2011年秋季大学英语(4)(本)网上作业2
川大11春大学英语（四）第二次网上作业
川大11春大学英语（四）第二次网上作业大学英语（四）第二次网上作业一,单选题1. — Do you prefer tea or coffee? — _______A. Milk.B. Yes, I like tea.C. Coffee, please.D. None.正确答案：C2. — Are you feeling better today, Jack? — _______A. There must be something wrong.B. Just have a good rest.C. Yes, thank you, doctor. But I still don't feel good.D. Don't worry about me.正确答案：C3. I was satisfied with her explanation, _________.A. so my classmates wereB. so were my classmatesC. so my classmates didD. so did my classmates正确答案：B4. — Why didn't you come to my birthday party yesterday? — _______A. Excuse me, my friend sent me a flower.B. Fine, I never go to birthday parties.C. Ha…ha, I like swimming.D. Sorry, but my wife had a car accident.正确答案：D5. Our child's behavior is greatly influenced by the way we react to what he has done. Our reactions help to determine whether our child will repeat his behavior or whether he will do something different. This statement is a very important part of a principl正确答案：C6. It was on the beach ____Miss White found the kid lying dead.A. thatB. thisC. itD. which正确答案：A7. A pair of spectacles ________ what I need at the moment.A. isB. areC. hasD. have正确答案：A8. Hardly ______on stage ____the audience started cheering.A. he had come/thanB. he had come/whenC. had he come/whenD. had he come/than正确答案：C9. Our child's behavior is greatly influenced by the way we react to what he has done. Our reactions help to determine whether our child will repeat his behavior or whether he will do something different. This statement is a very important part of a principl正确答案：D10. It's time we ____ the lecture because everybody has arrived.A. will startB. shall startC. startD. started正确答案：D11. The dean of the Philosophy Department requested that the visiting scholar ____a lecture on Sartre.A. gaveB. giveC. would giveD. had given正确答案：B12. Our child's behavior is greatly influenced by the way we react to what he has done. Our reactions help to determine whether our child will repeat his behavior or whether he will dosomething different. This statement is a very important part of a principl正确答案：B13. There ________ a book and some magazines on the desk.A. isB. areC. haveD. has正确答案：A14. Can you look after my children for a while? I don't want to leave them _______.A. lonelyB. awayC. aloneD. along正确答案：C15. — Good-bye for now. — _______A. The same to you.B. That's OK.C. See you.D. Long time no see.正确答案：C16. — I wish you success in your career. — _______A. You are welcome.B. You think so.C. Yes, please.D. The same to you.正确答案：D17. — Let's go to the library this afternoon. — _______A. Yes, that's right.B. No. I can't.C. What about you?D. That's a good idea.正确答案：D18. — Hello, I'm David Chen. Nice to meet you. — _______A. Are you?B. Nice to meet you too.C. Yes.D. Very nice.正确答案：B19. — Madam, do all the buses go downtown? — _________A. Wow, you got the idea.B. No, never mind.C. Pretty well, I guess.D. Sorry, I'm new here.正确答案：D20. Our child's behavior is greatly influenced by the way we react to what he has done. Our reactions help to determine whether our child will repeat his behavior or whether he will do something different. This statement is a very important part of a principl正确答案：A21. She is not only my classmate ________ also my good friend.A. orB. butC. andD. too正确答案：B22. The young actor who had been thought highly of _________ to be a great disappointment.A. turned upB. turned outC. turned downD. turned in正确答案：B23. — I think he is a good lecturer. — _______A. Sorry, it doesn't matter.B. So do I.C. Yes. It's a good idea.D. I don't mind.正确答案：B24. — I had a really good weekend at my uncle's. — _______A. Oh, that's very nice of you.B. Certainly.C. It's a pleasure.D. Oh, I'm glad to hear that.正确答案：D25. He ________ me do the work.A. givesB. helpsC. mindsD. cares正确答案：B26. Our child's behavior is greatly influenced by the way we react to what he has done. Our reactions help to determine whether our child will repeat his behavior or whether he will do something different. This statement is a very important part of a principl正确答案：C27. We go to the cinema ______ a week.A. oftenB. onceC. seldomD. usually正确答案：B28. — _____? — She's our history teacher.A. Where is she fromB. Where does the woman workC. Who is sheD. How is the woman正确答案：C29. Before the final examination, some students have shown_________ of tension. They even have trouble in sleeping.A. anxietyB. marksC. signsD. remarks正确答案：C30. Mathematics ________ study or science of numbers.A. isB. areC. wasD. were正确答案：A二,判断题1. In 1920, barely out of his teens, Alfred Hitchcock went to work for an American film company which had opened a studio in Islington, London. His first job at the studio was writing captions （脚本）for silent movies. Within two years, he was writing scripts（正确答案：B2. Until 1983, Tillson Lake had been a lovely weekend and vacation place for many families. Then everything changed. During the Fourth of July weekend, residents woke up one morning to find that the lake had disappeared.Some people didn't believe what正确答案：A3. Until 1983, Tillson Lake had been a lovely weekend and vacation place for many families. Then everything changed. During the Fourth of July weekend, residents wokeup one morning to find that the lake had disappeared.Some people didn't believe what正确答案：B4. Until 1983, Tillson Lake had been a lovely weekend and vacation place for many families. Then everything changed. During the Fourth of July weekend, residents woke up one morning to find that the lake had disappeared.Some people didn't believe what正确答案：B5. Until 1983, Tillson Lake had been a lovely weekend and vacation place for many families. Then everything changed. During the Fourth of July weekend, residents woke up one morning to find that the lake had disappeared.Some people didn't believe what正确答案：B6. Until 1983, Tillson Lake had been a lovely weekend and vacation place for many families. Then everything changed. During the Fourth of July weekend, residents woke up one morning to find that the lake had disappeared.Some people didn't believe what正确答案：A7. In 1920, barely out of his teens, Alfred Hitchcock went to work for an American film company which had opened a studioin Islington, London. His first job at the studio was writing captions （脚本）for silent movies. Within two years, he was writing scripts（正确答案：B8. In 1920, barely out of his teens, Alfred Hitchcock went to work for an American film company which had opened a studio in Islington, London. His first job at the studio was writing captions （脚本）for silent movies. Within two years, he was writing scripts（正确答案：B9. In 1920, barely out of his teens, Alfred Hitchcock went to work for an American film company which had opened a studio in Islington, London. His first job at the studio was writing captions （脚本）for silent movies. Within two years, he was writing scripts（正确答案：A10. In 1920, barely out of his teens, Alfred Hitchcock went to work for an American film company which had opened a studio in Islington, London. His first job at the studio was writing captions （脚本）for silent movies. Within two years, he was writing scripts（正确答案：A。
《大学英语(四)》第二次作业答案
《大学英语〔四》第二次作业答案你的得分：100说明：每道小题选项旁的标识是标准答案。
一、单项选择题。
本大题共40个小题,每小题 2.0 分,共80.0分。
在每小题给出的选项中,只有一项是符合题目要求的。
o— I'd like to book a room, please.o— _______C.Single or double?D.Good or bad?E.Which room?F.We don't have books here.o—Hello! Can I get a seat on the 8 pm flight to Detroit?o— _______.I.Hello! International AirlineJ.You'd better look up the schedule firstK.I'm sorry, but it's completely bookedL.I'm afraid you have to changeo— What time is the next flight to Washington?o— _______O.It’s a smaller one.P.It’s too lat e.Q.It’s 1.45 pm.R.It sounds good.o— Passport, please?o— _______U.It is here.V.What do you want?W.Here you are.X.No, you can’t.o— I didn't know my identity card〔身份证was needed, sir.o—______AA.That's sorry.BB.I don't believe you.CC.Sorry, but that's no excuse.DD.You can't say that.o— Oh dear! I've just broken a window.o— _______! It can't be helped.GG.GreatHH.Never mindII.That's fineJJ.Not at allo— What do you think of this novel?o— _______MM.I've read it.NN.It's well-written.OO.It was written by my uncle.PP.I bought it yesterday.o— Excuse me, how much is the jacket?o— It's 499 Yuan. _______SS.Oh, no. That's OK!TT.How do you like it?UU.Which do you prefer?VV.Would you like to try it on?o— Hello, I would like to open an account. o— _______YY.Which account do you want to see?ZZ.Have you make up your mind?AAA.What kind of account do you have in mind?BBB.You’re welcome.o— Would you please show me your bankbook?o—_______EEE.Sorry, I have no idea.FFF.Here you are.e with me.HHH.Yes, I'd like to.o— I feel sick.o— _______o— I'm not sure, but I have got a bad headache.LLL.I'm sorry to hear that.MMM.How are you feeling now?NNN.Do you have a high temperature?OOO.How long have you been away?o— Must we hand in our homework now?o— _______RRR.Yes, you will.SSS.Yes, you mustn’t.TTT.No, you needn’t.UUU.No, you mustn’t.o—Excuse me. Is this table taken?o—______.XXX.We haven't booked the dishesYYY.We haven't ordered the dishesZZZ.Yeah. I'm saving these seats for friendsAAAA.Yeah. I'm hungryo—Let me see inside your carry-on bag.o— _______DDDD.Just a few personal belongings.EEEE.You have no right.FFFF.It’s my privacy.GGGG.Is it necessary?2.If he _______, he would have signed his name in the corner..painted that pictureA.paints that pictureB.would have painted that pictureC.had painted that picture3.It’s already 5 o’clock. Don’t you think it’s about time _______?.we are going homeA.we go homeB.we went homeC.we can go home4.It has been proposed that we _______ our decision until the next meeting..delayedA.delayB.can delayC.are to delay5.I wish I _______ what to do..knewA.have knownB.knowC.would know6.Not until I began to work _______ how much time I had wasted..didn’t I realizeA.did I realizeB.I didn’t realizedC.I realized7.His answer is not correct, and _______..neither am IA.either is mineB.neither is mineC.mine is neither8.Hardly _______ the railway station when the train started..did I reachA.had I reachedB.I reachedC.I had reached9.She suffered temporary loss of _______ after being struck on the head..viewA.visionB.eyeC.illusion10.T he company’s move to new offices is _______..in turnA.in effectB.in natureC.in processo— _______ I take the newspaper away?o—No, you mustn't. You _______ read it only here.F.Must; canG.May; canH.Need; mustI.Must; must11.T his is the third week _______ the dustmen haven’t come for the rubbish..thatA.whenB.whichC.on which12.W ith the _______ of Mary, all the girl students are eager to go to the party..exhibitionA.exceptionB.exceptC.reception13.Y ou needn't make such a funny noise, _______?.don't youA.doesn't itB.need youC.need it14.S orry, I don't know he is a friend of ________..your brotherA.your brothersB.your brother's friendC.your brother's15._______ they met each other and became good friends..It was in the countryside whereA.Being in the countrysideB.It was in the countryside whenC.It was in the countryside that16.I t _______ a retired worker that she was brought up after her mother’s death..isA.wasB.areC.were17.T he man, together with two girls, _______ by the police..has arrestedA.was arrestedB.are arrestedC.have arrestedo— Do you want to wait?o— Five days _______ too long for me to wait.F.wasG.wereH.isI.are18.A number of people _______ at the street corner..amA.isB.areC.be19.N either the students nor the teacher _______ got the right answer..haveA.hasB.isC.are20.P hysics _______ always my strong point..isA.areB.beingC.to be21.Y ou'd better wear more clothes. It's ______ cold today..much tooA.too muchB.very muchC.much very22.H er reaction to the child’s bad behavior was unnecessarily _______..abundantA.fluencyB.rationalC.hash23.I won’t make the _______ mistake next time..likeA.sameB.nearC.similaro There is an old saying that husbands and wives start to look and behave like each other after a time. I don't know if this was true of my mother and father.o Both of my parents had brown hair and brown eyes and low voices.My father, ______, was eight years older than my mother and taller and thinner.He was built as straight as an arrow. My mother was shorter and had a rounder and fuller face and she looked as soft as a pillow.o My mother was quieter and talked less than my father did. She was also a much more patient person than my father. My father was moreexperienced in life. He was ______ to doing everything quickly. My mother, on the other hand, worked and spoke more slowly.o They were fond of nature and sports, such as walking, gardening and swimming. They were both ______ in reading and music, but my fatherpreferred history books, while my mother liked to read romantic novels. In music, their types were similar, and they were never proud of listening to it. Most of the time they were in agreement on bringing ______ their children.They both believed in giving them love and neither one believed in punishing them physically. At times, their personalities were very much alike, but at other times, they seemed very ______. Perhaps that is why none of their children knows which parent he looks or behaves like.o〔根据文章,将下面五个选项按照正确的顺序填在原文中o 1. howevero 2. interestedo 3. upo 4. usedo 5. differentN.12453O.14235P.34125Q.2135424.O nly after I had reached the supermarket _______ that I had forgotten to take my purse with me..I had realizedA.I realizedB.I have realizedC.did I realize三、判断题。
2011年大学英语四级模拟测试二参考答案
2011年大学英语四级模拟测试二参考答案Part I Writing (15%)The Career I PursueIn speaking of what kinds of job to take up upon graduation, most college students have already formed vivid but different pictures in their minds of ideals. As for me, I still keep my first resolve to pursue teaching as my life-ling career.A few reasons have led me to choose this occupation over other moneymaking ones. In the first place, a teacher can enjoy more freedom and independence than many other professionals. Rather than learn my part beforehand by heart as an actor does, I am free to invent my act as my course goes along – making decisions, arranging lectures and putting ideas across to my audience, all at my own will—a privilege hardly available to many job-holders. In the second, a teacher is provided with ample chances of perfecting himself from all sides. In order to prepare my students well for their future world, I have to force myself to acquire newer knowledge, better self-cultivation and enrich experience in life. And the most sacred to teaching, though, is that it brings new hope to a nation. With a key to human treasures in my hand, I feel greatly honored to transform many teenagers, from ignorance to intelligence, from stupidity to wisdom and from savageness to civilization.For the reasons above, I do not think there is any occupation in the world that is better than teaching. Now, I am determined to devote all my life to this bright and glorious cause and I am convinced, too, that teaching will be an enjoyable experience to me in my future life.Part II Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning）(10%) 1-7 CDABDAA 8. 1.3 trillion 9. 107 10. transport aircraftPart III Listening Comprehension (35%)Section A ( 15%)11. C) 12. C) 13. A) 14. B) 15. B) 16. D) 17. C) 18. A)Conversation One19. D) 20. A) 21. C) 22. A)Conversation Two23. B) 24. A) 25. C)Section B (10%)Passage One: 26. A) 27. D) 28. B)Passage Two: 29. D) 30. D) 31. C) 32. B)Passage Three: 33. D) 34. A) 35. C)Section C （10%）单词部分（4%）36. undergone 37. considerations 38. rare 39. divorce40. asset 41. financial 42. fast-paced 43. viewing句子部分（6%）44. the family is dead except for the first year or two of child raising45. the members will have more leisure time to spend with each other and will derive considerable enjoymentfrom family type activities46. they argue that the family is experimenting with a number of novel types and formsPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25%)Section A (5%)47-56 B O H I D M F A K GSection B (20%)57-61 C A C D B 62-66 A D B.C DPart V Cloze (10%)67-71 CDBAC 72-76 ACBCB 77-81 ADCCB 82-86 DBBDAPart VI Translation (5%)87: did he overcharge me/did he charge me too much88：To finance my education89：for fear that he should be recognized90：I am apt to/ inclined to be more easily tired than before.91: he would have acted differently或He would have acted in a different way四级考前模考试卷（二）录音原文College English Test Band FourModel Test TwoPart III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: Sometimes I really have a good mind to give up my job. I feel my boss always finds fault with me sinceI treaded on his toes by accident.M: Don’t think like that. Tom is not a narrow-minded person.Q: What does the man say about the woman’s boss?12. M: Mum, before I go out, could you go over the shopping list and see if there’s anything else you need? W: Yes. That’s about everything. Now you’re sure you don’t mind going, darling?Q: What is the man probably going to do?13. M: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days.W: That’s true, but ours is a scenic resort and this is not the busy season. When summer comes, you’ll seearmies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat.Q: What do we learn about the restaurants from the conversation?14. M: I don’t remember the ceiling being this high. I had the impression that it was about 3 meters.W: So did I. But it’ll be perfect once we get the furniture in.Q: What are the speakers talking about?15. W: Thank goodness, you’re back. How is our car? Were you injured?M: The mechanic said that the best thing would be to sell it and buy a new car. This car is totally dead.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?16. M: That’s a lovely skirt you’re wearing.W: Oh, thank you, my boyfriend bought it for my eighteenth birthday party.Q: What does the woman say about the skirt?17. M: I would like to move to the suburbs, but I don’t have enough money to pay the high taxe s.W: I wish you could. It’s nice to live there.Q: Why isn’t the man moving to the suburbs?18. M: I sent a letter to make a reservation for a single room a few days ago.W: I’m sorry, but your request arrived too late. There are some conferences in town this week and we’re full up. Q: Why couldn’t the man book a room as he wished?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneM: Hi, Helen, I’ve been looking for you!W: Really? Such a coincidence. I am also looking for you.M: You don’t know how difficult it is to find a car I want.W: Have you been to the second-hand market?M: Yes, but... Didn’t you tell me that when cars get older they get cheaper?W: Sure! What happened?M: I called in response to an ad yesterday for a very old car. It was priced somewhere over $10,000! Do you think I can get anything for $3,500?W: Sure. I just heard about something I’ve wanted to talk to you about.M: Oh, that’s why you are looking for me, isn’t it?W: Yeah. My uncle’s mother-in-law is 86 now, and recently her eyesight became very bad. That means she can’t drive anymore, but she’s got a 1978 Buick Century that would be perfect for you.M: Is it still good? How much do you think she wants?W: It’s really very good —only 43,000 miles on it. There’s no rust on it, and the interior is like new. But there is certainly something wrong with it: it needs a tune-up, a new set of tires and if you buy it you’d better put all new hoses and ignition wires on it. They crack when they get old.M: Anything else?W: Maybe in about 10,000 miles the brakes would need attention.M: That sounds like quite a bit of expense already!W: But look, everything it needs will probably cost $500 or less. You could buy it for $2,150, I’m sure. So for a lot less than the $3,500 or so, you’d have a really good car that would last for years.M: It sounds better when you put it that way. When can I see it?W: How about right now?M: All right. Let’s go.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What kind of a car does the man plan to buy?20. Why can’t the old lady drive anymore?21. What do we learn about the car the woman recommends?22. How much does the man need to spend on the car?Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Dr. Smith. I’m not sure whether you can help me or not, but I’m getting desperate!M: Oh, what’s wrong? What is making you so desperate?W: Well, everybody laughs at me because I’m so fat. I’ve always been overweight. I’m trying to eat less but I don’t seem to be able to lose any weight. I don’t know what I can do. Maybe you can give me some medication?M: Well, it is not a good idea to eat less. You should eat more healthy food like fruits and vegetables, and avoid fast food like hamburgers and hot dogs.W: But hamburgers and hot dogs are my favorite.M: That’s the problem. They contain high calories that cause fatness. In addition to avoiding these high-calorie foods, you should do some exercises. Physical exercise does a lot of good to health and will be an effective way to reduce weight. Medicine is not always the best solution to your problem.W: I know, but I don’t have time to do exercise. You know, I’m busy at my work from morning to night. Besides, I am not rich enough to go to the gym.M: You needn’t spend much time on exercise and you don’t have to go to the gym. I suggest that you walk more regularly. You could get off the bus one stop early and walk the last bit. When you walk, try to walk a little more quickly. You could also use the stairs instead of the elevator.W: That’s really a good idea.M: You will succeed if you act in accordance with my suggestions.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. Why does the woman feel desperate?24. What does the man advise the woman not to do?25. What are the two speakers talking about?Section BPassage OneHow can a creature weighing over 5 tons and normally taking 150 kilograms of food and 120 liters of water per day survive in a desert environment? In the southwest African country of Namibia, and the Sahara lands of Mali further north, the desert elephant does just that.Although not regarded as a separate species from the African elephant, the desert cousin differs in many ways. Their bodies are smaller, to absorb less heat, and their feet are larger for easier walking across sandy surfaces. They are taller, to reach higher branches. They have shorter tusks, and most importantly, longer trunks to dig for water in riverbeds.Desert elephants can travel over 70 kilometers in search for feeding grounds and waterholes, and have a larger group of families. They drink only every 3 to 4 days, and can store water in a ―bag‖ at the back of their throat, which is only used when badly needed. Desert elephants are careful feeders — they seldom root up trees and break fewer branches, and thus maintain what little food sources are available. Young elephants may even eat the dung of the female leader of a group when facing food shortage.During drought they are unlikely to give birth to their young but with good rains the birthrate will increase greatly. Desert elephants have sand baths, sometimes adding their own urine to make them muddy!As we continue to overheat our weak planet, it can only be hoped that other animal species will adapt as extraordinarily well to change as the desert elephant.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Why are desert elephants called careful feeders?27. With what does the author answer the question raised in the beginning of the passage?28. What can be inferred from the end of the passage?Passage TwoWhen I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.My mother realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on the phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker. I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, ―This is Mrs. Tan.‖And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, ―Why he don’t send me check already two week lone.‖And then, in perfect English I said: ―I’m getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.‖Then she talked more loudly. ―What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.‖ And so I turned to the stockbroker again, ―I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.‖The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perf ectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. Why was the speaker’s mother poorly served?30. What do we learn about the speaker from the passage?31. What does the speaker think of her mother’s English now?32. What can we infer about Chinese English from the passage?Passage ThreeBobby Moore was a famous English soccer player who led the England team to victory against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final. As a superb defender, Moore played 108 games for England’s national team from1962 to 1970 and was captain 90 times. His professional soccer career spans 19 years and 668 matches, a record with no match so far in England. Moore was born in Barking, East London, in 1941. His full name was Robert Frederick Moore. He began playing club soccer in the early 1960s. He was named England’s Footballer of the Year from 1963 to 1964. Moore was known for his sportsmanship on the field. He was not inclined towards wild celebration of girls. In 1967, he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. Moore retired from playing in 1977, and after spending brief periods managing professional soccer teams, he concentrated on developing a sports marketing company and doing media work. He was sports editor of Sunday Sport from 1986 to 1990 and a regular commentator for London’s Capital Radio Station from 1990 to 1993. After Moore was diagnosed with cancer, he went public with his battle in 1991 and continued to work until his death in 1993.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career?34. What did Bobby Moore become in 1964?35. What was the first thing Moore did after he retired from playing?Section CWe generally view the family as being one of our most stable institutions; yet, our family system has (36) undergone a number of changes in the past. Two hundred years ago, marriages were often arranged by parents, with economic (37) considerations being the most important factor of who married whom. Two hundred years ago, divorce was (38) rare; now, more than one out of three marriages are in (39) divorce. Two hundred years ago, women did not work out of the home, and children were an economic (40) asset; now nearly 50 percent of married women work outside the home, and children are a (41) financial responsibility.In our (42) fast-paced society, the family is now changing even more rapidly than it did in the past. In (43) viewing the future of the American family, some authorities foresee the family as racing toward extinction. They say that (44) the family is dead except for the first year or two of child raising, and this will be its only function. Family optimists, on the other hand, predict the family’s entering a Golden Age — an era where (45) the members will have more leisure time to spend with each other and will derive considerable enjoyment from family type activities. Most sociologists, however, do not agree with either the pessimists or the optimists; instead, (46) they argue that the family is experimenting with a number of novel types and forms, many of which will probably be thrown away, but some likely to be found satisfying and functional and gradually becoming ―typical‖.。
