2004英语四级
2004年6月大学英语四级真题及参考答案
2004年6月四级试题Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago hard w ork alone doesn’t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics—a better job, a raise, praise—many people are still unable—or unwilling—to play the game.People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. But politics derives from the word “polite”. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one’s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis, says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It’s simple human nature.Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11. Office politics (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to ________.A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career12. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but ______.A) give his boss a good impressionB) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleaguesD) avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to “play the game” (Line 4, Para. 5) ?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.14. The author considers office politics to be ________.A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement15. It is the author’s view that __________.A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one’s promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine had discovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislation to stop Americans from owning one.The Constitution, said the association’s spokesman, gives everyone the right to own arms. It doesn’t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.Don’t you think it’s dangerous to have one in the house, particularly where there are children around?The National Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in a locked cabinet and the fuse (导火索) separately in a drawer.Some people consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody.The spokesman said, Hydrogen bombs don’t kill people—people kill people. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you have a nuclear weapon in your house, they’re going to think twice about breaking in.But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you have one locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able to assemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者).Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment it is very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program which would allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people will be left defenseless with just handguns. 16. According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to ______.A) block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB) coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC) instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD) promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17. Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that _____.A) the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB) most people don’t know how to handle the weaponC) people’s lives will be threatened by the weaponD) they may fall into the hands of criminals18. By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it _____.A) will frighten away any possible intrudersB) can show the special status of its ownersC) will threaten the safety of the owners as well2D) can kill those entering others’ houses by force19. According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs are very much worried that_____.A) the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged to overcomeB) poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC) the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD) the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20. From the tone of the passage we know that the author is _______.A) doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB) unhappy with those who vote ;against the ownership of H-bombsC) not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD) concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique—a speech of the hand. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world’s only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) was thought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the hand talk his students used looked richer. He wondered might deaf people actually have a genuine language and could that language be unlike any other on Earth It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as substandard. Stokoe’s idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunch at a cafénear the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. What I said, Stokoe explains, is that language is not mouth stuff—it’s brain stuff.21. The study of sign language is thought to be ________.A) a new way to look at the learning of languageB) a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languageC) an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by _______.A) a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC) an English teacher in a university for the deafD) some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.3A) a substandard languageB) a genuine languageC) an artificial languageD) an international language24. Most educators objected to Stokoe’s idea because they thought _______.A) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC) a language should be easy to use and understandD) a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe’s argument is based on his belief that _________.A) sign language is as efficient as any other languageB) sign language is derived from natural languageC) language is a system of meaningful codesD) language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross’s campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. “I knew the statistics”, she said. “But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her.”The Princess concluded with a simple message: “We must stop landmines”. And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as very ill-informed and a loose cannon (乱放炮的人).”he Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms. “This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I’m trying to do is help.”Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess’s trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government’s policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess’s views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was working towards a worldwide ban. The Defense Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.26. Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A) to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB) to clarify the British government’s stand on landminesC) to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD) to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims427. What did Diana mean when she said “ ... putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me(Line 5, Para.1)” ?A) She just couldn’t bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B) The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C) Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D) Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28. Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ______.A) she was ill-informed of the government’s policyB) they were actually opposed to banning landminesC) she had not consulted the government before the visitD) they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29. How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A) She paid no attention to them.B) She made more appearances on TV.C) She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D) She rose to argue with her opponents.30. What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A) It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B) It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C) It had greatly promoted her popularity.D) It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)31. I went along thinking of nothing ______, only looking at things around me.A) in particular B) in harmony C) in doubt D) in brief32. Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ______ the quality of the programs.A) lessened B) declined C) affected D) effected33. I must congratulate you ______ the excellent design of the new bridge.A) with B) of C) at D) on34. There is a fully ______ health center on the ground floor of the main office building.A) installed B) equipped C) provided D) projected35. For more than 20 years, we’ve been supporting educational programs that _____ from kindergartens tocolleges.A) move B) shift C) range D) spread36. The ______ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.A) convention B) confinement C) principle D) discipline37. The test results are beyond______; they have been repeated in labs all over the world.A) negotiation B) conflict C) bargain D) dispute38. I was so ______in today’s history lesson. I didn’t understand a thing.A) amazed B) neglected C) confused D) amused39. It ____ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenses when you buy both.A) presents B) entitles C) credits D) tips40. Deserts and high mountains have always been a ______ to the movement of people from place to place.A) barrier B) fence C) prevention D) jam41. In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning to set up some ______shops in the residential area.A) flowing B) drifting C) mobile D) unstable542. Mr. Smith says the media are very good at sensing a mood and then ______ it.A) overtaking B) enlarging C) widening D) exaggerating43. This is not an economical way to get more water; ______, it is very expensive.A) on the other hand B) on the contrary C) in short D) or else44. It was the first time that such a ______had to be taken at a British nuclear power station.A) presentation B) precaution C) preparation D) prediction45. ______ that he wasn’t happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.A) Perceiving B) Penetrating C) Puzzling D) Preserving46. The board of the company has decided to ______ its operations to include all aspects of the clothingbusiness.A) multiply B) lengthen C) expand D) stretch47. His business was very successful, but it was at the ______ of his family life.A) consumption B) credit C) exhaustion D) expense48. First published in 1927, the charts remain an ______ source for researchers.A) identical B) indispensable C) intelligent D) inevitable49. Joe is not good at sports, but when it______mathematics, he is the best in the class.A) comes to B) comes up to C) comes on to D) comes around to50. Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ______ for smoking.A) relief B) revival C) substitute D) succession51. When carbon is added to iron in proper ______the result is steel.A) rates B) thicknesses C) proportions D) densities52. You should try to ______ your ambition and be more realistic.A) reserve B) restrain C) retain D) replace53. Nancy is only a sort of ______ of her husband’s opinion and has no ideas of her own.A) sample B) reproduction C) shadow D) echo54. Now that spring is here, you can ______ these fur coats till you need them again next winter.A) put over B) put away C) put off D) put down55. There is a _____ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A) hint B) notion C) dot D) phrase56. Please ______dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A) seek B) inquire C) search D) consult57. At yesterday’s party, Elizabeth’s boyfriend amused us by ______ Charlie Chaplin.A) copying B) following C) imitating D) modeling58. She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ______.A) failure B) lack C) absence D) drop59. The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ______ all aspects of urban planning.A) inserts B) grips C) performs D) embraces60. The lecture which lasted about t hree hours was so ______ that the audience couldn’t help yawning.A) tedious B) bored C) clumsy D) tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It’s the one 61 the teacher standing in the schoolroom door 62 goodbye to students for the summer and calling 63 them, By the way, we won World War II.6The problem with the joke, of course, is that it’s 64 funny. The recent surveys on 65 illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb (令人震惊) nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even 66 which countries the United States 67 against in that war. One third have no 68 when the Declaration of Independence was 69 . One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly 70 the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, some are 72 guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be 73 connected to loss of international 74 . But it does affect our future 75 a democratic nation and as individuals. The 76 news is that there is growing agreement 77 what is wrong with the 78 of history and what needs to be 79 to fix it. The steps are tentative (尝试性的) 80 ; yet to be felt in most classrooms.61. A) about B) in C) for D) by62. A) shaking B) waving C) nodding D) speaking63. A) in B) after C) for D) up64. A) rarely B) so C) too D) not65. A) historical B) educational C) cultural D) political66. A) distinguish B) acknowledge C) identify D) convey67. A) defeated B) attacked C) fought D) struck68. A) sense B) doubt C) reason D) idea69. A) printed B) signed C) marked D) edited70. A) place B) judge C) get D) lock71. A) Even B) Though C) Thus D) So72. A) hardly B) just C) still D) ever73. A) exclusively B) practically C) shortly D) directly74. A) competitiveness B) comprehension C) community D) commitment75. A) of B) for C) with D) as76. A) fine B) nice C) surprising D) good77. A) to B) with C) on D) of78. A) consulting B) coaching C) teaching D) instructing79. A) done B) dealt C) met D) reached80. A) therefore B) or C) and D) asPart V Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:1. some welcoming words2. the schedule for the day3. a description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.)You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.解析：Passage 1全文翻译A. 总是准时上班B. 总是非常忙碌C. 勤勤恳恳做自己的工作7也许在办公室里你符合上述的所有情况，甚至有过之而无不及。
2004年英语4级考试成绩总分
2004年英语4级考试成绩总分English:In the 2004 English Level 4 exam, the total score was, on average, higher compared to previous years. This could be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the education system had undergone significant reforms, with improvements in English language teaching. Language teachers were better trained and equipped with updated teaching methods and resources, leading to improved student performance. Additionally, there was a greater emphasis on English proficiency in schools, with more resources allocated to English language courses and activities. This increased exposure to the language and provided students with more opportunities to practice their English skills. Furthermore, the government had implemented policies to promote English learning, such as establishing English language centers and organizing language exchange programs. These initiatives encouraged students to become more engaged in their English studies and helped create a more immersive learning environment. Moreover, the widespread availability of technology played a crucial role in enhancing English language learning. Accessto the internet and online English resources allowed students to practice listening, reading, writing, and even speaking skills outside the classroom. This supplementary practice and exposure to authentic English materials improved their overall language proficiency. Finally, the 2004 exam may have been designed to assess a wider range of language skills, including critical thinking, analysis, and interpretation. This shift in focus required students to have a deeper understanding of the English language and its application in different contexts. Overall, the higher scores in the 2004 English Level 4 exam can be attributed to improvements in the education system, increased resources and activities, government policies, technological advancements, and the exam's emphasis on various language skills.中文翻译:在2004年英语四级考试中，总分平均比以前年份的考试分数要高。
2004年1月英语四级听力（原文+原题+答案）
200401Section A1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can't take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman's headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn't practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left.B) It doesn't appeal to her.C) It's incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Passage One11. A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage Two14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage There17. A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It's full-time job.D) It's admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger sizeW: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the backgroundW: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movieQ. What can we learn from the conversation4.W: Can I help you sirM: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean6.W: can you give a hand, Mike I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus. Q: what would the man most probably do7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis butI don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean8.M: would you like to try the banana pie It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie9.M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minuteQ:what does the woman imply10.M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrowQ: What can be informed from the conversationSection BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. T oo often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q11: What is the passage mainly aboutQ12: What does the speaker say about the people of the pastQ13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q14: What is the cause of playground injuresQ15: What should parents do to prevent playground injuresQ16: What does the speaker say about young childrenPassage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast LondonQ18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpocketsQ19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his walletsQ20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B。
外语考试-2004年英语专业四级真题及答案(详解)
Teiseiの外国語試験資料整合ーセット20004年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（详细解析）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2004)-GRADE FOUR-Part Ⅳ CLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.During McDonald’s early years French fries were made from scratch every day. Russet Burbank potatoes were (26)____, cut into shoestrings, and fried in its kitchens. (27)____ the chain expanded nationwide, in the mid-1960s, it sought to cut labour costs, reduce the number of suppliers, and (28)____ that its fries tasted the same at every restaurant. McDonald’s began (29) ____ to frozen French fries in 1966—and few customers noticed the difference. (30)____, the change had a prof ound effect on the nation’s agriculture and diet. A familiar food had been transformed into a highly processed industrial (31)____. McDonald’s fries now come from huge manufacturing plants (32)____ can process two million pounds of potatoes a day. The expansion (33)____ McDonald’s and the popularity of its low-cost, mass-produced fries changed the way Americans eat.?The taste of McDonald’s French fries played a crucial role in the chain’s success—fries are much more profitable than hamburgers—and was (34)____ praised by customers, competitors, and even food critics. Their (35)____ taste does not stem from the kind of potatoes that McDonald’s (36)____, the technology that processes them, or the restaurant equipment that fries them: other chains use Russet Burbank, buy their French fries from the (37)____ large processing companies, and have similar (38)____ in their restaurant kitchens. The taste of a French fry is (39) ____ determined by the cooking oil. For decades McDonald’s cooked its French fries in a mi xture of about 7 per cent cottonseed oil and 93 per cent beef fat. The mixture gave the fries their unique (40) ____.26. A. scaled B. stripped C. peeled D. sliced27. A. As B. Due to C. Owing to D. With28. A. ensue B. ensure C. enrich D. enable29. A. switching B. diverting? C. modifying D. altering30. A. Still B. Anyway? C. Besides D. Nevertheless31. A. brand B. stuff C. commodity D. produce32. A. this B. that C./ D. what33. A. into B. from C. in D. of34. A. long B. only C. first D. lonely35. A. distinctive B. distinct? C. distinguished D. distinguishable36. A. possesses B. buys C. acquires D. grows37. A. exact B. identical C. same D. alike38. A. woks B. pots C. boilers D. fryers39. A. adequately B. massively C. plentifully D. largely40. A. flavour B. fragrance C. smell D. perfumePart ⅤGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］? There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.41. Agriculture is the country’s chief source of wealth, wheat ____ by far the biggest cereal crop.A. isB. beenC. beD. being42. Jack ____from home for two days now, and I am beginning to worry about his safety.?A. has been missingB. has been missed?C. had been missingD. was missed43. Above the trees are the hills, ____ magnificence the river faithfully reflects on the surface.A. whereB. of whoseC. whoseD. which44. Who____ was coming to see me in my office this afternoon?A. you saidB. did you sayC. did you say thatD. you did say45. —Does Alan like hamburgers?—Yes. So much ____ that he eats them almost every day.A. forB. asC. toD. so46. Your ideas, ____, seem unusual to me.A. like herB. like hersC. similar to herD. similar to herself47. The opening ceremony is a great occasion. It is essential ____for that.A. for us to be preparedB. that we are preparedC. of us to be preparedD. our being prepared48. Time ____, the celebration will be held as scheduled.A. permitB. permittingC. permittedD. permits49. ____ I like economics, I like sociology much better.A. As mush asB. So muchC. How muchD. Much as50. It is futile to discuss the matter further, because ____going to agree upon anything today.A. neither you nor I areB. neither you nor me amC. neither you nor I amD. neither me nor you are51. They overcame all the difficulties and completed the project two months ahead of time, ____ is something we had not expected.A. whichB. itC. thatD. what52. He is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is not the man ____ he was twenty years ago.