions” (Line 1, Para. 2)?A) Adds up to.B) Does away with.C) Lessens the effect of.D) Lays the foundation for.69. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example of ________.A) instrumental supportB) informational supportC) social companionshipD) the strengthening of self-respect70. Social companionship is beneficial in that ________.A) it helps strengthen our ties with relativesB) it enables us to eliminate our faults and mistakesC) it makes our leisure-time activities more enjoyableD) it draws our attention away from our worries and troublesPart IV Translation (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, there are four items, each consisting of one or two sentences for you to translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the Reading Passages you have just read in Part Three of Test Paper One. You should refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the context.S1. (Lines 1-2, Para. 1, Passage 1)Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing (裁判) decisions that denied victory to their team.S2. (Lines 1-2, Para. 6, Passage 2)But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well withoutgovernment aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory.S3. (Lines 5-6, Para. 2, Passage 3)What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform?S4. (Lines 3-4, Para. 1, Passage 4)Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their inter personal ties.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? The first sentence has already been written for you. You should write at least 100 words, and base your competition on the outline given in Chinese below:1. 很多人认为有必要举行英语口语考试，理由是…2. 也有人持不同意见，...3. 我的看法和打算Is a Test of Spoken English NecessaryA test of spoken English will be included as an optional component of the College English Test (CET)答案Part I1. C2. C3. B4. D5. B6. D7. A8. C9. D 10. D11. D 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B16. A 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. APart II21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C26. A 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. B31. C 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C36. D 37. A 38. A 39. A 40. C41. A 42. D 43. D 44. A 45. B46. C 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. BPart III51. B 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B56. D 57. C 58. A 59. B 60. D61. B 62. A 63. D 64. C 65. D66. A 67. B 68. C 69. A 70. DS1. 1998年世界杯足球赛早已尘埃落定，但失望的球迷们仍在责骂那些颇有争议的判罚，声称正是那些判罚使他们的球队没能获胜。

2002年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(含答案)

2002年6月四级试题Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:In the 1960s, medical researchers Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed a checklist of stressful events. They appreciated the tricky point that any major change can be stressful. Negative events like “serious illness of a family member” were high on the list, but so were some positive life-changing events, like marriage. When you take the Holmes-Rahe test you must remember that the score does not reflect how you deal with stress — it only shows how much you have to deal with. And we now know that the way you handle these events dramatically affects your chances of staying healthy.By the early 1970s, hundreds of similar studies had followed Holmes and Rahe. And millions of Americans who work and live under stress worried over the reports. Somehow, the research got boiled down to a memorable message. Women’s magazines ran headlines like “Stress causes illness!” If you want to stay physically and mentally healthy, the articles said, avoid stressful events.But such simplistic advice is impossible to follow. Even if stressful events are dangerous, many —like the death of a loved one —are impossible to avoid. Moreover, any warning to avoid all stressful events is a prescription (处方) for staying away from opportunities as well as trouble. Since any change can be stressful, a person who wanted to be completely free of stress would never marry, have a child, take a new job or move.The notion that all stress makes you sick also ignores a lot of what we know about people. It assumes we’re all vulnerable (脆弱的) and passive in the face of adversity (逆境). But what about human initiative and creativity? Many come through periods of stress with more physical and mental vigor than they had before. We also know that a long time without change or challenge can lead to boredom, and physical and metal strain.21. The result of Holmes-Rahe’s medical research tells us __________.A) the way you handle major events may cause stressB) what should be done to avoid stressC) what kind of event would cause stressD) how to cope with sudden changes in life22. The studies on stress in the early 1970’s led to _________.A) widespread concern over its harmful effectsB) great panic over the mental disorder it could causeC) an intensive research into stress-related illnessesD) popular avoidance of stressful jobs23. The score of the Holmes-Rahe test shows ________.A) how much pressure you are underB) how positive events can change your lifeC) how stressful a major event can beD) how you can deal with life-changing events24. Why is “such simplistic advice” (Line 1, Para. 3) impossible to follow?A) No one can stay on the same job for long.B) No prescription is effective in relieving stress.C) People have to get married someday.D) Y ou could be missing opportunities as well.25. According to the passage people who have experienced ups and downs may become________.A) nervous when faced with difficultiesB) physically and mentally strainedC) more capable of coping with adversityD) indifferent toward what happens to themPassage T woQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Most episodes of absent-mindedness — forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room —are caused by a simple lack of attention, says Schacter. “Y ou’re supposed to remember something, but you haven’t encoded it deeply.”Encoding, Schacter explains, is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later. Failure to encode properly can create annoying situations. If you put your mobile phone in a pocket, for example, and don’t pay att ention to what you did because you’re involved in a conversation, you’ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging in you wardrobe (衣柜). “Y our memory itself isn’t failing you,” says Schacter. “Rather, you didn’t give your memory system th e information it needed.”Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. “A man who c an recite sports statistics from 30 years ago,” says Zelinski, “may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox.” Women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they pay more attention to their environment, and memory relies on just that.Visual cues can help prevent absent-mindedness, says Schacter. “But be sure the cue is clear and available,” he cautions. If you want to remember to take a medication (药物) with lunch, put the pill bottle on the kitchen table —don’t leave it in the medicine chest and write yourself a note that you keep in a pocket.Another common episode of absent-mindedness: walking into a room and wondering why you’re there. Most l ikely, you were thinking about something else. “Everyone does this from time to time,” says Zelinski. The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room, and you’ll likely remember.26. Why does the author think that encoding properly is very important?A) It helps us understand our memory system better.B) It enables us to recall something form our memory.C) It expands our memory capacity considerably.D) it slows down the process of losing our memory.27. One possible reason why women have better memories than men is that ________.A) they have a wider range of interestsB) they are more reliant on the environmentC) they have an unusual power of focusing their attentionD) they are more interested in what’s happening around them28. A note in the pocket can hardly serve as a reminder because _________.A) it will easily get lostB) it’s not clear enough for you to readC) it’s out of your sightD) it might get mixed up with other things29. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A) If we focus our attention on one thing, we might forget another.B) Memory depends to a certain extent on the environment.C) Repetition helps improve our memory.D) If we keep forgetting things, we’d better return to where we we re.30. What is the passage mainly about?A) The process of gradual memory loss.B) The causes of absent-mindedness.C) The impact of the environment on memory.D) A way if encoding and recalling.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:It is hard to track the blue whale, the ocean’s largest creature, which has almost been killed off by commercial whaling and is now listed as an endangered species. Attaching radio devices to it is difficult, and visual sightings are too unreliable to give real insight into its behavior.So biologists were delighted early this year when, with the help of the Navy, they were able to track a particular blue whale for 43 days, monitoring its sounds. This was possible because of the Navy’s f ormerly top-secret system of underwater listening devices spanning the oceans.Tracking whales is but one example of an exciting new world just opening to civilian scientists after the cold war as the Navy starts to share and partly uncover its global network of underwater listening system built over the decades to track the ships of potential enemies.Earth scientists announced at a news conference recently that they had used the system for closely monitoring a deep-sea volcanic eruption (爆发) for the first time and that they plan similar studies.Other scientists have proposed to use the network for tracking ocean currents and measuring changes in ocean and global temperatures.The speed of sound in water is roughly one mile a second —slower than through land but faster than through air. What is most important, different layers of ocean water can act as channels for sounds, focusing them in the same way a stethoscope (听诊器) does when it carries faint noise s from a patient’s chest to a doctor’s ear. This focusing is the main reason that even relatively weak sounds in the ocean, especially low-frequency ones, can often travel thousands of miles.31. The passage is chiefly about ________.A) an effort to protect an endangered marine speciesB) the civilian use of a military detection systemC) the exposure of a U.S. Navy top-secret weaponD) a new way to look into the behavior of blue whales32. The underwater listening system was originally designed ________.A) to trace and locate enemy vesselsB) to monitor deep-sea volcanic eruptionsC) to study the movement of ocean currentsD) to replace the global radio communications network33. The deep-sea listening system makes use of ________.A) the sophisticated technology of focusing sounds under waterB) the capability of sound to travel at high speedC) the unique property of layers of ocean water in transmitting soundD) low-frequency sounds traveling across different layers of water34. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) new radio devices should be developed for tracking the endangered blue whalesB) blue whales are no longer endangered with the use of the new listening systemC) opinions differ as to whether civilian scientists should be allowed to use militarytechnologyD) military technology has great potential in civilian use35. Which of the following is true about the U.S. Navy underwater listening network?A) It is now partly accessible to civilian scientists.B) It has been replaced by a more advanced system.C) It became useless to the military after the cold war.D) It is indispensable in protecting endangered species.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The fitness movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s centered around aerobic exercise (有氧操). Millions of individuals became engaged in a variety of aerobic activities, and literally thousands of health spas developed around the country to capitalize (获利) on this emerging interest in fitness, particularly aerobic dancing for females. A number of fitness spas existed prior to this aerobic fitness movement, even a national chain with spas in most major cities. However, their focus was not on aerobics, but rather on weight-training programs designed to develop muscular mass, strength, and endurance in their primarily male enthusiasts. These fitness spas did not seem to benefit financially form the aerobic fitness movement to better health, since medical opinion suggested that weight-training programs offered few, if any, health benefits. In recent years, however, weight training has again become increasingly popular for males and for females. Many