《大学英语4》2011年秋学期在线作业
一、单选题（共25 道试题，共100 分。
）V 1. The family got up early in the morning______ they should miss the train.A. if onlyB. in case ofC. so thatD. lest满分：4 分2. This room is ________much larger than that one.A. noB. not aC. no aD. as满分：4 分3. Rather than _____to see the film he would prefer_______ stay at home.A. go … toB. to go…toC. went …toD. would go…to满分：4 分4. Boris has brains. In fact, I doubt whether anyone in the class has _______IQ.A. a highB. a higherC. the higherD. the highest满分：4 分5. —When shall we meet again?—______ it any day you like. It’s all the same to me.A. DoB. GetC. MeetD. Make满分：4 分6. I think English is ______than Japanese.A. much importantB. importantC. much more importantD. more much important满分：4 分7. The baby is hungry, but there’s ______ milk in the bottle.A. littleB. a littleC. fewD. a few满分：4 分8. This western restaurant is superior _______the one we went to last week.A. thanB. toC. asD. for满分：4 分9. Harry, who had failed in the final exam, had a great worry ______ his mind.A. onB. inC. withD. at满分：4 分10. Mike is better than Peter ______ swimming.A. forB. atC. onD. in满分：4 分11. The sports meeting was put off till the next week ______ rain.A. in spite ofB. soC. becauseD. because of满分：4 分12. The girl is ______ of a film star.A. somebodyB. somethingC. anybodyD. anyone满分：4 分13. When spring comes, it gets ________.A. warm and warmB. warm and warmerC. warmer and warmerD. more and more warm满分：4 分14. The old villages in this poor area have changed relatively little ________ a grocery or two in recent decades.A. except forB. besidesC. exceptD. in addition to满分：4 分15. People all over the world made ________ donations for the disaster area after the earthquake happened in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province.A. modestB. minimumC. generousD. genuine满分：4 分16. Weather ________, we are going to the Great Wall this weekend.A. permittedB. permittingC. permitsD. permission满分：4 分17. The more he tried to help her, _______she seemed to appreciate.A. lessB. the lessC. the leastD. the lesser满分：4 分18. His father is _______than his mother.A. older four yearsB. as four years olderC. four years olderD. four years bigger满分：4 分19. There is such a lot of noise on the work site every day that the residents nearby find it hard to _______.A. put outB. put offC. put up withD. put up满分：4 分20. — What was his performance like? —Oh, it couldn’t have been _______.A. much wonderfulB. more wonderfulC. less wonderfulD. the most wonderful满分：4 分21. Liu Fang studies much better than ____student in his class.A. anyB. any otherC. the otherD. other满分：4 分22. Jane’s dress is similar in design ______ her sister’s.A. likeB. withC. toD. as满分：4 分23. Of the two cups, he bought ________one.A. the smallerB. the smallestC. smallD. smaller满分：4 分24. I don’t ________ your opinion.A. agreeB. shareC. receiveD. accept满分：4 分25. Frank plays ______Alex.A. a lot more better thanB. a lot better thanC. much more better thanD. much more well than满分：4 分答案：1D 2A 3A 4B 5D 6C 7A 8B 9A 10B 11D 12B 13C 14A 15C 16B 17B 18C 19C 20B 21B 22C 23A 24B 25B。
CET4《英语四级》真题及答案
2011年6月大学英语四(CET-4)级真题试卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given bellow:Online Shopping1.现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2.网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3.我的建议Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 - 7, 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.British Cuisine: the Best of Old and NewBritish cuisine(烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs(厨师) combine the best of old and new.Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say."The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chef such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston Blumenthal's molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish."It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the war, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations(配给)."As rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food," Tomes says. "And by then people were just happy to have a decent quantity of food in their kitchens."They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary(烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurant are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are modifying the recipes(菜谱)of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while other are using better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditional and tastes.Tamlyn is in the second camp. "We select our food very particulary. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards(牛奶蛋糊) we use Bird's Custard Powder," Tamlyn says. "Some restaurants go for custard made fresh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to that."Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples(主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged."These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance(原产地). "Britain has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats."However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients."We can get a lot of our ingredients once a week from the UK," Tamlyn explains. "But there is also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples."The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of "British cuisine", while still trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets."We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish."Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Brutishness of their cuisine.At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and "mixing it up" is not something commonly done in Britain, but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dished to the table and offer individual plates for each dinner. "That way, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like," Hill says.2011年度6月CET四级真题本试卷来自互联网分享，只供学习参考，严禁用于任何商业用途This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries(烤肉馆), Tamlyn says. "Some tables will arrive on Sunday, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them."Some British traditions are too sacred(神圣的) to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."1. What is British food generally known for?A) Its unique flavor. B) Its bad taste.C) Its special cooking methods D) Its organic ingredients.2. The Second World War led to ____ in Britain.A) an inadequate supply of food B) a decrease of grain productionC) an increase in food import D) a change in people's eating habits3. Why couldn't Britain compete with some of its neighboring countries in terms of food in the post-war decades?A) Its food lacked variety. B) Its people cared more for quantity.C) It was short of well-trained chefs. D) It didn't have flavorful food ingredients.4. With culinary improvement in recent years, London's restaurants are now able to appeal to the tastes of ____.A) most young people B) elderly British dinersC) all kinds of overseas visitors D) upper-class customers5. What do Hong Kong diners welcome, according to Welsh executive chef David Tamlyn?A) Authentic classic cuisine. B) Locally produced ingredients.C) New ideas and presentations. D) The return of home-style dishes.6. While using quality ingredients, David Tamlyn insists that the dishes should ____.A) benefit people's health B) look beautiful and invitingC) be offered at reasonable prices D) maintain British traditional tastes7. Why does Neil Tomes say he loves food ingredients from Britain?A) They appeal to people from all over the world. B) They are produced on excellent organic forms.C) They are processed in a scientific way. D) They come in a great variety.8. Tamlyn says that besides importing ingredients from Britain once a week, his restaurant also buys vegetables from ____________________.9. The Phoenix in Mid-Levels may not use British ingredients, but presents its dishes ________________.10. Yorkshire Pudding is a restaurant which will bring full dishes to the table but offer plates to those diners who would like to ___________________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) He is careless about his appearance.B) He is ashamed of his present condition.C) He changes jobs frequently.D) He shaves every other day.12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.B) Jane should have started a little earlier.C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.D) He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.C) Collecting information about baseball games.D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.D) He has been having a hard time.15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.B) Jill missed her class last week.C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.D) She is in the same class as the man.18. A) A computer game.B) An imaginary situation.C) An exciting experience.D) A vacation by the sea.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside.B) Dangers of cross-country skiing.C) Pain and pleasure in sports.D) A sport he participates in.20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.21. A) New ideas come up as you write.B) Much time is spent on collecting data.C) A lot of effort is made in vain.2011年度6月CET四级真题本试卷来自互联网分享，只供学习参考，严禁用于任何商业用途D) The writer's point of view often changes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.B) Director of evening radio programs.C) Producer of television commercials.D) Hostess of the weekly "Business World".23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.25. A) The restaurant location.B) The restaurant atmosphere.C) The food variety.D) The food price.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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One26. A) Its protection is often neglected by children.B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.C) There are many false notions about it.D) There are various ways to protect it.27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.D) It can permanently change the eye structure.28. A) It can never be done with high technology.B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.C) It is a major achievement in eye surgery.D) It can only be partly accomplished now.Passage Two29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C) Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.D) They have jobs and other commitments.30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.C) They would like to spend more time with them.D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.31. A) Provide professional standard care.B) Be frank and seek help from others.C) Be affectionate and cooperative.D) Make use of community facilities.Passage Three32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.C) Common complaints made by office workers.D) Conflicts between labor and management.33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.C) Follow the government regulations strictly.D) Provide extra health compensation.34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.C) They sought help from union representatives.D) They wanted to work shorter hours.35. A) To show how they love winter sports.B) To attract the attention from the media.C) To protect against the poor working conditions.D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.Section CDirections: 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 the exact 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.Contrary to the old warning that time waits for no one, time slows down when you are on the move. It also slows down more as you move faster, which means astronauts(宇航员) someday may (36)__________ so long in space that they would return to an Earth of the (37)__________ future. If you could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still. If you could move faster than light, your time would move (38)__________ .Although no form of matter yet (39)__________ moves as fast as or faster than light, (40)__________ experiments have already confirmed that accelerated (41)__________ causes a traveler's time to be stretched. Albert Einstein (42)__________ this in 1905, when he (43)__________ the concept of relative time as part of his Special Theory of Relativity. A search is now under way to confirm the suspected existence of particles of matter (44)_________________________________________________________________________________________ .2011年度6月CET四级真题本试卷来自互联网分享，只供学习参考，严禁用于任何商业用途An obsession(沉迷)with time-saving, gaining, wasting, losing, and mastering it-(45)_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ . Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the meaning of time. Einstein (46)_______________________________________________________________________________________________. Thus, time and time's relativity are measurable by any hourglass, alarm clock, or an atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second. Part ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the 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.The popular notion that older people need less sleep than younger adults is a myth, scientists said yesterday.While elderly people 47 to sleep for fewer hours than they did when they were younger, this has a(n) 48 effect on their brain's performance and they would benefit from getting more, according to research.Sean Drummond, a psychiatrist (心理医生) at the University of California, San Diego, said that older people are more likely to suffer from broken sleep, while younger people are better at sleeping 49 straight through the night.More sleep in old age, however, is 50 with better health, and most older people would feel better and more 51 if they slept for longer periods, he said."The ability to sleep in one chunk (整块时间) overnight goes down as we age but the amount of sleep we need to 52 well does not change," Dr Drummond told the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in San Diego."It's 53 a myth that older people need less sleep. The more healthy an older adult is, the more they sleep like they did when they were 54 . Our data suggests that older adults would benefit from 55 to get as much sleep as they did in their 30s. That's 56 from person to person, but the amount of sleep we had at 35 is probably the sameDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneSeveral recent studies have found that being randomly (随机地) assigned to a roommate of another race can lead to increased tolerance but also to a greater likelihood (可能性) of conflict.Recent reports found that lodging with a student of a different race may decrease prejudice and compel students to engage in more ethnically diverse friendships.An Ohio State University study also found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher academic success throughout their college careers. Researchers believe this may be caused by social pressure.In a New York Times article, Sam Roakye-the only black student on his freshman year floor-said that "if you're surrounded by whites, you have something to prove."Researchers also observed problems resulting from pairing interracial students in residences.According to two recent studies, randomly assigned roommates of different race are more likely to experience conflicts so strained that one roommate will move out.An Indiana University study found that interracial roommates were three times as likely as two white roommates to no longer live together by the end of the semester.Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not surprised by the findings. "This may be the first time that some of these students have interacted, and lived, with someone of a different race," she said.At Penn, students are not asked to indicate race when applying for housing."One of the great things about freshman housing is that, with some exceptions, the process throws you together randomly," said Undergraduate Assembly chairman Alec Webley. "This is the definition of integration.""I've experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students that have both broken down stereotypes and reinforced stereotypes," said one Penn resident advisor (RA). The RA of two years added that while some conflicts "provided more multicultural acceptance and melding (融合)," there were also "jarring cultural confrontations."The RA said that these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the same race.Kao said she cautions against forming any generalizations based on any one of the studies, noting that more background characteristics of the students need to be studies and explained.57. What can we learn from some recent studies?A) Conflicts between studies of different races are unavoidable.B) Students of different races are prejudiced against each other.C) Interracial lodging does more harm than good.D) Interracial lodging may have diverse outcomes.58. What does Sam Boakye's remark mean?A) White students tend to look down upon their black peers.B) Black students can compete with their white peers academically.C) Black students feel somewhat embarrassed among white peers during the freshman year.D) Being surrounded by white peers motivates a black student to work harder to succeed.59. What does the Indians Univerisity study show?A) Interracial roommates are more likely to fall out.2011年度6月CET四级真题本试卷来自互联网分享，只供学习参考，严禁用于任何商业用途B) Few white students like sharing a room with a black peer.C) Roommates of different races just don't get along.D) Assigning students' lodging randomly is not a good policy.60. What does Alec Webley consider to be the "definition of integration"?A) Students of different races are required to share room.B) Interracial lodging is arranged by the school for freshmen.C) Lodging is assigned to students of different races without exception.D) The school randomly assigns roommates without regard to race.61. What does Grace Kao say about interracial lodging?A) It is unscientific to make generalizations about it without further study.B) Schools should be cautious when making decisions about student lodging.C) Students' racial background should be considered before lodging is assigned.D) Experienced resident advisors should be assigned to handle the problems.Passage TwoGlobal warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of health, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition (营养不良) and heat-related health problems.But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.Along with the deaths, the report said that the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries, were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who studies disaster trends, said the Forum's report was " a methodological embarrassment" because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受伤害的) regions. Dr. Pielke said that "climate change is an important problem requiring our utmost attention." But the report, he said, "will harm the cause for action on both climate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed (有瑕疵的)"However, Soren Anderasen, a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new international climate treaty.In a press release describing the report, Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money from rich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards, while still curbing the emissions of the heat-trapping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate change are occurring in poor countries, according to the report.62. What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?A) Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.B) Rates of death from illness have risen due to global warming.C) Malnutrition has caused serious health problems in poor countries.D) Economic trends have to do with population and natural disasters.63. What do we learn about the Forum's report from the passage?A) It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.B) It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.C) It was warmly received by environmentalists.D) It caused a big stir in developing countries.64. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum's report?A) Its statistics look embarrassing.B) It is invalid in terms of methodology.C) It deserves our closest attention.D) Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.65. What is Soren Andreasen's view of the report?A) Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.B) It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.C) It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.D) Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.66. What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference?A) How rich and poor regions can share responsibility in curbing global warming.B) How human and economic losses from climate change can be reduced.C) How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.D) How rich countries can better help poor regions reduce climate hazards.Part ⅤCloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centreWhen it comes to eating amart for your heart, stop thinking about short-term fixes and simplify your life with a straightforward approach that will serve you well for years to come.Smart eating goes beyond analyzing every bite of food you lift 67 your mouth. "In the past we used to believe that 68 amounts of individual nutrients (营养物) were the 69 to good health," says Linda Van Horn, chair of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee. "But now we have a 70 understanding of healthy eating and the kinds of food necessary to 71 not only heart disease but disease 72 general," she adds.Scientists now 73 on the broader picture of the balance of food eaten 74 several days or a week 75 than on the number of milligrams (毫克) of this or that 76 at each meal. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, for example, provide nutrients and plant-based compounds 77 for good health. "The more we learn, the more 78 we are by the wealth of essential substances they 79 ," Van Horn continues, "and how they 80 with each other to keep us healthy."。