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. whom53. She would have been more agreeable if she had changed a little bit, ____?A. hadn’t sheB. hasn’t sheC. wouldn’t sheD. didn’t she54. At three thousand feet, wide plains begin to appear, and there is never a moment when some distant mountain is not ____.A. on viewB. at a glanceC. on the sceneD. in sight55. The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the ____.A. latterB. latestC. laterD. last56. It will take us twenty minutes to get to the railway station, ____traffic delays.A. acknowledgingB. affordingC. allowing forD. accounting for57. He will have to____ his indecent behaviour one day.A. answer toB. answer forC. answer backD. answer about58. With ____ exceptions, the former president does not appear in public now.A. rareB. unusualC. extraordinaryD. unique59. We have been hearing ____accounts of your work.A. favouredB. favourableC. favouriteD. favouring60. During the summer holiday season there are no ____ rooms in this seaside hotel.A. emptyB. blankC. desertedD. vacant61. Drive straight ahead, and then you will see a ____ to the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway.A. signB. markC. signalD. board62. Whenever possible, Ian ____ how well he speaks Japanese.A. shows upB. shows aroundC. shows offD. shows out63. The tenant left nothing behind except some ____ of paper, cloth, etc.A. sheetsB. scrapsC. papersD. slices64. Shares on the stock market have ____ as a result of a worldwide economic downturn.A. turnedB. changedC. floatedD. fluctuated65. I think you can take a(n) ____ language course to improve your English.A. intermediateB. middleC. mediumD. midPart Ⅵ READING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AThe way in which people use social space reflects their social relationships and their ethnic identity. Early immigrants to America from Europe brought with them a collective style of living, which they retained until late in the 18th?century. Historical records document a group-oriented existence, in which one room was used for eating, entertaining guests, and sleeping. People ate soups from a sommunal pot, shared drinking cups, and used a common pit toilet. With the development of ideas about individualism, people soon began to shift to the use of individual cups and plates; the eating of meals that included meat, bread, and vegetables served on separate plates; and the use of private toilets. They began to build their houses with separate rooms to entertain guests-living rooms, separate bedrooms for sleeping, separate work areas-kitchen, laundry room, and separate bathrooms.?In Mexico, the meaning and organization of domestic space is strikingly different. Houses are organized around a ?patio?, or courtyard. Rooms open onto the patio, where all kinds of domestic activities take place. Individuals to not have separate bedrooms. Children often sleep with parents, and brothers or sisters share a bed, emphasizing familial interdependence. Rooms in Mexican houses are locations for multiple activities that, in contrast, are rigidly separated in the United States.66. Changes in living styles among early immigrants were initially brought about by ____.A. rising living standard?B. new concept?C. new custom?D. new designs of houses?67. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?A. Their concepts of domestic space.B. Their social relationships.C. The functions of their rooms.D. The layout of their houses.??TEXT BThere are superstitions attached to numbers; even those ancient Greeks believed that all numbers and their multiples had some mystical significance.?Those numbers between 1 and 13 were in particular to have a powerful influence over the affairs of men.?For example, it is commonly said that luck, good or bad, comes in threes; if an accident happens, two more of the same kind may be expected soon afterwards. The arrival of a letter will be followed by two others within a certain period.?Another belief involving the number three has it that it is unlucky to light three cigarettes from the one match. If this happens, the bad luck that goes with the deed falls upon the person whose cigarette was the last to be lit. The ill-omen linked to the lighting of three things from one match or candle goes back to at least the 17th? century and probably earlier. It was believed that three candles alight at the same time would be sure to bring bad luck; one, two, or four, were permissible, but never just three.?Seven was another significant number, usually regarded as a bringer of good luck. The ancient astrologers believed that the universe was governed by seven planets; students of Shakespeare will recall that the life of man was divided into seven ages. Seven horseshoes nailed to a house will protect it from all evil.?Nine is usually thought of as a lucky number because it is the product of three times three. It was much used by the Anglo Saxons in their charms for healing.?Another belief was that great changes occurred every 7th and 9th of a man’s life. Consequently, the age of 63(the product of nine and seven) was thought to be a very perilous time for him. If he survived his 63rd? year he might hope to live to a ripe old age.?Thirteen, as we well know, is regarded with great awe and fear. The common belief is that this derives from the fact that there were 13 people at Christ’s Last Supper. This being the eve of his betrayal, it is not difficult to understand the significance given to the number by the early Christians.?In more modern times 13 is an especially unlucky number of a dinner party, for example. Hotels will avoid numbering a floor the 13th?; the progression is from 12 to 14, and no room is given the number 13. Many home owners will use 12 1/2 instead of 13 as their house number.?Yet oddly enough, to be born on the 13th? of the month is not regarded with any fear at all, which just shows how irrational we are in our superstitious beliefs.68. According to the passage, which of the following groups of numbers will certainly bring good luck to people?A.3 and 7.B.3 and 9.C.7 and 9.D.3 and 13.69. The ill luck associated with 13 is supposed to have its origin in ____.A. legendB. religionC. popular beliefD. certain customs70. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s superstitious beliefs?A. He is mildly critical.B. He is strongly critical.C. He is in favour of them.D. His attitude is not clear.TEXT CWomen’s minds work differently from men’s. At least, that is what most men are convinced of. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter or frustration or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this minefield, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.?There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes-the link between the two halves of the brain.?The two halves are linked by a trunkline of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the ?corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and, if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong??Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the ?corpus callosum enabled them to work together. For most people, the left half is used for word handing, analytical and logical activities; the right half works on pictures, patterns and forms. We need both halves working together. And the better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. And, according to research findings, women have the better connections.?But it isn’t all that easy to explain the actual differences between skills of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the wo rld girls tend to be better than boys at “language subjects” and boys better at maths and physics. If 〖WTHZ〗these differences〖WTBZ〗correspond with the differences in the hemispheric trunkline, here is an unalterable distinction between the sexes.?We shan’t know for a while, partly because we don’t know of any precise relationship betweenabilities in school subject and the functioning of the two halves of the brain, and we cannot understand how the two halves interact via the corpus callosum. But this striking difference must have some effect and, because the difference is in the parts of the brain involved in intellect, we should be looking for differences in intellectual processing.71. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Biologists are conducting research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to superiority of one sex over the other.C. Results of scientific research fail to support popular belief.D. The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.72. According to the passage it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by ____ factors.A. biologicalB. psychologicalC. physicalD. social73. “these differences” n paragraph 5 refer to those in ____.A. skills of men and womenB. school subjectC. the brain structure of men and womenD. activities carried out by the brain74. At the end of the passage the author proposes more work on ____.A. the brain structure as a wholeB. the functioning of part of the brainC. the distinction between the sexesD. the effects of the corpus callosum75. What is the main purpose of the passageA. To outline the research findings on the brain structure.B. To explain the link between sex and brain structure.C. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differences.D. To suggest new areas in brain research.TEXT DInformation is the primary commodity in more and more industries today.?By 2005, 83% of American management personnel will be knowledge workers. Europe and Japan are not far behind.?By 2005, half of all knowledge workers (22% of the labour force) will choose “flextime, flexplace” arrangements, which allow them to work at home, communicating with the office via computer networks.?In the United States, the so-called “digital divide” seems to be disappearing. In early 2000, a poll found, that, where half of white households owned computers, so did fully 43% of African-American households, and their numbers were growing rapidly. Hispanic households continued to lag behind, but their rate of computer ownership was expanding as well.? Company-owned and industry-wide television networks are bringing programming to thousands of locations. Business TV is becoming big business.?Computer competence will approach 100% in US urban areas by the year 2005, with Europe and Japan not far behind.?80% of US homes will have computers in 2005, compared with roughly 50% now. In the United States, 5 of the 10 fastest-growing careers between now and 2005 will be computer related. Demand for programmers and systems analysts will grow by 70%. The same trend is accelerating in Europe, Japan, and India.?By 2005, nearly all college texts and many high school and junior high books will be tied to Internet sites that provide source material, study exercises, and relevant news articles to aid in learning. Others will come with CD-ROMs that offer similar resources.?Internet links will provide access to the card catalogues of all the major libraries in the world by 2005. It will be possible to call up on a PC screen millions of volumes from distant libraries. Web sites enhance books by providing pictures, sound, film clips, and flexible indexing and search utilities.?Implications: Anyone with access to the Internet will be able to achieve the education needed to build a productive life in an increasingly high-tech world. Computer learning may even reduce the growing American prison population.?Knowledge workers are generally better paid than less-skilled workers. Their wealth is raising overall prosperity.?Even entry-level workers and those in formerly unskilled positions require a growing level of education. For a good career in almost any field, computer competence is a must. This is one major trend raising the level of education required for a productive ro le in today’s work force. For many workers, the opportunity for training is becoming one of the most desirable benefits any job can offer.76. Information technology is expected to have impact on all the following EXCEPT ____.A. American management personnelB. European management personnelC. American people’s choice of careerD. traditional practice at work77. “digital divide” in the 4th? paragraph refers to ____.A. the gap in terms of computer ownershipB. the tendency of computer ownershipC. the dividing line based on digitD. the ethnic distinction among American households78. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT according to the passage?A. By 2005 all college and school study materials will turn electronic.B. By 2005 printed college and school study materials will be supplemented with electronic material.C. By 2005 some college and school study materials will be accompanied by CD-ROMs.D. By 2005 Internet links make worldwide library search a possibility.79. Which of the following areas is NOT discussed in the passage?A. Future careers.B. Nature of future work.C. Ethnic differences.D. Schools and libraries.80. At the end of the passage, the author seems to emphasize ____ in an increasingly high-tech world.A. the variety of educationB. the content of educationC. the need for educationD. the function of educationSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT EFirst read the following question.81. The passage mainly discusses the effects of ____.A. healthB. aspirinC. hearing lossD. heart attackNow, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.?Aspirin may be the most familiar drug in the world-but its power to heal goes far beyond the usual aches and pains. Exciting new studies suggest that aspirin can help fight a wide range of serious illnesser. “It now seems to be a benefit in so many areas of health,” says Dr Debra Judelson, medical director of the Women’s Heart Institute in Beverly Hills, California. “I advise most of my patients, as long as they aren’t allergic to aspirin and don’t have bleeding problems, to take low-dose aspirin.”?Some of the major illnesses and conditions that aspirin or aspirin-like drugs might help prevent are: Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes-related heart disease, heart attack, cancer and antibiotic-induced hearing loss.TEXT FFirst read the following question.82. How many proposals does the passage put forward?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.?Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.?What kind of environment do you want in the future? What can you do to help make it happen? What can other people do?Education is one way to help the environment. You can learn about the environment in school.? Radio and television can give you information. Newspapers, magazines, and books also help youlearn.?There are laws against littering and against making the air and water dirty. Other laws help people to save resources. The law lowering the speed limit for cars helps to save fuel.?Another way to help the environment is to plan for the future. We may have to find new resources. In the future, people may heat their homes with atomic power. Without planning, some kinds of environment may not happen. People can act now to help make the future.?TEXT GFirst read the following question.83. The main theme of the passage is ____ in the G-7 nations.A. agingB. wealthC. death rateD. work forceNow, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.Citizens of the world’s wealthiest countries may live longer than previously predicted, according to a study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. By 2050, people in the G-7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) may be living anywhere from 1.3 years to 8 years longer than official estimates now predict. Researchers at Mountain View Research in Los Altos, California, examined 50 years of mortality data and found a long-term decline in death rates. That may mean that fewer workers will have to support many more elderly in the future than governments currently expect.TEXT HFirst read the following question.84. Which is the best title of the passage?A. How to protect your eyesight.B. How to choose your computer.C. A few tips for computer users.D. Eye trouble and headache. ?Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.Question: My eyes and head ache when I work at my computer for a long time. What can I do? Vision It could just be your eyes. Make sure that you’ve had them checked and that you’re wearing any necessary corrective lenses.Screen Glare The light you read by may be too bright for your computer screen. Try to dim the light, and if you need to, get a desk lamp for other work. Also, if possible, move your computer so you aren’t directly underneath a light fixture.Screen and Head PositionYou shouldn’t bend your neck when you read from the screen. That can cause headaches. Your eyeline should be 5 cm to 8 cm below the top of the monitor. The screen should be about an arm’s length away.TEXT IFirst read the following questions.85. Clear weather is predicted in ____ Chinese cities.A.2B.3C.4D.586. W hich foreign city’s maximum temperature is the highest?A. Cairo.B. Bangkok.C. New York.D. London.?Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86. WEATHER REPORForecasts for some major Chinese citiesForeign citiesCityMaxMinWeatherCityMaxMin Beijing2417clearBangkok3328Changchun2206cleardrizzle to cloudyChengdu2520overcastChongqing3424cloudyCairo3021[5]clearDalian2317cloudyFuzhou3123light rainFrankfurt1410[5]cloudy to light rainGuangzhou3524clearHong Kong3226clear to cloudyLondon1411Kunming2617clear to cloudy drizzle to cloudyLhasa2111cloudyNanjing2720overcastMoscow2113Shanghai2822cloudyclear to cloudyTaipei2923light rainTianjin2717cloudy to clear New York2315Wuhan3022clearclear to cloudyUrumqi2210clear to cloudyTEXT JFirst read the following questions.87. If you need travel shop information, you should go to ____.A. Guide Friday Tourism Centre.B. Tourist Information Centre.C. Library.D. Post Office.88. Where can you find the Police Station?A. In Henly Street.B. In Arden Street.C. In Bridge Street.D. In Rother Street.Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88. General InformationTourist Information CentreBridge foot. Tel. (01789) 29312Summer: 9:30 am-6:00 pm Weekday11:00 am-5:00 pm SundaysWinter: 9:30 am-5:00 pm Weekday● Visitor Information, including information for the disable● Accommodation Booking● Bureau De Chang● Parkings and Toilets Leaflet● Guide Friday Tour Ticket● Travel Shop InformationGuide Friday Tourism CentreThe Civic Hall, 14 Rother StreetTe. (01789) 29986?Open Daily from 9:00 amAccommodationYouth Hostel-Alveston (2 miles from Town Centre). Tel.(01789)29709?Taxi ServicesBridgefoot, Bridge Street, Union Street, and Rother Market near White Swan HotelPolice StationRother StreetTel.(01789)41411HospitalArden StreetTel.(01789)20583LibraryHenly StreetTel.(01789)29220Post OfficeHenly StreetTel.(01789)41493?TEXT KFirst read the following questions.89. How long is the Business English programmeA.3 months.B.6 months.C.4 weeks.D.10 weeks.90. Which certificate programme is NOT mentioned?A. Teaching English for Specific Purposes.B. Communications / Networking Engineering.C. Global Operations Management.D. Advanced Software Technologies.Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVIN?English & Certificate Programs for InternationalsLive, Learn, and Enjoy on the Southern California CoastPost-graduate certificates in 12 months[JZ)● Electronic Business● Global Operations Management● Marketing● Communications / Networking Engineering● Teaching English as a Foreign Language● Advanced Software Technologies-6 months (focus on java -3 months)● Digital Art[JZ]English Language Program● 4-week Business English or Conversation & Culture-Jan, Feb, July, Aug● 10-week Intensive ESL-Jan, Apr, June, Sept******************************************************************************* *******************************************************************************参考答案及听力原文参考答案：PART Ⅰ WRITING ?SECTION A COMPOSITION?THE IMPORTANCE OF ?KEEPING A GOOD MOODPeople in modern society live under a lot of pressure. I see three kinds of pressure working on people today: pressure from education, family and career. It is easy to blame the school for charging too much money, the family members for the heavy burden, the society for the fierce competition. I think people should relax. It is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.?Long gone are the days when people lived their life with a certain relaxation, sampling a wide variety of activities—film, music, art, poetry. But now, a lot of people suffer from a lot of pressure. They can’t communicate well with co-workers and family members, and have unbalanced,。
英语专业四级考试真题 Dictation
2004年英语专业四级考试真题DictationMoneyMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services . People use money to buy food , clothes , and hundreds of other things . In the past many different things were used as money . People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods . The Chinese used cloth and knives . In Africa , elephant tusks or salt were used . Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt . Coins were first invented by the Chinese . Originally they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center , so that a piece string could keep them together . this made doing business much easier , but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive . To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution .They began to use paper money for coins . Now paper money notes are used throughout the world.2005年英语专业四级考试真题DictationThe WristwatchIt is generally believed that wristwatches are an exception to the normal sequence in the evolution of men’s jewelry . Reversing the usual order , they were first worn by women and then adopted by men . I n the old days , queens included wristwatches among their crown jewelry . Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers . Until World War I , Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters . Then army officers discovered that the wristwatch was most practical for active combat . Race car drivers also loved to wear wristwatches without feeling self-conscious . By 1924 some 30% of men’s watches were worn on the wrist . Today the figure is 90% and they are now worn by both men and women for practical purposes rather than for decoration .07年英语专业真题听力DictationAdvertising has already become a specialized activity in modern times. In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. There is great competition between manufactures of the same kind of product because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. The manufacture advertises in newspapers and on the radio. He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute samples of their products. He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufactures often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. We usually think so because theadvertisements say so. People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.2010年英语专业四级考试真题DictationFreshman's Week Britain has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to this system, it can sometimes be confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called "freshman's week" for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join in lots of clubs and settle into university life. However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting strangers in classrooms and dormitories can be worrying. Where do you start and who should you make friends with? Which clubs and society should you join? Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you. They worry about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.水恩，乃幸福之源也。
2004-2008大学英语四级作文题目及范文1
• You posses the basic quality for it--your good job in the contents of math,physics. As to how to prepare for it, I needn't say much--it's a piece of cake to you.