current programs focus not only on developing muscular strength and endurance but on aerobic fitness as well.Historically, most physical-fitness tests have usually included measures of muscular strength and endurance, not for health-related reasons, but primarily because such fitness components have been related to performance in athletics. However, in recent years, evidence has shown that training programs designed primarily to improve muscular strength and endurance might also offer some health benefits as well. The American College of Sports Medicine now recommends that weight training be part of a total fitness program for healthy Americans. Increased participation in such training is one of the specific physical activity and fitness objectives of Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.36. The word “spas” (Line 3, Para. 1) most probably refers to _________.A) sports activitiesB) places for physical exerciseC) recreation centersD) athletic training programs37. Early fitness spas were intended mainly for __________.A) the promotion of aerobic exerciseB) endurance and muscular developmentC) the improvement of women’s figuresD) better performance in aerobic dancing38. What was the attitude of doctors towards weight training in health improvement?A) Positive.B) Indifferent.C) Negative.D) Cautious.39. People were given physical fitness tests in order to find out ________.A) how ell they could do in athleticsB) what their health condition was likeC) what kind of fitness center was suitable for themD) whether they were fit for aerobic exercise40. Recent studies have suggested that weight training __________.A) has become an essential part of people’s lifeB) may well affect the health of the traineesC) will attract more people in the days to comeD) contributes to health improvement as wellPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions: There are 3.0. incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. Y ou would be ______ a risk to let your child go to school by himself.A) omitting B) attaching C) affording D) running42. He is always here; it’s ______ you’ve never met him.A) unique B) strange C) rare D) peculiar43. There has been a great increase in retail sales, ______?A) does there B) isn’t there C) hasn’t there D) isn’t it44. We’d like to ______ a table for five for dinner this evening.A) preserve B) retain C) reserve D) sustain45 Although a teenager, Fred could resist ______ what to do and what not to do.A) being told B) telling C) to be told D) to tell46. The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have ______ supplies ofpetroleum.A) proficient B) efficient C) potential D) sufficient47. In fact, Peter would rather have left for San Francisco than ______ in New Y ork.A) to stay B) stayed C) staying D) having stayed48. He soon received promotion, for his superiors realized that he was a man of considerableA) ability B) future C) possibility D) opportunity49. Britain ahs the highest __ of road traffic in the world -- over 60 cars for every mile of road.A) popularity B) density C) intensity D) prosperity50. How is it ______ your roommate’s request and yours are identical?A) if B) so C) what D) that51. In my opinion, he’s ______ the most imaginative of all the contemporary poets.A) in all B) at best C) for all D) by far52. He didn’t have time to read the report word for word: he just ______ it.A) skimmed B) observed C) overlooked D) glanced53. The leader of the expedition ______ everyone to follow his example.A) promoted B) reinforced C) sparked D) inspired54. What a lovely party! It’s worth ______ all my life.A) remembering B) to rememberC) to be remembered D) being remembered55. Who would you rather ______ with you, George or me?A) going B) to go C) have gone D) went56. The ______ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching,particularly between researchers and teachers.A) intensive B) concise C) joint D) overall57. The owner and editor of the newspaper ______ the conference.A) were attending B) were to attend C) is to attend D) are to attend58. We left the meeting, there obviously ______ no point in staying.A) were B) being C) to be D) having59. Their products are frequently overpriced and ______ in quality.A) influential B) inferior C) superior D) subordinate60. The neighborhood boys like to play basketball on that ______ lot.A) valid B) vacant C) vain D) vague61. These people once had fame and fortune; now ______ is left to them is utter poverty.A) all that B) all what C) all which D) that all62. To our ______, Geoffrey’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had f eared.A) anxiety B) relief C) view D) judgment63. Many people like white color as it is a ______ of purity.A) symbol B) sign C) signal D) symptom64. The residents, ______ had been damaged by the fire, were given help by the Red Cross.A) all of their homes B) all their homesC) whose all homes D) all of whose homes65. This research has attracted wide ______ coverage and has featured on BBC television’sTomorrow’s World.A) message B) information C) media D) data66. I would never have ______ a court of law if I hadn’t been so desperate.A) sought for B) accounted for C) turned up D) resorted to67. Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner ______ at the very moment of the crash.A) should have died B) must be dying C) must have died D) ought to die68. The energy ______ by the chain reaction is transformed into heat.A) transferred B) released C) delivered D) conveyed69. ______ their work will give us a much better feel for the wide differences between the twoschools of thought.A) To have reviewed B) Having reviewed C) Reviewing D) Being reviewed70. 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This is particularly true about learning that is language- related. The school rather than the home is given credit for variations in achievement in subjects such as science.In view of their power, it's sad to see so many parents not making the most of their child's intelligence. Until recently parents had been warned by educators who asked them not to educate their children. Many teachers now realize that children cannot be educated only at school and parents are being asked to contribute both before and after the child enters school.Parents have been particularly afraid to teach reading at home. Of course, children shouldn't be pushed to read by their parents, but educators have discovered that reading is best taught individually — and the easiest place to do this is at home. Many four-and five-year-olds who have been shown a few letters and taught their sounds will compose single words of their own with them even before they have been taught to read.Questions: (注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。