《大学英语4》第2阶段在线作业
《大学英语4》第2阶段在线作业一、单项选择题答题要求:每题只有一个正确的选项。
1(5.0分)5.0It is urgent that the seriously wounded soldier ________ to the war hospital at once.A)is to be sentB)was sentC)must be sentD)be sent参考答案：D收起解析解析：无2(5.0分)5.0This travel agency ______ $360 for a single adult with a child under 12 for a round trip to the Great Valley.A)claimsB)demandsC)chargesD)prices参考答案：C收起解析解析：无3(5.0分)5.0Tom ____ more than twenty pounds on the novel.A)spentB)C)costD)took参考答案：A收起解析解析：无4(5.0分)5.0He asked the waiter ____ the bill.A)onB)ofC)forD)after参考答案：C收起解析解析：无5(5.0分)5.0The whole day’s hard work in the field gave him a good ______. A)appetiteB)applauseC)applianceD)application参考答案：A收起解析解析：无6(5.0分)5.0I couldn’t afford to rent such an expensive car, ______ own it myself. A)let alonenot to say anythingC)not to mentionD)not to speak of参考答案：A收起解析解析：无7(5.0分)5.0He ____ lives in the house where he was born.A)alreadyB)yetC)stillD)ever参考答案：C收起解析解析：无8(5.0分)5.0I have no objection ______your design for the new type of machine this time. A)to adoptB)to adoptingC)to having adoptedD)to have adopted参考答案：B收起解析解析：无9(5.0分)5.0Tom is so talkative. I’m sure you’ll soon get tired ____ him.A)B)withC)atD)on参考答案：A收起解析解析：无10(5.0分)5.0Of more than three hundred people in the airplane that crashed last week, only five ________ miraculously.A)sustainedB)enduredC)survivedD)maintained参考答案：C收起解析解析：无11(5.0分)5.0The reason I did not go abroad was ____ a job in my home town.A)becauseB)due toC)that I gotD)because of getting参考答案：C收起解析解析：无12(5.0分)5.0She _______ tell white lies to make people feel better, to smooth things over. A)is prone toB)is subject toC)is prior toD)is pretentious to参考答案：A收起解析解析：无13(5.0分)5.0He ____ driving me home, even though I told him I lived nearby.A)insisted onB)insisted atC)insisted thatD)insisted in参考答案：A收起解析解析：无14(5.0分)5.0You had better ____ a doctor as soon as possible.A)seeingB)sawC)seeD)seen参考答案：C收起解析解析：无15(5.0分)5.0When I heard that my mother would come to see me this weekend, I _____ for her to arrive. A)couldn’t but to waitB)couldn’t help but waitingC)couldn’t help but waitD)couldn’t help but to wait参考答案：C收起解析解析：无16(5.0分)5.0Measles (麻疹) ____ a long time to get over.A)spendB)spendsC)takeD)takes参考答案：D收起解析解析：无17(5.0分)5.0________ a few spelling mistakes, this composition is well-written.A)But forB)in spiteC)BesidesD)Except for参考答案：D收起解析解析：无18(5.0分)5.0The top of the Great Wall is ____ for five horses to go side by side.A)wideB)so wideC)wide enoughD)enough wide参考答案：C收起解析解析：无19(5.0分)5.0Each car sold in this specialized(专门的) shop comes with a one-year ________. A)guaranteeB)safetyC)securityD)insurance参考答案：A收起解析解析：无20(5.0分)5.0It’s ____ that he was wrong.A)clearlyB)clarityC)clearD)clearing参考答案：C。
2011年英语专四真题及答案
每年4月份考，只有两次考试机会(6 parts)2011年专业英语四级真题TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART ⅠDICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include _____.A. a catalogueB. a posterC. two desksD. four chairs3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in _____.A. the size of the showB. the cost of the standC. the basic furnitureD. the visitor numberQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What is Jim interested in?A. Investing in the company's product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT _____.A. family magazinesB. Sunday newspapersC. morning televisionD. teenage magazines6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by _____.A. parents onlyB. children onlyC. school teachersD. whole families7. Linda sounds _____ about the success of the campaign plan.A. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT _____.A. a book shopB. a paper factoryC. a schoolD. a fast-food restaurant9. From the conversation, we learn that John _____.A. has no interestB. has only one interestC. has two interestsD. has quite a few interests10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of ____.A. working in a paper factoryB. working in a youth clubC. looking after his brother and sisterD. looking after his young friendsSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is _____.A. 10 yearsB. 14 yearsC. 16 yearsD. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. air journeys are quite often far from comfortableB. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flightC. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditionsD. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT _____.A. new enginesB. strong materialsC. proper maintenanceD. new interiorQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?A. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?A. Airlines' flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?A. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines' flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?A. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines' flight service manager.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. Where were the two men filmed?A. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two men _____.A. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items.Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.22. NASA's Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly because _____.A. there were more important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. V essels at the oil rig.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.26. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first songB. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session is expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used to _____.A. upgrade its network capacityB. improve customer servicesC. develop new productsD. market more iPhones28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown Vancouver.D. Around the athletes' village.30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protests during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics' security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.PART III CLOZE （20个空）[15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. "Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It's a girl."Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and (31) _____ a different response from everyman who hears these words. Some feel (32) _____ when they receive the news, (33) _____ others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. (34) _____ there are some men who like children and may have had (35) experience with them, others do not particularly (36) _____ children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) _____ other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have (38) _____ willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the (39) _____ to the birth of a child, it is obvious the shift from the role of husband to (40) _____ of a father is a difficult task. (41) _____, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to (42) _____ fathers in this resocialization (43) _____. Although numerous books have been written about mothers, (44) _____ recently has literature focused on the (45) _____ of a father.It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) _____ as great as the transition the wife must (47) _____ to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require a complete (48) _____ in daily routine. (49) _____, the father's role is less demanding and (50) _____.31. A. bring down B. bring forth C. bring off D. bring in32. A. emotional B. sentimental C. bewildered D. proud33. A. while B. when C. if D. as34. A. When B. If C. Although D. Yet35. A. considerate B. considerable C. considering D. considered36. A. care about B. care of C. care with D. care for37. A. For B. Of C. From D. Upon38. A. received B. taken C. accepted D. obtained39. A. reply B. reaction C. readiness D. reality40. A. what B. this C. one D. that41 .A. As a result B. For example C. Yet D. Also42. A. educate B. cultivate C. inform D. convert43. A. step B. process C. point D. time44. A./ B. just C. quite D. only45. A. role B. work C. career D. position46. A. a little B. just C. nearly D. almost47. A. take B. make C. carry D. accept48. A. transformation B. realization C. socialization D. reception49. A. In addition B. Above all C. Generally D. However50. A. current B. immediate C. present D. quickPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY （30道选择题）[15 MIN] There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no longer the man _____ he was fifteen years ago.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?A. Beg your pardon.B. Have a good time.C. Never do that again!D. What noise you are making!53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.B. For all its effort, the team didn't win the match.C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.54. When you have finished with the book, don't forget to return it to Tim, _____?A. do youB. will youC. don't youD. won't you55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the -ING participle is used _____.A. as a commandB. as a conditionC. for concessionD. for emphasis56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?A. The city is now ten times its original size.B. I wish I had two times his strength.C. The seller asked for double the usual price.D. They come here four times every year.57. It is not so much the language _____ the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.A. asB. norC. butD. like58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A. What do you think has happened to her?B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?C. How much do you think he earns every month?D. How quickly would you say he would come?59. The additional work will take _____ weeks.A. the otherB. another twoC. other twoD. the more60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.61. It's getting late. I'd rather you _____ now.A. leftB. leaveC. are leavingD. will leave62. In the sentence "The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning", the italicized word is used to modify _____.A. the objectB. the verbC. the subjectD. the prepositional phrase63. There is no doubt _____ the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier than planned.A. whetherB. thatC. whyD. when64. The sentence that expresses OFFER is _____.A. I'll get some drinks. What'll you have?B. Does she need to book a ticket now?C. May I know your name?D. Can you return the book next week?65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate relation (主谓关系)?A. Mr. Smith's passport has been issued.B. The visitor's arrival was reported in the news.C. John's travel details have not been finalized.D. The new bookstore sells children's stories.66. Our office has recently _____ to a new computer system.A. alteredB. convertedC. transformedD. modified67. The crowd went _____ as soon as the singer stepped onto the stage.A. wildB. emotionalC. uncontrolledD. unrestricted68. Our school library is _____ closed for repairs.A. ShortlyB. quicklyC. temporarilyD. rapidly69. John is up to his eves in work at the moment. The underlined part means _____.A. very excitedB. very busyC. very tiredD. very efficient70. Victoria bumped into her brother quite by chance in the supermarket. The underlined word means _____.A. riskB. opportunityC. possibilityD. luck71. "Look at those pretty girls' skirts" is _____, because it is not clear whether the girls or the skirts are "pretty".A. ambiguousB. hiddenC. indirectD. indistinct72. House repairs, holidays, school fees and other _____ have reduced his bank balance to almost nothing.A. amountB. paymentC. expensesD. figures73. It was really _____ of you to remember my birthday.A. gratefulB. thoughtfulC. considerableD. generous74. You can go to a travel agency and ask for a holiday _____.A. introductionB. advertisementC. bookD. brochure75. The city government is building more roads to _____.A. accommodateB. receiveC. acceptD. hold76. They've lifted a two-year-long economic _____ on the country.A. enclosureB. restrictionC. blockadeD. prohibition77. Everyone is surprised that she has fallen out with her boy friend. The underlined part means _____.A. leftB. quarreledC. attackedD. defeated78. His plan is carefully prepared and full of details, so it is a very _____ one.A. elaborateB. refinedC. ambitiousD. complex79. The girl's voice was so low that we could ______ hear her.A. seldomB. almostC. onlyD. barely80. She must have been pretty _____ to fall for such an old trick.A. interestedB. gullibleC. enthusiasticD. shrewdPART V READING COMPREHENSION (20道选择题) [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AWe have a crisis on our hands. You mean global warming? The world economy? No, the decline of reading. People are just not doing it anymore, especially the young. Who's responsible? Actually, it's more like, What is responsible? The Internet, of course, and everything that comes with it – Facebook, Twitter (微博). You can write your own list.There's been a warning about the imminent death of literate civilization for a long time. In the 20th century, first it was the movies, then radio, then television that seemed to spell doom for the written world. None did. Reading survived; in fact it not only survived, it has flourished. The world is more literate than ever before –there are more and more readers, and more and more books.The fact that we often get our reading material online today is not something we should worry over. The electronic and digital revolution of the last two decades has arguably shown the way forward for reading and for writing. Take the arrival of e-book readers as an example. Devices like Kindle make reading more convenient and are a lot more environmentally friendly than the traditional paper book.As technology makes new ways of writing possible, new ways of reading are possible. Interconnectivity allows for the possibility of a reading experience that was barely imaginable before. Where traditional books had to make do with photographs and illustrations, an e-book can provide readers with an unlimited number of links: to texts, pictures, and videos. In the future, the way people write novels, history, and philosophy will resemble nothing seen in the past.On the other hand, there is the danger of trivialization. One Twitter group is offering its followers single-sentence-long "digests" of the great novels. War and Peace in a sentence? You must be joking. We should fear the fragmentation of reading. There is the danger that the high-speed connectivity of the Internet will reduce our attention span - that we will be incapable of reading anything of length or which requires deep concentration.In such a fast-changing world, in which reality seems to be remade each day, we need the ability to focus and understand what is happening to us. This has always been the function of literature and we should be careful not to let it disappear. Our society needs to be able to imagine the possibility of someone utterly in tune with modern technology but able to make sense of a dynamic, confusing world.In the 15th century, Johannes Guttenberg's invention of the printing press in Europe had a huge impact on civilization. Once upon a time the physical book was a challenging thing. We should remember this before we assume that technology is out to destroy traditional culture.81. Which of the following paragraphs briefly reviews the historical challenges for reading?A. Paragraph One.B. Paragraph Two.C. Paragraph Three.D. Paragraph Four.82. The following are all cited as advantages of e-books EXCEPT _____.A. multimodal contentB. environmental friendlinessC. convenience for readersD. imaginative design83. Which of the following can best describe how the author feels toward single-sentence-long novels?A. IronicB. Worried.C. Sarcastic.D. Doubtful.84. According to the passage, people need knowledge of modern technology and _____ to survive in the fast-changing society.A. good judgmentB. high sensitivityC. good imaginationD. the ability to focus85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology pushes the way forward for reading and writing.B. Interconnectivity is a feature of new reading experience.C. Technology is an opportunity and a challenge for traditional reading.D. Technology offers a greater variety of reading practice.TEXT BI know when the snow melts and the first robins (知更鸟) come to call, when the laughter of children returns to the parks and playgrounds, something wonderful is about to happen.Spring cleaning.I'll admit spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp. Today's busy families hardly have time to load the dishwasher, much less clean the doormat. Asking the family to spend the weekend collecting winter dog piles from the melting snow in the backyard is like announcing there will be no more Wi-Fi. It interrupts the natural order."Honey, what say we spend the weekend beating the rugs, sorting through the boxes in the basement and painting our bedroom a nice lemony yellow?" I say."Can we at least wait until the NBA matches are over?" my husband answers.But I tell my family, spring cleaning can't wait. The temperature has risen just enough to melt snow but not enough for Little League practice to start. Some flowers are peeking out of the thawing ground, but there is no lawn to seed, nor garden to tend. Newly wakened from our winter's hibernation (冬眠), yet still needing extra blankets at night, we open our windows to the first fresh air floating on the breeze and all of the natural world demanding "Awake and be clean!" Biologists offer a theory about this primal impulse to clean out every drawer and closet in the house at spring's first light, which has to do with melatonin, the sleepytime hormone (激素) our bodies produce when it's dark. When spring's light comes, the melatonin diminishes, and suddenly we are awakened to the dusty, virus-filled house we've been hibernating in for four months.I tell my family about the science and psychology of a good healthy cleaning at spring's arrival. I speak to them about life's greatest rewards waiting in the removal of soap scum from the bathtub, which hasn't been properly cleaned since the first snowfall."I'll do it," says the eldest child, a 21-year-old college student who lives at home."You will? Wow!" I exclaim.Maybe after all these years, he's finally grasped the concept. Maybe he's expressing his rightful position as eldest child and role model. Or maybe he's going to Florida for a break in a couple of weeks and he's being nice to me who is the financial-aid officer.No matter. Seeing my adult son willingly cleaning that dirty bathtub gives me hope for the future of his 12-year-old brother who, instead of working, is found to be sleeping in the seat of the window he is supposed to be cleaning."Awake and be clean!" I say.86. According to the passage, "...spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp" means that spring cleaning _____.A. is no longer an easy practice to understand.B. is no longer part of modern family life.C. requires more family members to be involved.D. calls for more complicated skills and knowledge.87. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in family spring cleaning?A. Beating the rugs.B. Cleaning the window.C. Restoring Wi-Fi services.D. Cleaning the backyard.88. Why doe s the author say “spring cleaning can't wait”?A. Because there will be more activities when it gets warmer.B. Because the air is fresher and the breeze is lighter.C. Because the whole family is full of energy at spring time.D. Because the snow is melting and the ground is thawing.89. Which of the following interpretations of the biologists' theory about melatonin is INCORRECT?A. The production of melatonin in our bodies varies at different times.B. Melatonin is more likely to cause sleepiness in our bodies.C. The reduction of melatonin will cause wakefulness in our bodies.D. The amount of melatonin remains constant in our bodies.90. Which of the following can best sum up the author's overall reaction to her adult son's positive response to spring cleaning?A. Surprised and skeptical.B. Elated and hesitant.C. Relieved and optimistic.D. Optimistic and hesitant.TEXT CThese days lots of young Japanese do omiai, literally, "meet and look." Many of them do so willingly. In today's prosperous and increasingly conservative Japan, the traditional omiai kekkon, or arranged marriage, is thriving.But there is a difference. In the original omiai, the young Japanese couldn't reject the partner chosen by his parents and their middleman. After World War II, many Japanese abandoned the arranged marriage as part of their rush to adopt the more democratic ways of their American conquerors. The Western ren'ai kekkon, or love marriage, became popular; Japanese began picking their own mates by dating and falling in love.But the Western way was often found wanting in an important respect: it didn't necessarily produce a partner of the right economic, social, and educational qualifications. "Today's young people are quite calculating," says Chieko Akiyama, a social commentator.What seems to be happening now is a repetition of a familiar process in the country's history, the "Japanization" of an adopted foreign practice. The Western ideal of marrying for love is accommodated in a new omiai in which both parties are free to reject the match. "Omiai is evolving into a sort of stylized introduction," Mrs. Akiyama says.Many young Japanese now date in their early twenties, but with no thought of marriage. When they reach the age - in the middle twenties for women, the late twenties for men - they increasingly turn to omiai. Some studies suggest that as many as 40 % of marriages each year are omiai kekkon. It's hard to be sure, say those who study the matter, because many Japanese couples, when polled, describe their marriage as a love match even if it was arranged.These days, doing omiai often means going to a computer matching service rather than to a nakodo. The nakodo of tradition was an old woman who knew all the kids in the neighbourhood and went around trying to pair them off by speaking to their parents; a successful match would bring her a wedding invitation and a gift of money. But Japanese today find it's less awkward toreject a proposed partner if the nakodo is a computer.Japan has about five hundred computer matching services. Some big companies, including Mitsubishi, run one for their employees. At a typical commercial service, an applicant pays $80 to $125 to have his or her personal data stored in the computer for two years and $200 or so more if a marriage results. The stored information includes some obvious items, like education and hobbies, and some not-so-obvious ones, like whether a person is the oldest child. (First sons, and to some extent first daughters, face an obligation of caring for elderly parents.)91. According to the passage, today's young Japanese prefer _____.A. a traditional arranged marriage.B. a new type of arranged marriage.C. a Western love marriage.D. a more Westernized love marriage.92. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. A Western love marriage tends to miss some Japanese values.B. Less attention is paid to the partner's qualification in arranged marriages.C. Young Japanese would often calculate their partner's wealth.D. A new arranged marriage is a repetition of the older type.93. According to the passage, the figure 40% (Paragraph Five) is uncertain because _____.A. there has been a big increase in the number of arranged marriages.B. Western love marriage still remains popular among young Japanese.C. young Japanese start dating very early in their life in a Western tradition.D. the tendency for arranged marriages could be stronger than is indicated.94. One of the big differences between a traditional nakodo and its contemporary version lies in the way _____.A. wedding gifts are presented.B. a proposed partner is refused.C. formalities are arranged.D. the middleman/woman is chosen.95. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To tell the differences between an old and modern nakodo.B. To provide some examples for the traditional nakodo.C. To offer more details of the computerized nakodo.D. To sum up the main ideas and provide a conclusion.TEXT DCordia Harrington was tired of standing up all day and smelling like French fries at night. She owned and operated three McDonald's shops in Illinois, but as a divorced mother of three boys, she yearned for a business that would provide for her children and let her spend more time with them.Her lucky moment came, strangely enough, after she was nominated in 1992 to be on the McDonald's bun committee. "The company picked me up in a corporate jet to see bakeries around the world," she recalls. "Every time I went to a meeting, I loved it. This was global!"The experience opened her eyes to business possibilities. When McDonald's decided it wanted a new bun supplier, Harrington became determined to win the contract, even though she had no experience running a bakery.Harrington studied the bakery business and made sure she was never off executives' radar. "If you have a dream, you can't wait for people to call you," she says. "So I'd visit a mill and send them photos of myself in a baker's hat and jacket, holding a sign that says 'I want to be your baker.'"。