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As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary. In addition, you‟d better spend some time on reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our university.
• In the second place, the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the foundations for your future study. Last but not the least important, you need an intense interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.”
• Currently we are on the way to the Great Wall. Dating back to the seven century B.C., the Great Wall is constructed by respective states for fortifying against invasion of neighboring states. By the reasons of long history and its length, it becomes one of the eight wonders in the world and represents the highest wisdom and crafts. From the top of the Great Wall, we can enjoy a magnificent view of continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. It is no doubt that one says, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”。
on public speaking听力原文_整理2004年1月全国大学英语四级考试听力原文
2004年1月全国大学英语四级考试听力原文整理表姓名:职业工种:申请级别:受理机构:填报日期:2004年1月全国大学英语四级考试——听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger size?W: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply?2.M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background?W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movie?Q. What can we learn from the conversation?4.W: Can I help you sir?M: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong? I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse and worseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean?6.W: can you give a hand, Mike? I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do?7.M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis but I don't think I am improving.W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean?8.M: would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie?9．M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam. W: But why do you always wait until the last minute?Q：what does the woman imply?10．M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment. W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrow?Q: What can be informed from the conversation?Section BPassage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other?I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it canmatter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly about?Q12: What does the speaker say about the people of the past?Q13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our image?Passage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and that children are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injures?Q15: What should parents do to prevent playground injures?Q16: What does the speaker say about young children?Passage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast London?Q18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpockets?Q19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his wallets?Q20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker?Speaking in PublicChapter 11.The Power of Public Speaking1.Those who do it well are highly compensated for it.panies want it in employees; the ability to communicate effectively is vital andcommunication skills ranked #1 for career development.3.It becomes a foundation for civil life as well as our working world; something we trulycannot escape.4.Gives you a sense of empowerment—a sense of confidence and ability to “make adifference” when you learn some of the basic skills.5.The Tradition of Public Speaking1.Dates back to ancient times; Greeks and Romans2.Aristotle was key factor in influence and with his Rhetoric text3.Still influences communication today in the speech textbooks we use inclassrooms.6.Similarities between Speeches and ConversationsHow they are similar:1.Both are logically organized2.Both are tailored/adapted to audience3.Both tell a story for maximum impact4.Both adapt to listener feedbackHow they are different:1.Speeches are more highly structured2.Speeches require more careful use of language3.Each uses a different mode of delivery4.Developing Confidence: Your Speech Class1.Nervousness is normal; the anxiety you feel is a natural part of this kind of experience.Our bodies have a physiological reaction to public speaking. Our heart rates go up, our nonverbal behavior changes slightly, and we feel this affect on us. All that being said, this is normally something that can be managed quite easily.2.Two types of anxiety—(1) situational and (2) trait.Situational anxiety is normal andwe all feel this. Certain situations like job interviews, blind dates, meeting the in-laws, and public speaking often make us anxious. We all understand this kind of fear.Trait anxiety is a more personal, deep-seeded fear that requires more intervention to solve but fortunately is far less common than is situational anxiety.3.Managing anxiety: (Situational)1.Acquire more experience—the more you do anything (properly, that is) the lessanxiety you feel doing it.2.Prepare, prepare, prepare—the less enjoyable but the best way to controlsituational anxiety.3.Most anxiety is not visible. Studies estimate that audiences sense only about10% of the anxiety that we feel. So no matter how badly you might feel, youraudience is sensing only a small part of it.4.Don’t expect perfection—none of us is perfect and we can always go back andfind something in a speech we can improve. We prepare our best and then livewith the effort we make. And the vast majority of the time the effort isacceptable.1.Managing anxiety: (Trait)1.The power of visualization—seeing yourself being successful; seeing yourself start,move through and complete an assignment. Used by sports psychologists to help athletes overcome ce rtain “mental blocks”2.Thinking positively—sometimes called cognitive restructuring and is a cousin of thevisualization. Instead of seeing ourselves being successful, this works at changing our mindset and how we think. Not just thinking good thoughts, but being convinced we can succeed.5. Public Speaking and Critical Thinking---There are may college classes that willor can teach you good critical thinking skills. This is one of them. A good public speaker learns to evaluate a message for logic and reasoning and is not swayed by emotional, irrational arguments.6. The Speech Communication ProcessThe Speaker—this is the first step in the process; the success of your message depends on your credibility or trustworthiness. Your ethos or credibility is vital. If an audience distrusts the messenger, the message will not be heard or evaluated. We will talk about what you should and should “not” do to ensure this first step is a positive one.The Message—what you have to say. The key is to find a way to make your intended message be what is actually communicated or received by the audience. It is not good enough to merely have good intentions. An effective communicator makes every effort to have the audience understand the message the way it was intended.The Channel—Messages can be delivered via many channels such as e-mail, telephone, letter, billboard, etc. But the only one relevant to public speaking is face-to-face. To communicate effectively using this channel we need certain skills not needed with other channels.The Listener—the audience. Every audience member brings his or her own frame of reference; or sum total of their life’s experiences. The more our audience shares a frame of reference similar to our own, the easier it is to effectively communicate with them. In all cases we must analyze our audience (Chapter 5) before we can fully organize, develop, and present our speech.Feedback—the message the audience gives the speaker; either verbal or nonverbal. We need feedback to determine if our message was received. Speakers notice audience feedback, so asan audience member we have a responsibility to respond with respect when listening to a message.Interference (Noise)—anything that interferes with the intended message. Noise can be external, internal, or semantic.3.External—stimuli that affect our ability to pay attention to the speaker. Things likeother voices, television sets, stereos, loud fans, etc. Easy to recognize andgenerally easy to control.4.Internal—stimuli from ourselves; occurring in our mind…often referred to as “daydreaming.” Often hard to recognize and hard to control. Audience members haveto concentrate on the speaker and the speaker must ensure the message ismeaningful to the audience. There is a 50-50 or mutual responsibility forcontrolling or minimizing internal noise.5.Semantic—similar to internal; but semantic refers to “word” noise or interferencethat causes us to stop paying attention. Calling someone a “boy” or “girl” whenthey are a man or a woman, might create this type of noise. It is very personaland very subjective.The Situation—this refers to the setting, the environment, the time, the surrounding elements that can impact any message. Easy to overlook this element in the process and then not realize why the message was not as successful as you might have anticipated.7. Public Speaking in a Multicultural World6.In today’s world—school and work—we are likely to be interacting with peoplefrom a variety of cultures. You can believe and feel whatever you wish, but whenwords come out of your mouth or flow from your word processors, you areresponsible for them. So it is best to think first and speak later.7.Be conscious of ethnocentrism. Extreme levels can present some real problemsfor communicators; they indicate our belief that our culture is superior to othersand we show it. Communication works best if we show pride in our own culturewhile also acknowledging that others—while maybe not to your liking—have aright to exist as well. We can all agree that if we perceive that we, or our culture,are under attack, we will defend ourselves. And in the process stop listening to thespeaker. So in essence, moderate levels of ethnocentrism can be healthy. Highlevels will promote defensive reactions from the audience. Low or no levels of itwill not produce a defensive response but will cause any culture to eventually dieout over a long period of time.Types of Public SpeakingPlease rank order the following events according to their tendency to create anxietyUse 10 for the most anxiety-provoking and 1 for the least.8.Giving directions to a stranger9.Introducing a guest speaker at a club10.Standing up and talking on a topic I don’t know about to anaudience of 4011.Speaking to a group of friends12.Standing up and talking about a subject I know to an audience of 8013.Being interviewed for a job14.Chairing a meeting15.Standing up and talking about a subject I know about to anaudience of 4016.Speaking in a seminar of 8 people17.Standing up and talking about a subject I don’t know about to anaudience of 80整理丨尼克本文档信息来自于网络，如您发现内容不准确或不完善，欢迎您联系我修正；如您发现内容涉嫌侵权，请与我们联系，我们将按照相关法律规定及时处理。
2004年1月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案
2004年1月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案时间:2006-4-29 23:33:53 来源:本站原创作者:alex (5天5夜突破英语听说的秘密|英语听写系统助你提升听力)进入MP3下载页面下载到我的手机(不能播放请点击此处)2004年1月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] ID]1.A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2.A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can’t take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3.A) It’s quiet in the restaurant.B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food.D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4.A) At a booking office.B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street.D) At an airport.5.A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman’s headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6.A) Help the woman move the items.B) Hurry to Mr.Johnson’s office.C) Help move things to Mr.Johnson’s office.D) Put off his appointment with Mr.Johnson.7.A) The man should not dream of being a superstar.B) The man didn’t practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner.D) The man should not give up.8.A) There is no more left.B) It doesn’t appeal to her.C) It’s incredibly delicious.D) She has already tasted it.9.A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10.A) The man will drive the woman to school.B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman.D) The man is losing patience with the woman.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) The art of saying thank you.B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners.D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12.A) They were nicer and gentler.B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13.A) By decorating our homes.B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes.D) By putting on a little make-up.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) Children don’t get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15.A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16.A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the porential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.Passage ThereQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.]17.A) It takes skill.B) It pays well.C) It’s full-time job.D) It’s admired worldwide.18.A) A mother with a baby in her arms.B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19.A) The back pocket of his tight trousers.B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket.D) A side pocket of his trousers.20.A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation -- brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things -- and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope.At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable22. What does the author mean when he says, "we can't turn the clock back" (Line 1, Para. 3)?A) It's impossible to slow down the pace of change.B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D) It's impossible to forget the past.23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago____.A) were less isolated physicallyB) were probably less self-centeredC) probably suffered less from anxietyD) were considered less individualistic24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ____.A) to provide them with a safer environmentB) to lower their expectations for themC) to get them more involved sociallyD) to set a good model for them to follow25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.B) Children's anxiety has been enormously exaggerated.C) Children's anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature. Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints ( 约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle ( 小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.Performance is your best bargaining chip ( 筹码) when you are seeking araise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market.What will someone else pay for your services?Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should _____.A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impressionC) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get27. What can be inferred from Beth's story?A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.C) People should not be content with what they have got.D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job.28. We can learn from the passage that ____.A) unfairness exists in salary increasesB) most people are overworked and underpaidC) one should avoid overstating one's performanceD) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises29. To get a pay raise, a person should______.A) advertise himself on the job marketB) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contractC) try to get inside information about the organizationD) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions30. To be successful in negotiations, one must_____.A) meet his boss at the appropriate timeB) arrive at the negotiation table punctuallyC) be good at influencing the outcome of the interactionD) be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to Grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday-best.But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware ( 粗陶) -and-stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, itspells economic hard times.Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000jobs -- one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4,000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television;Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it'sbetter to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party. Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time?Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette ( 礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents ("Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table.") must be picked up elsewhere. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be competent professionally but clueless socially.31. The trend toward casual dining has resulted in_____.A) bankruptcy of fine china manufacturersB) shrinking of the pottery industryC) restructuring of large enterprisesD) economic recession in Great Britain32. Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?A) Family members need more time to relax.B) Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.C) People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.D) Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.33. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is_____.A) a retailer of stainless steel tableware B) a dealer in stonewareC) a pottery chain store D) a producer of fine china34. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is_____.A) the increased value of the poundB) the economic recession in AsiaC) the change in people's way of lifeD) the fierce competition at home and abroad35. Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life_____.A) are still a must on certain occasionsB) axe bound to return sooner or laterC) are still being taught by parents at homeD) can help improve personal relationshipsPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane ( 飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything buthurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern ( 灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2.7meters off the ground on timber pilings -- long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.36. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required_____.A) to be easily reinforced B) to look smarter in designC) to meet stricter building standards D) to be designed in the shape of cubes37. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because____.A) it is strengthened by steel rods B) it is made of redwoodC) it is in the shape of a shell D) it is built with timber and concrete38. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to _____.A) withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB) anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC) break huge sea waves into smaller onesD) prevent water from rushing into the house39. The main function of the shell isA) to strengthen the pilings of the houseB) to give the house a better appearanceC)to protect the wooden frame of the houseD) to slow down the speed of the swelling water40. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be____.A) fancy-looking B) waterproof C) easily breakable D) extremely strong Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. He asked us to _____ them in carrying through their plan.A) provide C) assistB) arouse D) persist42. A good many proposals were raised by the delegates, _____ was to be expected.A) that C) soB) what D) as43. He was such a _____ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture.A) specific C) heroicB) dynamic D) diplomatic44. Arriving home, the boy told his parents about all the _____ which occurred in his dormitory.A) occasions C) incidentsB) matters D) issues45. The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _____ through.A) press C) stretchB) squeeze D) leap46. They are trying to _____ the waste discharged by the factory for profit.A) expose C) exhibitB) exhaust D) exploit47. The manager urged his staff not to _____ the splendid opportunity.A) drop C) escapeB) miss D) slide48. _____ I admire David as a poet, I do not like him as a man.A) Much as C) If onlyB) Only if D) As much49. Because of a _____ engagement, Lora couldn't attend my birthday party last Saturday.A) pioneer C) priorB) premature D) past50. The continuous rain _____ the harvesting of the wheat crop by two weeks.A) set back C) set outB) set off D) set aside51. Not having a good command of English can be aserious _____ preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle C) offenseB) fault D) distress52. It's very _____ of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A) concerned C) considerableB) careful D) considerate53. Many a player who had been highly thought of has _____ from the tennis scene.A) disposed C) discouragedB) disappeared D) discarded54. She's fainted. Throw some water on her face and she'll _____.A) come round C) come onB) come along D) come out55. All their attempts to _____ the child from the burning building were in vain.A) regain C) rescueB) recover D) reserve56. Computer technology will _____ a revolution in business administration.A) bring around C) bring outB) bring about D) bring up57. The university has launched a research center to develop new waysof _____ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments.A) regulating C) interruptingB) halting D) combating58. The _____ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers.A) joint C) overallB) intensive D) decisive59. The rapid development of communications technology is transforming the _____ in which people communicate across time and space.A) route C) visionB) transmission D) manner60. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____ the car if I can.A) rather than C) in spite ofB) regardless of D) other than61. There is no _____ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab.A) rigid C) smoothB) solid D) harsh62. Every culture has developed _____ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others.A) preferences C) fantasiesB) expectations D) fashions63. It is reported that Uruguay understands and _____ China on human rights issues.A) grants C) abandonsB) changes D) backs64. Only a few people have _____ to the full facts of the incident.A) access C) contactB) resort D) path65. His trousers _____ when he tried to jump over the fence.A) cracked C) brokeB) split D) burst66. So far, _____ winds and currents have kept the thick patch of oil southeast of the Atlantic coast.A) governing C) prevailingB) blowing D) ruling67. The author was required to submit an _____ of about 200 words together with his research paper.A) edition C) articleB) editorial D) abstract68. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _____ at an increasing rate.A) bring up C) spring upB) build up D) strike up69. Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, _____ they have no schedules to keep.A) even though C) as ifB) for D) since70. Some plants are very _____ to light; they prefer the shade.A) sensible C) objectiveB) flexible D) sensitivePart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper, You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.It's an annual back-to-school routine. One morning you wave goodbye, and that 71 evening you're burning the late-night oil in sympathy. In the race to improve educational standards, 72 are throwing the books at kids. 73 elementary school students are complaining of homework 74 . What's a well-meaning parent to do?As hard as 75 may be, sit back and chill, experts advise. Though you've got to get them to do it, 76 helping too much, or even examining 77 too carefully, you may keep them 78 doing it by themselves. "I wouldn't advise a parent to check every 79 assignment," says psychologist John Rosemond, author Of Ending the Tough Homework. "There's a 80 of appreciation for trial and error. Let your children 81 the grade they deserve."Many experts believe parents should gently look over the work of younger children and ask them to rethink their 82 . But "you don't want them to feel it has to be 83 ," she says.That's not to say parents should 84 homework -- first, they should monitor how much homework their kids 85 . Thirty minutes a day in the early elementary years and an hour in 86 four, five, and six is standard, saysRosemond. For junior-high students it should be " 87 mom than an hour and a half," and two for high-school students. If your child 88 has mom homework than this, you may want to check 89 other parents and then talk to the teacher about 90 assignment71. A) very C) rightB) exact D) usual72. A) officials C) expertsB) parents D) schools73. A) Also C) ThenB) Even D) However74. A) fatigue C) dutyB) confusion D) puzzle75. A) there C) theyB) we D) it76. A) via C) byB) under D) for77. A) questions C) standardsB) answers' D) rules78. A) off C) beyondB) without D) from79. A) single C) pageB) piece D) other80. A) drop C) cutB) short D) lack81. A) acquire C) gatherB) earn D) reach82. A) exercises C) mistakesB) defects D) tests83. A) perfect C) unusualB) better D) complete84. A) forget C) missB) refuse D) ignore85. A) have C) makeB) prepare D) perform86. A) classes C) gradesB) groups D) terms87. A) about C) muchB) no D) few88. A) previously C) merelyB) rarely D) consistently89. A) with C) outB) in D) up90. A) finishing C) reducingB) lowering D) decliningPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1．建议报考的专业及理由2．报考该专业的基本条件3．应当如何备考A Letter in Reply to a FriendDecember 27th, 2003Dear2003年12月四级答案：Part I Listening ComprehensionsectionA ABADC/BDBCDSectionB CABCB/DACABPart II Reading ComprehensionDBCCA/DBADC/BBDCA/CADBCPart III VocabularyCDBCB/DBACA/ADBAC/BDCDA/BADAB/CDCDD Part IV ClozeADBAD/CBDAD/BCADA/CBDAC/。
2004年6月大学英语四级考试真题及参考答案
2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（湖北卷）本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：How much is the shirt ?A．£19.15 B．£9.15 C．£9.18.答案是B.1．What did the boy finally get ?A．A colorful bike . B．A blue bike . C．A white bike .2．How long does the woman plan to stay ?A．About seven days . B．About five days . C．About twelve days . 3．What do we know about the man ?A．He is making coffee.B．He has a pain in his hands .C．He is busy painting .4．What did the woman do last night ?A．She saw a movie . B．She went to her sister’s .C．She watched a football game .5．What time will Cathy go to the party ?A．Before seven . B．Around six thirty . C．After seven .第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2004年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
参考答案：PART IV CLOZE短文大意：本文阐述了人类作息时间转换的规律，并说明了两种转换的具体方式。
26．答案：B试题分析：本题考查介词搭配。
详细解答：coincide with为固定词组，指“一致，相符合”，此处指“通常睡眠时间和白天时间相吻合”。
而选项A，C，D不能与coincide搭配，故选B。
27．答案：A试题分析：本题考查名词的辨析。
详细解答：cycle与前文保持一致，为“循环、周期”，此处指“我们现在关心在何等程度上，循环可以改善”。
而period意为“一段时间”；circle 意为“圆”；round意为“圆，圆形物”。
故选项A为正确答案。
28．答案：D试题分析：本题考查名词词义辨析。
详细解答：problem指“难题，困难”；difficulty指“困境”；trouble意为“麻烦”；而只有matter合适，a matter of 为固定词组，意为“（涉及之）问题”。
故选D。
29．答案：C试题分析：本题考查对动词词义的掌握。
详细解答：call for意为“需要，值得”，此处指“自动化需要机器昼夜不停地工作”。
而ask意为“询问”；invite意为“邀请”；react to意为“反应”。
故选C。
30．答案：A试题分析：本题考查对固定搭配的掌握。
详细解答：It takes some time to do sth.为固定句型；而选项B，C，D在句中不能以It作为形式主语，故选项A为正确答案。
31．答案：C试题分析：本题是形容词辨析题。
详细解答： reversed表示“反转的、颠倒的”；此处指“通常人们要花五天到一周的时间来适应一个相反的循环”。
而former意为“早期的”；returned 意为“回的；”；regular意为“有规律的”。
故选C。
32．答案：B试题分析：本题考查对上下文的理解。
详细解答：上文提到“颠倒作息时间大约需要五天到一个星期，而后文又说在工厂里这种轮班工作经常是每周一换的”。
2004年英语专业四级听力原文及答案
2004年英语专业四级听力原文及答案2004年英语专业四级听力原文及答案2010-04-13 23：20PartⅡDICTATION MONEY Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services.People use money to buy food,clothes and hundreds of other things.In the past,many different things were used as money.People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods.The Chinese usedcloth and knives.In Africa,elephant tusks or salt were used.Even today,some people in Africa are still paid in salt.Coins were first invented by the Chinese.Originally,they were round pieces of metal with ahole in the center,so that apiece of string could keep them together.This made doing business much easier,but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive.To solve this problem,the Chinese again came up with the solution.They began to use paper money for coins.Now paper notes are used throughout the world.SECTION ACONVERSATIONS Questions 1to 3are based on the following conversation.W：Frank,do you use E-mail?M：Yes,Chris.W：Do you like it?M：I like it for its convenience with which to communicate with people.But there's another side to the picture.W：What's that?M：For one thing,it creates extra workload.I mean people are bolder in making requests in their E-mails.In aface to face situation,In aface to face situation,people don't ask you to do one thing after another.W：That's surely aproblem.M：Another thing that bothers me is that Iget lots of forwarded messages.People just want to share something they believe extremely interesting or valuable.W：These are not spam or junk mails.M.No,they are not.But these people simplydon't understand that you may not have the time to read them.How about spam?W：My inbox is flooded with 30 to 50 unwanted messagesevery day.M：Well,you have aparticularly worse case.W：What do you think Ican do,since you know more about spam than I?M：Well,first of all,use the filters of E-mail providers.The second solutionis to come up with afew different E-mail addresses.The last thing Iwould sayisto get an E-mail address that isn't provided by one of the big providers such as Yahoo or Hotmail because that is who the spammers target.Questions 4to 6are based on the following conversation.W.Good afternoon.Melrose Apartments.May Ihelp you?M.Yes.I'm interested in renting aone-bedroom apartment.Do you have any available?W.No,I'm sorry.None are available at this time,but Iexpect avacancy in about three weeks.Could Iinterest you in atwo-bedroom?M.Well,I'm astudent and Ihave to cut corners.How much more would atwo-bedroom apartment cost me?W.The one-bedroom rents for0 amonth and the two-bedroom isonly more.M：Is the two-bedroom agreat deal larger than the one-bed room?W：Yes,it is.Also,I might tell you that the one-bedroom doesn't have adishwasher.All of our two-bedroom do.M：What about signing alease?W：We do require a6-month lease,and there is adeposit of0 in case any damage is done to the apartment.M：When could Isee the apartment?W.How about later this afternoon?M：Let me see.I have an appointment at 3：30 and another one at four.How about five o'clock this afternoon?W：That would be fine.M：I'll pick my wife up from work,and we'll come right over.W.I'll be looking forward to seeingyou then.M.Thank you.Good-bye.W.Good-bye.Questions 7to 10 are basedon the following conversation.W：Hi,you're just back from New York?M：Yes.W：It must be an exciting trip.M：Well,I've really seen lots of things.I saw the most spectacular view when Iwas crossing abridge to Manhattan at dusk,and the skyscrapers were lit up producing aclassic nighttime view of Manhattan.W：That's really beautiful.M：But that's not the whole picture.Some of the streets in New York are veryrough.I saw large piles of garbage cans at the roadside,and drawingsall over garage doors and store shutters.W：I can't believe it.M：The garbage are tidily bagged and boxed,though.W：Did you stay inahotel?M：Yes.The hotel we stayed at turned out to be fairlydecent,though the room was small,with atiny bathroomthat was only about 3feet larger than the bed.As Iwas inexperienced with tourist-area hotels,I was startled,I mean,the room was9 anight.But at least the room was clean and the bed reasonably comfortable.W：What's your general impression of New York?M：Well,restaurants pack their tiny tables very tightly；grocery stores and bookstores have aisles that are narrow；the sidewalks are stacked with newsstands,vendors and their carts,and places that aren't restrictively small,such as the lawns around the Natural History Museum,are full of people,so they're no escape.SECTION BPASSAGES Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.Food supply is very important in explaining the behavior of many animals.In many parts of Africa,for example,large numbers of different animals move from place to place looking for the best grass and plants to eat.Every year large numbers of elephants and other animals move,at the same time,from one place to anotherwhere food supply is better.The land they move away from is given achance torest so that the grass and plants can grow fully again and will offer agood supply of food at the same time next year.In some parts of Africa,where these migrations have been taking place naturally for so long,there is now anew problem.Men have started cattle farming and these cattle are killing the grass and plants.The wild animals have mouths which are shaped so that they do not pull up all of these grass and plants.So the grass and plants are not killed and can grow again.But the cattle have mouths which pull up all of the grass and plants and so kill them.If this goes on for long all the grass will die and there will be no food for either the wild animals or the cattle.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage,you will be given 15 seconds to answer thequestions.Now,listen to the passage.The family is changing.In the past,grandparents,parents,and children used to live together,and they had an extended family.Sometimes two or more brothers with their wives and children were part of this large family group.But family structure is changing throughout the world.The nuclear family consists of only one father,one mother,and children；it is becoming the main family structure everywhere.The nuclear family offers married women some advantages：they have freedom from their relatives and the husband does not have all the power of the family.Studies show that in nuclear families,men and women usually make an equal number of decisions about family life.But wives usually have to"pay"for the benefits of freedom and power.When women lived in extended families,sisters,grandparents and aunts helped one another with housework and childcare.Wives in nuclear families do not often enjoy this benefit.Studies show that women are generally less satisfied with marriage than men are.In the past,men worked outside the home and women worked inside.Housework and childcare were afull time job,and there was no time for anything else.Now women work outside and have more freedom than they did in the past,but theystill have to do most of the housework.The women actually have twofull-time jobs,and they have not much free time.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.There are three types of noise that can block communication.If you notice these ways,you may make full use of them to avoid the disadvantages and achieve your goals in communication.Thefirst,external noise,includes those obvious things that make it difficult to hear,as well as many other kinds of distractions.For instance,too much cigarette smoke in acrowed room might make it hard for you to pay attention to another person,and sitting in the rear of an auditorium might make aspeaker's remarks unclear.External noise can disrupt communication almost anywhere in our model-in thesender,channel,message,or receiver.The second type of noise is physiological.A hearing disorder is probably the most obvious type of physiological barrier,although many more exist.Consider thedifficulty you experience as alistener when you are suffering from acold or are very tired.In the same way you might speak less when you have asore throat or aheadache.Psychological noise refers to forces within the sender or receiver that make these people less able to express or understand the message clearly.An outdoorsman might exaggerate the size and number of fish caught in order to convince himself and others of his talents.SECTION CNEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today in atrial of ajournalist who works for the British newspaper The Guardian.The trial is seen as atest casefor the country's strict new media laws.Andrew Meldrom,anAmerican,who's lived in Zimbabwe for over 20 years,is accused of publishing an untrue story and faces up to two years in prison if found guilty.A dozen other journalists have also been charged with offenses relating to the new laws.In court,Mr.Meldrom's defense argued that his story was published in Britain.It was beyond the jurisdiction of Zimbabwean laws.