大学英语四级作文真题题目 2023年6月

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2022年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题(第一套)

2022年06月大学英语四级(CET-4)考试真题（第一套）Part I Writing(30minutes)Directions: Suppose you are going to write a proposal to your school libra叮for improving心service. You are to write about its current problems and possible solutions to these problems. You will have 30 minutes to write the proposal. You should write at least 120 words but no more than且世words.Part II Section A Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), BJ, C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It studied the effects of exercise on sleep.B)Its participants came from various walks of life.C)Its fin小ngs confirmed those of previous studies.D)It ran for as long as some thirty years2.A)E的ng more vegetables instead of meats.B)Drinking water instead of beverages with added sugarC)Consuming more energy drinks and sports drinksD)For血ng the habit of exerc函ng regularly.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He asked them about his lost paintings.B)He knew the owner of two mis引ng pa血ngs.C)He left his paintings at a highway rest stopD)He found two 17th-century oil paintings.4. A) They are imitations.C)They were stolen by an Italian boyB)They are originals.D)They came from the same artist. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Look after her grandfather.C)Save her sick grandmother.B)Leave the remote cold region.D)Flee from the threat of bears.6. A) She has to face a cri血nal charge.B)She was found lying motionless in the snow.。

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People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. But politics derives from the word "polite". It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.
A) speaking up for oneself is part of human nature
B) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flattery
C) hard work contributes very little to one's promotion
D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.
14. The author considers office politics to be ________.
A) unwelcome at the workplace
B) bad for interpersonal relationships
Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics-a better job, a raise, praise-many people are still unable-or unwilling-to play the game.

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四级英语听力原题It is important for students to practice their listening skills in order to improve their English proficiency. The listening section of the CET-4 exam is a crucial part, and being able to understand and respond to spoken English is essential for success. In this article, we will provide some tips and strategies for improving your English listening skills and preparing for the CET-4 listening exam.First and foremost, it is important to expose yourself to a variety of English listening materials. This can include listening to English radio programs, podcasts, TV shows, and movies. By listening to a wide range of content, you can become familiar with different accents, speech patterns, and vocabulary. Additionally, you can practice listening to different genres of music, which can also help improve your listening skills.Another effective way to improve your listening skills is to practice listening to English conversations. You can do this by finding a language partner or joining a language exchange group. By engaging in conversations with native English speakers or other English learners, you can improve your ability to understand spoken English in a real-life context.In addition to practicing listening to authentic English materials, it is also helpful to use listening exercises and practice tests specifically designed for the CET-4 exam. These materials can help you become familiar with the format of the exam and the types of questions that may be asked. By practicing with these materials, you can improve your ability to comprehend spoken English within the context of the exam.When listening to English materials, it is important to focus on key information and main ideas. Try to identify the main topic of the conversation or lecture, as well as any supporting details. You can also take notes while listening, which can help you remember important information and stay focused.Furthermore, it is important to develop your vocabulary and grammar skills in order to improve your listening comprehension. By expanding your vocabulary andunderstanding grammar rules, you can better understand the spoken language and infer meaning from context.Finally, it is important to practice active listening, which involves being fully engaged and focused on the speaker. This means maintaining eye contact, nodding to show understanding, and asking for clarification if necessary. By actively listening, you can improve your ability to understand and respond to spoken English.In conclusion, improving your English listening skills is essential for success on the CET-4 exam. By exposing yourself to a variety of English listening materials, practicing with authentic materials and practice tests, focusing on key information, developing vocabulary and grammar skills, and practicing active listening, you can improve your listening comprehension and prepare for the exam. With dedication and consistent practice, you can achieve success in the listening section of the CET-4 exam.。