大学英语（四）作业和答案
大学英语（四）作业和答案大学英语四第一阶段单选题(共40道题)1.（2.5分）No sooner _____asleep than she heard a knock at the door.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分2.（2.5分）I like ______ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分3.（2.5分）–How much do I owe you? -- _________我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分4.（2.5分）If you _____ to see Mary，what would you tell her?我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分5.（2.5分）Lao Lin has been working in the countryside fora long time, so he _______farm work.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分6.（2.5分）--Who's that?--________ our boss.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分7.（2.5分）Mary speaks in a low voice; ____ is difficult to know what she is saying.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分8.（2.5分）–Would you mind giving me an introduction of your company? --________________我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分9.（2.5分）—It was hot yesterday. —_____.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分10.（2.5分）I saw them _________in the river.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分11.（2.5分）_____ ，John would not have failed.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分12.（2.5分）I forgot to ring up Mr. Wang yesterday, so I _______ today.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分13.（2.5分）_____ today, he would get there by Thursday.14.（2.5分）–It’s our great pleasure to have you visit our company. --_________________ 我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分15.（2.5分）He was too excited _________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分16.（2.5分）____ is not everybody ____ can draw so well.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分17.（2.5分）We live in a time ______, more than ever before in history, people are moving我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分18.（2.5分）She pretended _______ me when I passed by.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分19.（2.5分）If the United States had built more homes for poor people in 1955，the housing problems now in some parts of this country _____ so serious.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分20.（2.5分）The teacher told them ________ make so much noise.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分21.（2.5分）–Are there any morning flights to Wuhan? --_______________我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分22.（2.5分）This morning Jack came to school late____.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分23.（2.5分）_____ I known it，I should have told him.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分24.（2.5分）1. He took the medicine, but it didn’t have any_____.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分25.（2.5分）Erna Hart _______ a good swimmer; she swam across the English Channelwhen she was only fourteen years old!我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分26.（2.5分）But that he came to help me, I _____ .27.（2.5分）I_______ to get up late, but now I get up early every morningl.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分28.（2.5分）If you had not studied the problem carefully until recently，_____ .我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分29.（2.5分）–Excuse me, how long can the taxi get here? -- _____________我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分30.（2.5分）Not until his father was out of prison____ to school.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分31.（2.5分）The problem _______ at tomorrow’s meeting isa very difficult one.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分32.（2.5分）But for his help, I _____ .我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分33.（2.5分）His illness accounts ________ his absence from class.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分34.（2.5分）Little _____ about his own health though he was very ill.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分35.（2.5分）The news quickly spread through the village ______ the war had ended. 我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分36.（2.5分）–How much is the air ticket? -- ________________我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分37.（2.5分）–Which flight do you want? -- _______________我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分38.（2.5分）" The days are getting longer." " Spring_______."我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分39.（2.5分）I hadn’t seen him for years, but I_____ his voice on the telephone.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分40.（2.5分）She reached the top of the hill and stopped _______ on a big rock by theside of the path.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分第二阶段单选题(共40道题)收起1.（2.5分）She _______ 100 pages of the book today.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分2.（2.5分）____，the bus started at once.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分3.（2.5分）I had my meals ____when I was ill in bed with abad cold.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分4.（2.5分）When________ that it was getting late, I put off the light and went to bed. 我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分5.（2.5分）The library _____ next year will be more advanced than the old one.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分6.（2.5分）I used to sleep with the window _____.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分7.（2.5分）The meeting____ over，we all left the room.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分8.（2.5分）–What kind of account do you want to open? -- ____________.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分9.（2.5分）______Sunday，the library doesn' t open.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分10.（2.5分）Walter offered us a lift when he was leaving the office，but our work ______，we didn’t accept the offer.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分11.（2.5分）_____ in Beijing for quite a few years, Mr. Park had little difficulty understanding Chinese.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分12.（2.5分）__________ ，he can' t go out for a walk as usual．我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分13.（2.5分）As the bus came round the corner, it ran ______a big tree by the roadside. 我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分14.（2.5分）–Do you like Beijing opera? -- ____________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分15.（2.5分）–Why don’t we go to the theater this evening? -- ______________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分16.（2.5分）He _______ finding a taxi for me, even though I told him I lived nearby.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分17.（2.5分）He thought that ____.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分18.（2.5分）–Would you mind going to the theater with me? -- _________________.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分19.（2.5分）Do you feel like ____ out or would you rather ____ dinner at home?我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分20.（2.5分）There ________no danger, the police went back to their police office.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分21.（2.5分）______in this way, the situation doesn' t seem so disappointing.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分22.（2.5分）The atmosphere _________certain gases mixed together in definite proportions.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分23.（2.5分）The thief too k away the girl’s wallet without____.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分24.（2.5分）It is difficult to get used ____ in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分25.（2.5分）There is a river in the valley，fresh flowers _________________.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分26.（2.5分）Your shirt needs ____. You' d better have it done today.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分27.（2.5分）–Where are you traveling to this summer? -- ______________.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分28.（2.5分）They are considering ____ before the prices go up.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分29.（2.5分）We all thought ____pity that you were unable to attend our meeting.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分30.（2.5分）–What do you think of this tour? -- _____________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分31.（2.5分）It is from my grandparents_____ I learned a lot.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分32.（2.5分）With the price of oil _____________，our economy would be improved.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分33.（2.5分）–Thank you for your help. -- ______________.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分34.（2.5分）Tony, would you go and see if Sam has any difficulty ____ his tape recorder?我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分35.（2.5分）I' ve enjoyed ____ to talk with you.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分36.（2.5分）He asked the waiter ________ the bill.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分37.（2.5分）The fish____ bad，the children left much of it____________ .我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分38.（2.5分）The experiment __________，the students went on to take notes in the experiment report.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分39.（2.5分）–Do you like traveling? -- _____________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分40.（2.5分）–How much money do you want to deposit today? -- ___________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分第三阶段单选题(共40道题)收起1.（2.5分）Although he did not know London well, he made his way________ to the airport.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分2.（2.5分）–Can you finish this work on time? -- _____________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分3.（2.5分）Neither he nor I ___ for the plan.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分4.（2.5分）–Who is going to chair the conference? -- _____________.5.（2.5分）The leader ordered that the task_____________ as soon as possible.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分6.（2.5分）It is his wife __________ left him without saying goodbye.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分7.（2.5分）It was _____ last year ______ he came to realize the importance of learning English.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分8.（2.5分）_____ to do the work, I should do it some other day.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分9.（2.5分）“He is a very brave man.”“Yes, I wish I ___ his courage.”我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分10.（2.5分）Very few ___ his address in the town.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分11.（2.5分）–Hurry up! Or you’ll be late for the meeting. --___________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分12.（2.5分）If only it_____Sunday today! We can have a good chat.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分13.（2.5分）It was in the small house ___ was built with stones by his father ___ he spent his childhood.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分14.（2.5分）Mike is better than Peter ____ swimming．15.（2.5分）T o say something _______ one thing, to do it _____ another.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分16.（2.5分）-Would you mind if I ask you some questions?--____________.I7我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分17.（2.5分）It was ___ it was raining so hard that we had to stay at home all day.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分18.（2.5分）–I’m sorry for my mistake. -- ________________.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分19.（2.5分）If she had studied harder, she ____________.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分20.（2.5分）Every year thousands of lives _______ in road accidents because of carelessdriving.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分21.（2.5分）–When are you leaving? -- _________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分22.（2.5分）It was ___ she was about to go out ____ the telephone rang.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分23.（2.5分）It’s time we ____some measures to solve this problem.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分24.（2.5分）–Do you agree with what I’ve said? -- ____________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分25.（2.5分）You had better ________ a doctor as soon aspossible.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分26.（2.5分）He is talking so much about America as if he ____ there.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分27.（2.5分）–Would you open the door for me? -- _____________.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分28.（2.5分）Without petroleum human life ____quite different today.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分29.（2.5分）___________the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Sunday.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分30.（2.5分）It was ___ he said ___ disappointed me.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分31.（2.5分）- What personality do you admire? --__________.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分32.（2.5分）–Is the meeting postponed? -- _____________.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分33.（2.5分）- Did you have any difficulty finding our company? --____________.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分34.（2.5分）Each of you ______ responsible for the accident.我的答案：C 此题得分：2.5分35.（2.5分）She put a blanket over the baby for fear that he ____________cold.我的答案：D 此题得分：2.5分36.（2.5分）Tom, what did you do with my documents? Ihave never seen such a _____ and disorder!我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分37.（2.5分）–I’m not satisfied with your product. -- ______________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分38.（2.5分）–What do you think of this business plan? -- _______________.我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分39.（2.5分）I am not used to speaking ________ public.我的答案：A 此题得分：2.5分40.（2.5分）I’d rather you ____________ anything about it for the time being. 我的答案：B 此题得分：2.5分。
大学英语四2011年下半年第一次作业
第一部分：交际英语（每题3分，共15分）1．— Sorry, I made a mistake again.—_______. Practice more and you’ll catch up.所选答案： A.Never mind2．—How much do I owe you for lunch?—_______. It’s my treat.所选答案： B.Forget it3．— I just can’t stop worrying about the result of the job interview.—_______. There’s nothing you can do now but wait.所选答案： A.Relax4．—Do you mind if I record your lecture?—________. Go ahead.所选答案： C.Not at all5．—Tony said he could fix my bicycle, but I really doubt it.—He’s very good at this sort of thing.___________.所选答案： A.Don’t worry问题6得 3 分，满分 3 分第二部分：阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）Passage 1An Italian study shows that dark chocolate can significantly reduce the anger that leads to hea rt disease. The ideal amount is 6.7 grams per day (0.23 ounces). A typical dark chocolate bar weighs about 43 grams. That means eating one dark chocolate bar over the course of 6.5 day s to get 6.7 grams per day.The study was conducted by Research Laboratories of the Catholic University and the Nation al Cancer Institute of Milan and has been published in the Journal of Nutrition. The data com e from a study called the Moli-sani Project, which selected men and women at least 35 years old randomly from city hall registries in southern Italy.For the chocolate study, researchers identified 4,849 people in good health without risk factor s for heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These participants were asked about their dark chocolate consumption. Research has shown t hat patients who hav e a low amount of C-reactive protein in their blood have lower levels of in flammation（发炎）. People who eat dark chocolate regularly, in small amounts, have significantly lower lev els of C-reactive protein, according to the study.Besides, another study show that people who survived a heart attack and eat s chocolate at least twice a week may be 70 percent less likely to die from heart disease than non-chocolate lovers. Dark chocolate's antioxidants（抗氧化剂）, which prevents blood clots, does the trick.1Eating __________ of dark chocolate each day may guard people against heart disease, acc ording to the first paragraph.所选答案： C.6.7 grams2．The underlined word “participants” in paragraph3 refers to ________.所选答案： C.people with risk factors for heart disease问题8得3 分，满分3 分3．The study shows that _______________.所选答案：A.regular taking of small quantities of dark chocolate may prevent heart disease4．The underlined expression “does the trick” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________.所选答案： C.puts someone to death5．The best title of the text may be ________.所选答案： D.Dark Chocolate and HealthPassage 2All too often, a choice that seems sustainable turns out on closer examination to be problemat ic. Probably the best example is the rush to produce ethanol for fuel from corn. Corn is a rene wable resource —you can harvest it and grow more, almost limitlessly. So replacing gas wit h corn ethanol seems like a great idea.One might get a bit more energy out of the ethanol than that used to make it, which could stil l make ethanol more sustainable than gas generally, but that’s not the end of the problem. Usi ng corn to make ethanol means less corn is left to feed animals and people, which drives up t he cost of food. That result leads to turning the fallow land — including, in some cases, rain f orest in places such as Brazil — into farmland, which in turn gives off lots of carbon dioxide( CO2)into the air. Finally, over many years, the energy benefit from burning ethanol would m ake up for the forest loss. But by then, climate change would have progressed so far that it mi ght not help.You cannot really declare any practice “sustainable” until you have done a complete lift-cycl e analysis of its environmental costs. Even then, technology and public policy keep developi ng, and that development can lead to unforeseen and undesired results. The admirable goal of living sustainable requires plenty of thought on an ongoing basis.6．The author may probably agree that ______________.所选答案：B.ethanol produced from corn may not be much better than gas7．What might directly cause the loss of the forest according to the text?所选答案：C.The greater need for farmland.8．The underline word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “______________” .所选答案： A.the energy benefit9．The author thinks that replacing gas with corn ethanol is ______________.所选答案： D.impractical10．What does the author mainly discuss in the text?所选答案： B.Sustainability.第三部分：词汇与语法（每题3分，共15分）1．The path's rather steep here so you'll need to hold the rail.所选答案： D.down upon2．The pictures ________ me of the beautiful days we spent together.所选答案： C.in between3．You have been ________ to make the decision by yourself.所选答案： B.as old enough4．The judge declared in court the middle-age d plumber was __________ and let hi m go home.所选答案：A.innocent5．_____________ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog.所选答案： C.Bitten第四部分：完形填空（每题1分，共10分）Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time intheir lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide whatsort of 1 you need and 2 the dog is likely to be happy in thesurroundings you ca n provide. Specialists’ advice is useful to help you choose themost 3 kind of dog. But in part the 4 depends on common sense.Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want adog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and 5 . You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time totraining the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life,6 you live in the countryside and can let it run freely.Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory 7 their place where there is security, but a dog is loyal to its master and 8 wants him to show proof of his affection.The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its 9 . If baby dogs have not established arelationship with the human being until they are over three months’ old, they willremain much cl oser to their own species than to humans. They’re 10 to be too shy when brought out into the world to become good pets.题目1所选答案： C. companion题目2所选答案： C. whether问题23得1 分，满分1 分问题3所选答案： D. suitable问题4 所选答案： B. decision问题5 所选答案： B. characteristics问题6 所选答案： A. unless问题7 所选答案： A. with问题8 所选答案： B. consequently问题9 所选答案： A. master问题10所选答案：C. likely第五部分：翻译（每题5分，共15分）1．Bad news for the high street has become good news for the bank balances of UK shoppers this Christmas!所选答案：对于繁华大街的坏消息已经变成了有利于英国购物者平衡开支的大好消息。
大学英语(4)第二次作业题及答案.doc