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.Kuala Lumpur-Afghanistan will play soccer at the AsianGames.Mongolia's withdrawa has given the war-torn nation aconfidence boost.The Asian Football Confederation(AFC)announced in astatement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in the under-23 tournament at the Games in Busan.Afghanistan's first match will be against Iran on September 28.The group's other teams are Qatar andLebanon.Afghanistan was afounding member of the confederation in the 1950s before entering long periods of war and factional fighting.The country's chaos was largely ended after US-led forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year in response to the September 11th terroristattacks,in the United States.During the Soccer World Cup in June the president of Afghanistan Football Association(AFA),Abdul Alim Kohistaniy,said he hoped his country would be able to take part in the Asian Games.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.The expected life span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 years old,compared with 74.4 years old adecade earlier,while th edeath rate of middle-aged residents increased dramatically,according to arecent official report.The report,made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Center,said the past mortality of people aged between 35 to 54 years old had gone up 58.5 percent during the past ten years,from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991 to 251 people per 100,000 last year.Infant and maternal mortality rates went down 132 percent and 147 percent respectively.Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases were the main causes ofdeath,covering 60 percent of the total number of deaths.The male mortality rate is higher than that of females,and the death rate among rural residents is higher than that of the urban ones.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news.Islamabad-Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said yesterday there was no danger of the country going to war with neighboring India but the Pakistani forces would be ready to repel any aggression."There's no danger of war,"Musharraf told re porters in the Pakistani capital Islamabad."We should have confidence in ourselves.We are not sitting idle.We are prepared for everything.There should not be any misunderstanding."Tensions were raised this week as the two accused each other of links to killings in the two countries.India says it suspects the two gunmen who killed 28 people at an Indian temple on Tuesday had links to Pakistan-based Islamic militant groups.Pakistan has denied any involvement in the temple massacre and police in Karachi said there were indications of India's intelligence agents behind the murder of 7Christian charity workers in the city.But Indiarejected the charges yesterday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.A new survey shows family-owned businesses are flourishing despite adeclining U.S.economy.Their flourish is apart ingenuity,part hard work,and all in the family.A family business can be anything from acorner kiosk selling newspapers and phone cards to agiant corporation,like Mars,th ecandy bar maker,or Marriott,thehotel chain.A new survey looks at the middle ground,a cross sectionof 1,000 family businesses that are at least l0-years-old,and do at least million ayear in business.The survey was conducted by Mass Mutual Financial Group,a group of affiliated financial servicesfirms.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION ASTATEMENT 1.答案：D问句译文：莉莉现在在那里工作?试题分析：本题为细节题。
2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_0
2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案2004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案57. the group of technicians are engaged in a study which all aspects of urban planning.a) embraces c) insertsb) performs d) grips58. that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, i tried to book a different hotel.a) puzzling c) perceivingb) penetrating d) preserving59. his business, was very successful, but it was at the of his family life.a) exhaustion c) creditb) consumption d) expense60. at yesterday's party, elizabeth's boyfriend amused us by charlie chaplin.a) modeling c) followingb) imitating d) copyingpart iv cloze (15 minutes) directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in america. it's the one __61 the teacherstanding in the schoolroom 61. a) in c) for b) by d) about door 62 goodbye to students for the summer 62. a) waving c) shaking b) nodding d)speaking and calling __ 63 . them, "by the way, we won 63. a) in c) after world war ii" b) up d) for the problem with the joke, of course, is that it's 64 _ funny. the recent surveys on 64. a) not c) so b) too d) rarely 65 _ illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb 65. a) political c) educational (令人震惊): nearly one third of american 17-year- b) cultural d) historical olds cannot even ~ 66 which countries the 66. a) convey c) acknowledge b) identify d) distinguish united states 67 ' against in that war. one third 67. a) struck c) fought b)attacked d) defeated have no _ 68 _ when the declaration oflndepen- 68. a) doubt c) reason b) idea d) sense dence was 69 . one third thought columbus 69. a) signed c) marked reached the new world after 1750. two thirds can- b) edited d) printed not correctly 70 the civil war between 1850 70. a) get c) place b) judge d) 10ck and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, 71. a) thus c) though b) so d) even some are 72 guessing.72. a)just c) still unlike math or science, ignorance of history b) ever d) hardly cannot be 73 connected to loss of interna- 73. a) shortly c) exclusively b) directly d) practically tional 74 . but it does affect our future 74. a) community c) comprehension b) commitmentd)competitiveness 75 . a democratic nation and as individuals. 75. a) with c) as b) for d) of the 76 news is that there is growing 76. a) good c) surprising b) fine d) nice agreement 77 what is wrong with the 77. a)of c) on b) to d) with 78 of history and what needs to be 78. a) coaching c) consulting b) teaching d) instructing 79 to fix it. the steps are tentative (尝试性的79. a) dealt c) met b) done d) reache) 80 yet to be felt in most classrooms.四级a卷答案第一部分:听力1. d mark and the woman had not been in touch for sometime2. c the man is meeting the women on behalf of mr. brown3. c at 10:404. a the man no longer smokes5. b become a teacher6. d leave his job to work for her7. b she can help the man out8. c the man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor9. c the two speakers are seniors at college10. c she usually has difficulty remembering namess1. populars2. historicals3. printss4. instrumentss5. permitteds6. establisheds7. destroyeds8. in 1897, the library moved into its own building across the street from the capitols9. the library provides books and materials to the us congress and also lends books to other american libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries.s10. anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the us must send two copies to the library.第二部分:阅读理解11. c the interpersonal relationships within a company12. a give his boss a good impression13. b they feel that such behavior is unprincipled14. d an important factor for personal advancement15. b self－promotion does not necessarily mean flattery16. a block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bomb 共7页，当前第6页62004年6月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案相关内容:。
英语四级历年四级作文真题(含图片)
1.建议报考的专业及理由 2.报考该专业的基本条件 3.应当如何备考
作文(三)：The Impact of the Internet on Learning 漫画对白：Once I learn how to use Google, isn't that all the education I really need?
2014年12月四级作文题目
作文(一)：The Most Impressive Campus Activity 作文(二)：The Most Impressing Course in My College Life 作文(三)：My most impressive friends
2014年6月英语四级作文题目
作文(一)：关于家乡 Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the place would you show him or her and why. 作文(二)：关于中国 Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your China, what is the place would you show him or her and why. 作文(三)：关于校园 Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus , what is the place would you show him or her and why.
2004年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
2004年英语专业四级考试真题及答案2004年英语专业四级考试真题及答案Part Ⅳ CLOZE［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.?The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’ sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours’ wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides(26) ____ the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this(27)____ can be modified.? The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a(28)____ of growing importance in industry where automation(29)____ round-the-clock working of machines. It normally(30)____ from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a?(31)____? routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. ?(32)____,? it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine(33)____ he has to change to another, (34)____ much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very(35) ____.? One answer would seem to be(36)____ periods on each shift, a month, or even three months. (37)____, recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their(38)____ habits of sleep and wakefulness during the week-end and that this is quite enough to destroy any(39)____ to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose(40)____ may persist through all week-ends and holidays.26.A.in B.with C.of D.over??27.A.cycle B.period C.circle D.round???28.A.problem B.difficulty C.trouble D.matter??29.A.asks B.invites C.calls for D.reacts to?30.A.takes B.spends C.demands D.asks?31.A.former B.returned C.reversed D.regular??32.A.Therefore B.Unfortunately?C.In a word D.In comparison??33.A.as B.when C.then D.than?34.A.though B.so that C.while D.as?35.A.efficiently B.good C.easily D.happily?36.A.shorter B.better C.longer D.nicer??37.A.So B.In short C.Similarly D.However??38.A.new B.normal C.temporary D.favourite??39.A.change B.return C.adaptation D.tendency???40.A.wakefulness B.sleep C.preference D.habitPart Ⅴ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULA RY ［15 MIN.］? There are twenty-five items in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one that best completes the sentence.?Mark your answers on your answer sheet.??41.That trumpet player was cer tainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness ____ by his lack of talent.?A. so much asB. rather thanC. asD. than?42.____, I’ll marry him all the same.?A. Was he rich or poorB. Whethere rich or poor?C. Were he rich or poorD. Be he rich or poor?43.The government has promised to do ____ lies in its power to ease the hardships of the victims in the flood-stricken area.?A. howeverB. whicheverC. whateverD. wherever44.____ if I had arrived yesterday without letting you know beforehand??A. Would you be surprisedB. Were you surprised?C. Had you been surprisedD. Would you have been surprised?45.If not ____ with the respect he feels due to him, Jack gets veryill-tempered and grumbles all the time.?A. being treatedB. treated?C. be treatedD. having been treated?46.It is imperative that students ____ their term papers on time.?A. hand inB. would hand in ?C. have to hand inD. handed in?47.The less the surface of the ground yields to the weight of afully-loaded truck, ____ to the truck.?A. the greater stress isB. greater is the stress?C. the stress is greaterD. the greater the stress?48.The Minister of Finance is believed ____ of imposing new taxes to raise extra revenue.?A. that he is thinkingB. to be thinking?C. that he is to thinkD. to think?49.Issues of price, place, promotion, and product are ____ conventional concerns in planning marketing strategies.?A. these of the mostB. most of those?C. among the mostD. among the many of?50.____ both sides accept the agreement ____ a lasting peace be established in this region.A. Only if, willB. If only, would?C. Should, willD. Unless, would?51.Mr Wells, together with all the members of his family, ____ for Europe this afternoon.?A. are to leaveB. are leavingC. is leavingD. leave52.It was suggested that all government ministers should ____ information on their financial interests.?A. discoverB. uncoverC. tellD. disclose53.As my exams are coming next week, I’ll take advantage of the weekend to ____ on some reading.?A. catch upB. clear upC. make upD. pick up54.I’m surprised they are no longer on speaking terms. It’s not like either of them to bear a ____.?A. disgustB. curseC. grudgeD. hatred?55.Mary hopes to be ____ from hospital next week.?A. dismissedB. dischargedC.expelledD. resigned?56.Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite ____.?A. invaluableB. pricelessC. unworthyD.worthless?57.Jimmy earns his living by ____ works of art in the museum.?A. recoveringB. restoringC. renewingD. reviving?58.I couldn’t sleep last night because the tap in the bathroom was ____.?A. drainingB. droppingC. spillingD. dripping59.The book gives a brief ____ of the course of his research up till now.?A. outlineB. referenceC. frameD. outlook?60.She was sanding outside in the snow, ____ with cold.?A. spinningB. shiveringC. shakingD. staggering?61.All the rooms on the second floor have nicely ____ carpets, which are included in the price of the house.?A. adaptedB. equippedC. suitedD. fitted?62.He plays tinnis to the ____ of all other sports.?A. eradicationB. exclusionC. extensionD. inclusion?63.She answered with an ____ “No” to the request that she attend the public hearing.A. eloquentB. effectiveC. emotionalD. emphatic?64.Everyone who has visited the city agrees that it is ____ with life.?A. vibrantB. violentC. energeticD. full?65.We met Mary and her husband at a party two months ago. ____ we’ve had no further communication.?A. ThereofB. TherebyC. ThereafterD. ThereaboutsPart Ⅵ READING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.?Mark your answers on your answer sheet.??TEXT AIt often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.? There are many arguments for and against the interview as a selection procedure. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, emplyers do not choose the best candidate, they choose the candidate who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate’s likely perfor mance.? The main argument in favour of the interview — and it is, perhaps, a good argument —is that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary provided she has a pleasant personality.?It is perhas true to say, therefore, that the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assssable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality, character andsocial ability. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees.? Candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straightforward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.?66.We can infer from the passage that an employer might tolerate his secretary’s occasional mistakes, if the latter is ____?A. direct.B. cheerful.C. shy.D. capable.?67.What is the author’s attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure?A. Unclear.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Indifferent.68.According to the passage, people argue over the interview as a selection procedure mainly because they have ____.?A. different selection procedures?B. different puposes in the interview?C. different standards for competence?D. different experiences in interviews?69.The purpose of the last paragraph is to indicate ____.?A. a link between success in interview and personality?B. connections between work abilities and personality?C. differences in interview experience?D. differences in personal behaviourTEXT BEvery year thousands of people are arrested and taken to court for shop-lifting. In Britain alone, about HK$3,000,000’s worth of goods are stolen from shops every week. This amounts to something like HK$150 million a year, and represents about 4 per cent of the shops’ total stock. As a result of this “shrinkage” as the sho ps call it, the honest public has to pay higher prices.?Shop-lifters can be divided into three main categories: the professionals, the deliberate amateur, and the people who just can’t help themselves. The professionals do not pose much of a problem for the store detectives, who, assisted by closed circuit television, two-way mirrors and variousother technological devices, can usually cope with them. The professionals tend to go for high value goods in parts of the shops where security measures are tightest. And, in any case, they account for only a small percentage of the total losses due to shop-lifting.?The same applies to the deliberate amateur who is, so to speak, a professional in training. Most of them get caught sooner or later, and they are dealt with severely by the courts.?The real problem is the person who gives way to a sudden temptation and is in all other respects an honest and law-abiding citizen. Contrary to what one would expect, this kind of shop-lifter is rarely poor. He does not steal because he needs the goods and cannot afford to pay for them. He steals because he simply cannot stop himself. And there are countless others who, because of age, sickness or plain absent-mindedness, simply forget to pay for what they take from the shops. When caught, all are liable to prosecution, and the decision whether to send for the police or not is in the hands of the store manager.?In order to prevent the quite incredible growth in ship-lifting offences, some stores, in fact, are doing their best to separate the thieves from the confused by prohibiting customers from taking bags into the store. However, what is most worrying about the whole problem is, perhaps, that it is yet another instance of the innocent majority being penalized and inconvenienced because of the actions of a small minority. It is the aircraft hijack situation in another form. Because of the possibility of one passenger in a million boarding an aircraft with a weapon, the other 999,999 passengers must subject themselves to searches and delays. Unless the situation in the shops improves, in ten years’ time we may all have to subject ourselves to a body-search every time we go into a store to buy a tin of beans!?70.Why does the honest public have to pay higher prices when they go to the shops?A. There is a “shrinkage” in market values.?B. Many goods are not available.?C. Goods in many shops lack variety.?D. There are many cases of shop-lifting.?71.The third group of people steal things because they ____?A. are mentally ill.B. are quite absent-minded.?C.can not resist the temptation.D. can not afford to pay for goods.?72.According to the passage, law-abiding citizens ____.?A. can possibly steal things because of their poverty?B. can possibly take away goods without paying?C. have never stolen goods from the supermarkets?D. are difficult to be caught when they steal things?73.