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洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)1People’s expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their ________ state does.A. currentB. initialC. modernD. primitive纠错标记2After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no ________ to go to the party with us.A. tasteB. moodC. senseD. emotion纠错标记3There is already ________ clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A. witnessB. certificationC. identityD. evidence纠错标记4Many women still feel that they are being ________ by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A. held backB. held forthC. held onD. held out纠错标记5The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation and ________.A. privilegesB. possibilitiesC. possessionsD. preferences纠错标记6It’s good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually ________ from the Bible.A. acquireB. obtainC. deriveD. result纠错标记7Tom, did it ever ________ to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A. happenB. occurC. reflectD. strike纠错标记8In the U.S. 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is ________ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A. liableB. liberalC. irrationalD. illegal纠错标记9According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal’s most memorable facial ________.A. featureB. hintC. spotD. signature纠错标记10Brazil’s constitution ________ the military use of nuclear energy.A. withdrawsB. forbidsC. interruptsD. objects纠错标记11Some people argue that the death ________ does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A. plotB. practiceC. penaltyD. pattern纠错标记12Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to ________ honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A. distinguishB. disguiseC. dissolveD. discount纠错标记13A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to ________ the habit of smoking.A. make upB. turn upC. draw upD. pickup纠错标记14Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good ________ on a potential employer.A. illusionB. reputationC. impressionD. reflection纠错标记15A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to ________ together in research activities.A. specializeB. participateC. consistD. involve纠错标记16Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to ________ their comfortable home.A. come in forB. catch up withC. look forward toD. hold on to纠错标记17Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways to ________ the problem.A. relateB. tackleC. fileD. attach纠错标记18An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the ________ of your mind.A. stateB. caseC. situationD. circumstance纠错标记19Research shows that there is no ________ relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A. successiveB. subsequentC. significantD. sincere纠错标记20Sadly, as spending on private gardens has ________, spending on public parks has generally declined.A. heightenedB. liftedC. flownD. soared纠错标记21Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn’t produce ________ until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A. trailsB. therapiesC. symptomsD. symbols纠错标记22With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be ________.A. laid offB. laid asideC. laid outD. laid up纠错标记23The physical differences between men and women can be ________ directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A. pursuedB. tracedC. switchedD. followed纠错标记24It is clear that the dog has a much greater ________ of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A. compositionB. compoundC. percentD. proportion纠错标记25American college students are increasingly ________ with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A. boostedB. burdenedC. dischargedD. dominated纠错标记26Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom ________.A. performanceB. functionC. behaviorD. display纠错标记27The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and ________ them to another area of life.A. utilizeB. employC. applyD. exert纠错标记28The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been ________ only to the very rich.A. manageableB. measurableC. acceptableD. affordable纠错标记29Being out of work, lane can no longer ________ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A. urgeB. treatC. appealD. compel纠错标记30________ by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A. ImitatedB. ImposedC. InsuredD. Inspired纠错标记Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)31There are31-50blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are jour choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of cities’buildings and products. When we designed America’s first so-called “green”office building in New York two decades __71__, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the __72__ that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to __73__.Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for __74__ use. The “energy-efficient”sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis __75__ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years, we’ve been focusing on these materials __76__ to the molecules, looking for ways to make them __77__ for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly __78__ amounts of organic compounds-that don’t __79__ the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately, __80__, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad”but on creating __81__ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil __82__ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of __83__, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already __84__ a carpet that is 本题答案:ABCD纠错标记32 A. practiceB. outlookC. ideaD. scheme纠错标记33 A. goB. comeC. arriveD. continue纠错标记34 A. indoorB. inwardC. relevantD. flexible纠错标记35 A. displayedB. discoveredC. exhibitedD. revealed纠错标记36 A. backB. downC. nextD. near纠错标记37 A. comfortableB. cautiousC. safeD. stable纠错标记38 A. reducedB. revisedC. descendedD. delayed纠错标记39 A. denyB. depressC. dissolveD. destroy纠错标记40 A. besidesB. howeverC. anyhowD. anyway纠错标记41 A. partiallyB. exactlyC. completelyD. superficially纠错标记42 A. orB. andC. butD. nor纠错标记43 A. interestB. factC. principleD. course纠错标记44 A. sketchedB. constructedC. researchedD. developed纠错标记45 A. startsB. pullsC. looksD. makes纠错标记46 A. basicallyB. originallyC. traditionallyD. inevitably纠错标记47 A. becauseB. outC. insteadD. regardless纠错标记48 A. adjustingB. admittingC. adoptingD. adapting纠错标记49 A. functionalB. beneficialC. preciousD. sensible纠错标记50 A. EntireB. TotalC. FullD. Complete纠错标记Part IV Reading Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)51Questions51-55are based on the following passage.Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic （长久的）personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae （CV）. The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate （公司）culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.●“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of ‘cross-border’job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”●Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your ‘oldest’work experience first.Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first.