Trustworthyyear in ten China, withsome region they are also angry at the breakdown of something about it thoughit is obvious not always have the means. Malnutrition a chronic state in which the total food 第2次作业一、阅读理解（本大题共100分，共5小题，每小题20分） 1.Hunger is no novelty. We can discount legends of golden ages, landsof Cockayne, and Mefgasthenes ， statement that before Alexander'sinvasion of India, there had never been famine or food shortage there.historical records show that during the Renaissance one in Britain, and one in five in Europe, was a famine year, agreater area and more diverse climate, had a famine in everyyear.Famine is a state of affairs in which people are dying in the streets. It therefore attracts the notice of historians and is recorded. The factthat it strikes people who are aware of having been properly fed and wel1 is more important. Not only are the survivors more resilient, the system and eager to do from the record that they do is much moreinsidious. It is supply or,more often, the supply ofcertain components such asprotein or some of the vitamins, is inadequate. It seems probable that, either constantly or seasonally. It used to be the usual condition ofmankind and was regarded as normal. The rickety appearance of the figures in medieval paintings and drawings is often put down to the incompetenceof the artist: it is as likely that most people really did look like that. The exuberance with which poets greeted the "merry month of May 〃 may, in our dull climate, have had a meteorological basis: it is just as likely that in May, after six months' shortage, there was now an adequatevitamin supply. The promptness with which some sailors succumbed toscurvy after leaving port suggests that they were normal 1y on the edge of scurvy and needed only a siight worsening of conditions to get itacutely. Others will think of other examples. Hunger and malnutrition arc components, of a classic example of a vicious cycle. They lead toenfeeblement or apathy in which nothing either can be done, or seems to be worth doing, to alter the state of affairs; this leads to more hunger and malnutrition. There is good reason to think that, in much of thedeveloping world, if the cycle could once the broken, it would neverreturn.(1) .According to the text, hunger in the pastoccurred more frequently in Britain than in the rest of EuropeB.was less of a problem than it is todayc.was almost unknown in the Indian subcontinentD.was quite a regular occurrence(2).The writer suggests that famine is different from malnutrition because .A.it is a far more widespread problemB.it causes rather more people to diec.it arouses a desire for action rather than mere apathyD.it tends to affect the rich and well fed more than the poor(3).It was a common condition in the Middle Ages.B.It arouses a great deal of emotion and interest.c.It affected the competence of medieval artists.D.It is a more obvious problem than famine.(4). The writer says that many sailors in the past succumbed rapidly to scurvy because •A.they did not have enough to eatB.they were not used to living at seac.they were already suffering from malnutritionD.they caught it from other sailors(5). According to the writer, the vicious circle of malnutrition in developing countries .A.could be broken for good if it were broken oncec.has a significant effect on the developed countriesD.could extend to developed countries in the future2.One of the most fascinating questions about human behavior is each person is different from all others. The answer to this question would explain the aspect of human nature called personality. Some theories assume that inborn characteristics determine human personali ty. Many observers have hypothesized that each person has a dominant temperament, present from birth, that influences his or her behavior during an entire lifetime. According to one of these theories, people can be classified into four basic types: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic and melancholic. Each type or temperament is characterized by a unique set of possible strengths and possible weaknesses.Sanguine people are described as the most outgoing of the four temperaments. They are warm, fun-loving, and 1 ike the company of others. Because of these strengths, it is said that sanguines often make good salesmen, actors, or public speakers. Sanguines, however, may have some serious weaknesses. Their problems often come from their lack of discipline. Easily distracted, they often lack the concentration to complete a job or follow through on a promise. For this reason, other people may not trust them.Choleric people, are quite different from the carefree, emotional sanguines. Because of their strong will, decisiveness, and productivity, cholerics are natural leaders who are good at making vast plans and motivating other people to help them carry out their plans. They are often successful in business, industry, or politics. Choleric weaknesses can be very damaging, however. Because a strong desire to lead, they can be cruel and cold toward those who do not wish to follow. They often dobecome hostile toward anyone who questions that decision.Phlegmatics are calm, easygoing people who strive for efficiency and organization. Very diplomatic and polite, they make people feel comfortable and generally help keep things running smoothly. For these reasons, they make good teachers, technicians, etc. Phlegmatics, however, often have weaknesses that keep them from becoming successful. Afraid to take chances, they may let opportunities go by. In fact, they may avoid taking any steps to improve their position in life.Melancholics are often considered to be gifted persons who possess creative talent. They are very analytical and able to understand complicated processes and to note detail. These people can make good doctors, scientists, artists, writers, and musicians. Melancholics are also said to be loyal, idealistic and self-sacrificing. However, melancholics frequently make themselves miserable because they tend to be negative and critical, and put up inflexible standards. They attach importance to everything they do, so they worry too much and see problems everywhere, and complain too much. They often become disappointed because neither they nor the people around them can live up to their high standards.Explaining human personality in terms of innate temperaments is a theory that has not been generally accepted by psychologists. They criticize it for being too simplistic and unscientific. This may be so; however, present-day psychologists have been unable to formulate a single theory.(1).The word "dominant" probably means .A.primaryB.minorc.insignificant(2).Outgoing are those sanguine people .A.who like to be in big firms or corporationsB.who are emotional and carefreeC.who enjoy the habit of making fun of othersD.who can be good businessmen(3).What are said to be the most important features of Choleric people?A.Cruel but sympathetic.B.Decisive and cold.Hostile and fun-loving.D.Strong-wi11ed and polite.(4).Who are likely to be rejected by a bright-future project?A.Cholerics.B.Sanguines.c.Melancholies.D.Phlegnatics.（5）.Why is each person different from all others?A.Because of their psychology.Because of their different background.c.Because of their various body temperature.D.Because of their innate personalities.3.Chicago taxpayers paid $ 30 an hour to provide reputed mob （黑帮）boss Joseph Lombardo with his own personal chauffeur, They also paid city workers who ran business, conducted shake-downs, went to the racetrack and even committed a jewel robbery on city time. Al 1 of this occurred in the city，s scandal-ridden Department of Streets and Sanitation （卫生）. "There's always been a link between the mob and the Department of Streets and Sanitation, 〃 said Jerry Gladden, investigator of the Chicago Crime Commission. 〃The hoods sign in and leave. They get health benefits and a paycheck. It's a common .・〃practice.According to the resul ts of an investigation conducted by City Inspector General Alexander Vroustouris, a sanitation department foreman by the name of Chits Spina used city crews to clear out city- owned scrap metal （废金属）on department property and sold the scrap to private scrap yards. In addition, the Vroustouris investigation reports, Spina, who was paid $ 20 an hour by Streets and Sanitation, was spotted driving Lombardo around the city during working hours. He even filled for overtime payments for the chauffeuring duties. Spina has since been fired.(1).The main content of this passage is about .A.that Chicago taxpayers paid money to mobsthe corruption of city officialsc.an investigation of Department of Streets and Sanitation D.a driver who drove for mobs(2).The word "Samaritans” (Para 3) refers to .A.employers in the Plumbing CompanyB.Gill and JonesC.rescuing crewD.workers in the construction site(3).The word 〃cavc-ins〃 (Para 4) means .in the caveB.in a hoiec.in a ditchD.falling down(4).Why was the Plumbing company fined?A.Because its employees did not take precautions.B.Because it did not rescue effectively.c.Because it did not provide hard hats for the employees.D.Because it failed to build the trench wall firmly.What can we learn from this passage?A.Kaufman should not walk under the trench wall.B.Gill should wear hard hats while rescuing.c.Kempthorne will use this example in legislation.D.OSHA were doing their job bookishly.4.Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public. The same problem, on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little prospect of raising the sort of sums needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide short-term finance, they are generally unwil1ing to provide money on a permanent basis for long-term projects. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in future profits. This they do by issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange. By doing so they can put into circulation the savings of individuals and institutions, both at home and overseas.When the saver needs his money back, he does not have to go to the company with whom he original 1 y placed it. Instead, he sells his shares through a stockbroker to some other saver who is seeking to invest his money.Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the Government or by local authorities. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones, railway, this country could not function. All these require continuous spending on new equipment and newdevelopment if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than is raised through taxes alone. The Government, local authorities, and nationalized industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange.There is hardly a man or woman in this country whose job or whosestandard of living does not depend on the ability of his or her employers to raise money to finance new development. In one way or another this new money must come from the savings of the country. The Stock Exchangeexists to provide a channel through which these savings can reach those who need finance.(1).Almost all companies involved in new production and development mustA.rely on their own financial resourcesB.persuade the banks to provide long-term financeC.borrow large sum of money from friends and people they knowD.depend on the population as a whole for finance(2).The money which enables those companies to go ahead with their projectsis .A.repaid to its original owners as soon as possibleB.raised by the selling of shares in the companiesc.exchanged for ownership in The Stock ExchangeD.invested in different companies on The Stock Exchange (3).When the savers want their money back they .A.ask another company to obtain money for themB.look for other people to borrow money fromC.put their shares in the company back on the market D.transfer their money to a more successful company (4).All the essential services on which we depend are .lends money to themrun by the Government or our local authoritiesB.in constant need of financial supportc.financed wholly by rates and taxesD.unable to provide for the needs of the population(5) .The Stock Exchange makes it possible for the Government, localauthorities and nationalized industries .A.to borrow as much money as they wishB.to make certain everybody saves moneyc.to raise money to finance new developmentD.to make certain everybodyHow much paper do you use every year? Probably you can't answer that question quickly. Tn 1990 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person in a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person in a year. The amount of paper a country uses shows how far advanced the country is, some people say. It is difficult to say whether this is true: different people mean different things by the word 'advanced'. But countries like the United States, England and Sweden certainly use more paper than other countries.Paper, 1 ike many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on papyrus. Europeans used Parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of.Certain young animals. We have learnt some of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.The Chinese first made paper about 2000 years ago. China still has pieces of paper which were made as long ago as that. But Chinese paper was not made from the wood of trees. It was made from the hairlike parts of certain plants.Paper was not made in southern Europe until about the year 1100. Scandinavia which now makes a great deal of the world" s paper, did not begin to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make the best paper from trees. After that, the forest countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway Finland and the United States became the most important in papermaking. Today in Finland, which makes the best paper in the world, the paper industry is the biggest in the land. New papermaking machines are very big, and they make paper very fast. The biggest machines can make a piece of paper 300 metres long and six metres wide in one minute.When we think of paper, we think of newspaper, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. But there are many other uses. Only half of the paper that is made is used for books and newspapers, etc.Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated with paper. You have perhaps seen homeless men asleep on a large number of newspapers- They are insulating themselves against the cold. In Finland, where in winter it is sometimes - 40°Ccentigrade, the farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.Each year, more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper cups, plates, and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, and even beds can be made of paper. With paper boots and shoes, you can wear paper hats, paper dresses, and paper raincoats. When you have used them once, you throw them away and buy new ones.The latest in paper seems to be paper houses. These are not smal1 houses for children to play in, but real, big houses for people to live in. You can buy a house with three chief rooms, for about $500. You can put it up yourself in a few hours, and you can use it for about five years.People have made paper boats, but they have not yet made paper aeroplanes or cars. Just wait - they probably will.(1).use more paper than other countries.A.China, England and SwedenB.The United States, England and FinlandC.The United States, England and SwitzerlandD.The United States, England and Sweden(2).We have learnt some of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on .A.papyrusB.paperc.booksD.parchment(3).Chinese paper was once made from •A.the the grass-like plant which grows near water D. the skins of certain animals .Paper was not made in southern Europeunti 1 A.about the year 1400B.about the year 1500C.about the year 1100D.about the year 1900meansthe wood of treesB.hair-like parts of certain plantsC.(5) ."Nothing could be warmer. 〃ThewriterA.paper boots are too cold to put on at -40°CB.no other boots are warmer than paper bootsc.sleeping on numbers of newspaper is the warmest ways of sleeping D.leather boots are warmer than paper boots答案:一、阅读理解（100分,共5题，每小题20分）1.(1).2.(1).3.(1).4.(1).5. 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大学英语四2011年下半年第二次作业答案
名称 大学英语四2011年下半年第二次作业 状态 需要评分 分数 成绩尚未公布。
说明问题 1得 3 分，满分3 分第一部分：交际英语（每题3分，共15分）1．— Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?—______ Oh yes! It’s past the office, next to a big market.所选答案：A ．Mm, let me think.问题 22．— Can I help you, sir?— Yes, I bought this radio here yesterday, but it ______ .所选答案：D ．doesn’t work问题 33．—I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid. —That’s OK. There’s ____________.所选答案：A ．no problem问题 44．— Would you like to join us in the game?—_____, for I have something important to attend.所选答案：D ．I’m afraid not问题 5得 3 分，满分 3 分5．—I am afraid I can’t return the book to you till Friday. —_______ .所选答案：D ．Take your time.问题 6第二部分：阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）Passage 1A situation comedy, usually referred to as a sitcom, is a kind of comedy programs which originated in radio . Today, sitcoms are found almost exclusively on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. Sitcoms usually consist of recurring characters in a common environment such as a home or workplace and can include laugh tracks or studio audiences.The situation is usually that of a family, workplace, or a group of friends. The term situation comedy or sitcom was adopted to distinguish them from other comedy formats. Often these other formats were presented within a variety format mixed with musical performances. The emerging mass medium of radio allowed audiences to return to programs over and over, which allowed programs to return to the same characters and situations each episode and expect audiences to be familiar with them.Most North American sitcoms are generally half-hour programs in which the story iswritten to run a total of 22 minutes in length, leaving 8 minutes for commercials. Sitcoms made outside the US may run somewhat longer or shorter than 22 minutes. US commercial broadcasters have traditionally been very reluctant to run shows that run too short or too long. Thus, very few UK or British Commonwealth sitcoms run on US commercial television.US sitcoms (like other American television series) typically have long season runs of 20 or more episodes due to the way they are produced. Canadian sitcoms typically only have season runs of 14 on average. British sitcoms have much shorter seasons in comparison where there are usually 6 episodes.American sitcoms are often written by large teams of US resident script writers during round-table sessions, but some US sitcoms often do have episodes written by a guest writer. Most British sitcoms are written by one or two people, at most four writers. These various writing styles result in vastly different kinds of sitcoms being written. 1．People knew about the situation comedy first ___________.所选答案：A ．over the radio问题 72．Which of the following is true about a situation comedy?所选答案：B ．It is based on familiar surroundings.问题 83．A situation comedy will not include____________.所选答案：C ．musical performances问题 94．UK sitcoms are hard to be found on screens in the US because _________.所选答案：C ．they are not made in proper length问题 105．American sitcoms differ from British ones in terms of ________.所选答案：B ．writers and length问题 11得 3 分，满分 3 分Passage 2The decrease in birth rate recorded from the 1950s to the 1990s resulted largely from government efforts. These efforts included promoting late marriages and, after 1979, encouraging Chinese couples to have only one child.This one-child policy actually allows or two or more children under somecircumstances. In addition to carrying out the one-child policy, the state has expanded the number of public health facilities that provide birth-control information and contraceptive devices at little or no cost. Abortion is legal, and pregnant women who already have one or more children face social and administrative pressures to terminate their pregnancies. However, women who belon g to one of China’s nationalminorities may not face the same level of pressure. In general, government policies allow non-Han peoples more cultural independence and permit them to have larger families. This is due to historical trends of high death rate among minorities, and the government’s political interest in appearing friendly and sensitive to the needs of China’s ethnic minority peoples.A consequence of the one-child program has been a higher than normal ratio of males to females. Some families use new methods to identify the sex of unborn fetuses (胎儿) and abort female fetuses in order to ensure the birth of a male.In addition, reports of female infanticide in China have been numerous. The reasons for the preference for boys are complex but lie partly in established cultural traditions.Sons carry on the family name and are responsible for performing ritual obligations of ancestor worship. Perhaps more important, sons are expected to care for their parents in old age. Typically, daughters care for t heir husband’s parents rather than for their own. This care is of concern particularly in rural areas, where the majority of Chinese still live.6．___________ was a major cause of the decline in birth rate from the 1950s and 1990s.所选答案：B．Government policy问题127．The word “terminate” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _________.所选答案：A．cease问题138．It can be inferred from the passage that a non-Han mother of a three-year-old __________.所选答案：C．is permitted to have more babies问题149．Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the one-child policy?所选答案：D．Males and females begin to shoulder the same responsibility in supporting a family.问题1510．The tone of the author is _________.所选答案：C．objective问题16第三部分：词汇与语法（每题3分，共15分）1. When visiting a foreign country, I sometimes found it difficult ________.所选答案：A．to make myself understood问题172．In today’s society, hardly ever ________ get a good job without a good education.所选答案：C ．do people问题 183. Bob is always ready to help others and he never __________ our request.所选答案：D ．turns down问题 194．This famous company ______ fifth around the whole world.所选答案：A ．ranks问题 205. Her mother is very glad to hear that they managed to pull her her exams.所选答案：B. through问题 21第四部分：完形填空 （每题1分，共10分）Alfred Nobel became a millionaire and changed the ways of mining, construction, and warfare as the inventor of dynamite （炸药）. On April 12, 1888, Alfred's brother Ludwig died of heart attack. A major French newspaper ___1___his brother for him and carried an article ___2___the death of Alfred Nobel. “The merchant of death is dead.” The article read. “Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became ___3___by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.” Nobel was ___4___ to find out not that he had died, but that, when his time was up, he would be thought of only asone who profited from ___5___ and destruction. To make sure that he was ___6___ with love and respect. Nobel arranged in his ___7___ to give the largest part of his money to ___8___ the Nobel prizes, which would be awarded to people who made great ___9___ to the causes of peace, literature, and the sciences. So ___10___ , Nobel had to die before he realized what his life was really about.所选答案：C ．mistook问题 222.所选答案：B ．announcing问题 233.所选答案：C．rich问题244.所选答案：A．upset问题255.所选答案：A．death问题26得 1 分，满分 1 分6.所选答案：D．remembered问题277.所选答案：C．will问题288.所选答案：A．establish问题299.所选答案：D．contributions问题3010.所选答案：B．basically问题31第五部分：翻译（每题5分，共15分）1．Could you clarify that for me?所选答案：你能为我澄清吗？问题322．So individualism, self-reliance, and equality of opportunity have perhaps been the values most closely associated with the frontier heritage of American.所选答案：因此，个人主义、自力更生和机会平等，或许是美国边境遗产最相关的价值体系。
2011年英语四级真题试卷及详解(超全)
2011年6月四级英语真题Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3．我的建议Online Shopping注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.British Cuisine: the Best of Old and NewBritish cuisine (烹饪) has come of age in recent years as chefs (厨师) combine the best of old and new.Why does British food have a reputation for being so bad? Because it is bad! Those are not the most encouraging words to hear just before eating lunch at one of Hong Kong's smartest British restaurants, Alfie's by KEE, but head chef Neil Tomes has more to say."The past 15 years or so have been a noticeable period of improvement for food in England," the English chef says, citing the trend in British cuisine for better ingredients, preparation and cooking methods, and more appealing presentation. Chefs such as Delia Smith, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay made the public realise that cooking - and eating - didn't have to be a boring thing. And now, most of the British public is familiar even with the extremes of Heston BlumenthaPs molecular gastronomy, a form of cooking that employs scientific methods to create the perfect dish."It's no longer the case that the common man in England is embarrassed to show he knows about food," Tomes says.There was plenty of room for improvement. The problems with the nation's cuisine can be traced back to the Second World War. Before the War, much of Britain's food was imported and when German U-boats began attacking ships bringing food to the country, Britain went on rations (配给)."As rationing came to an end in the 1950s, technology picked up and was used to mass-produce food," Tomes says. "And by then people were just happy to have a decent quantity of food in their kitchens."They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.Before star chefs such as Oliver began making cooking fashionable, it was hard to find a restaurant in London that was open after 9pm. But in recent years the capital's culinary (烹饪的) scene has developed to the point that it is now confident of its ability to please the tastes of any international visitor.With the opening of Alfie's in April, and others such as The Pawn, two years ago, modern British food has made its way to Hong Kong. "With British food, I think that Hong Kong restaurants are keeping up," says David Tamlyn, the Welsh executive chef at The Pawn in Wan Chai. "Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes."Chefs agree that diners in Hong Kong are embracing the modern British trend. Some restaurants are modifying the recipes (菜谱) of British dishes to breathe new life into the classics, while others areusing better quality ingredients but remaining true to British traditions and tastes.Tamlyn is in the second camp. "We select our food very particularly. We use US beef, New Zealand lamb and for our custards (牛奶蛋糊)we use Bird's Custard Powder," Tamlyn says. "Some restaurants go for custard made fresh with eggs, sugar and cream, but British custard is different, and we stay true to that."Matthew Hill, senior manager at the two-year-old SoHo restaurant Yorkshire Pudding, also uses better ingredients as a means of improving dishes. "There are a lot of existing perceptions about British food and so we can't alter these too much. We're a traditional British restaurant so there are some staples (主菜) that will remain essentially unchanged."These traditional dishes include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and large pieces of roasted meats. At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance (原产地)."Britain has started to become really proud of the food it's producing. It has excellent organic farms, beautifully crafted cheeses, high-quality meats."However, the British don't have a history of exporting their foodstuffs, which makes it difficult for restaurants in Hong Kong to source authentic ingredients."We can get a lot of our ingredients once a week from the UK," Tamlyn explains. "But there is also pressure to buy local and save on food miles, which means we take our vegetables from the local markets, and there are a lot that work well with British staples."The Phoenix, in Mid-Levels, offers the widest interpretation of "British cuisine", while still trying to maintain its soul. The gastro-pub has existed in various locations in Hong Kong since 2002. Singaporean head chef Tommy Teh Kum Chai offers daily specials on a blackboard, rather than sticking to a menu. This enables him to reinterpret British cuisine depending on what is available in the local markets."We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way. Bell peppers stuffed with couscous, alongside ratatouille, is a very popular dish."Although the ingredients may not strike diners as being traditional, they can be found in dishes across Britain.Even the traditional chefs are aware of the need to adapt to local tastes and customs, while maintaining the Britishness of their cuisine.At Yorkshire Pudding, Hill says that his staff asks diners whether they would like to share their meals. Small dishes, shared meals and "mixing it up" is not something commonly done in Britain, but Yorkshire Pudding will bring full dishes to the table and offer individual plates for each diner. "That way, people still get the presentation of the dishes as they were designed, but can carve them up however they like," Hill says.This practice is also popular at The Pawn, although largely for rotisseries (烤肉馆),Tamlyn says. "Some tables will arrive on a Sunday, order a whole chicken and a shoulder of lamb or a baby pig, and just stay for hours enjoying everything we bring out for them."Some British traditions are too sacred (神圣的)to mess with, however, Tomes says. "I'd never change a full English breakfast."注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011年英语四级真题及答案,全