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the main types of shop-lifting??A. A big percentage of the total losses are caused by the professionals.?B. The deliberate amateurs will be punished severely if they get caught.?C. People would expect that those who can’t help themselves are poor.?D. The professionals don’t cause a lot of trouble to the store detectives.?74.The aircraft hijack situation is used in order to show that ____.?A. “the professionals do not pose much of a problem for the stores”?B. some people “somply forget to pay for what they take from the shops”?C. “the honest public has to pay higher prices”?D. the third type of shop-lifters are dangerous peopleTEXT CMy bones have been aching again, as they often do in humid weather. They ache like history: things long done with, that still remain as pain. When the ache is bad enough it keeps me from sleeping. Every night I yearn for sleep, I strive for it; yet it flutters on ahead of me like a curtain. There are sleeping pills, of course, but the doctor has warned me against them.?Last night, after what seemed hours of damp turmoil, I got up and crept slipperless down the staris, feeling my way in the faint street light that came through the window. Once safely arrived at the bottom, I walked into the kitchen and looked around in the refrigerator. There was nothing much I wanted to eat: the remains of a bunch of celery, a blue-tinged heel of bread, a lemon going soft. I’ve fallen into the habits of the solitary; my meals are snatched and random. Furtive snacks, furtive treats and picnics. I made do with some peanut butter, scooped directly from the jar with a forefinger: why dirty a spoon??Standing there with the jar in one hand and my finger in my mouth, I had the feeling that someone was about to walk into the room — some other woman, the unseen, valid owner — and ask me what in hell I was doing in her kitchen. I’ve had i t before, the sense that even in the course of my most legitimate and daily actions —peeling a banana, brushing my teeth — I am trespassing.?At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s. I wandered through the front room, the dining room, the parlour, hand on the wall for balance. My various possessions were floating in their own pools of shadow, denying my ownership of them. I looked them over with a burglar’s eye, deciding what might be worth the risk of stealing, what on the otherhand I would leave behind. Robbers would take the obvious things — the silver teapot that was my grandmother’s, perhaps the hand-painted china. The television set. Nothing I really want.75.The author could not fall asleep because ____.?A. it was too damp in the bedroom?B. she had run out of sleeping pills?C. she was in very poor health?D. she felt very hungry?76.The author did not like the food in the refrigerator because it was NOT ____.A. freshB. sufficient?C. nutritiousD. delicious?77.By “At night the house was more than ever like a stranger’s”(Line 1, Para. 4), the author probably means that ____.?A. the house was too dark at night?B. ther were unfamiliar rooms in the house?C. she felt much more lonely at night?D. the furniture there didn’t belong to her?TEXT DThe chief problem in coping with foreign motorists is not so much remembering that they are different from yourself, but that they are enormously variable. Cross a frontier without adjusting and you can be in deep trouble.?One of the greatest gulfs separating the driving nations is the Atlantic Ocean. More precisely, it is the mental distance between the European and the American motorist, particularly the South American motorist. Compare, for example, an English driver at a set of traffic lights with a Brazilian.?Very rarely will an Englishman try to anticipate the green light by moving off prematurely. You will find the occasional sharpie who watches for the amber to come up on the adjacent set of lights. However, he will not go until he receives the lawful signal. Brazilians view the thing quite differently. If, in fact, they see traffic lights at all, they regard them as a kind of roadside decoration.?The natives of North America are much more disciplined. They demonstrate this in their addiction to driving in one lane and sticking to it —even if it means settling behind some great truck for many miles.?To prevent other drivers from falling into reckless ways, American motorists try always to stay close behind the vehicle in front which canmake it impossible, when all the vehicles are moving at about 55 mph, to make a real lane change. European visitors are constantly falling into this trap. They return to the Old World still flapping their arms in frustration because while driving in the State in their car they kept failing to get off the highway when they wanted to and were swept along to the next city.?However, one nation above all others lives scrupulously by its traffic regulations —the Swiss. In Switzerland, if you were simply to anticipate a traffic light, the chances are that the motorist behind you would take your number and report you to the police. What is more, the police would visit you; and you would be convicted.? The Swiss take their rules of the road so seriously that a diver can be ordered to appear in court and charged for speeding on hearsay alone, and very likely found guilty. There are slight regional variations among the French, German and Italian speaking areas, but it is generally safe to assume that any car bearing a CH sticker will be driven with a high degree of discipline.?78.The fact that the Brazilians regard traffic lights as a kind of roadside decoration suggests that ____.?A. traffic lights are part of street sceneryB. they simply ignore traffic lights?C. they want to put them at roadsidesD. there are very few traffic lights?79. The second and third paragraphs focus on the difference between ____.?A. the Atlantic Ocean and other oceansB. English drivers and American drivers?C. European drivers and American driversD. European drivers and South American drivers?80.The phrase “anticipate the green light”(Line 1, Para. 3) is closest in meaning to ____.A. wait for the green light to be onB. forbid others to move before the green light?C. move off before the green light is onD. follow others when the green light is onSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING ［5 MIN.］In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.??TEXT EFirst read the following question.?81.This paper will mainly discuss ____?A. China’s economic policies in general.?B. China’s special economic zones.?C. significance of investment in China.?D. China’s recent development.??Now, go through TEXT E quickly and answer question 81.?Over the past decade, there have been a lot of changes in China’s economic policies. Like other developing countries which are attempting to become more export-orientated, China has started to set up free trade zones. These zones are called “Special Economic Zones”(SEZ’s) and feature various incentives designed to encourage foreign investment. What is the significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of significance of these zones? Have they really played an important role in the development of the economy of China? In this paper I first describe the background to the establishment of these zones. Then I describe some of the aims and ch aracteristics of the SEZ’s. Lastly, I attempt to assess the significance of the SEZ’s in the development of the wider Chinese economy.TEXT FFirst read the following question.?82.This is a letter of ____.?A. introductionB. apologyC. complaintD. recommendation?Now, go through TEXT F quickly and answer question 82.?June 15,200Dear Sir,?Your shipment of twelve thousand “Smart” watches was received by our company this morning. However, we wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry out our instructions with regard to this order.?Late delivery of the goods has caused us to disappoint several of our most valued customers.?The second complaint concerns the mismatch in colour between the watches we ordered and those delivered.?As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory.? We look forward to your prompt reply.?? Yours sincerely, ?Marks Swift?Managing Director, ?Johnson & Sons Ltd.TEXT GFirst read the following question.?83.The purpose of the pamphlet is to show ____.?A. how much money the card holder can take at a cash machine?B. how many more benefits the card holder can now enjoy?C. how card holders can use cash machines of other banks?D. how travelers canuse cash machines when abroadNow, go through TEXT G quickly and answer question 83.NEW DESIGN, MORE BENEFITS?Here is your new Cashpoint Card. You can use it in exactly the same way as your present card, and the Plus sign means you can take money from your account at even more cash machines.?At any of the 2,400 Lloyds Bank Cashpoint machines in the UK you can take out up to ￡200 a day so long as there is enough money in your account and check how much money is in your account, and order a new statement.? You can also use the cash machines of the Bank of Scotland, Barclays Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland.?When you are abroad, you can take out up to ￡200 a day in local currency from most machines with a VISA or Plus sign-so long as there is enough money in your account.TEXT HFirst read the following question.84.From its contents’ page, we know that the book mainly discusses ____.?A. German development policyB. German rural development?C. German development assistanceD. German development agencies??Now, go through TEXT H quickly and answer question 84.?Contents?Chapter One Basic elements: Principles and general framework of German development policy 1 ?Domestic conditions and development:?Basic criteria for German development policy 6?Chapter Two Priority concerns of German development policy:? Poverty, education, environmental protection 9Poverty 11?Strategies for reducing poverty 13?Education 18?Environmental protection and resource conservation 33?Chapter Three Implementation of German development policy:? Organization, instruments and procedures 50Bilateral German development assistance 58?Financial cooperation 63?Technical cooperation 68?Manpower cooperation 71?Development assistance at EU level 76?Multilateral development assistance 81TEXT IFirst read the following questions.?85.Where is the museum’s main entrance??A. On the third floor.?B. On the fourth floor.?C. On the fifth floor.?D. On the sixth floor.?86.If you want to see stuffed fish and birds, which floor should you go to??A. The third floor.B. The fourth floor.?C. The fifth floor.D. The sixth floor.?Now, go through TEXT I quickly and answer questions 85 and 86.?The Museum of Natural History is one of the most interesting museums at the University of Kansas. The museum opened in 1903, and its first exhibit was L. L. Dyche’s collection of stuffed animals. Today, the museum has over 130 exhibits on four floors.?The first thing visitors see from the museum’s main entrance on the fourth floor is a very large display called a panorama. This exhibit of North American plants and animals was L. L. Dyche’s collection. Down one floor is a large collection of fossils found in the Kansas area. On the fifth floor, visitors can learn about North American Indians. Going up one more floor, visitors can see a working beehive, live snakes, stuffed fish and birds, and many other displays of Kansas plants and animals.TEXT JFirst read the following questions.87.Wher is Cambridge??A. In the North End in Boston.B. In the suburbs of Boston.?C. Near Beacon Hill in Boston.D. Near Faneuil Hall in Boston.?88.How do most people get around in Boston??A. By the subway.B. By car.?C. By bus.D. On foot.Now, go through TEXT J quickly and answer questions 87 and 88. Boston is a beautiful big city with historical landmarks, museums and cultural sites. There are a number of fine arts venues and more than 50 colleges and universities in the area, including Harvard in Cambridge, one of the bigger Botson suburbs.?To see 372-year-old Boston, put on your tennis shoes and tour the streets on foot. Most of the city’s sights can be seen within a five-square-mile area in the North End, the historic center of the city. Most people use the city’s subway to get around. From Faneuil Hall to Beacon Hill to Harvard, Paul Revere’s house or the site of the Boston Massacre, visitors can find a huge chunk of the nation’s heritage in o ne afternoon.?TEXT KFirst read the following questions.?89.How many exhibits does Old Shoes Museum have??A. About 780.B. About 501.?C. About 1000.D. About 930.?90.Which of the following can NOT be seen inside the aquarium??A. The Oriental TV Tower.B. The underwater viewing tunnel.?C. Large themed exhibition areas.D. More than 10,000 precious fish.Now, go through TEXT K quickly and answer questions 89 and 90.??CITY TOURS?Old Shoes Museum?Bai Lu Tang, the only comprehensive museum of old shoes in China, is the best place to appreciate the history of Chinese footwear and its place in national culture. Among more than its place in national culture. Among more than 1,000 pieces, the most representative are the three-inch embroidered shoes, accessories and old photos. These rare treasure are very artistic and enjoyable. Yang Shaorong, the curator, has exhibited his collection in countries like Canada and Singapore.?Place:? Room 501, No 8, Lane 780, Hongzhou Lu?TEL: 64460977,64450432?Time: 9:30 am-5:30 pmOcean Aquarium?The Ocean Aquarium, located near the Oriental TV Tower, is one of the largest in Asia, and features the longest underwater viewing tunnel at 155 metres. The aquarium is divided into eight zones with 28 large themed exhibition areas, displaying more than 300 species and a total of more than 10,000 precious fish around the world.?Place:? 158 Yincheng Beilu, Pudong?TEL: 5879988?Time: 9:00 am-9:00 pm?参考答案：PART IV CLOZE短文大意：本文阐述了人类作息时间转换的规律，并说明了两种转换的具体方式。
2004年专业英语四级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)
2004年专业英语四级真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. DICTATION 2. LISTENING COMPREHENSION 3. CLOZE 4. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 5. READING COMPREHENSION 6. WRITINGPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute 1．正确答案：Money Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or servicea.People use money to buy food，clothes and hundreds of other things.In the past，many different things were used as money．People on Pacfic islands once exchanged shells for goods．The Chinese used c1oth and knives．In Africa，elephant’s tusks or salt were used．Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt．Coins were first invented by the Chinese．Originally they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center，so the piece of string could keep them together．This made doing business much easier．But people sti11 found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive．To solve this problem，the Chinese again came up with a so1ution．They began to use paper money for coins．Now paper notes are used throughout the world．PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)Directions: In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.听力原文： A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today in a trial of a journalist who works for the British newspaper The Guardian. The trial is seen as a test case for the country’s strict media laws. Andrew Meldrum, an American, who has been living in Zimbabwe for over twenty years, is accused of publishing an untrue story and faces up to 2 years in prison if found guilty. A dozen other journalists have also been charged with offences relating to the new laws. In court Meldrum’s defendant argued that his story was published in Britain. It was beyond the jurisdiction of Zimbabwe’s laws.2．The journalist was brought to court becauseA．he was working for a British newspaper.B．he published an untrue story.C．the story was published in Britain.D．he was working with other foreign journalists.正确答案：B3．How did the lawyer defend for the journalist?A．He was an American journalist.B．He worked for a British newspaper.C．His story was published elsewhere.D．Foreigners are not subject to local laws.正确答案：C听力原文：Kuala Lumpur-Afghanistan will play soccer at the Asian Games. Mongolia’s withdrawal has given the war-torn nation a confidence boost. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced in a statement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in an under-23 tournament of the Games in Pusan. Afghanistan’s first match will be against Iran on Sept. 28. The group’s other teams are Qatar and Lebanon. Afghanistan was a founding member of the confederation in the 1950s, before entering into long periods of war and factional fighting. The country’s chaos was largely ended after US-led forces overthrow the Taliban Regime last year in response to last September’s terrorist attack in the United States. During the Soccer World Cup in June, the president of Afghan Football Association (AFA), Abduel Alim Kohestani, said he hoped his county would be able to take part in the Asian Games.4．Afghanistan’s first match will be againstA．Mongolia.B．South Korea.C．Iran.D．Qatar.正确答案：C5．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．The announcement was made by AFAB．Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC.C．Afghanistan had been in chaos for long.D．The football players were under 23.正确答案：A听力原文：The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 years old compared with 74.4 years old a decade earlier, while the death rate of middle-aged residents increased dramatically according to a recent official report. Thereport made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Center said that the past mortality of people aged between 35 to 54 years old had gone up 58.5% during the past ten years, from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991 to 251 people per 100,000 last year. Infant and maternal mortality rates went down 132% and 147% respectively. Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases were the main cause of death, covering 60% of the total number of deaths. The male mortality rate is higher than that of the females and the death rate among rural residents is higher than that of urban ones.6．The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by _______ compared with that a decade earlier.A．1.5 yearsB．1.4 yearsC．1.2 yearsD．1.1 years正确答案：D7．