&nbs本题答案:ABCD纠错标记52The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A. is usually creative and full of initiativeB. aims to improve his foreign language skillsC. is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD. seeks either his own or his children’s development纠错标记53When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A. take cultural factors into considerationB. learn about the company’s hiring processC. follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD. know the employer’s personal likes and dislikes纠错标记54When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to ________.A. stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB. give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC. provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD. highlight their keen interest in pursuing a ‘cross-border’career纠错标记55According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________.A. the different educational systems in the US and the UKB. the differences between the varieties of EnglishC. the recipient’s preference with regard to the formatD. the distinctive features of American and British cultures纠错标记56Questions56-60are based on the following passage.Passage TwoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women’s education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women’s contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives （激励）, provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else’s family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school-the prophecy （预言）becomes self-fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle （恶性循环）of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it muchmore likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages&nbs本题答案:ABCD纠错标记57By saying “... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling...”（Lines 45, Para. 2）. the author means that ________.A. girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB. girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC. girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD. girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home纠错标记58The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle when ________.A. women care more about educationB. girls can gain equal access to educationC. a family has fewer but healthier childrenD. parents can afford their daughters’education纠错标记59What does the author say about women’s education?A. It deserves greater attention than other social issuesB. It is now given top priority in many developing countriesC. It will yield greater returns than other known investmentsD. It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists纠错标记60The passage mainly discusses ________.A. unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB. the potential earning power of well-educated womenC. the major contributions of educated women to societyD. the economic and social benefits of educating women纠错标记61Questions61-65are based on the following passage.Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser （锁止器）, and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro-processor and memory, and a GPS （全球定位系统）satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. ‘The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,’says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won’tallow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition （点火）key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the sy本题答案:ABCD纠错标记62By saying “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed”（Lines 1-2. Para. 3）, Martyn Randall suggests that ________.A. it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB. self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC. the thief has to make use of computer technologyD. the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old纠错标记63What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A. A coded ignition keyB. A unique ID cardC. A special cellphone signalD. A GPS satellite positioning receiver纠错标记64Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A. To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarmB. To keep police informed of the car’s movementsC. To give the driver time to contact the operations centreD. To allow for possible errors in the GPS system纠错标记65What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A. Start the tracking systemB. Contact the car ownerC. Block the car engineD. Locate the missing car纠错标记66Questions66-70are based on the following passage.Psychiatrists （精神病专家）who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing-older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents’biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, “end up retiring much later.”For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with hisathletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps （午睡）to keep up his energy. “My body is aging,”says Metcalf. “You can’t get away from that.”Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,”says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: “that they won’t be alive long enough to support and protect their child,”she says. Many late-life parents, though,&nb本题答案:ABCD纠错标记67What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream”（Lines 7-8, Para. 1）?A. They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement ageB. They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed ofC. They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra yearsD. They have to go on working beyond their retirement age纠错标记68The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ________.A. older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB. many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC. older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD. taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy纠错标记69What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A. Approaching of deathB. Slowing down of their pace of lifeC. Being laughed at by other peopleD. Being mistaken for grandparents纠错标记70What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A. They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatmentB. Not until they reached middle age did they think of having childrenC. Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a familyD. They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter“成千上万人疯狂下载。