Boys' schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (阳刚), the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to conform to a stereotype. a US study says.Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to conform to the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".The findings of the study so against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being faded by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when their female peers do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys' learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study's author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they areallowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的) and prefer the modem genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes, "James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel they had to conform to a stereotype that men should be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools boys feel compelled to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, " the study reported.57. The author believes that a single-sex school would ____ .A) force boys to hide their emotions to be "real men"B) help to cultivate masculine aggressiveness in boysC) encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyD) naturally reinforce in boys the traditional image of a man58. It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys _____ .A) Perform relatively better C) behave more responsiblyB) grow up more healthily D) receive a better education59. What does Tony Little say about the British education system?A) It fails more boys than girls academically.B) It focuses more on mixed school education.C) It fails to give boys the attention they need.D) It places more pressure on boys than on girls.60. According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.A) teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boysB) boys can focus on their lessons without being distractedC) boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested inD) teaching can be designed to promote boys' team spirit61. Which of the following is characteristic of boys according to Abigail James' report?A) They enjoy being in charge. C) They have sharper vision.B) They conform to stereotypes. D) They are violent and sexist.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are bated on the following passage.It's an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what's the point if you can't go on holiday. The joy of a recession means no argument next year - we just won't go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A YouGov poll of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. What's less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession - financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intense verbal ( 言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women. "People can say the same things about money but have different ideas ofwhat it's for." he explains. "They'll say it's to save to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them." He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they've achieved something."The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know what's going on with their finances, but they don't. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you're doing, who's paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don't have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it."62. What does the author say about vacationing?A) People enjoy it all the more during a recession.B) Few people can afford it without working hard.C) It makes all the hard work worthwhile.D) It is the chief cause of family disputes.63. What does the author mean by saying "money is known ... to bring a relationship to its knees"(Line 1, Para. 2)?A) Money is considered to be the root of all evils.B) Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.C) Few people can resist the temptation of money.D) Disputes over money may rain a relationship.64. The YouGov poll of 2, 000 people indicates that in a recession ______ .A) conflicts between couples tend to riseB) it is more expensive for couples to split upC) couples show more concern for each otherD) divorce and separation rates increase65. What does Kim Stephenson believe?A) Money is often a symbol of a person's status.B) Money means a great deal to both and women.C) Men and women spend money on different things.D) Men and women view money in different ways.66. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should ______ .A) put their money together instead of keeping it separatelyB) make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgetsC) discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationshipD) avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic \Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Several recent studies have found that being randomly(随机地)assigned to a roommate of another race can lead to increased tolerance but also to a greater likelihood(可能性)of conflict.Recent reports found that lodging with a student of a different race may decrease prejudice and compel students to engage in more ethnically diverse friendships.An Ohio State University study also found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher academic success throughout their college careers. Researchers believe this may be caused by social pressure.In a New York Times article, Sam Boakye- the only black student on his freshman year floor-said that “if you’re surrounded by whites, you have something to prove.”Researchers also observed problems resulting from pairing interracial students in residences.According to two recent studies, randomly assigned roommates of different races are more likely to experience conflicts so strained that one roommate will move out.An Indiana University study found that interracial roommates were there times as likely as two white roommates to no longer live together by the end of the end of the semester.Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not surprised by the findings. “This may be the first time that some of there students have interested, and lived, with someone of a different race,” she said.At Penn, students are not asked to indicate race when applying for housing.“One of the great things about freshman housing is that, with some exceptions, the process throws you together randomly,”said Undergraduate Assembly chairman Alec Webly. “This is the definition of intergration.”“I’ve experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students that have both broken down stereotypes,”said one Penn resident advisor(RA). The RA of two years added that while some conflicts “provided more multicultural acceptance and melding(融合),” there were also “jarring cultural confrontations.”The RA said that these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the same race.Kao said she cautions against forming any generalizations based on any one of the studies, noting that more background characteristics of the students need to be studied and explained.57. What can we learn from some recent studies?A) Conflicts between students of different races are unavoidable.B) Students of different races are against each other.C) Interracial lodging does more harm than good.D)Interracial lodging may have diverse outcomes.58. What does Sam Boakye’s remark mean?A) White students tend to look down upon their black peers.B) Black students can compete with their white peers academically.C) Black students feel somewhat embarrassed among white peers during the freshman year.D) Being surrounded by white peers motivates a black student to work harder to succeed.59. What does the Indiana University study show？A) Interracial roommates are more likely to fall out.B) Few white students like sharing a room with a black peer.C) Roommates of different races just don’t get along.D) Assigning students’ lodging randomly is not a good policy.60. What does Alec Webley consider to be the “definition of integration”?A) Students of different races are required to share a room.B) Interracial lodging is arranged by the school for freshman.C) Lodging is assigned to students of different races without exception.D) The school randomly assigns roommates without regard to race.61. What does Grace Kao say about interracial lodging?A) It is unscientific to make generalizations about it without further study.B) Schools should be cautious when making decisions about student lodging.C) Students’ racial background should be considered before lodging is assigned.D) Experienced residents advisors should be assigned to handle the problems. Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Global warming is causing more than 300,000 deaths and about $125 billion in economic losses each year, according to a report by the Global Humanitarian Forum, an organization led by Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general.The report, to be released Friday, analyzed data and existing studies of heath, disaster, population and economic trends. It found that human-influenced climate change was raising the global death rates from illnesses including malnutrition(营养不良) and heat-related heath problems.But even before its release, the report drew criticism from some experts on climate and risk, who questioned its methods and conclusions.Along with the death, the report said that the lives of 325 million people, primarily in poor countries, were being seriously affected by climate change. It projected that the number would double by 2030.Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who studies disaster trends, said the Forum’s report was “a methodological embarrassment”because there was no way to distinguish deaths or economic losses related to human-driven global warming amid the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic developing in vulnerable （易受伤害的）regions. Dr. Pielke said that “climate change is an important problem requiring our attention.” But the report, he said, “will harm the cause for action on both cilimate change and disasters because it is so deeply flawed （有瑕疵的）.”However, Soren Andreasen , a social scientist at Dalberg Global Development Partners who supervised the writing of the report, defended it, saying that it was clear that the numbers were rough estimates. He said the report was aimed at world leaders, who will meet in Copenhagen in December to negotiate a new international climate treaty.In a press release describing the report, Mr. Annan stressed the need for the negotiations to focus on increasing the flow of money from rich to poor regions to help reduce their vulnerability to climate hazards while still curbing the emissions of the heat-tripping gases. More than 90% of the human and economic losses from climate changes are occurring in poor countries according to the report.62. What is the finding of the Global Humanitarian Forum?A) Global temperatures affect the rate of economic development.B) Rates of death from illnesses have risen due to global warming.C) Malnutrition has caused serious health in poor countries.D) Economic trends have to do with population and natural disasters.63. What do we learn about the Forum’s report from the passage?A) It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.B) It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.C) It was warmly received by environmentalists.D) It caused a big stir in developing countries.64. What does Dr. Pielke say about the Forum’s report?A) Its statistics look embarrassing. C) It deserves our closest attention.B) It is invalid in terms of methodology. D) Its conclusion is purposely exaggerated.65. What is Soren Andreasen’s view of the report?A) Its conclusions are based on carefully collected data.B) It is vulnerable to criticism if the statistics are closely examined.C) It will give rise to heated discussions at the Copenhagen conference.D) Its rough estimates are meant to draw the attention of world leaders.66. What does Kofi Annan say should be the focus of the Copenhagen conference.A) How rich and poor regions can share responsibility in curbing global warming.B) How human and economic losses from climate change can be reduced.C) How emissions of heat-trapping gases can be reduced on a global scale.D) How rich countries can better help poor regions reduce climate hazards.。
2011年9月公共英语四级考试真题及答案
2011年9月公共英语四级考试真题及答案Section I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) 听力 1-20略Section II Use of English (15 minutes) 英语常识根据下列材料，回答1-20问题。
In the past decade, new scientific developments in communications have changed the way many people gather information about politics. The most important of these new 21 is the Internet. Recent research suggests the use of the Internet for political information increases the 22 of participation.While a (n) 23 relationship between Internet news and political participation has been found, a theoretical link as to why the Internetis 24 from other media forms is largely 25 This research is an attempt to 26 the "black-box" linking the Internet and political participation by building on two theoretical 27 . The first, surge and decline theory, comes out of political science and the second, media systems dependency theory, 28 from communications. Both explanations focus on individual costs and benefits of political participation. The media can 29 the "costs" by providing sufficient information to make 30 decisions about voting. Previousresearch 31 that the Internet benefits the public through the cost side of the equation. One of the media's greatest 32 is information and the public 33 on media to provide them with the in-formation theyneed. 34 the Internet is capable of providing information 35 , and from a multitude of sources, one would expect it to 36 political action through lowering the cost of information.Besides lowering participation costs, the media can 37 increase the benefits of participation. Intense media 38 of an event such as an election can 39 excitement that increases the perceived "benefit" of participating. The Internet may encourage a unique participation benefit 40 increased mobilization efforts.21、A．technologiesB．materialsC．conceptsD．devices22、A．practicabilityB．feasibilityC．probabilityD．stability23、A．criticalB．analytical C．empirical D．technical24、A．specific B．unique C．particular D．peculiar25、A．built B．losing C．missing D．connected26、A．unpack B．unroll C．untie D．unfold27、A．experiments B．comments C．approaches D．investigations28、A．orientates B．initiates C．correlates D．originates29、A．alter B．decrease C．induce D．cover30、A．informed B．acceptedC．understood D．diversified31、A．declares B．denies C．promises D．argues32、A．databanks B．resources C．sources D．costs33、A．baseB．actC．rely D．live34、A．Because B．WhileC．If D．Although35、A．casually B．objectively C．readily D．skillfully36、A．advertise B．popularize C．manage D．encourage37、A．alsoB．yetC．onlyD．just38、A．interferenceB．statementC．coverageD．image39、A．generateB．promoteC．installD．expose40、A．forB．viaC．atD．fromSection III Reading Comprehension (60 minutes) 阅读理解AText 1Paul Johnson's A History Of The American People is what we have come to expect from this productive writer--clear, colorful narrative, vivid character sketches, marvelous research, sweeping, confident statements, and an insistent conservative viewpoint which tempts him into serious omissions.He will not conceal his opinions, he tells us.Good.Then we can judge his history free of pretences to objectivity--his or ours.Almost at start, we notice something interesting: Johnson passes quickly over a defining moment in American history--the Columbus story--important because it is the first lesson every American schoolchild learns.How you treat that story--what you choose to tell of it--signals your view of the longer American experience, reaching to our time.In school textbooks, Columbus has always been presented as a hero.Only recently has a new set of facts--always available but ignored--begun to get into public attention: that Columbus, on landing, and desperate for gold, encountered native Americans who were peaceful and generous ( by his own admission) and tortured them,kidnapped them, enslaved them, murdered them.John-son, who goes into much detail about other matters (like Ronald Reagan's jokes) is silent on this.Among his numerous references there is none to Bartolome de las Casas, an eyewitness, who de-scribed in detail the horrifying evils committed by Columbus and his fellowmen against the Indians, which resulted in the native population of Hispaniola being wiped out--genocide is an appropriate term--by the year 1550.I suggest this is not an innocent omission.Johnson wants us to look positively on the history of the United States.Yes, he says, there were "severe wrongs" committed in "the dispossession of a native people" and in the institution of slavery.But has the U.S., he asks at the start of his book, "made up for its organic sins"? His whole book suggests that it has, and that in doing so it has be-come (he says at the end) "a human achievement without parallel...the first, best hope for the hu-man race".Since Johnson has decided that the U.S.is "the first, best hope for the human race", he has shaped its history accordingly.If we prefer to see that history as a complex and unfinished struggle of Americans for justice, against militarism, for economic, racial and sexual equality, we are badly served by a flattering admiration of those in power, pretending to be a history of "the people".41、The first paragraph shows that the author's opinion of the book A History Of The American People isA．critical.B．objective.C．defensive.D．admiring.42、The way people have been treating Columbus story indicates their view of A．the American school education.B．great heroes in American history.C．the development of American history.D．the American society at present.43、The book makes no reference to Bartolome de las Casas probably because Paul JohnsonA．is a writer fond of omissions.B．isn't tempted to make references.C．bears an inborn hatred for horrifying evils.D．doesn't want to see the image of the U.S.stained.44、The word "genocide" ( Line 8, Paragraph 3) most probably meansA．killing of people of a particular race.B．driving-out of native inhabitants.C．extinction of a whole generation.D．assimilation of ethnic groups.45、The author would agree with the statement that the U.S.A．has compensated the natives for their earlier sufferings.B．has never committed serious evils to the natives in history.C．has not undone the wrongs committed in history.D．has become the best hope for the human race.Text 2In the 21 st century there's no doubt that frightening new infectious diseases will appear.Today new viruses are coming out of nature and "discovering" the human species.Just since 1994, at least 30 new viruses have appeared.Viruses are moving into the human species because there are more of us all the time.From a virus' point of view, we look like a free lunch that's getting bigger.In nature viral diseases tend to break out when populations increase rapidly and become densely packed.Then many deaths occur and the population drops.This is nature's population-control mechanism.There is no reason to think the human race is free from the laws of nature.Giving these laws an extra push will be the rise of megacities--huge densely packed cities in less developed nations.A United Nations study predicts that by the year 2015, there will be 26 ex-tremely big cities on the planet.By then, some megacities could have 30 million or more people.That is approximately the total population of California.Imagine all the people in California crowded together tightly into one vast city.Then remove most doctors and medical care, take away basic sanitation and hygiene, and you have a biological "time bomb".Now make eight or ten such "bombs" and plant them around the world.Also consider the biological weapons the world will be capable of producing in the future.The 20th century saw the creation of great and terrible weapons based on the principles of nuclear physics.The 21st century will see great and terrible weapons based on the knowledge of DNA and the genetic code.As biotechnology becomes more sophisticated and powerful, biologists will learn how to mix genes of different microbes to create unnatural strains that can be turned into deadly, effective weapons.Biological weapons are a disgrace to biology.Most biologists haven't wanted to talk or even think about them.The physicists lost their innocence when the first nuclear bomb went off in 1945.The biologists will lose their innocence when the first biological weapon spreads through the human species.Yet the 20th century survived despite the existence of the nuclear bomb.There was great economic and scientific progress and much human happiness.The same can be true in the next century.We may not completely win the 21st century microbe war, but I am confident that we won't lose it.46、Infectious diseases are more likely to occur whereA．different human races are mixed in living.B．many people live in crowded communities.C．population drops due to nature's control mechanism.D．new viruses appear for the first time.47、It can be seen from the text that the author views extremely large cities as a(n)A．possible control mechanism of the nature.B．terrible burden in terms of public sanitation and hygiene.C．potential biological threat to human health.D．inevitable outcome of the law of nature.48、The author implies in the text thatA．weapons now fall into quite different categories.B．biological war may break out any time.C．most scientists are against nuclear weapons.D．science is liable to be used to create great evils.49、As to the solution of the problems in the future, the author appears to be A．somewhat doubtful.B．much skeptical.C．moderately optimistic.D．extremely desperate.50、What does the text mainly discuss?A．Threats from the new microbes in the next century.B．How new viruses affect the human society.C．What megacities may bring to human species.D．