The ________ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 years.A．infantB．maternalC．maleD．middle-aged正确答案：D听力原文：Islamabad-Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said yesterday there was no danger of the country going to war with neighboring country, India, but Pakistan forces would be ready to repel any aggression. “There is no danger of war,”Musharraf told the reporters in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. “We should have confidence in ourselves. We’re not sitting idle. We’ve prepared for everything. There should not be any misunderstanding.”Tensions were raised because the two accused each other of links to killings in the two countries. India says it suspects the two gunmen who killed 28 people in an Indian temple on Tuesday had links to Pakistan-based Islamic militant groups. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the temple massacre, and police in Karachi said there were indications of India intelligence agents behind the murder of seven Christian charity workers in the city, but India rejected the charges yesterday.8．According to Pakistan’s President, the chances of the two countries going to war wereA．great.B．small.C．growing.D．greater than before.正确答案：B9．Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result ofA．their border conflicts.B．their military build-up.C．killings in the two countries.D．their mutual distrust.正确答案：C10．Where is Lily working now?A．In the police department.B．In a drama society.C．In a university.D．In a primary school.正确答案：D解析：Lily studied drama at a university but she used to work as a policewoman. Now she is a teacher because she likes children.11．Passengers must check in to board Flight 5125 byA．11 : 00.B．11: 20.C．11: 30.D．11: 50.正确答案：B解析：May I have your attention, please? Flight 5125 scheduled to take off at 11.30 will be delayed for12．Which of the following statements is true?A．There is a strike across the country.B．Many trains have been cancelled.C．A few trains have been cancelled.D．There is a strike in the North Region.正确答案：C解析：There is a railway strike in the south region and several trains have been canceled. However, the strike doesn’t seem to be spreading to other regions.13．The death and missing numbers in the floods are respectivelyA．60/9.B．16/9.C．9/60.D．9/16.正确答案：B解析：Latest reports from the northeast provinces say that at least 16 people lost their lives in Sunday’s floods. Another 9 people, mostly children, are reported missing.14．What is John supposed to do on Sunday?A．Call the office.B．Revise his paper.C．Solve the problem.D．Hand in the paper.正确答案：B解析：John, your paper must be revised over the weekend and hand it in its final form on Monday. If you have any problem, call the office directly.15．What do we know about Mary Jackson?A．She is the speaker’s friend.B．She likes stories.C．She is an author.D．She gave a gift.正确答案：C解析：My discovery of Mary Jackson was, as a matter of fact, a gift from a friend. Years ago I was given a copy of Tell Me a Riddle and I like the stories.16．What do we know about the speaker?A．The speaker can get good tips.B．The speaker pays for the meals.C．The speaker can get good wages.D．The speaker lives comfortably.正确答案：A解析：Oh, talking about the money it is terrible when you think of how tiring the work is. It is only with tips and free meals that I manage to get by.17．What will the speaker probably do next?A．To buy some medicine.B．To buy a new cupboard.C．To ignore the matter.D．To investigate the matter.正确答案：D解析：A lot of drugs are missing from the cupboard here in this room. So I think we will have to look into the matter immediately.18．When will they discuss the agenda?A．Before dinner.B．During dinner.C．After dinner.D．Tomorrow.正确答案：A解析：M: Would you mind if we discuss tomorrow’s agenda before dinner this evening?F: Not at all. I certainly don’t want to talk about it during our meal.19．What can be inferred about the woman?A．She’ll be travelling during the vacation.B．She’ll be working during the vacation.C．She’s looking forward to going home.D．She will offer her help to Jane.正确答案：B解析：M: Are you going home for the summer vacation?F: Well, Jane and I have decided to stay on here as research assistants.20．What is the cause of their complaint?A．The place.B．The heat.C．The workload.D．The facilities.正确答案：B解析：F: It’s so hot today I can’t work. I wish the air-conditioning were on in this library.M: So do I. I will fall asleep if I don’t get out of this stuffy room soon.21．What can be concluded about Janet?A．She has come to the party.B．She is hosting the party.C．She hasn’t turned up.D．She is planning a party.正确答案：C解析：F: I can’t imagine what happened to Janet.M: Neither can I. But I’m sure she planned to come to the party.22．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a hotel.B．At a bus station.C．In a restaurant.D．At an airport.正确答案：D解析：M: Check in here?F: Yes. Can I see your flight ticket, please?M: Here it is. I’m going to Lanzhou.23．What does the woman intend to do?A．Get a job on campus.B．Get her resume ready.C．Visit the company.D．Apply for a job with PICC.正确答案：D解析：M: I heard that the PICC is going to hold interviews on campus next week.F: Yeah, what day? I’d like to talk to them and drop my resume.24．What are the man and woman doing?A．Listening to the radio.B．Looking at the photos.C．Watching television.D．Reading a newspaper.正确答案：C解析：F: There must be a thunderstorm in some place because the picture isn’t very sharp and the sound isn’t clear.M: I think you’re right. They said on the radio last night that a storm is coming in from the mountains and the morning paper forecast heavy rain.25．What does the man mean?A．He hopes the party will be successful.B．He will see the woman around five.C．He is eager to help the woman.D．He is unenthusiastic about the party.正确答案：D解析：F: The party will start at 6:30, but there are a lot of preparations to make. And I need your help. Can I expect you at 5?M: I’ll be there on 5:30, all being well, that is.26．What is NOT a change to the literature class?A．Class location.B．Class times.C．Class length.D．Class size.正确答案：D解析：M: Excuse me, I’m enrolled to take Professor Li’s literature course 102. But I hear some changes have been made.F: Yes, the classroom has been moved to the north building. Also it is now on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p. m., instead of being held on Monday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m.M: What changes! Professor Li will still be teaching the class, right?PART III CLOZE (15 MIN)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.The normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7—8 hours’sleep alternation with some 16—17 hours’wakefulness and that the sleep normally coincides 【B1】the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this 【B2】can be modified. The question is no mere academic one. The ease with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a 【B3】of growing importance in industry where automation 【B4】round-the-clock working of machines. It normally 【B5】from five days to one week for a person to adapt to a 【B6】routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. 【B7】, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine 【B8】he has to change to another, 【B9】much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very 【B10】. One answer would seem to be 【B11】periods on each shift, a month, or even three months. 【B12】, recent research has shown that people on such systems will revert to go back to their 【B13】habits of sleep and wakefulness during the week-end and that this is quite enough to destroy any 【B14】to night work built up during the week. The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to those permanent night workers whose 【B15】may persist through all week-ends and holidays.27．【B1】A．inB．withC．ofD．over正确答案：A解析：本题考查词汇搭配知识。
2004年英语四六级证书
2004年英语四六级证书
1. 考试内容，英语四六级考试分为两个级别，即英语四级和英
语六级。
四级主要测试英语听力、阅读和写作能力，而六级则涉及
更高级的英语听力、阅读和写作技能。
2. 考试时间，英语四六级考试通常每年举行两次，分别在6月
和12月进行。
每次考试一般在一个周末的上午进行，分为听力、阅
读和写作三个部分。
3. 考试形式，英语四六级考试采用纸质笔试形式进行，包括听力、阅读和写作三个部分。
听力部分需要倾听录音并回答问题，阅
读部分需要阅读文章并回答相关问题，写作部分则需要根据题目要
求写一篇短文。
4. 证书颁发，通过英语四六级考试后，考生将获得相应的证书。
四级考试合格者将获得英语四级证书，六级考试合格者将获得英语
六级证书。
证书上会标明考试的年份和考生的个人信息。
5. 证书用途，英语四六级证书在中国大陆被广泛认可，是许多
高校招生和就业单位的重要参考。
持有该证书可以证明考生具备一
定的英语能力，有助于提升学术和职业发展的机会。
总结起来，2004年英语四六级证书是指在该年度参加并通过中国大陆举办的英语四六级考试后所获得的证书。
它是一种被广泛认可的英语能力证明，对于学术和职业发展有着积极的影响。
2004年英语四六级证书
2004年英语四六级证书
（原创实用版）
目录
1.2004 年英语四六级证书的概述
2.英语四六级证书的重要性
3.2004 年英语四六级证书的具体情况
4.英语四六级证书对大学生就业的影响
5.未来英语四六级证书的发展趋势
正文
一、2004 年英语四六级证书的概述
英语四六级证书，作为我国大学英语教育体系中的一项重要证书，一直以来都是衡量大学生英语水平的重要标准。
2004 年，英语四六级证书
进行了一次改革，这次改革对证书的题型、难度和考核方式都进行了一定的调整。
二、英语四六级证书的重要性
英语四六级证书的重要性不言而喻。
对于大学生来说，它是评价个人英语水平的重要依据，也是许多企事业单位用于招聘、考核和晋升的重要依据。
此外，许多高校也将英语四六级成绩作为学生的毕业条件之一。
三、2004 年英语四六级证书的具体情况
2004 年的英语四六级证书改革，主要是对证书的题型和难度进行了
调整。
四级考试由原来的听力、阅读和写作三部分，增加了翻译部分；六
级考试则在四级的基础上，增加了听力和阅读的难度。
四、英语四六级证书对大学生就业的影响
英语四六级证书对大学生的就业影响深远。
许多企事业单位在招聘时，
都会要求应聘者提供英语四六级证书，以此来衡量应聘者的英语水平。
因此，对于大学生来说，拥有一份英语四六级证书，无疑是提高自己就业竞争力的重要手段。
五、未来英语四六级证书的发展趋势
随着我国英语教育改革的不断深入，英语四六级证书的发展趋势也将更加明显。
2004年6月19日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷四级真题+答案详解+听力原文.docx
2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷1/21 2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A)At the office.B)In the waiting room.C)At the airport.D)In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o ?clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore,A)“At the office ” is the correct answer. Youshould choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B)The woman had forgotten Mark?s phone number.C)The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D)Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2.A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B)The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C)The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D)The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3.A) At 10:30.B)At 10:25.C)At 10:40.D)At 10:45.4.A) The man no longer smokes.B)The man is under pressure from his wife.C)The man usually follows his wife?s advice.D)The man refuses to listen to his doctor?s advice.5.A) Move to a big city.B)Become a teacher.C)Go back to school.D)Work in New York.6.A) Quit delivering flowers.B)Work at a restaurant.C)Bring her flowers every day.D)Leave his job to work for her.7.A) She can find the right person to help the man.B)She can help the man out.C)She?s also in need of a textbook.D)She picked up the book from the bus floor.8.A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B)The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C)The man is glad he?s got in touch with the doctor.D)The man can?t come for the appointment at 4:15.9.A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B)The man is worried about his future.C)The two speakers are seniors at college.D)The woman regrets spending her time idly.10.A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B)She also found the plot difficult to follow.C)She usually has difficulty remembering names.D)She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage isread for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanksnumbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. Forblanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or writedown the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what you have written.The Library of Congress is America ?s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers,(S1) ________ publications as well as letters of (S2)________ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) ________, movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) ________. All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) ________ to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) ________ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) ________ that year when the Capitol was burned down during America?s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson?s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) ________. Today, three buildings hold the library?s collection.(S9) ________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) ________. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的 ) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn?t ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes.Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics — a better job, a raise, praise— many people are still unable—or unwilling —to“ play the game. ”“People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior,”says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. “ Butpoliti cs derives from the word ,polite?. It can mean lobbying andforming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.”In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one?s own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form Of Socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.“ The firstthing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis,?” says NeilP Lewis, a management psychologist. “twoButor ifthree candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best.?sIt simple human nature.”Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their bossfor favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11.“ Office politics” (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to.A)the code of behavior for company staffB)the political views and beliefs of office workersC)the interpersonal relationships within a companyD)the various qualities required for a successful career12.To get promoted, one must not only be competent but ________.A)give his boss a good impressionB)honest and loyal to his companyC)get along well with his colleaguesD)avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to“ play the game” (Line 4, Para. 5)?A)They believe that doing so is impractical.B)They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C)They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D)They think the effort will get them nowhere.14.The author considers office politics to be ________.A)unwelcome at the workplaceB)bad for interpersonal relationshipsC)indispensable to the development of company cultureD)an important factor for personal advancement15.It is the author?s view that ________.A)speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB)self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC)hard work contributes very little to one?s promotionD)many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine haddiscovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器 ) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislationto stop Americans from owning one.“The Constitution, ”said the association?s spokesman,“gives everyone theright to own arms. It doesn?t spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can nowmake a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves”.“ Don?t you think it ?s dangerous to have one in the house, particularly wherethere are children around? ”“ TheNational Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in alocked cabinet and thefuse (导火索 ) separately in a drawer”.“ Somepeople consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody. ”The spokesman said, “ Hydrogen bombst don?killpeople —people kill people. Thebomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you havea nuclear weapon in your house, they?re going to think twice about breaking in.”“ But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if you haveone locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able toassemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者 ).”“ Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment itis very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program whichwould allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people willbe left defenseless with just handguns. ”16.According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to________.A)block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB)coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC)instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD)promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17.Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that________.A)the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB)most people don?t know how to handle the weaponC)people?s lives will be threatened by the weaponD)they may fall into the hands of criminals18.By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it________.A)will frighten away any possible intrudersB)can show the special status of its ownersC)will threaten the safety of the owners as wellD)can kill those entering others?houses by force19.According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs arevery much worried that ________.A)the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged toovercomeB)poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC)the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD)the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20.From the tone of the passage we know that the author is ________.A)doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB)unhappy with those who vote against the ownership of H-bombsC)not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD)concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique— a speech of the hand. Theyoffer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and thrownew light on an old scientific controversy: whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born With, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneering work of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet Universityin Washington, D. C., the world?s only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd: among themselves, studentssigned differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) wasthought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语 ). But Stokoe believedthe “hand talk”his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually: have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on Earth? It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as “substandard”. Stokoe?s idea was academicheresy (异端邪说 ).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunchat a cafe near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese.They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节 ) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space.