The disastrous effect of nuclear and biological weapons.Text 3Given the fact that each person is only one of approximately 90 million voters in this country, does it make sense to believe that one person's participation, one vote, will have any impact on a major election? Simply to raise the question "What if everyone felt the same way?" does not re-move the lingering impression that a single person is made to feel insignificant by the enormous number of people who do go to the polls, especially in a national election.Supporters of the ruling elite theory insist that even though voters are given a choice among candidates, their choice is restricted to a narrow range of similar-minded individuals approved by the ruling elite.Elections do not express what most people want or need, nor do they provide guidance for politicians (evenif they want it) on what policies to enact.In this view, elections are primarily just rituals that perform a symbolic function for society.Still, since most people continue to show faces at the polls at one time or another, what argu-ments can be made in favor of voting? One argument is that voting does have significance, if not in individual impact, then in group pressure.Because citizens collectively have the power to give or withhold votes, they directly control the term in office of elected officials.Even if the choice is between Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Tweedledee knows that one must be accountable and this is fixed by law, and that minimally he or she must strive to avoid displeasing the constituents to lose the job.But perhaps political effectiveness and impact in voting are not the only consideration anyway.People do not vote only to influence lions go to the effort to register and vote for a variety of other reasons as well.Some people may participate just to avoid feeling guilty about not voting.They may have been taught that is their patriotic duty to vote and that they have no right to complain about the outcome if they stay at home.Still others may vote to derive satisfaction from feeling that they are somehow participants, not just spectators, in an exciting electoral contest.Even if their one vote may not be crucial to the outcome, it nevertheless affirms their role in and support for the political process.Indeed, perhaps it is this final need that fuels the desire for full democratic participation among people in many nations of the world.51、What is the true nature of elections according to the ruling elite theory? A．They are routine practices in a modern society.B．They are political gathering for a small number of people.C．They are deceptive schemes manipulated by the ruling party.D．They are chances for those who want to utter their wishes.52、According to Paragraph 3, people go to the polls because theyA．believe it's their responsibility to vote.B．believe their collective power makes a difference.C．want to show the strength and impact of each individual.D．don't want to risk losing their jobs.53、"Tweedledee and Tweedledum" (Line 5, Paragraph 3 ) is used to refer to A．two voting individuals in an election.B．whatever parties in office.C．whichever candidates in an election.D．supporters in different constituencies.54、What can be learnt from the last two paragraphs?A．The end result is decided by every step in the process.B．Democracy is more of a practice than of a theory.C．Participation will rid voters of any guilty conscience.D．Supporting the winner may bring great excitement.55、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Why Vote?B．How to Vote?C．Whom to Vote for?D．Do Elections Work?Text 4As time goes on, how to do good critical thinking is increasingly marginalized or even left out of the modem educational process.Critical thinking involves a mental process that is highly disciplined and therefore requires most practitioners to be trained in it.This training is best begun in the formative years, and it is best taught by energetic, motivated teachers who continually challenge, and debate, and demand increasingly rigorous thinking of their young students.However, as in all things, it is never too late to begin.Critical thinking is the process of evaluating and analyzing a proposition or an argument that has been offered to the thinker, for criticism, as being true.There follows a process of reasoning, evaluation of the offered evidence, and reflection, always begun from a point of skepticism.A proper critique of the offered argument involves more than direct observation.Besides reasoning, cognition and experience, proper critical thinking also involves intellectual values that go beyond the specific argument or object being critically examined.These intellectual values involve objective truth.Objective truth is that truth which comes from somewhere outside of our minds.Subjective truth is that truth which comes from within us; that which we feel, or sense, or believe to be true.Objective truth stands alone, and does not depend upon us to remain true; it's completely independent of the mind of man.No matter what we think a-bout it, how we think about it, or even if we think about it, objective truth remains objective truth, unchanged, and impervious.Objective truth must always be taken into consideration in order to do good critical thinking.There are different forms of objective truth, ranging from solid to ephemeral.In the "hard science" fields, such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, the most recognized objective truths involve proven mathematical formulae, or recognized scientific laws, or widely recognized and as yet unrefuted scientific theories.These "hard" objective truths are taken by the critical thinker to be axioms or givens, and thus, useful tools to help in the critical thinking process.The process thereby builds upon a foundation of previously proven truth.No matter how technically advanced we ever become, we are all, individually and collectively, called to think about things.It is our human nature.56、It is suggested that the training of critical thinking in the formative yearsis best conducted by teachersA．because it requires well-organized mental activity.B．because it has been stressed in modern education.C．who marginalize the traditional idea of education.D．who can direct students towards rigorous thinking.57、A good critical thinker alwaysA．involves more direct observations than pure reasoning.B．takes an argument for granted at the beginning.C．begins with a skeptical attitude towards an argument.D．puts more emphasis on intellectual v alues.58、Objective truth is regarded asA．indispensable in the critical thinking process.B．unchanged human beliefs.C．unrefuted in scientific theories.D．outcomes of "hard science".59、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Technology has little to do with critical thinking.B．Critical thinking is a process of trial and error.C．Scientific theories are developed from scientific laws.D．Scientific truth is a foundation for critical thinking.60、Which of the following best summarizes the text?A．Patterns of critical thinking.B．Essence of critical thinking.C．Methods of critical thinking.D．Criteria of critical thinking.阅读理解BIn his lectures at the Lyceum, a school that remained for centuries one of the great centers of learning in Greece, Aristotle defined the basic concepts and principles of many of the sciences.61 ) In the first place, Aristotle criticized Plato's theory of Forms by arguing that forms could not exist by themselves but existed only in particular things, which are composed of both form and matter. He understood substances as matter organized by a particular form.Nature, for Aristotle, is an organic system of things whose forms make it possible to arrange them into classes comprising species and genera. Each species, he believed, has a form, purpose, and mode of development in terms of which it canbe defined. 62) The aim of science is to define the essential forms, purposes, and modes of development of all species and to arrange them in their natural order in accordance with their complexities of form. The main levels are the inanimate, the vegetative, the animal, and the rational. 63) The soul is the form of the body, and humans, whose rational soul is a higher form than the souls of other species on earth, are the highest species of perishable things. The heavenly bodies, composed of an imperishable substance, or ether, and moved eternally in perfect circular motion by God, are still higher in the order of nature.Aristotle's political and ethical philosophy similarly developed out of a critical examination of Plato's principles. 64) The standards of personal and social behavior, according to Aristotle, must be found in the scientific study of the natural tendencies of individuals and societies rather than in abstract realm of pure forms. Less insistent therefore than Plato on a rigorous conformity to absolute principles, Aristotle regarded ethical rules as practical guides to a happy and well-rounded life. His emphasis on happiness, as the active fulfillment of natural capacities, expressed the attitude toward life held by cultivated Greeks of his time. In political theory, Aristotle agreed with Plato that a monarchy ruled by a wise king would be the ideal political structure, but he also recognized that societies differ in their needs and traditions and believed that a limited democracy is usually the best compromise. 65) In his theory of knowledge, Aristotle rejected the Platonic doctrine that knowledge is innate and insisted that it can be acquired only by generalization from experience. He interpreted art as a means of pleasure and intellectual enlightenment rather than an instrument of moral education.61、______________________________________________________________________62、______________________________________________________________________63、______________________________________________________________________64、______________________________________________________________________65、______________________________________________________________________写作Study the following picture carefully and write an essay on ft. In your esssay, you should(1) describe the picture briefly,(2) analyze this situation, and(3) give your comments.You should write 160 ~ 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.部分听力理解 1～20略 第二部分英语知识运用 参考译文 在过去十年间，通信交流方面新的科学发展已经改变了许多人获取政治方面信息的方式。
大工11春《大学英语4》在线作业2
大工11春《大学英语4》在线作业2一,单选题1. Did you notice the guy __________ head looked like a big potato?A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. whom正确答案：C2. I'm willing to __________ that I have hurt her, but that is not my real intention.A. concedingB. give upC. give inD. concede正确答案：D3. __________ the War of Independence, the United States was an English colony.A. BeforeB. AtC. InD. Between正确答案：A4. Tom, what did you do with my documents? I have never seen such a __________ and disorder!A. massB. messC. guessD. bus正确答案：B5. You shouldn't __________ your time like that, Bob; you have to finish your school work tonight.A. cutB. doC. killD. kick正确答案：C6. When Lily came home at 5 p.m. yesterday, her mother __________ dinner in the kitchen.A. cookedB. was cookingC. cooksD. has cooked正确答案：B7. Answers which are hard to read because of poor explanations may even get no __________.A. awardB. rewardC. prizeD. credit正确答案：D8. The road __________ when you get to the bridge. Please take the right one, which will lead you to the university directly.A. branchesB. turnsC. takes awayD. intersects正确答案：A9. This country has made great technological achievements. Recently it __________ another satellite.A. firedB. shotC. launchedD. mobilized正确答案：C10. That family __________ came from France. Now they have a great amount of influence over the people of South Africa.A. finallyB. formallyC. definitelyD. originally正确答案：D11. If she wants to stay thin, she must make a ___________ in her diet.A. changeB. turnC. runD. go正确答案：A12. He rejected the __________ choice of someone with a background in business or accounting.A. conventionalB. accustomedC. usedD. adjusted正确答案：A13. The advertisement with cartoon animation is designed to __________ a worldwide attention, especially that of the youngsters'.A. distractB. captureC. attackD. occupy正确答案：B14. The father repeatedly __________ with the police officer to set his daughter free, holding firm to his belief that she was innocent.A. arguedB. protestedC. angeredD. pleaded正确答案：D15. My cousin __________ in British literature and will graduate from a Normal university this summer.A. studiesB. majorsC. learnsD. devotes正确答案：B二,判断题1. He became absorbed to the books there.A. 错误B. 正确正确答案：A2. The city is famous on her mild climate and large variety of seafood.A. 错误B. 正确正确答案：A3. The Roosevelts loved the pets so much that some pets were named after their relatives.A. 错误B. 正确正确答案：B4. She slipped on the icy sidewalk and injured herself badlyA. 错误B. 正确正确答案：B5. He was a little fed up of studying.A. 错误B. 正确正确答案：A。
大学英语4第二次作业
大学英语4第二次作业大学英语4 第二次作业一、单选题(共85.00分)I personally would rather ______ a chicken whole.A.to grillB.grilledC.roastD.to roast 正确答案：C2.Please don’t ______ against your chair back, you’ll break it.A.leanB.slopeC.tendD.tilt 正确答案：A3.Take it down to the basement and ______ it ______ the stove.A.throw…into…B.Athrow…about…C.throw…down…D.throw…off… 正确答案：A4.He is a very handsome young fellow, who dressed well and had ______.A.behaviorB.behaviorsC.mannerD.manners 正确答案：D5.As the final examinations draw near, students begin to ______ reviewing.A.get busyB.busy themselves withC.EngageD.Wage 正确答案：B6.If you want to be ______, you should try to lose a certain amount of weight every week.A.slimB.muscularC.chubbyD.plump 正确答案：A7.What theory about meat prohibition has been put forward by Marvin Harris?A.If an animal does not chew its cud, consumption will be prohibited.B.If an animal is much more valuable alive than dead,consumption will be prohibited.C.If an animal lives in a dirty place, it’s unclean and unhealthy so the consumption will be prohibited.D.If an animal is used to protect the country, consumption will be prohibited. 正确答案：B8.According to some researchers, the Jews dislike pork because pigs are dirty.A.TrueB.False 正确答案：B9.Cows are respected by Indians because they are useful source.A.TrueB.False 正确答案：A10.The Moslems gave up pork due to their frequent migration in hot climate.A.TrueB.False 正确答案：A11.We cannot hope to _______ with so experienced a team.peteB.contestC.warD.fight 正确答案：A12.You need money and time, ______, you need diligence.A.besideB.howeverC.in additionD.therefore 正确答案：C13.Smoking is _______ in many university classrooms in China.A.prohibitingB.banningC.forbadeD.prohibited 正确答案：D14.After discussion, all of us _______ invest heavily in a building firm.A.for nothingB.see no reason toC.find no sign toD.intently 正确答案：B15.She was not very willing to change her way of thinking and with strong _______ views.A.regionB.religionC. religiousD.religiously 正确答案：C16.To avoid quarreling, we _______ to furnish our own house according to our own taste.A.suggestB.recommendC.adviseD.propose 正确答案：D17.He had often dreamed of retiring in England and had planned to _______ in the country.A.settle downB.settle backC.settleD.settle up 正确答案：A二、多选题(共15.00分)1.Why shouldn’t religious believers question the reasons for meat prohibition?A.They will be punished by the church if they question the reasons for meat prohibition.B.It is considered rude for humans to question the directives of God or church.C.The loyalty to each faith sees little reason to ask why a particular food is prohibited.D.They were forbidden to question it before becoming believers. 正确答案：B C2.What are the different reasons for the prohibition of pork in Judaism and other religions?A.The Jewish prohibition against pork seems to be the fact that pigs do not chew their cud.B.The Jewish prohibition against pork because pigs are much more valuable alive than dead.C.Other religions, such as the Islamism, believe that pigs are “unclean”.D.Other religions, such as the Islamism, claiming that pork eating is unhealthful. 正确答案：A C D3.Why is beef prohibited in the rural area in India?A.Because soldiers need to fight on cow back.B.Because cows’ dung becomes a kind of clean cooking coal.C.Because cows are the primary power source there.D.Because cows provide milk for dairy products. 正确答案：B C D。
2011年英语四级考试作文真题及解析(昂立版)
2011年英语四级考试作文真题及解析(昂立版) 2011年06月18日 13:39 新浪教育微博2011年大学英语四级考试已结束，新浪网教育频道第一时间收集整理试题及参考答案，供考生参考，以下为昂立版四级作文真题 Online Shopping 及解析。
1 现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2 网上购物有很多好处，也有不少问题3 我的建议此次四级作文话题online shopping，作文体裁属于议论文中的对比类，分析网购的利弊。
话题不算新颖，是考生比较熟悉，容易发挥的话题。
在昂立的写作课上我最后一次课重点强调了对比类作文，反复提醒学生一定要背下这个模板。
对比型议论文模板One of the controversial issues today is ____________. According to a recent survey,___________________________. In this essay, I will discuss the positive and negative effects of this issue and offer my own view on it。
On the positive aspect, one of the most significant advantages is that ____________________(优点一). Moreover, _________________________________(优点二). Perhaps the primary advantage is that ___________________________。
(优点三) On the negative aspect, for one thing,_________________________________。
(缺点一) For another, ___________________________________。
英语四级考试真题 附答案 2011-12-17 College English Test Band 4
College English Test Band 420111217Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will by commenting on the humorous saying, "Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I've done it hundreds of times." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Sc anning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7 choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentence with the information given in the passage.Why Integrity MattersWhat Is Integrity?The key to integrity is consistency- not only setting high personal standards for oneself (honesty, responsibility, respect for others, fairness) but also living up to those standards each and every day. One who has integrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical (道德上的) standards even when making life's hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation.What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse (缺失) of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus integrity must be one of our most important goals.Risky BusinessWe are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision, making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn't know the rules a about plagiarism (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct, Ignorance is not a defense."But Everybody Does It"Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts but manage to fool themselves about the risks they're taking by using excuses: "Everyone else does it." "I'm not hurting anyone", or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm look at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that's not cheating because I’m just checking my answe rs, not copying." We must be honest about our actions and avoid excuses, if we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see the real choice we're making - and that leads to bad decisions.To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public and anyone could be watching over yore shoulder. If you'd rather hide your actions, that's an indication that you're taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.Evaluating RisksTo decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences,in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immolate benefits and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a "O" on a test or assignment, an "F" in the class, suspension (暂令停学) or dismissal from school and a ruined reputation. In fact, when you break a role or law, you lose control over your life and give others the power to impose punishment that you have no control over. This is an extremely vulnerable (脆弱的) position. There may be some matters of life and death or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren't many things that fall in this category.Getting Away with it - Or NotThose who don't get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn't learn from the test, which deprives (剥夺) him her of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.Worst of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Cheating Hurts Other, TooCheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累积的) effect. Cheating can spread like a disease. Recent statistics suggest 30％ or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. ("If I don't cheat I can't compete with those who do") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of goof teaching is seeing students learn. But a cheater says. "I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach, all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others." The end result is a destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree.Why Integrity MartenIf cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others, if not, we couldn't put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.In sum, we all have a common stake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______.A) sticks to them in their daily lifeB) makes them known to othersC) understands their true valuesD) sees that others also follow them2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?A) It helps to create team spiritB) It facilitates communicationC) It is the basis of mutual trustD) It inspires mutual respect3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take？A. To ensure we make responsible choices.B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress.C. so that we don’t break any rules.D. so that we don’t run into trouble.4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______?A. it has caused no harm.B. it is claimed to be unintentional.C. it has gone unnoticed.D. it is committed with good intentions.5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself?A. Avoid making excuses.B. Listen to other pe ople’s advice.C. Make his intensions public.D. Have others watch over his shoulder.6. Those who take risks they regret later on _______.A. will often become more cautiousB. are usually very aggressiveC. value immediate benefits most.D. may lose everything in the end7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______.A) pay more dearlyB) become more confidentC) be widely admiredD) feel somewhat lucky8. Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they c are about is how to______________________________________________9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s ______________ ____________________________________.10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of ____________________________________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2011年12月考试大学英语(4)第二次作业
2011年12月考试大学英语（4）第二次作业一、单项选择题（本大题共60分，共 60 小题，每小题 1 分）1. I owe a great deal to my coach. Without his encouragement, I ( )my goal.A. will never have achievedB. needn''t have achievedC. mustn''t have achievedD. would never have achieved2. We don''t need a car, ( ).A. and neither can we afford itB. neither we can afford itC. and we can neither afford itD. neither can afford it3. He ( ) his toys all over the floor and I had to pick them up.A. used to scatterB. is used to scatteredC. used to scatteringD. scatter4. I saw the baby was about to fall off the bed and caught it just ( ) the nick of time.A. inB. onC. atD. for5. The ( )talks were the base of the later agreement.A. initialB. reasonableC. preciousD. obvious6. It is disgusting ( ) the students do not want to work for a living.A. whatB. thatC. whereD. how7. Children need praise much ( ) flowers need water.A. in the same wayB. like in the same wayC. which in the same wayD. as in the same way8. The agency is more ( ) with making arty ads than understanding its clients（客户）.A. concernB. concernedC. concerningD. to concern9. If Father scolds you, it''s ( ) he wants you to set your mind on study.A. for thatB. in thatC. because thatD. just that10. The last half of the nineteenth century ( ) the steady improvement in the means of travel.A. has witnessedB. was witnessedC. witnessedD. is witnessed11. I ( ) early in the morning and jog around the campus when I was in college.A. used to get upB. used to getting upC. was used to getting upD. was used to get up12. We gave up the house, because of( ) considerations.A. economicB. economicalC. economyD. economics13. He ( ) his toys all over the floor and I had to pick them up.A. used to scatterB. is used to scatteredC. used to scatteringD. scatter14. I saw the baby was about to fall off the bed and caught it just ( ) the nick of time.A. inB. onC. atD. for15. If his father ( ) him to go into law, he would have pursued his dream of being an archeologistA. has not persuadedB. did not persuadeC. had not persuadedD. does not persuade16. Ruth Handler, ( ) created Barbie, the world's most popular doll, died last Sunday morning at the age of 85.A. thatC. sheD. whom17. The Robinsons have a large garden, ( ) they never have to buy vegetables.A. becauseB. butC. thatD. so18. I still turn to advertising, now ( ) to stay in fashion ( ) more so to find our own style.A. not…butB. not only…butC. neither … norD. either…or19. My parents may not have had much formal education, ( ) they are interesting, articulate people.A. neverthelessB. howeverC. thereforeD. furthermore20. As a child, I wore what my mother gave me or the ( )from my sister.A. hands-me-downB. hand-me-downC. hand-me-downsD. hands-me-downs21. Nowadays with the living standards rising many parents intend to have their children ( ) abroad.A. educateB. educatedC. to educateD. being educated22. It was not very long ( ) scientists applied the technique to other species.A. whileB. thenC. beforeD. after23. He spent the whole night thinking over ( ) Mr. Smith had said at the meeting.A. all whatB. whichC. all24. If you had not watched that late movie last night, you ( ) so sleepy this class.A. would not beB. will not beC. would have not beenD. were not25. In my opinion, the management should do far more than just ( ) empty promises.A. makeB. makingC. to makeD. made26. As far as I am concerned, the best approach ( ) performance on tests is to review lessons regularly.A. improving inB. improving toC. improving toD. improve27. We gave up the house, because of( ) considerations.A. economicB. economicalC. economyD. economics28. She thought that if the ex-manager had not resigned, the financial condition of the company ( ) much better off.A. would beB. have beenC. would have beenD. is29. ( ) to the park, the dog was very excited.A. Being walkedB. WalkingC. Having walkedD. walked30. We don''t need a car, ( ).A. and neither can we afford itB. neither we can afford itC. and we can neither afford itD. neither can afford it31. We could hear him ( ) and swearing as he tried to get the door open.A. cursingB. curse toD. cursed32. I didn''t know your trouble, otherwise I ( ) you some advice.A. had givenB. would giveC. must have givenD. would have given33. The lecture given by Prof.Hope on the American culture was so interesting. You ( ) it.A. don''t have to missB. needn''t have missedC. shouldn''t missD. shouldn''t have missed34. They have been working on the project for seven months, by the end of the year they ( ) it.A. have finishedB. will be finishedC. will be finishingD. will have finished35. The agency is more ( ) with making arty ads than understandingits clients（客户）.A. concernB. concernedC. concerningD. to concern36. The lecture given by Prof.Hope on the American culture was so interesting. You ( ) it.A. don''t have to missB. needn''t have missedC. shouldn''t missD. shouldn''t have missed37. Staying motivated in your study can lead to success — ( ) you give up halfway.A. only ifB. as long asC. unlessD. lest38. Some of the biologists insisted that if the dam had not been constructed five years ago, miles of natural wildness along the river ( ) under protection.A. would have beenB. will have beenC. would beD. are being39. There are good novelists, ( ) the terrible flood of bad novel and poor work.A. despiteB. howeverC. althoughD. anyway40. This digital radio looks stylish,( )it often fails to work.A. forB. butC. thenD. furthermore41. If it had not snowed yesterday, we ( ) on the way to Shanghai now.A. would have beenB. would beC. could have beenD. will be42. Your teacher can give you ( )on choosing a career and writing ajob application.A. guidelineB. guideC. guidanceD. guard43. I still turn to advertising, now ( ) to stay in fashion ( ) more so to find our own style.A. not…butB. not only…butC. neither … norD. either…or44. I owe a great deal to my coach. Without his encouragement, I ( ) my goal.A. will never have achievedB. needn''t have achievedC. mustn''t have achievedD. would never have achieved45. ( ) all her friends and our relatives agree, Mother is warm-hearted, loving and generous.A. ThatB. AsC. WhichD. What46. The ship''s captain radioed that it was in ( ).A. pressB. pressC. distressD. compress47. Giving the child problems he can''t solve will only ( ) him.A. frustrateB. challengeC. conquerD. press48. They want to know what to study, or whether it''s okay to dropout of college since ( ) is what I did.A. thatB. whatC. whoseD. this49. Five hundred college students are interviewed to get accuratedata for the ( ) about what are the hottest jobs to college graduates.A. checkB. inquiryC. surveyD. search50. Every time the telephone rings, it ( ) my work.A. interactsB. interferes inC. interpretsD. interferes with51. Food and clothing are the bare ( ) of life.A. necessitiesB. necessariesC. essentialsD. essence52. All the roommates welcome Mary''s suggestion that they ( ) only English in their dormitory.A. must speakB. would speakC. should speakD. had better speak53. College isn''t the only place ( ) information exists.A. whereB. thatC. whatD. which54. All the roommates welcome Mary''s suggestion that they ( ) only English in their dormitory.A. must speakB. would speakC. should speakD. had better speak55. Tom spent the summer holidays in college, during ( ) time he tooka part-time job and read many literary books as well.A. thatB. thisC. theD. which56. It was not until recently ( ) we learned the famous film star would marry that politician.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. then57. Tom spent the summer holidays in college, during ( ) time he tooka part-time job and read many literary books as well.A. thatB. thisC. theD. which58. If I hadn''t stood under the ladder to catch you when you fell, you ( ) now.A. couldn''t have smiledB. didn''t smileC. wouldn''t be smilingD. won''t smile59. It was not very long ( ) scientists applied the technique to other species.A. whileB. thenC. beforeD. after60. This digital radio looks stylish,( )it often fails to work.A. forB. butC. thenD. furthermore二、阅读理解单项选择题（本大题共40分，共 4 小题，每小题 10 分）1.Ask three people to look out the same window at a busy street corner and tell you what they see. Chances are you will receive three different answers. Each person sees the same scene, but each perceives(察觉)something different about it.Perceiving goes on in our minds. Of the three people who look out the window, one may say that he sees a policeman giving a motorist aticket (罚款单). Another may say that he sees a rushhour traffic jam at the intersection. The third may tell you that he sees a woman trying to cross the street with four children in tow(拉着). For perception is the minds’s interpretation of what the senses – in this case our eyes – tell us.Many psychologists today are working to try to determine just how a person experiences or perceives the world around him. Using a scientific approach, these psychologists set up experiments in which they can control all of the factors. By measuring and charting the results of many experiments, they are trying to find out what makes different people perceive totally different things about the same scene.(1).Seeing and perceiving are ______.A. the same actionB. two separate actionsC. two actions carried on entirely by the eyesD. several actions that take place at different times(2).Perceiving is an action that takes place ___.A. in our eyesB. only when we think very hard about somethingC. only under the direction of a psychologistD. in every person’s mind (3).Perception involves what ____A. our senses tell usB. our minds interpretC. we see with our eyes onlyD. both A and B(4).People perceive different things about the same scene because ____.A. they see different thingB. they cannot agree about thingsC. some have better eyesightD. none of these(5).Psychologists study perception by _____.A. setting up many experimentsB. asking each other what they seeC. looking out of windowsD. studying people’s eyes2.Data from the pioneer spacecraft of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) apparently prove the theory that searing 900-degree Fahrenheit surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the formof sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, war ms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere. The orbiting spacecraft sampled Venus’ atmosphere from top to bottom, enabling NASA’s scientists to establish theexact amount of sunlight absorbed at various places in the planet’s atmosphere and on its surface. Measurements of atmosphere composition, temperature profiles, and radiative heating predicted Venus’ surface temperature very accurately. The planet is closer to the Sun than is Earth, and it has a relatively thin atmosphere like Earth’s but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiati on than does Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on Earth’s agriculture and sea levels that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.(1).Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. The Voyage of Pioneer SpacecraftB. Measuring Planetary TemperaturesC. A New TheoryD. The Greenhouse Effect on Venus(2).According to the passage, what heats the atmosphere on Venus?A. The green house effectB. The sunlightC. The radiationD. The carbon dioxide(3).According to the passage, how does the atmosphere of Venus differ from that of Earth?A. It contains much more carbon dioxideB. It is four percent thinnerC. It holds significantly less moistureD. It traps less heatradiation(4).It can be inferred from the passage that the burning of fossil fuels on Earth may cause _____.A. more carbon dioxide to enter sea waterB. more sunlight to reach the Earth’s surfaceC. the planet’s temperature to changeD.the atmosphere to become thinner(5).According to the passage, data from the Venus study can be used to________.A. predict changes in the planet’s orbitB. test a theory about more efficient greenhouseC. test the efficiency of a spacecraftD. predict future agricultural problems on Earth3.At dawn on January 17, 1995, the city of Kobe was rocked by earthquake tremors. The worst tremors reach 7.2 on the Richter scale. Kobe is Japan's sixth largest city. It is also one of the world's largest ports. Within minutes, Kobe was a disaster area.How bad was the damage? The earthquake was the worst to hit Japan in 72 years. There were more than 6,000 people dead. More than 35,000 were injured, and nearly 310,000 were left homeless. Some 75,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed. Total damage was estimated at $90 billion.Were the Japanese prepared for earthquakes? They thought they were. They were expecting a big earthquake to strike one of their major cities. But they did not know when, where, or how big the earthquake would be. Architects and engineers believed they had designed earthquake-proof buildings, transportation, and public services. Kobe's few minutes of earth tremors shattered that belief.What did people learn from the Kobe earthquake? What happened in Kobe suggests that earthquake hazard was not taken seriously enough. Some people believe that more can be done to reduce damage. They propose the following. More work should be put into quake-proofing buildings. Walls should be built to protect towns on the coast from large waves. Providers of emergency services must be better trained and better prepared. Citizens must be better educated on what to do when an earthquake strikes.The major barrier to doing more is cost. Japan finds itselftrying balance the cost against the risk of a strong earthquake. (1).Which sentence best tells what this passage says?A. Cities can be made earthquake proof.B. More can be done to reduce the damage of earthquakeC. Earthquakes always cause serious damageD. Nothing can be done to reduce the damage of earthquake(2).How many people died in the Kobe earthquake?A. More than 6,000B. At least 100,000C. NearlyD. 75,000(3).What is the major difficulty in doing more to reduce the earthquake damage?A. People are not given enough trainingB. Engineers do not have the knowledgeC. Protection is too costlyD. No one takes earthquakes seriously(4).The author's attitude in writing this passage is ________.(Only paragraph 1 is chronological!)A. analyticB. blamingC. provocativeD. indifferent(5)."Tremors" probably means ________.A. earthquake-proving buildingsB. shaking movementsC. heavy thunderstormsD. natural disasters4.City planners are the people who guide the development of cities and towns. They might advise local governments on ways to improve communities, or they might design entirely new communities. In South Florida, for example, city planners are working to improve existing communities. The population of the area is expected to increase from 5.5 million to 7.5 million by 2020. The growth is headed to the west, where there is still open land. But western growth creates a costly need for new roads and is a threat to the ecological system of the Florida Everglades（沼泽地）. City planners are trying to lure people back into the older, developed eastern section of the region by concentrating growth in that direction and away from the western section.City planners also plan and develop new communities. These communities, called new cities or new towns, include both places to live and places to work. New cities, such as Brazil's capital Brasilia, a community founded in 1900, can be constructed far from existing cities. Such cities are designed with enough facilities and job opportunities for all residents. Building completely new citiesis very costly, however, Brasilia and Canberra, Australia, are two examples of the few new cities that have ever been completed New towns are different from new cities in that they are built within commuting distance of large cities. They may also be planned communities within a city. New towns provide jobs for many of their residents, but they also rely on neighboring cities for jobs. Two of the first new towns built in the United States were Columbia, Maryland, and Reston, Virginia. At the end of the 20th century an estimated 100 new towns were planned or under construction in the United States.(1).The passage is mainly about ________.A. choosing a good city plannerB. the planning of the Reston,Virginia C. the planning of Brasilia and Canberra D. the work ofcity planners(2).Brasilia, Brazil, is an example of _______.A. an improved old cityB. a planned new cityC. a planned new townD.a suburban development(3).You would most likely hire a city planner if you needed someone to________.A. help grow best trees and flowers in a cityB. reduce the air pollution in a cityC. design new office buildings in a cityD. guide the development of a new community in a city(4).The number 2 million indicates the predicted ________.A. decrease in South Florida's populationB. increase in SouthFlorida's population C. number of city planners to be needed in the year 2020 D. number of towns to be planned by 205 population in a newly-designed city(5).In this passage lure means______.A) B) force C) attract D) chaseA. cheatB. forceC. attractD. chase答案：一、单项选择题（60分，共 60 题，每小题 1 分）1. D2. A3. A4. A5. A6. B7. C8. B9. D 10. C 11. A 12. A 13. A14. A 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. B 22. C 23. C 24. C 25.A 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. D 35.B 36. D37. C 38. A 39. A 40. B 41. B 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. A 48.A 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. C 57. D 58. C 59. C60. B二、阅读理解单项选择题（40分，共 4 题，每小题 10 分）1.(1). B (2). D (3). D (4). D (5). A2.(1). D (2). B (3). A (4). C (5). D 3.(1). B (2). A (3). C (4). A (5). B 4.(1). D (2). B (3). D (4). B (5). C。
大学英语A4第二次网络作业参考答案
大学英语A4第二次网络作业参考答案背景颜色：字体大小：12像素14像素16像素18像素20像素正在缓冲音频文件......【作业要求】:听对话Directions:In this section you will hear several short conversations .At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. 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 select the corresponding letter on the web page.[题数：10；分数：40分；参考时间：5分17秒]题1 笔记收藏此题目提问1.[A] She paid ￥40.00 for the coat.[B] Her husband presented it to her as a gift.[C] She bought the coat on her fortieth birthday.[D] Her friend sent it to her as a birthday gift.参考答案：B题2 笔记收藏此题目提问2.[A] To keep his old car and get a new one.[B] To leave it in the garage to be repaired.[C] To sell his car for a new one.[D] To get his car repaired later.参考答案：C题3 笔记收藏此题目提问3.[A] Husband and wife.[B] Father and daughter.[C] Doctor and patient[D] Teacher and student.参考答案：C题4 笔记收藏此题目提问4.[A] The man went to the concert, but the woman didn't.[B] The woman went to the concert, but the man didn't.[C] The speakers did not go to the concert.[D] Both speakers went to the concert.参考答案：C题5 笔记收藏此题目提问5.[A] An English textbook.[B] A Chinese textbook.[C] A chemistry book.[D] A history book.参考答案：D题6 笔记收藏此题目提问6.[A] The woman goes to school during the day and works at night.[B] The woman has to work to support herself.[C] The woman's classes are not difficult.[D] The woman studies at night.参考答案：D题7 笔记收藏此题目提问7.[A] She feels that he won't accept anything.[B] She's sure he already has a pocket calculator.[C] She thinks he has almost everything he wants.[D] She's afraid he wants more than she can afford.参考答案：C题8 笔记收藏此题目提问8.[A] Tom survived the accident.[B] Tom was killed in the accident.[C] Someone saved Tom's life.[D] It did little damage to Tom's car. 参考答案：A题9 笔记收藏此题目提问9.[A] The train is crowded.[B] The train is late.[C] The train is empty.[D] The train is on time.参考答案：B题10 笔记收藏此题目提问10.[A] No, all the rooms are taken.[B] Yes, there is a double room.[C] Yes, there are some spare rooms.[D] Yes, there is a single room.参考答案：A听长对话Directions:In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.[题数：3；分数：12分；参考时间：2分42秒]题11 - 13 笔记收藏此题目提问Section111.[A] An employee in the city council at Birmingham.[B] Assistant Director of the Admissions Office.[C] Head of the Overseas Students Office.[D] Secretary of Birmingham Medical School.12.[A] Nearly fifty percent are foreigners.[B] About fifteen percent are from Africa.[C] A large majority are from Latin America.[D] A small number are from the Far East.13.[A] She will have more contact with students.[B] It will bring her capability into fuller play.[C] She will be more involved in policy-making.[D] It will be less demanding than her present job.参考答案：BAC听短文Directions:In this section, you will hear several short passages or monologues. 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 select the corresponding letter on the web page.[题数：7；分数：28分；参考时间：5分9秒]题14 - 17 笔记收藏此题目提问Section114.[A] The speaker.[B] The speaker's friend.[C] The friend's mother.[D] The mother's friend.参考答案：B15.[A] They are friends.[B] They are neighbors.[C] They are strangers.[D] They are old schoolmates.参考答案：C16.[A] To return the shoes to the store.[B] To pay the manager a visit.[C] To complain about the price of the shoes.[D] To buy more of the 12-dollar shoes.参考答案：D17.[A] 12 dollars.[B] 20 dollars.[C] Less than 12 dollars.[D] More than 12 dollars.参考答案：D题18 - 20 笔记收藏此题目提问Section218.[A] Short and cool.[B] Long and cool.[C] Short and hot.[D] Long and hot.参考答案：C19.[A] Because the price was too high.[B] Because they thought Alaska was a useless land.[C] Because Alaska has an extremely cold winter.[D] Because the climatic difference there is too great.参考答案：B20.[A] No, only a few became rich.[B] No, none became rich.[C] No, very few people had actually found gold.[D] Yes, hundreds of thousands of people became rich.参考答案：A复合式听写Directions:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. First you will hear the whole passage from the beginning to the end just to get a general idea of it. Then in the second reading you will hear a signal indicating the beginning of a pause. During the pause you must write downthe missing words you have just heard in the corresponding space on the web page. There is also a different signal indicating the end of the pause. When you hear the signal you must get ready for what comes next from the recording. You can check what you have written when the passage read to you once again without the pauses.[题数：10；分数：20分；参考时间：10分32秒]题21 - 30 笔记收藏此题目提问Passage1It's difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish．It's so vast, so deep，so [21] ．Unfortunately, it's not bottomless. Over-fishing，[22] with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and [23] their environment．Destroy the fish，and you destroy the fishermen's means of living．At least 60 [24] of the world's commercially important fish [25] are already over-fished，or fished to the limit．As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing．Big，high-tech fleets [26] 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 [27] of more than 20 million metric tons every year．[28] .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，[29] ，before every ocean becomes a dead sea. [30] —then catch them in a way that doesn't kill other innocent sea life．参考答案：•21. mysterious 22. coupled 23. ruining•24. percent 25. species 26. ensure•27. average•28. When you consider that equals a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the sides of the problem.•29. some countries are beginning to deal with this problem, but it’s vital we find rational ways of fishing•30. Before every ocean becomes a dead sea, it would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full size and reproduce [总题数：30；总分数：100分；总参考时间:23分40秒]作答剩余时间00:00。
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C、memerize
D、withdraw
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:2.94
题号:11题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
I saw she was in a difficulty with all those parcels, so I offered my ___.
B、in the case
C、in case of
D、in the case of
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:5.88
题号:4题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
What will happen to you, if you ___ in your school work?
A、before
B、behind
C、after
D、low
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:5.88
题号:3题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
Please leave the key under the door ___ you go out.
A、in case
A、over
B、by
C、beyond
D、for
标准答案:C
学员答案:C
本题得分:5.88
题号:13题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
Wealthy as he is, he is not ___ with his money, unwilling to help others in troubles.
A、stand for
B、care for
C、call for
D、go for
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:2.94
题号:17题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
In this remote island, the people who had survived the ship accident made use of ___ for a living.
A、careful
B、generous
C、satisfied
D、busy
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:5.88
题号:14题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
The opening of a new school is always a great ___.
A、chance
B、occasion
C、incident
D、opportunity
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:5.88
题号:15题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
The population of the world is growing at a dangerous ___.
A、endured
B、rejected
C、survived
D、lived
标准答案:C
学员答案:C
本题得分:5.88
题号:6题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
She ___ a post atYaleUniversity.
A、took on
B、took to
C、took up
B、warmly
C、kindly
D、friendly
标准答案:D
学员答案:D
本题得分:5.88
A、progress
B、rate
C、increase
D、measure
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:5.88
题号:16题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
I want to know what she ___ before I will vote for her.
题号:1题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
The president claimed the terrorists should be held responsible ___ the explosions that happened last month inLondon.
C、two-months
D、two-months'
标准答案:ABiblioteka 学员答案:A本题得分:2.94
题号:8题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
If you have made a decision, please stick ___ what you want.
A、to
D、fortune
标准答案:D
学员答案:D
本题得分:5.88
题号:10题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
I have no idea what she said, something about airline travel, I seem to ___.
A、remind
A、on
B、at
C、for
D、about
标准答案:C
学员答案:C
本题得分:5.88
题号:2题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
My parents are not interested in modern music. They are ___ the times.
D、took in
标准答案:C
学员答案:C
本题得分:2.94
题号:7题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:2.94
内容:
In this factory each worker must receive a ___ training course.
A、two-month
B、two months
A、to be learned
B、learning
C、to learn
D、having learned
标准答案:C
学员答案:C
本题得分:5.88
题号:20题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
His attitude toward us seems ___.
A、nicely
A、services
B、money
C、use
D、chance
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:5.88
题号:12题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
They promised him he would soon be rich ___ his wildest dreams.
A、fall down
B、fall apart
C、fall off
D、fall behind
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:2.94
题号:5题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
Nobody but a young woman ___ the airplane crash.
A、every means available
B、every available means
C、every mean available
D、every available mean
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:5.88
题号:18题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
He is uncertain about ___ to see her tonight.
A、which
B、whether
C、that
D、what
标准答案:B
学员答案:B
本题得分:5.88
题号:19题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
According to many learners, Chinese is not easy ___.
B、up
C、of
D、for
标准答案:A
学员答案:A
本题得分:2.94
题号:9题型:单选题（请在以下几个选项中选择唯一正确答案）本题分数:5.88
内容:
I had the good ___ to be chosen for a trip abroad.
A、property
B、estate
C、wealth