“ What IStokoesaid, explains,”“ is that language is not mouth stuff— it?s brain stuff.”21.The study of sign language is thought to be ________.A)a new way to look at the learning of languageB)a challenge to traditional, views on the nature of languageC)an approach: to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD)an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22.The, present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by ________.A)a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB)a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC)an English teacher in a university for the deafD)some senior experts in American Sign Language23.According to Stokoe, sign language is ________.A)a Substandard languageB)a genuine languageC)an artificial languageD)an international language24.Most educators objected to Stokoe?s idea because they thought ________.A)sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB)sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC)a language should be easy to use and understandD)a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25.Stokoe?s argument is based on his belief that ________.A)sign language is as efficient as any other languageB)sign language is derived from natural languageC)language is a system of meaningful codesD)language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross?s campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the World were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines.“ I knew the statistics,”“sheButsaidputting. a face to those figures brought the realityhome to me; like When I met Sandra, a 13-year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her. ”The Princess concluded, with a simple message: “ Wemust stop landmines ”And. she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an, attack on the Princess in the press. They described her “asvery ill-informed ” and a“loose cannon (乱放炮的人 ).”The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms:“This is a distraction (干扰 ) we do not need. All I?m trying to do is help.”Opposition parties, the media and the Public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess?s trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government?s policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkind, claimed that the Princess?s views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷9/21that it was“ workingtowards” a worldwide ban. The Defense Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was “a misinterpretation or misunderstanding.”For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the Chance to get closer to people and their problems.26.Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 ________.A)to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB)to clarify the British government?s stand on landminesC)to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD)to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims27.What did Diana mean when she said ... putting“ a face to those figures broughtthe reality home to me ” (Line 5, Para. 1)?A)She just couldn?t bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B)The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C)Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D)Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28.Some members of the British government criticized Diana because ________.A)she was ill-informed of the government?s policyB)they were actually opposed to banning landminesC)she had not consulted the government before the visitD)they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29.How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A)She paid no attention to them.B)She made more appearances on TV.C)She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D)She rose to argue with her opponents.30.What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A)It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B)It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C)It had greatly promoted her popularity.D)It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷10/21Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.31.I went along thinking of nothing ________, only looking at things around me,A)in particularB)in harmonyC)in doubtD)in brief32.Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ________the quality of the programs.A)lessenedB)declinedC)affectedD)effected33.I must congratulate you ________ the excellent design of the new bridge.A)withB)ofC)atD)on34.There is a fully ________ health center on the ground floor of the main officebuilding.A)installedB)equippedC)providedD)projected35.For more than 20 years, we?ve been supporting educational programs that ________from kindergartens to colleges.A)moveB)shiftC)rangeD)spread36.The ________ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷11/21A)conventionB)confinementC)principleD)discipline37.The test results are beyond ________; they have been repeated in labs all overthe world.A)negotiationB)conflictC)bargainD)dispute38.I was so ________ in today?s history lesson. I didn?t understand a thing.A)amazedB)neglectedC)confusedD)amused39.It ________ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenseswhen you buy both.A)presentsB)entitlesC)creditsD)tips40.Deserts and high mountains have always been a ________ to the movement ofpeople from place to place.A)barrierB)fenceC)preventionD)jam41.In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning toset up some ________ shops in the residential area.A)flowingB)driftingC)mobileD)unstable2004 年 6 月 19 日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷12/2142. Mr. Smith says:“ The media are veryodatgosensing a mood and then it. ”A)overtakingB)enlargingC)wideningD)exaggerating43.This is not an economical way to get more water; ________, it is very expensive.A)on the other handB)on the contraryC)in shortD)or else44.It was the first time that such a ________ had to be taken at a British nuclearpower station.A)presentationB)precautionC)preparationD)prediction45.________ that he wasn?t happy with the arrangements,I tried to book a differenthotel.A)PerceivingB)PenetratingC)PuzzlingD)Preserving46.The board of the company has decided to ________ its operations to include allaspects of the clothing business.A)multiplyB)lengthenC)expandD)stretch47.His business was very successful, but it was at the ________ of his family life.A)consumptionB)creditC)exhaustionD)expense48.First published in 1927, the charts remain an ________ source for researchers.A)identicalB)indispensableC)intelligentD)inevitable49.Joe is not good at sports, but when it ________ mathematics, he is the ,best inthe class.A)comes toB)comes up toC)comes on toD)comes around to50.Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ________ for smoking.A)reliefB)revivalC)substituteD)succession51.When carbon is added to iron in proper ________ the result is steel.A)ratesB)thicknessesC)proportionsD)densities52.You should try to ________ your ambition and be more realistic.A)reserveB)restrainC)retainD)replace53.Nancy is only a sort of ________ of her husband?s opinion and has no ideas ofher own.A)sampleB)reproductionC)shadowD)echo54.Now that spring is here, you can ________ these fur coats till you need themagain next winter.A)put overB)put awayC)put offD)put down55.There is a ________ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A)hintB)notionC)dotD)phrase56.Please ________ dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A)seekB)inquireC)searchD)consult57.At yesterday?s party, Elizabeth?s boyfriend amused us by ________ Charlie Chaplin.A)copyingB)followingC)imitatingD)modeling58.She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ________.A)failureB)lackC)absenceD)drop59.The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ________ all aspects ofurban planning.A)insertsB)gripsC)performsD)embraces60.The lecture which lasted about three hours was so ________ that the audiencecouldn?t help yawning.A)tediousB)boredC)clumsyD)tiredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. Youshould choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It?s the one __61__ the teacher standing in the schoolroom door __62__ goodbye to students for the summer and calling __63__ them, “ Bythe way, we won World War II. ”The problem with the joke, of course, is that it ?s __64__ funny. The recent surveys on __65__ illiteracy (无知 ) are beginning to numb (令人震惊 ): nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even __66__ which countries the United States __67__ against in that war. One third have no __68__ when the Declaration of Independence was __69__. One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly __70__ the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. __71__ when they get the answers right, some are __72__ guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be __73__ connected to loss of international __74__. But it does affect our future __75__ a democratic nation and as individuals.The __76__ news is that there is growing agreement __77__ what is wrong with the __78__ of history and what needs to be __79__ to fix it. The steps aretentative (尝试性 ) __80__ yet to be felt in most classrooms.61.A) aboutB)inC)forD)by62.A) shakingB)wavingC)noddingD)speaking63.A) inB)afterC)forD)up64.A) rarelyB)soC)tooD)not65.A) historicalB)educationalC)culturalD)political66.A) distinguishB)acknowledgeC)identifyD)convey67.A) defeatedB)attackedC)foughtD)struck68.A) senseB)doubtC)reasonD)idea69.A) printedB)signedC)markedD)edited70.A) placeB)judgeC)getD)lock71.A) EvenB)ThoughC)ThusD)So72.A) hardlyB)justC)stillD)ever73.A) exclusivelyB)practicallyC)shortlyD)directly74.A) competitivenessB)comprehensionC)communityD)commitment75.A) ofB)forC)withD)as76.A) fineB)niceC)surprisingD)good77.A) toB)withC)onD)of78.A) consultingB)coachingC)teachingD)instructing79.A) doneB)dealtC)metD)reached80.A) thereforeB)orC)andD)asPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:some welcoming wordsthe schedule for the daya description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or ahistorical site, etc.)You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction2004 年 6 月 19 日四级参考答案19/212004 年 6 月 19 日四级参考答案Part I1.D2.C3.C4.A5. C6.D7.B8.A9.C10. CPart II11.C12.D13.B14.D15.B16.A17.C18.A19.D20.A21.C22.C23.B24.D25.D26.A27.D28.B29.A30.BPart III31.A32.C33.D34.B35.C36.D37.D38.C39.B40.A41.C42.D43.B44.B45.A46.C47.D48.B49.A50.C51.C52.B53.D54.B55.A56.D57.C58.A59.D60.APart IV61.A62.B63.B64.D65.A66.C67.C68.D69.B70.B71.A72.B73.D74.C75.D76.D77.C78.C79.A80.BS1. popular S2 historical S3 prints S4 instrumentsS5. permitted S6 established S7 destroyed。
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[00:01.44]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2004)-GRADE FOUR- [00:06.80]PART I DICTATION[00:09.54]Listen to the following passage．[00:11.83]Altogether the passage will be read to you four times．[00:16.86]During the first reading,[00:18.83]which will be done at normal speed,[00:21.68]listen and try to understand the meaning．[00:25.39]For the second and third readings，[00:27.80]the passage will be read sentence by sentence，[00:30.97]or phrase by phrase，with intervals of 15 seconds．[00:36.55]The last reading will be done at normal speed again [00:40.71]and during this time you should check your work．[00:44.10]You will then be given[00:45.96]2 minutes to check through your work once more. [00:49.89]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE．[00:53.94]Now listen to the passage.[00:57.52]MONEY[00:58.94]Money is accepted across the world[01:01.78]as payment for goods or services.[01:05.07]People use money to buy food, clothes,[01:08.68]and hundreds of other things.[01:11.41]In the past many different things were used as money.[01:22.46]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[01:26.18]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[01:31.31]Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[01:37.44]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[01:41.60]Originally they were round pieces of metal[01:45.20]with a hole in the center,[01:47.50]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[01:51.44]This made doing business much easier,[01:55.16]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[01:59.86]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[02:03.58]To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution. [02:09.92]They began to use paper money for coins.[02:13.86]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[02:32.23]MONEY[02:33.98]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [02:54.66]MONEY[02:56.19]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [03:16.27]People use money to buy food, clothes,and hundreds of other things. [03:38.04]People use money to buy food, clothes,and hundreds of other things. [03:58.16]In the past many different things were used as money.[04:18.60]In the past many different things were used as money.[04:58.62]People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods.[05:18.21]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[05:37.27]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[05:56.16]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[06:15.77]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[06:34.92]Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[06:55.22]Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[07:15.73]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[07:34.38]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[07:51.53]Originally they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, [08:13.07]Originally they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, [08:32.94]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[08:51.93]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[09:10.65]This made doing business much easier,[09:28.59]This made doing business much easier,[09:47.54]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[10:07.15]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[10:25.40]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[10:43.49]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[11:02.26]To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution. [11:23.75]To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution.[12:02.90]They began to use paper money for coins.[12:20.95]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[12:38.71]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[12:57.71]MONEY[12:59.68]Money is accepted across the world[13:02.52]as payment for goods or services.[13:05.59]People use money to buy food, clothes,[13:09.31]and hundreds of other things.[13:12.26]In the past many different things were used as money.[13:17.07]People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. [13:23.09]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[13:26.92]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[13:32.17]Even today some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[13:38.18]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[13:42.44]Originally they were round pieces of metal[13:45.95]with a hole in the center,[13:47.87]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[13:52.02]This made doing business much easier,[13:55.96]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[14:00.88]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[14:04.49]To solve this problem the Chinese again came up with a solution.[14:14.56]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[14:20.77]Now you have 2 minutes to check through your work.[16:24.86]That is the end of the Part I Dictation.[16:38.68]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[16:43.17]In Sections A，B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. [16:50.50]Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．[16:55.86]Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet．[17:01.87]SECTION A CONVERSATIONS[17:05.15]In this section you will hear several conversations．[17:10.18]Listen to the conversations carefully[17:12.81]and then answer the questions that follow．[17:16.74]Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. [17:22.21]At the end of the conversation，[17:25.60]you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．[17:30.85]Now, listen to the conversation.[17:34.58]W: Frank, do you use E-mail?[17:38.30]M: Yes, Chris.[17:39.61]W: Do you like it?[17:41.36]M: I like it for its convenience with which[17:44.09]to communicate with people.[17:46.27]But there's another side to the picture.[17:49.12]W: What's that?[17:50.65]M: For one thing, it creates extra workload.[17:54.15]I mean people are bolder in making requests[17:57.76]in their E-mails.[17:59.40]In a face to face situation,[18:01.70]people don't ask you to do one thing after another.[18:05.42]W: That's surely a problem.[18:08.15]M: Another thing that bothers me[18:10.08]is that I get lots of forwarded messages.[18:13.91]People just want to share something[18:16.10]they believe extremely interesting or valuable.[18:20.04]W: These are not spam or junk mails.[18:22.99]M. No, they are not.[18:24.85]But these people simply don't understand[18:28.13]that you may not have the time to read them.[18:31.09]How about spam?[18:33.05]W: My inbox is flooded with 30 to 50 unwanted messages every day. [18:38.85]M: Well, you have a particularly worse case.[18:42.79]W: What do you think I can do,[18:45.52]since you know more about spam than I?[18:48.58]M: Well, first of all,[18:50.88]use the filters of E-mail providers.[18:54.05]The second solution[18:55.47]is to come up with a few different E-mail addresses. [18:59.19]The last thing I would say[19:01.07]is to get an E-mail address[19:03.56]that isn't provided by one of the big providers[19:06.95]such as Yahoo or Hotmail[19:09.25]because that is who the spammers target.[19:26.60]Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation．[19:32.07]At the end of the conversation,[19:34.47]you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．[19:39.50]Now, listen to the conversation.[19:42.56]W. Good afternoon. Melrose Apartments.[19:45.52]May I help you?[19:46.83]M. Yes. I'm interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment. [19:51.42]Do you have any available?[19:53.40]W. No, I'm sorry. None are available at this time,[19:57.88]but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks.[20:01.92]Could I interest you in a two-bedroom?[20:04.98]M. Well, I'm a student and I have to cut corners.[20:10.02]How much more would a two-bedroom apartment cost me? [20:13.95]W. The one-bedroom rents for $150 a month[20:19.20]and the two-bedroom is only $35 more.。